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ForeFlight recently hosted a seminar at Sporty’s 2012 Fly-in, where company co-founders Jason Miller and Tyson Weihs updated pilots on the latest company news and shared some pro tips. Now you can watch a recording of this 50-minute seminar, including the slides.
ForeFlight recently released version 4.5, a substantial update for the app that enables ADS-B weather and adds other features. The update is free, and available in the iTunes App Store. Let’s take a look at the new features.
Sporty’s has introduced the Stratus, a portable weather receiver specifically made for the iPad. It combines an ADS-B and GPS receiver into a single unit that wirelessly streams NEXRAD radar, text weather, TFRs and aircraft position to the popular ForeFlight Mobile app for iOS devices.
Get out your iPad and connect to WiFi – it’s time to update your digital charts in the ForeFlight app. The new cycle starts Thursday, March 8th, and will be valid for 28 – 56 days depending on chart type.
The big new feature in this update is the new Documents tab. Tapping this brings up an impressive catalog of FAA documents–everything from the Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge to the legend pages from approach plate books.
Many pilots spend a lot of time trying to guess what IFR route ATC will like. Instead of always filing direct or guessing airways, let the “ATC Routes” tool in ForeFlight help you out. It’s easy to use and can save you a lot of time.
Want to go beyond the basic “direct-to” navigation? Here’s everything you need to know to enter SIDs and STARs, plus VOR/DME fixes into ForeFlight’s nav log. It’s easier than you may think.
Each year we publish a plain-language review of the FARs and Advisory Circulars pertaining to the use of iPads and electronic flight bags in the cockpit. This is great information for pilots looking to make the transition from paper charts to an iPad, but should also be reviewed by experienced iPad pilots as well.
Filing a VFR or IFR flight plan today is a breeze with today’s aviation iPad apps, but entering all the required aircraft data to meet the ICAO requirements of the form can be a bit confusing. Here we’ll break it down in plain English to help you understand each requirement.
The so-called “impossible turn”—attempting to return to the runway after an engine failure on departure—has been debated by pilots for decades. While some instructors teach it as a viable option under the right conditions, others warn that attempting the maneuver too low can quickly become unrecoverable. A new app called Glide2 attempts to bring more structure to that decision-making process.
You’re cruising along at 6,500 feet, glancing down at your iPad to review the weather ahead. Then, suddenly—it goes dark. Maybe it overheated, maybe the battery died, or maybe the app just froze. Whatever the cause, your trusty iPad electronic flight bag (EFB) is now an expensive paperweight. Now what? A good backup plan starts with a simple rule: two of everything.
While ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot have set the standard for many years in EFB apps, a recent update to iFly EFB is a good reminder that there are capable and more affordable alternatives worth a closer look. With the release of version 14, Adventure Pilot is doubling down on what has long been iFly’s calling card—a deep feature set at a competitive price.
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