ForeFlight isn’t just for IFR flying—VFR pilots can also take advantage of powerful planning features, including traffic pattern entries and runway selection tools. In this video tip, we’ll show you how to add pattern entries to your route, select the best runway for the winds, and use visual cues on the map to enhance situational awareness during arrival.
ForeFlight’s Hold Advisor can be used to add the details of the hold to the flight plan. If you receive a clearance to hold at a waypoint currently entered in your flight plan, tap that waypoint ID in the Route Editor and select the Hold function. You can then enter the details of the holding clearance, including the inbound or outbound course, either a time or distance, left or right turns, altitude, speeds restrictions, and an expected further clearance time. Learn more in this ForeFlight video tip.
Items displayed on the Data-Driven Aeronautical Map, such as weather, charts, and traffic can be quickly customized using the Map Filter buttons. Learn more about customizing the Maps screen in this this ForeFlight video tip from Sporty’s Flying with ForeFlight online training course.
Designed specifically for aviation, it offers rugged protection, versatile mounting and kneeboard options, cooling features, and smart storage for accessories. Whether you’re a student pilot or a seasoned airline captain, at $159, this case is a worthy investment for keeping your EFB secure and accessible in-flight.
While no screen protector can completely eliminate overheating in extreme conditions, the Scooch Heat Block Screen Protector is an excellent safeguard against one of the iPad’s biggest cockpit limitations. For pilots who fly in warm climates or frequently battle sun glare, it’s a small investment.
The Airports tab in ForeFlight provides a wealth of important information including runway information, frequencies, weather, and instrument procedures, but there are also some overlooked details that could be cricital when evaluating your destination
As 2024 comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the stories that resonated most with our readers this year. From tips on maximizing your iPad’s battery life to in-depth guides on choosing the right apps, these articles have solved problems and inspired pilots. Whether you’re new to flying with an iPad or a seasoned pro, this roundup of our top 10 most popular posts from 2024 is sure to offer valuable insights and fresh perspectives. Let’s dive in!
This charger is more than just a power source—it’s a flight deck organizer, a safety tool, and a productivity enhancer all rolled into one. Whether you’re on a cross-country flight or training in the practice area, you can trust this device to keep your essential tools fully charged and ready to go.
This fast-paced presentation covers a wide range of practical topics on flying with the iPad and the ForeFlight Mobile app. Led by Bret Koebbe, an active pilot and flight instructor at Sporty’s and Editor of iPad Pilot News, this presentation will explore topics applicable to pilots of all iPad experience levels.
Flying to a new airport can be an intimidating experience, but with a little time spent studying ForeFlight you can learn a lot and enjoy a safer arrival at Big City International. This means more than just checking the runway layout and the tower frequency, though; in recent years, a number of new resources have become available. Here are some to check out.
ForeFlight now offers three main subscription plans: Basic Plus, Pro Plus, and Performance Plus. On top of that there are choices for geographic regions, and considerations for fleet operators. Which subscription is right for you? What are the pros and cons of each level? In this article, we’ll examine the key differences and offer a few opinions.
Learn about all of ForeFlight’s latest features from ForeFlight’s Head of Community, Ryan McBride, including the exciting new Discover tab that helps you find new places to fly—from pancake breakfasts to airshows and more. With integrated AOPA and EAA events, Discover also puts ForeFlight’s extensive video library directly inside the app for easy access to product education.
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