ForeFlight Mobile

Pilot’s Guide
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DEFINITIONS ......................................................................................................26
GETTING STARTED ...........................................................................................31
About this Guide ........................................................................................................31
PLAN COMPARISON ..........................................................................................32
DESIGN ...............................................................................................................34
1.1 Navigation ...........................................................................................................34
1.1.1 Navigation Toolbar ......................................................................................35
1.1.2 More Menu and Navigation Toolbar ............................................................35
1.1.3 Customizing Tab Order ...............................................................................35
1.1.4 Dynamic Tab ...............................................................................................36
1.2 Timer/Stopwatch ..................................................................................................36
1.2.1 Stopwatch (Count Up Mode) .......................................................................36
1.2.2 Timer (Count Down Mode) ..........................................................................36
1.3 App Theme ..........................................................................................................37
ACCOUNTS .........................................................................................................38
2.1 Subscriptions .......................................................................................................39
2.2 Device Names .....................................................................................................39
2.3 Managing Devices ...............................................................................................40
2.3.1 Removing Devices ......................................................................................40
2.4 Notifications .........................................................................................................41
2.5 ForeFlight Labs ...................................................................................................41
2.5.1 Taxi Routes .................................................................................................41
2.5.2 Enhanced Weight & Balance ......................................................................42
JEPPESEN ..........................................................................................................43
3.1 Purchasing Jeppesen Coverage .........................................................................44
3.2 Linking Jeppesen Accounts .................................................................................45
3.2.1 Linking Jeppesen with ForeFlight Mobile (Individual Accounts) ..................45
3.2.2 Linking Jeppesen with ForeFlight Web .......................................................46
3.3 Multiple Jeppesen Accounts ................................................................................47
3.3.1 Allowing Jeppesen Installs ..........................................................................48
3.3.2 Removing Coverage ...................................................................................48
3.4 Installing Linked Charts .......................................................................................49
3.5 Changing Coverage ............................................................................................50
3.6 Removing Jeppesen Charts ................................................................................50
3.7 Jeppesen Settings ...............................................................................................51
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3.8 Viewing Jeppesen Charts ....................................................................................51
3.8.1 Terminal Procedures ...................................................................................51
3.8.2 En route Charts ...........................................................................................52
3.9 Jeppesen Map Settings .......................................................................................52
3.10 Jeppesen Documents ........................................................................................54
DOWNLOADS .....................................................................................................55
4.1 Download Selections ...........................................................................................56
4.1.1 Data Settings ..............................................................................................56
4.1.2 Region Settings ...........................................................................................58
4.2 Downloading Data ...............................................................................................59
4.2.1 Updating Downloads ...................................................................................60
4.2.2 Automatic Downloads .................................................................................61
4.2.3 Background Downloads ..............................................................................61
4.2.4 Data Changeover Times .............................................................................62
4.3 Deleting Downloads ............................................................................................63
4.3.1 Packed and Unselected Downloads ...........................................................63
4.4 Preflight Download Check ...................................................................................64
4.5 Troubleshooting Downloads ................................................................................64
SETTINGS ...........................................................................................................65
5.1 Search Bar ..........................................................................................................66
5.2 Brightness Slider .................................................................................................66
5.3 App Theme ..........................................................................................................66
5.3.1 Light and Dark Settings ...............................................................................67
5.4 Airport View Settings ...........................................................................................68
5.5 Weather View Settings ........................................................................................69
5.6 Route View Settings ............................................................................................69
5.7 Map View .............................................................................................................69
5.7.1 Auto Center .................................................................................................69
5.7.2 Extended Centerlines ..................................................................................70
5.7.3 Ownship Distance Rings .............................................................................71
5.7.4 Track Vector ................................................................................................72
5.7.5 Route Labels ...............................................................................................72
5.7.6 Ownship Marker ..........................................................................................73
5.7.7 Hazard Settings ..........................................................................................73
5.7.8 Map Touch Action ........................................................................................76
5.7.9 Cockpit Sharing ...........................................................................................76
5.7.10 Map Annotations .......................................................................................76
5.7.11 Auto-Receive Flight Plans .........................................................................77
5.7.12 Four-color Radar .......................................................................................77
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5.7.13 Internet Radar Coverage ..........................................................................77
5.7.14 Breadcrumbs .............................................................................................77
5.7.15 Show Map Legend ....................................................................................78
5.7.16 Marked Positions ......................................................................................78
5.7.17 Quick Filters ..............................................................................................78
5.8 Layer Selector .....................................................................................................79
5.9 Checklist ..............................................................................................................79
5.10 Plate and Document Views ...............................................................................79
5.11 Traffic .................................................................................................................79
5.12 Search and Rescue ...........................................................................................80
5.13 Downloads .........................................................................................................80
5.14 Pack ..................................................................................................................80
5.15 Track Log ...........................................................................................................81
5.16 Flights ................................................................................................................81
5.17 Taxi Diagram......................................................................................................81
5.18 Preferences .......................................................................................................82
5.18.1 Alerts .........................................................................................................82
5.18.2 Units/Time .................................................................................................82
5.18.3 Allow Device to Sleep ...............................................................................83
5.18.4 Automatic Clock Check .............................................................................83
5.18.5 Enable Ownship ........................................................................................84
5.18.6 Ownship Not For Navigation .....................................................................84
5.18.7 Show Heliports ..........................................................................................85
5.18.8 Show Private Airports ................................................................................85
5.18.9 Start on Last Screen .................................................................................85
5.18.10 Sync Data To/From Device .....................................................................85
5.18.11 Enable Diagnostic Logs...........................................................................86
5.18.12 Performance Logging Level ....................................................................86
5.19 Weight and Balance ..........................................................................................86
5.19.1 Standard Weights......................................................................................86
MAP SETTINGS ..................................................................................................87
6.1 Screen Brightness ...............................................................................................87
6.1.1 Invert Chart Colors ......................................................................................87
6.2 ForeFlight Map ....................................................................................................87
6.2.1 Map Theme .................................................................................................87
6.2.2 Terrain .........................................................................................................87
6.2.3 Day/Night Overlay .......................................................................................88
6.2.4 Place Labels ...............................................................................................88
6.2.5 Cultural Elements ........................................................................................89
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6.3 Aeronautical .........................................................................................................89
6.3.1 Airports ........................................................................................................90
6.3.2 Airspace ......................................................................................................91
6.3.3 Airways & Waypoints...................................................................................96
6.3.4 ARTCC/FIR .................................................................................................97
6.3.5 VFR Aeronautical Details ............................................................................98
6.3.6 Text Size Adjustment ...................................................................................98
6.3.7 Quick Filters ................................................................................................99
6.4 Auto-Center Mode ..............................................................................................99
6.5 Map Overlays ....................................................................................................100
6.5.1 Hide Distant Traffic (ADS-B/FLARM) ........................................................100
6.5.2 Traffic Breadcrumbs (ADS-B/FLARM) ......................................................100
6.5.3 Route Labels .............................................................................................100
6.5.4 Operational Notes .....................................................................................100
6.5.5 Extended Centerlines ................................................................................101
6.5.6 Ownship Distance Rings ...........................................................................101
6.5.7 Glide Advisor .............................................................................................102
6.5.8 Track Vector ..............................................................................................103
6.5.9 Breadcrumbs .............................................................................................103
6.5.10 Map Legend ............................................................................................103
6.5.11 Map Annotations......................................................................................103
6.5.12 Marked Positions ....................................................................................103
6.5.13 Track Log Record Button ........................................................................104
6.5.14 Four-color Radar .....................................................................................104
6.5.15 Internet Radar Coverage ........................................................................104
6.5.16 Corridor Activation ...................................................................................104
6.5.17 Map Touch Action ....................................................................................104
6.5.18 Alerts .......................................................................................................104
6.6 Layer Selector ...................................................................................................105
6.7 Opacity Slider ....................................................................................................105
6.8 Devices ..............................................................................................................105
iOS FEATURES AND SETTINGS .....................................................................106
7.1 iOS Network Settings ........................................................................................107
7.2 iOS Location Settings ........................................................................................108
7.3 iOS Multitasking and Split Screen .....................................................................109
AIRCRAFT .........................................................................................................110
8.1 Design ................................................................................................................111
8.2 Creating an Aircraft Profile .................................................................................112
8.2.1 General......................................................................................................112
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8.2.2 Performance ..............................................................................................113
8.2.3 Glide Performance ....................................................................................118
8.2.4 Altitudes .....................................................................................................118
8.2.5 Weights .....................................................................................................118
8.2.6 Weight and Balance ..................................................................................119
8.2.7 Fuel ...........................................................................................................121
8.2.8 Filing .........................................................................................................123
8.2.9 Dingy .........................................................................................................126
8.2.10 Emergency ..............................................................................................127
8.2.11 Nav Canada ............................................................................................128
8.3 Sharing Aircraft ..................................................................................................129
8.4 Copying Aircraft .................................................................................................130
8.5 Deleting Aircraft .................................................................................................130
8.6 Published Aircraft ..............................................................................................131
FLIGHT PLANNING ..........................................................................................132
9.1 Planning with Search .........................................................................................132
9.1.1 Scheduled Flight Search ...........................................................................136
9.1.2 Street Address Search ..............................................................................137
9.2 Planning with Maps ...........................................................................................138
9.2.1 Touch-Planning .........................................................................................138
9.2.2 Route Rubber-Banding .............................................................................139
9.2.3 Route Editor ..............................................................................................140
9.2.4 Slash Codes ..............................................................................................148
9.2.5 Reversing/Clearing the Route ...................................................................150
9.3 Route Advisor ....................................................................................................151
9.3.1 Route Constraints .....................................................................................152
9.3.2 Eurocontrol Valid and Invalid Routes ........................................................153
9.4 Altitude Advisor ..................................................................................................154
9.5 Procedure Advisor .............................................................................................155
9.5.1 Departures and Arrivals ............................................................................155
9.5.2 IFR Approaches ........................................................................................158
9.5.3 Visual Approaches ....................................................................................165
9.5.4 Traffic Patterns ..........................................................................................166
9.5.5 Holding Patterns .......................................................................................167
9.5.6 SAR Patterns ............................................................................................169
9.6 Pack ..................................................................................................................170
9.6.1 How to Pack ..............................................................................................171
9.6.2 Packed Weather and NOTAM Data Overview ..........................................173
9.6.3 Packed Charts and Terminal Information ..................................................175
9.6.4 Accessing Packed Data ............................................................................176
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9.6.5 Deleting Packed Data ...............................................................................176
AIRPORTS ........................................................................................................177
10.1 Design .............................................................................................................178
10.2 Toolbar .............................................................................................................179
10.2.1 Sidebar Toggle Button .............................................................................179
10.2.2 Favorites Button ......................................................................................179
10.2.3 Search Bar ..............................................................................................180
10.2.4 Show on Map Button ...............................................................................181
10.2.5 Airports Near You Button .........................................................................181
10.3 Sidebar ............................................................................................................183
10.3.1 Sidebar Toggle Button .............................................................................184
10.3.2 Airport Listings ........................................................................................184
10.3.3 Favorites .................................................................................................185
10.3.4 Recents ...................................................................................................186
10.3.5 Maps/Flights ............................................................................................187
10.3.6 Browse ....................................................................................................188
10.4 Airport Summary ..............................................................................................189
10.4.1 Alert NOTAMs .........................................................................................190
10.4.2 ForeFlight Airport Diagram ......................................................................191
10.4.3 Basic Information ....................................................................................192
10.4.4 Terrain Icon .............................................................................................192
10.4.5 Latest Weather ........................................................................................193
10.4.6 Pattern Altitudes ......................................................................................194
10.4.7 3D View ...................................................................................................194
10.4.8 FBOs .......................................................................................................194
10.4.9 Taxiways..................................................................................................194
10.4.10 Comments .............................................................................................195
10.5 Airport Details ..................................................................................................196
10.5.1 Info tab ....................................................................................................197
10.5.2 Weather Tab ............................................................................................200
10.5.3 Runway Tab ............................................................................................203
10.5.4 Procedure Tab .........................................................................................209
10.5.5 NOTAM Tab .............................................................................................211
10.6 FBO List ..........................................................................................................212
10.6.1 Featured ..................................................................................................212
10.6.2 FBO .........................................................................................................213
10.6.3 Other Services ........................................................................................213
10.7 FBO Details .....................................................................................................214
10.7.1 Info ..........................................................................................................214
10.7.2 Fees ........................................................................................................215
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10.7.3 Photos .....................................................................................................215
10.7.4 Comments ...............................................................................................215
10.7.5 Submitting Fuel Prices ............................................................................216
10.8 Airport 3D View ................................................................................................218
10.8.1 Changing Orientation ..............................................................................218
10.8.2 Position Details .......................................................................................219
10.8.3 Airport Compass .....................................................................................220
10.8.4 Traffic/Obstacles Layers..........................................................................220
10.8.5 Runway Selection ...................................................................................223
10.8.6 Day/Night Mode ......................................................................................224
10.9 Comments .......................................................................................................225
10.9.1 Viewing Comments .................................................................................225
10.9.2 Adding Comments ...................................................................................226
10.9.3 Comment Submission Guidelines ...........................................................227
10.9.4 Editing Comments ...................................................................................228
10.9.5 Deleting Comments ................................................................................228
MAPS .................................................................................................................229
11.1 Design..............................................................................................................229
11.1.1 Upper Toolbar ..........................................................................................230
11.1.2 Flight Plan Menu .....................................................................................231
11.1.3 Maps Sidebar ..........................................................................................232
11.1.4 Main Map View ........................................................................................233
11.2 High-Resolution Base Map ..............................................................................235
11.3 Aeronautical Map .............................................................................................236
11.3.1 Aeronautical Map Features .....................................................................237
11.3.2 Aeronautical Map Quick Filters................................................................238
11.3.3 Aeronautical Map Symbols ......................................................................239
11.3.4 VFR Aeronautical Map Symbols..............................................................241
11.3.5 Airspace Alerts.........................................................................................242
11.3.6 ATC Boundaries ......................................................................................242
11.3.7 European Airspace ..................................................................................243
11.4 Charts ..............................................................................................................244
11.5 Map Layers ......................................................................................................246
11.5.1 Map Layer Sections.................................................................................247
11.5.2 Radar.......................................................................................................248
11.5.3 Satellite....................................................................................................255
11.5.4 Icing .........................................................................................................256
11.5.5 Turbulence...............................................................................................257
11.5.6 Clouds .....................................................................................................258
11.5.7 Surface Analysis ......................................................................................258
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11.5.8 Winds ......................................................................................................258
11.5.9 Echo Tops (XM) .......................................................................................259
11.5.10 Cloud Tops ............................................................................................260
11.5.11 Freezing Levels .....................................................................................261
11.5.12 Hazard Advisor ......................................................................................262
11.5.13 Traffic.....................................................................................................265
11.5.14 Search & Rescue ..................................................................................267
11.5.15 AIR/SIGMET/CWAs ...............................................................................267
11.5.16 NOTAMs ................................................................................................268
11.5.17 TFR .......................................................................................................269
11.5.18 GAFOR..................................................................................................270
11.5.19 Weather Layers .....................................................................................271
11.5.20 Winds ....................................................................................................271
11.5.21 Obstacles ..............................................................................................272
11.5.22 User Waypoints .....................................................................................272
11.5.23 Fuel .......................................................................................................273
11.5.24 Custom Map Layers ..............................................................................273
11.6 Weather Layer Time Slider ..............................................................................273
11.7 Weather Legends ............................................................................................274
11.7.1 Weather Layer Legend ............................................................................274
11.8 Maps Sidebar...................................................................................................275
11.8.1 Airport Details Sidebar.............................................................................276
11.8.2 Add to Route Menu..................................................................................278
11.9 Route Line .......................................................................................................279
11.9.1 Route Line Colors....................................................................................280
11.9.2 Route Waypoints .....................................................................................281
11.9.3 Route Details ...........................................................................................281
11.9.4 Operational Note Flags ...........................................................................282
11.10 Breadcrumbs .................................................................................................284
11.10.1 Saving a Breadcrumb ............................................................................285
11.10.2 Traffic Breadcrumbs ..............................................................................286
11.11 Map Annotations ............................................................................................288
11.12 Marked Positions ...........................................................................................289
11.12.1 Editing Marked Positions .......................................................................289
11.12.2 Exporting Marked Positions...................................................................290
11.13 Organized Track Systems..............................................................................290
11.14 Smart Airway Labels ......................................................................................291
11.15 Attitude Indicator/Synthetic Vision .................................................................292
11.15.1 iPhone Attitude Indicator .......................................................................294
11.15.2 Glance Mode .........................................................................................296
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11.15.3 Portable AHRS Positioning....................................................................297
11.16 Map Search ...................................................................................................298
11.17 Flight Plan Menu ............................................................................................300
11.17.1 Route Summary ....................................................................................301
11.17.2 3D Preview ............................................................................................302
11.17.3 Pack ......................................................................................................308
11.17.4 Favorite Routes .....................................................................................308
11.17.5 Route Editor ..........................................................................................309
11.17.6 Profile ....................................................................................................309
11.17.7 NavLog ..................................................................................................310
11.18 Profile View ....................................................................................................311
11.18.1 Profile View Hazards (Terrain & Obstacles) ..........................................311
11.18.2 Cross Track Error (XTE) ........................................................................312
11.18.3 Hazard Colors .......................................................................................312
11.18.4 Profile View Waypoints ..........................................................................313
11.18.5 Waypoint Menu .....................................................................................313
11.18.6 Altitude Changes in Profile View ...........................................................314
11.18.7 Profile View in Flight ..............................................................................315
11.18.8 First Strike and Clearance Calculations ................................................316
11.18.9 Obstacle/Terrain Strike Indicators .........................................................317
11.18.10 Airspace in Profile View .......................................................................318
11.18.11 Weather in Profile View .......................................................................319
11.18.12 Profile View Zoom ...............................................................................320
11.18.13 Profile View Scrubbing ........................................................................321
11.18.14 Profile View Ruler ................................................................................323
11.18.15 Profile View Profile Corridor ................................................................323
11.19 Profile Corridor...............................................................................................324
11.19.1 Hazard Detection Boundary ..................................................................324
11.19.2 Profile Corridor Settings ........................................................................325
11.19.3 Highest-Point Markers ...........................................................................327
11.20 Ruler ..............................................................................................................329
11.21 Instrument Panel............................................................................................330
11.21.1 Instruments............................................................................................331
11.22 Favorite and Recent Routes ..........................................................................335
PLATES .............................................................................................................336
12.1 Design .............................................................................................................336
12.1.1 Layout .....................................................................................................336
12.1.2 Key Features ...........................................................................................337
12.1.3 Types of Plates........................................................................................341
12.1.4 Plates Sync .............................................................................................345
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12.2 On-Plate Functionality .....................................................................................346
12.2.1 Onscreen Finger Gestures ......................................................................346
12.2.2 Alert NOTAMs .........................................................................................347
12.2.3 FBO Locations ........................................................................................348
12.2.4 Instrument Panel .....................................................................................349
12.2.5 Position on Plate .....................................................................................350
12.3 Toolbar Controls ..............................................................................................351
12.3.1 Plate Settings ..........................................................................................351
12.3.2 Recent Plates ..........................................................................................352
12.3.3 Plate Annotations ....................................................................................353
12.3.4 Rotate .....................................................................................................354
12.3.5 Add to Binder ..........................................................................................354
12.3.6 Taxi Route ...............................................................................................355
12.3.7 FBO .........................................................................................................355
12.3.8 Send To Map/Print...................................................................................355
12.3.9 Lock ........................................................................................................356
12.4 Plates on the Map ...........................................................................................357
12.4.1 Displaying Plates on the Map .................................................................357
12.4.2 Display Settings for Plates on the Map ...................................................360
12.5 Binders Drawer ................................................................................................362
12.5.1 Show/Hide Binders .................................................................................363
12.5.2 Renaming Binders ..................................................................................363
12.5.3 Reordering Binders .................................................................................364
12.5.4 Removing Binders ...................................................................................364
12.6 Flight Binders ..................................................................................................365
12.6.1 Flight Binder Structure ............................................................................365
12.6.2 Creating Flight Binders ...........................................................................366
12.6.3 Adding, Removing, Viewing Plates .........................................................368
12.6.4 Adding Alternate Airports .........................................................................369
12.6.5 Printing Flight Binders .............................................................................369
12.7 Other Binders ..................................................................................................371
12.7.1 Other Binder Structure ............................................................................371
12.7.2 Creating Other Binders ...........................................................................372
12.7.3 Adding Plates ..........................................................................................373
12.7.4 Leaving a Binder Open ...........................................................................374
12.7.5 Reorder Plates ........................................................................................375
12.7.6 Remove Plates ........................................................................................375
12.7.7 Printing Other Binders .............................................................................376
DOCUMENTS ....................................................................................................377
13.1 Documents Design ..........................................................................................378
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13.2 Toolbar .............................................................................................................379
13.2.1 Documents Catalog ................................................................................379
13.2.2 Grid and List Thumbnail Viewing Options ...............................................380
13.2.3 Document Settings ..................................................................................381
13.2.4 Edit Button ..............................................................................................381
13.2.5 Document Search ...................................................................................382
13.3 Binders ............................................................................................................383
13.3.1 Creating Document Binders ....................................................................384
13.3.2 Renaming Binders ..................................................................................385
13.3.3 Adding Documents to Binders .................................................................386
13.3.4 Arranging Binder Documents ..................................................................387
13.3.5 Removing Documents from Binders .......................................................387
13.3.6 Deleting Binders ......................................................................................387
13.4 My Drives ........................................................................................................388
13.4.1 Supported File Types and Size Limits .....................................................388
13.4.2 Imported Drive ........................................................................................389
13.4.3 Importing Documents ..............................................................................389
13.4.4 Renaming Imported Documents .............................................................391
13.5 Cloud Drives ....................................................................................................392
13.5.1 Adding a Cloud Drive ..............................................................................393
13.5.2 Cloud Drive Names .................................................................................394
13.5.3 Adding OneDrive and S3 Cloud Drives ...................................................395
13.5.4 Providing Access to the Cloud Drive .......................................................397
13.5.5 Cloud Drive Synced Folder .....................................................................398
13.5.6 Cloud Drive Supported File Types and Size Limits .................................402
13.5.7 Cloud Drive Settings ...............................................................................403
13.5.8 Unlinking a Cloud Drive ..........................................................................404
13.6 Drives ..............................................................................................................405
13.6.1 Default Drives .........................................................................................405
13.6.2 Subscription-Based Drives ......................................................................405
13.6.3 Missing Drive ..........................................................................................407
13.7 Downloading Documents and Drives ..............................................................408
13.7.1 Document and Drive Subscriptions .........................................................408
13.7.2 Removing Documents .............................................................................409
13.8 Viewing Documents .........................................................................................410
13.8.1 Document Viewer Toolbar .......................................................................411
13.8.2 Searching Documents .............................................................................412
13.8.3 Document Bookmarks .............................................................................412
13.8.4 Sharing Documents ................................................................................412
IMAGERY ..........................................................................................................413
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14.1 Design .............................................................................................................413
14.1.1 Images ....................................................................................................414
14.1.2 Image Sets ..............................................................................................414
14.2 Navigation .......................................................................................................415
14.2.1 Displaying Images ...................................................................................416
14.2.2 Favorite/Recent Images ..........................................................................416
14.2.3 Refreshing Image Sets ...........................................................................418
14.3 Full-Screen Image ...........................................................................................419
14.3.1 Onscreen Finger Gestures ......................................................................420
14.3.2 Adding to Favorites .................................................................................420
14.3.3 iOS Sharing .............................................................................................421
FLIGHTS ............................................................................................................422
15.1 Design .............................................................................................................423
15.2 Creating New Flights .......................................................................................423
15.2.1 Creating a New Flight .............................................................................424
15.2.2 Sending a Route to Flights ......................................................................424
15.2.3 Adding the Next Flight .............................................................................424
15.2.4 Copying a Flight ......................................................................................424
15.2.5 Shared Flights .........................................................................................424
15.3 Flight Sharing ..................................................................................................425
15.3.1 Sending a Flight to Maps ........................................................................425
15.3.2 Sending a Flight to Plates .......................................................................425
15.3.3 Sharing a PDF ........................................................................................425
15.3.4 Sending a Flight to Logbook ...................................................................425
15.3.5 Sharing a Flight .......................................................................................426
15.4 Deleting Flights ................................................................................................427
15.5 Flight List .........................................................................................................428
15.5.1 Flight Summary .......................................................................................428
15.6 Flight Planning Form .......................................................................................429
15.6.1 Banner Messages ...................................................................................430
15.6.2 Flight Performance Summary .................................................................431
15.7 Navlog, Briefing, Files, and Notifications .........................................................432
15.7.1 Navlog .....................................................................................................432
15.7.2 Briefing ....................................................................................................432
15.7.3 Files ........................................................................................................433
15.7.4 Flight Notifications ...................................................................................435
15.8 Departure and Destination ..............................................................................436
15.8.1 Departure Time .......................................................................................436
15.8.2 Departure ................................................................................................437
15.8.3 Destination ..............................................................................................438
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15.8.4 Alternate ..................................................................................................439
15.9 Aircraft .............................................................................................................442
15.9.1 Aircraft Profile ..........................................................................................442
15.9.2 Performance Profile ................................................................................442
15.10 Route .............................................................................................................443
15.10.1 Flight Rules ...........................................................................................443
15.10.2 Interactive Map .....................................................................................444
15.10.3 Route ....................................................................................................445
15.10.4 Cruise Altitude .......................................................................................446
15.10.5 Contingency Planning ...........................................................................446
15.11 Payload ..........................................................................................................447
15.11.1 People ...................................................................................................447
15.11.2 Cargo.....................................................................................................448
15.11.3 Weight and Balance ..............................................................................448
15.12 Fuel ...............................................................................................................449
15.12.1 Fuel Policy ............................................................................................450
15.12.2 Fuel Table..............................................................................................451
15.12.3 Reserve Fuel .........................................................................................454
15.13 Weights..........................................................................................................459
15.14 Destination Services ......................................................................................460
15.14.1 FBO Information ....................................................................................460
15.14.2 Fuel Orders ...........................................................................................462
15.15 Flight Log .......................................................................................................464
15.15.1 Fuel at Shutdown ..................................................................................464
15.15.2 Times ....................................................................................................464
15.15.3 Marked Positions ..................................................................................465
15.16 Pack ..............................................................................................................466
15.17 Add Next Flight ..............................................................................................466
15.18 Copy Flight ....................................................................................................466
15.19 Delete Flight ..................................................................................................466
15.20 Proceed to File ..............................................................................................466
RUNWAY ANALYSIS .........................................................................................467
16.1 Purchasing Runway Analysis ..........................................................................468
16.1.1 Purchasing Runway Analysis for Individuals ...........................................468
16.1.2 Purchasing Runway Analysis for Business .............................................468
16.2 Configuring Runway Analysis ..........................................................................469
16.2.1 Runway Analysis Settings .......................................................................470
16.3 Conducting Takeoff Analysis............................................................................473
16.3.1 Takeoff Analysis View ..............................................................................474
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16.3.2 Multi-Engine Takeoff Analysis .................................................................475
16.3.3 Single-Engine Takeoff Analysis ...............................................................478
16.3.4 Takeoff Analysis - Performance Summary ..............................................478
16.3.5 Takeoff Analysis - Departure Runway .....................................................479
16.3.6 Selecting a Departure Runway ...............................................................480
16.3.7 Selecting Intersection Departures ...........................................................482
16.3.8 Takeoff Analysis - Obstacle Analysis .......................................................484
16.3.9 Takeoff Analysis - Engine Out Procedure................................................485
16.3.10 Takeoff Analysis - Additional Departure Obstacles................................487
16.3.11 Takeoff Analysis - Weather ....................................................................488
16.3.12 Takeoff Analysis - Aircraft Configuration................................................490
16.3.13 Takeoff Analysis - Emergency Return ...................................................492
16.3.14 Takeoff Analysis - Performance.............................................................493
16.4 Conducting Landing Analysis ..........................................................................497
16.4.1 Landing Analysis View ............................................................................498
16.4.2 Landing Analysis - Performance Summary .............................................499
16.4.3 Determining Maximum Landing Weight ..................................................500
16.4.4 Landing Analysis - Destination Runway ..................................................503
16.4.5 Selecting a Destination Runway .............................................................504
16.4.6 Landing Analysis - Missed Approach ......................................................507
16.4.7 Landing Analysis - Weather ....................................................................508
16.4.8 Landing Analysis - Aircraft Configuration ................................................510
16.4.9 Landing Analysis - Performance..............................................................511
16.5 Runway Analysis Summary Document ...........................................................512
16.5.1 Single-Engine Summary Document ........................................................512
16.5.2 Multi-Engine Summary Document ..........................................................513
16.5.3 Summary Document Options ..................................................................516
16.6 Engine Out Procedure 3D View.......................................................................517
16.6.1 Opening EOP 3D View............................................................................518
16.6.2 EOP 3D View Header .............................................................................518
16.6.3 Changing Orientation ..............................................................................518
16.6.4 EOP Step Selector ..................................................................................519
16.6.5 Camera Mode .........................................................................................519
16.6.6 Video Preview Controls ...........................................................................520
TAKEOFF & LANDING PERFORMANCE ........................................................521
17.1 Configuring Takeoff & Landing Performance ...................................................522
17.1.1 Verifying Takeoff & Landing Performance Support .................................522
17.1.2 Takeoff & Landing Performance Settings ................................................523
17.2 Calculating Takeoff Performance.....................................................................525
17.2.1 Takeoff Performance View ......................................................................526
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17.2.2 Takeoff Performance Summary...............................................................527
17.2.3 Takeoff Performance - Departure Runway ..............................................528
17.2.4 Selecting a Departure Runway ...............................................................529
17.2.5 Takeoff Performance - Weather ..............................................................531
17.2.6 Takeoff Performance - Aircraft Configuration ..........................................533
17.2.7 Takeoff Performance - Emergency Return ..............................................534
17.2.8 Takeoff Performance - Performance Details ...........................................535
17.3 Calculating Landing Performance ...................................................................538
17.3.1 Landing Performance View .....................................................................539
17.3.2 Landing Performance Summary .............................................................540
17.3.3 Landing Performance - Destination Runway ..........................................541
17.3.4 Selecting a Destination Runway .............................................................542
17.3.5 Landing Performance - Weather .............................................................544
17.3.6 Landing Performance - Aircraft Configuration .........................................546
17.3.7 Landing Performance - Performance Details ..........................................547
17.4 Takeoff & Landing Summary Document ..........................................................549
17.4.1 Generating the Summary Document ......................................................550
17.4.2 Summary Document Options ..................................................................550
NAVLOG ............................................................................................................551
18.1 Generating Navlogs .........................................................................................552
18.1.1 Accessing Navlogs ..................................................................................552
18.1.2 Refreshing Navlogs .................................................................................553
18.2 Navlog Types ...................................................................................................554
18.2.1 Basic Navlog ...........................................................................................555
18.2.2 Standard Navlog .....................................................................................564
18.2.3 International Navlog ................................................................................568
18.3 Printing and Sharing Navlogs ..........................................................................580
ACTIVE NAVLOG ..............................................................................................581
19.1 About the Design .............................................................................................581
19.1.1 Active Navlog Banners ............................................................................582
19.1.2 Accessing the Flight List .........................................................................582
19.1.3 Accessing the Active Navlog Editor .........................................................582
19.2 Flight List .........................................................................................................583
19.2.1 Upcoming Flights ....................................................................................583
19.2.2 Archived Flights .......................................................................................583
19.3 Active Navlog Editor ........................................................................................584
19.3.1 Upper Toolbar..........................................................................................584
19.3.2 Flight Details ...........................................................................................585
19.3.3 Route Table .............................................................................................589
19.4 Adding Actual Flight Details .............................................................................591
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19.4.1 Active Navlog Planning Logic ..................................................................593
19.4.2 Adding Actual Time .................................................................................595
19.4.3 Adding Actual Fuel ..................................................................................596
19.4.4 Adding Actual Altitude .............................................................................597
19.5 Editing Actual Flight Details .............................................................................598
19.6 Editing the Route .............................................................................................599
19.6.1 Direct To Route Edits ..............................................................................599
19.6.2 Inserting Route Waypoints ......................................................................601
19.6.3 Adding Waypoint Remarks ......................................................................602
19.6.4 Deleting Route Waypoints.......................................................................603
19.7 Active Navlog Actions ......................................................................................604
19.7.1 Conducting an RVSM Altitude Check......................................................605
19.7.2 Conducting a Fuel Check ........................................................................607
19.7.3 Adding Remarks ......................................................................................608
19.7.4 Recording ATIS .......................................................................................609
19.7.5 Interval Timers ........................................................................................610
19.8 Signing the Active Navlog ................................................................................611
19.9 Sharing Active Navlog .....................................................................................612
19.10 Active Navlog PDF Document .......................................................................613
19.10.1 General Flight Information ....................................................................613
19.10.2 Additional Information ...........................................................................614
19.10.3 Route Table ...........................................................................................615
19.10.4 Waypoint Remarks ................................................................................617
19.10.5 RVSM and Fuel Checks ........................................................................617
BRIEFING ..........................................................................................................618
20.1 About the Design .............................................................................................618
20.1.1 Generating a Briefing ..............................................................................619
20.1.2 Switching Briefing Format .......................................................................619
20.1.3 Refreshing Weather and NOTAM Data ...................................................620
20.1.4 Printing and Sharing ...............................................................................620
20.2 PDF Briefing ....................................................................................................621
20.2.1 Vertical Cross Section Chart ...................................................................621
20.2.2 Wind Chart ..............................................................................................628
20.2.3 Significant Weather Chart .......................................................................632
20.2.4 METARs / TAFs .......................................................................................636
20.2.5 SIGMETs .................................................................................................637
20.2.6 Organized Track System .........................................................................638
20.2.7 NOTAMs..................................................................................................639
20.3 HTML Briefing..................................................................................................644
20.3.1 Navigation Sidebar ..................................................................................644
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20.3.2 Viewing Pane ..........................................................................................647
20.3.3 Adverse Conditions .................................................................................649
20.3.4 Synopsis .................................................................................................652
20.3.5 Current Weather......................................................................................654
20.3.6 Forecasts ................................................................................................657
20.3.7 NOTAMs..................................................................................................661
20.4 Printing and Sharing ........................................................................................664
20.4.1 PDF Printing / Sharing ............................................................................665
20.4.2 HTML Printing / Sharing ..........................................................................665
20.4.3 Adding Markups ......................................................................................666
SCRATCHPADS ................................................................................................667
21.1 Design .............................................................................................................667
21.2 Selecting a Template .......................................................................................668
21.3 Creating ScratchPads .....................................................................................669
21.3.1 Using the Pen Tool ..................................................................................669
21.3.2 Using Text ...............................................................................................670
21.4 Editing ScratchPads ........................................................................................670
21.5 Saving ScratchPads ........................................................................................671
21.6 Renaming ScratchPads ...................................................................................671
21.7 Deleting ScratchPads ......................................................................................672
21.8 Reordering ScratchPads .................................................................................672
21.9 Exporting ScratchPads ....................................................................................673
21.10 Attaching ScratchPads to Flights ...................................................................674
CUSTOM CONTENT .........................................................................................675
22.1 Creating Custom Content ................................................................................676
22.2 User Waypoints ...............................................................................................676
22.2.1 User Waypoint Fields ..............................................................................676
22.2.2 Creating User Waypoints - Maps View ...................................................677
22.2.3 Creating User Waypoints - Map Search..................................................678
22.2.4 Creating User Waypoints - Custom Content View ..................................679
22.3 Multiple User Waypoints (Bulk Import) ............................................................680
22.4 Creating CSV Files ..........................................................................................680
22.4.1 CSV File Field Formatting .......................................................................681
22.4.2 Naming User Waypoint CSV Files ..........................................................681
22.5 KML User Waypoints .......................................................................................682
22.5.1 Creating KML User Waypoint Files .........................................................682
22.6 Importing User Waypoints ...............................................................................683
22.6.1 Importing a CSV or KML/KMZ file ...........................................................684
22.7 Custom Map Layers ........................................................................................685
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22.7.1 Creating Custom Map Layers .................................................................685
22.7.2 Supported Data Types ............................................................................686
22.7.3 Waypoints ...............................................................................................686
22.7.4 Label and Icon - Style and Color .............................................................690
22.7.5 Lines .......................................................................................................692
22.7.6 Shapes ....................................................................................................693
22.8 Importing Custom Maps ..................................................................................694
22.9 Custom Charts ................................................................................................695
22.10 Custom Plates (BYOP) ..................................................................................696
22.10.1 BYOP Naming Convention....................................................................696
22.10.2 Importing Plates (BYOP) .......................................................................698
22.11 Content Packs ...............................................................................................699
22.11.1 Package Contents .................................................................................700
22.11.2 Creating Content Packs ........................................................................700
22.11.3 Adding Content to Subfolders................................................................701
22.11.4 Manifest .................................................................................................701
22.11.5 Effective & Expiration Dates ..................................................................702
22.11.6 Disable Content Pack Sharing ..............................................................703
22.11.7 NavData ................................................................................................704
22.11.8 Layers....................................................................................................706
22.11.9 Importing Content Packs .......................................................................706
22.11.10 Content Pack Cloud Drive Integration .................................................707
22.11.11 Automatic Content Pack Download .....................................................708
22.11.12 Updating Content Packs......................................................................709
22.11.13 Content Pack Sharing .........................................................................709
TRACK LOGS ...................................................................................................710
23.1 Design..............................................................................................................711
23.1.1 Track Log Summary ................................................................................712
23.1.2 Track Log Map ........................................................................................713
23.1.3 Track Log Graph .....................................................................................714
23.2 Required Equipment ........................................................................................715
23.2.1 External GPS ..........................................................................................715
23.2.2 Built-In GPS ............................................................................................716
23.2.3 Background Recording ...........................................................................716
23.3 Recording Track Logs .....................................................................................717
23.3.1 Automatically Recording Track Logs .......................................................717
23.3.2 Manually Recording Track Logs ..............................................................719
23.3.3 Recording with a Flight Data Recorder ...................................................720
23.3.4 Importing G1000 Track Logs ...................................................................723
23.3.5 Marked Positions in Track Logs ..............................................................726
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23.4 Track Log Review ............................................................................................727
23.4.1 Animating Track Logs ..............................................................................727
23.4.2 Track Log Info .........................................................................................729
23.5 Track Log 3D Review ......................................................................................732
23.5.1 Design .....................................................................................................732
23.5.2 3D Review Camera Modes .....................................................................734
23.5.3 Time Slider ..............................................................................................735
23.6 Trimming Track Logs .......................................................................................736
23.7 Combining Track Logs .....................................................................................739
23.8 Deleting Track Logs .........................................................................................740
23.9 Sharing Track Logs .........................................................................................741
23.9.1 Logbook ..................................................................................................741
23.9.2 Mail .........................................................................................................741
23.9.3 ForeFlight.com ........................................................................................741
23.9.4 OPEN KML IN … ....................................................................................742
23.10 Track Logs on ForeFlight Web ......................................................................743
23.10.1 ForeFlight Web Track Log Map .............................................................743
23.10.2 Track Log Download .............................................................................743
FOREFLIGHT CONNECT .................................................................................744
24.1 Supported Devices ..........................................................................................744
24.1.1 Supported Portable Devices ...................................................................745
24.1.2 Supported Garmin Avionics.....................................................................746
24.1.3 Other Supported Panel Avionics .............................................................748
24.1.4 GDL 90 Data Interface ............................................................................750
24.2 Connecting to External Devices ......................................................................751
24.2.1 Wi-Fi Devices .........................................................................................751
24.2.2 Bluetooth Devices ...................................................................................753
24.2.3 Garmin Avionics ......................................................................................754
24.2.4 Multiple Device Connections ...................................................................755
24.2.5 Avidyne Remote Wi-Fi Pairing ................................................................758
24.3 Device Tiles .....................................................................................................759
24.3.1 Device Capabilities .................................................................................759
24.4 Device Information ..........................................................................................760
24.4.1 General Device Information ....................................................................761
24.4.2 ADS-B Data .............................................................................................762
24.4.3 SiriusXM Information ...............................................................................763
24.4.4 Traffic Information ...................................................................................764
24.4.5 Device Settings .......................................................................................765
24.5 GPS .................................................................................................................771
24.5.1 Multiple GPS Data Sources ....................................................................771
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24.5.2 GPS Accuracy .........................................................................................771
24.5.3 Use As GPS Setting ................................................................................773
24.5.4 iOS Location Services .............................................................................774
24.6 Attitude Indicator (AHRS) ................................................................................775
24.6.1 Calibrating AHRS ....................................................................................776
24.6.2 Calibrating the Source (Installed Devices) ..............................................778
24.6.3 Calibrating with ForeFlight ......................................................................778
24.6.4 Resetting AHRS with ForeFlight .............................................................779
24.6.5 Auto Zero Pitch and Bank .......................................................................779
24.6.6 Multiple AHRS Sources ...........................................................................779
24.7 ADS-B Traffic ...................................................................................................781
24.7.1 ADS-B Traffic Symbols ............................................................................782
24.7.2 Traffic Alerts ............................................................................................784
24.7.3 Traffic in Synthetic Vision ........................................................................784
24.7.4 Hiding Distant Traffic ...............................................................................785
24.7.5 Traffic Information Service Broadcast (TIS-B).........................................786
24.7.6 ADS-B and TIS-B Differences .................................................................787
24.7.7 ADS-B Ownship ......................................................................................789
24.7.8 False Traffic Targets ................................................................................792
24.7.9 Traffic Breadcrumbs ................................................................................792
24.8 ADS-B Weather (FIS-B)...................................................................................793
24.8.1 ADS-B Towers .........................................................................................794
24.8.2 FIS-B Look-Ahead Range .......................................................................796
24.8.3 Dynamic Map Layer Source and Status .................................................797
24.8.4 ADS-B Radar ..........................................................................................799
24.8.5 ADS-B Cloud Tops ..................................................................................801
24.8.6 ADS-B Icing .............................................................................................802
24.8.7 ADS-B Turbulence ..................................................................................803
24.8.8 ADS-B Freezing Levels ...........................................................................804
24.8.9 ADS-B AIRMETs, SIGMETs, CWAs ........................................................805
24.8.10 ADS-B PIREPs ......................................................................................806
24.8.11 ADS-B Lightning ....................................................................................807
24.8.12 ADS-B METARs ....................................................................................808
24.8.13 ADS-B TAFs ..........................................................................................808
24.8.14 ADS-B Special Use Airspace ................................................................809
24.8.15 ADS-B NOTAMs ....................................................................................810
24.8.16 ADS-B Winds & Temperatures Aloft ......................................................812
24.9 SiriusXM Weather............................................................................................813
24.9.1 Supported Receivers ..............................................................................813
24.9.2 SiriusXM Supported Weather Products ..................................................813
24.9.3 SiriusXM Radar .......................................................................................814
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24.9.4 SiriusXM METARs...................................................................................816
24.9.5 SiriusXM TAFs ........................................................................................818
24.9.6 SiriusXM TFRs ........................................................................................819
24.9.7 SiriusXM AIR/SIGMET/CWA ...................................................................820
24.9.8 SiriusXM Lightning ..................................................................................821
24.9.9 SiriusXM Turbulence ...............................................................................821
24.9.10 SiriusXM Icing .......................................................................................822
24.9.11 SiriusXM Freezing Levels......................................................................823
24.9.12 SiriusXM PIREPs ..................................................................................824
24.9.13 SiriusXM Surface Analysis ....................................................................825
24.9.14 SiriusXM Winds/Temps Aloft .................................................................826
24.9.15 SiriusXM Cloud Tops .............................................................................827
24.9.16 SiriusXM Surface Wind Analysis ...........................................................828
24.9.17 SiriusXM Surface Visibility Forecast .....................................................829
24.10 SiriusXM Radio ..............................................................................................830
24.10.1 Setting up SiriusXM Radio ....................................................................830
24.10.2 Controlling SiriusXM Radio ...................................................................831
24.11 Flight Plan Transfer........................................................................................832
24.11.1 Route Elements .....................................................................................832
24.11.2 Maximum Route Elements ....................................................................833
24.11.3 Sending Routes .....................................................................................833
24.11.4 Loading Routes .....................................................................................835
24.12 FLARM ..........................................................................................................836
24.12.1 SkyEcho 2 FLARM ................................................................................837
ALERTS .............................................................................................................838
25.1 Alert Types .......................................................................................................838
25.2 Setting Up Alerts ..............................................................................................839
25.2.1 Enabling Audible Alerts ...........................................................................840
25.2.2 Enabling Headset Alerts ..........................................................................840
25.2.3 Disabling Individual Alerts .......................................................................840
25.2.4 Customizing Airspace Alerts ...................................................................840
25.3 Available Alerts ................................................................................................840
25.3.1 500’ AGL Alerts........................................................................................840
25.3.2 Cabin Altitude Alerts ................................................................................841
25.3.3 Transition Altitude Alert ...........................................................................841
25.3.4 Runway Proximity Alerts .........................................................................842
25.3.5 Runway Final Approach Alerts ................................................................843
25.3.6 Sink Rate Alerts ......................................................................................843
25.3.7 Terrain/Obstacle Alerts ............................................................................844
25.3.8 Airborne Traffic Alerts ..............................................................................845
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25.3.9 Traffic on Runway Alerts .........................................................................846
25.3.10 Traffic On Short Final Alerts ..................................................................847
25.3.11 Device Temperature Alerts ....................................................................848
25.3.12 Airspace Alerts ......................................................................................849
25.3.13 Device Disconnect ................................................................................852
25.3.14 Flight Plan Auto Update ........................................................................852
25.3.15 Connected Portable Device Low Battery ..............................................853
25.3.16 Destination WX Frequency Alerts .........................................................853
25.3.17 TFR Alerts .............................................................................................854
JETFUELX .........................................................................................................856
26.1 Supported Fuel Vendors ..................................................................................857
26.2 Fuel Card Setup and Management .................................................................857
26.2.1 Applying for Contract Fuel Accounts .......................................................858
26.2.2 Adding Fuel Cards ..................................................................................859
26.2.3 Automatic Price Updates .........................................................................860
26.2.4 Manual Price Updates .............................................................................861
26.2.5 Fuel Card Status Messages ....................................................................863
26.2.6 Editing Fuel Cards ..................................................................................865
26.2.7 Removing Fuel Cards .............................................................................866
26.3 Contract Fuel Prices at Each Airport ...............................................................867
26.3.1 The FBO List View ..................................................................................867
26.3.2 FBO Details View ....................................................................................868
26.4 Locating Contract Fuel Vendors in ForeFlight .................................................870
26.4.1 Vendors on the Maps View .....................................................................870
26.4.2 Vendors on the Airports View ..................................................................871
26.4.3 Vendors on the Plates View ....................................................................872
26.4.4 Vendors on the Flights View....................................................................873
26.5 Fuel Release Requests ...................................................................................873
ANNOTATIONS .................................................................................................874
27.1 Design .............................................................................................................874
27.2 Annotation Types .............................................................................................875
27.2.1 iPad Annotations .....................................................................................875
27.2.2 iPhone Annotations .................................................................................875
27.3 Adding and Editing Annotations .......................................................................876
27.3.1 Drawing ...................................................................................................876
27.3.2 Rectangle ................................................................................................877
27.3.3 Ellipse (Circle) .........................................................................................878
27.3.4 Line ........................................................................................................879
27.3.5 Polygon ..................................................................................................880
27.3.6 Polyline ..................................................................................................881
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27.3.7 Text Box .................................................................................................882
27.3.8 Note .......................................................................................................884
27.3.9 Undo/Redo ..............................................................................................885
27.4 Selecting Multiple Annotations ........................................................................885
27.5 Copying and Pasting an Annotation ................................................................885
27.6 Deleting Annotations .......................................................................................885
SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDES ...............................................................................886
Checklist Guide .......................................................................................................886
Logbook Guide ........................................................................................................886
Weight & Balance Guide .........................................................................................887
Passenger Guide .....................................................................................................887
Filing Guide .............................................................................................................887
CHANGE HISTORY ...........................................................................................888
DEFINITIONS
Abbreviation Definition
AC Advisory Circular
ACARS Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System
ADIZ Air Defense Identification Zone
ADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast
ADS-C Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Contract
AFM Aircraft Flight Manual
AFTN Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network
AIP Aeronautical Information Publication
AIRAC Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control
ALT Altitude
ALTRV Altitude Reservation
APV Approach with Vertical Guidance
AR Authorization Required
ATC Air Traffic Control
ATFM Air Traffic Flow Management
ATFMX Air Traffic Flow Management Exempt
ATIS Automatic Terminal Information Service
ATN Aeronautical Telecommunications Network
BRNAV Basic Area Navigation
CASA Civil Aviation Safety Authority (Australia)
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COM Communication
CPDLC Controller Pilot Data Link Communication
CTOT Calculated Takeoff Times
D-FIS Data Link Flight Information Service
DA Decision Altitude
DEFINITIONS
Abbreviation Definition
DAT Data
DEST Destination
DLE Delay
DME Distance Measuring Equipment
DOF Date of Flight
DVFR Defense Visual Flight Rules
EET Estimated Elapsed Time
EFC Expect Further Clearance
ELT Emergency Locator Transmitter
EOBT Estimated Off-Block Time
ES Extended Squitter
ETD Estimated Time of Departure
ETP Equal Time Point
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FANS Future Air Navigation Systems
FFR FireFighting
FIC Flight Information Centre (Canada)
FIR Flight Information Region
FL Flight Level
FLTCK Flight Check
FMC Flight Management Computer
FMS Flight Management System
FS Flight Suspension
GBAS Ground Based Augmentation System
GLONASS Global Navigation Satellite System
GLS Glide Slope
GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System
DEFINITIONS
Abbreviation Definition
GPH Gallons Per Hour
GPS Global Positioning System
GPU Ground Power Unit
GSL Geometric altitude relative to Sea Level
HAZMAT Hazardous Material
HEAD Head of State
HLA High Level Airspace
HFDL High Frequency Data Link
HOSP Hospital
HSI Horizontal Situation Indicator
HUM Humanitarian
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization
IFR Instrument Flight Rules
ILS Instrument Landing System
INMARSAT International Marine/Maritime Satellite
INS Inertial Navigation System
IRU Inertial Reference Unit
kHZ Kilohertz
KM Kilometers
LNAV Lateral Navigation
LORAN Long-Range Aid to Navigation
LPH Liters Per Hour
LPV Localizer Precision with Vertical Guidance
MARSA Military Separation
MEA Minimum Enroute Altitude
MEDEVAC Medical Evacuation
MFB Military Flight Bag
DEFINITIONS
Abbreviation Definition
MHz Megahertz
MLS Microwave Landing System
MNPS Minimum Navigation Performance Specifications
MTSAT Multi-functional Satellite Augmentation System
NAV Navigation
NM Nautical Miles
NOTAM Notice to Air Missions
OEI One Engine Inoperative
OPR Operator
ORGN Originator
PBN Performance Based Navigation
PDC Pre-Departure Clearance
PDF Portable Document Format
PER Performance Category
PPH Pounds Per Hour
RALT Enroute Alternate Aerodrome
RCP Required Communication Performance
REG Registration
RF Radius to Fix
RIF Route to Revised Destination
RMK Remarks
RNAV Area Navigation
RNP Required Navigation Performance
RPT Regular Public Transport
RTF Radiotelephone
RVR Runway Visual Range
RVSM Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum
DEFINITIONS
Abbreviation Definition
SAR Search and Rescue
SATCOM Satellite Communication
SBAS Satellite-Based Augmentation System
SEL Selective Calling (SELCAL)
SELCAL Selective Calling
SFRA Special Flight Rules Area
SID Standard Instrument Departure
STAR Standard Terminal Arrival
STAYINF Stay Information
STS Special Handling Reason
SUR Surveillance
SV Synthetic Vision
TACAN Tactical Air Navigation
TALT Take-off Alternate
TEC Terminal Enroute Control
TSO Technical Standard Orders
TYP Type
UAT Universal Access Transceiver
UHF Ultra High Frequency
VDL Very-High Datalink Frequency
VHF Very-High Frequency
VNAV Vertical Navigation
VOR Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Radio Range
WAAS Wide Area Augmentation System
WPR Waypoint Position Reporting
YFR Initially an IFR flight that changes to use other flight rules
ZFR Initially a VFR flight that changes to use other flight rules
GETTING STARTED
ForeFlight Mobile is the essential aviation mobile application that combines preflight,
in-flight, and post-flight tools into a single, intuitive mobile application. This guide will
help you learn about and take advantage of all the capabilities available in ForeFlight
Mobile.

ForeFlight should be installed on a device with the latest iPad or iOS operating system.
For assistance with choosing an iPad, visit foreflight.com/support/buying-guide.

To get started, download ForeFlight Mobile from the Apple App Store. For more
information, visit foreflight.com/support/getting-started.

About this Guide

This guide provides a detailed overview of ForeFlight Mobile. The first portion of the
guide is divided into sections based on when you're likely use a feature (e.g., Getting
Started and Preflight). The remaining portions of the guide provide feature descriptions
and is organized according to how the views appear in the toolbar (e.g., Airports,
Maps, and Plates).

Additional guides for Filing Flight Plans, using Logbook, Checklist, Weight & Balance,
and Search & Rescue are available in the ForeFlight Mobile Documents > ForeFlight
drive.

NOTE: This guide presumes a basic level of iPad/iPhone proficiency. If you are new
to iOS devices, we recommend visiting Apple iPad Support as well as the iPad User
Guide at support.apple.com/manuals/.

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PLAN COMPARISON
ForeFlight offers three plans for individual pilots and two plans for businesses. Each
plan includes charts for one region with additional regions available for purchase.
Runway Analysis is available as per tail (business) and per type (individual) add-on
license. Visit foreflight.com/buy to purchase a license. Refer to the table below to
determine if a feature is included with your plan.

Individual Business
Basic Pro Performance
Features Plus Plus Plus Pro Performance

Aeronautical Map
High-Resolution Base Map
Flight Planning
Flight Plan Filing
Weather
En Route Charts
Airport Data
FBO Information
Global Navigation Data
ForeFlight Airport Diagrams
Jeppesen VFR Procedures
Optional Data Packages
Weight & Balance
Logbook
Checklist
Avionics Connectivity
Printable NavLog
Documents Catalog
Flight Notifications
Content Packs
Track Logs
Breadcrumbs

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Individual Business
Basic Pro Performance
Features Plus Plus Plus Pro Performance

Passenger App Mode

Internet Traffic
Plates on Maps
Synthetic Vision
Hazard Advisor
Hazard Alerts
Profile View
Cloud Documents
Traffic Breadcrumbs
Icing, Turbulence Map Layers
Surface Analysis Map Layer
Performance Profiles
3D View
Optimized Routing
Takeoff & Landing Performance
Runway Analysis (Add-on license
required)
Pre-Departure Clearance (PDC)
Digital ATIS (D-ATIS)
Fuel Load Planner
Limit Checks
Integrated JetFuel X Prices
FBO Fuel Orders
Trip Assistant
Files in Flights
Marked Positions
ForeFlight on the Web

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DESIGN
The Design chapter discusses how ForeFlight Mobile is organized and how to navigate
the various views. The chapter also discusses how to customize the appearance of
ForeFlight with the App Theme setting.

1.1 Navigation
ForeFlight Mobile is comprised of various views (also commonly referred to as pages).
Each view represents a distinct aspect of ForeFlight functionality such as Airports,
Maps, and Plates. Views either display full-screen or in a pop-up modal over the active
view.

You can access a view by tapping its tab in the navigation toolbar or the slide-over
menu (via the More tab). This functionality is described later in this section.

Pop-up menu

Slide-over
menu

Active view Dynamic tab

Navigation Toolbar

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1.1.1 Navigation Toolbar
The navigation toolbar is always depicted at the bottom of the screen. The order of
tabs in the navigation toolbar can be customized. Toolbar order does not synchronize
between devices.

1.1.2 More Menu and Navigation Toolbar

The number of tabs in the navigation toolbar dynamically
adjusts between five to ten tabs based on available screen
size and device orientation. The order of the More menu
determines which tabs are included in the toolbar and how they
are ordered.

For example, if a device displays six tabs in portrait mode, the

top six items in the More menu are displayed in the navigation
toolbar. The view at the top of the More menu is displayed on
the left side of the navigation toolbar. Tabs are sorted from left
to right according to how they appear in the More menu.

If a tab is not visible in the navigation toolbar, it is available in

the More slide-over menu.

1.1.3 Customizing Tab Order

To edit tab order:

1. Tap More.
2. Tap Edit Tab Order.
3. Touch-hold the 3-stacked-line icon next to the tab you
wish to move.
4. Slide the tab up or down to the desired position.
5. Tap Save.
To restore the original default tab order:

1. Tap More.
2. Tap Edit Tab Order.
3. Tap Restore to Default Order. Editing Tab Order
4. Tap Save.

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1.1.4 Dynamic Tab
The tab to the left of the More is dynamic and will change as you select different items
from the More menu. The dynamic tab allows the last selected item, not otherwise
displayed in the navigation toolbar, to be displayed for quick access.

1.2 Timer/Stopwatch
The bottom of the More menu includes a count down timer and a count up stopwatch.
Tap the arrow to change between count up or count down mode. Only one timer can
run at a time. If the timer or stopwatch is active, tapping the arrow will stop the timer
and change to the other style.

1.2.1 Stopwatch (Count Up Mode)

Tap the stopwatch to begin counting up from zero. Tap it again to stop the count. Tap it
once more to reset the count to zero.

Stopwatch

1.2.2 Timer (Count Down Mode)

Tap the timer to set a duration in hours, minutes, and seconds. Select whether the
timer will repeat and set the number of repetitions after the initial countdown. Tap the
timer to start the countdown, and tap it again to stop and clear the count.

ForeFlight provides in-app audio and visual alerts when the timer counts down to zero.
If ForeFlight is in the background or closed when the timer expires, your device will
display an iOS notification with the same information. Enable ForeFlight iOS
notifications in the iPad or iPhone Settings app > Notifications.

Timer

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1.3 App Theme

ForeFlight Mobile can be displayed in a light or dark theme. The color theme is
adjusted under More > Settings > App Theme. See Settings for additional information
See Settings for additional information.

Light Theme

Dark Theme

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ACCOUNTS
The Accounts view displays subscription details and contact information. Select More >
Account to view or edit the following information.

• Account login • Phone number • Device Name

• Subscription • Email address • Notifications
• Pilot name • Account Password • ForeFlight Labs

ForeFlight Mobile Accounts Menu

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2.1 Subscriptions
When downloading ForeFlight Mobile for the first time, a 30-day free trial begins
automatically. The free trial includes all Performance Plus features, excluding the items
listed below:

• Submitting comments.
• Submitting fuel price updates.
• Filing flight plans.
• Specialized add-ons such as Dispatch or Runway Analysis.
After the free trial, a paid subscription is required. You can purchase a subscription at
any time and do not have to wait for the trial to expire. No credit for unused portions of
a trial is issued.

ForeFlight subscriptions can be purchased at foreflight.com/buy (recommended) or in

the app. To purchase additional items, such as Jeppesen charts, Dispatch, or Runway
Analysis, you must use foreflight.com/buy.

NOTE: The trial period will include standard data from all regions. When converting
the plan from a trial to one of ForeFlights user plans, operational regions must be
selected.

2.2 Device Names

Device names are displayed on your other devices that are signed into ForeFlight
Mobile and on the ForeFlight Web Account page. There are two methods for
assigning a name to a device. The method depends on the device’s current operating
system.

Devices with iOS or iPadOS 16 and later can assign a name within the ForeFlight
Mobile app under More > Account > Device Name. To specify the device name:

1. Open ForeFlight and tap More > Account.

2. Tap the Device Name field and enter the name you want to be associated with
the device.
3. Select Close in the upper left corner of the Account view.
Devices that have not yet updated to iOS or iPadOS 16 can be named within the iPad
or iPhone Settings app by selecting General > About > Name.

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2.3 Managing Devices

You must sign in to ForeFlight Mobile to manage devices (internet connection
required).

To sign in to your account:

1. Tap More > Account > Sign In.
2. Enter your email address (username).
3. Tap Next.
4. Enter your password.
5. Tap Sign In.
If you forgot your password, enter the email address associated with your account and
tap Forgot Password. A password reset email will be sent to the address entered.
To sign out of an account, tap More > Account > Sign Out on This Device > Sign
Out.

2.3.1 Removing Devices

Signed-in devices are depicted on the Accounts page. Remove a device from your
account by tapping More > Account > Remove > Remove Device and entering your
ForeFlight credentials. Devices removed from your account receive a Deactivated
Subscription pop-up and are signed out of the account. Removed devices lose access
to all synced data. Removing a device is recommended for lost or stolen devices.

Remove Device Button Removed Device Message

You can also use foreflight.com/manage to change your email address, password and
manage which devices are associated with your account.

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2.4 Notifications
Receive new feature releases, special offers, and event push notifications by selecting
More > Account > Notifications and turning on Marketing Push Notifications. This
setting affects all devices signed in to your account. A change made on one device is
reflected on all other devices.

2.5 ForeFlight Labs

ForeFlight Labs is a collection of beta features that need your feedback. Lab features
are disabled by default. Enable features independently in More > Account >
ForeFlight Labs. ForeFlight Labs features are limited by subscription plan. Only
features available with your subscription are visible in ForeFlight Labs.

2.5.1 Taxi Routes

Taxi Routes is a Performance Plus, ForeFlight Labs feature that provides an interactive
and contextually-aware taxi route editor.

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To access Taxi Routes, tap the Taxi Route button at the bottom of the Maps FPL
window or at the top of the Plates view. Alternatively, tap the bubble for any airport in
your route and tap Edit Taxi Route to open the Taxi Route Editor for that airport.

Your current position is the starting point when at an airport. If you create a User
Waypoint at a location on the airport, the user waypoint will show as a location option
in brown, such as “HANGAR-EXAMPLE.”

ForeFlight automatically creates a taxi route between the two specified points. Edit the
route by tapping taxiway names, hold short and crossing locations, back taxi or runway
taxi instructions, and other options.

Your taxi route is displayed on the moving map and airport diagram in Plates. Tap the
route on the map to clear it or to make additional edits. To remove the Taxi Route, tap
the route line and choose Clear.

Taxi Route is not supported at all airports. The Taxi Route map is not interactive and is
for advisory purposes only.

2.5.2 Enhanced Weight & Balance

Enhanced Weight & Balance features are available for all accounts beginning with
ForeFlight Mobile version 14.2. The improved features are enabled by selecting More
> Accounts > ForeFlight Labs.

For full details, see the ForeFlight Weight & Balance Guide in Documents >
ForeFlight or at foreflight.com/wb-guide.

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JEPPESEN
Jeppesen terminal and en route charts can be viewed in ForeFlight Mobile by linking
an existing electronic Jeppesen chart subscription or by purchasing Jeppesen charts
alongside your ForeFlight subscription.

Jeppesen charts purchased through ForeFlight are automatically available for

download on the mobile devices signed in to your account. Linked Jeppesen charts
must be installed on your device from the More > Jeppesen view before they can be
downloaded. Linked charts require an available seat for each device installing the
charts. Up to six unique Jeppesen accounts can be linked to ForeFlight.

Jeppesen Charts in ForeFlight Mobile

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3.1 Purchasing Jeppesen Coverage

ForeFlight offers ten Jeppesen regions for purchase. Customers with individual
ForeFlight accounts can purchase coverage exclusively at foreflight.com/buy.

ForeFlight Business customers can add Jeppesen charts to their subscription by

contacting [email protected].

Jeppesen coverage purchased through ForeFlight includes terminal charts for the
selected region and global en route charts. All terminal procedures for the selected
region are included except for those that Jeppesen designates as part of a special
chart coverage. Special chart coverage is generally reserved for military airfields.
Contact [email protected] to inquire about Jeppesen special chart coverage for
the airports in your region.

When Jeppesen coverage is purchased for ForeFlight Mobile, the available coverage is
depicted in More > Jeppesen > Jeppesen Downloads. After purchasing coverage,
the charts can be downloaded in More > Downloads. When Jeppesen coverage is
purchased for ForeFlight Web, the charts are available from within the Airport Details
popup menus on the Maps View or Flights View, or in Dispatch.

If purchasing additional Jeppesen coverage from ForeFlight, delete and reinstall the
currently downloaded Jeppesen terminal procedures to view the new coverage. To
delete Jeppesen terminal procedures, select More > Downloads and swipe from right
to left on the Jeppesen Terminal Procedures download.

Jeppesen Regions

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3.2 Linking Jeppesen Accounts

Link up to six Jeppesen accounts using ForeFlight Web or ForeFlight Mobile. Linked
Jeppesen account details are visible on all devices and ForeFlight Web.

3.2.1 Linking Jeppesen with ForeFlight Mobile (Individual Accounts)

To link a Jeppesen account with ForeFlight Mobile, select More > Jeppesen > Sign In
and enter your Jeppesen credentials.

The electronic coverage associated with your Jeppesen account is depicted after
establishing the link. Jeppesen charts must be installed (and downloaded) on your
device before you can view them. Linking a Jeppesen account with ForeFlight Mobile
in-app is available exclusively for individual ForeFlight accounts.

Jeppesen Sign In Menu

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3.2.2 Linking Jeppesen with ForeFlight Web
To link a Jeppesen account with ForeFlight Web, select Account > Jeppesen and
sign in with your Jeppesen credentials.

Jeppesen charts are only available on ForeFlight Mobile. ForeFlight Web is used
exclusively to establish the integration and to manage the devices using the Jeppesen
charts.

Business accounts linking Jeppesen must use an administrator account. Linked

Jeppesen coverage is visible to all users on the ForeFlight account. ForeFlight
administrators can remove Jeppesen coverage from any device on the account from
the Account > Jeppesen view.

Jeppesen Integration Page - ForeFlight Web

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3.3 Multiple Jeppesen Accounts

Up to six Jeppesen accounts can be simultaneously linked to ForeFlight. However, only
one Jeppesen-linked coverage can be installed on a device at a time. It’s not possible
to install multiple linked coverages.

The Jeppesen charts available for download combine purchased coverage and linked
coverage. For example, if South America coverage is purchased through ForeFlight,
and two linked Jeppesen coverages are established (Europe and Africa), the devices
can download the purchased (South America) coverage and have the option to install
either Europe or Africa, but not both.

Multi-pilot ForeFlight account managers can link Jeppesen accounts using ForeFlight’s
web application. All iOS devices on a multi-pilot account automatically sign in to
Jeppesen when an administrator links the account. Pilots can install and download any
coverage included in the linked Jeppesen account. Account managers can see which
users have installed coverages under the Installed section of the Jeppesen tab on the
web.

Pilots of a multi-pilot account cannot independently sign in to a Jeppesen account.

Account administrators are the only accounts permitted to add or remove Jeppesen
accounts. Individual pilots can install and uninstall Jeppesen coverage without
administrator approval, provided seats are available.

Multiple Linked Jeppesen Accounts

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3.3.1 Allowing Jeppesen Installs
ForeFlight multi-pilot accounts structured as an organization can enable the ability to
install Jeppesen coverage on ForeFlight. Click Allow Install to permit users within the
organization to install and download the selected coverage. If the coverage should not
be installed on ForeFlight, deselect Allow Install and choose Save Changes.

Jeppesen Allow Install

3.3.2 Removing Coverage

Remove coverage from a device by clicking Deactivate in the Jeppesen Installed
section. This will uninstall the coverage and remove the downloaded charts from the
user’s device. The user will still be signed into the Jeppesen account. Deactivating
Jeppesen coverage immediately frees up a seat for another pilot.

Removing Coverage

CAUTION: Removing Jeppesen coverage from a multi-pilot ForeFlight account

deletes all associated Jeppesen chart downloads from the pilot’s device.

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3.4 Installing Linked Charts

Install Jeppesen charts on an iPad or iPhone by tapping More > Jeppesen > Install
Coverage > Install. Once coverage is installed on a device, it is immediately available
for download.

Jeppesen Coverage Available to Install

Each time Jeppesen charts are installed on a device, the device uses one of the
available Jeppesen seats. The number of seats available is displayed on the More >
Jeppesen page. If there are no available seats, the charts will not be available for
installation. You’ll need to purchase additional seats or remove the coverage from
another device.

Linked Jeppesen coverage information updates automatically in the app when your
device is connected to the Internet. If the information shown is not what you expect
(such as, the Seats Available does not change after removing coverage on another
device), tap Reload one time. If reloading once does not resolve the issue, contact the
Pilot Support Team at [email protected] for assistance.

Reload Button

NOTE: Only one linked Jeppesen coverage can be installed at a time. It is not
possible to install multiple linked coverages.

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3.5 Changing Coverage

To uninstall the current coverage and install a different one, select More > Jeppesen >
Change Coverage. Removing coverage from a device immediately removes the
downloaded charts and documents for that coverage.

3.6 Removing Jeppesen Charts

Installed Jeppesen coverage is listed in the Coverage section. Tap Remove to uninstall
the current coverage from your device. Removing coverage from a device immediately
removes the downloaded charts and documents for that coverage and frees up the
seat for someone else.

Jeppesen Coverage Remove button

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3.7 Jeppesen Settings

Jeppesen settings are available in the Jeppesen view. Select More > Jeppesen to
access the settings.

Jeppesen Settings

Display VFR Theme enables the Jeppesen (VFR) en route chart and VFR terminal
procedures (Europe). This setting is disabled by default. When the Display VFR Theme
setting is disabled, the Jeppesen (VFR) chart is removed from the Maps drop-down
menu, and VFR terminal procedures are removed from the Procedures list.

Show Chart Index Numbers displays a procedure's index number below the
procedure name in chart lists. Jeppesen index numbers (at the top of every terminal
procedure) are usually three or four digit numbers enclosed in an oval. The index
number helps to sort airports within a city and procedures within an airport.

3.8 Viewing Jeppesen Charts

Jeppesen charts and terminal procedures are available on the Maps, Airports, and
Plates views. Display en route charts by selecting them from the map layer menu.

3.8.1 Terminal Procedures

Jeppesen terminal charts appear at the top of the procedures list. It is not possible to
display FAA, NavCanada, or EuroControl charts above Jeppesen terminal charts.
Jeppesen Terminal procedures are the default and will display automatically in the
following scenarios.

• Tapping Show Airport Diagram in the FPL Route Editor.

• Adding an approach using Procedure Advisor.
• Displaying an airport’s taxi diagram automatically upon landing.

NOTE: A Pro Plus or higher subscription is required to overlay plates on the Maps
view. If you add Jeppesen terminal charts to a Basic Plus plan, they will only be
viewable in the Plates and Airports views.

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3.8.2 En route Charts
All Jeppesen accounts include global VFR and
IFR en route charts, no matter what terminal
procedure coverage you have. Jeppesen en
route charts are dynamic and customizable. As
you zoom in, additional chart details are
displayed. Jeppesen en route charts support
always-up labels. Jeppesen global en route
charts are approximately 1GB in size. Jeppesen En Route Charts

NOTE: Jeppesen en route charts are not available when using the following devices:
iPad Mini 1, iPad 2, iPad 3, and iPhone 5 and earlier.

En route charts are available in the Maps view layer selector, at the top just under the
Aeronautical layer.

3.9 Jeppesen Map Settings

Selecting any Jeppesen en route chart adds
the Jeppesen-related settings to the Map
Settings menu.

The selections only apply to the selected layer

allowing you to mix and match map settings for
each Jeppesen en route chart type. Refer to
the following page for additional information.

Jeppesen Settings

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The following table lists the map settings available with each Jeppesen en route chart
type and what they do.

Jeppesen VFR Jeppesen IFR (low) Jeppesen IFR (high)

Map Theme Choose between a Light and Dark map theme. The Dark Theme
inverts black and white while preserving other colors.

Airports Show or hide airport markers and labels, including private airports and
helipads. Zooming into large airports will reveal their runway
configuration.

Airways Show or hide VFR Show or hide IFR low Show or hide IFR high
corridors and IFR low airways, including airways, including
airways, including labels, MEAs, labels, altitudes and
labels, MEAs, MOCAs, and radials radials from navaids.
MOCAs, and radials from navaids.
from navaids.

Waypoints Show or hide VFR Show or hide IFR low Show or hide IFR high
waypoints and IFR waypoints. waypoints.
low waypoints.

Navaids Show or hide navigation aids and labels, including NDBs, VOR-
TACANs, and VOR-DMEs.

Airspace Show or hide airspace boundaries and labels, including controlled

airspace, Mode C, MOAs, SUAs, ADIZ, FIRs, and ARTCC radio
frequencies.

Cultural Show or hide cultural N/A N/A

labels, including spot
elevations, urban
areas, railway lines,
parachute jumping
areas and magnetic
longitude lines.

Roads Show or hide major N/A N/A

highways, roads, and
streets.

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3.10 Jeppesen Documents

Purchasing Jeppesen coverage or installing a linked Jeppesen account adds the
Jeppesen document catalog to your device. The Jeppesen document catalogs adds
Jeppesen Airway Manuals for the installed coverage.

Jeppesen documents will remain on the device for as long as the Jeppesen coverage
is installed. Jeppesen Airway Manuals can be printed but cannot be shared via email.

Jeppesen Documents

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 DOWNLOADS
Charts and aeronautical data can be viewed online but must be downloaded for offline
use. When using ForeFlight for the first time, required downloads are automatically
installed. Required downloads include an airport and navigation database, business
directory (FBO data), obstacle database, and terrain database.

Select More > Downloads to access the Downloads view. The Downloads view
displays all installed data with a green checkmark. Tap Data Settings and Region
Settings to make download selections.

Data Type Region

Selections Selections

Required
Downloads

High-Resolution
Terrain

High-Resolution
Basemap

Taxi Diagrams

Downloads View

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4.1 Download Selections

All charts, terminal procedures, and high-resolution download selections are optional.
Download selections are not synced between devices and must be made on each
device signed into your account. Download selections are divided into two sections,
Data Settings, and Region Settings. Choose the type of data you want to download for
offline use in Data Settings. Select the states, provinces, and countries in Region
Settings.

NOTE: The following Data and Region settings in the downloads view have no effect
on Jeppesen charts.

4.1.1 Data Settings

Data Settings consist of various types of data. Each selected data type will be
downloaded for the chosen regions (if available). It is not possible to have different
data settings for different regions.

High-resolution basemap and terrain downloads are not associated with region
settings. Selecting a high-resolution basemap and terrain download installs the data
regardless of subscription type and region settings. After making data setting
selections, tap the Downloads back button to return to the Downloads view to make
region selections or to begin downloading.

Back
Button

Selected
Data Types

Data Settings

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Data Type Definitions
The following data types are available for download.

• Airport and Nav Database is an international aviation database with over

27,000 airports and NAVAIDS from 220 countries. This data is used in the
Airports view (frequencies, runways, hours, FBOs, etc.) and the Maps view
(locations, routes, NAVAIDS, airspaces) and includes data used in the
Aeronautical data layer.
• Business Directory contains information about FBOs and services at airports.
• Worldwide Obstacles are provided by Jeppesen and include hazards such as
towers and bridges. Obstacles are shown as markers on the map when the
Obstacles or Hazard Advisor layers are enabled.
• Worldwide Terrain is low-resolution terrain data that adds terrain features to the
base map. This map provides global coverage and is only available if
downloaded.
• High-Resolution Basemap and Terrain add additional detail to the base map.
High-resolution terrain is a required download for the use of Synthetic Vision.
• Airport Text and Diagrams provide taxi diagrams, aerodrome charts, and A/FD,
CFS, and AIP.
• Terminal Procedures include FAA, Nav Canada, EuroControl, and Airservices
arrival, departure, and approach plates for the selected regions.
• VFR, IFR High, and IFR Low Charts contain seamless en route charts for the
United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe.
• IFR Planning / Ocean Charts contains IFR planning and ocean charts for the
United States and Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
• Helicopter Charts (USA) include nine major metro areas and U.S. Gulf of
Mexico VFR and IFR Helicopter charts (downloaded when the Gulf of Mexico is
selected).

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4.1.2 Region Settings
Region settings are divided into five sections: United States, Canada, Europe,
Australia, and Caribbean/Mexico/Central America. Regions can only be selected if they
have been purchased. The Caribbean, Mexico, and Central American region is
included with a United States subscription. To buy additional regions, visit
foreflight.com/buy.

Tap a region to expand the menu. The download size (e.g., 573 MB) is listed to the
right of the state, province, country, or region. Download size is dynamic and varies
based on the selected data types (e.g., IFR Low Charts) and available data. A message
is displayed after selecting the region if a data type is unavailable.

After region selections have been made, tap the Downloads back button to return to
the Downloads view to make data setting selections or to begin downloading.

Back
Button

Download
Size

Selected
Region

Region Settings

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4.2 Downloading Data

After selecting data types and regions, tap the Downloads back button in the upper
toolbar. Downloads not already installed on your device become available for download
immediately (internet connection required).

To install an individual download, tap the blue arrow. To download all pending
downloads, tap Download at the bottom of the screen. The number of pending
downloads and the size of pending downloads are displayed at the bottom of the
Downloads view.

Pending Downloads

A progress bar is displayed at the bottom of the view when actively downloading data.
The progress bar depicts the size of the active downloads.

Active Downloads

Stop all downloads anytime by tapping the Pause button at the bottom of the
Downloads view. Stop individual downloads by tapping the pause button associated
with the download. Downloads will continue where they left off when resumed.

Completed downloads display a green checkmark. When all pending downloads are
complete, the Download button is disabled.

If data has not yet been downloaded to your device, ForeFlight will display the data
over the air using your device’s internet connection. Viewing data over the air should
only be done on the ground. Cellular internet connections are often unreliable when
you fly. As a result, if you attempt to view charts over the air as you’re flying, they may
be unavailable or appear blurry. Downloading any data you may need for flight prior to
takeoff is the recommended practice.

NOTE: Blurry charts are an indication that your charts are not downloaded.

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4.2.1 Updating Downloads
Aeronautical data is updated every 28 days. En route charts are updated every 56
days. Updated aeronautical information becomes available for download approximately
five days before the current data expires.

When updated data is available for download, a red badge with a number appears on
the More button. The number on the badge corresponds to the number of downloads
available for the next data cycle. Select More > Downloads and tap the Download
button to download the future data cycle. ForeFlight will continue to display the current
data until the expiration date, also known as the changeover date. ForeFlight
automatically displays the new data at the changeover date and removes the expired
data from your device. Changeover occurs at a specific time of day based on the
device's geographical location.

Downloaded
Data

Active
Download

Pending
Download

Active Download
Download All Pending
Progress Data
Downloading Data

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4.2.2 Automatic Downloads
ForeFlight can automatically download new data when ForeFlight is open and
connected to the internet. Automatic downloads do not occur when connected to Gogo
or Satcom Direct in-flight internet. To automatically download data, the following
criteria must be met:

• Automatic downloads enabled.

• Active internet connection (Wi-Fi or Cellular).
• One hour or more since manually downloading.
• The device has sufficient storage available.
When downloading data for the first time, a pop-up
appears with an option to enable automatic downloads. Automatic Download
Automatic downloads can also be enabled or disabled in pop-up
More > Settings > Automatic Downloads.

Downloads over cellular

ForeFlight can download data using your device’s cellular
network. Select More > Settings > Allow Downloads over
Cellular to enable or disable this feature.

If Allow Downloads over Cellular is disabled and an

attempt to download data over cellular is made, a pop-up
warning message is displayed.

If Download is selected in the pop-up message, the Allow

Downloads over Cellular setting is automatically enabled, Cellular Data Warning
and future downloads over cellular will be possible.

4.2.3 Background Downloads

Background downloads allow you to download pending downloads while ForeFlight is
closed, you’re working in another app, or while the device is asleep. Background
downloads are enabled in More > Settings > Background Downloads.

All pending downloads are downloaded in a single file when background downloads are
enabled. Background downloads may take longer than those done in the foreground.
Disabling background downloads is recommended if downloading over a slow internet
connection or with a device with limited storage space.

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If downloading is started while the device is connected to Wi-Fi, it will automatically
stop if it disconnects from Wi-Fi. Downloads that are started with cellular data will
continue in the background. Background downloads may pause if the device is low on
battery. Charging the device while downloading in the background is recommended.

Data downloaded in the background is installed the next time ForeFlight Mobile is
opened.

4.2.4 Data Changeover Times

Aeronautical data becomes effective and is displayed at a specific time on the
changeover date according to published regional standards.

For a given device, the changeover time is determined by the device’s current
geographical location, not the data itself. For example, European data becomes
effective at 0901Z if the device is located in the United States.

Device Location Changeover Time

Europe, South Africa, Brazil, and Taiwan 0000Z
Australia 1200Z the day before changeover date
New Zealand, South Korea 1600Z the day before changeover date
North American regions, regions not mentioned 0901Z

Data changeover times by region

NOTE: Change-over time for aeronautical data is determined by precise geo-location.

If device geo-location cannot be determined, the device’s iOS Region setting is used
instead.

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4.3 Deleting Downloads

Expired data is deleted automatically, with some
exceptions. If new data does not replace expired
data, the expired data will remain on the device.

To delete an individual download (expired or active), swipe your finger from right to left
across the entry. If the deleted data is selected in your download settings, you’ll be
prompted to download the data again.

Downloads can also be deleted by tapping Delete > Delete All Downloads or Delete
Expired at the top of the Downloads view. Deleting all downloads removes all installed
downloads from your device. Deleting expired downloads only removes data that has
expired and is still on your device.

4.3.1 Packed and Unselected Downloads

Charts downloaded to your device that are not part of a selected region in region
settings, such as charts downloaded with Pack, are stored in the Packed and
Unselected Regions. Deleting these charts when they are no longer needed or device
memory is limited is recommended.

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4.4 Preflight Download Check

Ensure data is downloaded before every flight. To preflight your data, follow these
steps.

1. Disconnect your device from Wi-Fi (if applicable) and enable Airplane Mode. This
will keep ForeFlight from retrieving data over the Internet, as would happen in
flight.
2. Open ForeFlight Mobile, go to the Airports page, and view airports along your
route. Verify airport procedures indicate they are Saved on the Airports or Maps
views.
3. Open Maps and select any en route charts you may need in flight. Zoom in to the
airports you will be flying to and ensure the charts are not blurry.

4.5 Troubleshooting Downloads

ForeFlight data is hosted on a network of servers around the world. When you start a
download, the data comes from the server closest to you to provide fast and reliable
downloads.

Download time can vary depending on the amount of data you are downloading. For
example, if downloading all items for the United States, approximately 10GB of data is
downloaded. Even on a fast Wi-Fi connection, this will take significant time.

ForeFlight recommends only downloading data for regions you will fly within or near.
Doing so will save significant time and disk space. If a download fails, ForeFlight
automatically reattempts the download. If you see a red error message on the
download, the additional attempts were unsuccessful, and the download will need to be
manually attempted.

Troubleshooting tips:
• Reboot your iPad.
• Use another network or cellular data.
• Reboot your router.
• Temporarily disable or delete Virtual Private Networks (VPN).
• Temporarily disable or delete anti-virus applications.

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Settings customize your ForeFlight experience. Select More > Settings to access the
main settings view. The main settings view contains the majority of settings available
for ForeFlight Mobile. ForeFlight Mobile settings do not sync between devices.

Settings specific to a feature may also be found within that feature’s view. For
example, map-related settings can be found in the main settings menu and on the
Maps view by tapping the Map Settings (gear) button. Conversely, Logbook settings
are exclusively available in More > Logbook > Settings.

Main Settings Menu

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5.1 Search Bar

The search bar near the top of the Settings menu filters the settings shown. The search
bar is dynamic. Search results are updated as you type. Due to the number of available
settings, the use of the search bar is recommended.

Searching for Downloads with the Search Bar

5.2 Brightness Slider

The brightness slider matches the iOS device’s brightness setting and can be used in
lieu of the iOS device’s brightness setting.

Brightness Slider

5.3 App Theme

App Theme allows pilots to choose between a Light, Dark, or System theme. When
System theme is selected, ForeFlight automatically selects light or dark theme based
on the iPad/iPhone iOS settings.

Light and dark themes provide additional settings for adjusting the individual elements
within ForeFlight. For example, when dark theme is enabled, the color of plates can be
inverted. The individual Light and Dark settings ultimately determine ForeFlight’s
appearance.

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5.3.1 Light and Dark Settings
Light and dark settings specify the App Color, Aeronautical Map Theme, and whether
to invert the color of Plates, Charts, and Documents.

The Light setting results in menus with white backgrounds. The Dark setting results in
menus with a dark blue background. The Aeronautical Map Theme controls whether
the ForeFlight base map should be Light (tan), Dark (dark blue), or Classic (light
brown).

Inverted plates and documents use black backgrounds and white text. When inverted
colors are enabled, the colors on plates, charts, and documents are also inverted.
Plates, charts, and documents can be inverted with the light or dark theme.

Light Settings

Dark Settings

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5.4 Airport View Settings

The Show Weather First setting displays the airport’s METAR when the Airports view
is selected. This settings also displays the airport’s METAR first in the sidebar when
an Aeronautical map airport icon is tapped.

If this setting is disabled, the Airports view displays the last viewed tab and the Maps
sidebar displays the airport info tab.

Airport View - Show Weather First Enabled

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5.5 Weather View Settings

Past TAF Translations displays expired TAF forecast periods in the various weather
views when enabled. When disabled, expired TAF forecast periods are hidden from
view.

5.6 Route View Settings

Airway Decoding allows pilots to choose between All Waypoints Shown and Bends
Only. The Bends Only setting hides waypoints along an airway that do not cause a
course change. VORs and NDBs will always be shown in an airway. When Bends Only
is enabled, some smart airway labels are not displayed.
Airway Entry/Exit specifies if a route should start and end at any waypoint or at a
navaid when using the Route Editor.

5.7 Map View

The following map-related settings are available in the Map View section of the main
settings menu.

5.7.1 Auto Center

Auto Center Mode determines map orientation. The map can be orientated north up or
track up. Track Up and Track Up Forward require the map to be centered on your
location with detectable motion.

To center the map on your location, tap the auto-center (bullseye) button in the upper
toolbar. When auto-center is enabled, the button is highlighted. If the map is not
centered on your location, the map is orientated north up.

Auto Center Deactivate

Auto Center Deactivate controls if the map can be panned without first manually
disabling auto center. The Automatic setting disables auto center when the map is
panned. The Manual setting requires that you first tap the auto-center button on the
map to deactivate it to be able to pan.

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5.7.2 Extended Centerlines
Extended Centerlines control if extended runway centerlines are displayed on the map.
Extended centerlines are proportional to the runway length. For every 1000 feet of
runway, ForeFlight shows a 1 nm extended centerline. For example, a 5000-foot
runway displays a 5 nm extended centerline. Extended centerlines are only depicted
for the runways at the airports in your route.

An extended centerline runway label can be tapped to display information about the
runway, including winds, length, surface type, lighting, elevation, and associated
procedures.

Extended Centerlines

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5.7.3 Ownship Distance Rings
The Ownship Distance Rings setting displays concentric rings around your position on
the map representing distance or time from your aircraft.

Displaying Ownship Distance Rings

To enable the rings, tap More > Settings and toggle on the Ownship Distance Rings
switch. If a time-based distance ring has been selected, your aircraft must be moving
greater than 10 knots to display the rings.

Reading Ownship Distance Rings

Green triangles on the rings indicate the aircraft’s current ground track. Black labels on
each ring display the ring’s distance or time from the aircraft. These labels always
display to the right of the aircraft between the two and three o’clock positions.

Distance labels are displayed off the starboard wing.

Ownship Distance Rings Style

Ownship Distance Rings can display distance by time (minutes) or length (nm or km).
To set the preferred style, with Ownship Distance Rings showing on the map, tap a ring
label to reveal the sidebar. Select the preferred type from the list. Alternatively, go to
More > Settings > Ownship Distance Rings Style. When any “Automatic” style is
selected, ring scales adjust automatically as the map is zoomed in or out.

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Tap a ring label to reveal the style slide-over.

5.7.4 Track Vector

Track Vector displays a vector (line) in front of your
aircraft’s icon.

Track Vector Length

The Track Vector Length setting controls the length
of the track vector based on a specified distance (in
nautical miles) or the distance your aircraft will cover
given the current speed and specified amount of time
(in seconds or minutes). Track Vector in a Turn

While your track direction is changing at more than two degrees-per-second (i.e., the
aircraft is turning), the track vector changes to a curve in the direction of your turn.

5.7.5 Route Labels

Route Labels control if the waypoints in your route have labels on the Map. Labels are
dynamic and will adjust to prevent overlapping. Route labels must be enabled to
display approach procedure waypoints and minimum descent altitudes.

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5.7.6 Ownship Marker
Ownship Marker determines the color and shape of the aircraft position icon displayed
on the Maps, Track Logs, and Plates views. If the icon not is displayed, enable it as
described in Enable Ownship.

Color
The default aircraft icon color is blue. When a new color is selected, it applies both to
the aircraft icon and its animated position pulse on the Maps and Plates views.

Shape
The default aircraft icon shape is the ForeFlight Airplane. Additional shapes include
other fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.

Aircraft Position Icon: Setting Color and Shape

5.7.7 Hazard Settings

The Hazard Settings menu controls the behavior of the Hazard Advisor, Profile View,
and Profile Corridor, all of which require a Pro Plus or higher subscription. There are
four hazard-related settings described below: Activation Speed, Hazard Altitudes,
Corridor Activation, and Corridor Width.

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Displaying Hazard Settings
The Hazard Settings menu can be displayed in one of the following ways:

• In the Navigation Toolbar, tap More > Settings and then scroll down to the Map
View list and tap Hazards.
• On the Maps view, tap the Map Layer Selector, turn on the Hazard Advisor
layer, and tap the settings (gear) icon to the right of the Map Legend at the
bottom of the screen.
• On the Maps view, tap FPL to open the Route Editor, tap Profile to open the
Profile view, and tap the settings (gear) icon on the bottom edge of the Profile
view drawer.

Hazard Settings - Maps View

Activation Speed
This setting controls when the selected Hazard Advisor altitude automatically changes
to the device’s current GPS altitude.

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Hazard Altitudes
This setting controls the red and yellow coloration given to hazardous terrain and
obstacle on the Hazard Advisor map layer and Profile View. By default, the Normal
configuration colors terrain and obstacles yellow if they are within 1,000 ft below the
aircraft and red if they are within 100 ft below the aircraft. However, there are three
additional configurations for different helicopter operations.

Corridor Activation
This setting controls when the Profile Corridor appears around the route line: Show
(always), Hide (never), or Automatic (whenever the Profile View or Hazard View are
displayed).

Corridor Width
This setting controls the area around your aircraft or the entire route inside which
obstacles presenting a collision risk are displayed. Changing this setting has the
following effects:
• The Profile Corridor, if enabled, expands or contracts around the route line
according to the Corridor Width. This may change the highest-point markers
displayed along each leg.
• On the Hazard Advisor map layer, when the Profile Corridor is active, Corridor
Width determines how far from the route centerline hazardous obstacles are
displayed on the map.
• On the Profile View, terrain and obstacles within half the distance of the selected
Corridor Width are shown. For example, when the width is 8 nm, obstacles and
terrain 4 nm on either side of the route centerline are depicted in the Profile
View.
• On the Profile View, the current Corridor Width is displayed as the "Route
Corridor” value in the top right corner.

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5.7.8 Map Touch Action
Map Touch Action controls the behavior of IFR and VFR charts. This setting is only
available when an IFR or VFR en route chart is selected.

• No Action results in no map overlap changes when tapping on the map.

• Bring chart to front moves the chart to the top layer with a single tap. When a
chart is on the top layer, it overlaps adjacent charts.
• Bring chart to front with legends moves the chart, chart legend, and chart
border to the top layer with a single tap. When a chart is on the top layer, it
overlaps adjacent charts.

5.7.9 Cockpit Sharing

Cockpit Sharing allows sharing routes between devices running ForeFlight Mobile
when connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

5.7.10 Map Annotations

Show Annotations on Map determines if terminal procedure plate or airport diagram
annotations are displayed on a plate when sent to Maps. This setting is also available
on the Maps view. Tap the plate when depicted on the map to enable/disable Show
Annotations.

Show
Annotations

Approach Plate with Annotations

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5.7.11 Auto-Receive Flight Plans
Auto-Receive Panel Flight Plans loads new routes from connected Garmin navigators
without user input. When disabled, new routes generate a pop-up notification with an
option to load into ForeFlight.

5.7.12 Four-color Radar

Four-color Radar enables radar in a low-resolution, four-color scheme that complies
with dBZ-to-color mapping standards defined by the Radio Technical Commission for
Aeronautics.

5.7.13 Internet Radar Coverage

Internet Radar Coverage displays the area of available radar coverage while
connected to the Internet. Areas without coverage display a transparent mask with
hash marks and “Radar not available” labels.

5.7.14 Breadcrumbs
Breadcrumbs are a thin green line indicating your aircraft’s path since takeoff.

Breadcrumbs Clear After

The Breadcrumbs Clear After setting controls the time that Breadcrumbs remain on the
Map after landing. If a takeoff is not detected after the last landing within the selected
time, Breadcrumbs are automatically cleared from the map.

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5.7.15 Show Map Legend
The Show Map Legend setting displays a legend at the bottom of the Maps view when
any of the following layers are selected.

• Radar • Color IR Satellite • Clouds

• Enhanced Satellite • Icing and Turbulence • Winds (Temps/Speeds)
• Hazard Advisor

Map Legend (Radar)

5.7.16 Marked Positions

Marked Positions display a button on the left side of the Maps view. Tap the button to
drop a green position marker at your current location. See Marked Positions for
additional information.

5.7.17 Quick Filters

Quick Filters toggles the Aeronautical Map Layer quick filter buttons for
Airports, Airspace, Waypoints, Navaids, Airways, ARTCC/FIR, Terrain,
and Roads.

Quick
Filters

Marked
Positions

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5.8 Layer Selector

Multiple Selections allow the maps layer selector to remain open while selecting
various map layers. Tap outside the layer selector to close it.
Auto Zoom to Custom Content adjusts the maps zoom level and positioning to
display the entire custom content map layer when selected.
Show Control displays the annotation button on the left side of the maps view.
Auto Apple Pencil Drawing automatically activates annotations on the Maps,
Documents, and Plates views when touching the screen with an Apple Pencil.
Annotations Timeout specifies the amount of time before annotation mode is
automatically disabled. Screen touches with an Apple Pencil, stylus, or finger reset the
annotation timeout countdown.

5.9 Checklist
Speak reads the Challenge or Challenge & Response portion of a checklist aloud.

5.10 Plate and Document Views

Lock Disables Buttons controls if the lock switch on the Plates and Documents views
disables the buttons. The lock switch disables pan, zoom, and all button touches
(including the navigation bar) when enabled. When disabled, the lock switch only locks
the plate and document pan, zoom, and page changing.

5.11 Traffic
When connected to an ADS-B or FLARM receiver, Hide Distant Traffic (ADS-B/
FLARM) hides ADS-B and FLARM traffic that is more than 15 nautical miles or
3,500’ (above or below) your current GPS position.
The Traffic Breadcrumbs (ADS-B/FLARM) setting displays breadcrumbs for traffic
targets that have been tapped. This feature requires a Pro Plus or higher subscription
and a connected ADS-B or FLARM receiver. See Traffic Breadcrumbs for more
information.

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5.12 Search and Rescue

SAR Features enable the SAR grid layers and SAR patterns. See the Search and
Rescue Guide, available in Documents > ForeFlight, for additional information.

SAR Waypoints as Lat/Lon displays SAR pattern waypoint labels as Latitude/

Longitude instead of SAR-01, SAR-02.

5.13 Downloads
Download settings control how data is downloaded. For additional information, see the
Downloads chapter.

Background Downloads allow downloads to continue while ForeFlight is in the

background. When enabled, all pending downloads are downloaded simultaneously.
When disabled, ForeFlight must remain open during the download process and
downloads are done four at a time.
Automatic Downloads over Cellular allow downloads to be completed using cellular
data. Turning this on is only recommended for devices with unlimited data plans.
Automatic Downloads allow ForeFlight to automatically download updates when they
become available and when the device is connected to the internet.

5.14 Pack
Enable Auto-Check automatically evaluates whether downloads are needed based on
the planned route. When this setting is enabled, Pack displays a red exclamation
badge when a new route is planned.
When disabled, Pack evaluates the route when the Pack suitcase button is tapped. It is
not possible to automatically pack for flights. Auto-check only evaluates your route to
see if new data can be downloaded.

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5.15 Track Log

Track Log settings control how recordings are started. For more information, see the
Track Logs chapter.

