Tag Archives: ForeFlight

Get That Clearance Right! Some Tips On Handling Difficult IFR Clearances

Posted on April 23, 2018 by mwflyer

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2918 issue In the February/March 2018 issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I wrote about IFR emergencies with a description of several I have personally experienced. For a well-trained pilot, … Continue reading →

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Deciphering Notices To Airmen (NOTAMs)

Posted on January 4, 2018 by mwflyer

by Hal Davis Airport Compliance Manager WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2017/January 2018 Any pilot worth their weight in 100LL, knows to check NOTAMs before every flight. Historically, the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) NOTAM system … Continue reading →

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ForeFlight Introduces New Dual-Band ADS-B Receiver

Posted on October 24, 2017 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2017 issue HOUSTON, TEXAS – ForeFlight, creator of the most innovative and widely used flight planning and electronic flight bag app for the Apple iPad and iPhone, is introducing “Scout,” a portable, dual-band ADS-B … Continue reading →

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ForeFlight… The Flight Planning & Electronic Chart Service That Has Revolutionized Flying For All Pilots

Posted on June 4, 2017 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2017 issue Founded in 2007, “ForeFlight” is devoted to giving pilots the best possible mobile electronic flight planning tools for the best possible price using the Apple iPad or iPhone. The company has created … Continue reading →

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Jeppesen & ForeFlight Form Alliance To Deliver Leading Apps & Flight Information To Pilots

Posted on June 4, 2017 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2017 issue ALEXANDRIA, VA. – Jeppesen, a Boeing Company and a leader in aviation navigation and operational efficiency solutions, and ForeFlight, the innovative provider of mobile and web aviation applications, have announced that the … Continue reading →

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More Updates At ForeFlight

Posted on September 27, 2016 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – Oct/Nov 2016 The latest version of ForeFlight Mobile is now available for download at the App Store. This update – the second of the year – brings a more powerful mapping system with track up … Continue reading →

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EAA AirVenture Oshkosh – Better With Age

Posted on September 21, 2015 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman The way an event like EAA AirVenture Oshkosh keeps getting better and better each year is with a lot of behind-the-scenes hard work and creative thinking on the part of the staff at the Experimental Aircraft Association … Continue reading →

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Flying & Evaluating The Avidyne IFD 540 GPS Navigator

Posted on May 21, 2015 by mwflyer

by Michael “Mick” Kaufman In the April/May 2015 issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I promised I would write a review of the Avidyne IFD 540 GPS navigator. To give you a better perspective of the Avidyne IFD 540, I have … Continue reading →

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Across America In A Seaplane

Posted on March 22, 2013 by mwflyer

by Woody Minar Every fall and spring, Brian Schanche of Adventure Seaplanes migrates from Surfside Seaplane Base (8Y4) on Rice Lake near Lino Lakes, Minnesota, to Lake Pierce, near Lake Wales, Florida. It all begins months ahead of time. Phone … Continue reading →

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The Ins & Outs of ADS-B & The Stratus-ForeFlight System

Posted on March 21, 2013 by mwflyer

by Michael “Mick” Kaufman In the last issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I dedicated part of the column to type-specific flight training for which I will add an additional comment in this issue. Several issues back, I mentioned flying with … Continue reading →

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