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Better App Performance, SkyView Connectivity for All in ForeFlight Mobile 7.0.1
ForeFlight Mobile version 7.0.1 is now available for download on the App Store. This release improves performance for the new Procedure Preview feature, the Procedure Advisor tool, and the ForeFlight for Apple Watch app. In addition, this release opens up Dynon SkyView connectivity to both Basic and Pro subscribers.
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Webinar: Weather Flying and the iPad
Recently ForeFlight’s own Weather Scientist, Scott Dennstaedt, and Sporty’s John Zimmerman hosted a webinar devoted to Weather Flying and the iPad. In this hour long session, learn about the basics of weather, discover how to utilize ForeFlight and the Stratus ADS-B receiver for the most informed and effective weather decision-making, and see ForeFlight and Stratus…
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ForeFlight 7 is Here. Faster Planning, Faster Downloads, and More.
With this release, planning gets even better with a more advanced Procedure Advisor and a dramatically improved navigation database that enables visual preview of SIDs, STARs, approaches, and pattern entries. Downloads are significantly faster and use less disk space. Cabin Altitude Advisor leverages integrated pressure sensors to alert you when things don’t seem quite right.…
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A Layered Approach In ForeFlight
In addition to all of the other great features introduced in ForeFlight Mobile 6.8, we also enhanced the app to allow more layers to be displayed simultaneously on the Map view. Many of these layers are mutually exclusive of one another. That is, when you select a new layer, it will replace the current layer (if any) that…
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Automated Ceiling Reports
Every day pilots use surface observations to make many routine operational decisions before or during any particular flight. For example, as you approach an airport you have been trained to listen to the ground-to-air radio broadcast to determine the preferred landing runway based on the current wind direction. Or even before you are in radio coverage you may…
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Customer Notice: Issue with Apple iOS 8.3 and External Bluetooth GPS Receivers
### For more information, see Update: iOS 8.4 Expected To Resolve GPS Accessory Compatibility Issue ### We have learned of an issue with Apple iOS 8.3 that affects some early model Bluetooth GPS accessories, such as the Dual GPS 150 and Bad Elf Pro. When used with iOS 8.3, position information from these accessories may not…
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ForeFlight for Apple Watch. Coming Soon.
Apple Watch is the first product Apple has designed to be worn and represents a new chapter in the relationship pilots have with technology. It brings a fresh opportunity for ForeFlight designers and developers to deliver new experiences that make interacting with ForeFlight Mobile and important flight information easier and more personal. We are excited…
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Fooling Around With Convective Wind Shear
Most pilots equate wind shear to turbulence or convection. Certainly some forms of wind shear are indeed turbulent and convection can also induce dangerous wind shear. If the wind shear occurs close to the surface when the aircraft is landing or departing, it may be in excess of the inertial capabilities of the aircraft making…
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Expanded Taxi Chart Coverage, Taxi Chart Improvements Land in ForeFlight Mobile 6.8
We are pleased to announce that ForeFlight Mobile version 6.8 is now available for download on the App Store! This update focuses on improving airport surface operations with more taxi chart coverage and more information on taxi charts for improved guidance. A new ownship setting makes compliance easy for customers operating under the guidance of FAA…
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