Enable Start/Stop Control displays the Track Log record [REC]

button and the Track Log timer in the bottom-left of the Maps view.
Tapping the REC button starts or stops a track log recording.
Enable Auto Start/Stop automatically records Track Logs. Track Logs
are started when ForeFlight is open and detects a takeoff
(accelerating climb at a speed greater than 40 knots) and ends Track Log
when ForeFlight detects a landing.
Record Button

5.16 Flights
Briefing Format specifies the type of briefing generated for your device, Graphical
HTML (U.S. only) or Graphical PDF (International). Flights outside the United States
default to the Graphical PDF briefing. Classic (Text) briefings are no longer supported
and will be removed in a future update.
Enable Fuel Orders exposes the Fuel Order field on the Flights view. The Fuel Order
field is used to create and send fuel orders to your destination FBO before the flight
(Performance tier accounts only).

5.17 Taxi Diagram

Auto Show Taxi displays the landing airport’s taxi diagram upon landing.
Show Taxi on Map displays the landing airport’s taxi diagram on the Maps view. When
disabled, the taxi diagram is automatically displayed in the Plates view. (Pro Plus plan
or higher required).

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5.18 Preferences
The Preferences section contains various settings.

5.18.1 Alerts
Alert settings control the behavior of in-app alerts. All alerts are displayed visually and
can be announced audibly. See the Alerts chapter for more information.

Speak All Alerts plays alerts audibly via your device’s speaker or a connected
headset. When toggled, a confirmation message is audibly played. Use the iPad/
iPhone volume buttons to adjust the volume.

5.18.2 Units/Time
The Units/Time menu contains the following settings:

• Times determine the timezone format. Local Time uses the device’s timezone.
Station Time uses the timezone of the weather station/airport. Zulu Time displays
time in UTC/GMT.
• Wind Speed specifies wind speed units (Knots, Miles per hour, Meters per
second).
• Pressure specifies pressure units (Inches of mercury, hPa/millibars).
• Temperature specifies temperature units (Celsius, Fahrenheit, Automatic). When
automatic is selected, weather sourced from official aviation sources (METARs,
TAF) is displayed in Celsius. Non-aviation sources (daily forecasts) use the iOS
device temperature format setting.
• Visibility specifies visibility format (Statute miles, Kilometers).
• Coordinates setting determines how coordinates are displayed in ForeFlight.
• DD.ddº degrees and hundredths of degrees.
• DDºMM.mm - degrees, minutes, and hundredths of minutes.
• DDºMM’SS” - degrees, minutes, and seconds.
• MGRS 6-/8-/10-digit - Military Grid Reference System with three precision
levels (more digits equates to greater precision).
• Aircraft Speed specifies airspeed and groundspeed units (Knots, Miles per hour,
Kilometers per hour).

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• Distance controls distance units (Nautical miles, Statue miles, Kilometers).
• Altitude Instruments specifies the altitude unit of altitude-related instruments
(GPS altitude, climb gradient, etc.).
• Bearing and Track Instruments include Ruler, Synthetic Vision, and Map
Instruments. This setting specifies if the instruments are relative to magnetic or
true north.
• Runway Length displays runway length in feet or meters.
• Precip Amount specifies the unit of precipitation reports in daily weather. The
automatic setting uses the device’s iOS region setting.

5.18.3 Allow Device to Sleep

When the Allow Device to Sleep setting is enabled, the iPad/iPhone is allowed to sleep
after a period of inactivity. The device’s iOS auto-lock setting determines the inactivity
period. Disable Allow Device to Sleep to ensure the iPad/iPhone will not enter sleep
mode while ForeFlight Mobile is running in the foreground.

5.18.4 Automatic Clock Check

Automatic Clock Check verifies that the device’s system time is set correctly. If it is
found to be incorrect, you will get an alert. Proper system time is essential for many
features in the app. Enabling this setting is recommended.

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5.18.5 Enable Ownship
Enable Ownship specifies when GPS location is displayed.

• Always displays your location on the map when GPS accuracy is 100 meters or
better. The location marker is hidden if GPS accuracy is worse than 100 meters.
ForeFlight displays a dot with a pulsing halo when no motion is detected. When
motion is detected, ForeFlight displays the selected current location marker
orientated in the direction of the ground track with the pulsing halo.
Aircraft position is also displayed on approach plates and airport diagrams with a
Pro Plus or higher subscription.
When Always is selected, location is displayed on plates with a pulsing halo
when GPS accuracy is 25 meters or better. If GPS accuracy exceeds 25 meters,
the pulsing halo is hidden from plates. If GPS accuracy exceeds 100 meters, the
location marker and pulsing halo are hidden.
The location marker is hidden if GPS data is not received for 20 seconds.
• Never hides the location marker on maps and plates at all times.
• Limited displays the location marker on airport diagrams when the speed is less
than 80 knots. Above 80 knots, or when GPS location accuracy degrades below
25 meters, the location marker is hidden. In limited ownship mode, the location
marker is hidden if GPS data is not received within the past 3 seconds.
The location marker is not displayed on the map in limited ownship mode.

5.18.6 Ownship Not For Navigation

When enabled, this setting adds an Ownship not for navigation label to the top right
corner of the Maps view and top left corner of the Plates view.

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5.18.7 Show Heliports
The Show Heliports setting displays heliports on the map when the Aeronautical Map is
selected, and the setting is enabled. The setting also determines if the nearby airports
list includes heliports. This setting can also be adjusted on the Maps view. Tap the map
settings (gear) button in the upper toolbar and select Airports when the Aeronautical
map layer is selected.

5.18.8 Show Private Airports

The Show Private Airports setting displays private airports on the map when the
Aeronautical Map is selected, and the setting is enabled. The setting also determines if
the nearby airports list includes private airports. This setting can also be adjusted on
the Maps view. Tap the map settings (gear) button in the upper toolbar and select
Airports when the Aeronautical map layer is selected.

5.18.9 Start on Last Screen

The Start on Last Screen setting allows ForeFlight to open to the last view used when
the app is closed. If this setting is disabled, ForeFlight opens to the Airports view.

5.18.10 Sync Data To/From Device

The Sync Data To/From Device setting is unique to each device. When this setting is
enabled, the data types listed below are synced to the ForeFlight servers and available
on each device signed into your account.

• Aircraft Profiles • Track Logs

• Favorite / Recent Routes • User Waypoints
• Favorite Airports • Logbook
• Documents (including Document • Weight & Balance
Annotations)
• Flights (including Messages and
• ScratchPads Files)
• Briefings • Checklists
• Navlogs

NOTE: Custom content (e.g., custom map layers and Content Packs) and plate
annotations are not synced to your account.

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5.18.11 Enable Diagnostic Logs
The Enable Diagnostic Logs setting records diagnostic information for troubleshooting
purposes. This setting is enabled by default and should remain enabled unless the
ForeFlight Pilot Support Team instructs otherwise. Disabling diagnostic logging limits
the Pilot Support team’s troubleshooting abilities.

5.18.12 Performance Logging Level

The Performance Logging Level setting is used to diagnose issues with app
performance. Do not set this to anything other than zero unless instructed by a
ForeFlight support team member, as it may negatively impact healthy app
performance.

5.19 Weight and Balance

The Weight and Balance section has a single setting.

5.19.1 Standard Weights

The Standard Weights (lbs) setting specifies default weights for calculating weight and
balance.

• Male defines the default weight for a male passenger or crew member.
• Female defines the default weight for a female passenger or crew member.
• Child defines the default weight for a child.
• Standard Deviation defines how much the standard weights are expected to
deviate. This value is only applied when using the standard weights curtailment
option (business or MFB subscription required).

Standard Weight Settings

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Settings that are unique to the Maps view are found in map settings. Access map
settings by tapping the settings (gear) button in the upper toolbar. Settings adjusted on
the map are automatically synced with the main settings view. Map settings do not
sync between devices. The following settings are available from the Maps view.

6.1 Screen Brightness

The brightness slider allows for additional dimming beyond your device’s lowest
setting. At the highest setting, brightness matches the device setting.

6.1.1 Invert Chart Colors

The Invert Chart Colors inverts black and white colors on charts for improved low-
light viewing (does not affect Street or Aerial maps). This setting does not affect the
Aeronautical map and Jeppesen en route charts.

6.2 ForeFlight Map

The ForeFlight Map section controls elements related to the ForeFlight base map.

6.2.1 Map Theme

The Map Theme controls whether the ForeFlight base map is Light (tan), Dark (dark
blue), or Classic (light brown).

6.2.2 Terrain
The Terrain setting offers three options:

• Off - Terrain is not depicted on the base map.

• Shaded Terrain - uses grayscale shading to depict terrain.
• Colored Terrain - uses coloring to depict terrain.
Peaks, Passes, and Cables display mountain peaks, passes, and cables on the map.
This data is available with the high-resolution terrain download.

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6.2.3 Day/Night Overlay
The Day/Night Overlay feature allows users to switch to a view that displays the Earth
with a light source resembling the sun. With this view, the world can be viewed in a
way that shows both the illuminated and shaded areas of the world. The shaded side
accurately represents the real-time shadowing of the Earth.

On the dark side of the Earth, zooming in will cause the shading to disappear to allow
easy viewing of map data.

Day/Night Overlay Setting

6.2.4 Place Labels

The Place Labels setting adds text labels to the map that identify political and
geographic features. Place labels are responsive to dynamic text sizing.

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6.2.5 Cultural Elements
Cultural element settings allow the base map to be customized to show or hide
elements such as roads, railroads, urban areas, forests/national parks, and points of
interest.

Cultural Elements

6.3 Aeronautical
Settings to customize the Aeronautical map are available when the Aeronautical map
layer is selected. When Aeronautical is not selected in the map layer menu,
Aeronautical settings are hidden. The following settings are available in the
Aeronautical section.

Aeronautical Settings

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6.3.1 Airports
The Airports setting determines the types of airports displayed when the Aeronautical
layer is selected.

• Show Airports displays all selected airport types when enabled. When disabled,
all airport types are hidden from the map. This setting is also available at the top
of the Aeronautical Map quick filter as a quick filter button.
• Heliports displays or hides heliports on the Aeronautical map. When enabled,
heliports also appear in the nearby airport list.
• Private Airports displays or hides private airports on the Aeronautical map.
When enabled, private airports also appear in the nearby airport list.
• Seaplane Bases displays or hides seaplane bases on the Aeronautical map.
When enabled, seaplane bases also appear in the nearby airport list.
• Other Fields displays or hides any airport types not classified as an airport,
heliport, private heliport, or seaplane base.
• Min. Rwy Length displays or hides airports based on the total length of their
longest runway. By default, this field is set to None, and airports are displayed
regardless of their runway length. When changed to a number between 1,000 ft
(304 m) and 10,000 ft (3,047 m), airports that do not meet the minimum runway
length are hidden from the map. Heliports are also filtered out when this setting
is used.
Setting a minimum runway length also displays a blue quick access button on
the lower right corner of the map that can be used to view and change this
setting. The quick access button disappears when Min. Rwy Length is set back
to None.

CAUTION: The Min. Rwy Length represents the total length of the runway including
the displaced threshold. Review the relevant airport listings to determine the usable
portion of each runway.

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6.3.2 Airspace
The airspace setting controls the display of aeronautical
map airspace. The following airspace-related settings are
available from the Map settings menu.

Show Airspace controls whether all selected airspace

types are displayed when the Aeronautical map layer is
selected. This setting is also available as a quick filter
button.
Auto Highlight evaluates your planned route and
highlights the airspace the planned route will intersect
based on the selected aircraft’s climb, cruise, descent
profile, or current in-flight track.
Airspace within 1,000 feet of the planned altitude and one
nautical mile of the route is highlighted. In contrast,
airspace outside 1,000 feet and one nautical mile is
visible but dimmed to reduce clutter.
In-flight, airspace up to 50 nm ahead of the current track
(also within +/- 1,000 feet of current altitude and within a
1-nautical mile corridor) is highlighted.

Highlighted Dimmed
Airspace Airspace

Planned
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Hide Airspace Above filters airspace based on a user-specified altitude. When
entering an altitude, values of 500 or more are treated as feet. Values from 5-499 are
treated as flight levels.

For example, 65 is expanded to 6,500; 320 is expanded to 32,000. Entering zero

allows all airspace to show. If you plan a flight or climb within 1,000 feet of hidden
airspace along your route, the hidden airspace is automatically displayed. The Hide
Airspace Above value is displayed as a label in the lower-right corner of the map.

Hidden
Airspace
Class (B)

Hide
Airspace
Label

Hide Airspace Above (FT)

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Activation by NOTAM can display or hide controlled and special use airspaces that
are activated by NOTAMs. By default, the switch is toggled on and the Aeronautical
Map shows all airspace regardless of its source. Toggle the switch off to hide any
airspace that is activated by a NOTAM. This can be useful for decluttering the map in
particularly dense airspace regions.

CAUTION: Pilots are responsible for ensuring compliance with all active airspace,
regardless of the Activation by NOTAM setting.

Hiding Airspaces Activated By NOTAM

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Customize Airspace
The Customize Airspace section allows for specific types of airspace to be filtered from
the aeronautical map. Toggling a setting hides or shows all types of the selected
airspace.

• Controlled - Airspace that is class B, C, D, E

• SUA/MOA - Special Use Airspace/Military Operating Areas
• TRSA - Terminal Radar Surveillance Area
• Class E (USA) - Surface class E airspace (USA)
• Parachute Areas - Designated parachute jump areas
• Mode C - Airspace requiring mode C transponder around class B airspace.
• ADIZ - Air Defense Identification Zone.

Customize Airspace

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Worldwide Altitudes
The Worldwide Altitudes setting determines what type of airspace labels are displayed.
When enabled, labels are dynamically displayed along the airspace border and
reposition as the map is panned and zoomed. These labels depict the airspace class
and vertical limits and are required to see airspace labels outside the United States.

When disabled, only the airspace vertical limits are displayed as a single label, similar
to what can be found on a U.S. sectional chart. These label types do not adjust
dynamically and are only available in the United States.

Worldwide Altitudes Enabled

Worldwide Altitudes Disabled (U.S. only)

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6.3.3 Airways & Waypoints
Airways & Waypoints settings specify the type of airways to display (Low or High) when
Airways is enabled.

Airway components (airways, navaids, and waypoints) can be toggled on and off to
reduce map clutter. Quick filter buttons for airways, navaids, and waypoints are
available on the map when Quick Filters are enabled.

Display Organized Tracks with the settings in the Airways & Waypoints section.
Organized tracks require a Performance Plus subscription.

Airway & Waypoint Settings

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6.3.4 ARTCC/FIR
The Aeronautical Map can display Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC), Flight
Information Region (FIR), and ATC Sector Boundaries. There are five related
settings:

• Show Boundaries toggles ARTCC, FIR, and ATC Sector Boundaries on and off.
• Low displays low altitude ARTCC, FIR, and ATC Sector Boundaries (when Show
Boundaries and ARTCC/FIR or ATC Sectors are enabled).
• High displays high altitude ARTCC, FIR, and ATC Sector Boundaries (when
Show Boundaries and ARTCC/FIR or ATC Sectors are enabled).
• ATRCC/FIRs toggles global ARTCC and FIR boundaries on and off.
• ATC Sectors toggles European ATC Sectors on and off. ATC Sectors are only
available in Europe.

ARTCC/FIR Settings

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6.3.5 VFR Aeronautical Details
VFR Aeronautical Details specifies whether the Aeronautical Map displays or hides
map elements pertaining directly to VFR flight. VFR map elements are available in the
U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, and South Africa. See VFR Aeronautical Map
Symbols for a list of supported elements.

Toggling VFR Aeronautical Details On/Off

6.3.6 Text Size Adjustment

Below the ARTCC/FIR setting is a slider for adjusting the map’s text size of
aeronautical elements. The full range of the slider goes from 75% to 150% of normal
text size. The slider does not affect place labels or text on other maps or charts.

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6.3.7 Quick Filters
Quick Filters toggles the Aeronautical Map Layer quick filter buttons for
Airports, Airspace, Waypoints, Navaids, Airways, ARTCC/FIR, Terrain,
and Roads.

Quick filter buttons are located on the left side of the map and appear
Quick
when Quick Filters are enabled and the Aeronautical Map is selected. Filters

6.4 Auto-Center Mode

Auto Center Mode determines map orientation. The map can be orientated north up or
track up. Track Up and Track Up Forward require the map to be centered on your
location and motion must be detected. To center the map on your location, tap the
auto-center (bullseye) button in the upper toolbar. When auto-center is enabled, the
button is highlighted. If the map is not centered on your location or if motion is not
detected, the map is orientated north up.

Auto-Center Mode Settings

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6.5 Map Overlays

The map overlay section contains various settings for the features that can be
overlayed on the map. Map overlay settings are dynamic and only display a setting if
the applicable map layer is selected. For example, the Four Color Radar setting is only
displayed when Radar is selected.

6.5.1 Hide Distant Traffic (ADS-B/FLARM)

The Hide Distant Traffic settings is displayed when an
ADS-B or FLARM receiver is connected. When enabled,
this setting hides traffic more than 15 nautical miles or
3,500’ (above or below) your current GPS position.

6.5.2 Traffic Breadcrumbs (ADS-B/FLARM)

The Traffic Breadcrumbs (ADS-B/FLARM) setting is
displayed when an ADS-B or FLARM receiver is
connected. This feature requires a Pro Plus account or
higher and determines whether or not to display
breadcrumbs for a traffic target when it is tapped. See
Traffic Breadcrumbs for more information.

6.5.3 Route Labels

Route Labels control if the waypoints in your route have
labels on the map. Labels are dynamic and will adjust to
prevent overlapping. Route labels must be enabled to
display approach procedure waypoints and minimum
descent altitudes.

6.5.4 Operational Notes

The Operational Notes setting adds Operational Note
Map Overlays Settings
Flags to the Maps view when a route is planned.
Operational Note Flags are a Performance-tier feature.

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6.5.5 Extended Centerlines
Extended Centerlines control if extended runway centerlines are displayed on the map.
Extended centerlines are proportional to the runway length. For every 1,000 feet of
runway, ForeFlight shows a 1 nm extended centerline. For example, a 5,000 foot
runway displays a 5 nm extended centerline. Extended centerlines are only depicted
for the runways at the airports in your route.

An extended centerline can display information about a runway, including winds,

length, surface type, lighting, elevation, and associated procedures. Tap the runway
label on the map to display runway information.

6.5.6 Ownship Distance Rings

The Ownship Distance Rings setting displays or hides concentric rings around your
ownship marker indicating distance or time from your aircraft. This feature is described
in the Settings chapter.

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6.5.7 Glide Advisor
Glide Advisor uses your aircraft’s glide ratio, current GPS altitude, surrounding terrain,
and winds aloft to present a ring showing your glide range. Before use, Glide Advisor
must be configured with your aircraft’s best glide speed and glide ratio. These settings
can be entered in the Aircraft profile or the map settings menu when Glide Advisor is
enabled.

The Glide Advisor ring shows when your GPS altitude is more than 200 feet AGL.
When the Glide Advisor ring is displayed, a Glide Advisor label is shown in the lower-
right corner of the map. Tap the label to select a different aircraft profile or adjust the
aircraft’s glide characteristics. In the examples below, Glide Advisor demonstrates the
difference between flying over relatively flat terrain and rising terrain.

Flat Terrain Rising Terrain

Glide Settings
Glide Advisor requires your aircraft’s glide ratio to be entered in a specific format. The
glide ratio should represent how far the aircraft can glide while losing a foot of altitude.
Some flight manuals provide glide ratios in this format. Most glide ratios for powered,
fixed-wing aircraft (excluding gliders) fall between 5 and 15. As a result, if your
aircraft’s glide ratio is 8:1, enter 8 into the glide ratio field and the corresponding best
glide speed.

Some flight manuals express glide ratios with different distance and altitude units. For
example, 1.3 nautical miles per 1000 feet. To determine the glide ratio in the proper
format, multiply the distance (1.3 nm) by the number of feet in a nautical mile
(6,076.12) and divide by 1000. Enter the result (7.9) in the glide ratio field.

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6.5.8 Track Vector
Track Vector displays a vector (line) in front of your aircraft’s icon in the direction of
travel. The track vector length is set in the main settings menu by selecting More >
Settings > Track Vector Length.

6.5.9 Breadcrumbs
Breadcrumbs are a thin green line indicating your aircraft’s path since takeoff.
Breadcrumbs remain on the map for a specified amount of time. The amount of time is
set in the main settings menu by selecting More > Settings > Breadcrumbs Clear
After.

6.5.10 Map Legend

Map Legend displays a legend at the bottom of the Maps view when the following
layers are selected.

• Radar • Color IR Satellite • Clouds

• Enhanced Satellite • Icing and Turbulence • Winds (Temps/Speeds)
• Hazard Advisor

Map Legend (Radar)

6.5.11 Map Annotations

Map annotations display the annotation button on the left side of the maps view. Tap
the annotation button to enter annotation mode. Map annotation mode remains active
after annotation inactivity for the amount of time specified in More > Settings >
Annotations Timeout.

6.5.12 Marked Positions

Marked Positions displays a button on the left side of the Maps view. Tap the button to
drop a green position marker at your current location. Marked Positions are only
available with a Performance Plus plan. See Marked Positions for additional
information.

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6.5.13 Track Log Record Button
The Track Log Record Button displays a REC button on the Maps view for manually
starting and stopping Track Logs. When enabled, the Track Log timer is displayed
below the button. The timer is an indication that a Track Log is actively recording.

6.5.14 Four-color Radar

Four-color Radar enables radar in a low-resolution, four-color scheme that complies
with dBZ-to-color mapping standards defined by the Radio Technical Commission for
Aeronautics.

6.5.15 Internet Radar Coverage

Internet Radar Coverage displays the area of available radar coverage while connected
to the Internet. Areas with no coverage display a transparent mask with hash marks
and “Radar not available” labels. This option is only visible when the Radar Map layer
is enabled.

6.5.16 Corridor Activation

This setting controls when the Profile Corridor appears around the route line.

6.5.17 Map Touch Action

Map Touch Action controls the behavior of IFR and VFR charts. This setting is only
available when an IFR or VFR en route chart is selected.

• No Action results in no map overlap changes when tapping on the map.

• Bring chart to front moves the chart to the top layer with a single tap. When a
chart is on the top layer, it overlaps adjacent charts.
• Bring chart to front with legends moves the chart, chart legend, and chart
border to the top layer with a single tap. When a chart is on the top layer, it
overlaps adjacent charts.

6.5.18 Alerts
Alert settings control the behavior of in-app alerts. All alerts are displayed visually and
can be announced audibly. See the Alerts chapter for more information.

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6.6 Layer Selector

The layer selector section contains a single setting, Multiple Selections, which allows
the maps layer selector menu to remain open while selecting various map layers. Tap
outside the layer selector to close it.

6.7 Opacity Slider

When a weather map layer or Hazard Advisor
is selected, an opacity slider appears below
the Multiple Selections setting. The slider
adjusts map layer opacity.
Opacity Slider (Icing)
6.8 Devices
Connected device appears at the bottom of the map settings menu when connected.
Tap the connected device to view the same information that’s available by selecting
More > Devices. See the Connect chapter for additional external device information.

Map Settings - Device View

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There are a few handy iPad features you’ll want to know about when using ForeFlight
Mobile:

• iOS Multitasking: ForeFlight Mobile 12.4 and later on the iPad supports iOS
Multitasking, allowing you to use ForeFlight in Split Screen or Slide Over with
other apps at the same time.
• Multiple Orientations: The iPad supports portrait and landscape orientation.
When you rotate an iPad from one orientation to another, an application typically
alters its user interface to better take advantage of the space supplied.
• Rotation Lock: Having the screen rotate isn’t always a good thing. Rotation lock
is helpful for preventing accidental rotation in turbulence. Newer iPads: Swipe
down from the upper-right corner of the screen to open the Control Center and
find the rotation lock soft-button. Older iPads: A physical switch is located above
the volume buttons. When switched on, this prevents an application from
changing its orientation. On some iPads, this switch instead functions as a
“mute” switch. You can change the function of this back to a “lock” switch by
using the iPad’s Settings application. Tap General, and use the options in the
Use Side Switch to: section. If this section is not displayed, you may need to
update your iPad’s version of the iOS operating system to enable this.
• Settings App: The iPad includes a special application called Settings. Within
Settings, you can modify the way the iPad and its applications behave.
ForeFlight-specific settings are addressed in the Settings section of this guide.
All ForeFlight settings are available in the More view of ForeFlight Mobile as
well.
• Brightness Control: There is a brightness control accessible in iPad Settings
app. It is also available for quick access in the Control Center by swiping-down
from the top of the screen. This control is helpful for reducing brightness at
night, or for dimming the screen during the day to preserve battery life.
For night use, if the iPad brightness control set to full dim (slider all the way to
the bottom) doesn’t dim the screen enough, use the brightness slider in
ForeFlight Mobile in the More view or at the top of the Maps Settings menu to
dim the screen further. The ForeFlight brightness slider integrates with the iPad’s
brightness slider, but allows for additional dimming beyond the lowest setting of
the iPad’s slider.

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7.1 iOS Network Settings

iOS 14 requires that you grant specific permission for an app to connect to a “Local
Network”, which includes the Wi-Fi connection made to ADS-B receivers and avionics
such as the Sentry, Stratus, Avidyne IFD series, as well as Flight Simulators. Cockpit
Sharing and ForeFlight Passenger also require the iOS Local Network setting be ON
for ForeFlight & Passenger.

When you first open ForeFlight Mobile, you should see a pop-up asking you to allow
ForeFlight to find and connect to devices on your local network. To permit this, tap OK.

If you tap Don’t Allow but later need to enable Local Network access, you can do so in
either of two areas in Apple Settings:

• Privacy > Local Network > ForeFlight: ON

• ForeFlight > Local Network: ON

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7.2 iOS Location Settings

For best position accuracy, enable Precise Location for ForeFlight Mobile (iOS14 and
later). Open the Settings app and follow one of the two options:

• Privacy > Location Services > ForeFlight > Precise Location: ON

• ForeFlight > Location > Precise Location: ON

Location Services iOS 14 and later

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7.3 iOS Multitasking and Split Screen

iOS Multitasking allows you to work with two apps at the same time. ForeFlight Mobile
supports Multitasking, Split Screen, and Slide Over, on compatible iPads.

For full details about how this works in ForeFlight Mobile, please take a few minutes to
review this video: Multitasking Support & Major Design Improvements.

This article from Apple is an excellent resource for how Split Screen and Slide Over
work on iPads: Use multitasking on your iPad.

Multitasking with ForeFlight Mobile

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Successful flight planning begins with a complete aircraft profile. The Aircraft view is
where aircraft profiles associated with your account are managed. When sync is
enabled, aircraft profiles sync between the devices signed in to your account.

Select More > Aircraft to access the Aircraft view. Aircraft profiles can be managed
with ForeFlight Web or ForeFlight Mobile. This guide primarily covers managing aircraft
profiles with ForeFlight Mobile.

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8.1 Design
The Aircraft View is divided into two columns. The left column lists the aircraft
associated with the account. Aircraft recently used for flight planning are listed at the
top.

When the Aircraft view is displayed, tap any aircraft to make it the active aircraft. The
selected aircraft is highlighted in blue, and its details are shown in the right column.
Accounts with many aircraft profiles can use the search bar at the top of the list to filter
the number of aircraft displayed. Filter aircraft by type or tail number. There’s no
practical limit to the number of aircraft profiles associated with an account. When using
an iPhone, navigate between the aircraft list and detail view by tapping the Aircraft
back button in the upper toolbar.

New Aircraft Share

Aircraft Filter

Recent Aircraft

Aircraft Details

Selected
Aircraft

Aircraft View

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8.2 Creating an Aircraft Profile

To create a new aircraft profile, tap the [+] button in the upper toolbar and complete the
aircraft details. Aircraft details are grouped into various sections. Some sections, such
as the Weights section, may be automatically completed when an aircraft type is
selected. If the automatically populated details are not correct, verify that the aircraft
type is accurate, including any applicable supplemental type certificates (STC).

8.2.1 General
The General section is where basic information about the aircraft is specified. Manually
enter or use the drop-down menus to complete the General section. Descriptions for
each field are listed below.

Tail Number is for specifying the registration number, including the country code for
the aircraft. Use only letters and numbers in the Tail Number field. The Tail Number
field is copied to the filing form when filing a flight plan.

Serial Number is an optional field consisting of only letters and numbers.

Aircraft Type includes a built-in type code search engine. Enter the aircraft make or
model in the search box. Scroll through the list to find your aircraft and select the
appropriate type code.

NOTE: Ensure the aircraft type includes any applicable supplemental type
certificates.

Aircraft Category offers a menu to select Airplane, Rotorcraft, or Other.

Aircraft Color is where the colors of your aircraft are entered. Use the color wheels to
select the colors of your aircraft. The leftmost color is the base aircraft color.

Home Airport alllows for the entry of the ICAO code for the airport where the aircraft is
based.

Airspeed Units specify whether the aircraft shall use Knots or MPH.

Length Units specify if the aircraft uses Inches, Feet, Meters, Millimeters, or
Centimeters to calculate weight and balance.

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8.2.2 Performance
The Performance section lists the aircraft's performance profiles, Takeoff & Landing
Performance, and Runway Analysis settings. Performance profiles contain climb,
cruise, and descent values for flight planning purposes.

There are three types of performance profiles. Aircraft can have multiple performance
profiles of each type.

• Basic Performance Profiles

• By-Altitude Performance Profiles (Performance Plus Required)
• ForeFlight Performance Profiles (Performance Plus Required)

Basic Performance Profiles

The Basic Performance Profile is included with all plans. When creating a new aircraft,
the basic profile must be manually completed. Basic profiles contain an individual set
of climb, cruise, and descent values. Only the cruise values are required to generate
flight planning results. However, completing the climb and descent fields is
recommended. There are no limits to the number of basic profiles an aircraft can have.

Basic Performance Profile

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By-Altitude Profiles
By-Altitude performance profiles are only available with Performance Plus and
Business Performance plans. The by-altitude profile is a custom, user-generated
performance profile that specifies aircraft performance by altitude.

By-Altitude profiles can only be created with ForeFlight Web. To create a custom by-
altitude profile, sign in to ForeFlight Web and select Aircraft from the sidebar. Select
an aircraft > select + Add Basic Performance Profile > By-Altitude Profile in the
performance section.

Enter climb and descent information for your aircraft. Include climb and descent fuel
flow at low and high ends of your aircraft’s operating range. ForeFlight will interpolate
climb and descent performance based on the entries.

Provide a name for the en route performance profile (e.g., Economy Cruise) and define
your aircraft’s Max Ceiling. Enter aircraft performance for every row up to the aircraft’s
max ceiling using the aircraft's performance charts/tables. When the table is complete,
select Save at the bottom of the screen.

Multiple custom profiles can be created if necessary. The custom profile can be set as
the aircraft’s default by selecting Make Default near the top of the screen. Custom
performance profiles can be selected in ForeFlight Mobile once complete.

By-Altitude Performance Profile

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ForeFlight Performance Profiles
ForeFlight performance profiles are only available with Performance Plus or Business
Performance plans. ForeFlight performance profiles are created by ForeFlight using
aircraft manufacturer performance data.

ForeFlight performance profiles are comprised of detailed by-altitude climb, cruise, and
descent models for highly accurate flight planning results. When selecting an aircraft
type, the number of en route cruise performance models is depicted in blue.

Available manufacturer data determines the number of profiles. The number of

available profiles should match the number of performance profiles in your aircraft’s
flight manual.

Available ForeFlight Performance Profiles (Cruise)

IMPORTANT: Ensure the correct aircraft type is selected including serial number,
supplemental type certificate (STC), gross weight increase (GWI), and power plant
conversion.

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When an aircraft with a ForeFlight Performance Profile is selected, the Performance
section lists the available climb, cruise, and descent models. The profile names and
values are derived from manufacturer data.

It’s not possible to review specific performance values associated with a profile. For
example, if you wanted to know the true airspeed for the Max Cruise Power 1700 RPM
profile at FL180 and 4ºC, you would not be able to do that in ForeFlight. To determine
specific values, refer to the performance section of your aircraft’s flight manual.

Three Available Cruise Models

Performance Model Adjustments

If your aircraft does not achieve the same performance specified by manufacturer data,
use the performance model adjustments to get more accurate flight planning results.
Performance model adjustments are synced to the aircraft profile.

Cruise Model Adjustments

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Model Adjustments (Climb and Descent)
Climb and descent performance models can be
adjusted by a fixed time or fuel amount.

Climb biases are applied from the departure airport to

the top of climb (TOC). Descent biases are applied
from the top of descent (TOD) to the destination
airport.

To determine how much bias to apply:

1. Plan a flight and generate a Navlog.

2. Conduct the flight and record actual time and
Climb Model Bias
fuel burn.
3. Compare your actual results to the Navlog.
For optimal results, multiple flights should be conducted to discover if a trend exists.
For example, if your aircraft consistently burns 45 more pounds of fuel before reaching
TOC, add a 45 pound fuel bias to the climb model. Similarly, if the aircraft burn less
fuel during descent, enter a negative descent bias.

Model Adjustments (Cruise)

Cruise model adjustments are specified with a percentage. For example, if ForeFlight
consistently calculates an estimated time en route that is 10% more than your actual
results, tap the cruise model you’ve planned with and slide the Cruise Speed
Adjustment to +10%.

A positive bias increases the planned true airspeed or fuel burn by the specific
percentage. A negative bias reduces the planned true airspeed or fuel burn by the
percentage specified.

Apply Bias to All

If the aircraft has more than one climb, cruise, or descent profile, tap Apply Bias to All
to apply the bias to all the models. Clear Bias restores the profile to its original
settings (zero bias). To make a performance profile the default for the aircraft, tap
Make Default. The default profile calculates planning results when no other profile is
selected.

NOTE: Mach-based performance profiles do not offer cruise bias sliders.

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8.2.3 Glide Performance
The Glide Performance section allows for the specification of the aircraft’s all-engines
off glide characteristics. Entering a value in this section will affect the display of the
Glide Advisor on the map.

To enter the aircraft’s glide information, enter a whole or decimal number in the Best
Glide Ratio field. For example, aircraft with an 8.5:1 glide ratio should enter 8.5.
Similarly, aircraft with a 9:1 glide ratio should enter 9. This field may be auto-populated
with manufacturer data.

8.2.4 Altitudes
The altitude section sets a default cruise and maximum altitude for the aircraft. The
Maximum Ceiling field sets the upper cut-off for the Altitude Advisor. Not entering a
value for Maximum Ceiling will result in the Altitude Advisor returning results up to
FL570.

The default cruise altitude is used when planning with ForeFlight Mobile and ForeFlight
Web. When planning with ForeFlight Dispatch, an optimal altitude for the route is
determined, and the default cruise altitude is ignored.

8.2.5 Weights
The weights section specifies the various aircraft weight limits.

• Weight Units allow an aircraft to use pounds or kilograms for flight planning.
• Basic Empty Weight should be edited to reflect the actual basic empty weight of
the aircraft.
• Max Zero Fuel Weight is an auto-populated value and should be verified. The
maximum weight the aircraft can weigh with zero fuel onboard is the maximum
zero fuel weight limit.
• Max Ramp Weight is an auto-populated value and should be verified.
• Max Takeoff Weight is an auto-populated value and should be verified.
• Max Landing Weight is an auto-populated value and should be verified.

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8.2.6 Weight and Balance
The Weight and Balance (W&B) section is used to create W&B profiles. W&B profiles
are configured by defining the following variables for your aircraft:

• W&B Profile Name

• Aircraft Basic Empty Weight (BEW)
• Aircraft Basic Empty CG
• Station Descriptions
• Station Locations (arm)
• Station Weight Limits (if applicable)
• Aircraft Forward and Aft CG Limits
• Gear Retraction Moment Change (if applicable)

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W&B Templates
Some aircraft types have prebuilt W&B templates which only require the entry of basic
operating weight, CG, and station verification to complete. Aircraft with prebuilt
templates have a W&B Template Available label when selecting an aircraft type.

If a prebuilt template does not exist for your aircraft, you can create a custom W&B
profile using the blank template. For detailed instructions on creating and using
ForeFlight Weight & Balance, refer to the Weight & Balance guide available in
Documents > ForeFlight.

Aircraft with W&B Template Available

NOTE: For detailed instructions on creating and using ForeFlight Weight & Balance,
refer to the Weight & Balance Guide available in Documents > ForeFlight.

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8.2.7 Fuel
The fuel section specifies details about the aircraft’s fuel system. All users can specify
the aircraft's fuel type, fuel units, and start/taxi/takeoff fuel amounts. Users with a
Performance-tier account can also specify the aircraft’s total usable fuel, default
reserve fuel amount, and default reserve fuel policy. Further descriptions of each field
can be found below:

• Fuel Type determines fuel weight based on the selected fuel’s density.
- 100LL and Other: 6.0 pounds per gallon.
- Jet-A and Jet-A Prist: 6.75 pounds per gallon.
• Fuel Units specify the aircraft’s fuel consumption format. Choose between
Gallons, Liters, Pounds, or Kilograms.
• Start/Taxi/Takeoff Fuel specifies the amount of fuel the aircraft will consume
during Start, Taxi, and Takeoff.
• Total Useable Fuel is an auto-populated value and should be verified. This
value should match the value in the aircraft's flight manual.
• For Reserve Policy see the next page.
• Default Reserve Fuel specifies the amount of reserve fuel when the Manual
reserve policy is the default.

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Reserve Policy
A reserve policy is a method for calculating reserve fuel based on regulatory
requirements. New flights are automatically planned using the default reserve policy
specified on the aircraft profile unless edited on a per-flight basis.

Depending on your ForeFlight subscription’s region, there are up to nine reserve

policies to choose from. The table below describes which policies are available per
region.

For an explanation of how reserve fuel amounts are calculated, see Reserve Fuel in
the Flights chapter.

Reserve Policy USA Europe Canada Australia

Manual
Manual (Minutes)
FAA Part 91/135
FAA Part 121
FAA Part 121 International
EASA Part NCC
EASA Commercial
CASA RPT
CASA Non-RPT

Reserve Fuel Policies per Subscription Region

NOTE: Reserve Policy availability is based on the subscription’s region, not the
region of the planned flight. Dispatch customers have access to all Reserve Policies.

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8.2.8 Filing
The filing section is where the aircraft's equipment, wake category, and special
considerations for filing purposes are specified. For detailed information on choosing
the correct codes, reference the ForeFlight Filing Guide available in-app at
Documents > ForeFlight > ForeFlight Filing Guide or online at foreflight.com/
filing-guide.

FAA & ICAO Equipment

Equipment codes specify the communication and navigation equipment installed on the
aircraft. Select the appropriate equipment for your aircraft if it is installed, serviceable,
and the flight crew is qualified to operate it. ForeFlight files all flight plans using the
ICAO filing form. As a result, it is not necessary to enter FAA Equipment. The option to
enter FAA Equipment will be removed from ForeFlight in the future.

ICAO Surveillance Codes

ICAO Surveillance codes specify the aircraft’s transponder and ADS-B equipment
types.

ICAO Wake Category

ICAO Wake Category is automatically selected based on manufacturer data and should
be verified. The following table should be used to verify the ICAO wake category.

Aircraft - ICAO Wake Categories

ICAO Perf-Based Nav (PBN)

ICAO Performance Based Navigation (PBN) codes specify an aircraft’s Area Navigation
(RNAV) and Required Navigation Performance (RNP) capabilities. You can select up to
8 RNAV + RNP options.

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Other Information includes ICAO flight plan optional fields. Some entries may be
required depending on the information you include in your flight plan.

Other Information Definitions

CODE Aircraft Mode S hex address (e.g., A519D9)(Recommended).
COM Communication capabilities not otherwise specified in the ICAO Equipment field.
DAT Other data applications (See AC 90-117).
Delay or holding (at a fix). Insert the point(s) where the delay is to occur followed by
DLE
the length of the delay in hours and minutes (hhmm) (e.g., KZLA0120).
Estimated Elapsed Time within an FIR boundary (e.g., KZNY0124). EET is
EET
automatically calculated and entered by ForeFlight.
NAV Navigation capabilities not otherwise specified in the ICAO Equipment field.
OPR Operator/Company Name
Flight Plan Originator AFTN address or other appropriate contact details (e.g.,
ORGN
KHOUARCW)(Not required by FAA).
PER Performance Category (e.g. A)(Not required by FAA).
RALT Four letter ICAO identifier for Enroute Alternates (e.g., EINN CYYR KDTW).
Registration (ex. N123AB, CJABC, DABC). Must be entered to receive CPDLC
messages. May be entered if different from aircraft identification entered on flight
plan.
REG
If a Tail Number is entered in the aircraft profile and a flight is filed with a call sign
(optional), the tail number from the aircraft profile is automatically copied to this
field.
RIF Route to revised destination (e.g., DTA HEC KLAX).
RVR Runway Visual Range Requirement in Metres (EuroControl support).
SELCAL is a signaling method for HF equipment which alerts aircraft that a ground
SEL station wishes to communicate with it. Codes are assigned to aircraft operators and
not to individual aircraft.
STAY
Additional information for delays at a waypoint. Utilized in EuroControl airspace.
INFO
Surveillance capability. For example, enter “260B” for 2020 ADS-B compliant
SUR 1090Mhz transceivers, “282B” for compliant 978UAT transceivers, or RSP180 for
equipment meeting RSP performance standards.
TALT Take-off Alternates (e.g., KTEB).
Non-standard aircraft type (e.g., homebuilt). Must provide type information if aircraft
TYP
type is ZZZZ.

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STS Special Handling specifies the default handling status for the aircraft.

Flight Status Definition

A flight operated in accordance with an

Altitude reservation (ALTRV)
altitude reservation.

A flight approved for exemption from ATFM

ATFM exempt (ATFMX)
measures by the appropriate ATS authority.

Firefighting (FFR) Fire-fighting.

Flight check (FLTCK) Flight check for calibration of navaids.

Hazardous material (HAZMAT) A flight carrying hazardous material.

Head of States (HEAD) A flight with Head of State status.

A medical flight declared by medical

Medical flight (HOSP)
authorities.

Humanitarian (HUM) A flight operating on a humanitarian mission.

A flight for which a military entity assumes

Military separation (MARSA) responsibility for separation of military
aircraft.

Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) A life-critical medical emergency evacuation.

A non-RVSM capable flight intending to

Non-RVSM in RVSM (NONRVSM)
operate in RVSM airspace.

A flight engaged in a search and rescue

Search and rescue (SAR)
mission.

A flight engaged in military, customs or police

Military/police (STATE)
services.

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Aircraft Filing Remarks
The aircraft Remarks field is used to enter filing remarks that apply specifically to the
aircraft. This field is useful for when you want the same remarks included in all or most
filed flight plans for the aircraft.

Aircraft Remarks appear on the flight plan form under the Remarks/Other Information
section and can be edited on a per-flight basis if needed. When a flight plan is filed,
the Aircraft Remarks are copied to the ICAO Flight Plan form under field 18 (Other
Information) preceded by RMK/.

8.2.9 Dingy
The Dinghy section specifies the type, capacity, and color of any dinghies carried
onboard the aircraft. If you carry more than one dingy, enter the count, total capacity
(i.e., 2, 10-person dinghies = 20 Persons), and color.

Aircraft - Dinghy

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8.2.10 Emergency
The Emergency section specifies the type of emergency equipment on board the
aircraft. Choose the appropriate equipment from the drop-down menus if your aircraft
carries Life Jackets, Radios, or Survival gear.

Life Jackets
• Fluorescein - Powder used to dye water (Sea dye)
• Light - Life preserver mounted light
• UHF - Ultra-high frequency portable radio
• VHF - Very-high frequency portable radio

Radios
• ELT - Emergency Locator Transmitter equipped
• UHF - Ultra-high frequency portable radio
• VHF - Very-high frequency portable radio

Survival
• Desert - Survival kit equipped for desert environments
• Jungle - Survival kit equipped for jungle environments
• Maritime - Survival kit equipped for maritime environments
• Polar - Survival kit equipped for polar environments

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8.2.11 Nav Canada
The Nav Canada section depicts options for specifying the aircraft’s Undercarriage and
ELT type. This section is only visible to ForeFlight Canada subscribers. Nav Canada
information is transmitted to the appropriate FIC when filing VFR flight plans in
Canada.

ForeFlight subscribers without Canada coverage can specify the information on the
filing form when planning VFR flights in Canada. If an ELT is set in the Emergency
section, the ELT Type should be specified in the Nav Canada section.

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8.3 Sharing Aircraft

Aircraft profiles can be shared via AirDrop, message,
or email. To share an aircraft, select the aircraft
profile and tap the share button in the right corner of
the upper toolbar. Choose how to share the profile:
AirDrop, Message, or Mail.

If an aircraft is shared via email or message, the

recipient must tap the link in the email or message to
open ForeFlight Mobile. If shared via AirDrop,
ForeFlight Mobile opens automatically. Once
ForeFlight has opened on the recipient’s device, tap
Accept to add the shared aircraft.

Shared aircraft appear in the Aircraft list with a grey

icon and the name of the pilot who shared the Shared Aircraft Profile
aircraft.

If an aircraft is shared by a Performance Plus account to a Basic Plus or Pro Plus

account, the recipient will not have access to ForeFlight Performance profiles or by-
altitude profiles. Basic Performance Profiles are accessible by the recipient.

Aircraft are shared as read-only profiles. Shared aircraft are locked and cannot be
edited by the recipient. Modifications to a shared aircraft by the profile’s owner are
reflected on the recipient’s device.

To modify a shared aircraft as the recipient, the profile must be copied. Once a shared
aircraft is copied, duplicate profiles will exist on the device.

The editable duplicate profile will not have the shared profile icon. Once a shared
aircraft profile has been copied, the original locked (read-only) shared profile can be
deleted if desired.

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8.4 Copying Aircraft

Published, shared, and user-created aircraft profiles can be copied from the Aircraft
view. Copying aircraft create editable versions of read-only published or shared aircraft
profiles. Copying is also helpful if you fly multiple aircraft of the same type. To copy an
aircraft, open the profile and select Copy Aircraft from the bottom of the aircraft
details view. Copied profiles are exact replicas of the original profile. There are no
indications that a profile was copied.

8.5 Deleting Aircraft

To delete an aircraft, swipe your finger from right to left across the entry in the list view
and tap Delete. Alternatively, open to profile and select Delete Aircraft from the
bottom of the details view.

Published aircraft can not be deleted using ForeFlight Mobile. Read-only shared
aircraft can only be deleted with the swipe/delete technique.

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8.6 Published Aircraft

Multi-pilot accounts can publish company aircraft profiles. When an aircraft profile is
published, all devices signed in to the account can access the published profiles.
Published aircraft profiles can not be edited in ForeFlight Mobile. Only account
administrators can manage published aircraft profiles.

To set up company-managed aircraft profiles as the administrator of a multi-pilot

account, sign in to plan.foreflight.com and select Aircraft from the sidebar.

Select an aircraft to publish or create a new profile. Once the aircraft profile is
complete, click Publish in the lower-right corner of the screen. Published aircraft are
available in ForeFlight Mobile once they’re published. When an aircraft is published, a
Published tag appears below the aircraft registration and type in the list view.

Published aircraft can only be edited by account administrators. Published aircraft

changes are immediately reflected in ForeFlight Mobile.

Clicking Unpublish revokes access to the aircraft for all users other than the
administrator. Unpublished aircraft do not appear in ForeFlight Mobile and cannot be
selected for flight planning. Published aircraft cannot be deleted. To delete a published
aircraft, the aircraft must first be unpublished.

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Flight planning with ForeFlight is done with the Maps or Flights view. The views do not
sync with one another, however, it is possible to send routes between them.

For most pilots, ForeFlight recommends planning with the Maps view. Start by
specifying a departure and destination using the route editor or touch-planning. With
departure and destination points specified, use the Route Advisor, Procedure Advisor,
and Altitude Advisor to finish planning. As each leg of the route is planned, the Route
Line is generated dynamically.

Once complete, send the route to Flights to brief and file the flight plan (if applicable).
Customers new to ForeFlight are encouraged to watch the Basics of Flight Plan
Filing Webinar. For additional webinars, visit foreflight.com/support/webinars.

9.1 Planning with Search

The Maps and Airports views provide a search bar in the upper toolbar. The search bar
can be used to plan a route. Create a route with search by typing identifiers, separated
by a space, in the correct order. Tap the route in the search results to add it to the
route editor (FPL Editor).

NOTE: Only airports with ICAO, IATA, FAA, or other short-code identifiers can be
entered in the search bar as part of a route. Airports without codes must be searched
using their full names e.g. “Garbenheimer Weisen”, and these often have more than
one word. But the search bar cannot recognize names with spaces as part of the
same route element. To plan flights to or from these airports, use the Touch-
Planning or Route Rubber-Banding methods.

Planning with Search

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Airways, arrivals, departures, and custom waypoints are supported with search. Your
current location, if it can be determined, can be used as the origin for your route. Enter
“D” followed by an identifier to plan directly to a location. ForeFlight replaces the “D”
with your position. For example, entering D KLAX, plans a route for your current
location direct to Los Angeles International Airport.

Entire airways can be viewed on the map by searching for the airway identifier. For
example, V16. Airways can also be used in a route. For example, NIKOL V244 ILC.
ARINC 424 coordinates (5275N) can also be entered in the Search box or Route
Editor.

Terminal procedures, as well as associated transitions, are supported in a route. If the

procedure requires a runway, ForeFlight will prompt you for one and provide an
example. When briefing and flying terminal procedures, it is critical to always refer to
the published arrival/departure plate as the ForeFlight Maps view is not able to show
heading vectors and all altitude info.

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When building a route in the search box you can also provide basic performance
information about your aircraft. These can be in any order, but must come after the
route waypoints.

Example searches:

• KJFK KSFO - this is a simple direct route from NY to San Francisco.

• D KSFO - this is a direct route from your current position to San Francisco.
• KJFK FLW 32.3N/99W - this is a route from NY to the FLW VOR to a lat/lon
waypoint.
• KSFO FLW/320/15 - this is a route from KSFO to a point on the 320 radial 15nm
from FLW VOR. If a VOR is not given as the reference waypoint, then the
directional information is assumed to indicate a bearing, not a radial. Enter “M”
or “T" after the bearing to position the point on the magnetic or true bearing.
• KCLT RDU J209 ORF J121 SIE.CAMRN4 KJFK - this route includes multiple jet
airways and an arrival.
• KUZA KOSH 8000ft - this is a route from Rock Hill to Oshkosh at an altitude of
8,000’. The selected aircraft’s performance profile is used because fuel burn and
true airspeed cannot be entered in the Search box.
• KJFK YQM V311 YQX 5050N 5330N 5315N EGLL - This hypothetical route from
JFK to London Heathrow uses ARINC 424 coordinates between Gander and
Heathrow.
A route search can also include a tail number of an aircraft setup in the More > Aircraft
view. When that aircraft has performance data it will be automatically used. Lastly, you
can also indicate a departure time in your route search; ForeFlight will use this time to
incorporate the proper winds aloft forecasts into your time and fuel usage calculations.
If you don’t provide a time, ForeFlight Mobile assumes you are departing ASAP.

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You can include the departure time as a specific time or as a time relative to now, as a
local time or Zulu time.

• KUZA KOSH 8000 1315Z - The route details will be calculated for conditions
starting at 1315Z. The time can be designated in Zulu time, as in the example,
or local time, such as: 13:15, 1:15p, 1:15pm, 1:15a, 1:15am, or 1:15 (with no
am/pm given, ForeFlight will assume you intend the next upcoming 1:15).

• KUZA KOSH 8000 +60 - The route details will be calculated for conditions
starting 60 minutes from now. This relative time must begin with a + and may be
specified in minutes, hours, or a combination; +60 or +60m for minutes, +2h for
hours, +2:30 for 2 hours 30 minutes.

A route entered in search will automatically be transferred to the route editor. If you
enter a new route in the search box it will replace the route in the route editor. To clear
the current route from the search box, tap the “X” in the search bar. To clear the route
from the route editor, change to the Edit view and tap the Clear button, then tap Clear
All.

Clearing a Route

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9.1.1 Scheduled Flight Search

You can use the search bar to find scheduled (upcoming) flights for an aircraft and
load them into the Route Editor. Search by tail number (e.g. N12345), call sign (e.g.
NGF345), or commercial flight number (e.g. SWA44).

ForeFlight searches FlightAware for any flights that are either currently en route or set
to depart in the next 24 hours and displays those flights in a list. Each flight listed
includes the departure and destination airports, the filed altitude, the departure time,
and the filed route. Tap on a flight to load the route and altitude into ForeFlight’s flight
plan editor.

If ForeFlight Mobile is receiving ADS-B data while in-flight, you can also search for an
N-number or callsign (full or partial) to locate that target on the Map.

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9.1.2 Street Address Search
If your device is connected to the Internet, you can search for a Street Address. Tap
on an address in the search results to locate it on the map and add it to your route
(either “Direct To” or “Add to Route”) or save it as a user waypoint by tapping Save.

If you have a Performance Plus plan with U.S. coverage there is an available Offline
Address Database that lets you search for U.S. state and territory street addresses
while the device is in-flight without Internet access.

To use the Offline Search, tap More > Downloads > Data Settings > and enable
Street Addresses. This will allow the Street Address database to download for each
selected state.

Offline Search supports the standard format for U.S. street addresses, specifically the
address number, street name, street suffix (including contractions), town/city name,
two-letter state identifier, and zip code.

ForeFlight only requires the first two terms to begin searching and returning
matches, and it prioritizes matches that are closer to your position. Finding addresses
that are far away, especially those in other states, requires additional terms like the
state and zip code.

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9.2 Planning with Maps

Planning a flight with the Maps view is accomplished using search, the route editor
(FPL Edit mode), touch-planning, or a combination of the three. Procedure Advisor,
Route Advisor, and Altitude Advisor are used for planning cruise altitudes, routes, and
arrival, departure, or approach procedures.

When planning with touch, enabling the Aeronautical Map layer is recommended.
Aeronautical map elements respond to a single tap reducing the number of taps
necessary to plan a flight.

9.2.1 Touch-Planning
To plan a flight with touch-planning, tap an Aeronautical Map element (airport,
waypoint, navaid) and use the Direct To or Add to Route options at the top of the
sidebar. Selecting Add to Route appends the element to the end of the existing route.
Selecting Direct To creates a route from your present position direct to the element.

When the Aeronautical map is not enabled, press and hold the map the reveal the Add
to Route menu. Tap an element in the Nearby list to add it to the route. Tap More >
Details in the Add to Route menu to reveal the Hold Advisor.

Tap Add to Route

Tap to reveal sidebar

Touch-Planning

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9.2.2 Route Rubber-Banding
The Maps view supports rubber-banding. Rubber-banding a route is useful for planning
around terrain, inclement weather, and airspace. To use route rubber-banding, add two
or more points to the route. Tap and hold the route line until a blue circle appears.
Without lifting your finger, drag the route line on the map. When your finger is lifted
from the screen, the Insert into Route menu appears in the sidebar.

The Insert into Route menu list the coordinates where your finger was lifted and nearby
airports, navaids, and waypoints. Use the buttons near the bottom of the menu to filter
the nearby list. Tap the coordinates or a nearby element to insert it into the route.

Rubber-banding around terrain

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9.2.3 Route Editor
Planning with the route editor is accomplished with the keyboard. Tap the FPL button
and select Edit to display the route editor. With the route editor displayed, tap in a dark
blue blank space to reveal the keyboard.

Buttons on the left side of the route editor specify the aircraft, performance profile and
cruise altitude. The right side buttons open Route Advisor, Procedure Advisor, and
set the Estimated Time of Departure (ETD).

FPL Button

Edit Button

Manually enter airport, waypoint, and navaid identifiers to plan a route. Route elements
are color-coded based on type.

Airports Airways Arrivals VOR WAYPOINTS

Traffic Holding
Departures NDB ERROR
Patterns Patterns

Route Editor - Element Icon Colors

NOTE: Only airports with ICAO, IATA, FAA, or other short-code identifiers can be
entered in the Route Editor. Airports without codes are identified in ForeFlight using
their full names e.g. “Garbenheimer Weisen”, and these often have more than one
word. The Route Editor cannot accept names with spaces as part of the same route
element. To plan flights to or from these airports, use the Touch-Planning or Route
Rubber-Banding methods.

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Waypoints with Associated Airports
If map elements such as VFR waypoints are associated with a nearby airport, they will
appear in the Route Editor with their name, followed by the associated airport code in
parentheses e.g. NOVEMBER 2 (EDDK) for the “November 2” waypoint associated
with the Cologne-Bonn (EDDK) airport in Germany. These elements follow the same
labeling convention in the Navlog, Profile View, and 3D View.

Route Element Menus

The route element bubbles respond to touch. Tap an
element to reveal the menu. To pan the map to a point in the
route, tap the entry and select Show on Map.

To plan a direct route to an entry, tap the route element and

select Direct To.

To remove an entry, tap it and select Remove from Route.

Alternatively, tap and hold your finger on an entry to pick it
up and drag it out of the route editor. Release your finger
from the screen to delete it.

To move an entry, touch-hold on it to pick it up then move it

to the new location and lift your finger to let go.

To add a route item in the middle of the route, tap any

existing item to display the action menu for that item. Tap
Route Editor
either of the “Insert...” buttons to show the ID entry field.
Type in the new entry to add and press Insert or tap the Airport Menu
return key on the keyboard.

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Tap on the Departure or Destination bubble and choose Select Runway... to open the
runway selection pop-up. The pop-up shows a list of available runways along with the
most recent wind data.

When you choose a runway, that runway is then highlighted on the Maps page: at the
Departure airport with blue chevrons on the runway and white chevrons extending out
from the runway centerline, and at the Destination airport with an extended blue line
with white chevrons leading to the runway centerline. If you choose a runway and
traffic pattern via the Procedure Advisor, the blue chevrons will reflect that runway
choice.

Arrival: blue line and white chevrons leading to

runway

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The Along-Track Offset Before... option allows you to add
a point at an arbitrary distance before the end of the leg.
Multiple Along-Track Offsets can be added to your route,
and to an individual leg.

When you tap “Along-Track Offset Before...” the popup

shows the total distance of that current leg. Enter the
distance in nautical miles before the ending point (eg: a distance less than the total
distance) at which you would like to add the point.

The point is then shown as in the example above “15 Before KLBB”. If you send the
route to Flights, that point is then converted into a latitude/longitude coordinate.

Along Track Offset

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Set Altitude/Speed is available to Basic Plus and Pro
Plus subscribers. This feature allows pilots to specify an
altitude, speed, or flight rule change at a waypoint.

Set Altitude/Speed/Time adds the ability to include a

delay or stay at a waypoint. Set Altitude/Speed/Time is
only available for Performance Plus and Business
Performance subscribers.

When Set Altitude/Speed/Time is selected, a waypoint

menu appears with options for entering a specific altitude,
speed, delay duration, and flight rule change.

The waypoint menu can be accessed in three ways.

• Tap a waypoint in the FPL editor and select Set

Altitude/Speed/Time.
• Tap a route element on the map and select More >
Set Altitude/Speed/Time. Waypoint Menu
• Tap a waypoint in the Profile View.

Altitude Changes
The set altitude option allows pilots to plan routes with changing cruise altitudes. This
may be useful when planning around airspace or terrain. En route altitude changes are
reflected in the following locations:

• FPL editor in parenthesis next to the waypoint they’re associated with.

• Maps view next to the waypoint when the Route Labels map setting is enabled.
• Profile View route line.

FPL Editor and Map Altitude Changes

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When determining flight planning results, ForeFlight factors the selected aircraft’s
performance policy, forecast weather, and cruise altitude. Altitude changes are
displayed in the Navlog. Altitude changes are also included in the route section of the
filing form and are transmitted when filing.

NOTE: Altitude changes are displayed in the Navlog for all waypoints except
latitude/longitude waypoints.

To add an altitude change to the route, select a waypoint from the Profile View, Map, or
FPL editor. Select Set Altitude/Speed/Time (if necessary) and enter the new cruise
altitude for the waypoint.

If the altitude change is to begin at the waypoint, select Start At when entering the
new cruise altitude. If a climb or descent is to be started before the waypoint so that
the altitude is reached at the waypoint, select Cross At. Multiple altitude changes can
be added to a route provided:

• The altitude change does not require the aircraft to exceed its climb or descent
capability.
• The altitude change does not occur during the initial climb or final descent phase
of flight. If an altitude change is entered during the climb or descent phase, the
altitude change will not be reflected in the Profile View or Navlog.
Using Profile View to add an altitude change is recommended to aid in evaluating
airspace and hazards when making changes

Speed Changes
Speed change allows pilots to file flight plans with changes to the planned true
airspeed. Speed changes are included in the route section of the filing form and are
transmitted when filing. Speed changes are generally not required for flight plans
outside of EuroControl airspace.

To add a speed change, select the waypoint where the change is to occur from the
Profile View, Map, or FPL editor. Select Set Altitude/Speed/Time and enter the new
cruise speed.

Speed changes are displayed in the FPL editor next to the waypoint in parentheses
and on the map when Route Labels are enabled. ForeFlight does not factor in speed
changes when determining flight planning results. Thus the Navlog does not reflect
manual changes to speed.

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Delays/Stays
ForeFlight Mobile supports delays (FAA/NavCanada) and stays (Eurocontrol) for flight
planning and filing purposes. Add a delay to your flight plan with the Set Altitude/
Speed/Time option (Performance Plus or Business Performance account required).

Basic Plus and Pro Plus customers can manually enter delays and stays using the
formatting: identifier/Dh+mm. Below is an example of a 15-minute stay at the waypoint
VENAR: VENAR/D0+15 using a Performance Plus account.

15 minute stay at VENAR

Delays and stays can be added to en route waypoints, latitude-longitude, fix-radial-

distance, intersections, and navaids.

A maximum of nine delays/stays are supported per flight. Stays are not supported for
flights outside of Eurocontrol airspace. Delays (US) are not supported for international
flights. Delays/Stays cannot be added to terminal arrival or departure procedures.

When a route containing a delay/stay is sent to Flights for filing purposes, the delay/
stay is included in the flight's route section. When filing a flight plan with a stay,
Eurocontrol requires remarks (STAYINFO).

To add a delay or stay using the Set Altitude/Speed/Time option:

1. Plan a route using the Maps flight plan editor.

2. Tap the route element where the delay/stay is to take place.
3. Tap Set Altitude/Speed/Time.
4. Enter a duration using the time picker.
5. Add remarks (EuroControl required).
6. Tap anywhere outside the pop-up window to save the changes.
Remarks added with the flight plan editor pop-up are copied to field 18 (Other
Information/STAYINFO) of the ICAO filing form.

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Flight Rule Changes
The Flight Rule change option allows pilots to plan and file composite flight plans.
Composite flight plans are generally only filed in Europe. To plan a composite flight:

1. Enter the route in the flight plan editor.

2. Tap the waypoint where the flight rule transition is to occur.
3. In the options menu, tap Set Altitude/Speed.
4. Tap Flight Rules and select VFR or IFR.

Tap a Waypoint to
Open Menu

Set Altitude/Speed
and Flight Rule

Manually Changing Flight Rules

When a flight containing a rule change is sent from Maps to the Flights view, the flight
rule change is automatically added to the route. When filing the flight plan, it is
necessary to select the appropriate Flight Rule in the Flight Plan Type section.

When filing a composite flight plan for the first time, pilots are encouraged to contact
the appropriate agencies to ensure the plan was filed correctly.

NOTE: Flight Rules do not automatically update on the filing form when planning a
composite flight. Flight rules must be manually changed on the filing form.

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9.2.4 Slash Codes
The Route Editor supports various elements that are defined with a forward slash.

Slash Code Example Usage

FIX/RAD/DIST

Fix, radial, distance.

Ex: IAH/025/19

19nm from IAH on Worldwide

the 025 radial

FIXRADDIST Alternative not using “slash” to separate

elements.
Ex: LFK225030 US only
RAD & DIST = 3 digits, with leading 0’s if
30nm from LFK on
needed
the 225 radial

FIXRAD/FIXRAD

Plots a point at the

intersection of one
fix and radial with
the other fix & radial.

Ex: LFK270/CLL030 Worldwide

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FIX/Dh+mm

Delay h hours, mm
minutes, at the fix,
which can be a VOR,
Waypoint, Airport
identifier, or
FIXRADDIST.

Ex: LEGGE/D0+25 US only

Delay 25 minutes at
LEGGE

Ex:

CTF090010/D1+05
Delay 1h 5min at a
point 10 east of CTF
VOR

STAY/hhmm

Stay (delay) at the

preceding waypoint
for hh hours and mm
minutes. See How do I file a STAY at a waypoint
within my flight plan in Europe for more
Ex: details.
EKLAD/STAY0010
Delay 10 minutes at NOTE: STAY requires a waypoint after the
EKLAD “STAY”. If you are adding a STAY at the final Europe only
waypoint in your route before the airport you
must enter it directly in the Flights: Route box.
In the Flights: Route box enter the waypoint,
then the STAY, then DCT the same waypoint.

eg: for a route ending ...SHA EINN where you

wanted to STAY/0030 at SHA, enter it in the
Flights: Route box as:

...SHA STAY/0030 DCT SHA

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FIX/N0000F000

FIX/F000

FIX/N0000

Change Speed
(N0000 in knots) or
Altitude (F000 in
flight level) at that
fix. Worldwide

Ex:

CLT/N0155/F110
Change to 155 kts
and 11000’ at CLT
NOTE: Can also be selected by tapping the
route “bubble” and choosing “Set Altitude/
Speed”.

9.2.5 Reversing/Clearing the Route

Once route elements have been entered in the FPL Editor, the Reverse and Clear
buttons are displayed.

• Tapping the Reverse button reverses the order of the route elements.
However, this action also removes any procedures such as SIDs, STARs, or
approaches that were added to the original route.

• Tapping the Clear button removes all elements at once from the FPL Editor.

Clear

Reverse

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9.3 Route Advisor

The Routes button opens Route Advisor, which displays a list of potential routes that
you can select for a pair of departure and destination airports. To the right of the list is
a Route Preview, showing the path of every route on an interactive map. Tap on a route
in the list to highlight it on the map. You can pan and zoom around the Route Preview
map and tap the Zoom to Route button in the bottom left to return to a view of the full
route. Tap Select Route after tapping on a route in the list to add the route in the Route
Editor. This will replace any route that is already there.

When a Performance Profile has been selected, the estimated time enroute and fuel
burn based on that profile are shown for each route on the right, along with the route’s
total distance.

Route Advisor requires an internet connection to load new routes for an airport pair, but
once those routes are loaded they can be viewed offline as long as the same departure
and destination airports are entered in the Route Editor.

Types of routes shown include:

• Recommended (Performance-tier only) -

provide the best route based on the winds,
aircraft, time/fuel savings, and chance of
being cleared as filed. Recommended
routes do not explicitly analyze terrain.
• TEC/Preferred - these routes are
commonly used and may include an
altitude or range of altitudes that are
typically given with the route.
• ATC Cleared - these are routes that ATC
has cleared in the recent past. These
show the departure time of the most
recently cleared flight, the number of
times a route has been cleared in the past
year, and the type of aircraft and
clearance altitude for which the route was
given.
• Airway - these are victor-airway based routes.

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9.3.1 Route Constraints
If needed you can specify constraints to include or exclude any waypoint from your
route, and avoid any FIR. Tap Constraints in the upper-right to specify the waypoints
to include or avoid, or the FIR(s) to avoid.

NOTE: Route Constraints are available only to Performance-tier or MFB One

subscription holders.

Route Constraints

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9.3.2 Eurocontrol Valid and Invalid Routes
For any route that passes through Eurocontrol airspace, Route Advisor will evaluate
the route against Eurocontrol’s complex system of route constraints and display a
“Eurocontrol Valid” or “Eurocontrol Invalid” label beneath the route. For European
routes the Route Advisor will also show if a route is Y or Z.

If needed to find a “Eurocontrol Valid” route through complicated European airspace,

tap the “Constraints” button in the upper-right corner of the Route Advisor window to
choose maximum and minimum altitudes, as well as flight rules (VFR, IFR, Y, Z).

IMPORTANT: Eurocontrol validation may fail if your aircraft’s ICAO configuration is

incomplete or incorrect. Before planning a flight, make sure to correctly set up your
aircraft’s ICAO configuration in More > Aircraft.

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9.4 Altitude Advisor

When you create a new flight, the altitude is automatically set to your aircraft’s default
cruise altitude. Open Altitude Advisor to review other altitudes. The highest altitude
shown is based on the value for your aircraft’s maximum ceiling altitude.

All altitude options are evaluated by ForeFlight’s planning engine and performance
results are shown next to each one, including the average head/tailwind component
over the entire route.

If performance results are not shown for a

given altitude (eg: “-----”) it means that your
aircraft cannot achieve the desired cruise
speed quickly at that altitude, due to warmer
than standard temperatures, payload/fuel
weight, a cruise speed that is faster than can
be achieved at that altitude, or a route too
short to achieve that altitude.

The buttons along the bottom of Altitude

Advisor allow you to filter the altitudes
shown. The VFR/IFR buttons on the left filter
the altitudes to those permissible for the
selected flight rules. The Westerly/Easterly/
All buttons on the right filter altitudes to
those that are fileable based on your flight’s
direction. ForeFlight will automatically filter
this list to only show relevant altitudes as you Altitude Advisor
make changes to a flight.

If you have entered your aircraft’s climb performance on the More > Aircraft page, the
Altitude Advisor will automatically calculate whether it is possible to reach the listed
altitude based on your aircraft’s rate of climb and the distance of the route.

When connected to a Sentry or other ADS-B or SiriusXM receiver, Altitude Advisor™

will only display wind effects if you have received recent winds aloft data for the entire
route.

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9.5 Procedure Advisor

The Procedure Advisor can be used to add departures (SIDs), arrivals (STARs), IFR
approaches, VFR approaches, VFR traffic patterns, holding patterns, and search
& rescue (SAR) patterns to a route.

To open the Procedure Advisor, enter a route in the FPL Editor and tap Procedure in
the upper right corner. Departures, arrivals, approaches, and traffic patterns require
that at least one airport be entered in the FPL Editor. SAR patterns can be entered
without an airport in the FPL Editor.

9.5.1 Departures and Arrivals

Tap Departure or Arrival to see a list of STARs and SIDs for the airport. If the
departure or arrival has an aircraft type restriction, it is indicated by a colored label,
e.g., Piston, Turboprop, or Jet.

Selecting Departure or Arrival

Tap a SID or STAR to see a list of transition options for that procedure and to show the
procedure on the map. For users with Pro Plus or Performance Plus subscriptions as
well as Jeppesen coverage (purchased directly through ForeFlight or via a linked
Jeppesen account), tapping a SID or STAR also displays its georeferenced plate on the
map. Select a transition (and runway if required), and then tap Add to Route to load
the procedure to the route in the FPL Editor.

Selecting a Departure

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Displaying SID and STAR Restrictions
If you have a Performance Plus or Business Performance plan, the waypoint labels
displayed for each SID or STAR include any crossing speed and altitude restrictions for
each point.

SID and STAR speed and altitude restrictions are automatically visible when using the
Procedure Advisor to select a SID or STAR, and when viewing the 3D Preview of the
route.

SEAVU2 Waypoint Crossing Restrictions in Route 3D Preview

When the Route Labels Map setting is turned on, SID and STAR speed and altitude
restrictions are also visible on the Map at their relevant route waypoints.

SEAVU2 Waypoint Crossing Restrictions on the Map

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SID and STAR speed and altitude restriction labels will not be shown when a route
between waypoints does not define a specific route segment. These can be depicted
as dashed lines on the route.

For example, many SIDs start with a heading to fly followed by a turn upon reaching an
altitude. Since this segment type will vary based on aircraft performance, a specific
route line and where altitudes will be reached cannot be shown.

In the image below, the RADYR 2 RNAV Departure from Harry Reid International
(KLAS) requires an initial climb on heading 014º to 2,692 ft, followed by a left turn
direct to to BESSY. A dashed line is shown for this route segment due to the variability
of the actual path that will be flown. The route will have no initial altitude label..

RADYR2 SID showing a departure heading with a turn upon reaching an altitude.

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Closing Procedure Advisor
To close the Procedure Advisor window and return to the Maps view without selecting a
Departure or arrival, tap Close or tap outside the Procedure Preview window.

Changing Departure or Arrival

A departure, arrival, or selected runway can be changed after loading it into the route.
To do so, open the FPL Editor, tap the green route element representing the
procedure, and select Change Departure..., Change Arrival…, or Change Runway…
as applicable.

Changing the Selected Departure

9.5.2 IFR Approaches

Tap Approach to see the available IFR approaches (e.g., VOR, ILS, RNAV) for that
airport. If any approach has additional information on favorable winds or NOTAMs,
this will be displayed in the list.

Selecting an IFR Approach

Tap an approach to see a list of its available IAFs, and to show the approach on the
map. For users with Pro Plus or Performance Plus subscriptions as well as Jeppesen
coverage (purchased directly through ForeFlight or via a linked Jeppesen account),
tapping an approach also displays its georeferenced plate on the map.

Select an IAF and, if applicable, add custom approach minimums. Then tap Add to
Route to load the procedure to the route in the FPL Editor.

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Selecting the VOR RWY 12 Approach and its IAF

Displaying IFR Approach Minimums

If you have a Performance Plus or Business Performance plan, the Enhanced
Approach Procedure Markers will show the IAF and FAF with unique icons, and the
waypoint labels include any crossing speed and altitude restrictions for each point. If
an approach crosses the same point at different altitudes or speeds, each restriction
is shown.

You can also specify the Approach's Minimum Altitude, which appears as a magenta
marker for easy reference during the approach.

NOTE: The Route Labels setting must be on (in Maps Settings) for Approach
Minimums to be displayed.

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Multiple Crossings with Airspeed/Altitude Restrictions
If an approach involves crossing a fix more than once at a different airspeed or
altitude, a black label is displayed next to the fix showing each of these restrictions.
This label displays all applicable altitude restrictions, airspeed restrictions, or both if
they exist.

Inside the label, the first (or current) crossing is identified with bold font and a magenta
arrow. In flight, once the fix has been crossed, the magenta arrow and highlighted font
are applied to the next restriction.

After the fix has been crossed for the final time, the magenta arrow disappears from
the label.

Altitude Restriction Prior to 1st and 2nd Crossing of DRK

NOTE: The Route Labels setting must be on (in Maps Settings) for altitude and
airspeed restrictions at a fix to be displayed.

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Best Winds and Alert NOTAMs
If current METAR data is available for the airport, the runways with the most favorable
winds are given a blue tag that says “Best Wind.”

If a NOTAM affects any available runways, the runways are given a red tag
summarizing the issue. Tap the View Alert NOTAM banner at the top of the runway list
to view the relevant NOTAM or NOTAMs.

Alert NOTAMs

IFR Approach Holds

If an approach entry includes a hold, ForeFlight Mobile will automatically insert the
correct direct, parallel, or teardrop entry based on the direction of flight.

Direct Entry Teardrop Entry Parallel Entry

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Adding Custom IFR Approach Minimums
Augmented Procedures expand on the Custom Approach Minimum field by pairing
Jeppesen data with pilot-entered inoperative airport equipment to show the relevant
minimums, supplementing the information on the approach plate and helping to reduce
the chance of errors.

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Modifying the IFR Approach
Once an approach has been added to the route, it can be
modified in several ways.

To do so, tap on the green route element representing that

approach in the FPL Editor and choose one of the
following options:

• Activate Vectors to Final: Tap to plot a direct-to

route from the current position to a point 3 nm
outside the FAF. Activating Vectors to Final erases
any existing IAF and draws a light magenta 30 nm
extension from the FAF. Vectors to Final can also be
activated via the Procedure Advisor button by re-
selecting the approach and tapping Activate
Vectors to Final.

Vectors to Final Routing

• Remove Hold in lieu of PT: Tap to remove any hold that was automatically
added as part of the approach. If you need to re-add the hold to the approach,
tap Add Hold in lieu of PT.

• Change Approach... or Change IAF…: Tap to switch to a different approach

procedure or to modify the IAF of the current approach.

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Viewing 3D Procedure Preview
Tap 3D Procedure Preview to see a 3D preview of the approach, including the IAF, IF,
and FAF. The navlog in the 3D Procedure Preview includes any altitude and speed
restrictions in the approach. If an approach has already been added to the route, it will
also be included when doing a 3D Preview of the entire route.

3D Procedure Preview

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9.5.3 Visual Approaches
Visual approaches can be added to a route from the Approach or Traffic Pattern menu.
To do so, follow these steps:

1. Tap the Procedure button in the FPL Editor.

2. Select one of the available VFR approaches for the desired runway.
3. Specify the pattern altitude in MSL or AGL (by tapping SELECT and choosing
one of the options or tapping the current altitude and entering a manual value).
4. Select a traffic pattern entry, if applicable.
5. Tap Add to Route to load the visual approach to the route in the FPL Editor.

Adding Visual Route

After adding the visual approach, a TPA (in MSL) pattern entry waypoint marker is
added to the route.

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9.5.4 Traffic Patterns
Tap the Procedure button, then tap Traffic Pattern to display VFR traffic patterns for
the airport at the end of the current route. If current winds are available, the runway
selections with the best winds are highlighted in the list. Wind direction, speed, and
age of observation are also shown at the bottom of the list (scroll down if necessary to
see the winds). If a NOTAM affects an available runway, a red tag is displayed. Tap the
View Alert NOTAM banner at the top of the runway list to view the relevant NOTAM or
NOTAMs.

Selecting a VFR Traffic Pattern

After selecting a runway, the available pattern entry options, such as Cross Midfield or
Straight In, are displayed. Selecting Straight In adds a 4 nm final to the route.

For non-towered airports, the entries are sorted based on each runway’s pattern side
(right or left).

Additionally, entries are highlighted that make the most sense for the direction of flight.
Tap an entry to add it to the end of the current route or to replace one already in the
route. Traffic patterns are automatically removed from a route when certain route edits
are made, such as reversing the route.

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9.5.5 Holding Patterns
To insert a holding pattern, tap the Procedure button, then tap Holding Pattern to
insert a hold at the point directly preceding the destination, or if the route is direct to
the airport, immediately before the destination airport.

Inserting a Hold

Tap any waypoint in the route or tap a navigation point elsewhere on the map to add a
hold at that location, or tap a route element in the FPL Editor and select Hold… to
insert a hold at that point.

Regardless of which method is used to insert a hold, the Hold Advisor includes an
option to select the fix and to customize parameters for inbound or outbound legs, the
pattern’s length (defined by either time or distance), left or right turns, and optional
altitude, speed, and EFC (Expect Further Clearance) settings.

After adjusting settings, tap Add to Route to add the hold to the route. The Hold
Advisor automatically inserts the correct direct, parallel, or teardrop entry based on the
direction of the hold and the direction of flight.

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Editing Holds
After adding the holding pattern to the route, additional changes can be made by
tapping the gray route element representing the hold in the FPL Editor and selecting
Edit Hold, or by tapping the point on the map where the hold was inserted and
selecting More > Edit Hold from the sidebar.

Editing a Hold

Expanding Holds into Individual Points

Tap the route element representing the hold and select the Expand… option to change
the hold into individual points.

Sending Holds
ForeFlight Mobile does not support sending holding patterns added using Hold Advisor
to connected avionics via Flight Plan Transfer. Holds that are part of an approach can
be sent to connected avionics.

If you build a route including a hold, then send it to another pilot via email, the hold is
automatically expanded in the route in the "FPL" file attached to the email.

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9.5.6 SAR Patterns
On the iPad, Search and Rescue (SAR) patterns can also be inserted using the
Procedure button when the Enable Search and Rescue setting is on. For more
details about SAR features, see the Search and Rescue Supplement in Documents >
ForeFlight.

SAR Patten Setup View

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9.6 Pack
Pack is an optional preflight planning tool that downloads charts, plates, weather,
NOTAMs, fuel price data, and more to your device for offline use. Pack is included with
all subscriptions and can be accessed from the Maps or Flights views.

The data included in a Pack download varies based on your download selections,
planned route, and ForeFlight subscription. Weather, NOTAM, and fuel data
downloaded via Pack are temporarily stored on your device and automatically deleted
once they become obsolete or more current data becomes available (via the internet,
ADS-B, or SiriusXM).

Information downloaded with Pack is accessed using the same techniques as when
your device is connected to the internet. For example, to access packed weather,
select one of the map weather layers (e.g., Flight Category) using the layer selector.

Pack should be relied on as a secondary tool for flight planning. It is better to configure
download selections to include plates and charts that you use on a regular basis, and
use Pack to gather additional data specific to each flight. This ensures you may have
the necessary data even if you forget to Pack, and cuts down on the time it takes to
Pack additional data for each flight.

Packing Data for Offline Use

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9.6.1 How to Pack
You can Pack for a flight with Maps or Flights. When planning with Maps and the
Enable Auto-Check setting is on, a red exclamation point (!) is displayed on both the
Pack (suitcase) and FPL buttons when data is available to download.

Packing with the Maps view

To Pack with the Maps view:

1. Plan a route in the Maps view.

2. Tap the Pack (suitcase) button to open the Pack menu.

Pack Button

Packing with the Flights view

To Pack with the Flights view:

1. Enter a route in the Flights view.

2. Scroll to the bottom.
3. Tap Pack to open the Pack menu.

Packing with Flights

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Pack Menu
The Pack pop-up menu is displayed whenever the Pack button is tapped. Hide the
menu by tapping Close or somewhere on the screen outside the menu. The Pack menu
includes an interactive map. The map displays the planned route in blue and an
approximate Pack coverage corridor in grey. The map’s Pack coverage corridor
encompasses 25 nm of airspace on either side of the route. However, the data that
gets packed can exceed the depicted corridor. See the following sections for additional
information.

Pack can only download data for one flight at a time. If you attempt to pack a new flight
while Pack is actively downloading data, a pop-up will appear with an option to pause
the current Pack download.

The Pack menu lists downloads as individual items. The estimated file size and an
option to download are displayed on the right side of the menu. To download an
individual item, tap the single download button (blue circle with down arrow). To
download all Pack items, tap Pack at the bottom of the menu.

Approximate
Pack Corridor

Individual Pack
Download

Total Pack / Pause

Download Size Buttons

Pack Menu

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9.6.2 Packed Weather and NOTAM Data Overview
Pack downloads METARs, TAFs, MOS forecasts, and (textual) Airport NOTAMs for the
airports within 25 nm of the planned route and 50 nm of the departure and destination
airports. Pack only downloads Daily Weather forecasts for the airports that are
included in the planned route.

Pack downloads the following map layers on a global scale:

• AIR/SIGMET/CWAs
• NOTAMs (graphically depicted NOTAMs)
• Fuel: 100LL and Jet A

Packing with a Pro-Tier subscription

If you have a Pro-tier subscription or higher, Pack downloads the data discussed above
in addition to the following map layers:

• Clouds • Icing (US) and Icing (Global)

• Surface Analysis • Turbulence (US) and Turbulence (Global)

Pack does not download global data for the above map layers. These map layers are
broken into large rectangular sections that are hundreds of miles across. Pack only
downloads the sections that the planned route intersects.

Packed Turbulence (US) Data

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Packing with a Performance-Tier subscription
If you have a Performance-tier subscription, Pack downloads all data in addition to:

• Digital ATIS (D-ATIS) for the airports within 25 nm of the route and 50 nm of
departure and destination airports.
• Dynamic Winds for the area around the route. Dynamic Wind data is broken into
rectangular sections that are hundreds of miles across. Pack downloads the
Winds (Temps) and Winds (Speeds) map layers for the sections the route
intersects.
• 3D Imagery for the areas approximately 25 nm from the airports that are in the
planned route. Packed 3D Imagery can be viewed using the 3D Route Preview
feature or by tapping the 3D View button from the route’s airport view. When
Packing 3D Imagery, only the satellite imagery that is overlayed on the
downloaded high-resolution terrain data is Packed to the device.

Packed Data - Profile View

Packed Icing, Turbulence, and Cloud data can be viewed in the Profile view with a
Performance-tier plan. Profile View displays the appropriate forecast data for the
flight's estimated time en route.

Packed Turbulence Data in Profile View

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9.6.3 Packed Charts and Terminal Information
Using Pack to download charts is not recommended as it increases the amount of time
required to Pack. Pilots should configure their download selections for the regions they
normally operate in. See Downloads for additional information.

Pack evaluates the planned route for the missing downloads to include:
• VFR and IFR en route charts.
• Terminal Procedures (Airport Diagrams, and Departure, Arrival, and Approach
Procedures).
• Airport Information / Flight Supplements (A/FD, AIP, and CFS).
If a route is missing downloads, Pack downloads the data according to the logic below.

Terminal Procedures and Airport Information

When planning in the United States, Canada, or Australia, Pack downloads Terminal
Procedures and Airport Information for the entire state, province, or region if it is within
25 nm of the route or 50 nm of the destination or departure airport.

When planning in Europe, Pack only downloads Terminal Procedures and Airport
Information if the route intersects the country.

Charts
Pack downloads all selected chart types if the route intersects the chart and it is not
already downloaded. Charts and plates downloaded using Pack are only valid for the
current data cycle and will not automatically update.

Charts are only downloaded with Pack if the chart type is selected. For example, if a
route intersects California, Pack will only download the U.S. IFR (High) P-1 chart for
California if IFR High Charts is enabled in More > Downloads > Data Settings. If a
chart type is not selected in Data Settings, Pack will not download it.

Airport Comments
Pack downloads all customer comments associated with airports and FBOs along the
route. This includes published comments from other users, and all relevant comments
in the My Comments list.

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9.6.4 Accessing Packed Data
Packed data is not accessed from a different location than internet, ADS-B, or SiriusXM
data. For example, to access charts that are downloaded with Pack, select a VFR or
IFR chart from the Maps layer drop-down menu. If the chart was downloaded with
Pack, it will appear the same as if it were downloaded as part of your download
selections.
To access packed weather and NOTAM data, select the appropriate map layer (e.g.,
Flight Category) or Airport weather view (while offline).

NOTE: You can verify that data will be available offline by packing for a flight,
disconnecting from the internet, ADS-B, and SiriusXM, and then viewing weather,
NOTAMs, plates, and charts.

9.6.5 Deleting Packed Data

Weather, NOTAM, and fuel data downloaded with Pack is automatically removed when
the information becomes obsolete or new information becomes available via the
internet, ADS-B, or SiriusXM. In other words, once your device connects to the internet
after your flight, the packed data is automatically deleted.

If your device does not connect to the internet, ADS-B, or SiriusXM for an extended
period of time, refer to the table below to determine when data becomes obsolete and
thus removed from the device.

Packed Data Type Time to Obsolete

METAR 3 Hours
Winds Aloft 12 Hours
Dynamic Winds Up to 28 Hours
TFR 14 Days
Fuel Price 1 Month
Airport NOTAMs 4 Days

Deleting Packed Charts and Plates

Packed charts appear in the Downloads view under the Packed and Unselected
Regions. You can manually delete these charts at anytime by swiping from right to left
on the download. To delete packed charts and plates after they expire, tap More >
Downloads > Delete > Delete Expired.

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The Airports view contains information about more than 20,000 airports worldwide. It
provides airport information comparable to official print publications, including
geographical location, airport diagrams, procedures, frequencies, and available
services. It also provides dynamic features such as the latest weather, NOTAMs, active
runways, traffic patterns, and user-entered comments.

Airports View

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10.1 Design
The Airports view is separated into four components. Each of these is summarized
below, and its detailed functionality is described later in this chapter:

• The Toolbar provides the ability to search for airports and related data based on
keywords or proximity to your device, assign airports as favorites, display an
airport on the Maps view, and toggle the Sidebar.
• The Sidebar lists the user’s favorite airports, recently displayed airports, airports
from recently created flights, and airports from the active route on the Maps
view, as well as an alphabetized airport directory.
• The Airport Summary section provides a condensed overview of information
about the selected airport.
• The Airport Details section provides detailed information about the selected
airport divided into five tabs.

Toolbar

Airport Summary

Sidebar

Airport Details

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10.2 Toolbar
The Toolbar at the top of the Airports view provides the ability to toggle the Sidebar,
assign airports as favorites, perform a keyword search for airports and related data,
display an airport on the Maps view, and generate a list of airports near your device.
Each feature is described below.

Sidebar Search Bar Airports Near You

Favorites Show on Map

10.2.1 Sidebar Toggle Button

When the Airports view is displayed in landscape orientation, the Sidebar is always
visible on the left side of the device screen. In portrait orientation, the Sidebar is
hidden to save space. To display it, tap the button in the upper left corner of the screen
(shaped like a star and clock).

Once opened in portrait orientation, the Sidebar can be hidden by tapping the Close
button in its upper left corner.

Sidebar Toggle Button

10.2.2 Favorites Button

When an airport is displayed in the Airports view, tapping the star-shaped button in the
upper left corner adds the airport to the bottom of the Favorites list (which can be
viewed in the Sidebar). When an airport is selected that is already in the Favorites list,
the button is yellow.

Favorite Airport Button

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10.2.3 Search Bar
While the Search bar is designed to search for airports, it can produce various results
based on the user’s entry including but not limited to airports, aircraft registration (FAA
registration only), cities, navaids, documents, waypoints, and addresses. Each search
result is depicted with an icon to convey its category (such as airport, document, or
navaid).

To use the Search bar:

1. Tap the Search bar to open a list of recent search results divided by category.
2. Enter text in the Search bar to dynamically generate results divided into
categories (such as Airports and Heliports, Procedures, Places, Documents, and
Recent Searches).
3. Tap Show More to expand the list of search results within one category.
4. Tap one of the search results to open the Maps, Airports, or Documents view.
Each item has a different effect depending on the category of data.

Opens in Maps

Opens in Airports

Opens in
Documents

Airport View Search Results

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10.2.4 Show on Map Button
The Show on Map button (marker icon) in the upper right corner opens the Maps view,
with the airport selected and its details displayed in the Maps sidebar.

NOTE: The Show on Map button displays the airport displayed onscreen, not the text
entered in the Search bar.

Show on Map Button

10.2.5 Airports Near You Button

Tapping the Airports Near You button (shaped like a bullseye) on the top right corner
opens a menu with information pertaining to your location. The menu includes a button
to retrieve weather information for your location and a list of nearby airports which can
be filtered to show all airports or only those with weather data.

NOTE: The Airports Near You menu can also be opened directly from the device
home screen by long-tapping the ForeFlight Mobile app icon and selecting Nearest.

Airports Near You

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Filtering Airports Near You Results
The Airports Near You search results can be filtered depending on whether or not you
need to see weather.

• Tap All to display nearby airports regardless of whether or not they have weather
data. All results include the airport elevation in MSL, applicable communications
frequencies, and both the distance and magnetic course to the airport from the
device's location.
• Tap Weather Only to show only airports that are actively providing METAR data
to ForeFlight. In addition to the standard data, “Weather Only” results display
wind speed and direction, visibility, ceiling, obscuration hazards (if applicable),
and the time since the weather was last updated. Ceiling and visibility are color-
coded according to their severity. The results also display an icon color-coded
according to flight category.

Flight Report
Category Age

Weather Location
Data Data

Airports Near You Result with Weather

Displaying Daily/Hourly Forecast

In the Airports Near You menu, tapping Local Wx opens the Daily/Hourly Forecast.

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10.3 Sidebar
The Sidebar on the left side of the Airports view provides five ways for users to find
airports most relevant to them:

• Favorites: a list of user-defined favorites

• Recents: a list of recently displayed airports
• Maps/Flights: a list of airports from the active route in the Maps view and from
recent flights in the Flights view
• Browse: an alphabetized directory of all airports in ForeFlight’s database
Each of these lists can be opened using a category button at the top of the Sidebar.
Their functionalities are described in the sections below.

Airports View Sidebar

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10.3.1 Sidebar Toggle Button
The Sidebar is automatically visible when the Airports view is displayed in landscape
orientation. In portrait orientation, the Sidebar is hidden by default and can be
displayed by tapping a button (shaped like a star and clock) in the upper left corner of
the Toolbar.

10.3.2 Airport Listings

With the exception of the Browse menu, all airport listings in the Sidebar look similar.
Each listing includes the airport elevation in MSL and any applicable communications
frequencies.

Weather data is also displayed if available. This may include wind speed and direction,
visibility, ceiling, obscuration hazards (if applicable), density altitude, temperature, dew
point, the time since the airport’s METAR was last updated, red-highlighted weather
warnings, and an icon colored according to flight category.

Flight Report
Category Age

Weather Elevation
Data and
Frequencies

Weather warnings (e.g., fog, thunderstorms, cumulonimbus clouds, lightning, mist) are
always displayed in red at the bottom of the airport listing. ForeFlight Mobile checks for
updated weather observations every minute. If a more current observation is available,
it is downloaded immediately and the display is updated.

Weather Warning

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10.3.3 Favorites
Open the Sidebar and tap Favorites to display a list of airports that have been marked
as favorites. Tap any airport in the list to bring up the airport in the Airports view. The
order of the Favorites list can be changed and airports can be removed from the list.

Reordering Favorites List

Airports are listed in the order in which they were added as favorites. To change the
order of the Favorites list, follow these steps:

1. In the Favorites list, tap Edit.

2. Tap and hold the three horizontal lines to the right of an airport listing.
3. Drag the listing up or down to change its position in the list.
4. When reordering is complete, tap Done.

Removing Favorites
There are three different methods for removing airports from the Favorites list:

• When actively viewing a favorite airport, tap the star-shaped button in the
toolbar.
• While displaying the Favorites menu, swipe left on an airport and tap Delete.
• Tap Edit at the top of the Favorites menu, tap the red circle to the left of the
airport you want to delete, tap Delete to the right of the airport to confirm, and
then tap Done.

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10.3.4 Recents
Open the Sidebar and tap Recents to display a list of airports that were recently
displayed in the Airports view. Airports are listed in the order in which they were last
viewed, starting with the most recently viewed airport on top. The list cannot be
reordered, but individual airports can be removed from the list by swiping left and
tapping Delete, and all airports can be removed simultaneously by tapping the Clear
button in the top right corner.

Recent Airports Clear Button

NOTE: The Recents menu is synced. Tapping Clear on one device will also clear the
list of recent airports from all devices signed into the account.

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10.3.5 Maps/Flights
The Maps/Flights button (or category) displays a list of airports based on the flights
you have planned on the Maps and Flights views. The list is divided in two sections:

• From Maps displays airports from the active route in the Maps FPL Editor if one
exists, in top-down order starting with the departure airport on the route and
ending with the destination airport in the route. The From Maps list only displays
a given airport once, even if it is entered more than once in the route. En-route
airports are also included.
• From Flights displays airports from recent flights in the Flights view. Airports
from the most-recent flight are grouped first (according to departure, destination,
and alternate), followed by the next most-recent flight, and so on. The From
Flights list only displays a given airport once, even if it is used more than once
on the same flight or on other flights in the list.

Displays Airports
from FPL Editor
on Maps View

Displays Airports
from Flights View

Maps/Flights List on the Sidebar

NOTE: Reordering or removing airports from the Maps/Flights list cannot be done
directly from within the Airports sidebar.

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10.3.6 Browse
Open the Sidebar and tap Browse to display an alphabetized directory of airports in
ForeFlight’s database. There are two databases to choose from.

Toggling Between USA and World Directories

To toggle between a Global list alphabetized by country/territory and a smaller USA list
alphabetized by state, tap the buttons at the bottom of the sidebar.

Browsing the Directory

With the USA or Global directory displaying, scroll up and down to navigate the
directory in alphabetical order, or tap a letter on the right to jump to its section of the
directory.

Displaying an Airport
Tap a country, territory, or U.S. state to open its list of airports. Tap an airport to display
it in the Airports view.

Tap a Letter For its

States, Countries,
or Territories

Toggle Between USA

and Global
Directories

Browsing the Airports Directory

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10.4 Airport Summary

The Airport Summary section on the upper-right side of the Airports view provides a
condensed overview of the currently displayed airport, including location, local time,
weather, elevation, terrain hazards, traffic patterns, fuel availability, procedures,
frequencies, and important airport or runway closure NOTAMs. The four buttons in the
upper right corner of the view open a dynamic 3D view of the airport, an FBO view,
airport and taxiway diagrams, user-entered comments, and remarks from the
controlling agency.

Airports Summary

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10.4.1 Alert NOTAMs
If any runway or airport closure NOTAMs are in effect for an airport, a prominent
banner across the top of the Airports view is displayed. Tap the NOTAM banner to
display the applicable Alert NOTAMs.

Alert NOTAMs

WARNING: Alert NOTAMs do not represent the full list of NOTAMs pertinent to the
airport. Do not use the Alert NOTAMs banner as a replacement for reviewing all
NOTAMs prior to a flight.

Tapping Show All NOTAMs opens a menu with that airport’s full list of effective airport,
obstruction, TFR/ARTCC, and Jeppesen NOTAMs.

Show All NOTAMs

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10.4.2 ForeFlight Airport Diagram
The Airport Summary section displays a thumbnail image of an airport diagram in its
upper-left corner.

Tap this thumbnail to open a popover window displaying a miniature airport diagram
generated by ForeFlight using satellite imagery. This miniature diagram does not show
NOTAM alerts, nor are its FBO labels interactive.

