HOUSTON – ForeFlight Briefing, recently debuted, is ForeFlight Mobile’s next generation mobile preflight briefing. ForeFlight Briefing transforms the coded text briefing into a full-color graphical, interactive presentation. “ForeFlight Briefing changes the paradigm by delivering required elements of a standard flight briefing in a modern, aesthetically pleasing, and graphical design that helps pilots visualize weather and related […]
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10 ways an iPad in the cockpit can get you into trouble
It’s often standing room only at the educational forums offered during SUN ‘n FUN and AirVenture, but there’s one that stood out at both shows: Gary Reeves’ forum on “10 Ways Using Your iPad Can Cause FAA Violations and Accidents.” “With so many pilots now using Apple iPads for navigation and weather information, FAA violations […]
ForeFlight Mobile now connects with Garmin avionics
ForeFlight now connects with Garmin avionics. When connected to Garmin Flight Stream, ForeFlight Mobile customers can now wirelessly receive ADS-B weather and traffic, GPS position data, and dynamic pitch and bank information on iPad or iPhone. Flight plan transfer capability is currently in development and will be available in a future app update, company officials note. ForeFlight […]
FreeFlight now compatible with ForeFlight
FreeFlight’s certified ADS-B RANGR systems are now fully compatible with the ForeFlight Mobile app version 7.1 that was released last week. With the software update, pilots can now view ADS-B In weather and traffic data from FreeFlight Systems’ RANGR series of ADS-B receivers via the ForeFlight Mobile app. Compatible solutions include the RANGR Blue Box Receiver […]
Stratus moves beyond iPad with latest enhancements
Two enhancements for the Stratus 2 portable ADS-B receiver were recently unveiled, which enable flight data recording and synthetic vision.The flight data recording feature allows pilots to automatically log every flight, including GPS position, altitude, pitch and bank. The synthetic vision option creates a 3D view of terrain and obstacles in ForeFlight Mobile, complete with […]
Stratus ESG debuts
Stratus ESG, a 1090 Extended Squitter (ES) all-in-one ADS-B Out solution with certified WAAS GPS, was recently introduced by Appareo. Priced at $3,490, which includes the transponder, GPS antenna and install kit, the Stratus ESG is a panel-mounted 1090ES transponder with a built-in WAAS GPS. It will provide pilots with a solution to comply with the 2020 […]
Dynon partners with ForeFlight
Dynon Avionics and ForeFlight have partnered to develop wireless connectivity between ForeFlight Mobile and the SkyView system. Enabled via a new Wi-Fi adapter, SkyView pilots can now transfer flight plans between devices and send SkyView’s GPS and attitude information to ForeFlight Mobile. Pilots can plan their flights at home using ForeFlight Mobile’s flight planning features. […]
PilotWorkshops offers free ForeFlight manual
PilotWorkshops has released a free download of its “pilot-friendly” ForeFlight Manual. The 26-page PDF manual shares tips and techniques for getting the most from the app, with a special emphasis on flight plan operations. While many pilots utilize the popular app, even experienced users can discover better and more efficient ways to make use of its […]
Sporty’s introduces Stratus
Sporty’s Pilot Shop has introduced the first completely wire-free weather receiver for the iPad — and it requires no monthly subscription. Stratus 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. “Stratus delivers exactly […]