New Release of ForeFlight Desktop Edition

Posted on November 30, 2007 by foreflight

Today marks a new maintenance release of Desktop Edition!

The changes include:

  • Entire airport database updated using Dec 2007 FAA data
  • Double the number of airports – now the total exceeds 8500 airports! Keep in mind that many of the new airports are small ones that do not report METARs, but ForeFlight will still show nearby TAFs for those airports when possible. You can increase the distance ForeFlight will go when looking for nearby TAFs in the Preferences window (under Distance Preferences)
  • New option to show airport city instead of name in all airports view (Preferences -> View Settings)
  • Airports now sorted by name or city in All Airports view
  • Re-branded as Desktop Edition v2.2
  • Fixed small bug with cut off text

To get the new version, please go to the download page!

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Software Update: November 18, 2007

Posted on November 19, 2007 by foreflight

Tonight’s latest release includes quite a few valuable improvements to ForeFlight iPhone Edition:

  • The search form now allows searching by zip code.
  • Speaking of the search form – it is now available from any page! Just tap the little magnifying glass icon to reveal the search field.
  • Based on user feedback we have added a “clear” button to the various “Recent …” sections on the homepage. A simple tap will clear out that list of recent items to make way for new ones! Please keep those great ideas rolling in!
  • The entire ForeFlight iPhone system was revamped to be significantly more efficient when loading pages. This means that the entire system will feel even more responsive than it did before!
  • Now when you search for routes in ForeFlight you will also be shown any ATC-assigned routes for each leg of that search. This can be very helpful when deciding what route to file. Routes also now have a details page – click a recent route on your homepage to view all the route info.
  • We’ve added VFR sectional and IFR enroute chart snippets to the airport pages. Just click the little button labeled “charts” to check it out – courtesy of SkyVector.com!

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Videos are Worth a Thousand Words

Posted on November 7, 2007 by foreflight

Explaining how a software application works is a challenge.  So often, the core differences between one application and another can only be revealed by experiencing both applications. We were craving a way to help pilots experience ForeFlight, and one of the most talented crews in aviation video production helped us out.  So, sit back, relax and enjoy our first ForeFlight commercial!

 Thanks to Jason Miller and the OnTheFlightLine crew!

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