ForeFlight for the VFR Pilot
Join Aero Maintenance Flight Center for a hands-on seminar designed to help VFR pilots get the most out of ForeFlight. CFI Sara Baker will walk through the essential features every VFR pilot should know, along with practical tips and tricks to make flight planning easier and more efficient.
Topics will include:
ForeFlight basics — navigating the app and understanding the essential features
VFR flight planning — building a flight plan and preparing for a cross-country
Route planning — choosing appropriate routes, checkpoints, and altitudes
Weather resources — using ForeFlight to review weather and make informed go/no-go decisions
Charts & airport information — finding the information you need before and during a flight
Tips & tricks — useful ForeFlight features that can make your flying easier
In-flight use — getting the most out of ForeFlight while maintaining good cockpit resource management
Common mistakes — things VFR pilots should watch out for when using electronic flight planning tools
Whether you're new to ForeFlight or have been using it for years, this seminar will help you become more confident, efficient, and prepared when using ForeFlight for VFR flying.
ForeFlight for the IFR Pilot
Join Aero Maintenance Flight Center for an in-depth seminar designed to help IFR pilots use ForeFlight more effectively. CFI Sara Baker will cover the tools and features that can make IFR flight planning, preparation, and in-flight decision-making more organized and efficient.
Topics will include:
ForeFlight basics for IFR pilots — navigating the tools and features most useful for instrument flying
IFR flight planning — building and reviewing an IFR flight plan
Route selection — understanding and evaluating IFR routes, airways, fixes, and preferred routing
Approaches & procedures — finding and reviewing instrument approaches, departures, arrivals, and other procedures
Weather planning — using ForeFlight's weather tools to evaluate conditions along your route
Charts & plates — organizing, accessing, and effectively using IFR charts and approach plates
Altitude & performance planning — reviewing terrain, obstacles, and other considerations when selecting an appropriate route and altitude
In-flight tools — using ForeFlight as a cockpit resource while maintaining good instrument cockpit resource management
Tips & tricks — lesser-known features and techniques that can make IFR flying easier
Common mistakes & pitfalls — things IFR pilots should be aware of when relying on electronic flight planning tools
Whether you're working toward your instrument rating, building IFR experience, or an experienced instrument pilot looking to sharpen your skills, this seminar will help you become more confident and proficient using ForeFlight for IFR operations.