ForeFlight and the iPad in VFR Operations Tracy Rhodes Tracy@AroundThePattern.com

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 Bandwidth

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 https://foreflight.com/pricing/ NAFI (nafinet.org) /SAFE (safepilots.org) Discounts

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

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

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

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 https://ipadpilotnews.com/2018/11/whats-the-best-ipad-for-pilots-2/

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. https://www.foreflight.com/support/buying-guide/ Foreflight recommends: Wi-Fi + Cellular model of either the 256GB 10.5-inch iPad Pro or the 128GB 9.7-inch iPad.

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))

Regulations AC 91-21-1D (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.

Regulations AC 91-78 (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 120-76D 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.

Regulations AC 120-76D, 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. http://ipadpilotnews.com/2016/02/ipad-legal-briefing-pilots-need-know-2/

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

Download Data Go To … MORE DOWNLOADS

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

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

Select Your Configuration Then … MORE SETTINGS

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)

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

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

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

Layer Example PIREP Layer

Map Example Aeronautial Map With VFR Sectional

Map Example Aeronautial Map With VFR Sectional

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

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

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

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.

Bottom Row Menu Icons Airports Maps Plates Documents Imagery Flights ScratchPads

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

Airports Performance Plus Subscription D-ATIS PDC

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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)

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.

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.

Questions?

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