“This new service will help…pilots find an avionics shop in the United States through iFlightPlanner’s web-based platforms, including iFlightPlanner for AOPA, and mobile apps for iOS,” AEA officials said.
Flight Planning
Questions from the Cockpit: U know it now
Elijia, a student pilot in Florida, writes: I’m confused about how private airports are shown on sectional charts. Most of them just show a circle with the letter R inside — why not the more logical P for private? And others have the more standard symbol, but then after the name of the airport it says (Pvt).
Jeppesen cuts prices, simplifies NavData and chart coverages for Garmin and Avidyne panels
Prior to the changes, Jeppesen offered more than 100 different charting coverages. That has been simplified to 14 coverage options, according to company officials. Previously, Jeppesen charts covering the United States cost $960 a year. Now, charting coverage for all of North America is $449, a 53% savings.
ForeFlight’s latest release includes Wake Turbulence Alerts
Pilots can avoid unexpected wake turbulence in flight with the help of visual and auditory alerts, along with a map-based wake depiction system in ForeFlight Mobile, according to company officials.
iFly EFB Aviation Tablet introduced
Adventure Pilot has introduced the iFly EFB Aviation Tablet, an Android device tailored for the aviation industry.
ForeFlight unveils Reported Turbulence
The Reported Turbulence feature gives near real-time reports of turbulence and smooth air actually encountered by pilots flying with ForeFlight’s Sentry or Sentry Plus devices.
Latest ForeFlight release includes aeronautical drawer
ForeFlight has released version 16.3, which includes an Aeronautical Map Drawer, Basic Navlog Template, Power Lines on the Basemap, and more.
ForeFlight launches Voyager app for Apple Vision Pro
“Voyager leverages the advanced spatial computing capabilities of Apple Vision Pro to deliver an unparalleled 3D airport exploration experience, enabling users to immerse themselves in a real-time aviation environment like never before,” ForeFlight officials said.
Aviator Assistant EFB now includes ASA’s 2024 FAR/AIM
“Our collaboration with ASA marks a significant milestone,” said CEO Daniel Curtis. “By including the 2024 edition of the FAR/AIM in every subscription to our EFB, we’re taking safety and education in aviation to the next level.”