1. ForeFlight and the iPad in VFR Operations
Tracy Rhodes

2. Disclaimer No affiliation of any kind with ForeFlight or Apple.
A user of ForeFlight with the iPad since the application was first released.
Not an Apple device user other than the iPhone and iPad.
I use an iPad Air, not the latest generation and an iPhone 5.
I have a Performance Plus subscription to ForeFlight.
iPad Version 10.5 (31388), iOS 12.1
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3. ForeFlight Subscriptions - Software
Basic and Pro - Discontinued - Grandfathered
Basic Plus ($100)
Pro Plus ($200)
Performance Plus ($300)
Addnl region ($100)
XM Weather - separate subscription
Jeppesen Charts - separate subscription
NAFI (nafinet.org) /SAFE (safepilots.org) Discounts

4. Basic Plus Subscription
Global Aeronautical Maps Avionics Connectivity
Flight Planning ForeFlight on the Web
File & Brief Documents Catalog
Aviation Weather Printable NavLog
VFR & IFR Charts Flight Notifications
Jeppesen VFR Procedures
ForeFlight Taxi Charts
Airport & FBO Information
Global Navigation Data
Weight & Balance
Logbook
Checklist

5. Additional Capabilities with the Pro Plus Subscription
Geo-Referenced Approaches & Taxi Charts
Plates on Maps
Hazard Advisor
Terrain & Obstacle Profile View
Synthetic Vision
Cloud Documents
Icing, Turbulence, & Surface Analysis

6. Additional Capabilities with the Performance Plus Subscription
Detailed Aircraft Performance Profiles
Next-Generation Planning Engine
Accurate Time & Fuel Calculations
Optimized AviationCloud Routes
Fuel Policies & Payload Safety Checks
Integrated JetFuelX Prices
Where Available (70 major airports)
Digital ATIS
PDC

7. Devices - Hardware iPhone iPad (Mini, Air) iPad, iPad Pro Memory
Cellular + Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi only
Power
Internal Battery, External Battery, Aircraft Electrical System

8. Hardware Recommendations
Recommendation from ipadpilotnews
256GB 11-inch iPad Pro (Wi-Fi only)
For Budget-Conscious: 128 GB 9.7” iPad (Wi-Fi only)
The minimum required Apple iOS version for the current version of ForeFlight Mobile is iOS 10.3.
Some features in ForeFlight Mobile require iOS 11 or higher.
Please note that ForeFlight no longer supports the iPad 1, 2, 3, iPad Mini 1, iPhone 4 and 4S, and the iPod Touch 4 and older.
Foreflight recommends:
Wi-Fi + Cellular model of either the 256GB 10.5-inch iPad Pro or the 128GB 9.7-inch iPad.

9. Regulations 14 CFR Part 91.21 - Portable electronic devices (PEDs)
This applies only to air carriers and IFR flights (91.21(a)(1) and(2))
Covers almost all electronic devices–not just EFBs
91.21(a) does not apply if operator determines that the PED won’t interfere with the navigation or communication systems (91.21(b)(5))
The determination may be made by the PIC or operator of the aircraft (91.21(c))

10. Regulations
AC D (Oct 2017), Use of Portable Electronic Devices Aboard Aircraft
This Advisory Circular is a complement to 14 CFR 91.21
It reinforces that the PIC can make the determination (meaning the renter-pilot if it’s a non-owned aircraft), “without the need for sophisticated testing equipment.”
You can self-certify that your airplane is not adversely affected by the iPad.

11. Regulations
AC (Jul 2007), Use of Class 1 or Class 2 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB)
IMPORTANT: This is the advisory circular that states it’s legal for FAA Part 91 GA piston aircraft pilots to use the iPad with current data as a paper chart replacement.
> Aimed at Part 91 operators, VFR or IFR
> EFBs can be used in all phases of flight in lieu of paper when:
The EFB is the functional equivalent of the paper material
The EFB data is current and valid
The EFB app meets the AC D definition/limitations of a Type A (precomposed information) or Type B (interactive) application.
> A backup data source is suggested, but is not required. Note that this backup can be another electronic device.
> Users should undergo an evaluation period to make sure they know how to use the EFB before eliminating paper charts.