Tap the expand icon in the bottom right corner to open a standard-sized, interactive
ForeFlight diagram in the Plates view.

NOTE: The ForeFlight diagram is not an official publication by the FAA, NavCanada,
EUROCONTROL, or Jeppesen. It is meant as a visual reference only and should not
be used in place of official plates.

Tap to Display
Miniature Diagram

Tap to Open in
Plates

Airport Diagram Preview

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10.4.3 Basic Information
To the right of the ForeFlight airport diagram, the Airport Summary section displays
basic information about each airport. This includes location, latitude and longitude
coordinates, sunrise and sunset times, and timezone. For airports in Europe, the
Transition altitude (from VFR to IFR) is shown next to the lat/long coordinates.

Basic Airport Info

10.4.4 Terrain Icon

The Airport Summary section displays the terrain icon (shaped like a small mountain)
whenever the terrain elevation changes by more than +/- 1,500 ft within 10 nm of the
airport. Tapping the icon opens a window listing the airport elevation, maximum terrain
elevation, and minimum terrain elevation. All values are in MSL.

Max/Min Elevation Changes Within 10 NM

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10.4.5 Latest Weather
If weather data exist for the currently selected airport, the Latest Weather field displays
a textual and visual summary. This includes from left to right: color-coded flight
category, wind speed and direction, visibility, color-coded ceiling, and icon depicting
prevailing weather such as rain, gusting winds, or low ceilings. If weather data is not
available, the Latest Weather field displays the text “Unknown”.

Latest Weather

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10.4.6 Pattern Altitudes
The Airport Summary section by default displays the traffic pattern altitude in MSL for
light aircraft. To see a comprehensive list of pattern altitudes including for heavy
aircraft, turbine aircraft, light aircraft, rotorcraft, and ultralight aircraft, tap the button
next to the displayed pattern altitude. ForeFlight sources traffic pattern altitude (TPA)
data from the FAA’s eNASR database for U.S. airports and the Jeppesen database for
international airports. If specific data is not available, ForeFlight uses standard rules
from publications such as the FAA AIM 4-3-3 and Transport Canada AIM RAC 4.5.2.
Whenever standard rules are applied, the TPA includes the notation (est.)

Pattern Altitudes

10.4.7 3D View
The 3D View button on the right side of the Airport Summary section opens a dynamic
3D representation of the airport environment. This functionality, available to
Performance-tier subscribers, is described in Airport 3D View.

10.4.8 FBOs
The FBOs button on the right side of the Airport Summary section opens the FBO List
view, which displays a list of pilot services located at that airport. This functionality is
described in Airport FBOs.

10.4.9 Taxiways
The Taxiways button on the right side of the Airport Summary section opens the
government e.g., FAA airport diagram (or Jeppesen diagram for subscribers) in the
Plates view.

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10.4.10 Comments
Tapping the Comments button on the right side of the Airport Summary section opens
a popover window displaying remarks from official sources and user-entered
comments.

Airport Comments

Remarks
Tapping the Remarks button displays a list of official remarks about the airport from
the controlling agency e.g. FAA.

Comments
Tapping the Comments button displays a list of comments about the airport entered by
ForeFlight users. This functionality is described later in this chapter.

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10.5 Airport Details

The lower-right side of the Airports view provides details about the currently displayed
airport separated into the following five categories:

• The Info tab displays airport frequencies, chart supplements, nearby airports,
operating hours, points of contact, AIRAC cycle data, flight tracking widgets,
airport features, and onsite services.
• The Weather tab displays data from METARs, D-ATIS broadcasts (for
Performance-tier subscribers only), TAFs, Forecast Discussion, MOSs, 10-day
daily/hourly forecasts, and Winds Aloft forecasts.
• The Runway tab shows information including runway wind components, runway
ends with best wind, runway dimensions and type, traffic patterns, glideslope,
runway slope, lighting, elevation, and runway-specific procedures.
• The Procedure tab lists all available airport, departure, arrival, and approach
procedures (sourced from ForeFlight, controlling agency, and Jeppesen if
subscribed), and serves as a shortcut to open these in the Plates view.
• The NOTAM tab lists applicable airport, obstacle, TFR/ARTCC, and Jeppesen (if
installed) NOTAMs, and provides a search bar to filter the list.

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10.5.1 Info tab
The Info tab at the top of the Airport Details section displays a list of general airport
information subcategories on the left. Tap a specific item to reveal its details. Some
details display to the right of the list, while others open in a new window or view. Each
is described below.

Airports View Info Tab

Frequencies
The Frequencies subcategory lists airport frequencies according to their type (such as
Clearance, Ground, or Tower). Tap one of these rows to display specific frequencies
and other pertinent information on the right.

NOTE: For Performance Plus and Business Performance customers, larger U.S.
airports where electronic Pre-Departure Clearances (PDC) are available for IFR
flights are noted with the “PDC” badge next to the Clearance frequency.

ForeFlight displays the phone number and facility name for a pilot to call to obtain an
IFR clearance directly from the appropriate overlying Air Route Traffic Control Center
(ARTCC) or approach control facility. When using ForeFlight Mobile on an iPhone, tap
on the number to initiate a phone call to that facility.

Tap Phone # for Clearance Delivery

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Chart Supplement
The Chart Supplement subcategory lists official publications about the currently
selected airport. Depending on the controlling agency, these will be from the FAA's
Airport/Facility Directory (A/FD), Canada Flight Supplement (CFS), or Europe’s Airport
Information Publication (AIP). Tap one of these rows to open its details in the Plates
view.

Nearby
The Nearby subcategory lists other airports, heliports, and facilities near the currently
selected airport. Tap a row to display a new list of facilities on the right. This list shares
functionality similar to the Airports Near You menu, but relies on the airport’s location
rather than the device’s.

Operating Hours
The Operating Hours subcategory shows the daily operating hours reported for that
airport. Depending on the data available, this may take the form of one year-round
schedule for the airport, several different schedules for different times of the week or
year, or even the operating hours of flying clubs located at the airport. Hours may be
reported in local time or UTC. If no data is available, “Operating Hours Unknown” will
be displayed.

Airport Operating Hours

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Details
The Details subcategory lists various logistical details about the currently selected
airport. Tap a row to display a new list on the right. Each row and its functionality is
described below:

• Tap Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting to see the maximum size of aircraft that
can be supported by the airport’s fire suppression and emergency response
personnel. Each entry includes Category, Max. Aircraft Length, and, if
applicable, Max Fuselage Width fields defined by the controlling agency (FAA or
ICAO). An entry may say “Unknown" if the airport's capabilities are unknown, or
“Not Available” if it lacks any capabilities.
• Tap Contacts to display the names, mailing addresses, and phone numbers of
the airport owner and manager. Then tap an address to open its location in iOS
Maps, or tap a phone number to place a call (using iPhones only).
• Tap Cycle to see the current AIRAC cycle version and dates of the airport data in
ForeFlight.
• Tap Features to see various geographical and logistical information about the
airport such as its elevation, controlling facilities, magnetic variation, and
timezone. With a working internet connection, tap Show in Maps to display the
airport in iOS Maps, or tap Wikipedia to open the airport’s wiki page.
• Tap Flight Tracking to display options to query flightaware.com about the
airport’s scheduled arrivals, scheduled departures, and en-route traffic. This
feature requires a working internet connection and a FlightAware account.

Services
The Services subcategory lists various visitor services available at or near the airport
such as car rentals, lodgings, and restaurants. Tap a row to display each service of
that type on the right, as well as its phone number and distance from the airport if
applicable.

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10.5.2 Weather Tab
The Weather tab displays a list of the selected airport’s weather reports and forecasts.
Tap a row in the list to display its details on the right. Each row and its functionality are
described below.

Airport View Weather Tab

METAR
Tap METAR to display the airport’s current meteorological report. The METAR view
displays the color-coded flight category, the age of the weather data, and both the
coded and decoded METAR.

The density altitude is reported at the bottom of the listed METAR data and the text is
usually blue. However, if the density altitude surpasses the field elevation by 2,500
feet or more, the value changes color to orange. This color shift serves as a visual
signal for pilots to indicate the presence of a high density altitude that demands careful
aircraft performance assessment.

Beneath the decoded METAR is a Nearby Weather section listing nearby airports.
Tapping one of these airports switches to it in the Airports view and displays its
METAR.

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D-ATIS
Tap D-ATIS to display the airport’s current digital ATIS message, including the
information letter and the time since the message was last updated. This row requires
an active internet connection, is only available to Performance-tier subscribers.

NOTE: Digital ATIS is only available from large airports in the United States,
Australia, and Norway.

TAF
Tap TAF to display the TAF for the currently selected airport (or the nearest airport with
a TAF), including the time since the forecast was last updated. Swipe the TAF details
down to see, in order: the name, direction, and distance of the originating airport, the
coded TAF format with color-coded sections, a button to display the Forecast
Discussion, and a decoded breakdown of conditions including a color-coded flight
category icon.

If the TAF includes more than one forecast during its 24-hour period, each one is
decoded and listed in chronological order.

MOS
Tap MOS to display the airport’s MOS forecast, including the time since the forecast
was last updated. Swipe the MOS details down to see a breakdown of conditions
during each forecast period.

Daily
Tap Daily to display a summary of the airport’s Daily/Hourly Forecast. Scroll down to
see a row for each day in the forecast. Tap any day to open the Local Forecast window
showing the full Daily/Hourly Forecast.

The upper right corner of the Local Forecast window displays the age of the forecast.
When your device is connected to the Internet, forecast data is automatically refreshed
after 1 hour.

The bottom portion of the window shows an hourly breakdown that can be swiped left
or right to see the entire 10-day forecast. The bottom edge, along with text throughout
the window, is color-coded according to flight category.

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The Local Forecast window can be interacted with using a bottom-up approach:

1. Along the bottom edge, read the color-coded bar to see how the flight category
fluctuates across the entire 10-day forecast.
2. Above the bar, swipe left and right to find and tap the desired date.
3. Above the date selector, swipe left and right to find/tap the desired time.
4. At the top, read the weather forecast for the selected date/time.
5. Note that any weather information responsible for the flight category is displayed
in the appropriate color.

Forecast
Age

Hourly
Forecast

Time
Selector

Flight
Category
Date Bar
Selector

Daily/Hourly Forecast

NOTE: ForeFlight also provides Daily/Hourly Forecasts for non-airport locations:

• To see a forecast at your device’s current location, long-tap the ForeFlight Mobile
app icon on your device home screen and select Local Forecast.

• To see a forecast at a specific location on the Maps view, tap and hold the location
on the Maps view and select Wx Forecast.

For more information, see ForeFlight’s Daily/Hourly Forecast.

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Winds
Tap Winds to display the airport’s Temperatures and Winds Aloft forecast in 3,000-foot
increments. The time since the forecast was last updated is provided in the upper right
corner. Swipe the Winds details down to see wind and temperature data at each 3,000-
ft MSL increment and for each forecast period. Temperature values are color-coded
based on temperature range:

• Grey above +2° C

• Magenta between +2° C to -25° C
• Tan below -26° C

10.5.3 Runway Tab

The Runway tab at the top of the Airport Details section displays information about the
selected airport’s runways. The left side displays a list of runways and a summary of
their characteristics. Each runway in the list can be tapped to display additional
information. Below the last item in the list, the airport’s wind direction and speed are
provided along with the time since the current wind data was reported. Each section of
the Runways view is described in detail below.

Airports View Runway Tab

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Runway Summary
The left side of the Runway view lists each runway at the airport. Each list item is a
summary of runway characteristics, including length, width, surface condition, and
surface material. If applicable, runway-related NOTAM alerts, color-coded wind speeds
and directions (in degrees True North), a Right Traffic label, and runways with the best
wind for takeoffs and landings may also be provided.

Runway Summary

Tap an item in the Runway List to display its details on the right. These details and
their functionality are described below.

Surface
The Surface section provides the runway dimensions (length and width) and type
(surface material and condition).

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Traffic Pattern
The Traffic Pattern section only displays in the Runway Details if either runway is
subject to a right traffic pattern. In this case, the appropriate runway is listed with a
Right traffic label.

Glideslope Indicator
The Glideslope Indicator section lists any VASI, PAPI, or other visual descent guidance
systems, along with their relative positions. If no system is installed, the runway is
labeled with None.

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Slope
The Slope section lists the gradient or slope of each runway end communicated as a
positive or negative percentage. If the gradient is -0.24%, the runway height decreases
by 0.24 feet at every 100 feet of runway length.

NOTE: The Slope section refers to terrain gradients and should not be confused with
the Glideslope information above it.

Displaced Threshold
If the runway has a displaced threshold, a Displaced Threshold section is displayed
and provides the position of the threshold beyond the start of the applicable runway
end.

Heading
The Heading section displays the Magnetic heading of each runway.

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Lighting
The Lighting section lists the type and intensity of the approach lighting system
installed at each runway, as well as the runway’s edge lighting. If no system is
installed, the entry is labeled with None.

Elevation
The Elevation section shows touchdown zone elevation in MSL for each runway.

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Procedures
The Procedures section lists any FAA, NavCanada, Eurocontrol, or Jeppesen approach
procedures available for the runway, along with any custom procedures added by the
user. Tapping a procedure's name opens it in the Plates view. Tapping the Send To
Map icon to the right of a procedure’s name opens it on the Maps view (only available
to ForeFlight Pro Plus, Performance Plus, Business Pro, or Business Performance
subscribers).

Intersections
The Intersections section includes a list of runway intersections and the remaining
usable takeoff distance from that intersection. Performance-tier subscribers with
Runway Analysis licenses can use these intersections as part of their takeoff
analysis.

NOTE: The Intersections list may not include usable takeoff distance from all
possible runway intersections.

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10.5.4 Procedure Tab
The Procedure tab displays terminal procedures for the selected airport. The left side
shows four procedure categories: Airport, Departure, Arrival, and Approach. Tapping
one of these categories displays its list of individual procedures on the right,
subdivided by source: Jeppesen (if installed), ForeFlight, FAA, Nav Canada, and
EUROCONTROL. The order of sources cannot be changed.

Airports View Procedure Tab

Procedures are marked as Saved or Not Saved. Procedures marked Saved (in green)
are downloaded locally on your device and are available when offline. By viewing a
plate, it is downloaded to the device. Plates can be downloaded as part of an entire
region’s download.

Tapping a procedure’s name opens it in the Plates view. Tapping the Send To Map icon
to the right of the procedure’s name opens it on the Maps view (only available to
ForeFlight Pro Plus, Performance Plus, Business Pro, or Business Performance
subscribers). The contents of each procedure category are described on the next page.

Procedure Name Send To Maps

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Airport
The Airport category includes publications about the airport environment such as
airport diagrams, airspace diagrams, construction diagrams, taxi route diagrams, chart
supplements excerpts, and notes on hot spots, takeoff minimums, and parking bays.

Departure
The Departure category includes the airport’s departure procedures and their related
notes. When a departure procedure is restricted to aircraft with a particular propulsion
type such as jet or piston, it is labeled with the aircraft propulsion system(s) to which
applies.

Arrival
The Arrival category includes the airport’s arrival procedures and their related notes.
When an arrival procedure is restricted to aircraft with a particular propulsion type such
as jet or piston, it is labeled with the aircraft propulsion system(s) to which applies.

Approach
The Approach category includes the airport’s instrument approach procedures and their
related notes.

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10.5.5 NOTAM Tab
The NOTAM tab displays NOTAMs for the selected airport. The left side shows four
NOTAM categories: Airport, Obstacle, TFR/ARTCC, and Jeppesen (if installed). Each
category displays its list of individual NOTAMs on the right and a search bar that can
be used to filter NOTAMs within that category.

Category Search

NOTAMs

Airports View NOTAM Tab

NOTAMs
NOTAMs are listed in order of recency: Future, Today, Last 7 Days, Last 30 Days,
Older. Each individual NOTAM row displays the NOTAM’s number, text, effective date,
expiration date, and duration if applicable, as well as an icon conveying the NOTAM
type (such as runway, taxiway, obstacle, airspace, or navigation). If a NOTAM
communicates a closure or out-of-service message, certain keywords will be in red
text.

Jeppesen NOTAMs
Jeppesen NOTAM rows display the NOTAM’s effectivity, beginning and ending dates,
and text. All Jeppesen NOTAMs display the Jeppesen icon regardless of their subject.

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10.6 FBO List

The FBOs button on the right side of the Airport Summary section opens the FBO List
view, which displays a list of pilot services available at that airport. Tapping any service
listed in the window displays additional information about it in the FBO Details view.
The window is divided into several sections depending on the types of pilot services
available. These sections are described below.

FBO List View

10.6.1 Featured
FBOs, contract fuel vendors, and other pilot services located at the airport can display
their services prominently in a yellow Featured section at the top of the FBO List view.
The exact layout of each row in the Featured section depends on the type of service
using the space and may include one or more corporate logos but otherwise tends to
mirror the layouts described below.

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10.6.2 FBO
The FBOs section lists any fixed base operators located at the airport. FBO listings
tend to display the FBO name, phone number, and UNICOM frequency on the left,
along with fuel prices on the right. Fuel prices in the FBO List view are color-coded in
the same way as on the Maps view. If the user’s account is set up with JetFuelX and
the FBO hosts contract fuel vendors, a white JFX label is displayed next to the lowest
available contract fuel price.

10.6.3 Other Services

Various other pilot services may have their own sections in the FBO List view. Possible
section headers include but are not limited to the following: Aircraft Rental / Flight
Schools, Restaurants, Flying Club, and Other.

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10.7 FBO Details

Tapping the name of a pilot service listing in the FBO List opens the FBO Details view,
which provides additional details and functionality related to the service.

The top of the FBO Details view displays the service's name, corporate logo (if
applicable), mailing address, and hours of operation. Below that, it displays up to four
tabs with additional details: Info, Fees, Photos, and Comments. At the bottom, it
displays an Add Comment button. These features are described below.

FBO Details View

10.7.1 Info
When the FBO Details view is opened, the Info tab is selected by default. The top row
displays three blue buttons for users to call the service (using an iPhone), find
directions to the service (using iOS Maps), or email the service. If the service provider
has not listed a phone number, mailing address, or email address, the appropriate
button will be disabled.

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Additional details in the Info tab may include the following:

• JetFuelX, JetFuelX (Jet-A), and Retail Prices (USD): These sections display
available retail and contract fuel prices, and provide additional functionality
described in JetFuelX.
• About: This section includes information provided by the pilot service.
• Contacts: This section lists various ways to contact the pilot service, such as
UNICOM frequencies, phone and fax numbers, email addresses, and website
URLs.
• Amenities: This section lists the onsite amenities, such as ATMs, restrooms, and
Wifi.
• Services: This section lists the pilot services available, such as aircraft charters,
aircraft hangars, aircraft maintenance, pilot supplies, catering, and rental cars.
• Fuel Types: This section lists the types of aircraft fuel offered by the pilot
service.
• Fuel Brands: This section lists the brands of fuel available.
• Credit Cards: This section lists the credit card types accepted by the pilot
service.

10.7.2 Fees
The Fees tab displays a list of ground power unit (GPU), handling, landing, overnight,
and other fees charged by the FBO.

10.7.3 Photos
The Photos tab displays thumbnail images provided by the FBO or pilot service.

10.7.4 Comments
The Comments tab displays user-entered comments about the FBO or pilot service.
Once you access comments, they are saved to your device so you’ll be able to view
them again later - even when you are offline.

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10.7.5 Submitting Fuel Prices
The Info tab displays fuel price data for each FBO as reported by pilots. If a fuel type
or service is unavailable, “None” is displayed in place of a fuel price. These prices
generally do not reflect fuel fees, taxes, or discounts.

Fuel price data changes frequently and may not reflect the current price offered at an
FBO. A timestamp is displayed below the fuel price to aid pilots in determining how
reliable the data is. Pilots can update the existing fuel price or submit new data as
described below.

NOTE: Discounted contract fuel pricing offered through JetFuelX cannot be

updated in this way.

Adding a Fuel Price

If a fuel type and service is available but a price has not yet been submitted, an Add
button is displayed. To enter a fuel price, tap the Add button, type in the price, tap the
Close button, and tap Submit to submit for approval. A message banner indicates that
the price has been submitted and will be updated once it has been approved.

NOTE: Price updates made while offline will be submitted once internet is available.
The “Submitted” fuel price message banner will not appear until it is sent. New price
submissions and updates are reviewed and not visible immediately.

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Updating Fuel Prices
To update or confirm a fuel price, tap the Price button for the fuel type being updated.
A pop-up appears with options for reporting a price change or confirming the current
price.

To report a fuel price change, tap Report Price Change, type in the new price, tap
Close, then tap the Submit button. A banner acknowledges the price has been
submitted for approval.

To confirm the listed price, tap the Confirm button. A banner acknowledges the price
confirmation was received.

Updating Full Service Jet-A Fuel Price

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10.8 Airport 3D View

On the Airport Summary section, tap the 3D View button to open a dynamic 3D
preview of the currently selected airport.

Airport 3D View combines high-resolution terrain data and aerial imagery to help pilots
familiarize themselves with the airport environment before arrival. Airport 3D View is
included in Performance Plus, Business Performance, and MFB Performance
subscription plans.

Position Runway
Details Selectors

Traffic
Targets

Traffic and
Obstacle
Layers
Day/Night
Mode
Runway
Compass

10.8.1 Changing Orientation

Use a single finger to pan the view around and the 2-finger “pinch to zoom” to zoom
the view out up to 15 nm from the airport.

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10.8.2 Position Details
The top left corner of the Airport 3D View displays position details from the current
camera perspective. By default, these describe the altitude in MSL, airport elevation in
MSL, distance from the airport center point in nm, and camera angle.

Position Details

If a runway is selected, the position details instead describe the camera altitude in
MSL, runway touchdown zone elevation in MSL, distance from the runway end in nm,
and camera angle from the runway.

Position Details with Runway Selected

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10.8.3 Airport Compass
The airport compass at the bottom left corner of the Airport 3D View includes an arrow
pointing toward true north and a diagram showing the current relative alignment of the
airport runways. Any currently selected runway is highlighted in blue.

If a runway is selected and airport METAR data is available, the compass will display a
windsock icon over the runway. The wider red end of the windsock faces the direction
of the wind. In the example below, runway 22 is selected and its windsock displays a
headwind with a left crosswind.

Airport Compass and

Windsock

10.8.4 Traffic/Obstacles Layers

The Airport 3D View can display real-time traffic and obstacles. To display these layers,
tap the layer icon and toggle the Traffic or Obstacle layer.

Displaying 3D View Layers

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Traffic Layer
To display traffic on the Airport 3D view, tap the layer icon and select Traffic. Air traffic
is displayed as turquoise diamonds moving in real time around the airport environment.
Nearby air traffic is also displayed with tail numbers or callsigns, along with their
altitude in MSL.

Aircraft Flight Tracks

Airport 3D View can display air traffic flight paths. Tapping a traffic target causes it to
turn white and begin trailing a blue ribbon representing the aircraft’s flight track and
altitude. The ribbon extends straight up from the ground toward the aircraft and grows
more opaque near its present altitude.

Displaying Air Traffic Flight Track

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Obstacles Layer
To display or hide obstacles in the airport environment, tap the layer icon and select
Obstacles. White obstacle graphics convey the obstacle’s height and position, but not
its real-world shape or appearance.

Obstacles in the Airport 3D View

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10.8.5 Runway Selection
Tapping a runway button in the upper-right corner reorients the Airport 3D View to
visualize a straight-in approach by automatically positioning the camera 1 nm from the
runway threshold along the published glideslope (or at an inclination of 6° if no
glideslope information is available).

3D View of 1 NM Approach to Runway 08R

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10.8.6 Day/Night Mode
Tap the Day/Night buttons in the lower-right to switch between Day and Night view. The
Night view dims the surrounding terrain and displays realistic runway lights.

Runway edge lighting is supported for most paved airports around the world, while
larger airports may also display touchdown zone lights, PAPI lights, displaced
threshold lights with approach light system if available, centerline lights, end light
flashers, and more.

Airport 3D View Day/Night Mode

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10.9 Comments
Comments contain information from ForeFlight users about an airport or FBO that is
generally not provided by the controlling agency or other official sources. Examples
include anecdotes from visiting pilots, directions from the airport terminal to a particular
business, tips for landing on a particular runway or taking aerial photos from within the
pattern, and more.

All ForeFlight users can submit comments for publication and pack relevant comments
for a flight.

10.9.1 Viewing Comments

There are several ways to access comments in ForeFlight Mobile.

Airports View
On the Airports view, search for and display an airport. To see all comments for that
airport, tap the Comments button. To see comments for an FBO located at that airport,
tap FBOs, select an FBO, and tap Comments.

2
1

Displaying Comments on Airports View

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My Comments
To view all of your comments in one place, tap More > Comments. This opens a My
Comments window showing each of your comments along with their publication status
(Draft, In Review, Published, or Rejected).

1
Displaying My Comments

10.9.2 Adding Comments

To add a comment, follow these steps:

1. Display an airport using the Airports view or the Airport Details sidebar via the
Maps or Flights views.
2. Open the Add Comment window:
• To add an airport comment, tap the Comments button, then tap the Plus (+)
button at the top of the list.
• To add an FBO comment, tap FBOs, select a business, and tap Add
Comment at the bottom of the pop-up.

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3. Enter up to 500 characters in the COMMENT TEXT pane.
4. When finished drafting, take one of the following actions:
• To submit the comment for review and publication, tap Publish. Comments
can be submitted offline and will be sent to ForeFlight when a connection is
re-established.
• To save a draft to finish later, tap Close > Save Draft.
• To discard the comment, tap Close > Discard.

Discard or Save Draft Submit for Publication

Adding a Comment

10.9.3 Comment Submission Guidelines

Once a comment is submitted, ForeFlight will review it for compliance. If the comment
meets standards, it will be published and visible to all users. If not, the comment will be
rejected and only visible to you from within the My Comments window. Rejected
comments can be edited and resubmitted. The following types of information will cause
a comment submission to be rejected:

• Gate codes
• Fuel prices
• Landing fees (without date and aircraft type)
• Promotional comments
• Personal attacks
• Vulgarity
• Libelous remarks
• Certain other airport data

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10.9.4 Editing Comments
To continue working on a draft comment or a comment submission that was rejected by
ForeFlight, tap More > Comments, and then tap the comment to open it in editing
mode. Follow the same process used to add a new comment.

10.9.5 Deleting Comments

To delete one of your comments (draft, published, or rejected), tap More > Comments,
and then swipe your comment left and tap Delete. Published comments that are
deleted are removed from the ForeFlight database and are not visible to other
ForeFlight customers.

Swipe left to delete a comment.

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The Maps view is primarily used for planning flights and is an aid to situational
awareness while in flight. The Maps view can display airspace, weather, terrain, traffic,
aeronautical information, aeronautical charts, terminal procedures, planned routes,
custom content, and more.

11.1 Design
Access the Maps view by tapping Maps in the navigation toolbar at the bottom of the
screen. Buttons in the upper toolbar control what’s displayed on the map.

Aeronautical information is displayed in a collapsable sidebar on the right side of the

screen. Filters on the left side of the screen allow map features to be toggled on and
off.

Upper Toolbar

Flight Plan Menu

Sidebar

Main Map View

Navigation Toolbar

Maps View Design

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11.1.1 Upper Toolbar
The upper toolbar contains a drop-down layer selector and buttons for toggling
different features. From left to right, the upper toolbar consists of:

• Map Layer Menu - Displays a drop-down map layer selector. The items selected
in the drop-down menu are displayed on the main map view. The map layer
menu contains charts, maps, weather layers, aeronautical information, and
custom content. When map layers are enabled, the names of the selected layers
are displayed in the map layer menu button.
• FPL Button - Toggles the Flight Plan (FPL) menu. The FPL menu is used to plan
routes, display the Navlog, and display Profile View.
• Map Settings - Toggles the Map Settings menu. Maps settings are used to
customize the look of the map.
• Attitude Information/Synthetic Vision - Toggles the Attitude Indicator. The
attitude indicator displays GPS track, altitude, ground speed, climb or descent
rate, and pitch and bank if connected to an external device with an attitude
(AHRS) sensor. See for more information.
• Instrument Panel - Toggles the Instrument Panel on and off. The instrument
panel is located at the bottom of the Maps view. The instrument panel displays
user-selected flight details.
• Favorite and Recent Routes - Toggles the recent and favorite routes menu.
• Search Bar - Search bar for searching points of interest, aeronautical data,
routes, and more.
• Auto Center Button - The auto-center (crosshair) button centers the map on the
aircraft’s location. When auto-center is activated, the button is highlighted.

Map Settings

Map Layers Instruments Auto Center

FPL Recent/Favorite
Button Routes

Attitude Indicator/Synthetic Vision

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11.1.2 Flight Plan Menu
The Flight Plan Menu contains three views. The views are accessed with buttons
located near the bottom right corner of the FPL menu. To access the views, tap the
FPL button in the upper toolbar to display the menu. See the Flight Plan Menu section
for additional information.

• Edit - Displays the Flight Plan Editor.

• NavLog - Displays the navlog for the planned route.
• Profile - Displays the Profile View (Pro Plus subscription or higher required).

Flight Plan Editor

NavLog View

Profile View

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11.1.3 Maps Sidebar
The sidebar appears with a single map element tap or when the map is tapped and
held. The sidebar remains open until a blank area of the map or the Close button is
tapped.

When a map element is tapped (airport, waypoint, navaid) a green marker highlights
the selected element. When a geographic element such as airspace is tapped and
held, the airspace is highlighted in green. See the Sidebar section for more
information.

Maps Sidebar (Special Use Airspace)

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11.1.4 Main Map View
The main map view displays the layers selected in the map layer drop-down menu.
When no map layers are selected, the base map is displayed. Base map appearance
can be adjusted by tapping the map setting (gear button) and changing the options in
the ForeFlight Map section.

The map view does not resize as the FPL menu, sidebar, instrument panel, or layer
selector menus are toggled. The map automatically resizes when the attitude indicator
is toggled on and off.

Pinch, Zoom, and Pan

The map supports the standard iPad gestures for zooming and panning. Drag your
finger on the map to slide it to a new region. Use two fingers in a pinch or expand
motion to change the zoom scale of the map. You can also double-tap the map to
zoom in one level or tap once with two fingers simultaneously to zoom out one level.
Anytime you display a new route on the map, the zoom level and region shown will
auto-adjust to bring your route into view. Tap the Zoom to Route button in the lower left
of the Maps screen to automatically zoom the map in or out to show the entire Route.

Zoom to Route

ForeFlight Base Map

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Map Layer Menu
Various map layers are selectable from the map layer menu. Available layers are
determined by your subscription, region, and download selections. If a feature is not
included in your subscription or if it is not selected for download, it is hidden in the
drop-down menu.

Map layers are grouped with thin horizontal lines. Charts and weather layers can only
display one active layer at a time. Selecting a map layer in a group with an already
active layer may result in automatically deselecting the active layer. For example,
selecting the satellite layer automatically deselects radar if the radar layer is enabled.

The map layer menu is dismissed each time a map layer is selected. To make multiple
selections without dismissing the map layer menu, enable Multiple Selections in the
Map Settings menu.

Performance Plus Map Layer Menu

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When downloading ForeFlight Mobile for the first time, a low-resolution base map is
automatically downloaded and available offline. The base map includes basic
geographic features and is displayed when no other layers are selected. All charts and
map layers are overlaid on the base map.

11.2 High-Resolution Base Map

The high-resolution base map depicts ground features and cultural elements in much
greater detail than the default base map. The high-resolution base map includes
higher-resolution roads and railroads, detailed coastlines, terrain peak markers with
associated altitudes, mountain peaks, mountain passes, and highway labels. Individual
base map elements can be toggled on and off in Map Settings > Cultural Elements.

The high-resolution base map is not automatically displayed. Select and download the
high-resolution base map by selecting More > Downloads > Data Settings and
selecting the data for the region where you fly. When high-resolution data is
downloaded, it is automatically displayed when no other charts are chosen.

High-Resolution Base Map and Terrain

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11.3 Aeronautical Map

ForeFlight’s Aeronautical Map displays (Jeppesen-sourced) digital aeronautical data.
The Aeronautical Map dynamically updates to display the most relevant information as
you pan and zoom. Enable the Aeronautical map with the layer selector menu in the
upper left corner of the Maps page.

Individual aeronautical elements (e.g., navaids, airports, and airspace) can be

displayed or hidden. See Map Settings for additional information. The Aeronautical
map must be enabled to adjust its settings.

Updates to the Aeronautical Map are made available every 28 days (or sooner) as part
of the Airport and Nav Database. The Aeronautical map is automatically overlaid on all
other maps and charts.

Aeronautical Map on top of Aerial Map

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11.3.1 Aeronautical Map Features
The Aeronautical Map includes the following features.
• Continuous Zoom - Icons, shapes, and text labels smoothly fade in and out as
the zoom level changes, in contrast to traditional (raster) charts which have to
re-render at certain zoom levels to maintain their clarity.
• Decluttering - The information shown on the map changes along with the zoom
level, with large-scale features like ARTCC boundaries and major airports
appearing when zoomed out and small-scale features like waypoints, VORs, and
smaller airports appearing as you zoom in. This prevents the map from cluttering
and ensures that the most relevant information at any zoom level is shown.
• Automatic Airspace Highlighting - Automatically highlights airspace within an
altitude of +/- 1,000’ and a 1-nautical mile corridor of your planned route, and
dims all other airspaces to reduce clutter. When determining which airspace to
highlight, your aircraft’s climb, cruise, and descent trajectory is considered. In-
flight, airspace ahead of your current track is highlighted. Automatic airspace
highlight settings are available in Map Settings > Airspace.
• Always-Up Labels - Labels for airports, waypoints, and other map features
always appear in the proper orientation, even when the rest of the map is upside
down, as when flying south in Track Up mode.
• Customizable Data - The data shown on the map can be customized to the type
of planning or flying you’re doing. Airspaces can be turned on or off, airways can
be set to high or low IFR, and ARTCC borders, heliports, and private airports can
be toggled on or off. See Map Settings for more information.
• Adjustable Text Size - The text size of labels for every map element can be
adjusted using a slider. See Map Settings for more information.
• Single Tap - When the Aeronautical layer is enabled, single tap a map element
to open the sidebar and display information about the element.
• Embedded Airport Diagrams - ForeFlight airport diagrams are directly
integrated with the Aeronautical Map. Airport diagrams automatically fade in and
out with zoom. Embedded airport diagrams include runways, taxiways, hold
pads, FBO labels, towers, windsocks, and parking areas.

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11.3.2 Aeronautical Map Quick Filters
A column of toggle buttons enables and disables Aeronautical Map features. The
buttons only show when the Aeronautical Map layer is selected and the Quick Filters
setting is enabled. Tap a quick filter button to show/hide the feature.

Aeronautical quick filters:

Airports

Airspace

IFR Waypoints

Navaids

Airways (Low or High, as selected in Maps Settings)

ATC Boundaries

Terrain (Colored or Shaded, as selected in Maps Settings)

Roads/Railroads

Controlling Aeronautical Map features without Quick Filters

When the Quick Filters are disabled or unavailable due to a lack of available screen
space, tap the Maps Settings (gear) button and scroll down to the Aeronautical
section to select each of the Airports, Airspace, Airways & Waypoints, and ARTCC/FIRs
ON or OFF. Terrain & Cultural Elements (Roads and Railroads) are found under the
ForeFlight Map section.

To view Quick Filters on an iPhone, some features may need to be disabled for the
Quick Filters buttons to show on the Maps Page. Depending on your iPhone version,
you may need to turn off up to three features: Marked Positions, Track Log Start/Stop
Control, and Map Annotations.

NOTE: Compass roses are only depicted if airways (high or low) intersects the
navigational aid.

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11.3.3 Aeronautical Map Symbols
The following symbols are shown on the Aeronautical Map layer.

NOTE: For VFR flight-specific elements on the Aeronautical Map Layer, see VFR
Aeronautical Map Symbols.

Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning

Civil Airports with Services Civil Airports without Services

(with and without tower) (with and without tower)

Military Airports Private Airports

(with and without tower) (with and without tower)

Seaplane Bases with Seaplane Bases without

Services (w/ and w/o tower) Services (w/ and w/o tower)

Glider Airfield Hang Glider Airfield

Balloon Airfield Ultralight Airfield

Heliports (light map color Heliports (dark map color

scheme) scheme)

Standard fix RNAV fix

Standard fix (Compulsory) RNAV Fix (Compulsory)

VOR Navaid VOR/DME Navaid

VORTAC Navaid NDB Navaid

FBO Location (on ForeFlight

NDB/DME Navaid
airport diagram)

ARTCC Boundary ADIZ

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Class B/TMA/CTA Airspace Class B Altitude (U.S.A)

Class C Airspace Class C Altitude (U.S.A)

Class D Airspace Class D Altitude (U.S.A)

Class E to Surface (U.S.A) Mode C (U.S.A)

TRSA (U.S.A) SATR Area (U.S.A)

CTR MOA/Alert/Training Airspace

RMZ ATZ/TIZ/TIA

MATZ TSA/TRA

Caution/Warning/Danger
Prohibited/Restricted Airspace
Airspace

Other Airspace Parachute Areas

VOR Airways/Jetways RNAV Routes

Model Flights ARTCC Sector Stamps

Global Airspace Altitude

Helipad
Labels

Airway ID (MEA)

Airway ID (MEA / Heading based on route)

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11.3.4 VFR Aeronautical Map Symbols
The following VFR elements are found in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, and
South Africa. They can be displayed/hidden by the VFR Aeronautical Details setting.

Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning

- VFR Waypoint
VFR Waypoint/Checkpoint
- Tracking Point

- VFR Waypoint (Compulsory)

VFR Checkpoint
- Enroute Reporting Point

VFR Helicopter Waypoint

VFR Helicopter Waypoint
(Compulsory)

- Landmarks HIRTA (High Intensity Radio

- Windsocks Transmission Area)

Low Point Bird Refuge

FIS Boundary VFR Arrival

VFR Departure VFR Arrival & Departure

VFR Flight Corridors IFR Flight Corridors

Helicopter Procedure VFR Transit Route

Traffic Circuit (Non-standard

Traffic Circuit
aircraft)

Directional Traffic Circuit (Non-

Directional Traffic Circuit
standard aircraft)

Nature Area No Overfly Area

Fuel Parking

Tower Cashier

Beacon Tower (Lit)

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11.3.5 Airspace Alerts
Airspace Alerts are an optional feature that provide app-wide audible and visual alerts
for approaching, entering, and exiting airspace. When an approaching airspace alert is
issued, the corresponding airspace on the Aeronautical Map is also highlighted green.
Airspace Alerts are enabled by default. For more information, see the Alerts chapter.

11.3.6 ATC Boundaries

The Aeronautical Map includes global (high and low) ARTCC and FIR boundaries. To
display these boundaries, enable the Show Boundaries setting using the Map
Settings menu or toggle the ATC quick filter on.

ATC Sectors
The Aeronautical Map also includes EUROCONTROL Area Control Center (ACC) and
Upper Area Control Center (UAC) ATC sector boundaries. To display these boundaries,
open the Map Settings menu, tap ARTCC/FIR, and toggle the ATC Sectors setting on.

NOTE: ATC Sectors are only available for EUROCONTROL airspace.

ATC Details
ATC details, such as upper and lower altitude limits, operational notes, RVSM, and
communication details can be accessed in the sidebar. To reveal airspace details:

1. Tap and hold map.

2. Locate the airspace of interest in the Airspace section.
3. Tap Details.

ATC Details

ATC Quick
Filter

ATC Boundaries

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11.3.7 European Airspace
With a Europe subscription, the Aeronautical Map includes Jeppesen’s European VFR
navigation and airport data in addition to IFR data, supporting both VFR and IFR flying
in Europe.
Data includes VFR Waypoints (Standard and Helicopter), VFR Procedures including
Entries & Exits, Traffic Circuits, Holds, No Overfly Areas, Nature Areas, Bird
Sanctuaries, and Model Flight Areas.
These examples show how the airspace is depicted at various levels of zoom, all the
way from the Airport level showing the location of Parking, Fuel, and the Cashier, up to
large areas of airspace, including FIR boundaries.

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11.4 Charts
Charts are selected from the left column of the map layer drop-down menu. The charts
column includes the Aeronautical Map, Street Map, Aerial Map, and all downloaded
published and custom charts. This section describes each chart.

• Street Map - The global street map is made available over the internet from a
third-party provider (OpenStreetMaps). The street map is dynamic and will show
more detail as the map is zoomed in. The screen map can not be downloaded
and is only available when connected to the Internet.
• Aerial Map - The global aerial map is satellite-based imagery with street data.
The aerial map is provided by a third-party agency and can only be used when
connected to the Internet. Due to the infrequency of satellite imaging, some
imagery may be outdated.
• U.S. VFR Sectional - Terminal Area Charts (TACs) are automatically displayed
when a VFR sectional is zoomed in to major cities containing a TAC inset.
• U.S. IFR - low or high IFR enroute charts from FAA.
• Canada VNC - VFR Terminal Area Charts (VTAs) are automatically displayed
when a VNC is zoomed in to major cities containing a VTA inset.
• Canada IFR - low or high IFR enroute charts from NavCanada.
• Europe VFR - visual navigation charts from European national AIP providers
(e.g., DFS for Germany), available as optional add-ons to the Europe region.
• Europe IFR - low or high IFR enroute charts via EUROCONTROL.
• Australia VFR - VFR World Aeronautical Chart (1 : 1,000,000) and Visual
Navigation Charts (1 : 500,000) from Airservices Australia. VNCs are
automatically displayed when the map is zoomed into an area containing a VNC.
• Australia IFR (low) - IFR low charts from Airservices Australia.
• Australia IFR (high) - IFR high charts from Airservices Australia.
• Planning Chart (PCA) - contains meteorological Area Forecast boundaries and
locations, communication coverage outside controlled airspace and WAC
coverage.
• U.S. IFR (planning) - IFR planning chart covering contiguous 48 states.
• U.S. IFR (ocean) - Atlantic and Pacific ocean IFR charts.

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• U.S. VFR (flyway) - VFR planning charts (from the “back” of the TAC charts).
• Carib/Mexico IFR - IFR Low or High charts covering Mexico and the Caribbean.
Tap More > Downloads > Region Settings > United States > Canada, Mexico,
Central America.
• U.S. Helicopter - Three-color charts showing aeronautical information useful to
helicopter pilots navigating nine major metro areas with heavy helicopter activity.
Includes helicopter routes, heliports, navaids, and obstructions.
• Heli Gulf VFR - U.S. VFR Sectional-style chart of the Gulf of Mexico (GOM)
showing airspace, GOM blocks, airspace, and oil rig and weather station
locations. Can be selected with any U.S. base map.
• Heli Gulf IFR - IFR style chart of the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) showing GOM
blocks, GPS waypoints, airspace and weather station locations. Can be selected
with any U.S. base map.
• Custom Charts - display a custom .mbtiles chart on the map. Multiple Custom
charts can be imported and displayed at a time. See the Custom Content
chapter for details about creating and importing files.

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11.5 Map Layers

Map layers are selected from the right column of the layer menu. The available layers
are dependent upon your ForeFlight subscription, region, and external device
connection. If a subscription, region, or connected external device does not include a
product, it is hidden from the layer menu. For example, if you’re not connected to an
external device that provides SiriusXM data, the SiriusXM weather layers are hidden.

CAUTION: When a cellular-capable iPad or iPhone is connected to an external

device via Wi-Fi (e.g., Sentry), cellular data in ForeFlight Mobile is disabled. As a
result, weather layers which require internet data (e.g., Radar) can be selected,
however they will not display updated data.

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11.5.1 Map Layer Sections
The Map Layer menu is divided into multiple sections. Sections are
defined by thin horizontal lines. Most sections only allow one map
layer to be selected at a time.

Map layers can be selected at any time, however, they will only
display updated information if the corresponding internet, ADS-B, or
SiriusXM connection is available.

For example, when connected to a Sentry, the ADS-B layers can be

selected, however, they will not display data until your device is
receiving ADS-B data from a ground-based tower.

CAUTION: When connected to an external device via Wi-Fi

(e.g., Sentry), cellular data in ForeFlight Mobile is disabled.

The remainder of this section provides descriptions of each map

layer available in ForeFlight Mobile.

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11.5.2 Radar
Radar imagery is generated by ground-based stations that bounce (reflect) radio waves
off precipitation to create echoes. To find precipitation, radar waves are broadcast into
the sky at various angles.

An echo's reflectivity (measured in decibels) reveals the intensity of the precipitation.

The maximum echo reflectivity from all radar tilt angles is compiled to generate a
composite image. The composite radar image is displayed on the map when the
following map layers are selected.

• Radar is a high-resolution internet-based map layer primarily used for preflight

planning.
• Radar (Beta) is a modified version of the existing internet-based Radar layer
that offers more timely updates, smoother graphics, and an improved
representation of the extent of coverage. It can be used as an alternative to the
internet Radar layer.
• Radar (ADS-B) is a low-resolution source of in-flight radar.
• Radar (XM Comp) is a medium-resolution source of in-flight radar that displays
the maximum echo reflectivity from all radar tilt angles.
• Radar (XM Base) is a medium-resolution source of in-flight radar that displays
the maximum echo reflectivity from only the radar’s lowest tilt angle.

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Radar Color Scale
ForeFlight displays precipitation type and intensity using a graduated color scale.
Display the color scale on the map by enabling the Map Legend setting and selecting
a Radar map layer. Note that the Radar (Beta) layer uses a separate color scale for its
weather imagery.

Graduated Color Scale of Radar Layer

Graduated Color Scale of Radar (Beta) Later

Types of Radar
ForeFlight can display up to five types of radar. Each radar type displays the intensity,
location, movement, and type of precipitation (with varying resolutions).

ADS-B and SirusXM Radar require a supported external device.

Radar and Radar (Beta) Radar (ADS-B) Radar (XM Comp) Radar (XM Base)
Source Internet ADS-B SiriusXM SiriusXM

Resolution High Low Medium Medium

Type Composite Composite Composite Lowest Tilt

Radar Map Layer Types

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Radar
The Radar map layer displays high-resolution composite internet radar data for much
of the United States, southern Canada, northern Mexico, Australia, and Europe.
The Radar map layer can be selected at any time but will only display updated radar
imagery with an active (Wi-Fi or cellular) internet connection.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi device that is not connected to the internet (e.g., Sentry)
prohibits this map layer from being updated. Radar is updated every five minutes, with
approximately 55 minutes of radar data being available to animate.

Radar Timestamp
When displaying the internet Radar map layer, the time radar data was last updated is
displayed in the upper-left corner of the map. The time is displayed in white text and
changes to yellow when the data is 25 minutes old and red when it’s 30 or more
minutes old.

Storm Cell Attributes

The internet Radar layer includes storm cell
attributes and echo tops (in hundreds of feet). If
storm movement is detected, an arrow representing
the storm's forecasted 15-minute path is displayed.
The image to the right displays the icons that are
used for storm cell attributes.

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Radar (Beta)
The Radar (Beta) layer has been developed as an alternative to the standard Radar
layer. It relies on the same internet data sources as the Radar layer but uses different
computing techniques to generate imagery. Compared to the Radar layer, the Radar
(Beta) layer makes the following improvements:

• Faster Image Loading: The algorithms powering the Radar (Beta) layer require
less data preprocessing, resulting in faster loading and updating of weather
imagery on the Maps view.

• Smoother Graphics: The standard Radar layer generates raster imagery

composed of individual pixels, which become grainy when zoomed in. However,
the Radar (Beta) layer uses vector graphics to generate pixel-free images. This
makes weather systems smoother at close magnification.

Radar Layer on Left Compared to Radar (Beta) Layer on Right

NOTE: The Radar Color Scale of the Radar (Beta) layer is slightly different from the
one on the standard internet Radar layer.

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• Radar Timestamps: As with the Radar map layer, the time Radar (Beta) data
was last updated is displayed in the upper-left corner of the map. However, the
time label changes from white to yellow when the data is 15 minutes old and to
red when it’s 20 or more minutes old.

• More Accurate Coverage Boundaries: Areas of the map out of radar range are
shown with a hashed overlay and the message “Radar not available.” The Radar
(Beta) layer is able to display the dimensions of these out-of-range regions with
more accuracy. This prevents the situation when a weather pattern appears to
overlap a no-coverage area.

Coverage in Radar Layer on Left Compared to Radar (Beta) Layer on Right

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Radar (ADS-B)
The Radar (ADS-B) map layer can be selected when connected to an external ADS-B
device. ADS-B radar data is generally only available while airborne near the United
States. See Radar ADS-B for additional information.

Radar (ADS-B)

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SiriusXM Radar
The Radar (XM Comp) and Radar (XM Base) map layers are available for the United
States, southern Canada, and northern Mexico when connected to a supported
SiriusXM receiver.

SiriusXM composite and base radar provide a higher resolution radar picture than ADS-
B, but lower resolution than internet radar. SiriusXM composite and base radar include
storm track, hail, echo top, and mesocyclonic indicators. See SiriusXM Radar for
additional information.

Radar (XM Comp) Coverage Area

Radar (XM Comp) Storm Cell Indicators

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11.5.3 Satellite
Two satellite map layers are available when receiving data from the internet.

Enhanced Satellite - Visible- or infrared-derived (depending on the time of day)

grayscale satellite with color infrared highlights for high-altitude cloud tops.

Color IR Satellite - Infrared satellite is colorized to depict the temperature of the cloud
tops. Ground temperature depictions are masked out to show regions without clouds.
Color-temperature scale is the same as used in the Infrared Satellite imagery. You can
animate the satellite layers using the time slider. The satellite layers check for updates
every three minutes, but new images are typically transmitted every 30 minutes.
Satellite requires an active Internet connection or Baron Mobile Link weather receiver
(IR Satellite is unavailable with Baron Mobile Link).

Enhanced Satellite

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11.5.4 Icing
Up to four Icing map layers are available in ForeFlight Mobile. Each map layer provides
an altitude slider on the right side of the screen for viewing icing severity at different
altitudes. When in flight, the Auto button at the top of the slider sets the selected
altitude to your GPS altitude.

Icing (US) (requires a Pro Plus or higher subscription) is an internet-sourced map layer
that displays icing severity forecasts (light, moderate, heavy) based on the Forecast
Icing Product (FIP) run hourly and is extended 18 hours into the future. The Icing US
layer covers the continental United States, northern Mexico, and southern Canada,
generally between 16N and 59N Latitude.

Icing (Global) (requires a Pro Plus or higher subscription) is an internet-sourced map

layer that displays icing severity forecasts (light, moderate, heavy) based on the Global
Forecast System (GFS). The forecast is run four times per day and extends 24 hours
into the future.

Icing (XM) (requires GDL 51 or GDL 52) displays icing severity levels (light, moderate,
heavy), plus SLD threat. Covers CONUS plus northern Mexico and southern Canada
generally between 16N and 59N .

Icing (ADS-B) (requires ADS-B receiver) is an NWS graphical forecast with a look
ahead range of 150 nm to 250 nm. Forecast icing severity and anticipated presence of
super-cooled large droplets (SLD) are provided for every 2,000 ft up to 24,000ft MSL.
This information comes from the NWS Forecast Icing Potential model, available only in
the continental United States. Forecast icing information is unavailable for Alaska,
Hawaii, Guam, or Puerto Rico. This model is run on an hourly basis. The transmission
interval is every 15 minutes.

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11.5.5 Turbulence
Up to four turbulence map layers are available in ForeFlight Mobile. Each map layer
provides an altitude slider on the right side of the screen for viewing turbulence
intensity at different altitudes. When in flight, the Auto button at the top of the slider
sets the selected altitude to your GPS altitude.

Turbulence (US) (requires a Pro Plus or higher subscription) displays EDR (eddy
dissipation rate) forecasts which translate into turbulence severity based on aircraft
weight. The Turbulence US layer covers the continental United States, northern
Mexico, and southern Canada, up to FL 450 in 1,000 ft increments.

Turbulence (Global) (requires a Pro Plus or higher subscription) displays EDR (eddy
dissipation rate) forecasts which translate into turbulence severity based on aircraft
weight. Turbulence data is available from FL 120 to FL 450 in 3,000 ft increments.

Turbulence (XM) (requires GDL 51 or GDL 52) displays turbulence intensity forecast
based on a medium aircraft weight category. Covers the continental United States plus
northern Mexico and southern Canada.

Turbulence (ADS-B) is an NWS forecast map layer with a look-ahead range of 150 nm
to 250 nm. Turbulence (ADS-B) displays the forecast eddy dissipation rate (EDR) (i.e.,
turbulence intensity) based on a medium aircraft weight category.

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11.5.6 Clouds
Clouds - Displays a global view of forecast cloud coverage at a selectable altitude
(using the altitude slider on the right) and time (using the time slider at the bottom).
The forecast is based on the GFS Cloud Coverage product and depicts the forecast
percentages of cloud cover using different shades of gray. The forecast data is
included in Pack for offline use during the valid forecast period. The Clouds map layer
is included in Pro Plus, Performance Plus, and Business Performance plans.

11.5.7 Surface Analysis

Sfc Analysis (XM) (requires GDL 51 or GDL 52) - Displays isobars, pressure readings,
and other weather features associated with a surface analysis product. Covers almost
all of North and Central America (excluding northernmost Canada and Alaska) and as
far west as Hawaii.

Surface Analysis - Displays isobars, pressure readings, and other weather features
associated with a surface analysis product. Use the time slider to view different frames
in the forecast. Provides global isobar and pressure readings and more detailed
weather features for North America. Requires a Pro Plus, Performance Plus, or
Business Performance subscription.

11.5.8 Winds
Winds (Temps) - Displays forecast global temperatures in °C up to 24 hours in the
future, as colors at a selectable altitude with wind direction and speed represented by
smoothly-flowing particle animations. The layer features a dynamic legend at the
bottom of the Maps page, showing the color range corresponding to the temperatures.
The layer is included when packing for a flight. Included in Performance Plus and
Business Performance.

Winds (Speeds) - Displays forecast global wind speeds in knots up to 24 hours in the
future, as colors at a selectable altitude with wind direction and speed represented by
smoothly-flowing particle animations. The layer features a dynamic legend at the
bottom of the Maps page, showing the color range corresponding to the wind speed.
The layer is included when packing for a flight. Included in Performance Plus and
Business Performance plans.

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11.5.9 Echo Tops (XM)
Echo Tops require a SiriusXM compatible receiver (GDL 51/52). The echo top map
layer displays the height where ground-based radar detects reflectivities above 18
dBZ.

Use the altitude slider on the right to filter out echo tops at lower altitudes. Covers
CONUS plus northern Mexico and southern Canada. 5000’ increments from 0’ to
FL450.

Echo Tops (XM)

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11.5.10 Cloud Tops
There are up to two Cloud Top map layers. Each map layer provides an altitude slider
on the right side of the screen for filtering cloud tops at lower altitudes. When in flight,
the Auto button at the top of the slider sets the selected altitude to your GPS altitude.

Cloud Tops (XM) (requires GDL 51/52) displays cloud top height derived from satellite
temperature sensors. Covers the continental United States plus northern Mexico and
southern Canada. Displays cloud tops in 5000’ increments from 0’ to FL400.

Cloud Tops (ADS-B) (requires ADS-B receiver) is a National Weather Service (NWS)
forecast map layer. Using the High-Resolution Rapid Refresh (HRRR) model, cloud
tops are derived from satellite temperature sensors.

Cloud Tops are only available for the continental United States. Cloud tops are
unavailable for Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, or Puerto Rico. The Cloud Top forecast is
generated by NWS every hour and transmitted over ADS-B every 15 minutes.

Cloud Tops (ADS-B)

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11.5.11 Freezing Levels
Freezing Levels (requires GDL 51/52) displays freezing level boundaries in 1,000-foot
intervals using a colored overlay. It covers the Continental United States plus northern
Mexico and southern Canada.

Freezing Levels (SiriusXM)

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11.5.12 Hazard Advisor
Hazard Advisor is a map overlay that highlights terrain as it relates to the aircraft or a
user-specified altitude. The purpose of Hazard Advisor is to identify potential hazards
at different altitudes. Hazard Advisor will automatically use your current altitude when
the user-set groundspeed is exceeded. This feature requires a Pro Plus subscription or
higher.

Map Elements
When the Hazard Advisor map layer is selected, it displays map coloration showing
hazardous terrain at the current altitude and a slider on the right that can be used to
analyze hazards at different altitudes. Hazard Advisor can also display a Map Legend
showing hazard colors and settings, as well as a Profile Corridor showing obstacles
along the route.

Pro le
Corridor

Altitude
Slider

Map Legend

NOTE: Hazard Advisor only displays obstacles while airborne or when on the ground
and the Profile Corridor is enabled.

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Hazard Advisor Settings
The following options in the Hazard Settings menu control the Hazard Advisor:

• Activation Speed specifies a minimum groundspeed above which Hazard

Advisor enters Active Mode. Active mode should reflect the minimum
groundspeed required for flight in your aircraft. Once Active Mode begins,
hazardous obstacles appear on the map even if the Profile Corridor is inactive
and the Hazard Altitude Slider is set to Auto.
• Hazard Altitudes specifies the maximum altitude clearance required to color
nearby obstacle and terrain hazards. There are four settings with different
vertical clearances.
• Corridor Activation controls when the Profile Corridor displays along the
route: Show (always), Hide (never), or Automatic (whenever the Profile View or
Hazard View are displayed). When active, the Profile Corridor displays hazards
along your route even if Hazard Advisor is not in Active Mode.
• Corridor Width determines the total width of the Profile Corridor around the
route centerline. For example, a 20 nm Corridor Width shows hazards 10 nm on
either side of the route centerline.

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Active Mode
When Hazard Advisor is enabled and ForeFlight detects a groundspeed greater than
the selected Activation Speed (ranging from 0 to 140 knots), Hazard Advisor enters
Active Mode. This is indicated by a blue Auto label above the slider. When Auto Mode
begins, the altitude slider switches from MSL to GPS altitude and automatically adjusts
to the device’s current GPS altitude, and the map displays nearby hazards (including
obstacles) to your aircraft. Any changes made to the altitude slider once this mode is
active are reset to the GPS altitude after six seconds as indicated by a radial timer.

Auto
Mode
Label

Auto Mode starts when Groundspeed exceeds

Activation Speed.

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11.5.13 Traffic
When connected to a compatible ADS-B receiver or while on the ground and connected
to the Internet (Wi-Fi or Cellular Data), the Traffic map layer is shown. While on the
ground and connected to the Internet, global traffic is streamed from FlightAware.

Traffic (Internet)
In partnership with FlightAware, when on the ground and connected to the Internet (Wi-
Fi or Cellular Data) you can stream live global traffic (including decoded callsign,
Departure, Destination, and ETA).

Internet Traffic is disabled automatically after takeoff unless connected to the internet
via Wi-Fi or hotspot. It is impossible to display Internet Traffic while connected to an
ADS-B receiver.

WARNING: Internet Traffic should not be used as a primary means of traffic

information in flight due to the potential for latency.

The tail number and altitude are hidden when zoomed out and come into view as you
zoom in. Tap on a target to see additional information, including when the last position
update was received from FlightAware.

Tap the auto-center button in the upper-right of the traffic target pop-up to keep it in
view. Tap the auto-center button a 2nd time, or tap away from the target, to disengage
auto-center

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Internet Traffic Search
To search for a traffic target, tap the search box and enter the registration (eg: N-
number) or callsign (eg: EDV4653 or SWA1257) and if the target’s position is available
from FlightAware, the map will automatically center on the traffic target and display its
additional information.

Traffic Search
Traffic (ADS-B)
ADS-B traffic is the primary source of in-flight traffic information. ADS-B traffic requires
a supported external receiver. When connected, the Traffic layer is automatically
enabled and ForeFlight displays traffic detected by the receiver on the Maps view.

Aircraft need not be ADS-B Out equipped for ForeFlight to receive ADS-B traffic.
However, if your aircraft is not ADS-B Out equipped, ForeFlight may show significant
relative altitude discrepancies. For additional information, see ADS-B Traffic.

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11.5.14 Search & Rescue
Map layers which are intended for use in Search & Rescue operations are available
when Search and Rescue is enabled in More > Settings. For more details, see the
Search and Rescue Guide in Documents > ForeFlight.

11.5.15 AIR/SIGMET/CWAs
AIR/SIGMET/CWAs cover regions provided by FAA and international SIGMETs. The
shapes are colored-coded based on type:

Center Weather Advisories receive the same color as their underlying report (eg,
Purple for IFR, etc…). These types can be selectively filtered from the map using the
five buttons at the bottom of the screen when the layer is selected.

Tap an AIR/SIGMET/CWA shape to display the sidebar listing all advisories at that
location, then tap on one to see full details about the advisory, including the highlighted
lateral boundary (thick orange border in the image at right); this is especially useful
when multiple *METs overlap in one place.

Overlay Color Meaning

Freezing level and icing conditions.

Turbulence and high winds

IFR conditions

Mountain obscuration

Convective outlook

SIGMETs of all types

AIRMET SIGMET CWA Legend

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11.5.16 NOTAMs
Global graphical NOTAMs, including geographic and obstacle NOTAMs, can be
displayed on the map. NOTAMs are displayed on the map two hours prior to becoming
active and are not affected by the Hide Airspace setting.

Red and yellow NOTAMs will appear before grey NOTAMs. Zoom in on the map to
display grey and obstacle NOTAMs. Tap a NOTAM to reveal NOTAM details in the
sidebar. Graphical NOTAMs can be displayed in flight if the Pack feature is used.
Graphical NOTAMs are not provided with ADS-B.

Graphical NOTAMs Obstacle NOTAMs

NOTAM Settings
NOTAMs can be filtered based on type. To filter
NOTAMs, open the Map Settings (gear button) when the
NOTAM layer is selected and tap NOTAMs Settings.

When the NOTAMs map layer is enabled, NOTAMs which

restrict airspace or potentially present a danger to non-
participating aircraft are unable to be turned off with the
settings. This includes scheduled and active NOTAMs
associated with Military Operating Areas, Warning Areas,
Controlled Firing Areas, and Danger Areas (Europe).

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NOTAM Color Coding
NOTAMs are color-coded based on NOTAM type and activation status. NOTAMs that are red
when active (Special Use Airspace, Danger, and Restricted NOTAMs) are yellow two hours
prior to becoming active.

NOTE: A red NOTAM does not guarantee the airspace is restricted. Tap a NOTAM
to reveal NOTAM details to determine the status of the airspace.

11.5.17 TFR
The Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) map layer is available when the iOS device
region is set to the United States. TFRs are issued exclusively for the United States
and are yellow until 8 hours before the scheduled start time. Within 8 hours of a TFR
being active, it is shown in Red until the end of the TFR.

TFRs IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Graphical TFR information is ONLY updated and displayed if you select the TFR Map layer while
connected to the Internet or while using an in-flight weather receiver.
If the FAA publishes a TFR without associated graphical shape information, it may not be possible for
ForeFlight Mobile to show the graphical TFR on the Map. Therefore you should also check the
Airports page, under NOTAMs > TFRs for airports along your route, and contact FSS or ATC to
confirm that your route does not cross any such TFRs.
While connected to the Internet, use the Pack feature to ensure all relevant TFR and weather data is
downloaded. TFRs issued after you Pack will not be shown, unless you are using an ADS-B or
SiriusXM in-flight weather receiver.

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11.5.18 GAFOR
GAFOR (Europe only) - The General Aviation
Forecasts layer displays color-coded GAFOR
indexes in regions for Germany and GAFOR
routes for Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia.

GAFOR is updated multiple times per day but is

not available later at night (typically between
0000Z-0300Z). During this time, selecting the
layer will display hash marks and “Data not
available.”

Tap on a GAFOR icon to see the Index, periods,

and additional weather information: the
GAFOR
reference altitude for that region or route, the
cloud base height in feet, and the visibility in
kilometers.

Index Germany & others Switzerland

Visibility > 10km and cloud

C - Clear bases > 5,000ft (Germany
only)

O - Open Visibility ≥ 8km and cloud bases ≥ 2,000ft

Visibility ≥ 5km and Visibility ≥ 5km < 8km and

D - Difficult
bases ≥ 1000ft < 2000ft cloud bases ≥ 1500ft < 2000ft

Visibility ≥ 1.5km and Visibility ≥ 2km < 5km and

M - Marginal
cloud bases ≥ 500ft < 1000ft cloud bases ≥ 1000ft < 1500ft

Visibility < 1.5km and

any cloud bases
Visibility < 2km and
X - Closed or
cloud bases < 1000ft
Any Visibility and
cloud bases < 500ft
/ - Data Unavailable

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11.5.19 Weather Layers
Weather Layers - various METAR-derived weather measurements can be displayed on
the map. For example, Flight Category, Winds Aloft, Dewpoint Spread, Temperature,
Visibility, Surface Wind, Ceiling, Sky Coverage, PIREPs, and Lightning. The weather
layers are updated every five minutes when connected to the Internet.

11.5.20 Winds
Winds Aloft from 3000’ to FL540 in 3000’ increments are depicted on the map. To
adjust the altitude of forecasted winds, tap and hold on the altitude slider and move it
up or down until the desired altitude is shown. In-flight, tap the Auto button to adjust
the altitude automatically to your current cruising altitude.

Winds Aloft must be Packed to view while flying. Graphical Winds Aloft are not
available over ADS-B. Tap a wind barb to see the forecasted wind speed, direction, and
temperature at that altitude for the current three-hour forecast period.

Winds Aloft

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Surface Winds - derived from METARs at airports show surface wind speed and
direction only at those locations.

Surface Winds (SiriusXM)

Surface Wind Analysis (requires GDL 51 or GDL 52) - generated from an automated
forecast model, shows forecast wind speed and direction at tens of thousands of
evenly spaced points across the country. Good for viewing low-level circulations across
a wide area.

11.5.21 Obstacles
Obstacles show obstacle markers based on Jeppesen obstacle data.

11.5.22 User Waypoints

All User Waypoints associated with the account are shown on the Map. See User
Waypoints for more information.

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11.5.23 Fuel
Fuel prices - prices for 100LL and Jet-A fuel. Fuel prices are color-coded by price in
the region where the airport is located - less expensive prices are in green, average in
orange, and most expensive in red. UL94, UL91/96, and Mogas fuel are not depicted
as a map layer.

11.5.24 Custom Map Layers

Custom Map Layers - display a custom KML or KMZ file on the Map. Multiple KML and
KMZ files can be displayed at a time. See the Custom Map Layers section for
additional details.

11.6 Weather Layer Time Slider

When you select an observed or forecast-based weather layer, a time slider appears at
the bottom of the screen. Observed weather, such as radar and satellite, will display
weather imagery from the past. Forecast weather, such as AIRMETs, SIGMETs, and
Center Weather Advisories will display what the weather is expected to do in the future.

Tap the play button on the left to animate the layers. The play button advances the time
slider frame-by-frame, while the timestamp on the left shows the date and time when
each frame is valid.

Forecast Weather Time Slider

Forecast-based weather layers use a vertical white bar on the time slider to indicate
the present time. You can manually control the animation by tap-holding on the time
slider and dragging it left or right to view different frames or by tapping on the line to
the left or right of the slider to advance it one frame at a time in either direction.

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11.7 Weather Legends

When one of the following weather layers are selected, a legend can be displayed near
the bottom of the Maps view. The legend is toggled on and off using the Map Settings
menu and will update based on the selected layer.

• Radar • Color IR Satellite • Clouds

• Enhanced Satellite • Icing and Turbulence • Winds (Temps/Speeds)

Map Legend (Radar)

11.7.1 Weather Layer Legend

The following shapes and colors are used to depict weather status.

Icon Color Flight Category

LIFR: Ceiling less than 500 feet or visibility less

than 1 mile.

IFR: Ceiling 500 to less than 1,000 feet or visibility

1 to less than 3 miles.

MVFR: Ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 feet or visibility 3 to

5 miles inclusive.

VFR: Ceiling greater than 3,000 feet and visibility

greater than 5 miles; includes sky clear.

Unknown: Weather conditions are unknown.

Flight Category Icons

NOTE: Once flight category data exceeds three hours, it is removed from the map.

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11.8 Maps Sidebar

The sidebar is displayed when map layers are enabled and a map element is tapped.
The sidebar is also shown when the map is pressed and held (no active map layer
required). When the map is pressed and held, the sidebar reveals the Add to Route
menu.

The sidebar responds to tapped elements to display relevant information. For example,
if the Fuel: Jet A map layer is enabled and a fuel price is tapped, the sidebar
automatically displays FBO information. Similarly, tapping a METAR-based weather
layer (flight category, visibility, etc.) opens the airport details view with the METAR tab
selected. If a VFR Waypoint is tapped on the Aeronautical Map layer, the sidebar
displays information such as its waypoint type, ForeFlight Identifier, and whether or
not it is a compulsory reporting point.

The sidebar’s airport details view displays all the same information as the full-screen
Airports view. When an Aeronautical map airport icon is tapped, the airport details
view opens to the Info tab. If the Show Weather First setting is enabled, the sidebar
opens to the METAR tab.

Dynamic map layers such as Radar, Satellite, Icing (US & Global), Turbulence (US &
Global), Clouds, and Winds (Temps & Speeds) do not reveal the sidebar with a single
tap.

Maps Sidebar - FBO View

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11.8.1 Airport Details Sidebar
When the Aeronautical Map Layer is displayed, tapping an airport on the map opens a
sidebar with the functionality described below.

Touch Planning Actions

The top of the Airport Details sidebar provides the following
list of Touch-Planning actions. Many of these options are
described in further detail in the Flight Planning chapter:

• To build a one-way route from the current GPS position

to the selected airport, tap Direct To. This will replace
any other route in the FPL Editor.
• To add the selected airport as the next element in the
current route, tap Add to Route. This can be done
after using the Direct To option.
• To open the selected airport in the Airports view, tap
Fullscreen.
• To open the Hold Advisor for the selected airport, tap
Hold.
If the selected airport is already in the route, tap More > to
reveal the following additional actions:

• If the selected airport is already in the current route,

tap Remove from Route to remove it.
• To add an airport to the route when it is already an
earlier part of the route, tap Add Again.
• To add a point at an arbitrary distance before the end
of the leg, tap Along-Track Offset.
• To include a delay or stay at the current airport, tap Set
Altitude/Speed/Time. This action is only available for
Performance Plus and Business Performance
subscribers.
Airport Details Sidebar
• To designate a runway at the selected airport, tap
Select Runway.

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Mini Airports View
Underneath the sidebar touch-planning options are buttons for viewing airport details.
This mini Airports view provides nearly identical functionality to what is offered when
an airport is displayed in the Airports view.

For additional airport detail information, see the Airports chapter.

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11.8.2 Add to Route Menu
The Add to Route menu is displayed in the sidebar when
the map is pressed and held. The menu can be used to
create user waypoints, plan flights, and view
aeronautical details.

There are two buttons at the top of the menu. The Wx

button displays the Daily Weather menu. The 3D button
offers an aerial three-dimensional view centered around
the coordinates (Performance Plus, Business
Performance, or MFB Performance plan required).

Add to Route Design

The Add to Route menu is divided into three sections.

Location
The location section displays the coordinates and highest
elevation within 0.25 nautical miles. Coordinate format is
determined by the Unit/Time setting.

Airspace
The airspace section lists all airspace from the surface to
60,000 feet. Tap Details to highlight the airspace on the
map. The airspace details view displays frequencies,
RVSM cruise tables, operational notes, speed restrictions,
prior notification procedures, and communication details
for CPDLC and satellite services. Add to Route Menu

Nearby
The nearby section lists nearby airports, navigational aids, and waypoints, sorted by
distance. Icons are provided to assist with determining type. The All, Airports, Nav,
and Waypoint buttons at the bottom of the menu filter the nearby list.

Heliports, Private Airports, and Seaplane bases are only included in the nearby list if
the All or Airports filter is selected and the airport types are enabled in the
Aeronautical Map > Airport settings.

Tap an element in the waypoint list to append it to the end of the existing route. Tap
More to view Details or to plan a direct route.

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11.9 Route Line

The route line is generated dynamically on the map. Each leg snaps between
waypoints and is color-coded to communicate information to the pilot. This behavior is
described below.

Future Legs
Completed Leg

Undefined Path
Between Waypoints Active Leg

Route Line Color and Style

Overlapping Route Lines

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11.9.1 Route Line Colors
The appearance of each leg conveys meaning as described in the following table.
Color represents the flight’s progress. Style conveys actual or approximate routing and
shows when the route overlaps itself.

Color Meaning Style Meaning

Magenta lines represent Overlapping lines indicate
the active leg of the two or more legs on the
flight plan. The first leg route overlap one another.
of a new route is always
magenta. As a flight progresses, the
legs are displayed to
Blue lines represent
maximize their visibility.
future legs.
Specifically:
Orange lines represent
completed legs. • The active (magenta)
leg is always displayed
Dashed lines indicate on top of the completed
an approximate path to (orange) or future (blue)
the next waypoint. Like legs it overlaps.
solid lines, they can be
magenta, blue, or • When a flight starts, the
orange. outbound legs are
centered and on top of
This is common when inbound legs.
you expect radar vectors
from ATC during an • When all overlapped
instrument procedure. outbound legs are
complete, those legs are
offset and moved under
the inbound legs.

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11.9.2 Route Waypoints
Waypoints in the route are drawn with an icon to represent their type, such as a VOR.
For more information, see the discussion of Aeronautical Map Symbols.

11.9.3 Route Details

Tap on any leg in your route to access certain information and actions. The Route Leg
popup includes the length and magnetic course, and if the leg is part of a named
airway, the popup also includes the name of the airway, the leg’s MEA, and the leg’s
MOCA, if it has one. If Corridor Activation is set to Show, or when it is set to
Automatic and the Profile View or Hazard Advisor is displayed, the popup also shows
the leg’s highest-point markers. The buttons along the top of the popup allow you to
activate the leg (Fly Leg), fly Direct to the waypoint at the end of the leg, or Remove
the waypoint at the end of the leg.

Tap a leg to show its details

If the leg tapped overlaps another leg, the sidebar opens showing each leg overlapping
the region tapped. If one of the overlapping legs is currently being flown, it will have an
ACTIVE LEG badge.

Tap an overlapped region to show all its legs

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11.9.4 Operational Note Flags
The Airport and Nav Database includes Jeppesen-sourced Operational Notes. Notes
can be issued for airspace, airways, waypoints, navaids, and more. Operational Notes
can be displayed in the Sidebar regardless of subscription type or settings.

With a Performance-tier subscription, numbered flags can be displayed on the map for
each Operational Note that exists along the planned route. Flags are numbered
sequentially for each Operational Note encountered. Tapping a flag highlights it and
opens the Sidebar with the details of the Operational Note displayed.

Planned Route with Operational Notes in Sidebar

To enable Operational Note Flags:

1. Open the Map Settings menu (gear button in upper toolbar).

2. Scroll down and enable the Operational Note setting.

NOTE: Operational Notes can be viewed in the Sidebar with the Operational Note
setting disabled. The Operational Note setting only enables the flags.

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Flags
Operational Note Flags are displayed at the waypoint
where the note exists.

If an Operational Note relates to airspace, a flag is

displayed at the point where the route intersects the
airspace. The planned altitude (including climb and
descent) must be within 1000 ft (vertically) of the
airspace for the flag to appear.
Airspace Flag
Multiple Operational Notes
When an Operational Note is co-located with a
waypoint, tapping the flag results in the Sidebar
displaying the Operational Note and the waypoint.
Tap the numbered flag to display the details of the
Operational Note.

When more than one Operational Notes exist

where a flag is located, the flag will show the range Numbered Operational Note and
of notes, separated by a dash (e.g., 6 - 9). Tap the
Waypoint
flag to display the notes in the Sidebar.

Operational Notes (6 - 9)

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11.10 Breadcrumbs
Breadcrumbs are an optional feature included with all ForeFlight plans that draw a thin
green line on the Map indicating your path since takeoff. When enabled in More >
Settings, breadcrumbs automatically displays when groundspeed exceeds 40 knots
and height AGL exceeds 250 feet. Breadcrumbs automatically stop when height AGL
decreases below 250 feet or groundspeed slows below 40 knots. For a video
demonstration, visit our Video Library.

Breadcrumbs remain displayed on the Map until manually cleared or the user-specified
time has elapsed without another flight being detected. To adjust how long
breadcrumbs are displayed, tap More > Settings > Breadcrumbs Clear After and
select an option.

As described in the next section, Breadcrumbs can be saved alongside your track log
recordings.

IMPORTANT: Breadcrumbs do not record pitch, bank, or gLoad data.

Flight with Breadcrumbs Enabled

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11.10.1 Saving a Breadcrumb
Breadcrumbs are independent of Track Logs. However, they can be saved as a track
log, which serves as an alternative (or supplement) to manually or automatically
recording a flight.

When a breadcrumb is saved, it is accessible from the Track Logs view and is
indistinguishable from other track logs. Breadcrumbs do not affect ongoing track log
recordings. In other words, a track log can be recorded for a flight and a breadcrumb
saved for the same flight.

Breadcrumbs can be saved at any time. This is useful for saving a particular maneuver
or portion of flight. After a breadcrumb is saved, it is cleared from the map and a new
breadcrumb is automatically started if groundspeed exceeds 40 knots and height AGL
exceeds 250 feet.

NOTE: It is not possible to save a breadcrumb while also leaving it on the map.

To save a breadcrumb, tap it and select Save as Track Log from the sidebar.

Clearing a Breadcrumb
To clear a breadcrumb without saving it, tap the breadcrumb and select Reset.

Breadcrumbs Sidebar View

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11.10.2 Traffic Breadcrumbs
When connected to an ADS-B or FLARM receiver, a traffic target's breadcrumb can be
displayed on the map by tapping its traffic icon. Traffic Breadcrumbs require a
ForeFlight Pro Plus or higher subscription and are enabled by default. Disable this
feature in More > Settings or Map Settings.

The traffic target’s breadcrumb depicts where the aircraft has been since your ADS-B
or FLARM receiver started receiving traffic data from the aircraft (up to 30 minutes).
This applies to both airborne and ground traffic targets.

This feature is useful for determining what type of flying the aircraft is doing and may
help determine where the aircraft is going next.

Traffic Breadcrumb

Traffic Labels
When Traffic Breadcrumbs are enabled and a traffic icon is tapped, a pulsing halo is
displayed around the icon, indicating it is the selected aircraft.

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The selected aircraft displays a label with information from its transponder. Tap the
label to hide it while leaving the traffic breadcrumb displayed. Tap the traffic icon again
or anywhere else on the map to deselect the traffic target, thus hiding its breadcrumb,
pulsing halo, and label (if applicable).

Traffic Label Displayed

Traffic Label Hidden

Ownship and Traffic Breadcrumbs

Only one green breadcrumb can be displayed at
a time. When breadcrumbs are enabled for your
aircraft and a traffic breadcrumb is displayed,
your breadcrumb is temporarily depicted as a
dark grey line.

Tap the traffic icon again or anywhere else on the

map to deselect the traffic target, restoring your
breadcrumb to a thin green line.

Ownship Traffic
Breadcrumb Breadcrumb

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11.11 Map Annotations

Map Annotations is a feature enabling users to freely draw on the map for the purpose
of highlighting or making notes about specific elements or locations. To enable map
annotations, tap the Annotation Settings (gear) button, scroll down to Map
Annotations and toggle on. To activate annotations, tap the Map Annotation button
on the left sidebar. Use one finger, a stylus, or an apple pencil to draw and two fingers
to move the map. To adjust map annotation opacity, line thickness, or color, tap the
Map Annotation Settings button located on the top left of the map page.

Map annotations remain on the map until cleared and automatically scale as you zoom
in and out. To clear all map annotations, tap the Annotation button, and tap the Clear
button near the top of the screen. The Eraser button can be used to remove individual
annotations. Tap the Undo or Redo buttons near the top of the screen to remove or
add back the most recent annotation changes.

Eraser Button Clear Undo Redo

Annotation
Settings

Annotation
Button

Map Annotation Settings

When using an Apple Pencil, the Auto Apple Pencil Drawing setting allows adding
map annotations by touching the Apple Pencil to the iPad’s screen without tapping the
Annotation button first. Double-tapping with your finger, towards the tip, on the flat
edge of the Apple 2 Pencil will switch between Writing and Eraser modes. Normal
touch gestures still allow panning, zooming, or tapping on map objects.

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11.12 Marked Positions

Marked Positions (available in Performance Plus and Business Performance plans) let
you drop a position marker (green pin shape) at any point along your flight. To enable
Marked Positions, tap the Maps Settings (gear) button and turn the Marked Positions
switch ON. For a video demonstration, see Marked Positions.

To add a Marked Position, tap the Pin button on the left side of the map.
Each position marker (green pin shape) includes the current time, GPS
coordinates, altitude, and speed, and you can name the point and add
additional notes if needed. If you do not enter a name the marker name shown
on the Maps page is the time when the marker was dropped.

Markers are included in a track log recorded during the flight, and can be shared
as part of the Track log, viewed in a flight whose ETD and duration span the time
when the marker was dropped, and exported from the flight as a KML or CSV
file.

The pins for positions marked during a particular flight are automatically hidden from
the map 15 minutes after the end of the flight.

11.12.1 Editing Marked Positions

While a Marked Position is displayed on the map you can
edit its information by tapping the green pin, then tapping
the “Edit” button. Make any desired changes, then tap Save.
While Editing a Marked Position it can be saved as a User
Waypoint, so it can then be added to the Route or used as
part of a Search & Rescue (SAR) pattern.

After the flight you can edit a Marked Position by viewing the
Track Log containing the position and tapping the Marked
Position or tapping the Track Log “Info” button and scrolling
down to the Marked Position, or by opening a Flight whose
ETD and duration span the time when the marker was
dropped and scrolling down to the “Flight Log” section.

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11.12.2 Exporting Marked Positions
After a flight, positions marked during a flight can be directly
exported as a KML or CSV file by tapping “Marked
Positions” in the Flight Log section of the flight. Tap an
individual Marked Position to edit its information, or tap the
“Send to” button in the upper-right and choose the export
file type. Exporting Marked

Marked Positions are saved in a Track Log and are included Positions
when the Track Log is exported as a KML for use in another
app.

11.13 Organized Track Systems

ForeFlight Mobile includes the option of displaying Organized Track Systems (OTS) for
North Atlantic and North Pacific (Performance Plus or Business Performance plan
required).

Tracks are updated automatically, and tapping on a track shows additional details such
as valid times and controller notes.

Display the tracks by selecting the Aeronautical Data layer, then tapping the Maps
Settings (gear) button, selecting Airways, and turning the Organized Tracks switch ON.
You can display only the tracks relevant to your direction of flight by de-selecting East
or West as needed.

Organized Tracks cannot currently be automatically added to a route, but the points on
a track can be added manually using touch planning.

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11.14 Smart Airway Labels

When the route entered in the Route Editor includes one or more airways, dynamic
labels appear along each airway segment with information about the segment,
including the name of the airway, the segment’s MEA, and the segment’s MOCA, if it
has one. These labels expand to fill available space between waypoints, adding more
information as you zoom in.

Smart airway labels only appear when an airway is explicitly named in the Route
Editor, meaning that one of the route “bubbles” is the airway’s name. To ensure all
airway labels are shown, turn the Airway Decoding Setting to “All Waypoints Shown.”
Building a route with the individual waypoints in an airway but without naming the
airway itself will result in the airway labels not appearing.

Smart airway labels are tied to other route labels and can be disabled by turning off
Route Labels in Maps Settings.

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11.15 Attitude Indicator/Synthetic Vision

For Basic Plus subscriptions, the Attitude Indicator (AI)/Synthetic Vision (SV) display
will show altitude, ground track, ground speed, and rate of climb on the iPad. If
connected to a Sentry or other supported AHRS-equipped external device, the display
will also include an AHRS-derived horizon (pitch & roll). If using a GPS source that
does not include an AHRS sensor, attitude information (pitch, roll) is not displayed, and
the horizon will appear level regardless of your aircraft’s attitude. When connected to
an external device that provides pressure data, such as a Sentry, the calculated
barometric altitude replaces GPS altitude, and a Baro Alt label is displayed below the
altitude tape.

Pro Plus and Performance Plus subscriptions will also include a 3D depiction of the
obstacles and terrain ahead of you (Synthetic Vision). Tap the Attitude Indicator (AI)/
Synthetic Vision (SV) button at the top of the Maps page to view the AI/SV display.

No Attitude Information Attitude Information

Basic Plus Account Synthetic Vision

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Obstacles and terrain are colored based on the relative altitude (tied to the Profile view
altitude selection). By default, obstacles or terrain more than 1000’ below you are
colored green; within 1000’ below your altitude are yellow; and within 100’ below to
above your altitude are red. The terrain grid lines on the Synthetic Vision (SV) view are
aligned North-South and East-West for easy orientation.

When the iPad is in landscape orientation, the AI/SV display is shown on the left side
of the screen. When the iPad is in Portrait orientation, the AI/SV display is shown at
the top of the screen on the Maps page. Tap the Full/Half-screen button in the lower-
left corner of the screen to switch between split-screen and full-screen AI display in
either landscape or portrait orientation.

Active Leg
information

Attitude
Indicator

GPS Rate of
Horizon line
Climb (ft/min)
(white)

Ground speed GPS Altitude

(kts) (MSL) or Baro
Corrected

Ground Track
with cross-
track error

Calibrate AHRS &

Data Source
Full/Half-screen

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11.15.1 iPhone Attitude Indicator
The iPhone AI/SV display is always full-screen and does not
include the “tapes” for Ground speed, GPS rate of climb,
GPS altitude, or the Ground Track compass circle. However,
you can display the instrument panel at the bottom of the
iPhone screen and choose instruments such as GPS
altitude, Ground Speed, Etc.

The iPhone AI/SV display works in portrait and landscape

orientation on any iPhone currently supported by ForeFlight
Mobile except the iPhone 5, 5C, 5S, and SE.

The AI/SV display will automatically begin dimming to a

darker “night” mode beginning 20 minutes before local
sunset and will be fully dimmed 20 minutes after sunset. 20
minutes before local sunrise, the AI/SV display will
automatically begin brightening to “day” mode.

NOTE: The iPhone Display Zoom setting must be set to Default to use SV. To
adjust this on the iPhone go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Display
Zoom and select Default.

WARNING: The ForeFlight AI/SV display is for informational purposes only.

Do not use the ForeFlight AI/SV display as a primary instrument in any phase
of flight.

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Red chevrons are shown on the AI/SV display if the nose-up or nose-down attitude
approaches 30 degrees. The chevrons point in the direction of pitch recovery.

Red Chevrons beyond 30 degrees

Unreliable GPS
In the event that AHRS or GPS data becomes unreliable, the affected instrument(s) will
be X’d out until reliable data is received.

Unreliable GPS data

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11.15.2 Glance Mode
Swipe within the Synthetic Vision window to enter Glance Mode, an interactive
experience with zoomable 360-degree view of the terrain, obstacles, airports, and
traffic (requires a compatible ADS-B receiver) around your aircraft.

Once Glance Mode is enabled, the heading, altitude, and groundspeed indicators
disappear to provide a more open view, and a circular field of view indicator including a
“slice” appears to show the camera orientation relative to your ground track and the
horizon.

Use single-finger touch to pan the view both horizontally and vertically, and use two
fingers pinch to zoom in (up to 10x) and out. The view indicator “slice” narrows as the
view zooms in, widens as the view returns to normal, gets shorter as the view tilts
down, and gets longer the view tilts up:

View tilted down View tilted up View zoomed out View zoomed in

A radial timer begins moving clockwise around the view indicator after
your last touch, and Glance Mode automatically exits if no touches are
received within six seconds. In this example, approximately two seconds
have passed since the last touch.

You can also tap on the view indicator to manually exit Glance Mode and
return the view to its default forward direction.

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11.15.3 Portable AHRS Positioning
For accurate pitch & roll indications, a portable AHRS device
should be positioned in the aircraft in a stable location that will
not shift or move during the flight. If the portable AHRS shifts or
moves, the AI/SV display may need to be recalibrated.

Calibrate the AI/SV display

When using an AHRS device, the Attitude Indicator can be calibrated to straight and
level by tapping the AHRS data source label (1) in the lower-left of the Attitude
Indicator display. Tap Calibrate (2) on the popup window and then tap on the Zero
Pitch & Bank (3) to automatically set the current condition as level, or on the iPad only
you can tap on any of the four Pitch & Bank arrows to adjust the pitch and roll in small
increments. To save the calibration tap Done (4) in the upper left corner of the display.
Or tap Cancel (5) to cancel the calibration.

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11.16 Map Search

To center the map on an airport, navigation aid, or waypoint, tap the Search box in the
top right of the Airports, Maps, or Plates view. Type the location’s name or identifier,
and tap the Search button on the keyboard.

You can search by name, identifier, latitude/longitude, or bearing and distance from a
waypoint. The waypoint will be shown with a marker. Typing in a waypoint will not clear
any route showing on the Maps view. To remove the animated waypoint marker, simply
tap elsewhere on the map.

Example Searches:
• KJFK - Centers the map on KJFK airport
• GARBENHEIMER WEISEN - Centers the map on the airport of the same name in
Germany
• FLW - Centers the map on the FLW VOR
• 32.3N/99W - Centers the map on the latitude/longitude
• 324455/-0804557 - Centers the map on 32°44’55”N, 80°45’57”W
• N324455/W0804557 - Centers the map on 32°44’55”N, 80°45’57”W
• 3244.92/-08045.95 - Centers the map on 32°44’55”N, 80°45’57”W
• 3244556/-08045576 - Centers the map on 32°44’55.6”N, 80°45’57.6”W
• 4952N - ARINC 424 coordinates, centers the map at 49N 52W
• HIGAL/320/15 - Centers the map on 15nm bearing 320°M from HIGAL. If a VOR
is given as the reference waypoint, then the directional information is assumed
to indicate a radial, not a bearing
• LAX/246R/20 - Centers map on the 246 radial, 20nm from LAX
• LAX/246M/20 - Centers map on the 246 Magnetic bearing, 20nm from LAX
• LAX/246T/20 - Centers map on the 246 True bearing, 20nm from LAX
• MZB293/SLI148 - Centers map on intersection of MZB’s 293 radial and SLI’s 148
radial

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For more information about the following SAR grid waypoint options, see the Search
and Rescue Supplement in Documents > Drive > ForeFlight.
• CAP@ORD451C - Centers the map on the middle of CAP Grid ORD451,
quadrant C.
• CAP@40092CD - Centers the map on the middle of CAP Cell Grid 40092CD.
• GARS@176LW3 - Centers the map on the middle of GARS Grid 176LW,
quadrant 3.
• 15RTN50008000 or MGRS@15RTN50008000 - Centers the map on the middle
of MGRS grid UTM zone 15, latitude band R, 100,000m grid square TN, easting
5000, northing 8000. MGRS coordinates no longer require entering MGRS@...
before the coordinate values.
• N#### or a flight eg: ENY3961 - shows any flight that is either currently enroute,
or scheduled to depart in the next 24 hours (based on currently filed flight plans)
for that aircraft. Tap the entry to add that route to the NavLog.

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11.17 Flight Plan Menu

The Flight Plan (FPL) Menu contains three unique views. The views are accessed with
buttons located near the bottom right corner of the FPL menu. To access the views, tap
the FPL button in the upper toolbar to display the menu.

• Edit - Displays the Flight Plan Editor.

• NavLog - Displays the navlog for the planned route.
• Profile - Displays the Profile View (Pro Plus subscription or higher required).

Flight Plan Editor

NavLog

Profile View
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11.17.1 Route Summary
The bottom of the FPL Menu Edit and Navlog views contains a summary of the planned
route. To the right of the summary are buttons for previewing the route in 3D, packing
for the route, saving the route (Favorite), and sharing the route.
3D
Preview Favorite

Pack Share

Total route distance, estimated time en route (ETE), estimated time of arrival (ETA),
required fuel, and average wind component are displayed in the summary.

ETE is determined by evaluating the route, including the planned cruise altitude,
forecast winds, and the selected aircraft’s performance profile. If an estimated time of
departure (ETD) is specified, the ETA is populated. If an ETD is not selected, the ETA
field is blank.

The fuel field depicts the fuel required for the route using the selected performance
profile (not including alternate fuel requirements). The average wind component for the
route is displayed for flights within seven days. Beyond seven days, wind forecasts can
be unreliable and the summary will calculate the route using a zero wind condition.

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11.17.2 3D Preview
Route 3D Preview is a Performance-tier feature that allows pilots to generate a 3D
video of whatever route is plotted in the FPL Editor. This helps pilots visually familiarize
themselves with the route before takeoff.

To use this feature, construct a route and tap the 3D Preview button (shaped like a
globe). The Route 3D Preview window opens over the previous screen and includes
the elements described below.

Position Step
Details Selector

Route
Curtain

Layer
Selector
3D
Camera Mode Preview
Time
Scale

Play/Pause and
Speed Controls

Position Details
The top left corner of the Route 3D Preview window provides details about the current
moment in the preview video. By default, this includes the aircraft’s current MSL
altitude and the time based on the planned departure time.

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If a weather layer is selected, additional information about that weather is added to
the Position Details. This represents weather at the aircraft’s altitude, not the altitude
set in the altitude slider.

Position Details With Cloud Coverage

Layer Selector
The Route 3D Preview can display or hide certain map and weather features along the
route. To display these features, tap the layer icon and select one item in each section
from the available options.

3D Preview Layer Selector

Tap Airports to display or hide nearby airports along the route. Airports are displayed
using standard aeronautical map symbols.

Tap an airport icon to display its details. Departure, destination, and any other airports
that are part of the route are instead represented as blue circles and cannot be hidden
by this layer.

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Off-Route
Airports
Can Be
Displayed On-Route
or Hidden Airports
Always
Display

Airports Layer

Tap one of the available weather layers (Icing (US), Icing (Global), Turbulence (US),
Turbulence (Global), or Clouds) to display the forecast weather of that type along the
route. When the layer is first tapped, the age of the weather forecast is shown next to
the label.

A slider on the right side of the screen can be used to display the selected weather as
colored graphics at different altitudes. Tapping the RTE button at the top of the slider
causes the slider to adjust in real-time to match the planned flight altitude as the video
is animated.

Displaying this layer also adds a label to the Position Details box indicating the
severity of that weather at the current position of the aircraft in the playback video.

Cloud
Coverage
at Cloud
Aircraft Layer at
Altitude Slider
(None) Altitude

Forecast
Age Altitude
Slider

Weather Layer (Clouds)

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Camera Mode
At the bottom left corner of the Route 3D Preview window, two buttons allow the
camera perspective to be switched between third-person perspective (top button) and
first-person perspective (bottom button).

While in third-person camera mode, use a single finger to pan the view around and the
2-finger “pinch to zoom” to zoom the view out behind the current aircraft position.

While in first-person camera mode, use the same gestures as above. However, the
camera zooms forward from the cockpit rather than out from the rear of the aircraft.
Also, once fingers are lifted from the device, the camera returns to the forward position
after five seconds as indicated by a radial timer. Tap this timer to instantly return the
camera forward.

Camera Mode (1st Versus 3rd Person)

Step Selector
At the top right corner, the Route window displays the length of the route (23.7 nm in
the example below) and can be tapped to show a list of steps in the route. Tap any of
the steps to rewind or fast-forward the preview video to the beginning of that step. Tap
Route to expand or collapse the list of steps.

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Route
Length

Selected
Step

Aircraft
Position

Step Selector

Video Preview Controls

Along the bottom edge of the Route 3D Preview window is a set of controls that can be
used to show specific moments in the route preview video. The preview controls
include the following elements.

Play/Pause Departure Flight Time Destination

Speed Selector Current Position Route Step

• Play/Pause: Tap the Play/Pause button on the left side to start and stop the
video animation.

• Speed Selector: Tap the Speed Selector button (defaulted to 1x) to play the
video at 1x, 3x, 5x, 10x, or 20x speed.

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• Current Position / Flight Time: A vertical blue line on the time scale indicates
the current position of the aircraft in the preview video. Whenever the video is
playing, the total flight time displays above the current position.

• Route Steps: Blue triangles along the Time Scale indicate when a step in the
route begins. The departure and destination airports are indicated by blue
circles. These icons correspond with items in the Step Selector list, but they
cannot be tapped to change aircraft position.

• Time Scale: Slide one finger left or right along the Time Scale to scrub the video
to a specific moment. The Time Scale extends from the beginning to the end of
the route, as indicated by large vertical white lines.

Route Curtain
The horizontal and vertical path of the route is drawn as a semi-transparent curtain
extending from the surface up to the flight altitude. The route line above the curtain is
always blue, but the curtain can be one of three colors:

• Magenta for the active leg.

• Blue for a future leg.
• Yellow for a completed leg.

