Entries by iPad Pilot News Staff

ForeFlight Video Tip: Creating Flight Binders

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Organizing your charts and procedures for a flight just got is a lot easier using ForeFlight. In this video tip, we’ll show you how to create and use flight binders—a simple way to keep all your departure, approach, and airport charts organized for every trip. Whether you’re planning ahead from the Maps section or adding charts manually, flight binders let you access everything you need quickly and efficiently, right from the Plates section of the app.

ForeFlight Video Tip: Creating a Weight and Balance

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Accurate weight and balance calculations are critical for every flight, and ForeFlight makes the process fast and intuitive. Built into the app is a powerful tool that lets you model your aircraft, visualize center of gravity limits, and verify loading in just a few taps. In this video tip, we’ll walk through how to set up a weight and balance profile and use it before each flight to ensure your aircraft is loaded correctly.

Video: RNAV Approach with Garmin SmartCharts

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veteran instructor, Bruce Williams, takes SmartCharts flying on an actual IFR trip in his Bonanza A36, departing Boeing Field and flying an RNAV approach into Olympia, Washington. Along the way, he encounters an unexpected departure clearance, works through vectors in IMC, and highlights a subtle but important technique for coordinating with ATC.

ForeFlight Video Tip: Packing For a Flight

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ForeFlight’s Pack feature makes it easy to download charts, plates, weather, NOTAMs, fuel prices, and more directly to your iPad for offline use. In this quick tip video, we’ll show you how to create a Pack for your route, access packed data just like you would online, and make the most of this essential preflight planning tool.

ForeFlight Video Tip: Stay Organized with ForeFlight’s Scratchpad

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Instead of fumbling with paper and pens, you can copy clearances, jot down ATIS, or save holding instructions—all right on your iPad. ForeFlight includes six different templates, from clearances to takeoff data, so you can keep the right notes at the right time. In this quick tip video, we’ll show you how to access the Scratchpad tab, select a template, and make the most of this powerful digital notepad.

ForeFlight Video Tip: Hazard Advisor

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Staying aware of terrain and obstacles is critical in any flight, and ForeFlight’s Hazard Advisor makes it easier than ever. In this tip, we’ll show you how to use this GPS-driven overlay to get visual and audio alerts that help you avoid potential collisions

ForeFlight Video Tip: How to Record Flights

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Did you know ForeFlight can automatically record your flights without pressing a single button? This powerful feature logs your GPS track, altitude, speed, and more, making it easy to debrief lessons, share flights, or track your progress. In this quick tip video, we’ll show you how to enable automatic track logging, find past flights, and even export them for review.

ForeFlight Video Tip: Importing Your Own Documents

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ForeFlight comes preloaded with a wide range of helpful documents, but did you know you can also import and organize your own files? Whether it’s an aircraft manual, a checklist, or a training supplement, this video tip shows you how to bring your documents into ForeFlight and keep them neatly organized using binders.

ForeFlight Video Tip: Adding Procedures for VFR Pilots

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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.