12. Regulations
AC D, Guidelines for the Certification, Airworthiness and Operational Use of Electronic Flight Bags (EFB)
IMPORTANT: This advisory circular does not apply to FAA Part 91 GA piston aircraft operations, but should still be referenced as guidance when using the iPad as a paper chart replacement. Pilots flying large, turbine multi- engine aircraft (FAA Part 91F) must adhere to the EFB testing and documentation requirements listed in this Advisory Circular, but DO NOT need FAA approval before using an EFB as the sole source of charts and aviation data in the cockpit.
“Aircraft operated under part 91, except for parts 91F and 91K, require no EFB authorization or compliance with this AC, provided the EFB does not replace any equipment or operating information required by the regulations.” This is the line that shows most general aviation pilots are not affected by this AC.

13. Where Do You Start?
If you open Foreflight with no options selected ====>

14. Download Data
Go To
… MORE
DOWNLOADS

15. First Page Shows What Data You have Selected and the Status of the Data you have Downloaded
Download Settings IFR High Charts
Required Downloads IFR Low Charts
High Resolution Terrain IFR Planning/Ocean Charts
Taxi Diagrams and A/FD Documents
Terminal Procedures
VFR Charts

16. Select United States
Select the types of charts you want in groups for easier downloads
Select the locations for the charts - state coverage
Exception - select Documents to download from the Documents Page

17. Select Your Configuration
Then
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SETTINGS

18. Settings Page Sections
App Theme (Day, Night, Auto) Search and Rescue
Airport View Downloads
Weather View Pack
Route View Track Log
Map View Flights
Plate and Document Views Taxi Diagram
Taffic Preferences (alerts, device sleep, etc)

19. Set Your Aircraft Profile
Then
… MORE
AIRCRAFT
Aircraft Data and Performance Profile

20. Choose Your Map Type of map in the left column
Map Layers in the right column
With ADS-B In receiver will get more options in right column
Cloud Tops
Lightning
Center Weather Advisories
Traffic

21. Choose Your Map Type of map in the left column
Map Layers in the right column
With ADS-B In receiver will get more options in right column
Cloud Tops
Lightning
Center Weather Advisories
Traffic

22. Layer Example
PIREP Layer

23. Map Example
Aeronautial Map
With
VFR Sectional

24. Map Example
Aeronautial Map
With
VFR Sectional

25. Map Top Menu Icons
FPL - opens the ‘Flight Plan Drawer’

26. Map Top Menu Icons Gear Symbol
Options for modifying the selected map display
and/or
Adding more information to the map
Modifying the map operation

27. Map Top Menu Icons Attitude Indicator/Synthetic Vision Icon
If an AHRS information is available - pith and bank info displayed.
Pro Plus subscription - Terrain & Obstacles (requires High Res Terrain)
If ADS-B in is available - traffic will display
Leg info on top, GPS-derived GS, Alt and True Hdg, VVI
Glance Mode

28. Map Top Menu Icons Progress Bar Icon Displays at bottom of screen
6 items (portrait), 8 items (landscape)
Each piece of data is selectable from a list of data available
Tap on the item and select from the list.

29. Bottom Row Menu Icons Airports Maps Plates Documents Imagery Flights
ScratchPads

30. Airports Settings page determines first view
Top ⅓ is fixed, bottom 2/3 displays according to tabs.

31. Airports
Performance Plus Subscription
D-ATIS
PDC

32. Plates Airport Diagrams, Instrument Approaches and SID/STAR plates
Arrange into ‘Binders’ any way you want.

33. Documents
Any document you selected to be downloaded on the More/Downloads page
Arrange into ‘Binders’ any way you want.
Can manually upload any pdf document, such as your Pilot and medical certificates.

34. Imagery
Pretty much any weather image you would want to look at during preflight planning.
Saved for use enroute but not updated through ADS-B - needs a wi- fi connection.

35. Flights A starting point or ending point for flight planning.
Where you obtain your Flight Service weather briefing and file/ activate flight plans. (requires internet connection)
Use cell phone data connection.

36. Flights - NavLog Can print to use in flight
Can to your ‘dispatcher’
Only location that shows RAIM prediction.

37. ScratchPads A place within the Foreflight app for you to take notes.
Pre-formatted pages for the most likely information.
ATIS, Clearance, PIREP
Can generate your own or a blank page.
Write with your finger, a stylus or Apple Pen (newer iPads)

38. ScratchPads - ATIS
A place within the Foreflight app for you to take notes.
Pre-formatted pages for the most likely information.
ATIS, Clearance, PIREP
Can generate your own or a blank page.

39. Flight Planning Maps and Open Flight Plan Drawer OR
Flights and Add New
Either way will work and at the end you send your plan to the other page.

41. Questions?

42. References https://foreflight.com/support/ FAQ & Video Tutorials
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