Route Curtain

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11.17.3 Pack
Pack provides a method for downloading all charts, weather, NOTAMs, and fuel-price
data needed for the planned route. Pack can be accomplished from the Maps or Flights
pages. For more information, see the Pack section.

11.17.4 Favorite Routes

The star button toggles the favorite status of the current route. When the star icon is
orange, the current route has been saved as a favorite. When marking a route as a
favorite, you have the opportunity to name the route as something other than the
default Origin to Destination name. Having a custom name can be helpful when
searching for a route in the Favorite Routes list.

Route Sharing
Routes can be shared via various methods. Tap the share (Send To) button and select
one of the sharing options.

• Mail creates a new email message with your navigation log and a screenshot of
your trip. The message also includes a link that other ForeFlight Mobile users
can tap to load your route onto their iPad or iPhone. NOTE: This option only
appears if an email account is set up in your device’s Mail app.
• Flights copies the current route and performance data to an empty flight plan on
the Flights view. NOTE: Tapping this button does not directly file the flight plan
or submit a request for a briefing.
• Logbook creates a new logbook entry and auto-fills it with the current route,
aircraft, and estimated time enroute.
• Print allows printing of the navigation log to a connected AirPrint printer.
• Clipboard will copy the flight plan to the iPad internal clipboard to allow pasting
in another application.
• Cockpit Sharing allows routes to be shared to other iOS devices on the same
Wi-Fi network that are running ForeFlight (listed by device name). Wi-Fi ADS-B
receivers such as Sentry accommodate Cockpit Sharing. This feature is enabled
in More > Settings.

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11.17.5 Route Editor
The Route Editor (FPL menu Edit view) is used to plan routes. To create a route, tap
within the dark blue space of the route editor and use the keyboard to enter route
elements. See the flight planning chapter for additional information.

Route Editor (FPL - Edit Mode)

Route elements are any airport, navigational aid, waypoint, airway, or procedure. Route
elements are color-coded based on type.

Airports Airways Arrivals VOR WAYPOINTS

Traffic Holding
Departures NDB ERROR
Patterns Patterns

Route Editor - Element Icon Colors

11.17.6 Profile
The Profile button on the Flight Plan Menu opens up an interactive cross-section of
the planned route including the flight’s climb, en route, and descent phases. This
feature requires a Pro Plus or higher subscription and is described in the Profile View
section.

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11.17.7 NavLog
The navigation log (NavLog) on the Maps view displays each leg of the route, with
course (or heading, if winds aloft are included for your route), distance, fuel burn, and
time statistics. The table listing shows the start and end points of each leg, the Totals
for the route and Leg, and ETA.

On smaller screens, it’s not possible to display all of the columns. Only the destination,
departure, heading, and distance/fuel/time totals are depicted. This NavLog is
independent of the Navlog generated with the Flights view.

• Planned Data: Information in the From, To, Heading (or Course), Totals, and Leg
columns represent the planned route and is based on the information provided in
the Search box, or based on your selected aircraft’s performance profile. This
information is not updated once displayed.
• Real-Time Distance, ETE/ETA: The Remaining and ETA columns are updated in
real-time based on current GPS position and groundspeed. The distance
remaining on the leg, estimated time enroute for the leg, and estimated time of
arrival at the next waypoint are displayed.
NOTE: during pre-flight planning on the ground, the Remaining and ETA columns
will not show accurate information, because they require actual (real-time) GPS
speed and position to update.
• DIST, ETA, ETA, Fuel, and Wind: The information in the lower-left of the table
are planned values calculated when the route is entered, so are not updated in-
flight.
Tap on a waypoint ID in the table to jump to that waypoint on
the map.

Tap the arrow button to adjust your route to

any leg, or direct to a waypoint on a leg.

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11.18 Profile View

Profile View displays a cross-section of the planned route including the flight’s climb,
en route, and descent phases. Climb and descent rates are based on the selected
aircraft’s performance profile and forecast weather.

Profile View is available on iPad and iPhone by selecting Profile from the bottom right
corner of the FPL window. Profile View requires a Pro Plus or higher subscription.

Profile View Profile

Hazard Settings View

Profile View

11.18.1 Profile View Hazards (Terrain & Obstacles)

Profile View displays terrain and obstacle hazards along your route. The hazards
displayed in Profile View are determined by the Corridor Width setting in the Profile
View Hazard Settings.

Corridor Width specifies the total distance (perpendicular to the route) for which
hazards are analyzed. For example, an 8 nm corridor width setting displays all hazards
within 4 nm on either side of the route.

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11.18.2 Cross Track Error (XTE)
When your GPS position (on the ground or in the air) is more than half the corridor
width distance from the route, an XTE (cross track error) notation is displayed right of
the Preview View Hazard settings button. The XTE notation indicates that you are
outside the lateral range of displayed hazards.

11.18.3 Hazard Colors

Obstacles in Profile View are green and terrain is tan when the planned height above
hazards exceeds the selected Hazard Altitude setting. Hazards in Profile View
become yellow or red when the planned height above hazards is less than the Hazard
Altitudes selection.

Hazard Altitude settings are available at the bottom of the Profile View hazard settings
menu (gear button) and in More > Settings. Hazard Altitudes Setting

There are four hazard altitude settings. The Normal 100’/

1000’ setting is selected by default.

When the Normal hazard altitude setting is selected,

hazards change to yellow when clearance is less than
1,000 feet. Hazards change to red when clearance is less
than 100 feet. Hazard Altitudes

When one of the other settings is selected (e.g., Heli 50’ / 300’), hazards are yellow
when clearance is less than 300’ and red when clearance is less than 50’.

Profile View Hazard Settings

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11.18.4 Profile View Waypoints
Waypoints and their estimated crossing time are displayed near the bottom of Profile
View. Crossing time is based on the estimated time of departure and is not updated in
flight to reflect actual groundspeed. If a route contains multiple waypoints, Profile View
may hide waypoints to avoid overlapping labels (see image below). Use two fingers to
zoom in on Profile View to display hidden waypoints.

Use Two-Finger Zoom to Show More Waypoint Labels

Waypoints Labeled at Bottom

11.18.5 Waypoint Menu

Route changes can be made from the FPL editor, Maps View, or
from within Profile View. See Route Editor for more information.
To edit a route using Profile View

1. Use two fingers to zoom in on a waypoint in Profile

View (if necessary).
2. Tap the waypoint near the bottom of Profile View.
3. Use the waypoint menu to specify a delay, altitude,
speed, or flight rule change.
4. Tap Close in the upper-left corner of the waypoint
menu (or anywhere outside the waypoint menu) to
save the changes.

Waypoint Menu

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11.18.6 Altitude Changes in Profile View
The initial cruise altitude for the route is displayed in a black box on the left side of
Profile View. Slide the altitude box up or down to adjust the initial cruise altitude.

Cruise altitude for subsequent legs can be adjusted by tapping a waypoint where the
altitude change is to occur and manually entering a new cruise altitude in the waypoint
menu.

Slide up or
down to
change initial
cruise
altitude Tap to change
cruise altitude

Specify new
cruise altitude

Profile View Altitude Changes

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11.18.7 Profile View in Flight
In flight, Profile View automatically switches to flight mode. Flight mode displays
airspace, obstacles, and terrain 60 nm ahead of your location based on the current
GPS track. To switch between flight and planning mode, tap the button in the top left
corner of Profile View. Flight and planning buttons are only available when ForeFlight
detects the aircraft is in flight.

When flying, the route button displays the aircraft’s current position along the
planned route. Tap the aircraft button to return to flight mode. In flight mode, the
Profile View automatically displays an aircraft symbol and horizontal dashed line at
your geometric altitude relative to sea level (GSL). Height above ground (AGL) is
shown below the aircraft’ GSL altitude.

Tap to switch between flight

and planning mode

Profile View in Flight (based on current GPS ground track)

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11.18.8 First Strike and Clearance Calculations
A first strike and clearance analysis is conducted during planning and while in flight. In
planning mode, clearance is the difference between the highest hazard within the
route corridor and the aircraft’s planned cruise altitude, including its climb and
descent performance.

In flight mode, clearance is the difference between the highest point within 60 nm of
the aircraft’s current track and the current GSL.

IMPORTANT: To account for takeoff and landing, hazards within 1 nm of the

departure and destination airports are not factored in the first strike calculation.
Hazards within 5 nm of the departure and destination airports are not factored
in the clearance calculation.

Hazard information is displayed in the Profile View header. While in flight, the distance
and time (based on the current groundspeed) to the First Strike is displayed.

The Clearance and First Strike labels are color-coded as follows:

• Clearance values less than 1,000 feet result in a yellow Clearance label.
• Clearance values less than 100 feet result in a red Clearance label.
• If a first strike is anticipated, the First Strike label is yellow. In flight, the label is
changed to red when the time and distance to the first strike is less than zero.

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11.18.9 Obstacle/Terrain Strike Indicators
Obstacles and terrain hazards within the lateral boundaries of the Profile Corridor are
marked with a star on the Profile View diagram if their height exceeds the planned
aircraft altitude at that point. This star represents the potential of the aircraft to strike
the hazard at its planned flight altitude. As shown in the image below, the impact point
of each hazard is marked.

Obstacles and terrain are considered hazards if they are within the user-specified
Profile Corridor.

In Flight Mode, only obstacles and terrain ahead of the current aircraft position are
considered. First-strike markers and hazard coloration are not applied to anything
behind the current flight path.

This safety buffer is demonstrated in the image below. The 40-nm Profile Corridor
encompasses two 1,000-ft AGL towers south of the route line even though the aircraft
passes well to their north. Both towers are given strike indicators.

Obstacle/Terrain Strike Indicators

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11.18.10 Airspace in Profile View
Tap the Layer Selector to show or hide airspace in the Profile View. Tap within an
airspace’s boundary to reveal airspace details and to highlight the airspace on the
map. When the Airspace layer is selected, controlled airspace, special use airspace,
and TFRs within 1 nm of your planned route are depicted in Profile View.

Layer Selector Airspace Details in Profile View

Airspace Highlighted on Map

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11.18.11 Weather in Profile View
Performance Plus and Business Performance plans offer a cross-sectional view of
icing, turbulence, and cloud forecasts along the planned route. Tap the layer selector to
enable the Icing, Turbulence, or Cloud forecast.

Weather in Profile View uses the same color scales as the overhead map to depict
varying intensities for each layer at multiple altitudes in relation to the route line.

Profile View automatically considers the planned departure and en route times to
display the appropriate weather forecast. For longer flights, multiple forecast periods
are blended together.

ForeFlight will display Icing, Turbulence, and Cloud forecasts in Profile View during a
flight if Pack was used to download the data while connected to the Internet. Profile
View does not support ADS-B Icing, Turbulence, or Cloud weather layers.

If no forecast data is available for all or part of the route, either because the duration of
the flight exceeds the forecast period, or because Pack was not used prior to the flight,
Profile shows hatch lines at the position along the route that corresponds to when the
data is not available.

Clouds in Profile View

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11.18.12 Profile View Zoom
Profile view automatically scales to show the entire route. To zoom in on an area of
interest, touch two fingers to the Profile View and slide them apart horizontally. Pinch
them together to zoom out.

Zooming In/Out of the Same Region

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11.18.13 Profile View Scrubbing
To analyze potential hazards at a specific point along the route, tap and hold one finger
on the Profile View. This places a marker at the corresponding point on the map, and
displays the following hazard details relevant at that point:

• The MSL height of the point above terrain/obstacle hazards within the lateral
bounds of the user-specified Corridor Width.
• The vertical clearance of the point from underlying terrain or obstacle hazards
within the lateral bounds of the user-specified Corridor Width. The text is red if
the point has a vertical clearance of < 100 ft, yellow if it has a vertical clearance
of < 1,000 ft, and green if it has a vertical clearance of 1,000 ft or more.
• The NM distance of the point from the flight's planned departure.

Hazard Details

Profile View Hazard Details

NOTE: If the Airspace layer is enabled and a point within controlled airspace is
scrubbed, the boundaries of that airspace are highlighted both in the Profile View and
on the map.

Scrubbing the Profile View

To see details for different points along the route, tap and hold one finger on the Profile
View as above, then drag the finger left and right across the Profile View. The hazard
details are updated at each new point, and the marker moves along the route line on
the map.

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Marker Characteristics
As the marker moves along the route line on the map, it uses width and color to
provide additional details about each point:

• Marker Width: The marker always spans the user-specified Corridor Width.
This can be used to visualize how far to the left and right of the route centerline
ForeFlight scans for potential hazards, even when the Profile Corridor is not
displayed.
• Marker Color: The color of the marker indicates the vertical proximity to
underlying obstacles or terrain within the user-specified Corridor Width. The
line is red if the point has a vertical clearance of < 100 ft, yellow if it has a
vertical clearance of < 1,000 ft, and green if it has a vertical clearance of 1,000 ft
or more.

Route Marker

Scrubbing the Profile View

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11.18.14 Profile View Ruler
When touching two fingers to the Maps page to display the ruler, the Profile view
changes to display the airspace, obstacles, terrain, and selected weather information
under the ruler.

When the ruler is displayed on the map, you can scrub along the Profile view to see
the airspace details, altitude, and terrain clearance popup for the area corresponding
to points along the ruler’s path. Single-tap on the Maps page to remove the ruler and
return to the Route/Flight Profile view.

11.18.15 Profile View Profile Corridor

If the Corridor Activation setting is set to Automatic, the Profile Corridor displays
automatically whenever the Profile View is displayed.

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11.19 Profile Corridor

The Profile Corridor is an optional map feature that depicts the hazard detection range
on either side of the route line and identifies the highest terrain and obstacle hazards
along each leg in the route. The Profile Corridor is related to the Profile View and
Hazard Advisor and requires a Pro Plus or higher subscription to use.

11.19.1 Hazard Detection Boundary

As depicted in the screenshot below, the Profile Corridor is shown as a transparent
boundary enclosing the route and bending to follow each leg. The size of this boundary
is determined by the Corridor Width setting.

NOTE: The hazard detection boundary may lose uniformity around legs less than 2
nm long. For details, see this article in the ForeFlight Support Center.

Hazard
Detection
Boundary
Highest
Terrain

Highest
Obstacle
Profile
Corridor
Settings

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11.19.2 Profile Corridor Settings
The following options in the Hazard Settings menu affect the Profile Corridor.

Hazard Altitudes
When the Hazard Advisor map layer and Profile Corridor are both displayed, the
Profile Corridor shows the highest-point markers along each leg, and all obstacles
along the route that present a hazard to your aircraft at its current altitude (or the
current setting of the Altitude Slider). The minimum height of obstacles displayed, and
their color, depends on the Hazard Altitudes setting.

When the Hazard Advisor map layer is not displayed, the Profile Corridor only shows
the highest terrain and obstacle markers along each leg.

Interaction with Hazard Advisor

Both the Profile Corridor and Hazard Advisor can display obstacles along your route.
They interact in the following ways:

• When Profile Corridor is on but the Hazard Advisor map layer is off, the Profile
Corridor displays only the highest-point markers along each leg of the route.
• When both the Profile Corridor and Hazard Advisor map layer are on, the Profile
Corridor displays the highest-point markers and may display additional obstacles
along your route when the Hazard Advisor is in Active Mode.
• When Profile Corridor is off and the Hazard Advisor map layer is on, obstacles
are displayed only when the Hazard Advisor is in Active Mode.

Profile Corridor With and Without Hazard Advisor

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Corridor Activation
This setting controls when the Profile Corridor appears around the route line. The
default setting is Automatic, but there are three options:

• Automatic causes the Profile Corridor and highest-point markers to display

whenever the Hazard Advisor layer is on or the Profile View is open.
• Show causes the Profile Corridor and highest-point markers to display at all
times.
• Hide disables the Profile Corridor and highest-point markers even when the
Hazard Advisor layer is on or the Profile View is open.

Corridor Width
This setting (ranging from 0.5 — 100 nm), determines the width of the Profile Corridor.
When this setting is changed, the Profile Corridor visibly expands or contracts around
the route line. This may assign new highest-point markers for each leg.

NOTE: Changing the Corridor Width also affects how terrain and obstacles display in
the Profile View and Hazard Advisor.

Changing Corridor Width (and Highest Points)

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11.19.3 Highest-Point Markers
When the Profile Corridor is active, it displays two markers on each leg in the route
indicating the locations of the highest terrain and highest obstacle along that leg.

NOTE: If several highest-point markers are close together on the map, the marker
with a highest altitude may cover up the others. Zooming in closer should make the
other markers easier to see.

Highest-Point Marker Color

The color of the highest-point markers is determined by the Hazard Altitudes setting
and may be red, yellow, or white depending on their height relative to the aircraft
altitude or the altitude set on the Hazard Advisor slider.

• Red markers depict terrain or obstacles within the alert altitude buffer.
• Yellow markers depict terrain or obstacles within the cautionary altitude buffer.
• White markers depict terrain or obstacles below the cautionary altitude buffer.

Highest-Point Marker Colors

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Marker Info
Each marker is labeled in MSL altitude. Tapping a marker provides the following
additional information:

• Tapping Highest Terrain markers provides the point’s MSL altitude and latitude/
longitude coordinates.

• Tapping Highest Obstacle markers provides the point’s MSL altitude, type, AGL
altitude, and lighting details.

Marker Info in Sidebar

When Corridor Activation is set to Show, or when it is set to Automatic and the Profile
View or Hazard Advisor is displayed, tapping a route leg shows its highest-point
markers in the Route Details sidebar.

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11.20 Ruler
Distances can be measured on the Maps view at any time by holding down two fingers
on the map until the ruler appears. Hold both fingers on the Map and slide them
across the map to reposition the ruler to take measurements between other locations.
The ruler is also handy for quickly visualizing great-circle (direct) routes between two
points. When measuring distances less than three nautical miles the distance will also
be displayed in feet, helpful for measuring available runway.

When using the ruler in flight, the current groundspeed will be used to show the time of
travel for the distance measured. When not in flight, the TAS from your current route
or default aircraft will be used instead.

Fuel burn estimates are also shown using the fuel burn provided for the current route
or from the default aircraft. All time and fuel estimates are based on no-wind
conditions. Initial course bearings are also shown from each side of the ruler.

The ruler will remain on the Map after you remove your fingers. To remove the ruler,
tap on the Map.

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11.21 Instrument Panel

The Maps view has an optional instrument panel which can display real-time
information about your flight. To show or hide the Instrument Panel, tap the instrument
button (airspeed indicator) in the upper toolbar.

On the iPad, six instruments are displayed in portrait mode and eight in landscape
mode. On iPhones, up to five instruments are displayed in portrait and eight in
landscape. Smaller iPhone’s display four instruments in portrait and six in landscape.
The instruments on the right and left ends of the instrument panel in landscape mode
are hidden when the device is rotated to portrait.

Show / Hide
Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel

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11.21.1 Instruments
The default instruments displayed in the Instrument
Panel can be replaced with an instrument of your
choice by tapping an instrument and selecting a new
one from the popup list.

The Select Instrument menu displays all available

instruments. In portrait mode, the additional
instruments visible in landscape are shown as being
(already shown) even though they are not visible on
the screen.

Instruments are grouped into four sections. Each

instrument, and the subscription required to see it, is
Select Instrument Menu
described below.

NOTE: Many instruments can be configured for different units of measurement.

Examples include time (local, Zulu, or station), vertical speed (feet or meters per
second), and compass direction (Magnetic or True). This is done by tapping More >
Settings > Units/Time and selecting the applicable option.

Standard Instruments
• Groundspeed displays GPS groundspeed.
• GPS Altitude displays geometric altitude as determined by an external GPS or
the iOS device’s internal GPS.
• Height AGL displays the GPS altitude above the highest terrain within a 1/4 nm
circle around your present location. The Height AGL instrument requires a
groundspeed of 40 knots or greater and a Pro Plus or Performance Plus
subscription.
• Height MEF shows a dynamic Maximum Elevation Figure (MEF) for a half
degree latitude by half degree longitude box centered on your aircraft’s location
when moving at 40 knots or greater. Height MEF is calculated as: the tallest
obstacle or terrain in that box, rounded up to the nearest 200 feet. The Height
MEF instrument requires a Pro Plus or Performance Plus subscription.
• Pressure Altitude and Cabin Pressure show pressure altitude as derived by a
barometric sensor, if present. If connected to a Sentry or other external device

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with a built-in barometric sensor, both instruments will show the same value and
Pressure Altitude will have an “Uncorrected” label, indicating that the value may
not correspond to actual indicated altitude. When Pressure Altitude data is being
sent from the Satcom Direct Router to ForeFlight, the Pressure Altitude
instrument will display Pressure Altitude (A429), and will have an Indicated tag
underneath, indicating that the value represents the actual indicated altitude.
If Pressurized Cabin is enabled in the connected device’s settings, only the
Cabin Pressure instrument will display a value. If connected to a source that can
provide actual indicated altitude, the Pressure Altitude instrument will display a
value with a “Corrected” label.
• Baro Altitude displays pressure altitude corrected for local barometric pressure.
This instrument requires a connected device that provides pressure altitude and
cannot rely on the barometric pressure sensors built into newer iOS devices. The
source of pressure data (e.g., Connext) and the local barometric pressure are
displayed in the instrument. The local pressure from the nearest station (up to
100 nm from the aircraft's current position) is used to determine the Baro Alt.
• G-Meter displays loads placed on the pitch axis during flight when connected to
Sentry Plus. Real-time accelerometer data can be displayed on the Sentry Plus
OLED display and on the instrument panel.
• Track displays the ground track as determined by GPS. If connected to a device
which can provide track (e.g. Satcom Direct), ForeFlight displays the track
provided by the external device.
• Accuracy displays GPS accuracy as reported by a connected external device or
the integrated iOS GPS processor. The Accuracy instrument is color-coded. The
lower the accuracy number, the more accurate the position data. See Ownship
for additional GPS accuracy implications.
Green - 20 meters or less. Orange - 20 to 60 meters Red - Greater than 60
• Rate of Turn shows the rate of turning degrees per second.
• Vertical Speed displays vertical speed in feet per minute or meters per minute
as determined by the GPS. The units used to measure vertical speed can be
edited in More > Settings > Units/Time > Altitude Instruments.
• Climb Gradient displays the climb gradient in feet per nautical mile (ft/nm) or
meters per nautical mile (mpm). The units used to measure the climb gradient
can be edited in More > Settings > Units/Time > Altitude Instruments.
• Nearest Baro displays the barometric pressure for the nearest reporting station.

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Next Waypoint Instruments
• ETE Next shows the estimated time en route (ETE) to the next waypoint in
hours, minutes, and seconds.
• ETA Next shows the estimated time to arrival (ETA) at the next waypoint in the
selected time format (local, station, or Zulu).
• Distance to Next shows the distance to the next waypoint in the selected format
(nautical miles, statute miles, or kilometers).
• Bearing Next shows the current magnetic bearing to the next waypoint in the
selected format (Magnetic or True). If the aircraft remains on the desired flight
track, this will read the same as the Course Next instrument.
• Course Next shows the desired magnetic course from the previous waypoint to
the next waypoint in the selected format (Magnetic or True).
• Cross Track Error shows the lateral distance from the current leg in the
selected format (nautical miles, statute miles, or kilometers).
• Nearest Airport shows the Cardinal position and distance from the nearest
airport to your present location in the selected format (nautical miles, statute
miles, or kilometers. If a Min. RWY Length is specified, the nearest airport
instrument respects the selection.
• Nearest Navaid shows the identifier, frequency, radial (magnetic), and distance
(nautical miles) from the nearest navaid. Radial and distance measurement units
cannot be changed for this instrument.

Destination Instruments
• ETE Dest shows the estimated time en route (ETE) to the destination in hours,
minutes, and seconds.
• ETA Dest shows the estimated time to arrival (ETA) at the destination in the
selected time format (local, station, or Zulu).
• Distance to Dest shows the distance to the destination in the selected format
(nautical miles, statute miles, or kilometers).
• Bearing to Dest shows the current bearing in the selected format (Magnetic or
True) needed to fly straight to the destination.
• Descent to Dest shows the vertical speed in the selected format (feet per
minute or meters per minute) needed to reach the destination elevation at
arrival.

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Other Instruments
• Current Coordinates shows your current GPS coordinates in the selected
format. See Unit/Time settings for additional information.
• Zulu Time shows the current Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) regardless of
the selected time format.
• Horizon Distance calculates the estimated distance to the horizon (nautical
miles) based on your present altitude AGL, assuming a simplified, spherical
model of the earth. The distance measurement unit cannot be changed for this
instrument.
• Blank replaces the current instrument with an empty space. This allows more of
the map to be viewable behind the panel.
• Flight Time displays the total time since takeoff. Takeoff is automatically
detected when groundspeed exceeds 60 knots. This instrument requires an
active track log recording to activate.

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11.22 Favorite and Recent Routes

The Star/Clock button in the upper toolbar opens the Favorites / Recents menu. Use
the tabs near the top of the menu to switch between Favorite and Recent routes.

Routes are automatically added to the Recent route list as you plan flights. Favorite
routes are added when you tap the star button at the bottom of the FPL view.

The Favorites list can be re-ordered. To re-order the

list:

1. Tap the Favorite tab to display the list of

Favorite routes.
2. Tap Edit in the menu’s upper toolbar.
3. Tap and hold a flight’s three bars (right side
of the menu).
4. Without lifting your finger, drag the flight up or
down to its new position.
5. Release your finger.
6. Repeat steps 3 - 6 as needed.
7. Tap Done. Favorite Route Menu

To delete a Favorite or Recent route, swipe from right to left on the route.

Changes to your Favorite and Recent routes, including adding, removing, and
changing the order of the routes, are automatically synced to each device that is
signed in to your ForeFlight Mobile account.

When searching for a Recent or Favorite route, the lists can be filtered by searching on
the following items.

• Tail Number
• Destination / Departure
• Favorite Route Name
• Route Elements (waypoint)

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The Plates view serves as an electronic kneeboard, allowing pilots to organize, view,
and swipe between plates in flight. It is ForeFlight Mobile’s default tool for viewing
plates and can be accessed in many ways.

12.1 Design
The following sections describe the two layouts and key features of the Plates view.

12.1.1 Layout
The Plates view displays one of two layouts depending on how it was accessed:

• Full-Screen: When a plate is opened on the Maps, Airports, or Flights view,

ForeFlight switches to the Plates view to display the plate in full-screen mode.
Users can tap the Close button to return to wherever they were in ForeFlight
before opening the plate.
• Split-Screen: When the Plates view is opened directly by tapping Plates in the
Navigation Toolbar, the view displays a split-screen layout with the Plates Viewer
to the right of a collapsible Binders Drawer.

Full-Screen Split-Screen

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12.1.2 Key Features
The Plates view can be a powerful in-flight tool. The following are its key features.

Intuitive Navigation
The Plates view incorporates on-screen finger gestures to pan and zoom, and a
three-finger swipe to quickly switch between plates in a binder.

This is meant to replicate the functionality of traditional paper kneeboards and to make
using plates easier during busy flights.

Three finger swipe to switch plates in a binder

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Binders Organize Plates for Flight
Plates can be organized into two types of binders (folders) for pilots to swipe through.

• Flight Binders are used to organize plates for a specific flight and can be
generated from the Maps and Flights views.
• Other Binders are used for unstructured collections of plates.

Flight Binders View Other Binders View

View Online Without Downloads

US, Canadian, European, and Australian plates can be viewed with an active internet
connection. To view plates offline, they must first be downloaded.

The availability of specific plates is limited only by the regions allowed in a subscription
plan. ForeFlight-generated plates are available regardless of subscription.

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On-Plate Functionality
Plates in ForeFlight can be overlaid with dynamic features such as:

• Alert NOTAM banners that expand to display a list of applicable NOTAMs.

• FBO labels that show on-airport locations and details for each FBO.
• Custom annotations.
• A customizable instrument panel for monitoring real-time flight data while
reading a plate.

FBO Labels and Information Annotations on Plates

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Optional Features
The above Plates view features are available to all users. Additional optional features
are described below:

• Jeppesen plates can be displayed in addition to the standard government and

ForeFlight plates.
• Pro Plus and higher subscribers can use georeferenced plates to show their
aircraft position on a plate and overlay plates on the map.
• Performance Plus subscribers can use a Taxi Routes tool to create taxi routes
based on destination and taxi clearances.

Georeferenced Procedure

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12.1.3 Types of Plates
Plates encompass a variety of terminal procedures and documents including, but not
limited to, the following: standard instrument departures (SIDs), instrument approach
procedures (IAPs), standard terminal arrival procedures (STARs), airport diagrams,
taxiway diagrams, obstacle departure procedures (ODPs), IFR takeoff minimums,
alternate minimums, and special notes.

Plates can be published by different sources. When a user opens a plate, the version
displayed varies based on availability and priority. It is not possible to reorder or assign
plate priority. ForeFlight offers the following types of plates.

Jeppesen
Jeppesen plates are available to ForeFlight users who link their existing Jeppesen
subscriptions or purchase Jeppesen coverage from ForeFlight. If Jeppesen coverage
is installed on a device, the plates will appear above all other plates and are the
default plates when selecting a procedure using the Procedure Advisor.

NOTE: ForeFlight Military Flight Bag accounts with Jeppesen coverage installed
default to the government procedures, but this can be changed using the More >
Jeppesen > Prioritize Jeppesen Plates setting.

Jeppesen Airport Diagram for KLAX

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Government
Terminal Procedures are available from the FAA with a United States subscription, from
Nav Canada with a Canadian subscription, from Airservices with an Australian
subscription, and from EUROCONTROL with a European subscription.

FAA (Los Angeles International)

EUROCONTROL (Dublin International)

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Optional European Charts
Optional European VFR and IFR plates (including airport diagrams, en route charts,
and procedures) can be purchased. These can include optional chart add-ons for
specific European countries offered by providers such as Jeppesen, IGN, DFS,
SkyGuide, and Cartabassy. The full range of options is listed at foreflight.com/
europe/data.

ForeFlight
ForeFlight creates its own versions of many airport diagrams as another option for
users. These are displayed by default when neither Jeppesen nor government airport
diagrams are available. ForeFlight plates have the ForeFlight logo in the bottom
margin. ForeFlight Plates do not exist for all airports. However, unlike other types of
plates, ForeFlight plates are available to all users regardless of their regional
subscription.

ForeFlight Diagram for KLAX

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BYOP
Custom plates can be associated with an airport using the Bring Your Own Plates
(BYOP) feature.

Georeferenced
Georeferenced plates are Jeppesen, government, ForeFlight, or other plates that have
an additional embedded geospatial layer.

A georeferenced plate can be identified by a thin blue box around the plan view area of
the plate. Most plates are georeferenced. If a plate is not georeferenced, it is usually
because it is not drawn to scale.

Blue border on georeferenced plate

Georeferenced Jeppesen Plate

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Georeferenced plates can be precisely overlaid on the Map and used to show your
position. Georeference features requires a Pro Plus or higher subscription

Georeferenced Plate on the Map

12.1.4 Plates Sync

Plates view functionality does not sync between devices on an account. Specifically,
this means that Flight Binders, Other Binders, and plate annotations only exist on
the device used to create them.

IMPORTANT: If ForeFlight is deleted and reinstalled, binders and plate annotations

will be lost.

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12.2 On-Plate Functionality

The actively displayed plate can be manipulated to resize, pan, and switch between
adjacent plates, add annotations, show or hide the toolbar and instrument panel, and
see information about NOTAMs, FBOs, and aircraft position.

12.2.1 Onscreen Finger Gestures

Plates can be manipulated in the following ways using onscreen finger gestures as
described below.
• Panning and Zooming: When a plate is zoomed in, drag one finger across the
screen to pan in 360 degrees across the plate. To zoom in on a plate, touch the
screen with two fingers and draw them apart. Use the opposite gesture to zoom
out.
• Swiping to Previous/Next Plate: Swipe with three fingers left or right to display
the previous or next plate. In a Flight Binder, swiping right on the last plate in a
folder opens the next folder.
• Toggling Toolbar/Instrument Panel: Tap a displayed plate to hide the Toolbar
and Instrument Panel (for navigational plates). Tap again to show the Toolbar
and Instrument Panel.

Toolbar

Instruments

Full Screen Toolbar and Instruments Showing

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12.2.2 Alert NOTAMs
When a plate is displayed, ForeFlight cross-checks NOTAMs and displays a warning
banner at the top of the plate showing a count of relevant NOTAMs related to that
plate.

NOTE: The NOTAM Alert banner is not displayed when the Plate is sent to Maps.

Tap the banner to view the NOTAMs associated with the plate, grouped vertically by
age. Tap Show All NOTAMs to see a breakdown of Airport, Obstacle, TFR/ARTCC,
and Jeppesen NOTAMs for the airport. Tap again anywhere off of the popup to close it.

Tap to Expand List

Tap NOTAMs to view the list of Alert NOTAMs

WARNING: Do not use Alert NOTAMs as a substitute for traditional preflight

planning. ForeFlight Mobile is not guaranteed to display a complete list of NOTAMs
relevant to the plate.

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12.2.3 FBO Locations
When viewing an airport diagram, tap FBO in the upper toolbar to show or hide the
location of FBOs on the plate. Featured FBOs have yellow labels, while the rest have
gray. Tap a label to open its FBO Details. FBO labels can also be shown when the
airport diagram is overlaid on the Map.
Show / Hide FBO Labels

Tap to view FBO

information

FBO Location Labels

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12.2.4 Instrument Panel
A semi-transparent instrument panel can be displayed underneath navigational plates
such as airport diagrams, approach, arrival, and departure procedures. The number of
instruments displayed varies based on device orientation, screen size, and binder
being viewed. Tap the plate surface to show or hide the panel. Tap an instrument to
customize it. This is the same instrument panel that can be displayed on the Maps
view.

Customizing Instrument Panel

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12.2.5 Position on Plate
Pro Plus or higher subscribers can see their position on a georeferenced plate
provided that they have toggled the Enable Ownship setting to Always or Limited.

Enabling Position Displayed on Plate

Current Position on Plate

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12.3 Toolbar Controls

The Toolbar displays an array of plate controls that varies depending on the type of
plate or binder being viewed. The full list of Toolbar controls and their functionality is
described below.

12.3.1 Plate Settings

With any plate displayed, tap the Settings (gear) button to adjust screen brightness
with a slider, or to invert plate colors. These settings are applied throughout ForeFlight
Mobile, not just the Plates view.

Plate Settings Menu

Standard Colors Inverted Colors

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12.3.2 Recent Plates
Tap the Recent Plates (clock) button to open a list of plates that were recently
displayed in ForeFlight Mobile.

Recent Plates Searches

A colored box to the left of each plate name indicates its subject:

• APD - Airport Diagram, Airport Info, Airspace Diagram, Advisories, Low Vis Taxi
Routes, Parking Gates, or ODP Obstacle Takeoff Notes
• DP - Departure Procedure
• STAR - Arrival Procedure
• IAP - Approach Procedure
• MIN - Takeoff Minimums (Obstacle) Departure Procedures, and Diverse Vector
Area (Radar Vectors), Alternate Minimums.
Tap a plate name to display it, or tap Clear to empty the list. If an Other Binder has
been left “open”, tap the Plus (+) button to add it to the binder. If the Plate is already
added, the words “In Binder” are displayed.

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12.3.3 Plate Annotations
To add annotations to a plate, tap the Annotation (pencil) button to open an
annotations toolbar. Plate annotations do not sync between devices. The functionality
of each annotation is described in Annotations. The following table describes each
type of Plate annotation and what device it is available on. An Apple Pencil or stylus
can be used instead of using a finger. Double-tapping with your finger, towards the tip,
on the flat edge of the Apple 2 Pencil will switch between Pen and Eraser modes.

Button Device Purpose

iPad Use one finger to draw freeform annotations.

iPhone

iPad Drag finger across plate to create rectangular outline.

iPhone

iPad Drag finger across plate to create circular outline.

iPad Drag finger across plate to draw straight line.

Draw multiple straight lines end to end that form a closed

iPad
shape when the button is deselected.

iPad Draw multiple straight lines end to end.

iPad Type text on the plate using an iOS keyboard with controls
iPhone for font style, size, alignment, and color.

Write a note on the plate visible as a small icon. Tap the

iPad paintbrush button to edit icon shape and color. The note
icon can be tapped to open its contents.

iPad Drag finger across plate to select multiple annotations and

iPhone group, copy, or delete them, as well as invert plate color.

iPad Edit annotation size, font, alignment, color, fill color, opacity,
iPhone thickness, style, layer order, and color presets.

iPad Clear all annotations from the plate.

iPhone

iPad Undo the previous annotation.

iPhone

iPad Redo the previously undone annotation.

iPhone

iPad Tap to finish adding annotations and return to the Plates

iPhone Viewer.

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12.3.4 Rotate
To rotate the plate clockwise, tap the Rotate button. Note that a plate shrinks to fit the
device screen if its current orientation does not match the device orientation.

Tap to Rotate

Portrait Orientation Landscape Orientation

12.3.5 Add to Binder

When an Other Binder has been left “open” in the Plates view as described later, and a
plate is accessed from the Maps, Fights, or Airports view, the Add To Binder (folder)
button is visible in the Toolbar. Tap this button to add the current plate to that binder.

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12.3.6 Taxi Route
Performance Plus subscribers viewing an airport diagram can tap the Taxi Route
button to open a tool used to create taxi routes based on their desired destination
and taxi clearances.

NOTE: If this button is not visible, it can be enabled by tapping More > Account >
ForeFlight Labs and toggling on Taxi Routes.

12.3.7 FBO
When viewing an airport diagram, the FBO button is visible in the toolbar. Tap it to
show or hide FBO location labels on the diagram.

12.3.8 Send To Map/Print

To send the currently displayed plate to be overlaid on the Maps view, tap the Send
To button and select MAP. This requires a Pro Plus subscription and can only be done
for georeferenced plates.

To send the currently displayed plate to a printer, tap the Send To button, select
PRINT, and then select the iOS Printer Options.

The Send To button can also be used to print an entire Flight Binder.

Send To

Map or Print

Standard Options Flight Binder Options

NOTE: ForeFlight does not control printer settings or page sizes. This must be done
in the printer interface.

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12.3.9 Lock
To disable onscreen finger gestures to prevent any accidental changes (such as
while flying), tap the Lock button.

IMPORTANT: The Lock button does not lock plate orientation (portrait or landscape).
To lock orientation, use the orientation lock setting on the iOS device.

To configure this control so it also disables every other button on the device screen,
tap More > Settings, swipe down the Plates and Documents Views section, and toggle
on Lock Disables Buttons. Then, when the Lock button is pressed, all functionality on
the device screen will be disabled including:

• Plates view Toolbar: All buttons except Lock are disabled.

• Plate: All on-plate functionality such as Alert NOTAMs and FBO Labels are
frozen. (Plates can still be tapped to toggle the Toolbar and Instrument
Panel.)
• Instrument Panel: Instruments are visible but cannot be customized.
• ForeFlight Navigation Toolbar: The Plates view cannot be navigated away
from.

Unlocked Buttons (Default)

Locked Buttons Cannot Be Tapped Until Lock Is Disabled

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12.4 Plates on the Map

This feature is used to overlay geo-referenced plates on the Maps view. It requires a
ForeFlight Pro Plus, Performance Plus, Business Pro, or Business Performance
subscription.

Plate Overlaid on the Map

12.4.1 Displaying Plates on the Map

The following five methods can be used to display a plate on the map.

Method #1 - From the Airports View

Display a plate on the Airports view, open the Procedures tab, and tap Map next to the
desired plate.

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Method #2 - From the Maps View
Tap an airport on the map to display its details. Select the Procedure tab and the
appropriate sub-tab (Airport, Departure, Arrival, or Approach). Tap Map next to the
desired plate.

2
3

Method #3 - From the FPL Editor

On the Maps view FPL Editor, tap the colored bubble of an airport or procedure and
select Show Plate… Then, select the appropriate plate.

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Method #4 - From the Procedure Advisor
On the Maps view FPL Editor, tap Procedure to open the Procedure Advisor, select
the appropriate plate and transition, then tap Add to Route.

Method #5 - From the Plates View

Display a plate on the Plates view, then tap the Send To button and select MAP.

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12.4.2 Display Settings for Plates on the Map
When a plate is overlaid on the map, its display settings can be adjusted to hide the
plate, view it in full-screen mode, swap one plate for another, show annotations and
FBO labels, invert plate colors, and adjust the transparency of the plate. These are
described below.

Display Settings for Plates on the Map

Removing Plates From the Map

To remove a plate overlay from the map, follow these steps:

1. On the map, tap the plate or the gear icon in its top-left corner.
2. In the popup, tap Hide Plate to remove it from the map.

Displaying a Plate in Full-Screen Mode

To cause a plate overlaid on the map to display in full-screen mode, follow these steps:

1. On the map, tap the plate or the gear icon in its top-left corner.
2. Tap View Fullscreen to open the plate in the Plates view.
3. Tap Close to return to the previous location on the Maps view.

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Swapping Plates on the Map
To change the plate currently overlayed on the map at a given airport, follow these
steps:

1. On the map, tap the plate or the gear icon in its top-left corner.
2. In the popup, the displayed plate will have a blue checkmark next to it. Tap any
other plate listed to display it instead.

NOTE: If a non-graphical procedure (such as takeoff minimums or advisory) is

selected, it does not replace the current plate on the map. Instead, it opens in the
Plates view.

Showing Annotations/FBO Labels

To show annotations and FBO labels on the plate overlayed on the map, follow these
steps:

1. On the map, tap the plate or the gear icon in its top-left corner.
2. Toggle the Show FBOs button on to display or hide interactive FBO labels.
3. Toggle the Show Annotations button to show or hide annotations previously
added to the plate.

Inverting Plate Colors

To invert the colors of any plate displayed on the map, follow these steps:

1. On the map, tap the plate or the gear icon in its top-left corner.
2. Toggle the Invert Plate Colors button on or off as necessary.

NOTE: This change affects all place where plates can be viewed in ForeFlight, not
just on the map.

Adjusting Transparency
To adjust the transparency of a plate on the map (in order to view or hide map features
behind the plate), follow these steps:

1. On the map, tap the plate or the gear icon in its top-left corner.
2. At the bottom of the plate details, move the transparency slider left (transparent)
or right (opaque) as necessary.

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12.5 Binders Drawer

The Binders Drawer is used to manage the two types of binders supported in the
Plates view:

• Flight Binders are used to organize plates for a specific flight.

• Other Binders are used for unstructured collections of plates.
Operations in the Binders Drawer include showing/hiding the drawer from the Plates
view, and creating, opening, renaming, reordering, and deleting binders. These
operations are described below.

Flights Binder Other Binder

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12.5.1 Show/Hide Binders
The Binders Drawer can be opened or closed while working directly in the Plates view.
To display the Binders drawer if it is not visible, tap Binders. The drawer will open as a
sidebar on the left. To hide it, tap Close.

Opening and Closing the Binders Drawer

12.5.2 Renaming Binders

Flight Binders are named automatically based on their departure and destination
airports. Empty Flight Binders have no name. Other Binders are named manually at
creation. All binders can be renamed.

To rename a Flight Binder or Other Binder, tap the Edit button at the top of the Binders
Drawer, then tap RENAME next to a binder to enter a new name. Tap Save to finish
naming that binder, and tap Done to finish editing binders.

Renaming Binders

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12.5.3 Reordering Binders
Flight Binders are listed from newest to oldest, while Other Binders are listed from
oldest to newest. Either list can be reordered by manually dragging each individual
binder up and down within its own list.

To reorder a Flight Binder or Other Binder, tap the Edit button at the top of the Binders
Drawer, then tap and hold the (☰) icon next to a binder to drag it to a different position
in its list. Tap Done when finished.

Reordering Binders

12.5.4 Removing Binders

Flight Binders and Other Binders do not actually contain plates. Instead, they contain
references to plates stored on the ForeFlight device. Any binder can be removed
without deleting the plates it references.

To remove a binder, tap the Edit button at the top of the Binders Drawer, tap the (-)
icon next to a binder, and tap Delete to remove the binder (but not its plates) from the
device. Tap Done when finished.

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12.6 Flight Binders

Flight Binders organize plates according to a specific flight for easy reference by pilots.
They can be generated automatically from existing flights on the Maps or Flights views,
or created using a blank template.

NOTE: Flight Binders do not sync between devices on an account.

12.6.1 Flight Binder Structure

Flight Binders group plates into departure airport and destination airport sections. Each
section contains four folders where plates can be added.

• The departure airport section has folders for airport diagrams, departure
procedures, return-to-base approaches, and miscellaneous procedures.
• The destination airport section has folders for arrival procedures, approach
procedures, airport diagrams, and miscellaneous procedures.
An airport selector at the top of each group determines which plates that group can
hold. A number under each folder indicates how many plates it contains. Folders
without any plates have no number.

Departure
Airport
Selector
Departure
Airport
Plates

Destination
Airport
Selector

Destination
Airport
Plates

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12.6.2 Creating Flight Binders
Flight Binders can be created in three ways. Click one of the following options to learn
more:

• Generate using the Maps view.

• Generate using an existing Flight.
• Use a blank template.

Generating a Flight Binder From the Maps View

To generate a Flight Binder from the Maps view, use the FPL Editor to build a route
with departure and destination airports. Use the Procedure Advisor to add departure,
arrival, approach, or other procedures to the route. At the bottom of the FPL Editor, tap
the Send To button and choose PLATES to send the route to the Plates view as a new
Flight Binder.

Create Flight Binder from the Maps View

Generating a Flight Binder From the Flights View

To generate a Flight Binder from an existing Flight, navigate to the Flights view and tap
any Flight to display its Flight Planning Form. At the top right corner, tap the Send To
button and choose PLATES.

Create Flight Binder from the Flights View

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Creating a Flight Binder from a Blank Template
If no suitable map route or flight exists, an empty Flight Binder can be created. In the
Plates view, expand the Binders Drawer and tap Add Flight Binder. In the Add Flight
Binder window, tap a suggestion (from Maps and Flights) to create a full Flight Binder,
or tap add an empty binder to generate a blank binder.

Creating an Empty Flight Binder

The new blank Flight Binder template can be used to manually add airports and
plates.

Adding to an Empty Flight Binder

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12.6.3 Adding, Removing, Viewing Plates
Whether a new Flight Binder is empty or populated with data from the Maps or Flights
views, its contents can be managed in the following ways.

Selecting Airports
The Flight Binder includes two airport selection buttons. Each one is labeled with the
currently selected airport’s identifier (e.g. KSFO) or blank (------) if no airport is
selected.

While these two buttons are intended for the departure and destination airports, any
pair can be selected. To add or replace the current airport, tap its button and use the
Select Airport menu to choose a different airport. This configures the folders beneath it
to display or download plates for that airport.

Selecting Airport

Opening a Plates Folder

If an airport has been selected as described above, the four plates folders beneath
each airport selection button can display or download that airport’s plates. Folders
display a number if they currently contain plates.

To see a list of added and optional plates for a given folder, tap an empty folder or
long-tap (tap, hold, and release) a non-empty folder. In the list, Plates already added to
the binder display blue checkmarks by their names.

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Adding, Removing, and Viewing Plates
To add a plate to the folder, tap the circle next to its name. Tap the blue checkmark
next to a plate to remove it from the folder. To view a plate without adding it to a folder,
tap the plate name.

Plate Added to Binder

Viewing/Adding Plates

12.6.4 Adding Alternate Airports

Due to the two-airport structure of a Flight Binder, there is no place to display plates for
a third or additional airport (such as an alternate airport specified in a flight). However,
additional airport plates can be added to the Flight Binder by reassigning one of the
airport selection buttons to a new airport and then adding plates to the appropriate
folders. Those plates will remain in the Flight Binder and can be displayed by toggling
the airport selection buttons.

12.6.5 Printing Flight Binders

It is possible to print one or more plates
from a Flight Binder, or the entire Flight
Binder, in one operation.

Printing a Single Plate

To print the currently displayed plate, tap
the Send To button in the Toolbar, select
PRINT PLATE, and follow the prompts to
choose print settings. Available settings
vary based on the connected printer.

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Printing Several Plates or an Entire Flight Binder
To print an entire Flight Binder or several of its plates at once, follow these steps:

1. Open a Flight Binder, tap the Send To icon and select PRINT BINDER.
2. In the Print Options window, swipe through the print preview and remove any
unwanted plates from the print job by tapping their blue checkmark.
3. Depending on the capabilities of the connected printer, change the layout as
needed (e.g. print multiple plates on one page, or print on both sides of the
page).
4. When print options are selected, tap Print.

Send To Button

Selected
Printer

Selected
to Print

Print
Removed Options
from
Print Job

Printing a Flight Binder

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12.7 Other Binders

While Flight Binders are restricted to a particular airport pair and structured according
to the phase of flight, Other Binders are unstructured and can contain plates from a
variety of unrelated airports.

NOTE: Other Binders do not sync between devices on an account.

12.7.1 Other Binder Structure

The Other Binders structure displays a toolbar with a Print button, Search bar, a list of
existing plates, and a button to add plates. When a plate is opened, swipe with three
fingers left and right to switch between plates.

NOTE: The Search bar above the Other Binder is not specific to the Plates view. It
displays airports, places, procedures, documents, and recent search results in the
applicable ForeFlight view.

Plates inside Other Binders appear as large icons with filenames displayed in labels
along their bottom edges. These labels are color-coded according to type: Airport,
Departure, Arrival, Approach, and Minimums.

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12.7.2 Creating Other Binders
To create an Other Binder in the Plates view, expand the Binders Drawer, tap Add
Other Binder, and enter a name for the binder. The new Other Binder opens with a
button to add plates.

Creating a new Other Binder

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12.7.3 Adding Plates
To add plates to an Other Binder, follow these steps:

1. In the Plates view, expand the Binders Drawer and tap an Other Binder to
display its contents.
2. In the Plates Viewer, tap ADD PLATE.
3. In the Select Airport window, use the search bar or ForeFlight-generated
suggestions to select the airport, and then scroll through the list of that airport’s
plates.
4. Tap a plate name to display it without adding, or tap the plus (+) button next to
its name to add it to the binder.
5. If a plate is already in the binder, the words “In Binder” are displayed next to the
name. Adding it again creates a duplicate.

Adding Plates to Other Binder

NOTE: Plates can also be added to a binder while working on unrelated tasks in
ForeFlight. The next section describes how to do so by leaving an Other Binder
“open” while working.

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12.7.4 Leaving a Binder Open
Plates can also be added to a binder while working outside the Plates view. To leave
an Other Binder “open” and add plates to it while working in other parts of ForeFlight,
follow these steps:

1. In the Plates view, expand the Binders Drawer and tap an Other Binder to
display its contents.
2. With the binder still open, navigate away from the Plates view to complete other
tasks in ForeFlight.
3. If a plate is opened while working in the Maps view, Airports view, or Flights
view, tap the Add to Binder button (shaped like a folder). This button only
appears if the Other Binder is still selected on the Plates view.
4. If the plate has already been added to the binder, confirm the prompt to add a
duplicate. Since a binder only contains references to a plate stored on the
device, each duplicate opens the same plate, and annotations applied to one
plate affects its duplicate.

Adding Plates to an “Open” Binder

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12.7.5 Reorder Plates
To reorder the plates in an Other Binder, tap the Edit button in the Toolbar, and then
hold and drag individual plates to their new positions. Tap Done when finished
reordering.

12.7.6 Remove Plates

To remove plates from an Other Binder, tap the Edit button in the Toolbar, and then tap
the red X on a plate to remove it from the binder. (There is no chance to confirm or
cancel.) Tap Done when finished removing plates.

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12.7.7 Printing Other Binders
Instead of printing individual plates, it is possible to print all of the plates in an Other
Binder together. To do so, tap the Printer button in the Toolbar and follow the prompts
to choose print settings.

Printing an Other Binder

Note that ForeFlight does not control printer settings or page sizes. This must be done
using the iOS Printer Options.

Selecting Printer Options

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ForeFlight Documents allows pilots to access and manage important aviation
documents such as manuals, handbooks, guides, and supplements. This feature
eliminates the need for paper copies, making it easier for pilots to keep their cockpit
organized and up-to-date.

NOTE: Content Packs are not visible in ForeFlight Web.

ForeFlight Documents offers several benefits, including automatic document syncing,

intelligent document organization, powerful search functionality, and advanced
annotation tools. With this feature, pilots can easily find the information they need,
make annotations, and share documents with other members of their flight crew.

NOTE: For the purpose of this guide, when referencing “document” or “documents”
any supported file type can be interchanged.
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13.1 Documents Design

The Documents view consists of the following elements:

• An upper toolbar for managing the Documents view.

• A collapsible Catalog that contains all documents. The Catalog is organized into
three sections: My Drives, Drives, and Binders.
• Binder or Drive contents, organized in a thumbnail view.
• A full-screen viewer for viewing documents (not shown here).

Catalog Toggle

Toolbar

Binders

Drives

Selected
Drive
Contents

Documents View

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13.2 Toolbar
The toolbar includes buttons for showing and hiding the Documents Catalog, changing
the document thumbnail type, adjusting document settings, editing drives and binders,
and searching ForeFlight Mobile for aeronautical and document data.

Catalog Toggle Document Settings Search

Grid/List Button Edit Button

13.2.1 Documents Catalog

The Documents Catalog can be displayed or hidden by tapping the Catalog toggle
button in the upper-left toolbar. When the catalog is displayed, the Close button hides
it. When hidden, the Catalog button displays the document catalog.

Documents Catalog Toggle

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13.2.2 Grid and List Thumbnail Viewing Options
When a binder or drive is tapped, its contents are displayed as thumbnails in a grid or
list view. The Grid/List button in the upper toolbar switches between the two views.

List Button Grid Button

Grid View List View

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13.2.3 Document Settings
The settings button provides a menu with two settings.

• The Brightness Slider adjusts the iPad or iPhone’s screen brightness.

• Invert Document Colors inverts all colors within all documents.

Documents Settings Button

13.2.4 Edit Button

The Edit button provides the following functionality.

Split View Drag-and-Drop Document Import

• When viewing the contents of a binder, the Edit button can be used to rearrange
or remove documents from that binder.

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• When viewing the Imported drive, the Edit button allows users to rename or
remove imported documents.
• When viewing a drive other than the Imported drive, the Edit button allows users
to remove a document from the device.

Documents Edit Button

13.2.5 Document Search

The search bar at the top of the Documents view searches all of ForeFlight. This
search bar is similar to the one found in the Airports view upper toolbar. When toolbar
space is limited, the search bar is replaced by the magnifying glass.

Documents Search Button

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13.3 Binders
Binders provide a convenient method for users to organize and store their chosen
documents within folders, making them easily accessible for future reference.
Documents from any drive can be added to a binder. For instance, a user could create
a binder that includes documents from both the Imported drive and a subscription-
based drive, like the FAA drive.

Binders are sorted alphabetically. It is not possible to reorder binders. However, a

naming convention, such as using a numerical prefix as in the example below, allows
users to customize how binders are sorted.

Files added to a binder are not duplicates of the original. Rather, a file opened from a
binder is the same file that’s opened from its original location. Annotations and
bookmarks that have been added to a document appear regardless if the document is
opened from a binder or its original location.

Binders are synced and can be accessed through ForeFlight Web as well as any
devices that are logged into your account.

Document Binders

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13.3.1 Creating Document Binders
There are two methods for creating a binder, each of which is described below. Once
created, binders are listed alphabetically and can be renamed, deleted, and contents
within the binder can be added, removed, and rearranged.

Adding binders using the standard method

Add New Binder Button

The standard method for adding a binder is to tap the Add New Binder button near the
bottom of the Binders section. After tapping the button, a pop-up appears prompting
the user for a binder name.

Adding binders using the document viewer method

A binder can also be added while viewing a document. To do so, open any document
and tap the Add Document to Binder button. Then, tap the [+] button to create a new
binder.
Add Document to Binder

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Naming Binders
Enter a binder name that is intuitive and will describe the contents of the binder. If
having the binder near the top of the list is desired, use a naming convention with that
in mind. For example, as depicted throughout this chapter, Binders are named with a
numerical prefix.

13.3.2 Renaming Binders

Editing a binder’s name does not affect its contents. Binders and their names are
synced between devices. To rename a binder:

1. Tap the Edit button near the top of the Binders section.
2. Tap RENAME next to the binder to be renamed.
3. Edit the binder’s name.
4. Tap Save.
5. Once all binders are appropriately renamed, tap Done.

Edit Button Rename and Done Buttons

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13.3.3 Adding Documents to Binders
To add a document to a binder, follow the steps below:

1. Open the document from its original drive (e.g. Imported > AC 91-73B).
2. Tap the Add Document to Binder button in the upper toolbar.
3. In the pop-up menu, tap the binder or binders that the document should be
added to. When a document is added to a binder, the binder’s count (e.g., “6
documents”) increases by one and the checkbox is highlighted.
4. Once the document has been added to the appropriate binders, tap outside the
pop-up menu.

Adding a binder using the full-screen document viewer

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13.3.4 Arranging Binder Documents
The documents within a binder are sorted according to when they were added. To
rearrange binder documents, follow the steps below:

1. Tap and hold a document until it appears to lift off the screen.
2. Without lifting your finger, drag the document to its new location.
3. Release your finger from the screen.

13.3.5 Removing Documents from Binders

Removing a document from a binder removes it from the binder on all account devices.
Removing a document from a binder does not delete it from the device, rather the
document is still available in its original drive. There are three methods for removing
documents from a binder:

• When viewing a binder, tap Edit > Remove button > Remove.
• When viewing a binder in list view, swipe right to left across a document.
• When viewing a document that is included in a binder, tap the Add to Binder
button and deselect the binder it is included in.

13.3.6 Deleting Binders

Deleting a binder from one device will remove it from all devices signed into the
account. Deleting a binder does not remove documents from the device. The
documents that were in a deleted binder can still be accessed from their original drive.
There are two methods for deleting a binder:

• Swipe right to left across a binder.

• Tap Edit > Delete button > Delete. Tap Done.

Delete
Button

Swipe Left Delete Edit > Delete Method

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13.4 My Drives
The My Drives section contains the Imported drive. This drive consists of documents
that have been manually imported to ForeFlight. Pilots with a Pro Plus or higher
subscription also have the ability to add a Cloud Drive.

My Drives

13.4.1 Supported File Types and Size Limits

My Drive documents are read-only. For example, an Excel spreadsheet can be added
to Documents but you cannot use Documents to edit the spreadsheet.

Documents supports files with a maximum size of 500 MB. The following file types are
supported in ForeFlight Documents:

• PDF • GIF • DOC • PPT

• TIFF • PNG • DOCX • CSV
• TIF • BMP • XLSX • PAGES
• JPG • BMPF • XLS • KEY
• JPEG • TXT • PPTX • NUMBERS

NOTE: Maximum file size for importing documents via ForeFlight Web is 115 MB.

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13.4.2 Imported Drive
All files that have been added to ForeFlight Documents by the user are stored in the
Imported drive. Imported documents are synced to the account and become available
on all devices and ForeFlight Web with an active internet connection. Imported
documents are sorted alphabetically and cannot be reordered.

13.4.3 Importing Documents

There are various methods for importing documents.

Importing Documents using ForeFlight

To import a document using ForeFlight Mobile, follow the steps below:

1. Open the Documents view and tap the Imported drive to display its contents.
2. Tap the [+] button in the upper toolbar.
3. Select where to import documents from (Camera, Photo Library, Files).
4. Locate and tap the file to be imported.
Importing from third-party apps
Many apps can share files with other apps. If the shared file type is supported by
Documents, ForeFlight Mobile will appear as an app that can receive the shared file. To
import files using third-party apps, follow the steps below:

NOTE: These steps may vary slightly depending on which apps are used.

1. Open the app that has the file to be imported (e.g., Mail, Files, Safari, etc).
2. Open the file to be shared.
3. Tap the Send To button.
4. Choose ForeFlight from the list of apps that can accept the file. ForeFlight
Mobile will automatically open.
5. If using a Performance-tier account, select whether the file should be saved to a
flight or to the Imported drive.
6. After selecting Documents, the Documents view is opened, and the imported file
is displayed in the full-screen document viewer.

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Importing via drag-and-drop
When using ForeFlight in split view or slide over mode, files can be imported to
Documents using the iOS drag-and-drop feature. To do so, follow the steps below:

1. Open ForeFlight Mobile and tap Documents.

2. Select the Imported drive.
3. Open another app in split view or slide over mode. Files and Photos are two
apps that work well with this feature.
4. Tap and hold the file to be imported until it appears to lift off the screen. Without
releasing your finger, drag the file to the Imported drive.
5. Release your finger from the screen. A confirmation pop-up is displayed after the
file has been imported.

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13.4.4 Renaming Imported Documents
Documents can be renamed after they’ve been imported. Imported document names
are synced between devices. Renaming an imported document may result in it being
moved as the Imported Drive is sorted in alphabetical order. To rename an imported
document:

1. Tap the Imported drive to view its contents.

2. Tap the Edit button in the upper toolbar.
3. Tap RENAME next to the document to be renamed.
4. Using the keyboard, edit the document’s name.
5. Tap Save.
6. Once all documents are appropriately renamed, tap Done.

Edit Button Rename and Done Buttons

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13.5 Cloud Drives

A cloud drive is a type of storage service that allows users to store files on the internet.
ForeFlight can sync with supported (free or paid) cloud drives enabling users to access
their files from anywhere with or without an internet connection.

ForeFlight supports a single DropBox, Microsoft OneDrive, Box, or Amazon S3 cloud

drive integration per account. Cloud drives require a Pro Plus or higher subscription.

Sample Dropbox Account

DropBox Documents Synced to ForeFlight

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13.5.1 Adding a Cloud Drive
The process for adding a cloud drive is similar for all supported cloud drive providers.
However, as discussed in this section, additional fields are required for Amazon S3
and OneDrive cloud drives.

To add a cloud drive, begin by following the steps below:

1. Using a web browser, sign into plan.foreflight.com using your ForeFlight

username and password.
2. Click Documents in the left sidebar.
3. In the My Drives section, click Add a Cloud Drive.
4. In the pop-up that appears, select your Drive Provider (Box, DropBox, S3,
OneDrive). As depicted in the images below, the menu dynamically adjusts to
allow the required information to be entered.
5. Enter a Drive Name and click Add Drive.

DropBox and Box Amazon S3 OneDrive

NOTE: Individual pilot accounts cannot link to a cloud drive that is already linked to
another ForeFlight account.

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13.5.2 Cloud Drive Names
All cloud drives require a name. The drive name is what appears in the My Drives
section of ForeFlight Documents. The drive name should be intuitive and reflect the
contents of the drive. Examples include: “Flight Department Manuals", “EFB Digital
Documents”, “Our Flight Department’s DropBox Account”, etc.

The drive name can be edited after initial setup using the cloud drive’s settings menu
in ForeFlight Web > Documents.

IMPORTANT: When naming a cloud drive, do not use a drive or subfolder name that
already exists. For example, don’t use Jeppesen, FAA, Handbooks, Legends, etc.

Drive Name as it appears in ForeFlight Mobile

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13.5.3 Adding OneDrive and S3 Cloud Drives
As described below, the following additional information is required to add a OneDrive
or Amazon S3 cloud drive.

OneDrive
A OneDrive integration requires the user to specify the
name of the synced OneDrive folder. This is done with
the Drive Folder field.

If the name of the synced OneDrive folder is known,

enter it in the Drive Folder field. If the folder doesn’t
exist yet or the name is not known, leave it blank and
enter it later in the cloud drive settings.
OneDrive Account Setup
A Drive Folder is required to sync documents.

Amazon S3
When integrating with an Amazon S3 folder, you will
need to provide an access key and a corresponding
secret access key to authenticate and authorize
access. Instructions for obtaining this information can
be found on the next page.

In addition to an access and secret key, the bucket

that will sync with ForeFlight will need to be specified.

If the name of the S3 bucket is known, enter it in the

bucket field. If the bucket doesn’t exist yet or the
name is not known, leave it blank and enter it later in
the cloud drive settings. A bucket is required to sync
documents.

Amazon S3 Account Setup

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Obtaining an Amazon S3 Access Key
To obtain an access key:

1. Sign in to the AWS Management Console.

2. Open the IAM (Identity and Access Management) service.
3. In the navigation pane on the left, click on "Users" or "IAM Users" to manage
users.
4. Create a new user or select an existing user to generate an access key for.
5. Open the user's details by clicking on the username.
6. In the "Security credentials" tab, locate the "Access keys" section.
7. Click on "Create access key" or "Manage access keys.”
8. If you're creating a new access key, it will be generated and displayed. Make
sure to download the key file or copy the access key ID and secret access key to
a secure location, as the secret access key will not be shown again. The secret
access key is only displayed once during the creation process. If you lose it,
you'll need to generate a new access key.

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13.5.4 Providing Access to the Cloud Drive
When adding a Box, DropBox, or OneDrive account, ForeFlight redirects to a login
page for the appropriate cloud drive. Enter your cloud drive account credentials and
sign in. Depending on the cloud drive used, a confirmation email may be sent to the
cloud drive’s email address. Check your account for applicable emails.

After entering account credentials, and verifying via email (if applicable), a pop-up
appears. Click Grant Access to allow ForeFlight to access the cloud drive.

Grant Access Confirmation

DropBox login screen

NOTE: If your are unable to sign into your cloud drive or the wrong account is synced
to ForeFlight, add the cloud drive using an incognito or private browser session as
your computer’s browser may be automatically populating cloud drive account
credentials.

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13.5.5 Cloud Drive Synced Folder
Each integrated cloud drive syncs with a single folder. That folder can contain
subfolders (including the Content Pack subfolder) and individual documents. As
described below, the synced folder is automatically generated when integrating
DropBox and Box accounts and manually specified when integrating OneDrive and
Amazon S3 drives.

DropBox Synced Folder

When adding a DropBox drive, an “apps” folder is automatically added to your DropBox
root directory. Do not rename or move the folder. Within the apps folder, a “ForeFlight”
subfolder is also added. All files and subfolders should be added to the ForeFlight
folder. The file path below provides an example of the correct file structure.

DropBox / Apps / ForeFlight / Company Docs / Aircraft Manuals.

IMPORTANT: DropBox drives do not support duplicate documents. If duplicate

documents are added to the synced folder, the documents will not download.

Box Synced Folder

When adding a Box drive, a “ForeFlight” folder is automatically added to your Box root
directory. Do not rename or move the folder. All files and subfolders should be added to
the ForeFlight folder. The file path below provides an example of the correct Box file
structure.

All Files / ForeFlight / Company Docs / Aircraft Manuals.

OneDrive Synced Folder

The OneDrive synced folder is specified by the user either during setup or after setup
using the cloud drive settings. The folder cannot be a subfolder and needs to be at
the root level of the My files or Shared with you directories. The synced folder name
is not restricted to “ForeFlight” but should be intuitive and must contain all files and
documents that are to sync with ForeFlight. The file path below provides an example of
the correct OneDrive file structure.

My Files / ForeFlight / Company Docs / Aircraft Manuals.

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Amazon S3 Synced Bucket
The Amazon S3 synced bucket is specified by the user either during setup or after
setup using the cloud drive settings. The bucket cannot be a subfolder and needs to
be at the root level of the Amazon S3 directory.

The synced bucket name is not restricted to “ForeFlight” but should be intuitive and
must contain all files and documents that are to sync with ForeFlight. The file path
below provides an example of the correct Amazon S3 file structure.

Amazon S3 / Buckets / ForeFlight / Company Docs / Aircraft Manuals.

S3 Bucket Permissions
In addition to providing an access and secret key, ForeFlight needs to be granted
access to the S3 bucket. By default, all Amazon S3 buckets are private. Access to the
bucket can be granted in one of two ways:

• Grant ForeFlight access to the synced bucket by explicitly listing it. See the List
Bucket Method on the next page for more information.
• Grant ForeFlight access to all S3 buckets. See the List All Buckets Method for
more information.
To edit bucket permissions, follow the steps below:

1. Sign in to the AWS console at https://console.aws.amazon.com/s3/.

2. Select the bucket that you want to edit.
3. Select Permissions.
4. In the Bucket policy text field, enter the JSON permissions described in the List
Bucket Method or List All Buckets Method examples.

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List Bucket Method
The following permissions show an example list bucket policy. Replace
“foreflight_bucket_name” with the actual name of the synced S3 bucket.

{
"Version": "2012-10-17",
"Statement": [
{
"Sid": "BucketLevelPermissions",
"Effect": "Allow",
"Action": "s3:ListBucket",
"Resource": "arn:aws:s3:::<foreflight_bucket_name>"
},
{
"Sid": "ObjectLevelPermissions",
"Effect": "Allow",
"Action": [
"s3:ListBucket",
"s3:GetBucketLocation",
"s3:GetObject",
"s3:GetObjectVersion",
"s3:GetBucketAcl"
],
"Resource": [
"arn:aws:s3:::<foreflight_bucket_name>",
"arn:aws:s3:::<foreflight_bucket_name>/*"
]
}
]
}

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List All Buckets Method
The following permissions show an example list all buckets policy.

{
"Version": "2012-10-17",
"Statement": [
{
"Sid": "BucketLevelPermissions",
"Effect": "Allow",
"Action": [
"s3:ListAllMyBuckets"
],
"Resource": "*"
},
{
"Sid": "ObjectLevelPermissions",
"Effect": "Allow",
"Action": [
"s3:ListBucket",
"s3:GetBucketLocation",
"s3:GetObject",
"s3:GetObjectVersion",
"s3:GetBucketAcl"
],
"Resource": [
"arn:aws:s3:::<foreflight_bucket_name>",
"arn:aws:s3:::foreflight_bucket_name>/*"
]
}
]
}

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13.5.6 Cloud Drive Supported File Types and Size Limits
Cloud drive documents are read-only. For example, an Excel spreadsheet can be
added to a supported cloud drive but you cannot use ForeFlight Documents to add
data to the spreadsheet.

Documents supports various cloud drive file types with a maximum file size of 1 GB.
The following file types are supported in ForeFlight Documents:

• PDF • GIF • DOC • PPT

• TIFF • PNG • DOCX • CSV
• TIF • BMP • XLSX • PAGES
• JPG • BMPF • XLS • KEY
• JPEG • TXT • PPTX • NUMBERS

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13.5.7 Cloud Drive Settings
After adding a cloud drive, the settings can be accessed from ForeFlight Web. Click the
settings (gear) button next to the club drive’s name to access the settings.

With the exceptions of OneDrive and Amazon S3 account setup options, all cloud
drives offer the following settings.

Sharing Options
• Users may email documents from their accounts allows users to email cloud
drive files from ForeFlight. When disabled, the email button in ForeFlight is
greyed out and cannot be selected.
• Users may print documents from their accounts allows users to print cloud
drive files from within ForeFlight. When disabled, the print button is greyed out
and cannot be selected.
Sync Options
• Automatically download all Documents to pilots iOS devices downloads the
files in the cloud drive to the iPad or iPhone when an active internet connection
is available. This setting is not affected by the Automatic Download settings.
• Automatically download all Content Packs to pilots iOS devices downloads
the Content Packs in the cloud drive to the iPad or iPhone when an active
internet connection is available. This setting is not affected by the Automatic
Download settings.

Settings (gear) Button

Cloud Drive Settings

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13.5.8 Unlinking a Cloud Drive
Unlinking a cloud drive disables syncing between ForeFlight and the cloud drive. New
files added to the cloud drive after it has been unlinked will not be available in
ForeFlight.

To unlink a cloud drive, click Unlink Drive at the bottom of the cloud drive settings
menu.

When a cloud drive is unlinked, an email notification is sent to account administrators.

To protect against accidental cloud drive unlinking, the contents of the linked cloud
drive are saved to the Missing Drive.

If a cloud drive is added to ForeFlight after it has been unlinked, pilots will have access
to both the Missing Drive and cloud drive in the My Drive section of the document
catalog.

IMPORTANT: The Missing Drive is not synced. In the event a cloud drive is
accidentally unlinked and then relinked, administrator should advise pilots to delete
the contents of the Missing Drive, thus removing it from the device. If not, pilots will
have duplicate documents and only the cloud drive documents will update.

Unlink Drive

Cloud Drive Unlink

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13.6 Drives
The Drives section contains the default drives, subscription-based drives, and
potentially the Missing Drive. Drives are sorted alphabetically and cannot be edited.

Drives supports nested folders, allowing you to download documents individually, or to

select the entire folder for download by tapping the blue download button to the right of
the folder name or the corner of its thumbnail.

Document Drives

13.6.1 Default Drives

The FAA, ForeFlight, and NAV CANADA drives are displayed by default. These default
drives cannot be removed. Nav Canada and United States subscriptions are required
to view the contents of the Nav Canada and FAA drives, respectively.

13.6.2 Subscription-Based Drives

Additional drives are available with a Europe, Australia, or Jeppesen subscription.

Military Flight Bag customers have access to additional DOD-related documentation.

Refer to the ForeFlight Military Flight Bag Guide in Documents > DOD for additional
information.

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The list below describes the types of documents that are stored in each drive.

• Australia requires a ForeFlight Australian subscription. This drive includes

aeronautical chart users guides, civil aviation regulations, airport information
publications, civil aviation safety regulations, general operating procedures, and
more.

• Europe requires a ForeFlight European subscription. This drive includes various

aviation-related documents organized by country.

• FAA requires a ForeFlight United States subscription. This drive provides chart
supplements, federal aviation regulations, FAA handbooks, legends, and more.

• ForeFlight is included with all subscriptions. This drive contains user guides for
all ForeFlight products.

• Jeppesen is included with a linked Jeppesen account or Jeppesen coverage

purchased through ForeFlight. This drive contains Jeppesen Airway Manuals and
Jeppesen user guides appropriate to the Jeppesen coverage installed on the
device.

• Nav Canada requires a ForeFlight Canada subscription. This drive includes

Aeronautical Information Manuals, Chart Legends, Canada Water Aerodrome
Supplements, Canada Air Pilot General Pages, AIPs, and more.

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13.6.3 Missing Drive
The Missing Drive is added to the Drives section when a Cloud Drive is unlinked. This
drive contains all cloud drive documents that were downloaded to the device when the
cloud drive was unlinked. The purpose of this drive is to prevent a situation where
digital documents get removed if a cloud drive gets accidentally disconnected, which
could pose a risk to the aircraft's operation if it relies on those documents for its
airworthiness.

Missing Drive documents are not synced and remain on the device until they are either
deleted by the pilot, or the pilot signs out of their ForeFlight account. When the Missing
Drive is empty, it is removed from the Drives section.

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13.7 Downloading Documents and Drives

To view a document, it must first be downloaded to the device. To download a
document, tap the document thumbnail. Tapping the thumbnail subscribes the device
to the document, begins the download and once complete, the document is
automatically opened in the full-screen viewer.

Downloaded documents have a green checkmark and can be viewed without an

internet connection. Documents that have not been downloaded display a download
button (above the size of the download) and cannot be viewed offline.

Download All
Downloaded
Document
Document
Download

Document Thumbnails

13.7.1 Document and Drive Subscriptions

For the purpose of this guide, downloading a document (or an entire drive) is similar to
a subscription.

Document Subscriptions
Downloading a document subscribes the device to the document. In other words, when
subscribed, updates to the document are automatically downloaded.

Folder and Drive Subscriptions

Tap the Download All button associated with a folder or drive to subscribe to it. When
subscribed, the contents of the drive, including future documents and updates, are
automatically downloaded. When subscribed to a folder or drive, a green checkmark is
displayed and all documents within the drive can be viewed offline.

NOTE: Downloading the contents of a folder or drive without using the folder or drive
Download button does not subscribe the device to the folder or drive.

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13.7.2 Removing Documents
Documents downloaded to a device remain on the device until manually removed.
There are various ways to remove a document. To remove a document in grid view, tap
the Edit button followed by the red X. If viewing drive contents in list view, swipe right
to left across the document to remove it.

Removing Imported Documents

Imported documents can be removed locally from the device or from everywhere
permanently. When removing an imported document, the pop-up below is displayed.

• Remove from only this device removes the document from the device. The
document will no longer be available while offline. The document is able to be
redownloaded with an active internet connection. If the Imported drive was
subscribed to, removing the device will disable the Imported drive subscription.
• Delete everywhere permanently removes the document from all devices and
cannot be undone. If this option is selected, the imported document cannot be
redownloaded.

Imported Document - Remove Document Pop-up

IMPORTANT: If subscribed to a folder or drive, removing a document from within the

folder or drive cancels the subscription.

If a document is removed from its original drive and is also included in a Binder, it
will be removed from both the device and the binder.

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13.8 Viewing Documents

To view a document, tap the document thumbnail. If the document has not yet been
downloaded to the device, it will begin downloading automatically. Once the download
is complete, the document is opened in the full-screen document viewer.

Flip through document pages by swiping across the screen. Tap the document to reveal
and hide the Document Toolbar.

Jump to a page by using the supported search options or by tapping a page thumbnail
near the bottom of the screen. Return to the previous page after using search by
tapping the return-to-page option.

Zoom the page by double-tapping with a single finger. Double-tap again to return to the
original size. Alternatively, use standard iOS gestures to zoom.

Toolbar

Return to page

Page Thumbnails

Full Screen Document Viewer

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13.8.1 Document Viewer Toolbar
At the top of the document viewer is a toolbar. The toolbar can be hidden or displayed
by tapping the document. The toolbar contains the following tools:

Settings Annotations Add to Binder Bookmark

Page View Search Send

• Close button closes the viewer and returns the user to the Documents view.
• Settings contains the following options:
- Brightness Slider adjusts the iPad or iPhone’s screen brightness.
- Invert Document Colors inverts all colors within all documents.
• Page View toggles between a single and multi-page viewer.
• Annotation reveals the toolbar for annotating the document.
• Add to Binder adds the current document to the selected Binders.
• For Search, see Searching Documents.
• For Bookmark see Document Bookmarks.
• For Send To see Sharing Documents.
• Lock disables certain touch gestures. When enabled, zooming and scrolling are
disabled. When the Lock Disables Buttons settings is enabled, the lock button
also disables the toolbar buttons.

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13.8.2 Searching Documents
The search bar in the upper toolbar provides three search methods. Tap a search
result from any of the methods listed below to jump to the applicable page in the
document:

• Search highlights results for document text that matches the search term.
• Contents displays the document’s table of contents. The search bar at the top of
the window allows users to search the document’s table of contents.
• Bookmarks displays all user-created document bookmarks.

13.8.3 Document Bookmarks

Bookmarks are user-generated and allow pilots to mark a specific location within a
document for quick reference. It serves as a reference point within a document, to
allow pilots to return to that position without having to scroll the entire document.

To add a bookmark, navigate to the appropriate page and tap the Bookmark button in
the upper toolbar. Enter a name for the bookmark and tap Add Bookmark. Bookmarks
can be searched with the search bar in the upper toolbar.

Deleting Bookmarks
Bookmarks can be deleted in two ways:

• Tap Search in the upper toolbar and select Bookmarks. Swipe right to left
across the bookmark.

• Navigate to a bookmarked page and tap the Bookmark button to remove the
bookmark.

13.8.4 Sharing Documents

Documents can be shared in various methods:

• Flights attaches the document to the selected flight (Performance-tier plan

required).
• Mail can be used to email the document. Maximum file size varies by email
provider, but is generally limited to 25 MB or less.
• Print enables the document, or specific pages within the document, to be printed
using a compatible AirPrinter.

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The Imagery view displays regularly updated graphical weather reports and forecasts
that pilots can use to supplement their flight planning. It is available to all ForeFlight
plan holders and requires an active internet connection. Imagery cannot be packed,
nor can it be received over ADS-B.

14.1 Design
The Imagery view can display in one of two modes: Navigation (with a sidebar and a
thumbnail image pane) or Full-Screen Image. Each mode is summarized below and
described later in this chapter:

• Navigation mode is for choosing a global region and sorting through its list of
image sets, managing favorite and recent images, and refreshing image data.
• Full-Screen Image mode displays when a thumbnail is tapped. Images respond
to swiping and other standard touch-screen gestures, allow printing and sharing,
and can be marked as favorites.

Navigation Full-Screen Image

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14.1.1 Images
Each image is retrieved from an official weather provider (e.g., NOAA) and displayed
without modification to its annotations or symbology.

Surface Analysis Chart

14.1.2 Image Sets

Weather data with more than one valid time, forecast period, or coverage area is
represented as a set of images. For example, the Convective Forecast image set
below contains three images, with one for the 4 HR, 6 HR, and 8 HR forecast periods,
respectively.

Convective Forecast Image Set

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14.2 Navigation
The Navigation view sidebar lists the following geographic regions: USA; Canada;
Europe; Caribbean, Mexico, Central America; South America; Americas; Atlantic
(ocean); Pacific (ocean), and Australia.

Available Imagery Regions

Each region is divided into categories (e.g., CONUS Weather) containing one or more
image sets (e.g., Prog Charts). When an image set is selected, thumbnails of each
image are displayed in sequential order, such as chronologically by the forecast period.

Prog Chart Image Set with Thumbnails

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14.2.1 Displaying Images
To display a weather image, tap a region in the sidebar, scroll through its categories to
find an image set, tap the image set, and tap one of the thumbnails to open its Full-
Screen Image. To display an image from a different region, tap Close to exit the Full-
Screen Image, tap the Regions back button at the top of the sidebar, and then select a
new region and image set as before.

NOTE: Full-Screen Images might not display without an internet connection. When
an image thumbnail is tapped, the most current weather data from the internet or
from the temporary device cache is retrieved. If unavailable, an error message is
returned. This applies to images in all regions, and in the Favorites/Recents list.

14.2.2 Favorite/Recent Images

At the top of the Navigation view, tap the Favorites/Recents button (depicting a star
and clock) to see a menu with two tabs:

• Tap the Favorites tab to see a list of thumbnails for images that were marked as
Favorites.
• Tap the Recents tab to see a list of thumbnails for images that were recently
opened as Full-Screen Images (starting with the most-recently viewed image).

NOTE: Both the Favorites and Recents lists are synced between devices on an
account. Adding, deleting, reordering, or clearing out images on one device is
reflected on other devices.

Adding Favorites
Images can be added as Favorites when viewing a Full-Screen Image.

To add a Favorite, display that image in full-screen mode and tap the star-shaped
button at the top right corner of the screen. When an image is set as a favorite, the
star-shaped button is yellow. To remove the image from the favorites list, tap the
(yellow) star button again.

Favorite Non-Favorite

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NOTE: Favorite images may not display without an internet connection. To save an
image file to the device for offline viewing, use the iOS sharing feature.

Reordering Favorites
Favorite images are listed by default according to when they were added (with the
newest addition at the bottom). To change this order, tap the Edit button at the top
right corner, then tap and hold the (☰) icon next to an image to drag it to a different
position in its list. Tap Done when finished.

Reordering Favorites

Deleting Favorites
To delete an image from the Favorites list, swipe left on the image in the list and tap
Delete. Alternatively, tap the Edit button, tap the (-) icon followed by Delete for one or
more images being deleted, and tap Done when finished.

Removing Favorites

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Deleting Recent Images
Images cannot be removed individually from the Recents list. However, the entire list
can be cleared out at once. To do so, tap the Clear button in the top right corner and
then tap Clear Recent Imagery on All Devices.

Clearing Recent Images

14.2.3 Refreshing Image Sets

Tapping the Refresh button updates the list of imagery available for each image set.

Refreshing Image Data

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14.3 Full-Screen Image

When a thumbnail is tapped, the most recent weather image is retrieved from the
internet or the temporary device cache and displayed over the full screen. Each Full-
Screen Image displays with the following features:

• The Close button exits the Full-Screen Image and returns to the Navigation
view.
• The Position Number above each image indicates its position in the currently
selected image set.
• The Favorites button on the top right can be tapped to add an image to the
Favorites list or to remove it if it is already a favorite.
• The Current Time in UTC is displayed on the lower left.
• The Left/Right arrows beneath the image can be used to switch to the previous
or next image in the set. (This can also be done with finger swiping.)
• The Send To button on the lower right can be tapped to copy, print, or share the
image using iOS device options.

Close Position Number Favorites

Current Time Left/Right Arrows Send To

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14.3.1 Onscreen Finger Gestures
The following gestures can be used to zoom in and out of an image, pan across
sections of the image, or swipe between images.

• Panning and Zooming: When an image is zoomed in, drag one finger across
the screen to pan in all directions across the image. To zoom in on an image,
touch the screen with two fingers and draw them apart. Use the opposite gesture
to zoom out.
• Swiping to Previous/Next Image: Swipe with one finger left or right to display
the previous or next image in the image set.

14.3.2 Adding to Favorites

Images can be added to the Favorites list for future reference. To add a Favorite,
display that image in full-screen mode and tap the star-shaped button at the top right
corner of the screen. When an image is set as a favorite, the star-shaped button is
yellow. To remove the image from the favorites list, tap the (yellow) star button again.

Favorite Non-Favorite

NOTE: Favorite images may not display without an internet connection. To save an
image file to the device for offline viewing, use the iOS sharing feature.

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14.3.3 iOS Sharing
Images can be copied, saved, printed, or shared with external apps on the iOS device
(such as Gmail, AirDrop, or DropBox). To do so, display the image in full-screen mode
and tap the Send To button at the bottom right corner of the screen. Select from the
iOS options available on the device.

IMPORTANT: Do not rely on images shared outside ForeFlight (by copying, printing,
emailing, or saving offline) for flight planning. iOS sharing creates a static snapshot
that cannot be updated with current weather data.

iOS Device Sharing

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The Flights view is a form-based flight planning and flight plan filing tool. The Flights
view can also be used to obtain weather briefings and generate Navlogs.

Flights are synced to your account and can be created and edited with an iPad,
iPhone, or ForeFlight Web. Some features available on the Flights view may require a
Performance Plus subscription.

Summary

Selected Notifications
Flight

Departure and Destination

Section

Aircraft Section

Flights
List

Route Section

Route
Advisor

Proceed
to File

Flights View

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15.1 Design
The Flights view is divided into two columns. The left column displays the Flights List
which provides a summary of all flights associated with the account. The flight
summary highlighted in blue is the selected flight and its details are presented in the
right column. Tap a flight in the list to select it.

The right column contains the flight planning form. The form is organized with a top-
to-bottom workflow from inputting airports, calculating Takeoff & Landing
Performance, performing a Runway Analysis, selecting an aircraft, defining a route,
entering payload and fuel details, and filing a flight plan.
The top of the view summarizes the flight and provides buttons for generating a
Navlog, obtaining a Briefing, attaching files, and viewing flight notifications.
Only ForeFlight customers with a Performance tier plan can access the Files, Takeoff &
Landing Performance, Payload, Fuel, Weights, and Fuel Order features.

15.2 Creating New Flights

There are seven methods for creating a new flight. These are described in detail later
in this section. Those seven methods are:

• Tap the new flight [+] button in the upper toolbar.

• A route is sent to Flights from the Maps page.
• Tap Add Next Flight at the bottom of the Flights form.
• Tap Copy Flight at the bottom of the Flights form.
• A flight is created with ForeFlight Web.
• A shared flight is accepted.
• A flight is assigned to you by a flight planner using ForeFlight Dispatch.

When a new flight is created, it is added to the flight list and synced to your account,
even if no planning details have been entered. A flight planned on one device is
available on all other devices signed into the same account (internet connection
required).

NOTE: Some methods result in portions of the flight planning form being
automatically completed.

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15.2.1 Creating a New Flight
The new flight [+] button in the upper toolbar creates a blank flight, with some
exceptions. If your account has a default aircraft, performance profile, and cruise
altitude, those items are automatically populated. If defaults are not specified, the
fields are left blank.

15.2.2 Sending a Route to Flights

You can send a route to the Flights page from Maps using the Send To button in the
lower-right corner of the Maps Flight Plan Editor. Sending a route to Flights auto-fills all
fields with the information you entered on the Maps view.

15.2.3 Adding the Next Flight

Add Next Flight creates a new flight using the previous flight’s destination, aircraft, and
performance profile. For more information, see Add Next Flight.

15.2.4 Copying a Flight

Copy Flight is a button at the bottom of the flight planning form. Tapping this button
copies all flight details except for the ETD. This button is useful for copying a shared
flight since shared flights cannot be edited. For more information, see Copy Flight.

15.2.5 Shared Flights

Flights can be shared between accounts. When a flight is shared, either from another
individual ForeFlight account or ForeFlight Dispatch, a tag is displayed at the bottom of
the summary in the flight list. The tag depicts the name of the account that shared the
flight. Flights shared from individual accounts are read-only and cannot be edited.

Shared
Flight
Tag

For flights shared from Dispatch, refer to the ForeFlight Dispatch Guide at
foreflight.com/dispatch-guide.

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As updates are made to shared flights by the flight’s owner, the changes are reflected
on the recipient’s device. Shared flights can be copied and edited however, edits to
copied flights are not reflected on the original flight.

15.3 Flight Sharing

Once a flight has been created, it can be shared to the
Maps, Plates, and Logbook views. Flights can also be
shared with other pilots.

To share a flight, tap the Send To button in the upper-right

corner of the Flights view. Tapping the button opens the
Send To menu, where you can choose how to share the
flight.
Flight Sharing Options
15.3.1 Sending a Flight to Maps
When the Map button is tapped, the Maps view opens with aircraft, performance
profile, cruise altitude, ETD, and route details copied from Flights.

15.3.2 Sending a Flight to Plates

When Plates is tapped, a new Plates Flight Binder with the airport diagrams for the
departure and destination airports is automatically selected.

15.3.3 Sharing a PDF

When Share PDF is tapped, a PDF copy of the flight’s Navlog and filing form is
generated. Flight PDFs can be shared via email, text message, AirDrop, and third-party
apps.

15.3.4 Sending a Flight to Logbook

When Logbook is tapped, a new logbook entry with the aircraft, departure and
destination, route, and flight times is created.

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15.3.5 Sharing a Flight
The Share Flight option allows you to send a flight to
another ForeFlight account. Flights can be shared via
email, text message, AirDrop, and third-party app.

When the flight’s recipient receives the shared flight,

they must tap the share link to accept or deny the flight.

When a shared flight is accepted, it is displayed in the

recipient’s flight list as a read-only flight. Any changes Accept Share Menu
made to the flight by the flight’s owner are updated on
the recipient’s device.

The recipient of a shared flight cannot make changes to the shared flight or share that
flight with someone else. However, the recipient can copy the flight. The copied flight
preserves all of the shared flight’s details except for the original aircraft and
performance profile, which will instead use the recipient’s default aircraft and
performance profile.

The recipient of a shared flight can delete a shared flight by swiping from right to left
on the flight in the Flights list or by tapping Delete Flight at the bottom of the flight
planning form. Once deleted by the recipient, the shared flight cannot be restored.
However, the flight can be shared by the owner to the recipient again.

If the pilot who shared a flight tries to delete it, a warning advises that deleting the
shared flight will also delete it from all recipients of that shared flight.

NOTE: If a flight is shared from a Performance tiered subscription to a recipient

without a Performance plan, they will not be able to view the Navlog since the Navlog
is dependent upon the plan type.

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15.4 Deleting Flights

There are two methods for deleting flights.
• Swipe right to left on a flight in the Flights List and select Delete.
• Tap Delete Flight > Delete from the bottom of the flight planning form.
Deleted flights are removed from all devices signed into the account. If a flight is
shared with another user, the flight is deleted from the recipient’s device when the
person sharing the flight deletes it.

Deleted flights cannot be restored. There isn’t a requirement to delete a flight, however
some users may elect to delete flights to reduce the amount of flights in the Flights list.

CAUTION: Do not delete a VFR flight plan that has been activated without first
closing it. Deleting a Filed or Activated flight plan does not cancel or close the flight
plan.

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15.5 Flight List

The Flights list contains summaries for each flight. Flight summaries are sorted by
departure time and grouped by month. It is not possible to change how flight
summaries are ordered. Tapping a flight in the list makes it the active flight and
displays its details in the flight planning form.

15.5.1 Flight Summary

Each flight summary has a minimum of three rows. The summary is dynamic and
updates as the flight is planned. If a summary item does not apply to the flight, it is
omitted from the summary.

For example, a flight that is not shared does not include a shared flight tag. Similarly, a
flight that has not been filed does not include filing status. For more information on
filing status, refer to the ForeFlight Filing Guide available in Documents > ForeFlight.

Destination

Departure Flight
Aircraft ETD
Rules

Cruise
Altitude

Filing Route
Status
Shared
Flight

Flight Summary Layout

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15.6 Flight Planning Form

Flight details are displayed in the flight planning form. Details are automatically saved
as edits are made. Some details, like the default aircraft, are automatically populated
when a new flight is created. However, all flight details are editable at any time.

The following sections describe each component of the flight planning form, starting
from the top down.

Blank Flight Planning Form

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15.6.1 Banner Messages
A described below, persistent banners may be displayed to alert the pilot of items
needing attention. The banner is either red (warning), yellow (caution), or blue
(informative). If multiple error and caution banners exist, tap the banner to display
additional details. Informative banners are displayed below errors and cautions.

Banner Messages

Warning Messages
Warning messages are displayed when weight or capacity limits are exceeded.

Caution Messages
Caution messages are displayed for problems that prevent ForeFlight from calculating
flight planning results, e.g., selecting a cruise altitude that’s too high.

Informative Messages
Informative message are displayed to aid the pilot. For example, when an active
navlog is in progress, a banner is displayed.

CAUTION: Errors and cautions do not prevent flight plans from being filed.

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15.6.2 Flight Performance Summary
At the top of the flight planning form is a summary of key planning results that allows
you to quickly evaluate a flight. The summary is always visible and is blank until
enough details are entered to calculate results.

The Flight Performance Summary is calculated by evaluating the route between the
departure and destination airports using the selected aircraft’s performance profile and
forecast wind. Flight time and fuel required to the alternate airport is not included in the
summary.

Flight Performance Summary

Flight Fuel
The Flight Fuel Summary includes the fuel required to start, taxi, take off, and fly to the
destination. Start, taxi, and takeoff fuel is specified in the aircraft profile and can be
manually edited on the Flights page with a Performance Plus account. Flight Fuel does
not include fuel required for an alternate, or any reserve, extra, or contingency fuel.

Wind
The wind component in the flight summary is an average of the wind across the
duration of the flight.

Refreshing the Summary

The Flight Performance Summary is automatically updated each time the flight is
edited. The summary does not automatically update as new weather forecasts are
issued.

To manually update the performance results with the latest forecast conditions, tap the
Refresh button near the bottom right corner. The time the calculations were completed
is displayed at the bottom of the summary.

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15.7 Navlog, Briefing, Files, and Notifications

Navlog, Briefing, Files, and Notification buttons are available at the top of the flight
planning form. Files is a Performance-tier feature and will be hidden from view unless
signed into a Performance Plus, Business Performance, or MFB Performance account.
Performance
Subscription Only

Navlog - Briefing - Files - Notification Buttons

15.7.1 Navlog
The Navlog button opens a full-screen detailed Navlog view. Internet connectivity is
required to generate a Navlog.

The exact type of Navlog generated depends on ForeFlight account type and user
preference. However, all Navlogs include a summary, flight planning results by leg,
winds aloft, and departure/destination airport information.

The Navlog can be shared and printed by tapping the share button in the upper-right
corner of the Navlog view. Navlogs are also available on ForeFlight Web. Navlogs
generated on the web will automatically become available on ForeFlight Mobile and
vice versa. See the Navlog chapter for additional information.

15.7.2 Briefing
Briefings can only be obtained from the Flights page. There are two briefing formats,
HTML and PDF. The classic text briefing is no longer supported. See the Briefings
chapter for additional information.

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15.7.3 Files
ForeFlight Performance-tier subscribers can add files to flights. Files sync between the
devices signed into the same account. Files added to a flight are sorted alphabetically
and are available offline. Files are associated with flights indefinitely provided the flight
is not deleted.

Tap to add
Files

Flights View

Supported File Types and Size Limits

Flight files support the formats listed below. Individual file attachments are limited to 25
MB or less.

• PDF • GIF • DOC • PPT

• TIFF • PNG • DOCX • CSV
• TIF • BMP • XLSX • Pages
• JPG • BMPF • XLS • Key
• JPEG • TXT • PPTX • Numbers

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Adding Files to a Flight
To add a file to a flight, tap the Files button at the top of the flight planning form. Then,
tap the [+] button in the upper toolbar to add files. Files can be added from Photos,
ForeFlight Documents, or the device’s iOS Files app. Select where the file will be
imported from and then choose the file to attach to the flight.

Files can also be imported with AirDrop. To import via AirDrop, select ForeFlight >
Flights from the AirDrop “Open with…” menu. Once a file has been added, the Files
button depicts the number of files currently attached to the flight.

Adding a file to a flight

Editing Files
To edit a file, tap the file thumbnail to open the file viewer. Tap Edit to annotate,
rename, or delete the file. Not all file types are able to be annotated.

Annotat

File Viewer

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15.7.4 Flight Notifications
Flight notifications provide hazardous condition details for your route of flight. Flight
notifications are only available after filing a flight plan. When unread flight notifications
are available, the number of notifications are depicted as a badge on the Flights
button, in the flights list, and at the top of the planning form.

