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ForeFlight for the IFR Pilot


  • Aero Maintenance Flight Center 101 East Reserve Street Vancouver, Washington, 98661 United States (map)

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.

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ForeFlight for the VFR Pilot