A New "Beta" Radar Layer, Map Annotations Eraser, Logbook Filtering, and more in ForeFlight’s September release!

Our September release features a new “Beta” Radar layer, Map Annotations Eraser, improved Logbook Filters, Profile Line Pointer, Minimum Missed Approach Climb Requirement, and added support for Runway Analysis.

New “Beta” Radar Layer

Try our new vector Radar layer that provides less pixelated and more timely radar returns based on the same data as the main Radar layer.

The “Beta” Radar layer returns data about 3.5 minutes faster compared to the original radar layer. Just like the current Radar layer, the Four Color option is available for the new layer in Map Settings > Four Color Radar.

Additionally, radar coverage boundaries have been expanded for the US and some other regions. Enable the Internet Radar Coverage setting in Map Settings to view the coverage boundaries for both the old and new Radar layers.

Map Annotations Eraser

Easily erase any Map Annotation without using the Clear or Undo buttons. While in Map Annotation mode, tap the new Eraser button to the right of the Annotation options in the top-left of the screen, then drag your finger across any annotation to wipe it clean. If you accidentally erase something, tap the Undo button once or more to revert each application of the eraser.

Logbook Filters

Search for past Logbook entries more efficiently with powerful new search filters.

Start by tapping the Logbook tab and then tap All to search through all of your logged flights. Within the list of filters, select Data Range, Aircraft, Flight, People, and Add-Ons. Within Date Range, enter custom dates or select from the preset ranges. Note that if a date range is selected, it will only show filters available for that date range.

Under the Aircraft filter, narrow your search by Aircraft Category/Class, Aircraft Type, or by Tail Numbers. Search by Departure and Destination airports, Route, or Time within the Flight filter. Under the People filter, search by name or role, including instructors, passengers, students, and even safety pilots. In the Add-Ons filter, select Flight Tags or other details including Comments, Track Logs, and Signatures. Additionally, you can combine the search bar and filter options to further filter results.

Profile Line Pointer

Locate hazards shown in Profile View on the overhead map and easily visualize the Profile Corridor along your route with the Profile Line Pointer feature.

Tap-hold within Profile View until you see a vertical line appear, then drag left or right to highlight terrain, obstacles, and airspace along your route. A corresponding line perpendicular to your route will also appear on the overhead map and move back and forth as you drag your finger in Profile View.

The width of the line is equal to the width of the Profile Corridor, so the line will intersect all hazards and airspace depicted in Profile View as you drag your finger over them, changing color accordingly based on your Hazard Altitude settings. To disable the Profile Corridor and only view the Profile Line Pointer, go to Map Settings > Hazards > Corridor Activation and select Hide.

Hide Airspace Activated By NOTAM

Flying through a particularly busy area? Declutter the Aeronautical Map for easier navigation by hiding all airspace activated by NOTAM. The new Activation by NOTAM setting is enabled by default to match current behavior, and you can disable it in Map Settings > Airspace > Activation by NOTAM while the Aeronautical Map is enabled. You can enable the NOTAMs Map Layer to see all airspace that is currently active.

Runway Analysis: Missed Approach Climb Requirements

Ensure your aircraft’s performance meets the missed approach climb requirements at your destination as part of your Landing Analysis. Enable the Missed Approach option and specify the procedure’s minimum climb and altitude requirements to have ForeFlight account for these as it calculates your max landing weight. This feature is available with ForeFlight’s Runway Analysis product for jets. Missed Approach Climb Requirements for turboprops will be coming in a future release.