Tap to view
Flight Flight
Notification Notifications
Count

Notification
Badge

Flight Notification Types

Flight notifications are issued for the following hazardous conditions:
• Temporary Flight • Urgent PIREP • AIRMETs
Restriction (TFR)
• SIGMETs • Center Weather
• Runway or Airport Advisories
• Convective
Closure SIGMETs • Severe Weather
• Unsafe NOTAMs Watches/Warnings

Flight notifications are obtained from multiple sources, including Lockheed Martin’s
Adverse Conditions Alerting Service (ACAS). Flight notifications do not include flight
plan messages (e.g., expected routes, expected departure clearance times). The flight
notification count decreases as notifications are viewed. When viewing notifications,
tap the checkmark in the upper toolbar to mark all notifications as read.

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15.8 Departure and Destination

The Departure / Destination section specifies the flight’s departure time, departure
location, destination, and alternate airport.

Pilots planning with a Performance-tier account and a supported piston-engine aircraft

can also calculate Takeoff & Landing Performance from this section. Customers with
a Runway Analysis license for a supported turbo-prop or jet aircraft can access
Runway Analysis performance data from this section.

Departure / Destination Section - Performance Plus Account

15.8.1 Departure Time

The Departure Time field specifies the flight’s estimated departure time for planning
and filing purposes. When creating a new flight, the ETD is set to approximately ten
minutes from the current time (rounded to the nearest five-minute interval).

The date field uses the format (e.g., month/day/year) based on the iPad or iPhone’s
region setting. Region settings can be located in the iPad or iPhone Settings app >
General > Language & Region.

ETD/ETA
The ETD/ETA buttons are a Performance-tier features that determine whether the
selected date/time represents the beginning or end of the flight. Select ETD to set the
date/time as the departure time, and ForeFlight will calculate the flight’s arrival time.
Select ETA to set the date/time as the arrival time, and ForeFlight will calculate the
departure time required to arrive at the selected time.

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15.8.2 Departure
The Departure field specifies the departure location for the flight. The departure field
supports ICAO identifiers, airport names (if the airport lacks an identifier), user
waypoints, coordinates, and place/bearing/distance entries. If the departure location is
something other than a published ICAO identifier or airport name, ForeFlight will covert
the location to coordinates when filing.

NOTE: While the Departure field can include the name of an airport without an
identifier (if the flight was sent from the Maps view), airports without identifiers
cannot be manually entered in this field.

Takeoff Performance
Pre-Departure Clearance Available Runway Analysis

Airport Information

PDC
When planning to depart from an airport that supports pre-departure clearances
(PDC), a PDC tag is displayed to the right of the Departure label. PDC is a
Performance-tier feature and is not displayed on Basic Plus or Pro Plus accounts.

Takeoff Performance and Runway Analysis

When planning a flight with a Performance-tier account and a supported piston engine
aircraft (or a jet or turbo-prop with a Runway Analysis license), a Takeoff button
appears if runway data is available. The Takeoff button opens a split-screen Takeoff
Performance or Runway Analysis view.

Airport Info
Once an airport is selected, an Info button appears to the left of the airport identifier.
Click Info to display the airport pop-up menu to find detailed information about the
airport.

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15.8.3 Destination
The Destination field specifies the flight’s destination. The field supports ICAO
identifiers, airport names (if the airport lacks an identifier), user waypoints,
coordinates, and place/bearing/distance entries. If the location is something other than
a published ICAO identifier, ForeFlight will convert the location to coordinates when
filing.

NOTE: While the Destination field can include the name of an airport without an
identifier (if the flight was sent from the Maps view), airports without identifiers
cannot be manually entered in this field.

Landing Performance Data

Airport Information

Landing Performance and Runway Analysis

When planning a flight with a Performance-tier account and a supported piston engine
aircraft (or a jet or turbo-prop with a Runway Analysis license), a Landing button
appears if runway data is available. The Landing button opens a split-screen Takeoff
Performance or Runway Analysis view.

Airport Info
Once a destination airport is selected, an Info button appears to the left of the airport
identifier. Click Info to display the airport pop-up menu to find detailed information
about the airport.

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15.8.4 Alternate
The Alternate field specifies the alternate airport for flight planning and filing purposes.
Tapping the Alternate field opens the Alternate Advisor in a pop-up window.

Alternate Advisor
The Alternate Advisor suggests alternate airports based on several variables such as
time and fuel requirements, forecast weather conditions, available approach
procedures, and whether you have previously selected that airport as an alternate on
flights with the same destination. To enter an alternate airport not in the suggested list,
tap Airport Code and type your desired alternate airport. Airports without identifiers
cannot be entered as an alternate.

The Alternate Advisor map shows each alternate with a grey line between it and the
destination airport. Tap an alternate airport to highlight the route from your destination
to the alternate. Tap the Add Airport button at the bottom of the Alternate Advisor to
select it as the alternate.

Alternate Advisor

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Alternate Advisor Performance Calculations
Time and fuel calculations to the alternate airport are based on a direct route from your
destination airport to the alternate using the same performance profile as the rest of
the flight and a cruise altitude appropriate to the distance to the alternate. To account
for missed approach, holding, and another instrument approach, a fuel buffer is added.
See the Fuel section of this chapter for additional information.

Alternate Airports with a Dispatch license

When planning with an aircraft that has a ForeFlight Dispatch license, you can specify
multiple alternate airports and a distinct performance profile, route, and cruise altitude
for each alternate.

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Specifying Alternate Routes and Performance Profiles
To specify a unique route or cruise profile to the alternate airport with a Dispatch
license:

1. Tap one of the alternate fields.

2. Select an alternate airport and tap Select Options.
3. Specify a route manually or use the Route Advisor.
4. Specify an altitude to the alternate airport.
5. Select a cruise profile.
6. Tap Add as Alternate.

Alternate Route options with ForeFlight Dispatch

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15.9 Aircraft
The Aircraft section specifies the aircraft and performance profile for the flight.

Selected Aircraft and Performance Profiles

15.9.1 Aircraft Profile

When creating a new flight, the aircraft field is automatically populated with the default
aircraft. If no default aircraft is specified, the aircraft from the last flight is automatically
populated. If no prior flights exist, the aircraft field is blank.

To select an aircraft profile, tap the aircraft field and choose an aircraft from the list.
Aircraft profiles can be edited from the Flights page by tapping Edit when viewing the
list of aircraft profiles. For more information on aircraft profiles, see the Aircraft
chapter.

15.9.2 Performance Profile

When creating a new flight, the performance profile is automatically populated with the
default profile for the selected aircraft. To select a different performance profile, tap the
selected profile and choose a different one from the list (if applicable).

Performance profiles can be edited from the Flights page by tapping Details when
viewing the list of performance profiles. For more information on performance profiles,
see the Performance section of the Aircraft chapter.

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15.10 Route
The Route section displays flight rules, an interactive map, the elements of your route,
and your cruise altitude.

Flight Rules, Route, and Cruise Altitude

15.10.1 Flight Rules

The Flight Rules field is automatically populated when a flight is created by evaluating
your route and cruise altitude. When creating a new flight, the default aircraft’s default
cruise altitude (specified in the aircraft profile) determines the flight rules. For example,
if the default aircraft’s default cruise altitude is 5,500 ft, new flights will automatically
populate with VFR flight rules.

Cruise altitudes that are divisible by 1000 result in the IFR flight rule automatically
being selected. Planning with a VFR altitude (altitude which is divisible by 500) results
in the VFR flight rule automatically being selected.

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Routes that contain a flight rule change will automatically result in the appropriate
composite flight rule (Y or Z).

Once a flight rule has been assigned, it will only update automatically if selecting a
new route from the Route Advisor. Manually editing the route or changing the cruise
altitude does not update the flight rule.

Flight rules can be manually changed at any time regardless of the planned route or
cruise altitude. To change the flight rule, tap the current one and select a new one from
the pop-up menu.

NOTE: DVFR and VFR (DC SFRA) flight rule types are not automatically selected.

15.10.2 Interactive Map

The Route section contains an interactive map. Tap the map to expand it. Once
expanded, the map can be panned and zoomed. Tap the button in the lower-left corner
of the map to recenter the map on the route.

The map’s color is determined by the Aeronautical Map Theme setting (Classic, Light,
or Dark).

The map displays the route, aeronautical map, and composite radar layer. The
aeronautical map elements cannot be filtered and additional map layers cannot be
added.

3D Preview
The planned route can be previewed in 3D with a Performance tiered account. To
preview the route, tap the 3D button on the map before expanding it.

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15.10.3 Route
The Route field displays the planned route. There are two methods for planning a
route. Using the Route Advisor or manually editing a route.

Route Advisor (Recommended)

To plan a route using Route Advisor, tap Routes (x) whereas “x” represents the
number of available routes for the airport pair. Route Advisor opens in a pop-up
window with a list of potential routes that you can select for the pair of departure and
destination airports.

Manual Editing
To manually edit a route, tap the Route field and use the keyboard to customize the
route. Route elements are separated by a space.

Route Section

Certain route legs will be labeled with non-standard conventions as described below.

Lat/Long Coordinates
Airports without ICAO, IATA, FAA, or other short-code identifiers will be labeled on the
route as decimal degrees (DD.ddº) coordinates. For example, a leg leading to
Garbenheimer Wiesen is listed as “50.575/8.532”.

ForeFlight Identifiers
VFR waypoints without ICAO-standard identifiers will use the ForeFlight Identifier (FF
Identifier). The FF Identifier is an ICAO formatted code, generated by ForeFlight, that
consists of portions of the waypoint name and its associated airport.

For example, the VFR waypoint “November 2” that is associated with Cologne-Bonne
(EDDK) airport would be labeled on the route as “DKNOV2”. This convention is also
followed in the Navlog, Briefing, and Logbook. However, when filing, ForeFlight
automatically converts these waypoints to coordinates in the Degree Minute format.

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15.10.4 Cruise Altitude
The cruise altitude field opens the Altitude Advisor which displays the forecast winds
aloft at various altitudes. To select a cruise altitude, tap the current altitude then select
a new one from the Altitude Advisor pop-up menu.

15.10.5 Contingency Planning

When a flight is planned with Dispatch and contingency airport pairs are specified, a
Contingency Planning section is added to the Flights view. This section indicates
whether ETOPS or PSR were enabled for the flight and can be tapped to view the
airport pairs. Contingency airports cannot be specified using ForeFlight Mobile. See
foreflight.com/dispatch-guide for additional information.

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15.11 Payload
Payload is a Performance-tier feature that is used for planning weight and balance.
This section permits two planning methods. The first method allows you to calculate
weight and balance quickly using average weights. The second method integrates the
aircraft’s weight and balance profile for more detailed planning.

When a new flight is created, the payload section only contains three editable fields
(cargo, people count, and average weight). These fields provide basic weight planning
functionality. Detailed weight and balance planning can be done from the Flights view
by tapping Weight and Balance at the bottom of the Payload section. The weight and
balance button opens the weight and balance view and integrates the information into
the flight.

Payload Section - Basic Planning

15.11.1 People
When a new flight is created, the People field initially contains two editable values
(count and average weight). The default value for the number of people is either 1 or 2,
based on the minimum crew requirement for your aircraft.

The starting default value for the average weight is 200 pounds. The average weight is
editable. If the average weight is adjusted, the adjusted amount is carried forward to
subsequent flights. Total people weight is calculated by multiplying the people count by
the average weight.

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15.11.2 Cargo
When a new flight is created, a single editable field exists for entering cargo weight.
The default cargo weight is zero. Tap the total cargo weight to edit it manually.

15.11.3 Weight and Balance

The Weight and Balance button is displayed at the bottom of the Payload section with
a Performance-tier account. When the button is tapped, the Weight & Balance view is
opened. This view is used to enter detailed payload and fuel information. After entering
payload information, tap Back in the upper toolbar to return to the Flights view.

After returning to the Flights view, the weight and balance is integrated into the flight
(e.g., fuel entered in Weight & Balance is copied to the Fuel section of Flights). For
more information, refer to the ForeFlight Weight & Balance guide in Documents >
ForeFlight.

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15.12 Fuel
The Fuel section is only available with a Performance-tier account and contains a Fuel
Policy selector and a Fuel Table. The Fuel Policy determines how much fuel is
required for the flight at start.

When planning with a Dispatch, European Business, or Australian Business account, a

Reserve Fuel Policy selector is available. The Reserve Rule Policy determines how
much reserve fuel is required based on a selected regulatory requirement.

The Fuel Table is dynamic and adjusts based on the aircraft type, ForeFlight
subscription, and fuel policy.

Fuel Policy
Selector
Fuel At
Start

Flight Fuel

Reserve
Landing Fuel
Policy

Flights Fuel Section

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15.12.1 Fuel Policy
The Fuel Policy lists different options for calculating fuel at start. When planning a new
flight, the Minimum Fuel Required policy is selected by default. There are five fuel
policies to choose from:

• Minimum Fuel Required is a calculated value that determines the minimum

amount of fuel required for taxi, flight, flight to an alternate airport (if specified),
reserve, extra, and additional fuel. The default amount of reserve fuel is
determined by the aircraft profile.
• Extra Fuel is a user-defined amount of fuel over the minimum fuel. Extra fuel is
listed at the bottom of the Fuel section and can be added anytime. If extra fuel is
manually added by tapping the Extra Fuel field, the Extra Fuel policy is
automatically selected.
• Maximum Fuel is a calculated value based on the maximum amount of fuel the
aircraft can hold without exceeding airframe weight or fuel tank capacity limits.
When maximum fuel is selected, fuel over what is minimally required for the
flight is added to the extra fuel field.
• Landing Fuel is a user-defined amount of fuel that calculates how much fuel is
needed at the start to land with the user-defined amount. If the Fuel at Landing
field is manually edited, the Landing Fuel policy is automatically selected.
Entering a landing fuel that is less than the aircraft’s default reserve fuel plus the
amount needed to fly to the alternate results in error.
• Manual Fuel is a user-defined amount of fuel at start. Editing Start Fuel results
in the manual fuel policy being automatically selected.

Manually Editing Fuel

Manually editing the fuel at start, fuel at landing, or extra fuel will change the fuel
policy automatically. For example, when manually editing Fuel at Landing, the Landing
Fuel policy is automatically selected.

NOTE: When selecting a fuel policy, ForeFlight does not check to ensure the aircraft
will remain within forward and aft CG limits.

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15.12.2 Fuel Table
The Fuel Table provides a dynamic breakdown of the flight’s fuel. Some fields are only
displayed for certain aircraft types, accounts, or selected fuel policies. Editable fields
are highlighted blue. Fuel weight and volume are given in separate columns. See the
numbered list below for a description of each field.

2 3 1

Tap to collapse 4

Tap to collapse 6

10

11

12

13

Requires Dispatch 14

15

1. Tap to select a Fuel Policy.

2. Quick access button for selecting the Minimum Fuel policy.
3. Quick access button for selecting the Maximum Fuel policy.
4. Total Start Fuel: This value is equivalent to the sum of the Flight Fuel and Fuel
at Landing. This value can be automatically calculated by the selected fuel policy
(recommended) or manually specified by the user.

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5. If the aircraft has multiple Fuel Tanks, fuel allocation per tank is displayed.
6. Flight Fuel is the sum of the taxi fuel and fuel to the destination.
7. Taxi Fuel is the fuel required for start, taxi, and takeoff. The default amount is
specified in aircraft profile and can be overwritten on a per-flight basis for
unique circumstances, such as operating out of an airport that will require an
extensive ground taxi.
8. Fuel to Destination is the fuel required for flight from departure to destination
airport. This amount is calculated using the aircraft’s selected performance
profile, planned cruise altitude, and forecast weather.
9. Fuel at Landing is the sum of alternate, contingency, reserve, extra, additional,
and ballast fuel. It is also equal to the starting fuel minus the flight fuel (taxi +
fuel to destination).
10. Alternate Fuel refers to the fuel required to fly to the alternate airport. There are
two methods for calculating alternate fuel requirements. The second method
discussed below automatically adds a fuel buffer.
(i) Alternate routing (Dispatch license required): This method applies the
user-specified route, altitude, and performance profile to determine the
fuel required to reach the alternate airport. No buffer fuel is added with
this method.
(ii) If no user-specified alternate routing is provided, fuel to the alternate is
calculated using a direct route and the same performance profile as the
route to the destination airport. To account for a missed approach
procedure, instrument approach procedure, and holding, a fuel buffer is
added (in addition) to the fuel required to fly direct to the alternate airport.
- Jet and Turboprop aircraft add 5 minutes of buffer fuel for holding and
enough fuel to fly an additional 30 nm.
- Piston aircraft add 5 minutes of buffer fuel for holding and enough fuel
to fly an additional 15 nm.
- There is no fuel buffer added when planning with a helicopter.

NOTE: Holding fuel is calculated at the aircraft’s standard holding speed, 1,500 feet
above destination airport elevation, in standard atmospheric conditions.

NOTE: The altitude to the alternate airport is automatically determined by evaluating

the flight’s cruise altitude, aircraft performance, and distance to the alternate.

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11. Contingency Fuel is carried by an aircraft to account for unforeseen
circumstances that may require the aircraft to fly longer than anticipated and
may be required by regulation. When a Reserve Fuel policy requiring
contingency fuel is selected, this amount of fuel is automatically calculated.

NOTE: Contingency fuel is calculated at the aircraft’s standard holding speed, 1,500
feet above destination airport elevation, in standard atmospheric conditions.

12. Reserve Fuel is assigned in the aircraft profile and can be edited on a per-
flight basis. Business Performance accounts with European, Australian, or
Dispatch licenses also have access to a Reserve Fuel Policy selector for
specifying an amount of reserve fuel based on regulatory requirements.
13. Extra Fuel is a user-defined amount of fuel in excess of what is minimally
required. Extra fuel is automatically calculated when a Fuel Policy is selected
that required more than the minimum amount of fuel.
14. Additional Fuel (ETP) is only displayed when planning with a Dispatch account.
Additional ETP (Equal Time Point) fuel is automatically added to ensure the
aircraft can reach each alternate ETP airport with the necessary fuel at landing.
If the aircraft does not require additional fuel to reach the alternate ETP airports
with the necessary minimums, additional ETP fuel is zero.
15. Ballast Fuel is unusable, extra fuel that is added to the aircraft's zero fuel
weight to move the aircraft’s center of gravity within limits. This feature requires
a performance-tier account and can only be displayed when planning with one of
the following aircraft:

• Cessna 650 Citation III • Cessna 700 Citation Longitude

• Cessna 650 Citation VI • Cessna 750 Citation X

• Cessna 650 Citation VII • Cessna 750 Citation X+

Adding Ballast Fuel

Ballast Fuel is added with Weight and Balance. If an aircraft’s center of gravity
exceeds the limits and Ballast Fuel can correct the error, a USE button is displayed
next to the Ballast Fuel row with an amount of fuel to resolve the error. Ballast fuel can
be manually edited as necessary.

When Integrated Weight & Balance is complete, Ballast Fuel is included at the bottom
of the Flight’s Fuel section, the Navlog, and the Weight and Balance Summary
Document.

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15.12.3 Reserve Fuel
The default reserve fuel is defined in the Fuel section of the Aircraft Profile and can be
edited on a per-flight basis.

Reserve Fuel Policy Tool

Performance-tier accounts have access to a Reserve Fuel Policy tool for calculating an
amount of reserve fuel based on regulatory requirements. The default reserve fuel
policy is specified in the Fuel section of the aircraft profile and can be edited on a per-
flight basis. To select an amount of reserve fuel based on regulatory requirements:

1. Tap the Reserve Fuel Policy button.

2. Select the reserve fuel policy applicable to the flight.

Fuel Table - Reserve Policy Button

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Reserve Fuel Policies
When using the Reserve Fuel Policy tool, the flight’s reserve fuel, including any
additional or contingency fuel, is automatically calculated based on the selected
reserve fuel policy.

Depending on your ForeFlight subscription’s region, there are up to nine reserve

policies to choose from. The table below describes which policies are available per
region. An explanation of how reserve fuel amounts are calculated is discussed on the
next page.

Reserve Policy USA Europe Canada Australia

Manual
Manual (Minutes)
FAA Part 91/135
FAA Part 121
FAA Part 121 International
EASA Part NCC
EASA Commercial
CASA RPT
CASA Non-RPT

Reserve Fuel Policies per Subscription Region

NOTE: Reserve Policy availability is based on the subscription’s region, not the
region of the planned flight. Dispatch customers have access to all Reserve Policies.

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How Reserve Fuel is Calculated
Reserve fuel is calculated using guidance from the applicable regulation and is
described below.

• Manual is a user-specified amount of reserve fuel. Manual reserve fuel is not

explicitly based on a regulatory environment or calculated value. When this
option is selected, two additional fields are displayed for specifying the fixed
amount of reserve fuel and an amount of fuel that is contingent on the length of
the flight (see note below).
• Manual (minutes) is a user-specified reserve fuel amount expressed in flight
time. When this option is selected, two additional fields are displayed for
specifying a fixed amount of reserve fuel in minutes and an additional amount of
fuel that is contingent on the length of the flight (see note below). Manual
(minute) fuel is calculated at the top-of-descent (TOD) fuel consumption rate.

NOTE: Contingency fuel is calculated as a percentage of flight time using the

aircraft’s fuel consumption rate at the flight’s TOD waypoint.

• FAA Part 91/135 adds a quantity of reserve fuel equivalent to 45 minutes of

flight time using the TOD fuel consumption rate.
• FAA Part 121 adds a quantity of reserve fuel equivalent to 45 minutes of flight
time using the TOD fuel consumption rate.
• FAA Part 121 International adds 10% contingency fuel (10% of the time to
destination converted to a fuel quantity using the TOD fuel consumption
rate) plus an amount of fuel equivalent to 30 minutes of flight time using the
holding pattern fuel consumption rate (see note below)

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• EASA Part NCC adds a quantity of fuel equivalent to 30 minutes of flight time
(45 minutes for pistons) using the holding pattern fuel consumption rate (see
note below). An additional user-specified contingency fuel is also possible with
this reserve policy.
• EASA Commercial adds 5% contingency fuel or 5 minutes (whichever is higher)
at the holding pattern fuel consumption rate (see note below); discretionary fuel
(see note below); plus one of the following:
- If an alternate airport is selected: the required fuel to the alternate airport
plus a quantity of reserve fuel equivalent to 30 minutes of flight time at the
holding pattern fuel consumption rate.
- If no alternate airport is selected: a quantity of alternate fuel equivalent to 15
minutes of flight time at the holding pattern fuel consumption rate plus an
additional 30 minutes of reserve fuel.

NOTE: The holding pattern fuel consumption rate is determined using standard
holding speed, 1,500’ above the destination airport in standard conditions.

NOTE: Discretionary fuel is an optional user-specified amount of fuel that complies

with EASA’s amendment to Fuel Schema and can be entered on the Fuel Table.

NOTE: Contingency fuel is calculated as a percentage of flight time using the

aircraft’s fuel consumption rate at the flight’s TOD waypoint.

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• CASA RPT fuel varies by aircraft type:

Alternate Contingency Reserve Fuel Time

Aircraft Type
Airport Percentage (min)
Piston N/A 10% 45
Jet/TurboProp Yes 5% 30
Jet/TurboProp No 5% 45

NOTE: CASA RPT contingency fuel is either a percentage of flight time (as indicated
above) or 5 minutes (whichever is higher).

• CASA Non-RPT varies by aircraft type and weight:

Contingency Reserve Fuel Time
Aircraft Type
Percentage (min)
Piston/TurboProp
0% 45
(MTOW 5,700 kg or less)
Piston
5% 45
(MTOW greater than 5,700 kg)
Jet/TurboProp
5% 30
(MTOW greater than 5,700 kg)

NOTE: CASA RPT and Non-RPT reserve fuel is calculated using the holding pattern
fuel consumption rate at the aircraft’s standard holding speed, 1,500’ above the
destination airport in standard conditions. Contingency fuel is calculated using the
aircraft’s fuel consumption rate at the flight’s top of descent waypoint, 1,500’ above
the destination airport in standard conditions.

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15.13 Weights
The weights section provides a detailed breakdown of weights during four phases of
flight.

• Zero Fuel Weight equals the aircraft’s basic empty weight plus its payload.
• Ramp Weight equals the zero fuel weight plus total fuel at start.
• Takeoff Weight equals ramp weight minus taxi/takeoff fuel.
• Landing Weight equals takeoff weight minus the fuel to destination.

Each phase of flight includes three weights: the planned weight, maximum weight, and
the available weight for the phase of flight. Planned and maximum weights are
displayed on the right side of the table (e.g., 4,481 / 5,500). Available weight is
displayed on the left side of the table and calculated by subtracting the maximum
weight by the planned weight.

If a weight limit is exceeded, the text is changed to red and an error message is
displayed at the top of the flight planning form.

Collapse the zero fuel, ramp, or takeoff weight section by tapping the arrow on the left
side of the table.

Planned
Tap to collapse
weight

Maximum
Available weight
weight

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15.14 Destination Services

The Destination Services section is an optional section and can be used to display
FBO information. As described below, customers with a Performance tiered account
can order fuel from this section when Fuel Orders are enabled in More > Settings.

Destination Services

15.14.1 FBO Information

When planning with Flights, you can optionally select an FBO. Selecting an FBO adds
quick-reference information to the flight planning form and Navlog.

To select an FBO:

1. Tap the top row of the Destination Services section

2. Review the available businesses.
3. Tap an FBO to select it.

List of available FBOs

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The FBO list displays frequencies, phone numbers, services, and the latest fuel prices.
To see additional FBO information, including photos, user-submitted comments, and
contract JetFuelX prices, tap Details. To select that FBO for the flight, tap Select FBO
at the bottom of the screen. You can also select and deselect FBOs by tapping them in
the list.

Selecting an FBO adds its details to the Flights form and Navlog. When you select an
FBO, ForeFlight will automatically select the same FBO for subsequent flights to the
same airport.

FBO Quick Action Buttons

Once an FBO has been selected, its frequency and lowest available fuel prices are
displayed on the Flights form along with four buttons. The phone button initiates a
phone call to the FBOs primary phone number (requires iPhone). The mail button
opens a new email to the FBOs primary email address. To view additional FBO
information, tap the information button to the right of the email button.

Driving
Call Email Information
Directions

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15.14.2 Fuel Orders
The Fuel Order option allows Performance Plus customers to order Full-Service fuel
via email (internet connection required) from within the app. To enable this feature, tap
More > Settings and toggle Enable Fuel Orders.

To create a fuel order, from the Flights page under

Destination Services > Fuel Order, tap Fuel
Provider and select an FBO at the destination
airport. If you have added fuel cards in JetFuelX, you
can tap Fuel Card to select an available fuel card
and receive discounted prices at that FBO. Each fuel
card includes the discounted price, the fuel card
provider, a link to view any notes for the fuel card,
and price tiers if they are available with that card.
The retail price of fuel at that FBO is shown at the
top of the page for reference.

If the fuel card you selected supports fuel releases at

that FBO, a new option appears to send a fuel
release as part of the fuel order. Doing so will notify
the fuel card provider in addition to the FBO, allowing
them to release the fuel so it’s ready and paid for
when you arrive. If you choose to not use a fuel
release, or the fuel card doesn’t support them, you
Fuel Order Form
can still send the fuel order to the FBO without it.

ForeFlight automatically populates the Quantity field with the amount of fuel that needs
to be added after the flight to reach max capacity, based on the Fuel at Landing value
in the Fuel section of the Flights Planning form.

Tap on the numbers for LBS or GAL to change this value as desired. Changing one
number automatically updates the other. Alternatively, enter zero in the GAL field for
“captain’s discretion”, and you can decide on the fuel quantity after you've landed at
your destination.

The Price field indicates the price per gallon of fuel, using either the retail price or your
contract fuel price if you selected a fuel card. Below that, you can set your FBO Arrival
and Departure times and select whether you want to load the fuel on Arrival or

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Departure. If you want to add any special comments or requests to your fuel order, you
can do so at the bottom.

Fuel Order Email

The emailed fuel order sent to the FBO includes information about the order and a
button for them to confirm receipt of the fuel order. If the FBO accepts the fuel order,
the Order status in ForeFlight changes from Sent to Confirmed.

Emailed Fuel Order

After sending a fuel order, the Send button changes to Cancel. Clicking this will send
another email to the FBO informing them that you canceled the order. If the fuel order
email is not successfully delivered to the FBO, such as if the FBO’s firewall rejects it or
the FBO’s email account no longer exists, the fuel order status will show Not
Delivered.

The email may not reach the FBO and instead trigger the Not Delivered message in
some circumstances, such as if the email is automatically placed in the FBO’s spam
folder.

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15.15 Flight Log

The Flight Log section allows pilots to record fuel remaining at shutdown and flight-
related times. Information in this section can be shared with the ForeFlight Logbook.

Flight Log

15.15.1 Fuel at Shutdown

The remaining fuel at shutdown can be logged in the Flight Log section. Fuel at
shutdown is not copied to the next flight or any other ForeFlight features. Fuel at
shutdown allows pilots to compare flight planning results with actual results. The fuel at
shutdown unit (e.g., gallons, kilograms, etc) is set with the aircraft profile > fuel unit
setting.

15.15.2 Times
The Times section allows pilots to record flight meter time (e.g., hobbs and tach
meters), flight time, and block time. If the start and end times required to calculate a
value have not been entered, the time field will display “Logged”.

Flight Meter Time

The Flight Meter section contains three rows, Start, End, and Total. These rows are
intended to log starting and ending hobbs or tach time. Once a start and end time are
entered, the total time is automatically calculated. Flight Meter time is not currently
copied to Logbook.

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Flight Time
Flight time is the difference between Time Off and Time On and is automatically
calculated. You can log this time by sharing the flight with Logbook.

Remember to share your flight with Logbook if you want to log the flight time. The
Flights view and Logbook do not automatically sync. Adding flight time after a flight has
been shared to the Logbook or editing flight time in the Logbook does not update the
time in both Flights and Logbook. Flight time is only copied to Logbook when the flight
time is entered and then the flight is shared.

Block Time
Block time is the difference between Time Out and Time In and is automatically
calculated. Remember to share your flight with Logbook if you want to log the block
time. The Flights view and Logbook do not automatically sync. Manually updating one
does not automatically update the other. Adding block time after a flight has been
shared to logbook or editing block time in the logbook does not update the time in both
Flights and Logbook. Block time is only copied to Logbook when the time is entered
and then the flight is shared.

15.15.3 Marked Positions

If created between the flight’s estimated departure and arrival time, Marked Positions
retroactively display on the Interactive Map and at the bottom of the Flight Log section.

For instance, if a flight is planned from 0800 to 0900, any Marked Positions created
during that period will be associated with the flight. This allows you to have Marked
Positions automatically linked to the appropriate flight as you plan and fly.

The number of Marked Positions associated with a flight is displayed on the right and
can be tapped to view or edit each Marked Position.

Flight Log with Marked Positions

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15.16 Pack
Pack provides a method for downloading all charts, weather, NOTAMs, and fuel-price
data needed for the planned route. Pack can be accomplished from the Maps or Flights
pages. For more information, see the Pack section.

15.17 Add Next Flight

The Add Next Flight button creates a new flight and copies pertinent details. Add Next
Flight sets the destination airport of the previous flight as the departure airport of the
new flight, and sets the new flight’s ETD to 30 minutes after the ETA of the previous
flight, if that time has not already passed. Add Next Flight preserves the first flight’s
aircraft, performance profile, and payload details. Add Next Flight does not copy the
previous flight's landing fuel.

15.18 Copy Flight

The Copy Flight button can be used to duplicate a flight you need to plan again.
Copying a flight is also useful when a flight is shared with you. Shared flights can not
be edited, however they can be copied and then edited.

Copying a flight is the preferred method for planning a flight with the same route and
aircraft instead of editing an old flight. Editing a flight that has been previously
published or filed can cause unintended consequences.

Note: When planning the same flight multiple times, use the Copy flight function.

15.19 Delete Flight

The Delete Flight button is used to delete the selected flight. When tapped, a
confirmation pop-up is displayed. Tap the confirmation pop-up Delete button to
permanently delete the flight. Deleted flights cannot be recovered.

15.20 Proceed to File

The Proceed to File button opens the filing form. The filing form is automatically
populated with the fields from the flight planning form and is used to file a flight plan.
For information on filing flight plans with ForeFlight, see the ForeFlight Filing Guide in
Documents > ForeFlight or online at foreflight.com/filing-guide.

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Runway Analysis (RWA) is an optional Takeoff and Landing Analysis tool for select
single and multi-engine jet and turboprop aircraft. RWA utilizes performance data and
procedures sourced directly from OEMs to provide maximum takeoff and landing
solutions for multiple conditions. When planning with multi-engine aircraft, RWA results
(including 1st and 2nd segment climb gradients) are predicated on losing an engine at
V1, ensuring that you can safely operate in the event of an engine failure.

Runway Analysis is designed to meet the guidelines and requirements of Advisory

Circular 120-91A and CFR14 part 135.379. Runway Analysis is also EASA and CASA
compliant when the slightly larger ICAO Obstacle Corridor is selected.

Runway Analysis is available to ForeFlight Performance Plus and Business

Performance customers.

ForeFlight Mobile - Runway Analysis

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16.1 Purchasing Runway Analysis

Runway Analysis requires a Performance tier subscription and paid add-on Runway
Analysis license. When purchased, Runway Analysis is integrated into the ForeFlight
Mobile Flights view. Runway Analysis is also available on the web when a ForeFlight
Dispatch license is purchased.

Runway Analysis can be purchased by signing into plan.foreflight.com/account/

subscription/aircraft. To add Runway Analysis, select the Runway Analysis Buy
button for the appropriate aircraft from the bottom of the screen.

Customers with Basic Plus, Pro Plus, Business Pro, or MFB Pro plans must first
upgrade to a Performance tier plan before adding Runway Analysis.

16.1.1 Purchasing Runway Analysis for Individuals

Runway Analysis is available to individual customers as a per-type add-on. Visit
foreflight.com/products/runway-analysis-individual for aircraft availability.

16.1.2 Purchasing Runway Analysis for Business

Runway Analysis is available for business customers as a per-tail add-on. Visit
foreflight.com/products/runway-analysis-business for aircraft availability.

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16.2 Configuring Runway Analysis

When a Runway Analysis license is purchased for an aircraft type with an individual
Performance Plus plan, a Supports Runway Analysis label is added to each type
variant that supports Runway Analysis.

To verify support, select More > Aircraft and choose an aircraft profile. Tap the aircraft
type field and look for the Supports Runway Analysis label. If the label is missing,
either the variant is not yet supported or a Runway Analysis license has not been
purchased for the aircraft type.

Runway Analysis is licensed to Business and Military Flight Bag (MFB) customers on a
per aircraft profile basis. As a result, the Supports Runway Analysis label is not
displayed when using one of these accounts.

Supports Runway Analysis Label

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16.2.1 Runway Analysis Settings
When a Runway Analysis license is purchased, two configurable fields are added to the
aircraft profile’s Performance section.

Aircraft Profile - Runway Analysis Settings

Runway Profile
The Runway Profile field specifies the serial number, weight limit, or special equipment
for which the Runway Analysis data is applicable. If more than one profile exists for the
aircraft type, tap the Runway Profile setting and choose the correct version for your
aircraft.

Runway Profile - EMB 500

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Field Performance
The Field Performance settings specify the aircraft's default takeoff and landing
configuration. These settings are unique to the aircraft type and are populated with
information from the manufacturer.

The default settings can be adjusted from the aircraft profile. Edits to the aircraft
profile’s default configuration affect subsequent flights. Takeoff and landing
configuration can also be adjusted on a per-flight basis using the Aircraft Configuration
section of the Takeoff or Landing Analysis view.

Field Performance settings are broken into two sections (Takeoff and Landing).
Settings can be edited by tapping a field and selecting another option from the menu.

The settings (and menus) only contain options that are specified in the aircraft flight
manual (e.g., Takeoff Flaps may only have options for 10º and 20º). It is impossible to
set a value if it is not included in the menu. The flight manual revision used to populate
field performance settings is listed at the bottom of the menu (e.g., AFM Revision
Level: Rev 11).

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Standard Field Performance Settings
Each aircraft’s Field Performance settings are unique except for the following:

• The Obstacle Corridor setting specifies the flight path's obstacle accountability
corridor to either the FAA specification from AC 120-91A or the slightly wider
corridor defined by ICAO requirements. This setting cannot be adjusted per-
flight.

• The Lineup Allowance setting specifies the default loss of available runway due
to lining the aircraft on centerline and is zero by default.

• The Landing Factor setting specifies an amount (e.g. 1.25) by which the
Calculated Landing Distance is multiplied to produce a Factored Distance. The
Landing Factor is similar to a safety buffer that is generally used to account for
wet or dry runway conditions. This setting can also be adjusted on a per-flight
basis.

Standard Field Performance Settings

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16.3 Conducting Takeoff Analysis

Takeoff Analysis is accessed from the Departure / Destination section of the Flights
view. Takeoff Analysis determines the maximum weight an aircraft can depart in the
event of an engine failure (multi-engine aircraft) or the total distance required to
perform the takeoff (single-engine aircraft).

To conduct an analysis, enter the flight’s route, payload, and fuel details into the
Flights view. After entering details, tap the Takeoff button to open the Takeoff Analysis
view. Results are calculated when a runway is selected.

The Takeoff or Landing button may be hidden under the following conditions:

• The selected aircraft does not support Runway Analysis.

• A Runway Analysis license for the aircraft has not been purchased.
• A non-performance tier account is being used to plan the flight.
• Runway data for the airport is unavailable.
• The airport specified does not have an ICAO, IATA, FAA, or other short-code
identifier. Only airports with identifiers are supported by Runway Analysis.

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16.3.1 Takeoff Analysis View
The Takeoff Analysis view is organized into sections. At the
top of the Takeoff Analysis view, a Performance Summary
displays key performance metrics for quickly evaluating a
takeoff.

Each Takeoff Analysis section is described in detail

throughout this chapter.

Takeoff Analysis Sections

• Performance Summary
• Departure Runway
• Obstacle Analysis (multi-engine only)
• Weather
• Aircraft Configuration
• Emergency Return
• Performance

Takeoff Analysis Default Data

When planning a new flight, Takeoff Analysis is
automatically populated with the latest runway data,
current (or forecast) weather, and default aircraft
configuration.

Each field in blue text can be edited from this view to plan
hypothetical conditions or circumstances that are unique to
the flight.

For example, if the runway’s usable length has changed

due to construction, you can manually edit the runway’s
length to represent current conditions.

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16.3.2 Multi-Engine Takeoff Analysis
When planning with a multi-engine aircraft, Takeoff Analysis determines if the aircraft
can perform (or abort) a takeoff in the event of an engine failure. If an aircraft cannot
perform (or abort) a takeoff at the maximum gross weight, Runway Analysis will
determine the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) that it can.

Takeoff Analysis does not provide all engine operating (AEO) results for multi-engine
aircraft.

Multi-Engine Takeoff Analysis Constraints

When analyzing a takeoff, multiple aircraft performance and environmental constraints
are evaluated to ensure the aircraft can depart (and abort) in compliance with the
selected (FAA or ICAO) obstacle corridor standards (specified in the aircraft’s Field
Performance settings). Constraints that are evaluated include:

Aircraft Performance Constraints Environmental Constraints

• Climb Gradient • Wind
• Takeoff Distance • Temperature
• Stopping Distance • Available Runway Distance
• Braking Energy • Surface Conditions
• Tire Speed Limits • Obstacles

Determining Maximum Takeoff Weight

When an aircraft cannot perform an OEI takeoff at the aircraft’s maximum structural
takeoff weight, Takeoff Analysis calculates a unique maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
for the flight by reducing the MTOW until all constraints are satisfied or the takeoff is
deemed impossible.

For example, when planning operations from a short runway, the MTOW is reduced so
that the distance required to accelerate and stop is less than the runway’s accelerate
and stop distance available (ASDA). In this example, available runway distance is the
constraint that limits the aircraft from departing at its maximum structural weight. If a
longer runway were selected, the MTOW would increase if there were no other limiting
constraints.

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Identifying the Limiting Constraint
Takeoff Analysis displays the MTOW and limiting constraint for the flight at the bottom
of the Performance Summary. There are ten potential limiting constraints (see below).

Planned
Takeoff
Weight

Maximum Limiting
Takeoff Weight Constraint

Limiting Constraints
Variables that have the potential to limit the maximum takeoff weight or render the
takeoff impossible are listed below. When a constraint limits the maximum takeoff
weight (MTOW), the text in bold is displayed at the bottom of the performance
summary, followed by the word “Limited” (e.g., Runway Limited).

• Structural Weight is the maximum weight for the aircraft type defined by the
aircraft flight manual. If an aircraft is not limited by performance or environmental
constraints, MTOW is determined by the aircraft’s structural weight limit.
• Obstacles along the flight path can limit MTOW or deem a takeoff impossible.
An aircraft must be able to clear all obstacles along the flight path by the
selected FAA or ICAO lateral and vertical distance. If an aircraft cannot clear all
obstacles, MTOW is reduced until takeoff is deemed possible.
• Runway length can reduce MTOW and deem a takeoff impossible. The aircraft
must be able to takeoff or abort, given the available runway distance. If takeoff
or abort distances exceed available runway, MTOW is reduced until takeoff is
deemed possible.
• Climb gradient can reduce MTOW or deem a takeoff impossible. The aircraft
must achieve the minimum climb gradient as required per the aircraft’s
certification rules. The climb constraint does not factor in obstacles.
• Temperature can not exceed the aircraft flight manual’s published temperature
limits.
• Wind cannot exceed the aircraft flight manual’s published wind limits.

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• Brake Energy required to stop the aircraft cannot exceed the published limits.
This constraint is most common with downslope runways or departures with a
tailwind.
• Tire Speed cannot exceed the aircraft flight manual’s published limits.
• V MC is the minimum ground control speed or V MCG. V1 cannot be lower than the
published minimum control speed.
• AFM Data limits exist when data interpolation is not possible. When an AFM
Data limit is applicable, Runway Analysis uses the next available lower value.
For example, if the planned takeoff weight is 18,500 lbs, yet performance data
only exists for 20,000 lbs and 15,000 lbs, Takeoff Analysis will limit MTOW to
15,000 lbs and the performance summary will indicate AFM Data Limited.
Takeoff Impossible Error
If Takeoff Analysis determines the planned takeoff weight exceeds the maximum
takeoff weight for the conditions, the flight is deemed impossible and an error banner is
displayed near the top of the Takeoff Analysis view. To clear the Takeoff impossible
error, try the following suggestions.

• Select a different runway or a different Engine Out Procedure.

• Reduce Start Fuel or Payload.
• Plan a shorter leg (results in reduced fuel load).
• Select a more fuel efficient en route performance profile.
• Manually edit winds or temperature to determine if departing under different
conditions results in a possible takeoff.

NOTE: If you selected the Maximum Fuel Policy on the Flights view and the Takeoff
Analysis shows a warning, tapping back will prompt ForeFlight to automatically
reduce the planned Start Fuel to the lower limit calculated by Takeoff Analysis. If you
selected a Fuel Policy other than Maximum, you must manually reduce the fuel
quantity or payload to the constrained value to remove the warning.

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16.3.3 Single-Engine Takeoff Analysis

Takeoff Analysis for single-engine aircraft calculates the total distance required for
takeoff given the selected runway, aircraft performance, and environmental conditions.

16.3.4 Takeoff Analysis - Performance Summary

Takeoff Analysis key performance results are always visible at the top of the view in the
Performance Summary. Additional performance results are available in the Takeoff
Analysis Performance section.

The Performance Summary is populated once a runway is selected. Results are initially
based on the aircraft’s default takeoff configuration and the current or forecast weather.
Results are updated each time a new departure runway is selected or a configurable
field is edited. If a takeoff is deemed impossible, the Performance Summary is blank.

Information in the summary varies based on the aircraft type. The information found in
the summary is representative of the performance results that can be calculated using
the aircraft’s flight manual.

Complete performance results for can also be found in the Runway Analysis Summary
Document.

Multi-Engine Performance Summary

Single-Engine Performance Summary

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16.3.5 Takeoff Analysis - Departure Runway
The Departure Runway section contains fields that define the runway environment. The
fields in this section are automatically populated with the latest data and represent the
variables that affect the selected aircraft’s takeoff performance.

A field is only included in the Departure Runway section if it is documented in the

aircraft flight manual as a variable that affects takeoff performance (e.g., Surface
Condition).

Individual runway TORA, TODA, and ASDA declared distances will be displayed when
available for the selected runway. If the available runway declared distances are all the
same, Usable Length will be displayed instead of TORA, TODA, or ASDA.

The Departure Runway values can be overwritten to accommodate unique

circumstances (e.g., runway NOTAMs). To overwrite a value, tap the applicable field
and enter a new value.

Departure Runway Section

NOTE: When any of the runway lengths are edited, the edits are made to the start of
the runway. This may result in calculations that bring the aircraft closer to obstacles
along the departure path.

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16.3.6 Selecting a Departure Runway
To select a departure runway, tap the Runway field and select a runway from the list.
Each available runway for the airport is included in the list even if the runway is closed.
When a NOTAM is issued to close a runway, a Closed tag is displayed next to the
runway name.

CAUTION: Runway distance reductions via NOTAM are not factored by Runway
Analysis.

When weather data is available via the internet, ADS-B, or SiriusXM, the wind
component for each runway is displayed. Headwind components are displayed in
green, tailwinds in red, and crosswind components in grey. The weather used to
determine the wind component is displayed below the list of available runways.

Runway Details

Wind Components

Closed Runway

Weather Source

Selecting a Departure Runway

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Runway Details
When selecting a runway, the Details button opens a new view with additional runway
information including:

• Surface Dimensions • Magnetic Heading

• Surface Type and Condition • Lighting
• Wind Components • Elevation
• Glide Slope Indicators • Procedures
• Slope • Intersection Distance Remaining

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16.3.7 Selecting Intersection Departures
Instead of taking off at the beginning of a runway, pilots can elect to start their
takeoff at one of the runway intersections or a custom distance down the runway.

When using an initial point other than full length for the departure, the aircraft will start
the takeoff roll closer to obstacles in the takeoff path. Therefore, selecting an
intersection departure or custom length will result in updates to the takeoff analysis
calculations, including TORA, TODA, ASDA, and Usable Length.

To select an intersection for departure:

1. Tap the Intersection field, which reads "Full Length” by default.

2. In the popup, select one of the available intersections or tap Custom and enter a
custom TORA value.

Selecting Runway Intersection for Takeoff

The Intersection field will be updated with the selection. Additionally, the TORA, TODA,
ASDA, and Usable Length fields (if available) will be updated based on the selection,
and their labels will be prefixed with “Remaining.”

TORA and ASDA Values Adjusted for Takeoff Intersection

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Departure Runway Field Definitions
Definitions for terms and abbreviations found in the Departure Runway section are
listed below.

• Intersection - A defined point of departure associated with an adjoining taxiway

that is located at a point other than at the beginning of the runway.

• TORA - The portion of the runway suitable for the takeoff ground roll.

• TODA - Takeoff Distance Available (includes stopway and clearway).

• ASDA - Accelerate Stop Distance Available (includes stopway).
• Usable Length - If the available runway declared distances are all the same,
this field will be displayed instead of TORA, TODA, or ASDA.
• Stopway - Paved area beyond TORA that can be used for stopping during a
rejected takeoff
• Clearway - Unpaved area clear of obstacles beyond the runway that can be
used for a portion of the initial climb with unbalance field length takeoffs.
• Lineup Allowance - Distance loss in takeoff calculations due to lining the
aircraft on the centerline. The default value is zero but can be edited in the
Aircraft Profile > Field Performance section.

• Slope - The difference in elevation from the beginning of the runway to the end,
divided by the runway length, and multiple by one hundred.

• Surface Condition - The physical condition of the runway according to the

options published in the aircraft’s flight manual. Dry/Not Contaminated is the
default value.

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16.3.8 Takeoff Analysis - Obstacle Analysis
Obstacle Analysis is exclusive to multi-engine jet aircraft. This section enables and
disables the obstacle constraint, selects the engine out procedure, and is used to
specify additional obstacles along the departure runway centerline. The Obstacle
Analysis section is made available when a runway has been selected.

Obstacle Analysis Section

Obstacle Analysis Toggle Switch

The first row of the Obstacle Analysis section is a toggle switch for enabling or
disabling the Obstacle Analysis.

When enabled, Takeoff Analysis evaluates the selected Engine Out Procedure and
Additional Departure Obstacles to ensure clearance can be maintained. If obstacle
clearance cannot be maintained, obstacles become the limiting constraint and the
maximum takeoff weight is reduced until the flight is deemed possible. Obstacle
Analysis includes banked climb performance degradation.

When Obstacle Analysis is disabled, the Engine Out Procedure field is removed and
obstacles are not evaluated for that phase of flight. Departure obstacles manually
added are still evaluated when Obstacle Analysis is disabled.

Engine Out Procedure 3D View Button

The Engine Out Procedure row includes a 3D VIEW button that can be tapped to open
a dynamic 3D Preview of the selected EOP.

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16.3.9 Takeoff Analysis - Engine Out Procedure
The Engine Out Procedure (EOP) specifies the route that will be flown in the event of
an engine failure. The selected EOP is used for Obstacle Analysis and is included in
the Runway Analysis Summary Document.

To select an EOP for the flight, tap the circle on the right side of its row. To see an
EOP’s procedural steps, tap its name. To open a dynamic 3D Preview of the EOP, tap
the 3D VIEW button.

Straight Out Procedure

The Straight Out procedure analyzes obstacles along the runway heading and is
selected by default. To select a different EOP, tap the field and select an option from
the list (if available).

ForeFlight Designed Engine Out Procedures

Engine Out Procedures labeled EOP are designed by ForeFlight. There are over 9,000
ForeFlight EOPs to choose from, with more being regularly added.

When possible, ForeFlight EOPs are overlayed onto existing Standard Instrument
Departure (SID) procedures. All ForeFlight EOPs are designed in accordance with FAA
Advisory Circular 120-91A.

Engine Out Procedures - EDDL Düsseldorf

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EOP Text Summary
Once an EOP has been selected, its text description and procedural steps are also
displayed at the bottom of the Takeoff Analysis view.

Engine Out Procedure Section

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16.3.10 Takeoff Analysis - Additional Departure Obstacles

Additional Departure Obstacles

The Additional Departure Obstacle field is used to manually add obstacles along the
runway extended centerline. This feature is useful for adding obstacles that are issued
via NOTAM and are not yet in the obstacle database.

Adding Obstacles
To add an obstacle, follow the steps below.

1. Tap Additional Departure Obstacles.

2. Tap Add Obstacle or the [+] bottom in the upper right corner.
3. Manually specify a distance from the departure end of the runway (DER).
4. Manually specify a height above the DER.
5. To add additional obstacles, repeat steps 1-3.
6. When complete, tap the Back button near the top of the screen.

Deleting Obstacles
To delete an obstacle, swipe from right to left and tap Delete. When complete, tap the
Back button near the top of the screen.

NOTE: It is not possible to add obstacles not aligned with the extended centerline.

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16.3.11 Takeoff Analysis - Weather
Takeoff Analysis automatically loads the airport’s latest METAR, TAF, MOS forecast, or
general forecast (using ForeFlight Daily Weather) according to the flight’s estimated
departure time. If the departure airport does not provide weather information, Runway
Analysis uses the appropriate weather from a nearby airport. The weather source and
raw text are displayed at the bottom of the Weather section.

Takeoff Analysis Weather Section (KHOU TAF)

Temperature
The Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) does not include temperature data. If the Weather
section indicates data is derived from a TAF, temperature data will be provided by the
MOS forecast. When the MOS forecast issues a range of temperatures, the maximum
temperature in the range is used.

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Custom Weather
Each field in the weather section can be edited to allow for scenario planning. When a
weather field is edited, the source and raw text at the bottom of the section change to
“Using Custom Weather.”

When custom weather information has been entered, the performance results are
updated, and the edited values are used throughout Takeoff Analysis. For example, if
Wind Speed is manually edited, the wind components are updated to reflect the custom
weather when selecting a runway.

Takeoff Analysis Custom Weather

Wind Direction
Wind Direction is given relative to true north by default. To use magnetic winds, tap the
Use ºM button. Using magnetic winds changes the weather source to custom.

Altimeter
Altimeter information can be displayed in inches of mercury (inHg) or hectopascal
(hPa). To convert from one unit to the other, tap the button in the altimeter field.

Weather Reset
To revert the weather back to the current METAR or forecast weather after making
edits, tap the Reset button in the top right corner of the Weather section.

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16.3.12 Takeoff Analysis - Aircraft Configuration
The Aircraft Configuration section is automatically populated with the planned takeoff
weight and default values from the aircraft’s Field Performance settings.

Each field in the section can be edited to accommodate a non-standard takeoff

configuration. Adjusting the aircraft’s takeoff configuration updates the planning results.

Takeoff Analysis Aircraft Configuration

Aircraft Configuration Checks

Some aircraft equipment may have limitations that prohibit a configuration from being
selected. For example, this aircraft is prohibited from applying deicing fluid with takeoff
flaps. When takeoff flaps are selected, the Deice Fluid Applied option is displayed in
grey but is not selectable.

Configuration Unavailable

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Aircraft Configuration Errors
If a takeoff configuration is selected that exceeds a limit, an error is displayed. In this
example, the anti-ice setting was enabled outside of published limits.

Takeoff Configuration Error Message

Aircraft Configuration - V1 Type

Takeoff decision speed (V1) is a calculated value that is affected by multiple variables
(takeoff weight, thrust, aircraft configuration, and runway length). Most non-transport
category aircraft calculate a single V1 speed using the balanced field length technique.

Some larger aircraft provide performance results for multiple V1 speeds. When
planning with one of these types of aircraft, there are options for selecting a V1 speed
(V1 Min, V1 BFL, or V1 Max).

Balanced Field Length (BFL)

The balanced field length is a condition where the distance required to stop the aircraft
after an abort (at V1) equals the distance required to continue the takeoff and reach 35
ft above the runway surface. With a single V1 speed, the pilot can abort or continue the
takeoff at V1 in the event of an engine failure.

Unbalanced Field Length

When planning with an aircraft that supports unbalanced V1 speed calculations,
Takeoff Analysis provides V1 Min, V1 BFL, and V1 Max options.

• V1 Min is the minimum V1 speed published for the flight conditions and results in
a shorter accelerate stop distance but a higher accelerate-go distance.

• V1 BFL is the speed that results in equal accelerate-stop and accelerate-go

distances.

• V1 Max is the maximum V1 speed published for the flight conditions and results
in a shorter accelerate go distance, but a higher accelerate stop distance.

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16.3.13 Takeoff Analysis - Emergency Return
The Emergency Return section is used to perform a Landing Analysis for the departure
airport in the event of an emergency after departure. To conduct an Emergency Return
analysis, tap the field and select a runway.

If an Emergency Return results in an overweight condition, a warning message is

displayed at the top of the Emergency Return view. However, that warning is not also
displayed on the Flights view since an emergency return is often expected to be
overweight.

Emergency Return - Landing Analysis

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16.3.14 Takeoff Analysis - Performance
The Performance section contains all takeoff performance results for the selected
runway. The items in the Performance section vary by aircraft type and represent the
information found in the aircraft flight manual. The results discussed in this section are
only included in the results if they are related to the selected aircraft. Performance
results cannot be edited directly.

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Performance Results
Performance results include values related to aircraft power, speed, distance, and
altitude. These values correlate to individual takeoff, climb, and level-off segments as
defined in the aircraft’s flight manual.

Some aircraft are certified with two level-off and accelerate segments. The first
segment is typically between 400 ft and 1,500 ft AGL and the second is 1,500 ft or
higher. Once the aircraft is 1,500 ft or higher and reaches the en-route speed, Takeoff
Analysis is complete.

If the aircraft is certified with two level-off and accelerate segments, the performance
results are included in the Takeoff Analysis.

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Takeoff Trim
Runway Analysis supports Takeoff Trim for select aircraft (listed below). To generate
Takeoff Trim results, calculate weight and balance (W&B) using the integrated W&B
tool with a profile that has %MAC enabled. If Weight & Balance is not calculated with
%MAC enabled, the error message “CG Unavailable” is displayed in place of the trim
results.

Takeoff Trim results are displayed near the top of the Takeoff Analysis Performance
section and in the Runway Analysis Summary Document.

• Challenger 300 • Learjet 60

• Challenger 604 • Learjet 60XR
• Challenger 605 • Learjet 70
• Challenger 650 • Learjet 75
• Falcon 900DX/900DX API • Phenom 300/300E
Winglets
• Gulfstream IV
• Falcon 900EX/900EX EASy
• Gulfstream IV/SP
• Falcon 900LX
• Gulfstream V
• Global 5000 87.7k
• Gulfstream VII-500
• Global 5000 88.7k
• Gulfstream VII-600
• Global 5000 89.7k
• Gulfstream 150
• Global 5000 92.5k
• Gulfstream 200
• Global 6000 98k
• Gulfstream 280
• Global 6000 99.5k
• Gulfstream 300
• Global Express 93.5k
• Gulfstream 350
• Global Express 95k
• Gulfstream 400
• Global Express 96k
• Gulfstream 450
• Global Express 98k
• Gulfstream 550
• Global XRS 98k
• Gulfstream 650
• Global XRS 99.5k
• Gulfstream 650ER
• Global 7500
• Pilatus PC-24
• Learjet 35A
• Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign
• Learjet 40XR
• Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign+
• Learjet 45XR
• Cessna 680A Citation Latitude

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Speed-Related Definitions
The following results related to aircraft indicated airspeed may be found in the Performance
section.

• V 1 is the speed by which the pilot must initiate an action to abort the takeoff in
the event of an engine failure.
• V R is the speed at which the pilot initiates rotation by pulling back on the yoke or
stick to transition to flight.
• V 2 is the speed that must be attained when the aircraft is 35 ft above the runway
surface with one engine inoperative. V2 is also the target climb speed after
engine failure to maintain through initial level-off.
• 50’ Speed is the climb speed reached at the end of the total takeoff distance
while 50 ft AGL (gear down and takeoff flaps).
• V SE is the clean configuration climb speed after all obstacles have been cleared.
• V FTO is the takeoff final climb segment speed.
• V ENR is the en route climb speed, or the target speed after all obstacle segments
have been completed and the aircraft is clear of all obstacles. Once the aircraft
reaches this speed, the Takeoff Analysis portion of the flight is complete.

Distance-Related Results
The following aircraft distance-related results may be found in the Performance section.

• Ground Roll - Takeoff roll (ground roll) is the portion of the takeoff procedure
during which the airplane is accelerated from a standstill to an airspeed that
provides sufficient lift to become airborne.
• BFL is the balanced field length. This distance is determined by finding the V1
speed that results in an equal distance for accelerate-go and accelerate-stop.
• Total Dist is the distance required to complete a takeoff to 35 ft above the
runway surface.
• TOFL is the takeoff field length, or the length required to complete a takeoff to
35 ft above the runway surface.

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16.4 Conducting Landing Analysis

Landing Analysis determines the maximum landing weight, landing distance, and
landing reference speed for the selected runway and aircraft configuration.

To conduct a Landing Analysis, enter the flight’s route, payload, and fuel details into
the Flights view then tap the Landing button next to the destination or alternate airport
and select a runway.

To conduct a Landing Analysis for the departure airport, select the Emergency Return
option from the Takeoff Analysis view. Landing Analysis results are calculated once a
runway is selected.

The Takeoff or Landing buttons may be hidden under the following conditions:

• The selected aircraft does not support Runway Analysis.

• A Runway Analysis license for the aircraft has not been purchased.
• A non-performance tier account is being used to plan the flight.
• Runway data for the airport is unavailable.

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16.4.1 Landing Analysis View
The Landing Analysis view is organized into
sections. At the top of the view, a Performance
Summary displays key performance metrics for
quickly evaluating a landing.

Each Landing Analysis section is described in

detail throughout this chapter.

Landing Analysis Sections

• Performance Summary
• Destination Runway
• Missed Approach
• Weather
• Aircraft Configuration
• Performance

Takeoff Analysis Default Data

When planning a new flight, Landing Analysis is
automatically populated with the latest runway
data, current (or forecast) weather, and default
aircraft configuration.

Each field in blue text can be edited from this

view to plan hypothetical conditions or
circumstances that are unique to the flight.

For example, if the runway’s usable length has

changed due to construction, you can manually
edit the runway’s length to represent current
conditions.

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16.4.2 Landing Analysis - Performance Summary
Landing Analysis performance results are always visible at the top of the view in the
Performance Summary. Additional performance data is available in the Performance
section.

Performance results are displayed once a destination runway is selected. Results are
initially based on the aircraft’s default landing configuration and the current or forecast
weather. Results are updated each time a new destination runway is selected, or a
configurable field is edited.

If a landing is deemed impossible due to a limit being exceeded, the performance

summary will be blank.

Information in the summary varies based on the aircraft type. The information found in
the summary is representative of the performance results that can be derived from the
aircraft’s flight manual.

Landing Analysis Performance Summary - Single Engine Aircraft

Landing Analysis Performance Summary - Multi Engine Aircraft

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16.4.3 Determining Maximum Landing Weight
Landing Analysis calculates a unique maximum landing weight (MLW) for the flight by
reducing the MLW until all constraints are satisfied or the landing is deemed
impossible.

For example, when planning operations to a short runway, the maximum landing weight
is reduced so that the distance required to land and stop is less than the runway’s
landing distance available (LDA).

Identifying the Limiting Constraint

Landing Analysis displays the MLW and limiting constraint for the flight at the bottom of
the performance summary. There are eight potential constraints that can limit the
MLW.

Planned
Landing
Weight

Maximum Limiting
Landing Weight Constraint

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Landing Impossible Error
If Landing Analysis determines the required landing distance exceeds the landing
distance available, an error message is displayed at the top of the view.

To clear the error, try the following suggestions:

• Select a different runway.

• Reduce Start Fuel or Payload.
• Manually edit winds to determine if landing under different environmental
conditions results in a successful landing.
• Select a different Surface Condition (e.g., Dry).
• Adjust the Landing Factor.
• Adjust the Aircraft Configuration (e.g., enable drag-producing equipment).

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Limiting Constraints
Variables that have the potential to limit the maximum landing weight or render the
landing impossible are listed below. When a constraint limits the maximum landing
weight (MLW), the bold text in this section is displayed at the bottom of the
performance summary, followed by the word “Limited” (e.g., Runway Limited).

• Structural Weight is the maximum structural landing weight for the aircraft type
as defined by the aircraft flight manual. If an aircraft is not limited by
performance or environmental constraints, MLW is determined by the aircraft’s
structural weight limit.
• Runway length and weight capacity can reduce the MLW or deem a landing
impossible.
• Temperature can not exceed the aircraft flight manual’s published temperature
limits.
• Wind components cannot exceed the aircraft flight manual’s published wind
limits.
• Brake Energy required to stop the aircraft cannot exceed the published limits.
This constraint is most common on downslope runways or landings with a
tailwind.
• Tire Speed cannot exceed the aircraft flight manual’s published tire speed limits.
• AFM Data limits exist when data interpolation is not possible. When an AFM
Data limit is applicable, Runway Analysis uses the next available lower value.
For example, suppose the planned landing weight is 18,500 lbs, yet performance
data only exists for 20,000 lbs and 15,000 lbs. In this case, Landing Analysis will
limit MLW to 15,000 lbs and the performance summary will indicate AFM Data
Limited.
• Missed Approach Climb limits the aircraft’s maximum landing weight to ensure
it can safely climb over obstacles or terrain during a missed approach. This
constraint is only included if the user has filled in the Missed Approach section of
the Landing Analysis.

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16.4.4 Landing Analysis - Destination Runway
The Destination Runway section contains various fields for defining the runway
environment. The variables (e.g., landing distance available) are automatically
populated with the latest available data and can be overwritten to accommodate unique
circumstances (e.g., runway NOTAMs). To overwrite a value, tap the field and enter a
new value.

The fields available in the Destination Runway section vary by aircraft type. A field is
only included in the Destination Runway section if it is documented as a variable that
affects landing performance in the aircraft’s flight manual (e.g., Surface Condition).

Destination Runway Section

NOTE: Runway distance reductions via NOTAM are not factored by Runway Analysis.

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16.4.5 Selecting a Destination Runway
To select a destination runway, tap the Runway field and choose a runway from the
list. Each available runway for the airport is included in the list even if the runway is
closed. When a NOTAM is issued to close a runway, a Closed tag is displayed next to
the runway name.

When weather data is available, the wind components for each runway are displayed.
Headwind components are displayed in green, tailwinds in red, and crosswind
components in grey. The weather used to determine the wind component is displayed
below the list of available runways.

Runway Details

Wind Components

Closed Runway

Weather Source

Selecting a Destination Runway

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Runway Details
When selecting a runway, the Details button opens a new view with additional runway
information, including:

• Surface dimensions • Magnetic heading

• Surface type and condition • Lighting
• Wind components • Elevation
• Glide Slope Indicators • Available procedures
• Slope

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Destination Runway Field Definitions
Definitions for most terms and abbreviations used in the Landing Runway section can
be found below. Items will vary by aircraft type and represent the data found in the
aircraft’s flight manual.

• LDA - Runway Landing Distance Available. It does not include unusable runway
distance as specified by NOTAM.

• Stopway - The paved area beyond the portion of the runway suitable for the
takeoff ground roll that can be used for stopping during a rejected takeoff.

• Clearway - The unpaved area clear of obstacles beyond the takeoff runway that
can be used for a portion of the air distance with unbalance field length takeoffs.
• Slope - The difference in elevation from the beginning of the runway to the end,
divided by the runway length and multiple by one hundred.
• Surface Condition - The physical condition of the runway according to the
options published in the aircraft’s flight manual. Dry/Not Contaminated is the
default value.
• Landing Factor - The value by which the calculated landing distance is
multiplied to produce the Factored Distance.
• Factored Distance - A longer landing distance achieved by multiplying the
actual distance (also called unfactored distance) with a multiplier larger than 1.0,
called the factor. This is done to provide a safety buffer distance to avoid landing
overruns. The landing factor is never less than 1.0.

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16.4.6 Landing Analysis - Missed Approach
The optional Missed Approach section determines if an aircraft can safely climb over
terrain and obstacles when executing a missed approach. If an airport requires a non-
standard minimum climb gradient and climb-to altitude to execute the missed
approach, this information will be listed in the appropriate approach plate and can be
entered into ForeFlight to update the landing analysis computation.

Approach Plate with Missed Approach Requirements

To include missed approach requirements in the landing analysis, follow these steps:

1. On the Landing Analysis view, toggle the Missed Approach switch on to reveal
the Minimum Climb Gradient and Minimum Altitude MSL fields.
2. Enter the Minimum Climb Gradient as specified on the approach plate in ft per
nm. The Use % button can be tapped to toggle this field between units of ft/nm
and gradient.
3. Enter the Minimum Altitude MSL as specified on the approach plate.

NOTE: The above information is not automatically populated by ForeFlight, and must
be manually entered by the pilot.

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16.4.7 Landing Analysis - Weather
Landing Analysis automatically loads the airport’s latest METAR, TAF, MOS forecast, or
general forecast (using ForeFlight Daily Weather) according to the flight’s estimated
departure time. If the destination airport does not provide weather information, a
nearby airport’s weather is used. The weather source and the raw METAR or forecast
are displayed at the bottom of the weather section.

Landing Analysis Weather Section (KHOU TAF)

Temperature
The Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) does not include temperature data. If the Weather
section indicates data is derived from a TAF, temperature data will be provided by the
MOS forecast. When the MOS forecast issues a range of temperatures, the maximum
temperature in the range is used.

NOTE: ForeFlight Dispatch does not use MOS forecast temperature data. Flights
planned with ForeFlight Dispatch use temperature from the METAR when the flight’s
estimated time of departure is within 3 hours. If the ETD is greater than 3 hours when
planning with Dispatch, the temperature field needs to be manually entered.

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Custom Weather
Each field in the weather section can be edited to allow for scenario planning. When a
weather field is edited, the source and raw text at the bottom of the section change to
“Using Custom Weather.”

When custom weather information has been entered, the performance results are
updated, and the edited values are used throughout Landing Analysis. For example, if
Wind Speed is manually edited, the wind components are updated to reflect the custom
weather when selecting a runway.

Takeoff Analysis Custom Weather

Wind Direction
Wind Direction is given relative to true north by default. To use magnetic winds, tap the
Use ºM button. Using magnetic winds changes the weather source to custom.

Altimeter
Altimeter information can be displayed in inches of mercury (inHg) or hectopascal
(hPa). To convert from one unit to the other, tap the button in the altimeter field.

Weather Reset
To revert the weather back to the current METAR or forecast weather after making
edits, tap the Reset button in the top right corner of the Weather section.

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16.4.8 Landing Analysis - Aircraft Configuration
The Aircraft Configuration section is automatically populated with the planned landing
weight and the default values from the aircraft’s Field Performance settings.

Each field in the section can be edited to accommodate a non-standard landing

configuration. Adjusting the aircraft’s landing configuration updates the planning
results.

Landing Analysis Aircraft Configuration Section

Aircraft Configuration Checks

Some aircraft equipment may have limitations that prohibit a configuration from being
selected. If a configuration is not possible, the item will be displayed but is not
selectable.

Aircraft Configuration Errors

If a landing configuration is selected that exceeds a limit, an error message is
displayed at the top of Landing Analysis, and the performance results are blank.

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16.4.9 Landing Analysis - Performance
The Landing Analysis Performance section displays landing results for the selected
runway (and balked landing results for single-engine aircraft). The items in the
Performance section vary by aircraft type and represent the information found in the
aircraft’s flight manual. Most aircraft provide landing results related to speed and
distance.

Landing Analysis Performance Section

Speed-Related Definitions
The following results may be found in the Landing Analysis Performance section.

• V APP (Approach Speed) - A target indicated airspeed flown during the approach
phase of the landing, typically at approach flap setting and gear up.
• V REF (Reference Speed) - A target indicated airspeed slower than V APP flown at
landing flap settings and gear down to be achieved by 50 ft height when crossing
the landing threshold.

Distance-Related Definitions
• Ground Roll - The distance required to decelerate the aircraft to normal taxi
speed after touchdown.

• Actual Landing Distance - The demonstrated (during flight testing) total landing
distance achievable by the aircraft.

• Factored Distance - A longer landing distance achieved by multiplying the

actual distance (also called unfactored distance) with a multiplier larger than 1.0.
This is done to provide a safety buffer and thus avoiding landing overruns.

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16.5 Runway Analysis Summary Document

Runway Analysis includes a Summary Document. There are two document formats.
One for single-engine aircraft and another for multi-engine.

To generate the Summary Document, use Runway Analysis to select runways for the
departure, destination, and alternate airport. Tap Summary in the upper-right corner of
the Takeoff Analysis or Landing Analysis view. If an emergency return runway or
alternate airport runway is not selected, the summary document omits this information.

Generate Summary
Document

16.5.1 Single-Engine Summary Document

The Single-Engine Summary Document is organized into three sections. Takeoff and
landing performance results are displayed at the top of the document. Below the
takeoff and landing data is a climb performance table (when climb data is available). If
an emergency return or alternate airport runway is selected, the performance results
for those runways is displayed below the climb table. The climb table includes
performance data for the current temperature and -5ºC, +5ºC, and +15ºC deltas.

Takeoff Analysis Landing Analysis

Climb Table

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16.5.2 Multi-Engine Summary Document
The Multi-Engine Summary Document is organized into four sections.

• Takeoff and Landing Summary for the selected runways.

• Maximum Takeoff Weight Analysis for all runways at the departure airport.
• Maximum Landing Weight Analysis for all runways at the destination airport.

• Landing Summary for the alternate airport and emergency return (if selected).

Takeoff and Landing Summary Section

The Multi-Engine Takeoff and Landing Summary section contains performance,
environmental, aircraft configuration, and engine-out procedure data for the selected
runways. If a takeoff or landing is deemed impossible, the summary section is blank,
and an error message is displayed instead.

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Max Takeoff Weight Analysis
The Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) Analysis section contains the MTOW for each
runway at the departure airport. Performance results for temperatures above and below
the planned temperature are displayed on unique rows. Results for all available
engine-out procedures and displayed in columns.

The constraint that limits MTOW is displayed below the results for the scenario. If a
takeoff is deemed impossible for a runway, the text Takeoff Impossible replaces the
performance results.

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Max Landing Weight Analysis
The Maximum Landing Weight (MLW) Analysis calculates the landing distance and
MLW for all runways at the destination airport. Results are given for three scenarios:
zero winds, ten-knot tailwind, and the planned winds. If a landing is deemed
impossible, the results are replaced with the text Landing Impossible.

NOTE: The Max Landing Weight Analysis does not consider data from the Missed
Approach analysis. Use the MLW on the Landing Analysis view if Missed Approach
data has been entered.

Max Landing Weight Analysis Section

Emergency Return and Alternate Landing Analysis

When an Emergency Return runway or Alternate Airport runway is selected, a summary
of the performance, environmental, and aircraft configuration data is displayed below
the Max Landing Weight Analysis section.

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16.5.3 Summary Document Options
The Multi-Engine and Single-Engine Summary Documents can be annotated, shared,
printed, or attached to a Flight by tapping the share button in the upper-right corner.

Share
Button

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16.6 Engine Out Procedure 3D View

EOP 3D View combines high-resolution terrain data and aerial imagery to help pilots
familiarize themselves with an Engine Out Procedure before takeoff. EOPs 3D View
requires a Runway Analysis subscription for the aircraft used in the flight. EOPs 3D
View is similar in functionality to route 3D Preview.

EOP 3D
View
Header

EOP Step
Selector

Route Curtain

Camera Mode

Play/Pause
and Speed 3D Preview
Controls Time Scale

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16.6.1 Opening EOP 3D View
To open the 3D View, tap Takeoff next to the Departure airport, verify that a runway is
selected, toggle on the Obstacle Analysis switch, then tap 3D VIEW next to Engine Out
Procedure.

Alternately, tap the current Engine Out Procedure (“Straight Out” in the image below) to
select from other options or open their 3D View windows.

Select
Runway

Toggle
EOP On

Tap 3D
View

16.6.2 EOP 3D View Header

The top of the EOP 3D View window displays the EOP name and climb performance
details, and a disclaimer indicating that this feature is not meant for navigation due to
the use of approximate gross flight path and obstacle data.

Climb Performance Data EOP Name Disclaimer

16.6.3 Changing Orientation

The EOPs 3D View is always centered on the aircraft location. At any point, use a
single finger to rotate the view around the aircraft and the 2-finger “pinch to zoom” to
zoom the view in and out from the aircraft.

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16.6.4 EOP Step Selector
At the top right corner, the Route window displays the length of the EOP (14.7 nm in
the example below) and a list of steps in the EOP. Tap any of the steps to rewind or
fast-forward the preview video to the beginning of that step. Tap Route to expand or
collapse the list of steps.

Selected
Step

Aircraft
Location

EOP Step Selector

16.6.5 Camera Mode

At the bottom left corner of the EOPs 3D View window, two buttons allow the camera
perspective to be switched between third-person perspective (top button) and first-
person perspective (bottom button).

Waypoint Approach (3rd vs 1st Person)

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16.6.6 Video Preview Controls
Along the bottom edge of the EOPs 3D View window is a set of video preview controls
that can be used to show specific moments in the EOP. The preview controls include
the following elements.

Play/Pause EOP Steps Time Scale

Speed Selector Current Position

Play/Pause
Tap the Play/Pause button on the left side to start and stop the video animation.

Speed Selector
Tap the Speed Selector button (defaulted to 1x) to play the video at 1x, 3x, 5x, 10x, or
20x speed.

Current Position
A vertical blue line on the Time Scale indicates the current position of the aircraft in the
preview video.

EOP Steps
Icons along the Time Scale indicate when a step in the EOP begins. These icons
correspond with items in the EOP Step Selector list, but they cannot be tapped to
change aircraft position.

Time Scale
Slide one finger left or right along the Time Scale to scrub the video to a specific
moment. The Time Scale extends from the beginning to the end of the EOP, as
indicated by large vertical white lines.

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Takeoff & Landing Performance provides integrated takeoff and landing distance
calculations for over 300 popular piston aircraft and is included with all Performance-
tier subscriptions. Jet and turboprops can calculate takeoff and landing performance
with a Runway Analysis license.

Compared to calculating takeoff and landing distances by hand, Takeoff & Landing
Performance is a faster, integrated alternative. Takeoff & Landing Performance
calculations can also be completed using ForeFlight Web. This chapter discusses how
to configure your aircraft’s default Takeoff & Landing Performance settings, and how to
calculate results.

ForeFlight Mobile - Takeoff & Landing Performance

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17.1 Configuring Takeoff & Landing Performance

The first step to configuring an aircraft for Takeoff & Landing Performance is
determining if the aircraft type is supported. Aircraft that support Takeoff & Landing
Performance display a label below the aircraft type and include additional performance
settings.

17.1.1 Verifying Takeoff & Landing Performance Support

To check if your aircraft supports Takeoff & Landing Performance, select More >
Aircraft and choose an aircraft profile. Tap the Aircraft Type field and ensure the
Supports Takeoff & Landing Performance label is displayed.

If the label is missing, either the aircraft type is not yet supported or a Performance tier
account is not being used.

Supported
Aircraft

Unsupported
Aircraft

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17.1.2 Takeoff & Landing Performance Settings
Another method for determining Takeoff & Landing support is checking the aircraft
profile's Performance section. Aircraft that support Takeoff & Landing Performance
have settings for selecting a Runway Profile and configuring the aircraft’s default
takeoff and landing configuration. If these settings are missing, the aircraft does not
support Takeoff & Landing Performance.

To access the settings, select More > Aircraft, and choose an aircraft profile. Tap
Runway Profile or Field Performance in the aircraft’s Performance section to edit the
settings.

Takeoff & Landing Performance Settings

Runway Profile
The Runway Profile setting specifies the serial number, weight limit, or special
equipment for which the Takeoff & Landing Performance data is applicable. If more
than one profile exists for the aircraft type, tap the Runway Profile setting and choose
the correct version for your aircraft.

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Field Performance
The Field Performance setting specifies the default takeoff and landing configuration
for the aircraft (e.g., flap settings). These settings are unique to the aircraft type and
reflect the variables in the performance section of the aircraft flight manual that affect
Takeoff & Landing Performance. Some aircraft do not offer Field Performance settings,
while others provide multiple configuration settings. If an aircraft does not provide Field
Performance settings, the field is omitted from the menu.

Changes to the Field Performance settings are reflected in subsequently planned

flights. Takeoff and landing configurations can also be adjusted per flight using the
Flights view. Edits to the takeoff or landing configuration using the Flights view do not
affect the aircraft’s default settings.

Field Performance settings are broken into two sections (takeoff and landing). Settings
can be edited by tapping the appropriate field and selecting another option from the
drop-down menu.

The settings and drop-down menus only contain options that are specified in the
aircraft’s flight manual (e.g., Takeoff Flaps may only have options for 10º and 20º). It is
impossible to set a value if it is not included in the flight manual.

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17.2 Calculating Takeoff Performance

Takeoff distances are calculated from the Departure / Destination section of the Flights
view. To calculate Takeoff Performance results, begin by entering the flight’s route,
payload, and fuel details into the Flights view.

After entering flight details, tap the Takeoff button to open the Takeoff Performance
view.

If the Takeoff button is missing, it is impossible to calculate Takeoff Performance. The

Takeoff or Landing buttons can be hidden under the following conditions:

• The selected aircraft does not support Takeoff & Landing Performance.
• A non-performance tier account is being used to plan the flight.
• Runway data for the airport is unavailable.
• The airport specified does not have an ICAO, IATA, FAA, or other short-code
identifier. Only airports with identifiers are supported by Takeoff & Landing
Performance.

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17.2.1 Takeoff Performance View
The Takeoff Performance view is organized into six sections. Each section is
automatically populated with the latest runway, weather, and default aircraft
configuration data.

Blue text in this view can be edited for hypothetical planning purposes or to
accommodate circumstances that are unique to the flight. For example, if the runway’s
usable length is reduced due to construction, you can manually edit the length to
represent the available runway. Each section of the Takeoff Performance view is
described in detail throughout this chapter.

Performance Summary

Departure Runway

Weather

Aircraft Configuration

Emergency Return

Performance Results

Takeoff Performance View Sections

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17.2.2 Takeoff Performance Summary
The Performance Summary contains key values that allow you to quickly evaluate the
takeoff.

Takeoff Performance Summary

Results are displayed at the top of the view when a runway is selected and are initially
based on the aircraft’s default takeoff configuration and the current weather. The
summary generally contains the planned takeoff weight, the total distance required to
achieve a height of 35’ above the runway surface, and target airspeeds for the takeoff.

The Performance Summary is updated each time a new departure runway is selected
or a configurable field is edited.

Compete results are available in the Performance section at the bottom of the Takeoff
Performance view.

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17.2.3 Takeoff Performance - Departure Runway
The Departure Runway section contains fields that define the runway environment. The
fields in this section are automatically populated with the latest data and represent
items that affect the selected aircraft’s takeoff performance.

Some aircraft do not provide performance data for common variables such as the
runway’s surface condition (rain, snow, etc). As a result, if your aircraft flight manual
does not include this data, the Departure Runway section will not include it either.

A field is only included in the Departure Runway section if it is documented in the

aircraft's flight manual as a variable that affects takeoff performance. Departure
Runway values can be overwritten to accommodate unique circumstances. To
overwrite a value, tap the applicable field, enter a new value, and tap Close.

Takeoff Performance Departure Runway Section

Declared Distances
Declared runway distances are displayed at the bottom of the Departure Runway
section.

• TORA - The portion of the runway suitable for the takeoff ground roll.
• TODA - Takeoff Distance Available (includes stopway and clearway).
• ASDA - Accelerate Stop Distance Available (includes stopway).
• Stopway - Paved area beyond TORA that can be used for stopping during a
rejected takeoff.
• Clearway - Unpaved area clear of obstacles beyond the runway that can be
used for a portion of the initial climb.
• LDA - Runway Landing Distance Available.

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17.2.4 Selecting a Departure Runway
To select a departure runway, tap the Runway field and select a runway from the list.
Each available runway for the airport is included in the list even if the runway is closed.
When a NOTAM is issued to close a runway, a Closed tag is displayed next to the
runway name. If a runway’s usable length is reduced due to a NOTAM, the reduced
useable length is not automatically reflected in the Departure Runway section.

When weather data is available via the internet, ADS-B, or SiriusXM, the wind
components for each runway are displayed. Headwind components are displayed in
green, tailwinds in red, and crosswind components in grey. The weather used to
determine the wind component is displayed below the list of available runways.

Runway Details

Wind Components

Closed Runway

Weather Source

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Runway Details
When selecting a runway, the Details button opens a new view with additional runway
information including:

• Surface dimensions • Magnetic heading

• Surface type and condition • Lighting
• Wind components • Elevation
• Glide Slope Indicators • Available procedures
• Slope

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17.2.5 Takeoff Performance - Weather
The Weather section displays the departure airport’s latest METAR, TAF, MOS, or
general forecast based on weather data availability and the flight’s estimated departure
time.

If the airport does not provide weather information, a nearby airport’s weather is used.
Each field in the weather section can be manually edited. The weather source and raw
text are displayed at the bottom of the weather section.

Takeoff Performance Weather Section (KHOU TAF)

Temperature
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) does not provide temperature data. If Takeoff
& Landing Performance indicates that weather data is provided by a TAF, temperature
from the MOS forecast will be used. When the MOS forecast issues a range of
temperatures, the maximum temperature in the range is used.

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Custom Weather
Each field in the weather section can be edited to allow for scenario planning. When a
weather field is edited, the source and raw text at the bottom of the section change to
“Using Custom Weather”.

When custom weather information has been entered, the performance results are
updated and the edited values are used throughout Takeoff Performance. For example,
if Wind Speed is manually edited, the wind components are updated to reflect the
custom weather when selecting a runway.

Takeoff Analysis Custom Weather

Wind Direction
Wind Direction is given relative to true north by default. To use magnetic winds, tap the
Use ºM button. Using magnetic winds changes the weather source to custom.

Altimeter
Altimeter information can be displayed in inches of mercury (inHg) or hectopascal
(hPa). To convert from one unit to the other, tap the button in the altimeter field.
Changing altimeter units does not result in custom weather.

Weather Reset
To revert the weather back to the current METAR or forecast weather after making
edits, tap the Reset button in the top right corner of the Weather section.

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17.2.6 Takeoff Performance - Aircraft Configuration
The Aircraft Configuration section is populated with the planned takeoff weight and
default values from the aircraft’s Field Performance settings.

Each field in the section can be edited to accommodate a non-standard takeoff

configuration. Adjusting the aircraft’s takeoff configuration from this view updates the
planning results and not the aircraft’s default configuration.

Safety Distance Factor

The Safety Distance Factor is a user-specified safety margin. The Safety Distance
Factor has a minimum and default value of 1.0 and can only be edited on a per-flight
basis.

When a value other than 1.0 is entered in the Safety Distance Factor field, all distance
results are multiplied by the user-specified amount. For example, to add a 25% safety
margin to all results, enter a Safety Distance Factor of 1.25. To revert back to the
original calculations, change the Safety Distance Factor to 1.0.

Adding a Safety Distance Factor

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17.2.7 Takeoff Performance - Emergency Return
The Emergency Return section is used to determine Landing Performance for the
departure airport in the event of an emergency after departure. To conduct an
Emergency Return analysis, tap the field and select a runway.

If an Emergency Return results in an overweight condition, a warning message is

displayed at the top of the Emergency Return view. However, that warning is not also
displayed on the Flights view since an emergency return is often expected to be
overweight.

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17.2.8 Takeoff Performance - Performance Details
The Performance section includes results for the selected runway given the planned
weather and aircraft configuration. Performance results are interpolated from flight
manual performance data and are not physics-based.

The items in the Performance section vary by aircraft type and represent the
information found in the aircraft flight manual (including the name of the performance
parameter).

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Performance Parameter Definitions
This table lists generic takeoff output labels for most aircraft, though not all aircraft
provide every output label and some aircraft have specific output labels that apply only
to that aircraft and are not listed here. Consult your aircraft’s flight manual for further
detail on the specific aircraft configuration used for these outputs.

Takeoff Output
Description
Label

Rotate Speed Target takeoff speed upon which to initiate takeoff rotation.

Liftoff Speed Approximate speed when main gear leaves the runway; faster
than rotate speed, but slower than 50 ft speed.

Ground Roll Takeoff distance from brake release point until main gear lifts off
the runway.

50 ft Speed Initial climb speed reached at end of total takeoff distance and at
the obstacle height of 50 ft AGL with gear down and takeoff aps.

Total Distance Takeoff distance from brake release point through reaching 50 ft
obstacle height point above ground level (AGL). Consists of
ground roll distance and air segment for initial climb, all at takeoff
ap setting and gear down (if retractable).

Accel-Stop Distance Distance from brake release point through acceleration to a reject
speed and subsequent deceleration to a full stop; aircraft never
leaves the runway (this distance is typically only found with twin
engine aircraft).

Climb Speed Target speed for the initial climb after reaching the 50 ft AGL
takeoff point, typically gear up, if retract (see POH for ap setting
used).

Climb Rate Instantaneous rate of climb in ft/min for the initial climb after
reaching the 50 ft AGL takeoff point typically gear up, if retract (see
POH for ap setting used).

Climb Gradient Instantaneous climb gradient (rise/run) for the initial climb after
reaching the 50 ft AGL takeoff point typically gear up, if retract (see
POH for ap setting used).

Takeoff Climb Speed Target speed for the initial climb after reaching the 50 ft AGL
takeoff point in the POH-de ned takeoff ap and gear
con guration.

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Takeoff Output
Description
Label

Takeoff Climb Rate Instantaneous rate of climb in ft/min for the initial climb after
reaching the 50 ft AGL takeoff point in the POH-de ned takeoff
ap and gear con guration.

Takeoff Climb Gradient Instantaneous climb gradient (rise/run) for the initial climb after
reaching the 50 ft AGL takeoff point in the POH-de ned takeoff
ap and gear con guration.

Cruise Climb Speed Target enroute climb speed, typically aps up and gear up, if
retract.

Cruise Climb Rate Enroute climb rate, typically aps up and gear up, if retract.

Cruise Climb Gradient Enroute climb gradient, typically aps up and gear up, if retract.

OEI Climb Speed Target climb speed when one engine inoperative (OEI) on a twin
engine aircraft.

OEI Climb Rate Climb rate when one engine inoperative (OEI) on a twin engine
aircraft.

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17.3 Calculating Landing Performance

Landing Performance results can be calculated for the departure, destination, and
alternate airport. To calculate results, begin by entering the flight’s route, payload, and
fuel details into the Flights view.

To calculate Landing Performance, tap the Landing button next to the destination or
alternate airport and select a runway. To calculate Landing Performance for the
departure airport, select the Emergency Return option from the Takeoff Performance
view.

If the Landing button is missing, it is not possible to calculate Landing Performance.

The Takeoff or Landing buttons can be hidden under the following conditions:

• The selected aircraft does not support Takeoff & Landing Performance.
• A non-performance tier account is being used to plan the flight.
• Runway data for the airport is unavailable.

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17.3.1 Landing Performance View
The Landing Performance view is organized into five sections. The Landing
Performance view is populated with the latest runway, weather, and default aircraft
configuration data.

Blue text in this view can be edited for hypothetical planning purposes or to
accommodate circumstances that are unique to the flight. For example, if the runway’s
usable length is reduced due to construction, you can manually edit the length to
represent the available runway distance.

Performance Summary

Departure Runway

Weather

Aircraft Configuration

Performance Results

Landing Performance Sections

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17.3.2 Landing Performance Summary
A summary of the Landing Performance results is always visible at the top of the
Landing Performance view.

Landing Performance Summary

The summary displays the planned landing weight, the distance required to land and
stop the aircraft, and the landing reference speed. Compete results are available in the
Performance section at the bottom of the Landing Performance view.

Performance Summary results are displayed when a runway is selected and are based
on the aircraft’s default landing configuration, weather, and latest runway data.
Performance results are updated each time a new landing runway is selected or a
configurable field is edited.

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17.3.3 Landing Performance - Destination Runway
The Destination Runway section contains fields that define the runway environment.
The fields in this section are automatically populated with the latest data and represent
items that affect the selected aircraft’s takeoff performance.

Some aircraft do not provide performance data for common variables such as the
runway’s surface condition (rain, snow, etc). As a result, if your aircraft flight manual
does not include this data, the Destination Runway section will not include it either.

Destination Runway values can be overwritten to accommodate unique circumstances.

To overwrite a value, tap the applicable field, enter a new value, and tap Close.

Landing Performance - Destination Runway Section

Declared Distances
Declared runway distances are displayed at the bottom of the section.

• TORA - The portion of the runway suitable for the takeoff ground roll.
• TODA - Takeoff Distance Available (includes stopway and clearway).
• ASDA - Accelerate Stop Distance Available (includes stopway).
• Stopway - Paved area beyond TORA that can be used for stopping during a
rejected takeoff.
• Clearway - Unpaved area clear of obstacles beyond the runway that can be
used for a portion of the initial climb.
• LDA - Runway Landing Distance Available.

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17.3.4 Selecting a Destination Runway
To select a destination runway, tap the Runway field and select a runway from the list.
Each available runway for the airport is included in the list even if the runway is closed.
When a NOTAM is issued to close a runway, a Closed tag is displayed next to the
runway name. If a runway’s usable length is reduced due to a NOTAM, the reduced
useable length is not automatically reflected in the Destination Runway section.

When weather data is available via the internet, ADS-B, or SiriusXM, the wind
component for each runway is displayed. Headwind components are displayed in
green, tailwinds in red, and crosswind components in grey. The weather used to
determine the wind component is displayed below the list of available runways.

Runway Details

Wind Components

Closed Runway

Weather Source

Selecting a Destination Runway

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Runway Details
When selecting a runway, the Details button opens a new view with additional runway
information including:

• Surface dimensions • Magnetic heading

• Surface type and condition • Lighting
• Wind components • Elevation
• Glide Slope Indicators • Available procedures
• Slope

Runway Detail View

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17.3.5 Landing Performance - Weather
The Weather section displays the destination airport’s latest METAR, TAF, MOS, or
general forecast based on weather data availability and the flight’s estimated arrival
time.

If the airport does not provide weather information, Landing Performance uses the
appropriate weather from a nearby airport. Each field in the weather section can be
manually edited. The weather source and raw text are displayed at the bottom of the
weather section.

Takeoff Performance Weather Section (KHOU TAF)

Temperature
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) does not provide temperature data. If Takeoff
& Landing Performance indicates weather data is provided by a TAF, temperature from
the MOS forecast will be used. When the MOS forecast issues a range of
temperatures, the maximum temperature in the range is used.

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Custom Weather
Each field in the weather section can be edited to allow for scenario planning. When a
weather field is edited, the source and raw text at the bottom of the section change to
“Using Custom Weather”.

When custom weather information has been entered, the results are updated and the
edited values are used throughout Landing Performance. For example, if Wind Speed
is manually edited, the wind components are updated to reflect the custom weather
when selecting a runway.

Takeoff Analysis Custom Weather

Wind Direction
Wind Direction is given relative to true north by default. To use magnetic winds, tap the
Use ºM button. Using magnetic winds changes the weather source to custom.

Altimeter
Altimeter information can be displayed in inches of mercury (inHg) or hectopascal
(hPa). To convert from one unit to the other, tap the button in the altimeter field.

Weather Reset
To revert the weather back to the current METAR or forecast weather after making
edits, tap the Reset button in the top right corner of the Weather section.

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17.3.6 Landing Performance - Aircraft Configuration
The Aircraft Configuration section is populated with the planned landing weight and
default values from the aircraft’s Field Performance settings.

Each field in the section can be edited to accommodate a non-standard landing

configuration. Adjusting the aircraft’s landing configuration from this view updates the
planning results and not the aircraft’s default configuration.

Safety Distance Factor

The Safety Distance Factor is a user-specified safety margin. The Safety Distance
Factor has a minimum and default value of 1.0 and can only be edited on a per-flight
basis.

When a value other than 1.0 is entered in the Safety Distance Factor field, all distance
results are multiplied by the user-specified amount. For example, to add a 25% safety
margin to all results, enter a Safety Distance Factor of 1.25. To revert back to the
original calculations, change the Safety Distance Factor to 1.0.

Adding a Safety Distance Factor

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17.3.7 Landing Performance - Performance Details
The Performance section includes results for the selected runway given the planned
weather and aircraft configuration. Performance results are interpolated from flight
manual performance data and are not physics-based.

The items in the Performance section vary by aircraft type and represent the
information found in the aircraft flight manual (including the name of the performance
parameter).

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Landing Output Labels
This table lists generic landing output labels used for most aircraft, though not all
aircraft provide every output label, and some aircraft have specific output labels that
apply only to that aircraft and are not listed here. Consult your aircraft’s POH or AFM
for further detail on the specific aircraft configuration used for these outputs.

Landing Output Label Description

50 ft Speed (or Approach Target threshold crossing speed for landing and at 50 ft AGL
Speed) (obstacle height point). Typically referred to as the reference
speed (VREF), some manuals call it the approach speed (VAPP).

Total Distance Landing distance from 50 ft AGL obstacle height point (over
approach end runway threshold) until full stop is reached.
Consists of air portion with are, touchdown and stopping
portion.
Ground Roll Landing distance from touchdown point on the runway until full
stop is reached.

Go-Around/Balked Target go-around speed, typically in landing ap/gear

Landing Climb Speed con guration.

Go-Around/Balked Go-around climb rate in ft/min. Consult POH for ap and gear
Landing Climb Rate con guration.

Go-Around/Balked Go-around climb gradient (rise/run). Consult POH for ap and

Landing Climb Gradient gear con guration.

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17.4 Takeoff & Landing Summary Document

Takeoff & Landing Performance includes a summary document. The document includes
a climb performance table (when climb data is available) and Takeoff & Landing
Performance data for all selected runways. If an emergency return runway or an
alternate airport runway is not selected, the summary document does not include this
information.

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17.4.1 Generating the Summary Document
To generate the Summary Document, select Takeoff & Landing Performance runways
for the departure, destination, and alternate airport. Tap Summary in the upper-right
corner of the Takeoff or Landing Performance view.

Generate Summary
Document

17.4.2 Summary Document Options

The Summary can be annotated, shared, printed, or attached to a Flight by tapping the
share button in the upper-right corner when viewing the document.

Share Button

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ForeFlight Navlog is a static PDF document that contains a flight summary, per-leg
performance results, airport details, weather, and various blank fields for recording
flight actuals using a pen and paper. There are up to five types of Navlog, depending
on your ForeFlight subscription.

Navlogs are synced to your account and saved indefinitely provided the flight is not
deleted. If a flight is deleted from ForeFlight Mobile or ForeFlight Web, the Navlog is
also deleted and cannot be restored.

