ForeFlight 8

ShortSnorter · #1 07-25-2016, 06:19 AM

I know there's always the Garmin Pilot vs ForeFlight debate, but ForeFlight8 looks impressive.

https://youtu.be/5ChSwhl4EUY

Bubblehead · #2 07-25-2016, 06:28 AM

I just watched a couple of videos on the new version of ForeFlight. I've used this app on my iPad for years and the next version looks like it will be awesome.

RViter · #3 09-05-2016, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ShortSnorter

I know there's always the Garmin Pilot vs ForeFlight debate, but ForeFlight8 looks impressive.

https://youtu.be/5ChSwhl4EUY

I've spent a few days with FF v8.0 and the demo video and announcements don't do it justice. Totally impressed with the new map technology, worldwide info, aeronautical info superbly displayed, and fast. Using Pro version and haven't re-visited the Basic features, but this is fantastic. It takes a little time to review all the changes. This is not something that one should load today, and fly tomorrow ... enough change to take your time to become accustomed. Then it will start to feel like an extension of your mind.

Context sensitive data is displayed with a few touches, and the buttonology seems to flow well. Readability is also much better graphically.

Not flying with it yet, trying to get ready for AW inspecition and first flight now. However, someone who is flying should do a quick review and comment.

ksauce · #4 09-05-2016, 12:22 PM

I'll actually be using it in the air this week for my instrument checkride. So far, I've flown with it using the sim (x-plane) and I followed along with it on a commercial flight this weekend. The new map is FANTASTIC for IFR work. It's very clean and using the map in track up with right-side up labels is tremendous. The dynamic display of info depending on zoom level is great.

The TFR alert is also a really nifty feature.

For VFR work, I bet they'll be adding some stuff to make it even better. Currently, altitudes aren't displayed on airspace. You have to press the airspace to get the details.

So far, I think it's a great update. It gives them a solid foundation to continue adding great features.

Jesse · #5 09-05-2016, 12:29 PM

I have made a few flights with it as well. I think with their new map features I may actually end up flying with no sectional chart display anywhere. I always used the sectional chart on the iPad and the normal mapping display on the EFIS, but this changes things now.

On another Foreflight note, I got the logbook feature and transferred all my data from LogTen Pro. The transfer was a pain, but I finally got it figured out. Doing it a second time would be much easier. There are some features that are badly lacking after using LogTen Pro. It doesn't have a "next leg" feature, and it doesn't calculate flight time by Hobbs out/in times. It is nicely integrated, though. It is going to take some time to get used to, but I think I am going to like it. I haven't used a paper logbook in probably 4-5 years.

CharlieWaffles · #6 09-05-2016, 01:45 PM

Jesse, it will track/log time by Hobbs/Tach for the logbook. Go into the logbook area and press Settings. There is an option for Hobbs/tach time.

Jesse · #7 09-05-2016, 01:59 PM

That's turned on. I guess if you sent it from the flight plan area it doesn't work because it fills in the planned flight time instead. I would think the Hobbs would automatically trump that number.

snopercod · #8 09-05-2016, 02:56 PM

I'm flying with ForeFlight v. 8.0.1 Pro and Stratus II v. 2.1. I absolutely love it! My iPad got me safely across the Country and back last year. I navigated several Class B airspaces and was able to dodge storms with confidence. The MOS forecast "images" for ceilings and visibility were always spot on. The geo-referenced taxi charts were a great help at unfamiliar airports. Well worth the money.

YellowJacket RV9 · #9 09-05-2016, 03:01 PM

I noticed that with the VFR sectionals turned off, the new maps load and scroll much smoother on the older ipads, as well - I have a 3rd gen iPad and also a 1st gen iPad mini. Maybe now I will be able to use them a while longer.

Chris

lr172 · #10 09-05-2016, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by snopercod

I'm flying with ForeFlight v. 8.0.1 Pro and Stratus II v. 2.1. I absolutely love it! My iPad got me safely across the Country and back last year. I navigated several Class B airspaces and was able to dodge storms with confidence. The MOS forecast "images" for ceilings and visibility were always spot on. The geo-referenced taxi charts were a great help at unfamiliar airports. Well worth the money.

Could you elaborate on the MOS forecast images a bit. I am a firefight user, but don't believe I know how view these.

Thanks,

Larry