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18.1 Generating Navlogs

Navlogs are generated using ForeFlight’s cloud-based flight planning engine.
Therefore, an active internet connection is required to generate Navlogs. This feature
is independent of the NavLog on the Maps view and may contain slightly different flight
planning results.

ForeFlight’s cloud-based flight planning engine is more accurate than the planning
engine available on the Maps view as it factors more variables (e.g., aircraft weight,
temperatures aloft, etc.).

Navlogs are generated without user input. A new Navlog is generated every time a
change is made to the Flights view. Once a Navlog is generated, it is saved locally to
the device and can be accessed offline. In other words, if you plan a flight while
connected to the Internet, the Navlog will be available for offline viewing.

18.1.1 Accessing Navlogs

Navlogs are accessed from the ForeFlight Mobile or ForeFlight Web Flights view by
tapping the Navlog button near the top of the screen.

Navlog
Timestamp

Navlog Button

When the Navlog button is tapped, the latest Navlog is displayed in the Navlog viewer.
It is not possible to view historical Navlogs that were generated as the flight was being
planned.

Navlogs are synced to your account. Generating a Navlog using ForeFlight Web and
then tapping the Navlog button in ForeFlight Mobile results in the same document, and
vice versa.

IMPORTANT: An internet connection is required to generate a Navlog.

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18.1.2 Refreshing Navlogs
Pilots who generate Navlogs in advance of their estimated departure time are
encouraged to refresh their Navlogs prior to flight as updated weather forecasts may
be available.

IMPORTANT: The Navlog does not automatically refresh; an internet connection is

required to refresh the Navlog.

There are three methods for refreshing the Navlog.

• Tapping the Refresh button on the Flights view (recommended).

• Opening the Navlog and tapping the refresh icon in the left corner of the lower
toolbar.
• Editing the flight.

Update Refresh
Time Button

Flights View

The time at which the Navlog was generated is displayed above the Navlog button and
on the Navlog itself. To incorporate the latest weather forecasts, the Navlog must be
refreshed.

When the Navlog is refreshed with any of the techniques listed above, the Navlog is
updated with the latest available weather, and the Navlog timestamp is updated.

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18.2 Navlog Types

There are five types of Navlogs. The table below indicates available Navlog types per
subscription.

Subscription Basic Standard International Custom Active Navlog

Basic Plus
Pro Plus
Performance Plus
Business Pro
Business Performance *
MFB Pro
MFB Performance *
Business + Dispatch *
MFB + Dispatch *

Navlog types per subscription

All Navlog types are read-only, printable, and shareable documents. Navlogs cannot be
edited using the Navlog viewer. The Navlog must be printed or opened with a viewer
capable of editing PDFs to make annotations.

The Basic Navlog contains essential flight planning details. The Standard and
International Navlogs contain additional flight planning details in commonly used
standard and international formats. Basic, Standard, and International Navlog types
are discussed in detail later in this chapter.

Custom Navlogs can be created with a ForeFlight Dispatch account. See the
ForeFlight Dispatch Guide for additional information.

* Active Navlog is available as a per-account add-on for Business Performance

accounts.

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18.2.1 Basic Navlog
The Basic Navlog is available to Basic Plus, Pro Plus, Business Pro, and MFB Pro
customers. As depicted below, the Basic Navlog is organized into sections. Each
section is described in detail throughout this chapter.

Flight Summary

Detailed Planning Results

Winds Aloft

Summary, Times, and Notes

Airport Details

Airport Diagrams

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Basic Navlog Flight Summary Section
The Basic Navlog summary section provides an overview of the fight.

1 2 3 4 5 6

8 7

10

11 12 13 14 15 16

1. Departure and destination identifiers, names (for airports without identifiers), or

lat/long coordinates (if the location is not an airport, navaid, or waypoint).

2. Departure date. The date format cannot be edited.

3. Aircraft registration (tail number). If a flight plan is filed with a callsign, the
callsign is included in this section.

4. Aircraft type code.

5. Flight Rules.

6. Navlog generation timestamp.

7. Winds aloft data timestamp.

8. Selected aircraft performance profile.

9. Estimated flight time en route.

10. Route waypoints (including airways, arrival and departure procedures, navaids,
and waypoints) listed as identifiers or lat/long coordinates if there is no identifier.

11. Total distance along the route.

12. Average wind and wind component for the duration of the flight.

13. Estimated departure time in departure airport’s local and Zulu formats.

14. Estimated arrival time in local and Zulu formats.

15. Total flight fuel.

16. Taxi fuel as specified in the Aircraft profile.

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Basic Navlog Planning Results Section
Detailed per-leg flight planning results are provided via a table. The table includes
each waypoint that defines the route, including those that are not explicitly included in
the route but are a part of terminal procedures or airways.

Each waypoint’s row describes the leg of the flight leading to it from the previous
waypoint. In the image below, the leg of the flight from KIAH to BBYSE is described on
the row for BBYSE. In other words, to get to the next waypoint, read that waypoint’s
row.

How to read planning results from KIAH to BBYSE

Routes with legs greater than 100 nm

If any leg in the route is longer than 100 nm, that leg is subdivided into 100 nm
increments. Each of these increments becomes a new leg and is assigned a unique
name representing the distance from it to the waypoint.

In the example below, the leg “300-KOMA” is reached when the aircraft is 300 nm from
KOMA.

If the waypoint is an airport without an identifier, the airport’s lat/long coordinates are
listed instead e.g. “300-5036N00827E” for 300 nm from Garbenheimer Weisen Airfield.

Direct flight from KDFW to KOMA divided into 100 nm segments

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Top of Climb and Descent
The Basic Navlog includes waypoints for the top of climb (TOC) and top of descent
(TOD). These waypoints are calculated automatically using the latest weather forecasts
and selected aircraft performance profile.

Top of climb and descent waypoints

Basic Navlog Planning Table Definitions

Definitions for the values found in the planning table are given below.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

1. Route waypoints (including airway and terminal procedure waypoints not

explicitly included in the route, top of climb and descent, and 100 nm waypoints)
listed as identifiers or lat/long coordinates if there is no identifier.

2. Airway or terminal procedure by which the waypoint is defined. If no airway or

terminal procedure defines the point, the route is direct (DCT).

3. Magnetic heading (magnetic course corrected for winds).

4. Magnetic course (true course corrected for geographic variation).

5. Altitude (MSL) at which the waypoint is crossed.

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6. Average wind component for the leg (e.g., T8 is an eight-knot tailwind and H4 is
a four-knot headwind.

7. Average wind direction and speed for the leg at the planned altitude.

8. Temperature in degrees celsius for the planned altitude in relation to the

International Standard Atmosphere (ISA). For example, ISA at 14,000’ is -12.5ºC.
A temperature of +9 in the Navlog results in an ambient temperature of -3.5ºC at
altitude.

9. Average true airspeed (TAS) and groundspeed (GS) for the leg.

10. Leg distance (left) and total flight distance remaining.

11. Estimated time for the leg rounded to the nearest minute.

12. Estimated total time remaining for the flight.

13. Estimate total time en route when crossing the waypoint.

14. Blank field to record actual flight time. This field cannot be edited using the
Navlog viewer. The Navlog must be printed or opened with a viewer capable of
editing PDFs.

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Alternate Airports
When an alternate airport is included in the flight, the Navlog introduces an “APPCH"
waypoint to add time and distance representative of the time and fuel required to fly a
missed approach procedure and instrument approach.

With the exception of Dispatch accounts, alternate fuel calculations use the same
cruise, climb, and descent profiles as the flight to calculate the fuel to the alternate
airport.

The routing from the initial destination airport to the alternate airport is not direct, nor
does it reflect a published approach. Rather, it serves as an estimate for flight planning
purposes.

A fuel buffer is added to account for the additional routing and varies by aircraft type.
Jet and Turboprop aircraft add a 30 nm buffer. Piston aircraft add a 15 nm buffer. There
is no alternate buffer added when planning with a helicopter.

Alternate Airport Planning Results

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Basic Navlog Winds Aloft Table
The Winds Aloft table includes forecast wind and temperatures at each waypoint for
five different altitudes up to the planned cruise altitude in 2,000 ft increments. A brief
summary is included at the bottom of each column. The summary reflects the flight
planning results should the aircraft be flown at that particular altitude.

The winds and temperatures in this section reflect the forecast weather at the specific
waypoint and not an average across route segments. To read the table, find the
appropriate waypoint in the left column. Follow its row to the right to the desired
altitude column. Definitions for the values found in the Winds Aloft table are given
below.

1 2 3 4

5 6

1. Route waypoints (including airway and terminal procedure waypoints not

explicitly included in the route) listed as identifiers or lat/long coordinates if there
is no identifier.
2. International Standard Atmospheric (ISA) temperature rounded to the nearest
degree for the altitude (e.g., 6000 FT ISA 3ºC).
3. Wind component at the waypoint (in parenthesis). For example, (T8) is an eight-
knot tailwind and (H4) is a four-knot headwind. Forecast true wind direction and
speed to the right of the wind component.
4. Temperature in degrees celsius compared to the International Standard
Atmospheric temperature (ISA).
5. From left to right: Estimated time en route for the altitude column. Estimated time
en route difference (rounded to the nearest minute) compared to the planned
cruise altitude. Required fuel for the altitude column.
6. Average wind component of the entire flight for the altitude column.

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Basic Navlog Summary & Times
The Summary & Times section contains information provided by Flights, Accounts, and
the flight plan filing form.

Basic Navlog Summary & Times Section

• PIC is automatically populated with the name associated with your account. Tap
More > Account to change the name.

• Souls on board is one by default. If a flight plan is filed, the Persons on Board
field is copied from the filing form to this section of the Navlog. Performance tier
customers can edit this field using the Flight’s Payload section.

• Tail reflects the selected aircraft’s registration number and type code.

• Profile reflects the aircraft’s selected Performance Profile.

• Distance reflects the total distance along the route.

• ETD is the estimated departure time in local and Zulu formats.

• ETE is the estimated time en route for the planned cruise altitude.

• ETA is the estimated arrival time in local and Zulu formats.

• Route waypoints, including airways, arrival and departure procedures, navaids

and waypoints.

• Altitude reflects the planned cruise altitude.

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Basic Navlog Notes Section
The Notes section provides blank fields for manually recording flight times. These
fields cannot be edited using the Navlog viewer. The Navlog must be printed or opened
with a viewer capable of editing PDFs.

Basic Navlog Notes Section

Basic Navlog Airport Details

The Airport Details section includes commonly used airport frequencies, field elevation,
longest runway, and FBO location details.

Basic Navlog Airport Details Section

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18.2.2 Standard Navlog
The Standard Navlog is only available to Performance Plus, Business Performance,
and MFB Performance customers. The Navlog Settings (gear) button in the upper
toolbar toggles between the Standard Navlog format and the International format.

The Standard Navlog is similar to the Basic Navlog, with the exception of some
additional features. Those features are circled below and discussed in this section.

Standard Navlog Additional Features

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Additional Standard Navlog Features
The following features are only included with the Standard Navlog.

1 2

3 4 5 6 7

1. Planned takeoff weight.

2. Estimated landing weight (ramp weight minus taxi, takeoff, and flight fuel).
3. Block fuel refers to the total quantity of fuel in the aircraft’s tanks prior to engine
start (sum of taxi, flight, alternate, reserve, and extra fuel).
4. The default amount of reserve fuel as determined by the aircraft profile or as
manually edited on the flight planning form.
5. Fuel required to fly to the alternate airport (if specified).
6. Extra fuel as determined by the fuel policy or manually specified.
7. Fuel amount upon landing at destination (start fuel minus taxi and fuel to
destination).

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Standard Navlog RAIM Prediction
The Standard Navlog can include a RAIM prediction
for the flight. If conducted, the RAIM calculation will
indicate whether or not outages are predicted.

This calculation is conducted assuming the aircraft is equipped with barometric

pressure-aiding equipment, and the GPS antenna is installed on the airframe to ensure
a maximum 5-degree airframe mask angle.

The Standard Navlog includes RAIM prediction for any flight that meets one of the
following criteria.

• The flight is conducted entirely within the continental United States, Alaska,
Hawaii, or Puerto Rico.

• The flight begins and ends in the continental United States and spends less than
or equal to 15 minutes in Canadian airspace.

• The flight begins and ends in the continental United States and spends less than
or equal to 15 minutes in Mexican airspace.

• The flight begins and ends in Alaska and spends less than or equal to 15
minutes in Canadian airspace.

Per-leg Fuel Calculations

The Standard Navlog's per-leg flight planning table
includes three additional columns.

These columns reflect the amount of fuel used per leg,

the amount of planned fuel remaining at the waypoint,
and a field for manually recording actual fuel amounts.

The actual fuel (ACT) field cannot be edited using the

Navlog viewer. The Navlog must be printed or opened
with a viewer capable of editing PDFs to record actual
fuel amounts.

Additional Fuel Columns

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Standard Navlog Fuel Flow
The Standard Navlog includes a Fuel Flow field in the Summary & Times section. This
is a calculated value that reflects the average fuel flow for the entirety of the flight.

Standard Navlog Fuel Flow

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18.2.3 International Navlog
The International Navlog is only available to Performance Plus, Business Performance,
and MFB Performance customers. The Navlog Settings (gear) button in the upper
toolbar can be used to toggle between the International and Standard Navlog formats.

The International Navlog contains much of the same information as the Basic and
Standard Navlogs, however, it also includes fields pertinent to international flights.

International Navlog

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International Navlog Layout
As depicted below, the International Navlog is organized into sections. Each section is
described in detail throughout this chapter.

Flight Summary

ALT/RVSM Checks and Notes

ATIS and Clearance

Detailed Planning Results

Arrival ATIS

Comparison Table

Airport Details

Airport Diagrams

ICAO Flight Plan

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International Navlog Flight Summary Section
The International Navlog summary section provides an overview of the fight.

1 2 3 4 5 6

8 7

10

11

13
12

1. Departure and destination identifiers, names (for airports without identifiers), or

coordinates (if the location is not an airport, navaid, or waypoint).

2. Departure date. The date format cannot be edited.

3. Aircraft registration (tail number). If a flight plan is filed with a callsign, the
callsign is included in this section.
4. Aircraft type code.
5. Flight Rules.
6. Navlog generation timestamp.
7. Winds aloft data timestamp.
8. Selected aircraft performance profile.
9. From left to right:
• Estimated flight time en route.
• Total route distance.
• Average wind component, direction, and speed.
• Estimated departure time in local and Zulu formats.
• Estimated arrival time in local and Zulu formats.
• Average true airspeed for the entirety of the flight.
• Planned cruise altitude.

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10. Route waypoints (including airways, arrival and departure procedures, navaids,
and waypoints) listed as identifiers or lat/long coordinates if there is no identifier.
11. The Fuel section includes required and optional fuel amounts. When a time is
provided, it is calculated at the aircraft’s en route cruise fuel flow. The Actuals
column can be used to record actual fuel amounts during flight. From top to
bottom, the fuel section includes:
• Taxi fuel as specified in the Aircraft profile or manually edited on Flights.
• Total flight fuel and flight time.
• Total fuel and time required for the alternate airport (if specified).
• Total reserve fuel amount and time.
• Total additional fuel amount and time.
• Minimum fuel required with
• Extra fuel amount and time.
• Total planned fuel amount (sum of taxi, destination, alternate, final reserve,
additional, extra, and additional fuel).
• Fuel amount at landing.
12. The Weights section includes planned and aircraft weight limits. If a limit is
exceeded, the Navlog does not display an error message or change the text to
indicate the exceedance. Weights include, from top to bottom:
• The aircraft’s basic empty weight (BEW) as defined by the aircraft profile.
• Total payload (passengers and cargo).
• Zero fuel weight and maximum zero fuel weight capacity.
• Planned takeoff weight and maximum takeoff weight for the aircraft.
• Estimated landing weight and maximum landing weight for the aircraft.
13. The Info section contains the following fields:
• PIC is automatically populated with the name associated with your account.
Tap More > Accounts to change the name.
• Souls on board is copied from the Flight’s payload section.
• The Signature field can be signed after the navlog is printed or using an
annotation-capable PDF viewer.

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International Navlog Blank Fields
The following section can be used to record altitudes, times, fuel amounts, weather
observations, IFR clearances, or any other notes deemed appropriate.

The Navlog must be printed or opened with a viewer capable of editing PDFs to record
actual fuel amounts, as the International Navlog is a read-only document.

Blank fields for recording ALT/RVSM, notes, ATIS, and IFR clearances

International Navlog Planning Results Section

Detailed per-leg flight planning results are provided via a table. The table includes
each waypoint that defines the route, including those that are not explicitly included in
the route but are a part of terminal procedures or airways.

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Planning results for two adjacent waypoints are located on the bottom row of the two
waypoints. For example, the heading, distance, and speed requirements between
LESGA and LGL are located on the lower row of the two rows. In other words, once
you cross a waypoint, the applicable flight details for the next leg are on the following
row.

How to read planning results from LESGA to LGL

Routes with legs greater than 100 nm

If a route has legs that are more than 100 nm in length, the legs are automatically
divided into 100 nm increments for more accurate flight planning. Each leg is defined
by an automatically created waypoint that follows the notation: Distance - [waypoint ID
or lat/long coordinates]

Direct route between LFPB and LECO with 100 nm legs

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Top of Climb and Descent
The Basic Navlog includes waypoints for the top of climb (TOC) and top of descent
(TOD). These waypoints are calculated automatically using the latest weather forecasts
and selected aircraft performance profile.

Top of climb and descent waypoints

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International Navlog Table Definitions
Definitions for the values found in the planning table are given below. All definitions are
given per column from top to bottom. Blank fields cannot be edited using the Navlog
viewer. The Navlog must be printed or opened with a viewer capable of editing PDFs to
record actuals.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

1. Route waypoints (including airway and terminal procedure waypoints not

explicitly included in the route) listed as identifiers or lat/long coordinates for
airports without identifiers. Coordinates for waypoints are included in the
Degree, Minute, Decimal Minute (DDMM.m) format and cannot be changed.

2. Airway (AWY) or terminal procedure that includes the waypoint. If an airway or

procedure does not define the waypoint, the route between points is direct
(DCT). Altitude (ALT) at which the waypoint is crossed. Minimum safe altitude
(MSA) within 25 nm of the waypoint as determined by ForeFlight’s terrain and
obstacle evaluation tool.

3. Average wind component for the leg (e.g., T8 is an average eight-knot tailwind
and H4 a four-knot headwind). Average wind direction and speed for the leg at
the planned altitude. Average outside air temperature (OAT) at the planned
altitude and its divergence from the International Standard Atmospheric (ISA)
temperature.

4. Magnetic heading (magnetic course corrected for winds) and Magnetic course
(true course corrected for geographic variation).

5. Knots true airspeed (TAS) and groundspeed (GS).

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6. Leg distance and distance remaining for the flight in nautical miles. Navlog
distance units cannot be adjusted.

7. Fuel remaining at each waypoint. Fuel units reflect the selection in the aircraft
profile.

8. Planned fuel use per leg and a blank area to notate actual fuel (ACTL) usage.
Fuel units reflect the selection in the aircraft profile.

9. Average fuel flow per leg. Fuel units reflect the selection in the aircraft profile.

10. Estimated time en route per leg. Total time remaining per waypoint.

11. Cumulative time en route per leg and a blank area to notate actual cumulative en
route time.

12. Blank fields to notate estimated and actual time of arrival based on the actual
departure time.

13. Blank field for recording any remarks deemed necessary by the pilot.

International Navlog Alternate Airports

When an alternate airport is included in the flight, the Navlog introduces an “APPCH"
waypoint to add time and distance representative of the time and fuel required to fly a
missed approach procedure and instrument approach.

Alternate fuel calculations use the same cruise, climb, and descent profiles to calculate
the fuel to the alternate airport.

The routing from the initial destination airport to the alternate airport is not direct, nor
does it reflect a published approach. Rather, it serves as an estimate for flight planning
purposes.

The alternate routing varies by aircraft type. Jet and Turboprop aircraft add a 30 nm
buffer. Piston aircraft add a 15 nm buffer. There is no alternate buffer added when
planning with a helicopter.

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International Navlog Arrival ATIS
The arrival ATIS section can be used to record the weather for the destination airport.
This field cannot be edited using the Navlog viewer. The Navlog must be printed or
opened with a viewer capable of editing PDFs to record the weather.

Arrival ATIS section

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International Navlog Comparison Table
The International Navlog comparison table lists various hypothetical performance
results. The table is composed of four columns and five rows.

The two rightmost columns include the selected performance profile with (plan)
appended its name and the aircraft’s performance profile with the best range. It is not
possible to manually select another alternate performance profile.

Alternate cruise altitudes are listed in increments of 2,000 ft up to the planned cruise
altitude. To the right of each alternate cruise altitude is its average wind component
(e.g., H36 is an average 36 knot headwind).

Reading the Comparison Table

To read the comparison table, follow the desired cruise altitude to the desired
performance profile to find the estimated time en route and the required fuel for that
combination. The time difference compared to the currently planned route is given in
parentheses (e.g., -0:05 is a five-minute shorter route).

The performance results for the planned cruise altitude and performance profile are
displayed in bold text.
Selected Alternate
Performance Performance
Profile Profile

Alternate
Altitudes

Planned
Altitude and
Performance
Profile

NOTE: The comparison table performance results are for a single climb and descent
to the alternate altitude. As a result, if your planned route has step climbs or
descents, the comparison table performance results may not match the Navlog for
your altitude and performance profile combination.

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International Navlog Flight Information Region
The Flight Information Region (FIR) section includes details for the FIRs that the
aircraft will enter. Each FIR includes:

• The identifier and name (e.g., LFFF - Paris)

• The estimated time en route (EET) while within the boundaries of the FIR.
• The FIR entry and exit time in Zulu format.
• The total distance covered in the FIR.

International Navlog Flight Information Region section

Airport Details
The Airport Details section includes commonly used airport frequencies, field elevation,
longest runway, and FBO location details (if available).

International Navlog Airport Details

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International Navlog ICAO Flight Plan
The International Navlog includes the coded ICAO flight plan (FPL) at the bottom of the
document. This information exists whether or not a flight plan is filed.

International Navlog ICAO Flight Plan

18.3 Printing and Sharing Navlogs

Navlogs can be printed and shared using the built-in iOS share menu. To print or share
a Navlog:

1. Open the Navlog by tapping the Navlog button.

2. Tap the Send To button in the upper toolbar.
3. Choose an option from the menu.
When a Navlog is printed or shared, it is automatically divided into pages to
accommodate a standard 8.5 by 11-inch standard sheet of paper.

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ACTIVE NAVLOG
Active Navlog is an in-flight interactive tool for recording actual fuel usage, waypoint
crossing time, waypoint remarks, and more. Unlike the standard Navlog, Active Navlog
updates the flight’s estimated time and fuel burn based on actual usage.

Active Navlog is available to Business Performance customers as a per-user add on.

With ForeFlight Dispatch, completed active navlogs are automatically attached to the
flight. As a result, Dispatch is recommended when using Active Navlog.

19.1 About the Design

Active Navlog contains various components:

• The Flight List displays upcoming and archived flights.

• The Active Navlog Editor is used to record flight actuals.
• Flight Banners display the active navlog’s status.

Flight List Navlog Editor

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Each flight planned with the Flights view results in an active navlog. The flight’s
planned route, estimated departure time, aircraft, performance profile, and cruise
altitude are copied from the Flights view to the active navlog.

Once an actual time and fuel value is entered in the active navlog, the active navlog is
considered “In Progress” and edits to the Flights view are no longer copied. Active
Navlog entries do not update the Flights view nor the standard PDF Navlog.

19.1.1 Active Navlog Banners

When an Active Navlog is in progress, a banner is displayed in the Flights view.

19.1.2 Accessing the Flight List

To access the Flight List, tap More > Active Navlog. Tap a flight from the list to open
it in the Navlog Editor.

19.1.3 Accessing the Active Navlog Editor

The Active Navlog Editor can be accessed in two ways:

• Tap a flight in the Flight List.

• Open the Flights view, select a flight, and open its Navlog. Near the bottom of
the navlog, tap Go To Active Navlog. This method opens the Active Navlog
Editor for the flight.

Go to Active Navlog Button

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19.2 Flight List

The Flight List is divided into two sections. Upcoming Flights and Archived Flights.
To navigate between the two views, tap the toggle buttons or swipe the screen left and
right. A search bar near the top of the view allows users to filter flights by destination,
departure, or tail number.

Toggle
Search Buttons
Bar

Upcoming Flights List

19.2.1 Upcoming Flights

The Upcoming Flights section lists all planned flights for the next two days. The list is
sorted with the earliest flights at the top. Flights are further organized into:

• In Progress - This section contains flights with actual time and fuel values
entered.
• Today - This section contains flights without actuals and a planned departure
time of today (local time).
• Tomorrow - This section contains flights that are planned to depart tomorrow.
Flights beyond tomorrow can only be opened by tapping Go To Active Navlog
from the bottom of the flight’s standard Navlog.

19.2.2 Archived Flights

The Archived Flights section contains:

• Flights with estimated departure times more than 48 hours old.

• Active navlogs with a signature.

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19.3 Active Navlog Editor

The Navlog Editor contains an upper toolbar and route table with detailed per-leg
planning results. Buttons on the right side of the editor allow users to enter and edit
actual flight details and to make updates to the route.

Upper
Toolbar
Edit

Route
Options

Add
Actuals

Navlog Editor

19.3.1 Upper Toolbar

The Active Navlog Editor Upper Toolbar contains the following features:

• Back Button for navigating back to the Flight List.

• Information button for viewing Flight Details.
• Action Button for recording RVSM checks, fuel checks, adding remarks,
recording ATIS, and starting RVSM and Fuel Interval Timers.
• Signature Button for signing the active navlog.

Back Flight Action Add

Button Information Button Signature

Navlog Editor - Upper Toolbar

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19.3.2 Flight Details
The Flight Details pop-up contains a Flight Summary, Fuel Summary, and Weight
Summary. Tap the buttons at the top of the window or swipe your finger across the
screen to navigate between the views. The summaries are generated when the active
navlog is opened and are not updated when the route is edited.

Flight Details

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Flight Summary
The flight summary provides an overview of the flight.

10

Flight Summary

1. Created: The date and Zulu time when the active navlog was created.
2. From left to right: Departure - Destination, Departure Date, Tail Number (Aircraft
Type - Description), Flight Rules, Performance Profiles.
3. ETE: The flight’s estimated time en route.
4. Distance: The total distance of the route.
5. Avg Wind: Average wind for the entirety of the flight.
6. ETD: Estimated time of departure (local / Zulu time).
7. ETA: Estimated time of arrival (local / Zulu time).
8. Avg TAS: Average true airspeed for the entirety of the flight.
9. Altitude: Planned cruise altitude.
10. Route: Planned route.

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Fuel Summary
The Fuel Summary provides a detailed breakdown of the flight fuel. Fuel and, when
applicable, times are provided in two separate columns.

Fuel Summary

1. Taxi: Fuel as specified by the aircraft profile.

2. Destination: Fuel required to fly to the destination airport.
3. Alternate Fuel: Fuel required to fly to the alternate airport. See alternate fuel
for more information.
4. Final Reserve: The default amount of reserve fuel as determined by the aircraft
profile or as specified on the flight planning form.
5. Additional: User-specified additional fuel.
6. Min Required: The sum of taxi, destination, alternate, final reserve, and
additional fuel.
7. Extra: User-specified extra fuel. Fuel in excess of the minimum required fuel.
8. Total: Min Required fuel plus Extra fuel. The amount of fuel that should be in the
aircraft at start.
9. Landing: The planned landing fuel.

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Weight Summary
The Weight Summary provides an overview of weights at different flight stages.
Planned weights and aircraft weight limitations are displayed in separate columns.

Weight Summary

1. BEW: Basic Empty Weight as defined in the aircraft profile.

2. Payload: Planned and maximum payload (persons and cargo).
3. ZFW: Planned and maximum zero fuel weight.
4. TOW: Planned and maximum takeoff weight.
5. ELW: Estimated landing and maximum landing weight.

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19.3.3 Route Table
The Route Table lists all route waypoints. The table is organized into the following
sections: (departure) Ramp, Waypoints, Begin RVSM Airspace, Top of Climb, Top of
Descent, End RVSM Airspace, Alternate, and (destination) Ramp.

Each waypoint contains various fields based on planning and actual data. Additional
information is available on the next page.

Active Navlog - Route Table

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Route Waypoint Elements
Each route waypoint contains the data listed below. Values reflect when the aircraft
crosses the waypoint.

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11

1. Waypoint identifier and latitude/longitude coordinates. Coordinate format can be

adjusted in More > Settings > Units/Time > Coordinates.
2. PLN: The planned arrival time and fuel as determined by the aircraft profile,
route, and forecast weather. See Active Navlog Planning Logic for more
information.
3. EST: Estimated waypoint arrival time and fuel amount based on user-entered
actuals. See Active Navlog Planning Logic for more information.
4. Button for entering or editing Actuals.
5. Three-dot action button for making route edits or adding waypoint remarks.
6. CRS: Planned magnetic course to the waypoint. MIN FUEL: Minimum fuel
required at the waypoint as per the planned departure fuel amount. This field is
not based on actuals.
7. ALT: Planned waypoint crossing altitude. Not updated when an optional user-
specified cruise altitude is entered. DIST LEG: Leg distance to the waypoint.
8. MSA: The minimum safe (off route) altitude for the grid area measuring one
degree latitude by one degree longitude. Sometimes referred to as the area
minimum altitude (AMA). DIST REM: Distance remaining to the destination.
9. ISA: Temperature relative to the international standard atmosphere.
10. WIND: Forecast wind direction and speed at the cruise altitude for the waypoint.
11. TAS: True airspeed at the waypoint.

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19.4 Adding Actual Flight Details

To enter actual time, fuel, or altitude data, tap the Actuals button for the appropriate
waypoint and use the keyboard or NOW button to enter data. Tap the Add button in the
header to add the actuals to the active navlog.

NOTE: Tapping the Close button or outside the window dismisses the entry.

Actual values can be entered at any time and in any order. Beginning with Ramp
actuals and entering subsequent waypoints in order as you reach them is
recommended.

As actuals are entered, the estimates for each subsequent waypoint are updated. See
Active Navlog Planning Logic for more information.

Entering Actual Flight Details

IMPORTANT: You must tap the Add button to enter actual flight details.

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After adding waypoint actual time and fuel amounts, the following actions occur:

• The waypoint’s estimated values are replaced with actual values in bold text.
• The waypoint’s planned values are compared to its actual values. The
differences are displayed next to the actual values. Values that are better than
estimated (less time or more remaining fuel) are displayed in green text. Values
that are worse than estimated are displayed in orange text.

Time and Fuel Details (Planned and Actual)

NOTE: The first two waypoints do not apply the coloring discussed above.

• If the departure airport’s values are different than planned, the active navlog is
replanned. See Active Navlog Planning Logic for more information.
• Subsequent estimates are updated based on the user-entered actuals.
• The background color of any waypoint you have passed that does not have
actual values entered is darkened (see below).

Missing Leg Details (Light Mode)

Missing Leg Details (Dark Mode)

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19.4.1 Active Navlog Planning Logic
Active Navlog has three unique time and fuel fields: Minimum, Planned, and Estimated.
Some of the data is dynamically updated as actuals are entered. The other data is
predetermined by the flight plan.

Planned Estimated

Minimum

Time and Fuel Data

Minimum Fuel
The Minimum Fuel field displays the minimum fuel required at each waypoint. This
value is determined by the aircraft profile’s performance data, route, forecast weather,
and does not update as actuals are entered.

Planned and Replanned Time/Fuel

The Planned (PLN) field displays each waypoint’s planned arrival time and minimum
fuel requirement. These values are based on flight planning data and do not update as
actuals are entered, with one exception.

If the departure airport’s time or fuel actuals differ from planned, the planned time and
fuel requirement for each subsequent waypoint are replanned. When this occurs, the
“PLN" label is replaced with a “REPLAN” label (see next page). This is the only action
that results in the active navlog being replanned.

For example, if the aircraft departs before or after the planned departure time or with
more or less fuel than planned, the active navlog is replanned and each waypoint's
planned time and fuel calculations are updated accordingly.

NOTE: If the Ramp time or fuel values differ from planned, it does not result in
replanning as the exact time to taxi is unknown.

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In the example below, the aircraft departed from KCOS with an extra 75 pounds of fuel
and ten minutes before the planned departure time. As a result, the subsequent
waypoints were replanned using those values.

Active Navlog Replanning

Estimated Time and Fuel

Except as described below, estimated time and fuel values are updated each time a
pilot adds actuals. Estimated values are not updated:

• If the waypoint already has actual values entered.

• If the waypoint occurs before the waypoint with actuals.

Estimated values are updated as actuals are entered

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19.4.2 Adding Actual Time
To add the actual waypoint crossing time, tap the Actuals button for the appropriate
waypoint and then do one of the following:
• Tap NOW to enter the current Zulu time. Tap the Add button in the menu header.
• Use the numerical keyboard to manually overwrite the suggested time. When
complete, tap the Add button in the menu header.

NOTE: If the flight departs before or after the planned departure time, the active
navlog is replanned. See Active Navlog Planning Logic for more information.

Suggested Times
When the Actuals menu is displayed, a time based on the following is suggested:
• If no actual times have been entered, the suggested time reflects the planned
departure time plus the estimated time to the waypoint.
• If any actual time has been entered, the suggested times reflects the updated
estimated time to the waypoint.

Suggested Actual
Time

NOTE: Actual times are automatically copied to the Flight Log Times sections.

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19.4.3 Adding Actual Fuel
To enter fuel details, follow the steps below:

1. Tap the Actuals button for the appropriate waypoint.

2. Tap the Fuel field and manually overwrite the suggested fuel amount with the
fuel remaining when crossing the waypoint. When complete, tap the Add button.

NOTE: If the flight departs with more or less fuel than planned, the active navlog is
replanned. See Active Navlog Planning Logic for more information.

Suggested Fuel
When the Actual menu is displayed, a fuel amount is suggested based on the following:

• If no actual times have been entered, the planned fuel required at the waypoint
is displayed.
• If any actual fuel has been entered, the estimated fuel required at the waypoint
is displayed.

Suggested
Fuel

NOTE: The actual fuel amount entered at the destination ramp is automatically
copied to the Fuel at Shutdown field in the Flight Log.

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19.4.4 Adding Actual Altitude
To enter actual altitude details, follow the steps below:

1. Tap the Actuals button for the appropriate waypoint.

2. Tap the Altitude field and use the keyboard and flight level [FL] button (if
necessary) to enter the waypoint’s crossing altitude.
3. When complete, tap the Add button in the menu header.

When an actual crossing altitude is entered, it is displayed below the waypoint actuals.
If this optional field is not entered, the ALT field is not displayed in the waypoint table
for the waypoint.

Actual Altitude (Optional)

NOTE: Adding an actual altitude does not affect planned or estimated values.

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19.5 Editing Actual Flight Details

Time, Fuel, and Altitude actuals for any waypoint can be edited at any time. Editing a
waypoint’s actuals results in the same actions as when the actuals were originally
added.

To edit an actual after it has been added, follow the steps below:

1. Tap the Edit button for the appropriate waypoint.

2. Manually adjust the actuals as needed.
3. When complete, tap the Add button in the menu header.
Deleting Actuals
If actual values were entered in error, they can be deleted. Deleting actuals restores
estimates to the values that existed before the actual was added.

To delete an actual entry:

1. Tap the Edit button for the appropriate waypoint.

2. Tap Delete Actuals.

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19.6 Editing the Route

Active Navlog can accommodate en route changes. Edits made with Active Navlog are
not reflected in the Flights view and vice versa.

To edit the route, tap the three-dot action button for the appropriate waypoint and
select one of the actions.

Route Edit - Actions Menu

19.6.1 Direct To Route Edits

When rerouted direct to a waypoint, update your active navlog with the steps below:

1. Tap the appropriate three-dot action button and select Direct to.
2. In the Direct to menu, select the nearest waypoint where the Direct to portion
begins. When complete, tap Confirm.

NOTE: If issued a direct to clearance from a position other than a route waypoint,
first insert the coordinates where the direct to portion of the route begins. Then,
proceed with the direct to edit.

NOTE: It is not possible to navigate directly to the top of climb or descent.

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Logging ABEAM Details
As depicted below, direct to route edits update the Navlog Table with a vertical line
indicating where the direct to portion begins and ends. ABEAM buttons replace the
Actuals buttons and allow for recording when the aircraft is abeam the waypoint.

Route with Direct to edit

To record actual abeam details:

1. Tap the appropriate ABEAM button.

2. Edit time, fuel, altitude, and location details as necessary.
3. When complete, tap Add in the menu header.

NOTE: The Abeam Location field is populated with your current coordinates.

Removing a Direct To Edit

To remove a direct to edit:

1. Tap the three-dot action button.

2. Select Undo Abeam.
3. Repeat for each waypoint as necessary.

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19.6.2 Inserting Route Waypoints
To add a waypoint to the route, follow the steps below:

1. Tap the three-dot action button.

2. Select Insert waypoint before or Insert waypoint after as appropriate.
3. Use the keyboard to manually enter the waypoint.
4. When complete, tap Add in the menu header.

NOTE: It is not possible to insert a waypoint between waypoints with actual values or
before or after the departure airport.

Supported Waypoint Types

The following types of waypoints can be added to Active Navlog.

• Airport Identifiers
• Navaids
• Airways
• Waypoints
• Latitude/Longitude Coordinates

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19.6.3 Adding Waypoint Remarks
Waypoint remarks can be added from the route table. These remarks differ from the
general remarks that are added with the Actions button in the following ways:

• Waypoint remarks can be added, viewed, and edited from the route table.
General remarks can only be accessed from the Actions button in the upper
toolbar.
• When the active navlog is signed, the contents of the waypoint remark are added
inline to the Active Navlog PDF Document. General remarks are listed in a
table on the first page of the Active Navlog PDF Document.

To add a waypoint remark, follow the steps below:

1. Tap the three-dot action button and select Add Remark.

2. Edit the time and title if necessary. Add a remark.
3. When complete, tap the Close button or anywhere outside the menu.

Viewing or Deleting Waypoint Remarks

To view, edit, or delete a waypoint remark:

1. Tap the View Remark button to display the remark menu. Alternatively, tap the
appropriate waypoint three-dot action button and select View Remark.
2. View, edit, or tap Delete Remark as necessary.
3. When complete, tap the Close button or anywhere outside the menu.

View Remark

View Remark Button

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19.6.4 Deleting Route Waypoints
To remove a waypoint from the route, follow the steps below:

1. Tap the three-dot action button for the waypoint to be removed.

2. Select Delete Waypoint.
3. Tap the confirmation pop-up Delete button.

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19.7 Active Navlog Actions

Active Navlog allows users to perform the following actions:

• RVSM Altitude Checks

• Fuel Checks
• Add General Remarks
• Record ATIS
• Start a Timer
To perform any of the actions listed above, tap the Active Navlog Action [+] button in
the upper toolbar and select an option from the menu.

Active Navlog
Action Button

Active Navlog Actions Menu

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19.7.1 Conducting an RVSM Altitude Check
The RVSM altitude check allows pilots to record the indicated altitudes of their primary
and standby altimeters for determining how much error exists between the systems.

To conduct an RVSM check, follow the steps below:

1. Tap the Navlog Actions [+] button in the upper toolbar and select RVSM.
2. If this is the first RVSM check for the flight, the RVSM (1) editor is automatically
opened. If this is not the first RVSM altitude check, tap New RVSM.
3. Enter the time, indicated altitude for each altimeter, and select which altimeter
the autopilot is set to. After selecting an altimeter, the difference between
altimeters is calculated.
4. When complete, tap the Back button.

Performing an RVSM Altitude Check

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Viewing RVSM Checks
Completed RVSM checks can be accessed by tapping the [+] button in the upper
toolbar to display the Active Navlog Actions menu and selecting RVSM.

Completed checks are listed in chronological order and are also included as a table in
the Active Navlog PDF Document.

Editing RVSM Checks

To edit an RVSM check, follow the steps below:

1. Tap the [+] button in the upper toolbar and select RVSM.
2. Select the desired RVSM check.
3. Manually edit the check as necessary.
4. Tap the Back button when complete.

Deleting RVSM Checks

To delete a completed RVSM check, follow the steps below:

1. Tap the [+] button in the upper toolbar and select RVSM.
2. Perform one of the two options:
(i) Swipe right to left across an RVSM check. Tap Delete.
(ii) Select the desired RVSM check. Tap Delete RVSM at the bottom of the
menu. Tap Delete.

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19.7.2 Conducting a Fuel Check
The Fuel Check allows pilots to record fuel amounts at any time. This feature is useful
for pilots wanting to analyze fuel burn more frequently than at each route waypoint. To
conduct a fuel check:

1. Tap the Navlog Actions [+] button in the upper toolbar and select Fuel Check.
2. If this is the first fuel check for the flight, the Fuel Check (1) editor is
automatically opened. If this is not the first fuel check, tap New Fuel Check.
3. Enter time and fuel values as appropriate.
4. When complete, tap the Back button.
Viewing Fuel Checks
Completed Fuel Checks can be accessed by tapping the [+] button in the upper toolbar
to display the Active Navlog Actions menu and selecting Fuel Check.

Completed checks are listed in chronological order and are also included as a table in
the Active Navlog PDF Document.

Editing Fuel Checks

To edit a fuel check, follow the steps below:

1. Tap the [+] button in the upper toolbar.

2. Tap Fuel Check and select a completed check.
3. Manually edit the check as necessary.
4. Tap the Back button when complete.
Deleting Fuel Checks
To delete a completed fuel check, follow the steps below:

1. Tap the [+] button in the upper toolbar and select Fuel Check.
2. Perform one of the two options:
(i) Swipe right to left across a fuel check. Tap Delete.
(ii) Select a completed fuel check. Tap Delete Fuel Check at the bottom of the
menu. Tap Delete.

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19.7.3 Adding Remarks
Remarks can be added to a waypoint or at any time using the Active Navlog Actions
menu. To add a general remark:

1. Tap the Navlog Actions [+] button in the upper toolbar and select Remark.
2. If this is the first remark for the flight, the Remark (1) editor is automatically
opened. If this is not the first remark, tap New Remark.
3. Enter the remark’s time, title, and remark as appropriate. When complete, tap
the Back button.
Viewing Remarks
Completed remarks can be viewed by tapping the [+] button in the upper toolbar to
display the Active Navlog Actions menu and selecting Remark. Completed remarks are
listed in chronological order.

The list of completed remarks includes waypoint remarks and remarks added using the
steps listed above. Remarks added to a waypoint are displayed next to the remark in
the route table. When using this method, remarks are displayed in a table on the first
page of the Active Navlog PDF Document.

Editing Remarks
To edit a remark, follow the steps below:

1. Tap the [+] button in the upper toolbar and select Remark.
2. Select the desired remark and manually edit as necessary.
3. Tap the Back button when complete.
Deleting Remarks
To delete a remark, follow the steps below:

1. Tap the [+] button in the upper toolbar and select Remark.
2. Perform one of the two options:
(i) Swipe right to left across a fuel check. Tap Delete.
(ii) Select a completed fuel check. Tap Delete Remark at the bottom of the
menu. Tap Delete.

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19.7.4 Recording ATIS
The Active Navlog Actions menu can be used to record ATIS. To so do, follow the steps
below:

1. Tap the Navlog Actions [+] button in the upper toolbar and select ATIS.
2. If this is the flight’s first ATIS recording, the ATIS (1) editor is automatically
opened. If not, tap New ATIS.
3. Enter the time, tap the departure or destination airport (or manually type airport
identifier), and manually record the ATIS broadcast information.
4. When complete, tap the Back button.
Viewing ATIS
Completed ATIS can be viewed by tapping the [+] button in the upper toolbar to display
the Active Navlog Actions menu and selecting ATIS. Completed ATIS are listed in
chronological order.

When using this method, ATIS are displayed in a table on the first page of the Active
Navlog PDF Document.

Editing Remarks
To edit an ATIS recording, follow the steps below:

1. Tap the [+] button in the upper toolbar.

2. Tap ATIS and select the appropriate remark.
3. Manually edit the ATIS recording as necessary.
4. Tap the Back button when complete.
Deleting ATIS
To delete an ATIS, follow the steps below:

1. Tap the [+] button in the upper toolbar and select ATIS.
2. Perform one of the two options:
(i) Swipe right to left across the ATIS. Tap Delete.
(ii) Select a completed ATIS. Tap Delete ATIS at the bottom of the menu. Tap
Delete.

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19.7.5 Interval Timers
Interval Timers allow pilots to set recurring reminders for recording RVSM or FUEL
checks. The timers can be active simultaneously. iOS notifications must be enabled for
this feature. To set a timer, follow the steps below:

1. Tap the Navlog Actions [+] button in the upper toolbar.

2. Tap the RVSM Interval or Fuel Interval clock duration [60:00].
3. Set a timer frequency. A minimum of one minute must be set. For example, to set
a timer that repeats every fifteen minutes, set 15:00.
4. Tap the START button.

Timer Notification Behavior

After starting a timer, the START button becomes a RESET button and the timer begins
counting down. When the timer ends, audible and visual notifications are played and
the timer starts again. When ForeFlight is open, the notification style shown below is
displayed. Tap the notification to dismiss it.

FUEL CHECK RVSM CHECK

Interval Timer Visual Notifications

If ForeFlight Mobile is not open, the notification behavior is controlled by the iOS
device’s notification settings. Open the iPad/iPhone’s Settings app and select
Notifications > ForeFlight to select the behavior. Tap the notification to open
ForeFlight Mobile.

iOS Banner Style Notification

Stopping the Timer

Timers repeat until they are manually stopped or the flight ends. To stop a timer, tap
the Navlog Actions [+] button and tap the timer’s RESET button. Once stopped, the
timer duration can be adjusted or the timer can be restarted.

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19.8 Signing the Active Navlog

Active Navlog can be signed at any time. Once signed, the following actions occur:

• The active navlog is locked and cannot be modified. Remove the signature to
modify the active navlog.
• The Active Navlog PDF Document is generated.
• The active navlog is moved to the Archived Flights list and a signature icon is
added to the flight.

Archived Flight - Active Navlog Signature Icon

To sign the active navlog, follow the steps below:

1. Tap the signature button in the upper toolbar to display the signature menu. The
menu includes a timestamp and flight info. These fields cannot be edited using
this menu.
2. Tap Add Signature.
3. If more than one crew member was assigned to the flight with Dispatch, select
the crew member that will sign the active navlog. Only one signature is required.
4. Tap Sign.
5. Use your finger or a stylus to add a signature. When complete, tap Done.
Removing a Signature
If a signed active navlog requires modification, the signature must be removed. To
remove a signature, follow the steps below:

1. Tap the signature button in the upper toolbar.

2. Tap Delete Signature > Delete.

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19.9 Sharing Active Navlog

The Active Navlog PDF Document can be shared after a signature has been added.
The shared active navlog is a read-only file and cannot be used to modify actuals.

To share a signed active navlog, follow the steps below:

1. Tap the Document button in the upper toolbar to open the PDF document.
2. While viewing the PDF document, tap the Send To button in the upper toolbar to
open the iOS sharing menu.
3. Select one of the standard iOS sharing options. ForeFlight recommends sharing
the navlog to the flight by selecting Save to Flight’s Files.

NOTE: The Active Navlog PDF Document is not automatically attached to the
Flight’s Files. If the flight was released from Dispatch, the signed PDF document is
automatically listed alongside the other Navlog formats.

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19.10 Active Navlog PDF Document

The Active Navlog PDF Document is a read-only sharable file that is generated after
an active navlog has been signed. The navlog is divided into various sections. Tap the
document button in the upper toolbar to access the document. Each section of the
navlog is described below in the order it appears in the document.

19.10.1 General Flight Information

The General Section of the Active Navlog PDF Document contains information from the
Flight Details pop-up. With the exception of the signature, this information is based on
planning data and is not updated with actuals.

Active Navlog PDF Document - General Flight Information

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19.10.2 Additional Information
If applicable, additional information is included below general flight information.

Additional Flight Information

Ramp Information
Each active navlog PDF document contains a RAMP section that displays the actual
time and fuel amounts from the departure and destination ramps.

Remarks
If a general remark is added using the Active Navlog Actions button, it is listed in the
Additional Information section. If no general remarks are added, this section is hidden.
As discussed later, waypoint remarks are added inline to the route table.

ATIS
If ATIS information is recorded using the Active Navlog Actions button, it is listed in
the Additional Information section. If ATIS is not recorded, this section is hidden.

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19.10.3 Route Table
The Route Table provides planned, estimated, and actual flight details. Refer to the
image below for more information.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Route Table

NOTE: If a route waypoint is deleted using the Active Navlog Editor prior to
generating the PDF document, the waypoint is in the PDF document displayed using
strikethrough notation. Direct to route edits use similar notation as the Active
Navlog Editor.

1. Waypoint identifier. Latitude/longitude coordinates. Coordinate format can be

adjusted in More > Settings > Unit/Times > Coordinates.
2. Airway details:
• AWY: Airway (if applicable).
• ALT: Planned waypoint crossing altitude. If an actual altitude is entered, it
is displayed below the MSA in bold text.

Waypoint with Actual Altitude

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• MSA: The minimum safe (off route) altitude for the grid area measuring
one degree latitude by one degree longitude. Sometimes referred to as the
area minimum altitude (AMA).
3. Forecast wind/temps at the waypoint:
• DIR: Forecast wind direction (true).
• SPD: Forecast wind speed.
• ISA: Temperature relative to the international standard.
4. CRS: Magnetic course to the waypoint.
5. TAS: Planned true airspeed upon crossing the waypoint.
6. DIST REM: Route distance remaining in nautical miles.
7. Fuel details as described below:
• PLN: Planned fuel amount when reaching the waypoint.
• REPLN: Replanned fuel amount. This value is calculated when the
departure airport’s time or fuel differs from planned. See Active Navlog
Planning Logic for more information.
• EST: Estimated fuel when reaching the waypoint. This value is determined
by the previous waypoint’s actual fuel amount.
• ACT: Actual fuel amount as entered by the user. The difference between
the planned and actual fuel is displayed in color-coded font. Actual fuel
amounts less than planned are displayed in orange. Actual fuel amounts
equal to or greater than planned are green.
8. Time details as described below (from top to bottom):
• PLN: Planned waypoint crossing time.
• REPLN: Replanned waypoint crossing time. This value is calculated when
the departure airport’s time or fuel differs from planned. See Active
Navlog Planning Logic for more information.
• EST: Waypoint estimated crossing time. This time is determined by the
previous waypoint’s crossing time.
• ACT: Actual waypoint crossing time. The difference between the planned
and actual times are displayed in color-coded font. Arrival times later than
planned are orange. Arrival times earlier than planned are green.

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19.10.4 Waypoint Remarks
When a remark is added to a waypoint, the contents of the remark are added inline
to the route table section of the PDF document.

Waypoint Remark

19.10.5 RVSM and Fuel Checks

If RVSM or fuel checks are performed, the details of the check are included at the end
of the PDF document. If no checks are performed, this section is hidden.

RVSM and Fuel Checks

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ForeFlight can generate graphical HTML or PDF preflight briefings from the Flights
view. Once generated, briefings sync between devices on an account and remain
saved for 120 days. This feature is available to all ForeFlight plan holders and requires
an active internet connection.

20.1 About the Design

Briefings can be generated in one of two file formats (PDF or HTML) depending on the
user’s subscription, flight plan location, and the Briefing Format setting. The HTML
briefing is longer and more comprehensive. Each format is summarized below and
described later in this chapter.

Graphical (PDF) format is always

generated for a flight that is all or partly
located outside the U.S., as well as for
any flight planned with a Dispatch
account. However, any user can opt to
generate a PDF briefing.
The PDF briefing can be printed and
shared outside the ForeFlight app.
Marked-up copies can also be saved.

Graphical (HTML) format is another PDF Briefing

option available to non-Dispatch account
holders when planning a flight entirely
within the U.S.
The HTML format is designed to be read
inside ForeFlight or a web browser, and
provides aids for navigating and
understanding its contents. However, it
cannot be printed or marked up the way
a PDF briefing can.

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20.1.1 Generating a Briefing
Briefings are generated from the Flights view. To generate a briefing, select a flight and
tap the Briefing button in the upper right corner. The briefing will open in a new
window.

If another briefing format is desired, see Switching

Briefing Format.

After tapping Close to navigate away, the same briefing can be reopened by tapping
the Briefing button again. However, if any flight details have been changed since the
first briefing was generated, tapping the Briefing button replaces the old briefing with a
new one to reflect those changes.

20.1.2 Switching Briefing Format

The Briefing Format setting determines whether briefings are generated as PDF or
HTML documents.

NOTE: Dispatch account holders and pilots of flights not entirely within the U.S.
always generate PDF briefings, regardless of the Briefing Format setting. Other pilots
can use the HTML format.

To change this setting, tap More > Settings > Briefing Format and select Graphical
(PDF) or Graphical (HTML). The new format will be used to generate all future
briefings.

Existing briefings will retain their old format as long as the flight plan details have not
changed. The only way to regenerate an existing briefing in the other format is to do
each of the following:

1. Change the Briefing Format setting to the other format.

2. Change the flight plan details, preferably in a minor way that won't noticeably
alter the flight (such as a 5-minute delay in the ETD).
3. Tap the Briefing button again.
ForeFlight will generate a new briefing to encompass the altered flight plan details, and
it will use the current Briefing Format setting.

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20.1.3 Refreshing Weather and NOTAM Data
Briefings are static documents generated using weather and NOTAM data available at
the time. Because this data is updated frequently, briefings grow outdated the longer
they exist.

To refresh an existing briefing with the latest weather and NOTAM data, tap the
Refresh button in the lower-left corner of the briefing. If the refreshed briefing uses the
HTML format, updated sections will be marked as unread. Otherwise, there will be no
indication of where updates were made.

Refreshing Briefing Data

20.1.4 Printing and Sharing

Briefings can be printed and shared outside ForeFlight in a variety of ways depending
on the selected Briefing Format. Additionally, PDF briefings can be marked up before
they are printed. For instructions on performing these operations, refer to the end of
the chapter.

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20.2 PDF Briefing

All ForeFlight users have access to the PDF briefing, a condensed multi-page file
suitable for printing and sharing externally. Dispatch account holders and pilots flying
outside the U.S. always use the PDF briefing.

The contents of the PDF briefing are described in the following sections in the order in
which they appear: Vertical Cross Section Chart, Wind Chart, Significant Weather
Chart, METARs / TAFs, SIGMETs, Organized Track System, and NOTAMs.

20.2.1 Vertical Cross Section Chart

The Vertical Cross Section Chart shows the weather over time as the route progresses
from departure to destination. Its X-axis divides the flight into 15 equidistant segments
that may represent waypoints or distances between them. The Y-axis divides the flight
into flight-level (FL) altitudes. The sideways perspective of the Vertical Cross Section
Chart is similar to the Profile View.

To read the chart, follow the blue route line from left to right, noting the weather it
intersects. Then, look straight down to the labels at the bottom of the chart to see the
time and place where the aircraft will encounter the weather. All of the chart’s
elements are described below.

Chart
North Header
Indicators

Legend
Altitude
Location and ETE

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Chart Header
The top of the chart shows, from left to right: the title “Vertical Cross Section Chart”,
the weather data source, the time when the weather data was gathered by the source,
and the moment the briefing was generated.

IMPORTANT: The Time field on the Vertical Cross Section Chart is different from the
Time field on the Wind Chart. This has implications for how the two charts are read.
See the Wind Chart section for details.

Title Data Source Data Collected Brie ng Generated

Tropopause
The height of the tropopause along each segment is depicted as a series of red
numbers at the top of the chart. When the flight is planned near the tropopause, it is
depicted as a red dashed line. The exact height of this line can be determined by
reading the red flight-level altitudes on the Y-axis of the chart.

Tropopause Symbols (Red Line and Numbers)

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Route Compass
The top of the chart shows a series of compass crosses that can be used to estimate
the direction of flight along each segment. To do so, read the chart from left to right
and note the deflection of the north arrow on each cross.

Direction of Flight (West)

North Pointing Arrows

Downward-pointing north arrows show this is a westerly flight.

Flight Path
A blue line shows the aircraft altitude along each segment of the flight, starting from
departure (left corner of the chart) to destination (right corner). The rising and falling of
this line corresponds to the aircraft’s flight level altitude along each segment, which
can be read along the Y-axis of the chart.

Flight Path Leveling O at FL350

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Wind Direction and Speed
Barbs throughout the chart show wind direction and speed. Wind speed is indicated by
a stem with no barbs (calm winds), or a stem with short barbs (5 knots), long barbs (10
knots), or flags (50 knots). Wind direction is indicated by the direction of the stem in
true degrees.

Barb Icon Meaning

0 knots / 90°

5 knots / 315°

15 knots / 45°

60 knots / 270°

Wind Barb Symbols

IMPORTANT: When reading the wind barbs on the Vertical Cross Section Chart,
remember that they are oriented according to a left-to-right flight path, not in a North-
up fashion as they would be on a map. If the long stem of the wind barb is pointing
up, the wind is blowing from the right side of the aircraft in flight (not necessarily from
the South). The route compass icons at the top of each column can be used to
determine the direction of flight in each segment.

Wind Barbs Indicating Right Crosswind

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Temperatures
Temperatures are depicted as black numbers near the stem end of each wind barb and
are all negative degrees Celsius unless prefixed with a + symbol.

Temperatures Ranging From -5°C to +4°C

Turbulence
Colored boxes indicate the presence and severity of turbulence along each segment of
the flight. The severity of turbulence along each segment is indicated by an EDR value
in the corner of each box, and by color ranging from yellow to brown. The legend at the
bottom of the chart shows an EDR scale that can be used to interpret the severity by
color.

Turbulence at 0.3 on the EDR Scale

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Icing Severity
Blue semicircular symbols indicate the presence and severity of icing along each
segment of the flight. The legend at the bottom of the chart shows each symbol in
order of increasing severity from left to right: trace, light, moderate, and severe.

Icing Symbols

Flight Segments
The bottom edge of the chart includes labels for each segment along the flight, along
with a timestamp for the aircraft’s expected ETA at that segment.

Flight Segments and ETEs

Flight segments are labeled based on elements of the flight plan and route. Depending
on how the flight is constructed, each label may correspond to an airport, a waypoint,
or a distance from a waypoint. Because the chart is divided evenly into 15 segments,
not all route elements will be represented as labels.

Flight segment labels often correspond to route elements.

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Terrain
Green portions along the bottom edge of the chart depict the rising and falling of
terrain along the route of flight. It also shows terrain to either side of the route with a
0.1 -degree grid resolution. Like other chart elements, the terrain height at each
segment can be roughly determined by reading the corresponding flight-level altitude
on the Y-axis of the chart.

Terrain Rising Above FL120

Legend
Along the bottom edge is a legend for use in interpreting the symbols throughout the
Vertical Cross Section Chart. These aids include:

• A color-coded Turbulence EDR scale.

• Icing symbols listed in order of increasing severity.

• A depiction of the Flight Path and Tropopause lines, as well as terrain color.
• A note about temperature numbers.

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20.2.2 Wind Chart
The Wind Chart provides a visual representation of forecast wind, temperature, and
turbulence expected at the flight’s ETD. It offers a snapshot of forecast weather
conditions at that moment in time and displays this weather over a map of the entire
route. All chart elements are described below.

IMPORTANT: The Wind Chart is designed to provide a single forecast based on the
scheduled departure time and should not be used to predict the weather conditions
for the entire duration of a long flight.

Also, while it uses similar symbology for winds, temperatures, and turbulence as the
Vertical Cross Section Chart, all directional symbols on the Wind Chart are oriented
in a North-up fashion.

Wind Chart

Latitude/Longitude
If a flight covers a wide enough area, the Wind Chart will show lines of latitude and
longitude and display their values on the chart edges. This can be used to estimate the
coordinates of the forecast weather at the flight’s ETD.

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Chart Legend
The WIND/TEMP/TURB legend in the top left corner provides information for reading
the chart’s symbols.

Wind Chart Legend

The following information is provided from the top down:

• The height of the chart data represents the maximum planned flight altitude
and is conveyed as a flight-level altitude e.g. "FL 450” in the image.
• The chart’s data provider is listed, e.g. “Data by WDT” in the image.
• The Data source field indicates when the wind, temperature, and turbulence
data was collected by the above data provider, e.g. “Mar 01 2022 1100Z” in the
image.
• The Time field shows the start of the forecast weather’s valid period, e.g. “Mar
01 2022 1345Z” in the image, and is set according to the flight’s ETD. This is
different from the Vertical Cross Section Chart’s Time field, which conveys when
the briefing was generated.
• The Projection field indicates which projection was used for the chart, e.g.
“LAMBERT” in the image.
• The Turbulence EDR scale can be used to interpret the intensity of turbulence
on the chart according to color ranging from yellow to brown.

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Route Line
The blue line on the chart shows the planned route of flight from start to finish.

IMPORTANT: While the route line intersects many weather symbols along the chart,
those symbols represent weather forecast at the moment of the flight’s ETD, not the
moment when the aircraft crosses each point.

Wind Chart Route Line

Wind Direction and Speed

Barbs throughout the chart show wind direction and speed. Wind speed is indicated by
a stem with no barbs (calm winds), or a stem with short barbs (5 knots), long barbs (10
knots), or flags (50 knots). Wind direction is indicated by the direction of the stem in
true degrees.

Barb Icon Meaning

Less than 5 knots / 90°

5 knots / 315°

15 knots / 45°

60 knots / 270

Wind Barb Symbols

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Temperatures
Temperatures are depicted near the stem end of each wind barb and are all negative
degrees Celsius unless prefixed with a + symbol.

Temperatures at FL 400 from -45°C to -56°C

Turbulence
Turbulence is indicated on the Wind Chart by regions of color ranging from yellow to
brown. The severity of turbulence can be interpreted using the Turbulence EDR scale
in the chart legend.

Moderate turbulence at FL 450

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20.2.3 Significant Weather Chart
The Significant Weather Chart forecasts areas of clear-air turbulence, cumulonimbus
clouds, jet stream location and velocity, and the expected height of the tropopause —
all at a specific time and altitude range. For Performance-tier accounts, the chart also
displays any nearby Organized Track Systems (OTS).

Each chart is valid at one of four predetermined, 6-hour intervals starting at 0000Z (i.e.
0000Z, 0600Z, 1200Z, and 1800Z). Each chart is also forecast at one of two altitude
ranges: mid-level charts display weather at FL 100 to 450, and high-level charts
display weather at FL 250 to 600. Significant Weather Chart elements are described
below.

Significant Weather Chart

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Chart Legend
A legend on the left side of the chart provides
additional information that cannot be depicted
graphically.

The chart legend includes the following

information, from the top down:

• The flight-level altitude range covered

by the chart is either mid-level (FL 100 to
450) for certain flights in Europe and
Asia, or high-level (FL 250 to 630) for all
other flights. To use the mid-level chart,
all Flight Information Regions (FIRs)
intersected by the route must start with
E,L,O or V, and the maximum altitude of
the flight must be below or equal to FL
450.
• The chart’s data provider is listed. The Chart Legend
data provider will be either WAFC
London (EGRR) or WAFC Washington (KKCI).
• The VALID field indicates the date/time when the data shown on the chart
becomes valid. Valid times are calculated in 6-hour intervals starting at 0000Z
(i.e. 0000Z, 0600Z, 1200Z, and so on). The data for each valid time is published
approximately 18 hours in advance. ForeFlight always uses weather data with a
valid time closest to the flight’s scheduled departure time.
• The Clear-air turbulence section lists the base and ceiling of each region of
clear-air turbulence shown on the chart.
• The Clouds section lists the base and top of each cumulonimbus cloud layer
shown on the chart.

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Clear-Air Turbulence
Areas of turbulence are enclosed in dashed blue lines. Each area is labeled with a
letter corresponding to an item in the chart legend describing the base and top of the
clear-air turbulence layer. An (XXX) in place of the base height means that the
turbulence layer exceeds the lower height limit of the chart e.g. FL 250 in the image
below. Each item in the list is prefixed with a letter matching one of the graphics on the
chart.

The blue dashed line refers to item B in the legend.

Cumulonimbus Clouds
Areas of cumulonimbus clouds are enclosed by a scalloped white line. Each area is
labeled with a number corresponding to an item in the chart legend describing the base
and tops of the cloud layer. An (XXX) in place of the base height means that the cloud
base exceeds the lower height limit of the chart e.g. in the image below. Each item in
the list is prefixed with a number matching one of the graphics on the chart.

The white lines refer to items 2 and 6 in the legend.

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Tropopause Height
The height of the tropopause is conveyed with three-digit numbers enclosed in white
boxes throughout the chart. Tropopause lows and highs are enclosed in blue or red
polygons, respectively.

Tropopause Height Symbols

Jet Stream Location

Jet streams with wind speeds of 80 knots or greater are depicted as solid red lines with
directional arrowheads. Each line is labeled with its flight-level altitude and standard
wind barb symbols.

Jet Stream at FL 380 with 80-Knot Winds

Oceanic Track Systems

For transoceanic flights, the Significant Weather Chart displays nearby Organized
Track Systems (OTSs). This feature requires a Performance Plus or Business
Performance plan.

Oceanic Track Systems

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20.2.4 METARs / TAFs
The PDF briefing includes one or more pages listing METARs and TAFs within 30 nm
of the route. It groups METARs and TAFs into subcategories based on the phase of
flight (departure, destination, alternate, etc), and depicts the flight category of each
item using colored circles. All elements are described below.

METARs / TAFs

Flight Category
Each METAR and TAF is accompanied by a color-coded flight category icon to aid in
scanning the general weather conditions along the route. The following table defines
each icon.

Icons Flight Category

LIFR: Ceiling less than 500 feet or visibility less than 1
mile.
IFR: Ceiling from 500 to less than 1,000 feet or
visibility from 1 to less than 3 miles.
MVFR: Ceiling from 1,000 to 3,000 feet or visibility from
3 to 5 miles.
VFR: Ceiling greater than 3,000 feet and visibility
greater than 5 miles; includes sky clear.

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Airport Subcategories
The PDF briefing groups METARs and TAFs into subcategories depending on the type
of flight, aircraft, and subscription. Some or all of the following subcategories may be
displayed:

• Departure Airports
• Destination Airports
• Alternate Airports
• ETP Airports (Dispatch accounts only)
• En route Airports

20.2.5 SIGMETs
The SIGMETs section lists relevant SIGMETs and Convective SIGMETs along the
route, grouped by region. A SIGMET is included in the briefing if it is active within two
hours before or after aircraft passage, and if the route intersects the FIR. (U.S.
convective SIGMET locations are translated into East, Central, or West FIRs for the
purpose of inclusion.)

SIGMETs

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20.2.6 Organized Track System
For Performance-tier accounts, the PDF briefing includes a section providing details on
an Organized Track System (OTS) if the flight passed near one.

Transatlantic flights may include a North Atlantic Tracks section.

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20.2.7 NOTAMs
The PDF briefing ends with a list of NOTAMs considered most relevant to the flight.
These NOTAMs are filtered, grouped, and marked up as described below.

NOTAM
Filters
Temporal
Condition
NOTAM
Group
Header

Safety
Language
NOTAM in Red
Type
Header
(U.S. Only)

PDF Brie ng

NOTAM Filters
When a PDF briefing is requested, ForeFlight selects an initial list of NOTAMs (issued
by relevant airports and overflown FIRs, and U.S. navigation NOTAMs within a 30-nm
radius of the route). It then applies filters to narrow down the list. These filters cannot
be adjusted. The page header indicates if any NOTAMs are filtered out of the briefing.

Header Showing Applied NOTAM Filters

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The PDF briefing uses the following NOTAM filters:

• Flight Level Filter: This filter removes all NOTAMs more than 50,000 ft outside
the minimum or maximum flight planned altitudes.
• Route Filter: Removes all NOTAMs that affect an area more than 80 nm from
the route.
• Valid Time Filter: Removes all NOTAMs that are not active 12 hours before or
after the flight.
• Miscellaneous NOTAMs Filter: Removes all NOTAMs given an “M” in the
PURPOSE field of their Q code, designating them as Miscellaneous NOTAMs
that are not subject for a briefing.
• Checklist NOTAMs Filter: Removes all NOTAMs that have a Q code of “KKKK”
or have a “K” in the SCOPE field of their Q code.
• Flight Rules Filter: Remove all NOTAMs that are not relevant to the flight based
on the flight rules used. (For IFR flights, NOTAMs without an “I” in the TRAFFIC
field are excluded. For VFR flights, NOTAMs without a “V” in the TRAFFIC field
are excluded.)
• Local Language Filter: Removes non-English NOTAMs for each country below
based on its series identifier:
• Turkey (LT): G, H, M, L
• Serbia (LY): C
• Slovenia (LJ): C
• Poland (EP): P, M, N, U, L, J
• Italy (LI): C
• Portugal (LP): D
• Slovakia (LZ): C
• ARTCC NOTAMs Filter: Removes all FDC NOTAMs unless they are issued by
the Departure, Destination, Alternate 1 or Alternate 2 airports, or are of type
“NAV” and are issued by an en route airport.
• Military NOTAMs Filter: Removes all military NOTAMs from briefings for non-
military flights. Specifically, this filter removes all NOTAMs containing the text
“DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM”.

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NOTAM Groups
The PDF briefing groups NOTAMs under headings according to each phase of flight.
Departure and destination NOTAMs are listed first, followed by en route NOTAMs and
NOTAMs for overflown FIRs, ETP airports, and alternate airports.

Each group starts with a list of its recent NOTAMs (added or edited within the past 12
hours), followed by the remaining NOTAMs in that group.

Recent NOTAMs Listed Above

For any portion of the flight outside the U.S., NOTAMs are listed individually within
each phase of flight. Each NOTAM is listed under a descriptive header in bold font.

Non-U.S. NOTAMs Listed Individually with Headers

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NOTAM Type Subgroups (U.S. Only)
For the U.S. portion of a flight, NOTAMs within each phase of the flight are further
grouped by type. For example, the Departure airport list may include several
subsections for “Runway”, “Aerodrome”, “Obstruction”, and other applicable types of
NOTAMs.

U.S. NOTAMs Subdivided by Type

Two-Column Mode (Non-U.S. Flights Only)

For flights that are not in the U.S., the briefing can generate the NOTAMs section in a
two-column mode to save page space.

Two-Column Format for Non-U.S. Briefings

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Safety Items
NOTAMs containing specific safety-related contractions (such as “U/S” for
unserviceable, or “CLSD” for closed) are highlighted in bold, red font.

Contractions “U/S” and “CLSD” Highlighted for Emphasis

Temporal Conditions
The right side of the PDF briefing identifies any NOTAMs that are new or inactive
during the aircraft’s passing time.

NOTAM Temporal Conditions

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20.3 HTML Briefing

Users flying in the U.S. with non-Dispatch subscriptions can generate an HTML version
of the briefing.

The HTML briefing includes a sidebar for scanning and navigating its topics. It
displays the current topic in a viewing pane that permits limited toggling between plain
and raw text formats. These features are described below.

The HTML briefing is divided into the following weather and NOTAM topics, described
later in this chapter: Adverse Conditions, Synopsis, Current Weather, Forecasts,
and NOTAMs.

20.3.1 Navigation Sidebar

The HTML briefing sidebar is always displayed when the device is held in landscape
mode. To display it in portrait mode, swipe right on the device screen or tap the sidebar
icon (☰). To hide it, swipe left on the device screen or tap the close icon (X). The
sidebar is divided into two halves and includes a progress-tracking feature.

Briefing Summary
The top half of the navigation sidebar presents a briefing summary of flight data,
including the departure and destination ICAO codes, planned altitude, aircraft, ETD,
ETE, and ETA. It also indicates the number of unread briefing sections.

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Standard Briefing Sections
The bottom half of the sidebar lists all of the briefing sections. Tapping a section opens
it in the viewing pane to the right. Some sections are followed by a carat symbol (V)
and expand when tapped to display their subsections. Tap these to open them in the
viewing pane. If a section is not included in the briefing, its title is grayed out in the
sidebar. For example, the image below shows a briefing with no SIGMETs or Urgent
PIREPs. Those sections are grayed out in the sidebar. All other sections are contained
in the briefing, as indicated by bold white text.

Sidebar - Standard Brie ng

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Progress Tracking
Orange dots in the sidebar indicate that a section (or one of its subsections) has not
been viewed. An additional orange dot in the Briefing Summary displays the total
number of unread sections. Once a section or subsection has been opened in the
viewing pane, it is considered “read” and its orange dot disappears.

Total
Unread
Sections

Unread
Sections

Progress Tracking

Previous and Next Page Navigation

Buttons at the bottom of the page allow for navigating to the previous or next page.
The name of the page is displayed in blue font e.g. “NEXT Cloud Coverage >”. Tap it
to move to the next page, or tap the back button (“<“) to its left to move to the previous
page.

Tap for Tap for

Previous Next
Page Page

Page Navigation

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Secondary Sidebars
Many subsections of the briefing, such as Temporary Flight Restrictions, are several
pages long. These are presented with a secondary sidebar that can be used to skim
through and display individual pages. Each entry in the secondary sidebar summarizes
the page contents. Tap the summary in the secondary sidebar to display its contents.

Secondary Sidebar

20.3.2 Viewing Pane

The right side of the briefing displays the contents of the selected section or
subsection. Depending on the page being viewed, some or all of the following
functionality may be available in the viewing pane.

Viewing Pane

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Full-Screen Images
Images in the viewing pane can be tapped to view in full-screen mode, then panned
and zoomed using onscreen finger gestures. Tap the Briefing back button at the top of
the screen to close the full-screen image.

Plain/Raw Text Toggling

Several pages of the Graphical (HTML) briefing can be viewed in raw notation or plain
language.

On split-screen pages like those in the Adverse Conditions section or the Synopsis
page, raw text can be displayed by tapping SHOW RAW TEXT at the bottom of the
right column.

Show Raw Text Button

On full-screen pages like the METARs, TAFs, or NOTAMs pages, a PLAIN TEXT slider
at the top right of the page can be used to toggle the text between raw and translated.
The position of this slider is retained between pages in the same briefing.

Plain Text Toggle

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20.3.3 Adverse Conditions
The Adverse Conditions section lists the following advisory types described below:
Temporary Flight Restrictions, Closed/Unsafe NOTAMs, Convective SIGMETs,
AIRMETs, and Urgent PIREPs. Each advisory type can be tapped to open a secondary
sidebar listing instances of that advisory type.

Each advisory displays its name, active time, and location on a map. Additionally,
Temporary Flight Restriction, Convective SIGMET, and AIRMET advisories display a
color-coded indication of whether the advisory will be active when the aircraft passes
within 2 nm of its location:

• Red: Active when the aircraft passes within 2 nm.

• Orange: Active within 1 hour before or after the aircraft passes within 2 nm.

• Green: Inactive within 1 hour before or after the aircraft passes within 2 nm.

Temporary Flight Restrictions

Temporary Flight Restrictions are listed in the HTML briefing if they occur less than 25
nm from the route and are active within one day of the flight’s ETD and ETA.

Temporary Flight Restrictions

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Closed/Unsafe NOTAMs
The Closed/Unsafe NOTAMs section contains runway and aerodrome NOTAMs that
include the contractions “CLOSED” or “CLSD”, and which have passed the appropriate
NOTAM filters.

Closed/Unsafe NOTAMs

Convective SIGMETs
Convective SIGMETs are listed in the briefing if they occur less than 80 nm from the
route and are active within two hours of the flight’s ETD or ETA. Their raw text can be
displayed by tapping SHOW RAW TEXT at the bottom of the page.

Convective SIGMETs

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SIGMETs
SIGMETs are listed in the briefing if they occur less than 80 nm from the route and are
active within two hours of the flight’s ETD or ETA. Their raw text can be displayed by
tapping SHOW RAW TEXT at the bottom of the page.

AIRMETs
AIRMETs are listed in the HTML
briefing if they occur less than 80
nm from the route and are active
within two hours of the flight’s ETD
or ETA.

The HTML briefing sidebar groups

AIRMETs into the following
subheadings: IFR, Mountain
Obscuration, Icing, Turbulence
Low, Turbulence High, Low Level
Wind Shear, and Other. Tapping
one of the subheadings opens a
page listing all AIRMETs of that AIRMETs (IFR Group Shown)
type.

Urgent PIREPs
Urgent PIREPs are listed in the
HTML briefing if they occur less
than 80 nm from the route and are
less than 90 minutes old. A
PIREP’s raw text can be displayed
by tapping SHOW RAW TEXT at
the bottom of the page.

Urgent PIREPs

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20.3.4 Synopsis
The Synopsis section provides an overview of weather trends for each geographical
area through which your route passes. Depending on the flight, it may include charts
for the continental U.S., Hawaii, and Alaska. These charts are downloaded as images
directly from their source and are not created by ForeFlight.

Synopsis Section

Surface Analysis Chart

The HTML briefing always includes the latest Surface Analysis Chart for the continental
U.S. published by the National Weather Service (NWS).

U.S. Surface Analysis Chart

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Hawaiian Area Forecast Synopsis
If the route intersects the Honolulu Area Control Center (FIR PHZH), the latest North
Pacific Surface Analysis Chart from the NWS is provided.

Hawaiian Area Forecast Synopsis

Alaskan Area Forecast Synopsis

If the route intersects the Anchorage Area Control Center (FIR PAZA), the latest
Alaskan Area Forecast from the NWS is provided.

Alaskan Area Forecast Synopsis

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20.3.5 Current Weather
The Current Weather section displays METARs and PIREPs along your route. These
are displayed graphically on a map, and listed beneath the map. This section allows
toggling between raw and plain text.

Current Weather Section

METARs
The METARs page shows METARs along the route as a map and a list.

The map uses flight category icons to show a subset of METARs along the route. Only
METARs with the worst weather are shown on the map. This is done to declutter the
image for readability. The remaining METARs can be found in the list.

METARs Map

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The list at the bottom of the page includes all METARs within 30 nm of the route in
order from departure to destination. By default, METARs are listed using raw text. To
toggle the list between raw and plain text, tap the blue PLAIN TEXT switch above the
METARs page map.

Toggling Between Raw and Plain Text METARs

PIREPs
The PIREPs page uses a secondary sidebar to list all PIREPs less than 90 minutes old
and within 80 nm of the route. When tapped, each PIREP is displayed on a map and as
text.

PIREPs Page

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The location of the PIREP is depicted with a symbol on the map. A plain-text
description of the PIREP is provided above and beneath the map. To display the actual
PIREP notation, tap SHOW RAW TEXT beneath the map.

Displaying Raw Text PIREPs

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20.3.6 Forecasts
The Forecasts section includes various images and tables providing information on
forecast conditions along your route. Its contents include Cloud Coverage, Vis, Sfc
Winds & Precip, TAFs, Wind Chart, Vertical Cross Section Chart, and Winds Aloft
Table.

Cloud Coverage
The Cloud Coverage section
uses a secondary sidebar to
list images generated by the
NWS that show forecast
cloud coverage. Images are
provided for every region
within the continental U.S.
that the route passes
through, and for all times
that the flight is active.

Cloud Coverage

Vis, Sfc Winds & Precip

The Vis, Sfc Winds & Precip
section uses a secondary
sidebar to list images
generated by the NWS that
show forecast visibility,
surface winds, and
precipitation. Images are
provided for every region
within the continental U.S.
that the route passes
through, and for all times
Vis, Sfc Winds & Precip
that the flight is active.

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TAFs
The TAFs page displays TAFs for every airport that issues them along your route. Like
the METARs page, it includes a map at the top showing your route and flight categories
that correspond to the TAFs that will be valid for each airport during your passing time.

TAFs Map

Below the map is a list of TAFs within 30 nm of the route that will be valid at or near
the time the aircraft passes each airport. If a portion of any TAF will be valid during the
aircraft passing time, it will be highlighted in the flight-category color. By default, TAFs
are listed using raw text. To toggle the list between raw and plain text, tap the blue
PLAIN TEXT switch above the TAFs page map.

TAFs with Portions Active at Passing Time

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Wind Chart
The Wind Chart shows forecast winds, temperatures, and turbulence along the route of
flight at a single specific altitude and time. This chart is produced by ForeFlight and
can be read in the same way as the Wind Chart in the PDF briefing.

Wind Chart

Vertical Cross Section Chart

The Vertical Cross Section Chart depicts winds, temperatures, turbulence, icing,
tropopause, and terrain at different altitudes along the route of flight. This chart is
produced by ForeFlight and can be read in the same way as the Vertical Cross Section
Chart in the PDF briefing.

Vertical Cross Section Chart

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Winds Aloft Table
The Winds Aloft Table compares forecast winds aloft at the filed altitude with winds
aloft at other altitudes.

Enable the switch in the upper-right corner of the page to limit the altitudes shown to
only those within 4,000’ of your filed altitude (shown in the blue column). Disable it to
show winds aloft forecasts for all altitudes.

Each column provides wind forecasts for different altitudes, and each row shows the
forecast winds at each waypoint in your route. If the switch in the upper-right corner of
the page is disabled, you can swipe left and right on each table to view forecast winds
at altitudes that are more than 4,000’ from the filed altitude.

Winds Aloft Table

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20.3.7 NOTAMs
The NOTAMs section includes a filtered list of NOTAMs considered most relevant to
the flight. It then applies additional filters to narrow down the list. These NOTAMs are
filtered and grouped as described below.

NOTE: This section does not include closed/unsafe NOTAMs, which are found
instead in the Adverse Conditions section.

NOTAMs: Departure

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NOTAM Filters
When an HTML briefing is requested, ForeFlight gathers all airport NOTAMs within a
30-nm buffer of the route and all NOTAMs from overflown FIRs. The HTML briefing
applies a similar list of NOTAM filters as those used in the PDF briefing, but it does
not include the ARTCC NOTAM filters.

• Flight Level Filter: This filter removes all NOTAMs more than 50,000 ft outside
the minimum or maximum flight planned altitudes.
• Route Filter: Removes all NOTAMs that affect an area more than 80 nm from
the route.
• Valid Time Filter: Removes all NOTAMs that are not active 12 hours before or
after the flight.
• Miscellaneous NOTAMs Filter: Removes all NOTAMs given an “M” in the
PURPOSE field of their Q code, designating them as Miscellaneous NOTAMs
that are not subject for a briefing.
• Checklist NOTAMs Filter: Removes all NOTAMs that have a Q code of “KKKK”
or have a “K” in the SCOPE field of their Q code.
• Flight Rules Filter: Remove all NOTAMs that are not relevant to the flight based
on the flight rules used. (For IFR flights, NOTAMs without an “I” in the TRAFFIC
field are excluded. For VFR flights, NOTAMs without a “V” in the TRAFFIC field
are excluded.)
• Local Language Filter: Removes non-English NOTAMs for each country below
based on its series identifier:
• Turkey (LT): G, H, M, L
• Serbia (LY): C
• Slovenia (LJ): C
• Poland (EP): P, M, N, U, L, J
• Italy (LI): C
• Portugal (LP): D
• Slovakia (LZ): C
• Military NOTAMs Filter: Removes all military NOTAMs from briefings for non-
military flights. Specifically, this filter removes all NOTAMs containing the text
“DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM”.

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NOTAM Groups
The HTML briefing groups NOTAMs under the
following subheadings in the main sidebar:

• Departure
• Destination
• Alternate 1
• Alternate 2
• Enroute
• ARTCC
The Enroute group is further subdivided into these
subgroups:

• Communication
• SVC
• Airspace
• Special Use Airspace
• Rwy/Twy/Apron/AD/FDC
• Other/Unverified

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NOTAM Pages
Tapping a NOTAM group or subgroup heading opens a page on the right listing
NOTAMs in that group.

Most pages list NOTAMs in order of the route of flight. However, the Departure,
Destination, Alternate 1, and Alternate 2 groups instead list NOTAMs in the following
order: Navigation, Communication, Service, Obstruction Within 10 NM, Airspace Within
10 NM, Special Use Airspace Within 10 NM, Runway, Taxiway, Apron, Aerodrome,
FDC, and Other/Unverified

By default, METARs are listed using raw text. To toggle the list between raw and plain
text, tap the blue PLAIN TEXT switch above the METARs page map.

20.4 Printing and Sharing

Briefings can be printed or shared with varying results depending on whether they are
PDF or HTML format. To share or print a briefing, tap the Send To button in the upper-
right corner and select from one of the following options.

Printing and Sharing

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20.4.1 PDF Printing / Sharing
PDF briefings have the following printing and sharing options available:

• iOS apps (AirDrop, Gmail, Notes, etc.): Sends the PDF to the selected app.
The results vary depending on the app. For example, Gmail will send a copy of
the full PDF as an email attachment, while Notes will create a new note file with
a thumbnail that opens the briefing.
• Copy: Sends a copy of the PDF to the device clipboard. The effects of pasting
depend on its destination. For example, pasting to Notes creates a thumbnail of
the first page of the briefing that can be tapped to show the other pages.
• Save to ForeFlight Documents: Sends the PDF to the device’s Imported Drive
in the Documents view.
• Save to Flight’s Files: Saves the PDF as an attachment to the flight. This PDF
can be accessed via the Files button on the Flights view. This action requires a
Performance-tier subscription.
• Markup: Opens a copy of the PDF that can be saved with markups.
• Print: Sends the PDF briefing to a connected printer. A printed hard copy of the
PDF briefing appears exactly how it does in ForeFlight.
• Save to Device: Tap Save to Files to save the PDF to a location on or connected
to your device. Options include hard drive directories on the device along with
connected cloud or network drives.

20.4.2 HTML Printing / Sharing

HTML briefings have the following printing and sharing options available:

• iOS apps (AirDrop, Gmail, Notes, etc.): Sends the URL of the HTML briefing to
the selected app. Results vary based on the app used, but all involve pasting the
URL or opening it in a web browser.
• Copy: Sends the URL of the HTML briefing to the device clipboard.
• Add to Reading List: Saves the HTML briefing to the Safari Reading List for
viewing later, even without an internet connection. See Apple's Reading List
documentation for details.

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20.4.3 Adding Markups
Only PDF briefings can be marked up. This is done using the iOS drawing palette. Any
annotations added this way are saved to a copy of the PDF, and do not overwrite the
original briefing in ForeFlight.

To create a marked-up copy, tap the Send To icon, then tap Markup. Use the drawing
and text tools at the top right corner of the screen to add markups, and then tap Done
to save a copy, or tap the Send To icon for other iOS sharing options.

IOS
Sharing,
Text,
and
Drawing
Tools

Selected
Tool

Marking Up a PDF Brie ng

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SCRATCHPADS
ScratchPads lets you record PIREPs, ATIS broadcasts, and other aviation notes using
ForeFlight Mobile instead of pen and paper.

ScratchPads are automatically synced between devices on your account. You can
copy, delete, reorder, and save ScratchPads to your device directory. You can also
share PDFs of any ScratchPad manually with other devices over the cloud and other
apps on your device. If you have a Performance tier subscription, you can attach these
PDFs to your flights.

21.1 Design
ScratchPads are stored in a dedicated view on ForeFlight Mobile (iPad or iPhone). In
the navigation toolbar, tap ScratchPads to see the available functionality and any
existing ScratchPads arranged as thumbnail icons.

Rename, Reorder, or Delete ScratchPads Create New ScratchPads

Open, Edit, or Share ScratchPads Open the ScratchPads View

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21.2 Selecting a Template

ForeFlight offers nine ScratchPad templates. Each one is an uneditable background
image resembling a common aviation form (like a PIREP) or another tool (like a text
document) to aid in note-taking. ForeFlight does not allow creating a custom template.

To select a template:

1. On the ScratchPads View, tap New ScratchPad or the + button in the upper-
right corner of the device screen. (You can also tap the + button with another
ScratchPad currently open.)
2. Select one of the nine available templates from the Choose A Template menu to
open a new ScratchPad. The available templates include:
• Draw: A blank canvas.
• Type: A text document that uses the
iOS keyboard instead of the Pen
tool.
• Grid: A square grid.
• CRAFT: A form to record a
clearance (Cleared to, Route,
Altitude, Frequency, Transponder
code).
• ATIS: A form to record an Automatic
Terminal Information Service (ATIS)
broadcast.
• PIREP: A form to record a Pilot
Report (PIREP).
• Takeoff: Has fields for V-speeds,
departure clearance, and runway
details.
• Landing: Has fields for V-speeds,
local conditions, and clearance
Available ScratchPads Templates
information.
• Holding: Has fields for location, direction, and altitude of the hold, and
Expect Further Clearance (EFC) time.

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21.3 Creating ScratchPads

ScratchPads can be written in one of two
ways depending on the template selected.

21.3.1 Using the Pen Tool

The majority of templates use the Pen tool
(or your finger) to draw annotations as if
you were handwriting on a paper form.
When using the pen tool, the color,
thickness, and opacity can be edited.

To configure and use the Pen tool, follow

these steps:

1. With a new ScratchPad open, tap the

ScratchPad Drawing settings icon in
the upper-left corner to open the
Drawing settings menu.
2. In the Drawing settings menu, adjust
the line controls as follows:

• Color: Use a color grid, spectrum,

sliders, or eye dropper tool.
• Opacity: Use the slider to adjust
from 10–100%.
• Thickness: Use a slider to adjust
from 0.1–40 pt.
• Order: Configure the most recent
marking to overlap above or
below previous markings.
• Color Presets: ScratchPads
saves the most-recently set color
and opacity values in the active
(selected) preset. Tap a preset to Drawing on the ATIS Template
reuse its saved values or to store
another color/opacity combination for future use.

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21.3.2 Using Text
In the Type template, you use the iOS keyboard to write plain-text annotations. Tap
anywhere in the template to bring up the keyboard and start typing.

Writing on the Type Template

21.4 Editing ScratchPads

To edit Scratchpad annotations:

• Tap the Eraser button to turn the Pen cursor into an eraser. Drag your finger
over annotations to erase. To disable the eraser, tap the Pen button. If using an
Apple 2 Pencil, double tap the flat side near the tip to switch between Pen and
eraser modes.
• Tap Clear to erase all annotations from the ScratchPad.
• Tap the Undo button once or more to undo recent annotations.
• Tap the Redo button once or more to redo changes that were recently undone.
Eraser Undo

Clear Redo

NOTE: The Type template only supports the Clear operation. Undo and Redo only
work on changes made since you last opened the ScratchPad. The Eraser button
does not toggle on and off, you must tap the Pen button to disable the eraser.

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21.5 Saving ScratchPads

After adding annotations to a ScratchPad, tap Close to save it. The new ScratchPad is
listed as a thumbnail on the ScratchPads View, and it is synced automatically to all of
your devices.

21.6 Renaming ScratchPads

The default name for each ScratchPad is the date and time that it was created or last
edited. To rename the ScratchPad:

1. On the ScratchPads view, tap Edit.

2. Tap the blue name label at the bottom of the ScratchPad thumbnail.
3. Using the iOS keyboard, type a new name.
4. Tap Done (either on the keyboard or the top-left corner of the ScratchPads
View).

Renaming a ScratchPad

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21.7 Deleting ScratchPads

To delete ScratchPads, tap Edit on the ScratchPads view and perform one of the
following operations:

• To delete an individual ScratchPad, tap the X icon at the top-left corner of its
thumbnail, and then tap Done.
• To delete all ScratchPads at once, tap Delete All in the upper-right corner, and
then tap Delete All again in the confirmation prompt.

21.8 Reordering ScratchPads

Individual ScratchPads are listed in order of their creation dates. To change this order:

1. On the ScratchPads View, tap Edit.

2. Tap and hold your finger on a ScratchPad thumbnail and then drag it to a new
position.
3. When you have finished, tap Done.

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21.9 Exporting ScratchPads

You can export a ScratchPad as a PDF to other locations on your device. To do so,
follow these steps:

1. Open the ScratchPad you want to share.

2. Tap the Send-To button in the top-right corner.
3. Perform one of the following operations:
• Export to another iOS app: Tap an app icon and follow its instructions. If you
don’t see the desired app icon, tap More to see the whole list.
• Attach to Flights: See the next section.
• Copy as PDF image: Tap Copy.
• Save to device directory: Tap Save to Files and select or create the
destination directory.

Export

Copy

Save to Device

Sharing ScratchPads Externally

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21.10 Attaching ScratchPads to Flights

Performance tier subscribers can attach ScratchPads to one or more flights. To do so,
follow these steps:

1. Open the ScratchPad you want to attach.

2. Tap the Send-To button in the top-right corner.
3. In the Send-To menu, tap Attach to Flights.
4. In the Flights window, tap the Flight(s) you want to attach the ScratchPad to.
5. Tap Select Flight Plans.
The ScratchPad now appears as a PDF attachment on your flight(s). You can view it by
clicking the file attachment button at the top of the Flight Summary pane.

Attaching ScratchPads to Flights

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The Custom Content feature allows custom map layers, charts, and user waypoints to
be added to ForeFlight. The Custom Content view lists all custom content installed on
the device. Select More > Custom Content to access the view.
The left side of the Custom Content View list four categories of custom content.
Tapping a category displays the contents of the category in a detailed view on the right
side of the screen. The four types of custom content are listed below.

• Custom Charts • User Waypoints

• Custom Map Layers • Content Packs

The Custom Content view can be used to access custom content, however the typical
workflow involves accessing custom content from the Maps, Plates, and Airports views.
Custom Charts, Custom Map Layers, and Content Packs do not sync between devices.
User Waypoints sync to the devices signed into the account. ForeFlight Web does not
support custom content.

Custom
Charts
Custom Map
Layers
User
Waypoints
Active View

Detailed View
Content
Packs

Custom Content View

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22.1 Creating Custom Content

Custom Content cannot be created in ForeFlight (with the exception of user
waypoints). Custom content must be created with a 3rd-party program and imported to
ForeFlight. This chapter provides a basic overview of creating and importing custom
content.

22.2 User Waypoints

User waypoints can be created in ForeFlight
Mobile using the Maps or Custom Content pages.

User waypoints are displayed on the map when the

User Waypoint map layer is selected from the map
drop-down menu. The black user waypoint icon is
not customizable. For customizable user
waypoints, see Custom Map Layers.

User waypoints can be entered in the route editor

User Waypoint
and used in flight plan filing.

22.2.1 User Waypoint Fields

User waypoints consist of four fields.

• Name - Must be minimum of 3 characters, all one word with no spaces. Names
must contain at least one letter and should not duplicate an existing published
waypoint’s name. Waypoint names can be entered into the flight plan editor for
planning purposes.
• Description (optional) - User waypoint descriptions are displayed in the user
waypoint pop-up when tapped. Descriptions support letters, numbers, and
special characters.
• Location - Location is defined by latitude/longitude, point/radial/distance, or
Military Grid Reference System (MGRS). When adding a user waypoint with
Maps, the latitude/longitude is automatically populated.
• Elevation (optional) - The elevation field provides ForeFlight with elevation data
for flight planning purposes. When an elevation is provided, flight planning
results are more accurate. Entering an elevation also allows Profile View to
display climbs and descents when the destination or departure are a user
waypoint.

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22.2.2 Creating User Waypoints - Maps View
User waypoints can be created on the Maps and Custom Content views. If a user
waypoint’s coordinates are unknown, creating the user waypoint with the Maps view is
recommended.

To create a user waypoint on the map:

1. Open the Maps view and zoom-in to improve waypoint accuracy.

2. Place and hold your finger on the map where you want to add the user waypoint.
3. In the sidebar, tap More and select Save.
4. Enter a name (recommended). If a name is not
entered, the waypoint’s coordinates will be used.
5. Verify waypoint location on the map and manually
edit coordinates if needed.
6. Enter an elevation in feet MSL (recommended).
More + Save Buttons
7. Provide a description (optional).
8. Tap Save near the top of the pop-up.

Creating a user waypoint - Maps View

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22.2.3 Creating User Waypoints - Map Search
To create a user waypoint with search:
1. Open the Maps view and enter a location or point of interest in the search bar.
2. Locate and tap the location in the list of search results.
3. Tap Save near the top of the pop-up.
4. Edit the name if desired.
5. Provide an elevation (recommended).
6. Provide a description (optional).
7. Tap Save near the top of the pop-up.
Search Bar

Creating User Waypoint - Search

NOTE: Tap/Hold the map to display

elevation. Elevation is displayed next
to the coordinates in the Add to
Route menu and is the highest point
within a 0.25 nm radius.

Elevation

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22.2.4 Creating User Waypoints - Custom Content View
To create a user waypoint using the Custom Content view:
1. Select More > Custom Content > User Waypoints.
2. Tap the [+] button in the upper toolbar.
3. Enter a name and location (required).
4. Enter an elevation (recommended), and provide a description (optional).
5. Tap Save near the top of the pop-up.
The user waypoint location field can be entered in the following formats:

• Place/bearing/distance - IAH/320/15 (IAH VOR, 320 bearing and 15 nm).

• Military Grid Reference System - 14RNU928366.
• Coordinates (see below).

Supported Coordinate Formats

Coordinates can be entered using any of the following formats. ForeFlight will
automatically convert coordinates to display them in the format selected in More >
Settings > Units/Time > Coordinates.

If no hemisphere is specified, ForeFlight defaults to the north and east hemisphere.

Specify the southern hemisphere with a “-” prefix or “S” after the latitude. Specify the
western hemisphere with a "-" prefix or “W” after the longitude.

• Decimal Degree - 30.158N/98.036W

• Decimal Minute - 3015.89/-9803.62
• Degree Minute Seconds - 301545N/980355W

Creating User Waypoints - Custom Content View

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22.3 Multiple User Waypoints (Bulk Import)

Multiple user waypoints can be imported in bulk via AirDrop, e-mail, file transfer, or as
part of a content pack. Bulk user waypoints must be a Comma Separate Value (CSV)
file or Keyhole Markup Language (KML) file.

CSV files can be created with spreadsheet programs like Microsoft Excel, Google
Sheets, or Apple Numbers. KML files can be created with mapping programs like
Google Earth or Google My Maps.

22.4 Creating CSV Files

User Waypoint CSV files must follow the formatting defined in this section. CSV files
contain a single table with five columns. Each column defines one of the waypoint’s
fields. CSV files do not need column names. Names in the example below are provided
for informational purposes.

NAME DESCRIPTION LATITUDE LONGITUDE ELEVATION

User waypoint CSV file fields

When creating a CSV file, each waypoint is defined on its own row. There’s no limit to
the number of rows a file can contain. To create a user waypoint CSV file for bulk
import, open a new spreadsheet with your preferred program. Add a single table with
five columns. Add enough rows for the number of user waypoints in the file. Fill in the
table with your user waypoint data. Only one table per file is supported.

NORTH_BASE North Base 29.243 -97.565 450

WD355 West Delta 355 27.443 -98.123 355

WEST_LAKE_FD West Lake Fire 28.202 -90.788 1276

Volunteer Fire
VFD23 26.955 -93.544 2376
Station

HOME Home Sweet Home 29.512 -94.233 355

CP_23 Check Point 23 27.909 -91.110 2934

Example CSV File

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22.4.1 CSV File Field Formatting
Each field of the CSV file must be formatted as described below. If a CSV file does not
follow this formatting, it will not import into ForeFlight.

Name Field
The Name field must be formatted with the following properties:

• Minimum of 3 characters, including at least one letter. For example, “12A”.

• All caps, for example, "THE_CABIN", not “The_Cabin”.

• No spaces between words. Use a "_" or "-" between words. For example,
"THE_CABIN" or "THE-CABIN", not "THE CABIN”.

Description Field (Optional)

The Description field is optional. User waypoint descriptions are displayed in the user
waypoint pop-up when tapped. Descriptions support letters, numbers, and special
characters.

Latitude/Longitude Field
The Latitude/Longitude field accepts coordinates written in a specific decimal degrees
(DD) notation. To enter coordinates in the southern or western hemisphere, prefix the
decimal degrees value with a minus (-) sign, e.g., -97.711. To indicate northern or
eastern hemisphere, omit the minus sign, e.g., 29.243.

NOTE: Unlike manual entry via the Custom Content view, User Waypoint CSV files
cannot accept other variations of decimal degrees notation. Do not use letters (N, S,
E, W) to indicate hemispheres or symbols (°) to indicate degrees.

Elevation Field (Optional)

The Elevation field is optional. Enter elevation in feet without any additional notation.

22.4.2 Naming User Waypoint CSV Files

User waypoint CSV files must be named “user_waypoints.csv”. The file name should
use lower case letters with no spaces. If a user waypoint file is not named properly, the
waypoints will not be added to ForeFlight.

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22.5 KML User Waypoints

KML is a robust mapping language used to display geographic data in a browser such
as Google Earth. If you're new to KML, ForeFlight recommends the following resource:
Google KML Tutorial.

ForeFlight supports basic KML features such as waypoints (placemarks), customizable

icons, customizable labels, lines, and shapes. Files which only contain waypoints can
be imported as a User Waypoint or Custom Map Layer file. If a file contains features
other than just waypoints (lines or shapes), it can only be imported as a Custom Map
Layer. This section discusses creating KML files for the purpose of bulk importing user
waypoints. Icon and label color, size, and opacity changes are ignored when importing
a KML file as user waypoints.

22.5.1 Creating KML User Waypoint Files

To create a KML user waypoint file, ForeFlight recommends using Google My Maps.

To create a KML file with My Maps, select the add waypoint button and use the mouse
to specify the location of the waypoint. Enter a name and description for the waypoint.
Spaces in the name field are automatically replaced by an underscore when imported
into ForeFlight. After entering a waypoint name and description, click Save.

Add Waypoints
Export as
KML

Name
Description

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Google My Maps does not include elevation data in the KML file. Elevation can be
added to user waypoints after they’ve been imported in More > Custom Content >
User Waypoints.

When all user waypoints have been added to the map, click the menu button to export
the map layer as a KML/KMZ file. ForeFlight can import KML and KMZ files as user
waypoints. It’s not necessary to specify a particular format. The format (KML or KMZ) is
only applicable when importing a custom map layer with custom icons. See Custom
Map Layers for additional information.

It's not necessary to rename KML/KMZ files. File names are ignored when importing as
a user waypoint file. If you have multiple user waypoint KML/KMZ files, renaming the
file is recommended so the contents of the file can be easily identified. Save the file to
your computer in preparation for importing it to ForeFlight.

22.6 Importing User Waypoints

User waypoints can be added to ForeFlight by incorporating them in a content pack or
by importing them as stand-alone files. If user waypoints are added via Content Pack,
the date the file was added is listed in More > Custom Content. Other than the Date
Added field, there’s no difference in how the waypoints are displayed in ForeFlight
Mobile.

When a standalone CSV or KML file is imported, the waypoints are appended to the
existing user waypoint list. During the import process, the current user waypoints are
compared to the waypoints in the CSV/KML file. Duplicate waypoints are not appended
to the waypoint list.

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22.6.1 Importing a CSV or KML/KMZ file
To import a stand-alone user waypoint file, share the file to your iPad/iPhone via one of
the supported methods. ForeFlight supports AirDrop, e-mail, and file transfer.
When opening a CSV or KML/KMZ file on an iPad or iPhone, a list of installed apps
which are capable of importing the file are listed. Select ForeFlight from the list of
installed apps.
After selecting ForeFlight, the app will automatically open and provide prompts for
importing. If a KML/KMZ file containing only waypoints is imported, ForeFlight will
display a menu for importing the file as a Custom Map Layer or User Waypoint. Select
User Waypoints to append the waypoints to the current user waypoint list.

KML/KMZ User Waypoint Import Options

If a KML/KMZ file with lines or shapes is imported, Custom Map Layer will be the only
option. If a CSV user waypoint file is imported, User Waypoints will be the only option.

Once the file has been imported, the waypoints can be displayed on the map by
selecting User Waypoints from the map drop-down menu.

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22.7 Custom Map Layers

Custom map layers can display shapes, lines, custom icons, and custom labels.
Multiple custom map layers can be installed and displayed simultaneously on a device.
Custom map layers are selected from the right column of the map layer drop-down
menu. Each map layer can have a unique name. ForeFlight supports KML, KMZ, and
geoJSON custom map layers.

Custom Map Layers with Custom Icons

22.7.1 Creating Custom Map Layers

There are various programs that allow you to build and export custom map layers.
ForeFlight recommends using the Google Earth Pro desktop app. Google Earth Pro
can export custom map layers in the KML and KMZ file format. If you're new to KML,
ForeFlight recommends the Google KML Tutorial.

This section provides basic instruction for creating custom map layers with Google
Earth Pro. For detailed instructions, the Google Earth Learn website is recommended.

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22.7.2 Supported Data Types
KML is a robust mapping language that supports a large variety of features. For
example, KML can specify camera perspectives, time-dependent features, and even
guided tours. ForeFlight only supports a small sub-set of all KML features.

If you import a file that includes a KML feature that is not listed below, the unsupported
feature is ignored by ForeFlight. ForeFlight supports the following KML features.

• Waypoint • MultiGeometry • PolyStyle

• LineString • Style • IconStyle
• LinearRing • StyleMap (normal) • gx:LabelVisibility
• Polygon • LineStyle

22.7.3 Waypoints
One of the more common custom map layer features is the waypoint. Waypoints are
displayed as icons on the map. Waypoints can be added to the route editor for planning
purposes and used in flight plan filing. To create a custom map layer with waypoints,
click the Add Placemark button in the Google Earth Pro upper toolbar.

Add Placemark

Google Earth Pro Toolbar

After clicking the placemark button, drag the waypoint icon to the appropriate position
or manually enter the waypoint’s latitude/longitude. Enter a waypoint name and
description. Custom map layer names do not have to be a single word.

Select a supported icon for the waypoint or use a custom icon and click OK. Waypoint
icons are discussed on the following pages.

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Waypoint Descriptions
The waypoint description field in ForeFlight supports text and basic HTML formatting.
HTML is not required, however when it’s used, it allows the look of the description field
to be customized. HTML elements such as links, line breaks, headings, font color, and
size are supported.

To customize the description section of a waypoint, add the HTML directly to the
description field in Google Earth Pro.

To view HTML formatted text in ForeFlight, tap the custom waypoint on the Maps view
and tap More Details in the Description section of the pop-up.

HTML formatted text in Google Earth Pro Custom map layer waypoint with
HTML formatting

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Waypoint Icons
ForeFlight only supports select Google Earth waypoint icons. If an
unsupported icon is selected, the default icon is used.

When choosing a waypoint icon, select a supported icon or use the Add
Custom Icon… option at the bottom of the icon menu.
Default Icon
To select a waypoint icon, click the icon button in the upper right
corner of the waypoint menu and select an icon from the subsequent page. Once an
icon has been selected, click OK.

Select Icon Buton

Adding Waypoints with Google Earth Pro

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Supported Icons
The image below depicts the icons that are supported in ForeFlight Mobile. Use the
Add Custom Icon button at the bottom of the menu to use an image from your
computer as the waypoint icon.

Custom Icon
Button

Supported Icons

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Custom Icons
For best results, custom icons should be PNG image files with transparent
backgrounds. The image should be approximately 100 pixels by 100 pixels.

When using a custom icon, your map layer must be saved as a KMZ file. KMZ files are
zipped files with KML map data and the custom icon image files.

22.7.4 Label and Icon - Style and Color

Label and icon color, size, and opacity can be customized. To make style adjustments,
select Style, Color from the Google Earth waypoint menu. Not all customization fields
are supported in ForeFlight. See the following pages for additional information.

Style, Color

Customizing Waypoints

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Color and Opacity
Waypoint icons and their associated labels share color and opacity attributes. To adjust
the color or opacity of a waypoint, use the Icon settings in Google Earth to make
adjustments. When using a supported icon, it’s not possible to differentiate the color or
opacity of the waypoint icon and its label.

Icon

Label

Green icon and label with 50% opacity

Scale
Icon and label scale (size) can be independently adjusted. The maximum label scale is
one. A label scale greater than one will not be reflected in ForeFlight.

Specifying a label scale of zero results in the label not being displayed. If the label is
not displayed, the waypoint’s name can still be used for flight planning purposes. To
create a map layer with only icons, set label scale to zero as in the image below.

There is no upper limit for icon scale. An icon scale greater than one results in a larger
icon in ForeFlight. To display a label without an icon, use the Add Custom Icon option
and use a blank image.

Style, Color

Icon Only Waypoint - Label scale equal to zero

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22.7.5 Lines
Custom map layers can depict lines. Lines can be included in the same file as
waypoints and custom shapes. To add lines to a custom map layer, select the Add
Path button in the Google Earth Pro upper toolbar.

Add Path

Google Earth Pro Toolbar

Use the mouse and cursor to add points to the path. Adjust line width and color by
selecting Style, Color. When all points have been added, click OK.

It’s not necessary to provide the path with a name as ForeFlight will ignore it. The
KML/KMZ file name is what will appear in the map drop-down menu.

Style, Color

Custom Map Layer Line (path) in Google Earth and ForeFlight Mobile

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22.7.6 Shapes
Custom map layers can depict shapes. Shapes can be included in the same file as
waypoints and lines. To add shapes (Google Earth Polygons), select the Add Shape
button in the Google Earth Pro upper toolbar.

Add Shape

Google Earth Pro Toolbar

Use the mouse and cursor to add points to the shape. Adjust the appearance of the
shape with the line and area settings in Style, Color. When all points have been
added, click OK.

ForeFlight does not recognize a shape’s name. To display a name over the center of a
shape, add a custom waypoint (placemark) with the shape’s name.

Google Earth - Polygon ForeFlight Mobile Custom Map

Layer - Shape

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22.8 Importing Custom Maps

Custom map layers can be imported via content
pack or as a stand-alone file. To import a custom
map, it must first be exported. To export a map
layer, right-click the folder that contains the custom
data.

Map layers and folders are displayed in the left

column of Google Earth Pro under the Places
menu. Save Place As….

Select Save Place As…. and provide a name for the file. The file’s name is what will
appear in More > Custom Content > Custom Map Layers and in the map layer drop-
down menu.

If the file contains custom icons, ensure the KMZ file format is selected. After exporting
the file to your computer, share the file to your iPad/iPhone via AirDrop, Email, or File
Transfer. When your iPad/iPhone receives the file, a list of installed apps which are
capable of importing the file are listed. Select ForeFlight from the list of installed apps.
ForeFlight will automatically open and provide prompts for importing the custom map.

Once the map has been imported, it can be selected from the map drop-down menu.
Select More > Custom Content > Custom Map Layer to share, delete, or show the
map layer.

Custom Waypoints, Lines, and Shapes

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22.9 Custom Charts

The Custom Charts feature allows you to import custom georeferenced charts in
MBTiles, Geospatial PDF, or GeoTiff (MFB only) format. Custom charts can be
displayed on the Maps view on top of other charts. Multiple custom charts can be
displayed simultaneously on the map.

Custom Chart in ForeFlight Mobile

ForeFlight can not create custom charts. If a chart does not contain geospatial
information, a 3rd-party program can be used to add the data. ForeFlight recommends
Map Tiler for creating MBTile custom charts and QGIS for creating geospatial PDF. For
additional information, see our Custom Content Support Page.

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22.10 Custom Plates (BYOP)

The Bring Your Own Plates (BYOP) feature allows you to add PDF plates to published
airports, heliports, and private airports. Common BYOP plates include airport
diagrams, private terminal procedures, arrivals, departures, or any other plate needing
to be associated with a published airport. It’s possible to import custom plates via
content pack and as stand-alone files. Importing custom plates via content pack is
recommended and discussed in this chapter.

Custom plates are accessed from the Plates, Airports, or Maps procedure view similar
to published procedures. If the BYOP plate is georeferenced, the plate is able to be
sent to the Map with a Pro Plus or higher subscription. If a plate is not georeferenced,
geospatial data can be added to the PDF with various mapping programs. For more
information, visit the How do I create a Geospatial PDF support article.

22.10.1 BYOP Naming Convention

Adding a plate to an airport or heliport is done by renaming the plate according to a
specific naming convention. BYOP file names contain three elements separated by
underscores. (e.g., AirportCode_CategoryName_Procedure Name.pdf). Plates must
end with a .pdf extension. The three naming elements and examples are listed below.

• Four character ICAO airport/heliport code: ICAO codes should be all caps
with no spaces immediately followed by and underscore. (e.g., KLAX, 38TE)
• Procedure Category: Procedures are divided into four categories by default:
Airport, Departure, Arrival, and Approach. Custom plates can be added to the
existing categories. If the category name is omitted, a fifth category is created by
ForeFlight. The fifth category is named Other and any plate without a specified
category is added to this folder.
If a category name other than one of the four existing categories is used, a
custom procedure category is created in ForeFlight for the airport/heliport. See
the example on the following page.
• Procedure Name: The procedure name supports letters, numbers, and special
characters. The procedure name should be entered exactly as it is to appear in
ForeFlight (e.g., COPTER RNAV 09 APPROACH, Ramp Operations).

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BYOP Examples
In the example below, the first plate (38TE_Approach_Copter RNAV 08 Approach) is
added to the existing Approach category (left image).

The second plate (KAUS_Flight School Procedures_Ramp Procedures) creates a

custom category for Austin International Airport (right page) and adds the Ramp
Procedures plate to the category.

BYOP Subfolder

38TE Copter Approach KAUS Flight School Procedures

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22.10.2 Importing Plates (BYOP)
Standalone BYOP files can only be imported via wired connection, using Finder
(MacOS Catalina 10.15 or later) or iTunes (MacOS Mojave 10.14 or earlier).

To import BYOP files without using Finder or iTunes, the files must be imported
via content pack. For information on importing standalone BYOP files, refer to the
BYOP Support Page.

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22.11 Content Packs

A content pack is a single file that can contain various types of custom content.
Content packs are easy to create, install, share, manage, and delete. Content packs
add additional capabilities to the custom content features, including the ability to
associate files with the waypoints in custom map layers.

Content packs can range from a basic list of user waypoints to complex bundles of
geo-referenced charts, plates, map layers, and linked files. Content packs are listed in
the left column of the Custom Content view. When tapped, the contents of a pack are
listed in the detail view.

Multiple content packs can be installed on a device. Content packs are available to all
individual subscribers and Performance level business and MFB subscribers. Example
content packs can be found at foreflight.com/support/content-packs.

Installed
Content
Packs

Custom Content View - Content Packs

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22.11.1 Package Contents
Content packs can contain multiple types of custom content. There’s no limit to how
many custom content types a content pack can have. Content packs must be 2GB or
smaller and must contain at least one type of custom content. The following custom
content can be added to a content pack.

• Custom Charts • User Waypoints • Plates (BYOP)

• Map Layers • Associated Files

22.11.2 Creating Content Packs

Content packs cannot be created with ForeFlight. To create a content pack, you’ll need
to use a computer. Begin by dragging and dropping custom content to the appropriate
subfolder as described in this section.

Content Pack Structure

Content packs have a main folder and up to three subfolders. The subfolders are
placed into the main folder and must be named exactly as depicted below. If a
subfolder is empty, it is not necessary to include it in the content pack.

The main folder becomes your content pack once all custom content is added. The
main folder does not have a specific naming requirement. Assign the main folder a
name that is easily recognizable. The main folder (content pack) name is displayed in
ForeFlight.

Content Pack Folder Structure

Main Folder

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22.11.3 Adding Content to Subfolders
The type of custom content determines which subfolder it’s placed in. Add custom
content to subfolders per the image below. Each subfolder that contains custom
content should be placed in the main content pack folder.

• Custom Plates

byop

• MBTile Custom Charts

• GeoPDF Custom Charts
• GeoJson Custom Charts
layers

• Map Layers (KML/KMZ)

• GeoJson Map Layers
• Associated Files
navdata
• User Waypoints

Content Pack Folder Structure

22.11.4 Manifest
Content packs can also include an optional manifest. The manifest provides
information about the content pack to help distinguish it from other content packs. It
can also establish effective and expiration dates and specify if the content pack can be
shared after being imported.

Information specified in the manifest is displayed at the top of the content pack details
view in More > Custom Content. Manifests are placed in the main content pack folder.
If you don’t include a manifest, ForeFlight will use the content pack’s file name by
default.

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Manifest Structure
The manifest must be a JSON file and has the following structure.

"name": "Sample content pack",

"abbreviation": "FFCP.V2",
"version": 2.0,
"expirationDate": "20230101T00:00:00",
"effectiveDate": "20220101T00:00:00",
"organizationName": “ForeFlight”,
“noShare”: “true”
}

22.11.5 Effective & Expiration Dates

Effective and expiration dates are an optional element of a content pack's manifest.
The dates are depicted in the content pack's detail view. ForeFlight will also display red
warning text in both the expiration date field and the content pack's summary in the
left-hand list for any content pack that has passed its expiration date.

If the content pack includes plates within the byop folder, expired plates will display a
red "EXPIRED" banner at the top of the Plates view. Expired content packs remain fully
functional. The red banners only serve as a notice to the user that the content pack
expiration date has passed.

Dates must be specified using the format "YYYYMMDDThh:mm:ss", where Y=year,

M=month, D=day, h=hour, m=minute, and s=seconds. Single digit months, days, hours,
minutes, and seconds should be preceded by a single 0 character. The "T" in the
string date is required, and is a delimiter that separates the date portion from the time
portion (see the example manifest JSON above). Both times are interpreted in relation
to the device’s local time setting, unless a "**Z**" suffix is added to indicate zulu time,
as in: "YYYMMDDThh:mm:ss**Z**"

For ForeFlight Military Flight Bag customers, special logic has been implemented to
impose an expiration date on Giant Report zip files downloaded from the NGA aerodata
website. Any content pack with a file name formatted as “Giant_Reports-YYYY-MM-
DD” will automatically be assigned an expiration date corresponding to 8 days after the
publication date identified in the file name.

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22.11.6 Disable Content Pack Sharing
To prevent users from sharing a content pack from within ForeFlight, add the line
“noShare”: “true" to the manifest.json file. This hides the Send To button whenever the
content pack is being viewed in ForeFlight’s Custom Content view.

Adding “noShare”: “true” to one content pack does not disable sharing of other content
packs installed on the same device. The code must be added to the manifest for each
content pack you do not want to be shared.

Disable Content Pack Sharing

Once content pack sharing is disabled, the Send To button will be hidden regardless of
how the content pack was imported. For instance, whether you imported it via AirDrop
or downloaded it via an integrated cloud drive, the Send To button will remain hidden
when you select the content pack from the Custom Content view.

To enable sharing, remove “noShare”: “true” from the manifest.

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22.11.7 NavData
The navdata subfolder contains custom map layers, user waypoints, and files that
are associated with map layer waypoints.

Content Pack Map Layers

Custom map layers imported via content pack behave similar to map layers imported
as standalone files. The exception is that map layers imported via content pack can
have waypoints that are linked to supporting files (associated information).

Content Pack User Waypoints

User waypoints imported via content pack are not appended to the user waypoint list.
As a result, user waypoints imported via content pack are not synced to the account. A
user waypoint file added via content pack is selectable from the map layer dropdown
menu. The CSV file name appears in the map layer dropdown menu.

Associated Information
Files that are related to a waypoint in a KML, KMZ, or geojson map layers can be
added to the navdata subfolder. Associated files can be image or PDF documents.
Adding a file to the navdata subfolder allows you to select the file for viewing from the
Maps page.

Associated files are linked to waypoints by their naming convention. To link a file to a
waypoint, use the following file naming convention: “Waypoint _Name Document
Description”.

The waypoint name and document description are separated by a space. For example,
a document named “H413 Aerial View” links the “Aerial View” file to the H413 waypoint.

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The first component of a document’s name (H413) links the document to the waypoint
in the custom map layer. The waypoint name in the associated file should match the
waypoint name in the custom map layer.

The second component of the file’s name is what will be displayed in the waypoint’s
slide-over menu. In the image below, note how multiple associated files are linked to
the waypoint H413. Each file is accessible by tapping the waypoint on the map. The
document description is displayed in ForeFlight exactly as the file is named (e.g. Aerial
View, Hospital Plate, Ground View).

Associated PDF, PNG, and IMG files can be accessed from the map by tapping the
custom map layer waypoint icon and selecting an associated file. Tapping an
associated file opens the file in the Documents view.

navdata subfolder

Associated
Files

Custom KMZ
map layer

H413 Waypoint with

Associated Information

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22.11.8 Layers
The layers subfolder contains custom charts. Custom charts in content packs operate
the same as they do on their own. Content packs support the following types of map
layer files: MBtiles, FBtiles, geospatial PDF, KML, and GeoJSON.

MBtiles, FBtiles, and geospatial PDFs appear at the bottom of the left column in the
Maps layer selector, and KML and GeoJSON files appear in the bottom of the right
column.

22.11.9 Importing Content Packs

Before a content pack can be imported, it must be compressed (zipped). Compress the
main folder of the content pack and share the zipped file to your device via one of the
supported methods. Files can be compressed by right-clicking the content pack’s main
folder and selecting compress from the menu.

Content packs can be imported via AirDrop, Mail, web browser, hyperlink, and cloud
document drive (DropBox, Box, S3). Once a content pack has been shared with the
device, a menu appears that lists all installed apps capable of importing the content
pack. Select ForeFlight from the list of installed apps.

After selecting ForeFlight, the app will automatically open and import the content pack.
Once the content pack is installed, a confirmation message will appear with options to
dismiss the message or view the content pack. Selecting View in the pop-up menu
displays the content pack in More > Custom Content.

Importing/Hosting via Hyperlink

If you have a content pack hosted somewhere that you want to make available for
download in ForeFlight, you can configure a hyperlink to make the content pack
download through ForeFlight using this URL scheme: “https://foreflight.com/content?
downloadURL=<The URL to the content pack location>”.

Users can install the content pack to a device with ForeFlight installed by tapping or
long-pressing the link and selecting Open in ForeFlight. Opening the link with
ForeFlight adds the content pack as an available download. If Automatic Downloads
are enabled on the device, the content pack will automatically download.

To see this in action, long-press on this link using a device with ForeFlight installed
and tap Open in ForeFlight. You can also tap on the link and swipe down on the next
page (a 404 page) to find the Open in ForeFlight banner at the top of the page.

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22.11.10 Content Pack Cloud Drive Integration
If you have a Pro Plus, Performance Plus, Business Performance or MFB Performance
plan, you can import content packs into ForeFlight using a linked cloud storage
account (Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, or Amazon S3). Importing via cloud drive is the
recommended method for multi-pilot accounts.

To import content packs using a cloud drive, add a folder named “contentpack” to the
cloud drive’s root ForeFlight folder.

Content Pack Folder Naming Convention

The content pack folder is not case-sensitive and supports various conventions. For
example, “content-pack”, “content_pack”, “content pack”, “content-packs”, and “Content
Packs” are all acceptable Content Pack folder names.

Content Pack Folder Location

The content pack subfolder must be located in the cloud drive’s root folder as depicted
below:

• Dropbox: ~/Dropbox/Apps/ForeFlight/contentpack/
• Box: ~/Box Sync/ForeFlight/contentpack/
• Amazon S3: Add the “contentpack” subfolder to the drive used to import
ForeFlight documents.
• OneDrive: Add the “contentpack” subfolder to the drive used to import ForeFlight
documents.

Content Packs Size Limits

Once the contentpack folder is created, add zipped content packs to the folder.
Individual files imported via a cloud drive, including content packs, are limited to 1 GB.

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22.11.11 Automatic Content Pack Download
Content packs imported via cloud drive can be installed automatically or manually. To
specify how content packs should be installed, log into ForeFlight Web from an
administrator account and select Account (left sidebar) > Integrations > Cloud
Documents.

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When automatic content pack downloads are enabled, users are prompted and
required to download content packs. A red download badge is displayed for content
packs that are uploaded to the document drive and not yet downloaded to the device.
When deleting a content pack from ForeFlight Mobile, a prompt to reinstall the content
pack is immediately displayed.

If automatic content pack downloads are enabled and Automatic Downloads are
enabled on the device, content packs uploaded to the cloud drive will be automatically
installed on the device when connected to the internet.

If automatic content pack downloads are disabled, users are not required to download
content packs. Content packs uploaded to the cloud drive appear as available for
download in the Custom Content view but a badge is not depicted when new content
packs are available.

22.11.12 Updating Content Packs

Content packs can be updated by replacing the content pack in the cloud drive with a
file with the same name. When content packs are replaced in cloud drives, ForeFlight
installs the updated content pack and automatically removes the old one.

The old content pack is not removed if an updated content pack is installed with a
different name. If updating a content pack via a method other than integrated cloud
drive, ForeFlight does not automatically remove the old content pack.

22.11.13 Content Pack Sharing

By default, content packs can be shared from within ForeFlight Mobile. To share a
content pack:

1. Tap More > Custom Content.

2. Tap the content pack you want to share.
3. Tap the Send To button in the upper toolbar.
4. Use the standard iOS sharing options to share the content pack.
To prevent a content pack from being shared from within ForeFlight Mobile, see
Disable Content Pack Sharing.

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Track Logs is an optional feature included with all ForeFlight subscriptions that allows
pilots to record flights using the iPad or iPhone's built-in GPS or a compatible external
GPS. Track Logs is a useful, integrated debriefing tool that syncs to your account.

A track log recording can be shared, viewed in other apps, and associated with
logbook entries. Recordings capture GPS position, altitude, and groundspeed data at a
rate of once per second and are less than 300 KB in size per hour. If connected to a
supported external AHRS device, Track Logs records the flight’s pitch and bank at the
same rate.

To access the Track Logs view, tap the Track Logs button in the navigation toolbar at
the bottom of the screen or select More > Track Logs. To configure how track logs are
recorded, tap More > Settings and scroll to the Track Log section.

The Maps view can display a button for manually recording track logs and a timer to
indicate when a track log is being recorded.

Track Logs View

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23.1 Design
The Track Logs view lists Track Log Summaries on the left, sorted by date. In portrait
mode, tap the Track Logs / Close button in the upper toolbar to show or hide the
summaries.

A search bar at the top of the list allows track logs to be filtered by departure,
destination, aircraft, or GPS data source.

The selected track log is highlighted in blue and is displayed on the interactive map
and graph to the right. Buttons along the perimeter serve the following functions:

• The Select button allows multiple track logs to be deleted at once.

• The Import button allows G1000 and Sentry Plus track logs to be imported.
• The Info button reveals a pop-up with additional Track Log Information.
• The Send To button allows the selected track log to be sent to Logbook or
shared outside of ForeFlight Mobile.
• The 3D button opens Track Log 3D Review.
• The Edit button enables Track Log Trimming.
• The Graph button hides and shows the Track Log Graph.

Select Import Info

Send To
Search Bar

Track Log
Recordings
3D

Selected
Track Log

Edit

Graph

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23.1.1 Track Log Summary
Each track log contains a summary with the following information.

Departure - Destination Date

GPS Source Total Time

Aircraft Type to enter text

Associated
Logbook
Entry

• Departure - Destination: The starting and ending points are automatically

derived by comparing the track log’s starting and ending coordinates to nearby
airports, seaports, and heliports. If no airport, seaport, or heliport is within 2 nm,
the coordinates are displayed. If the incorrect location is automatically filled, it
can be corrected by tapping the Info button.
• GPS Source: When a track log recording is started, the current GPS data source
is captured. The GPS source is the initial source, not the source used for most of
the recording. For example, if a recording is started and an external device is
later connected, the track log will indicate the iPad or iPhone was the initial GPS
data source. It is not possible to adjust this field.
• Aircraft: The aircraft’s tail number is determined by the following logic:
• If ADS-B ownship is detected during the flight, the ownship aircraft is
assigned.
• If no ownship is detected, the track log’s start time is compared to planned
flights. If a flight with a similar estimated departure time is found, the
aircraft from the flight is assigned.
• If ownship is not detected and no flights are planned, the default aircraft
profile is assigned.
• Date: The date at the start of the track log.
• Total Time: Time between the start and end of the track log. If a track log is
trimmed, the Total Time reflects the edits.
• Associated Logbook Entry: If the track log has an associated logbook entry,
a Logbook Badge is displayed.

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23.1.2 Track Log Map
The map overlays the selected track log’s flight path on top of the Aeronautical Map.
The Track Log map is similar to the one found on the Maps view, but it cannot be used
to interact with or filter the map elements.

When first opened, the flight path is centered on the map. The map is interactive and
responds to standard touch gestures. To recenter the map on the flight path after
panning or zooming, tap the Fit To Map button.

By default, the Graph is overlayed on the map. To hide the Graph and display a larger
map, tap the Graph Button.

If a Marked Position was created during the flight, it will appear on the map and can
be tapped to edit or review its details.

Flight Path

Fit To Map

Graph Button

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23.1.3 Track Log Graph
The Track Log Graph displays two data types along a linear timescale. Altitude and
Speed are shown by default, but any two of the following options may be selected
depending on how the track log was recorded. Tap the Data Menu to select options.

• Altitude: GPS altitude data as provided by the GPS data source.

• Speed: Groundspeed as determined by ForeFlight.

• Pitch: Pitch attitude as provided by an external AHRS source. If no AHRS

external device was connected during the flight or if saving a Breadcrumb as
a track log, this option is not selectable.

• Bank: Bank attitude as provided by an external AHRS source. If no AHRS

external device was connected during the flight or if saving a Breadcrumb as
a track log, this option is not selectable.

• g Load: Acceleration data as provided by a Sentry+. If the flight was

conducted without Sentry+, this option is not selectable.
Track Log Graph Design
The top data selection (i.e., Speed in the screenshot below) is displayed on the left y-
axis of the graph. The bottom selection is displayed on the right. The minimum and
maximum y-axis values dynamically adjust to reflect the minimum and maximum values
recorded during the flight. The track log’s local time is displayed across the top of the
Graph and a time slider is displayed along the bottom.

Local Time

Speed Bank

Data Menu

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23.2 Required Equipment

To create a track log, ForeFlight needs access to GPS data. This data can be obtained
from either the device’s built-in GPS or from an external Bluetooth or Wi-Fi GPS.

If multiple GPS sources are available, Track Logs will use GPS data according to the
GPS priority logic. When recording a track log, the GPS source that is providing data
for the moving map is the same source that is being recorded to the track log.

23.2.1 External GPS

Track Logs can use external Bluetooth or Wi-Fi GPS data. Access to external GPS
data does not rely on the iOS Location Services setting. When a track log is recorded
while connected to an external GPS, the track log is still considered to be recorded by
ForeFlight. The external device simply provides ForeFlight with GPS data.

Wi-Fi GPS Devices

GPS data delivered over Wi-Fi can only be accessed when ForeFlight is actively being
used. This leads to two possible scenarios if ForeFlight is closed while recording:

• Wi-Fi only iPad: If recording a track log with a Wi-Fi only iPad, the track log will
stop two minutes after being closed as GPS data is no longer accessible.
• Cellular-Capable iPad or iPhone: If recording a track log with a cellular-
capable device, the track log will revert to use built-in GPS data after external
GPS data is no longer accessible.

IMPORTANT: If recording track logs with an external Wi-Fi GPS, ForeFlight should
remain open for the entirety of the flight. GPS data cannot be accessed via Wi-Fi
while ForeFlight is inactive.

NOTE: A change to the GPS source can result in erratic GPS data.

Bluetooth GPS Devices

External Bluetooth GPS data can accessed when ForeFlight is in the background. The
limitations that apply to Wi-Fi GPS devices do not apply to Bluetooth.

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23.2.2 Built-In GPS
Access to the iPhone or iPad’s built-in GPS relies on the iOS Location Services
setting being enabled.

To record track logs while ForeFlight is in the background, ForeFlight’s Location

Services setting must be set to Always. If the Location Services setting is set to While
Using the App, Track Logs will not be able to access the built-in GPS data while
ForeFlight is inactive.

NOTE: Wi-Fi only iPads do not have built-in GPS and cannot use GPS data from a
hotspot-enabled iPhone.

23.2.3 Background Recording

Track logs recorded while using the device’s built-in GPS or a Bluetooth GPS can
record while ForeFlight is in the background. Track logs recorded with a Wi-Fi only
iPad and external Wi-Fi GPS cannot be recorded while ForeFlight is inactive.

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23.3 Recording Track Logs

There are five methods for recording a track log. The use of one method does not
prohibit others. Multiple devices can simultaneously record a track log. For example, if
you fly with a backup device, that device may also record a track log, resulting in
duplicate recordings for a single flight. In other words, flights have the potential to
generate multiple track logs.
Track log recording methods are listed below and described throughout this section.
• Automatic track log recording with ForeFlight.
• Manual track log recording with ForeFlight.
• Saving a Breadcrumb as a track log.
• Recording a track log with a Flight Data Recorder (FDR).
• Recording a track log with a Garmin G1000.

23.3.1 Automatically Recording Track Logs

Automatically recording a track log is the most common way to record. With this
method, ForeFlight automatically starts recording after takeoff and stops after landing.
Track logs that are automatically started can be manually stopped and vice versa.

Enabling Automatic Recordings

To enable this feature, tap More > Settings and scroll to the Track Log section. Verify
Enable Auto Start/Stop is toggled on.

Auto-Start Criteria
In order to detect a takeoff and start a track log, the following must be met:
• ForeFlight must remain open with available GPS data during the takeoff phase.
• Acceleration must be detected and groundspeed must exceed 60 knots.

NOTE: If ForeFlight is opened after takeoff, the auto-start feature will not work.

When started automatically, the track log start time reflects when ForeFlight was
opened prior to takeoff (up to 30 minutes). This time is intended to account for taxiing.

If the start (or end time) is incorrect as a result of using automatic recording, it can be
edited. See Trimming Track Logs for additional information.

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Verifying Automatic Starts (Flight Timer)
There are no notifications when ForeFlight automatically starts a track log. To verify
that a track log recording has started, reference the Flight Timer.

IMPORTANT: If the Flight Timer is not active, ForeFlight is not recording a track log.

Flight Timer
When a track log recording is in progress, either from automatic or
manual initiation, the Flight Timer displayed on the Maps view shows
the duration of the current recording.

The timer is displayed in the lower left corner of the Maps view below
the Track Log REC (record) button.
Flight Timer
Auto-Stop Criteria
Track logs are automatically stopped 15 minutes after a landing is detected. This is
true for recordings that are started automatically or manually. A landing is defined as
the portion of flight where:
• groundspeed slows from above 60 knots to less than 40 knots, and;
• height AGL descends below 250 feet.
In addition to landing auto-stop, track logs also automatically stop when either of the
following conditions exists:
• ForeFlight is closed and no GPS data is received for 2 minutes, which is a
typical scenario when using a Wi-Fi only iPad and Wi-Fi based external GPS. In
such a case, GPS data from Wi-Fi cannot be accessed as ForeFlight is inactive.
• A landing is not detected and groundspeed is below 40 knots for two minutes.

NOTE: Once a track log has stopped, it cannot be manually resumed. Additionally,
track logs cannot be merged.

Auto-Stop Exceptions

If another takeoff is detected within 15 minutes of a landing, the track log is resumed.
This scenario is intended to account for touch-and-go and full-stop taxi back landings.

NOTE: To record multiple legs with stops exceeding 15 minutes as a single track log,
disable automatic recording and manually start and stop the track log.

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23.3.2 Manually Recording Track Logs
Track logs can be manually started and stopped by tapping the REC button on the
Maps page.

Enabling the REC Button

The REC button is enabled by tapping Map Settings > Track Log Record Button or
by tapping More > Settings, scrolling to the Track Log section, and tapping Enable
Start/Stop Control.

Manual Recordings with Auto Start/Stop Enabled

Manually starting or stopping a track log is not affected by the automatic track log
recording feature. Track logs can be manually started and stopped with automatic track
log recordings enabled or disabled.

To manually start a track log recording:

1. Open the ForeFlight Maps page.

2. Tap the REC button.
3. The timer starts and the REC button is highlighted blue to indicate that the
recording is active. Unlike automatic recordings, no time is added to a track log
that is manually started or stopped.
To manually stop a track log recording:
1. Open the ForeFlight Maps page.
2. Tap the REC button. A new track log is created for every recording in excess of
one minute.

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23.3.3 Recording with a Flight Data Recorder
Flight data recorders (FDRs) are external devices that record your GPS and AHRS
flight data. As depicted in the image below, the ForeFlight More > Devices view is
used to import track logs that were recorded with an FDR.

Recording a flight with an FDR does not prohibit ForeFlight from recording a track log
or saving a breadcrumb. As such, the two operate independently and it’s possible to
record multiple track logs simultaneously for the same flight.

ForeFlight supports the following FDRs:

• Sentry Plus
• Stratus 2/2S/2i/3/3i

Sentry Plus FDR Track Logs

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Sentry Plus Flight Data Recorder
The Sentry Plus Flight Data Recorder automatically captures track, altitude, attitude,
groundspeed, and g-load data from Sentry Plus every second (1 Hz) for every flight.

The flight data recorder automatically starts recording continuously when Sentry Plus is
powered on until it is powered off.

To import Sentry Plus Track logs:

1. Open ForeFlight while connected to Sentry Plus and select More > Track Logs.
2. Tap the Import button in the upper toolbar.
3. Tap From Sentry Plus.
4. Tap the blue download button next to a track log to import it.

Available for
Import

Imported Track Log

Imported and Available Track Logs

Track logs that have already been imported to ForeFlight display a green checkmark.
Track logs that have not been imported display a blue download button and an import
file size. Sentry Plus track logs can be imported to multiple ForeFlight accounts.

See foreflight.com/sentry-guide for additional information or refer to the Sentry

Pilot’s Guide in-app by selecting Documents > ForeFlight > Sentry > Sentry Pilot’s
Guide.

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Stratus Flight Data Recorder
The Stratus Flight Data Recorder automatically captures up to 20 hours of track,
altitude, attitude, and groundspeed data at a rate of five times per second (5 Hz).
Flights are automatically recorded any time the unit is powered on and movement is
detected. Track logs are stopped when the unit is powered off. Older track logs are
automatically overwritten as new flights are completed.

Status Flight Data Recorder Settings

The flight data recorder is enabled by default. To disable the Stratus Flight Data
Recorder:

1. Go to More > Devices and tap the Stratus device tile.

2. Scroll to the Flight Data Recorder section and toggle the Enabled switch off.
Auto-Detect Segments
When enabled, the Auto-Detect Segments setting in More > Devices > Stratus stops
track log recordings when a full-stop landing is detected. New recordings are started
when a takeoff is detected.

Stratus Flight Data Recorder Settings

NOTE: ForeFlight can record track logs independently of the Stratus Flight Data
Recorder. Importing flights from Stratus may results in duplicate track logs.

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Viewing Stratus Track Logs
Track logs recorded to Stratus are not automatically downloaded to ForeFlight. To view
track logs, they must first be downloaded. To download Stratus track logs:

1. Go to More > Devices and tap the Stratus Device Tile.

2. Scroll to the Flight Data Recorder section
and tap Track Logs. The number of track
logs available for download are displayed
on this row.
3. Locate a flight and tap the Cloud icon to
Stratus Track Logs
download it from Stratus. Once
downloaded, select More > Track Logs to
view the flight.

23.3.4 Importing G1000 Track Logs

Properly configured Garmin G1000s can record track logs to a CSV file. These files
can be transferred to an SD card using the G1000’s top card slot. Track logs that have
been saved to an SD card can be imported to ForeFlight by using a computer or an SD
card reader. For a video demonstration, see G1000 Track Log Import.

Importing G1000 track logs with an SD card reader

To import G1000 track logs using an SD card reader like the one pictured below, follow
these steps:

1. Insert the SD card with G1000 track logs into the reader.
2. Plug the reader into your iOS device’s Lighting or USB-C port.
3. Open ForeFlight Mobile and tap More > Track Logs.
4. Tap the Import button in the upper toolbar.
5. Tap From G1000 (CSV File).
6. Locate and choose the SD card using the iOS Files view.
7. Tap the Track Logs folder.
8. Select the track logs to import. SD Card Reader

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Saving G1000 track logs using a computer
Using a computer, track logs can be transferred from the SD card to ForeFlight. This
method requires the track logs to be saved to a cloud drive that is accessible from both
a computer and your iOS device.
For example, if your computer has access to DropBox, iCloud, or Google Drive, the
files can be saved to one of these directories and later accessed and imported with
ForeFlight. Follow the steps below to import track logs using a computer:
1. Insert the SD card into a computer that has access to a cloud drive.
2. Copy the track log folder to the drive.
3. Open ForeFlight Mobile and tap More > Track Logs.
4. Tap the Import button in the upper toolbar.
5. Tap From G1000 (CSV File).
6. Locate and tap the cloud drive, folder, or directory where the track logs are
saved using the iOS Files view (e.g., DropBox).
7. Tap the Track Logs folder and select the track logs to import.
8. If importing a G1000 track log from a new aircraft, a prompt will appear and is
used to enter the tail number to associate with the track log. Future imports from
the same aircraft will use the same tail number and will not display the prompt.
9. After importing G1000 track logs, a “NEW” flag is displayed until the Track Logs
page is navigated away from.

Add Tail Number Prompt

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Garmin G1000 Import Errors
If ForeFlight is unable to import a G1000 track log, a pop-up appears with an option to
Dismiss or Export an error report. The error report contains the original CSV file and a
text file with an explanation of the errors.

Using a program that is compatible with CSV files (e.g., Microsoft Excel), the track log
can be edited according to the error report and an import can be reattempted.

Error Pop-up

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23.3.5 Marked Positions in Track Logs
Performance plan holders can record Marked Positions as part of track logs. See the
Marked Positions Support Video for additional information.

If marked positions are dropped during a flight while a track log is in progress, those
marked positions are saved in the track log recording.

Likewise, if marked positions are dropped during a flight with a breadcrumb, and that
breadcrumb is converted to a track log, the track log recording will also include the
marked positions.

Track Log with Marked Position

When a track log containing marked positions is exported as a KML or CSV file, the
file includes the marked positions and can be displayed in third-party apps.

KML File with Marked Position in Google Earth

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23.4 Track Log Review

Track Log Review is an integrated debriefing tool used to view and compare multiple
data types simultaneously. To review a Track log, select More > Track Logs and tap a
Track Log Summary. The selected track log’s flight path is displayed on the
Interactive Map and flight data is displayed on the Track Log Graph. For a video
demonstration, see Track Log Review.

23.4.1 Animating Track Logs

Track logs can be reviewed and paused by tapping the Play / Pause button. When
animating a track log, a thin vertical line appears on the Graph with two color-coded
indicators that graphically depict the flight data at that moment. Above the vertical line,
the actual flight data readout for that moment is displayed.

The airplane icon, flight data, graph, and flight time are updated dynamically at 20
times (20x) the actual speed of the flight. With the exception of scrubbing, it is not
possible to animate track logs at a speed other than 20x.

Flight Data

Graphical
Indicator

Play / Pause
Button

Time Slider

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Track Log Scrubbing
Scrubbing a track log is a method for manually animating across a track log’s timeline
and can be used to animate the track log at a speed other than 20x.

To scrub the track log, drag the blue dot on the time slider left or right. Alternatively, tap
and hold a finger on the Graph. Without lifting your finger, slide it left or right.

If a track log is being animated and scrubbing is initiated, the animation will resume at
the point where your finger was lifted.

Track Log Graph Zoom

The Graph can be zoomed to reveal more detail. To zoom the Graph, place two fingers
on the Graph and separate them.

When zoomed in, not all portions of the flight are visible in the Graph. The portions of
the flight path that are not visible are changed to a thin, orange path on the map and
marked with Start/End points. To view the hidden portions, drag a finger left or right
across the Graph.

Not Displayed
in Graph End Point

Track Log Graph Zoom

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23.4.2 Track Log Info
Text-based track log information is available by tapping the Info button in the upper
toolbar. When tapped, the Info button reveals a pop-up with up to six sections. Some
fields within the pop-up can be edited. Track log definitions are found below.

Summary Section
The Summary section contains the following fields, many of which are editable.

• Name is an editable field that describes the track log. By default, the Name is
the Start and End point separated by hyphen.
• Tail Number is an editable field that is automatically populated using the
following logic:
• If ADS-B ownship is detected during the flight, the ownship aircraft is
assigned.
• If no ownship is detected, the track log’s start time is compared to planned
flights. If a flight with a similar estimated departure time is found, the
aircraft from the flight is assigned.
• If ownship is not detected and no flights are planned, the default aircraft
profile is assigned.
• Date is an automatically populated non-editable field based on the track log’s
start time.
• Start is the track log’s starting location and is automatically derived by
comparing the starting coordinates to nearby airports, seaports, and heliports. If
no airport, seaport, or heliport is nearby, the starting coordinates are displayed.
• End is the track log’s ending location and is automatically derived by comparing
the ending coordinates to nearby airports, seaports, and heliports. If no airport,
seaport, or heliport is nearby, the ending coordinates are displayed.
• Pilot Name is an optional, editable field for recording the name of the pilot. The
pilot name is not forwarded to associated logbook entries.
• Recorded On is a non-editable field that indicates the device that provided the
track log with GPS data when the track log was started (e.g., Sentry, Garmin
Connext, iPad).
• Imported From is a non-editable field that indicates if the track log was imported
from a flight data recorder (e.g., Sentry Plus, Stratus, or Garmin G1000).

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Metrics
The Metrics section is automatically calculated. Individual fields within this section are
not editable. However, if a track log is trimmed, the Metrics section reflects the
updates. Definitions for the Metrics section are found below.

• Total Distance is the flight’s actual total distance flown.

• Total Time is the total time between the start and end of the track log.
• Flight Time is the time between detected takeoffs and landings.
• Night Time is the total flight time between the end of evening civil twilight and
the beginning of morning civil twilight.
• All Landings is the number of day and night landings.
• Average Ground Speed is the average groundspeed between takeoffs and
landings.
Time
Fields within the Time section are not editable. However, if a Track log is trimmed, the
times reflect the updates. Definitions for the Time section are found below.

• Time Out is the start time of the track log in UTC.

• Time Off is the first detected takeoff time of the track log in UTC.
• Time On is the last detected landing time of the track log in UTC.
• Time In is the ending track log time in UTC.

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Logbook Entries
Track logs can be shared to the Logbook. Sharing a track log automatically populates
fields within the Logbook entry. If a track log is shared to Logbook, the Logbook entries
associated with the track log are listed in the Logbook Entries section. If the track log
is not associated with a Logbook entry, this field is hidden.

Marked Positions
Marked Positions is an optional section that displays if
Marked Positions have been added during the flight.
Tap the Marked Positions listed in this section to view
its details or to make edits.

Notes
The Notes section shows an optional field for recording
comments. Notes are not forwarded to the Logbook if
the track log is associated with a logbook entry.

Marked Positions and Notes

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23.5 Track Log 3D Review

Track Log 3D Review combines high-resolution terrain, aerial imagery, and track log
data to help pilots debrief their flights. 3D Review is included with all Performance
plans. To review a flight in 3D, tap the 3D button on the Track Log Map. For a video
demonstration, see Track Log 3D Review.

Track Log 3D Review

23.5.1 Design
The view consists of an interactive map, a flight path curtain, buttons for controlling the
view, and an interactive time slider. The view supports standard touch gestures, two
viewing modes, and is always centered on the airplane.

AHRS Button
The AHRS button in the upper toolbar is enabled by default and causes the airplane's
pitch and bank to reflect what was recorded in flight. When disabled, the 3D airplane
remains straight and level when the track log is animated.

If a track log is recorded without an external AHRS device or a breadcrumb is

converted to a track log, the track log will not contain pitch and bank data, and the 3D
airplane will only show straight and level.

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Flight Details
The window in the upper-left corner displays the GPS altitude, groundspeed, and local
time of the 3D airplane. As the track log is animated, these values are dynamically
updated.

Flight Details

Layer Selector
The Track Log 3D View can display airport and obstacle icons. Tap the Layer Selector
to toggle these layers on or off. Airport icons can be tapped to reveal the Airport
Sidebar. The Airport Sidebar in the Track Log 3D View is similar to the Sidebar
available on the Maps view.

Airport
Obstacle

Layer
Selector

Camera
Mode

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23.5.2 3D Review Camera Modes
Track Log 3D Review supports first- and third-person perspectives. Use the buttons in
the lower left corner to change perspectives. When in third-person, touch gestures
cause the view to rotate about the airplane.

Glance Mode
In first-person perspective, touch gestures enable Glance Mode, a zoomable, 360-
degree view from the perspective of the cockpit. Once Glance Mode is enabled, a
circular field of view indicator appears to show the camera orientation relative to the
aircraft's ground track and horizon.

Camera
Mode

Glance Mode Indicator

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Glance Mode View Indicator
The view indicator “slice” shortens as the view tilts down, lengthens as the view tilts
up, narrows as the view zooms in on a point in the distance, and widens as the view
zooms back out to normal.

Tilted Down Tilted Up Zoomed Out Zoomed In

Exiting Glance Mode

To exit Glance Mode, tap the view indicator. Glance Mode
automatically exits if no touch gestures are made for six seconds, as
indicated by a radial timer.

Radial Timer

23.5.3 Time Slider

An interactive time slider at the bottom of the view can be used to locate a specific
moment during the flight. Drag the time slider left or right or tap the Play / Pause
button to animate 3D Review.

3D Review can be animated at 1, 3, 5, 10, or 20 times the actual speed by tapping the
current speed selection next to the Play / Pause button.

Time Slider

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23.6 Trimming Track Logs

Track logs that are automatically started and stopped add time at both ends of the
recording to serve as an estimate of taxi time. Because the estimate may not
accurately reflect the actual taxi time, the beginning and end of the track log can be
trimmed. For a video demonstration, see Trimming Track Logs.

Trimming a track log is non-destructive. In other words, if you trim a track log, the data
is not deleted. If necessary, trimming can be undone by editing the track log and
restoring the trimmed portions. Track logs edited on one device are edited on all other
devices signed into the same account.

Track Log Trimming

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Trimming Track Logs
To trim a track log, follow the steps below:

1. Select the track log to be edited and ensure the Graph is displayed.
2. Tap the Edit button. When in Edit Mode, the graph responds to standard touch
gestures.
3. In Edit Mode, perform one or more of the following:
• Tap and drag the blue bars to set new start and end points.
• Animate the track log. Tap the Start Here or End Here button as appropriate.
• Using the time slider, locate a start or end point. Tap the Start Here or End
Here button as appropriate.
• Tap and Hold the Graph. Drag your finger to locate a start or end point. Tap
the Start Here or End Here button as appropriate.
4. When the correct start and end points have been set, tap the Done button.

Start Point Start / End End Point

Here Button

Edit / Done
Button

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In Edit mode, the trimmed portion of the map’s flight path is colored grey, and a blue
bar denotes the new start or end point. After tapping Done, the trimmed portion is
removed from the map and graph.

New End
Point

Edited Track Logs

After a track log has been trimmed, the fields within Track Log Info are automatically
updated. If a track log is associated with a Logbook Draft Entry, trimming the track log
automatically updates the auto-filled fields in the Logbook entry. Sending a trimmed
track log to Logbook will adjust the auto-filled fields to match the new start and end
times.

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23.7 Combining Track Logs

Track logs cannot be combined, however multiple track logs can be added to a single
logbook entry. Pilots wanting to record multiple legs as a single track log should follow
one of the recommended practices.

Manually Record Track Logs

When the Track Log Auto Start/Stop setting is enabled, track logs stop recording when
a landing is detected and no takeoff occurs within the next 15 minutes. Once a track
log has stopped, it is not possible to resume the recording.

To record a flight with stops that exceed 15 minutes, pilots should disable the Track
Log Auto Start/Stop setting and manually start and stop their flights using the REC
button.

Save Breadcrumbs as Track Logs

For flights with extended stops between legs, saving a breadcrumb as a track log is a
recommended alternative. Unlike track logs that are automatically recorded,
breadcrumbs persist on the map for up to four hours after a flight. For more
information, see Breadcrumbs.

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23.8 Deleting Track Logs

To delete a single track log, swipe from right to left across the Track Log Summary.

To delete multiple track logs at once:

1. Tap Select in the upper toolbar.

2. Select the track logs to be deleted or tap Select All.
3. Tap Delete.

Track Logs with Associated Logbook Entires

If a track log with an associated logbook entry is selected, a pop-up warns that the
track log will be removed from the logbook entry. Deleting a track log does not also
delete the associated logbook entry.

If multiple track logs are selected and some are associated with logbook entries and
others are not, a popup provides two options (see image below).

• Delete Unassociated Only deletes the track logs that are not associated with a
logbook entry.
• Delete All deletes all selected track logs.

WARNING: When a track log is deleted, it cannot be restored. Track logs deleted on
one device will be removed from the other devices on the account.

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23.9 Sharing Track Logs

Track logs can be shared with your Logbook, friends and family, and 3rd-party apps.
Track log recipients do not need a ForeFlight account to view shared track logs. Track
logs can be shared as a KML, GPX, CSV, or web links.

NOTE: Track logs cannot be shared in a format that will allow them to be imported to
another ForeFlight account.

23.9.1 Logbook
Sharing a track log with Logbook creates a new logbook entry with the track log info
fields (e.g., Total Time, Night Time, Time Out, Time In) automatically populated in the
Logbook. Additionally, the track log becomes associated with the Logbook entry and
can be accessed from the Logbook view. Editing a field that was automatically
populated by a track log (e.g., Total Time) does not edit the original track log.

When a track log is associated with a logbook entry, a Logbook Badge is displayed in
the track log summary. If the track log is associated with more than one logbook entry,
a number indicating the number of associations is displayed next to the badge.

23.9.2 Mail
There are two options when sharing a track log via Mail:

• KML file shares an attachment that can be opened with mapping apps, including
ForeFlight. For more information about KML files, see Custom Content.
• Web link shares a link to open the track log on ForeFlight Web. The track log
webpage can overlay the track log on the Aerial or Street Map. When viewing a
track log in ForeFlight Web, the download options in the upper toolbar allow the
track log to be downloaded as a KML or GPX file.

23.9.3 ForeFlight.com
Sharing a track log to ForeFlight.com opens the ForeFlight Web Track Log view using
the iOS device’s default web browser. The ForeFlight Track Log webpage can overlay
the track log on the Aerial or Street Map. The download options in the upper toolbar
allow the Track log to be downloaded as a KML or GPX file.

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23.9.4 OPEN KML IN …
The OPEN KML IN … sharing option opens the Apple share menu. Apps that are
installed on the device and capable of importing a KML file are displayed. Tap the app
to import the KML file. ForeFlight does not appear in the list of apps as it is the app
sharing the file.

Sending a track log to the Maps view

Track logs cannot be sent directly to the ForeFlight Maps view. To see a track log on
the Maps view, it must first be shared as a KML file then imported with ForeFlight
Mobile as a Custom Map Layer. To view a track log on the map, follow the steps
below.

1. Open ForeFlight Mobile and select More > Track Logs.

2. Select the track log you want to view on the map from the list.
3. Tap the Send To button in the upper toolbar and select one of the following:
• Mail > KML file
• OPEN KML IN…
If Mail was selected, follow the steps below:
1. Email the KML file to an address accessible from the iOS device.
2. Open the Mail app, select the email, and tap the KML attachment.
3. After tapping the attachment, the KML text is opened in a new window. Tap
the Send To button at the top of this view.
4. Select ForeFlight from your list of apps capable of importing KML files.
5. Select Custom Content > Custom Map Layer from the Import menu. Once a
KML file has been imported, it can be viewed from the Maps view layer menu.
If OPEN KML IN… was selected, follow the steps below:
1. Select where to save the KML file (e.g., Files, Dropbox, Google Drive).
2. Open the file using the app where the file was saved.
3. Tap the share button.
4. Select ForeFlight from your list of apps capable of importing KML files.
5. Select Custom Content > Custom Map Layer from the Import menu. Once a
KML file has been imported, it can be viewed from the Maps view layer menu.

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23.10 Track Logs on ForeFlight Web

ForeFlight on the Web can be used to review and share track logs. Much of the same
functionality exists as with ForeFlight Mobile with the exception of the items discussed
below.

NOTE: Administrators of ForeFlight multi-pilot accounts have access to the track logs
of all child accounts when using ForeFlight Web.

23.10.1 ForeFlight Web Track Log Map

The ForeFlight Web Track Log Map overlays the selected track log’s flight path on top
of the Street Map. The Aeronautical Map is not displayed with ForeFlight Web nor is
the Track Log Graph. The following additional map options are available using the
ForeFlight Web layer selector.

• Street Map / Aerial Map

• U.S. VFR / IFR (low / high) chart

23.10.2 Track Log Download

ForeFlight Web can be used to download four types of track log files.

• KML (Filtered) files graphically depict track logs. Track log recorded with a
Status Flight Data Recorder record five points per second. The KML (Filtered)
download filters the data to one point per second so that the file can be
displayed in common mapping files such as Google Earth. If the track log was
recorded with a device other than a Stratus Flight Data Recorder, only one point
per second is recorded and the file does not get filtered.
• KML (Full) files graphically depict track logs. With the exception of the Stratus
FDR, all track logs record one data point per second. If the track log was
recorded with a Stratus Flight Data Recorder, the KML (Full) file will include
higher-resolution five points per second data.
• GPX is a widely used file format used to store and share GPS data. Many GPS-
enabled devices and apps such as Google Maps can read GPX files.
• CSV is a text file with data points separated by commas. Spreadsheet programs,
e.g., Microsoft Excel, can open this file type. A CSV file is useful for analyzing
track log data. For additional information, see this support article.

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ForeFlight Connect is a platform that allows portable and installed avionics to send
weather, traffic, attitude, GPS position, barometric pressure, SiriusXM weather, and
two-way flight plan information to ForeFlight Mobile.

Data from connected devices is used to display your position on the map, show
weather and traffic without an internet connection, and to transfer flight plans between
supported navigators. ForeFlight Connect is included with all subscriptions and is
intended to be used in flight.

24.1 Supported Devices

ForeFlight Connect supports various devices from a number of manufacturers.
Supported devices are tested by ForeFlight and are supported by the Pilot Support
Team. Supported manufacturers, compatible devices, and their capabilities are listed in
tables on the following pages. If a device is not listed in the tables, it is not supported.

Supported Devices and Manufacturers

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24.1.1 Supported Portable Devices
The table below lists supported portable devices and their capabilities.

ADS-B
Attitude Pressure Weather SiriusXM
uAvionix GPS (AHRS) Altitude + Traffic Weather FDR FLARM

Sentry Mini

Sentry
Sentry Plus
SkyEcho 2

Garmin
GDL 39
GDL 39 3D
GDL 50
GDL 51
GDL 52
GLO

Appareo
Stratus 2S
Stratus 3

Bad Elf
GPS Pro
GPS Pro +
Lightning

Dual
XGPS 150
XGPS 160
XGPS 170
XGPS 190

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24.1.2 Supported Garmin Avionics
The tables below lists supported Garmin panel avionics and their capabilities.
ADS-B
Attitude Pressure Weather + Flight Plan
Garmin GPS (AHRS) Altitude Traffic Transfer

GTX 345
GNX 375
GPS 175
GNC355
G3X Touch NOTE 1

Flight Stream 110

with GTX 345
with GDL 84/88

Flight Stream 210

with GTX 345
with GDL 84/88
with GNS 430W
with GNS 530W
with GTN 650 / 750
with G1000

1 Garmin G3X requires GDL39R

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Supported Garmin Avionics (continued)

ADS-B
Attitude Pressure Weather + Flight Plan
Garmin GPS (AHRS) Altitude Traffic Transfer

Flight Stream 510

with GTX 345

with GDL 84/88

with GTN 650 / 750

with G500 / G600

with G1000 NXi

with G3000

with G5000

GDL 60

with GTX 345

with GDL 88
with GTN 650Xi / 750Xi
with G500TXi / G600TXi

with G3000

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24.1.3 Other Supported Panel Avionics
The tables below lists supported panel avionics and their capabilities.

ADS-B
Attitude Pressure Weather + Flight Plan
Appareo GPS (AHRS) Altitude Traffic Transfer

ESG / ESGi 1

Avidyne
IFD 440 / 540 2

IFD 550*

Dynon
Skyview 3

FreeFlight
Rangr

L3 Harris
Lynx
NGT-2000/2500/9000

uAvionix
echoUAT

SkySensor

1 Appareo ESG and ESGi require a Stratus 2, 2S, or 3 for attitude (AHRS).
2Weather and traffic requires firmware 10.2.3.1 or later and a compatible ADS-B receiver.
—See Avidyne Remote Wi-Fi Pairing for additional information.
3 Weather and traffic requires firmware version 15.4.7 and higher.

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Supported Panel Avionics (continued)

ADS-B
Attitude Pressure Weather + SiriusXM Flight Plan
Baron GPS (AHRS) Altitude Traffic Weather Transfer

WxWorx XM Receiver

DAC International
GDC64

Gogo
gogo ATG 4

gogo AVANCE 4

Golze Engineering
Weather
ADL 140 / 150B 5 Only

ADL 180 / 190 / 200 5

ADL Connect for Weather

Iridium Go 5 Only

4Gogo customers must have one of the following systems: AVANCE L5, AVANCE L3, ATG
5000/4000/2000/1000 w/CTR, SCS Elite w/ATG, SCS Media w/ATG
5 Golze uses weather downloaded via Iridium or LTE.

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Supported Panel Avionics (continued)

ADS-B
Attitude Pressure Weather + SiriusXM Flight Plan
Honeywell 7 GPS (AHRS) Altitude Traffic Weather Transfer

Apex FMS
with Aspen CG
Aircraft Data Gateway 8

Satcom Direct
Satcom Direct SDR 9

7Honeywell devices require a Performance Plus or Business Performance

subscription.

8 Honeywell Aircraft Data Gateway requires SSL certificate and a unique profile
installed per device to access the network. Contact Honeywell for SSL certificate and
profile information.

9 All customers can connect to Satcom Direct Router or SDR Gateway to receive
internet data in ForeFlight. Performance Plus and Business Performance customers
can also receive SDR GPS, indicated altitude, and pressure altitude data.

24.1.4 GDL 90 Data Interface

ForeFlight Connect can be used by third-party devices that are not explicitly supported
by ForeFlight. These devices can transmit data to and from ForeFlight using the
industry standard GDL 90 data interface.

Devices that use the GDL 90 interface to connect to ForeFlight are not supported by
the Pilot Support Team. For additional information, visit foreflight.com/connect/spec.

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24.2 Connecting to External Devices

ForeFlight can connect to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices. Only one Wi-Fi device can be
connected at a time. Multiple simultaneous Bluetooth connections are supported.

Once ForeFlight has connected to an external device (via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth) it can
display the device’s data (e.g., GPS, Attitude, Weather, and Traffic) in-app.

24.2.1 Wi-Fi Devices

Connecting ForeFlight to an external Wi-Fi device is similar to connecting to your
home’s Wi-Fi router.

Connecting via Wi-Fi

To connect to portable or installed avionics via Wi-Fi:

1. Power the device on and verify it is transmitting a Wi-Fi signal. Most devices
automatically transmit a Wi-Fi signal when powered on.
2. Open the iPad or iPhone’s Settings app and select Wi-Fi.
3. Locate and tap the Wi-Fi device (e.g., Sentry, Stratus, gogo, or SDR).
4. Ensure the device connects to your iPad
or iPhone. A checkmark is displayed to
the left of the device’s name when
connected.
5. Open ForeFlight Mobile and select More
> Devices. If a tile is present for the
device, it has successfully paired with
ForeFlight and can display data from the
device in-app.
6. Tap the Device Tile to view additional
information. iOS Wi-Fi Settings

CAUTION: Cellular data in ForeFlight is disabled when connected to a Wi-Fi device.

NOTE: The Local Network setting must also be enabled when using a device with
iOS 14 or later. See the next page for additional information.

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iOS 14 Local Network Setting
Devices with iOS 14 or later installed must enable the Local Network setting when
connecting to external devices via Wi-Fi. To enable this setting:

1. Open the iPad or iPhone’s Settings app and select ForeFlight.

2. Toggle the Local Network setting on.

iOS Local Network Setting Enabled

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24.2.2 Bluetooth Devices
ForeFlight can pair simultaneously to multiple Bluetooth devices. Bluetooth devices
can also be paired while simultaneously connected to a Wi-Fi device.

Unlike Wi-Fi, most Bluetooth devices do not pair automatically when powered on. If the
Bluetooth device does not automatically pair when powered on, it may be necessary to
select it from your list of Bluetooth devices.

Pairing a Bluetooth Device

To pair a Bluetooth device:

1. Power the device on.

2. Enable Bluetooth pairing on the device (see note below).
3. Open the iPad or iPhone’s Settings app and select Bluetooth.
4. Locate and tap the device in the My Devices or Other Devices section.
5. Ensure the device indicates “Connected”.
6. Open ForeFlight Mobile and select More > Devices. If a tile is present for the
device, it has successfully paired with ForeFlight.
7. Tap the Device Tile to view additional information.

iOS Bluetooth Settings Page

NOTE: When pairing to a device for the first time or if the device does not appear in
your list of Bluetooth devices, it may be necessary to manually enable the device’s
Bluetooth pairing mode. Instructions for enabling Bluetooth pairing vary by device.
Refer to your Bluetooth device’s manual for additional instructions.

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24.2.3 Garmin Avionics
Garmin devices pair via Bluetooth and can simultaneously connect to a maximum of
two devices (e.g., two iPads).

There isn’t a practical limit for the number of Garmin avionics ForeFlight can connect
to. For example, if you have a GTX-345 transponder it is limited to two device pairings.
However, your iPad can simultaneously connect to a GTX-345, GDL52, and GNC355.

Garmin Flight Stream

If your aircraft is equipped with a Garmin Flight Stream, ForeFlight should only pair
with the Flight Stream. All other installed avionics should be wired to the Flight Stream
so that their data is passed through to your portable devices. When configured in this
manner, the Flight Stream is the access point for all Garmin data.

If a device is not wired to a Flight Stream, you must pair directly to it. When paired to a
Flight Stream, information about the devices that are wired to it are listed on the
Garmin Connext Information page.

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24.2.4 Multiple Device Connections
When connected to multiple devices that provide the same data, ForeFlight displays
the data from the most appropriate source. See below for additional information.

Multiple Sources of Weather, Traffic, and NOTAM Data

When receiving weather, traffic, and NOTAM data from multiple external sources (e.g.,
Sentry and Garmin GTX-345), the most recent information is displayed. It is not
possible to manually select weather, traffic, or NOTAM data from a specific device.

When receiving ADS-B and SiriusXM data, unique map layers exist for radar,
turbulence, icing, and clouds allowing you to select a particular data type (e.g., Radar
ADSB).

Multiple Sources of Barometric Pressure Data

When connecting to multiple devices, ForeFlight uses barometric data from a single
device according to the following logic.

1. If an installed device is connected, the data from it is used.

2. If an installed device is not connected, the portable data source is used.
3. If installed and portable devices are not connected, the iOS device’s integrated
data is used.
This logic ensures that data from the installed device is prioritized, as it is presumed to
be superior to a portable device.

NOTE: If connected to a device that normally provides a type of data (e.g., Attitude,
GPS, or Barometric Pressure), ForeFlight will not automatically revert to the next
source should that data type be unavailable. For example, if connected to both a
GTX-345 transponder and Sentry and the GTX-345 is not providing attitude data,
ForeFlight will not automatically revert to use the attitude data from Sentry. In this
scenario, ForeFlight’s Attitude Indicator would display No Attitude Data unless the
Use As AHRS setting was disabled for the GTX-345. See the next page for additional
information.

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Multiple Sources of GPS and AHRS Data
When connected to an external device or multiple external devices, the barometric data
source used by ForeFlight is determined by the multiple-device connection logic
discussed earlier. The barometric data source cannot be manually selected.

GPS and AHRS use the same multi-device connection logic as barometric data but can
be manually selected by disabling sources of higher priority.

For example, if connected to a transponder that provides GPS data, the transponder’s
GPS data is used by default since it is an installed device. However, if the
transponder's GPS is inoperative, ForeFlight will not be able to display GPS data.

To resolve this issue, the use of the transponder’s GPS data should be disabled. To
disable a GPS data source:

1. Go to More > Devices and tap the Device Tile of the source to be disabled.
2. Scroll to the device settings at the bottom of the view.
3. Toggle Use as GPS off.
Similarly, if the transponder normally provides AHRS data, ForeFlight will use it for the
Attitude Indicator. However, if the transponder's AHRS is inoperative, ForeFlight will
not be able to display pitch and bank data.

To resolve this issue, the use of the transponder’s AHRS data should be disabled. To
disable an AHRS data source:

1. Go to More > Devices and tap the Device Tile of the source to be disabled.
2. Scroll to the device settings at the bottom of the view.
3. Toggle Use as AHRS off.
In the above examples, once the GPS or AHRS source is disabled, ForeFlight will use
the data from the next source.

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Connecting to multiple devices of the same type
When connecting to multiple devices of the same type, installed or portable, ForeFlight
uses the GPS, Attitude, and Barometric data from those devices in this order:
• Garmin
• Dynon
• Avidyne
• SkyEcho
• Sentry
• Stratus
• Dual, Bad Elf
• FreeFlight
• Lynx
• SXAR1
• Baron MobileLink
• Gogo
• Satcom Direct Router (SDR)
• iOS internal GPS data

NOTE: SDR supplies latitude, longitude, and groundspeed data. GPS altitude and
track data delivery are dependent on the router’s firmware.

Multiple Device Connection Example

When connected to portable and installed devices, ForeFlight uses the GPS, attitude,
and barometric data from the installed device by default. If connected to Garmin and
Dynon installed avionics simultaneously, the Garmin’s GPS, attitude, and barometric
data are used.

If the installed device does not provide one of the data types, for example, attitude
data, the Attitude Indicator in ForeFlight will not automatically revert to using the
portable device. To display attitude data from the portable device, you must either
disable the Use as AHRS setting or disconnect from the installed device.

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24.2.5 Avidyne Remote Wi-Fi Pairing
The Avidyne IFD 440/540/550 navigators support remote Wi-Fi pairing which allows
them to connect to supported ADS-B receivers so that flight plan data can be passed
through the ADS-B receiver to ForeFlight. This configuration permits flight plan
transfers and ADS-B weather and traffic while being connected to the ADS-B receiver.

For detailed setup instructions, see the appropriate IFD 440/540/550 manual or this
support article. Abbreviated IFD 440/540/550 setup instructions can be found below:

1. Enable maintenance mode on the IFD 440/540/550.

2. Navigate to the Wi-Fi configuration page.
3. Enter the SSID (network name) of the supported ADS-B receiver.
4. Change the navigator’s Wi-Fi mode to Remote.
5. Connect ForeFlight to the ADS-B receiver.
When properly configured, ForeFlight will display two Devices Tiles. One tile for the
IFD navigator and another for the ADS-B receiver.

Avidyne Remote Wi-Fi Pairing Device Tiles

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24.3 Device Tiles

Tiles are displayed on the Devices page for each connected device. To access
Devices, tap More > Devices. The tile indicates connection status and features (e.g.,
GPS, attitude, and ADS-B data). When connected to multiple Garmin devices, a single
Garmin Connext device tile is displayed.

24.3.1 Device Capabilities

The device's capabilities are listed at the bottom of the tile. If a capability is not listed,
the device is not providing that data type to ForeFlight. For example, if connected to a
Garmin GTX345 and attitude is not listed, the transponder likely has not been
calibrated and is not transmitting attitude data to ForeFlight.

Bluetooth GPS devices such as the Bad Elf GPS Pro, DUAL XGPS 150, and Garmin
GLO indicate their connection status, but no additional information is displayed.

Sentry Plus Device Tile Garmin Connext Device Tile

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24.4 Device Information

The Device Information view displays device status, identifying information, device
capabilities, and device settings. To access the view, go to More > Devices and tap
the Device Tile.

The Device Information view is grouped into sections. Each section only appears if the
device provides that type of information (e.g., ADS-B and SiriusXM data). Device
Settings are discussed later in this chapter.

Sentry, Garmin, and Stratus Device Information Pages

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24.4.1 General Device Information
The top of the Device Information view lists general information about the device, such
as its connection status, battery state, temperature, serial number, firmware, and more.
This section is dynamic and varies by device.

When connected to Garmin devices, the view lists each connected device. When
multiple Garmin devices can provide the same data (e.g., GPS or attitude), the data
source being used by ForeFlight is listed in the Sources section. In this scenario, it is
not possible to manually select a different data source.

When connected to a device that supports flight plan transfer, the route row displays
the route currently loaded in the navigator. Tap the route to load it into the route editor.

The capabilities row displays the cumulative capabilities of all connected devices.

Status

Connected Device
Information

Sources

Capabilities

Garmin Connext General Information

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24.4.2 ADS-B Data
If connected to an ADS-B device, an ADS-B data section is displayed below the
general information. This section lists NOTAM, weather, and ADS-B signal status
details.

ADS-B Data Section

• General NOTAMs are displayed once NOTAM data has been received by the
ADS-B receiver (may take up to ten minutes). The row displays the NOTAM
count and can be tapped to display FIS-B textual NOTAMs.
• Local Radar Update indicates the last time Regional NEXRAD data was
received.
• National Radar Update indicates the last time CONUS NEXRAD data was
received.
• Radar Frames indicate how many radar frames have been received.
• Cloud Tops Update indicates the last time Cloud Top data was received.
• Icing Update indicates the last time Icing data was received.
• Lightning Update depicts the last time Lightning data was received.
• Turbulence Update depicts the last time Turbulence data was received.
• Text Update indicates when METAR and TAF data was last received.
• Text Report Count indicates the amount of individual METAR and TAF reports.
• Signal Status represents the number of ADS-B towers that are being received.
This information is also displayed in the upper left corner of the Map when a
dynamic map layer is selected.

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24.4.3 SiriusXM Information
If connected to a device that provides SiriusXM data, the Data (SiriusXM) section
displays the last time weather products were received. See SiriusXM Weather for
additional information.

SiriusXM Data Information

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24.4.4 Traffic Information
If connected to an ADS-B receiver, the Traffic section displays the last time ADS-B
traffic data was received on the 978 MHz (UAT), 1090 MHz, and TIS-B (978 MHz)
frequencies.

If ForeFlight is able to determine Ownship, additional information can be found by

tapping the aircraft in the Ownship row. If Ownship is not detected, Not Detected is
displayed.

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24.4.5 Device Settings
The bottom of the Device Information Page is where device-specific settings are found.

Universal Settings
The following settings are universal and appear when connected to any device
equipped with the corresponding feature.

Universal Device Settings (Sentry)

• Use As GPS allows ForeFlight to receive GPS data from the connected device.
When disabled, ForeFlight ignores the GPS data and uses the next source
according to GPS source logic (if available). If no alternative GPS source is
available, ForeFlight will not show your aircraft’s position on the map.
• Use As AHRS allows ForeFlight to receive the device’s pitch and bank data and
is enabled by default. When disabled, ForeFlight ignores the AHRS data from the
external device and uses the next source according to AHRS source logic (if
available). If no alternative AHRS source is available, ForeFlight will not show
your aircraft’s pitch and bank.
• Cabin is Pressurized should be selected when flying with a device inside a
pressurized cabin. When this setting is enabled, the Pressure Altitude
instrument is disabled and the barometric data from the device is used to power
the Cabin Pressure instrument. When disabled, the Pressure Altitude and Cabin
Pressure instruments display the same (uncorrected) value.
• Show ADSB Towers displays towers which ForeFlight is receiving data from on
the map.
• Logging records the data sent from the device for troubleshooting purposes.
This setting should only be enabled when requested by the Pilot Support Team.
Device logging can degrade performance and is disabled by default. When
connected to an SiriusXM device, the setting is labeled “Stream Logging”.

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Sentry Settings
Settings are available for testing and muting Sentry’s CO alarm. For additional
information, refer to the Sentry Pilot’s Guide available in-app by selecting Documents
> ForeFlight > Sentry > Sentry Pilot’s Guide or online at foreflight.com/sentry-
guide.

Garmin Settings
When connected to certain Garmin devices, additional settings allow you to specify the
barometric data source. There are three potential settings:

• Pressurized Cabin should be enabled when flying a pressurized aircraft.

• Use as Pressure Altitude should be enabled when the barometric data comes
from outside ambient air. For example, when flying a pressurized aircraft and
connected to a transponder that derives pressure data from the pitot system,
enable this setting.
• Use as Cabin Pressure Altitude should be enabled when the device is inside
the pressurized cabin.

Garmin Connext Pressure Settings

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Garmin Reset AHRS
The Garmin Flight Stream 210 is able to receive a Reset AHRS message from
ForeFlight. When connected to the Flight Stream 210, a Reset AHRS button is
displayed near the bottom of the Device Information page.

The Reset AHRS button sends a message to the Flight Stream 210 to reset the pitch
and bank values to zero. When this message is received, the device’s pitch and bank
values are reset to zero and reflected on any display that uses the AHRS data. For
additional information, see Calibrating AHRS.

CAUTION: Do not press the Reset AHRS button unless the aircraft’s pitch and bank
are level.

SXAR1 Settings
There are two unique SXAR1 settings:

• Dim LEDs turn ON to dim the SXAR1’s status lights, which helps preserve
battery life and reduces brightness when flying at night.
• Background Data Connection sends updated weather data to ForeFlight even
when it is in the background. We recommend leaving this ON, because turning it
OFF can result in the loss of Bluetooth connection to SXAR1 if ForeFlight is kept
in the background.

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Stratus Settings
When connected to a Stratus, additional settings may be displayed to include:

• Turn on When Plugged In will turn Stratus on when power is provided over a
USB cable and turn off after two minutes when power is removed and speed is
less than five knots.
• Wi-Fi Settings implements security for the Stratus local network. Disabling the
SSID broadcast hides the Stratus network name from devices that have not
already joined the network.

CAUTION: WPA2 security should not be enabled when using ForeFlight as the Wi-Fi
connection can become unreliable.

• Ignore Mfg. AHRS Settings reinitializes Stratus AHRS every time the unit is
powered on. This setting should remain disabled unless Stratus has been
dropped or has been subjected to large temperature variations.
• Save AHRS Calibration stores manual AHRS calibration data between power
cycles. This setting is useful for aircraft that cannot be calibrated on the ground
due to not sitting level. If this setting is enabled, Stratus should not be moved
between power cycles. If Stratus is moved, it may need to be recalibrated.
• Power-Saving Mode reduces the Wi-Fi transmission power to increase battery
life.
• Auto Shutoff Mode (Stratus 3 only) turns off Stratus after groundspeed is less
than five knots for 30 minutes or if no GPS data is received for 30 minutes after
being powered on.
• Cabin is Pressurized (Stratus 3 and 2S) should be selected when flying with a
device inside a pressurized cabin. When this setting is enabled, the Pressure
Altitude Instrument is disabled and the barometric data from the device is used
to power the Cabin Pressure Instrument. When disabled, the Pressure Altitude
and Cabin Pressure instruments display the same (uncorrected) value.
• LED Brightness is used to adjust the brightness of the Stratus LEDs.
• Flight Data Recorder is discussed in the Track Logs chapter.

NOTE: To perform a factory reset, hold the Stratus power button for 30 seconds. A
factory reset disables WPA2 security and enables the device SSID broadcast.

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Satcom Direct and Gogo Settings
All customers can connect to a Satcom Direct or Gogo Router to receive in-flight
internet data. A Performance Plus or Business Performance subscription is required to
receive GPS and pressure altitude data from each device. Satcom Direct routers can
also provide ForeFlight with track information when properly configured.

Internet Access Settings

When connected to a Satcom Direct or Gogo router, the Allow ForeFlight to access
the Internet setting can be used to allow or prevent ForeFlight from using internet
data. This setting is enabled by default.

Local Area Network Administrator Settings

To access the Satcom Direct Router’s Local Area Network administrator page, tap the
Web UI row.

Satcom Direct Route Device Information Page

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Aspen CG100P/CG200P
The Aspen Connected Gateway can store transferred routes on an SD card. When the
SD card is full, new routes cannot be transferred until the SD card is cleared.

To clear the routes, tap the CG100P/GC200P Device Tile, then tap Delete stored
flight plans.

Deleting stored flight plans will clear ALL routes that have been sent to the Connected
Gateway.

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24.5 GPS
ForeFlight can only display GPS position and altitude data from a single source at a
time. The source of GPS data is used across all aspects of the app, including:

• Ownship - GPS data is used to display your position on the map.

• Track Logs record your GPS position.
• GPS Accuracy Instrument displays the reported accuracy of the GPS source.

24.5.1 Multiple GPS Data Sources

When GPS data is available from multiple sources, the highest priority source is used.
See multiple-device connection logic for additional information.

Source of GPS Data

The GPS source is displayed above the Accuracy Instrument. If no source is displayed,
GPS data is provided by the internal iOS GPS processor.

Garmin, Avidyne, uAvionix, SkyView, FreeFlight GPS Source Labels

24.5.2 GPS Accuracy

The GPS Accuracy Instrument displays the accuracy of position data. GPS accuracy is
reported to ForeFlight and displayed in the Instrument Panel rounded to the nearest
meter.
Accuracy is calculated by the device’s GPS processor by measuring its distance from
multiple GPS satellites. GPS accuracy refers to how close the device's calculated
position is from the truth, expressed as a radius.
GPS Accuracy Color-Coding
The Accuracy instrument is color-coded based on the reported GPS accuracy. The
lower the number, the more accurate the position data.

Green - 20 meters or less. Orange - 20 to 60 meters. Red - Greater than 60 meters.

NOTE: See Ownship for additional GPS accuracy implications.

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Displaying GPS Accuracy
To display GPS Accuracy:

1. Tap the Instrument Panel button in the upper toolbar.

2. If the Accuracy instrument is missing, tap any instrument in the panel and select
Accuracy from the list.

Show / Hide Instrument Panel

Accuracy
Instrument

NOTE: Lynx reports GPS accuracy as a range (e.g., between 10 and 30 meters).
ForeFlight displays the highest value within the reported range (30m).

NOTE: When GPS data is being sent from Satcom Direct to ForeFlight, the Accuracy
instrument will show “Accuracy (A429)”.

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24.5.3 Use As GPS Setting
When connected to a device, GPS data from the device is enabled by default.

To block GPS data from an external device (for troubleshooting purposes or to

prioritize a different GPS source) follow the steps below:

1. Tap More > Devices.

2. Tap the external Device Tile to access its settings.
3. Scroll to the Settings section.
4. Tap the Use As GPS toggle switch to enable or disable the GPS data flow
between the external device and ForeFlight Mobile.

Use As GPS Setting

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24.5.4 iOS Location Services
To display your position on the map, using the built-in GPS, ForeFlight needs
permission to access your location data. These settings are configured when
ForeFlight is used for the first time.

To adjust Location Services permission settings after the initial launch:

1. Open the iPad or iPhone’s Settings app.

2. Select Privacy > Location Services.
3. Enable Location Services at the top of the page.
4. Locate and tap ForeFlight from your list of installed apps.
5. Verify the ForeFlight Location Services setting is set to Always or While Using
the App.
6. Enable Precise Location.
Selecting a setting other than Always may result in ForeFlight not being able to perform
as designed. Displaying your position on the map also requires ForeFlight’s Enable
Ownship setting to be set to Always (or Limited). You can access the Enable Ownship
setting by selecting More > Settings and scrolling to the bottom of the view.

If using an external GPS, the Location Services permission settings do not apply.

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24.6 Attitude Indicator (AHRS)

iPad and iPhone are not equipped with an attitude and heading reference sensor
(AHRS). As a result, when ForeFlight is not connected to an external device, or the
Use As AHRS setting is disabled, the Attitude Indicator is inoperative and displays
wings level with a No Attitude Information label.

All ForeFlight Mobile subscriptions can display attitude information when connected to
a supported AHRS device. It’s important to note, the Attitude Indicator only displays
pitch and bank data provided by the source.

If the Attitude Indicator is inaccurate, the erroneous information originates at the

source. As a preliminary troubleshooting step, AHRS should be calibrated as discussed
on the following pages.

WARNING: Attitude information in ForeFlight is an aid to situational awareness and

shall not be used as a primary source of attitude information during IFR flight.

Attitude Indicator - No External Devices

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24.6.1 Calibrating AHRS
Calibrating AHRS establishes the reference point from which changes to pitch and
bank are reflected. For example, an aircraft with a 3 degree nose high calibration will
indicate 8 degrees nose up when the aircraft is pitched up 5 degrees.

The process for calibrating AHRS varies by device type and can be done as often as
necessary. There are three unique calibration methods:

• (Source) AHRS can be calibrated at the source using the device's interface. This
method is used by most installed avionics and should be the first step when
calibrating AHRS. See Calibrating the Source for additional information.
• (ForeFlight) AHRS can be calibrated after being received by ForeFlight. This
method is supported by all portable devices and some installed avionics. See
Calibrating with ForeFlight for additional information.

• (Reset) ARHS - The Flight Stream 210 supports a remote Reset AHRS
message. See Resetting AHRS with ForeFlight for additional information.

The table on the next page list supported AHRS calibration methods per device.

IMPORTANT: AHRS should be calibrated on the ground or in unaccelerated flight

when the aircraft is straight and level. AHRS calibration should begin at the source if
applicable.

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Supported AHRS Calibration Methods
The table below lists the calibration methods supported per device.

Supports Auto Zero Supports Reset AHRS

uAvionix Source ForeFlight Pitch & Bank message

Sentry
Sentry Plus

Garmin
GDL 39 3D
GDL 50
GDL 52
GTX 345
GNX 375
GPS 175
G3X Touch
Flight Stream 210
Flight Stream 510

Appareo
Stratus

Dual
XGPS 190

Avidyne
IFD 550

Dynon
Skyview

Golze

ADL 180/190/200

Supported AHRS Calibration Methods

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24.6.2 Calibrating the Source (Installed Devices)
Most installed avionics are calibrated using their own interface. Installed avionics
should be calibrated by a certified avionics shop during installation. If calibration was
not completed, AHRS data may not be broadcast by the device.

If using a device for the first time or troubleshooting an AHRS issue, the first step
should be to ensure the device is accurately calibrated. Pilots may be able to calibrate
an installed device’s AHRS using the device interface. This generally involves setting
the aircraft’s current pitch and bank through the use of various menus. Refer to your
device’s documentation for additional information.

Example Garmin AHRS Calibration Interface

IMPORTANT: AHRS must be calibrated at the source before pitch and bank data can
be broadcast to ForeFlight.

NOTE: The Avidyne IFD 500 and Dynon SkyView can only be calibrated with their
interface. The Garmin GTX345 will only transmit AHRS data after the unit has been
calibrated using the device interface.

24.6.3 Calibrating with ForeFlight

Portable AHRS devices can only be calibrated using ForeFlight. Once a portable
device is calibrated, it should not be moved. If moved, the device should be
recalibrated.

Certain installed avionics can also be calibrated using ForeFlight. Calibrating an

installed device with ForeFlight should not take the place of calibrating the device at
the source. Additional information is located later in this section. See Calibrating
AHRS with ForeFlight for additional instructions.

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24.6.4 Resetting AHRS with ForeFlight
The Flight Stream 210 can accept a Reset AHRS message from portable devices.
Unlike using an interface that permits pitch and bank to be manually specified, this
method sends a Reset AHRS message which resets the device’s pitch and bank to
zero degrees.

The reset message is delivered with the Reset AHRS button found at the bottom of the
Device Information page. When this message is received, the device’s pitch and bank
are reset to zero and reflected on any integrated or portable display that uses the
AHRS data.

CAUTION: Do not press the Reset AHRS button unless the aircraft’s pitch and bank
is level.

24.6.5 Auto Zero Pitch and Bank

Sentry provides an Auto Zero Pitch & Bank setting. When Auto Zero Pitch & Bank is
enabled, ForeFlight evaluates your pitch, bank, and acceleration. When it is
determined that your aircraft has been straight and level with no acceleration for more
than ten seconds, the AHRS is reset to display zero degrees of pitch and bank.

To access the Auto Zero Pitch & Bank setting, select the Maps view and display the
Attitude Indicator. Tap the AHRS settings (gear) button in the lower-left corner of the
display. Toggle the Auto Zero Pitch & Bank setting on or off as needed.

24.6.6 Multiple AHRS Sources

If connected to multiple AHRS devices, ForeFlight uses the AHRS data according to its
multiple-device connection logic. Higher priority AHRS signals can be ignored with
the Use As AHRS setting found on the Device Information page.

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Calibrating AHRS with ForeFlight
Portable and certain installed AHRS devices can be calibrated using ForeFlight.
Calibrating devices with ForeFlight using the steps below applies pitch and bank
correction values to the AHRS data after it has been received by ForeFlight.

To calibrate AHRS with ForeFlight:

1. Ensure installed avionics are calibrated using their interface (if applicable).
2. In ForeFlight Mobile, open the Maps view.
3. Tap the Attitude Indicator button to display its view.
4. Tap the AHRS (gear) Settings button to reveal calibration options.
a. If the Zero Pitch & Bank button is displayed, tap it to set the reference point.
b. If an AHRS setup menu is displayed, tap Calibrate AHRS, then tap Zero
Pitch & Bank. If applicable, tap the arrows to make minor adjustments to the
device’s pitch and bank wings level reference point.
5. Tap Done (or Save).

Attitude Indicator Button

Done Button

Zero Pitch &

Bank

AHRS Settings

Sentry AHRS Calibration

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24.7 ADS-B Traffic

ForeFlight displays ADS-B traffic on the map when connected to an ADS-B receiver
and the Traffic layer is selected. It is not possible to display traffic from the internet
when connected to an ADS-B device.

ADS-B traffic consists of two components:

• Air-to-Air traffic is ADS-B Out equipped aircraft

whose broadcast can be directly received by an
ADS-B receiver.
• TIS-B traffic is non ADS-B Out equipped air
traffic whose information is received via the TIS-B
broadcast.
All ADS-B traffic is transmitted on either the 978 MHz or 1090 MHz frequency (1090
MHz is required internationally and above FL180). Most ADS-B receivers are dual-band
and capable of receiving traffic from both frequencies.

The aircraft you fly does not need to be ADS-B Out equipped to receive traffic
information. However, if you’re not equipped, ForeFlight may show fewer traffic targets
and significant relative altitude discrepancies. See ADS-B Ownship and Traffic
Information Service Broadcast (TIS-B) for additional information.

WARNING: ADS-B traffic data from ForeFlight is an aid to situational awareness.

Traffic from ForeFlight should not be used as the sole means of traffic avoidance.
Always follow see and avoid techniques or direct instructions from ATC.

CAUTION: You should consider any ADS-B traffic target within 500’ vertically as
potentially being at the same altitude as your aircraft.

1090 MHz
ADS-B Out
978 MHz
ADS-B Out

Sentry Plus Detecting ADS-B Traffic

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24.7.1 ADS-B Traffic Symbols
A traffic target's color and symbol depend on its location, proximity, and movement.

• Moving targets are displayed as arrowheads pointing in their direction of travel.

A TrafficTrend™ vector is displayed in front of the arrowhead to indicate the
target’s expected position in the next 60 seconds (longer vector = faster speed).
• Stationary targets and targets with no direction or speed information are
depicted as diamonds.

• Airborne targets are cyan .

• Surface targets are brown .

Traffic Targets

Relative Altitude Symbols

A traffic target’s relative altitude is depicted with a plus [+] (height above you) or minus
[-] symbol (height below you). Relative altitude is given in hundreds of feet. For
example, a traffic target with a +9 relative altitude is 900’ above you.

Up and down arrows next to a traffic target indicate that the traffic is climbing or
descending greater than 500 feet per minute (relative to your altitude).

Baro-Corrected Pressure Altitude

In the unlikely event ForeFlight is connected to an ADS-B receiver and ownship is not
detected, traffic evaluations will performed using your pressure altitude corrected for
local barometric pressure in order to provide a better comparison with the target.

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Traffic Cautions and Warnings
Cautions and warnings are issued for traffic targets that pose a risk. Multiple cautions
and warnings can be issued simultaneously. Your groundspeed and the groundspeed of
the traffic target must be greater than 40 knots for a caution or warning to be issued.

Traffic Cautions are issued for targets that are less than 45 seconds from being
within 2.0 nm and +/- 1,200’ of your position. When a caution is issued, the
target’s icon is highlighted YELLOW .

Traffic Warnings are issued for targets that are less than 25 seconds from being
within 1.3 nm and +/- 1,200’ of your position. When a warning is issued, the
target’s icon is highlighted RED , and a Traffic Alert is activated if the setting is
enabled.
Traffic targets remain highlighted for 15 seconds after they no longer exceed the
thresholds.

Traffic Caution Traffic Warning

within 2.0 nm and within 1.3 nm and
+/- 1,200’ or will be +/- 1,200’ or will be
within 45 seconds within 25 seconds

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24.7.2 Traffic Alerts
Traffic alerts are enabled by default and appear regardless of the selected view. Tap
More > Settings > Alerts to disable traffic alerts.

A simultaneous audible alert is issued if the Speak

All Alerts setting is enabled. Alerts include the
target’s relative (clock) direction, distance, and
altitude.

Traffic alerts are activated when:

• You and the traffic target have a

groundspeed greater than 40 knots.
• The traffic target is less than 25 seconds Traffic Alert
from the warning range (closer than 1.3 nm
and +/- 1,200’).

24.7.3 Traffic in Synthetic Vision

Traffic within 11 nm of your current position is depicted in the Attitude Indicator, also
referred to as Synthetic Vision.

As traffic moves more than 11 nm away from you, the traffic target fades out of view.
Traffic moving closer to you grows in size. Tapping on a traffic target in Synthetic
Vision does not display a traffic information pop-up.

Traffic in Synthetic Vision

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24.7.4 Hiding Distant Traffic
All ADS-B traffic that is detected by the receiver is displayed on the map when the
Traffic layer is selected. To reduce the amount of traffic displayed on the map, enable
the Hide Distant Traffic setting.

The Hide Distant Traffic setting is only available when connected to an ADS-B receiver
and hides traffic that is more than 15 nm or more than 3,500 feet above or below your
position. To enable this setting:

1. Open the Map setting menu.

2. Enable Hide Distant Traffic (ADS-B).
When Hide Distant Traffic is enabled, a label appears in the lower right corner of the
map, indicating that distant traffic is hidden.

To remove all traffic from the map, deselect the Traffic layer from the map layer menu.

Map Settings

Traffic
Layer

Hide Distant
Traffic Label

Hide Distant Traffic (ADS-B) Enabled

NOTE: The Hide Distant Traffic setting does not affect traffic alerts.

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24.7.5 Traffic Information Service Broadcast (TIS-B)
The Traffic Information Service Broadcast (TIS-B) is a component of ADS-B traffic. It
is continuously broadcast on the 978 MHz frequency by ADS-B towers and exclusively
contains information about air traffic not equipped with ADS-B Out.

Client aircraft
The TIS-B broadcast provides a more complete picture of the traffic around you. ADS-B
Out equipped aircraft (also referred to as client aircraft) benefit the most from the TIS-
B broadcast.

What traffic is included in the broadcast

To be included in the TIS-B broadcast, air traffic must meet the following requirements:

• Within 15 nm and 3,500 feet (vertically) of any client aircraft.

• Equipped with an altitude encoding (Mode C) transponder (Not ADS-B Out
equipped).
• Operating within the service volume of surveillance radar.

What Traffic is excluded

The following aircraft are excluded from the TIS-B broadcast:
• Aircraft operating outside 15 nm and 3,500 feet (vertically) of any client aircraft.
• Aircraft without transponders.
• Aircraft operating outside of surveillance radar.
• ADS-B Out equipped aircraft.

How TIS-B is received

Pilots can receive the TIS-B broadcast by operating within the ADS-B service volume
while connected to an ADS-B (978 MHz) receiver. All traffic targets that are included in
the TIS-B broadcast can be received by aircraft equipped with an ADS-B receiver for
display in ForeFlight.

In other words, the aircraft you fly does not need to be ADS-B Out equipped to receive
TIS-B traffic. However, TIS-B traffic will only be included in the broadcast and thus
displayed in ForeFlight if the traffic target operates within 15 nm and 3,500 feet of an
ADS-B Out equipped client aircraft.

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24.7.6 ADS-B and TIS-B Differences
The icons used to depict air-to-air (ADS-B) and TIS-B traffic targets are the same.
Differences exist when the traffic target is tapped. Unlike ADS-B traffic targets, TIS-B
targets often lack identifying information (e.g., tail number or call sign).

When a traffic target is tapped, a pop-up displays information about the target to
include whether the target originated from an air-to-air or TIS-B broadcast.

1090 MHz ADS-B Traffic Pop-up 978 MHz TIS-B Traffic Pop-up

NOTE: Garmin receivers do not indicate which frequency traffic was detected on.

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ADS-B and TIS-B Traffic Examples
The image below depicts four traffic targets and an ADS-B (In and Out) equipped
airplane in the center of a grey ring. The ring represents the proximity requirements
discussed in the TIS-B section. Traffic that can be displayed in ForeFlight is depicted
in green. Traffic not able to be displayed is red.

• N123AA is a Mode C (non-ADS-B Out equipped) traffic target. This traffic target
is included in the TIS-B broadcast because it is within 15 nm and 3,500’ of a
client aircraft. Any aircraft receiving the TIS-B broadcast (including non ADS-B
Out equipped aircraft) will receive the N123AA target for display in ForeFlight.

• N987ZZ is a Mode C (non-ADS-B Out equipped) traffic target. This traffic target
is not available for display in ForeFlight because it is outside the TIS-B client
proximity requirement. This traffic target will not be displayed in ForeFlight
unless it were to enter the proximity requirements of any client aircraft.

• N567BB and SWA3007 are air-to-air ADS-B traffic targets that can be received
directly and are available for display in ForeFlight. These traffic targets are not
included in the TIS-B broadcast because they are ADS-B Out equipped aircraft.

N987ZZ 15 nm
(Mode C)

+/- 3500’
N123AA ADS-B Out
N567BB (Mode C) Client Aircraft
978 MHz
SWA3007
1090 MHz

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24.7.7 ADS-B Ownship
ADS-B Ownship is an automated process that identifies a traffic target as belonging to
your aircraft.

Determining Ownship
To determine ownship, ForeFlight compares the location and movement of nearby
traffic targets to your location and movement. If a traffic target’s movement closely
matches yours, ForeFlight recognizes the signal is coming from your aircraft and
assigns Ownship status.

NOTE: To determine ownship, your ADS-B receiver must be able to detect your
aircraft’s traffic broadcast (transponder).

Benefits of Ownship
There are a number of benefits to a successful Ownship assignment:
• Your traffic target is removed from the map (eliminating false traffic targets).
• Information from your aircraft’s transponder is automatically incorporated into
other aspects of ForeFlight (e.g., your tail number is automatically assigned in
Track Logs).
• Pressure altitude from the transponder is used for altitude comparison. When
ownship is not detected and pressure altitude data is unavailable, ForeFlight
compares your GPS altitude with the pressure altitude of nearby traffic.
Checking Ownship Status
To determine if Ownship status has been assigned:
1. Select More > Devices and tap the ADS-B Device Tile.
2. Scroll to the Traffic section and reference the Ownship field.
3. If an aircraft is listed, ownship status is assigned. Tap the aircraft to display the
information from your aircraft's transponder.

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Ownship Information
The Ownship Information view displays information as reported by your aircraft’s
transponder. Descriptions of each field can be found below.
• Last Update indicates the last time data was
received from your aircraft’s transponder.
• Call Sign is an optional alphanumeric value
used to identify the aircraft (e.g., UAL123).
• Flight ID is the identifier for the aircraft and
should match the aircraft ID (or call sign)
entered on the flight plan.
• Squawk displays the current squawk code
entered into the transponder.
• ICAO Address is a 24-bit code unique to the
aircraft assigned by ICAO.
• Source displays the frequency of the
transponder (978 or 1090 MHz).
• Lat/Lon displays the last reported latitude
and longitude.
• Geometric Altitude displays the last reported
GPS altitude.
• Pressure Altitude displays the last reported
pressure altitude from the transponder. This
data is used for altitude comparisons to
nearby traffic targets.
• Groundspeed displays the last reported
groundspeed.
• Vertical Speed displays the last reported
vertical speed.
• In Flight indicates whether the aircraft has
been determined to be in flight. When in
flight, certain features are disabled (e.g.,
Ownship Information
account changes).

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• Emitter Category indicates the aircraft category (e.g., light airplane, small
airplane, large airplane, rotorcraft, glider).
• ADS-B Version displays the applicable TSO minimum operational performance
standard. This value is established when the ADS-B equipment is manufactured.
• 1090 In specifies if the aircraft is capable of receiving the 1090 MHz frequency.
• 978 In specifies if the aircraft is capable of receiving the 978 MHz frequency.
• NIC (Navigation Integrity Category) specifies an integrity containment radius
around an aircraft's reported position, as defined in TSO-C166b and TSO-C154c.
• NACp (Navigation Accuracy Category for Position) specifies the accuracy of a
reported aircraft's position, as defined in TSO-C166b and TSO-C154c.

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24.7.8 False Traffic Targets
A false traffic target is a traffic icon or traffic alert for the aircraft you're flying. Two
scenarios can result in false traffic targets. The error depends on your aircraft’s
transponder type.

ADS-B Out Equipped False Traffic Targets

If your ADS-B receiver detects your ADS-B Out transponder and the position data does
not match between the two, ownship cannot be assigned. If ownship is not assigned to
your aircraft, your aircraft may be displayed on the map if detected and can generate
false traffic alerts.

False traffic alerts are most likely to occur with rapid maneuvering or poor GPS
accuracy. Once position data matches, ownship can be established and false traffic
targets will cease.

If ownship is not assigned over the course of an entire flight, this may indicate airframe
interference, an issue with the aircraft’s configuration, or an issue with the
transponder’s position reporting.

TIS-B False Traffic Targets (non ADS-B Out equipped)

If your Mode C aircraft’s traffic information is broadcast via the TIS-B broadcast and
your ADS-B receiver detects the traffic target, your aircraft may appear as a traffic
target slightly behind and +/- 200' your actual position.

After a short period of time, ForeFlight will recognize the TIS-B target is your aircraft
and will assign it ownship status. Once assigned, the TIS-B target will be suppressed.

If ForeFlight is unable to determine ownship and your TIS-B target is detected, there is
no way to remove your TIS-B target from the map other than by turning off the Traffic
layer.

24.7.9 Traffic Breadcrumbs

When connected to an ADS-B or FLARM receiver with a Pro Plus or higher account,
traffic breadcrumbs can be displayed on the map by tapping the traffic symbol. See
Traffic Breadcrumbs for more information.

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24.8 ADS-B Weather (FIS-B)

The Flight Information Service Broadcast (FIS-B), commonly referred to as ADS-B
weather, is a subscription-free, continuous weather and NOTAM broadcast. ADS-B
weather is primarily only available in the United States and includes the following
products:

• Regional NEXRAD • Center Weather Advisories • Icing

• CONUS NEXRAD • PIREPs • Lightning
• METARs • Special Use Airspace • Turbulence
• TAFs • NOTAMs • Winds/Temps Aloft
• AIR/SIGMETS • Cloud Tops • Freezing Levels

To display ADS-B weather, the following criteria must be met:

• Connected to a supported ADS-B receiver.

• Operating within the FIS-B broadcast service area.
• In line-of-sight communication with at least one ADS-B tower.
• A minimum of one ADS-B weather product or map layer selected.

ADS-B AIRMETs and NEXRAD Map Layers

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24.8.1 ADS-B Towers
There are hundreds of ADS-B towers throughout the United States. Towers are
classified into tiers and are subject to line-of-sight restrictions.

Each type of tower tier (surface, low, medium, and high altitude) offer a range of
products with varying coverage areas (see the table in this chapter for additional
details). Approximately two-thirds of towers in the United States are low-altitude tier
towers.

Each tower type has a defined look-ahead range for the products it broadcasts. The
look-ahead range specifies the coverage area for the broadcasted data. For example, a
low-altitude tower broadcasts METARs for airports within 250 nm of the tower. Thus,
the METAR look-ahead range for low-altitude towers is 250 nm.

ADS-B receivers are capable of receiving data from multiple towers

simultaneously. What is shown in ForeFlight is a combination of data from all the
towers being received.

ADS-B Towers on the map

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Tower Location on Map
ForeFlight can display the towers it receives data from on the map. When any data is
received from a tower, including station data (location, type, and status) the tower is
displayed on the map when the Show ADS-B Towers setting is enabled. To display
ADS-B towers on the map:

1. Select More > Devices.

2. Tap the Device Tile.
3. Enable the Show ADSB Towers setting.

Towers are depicted on the map near their exact location. Tower latitude, longitude,
and type are shown next to the tower icon. Tapping an ADS-B tower icon does not
provide any additional information.

Show ADSB Towers Setting

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24.8.2 FIS-B Look-Ahead Range
When viewing an ADS-B map layer, (e.g.,
radar, turbulence, icing) ForeFlight
combines the data from multiple towers (if
applicable) into a single map layer.

The image to the right is an example of

ADS-B turbulence, the corresponding look
ahead ranges, and multiple ADS-B towers.

Areas beyond the look-ahead range do not

contain weather data and depict a hashed
map layer and “Data not available” labels.
ADS-B Turbulence Look-Ahead Range

Refer to the table below to determine weather product availability and broadcast range.

Surface Low Altitude Medium High Altitude

Weather Product
Towers Tier Altitude Tier Tier
CONUS NEXRAD Not Provided Entire CONUS
REGIONAL NEXRAD 150 nm 200 nm 250 nm
METAR 100 nm 250 nm 375 nm CONUS B & C
TAF 100 nm 250 nm 375 nm Airports
AIRMET/SIGMET 100 nm 250 nm 375 nm
Graphical AIRMETs
CWA 500 nm
Not Provided 250 nm 375 nm
PIREPs
SUA
NOTAM 100 nm
Cloud Tops
Icing
Not Provided 150 nm 200 nm 250 nm
Lightning
Turbulence
Winds & Temp Aloft 500 nm 750 nm 1000 nm

FIS-B Look-Ahead Range by Tower Tier and Weather Product

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24.8.3 Dynamic Map Layer Source and Status
When a dynamic map layer is selected (e.g., Traffic or ADS-B Radar), the data source
(Sentry), its status (Good), and the last time the data was updated is displayed in the
upper left corner of the map. When no map layers are selected, the label is removed.

Timestamp
A color-coded timestamp depicts the age of the oldest active map layer. The
timestamp's color changes based on when the map layer was updated and how often
the data is refreshed.

• White indicates the latest data is displayed.

• Orange indicates the data is nearing expiration.
• Red indicates the data is expired and newer data should be available.
When multiple map layers are selected, the timestamp reflects the oldest data. Tap the
timestamp to display a popup with the update times of each selected layer.

Signal Source and Status

Below the timestamp is a label that reflects the source of data (e.g., Sentry, Connext,
Stratus, etc.). Next to the data source is a status indicator. Signal status represents the
number of towers the device is receiving data from. Signal status does not represent
the quality of the signal. There are four potential ADS-B receiver statuses:

• No Towers indicates the device is not receiving any tower data.

• No Data indicates the device is receiving tower data (tower type or location), but
not weather or NOTAM data.
• Marginal indicates the device is receiving FIS-B data from one tower.
• Good indicates the device is receiving FIS-B data from more than one tower.

Good, Marginal, and No Towers Map Labels

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ADS-B Replay
Sentry and Stratus ADS-B receivers save the last 30 minutes of ASD-B weather
information received by the device, including NEXRAD Radar, METARs, TAFs, etc.

ADS-B Replay automatically sends saved data to ForeFlight when you reopen the app
after sleeping the device or switching from another app. ADS-B Replay reduces the
amount of time required to view ADS-B weather information. You can check Replay
status on the Device Information page.

ADS-B Replay

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24.8.4 ADS-B Radar
Next-generation radar data (NEXRAD) is available over ADS-B for the continental
United States (CONUS). To display ADS-B NEXRAD data, select the Radar (ADS-B)
map layer when connected to an ADS-B receiver and within the FIS-B service volume.

NOTE: Radar and Radar (ADS-B) are two separate map layers. Radar is available
with an internet connection and is not available when connected to a Wi-Fi ADS-B
receiver.

ADS-B Radar consists of two types of data (CONUS and Regional). Both types
automatically display when the Radar (ADS-B) map layer is selected.

CONUS NEXRAD
CONUS radar is a low-resolution composite radar picture for the continental United
States. This data is available from medium and high-altitude FIS-B towers. CONUS
NEXRAD data is updated every 15 minutes. ForeFlight checks for new data every 5
minutes.

Regional NEXRAD
Regional radar is a higher-resolution composite radar picture broadcast by all tower
tiers. Regional NEXRAD data is only available for the areas within 150 - 250 nm from
the towers you’re receiving data from. On clear days when there are no radar returns,
Regional NEXRAD is updated every 10 minutes. Otherwise, Regional NEXRAD is
updated every 2 minutes.

Regional and CONUS ADS-B Radar

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Animated ADS-B Radar
When Radar (ADS-B) is selected, radar returns can be animated with the play button
left of the time slider at the bottom of the Maps view. The time slider and play button
are removed when less than two radar frames are available. ForeFlight can animate
(loop) up to 15 frames of ADS-B NEXRAD data.

NEXRAD Animation Time Slider with Play Button

Radar Frame Information

To check the number of available radar frames:

1. Open the Map Settings (gear button in the Maps upper toolbar).
2. Select your ADS-B receiver (near the bottom of the menu).
3. Reference the Radar Frames field.

ADS-B Radar Frames

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24.8.5 ADS-B Cloud Tops
ADS-B Cloud Tops are available for the continental United States and are a useful tool
for determining if flight can be conducted in visual conditions above the clouds.

Cloud tops are a forecast map layer from the National Weather Service (NWS) and is
derived from satellite temperature sensors using the High-Resolution Rapid Refresh
(HRRR) model. The Cloud Tops forecast is generated every hour and transmitted over
ADS-B every 15 minutes.

To view Cloud Tops, select Cloud Tops (ADS-B) from the map layer menu and use the
altitude slider on the right side of the map to filter clouds with tops below the selected
altitude.

Forecast Cloud Tops that exist at or above the selected altitude are depicted on the
map according to the color-coded scale. Each color represents an MSL altitude in
3,000-foot increments. Tap Auto at the top of the altitude slider to automatically display
cloud tops at and above your current GPS altitude.

ADS-B Cloud Tops

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24.8.6 ADS-B Icing
ADS-B Icing provides continental United States forecasted icing data from the NWS
Forecast Icing Potential model. This product has a look-ahead range of 150 to 250 nm
and is run on an hourly basis. Forecasted icing data is transmitted over FIS-B at 15-
minute intervals.

Forecasted icing severity and anticipated presence of super-cooled large droplets

(SLD) are provided from the surface up to 24,000 ft MSL in 2,000 ft increments. Use
the altitude slider on the right side of the map to display icing data at various altitudes.
Tap Auto at the top of the altitude slider to automatically display icing data at your
current GPS altitude.

ADS-B Icing

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24.8.7 ADS-B Turbulence
The ADS-B Turbulence map layer displays the NWS forecast covering the continental
United States with a look-ahead range of 150 to 250 nm. ADS-B Turbulence displays
the forecast eddy dissipation rate (EDR) (i.e., turbulence intensity) based on a medium
aircraft weight category.

Turbulence data is available from the surface up to 24,000 ft MSL in 2,000 ft

increments using the altitude slider on the right side of the map. Tap Auto above the
altitude slider to automatically display forecast turbulence intensity at your GPS
altitude.

ADS-B Turbulence

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24.8.8 ADS-B Freezing Levels
The ADS-B Freezing Level map layer provides a graphical representation of freezing
levels across North America. Freezing levels are delineated with color-coded lines at
4,000-foot intervals up to 24,000 feet (MSL).

If there are multiple freezing levels for a region, a shaded polygon is displayed on the
map. Tap the polygon to display additional details. Freezing level forecasts are
generated every three hours and automatically updated in ForeFlight.

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24.8.9 ADS-B AIRMETs, SIGMETs, CWAs
AIRMETs, SIGMETs, and Center Weather Advisories (CWAs) are issued by
meteorological watch offices for weather that is potentially hazardous to low-level
aircraft with limited capability. AIRMETs consist of less severe weather than SIGMETs:
moderate turbulence & icing, surface winds of 30 knots, or widespread restricted
visibility. AIRMETs, SIGMETs, and CWAs are combined into a single map layer.

When the AIR/SIGMET/CWAs map layer is selected,

the individual weather products can be filtered with the
buttons near the bottom of the map. Selected types are
highlighted blue and the relevant advisories are
displayed graphically on the map during their active AIR/SIGMET/CWA Filters
time.

AIRMETs, SIGMETs, and CWA forecasts are generated every six hours. ForeFlight
checks for updated data every five minutes. The time slider at the bottom of the map
can be used to view future forecast periods.

Tap an AIRMET, SIGMET, or CWA to display additional information in the sidebar. If

there is more than one active layer where you tapped, the advisories are depicted in a
list view. Tap an individual advisory to display the advisory’s text.

ADS-B AIRMETs, SIGMETs, and CWAs

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24.8.10 ADS-B PIREPs
Pilot reports (PIREPs) are broadcast over ADS-B with a range of 250 nm, 375 nm, and
500 nm for low, medium, and high altitude towers respectively. PIREPs are issued by
pilots as needed and are automatically refreshed in ForeFlight every ten minutes.

PIREPs are displayed graphically on the map when the PIREPs layer is active. Tap a
PIREP to display the coded and decoded PIREP text. The age of the PIREP is
displayed at the top of the PIREP menu alongside the source (ADS-B).

(ADS-B)

ADS-B PIREPs

Icon Meaning

Icing (increasing severity)

Turbulence (increasing severity)

Obscuration or other weather

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24.8.11 ADS-B Lightning
ADS-B Lightning provides a graphical representation of the observed cloud-to-ground
lightning strike density and polarity every five minutes from the U.S. National Lightning
Detection Network (NLDN).

Lighting data is transmitted over FIS-B with a 150 to 250 nm look-ahead range. Tap a
lightning icon to reveal the number of strikes within the given radius.

ADS-B Lightning

NOTE: Baron Mobile Link ADS-B Lightning requires firmware version 2.0 or higher.

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24.8.12 ADS-B METARs
METARs received via ADS-B are nearly identical to METARs
received over the internet and can be viewed using the same
techniques as when connected to the internet.

ADS-B METARs differ from internet-based METARs in two

ways:

• An (ADS-B) source label is displayed to the right of the

METAR’s timestamp.
• METARs are only available for the airports within the
look-ahead range of the towers you’re receiving data
from.

METARs contain temperature, dew point, wind speed, wind

direction, precipitation, cloud cover, cloud heights, visibility,
and barometric pressure data. METARs are updated every hour
unless changing weather conditions dictate more frequent
updates. ForeFlight checks for updated ADS-B METARs when ADS-B METAR
the data is first displayed and automatically every five
minutes after that.

Graphical METAR Map Layers

Selecting a map layer that uses METAR data (e.g., Flight Category, Surface Winds,
Dewpoint Spread, Temperature, Visibility, Ceiling, Sky Coverage) displays the relevant
ADS-B METAR data graphically on the map. Tap the weather icon on the map to
display the METAR in the sidebar.

24.8.13 ADS-B TAFs

ADS-B TAFs are broadcast with the same functionality and look-ahead specifications
as METARs. TAFs are updated by the National Weather Service every six hours or as
unexpected weather occurs. ForeFlight checks for updated TAFs when the layer is first
selected and automatically every ten minutes after that. Due to TAF update frequency,
it’s not uncommon to see TAF update times up to six hours old.

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24.8.14 ADS-B Special Use Airspace
Special Use Airspace (SUA) is an area designated for operations that may impose
limitations on non-participating aircraft. Examples include Alert Areas, Controlled Firing
Areas, Military Operations Areas, Prohibited Areas, Restricted Areas, and Warning
Areas.

SUA status is broadcast over the ADS-B NOTAM-D feed and displayed textually in
ForeFlight. SUA status delivered via ADS-B is only available by selecting More >
Devices > Device Tile > General NOTAMs. SUA NOTAMs have a 100 nm look ahead
and are refreshed automatically in ForeFlight every ten minutes.

Special Use Airspace (SUA) Status NOTAMs

NOTE: NOTAMs delivered over ADS-B are not depicted graphically on the map. If
NOTAMs are viewed prior to flight, they may be saved to your device’s temporary
(cache) storage and be visible on the map during the flight. For best results,
ForeFlight recommends Packing before flight.

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24.8.15 ADS-B NOTAMs
The ADS-B NOTAMs broadcast does not provide all NOTAMs or NOTAM types that a
standard preflight briefing would include. Only NOTAMs from the preceding 30 days
are broadcast over ADS-B. With the exception of Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs),
NOTAMs delivered over ADS-B are not depicted graphically on the map.

ADS-B NOTAMs have a 100 nm look-ahead range and are updated every ten minutes.
The ADS-B NOTAM feed includes two NOTAM types:

Distant (D) NOTAMs

Distant NOTAMs are NOTAMs that are primarily distributed within the United States in
the U.S. Domestic NOTAM format. Distant NOTAMs are NOTAMs that require wide
dissemination: en route navigational aids, civil public use landing areas and
aeronautical data. To view Distant NOTAMs, select More > Devices > Device Tile >
General NOTAMs.

ADS-B Domestic NOTAMs

Flight Data Center (FDC) NOTAMs

FDC NOTAMs are regulatory in nature. Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) and
amendments to published instrument approach procedures are broadcast as FDC
NOTAMs over ADS-B. To view FDC NOTAMs, select More > Devices > Device Tile >
General NOTAMs.

ADS-B FDC NOTAM

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Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs)
ADS-B TFRs that contain properly formatted graphical information can be displayed on
the map when the TFRs map layer selected.

TFRs within 8 hours of becoming active are red. Published TFRs that are more than 8
hours from becoming active are yellow. Tap the TFR shape to reveal the raw text
associated with the FDC NOTAM.

Stadium TFRs
Individual sporting event TFRs (FDC NOTAM 0/0367) are not broadcast over ADS-B.
As a result, stadium TFRs must be Packed to be displayed in flight.

ADS-B Temporary Flight Restriction - NOTAM (FDC)

WARNING: Information obtained solely via ADS-B should not be regarded as a thorough
preflight briefing. NOTAMs that are not TFRs are not displayed graphically when the only
data source is ADS-B.

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24.8.16 ADS-B Winds & Temperatures Aloft
Winds & Temperatures Aloft forecasts are broadcast over ADS-B with various look-
ahead ranges.

To view Winds & Temperatures Aloft, tap an airport icon on the map or display an
airport in the Airports view, and then tap Weather > Winds.

Wind data is available from the surface up to FL 390 in 3,000 ft increments.

Temperature data is available in 3,000 ft increments up to FL 390 beginning at 6,000 ft

MSL. Scroll the Winds Table to view additional forecast periods. Temperature values
are color-coded based on temperature range:

• Grey above +2° C

• Magenta between +2° C to -25° C
• Tan below -26° C

ADS-B Winds and Temps

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24.9 SiriusXM Weather

ForeFlight can display SiriusXM weather when connected to a compatible device with
an active SiriusXM subscription. To verify that your SiriusXM subscription is active, visit
siriusxm.com/refresh to send your device a refresh signal.

24.9.1 Supported Receivers

The following three receivers are the only supported SiriusXM receivers.

• Garmin GDL 51 and GDL 52 (recommended) are portable Bluetooth SiriusXM

receivers capable of delivering SiriusXM weather to ForeFlight. ForeFlight does
not support SiriusXM Radio with the Garmin GDL 51/52.
• The WXWorx SiriusXM weather receiver can deliver SiriusXM weather to
ForeFlight via the Baron Mobile link. The Baron Mobile link creates a Wi-Fi
network that supports up to four simultaneous device connections. ForeFlight
does not support SiriusXM Radio with the Baron Mobile Link.
• SXAR1 (discontinued) supports SiriusXM weather and radio. The SXAR1
receiver supports a single Bluetooth connection.

NOTE: ForeFlight does not support SiriusXM weather via a Garmin Flight Stream.

24.9.2 SiriusXM Supported Weather Products

SiriusXM weather products are accessed with the same techniques as when connected
to the internet. No additional configuration is required beyond ensuring the external
device is connected. When connected to a supported SiriusXM weather receiver with
an active subscription, the following weather products are available.

• Composite Radar • AIR/SIGMETs • Winds/Temps Aloft

• Lowest Tilt (Base) • Lightning • Cloud Tops
Radar
• Turbulence • Surface Wind
• Storm Cell Attributes Analysis
• Icing
• METARs • Surface Visibility
• Freezing Levels
Forecast
• TAFs
• PIREPs
• TFRs
• Surface Analysis

NOTE: ForeFlight Mobile does not support SiriusXM Satellite Imagery.

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24.9.3 SiriusXM Radar
Radar (XM Comp) and Radar (XM Base) map layers are available for the United
States, southern Canada, and northern Mexico. SiriusXM radar provides a higher
resolution radar picture than ADS-B, but a lower resolution than internet radar.
SiriusXM composite and base radar include storm track, hail, echo top, and
mesocyclonic indicators.

NOTE: The XM Base layer, storm cell attributes, echo tops, and storm track are not
supported with the WxWorx Baron Mobile Link.

Radar (XM Comp)

The SiriusXM composite map layer displays the maximum echo reflectivity from all
radar tilt angles. The Composite layers can reveal important storm structure features
and the intensity trends of storms.

Radar (XM Base)

The SiriusXM base radar layer displays the maximum echo reflectivity from only the
radar’s lowest tilt angle. The Lowest Tilt (Base) radar layer reveals where precipitation
is likely reaching the ground.

Radar (XM Comp) Coverage Area

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SiriusXM Storm Cell Attributes
Storm cell attributes are embedded in the SiriusXM base and composite radar layers.
Storm cell attributes include icons that represent the characteristics of a storm. With
the exception of storm tracks, each icon can be tapped to reveal additional information.

Storm Cell attributes automatically update with the latest radar frame and cannot be
animated. See the image below for additional information.

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Radar (XM Comp) Storm Cell Attributes

1. Storm Tracks - A thin black line representing the projected 60-minute path of a
storm. Dots are depicted at 20 and 40-minute intervals. If a storm cell also
contains hazardous weather (e.g., hail), the track is colored to match the hazard.
2. Echo Tops - A small grey box with a three-digit value representing the height of
a storm (in hundreds of feet). For example, a storm with an echo top of 400
equates to 40,000 ft or FL400.
3. Hail - A blue box indicative of a storm containing hail (co-located with the storm’s
echo top).
4. Mesocyclonic - A red box indicative of a storm consisting of rising, rotating air
(co-located with the storm’s echo top).

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24.9.4 SiriusXM METARs
METARs contain temperature, dew point, wind speed, wind direction, precipitation,
cloud cover, cloud heights, visibility, and barometric pressure data. METAR reports are
generated every hour unless changing weather conditions dictate more frequent
updates. METARs are broadcast by SiriusXM every ten minutes. ForeFlight checks for
updated SiriusXM METARs when the data is first displayed and automatically every
five minutes after that.

SiriusXM METARs can be viewed using the same techniques as when connected to the
internet. When viewing a SiriusXM METAR, a SiriusXM label is displayed next to the
METAR’s timestamp.

SiriusXM METAR Coverage Area

SiriusXM METARs are available for North America, Central America, and the northern
portions of South America.

SiriusXM METAR

NOTE: If receiving SiriusXM and ADS-B METAR data, the latest METAR data will be
displayed regardless of source.

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SiriusXM Graphical METAR Map Layers
The weather information contained in a METAR can be displayed graphically on the
map. To graphically display SiriusXM METARs, select one of the following map layers
from the map layer menu.

• Flight Category • Dewpoint Spread • Ceiling

• Surface Wind • Temperature • Sky Coverage
• Winds Aloft • Visibility

SiriusXM Visibility Layer (METAR Data)

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24.9.5 SiriusXM TAFs
SiriusXM TAFs contain wind speed, wind direction, precipitation, cloud cover, cloud
heights and visibility. TAFs are updated by the National Weather Service every six
hours or as unexpected weather occurs.

ForeFlight checks for updated TAFs when the information is first displayed and
automatically every five minutes after that. Due to the TAF update frequency, it’s not
uncommon to see TAF timestamps that are six hours old.

SiriusXM TAFs can be viewed using the same

techniques as when connected to the internet. When
viewing a SiriusXM TAF, a SiriusXM label is displayed
next to the timestamp.

Coverage Area
SiriusXM TAFs are available for North America,
Central America, and the northern portions of South
America.

SiriusXM TAF

NOTE: If receiving SiriusXM and ADS-B TAF data, the latest TAF will be displayed
regardless of source.

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24.9.6 SiriusXM TFRs
SiriusXM TFR data is displayed on the map when the TFRs map layer is selected. Tap
a TFR on the map to display its details in the sidebar.

TFRs are yellow until 8 hours before their scheduled start time. Within 8 hours of a
TFR being active, it is shown in Red until the end of the TFR.

SiriusXM TFR Coverage Area

SiriusXM TAFs are available for the continental United States.

SiriusXM TFRs

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24.9.7 SiriusXM AIR/SIGMET/CWA
SiriusXM AIRMETs, SIGMETs, and Center Weather Advisories are viewed the same
way as when connected to the internet.

AIRMETs, SIGMETs, and Center Weather Advisories (CWA) are issued by

meteorological watch offices for weather that is potentially hazardous to low-level
aircraft with limited capability. AIRMETs consist of less severe weather than SIGMETs:
moderate turbulence and icing, surface winds of 30 knots, or widespread restricted
visibility.

AIRMETs, SIGMETs, and CWAs are combined into a

single map layer. When the AIR/SIGMET/CWAs map
layer is selected, the individual weather products can
be filtered with the buttons near the bottom of the map.
Selected types are highlighted in blue and the relevant AIR/SIGMET/CWA Filters
advisories are displayed graphically on the map during
their active time.

AIRMET, SIGMET, and CWA forecasts are generated every six hours. ForeFlight
checks for updated data every five minutes. The time slider at the bottom of the map
can be used to view future forecast periods.

Tap an AIRMET, SIGMET, or CWA to display additional information in the sidebar. If

there is more than one active layer where you tapped, the advisories are depicted in a
list view. Tap an individual advisory to display the advisory’s text.

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24.9.8 SiriusXM Lightning
SiriusXM provides both cloud-to-cloud and cloud-to-ground lighting and is updated
every 2.5 minutes. Display SiriusXM Lightning data by selecting the Lighting map
layer.

24.9.9 SiriusXM Turbulence

SiriusXM Turbulence is displayed when the Turbulence (SXM) map layer is selected.
The graphical turbulence product provides forecasted turbulence severity from FL180
to FL390 in 3,000 foot increments. Use the slider on the right side of the screen to
display forecasted turbulence at a specific flight level.

Turbulence severity is displayed using a four-color scale representing light, moderate,

severe, and extreme turbulence. The turbulence forecast is conducted hourly and
updated in ForeFlight when first selected and automatically every 30 minutes after that.
Turbulence data is available from 15 degrees north latitude to 59 degrees north and
138 degrees west to 58 degrees west.

SiriusXM Turbulence

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24.9.10 SiriusXM Icing
SiriusXM Icing data is graphically displayed when the Icing (SXM) map layer is
selected. The map layer provides icing potential, severity, and the probability of
Supercooled Large Droplets (SLD) from the surface to FL240 in 3,000 foot increments.
Use the slider on the right side of the screen to display icing data at specific altitudes.

Icing severity is displayed using a three-color scale representing light, moderate, and
heavy icing. Supercooled Large Droplets are depicted with red dots. SiriusXM Icing
data is updated every fifteen minutes and covers from 16 degrees north latitude to 54
degrees north and 139 degrees west to 58 degrees west.

SiriusXM Icing

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24.9.11 SiriusXM Freezing Levels
The Freezing Lvls (SXM) map layer uses colored gradient to indicate the altitude at
which the air temperature is at or below the freezing level. Freezing levels are
delineated with color-coded lines in 1,000 foot intervals up to 20,000 feet and are
updated every 30 minutes.

SiriusXM Freezing Levels

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24.9.12 SiriusXM PIREPs
SiriusXM PIREPs are displayed on the map by selecting PIREPs from the map layer
menu. Icons represent the PIREP type, severity, and altitude. Tap an icon to display
the coded and decoded PIREP in the sidebar.

PIREPs are issued by pilots as needed and are automatically refreshed in ForeFlight
every fifteen minutes. The age of the PIREP is displayed at the top of the PIREP menu
alongside the source (SiriusXM). SiriusXM PIREPs cover 5º north latitude to 62º north
and 50º west longitude to 160º west.

SiriusXM PIREPs

Icon Meaning

Icing (increasing severity)

Turbulence (increasing severity)

Obscuration or other weather

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24.9.13 SiriusXM Surface Analysis
The Sfc Analysis (SXM) map layer dynamically displays pressure systems (measured
in millibars), frontal boundaries, and isobars (lines of equal pressure). The layer can
show current or forecast conditions up to 48 hours in the future. The SiriusXM Surface
Analysis map layer covers from 5 degrees north to 62 degrees north and 65 degrees
west to 130 degrees west and is updated every twenty minutes.

SiriusXM Surface Analysis

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24.9.14 SiriusXM Winds/Temps Aloft
To view Winds & Temperatures Aloft, tap an airport icon on the map or display an
airport in the Airports view, and then tap Weather > Winds.

Wind data is available from the surface up to FL 540 in 3,000 ft increments.

Temperature data is available in 3,000 ft increments up to FL 540 beginning at 6,000 ft

MSL. Scroll the Winds Table to view additional forecast periods. Temperature values
are color-coded based on temperature range:

• Grey above +2° C

• Magenta between +2° C to -25° C
• Tan below -26° C

ADS-B Winds and Temps

Aloft

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24.9.15 SiriusXM Cloud Tops
SiriusXM Cloud Tops are available for the continental United States, southern Canada,
and northern Mexico. This map layer is a useful tool for determining if flight can be
conducted in visual conditions above the clouds.

Select Cloud Tops from the map layer menu and use the altitude slider on the right
side of the map to filter clouds with tops below the selected altitude.

Forecast Cloud Tops that exist at or above the selected altitude are depicted on the
map according to the color-coded scale. Each color represents an MSL altitude in
5,000-foot increments. Tap Auto at the top of the altitude slider to automatically display
cloud tops at and above your current GPS altitude. SiriusXM Cloud Tops are available
from the surface to FL400 in 5,000 foot increments (excluding FL350).

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24.9.16 SiriusXM Surface Wind Analysis
The Surface Wind Analysis map layer is displayed by selecting Sfc Wind Analysis
from the map layer selector. This map layer graphically displays current wind data
using standard aviation symbology.

The wind data is generated from weather models that predict surface winds and is not
tied to specific weather stations. The map layer dynamically adjusts and filters weaker
winds as the map is zoomed out. As the map is zoomed in, wind information is included
for approximately every 10 miles. Tap a wind icon to display its details in the sidebar.

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24.9.17 SiriusXM Surface Visibility Forecast
The XM Surface Visibility layer shows a near-term forecast of surface visibility using
colors to indicate forecast surface visibilities ranging from 10 to 0 statute miles.

Visibility (mi)

0 statute mi

0.25 statute mi

0.5 statute mi

0.75 statute mi

1.0 statute mi

1.5 statute mi

2 statute mi

3 statute mi

4 statute mi

5 statute mi

6 statute mi

7 statute mi

8 statute mi

9 statute mi

10 statute mi

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24.10 SiriusXM Radio

SiriusXM radio is only supported with the SiriusXM SXAR1 receiver. For more
information, visit siriusxm.com/aviation. With a SiriusXM radio subscription (an add-
on to the SiriusXM weather subscription), you can listen to SiriusXM radio in flight via
Bluetooth with a single headset or an intercom with a Bluetooth audio interface. The
status of the radio subscription is displayed on the SXAR1 Device Information page.

SXAR1 Active Audio Subscription

IMPORTANT: SiriusXM satellite radio does not play directly through the iPad or
iPhone speaker (or headphone jack). You must connect a Bluetooth audio device.

24.10.1 Setting up SiriusXM Radio

To configure your iOS device to listen to SiriusXM radio:

1. Connect your iPad (or iPhone) to the SXAR1 via Bluetooth.

2. Power the Bluetooth headset (or audio interface) on.
3. Ensure the headset (or audio device) is in Bluetooth pairing mode.
4. Do not pair the headset (or audio device) to your iPad (or iPhone).
In ForeFlight Mobile:
1. Select More > Devices.
2. Tap the SXAR1 tile.
3. Tap the Audio row.
4. Tap Bluetooth Audio to see a list of available Bluetooth devices.
5. Tap your headset (or audio interface) to pair it to the SXAR1.
When pairing is complete, the connected device will show in the My Devices section
and audio will begin playing.

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24.10.2 Controlling SiriusXM Radio
SiriusXM radio is controlled with ForeFlight Mobile. Audio is sent directly from the
SXAR1 to the Bluetooth audio device. See this video for additional information.

To change the channel, tap Category > Channel. Alternatively, type the Channel
number or name (full or partial) in the Tune or Search box. A vertical scroll bar shows
when there are more Channels or Categories than can be shown, and a blue speaker
icon shows in the currently-playing Category and Channel.

Tap to search for

channel by name
or number

Previous channel Next channel

Mute Volume slider

View all channel

categories

SXAR1 Audio Controls

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24.11 Flight Plan Transfer

ForeFlight Mobile includes two-way flight plan transfer with supported navigators. See
the tables in Supported Devices for additional information.

24.11.1 Route Elements

Flight Plan Transfer supports various types of route elements for most navigators.
Altitude and speed changes are not included in flight plan transfer.

Supported Route Elements

• Airports
• Runways
• Departure and Arrival Procedures
• Navaids
• Waypoints
• Airways
• Approach Procedures
• User Waypoints

NOTE: If an unrecognized route element is transferred, it will be converted to latitude

and longitude.

NOTE: Honeywell devices does not support departure, arrival, or approach procedure
transfers. Airways are broken into their individual route elements when transferred.
Performance data (winds, temps, weight, and fuel) can be transferred to Honeywell
devices from the Flights view.

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24.11.2 Maximum Route Elements
The number of elements that can be included in a single transfer varies by navigator. If
a route exceeds the navigator’s maximum supported route elements, the transfer will
be rejected. To reduce the number of elements included in a route transfer:

1. Select More > Settings.

2. Tap Airway Decoding and select Bends Only.
When enabled, the Bends Only setting removes waypoints along an airway that do not
cause a course change.

24.11.3 Sending Routes

When connected to a supported navigator, buttons for sending routes are added to the
bottom of the FPL Editor and the Maps and Flights Send To menus.

To send a route to your navigator, follow the steps below:

1. Plan a route in ForeFlight Mobile.

2. Follow one of the steps below.
• Tap the Panel button at the bottom of the FPL Editor. Tap Send To Panel.
• Tap the Send To button. Tap Panel.
3. Tap OK to dismiss the route transfer confirmation popup.

Panel Button Send To Button

Sending a route to the panel

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Flight Plan Transfer Troubleshooting
If routes are unable to be transferred but can be received, check the following items:

• Verify Flight Plan Import is enabled in the navigator’s settings.

• Ensure the navigator’s flight plan catalog is not full. Delete unnecessary flights
from the catalog if applicable.

NOTE: After sending a route, it may be necessary to manually load the route into the
navigator. Refer to your navigator’s manual for additional information.

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24.11.4 Loading Routes
Flight Plans can be loaded from supported navigators automatically and manually.

Automatically Receiving Routes

To automatically receive the new routes that are planned in your GPS navigator, select
More > Settings and enable Auto-Receive Panel Flight Plans. This setting is also
available at the bottom of the Panel menu (see image below).

When Auto-Receive Panel Flight Plans is enabled, planning a new route with your
navigator results in a ForeFlight Mobile prompt. The Prompt allows you to ignore or
load the new route into ForeFlight.

• Ignore dismisses the prompt. The existing route

on the ForeFlight Maps view is retained.
• Load Route dismisses the prompt and loads the
route from the navigator into the ForeFlight Mobile
FPL Editor.
Manually Loading Routes
If the Auto-Receive Panel Flight Plan setting is disabled or if Ignore is selected when
prompted, the navigator’s active route can be manually loaded into ForeFlight by
tapping the Panel button at the bottom of the FPL Editor and selecting Load from
Panel.

Panel Button

Manually Loading Flight Plans

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24.12 FLARM
FLARM is a collision avoidance technology popular in the glider pilot community
(particularly in Europe). FLARM operates on different frequencies in different regions
of the world.

To enable FLARM traffic in ForeFlight Mobile, you must purchase a FLARM decoding
license. A FLARM decoding license is associated with your ForeFlight account and can
be purchased at foreflight.com/buy.

FLARM traffic targets can be viewed on the map with the Traffic layer enabled while
connected to a supported device. If the connected FLARM receiver is also capable of
detecting ADS-B traffic, ForeFlight will simultaneously display both types of traffic.

There are no indications that you’re receiving FLARM traffic other than the traffic pop-
up which displays (FLARM) as the traffic source when applicable.

ForeFlight recommends the Sentry Plus to receive FLARM traffic. Visit

flywithsentry.com for additional information.

FLARM Traffic in ForeFlight

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24.12.1 SkyEcho 2 FLARM
If you connect to a SkyEcho 2 and activate FLARM mode via the SkyEcho 2 Web UI
but do not yet have a ForeFlight Mobile FLARM decoding license, you’ll see the
“License required...” tile on the Device Information page.

The next time your iPad connects to the Internet after this tile is displayed, your
ForeFlight Mobile app will notify the ForeFlight servers and you’ll receive a
personalized email with instructions for adding the FLARM decoding license to your
ForeFlight subscription.

After you’ve added the FLARM decoding license to your ForeFlight subscription, the
next time you open the app while connected to the SkyEcho 2 you’ll see the updated
tile. Tap the SkyEcho 2 Device Tile to see details about the SkyEcho 2 device and the
data being received.

FLARM via NMEA (Europe-only)

ForeFlight can display FLARM traffic information delivered via the NMEA protocol. An
adapter (typically Wi-Fi) is required to convert NMEA data into a format that can be
received by the iPad.

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ForeFlight Mobile alerts notify pilots of potential hazards and improves situational
awareness. Most alerts are available by default to all ForeFlight users, but some
require a Pro Plus or Performance tier subscription. This chapter describes the three
types of alerts, explains how to set them up, and describes each alert in detail.

IMPORTANT: To ensure visual, audible, and tactile alerts are received, ForeFlight
should be open and active on the device screen.

25.1 Alert Types

Alerts can be issued using visual text, audio
messages, and tactile vibrations.

Visual Alerts
By default, alerts display as a banner near the top of
the device screen. Tap the banner to dismiss it
immediately. Most alert banners disappear on their
own after a short time.

Audible Alerts
Audible alerts are optional messages that play
alongside a visual alert and convey the same
information. Once enabled, they play through your
device speakers or a paired Bluetooth headset.

Tactile Alerts
If you enable audible alerts, ForeFlight also triggers
tactile vibrations in any device with that capability
(like most iPhones) as soon as an alert is triggered.

Alerts Menu

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25.2 Setting Up Alerts

Alerts can be configured with Map Settings > Alerts or by tapping More > Settings >
Alerts. The Alerts menu lets you enable or disable individual alerts and audible alerts,
as well as customize how airspace alerts are triggered.

Map Settings - Alerts

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25.2.1 Enabling Audible Alerts
To enable audible alerts (and tactile vibrations if your device uses them), tap More >
Settings > Alerts and enable Speak All Alerts.

NOTE: When setting the volume of audible alerts, it’s helpful to toggle Speak
All Alerts on and off repeatedly. This plays audio messages that you can use
to fine-tune the volume on your device.

25.2.2 Enabling Headset Alerts

With audible alerts enabled, you can optionally have them play through a Bluetooth
headset. To set this up, pair the headset to your device and set the device volume to
an appropriate and safe level.

25.2.3 Disabling Individual Alerts

Most alerts are enabled by default. However, you can disable individual alerts on your
device by selecting More > Settings > Alerts and disabling the appropriate toggle.

25.2.4 Customizing Airspace Alerts

Unlike other alerts, you can customize when Airspace Alerts are triggered. This
functionality is described in the Airspace Alerts description.

25.3 Available Alerts

The following sections describe each alert’s trigger(s), requirements, and default
behavior, along with any conditions that change its behavior. Unless specifically noted,
each alert is supported under all ForeFlight subscription plans.

25.3.1 500’ AGL Alerts

500’ AGL Alerts are activated when you descend through 500 ft AGL
after having been above 1,000 ft AGL.

Requirements
500’ AGL Alerts will only trigger once every 60 seconds and are automatically disabled
if your groundspeed is less than 40 knots.

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25.3.2 Cabin Altitude Alerts
Cabin Altitude Alerts notify you when your
aircraft reaches certain cabin pressure
altitudes pertinent to supplemental oxygen
requirements (12,000 ft and 25,000 ft
MSL).

Requirements
For this alert to trigger, your iPad/iPhone must be equipped with a barometric pressure
sensor or be connected to an external device that provides that capability (such as a
Sentry or Garmin Flight Stream 210).

Alert Behavior
This alert triggers when cabin pressure altitude exceeds 12,000 ft MSL, and again
when it exceeds 25,000 ft MSL. The alert triggers no more than once every 30 minutes
for each cabin pressure altitude.

25.3.3 Transition Altitude Alert

Transition Altitude Alerts trigger when you climb
or descend through 18,000 feet MSL in the U.S.
or Canada (or local transition altitude in
Europe).

Requirements and Behavior

If up-to-date weather data is being received in-flight via ADS-B or SiriusXM, the alert
also includes the nearest altimeter setting on descent.

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25.3.4 Runway Proximity Alerts
Runway Proximity Alerts use GPS and geographic
runway safety areas to alert pilots as they approach or
enter a runway environment.

Requirements
For this alert to function, ForeFlight Mobile must be
active on the device screen, the aircraft must be
moving at less than 40 knots, and runway data must be
available for the airport.

Alert Behavior
Runway Proximity Alerts can convey one of four
message types depending on your proximity to the
runway. The following examples are written using a
Runway Proximity Alert
hypothetical runway 04-22:

• Approaching runway 22: Notifies you when you are nearing one end of the
runway and expected to enter the runway environment.
• Entered runway 22, 4,500’ remaining: Notifies you when you have crossed
onto one end of the runway. ForeFlight predicts which end of the runway you will
use to take off and provides runway distance remaining rounded to the nearest
hundreds of feet.
• Approaching runway 04-22: Notifies you when you are nearing the midpoint of
a runway and expected to enter the runway environment.
• Entered runway 04-22: Notifies you when you have crossed onto the runway
near its midpoint. Runway length remaining is omitted because it’s unclear which
runway you will use to take off.

NOTE: You may receive an alert on takeoff if you cross a different runway before
reaching 40 knots during the takeoff roll, or on landing if you cross a different runway
while rolling out.

Runway Proximity Alerts are not provided for your landing runway when landing; you
have to taxi onto or near a runway to get an alert.

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25.3.5 Runway Final Approach Alerts
Runway Final Approach Alerts trigger when you
are descending toward a runway.

Requirements
For this alert to trigger, you must be descending
toward a runway and your track must be within
15 degrees of the runway heading. The
destination airport does not need to be included
in your route for the runway final approach alert
to play.

Alert Behavior
This alert is only activated once every 10
minutes.
Runway Final Approach Alert

25.3.6 Sink Rate Alerts

Sink Rate Alerts trigger when your descent rate
exceeds a predetermined limit.

Requirements
To trigger this alert, your groundspeed must be above 40 knots and you must maintain
a given sink rate (see below) for at least five seconds. Once triggered, this alert will not
trigger again for 30 seconds.

Alert Behavior
The descent rate necessary to trigger this alert varies according to your height above
the ground. Sink Rate Alerts trigger sooner at lower altitudes.

• Above 2,500 ft AGL (or when AGL is not known), the alert is triggered if your
descent rate exceeds 3,500 ft per minute.
• Between 2,500 ft AGL and 500 ft AGL the descent rate required to trigger the
alert decreases linearly along with altitude, down to a threshold of 1,500 ft per
minute.
• At 500 ft AGL, the alert is triggered if your descent rate exceeds 1,500 ft per
minute.

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25.3.7 Terrain/Obstacle Alerts
Terrain/Obstacle Alerts trigger an app-wide pop-up window when it detects hazardous
terrain or obstacles along your flight path. Unlike other alerts, Terrain/Obstacle Alerts
are disabled by default.

Requirements
To use Terrain/Obstacle Alerts, you must meet the following requirements:

• You must have a subscription plan other than Basic Plus.

• You must have downloaded obstacle data.
• You must enable them in More > Settings > Alerts.

Alert Behavior
ForeFlight monitors the area within 60 seconds and 60 degrees of your flight track.
When within two miles of a final approach path, alert sensitivity automatically adjusts to
reduce nuisance alerts.

If hazardous terrain or obstacles are

detected, a Hazard Alert pop-up
window opens over the active screen
and displays the following information
on a moving map:

• Aircraft location
• Aircraft altitude AGL
• Hazard detection range
• Color-coded terrain elevation
• Nearby obstacles
Tap Fullscreen to switch to the Map
view with the Hazard Advisor map
layer enabled, or tap Dismiss to close
the Hazard Alert window. The window
closes automatically 10 seconds after
the terrain/obstacle is no longer a
threat.
Hazard Alert Pop-Up Window

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25.3.8 Airborne Traffic Alerts
Airborne Traffic Alerts notify the user when
ForeFlight detects traffic that may intersect the
user's flight path or will be in close proximity.

Requirements
To receive visual Airborne Traffic Alerts:

• The user's aircraft must be flying at or above

Tra c Alert
250 ft AGL.
• ForeFlight must be connected to an external device (such as a Sentry) that
provides ADS-B In traffic data.
To receive audible Airborne Traffic Alerts:
• The above requirements must be met.
• The user's external device must also be able to receive ADS-B Out data and
assign ADS-B ownship to the user's aircraft. ADS-B Ownship is the process of
identifying a traffic target as being the user's aircraft. For more information, see
Ownship ADS-B Out Information.

Alert Behavior
When the above requirements are met, this alert triggers when another aircraft passes
within 1.3 nm horizontally and +/- 1,200’ vertically of the user’s aircraft position (or will
do so within 25 seconds).

Unknown Altitude Alerts

Traffic targets not broadcasting altitude information are assumed to be at the user's
altitude and will trigger an alert when they're expected to be within 1.3 nm of the user’s
GPS position within 25 seconds. When this happens, the Airborne Traffic alert will
display (and speak if enabled) the relationship, distance, and the message "Altitude
Unknown."

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25.3.9 Traffic on Runway Alerts
Traffic on Runway Alerts notify the user when
another aircraft is detected on the runway on which
the user's aircraft is landing.

Requirements
To receive Traffic On Runway Alerts:

• ForeFlight must be connected to an external

ADS-B device (such as a Sentry).
• ADS-B Ownship must be detected.
• Runway data must be available for the airport.
• The user's aircraft must be descending on a
short final with a vertical speed of at least 200
ft, at an altitude of between 200 and 1,000 ft
AGL, and at a distance within 60 seconds or 2 Tra c On Runway Alert
nm from the runway threshold (whichever is
less). The user's aircraft must also have a heading within 15 degrees of the
runway alignment and within a 3-degree final envelope extending out from the
runway threshold.
• An ADS-B traffic target must currently be on the runway. Aircraft holding short of,
or otherwise near to, the runway will not trigger an alert. Aircraft diverging from
the user's position (moving away with a greater groundspeed) will not trigger the
alert. Internet traffic will not trigger this alert.

Alert Behavior
When the above requirements are met, this alert triggers a visual and audible
notification of traffic on the runway, including the runway number and airport.

The alert can be dismissed with a tap, and will not trigger again for at least one minute.
However, the traffic target identified by the alert will remain red until the user's aircraft
is no longer within one minute or 2 nm of the runway threshold, whichever is less.

CAUTION: Traffic On Runway Alerts are inhibited for parallel runways whose
centerlines are less than 830 ft apart. When runways are farther apart, the alert may
be delayed until ForeFlight can more precisely determine the destination runway.

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25.3.10 Traffic On Short Final Alerts
Traffic On Short Final Alerts notify the user when
another aircraft is on short final to the runway that
the user's aircraft is on.

Requirements
To receive Traffic On Short Final Alerts:

• ForeFlight must be connected to an external

ADS-B device (such as a Sentry).
• ADS-B Ownship must be detected.
• Runway data must be available for the airport.

• The user's aircraft must be on the ground and

within the runway bounds.
• A traffic target with ADS-B Out data must be
Tra c On Short Final Alert
approaching within a 1,000 ft AGL altitude of
the user’s position and within 60 seconds or 2
nm of the runway threshold (whichever is less). Diverging traffic targets and
traffic sourced from the internet will not trigger the alert. The traffic target must
also have a heading within 15 degrees of the runway alignment and must be
within a 3-degree final envelope extending out from the runway threshold.

Alert Behavior
When the above requirements are met, this alert triggers a visual and audible
notification of traffic on a short final to the runway the user is currently on, including
the runway number and airport. Additionally, the traffic target on a short final will turn
red.

The alert can be dismissed with a tap, and will not trigger again for at least one minute.
However, the traffic target identified by the alert will remain red until the user's aircraft
is no longer within one minute or 2 nm of the runway threshold, whichever is less.

CAUTION: Traffic On Runway Alerts are inhibited for parallel runways whose
centerlines are less than 830 ft apart. When runways are slightly farther apart, the
alert may be delayed until ForeFlight can more precisely determine the destination
runway.

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25.3.11 Device Temperature Alerts
If you receive this alert, your iPad or iPhone is in danger of overheating and potentially
shutting down during a flight.

Recommended Actions
ForeFlight recommends taking the following steps to cool down your device:

• Position the device so it is out of direct sunlight.

• Lower the screen brightness.
• Remove the device from any case.
• Direct a vent or other cooling airflow onto the device.
• Remove the device from a charging source.
• Consider turning off the device.

CAUTION: This alert is not guaranteed to display in time to prevent overheating and
shutdown, as it relies on device temperature data supplied by iOS. Additionally, this
alert only displays once per hour even if your device returns to a high temperature
after initially cooling down.

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25.3.12 Airspace Alerts
Airspace Alerts are an optional feature that provide app-wide airspace-related alerts.
Airspace Alerts are enabled by default and are only issued when above 1,000 ft AGL.
Airspace Alerts are triggered by user-defined parameters (see Airspace Alert Settings
for additional information).

As depicted below, there are two types of Airspace Alerts: Persistent and Temporary.
These two alert types can be displayed simultaneously.

Temporary
Alert

Persistent
Alert

Airspace
Highlighting

Airspace Alert Types

Persistent Alerts
Persistent alerts are displayed until they’re no longer applicable, the alert is hidden, or
another alert replaces it (see next page for additional information). These alerts are
issued for approaching airspace and airspace above or below you. When an alert is
triggered, the corresponding airspace is highlighted (green) and the alert banner
displays the airspace name, class, distance to airspace, and vertical limits. The
distance to airspace in the alert banner is dynamic and adjusts to reflect your position.

As depicted in the image above, if approaching airspace above or below its vertical
limits but within the user-defined Altitude Buffer setting, the alert indicates the airspace
is above or below you. Once within the lateral boundaries of the airspace, the banner
updates to reflect that you are above or below the airspace.

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Persistent Alerts remain visible until one of the following actions occurs:

• The alert is no longer applicable.

• The alert is tapped and hidden.
• Another alert replaces it.

NOTE: Airspace Alerts are issued one at a time based on proximity, meaning that if
an active persistent alert is displayed and another alert is triggered, the next alert will
automatically replace the existing one. Alerts other than Airspace Alerts (e.g., Traffic,
Terrain, etc.) automatically replace active Airspace Alerts should they be issued.

Only one alert is issued per airspace class (e.g., B, C, or D). For example, if flying
across the shelves of class B airspace, only one alert is issued.

If you depart and return to the same airspace, the alert will not trigger if an alert for
that airspace was issued within the past minute.

Audio alerts are available in conjunction with persistent alerts, however, they do not
contain the airspace name.

Temporary Alerts

Temporary Alerts are issued when entering and exiting the lateral and vertical
boundaries of airspace. Temporary alerts are issued one at a time and do not contain
an audible portion. Temporary alerts are automatically hidden after a few seconds.

If entering airspace sectors with different altitude limits, such as when flying across
class B shelves, the Entered Airspace alert is issued for each airspace sector.

When exiting the vertical or lateral airspace boundary, a single temporary alert is
depicted.

Entered Airspace Alert Exited Airspace Alert

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Airspace Alert Settings
There are four settings that control the behavior of Airspace Alerts.

• Airspace Alerts toggles the feature on and off. Approaching, Entering, and
Exiting airspace alerts are enabled and disabled with the Airspace Alerts toggle.
• Altitude Buffer specifies the altitude proximity above or below the airspace
required to trigger an alert. The default buffer is 500’. Additional options exist for
1000’, 2000’, and 5000’.
• Airspace Alert Range specifies how far in advance an
Approaching Airspace Alert is triggered. The alert trigger
evaluates airspace 1 nm on either side of the selected
time or distance setting. The image to the right is
representative of a 2 nm Airspace Alert Range and the 1
nm buffer on either side of the aircraft’s track. The triangle
is not a feature that can be enabled. The default Alert
Range setting is 3 nm. Additional distance (in nautical
mile) and time-based options exist. Time-based settings Airspace Alert Range
use your current groundspeed to determine when to
trigger alerts.
• Airspace Alert Types specifies the type of airspace for which to issue alerts. All
airspace types are enabled by default. If an airspace type is not listed, an alert
will not be issued for it.

Airspace Alert Settings

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25.3.13 Device Disconnect
Device Disconnect alerts are triggered if the
Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection to a portable
or panel-mounted device that ForeFlight
supports is lost. This allows you to take
appropriate action to restore the connection, to switch to a backup device (if available),
or to continue the flight knowing that the previously connected device is no longer
available.

Requirements
The alert is only triggered if your groundspeed is above 40 knots or if your device does
not have a GPS fix.

25.3.14 Flight Plan Auto Update

Flight Plan Auto Update alerts trigger
when ForeFlight receives a flight plan
from a supported navigator.

Requirements
For this alert to trigger, you must connect ForeFlight to supported installed (or panel)
avionics (such as Garmin Connect devices) that can send flight plans.

Alert Behavior
Whenever ForeFlight receives and loads a new flight plan from the panel, it displays a
“New Flight Plan Loaded From Panel” message.

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25.3.15 Connected Portable Device Low Battery
Connected Portable Device Low Battery
alerts display a low-battery message when
the portable device’s battery level is reduced
to 20%.

Requirements
For this alert to trigger, ForeFlight must be connected to a supported portable device
such as the Sentry, Stratus, or Garmin GDL 50/51/52.
NOTE: This alert does not trigger when the mobile device running ForeFlight (iPad or
iPhone) is running low on battery level.

25.3.16 Destination WX Frequency Alerts

Destination WX Frequency Alerts provide you
with your destination airport’s weather frequency
(ATIS, AWOS, or ASOS) as you near the airport.

Requirements
For Destination WX Frequency Alerts to trigger, you must have more than one waypoint
in your route, the last item in your route must be an airport, and that airport must have
a published weather frequency.

Alert Behavior
The Destination WX Frequency Alert occurs at a certain distance from the airport,
which is greater at higher altitudes. (At 5,000 feet or below, the alert triggers at 20 nm
from the airport.)

This alert does not disappear on its own. It remains on screen until you dismiss it by
tapping on it or until it is replaced by another alert.

The alert will not occur more than once every 20 minutes for the same airport.
However, if you change the destination airport, the alert can occur again in less time
for the new airport.

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25.3.17 TFR Alerts
TFR Alerts display app-wide if you will pass inside, over, or under a TFR within the
next five minutes. This alert pertains specifically to TFRs issued in the United States
and cannot be disabled.

Requirements
For this alert to work, you must be flying at or above 500 ft AGL. Also, you must be
able to receive inflight TFR data, or you must have downloaded that data recently with
the Pack feature (see below).

Preflight Data Download

Before your flight, connect to the internet and use the Pack feature to download all
relevant TFRs and weather data.

CAUTION: The Pack feature does not provide updated TFR Alerts in flight. ForeFlight
can only display TFRs issued after you Pack if you are using an ADS-B or SiriusXM
inflight weather receiver.

Setting the Altitude Buffer

To configure the sensitivity of TFR Alerts, tap More > Alerts > Altitude Buffer and set
the TFR buffer to 500’, 1000’, 2000’, or 5000’. This determines how far above or below
you ForeFlight searches for TFRs.

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Alert Behavior
TFR Alerts display app-wide even if you
don’t have the TFRs layer enabled on the
Maps View. TFR Alerts are disabled if you
are flying below 500 ft AGL. There are five
possible TFR alert messages depending
on your position relative to the TFR and its
active status:

• Caution: Upcoming TFR Ahead:

Within five minutes, you will pass
within 3 nm of a soon-to-be-active TFR Ahead Alert
TFR.
• Caution: TFR Ahead: Within five minutes, you will pass within 3 nm of an active
TFR.
• Caution: Inside TFR: You have entered the lateral and vertical boundaries of an
active TFR.
• Caution: TFR Below: You are above an active TFR by a number of feet set by
the Altitude Buffer (see below).
• Caution: TFR Above: You are below an active TFR by a number of feet set by
the Altitude Buffer.

CAUTION: TFR Alerts are provided as a supplementary tool for increasing situational
awareness and should not replace conventional tools and methods for avoiding
TFRs. Failure to use the Pack feature to download relevant weather and TFR data
before a flight (see above) can impede ForeFlight’s ability to display accurate TFR
Alerts. The Pack feature downloads a snapshot of the airspace taken at that specific
time. You will only receive alerts for TFRs issued after you Pack if you are using an
ADS-B or SiriusXM inflight weather receiver.

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JetFuelX is a feature in ForeFlight that helps operators of turbine aircraft view and
compare contract Jet A fuel prices at airports by FBO. Fuel card information is
uploaded into a “wallet” and linked to aircraft on the account. JetFuelX is available to
Performance Plus and Business Performance subscribers.

Performance-tier ForeFlight subscribers can link contract Jet-A fuel cards and sign up
for new accounts with participating fuel vendors from ForeFlight Web, linking them to
the user’s ForeFlight account. ForeFlight Mobile then displays contract Jet-A fuel
prices on its Maps, Airports, Plates, and Flights views and lets users request fuel
releases from within its Flights view. ForeFlight Web also displays contract Jet-A fuel
prices in its My Flights and Maps views.

Contract Fuel Prices on ForeFlight Mobile

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26.1 Supported Fuel Vendors

To see the list of participating vendors, log into plan.foreflight.com, select JetFuelX
from the sidebar on the left side of the page, and scroll to the bottom of the page to the
Integrated Fuel Vendors list. The fuel vendor icons are clickable links to each vendor’s
website. This is useful when applying for a contract fuel account.

User

Participating Contract Fuel Vendors

26.2 Fuel Card Setup and Management

Contract fuel accounts are managed on ForeFlight Web’s JetFuelX page. Each
vendor sends fuel price data directly to the user’s ForeFlight account. Fuel cards can
be added, edited, and removed. Aircraft profiles can be linked to fuel cards. Status
indicators on each fuel card show if an account has current or outdated prices or
cannot connect to the fuel vendor, indicating which cards require attention. A vendor’s
CSV price files can also be manually imported.

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26.2.1 Applying for Contract Fuel Accounts
Before using JetFuelX (including adding fuel cards), users must have already signed
up with one or more participating contract fuel providers. The application process
varies by vendor and is outside the scope of ForeFlight. However, users can access
participating fuel vendors’ websites from within ForeFlight Web. To do so, follow these
steps:

1. Log into plan.foreflight.com and select JetFuelX from the sidebar on the left
side of the page.
2. Scroll down to the Integrated Fuel Vendors list.
3. Click one of the vendor icons to navigate to their website.
4. Complete the vendor’s application process.

User

Participating Contract Fuel Vendors

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26.2.2 Adding Fuel Cards
The process to add fuel cards is similar for all users, but there is one main difference
depending on the type of ForeFlight account:
• Individual account holders can assign fuel cards to any aircraft profile.
• Business account holders can assign fuel cards only to aircraft profiles set up as
organization aircraft and published by their organization.
To add a fuel card, follow these steps:
1. Log into plan.foreflight.com and select JetFuelX from the sidebar.
2. On the JetFuelX page, click Add Card to open the Adding Fuel Card window.
3. In the Fuel Vendor field, select a vendor.
4. If adding a Jetex or CAA fuel card, follow these additional steps:
• For Jetex, enter the account username and password in the Jetex Website
Credentials fields.
• For CAA, click Connect CAA Account. In the CAA login window, enter the
account username and password, and click Login. Then, return to the Adding
Fuel Card window in ForeFlight Web.
5. In the Card/Account Number field, enter a card or account number if one is
listed in your contract fuel account.
6. In the Card/Account Name field, enter the name on your contract fuel account.
7. In the Description field, enter any other useful info about the card.
8. In the Aircraft field, select one or more aircraft profiles. When finished, click
Add.

Adding a Fuel Card

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After adding a fuel card, it may take up to a week for some vendors to begin sending
fuel price data. The following section describes what happens in the meantime,
including ForeFlight’s message to the vendor and the steps the user must take based
on how the vendor decides to send its price data.

26.2.3 Automatic Price Updates

Adding a contract fuel card triggers an automated email to the fuel vendor requesting
that they provide regularly scheduled fuel price data to the user’s ForeFlight account.
This email includes all of the information the vendor needs to send price updates to
that account.

g12345678

User’s Name
12345678
N12345
g12345678

Example of ForeFlight’s Email to Fuel Vendors

Within one week, the vendor should start sending contract fuel prices to the user’s
ForeFlight account, and the user’s fuel card should display a status message. If prices
update successfully, this message will be green and include the date of the most recent
update.

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26.2.4 Manual Price Updates
A red status message displays on the fuel card if a technical issue prevents a vendor’s
automatic updates. In that case, the user may update prices by auto-forwarding the
vendor’s fuel price emails or manually importing the vendor’s CSV file into ForeFlight
Web. Both of these methods are described below.

Price Updating by Forwarding Emails

To set up auto-forwarding, follow these steps:

1. Log into plan.foreflight.com and select JetFuelX from the sidebar on the left
side of the page.
2. On the JetFuelX page, at the bottom-right corner of the fuel card, click Import
Prices.
3. At the bottom right corner of the Import Prices page, Copy the email address
ending in @fuel.jetfuelx.com. This is the unique JetFuelX import email address
to be used to forward emails from the contract fuel provider.
4. Locate the vendor’s email containing the CSV file. This email will most likely be
sent to the address listed on your contract fuel membership account. Forward
the email to the @fuel.jetfuelx.com account you copied in the previous step.
5. Set up auto-forwarding of all future emails from the email address the vendor
used above to your @fuel.jetfuelx.com email address using the process dictated
by your email provider.

NOTE:@fuel.jetfuelx.com addresses are receive-only and cannot respond to any

messages. If an email provider requires a confirmation reply to its request for auto-
forwarding, it will be necessary instead to manually import CSV files. This is
described below.

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Price Updating by Manually Importing CSV Files
Users can manually import price updates to a JetFuelX account using the fuel vendor’s
CSV file by following these steps:

1. Locate the vendor’s CSV file (either on the vendor’s website or in an email from
the vendor). Download the CSV file to your computer.
2. Log into plan.foreflight.com and select JetFuelX from the sidebar on the left
side of the page.
3. On the JetFuelX page, at the bottom right corner of the fuel card, click Import
Prices.
4. At the top of the Import Prices page, drag and drop the CSV file from your
computer to the gray box, or click Select it from your files to import and use
the next window to locate and import the CSV file.

g12345678

Import Contract Fuel Prices Webpage

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26.2.5 Fuel Card Status Messages
A color-coded message is displayed on each fuel card, indicating the status of the
vendor’s prices or the state of the connection to the vendor. These messages are
described below:

• Waiting on Prices: This message displays after a fuel card is first added. It
indicates that ForeFlight is waiting on the first price data import. Allow vendors
up to one week to begin sending prices. The status will change after the
vendor’s prices are imported into the user’s ForeFlight account.

N12345

• Prices Updated: This message displays after a user’s account has received the
vendor's latest fuel prices. Look below the message on the fuel card to see the
total number of price points available from this vendor and the number of airports
at which the vendor displays contract fuel prices. Also, remember to check the
date of the most recent import. Prices more than a few days old may change by
the time of your next flight.

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• Your Prices are Out of Date: This message displays when contract fuel price
data from this vendor is more than 14 days old. If that happens, ForeFlight also
emails an automated notification to the user’s ForeFlight subscription address.
After seeing this status message, contact support to determine why prices are
not being updated.

Your Avfuel prices are out of date

• Problem Connecting to Fuel Provider: This message displays when an issue

prevents the vendor’s contract fuel price data from importing to ForeFlight. If this
message is displayed, check to see if the credentials entered for your fuel card
are correct and match your contract fuel membership credentials. For example,
CAA passwords are case-sensitive.

CAA

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26.2.6 Editing Fuel Cards
To edit the account information for a fuel card, follow these steps:

1. Log into plan.foreflight.com and select JetFuelX from the sidebar on the left
side of the page.
2. On the JetFuelX page, click Edit at the bottom-right corner of the fuel card

3. In the Fuel Card Details window, edit the account information as necessary.
Editable values are indicated by blue font.
4. When finished, click Update.

N12345

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26.2.7 Removing Fuel Cards
To remove a fuel card, follow these steps. This will delete existing contract fuel prices
from ForeFlight and notify the vendor to stop sending prices to the associated
ForeFlight account:

1. Log into plan.foreflight.com and select JetFuelX from the sidebar on the left
side of the page.
2. On the JetFuelX page, click Edit at the bottom-right corner of the fuel card.
3. In the Fuel Card Details window, click Remove.
4. In the Remove Fuel Card window, click Remove to confirm.

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26.3 Contract Fuel Prices at Each Airport

After a fuel card has been added, and its status message shows Prices Updated in
ForeFlight Web, users can find their supported contract fuel prices from within several
places in ForeFlight Mobile: the Maps, Airports, Plates, and Flights views.

Each of the above locations displays contract fuel price information in two views.
These are described below.

26.3.1 The FBO List View

The FBO List view lists each FBO located at that airport. If one or more contract fuel
vendors are associated with the FBO, a white “JFX” label indicates their lowest
contract fuel price.

Tapping one of the listed FBOs opens its FBO Details view, displaying each contract
fuel vendor associated with that FBO. Note that some vendors offer a breakdown of
price tiers.

FBO List View

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26.3.2 FBO Details View
The FBO Details view provides information about the selected FBO. Tapping the Info
tab provides a breakdown of its associated contract fuel vendors and their prices. The
sections below describe all of the functionality in this view.

JetFuelX Section
The JetFuelX section includes two selectable rows that affect the fuel vendors and
price points that display in the rest of the view.

NOTE: The Aircraft and Fuel (Gallons) fields described below make the information
on the FBO Details view more accurate for planning purposes. Interacting with these
fields does not initiate a fuel order or a request for fuel release.

• Tap the Aircraft row to select the profile for the aircraft to be used in the flight.
This will cause the FBO Details view to display only those fuel vendors (and their
prices) that apply to fuel cards tied to that aircraft.
• Tap the Fuel (Gallons) row and enter the amount of fuel that will be ordered at
the FBO. The value entered changes which JetFuelX price tier is highlighted for
each fuel vendor.

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JetFuelX (Jet-A, Jet-A+) Section
The JetFuelX (Jet-A and Jet-A+) section displays contract fuel prices offered by each
vendor associated with the FBO. A contract fuel vendor's prices are only displayed if
the user’s aircraft profile is tied to that vendor's fuel card. This section includes the
following functionality:

• Vendor Price Tiers: Some vendors offer several price tiers. Whichever price tier
is highlighted in bold font is the price per gallon based on the amount entered in
the Fuel (Gallons) field above.
• Vendor Notes: Tap Notes next to any fuel vendor to view additional information
that the fuel vendor provided regarding purchasing contract fuel at that FBO.
Examples include additional fees for handling, hookup, and infrastructure.

N12345

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26.4 Locating Contract Fuel Vendors in ForeFlight

Once a fuel card has been added, and it displays a status message of Prices Updated
in ForeFlight Web, users can find their supported contract fuel vendors from within
several places in ForeFlight Mobile: the Maps, Airports, Plates, and Flights views.
Further detail is provided in the sections below.

26.4.1 Vendors on the Maps View

On the Map view, display the Fuel: Jet A map layer to find contract fuel. If a standard
Jet-A fuel price marker has a white “JFX” label, there is at least one FBO associated
with that airport that accepts one or more contract fuel cards.

To see more information about the FBOs located at a given airport, follow these steps:

1. On the Maps view, with the Fuel: Jet A map layer displayed, tap a price marker
with the “JFX” label.
2. The Maps sidebar opens on the right side of the device screen and automatically
displays the FBO List view, including a list of fuel prices. If the airport details
view is displayed instead, tap FBOs to open the FBO List view.

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26.4.2 Vendors on the Airports View
On the Airports view, find out if an airport is associated with supported contract fuel
vendors by following these steps:

1. On the Airports view, display the desired airport.

2. In the top-right corner of the airport summary pane, tap FBOs to open the FBO
List view. Any contract fuel vendors will be displayed, and their contract fuel
prices will have a white “JFX” label.

Contract Fuel Vendors on the Airports View Under FBOs

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26.4.3 Vendors on the Plates View
On the Plates view, find out if an airport is associated with supported contract fuel
vendors by following these steps:

1. Open an airport diagram on the Plates view.

2. At the top of the Plates menu, tap FBO to show any FBOs located at that airport.
3. Tap an FBO label to open the FBO Details view by default, displaying supported
contract fuel vendors and their prices.

N12345

Finding Contract Fuel Vendors on the Plates View

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26.4.4 Vendors on the Flights View
The Flights view can be used to find out if a departure, destination, or alternate airport
along a route is associated with supported contract fuel vendors. To do so, follow these
steps:

1. On the Flights view, open a new or existing flight plan.

2. In the Destination section, enter an airport identifier.
3. Tap Info next to the Destination airport to open the airport details view.
4. Tap FBOs to open the FBO List view. Contract fuel vendors will be displayed,
and their contract fuel prices will have a white “JFX” label.

Finding Contract Fuel Vendors on the Flights View

26.5 Fuel Release Requests

Requests for fuel releases are made on the Flights view. This functionality is described
in Fuel Orders.

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ANNOTATIONS
ForeFlight annotations allow you to add full-color annotations to approach plates, SIDs,
STARs, airport diagrams, and documents. This can be useful for highlighting important
elements such as crossing altitudes, taxi instructions, or adding notes to your PDF
documents.

NOTE: Document annotations are not currently supported on ForeFlight Web.

27.1 Design
Annotations are available in all
subscriptions. If you have a ForeFlight
Pro Plus, Performance Plus, Business
Pro, or Business Performance
subscription, annotations you make on
an approach plate are displayed when
you show the annotated plate on the
map.

Annotations you add to a Plate, SID,

STAR, or Airport Diagram are saved at
the data cycle change-over unless the
SID, STAR, or Plate name changes in the
new data cycle (e.g., if the TEXXN5
STAR becomes TEXXN6, or RWY03 ILS
becomes RWY04 ILS due to updated
magnetic variation).

Annotations you add to a PDF Document

are synchronized between all signed-in
devices and are saved if the document is
updated, provided the document title
stays the same during the update.
Document Annotations

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27.2 Annotation Types

Annotations allow different tools to highlight items on your documents. The default
mode for annotations is the Drawing tool. Other shapes are available such as a
rectangle or ellipse, and provide a precise look to permanent highlights.

27.2.1 iPad Annotations

There are 8 kinds of annotations available on the iPad:

Drawing Text Box

Rectangle Ellipse

Line Polygon

Sticky-
Polyline
note

27.2.2 iPhone Annotations

All annotations made on an iPad are visible on an iPhone. However, there are only 3
kinds of annotations available to be created on the iPhone:

Drawing Text Box

Rectangle

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27.3 Adding and Editing Annotations

When you open a plate or PDF Document, tap the Annotation button in the menu
at the top of the page to display the annotation toolbar.

Annotations will default to Drawing mode until another annotation style is selected. Use
a finger, stylus, or Apple Pencil to draw directly on the plate or document.

Another method to open annotations is to touch-hold on the plate or PDF Document

momentarily, then release your finger to display the popup Annotation menu.

Tap the button to choose the type of annotation to add (Text, Note, or Drawing).

27.3.1 Drawing
The default annotation is the freehand
Drawing tool. Use a finger, stylus, or Apple
Pencil to quickly draw directly on the plate or
document. As an example, if ATC gives an
alternate missed approach clearance to “Fly
heading 270, climb and maintain 3,000 feet”,
it can be written directly on the approach
plate.

Drawing Annotations
Changing Annotation Color, Opacity, or
Thickness
Tap the Annotation Settings drop-down in the top toolbar to display the Drawing
settings popup.

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Eight pre-set colors are available for quick selection.
Press on a color button at the bottom of the popup to
change to that color.

For more color options, tap the Color tab to open

another color popup that has three color selection pag
(Grid, Spectrum, or Sliders). These pages provide
different methods of selecting specific colors.

To change the line Opacity and thickness, move the

sliders left or right until the desired setting is reached.

Drawing Settings

27.3.2 Rectangle
The Rectangle tool draws a rectangle shape around the selected information on a plate
or document. To draw a rectangle, touch-hold using a finger, stylus, or Apple Pencil on
one side of the information, then drag your finger to surround the information. Lift your
finger to complete the drawing. Tapping the Annotation Settings on the top toolbar
opens the Rectangle settings popup. The Rectangle Color, Fill Color, Opacity, and line
Thickness can all be changed. When annotations are complete, tap the Done button to
return to the original plate or document. The annotation will remain until deleted.

Rectangle Annotation

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To edit a previously drawn rectangle, tap it. A lined box with blue dots will outline the
shape of the annotation. The annotation can be resized by tap-holding on any of the
blue dots and dragging it in the desired direction. Tap the Inspector button to open the
Rectangle settings popup.

Rectangle Settings
27.3.3 Ellipse (Circle)
The Ellipse tool draws a circular shape around the selected information on a plate or
document. To draw an ellipse, touch-hold using a finger, stylus, or Apple Pencil on one
side of the information, then drag your finger to surround the information. Lift your
finger to complete the drawing. Tapping the Annotations Settings on the top toolbar
opens the Ellipse settings popup. The Ellipse Color, Fill Color, Opacity, and line
Thickness can all be changed. When annotations are complete, tap the Done button to
return to the original plate or document. The annotation will remain until deleted.

Ellipse Annotation

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27.3.4 Line
The Line tool draws a straight line with start and end symbols, such as an arrow or
circle, that can be used to point to selected information on a plate or document. To
draw a line, touch-hold using a finger, stylus, or Apple Pencil on one side, then drag
your finger to another point to end the line. Lift your finger to complete the drawing.
When annotations are complete, tap the Done button to return to the original plate or
document. The annotation will remain until deleted.

Line Annotation with an Arrow

Tapping the Annotations Settings on the top toolbar opens the Line Settings popup.
The Line Color, Opacity, Thickness, Line Start, and Line End can all be changed. The
settings must be selected before the line is drawn, or it will default to a straight line.

Line Start and End

Line Settings

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27.3.5 Polygon
The Polygon tool draws a shape with straight lines from point to point with as many
sides as are drawn. To draw a polygon, tap your finger to each desired “corner” of the
polygon. Each additional tap will extend a line segment from the previous corner to the
new tap. When you tap the Done button in the menu bar, a final line segment will
automatically be added to “close” the polygon. The annotation will remain until deleted.

Polygon Annotation

To edit a previously drawn polygon, tap it. A lined box with blue dots will outline the
shape of the polygon. The polygon can be resized by tap-holding on any of the blue
dots and dragging it in the desired direction. Tap the Inspector button to open the
Polygon Settings popup.

Polygon Settings

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27.3.6 Polyline
The Polyline tool draws multiple continuous lines with a beginning and end point. To
draw a polyline, tap your finger at the beginning of the line and drag it to the first angle
point. Lift your finger and tap-hold where you stopped, and drag your finger to the new
point. This can be done as many times as desired. When complete, tap the Done
button in the menu bar. The annotation will remain until deleted.

Polyline Annotation

The Polyline tool is similar to the Polygon tool, except that the shape is not
automatically “closed” when you tap the Done button, and like the Line tool, you can
choose the start and end-point types (e.g., arrow, dot, diamond, etc…). To edit a
previously drawn polyline, tap it, then choose the Inspector button.

Polyline Settings Polyline Start/End Settings

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27.3.7 Text Box
The Text Box tool will add a text box anywhere on a plate or document. To create a text
box, select the Text Box annotation button on the top of the Annotations toolbar, then
tap the document where it will be placed. Type the information in the text box and
press the Done button on the top toolbar to complete the annotation.

Text Box Annotation

When typing into a text box, several formatting options are available at the top of the
on-screen keyboard.

On-Keyboard Settings

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To edit a previously drawn text box, tap it, then choose the Inspector button, and tap
the attribute you want to change. The Font (Font style in a sub-menu), Font Size,
Alignment, Color, Fill Color, Opacity, and Style (Normal or Callout line) can all be
edited by adjusting the Text Box settings.

If converting the Text Box to include a Callout line + arrow, tap the Callout button
in the Style line to open the Callout popup. The callout line can be repositioned by
touch-dragging on the blue “corner” point.

Text Box Settings

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27.3.8 Note
The Note tool allows a user to add a text note that can be placed anywhere on the
document or plate. A note icon will be visible to the user that can be tapped to open the
full textual note.

To create a note, tap the Note button on the top Annotations toolbar. Tap the document
where the note will be placed, and a note text box will open. Write the text, then tap
anywhere outside of the note box to close the note.

Tapping the Brush button opens the note editor view.

The note icon appearance and color can be changed
by tapping on the desired annotation or color button.

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27.3.9 Undo/Redo
While adding annotations to a Plate or Document, tap the Undo (left) arrow button to
remove recent annotation elements. Tap the Redo (right) arrow button to restore
recently removed annotations.

27.4 Selecting Multiple Annotations

Tap the Selection button then touch-drag across multiple annotations to select
several at once, then tap Group to group the items together, Copy to copy all items, or
the Trash can to delete the selected annotations.

27.5 Copying and Pasting an Annotation

Tap a previously added annotation to select the annotation and display the edit popup
menu, then tap the Copy button.

Paste the copied annotation in a different location or onto a different page (or
document) by touch-holding on the Plate or Document until the magnifying glass
appears. Lift your finger, then tap the Paste button in the popup Annotation menu.

27.6 Deleting Annotations

Tap the annotation to select it, then tap Remove in the edit view. To remove
annotations from a page. tap the Annotation button , then tap Remove.

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Supplemental guides for various ForeFlight features are available in-app by selecting
Documents > ForeFlight.

Checklist Guide
ForeFlight Checklist lets you complete a checklist with a series of taps, and also
includes easy access to Abnormal and Emergency checklists. The app includes
checklist templates for various fixed-wing and select rotorcraft models, all derived from
pilot operating handbooks.

For complete details, refer to the ForeFlight Checklist Guide available in-app by
selecting Documents > ForeFlight or online at foreflight.com/checklist-guide.

Logbook Guide
Logbook lets you track your hours, currency, ratings, endorsements, medical
certificates, and more across all your devices. It is included in the Basic Plus, Pro Plus,
and Performance Plus subscription plans. For complete details, see the ForeFlight
Logbook Guide in Documents > ForeFlight or at foreflight.com/logbook-guide.

Logbook is part of the ForeFlight Cloud, allowing you to make new entries and track
your currency from any device signed into your account.

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Weight & Balance Guide

Weight & Balance is a dedicated view for determining if your aircraft is loaded within
limits. In addition to the dedicated Weight & Balance view, Integrated Weight & Balance
is available for all Performance subscribers beginning with ForeFlight Mobile version
14.2. Integrated Weight & Balance allows users to view Weight & Balance information
on the Flights view.

Once your aircraft’s Weight & Balance profile is set up, you can quickly create a
Loading Summary for each flight, and you can share the profile and a PDF copy of the
Loading Summary via email.

Weight & Balance profiles are automatically synced between your devices when Sync
Data To/From Device is enabled in More > Settings.

For full details, see the ForeFlight Weight & Balance Guide in Documents >
ForeFlight or at foreflight.com/wb-guide.

Passenger Guide
ForeFlight Passenger is a free companion app to ForeFlight Mobile that helps answer
your passengers’ age old question, “Are we there yet?”. The Passenger app is
downloaded separately from the Apple App Store.

Passenger mode is available in ForeFlight Mobile version 11.2 and later. To activate
Passenger mode, first make sure that your iPad’s or iPhone’s Wi-Fi is ON, and that Wi-
Fi is ON in the device(s) being used for Passenger. NOTE: Your device does not need
to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the Passenger device(s). And the link
from ForeFlight Mobile to Passenger will work even if neither device is connected to a
specific Wi-Fi network, as long as Wi-Fi is ON in each device. For more information,
refer to the Passenger Guide located in ForeFlight Mobile > Documents >
ForeFlight.

Filing Guide
ForeFlight Mobile can be used to file most VFR, IFR, DVFR, and composite flight
plans. For complete details, refer to the ForeFlight Filing Guide available in-app by
selecting Documents > ForeFlight or online at foreflight.com/filing-guide.

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Version Date Change Summary
15.10 October 2023 • New intersection takeoff option for runway
analysis customers.
• New SID/STAR labels for waypoints with speed or
altitude crossing restrictions.
15.9 September 2023 • New Map Annotation eraser.
• New Airspaces Activated By NOTAM map setting.
• New Missed Approach fields for RWA landing.
• New Profile View Line Pointer.
• New Map View Radar (Beta) layer.
• Updates to buying Jeppesen through the app.
15.8 August 2023 • New UI for adding, updating, and confirming fuel
prices.
• Improved obstacle/terrain strike indications in
Profile View when in Flight Mode.
15.7 July 2023 • Improved fix markers for multiple crossing
altitude/airspeed restrictions.
• Updates to adding CAA and Jetex contract fuel
accounts.
• Improved obstacles displayed in attitude
indicator/synthetic vision view.
• Updated subscription trial period.
• Added new options to Min. Rwy Length setting.
• Profile View now depicts multiple terrain strikes.
• Annotations chapter miscellaneous styling and
content updates.
• Cessna 700 Citation Longitude ballast fuel
support added.

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Version Date Change Summary
15.6 June 2023 • Display breadcrumbs for ADS-B or FLARM traffic
targets.
• Active Navlog available to Business Performance
customers as a per-account subscription add-on.
• New Day/Night Overlay map setting.
• New Alerts: Traffic on Runway and Traffic on
Short Final.
• Barometric Altitude instrument added.
• Briefing chapter content and styling
improvements.
15.5 May 2023 • Delete multiple track logs simultaneously.
• Preview Runway Analysis Engine Out Procedures
in 3D.
• Add multiple Track Logs to a single logbook entry.
• Calculate the required reserve fuel for a flight
using the reserve policy selector (Performance-
tier account required).
• TFR and SFRA/FRZ alert setting removed. TFR
and SFRA/FRZ alerts are always enabled.
• Documents chapter miscellaneous styling and
content updates.
• Expanded Airport Comments functionality.
• Added Canadian and South African VFR
waypoints.
• Added more detailed Airport operating hours.
15.4 April 2023 • Filter airports by runway length.
• Profile Corridor added to the route line.
• Australian Weather Imagery added.
• Standard Deviation setting added.
• Data changeover times respect device location.
• CASA fuel reserve policies added.

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Version Date Change Summary
15.3 March 2023 • Added airports without codes (AWOC).
• Added visual reporting points and VFR waypoints.
• Added VFR Aeronautical Details toggle.
• Added additional ownship icon color options.
• Added option to disable content pack sharing.
15.2 February 2023 • Australia added as a fourth region.
• All plates and terminal procedures can be viewed
without first downloading the region.
• Ballast Fuel support added for certain aircraft.
• Imagery chapter miscellaneous styling and
content updates.
• Track Logs chapter miscellaneous styling and
content updates.
15.1 January 2023 • Added Airspace Alerts.
• Alerts added to Map Settings.
• Added Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF)
details to the Airports view.
• Added NOTAM search filter.
• Added Plate Binder print option.
• Added Honeywell ADG Integration.
• Improved overlapping leg interface.
• Updated Navlog chapter.
14.10 December 2022 • Added EUROCONTROL ATC Sector Boundaries.
• Aircraft profile filing remarks added.
• Added the ability to enter filing remarks for
specific route waypoints (MFB only).
• Radar data provider changed.
• Radar (lowest tilt) removed.
• Plates chapter miscellaneous styling and content
updates.
• Airports chapter miscellaneous styling and
content updates.
• Connect chapter miscellaneous styling and
content updates.
• Device name added for iOS 16 and later devices.

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Version Date Change Summary
14.9 October 2022 • Added Operational Note Flags.
• Internet, ADS-B, and SiriusXM-based radar
selectable as individual map layers.
• Added support for UL91/96 fuel.
• Sign in user interface changed.
• Added JetFuelX (new Chapter 24).
14.8 September 2022 • Runway Analysis Summary Documented added
for single-engine aircraft.
• Takeoff & Landing Performance Summary
Document added.
• Mogas fuel included in FBO view (if available).
• Added ability to search recent/favorite routes.
• Flights chapter miscellaneous styling and content
updates.
• Added Runway Analysis.
• Added Takeoff & Landing Performance.
14.7 August 2022 • ForeFlight version 14.7 requires iOS 15.0 or
later.
14.6 July 2022 • Reorganization of chapters.
• New Download setup User Interface.
• Aircraft chapter miscellaneous styling and content
updates.
• Maps chapter miscellaneous styling and content
updates.
• Custom Content miscellaneous styling and
content updates.
14.5 June 2022 • Updates to the Downloads view.
• Added Bearing and Track Instrument setting.
• Added content pack subscriptions.
• Added user waypoint elevation support.
• Updates to the FBO view.

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Version Date Change Summary
14.4 May 2022 • Profile View displays en route altitude changes.
• Global graphical NOTAM support added.
• Metric unit settings added.
• Distance rings add kilometer support.
• Unleaded 94 octane fuel (UL94) included in FBO
view (if available).
14.3 April 2022 • Add a delay or stay to your route using the Flight
Plan Editor (Performance Plus accounts only).
14.2 March 2022 • Enhanced Weight & Balance is added via
ForeFlight Labs.
• Hazard Advisor adds preflight terrain analysis.
14.0 January 2022 • Individual navaid, waypoint, and airway filters
added to Aeronautical Map Quick Filters.
• Takeoff and alternate minimums document opens
to the correct page for the airport.
• Custom Content GeoTiff support added for MFB
customers only.
13.10 November 2021 • Airport markers in 3D Preview and 3D Review.
13.9 October 2021 • Direction-specific MEA, MOCA, and MAA
altitudes, bearing, and other available details for
airways on the Aeronautical Map.
13.8 October 2021 • Profile View on the iPhone.
• Graphical Track Log review user interface
updates.
• Support for Honeywell Apex FMS and Aspen
Connected Gateway GPS position, ground speed,
and track in ForeFlight.
• ForeFlight version 13.8 requires iOS 14.0 or
later.
13.7 August 2021 • Biasing Climb & Descent profiles by a fixed
amount of time or fuel in ForeFlight Performance
Profiles.

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Version Date Change Summary
13.6 August 2021 • Toggleable Obstacle layer depicting buildings,
towers, and windmills in Airport 3D View, 3D View
Anywhere, 3D Preview, and 3D Review.
• Added information about editing track logs by
trimming the beginning or end.
• Added a setting to display the chart index number
Jeppesen Terminal Charts under chart's names in
certain views.
• Added a switch for Marketing Push Notifications.
13.5 June 2021 • Added ability to insert a hold in the route using
the Hold Advisor.
• Added Augmented Procedures to quickly find,
select, and display minimums for an approach.
• Runway Analysis includes graphical visualizations
of the ground tracks for many EOPs.
13.4 May 2021 • Aeronautical Map layer features magenta markers
for glider and balloon fields in the U.S.A.
• TACAN navaids shown with a specific icon that
resembles the VORTAC symbol.
• Define Effective and Expiration dates and times
in the manifest.json file for content packs.
• The European section of the Imagery view
includes standard and low-level SIGWX charts.

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Version Date Change Summary
13.3 April 2021 • Added Animated Winds layers that show global
forecast wind speed, direction, and temperatures
at multiple altitudes and times using colored heat
maps.
• Added Weather layer legends on the Maps page.
• Added ForeFlight Labs. Version 13.3 features a
Taxi Route keyboard and bubble editor with
Performance subscription plans.
• Added option that allows Downloading charts and
data in the background, while using another app
or while the iPad screen is off.
• Airport 3D View includes Day/Night modes and
realistic Runway Lights.
• Added option to import documents into ForeFlight
Mobile from the iOS Files app, the Photo library,
or Camera.
• Support to link Multiple Jeppesen accounts to a
single ForeFlight Mobile account.
13.2 March 2021 • Added ability to organize Plates Flight Binders by
category in a vertical column grouped together
and accessible with a single button.
• A Flight’s NavLog, Briefing, Flight Plan form, and
Runway Analysis Summary, can be saved to a
Flight’s Files menu.
• Added ability to wirelessly share flight details with
Honeywell’s Primus Apex FMS via an Aspen
Connected Gateway.
• Runway Analysis calculations are available for a
certain jets.

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Version Date Change Summary
13.1 February 2021 • Changed the Maps pop-up to a Maps Sidebar that
stays open while interacting with the map.
• Added ability to rename Documents in the
Imported drive that you have directly imported
into ForeFlight Mobile.
• Weather Imagery for locations outside the U.S.A
is now consolidated into separate regions:
Canada; Europe; South America; Caribbean,
Mexico, and Central America; Americas; Atlantic;
and Pacific.
13.0 January 2021 • Added 2-stage ADS-B Traffic Alerting with yellow
or red traffic targets.
• Procedure Advisor allows you specify a minimum
altitude label on the for an IFR approach.
• Daily/Hourly weather show the forecast quantity
of precipitation per hour (if greater than 0.1”) next
to the probability of precipitation.
• Internet Traffic pop-up information for targets
include an auto-center button to keep it centered
on the Maps page.
• ForeFlight Version 13.0 and later requires iOS
13.0 or later

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