Tag Archives: ForeFlight

Boeing Has Acquired ForeFlight

Posted on March 22, 2019 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue In July 2017, Jeppesen announced its strategic alliance with ForeFlight, the general aviation industry’s leading flight deck solution. It is a pairing of the world’s best aeronautical data from Jeppesen and ForeFlight’s … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2019, Sections, Technology | Tagged Boeing, ForeFlight, Jeppesen, Midwest Flyer | Leave a comment

Introducing A Friend To GA With A Special Destination

Posted on October 26, 2018 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue I am convinced that there is no better way to introduce a non-flyer to general aviation than to fly them to some special destination, especially one which is only … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, Destinations, Features, October/November 2018 | Tagged ADS–B, Canada Customs, Canada Fishing, Dave Weiman, ForeFlight, Garmin 430 WAAS GPS nav-coms, Greg Stratz, GTX-345, Midwest Flyer, Miminiska Lodge, Ontario, Pickle Lake, Wi-Fi Calling, Wilderness North | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in April/May 2018, Columns, Columns, Instrument Flight | Tagged Bonanza/Baron Pilot Training, CFII, ForeFlight, GPS navigator, IFR, IFR Clearance, Instrument Rating, Lightspeed Zulu, Michael Kaufman, Mick Kaufman, Midwest Flyer | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Dec 2017/Jan 2018, Wisconsin Aeronautics Report | Tagged FDC NOTAM, Federal Aviation Administration, ForeFlight, Hal Davis, Midwest Flyer, NOTAM Anatomy, NOTAMS, Pointer NOTAM, WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in All Headlines, Headlines, October/November 2017, Products & Services | Tagged ADS-B In, ForeFlight, Midwest Flyer, New Dual-Band ADS-B Receiver, Scout, Tyson Weihs | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in All Features, Features, June/July 2017, Products & Services | Tagged Adam Houghton, Checklist Pro, Electronic Chart Service, FAR 91.21, flight planning, ForeFlight, ForeFlight Basic Plus, ForeFlight Mobile, Jason Miller, Midwest Flyer, Part 91 Instrument Flight Rules, Tyson Weihs, Visual Flight Rules | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in All Headlines, Headlines, June/July 2017, Products & Services | Tagged Boeing Company, FliteDeck Pro, ForeFlight, ForeFlight Mobile, Jeppesen, Ken Sain, Midwest Flyer, Tyson Weihs | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Oct/Nov 2016, Products & Services, Sections | Tagged ForeFlight, Midwest Flyer | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in All Features, EAA & AirVenture, Features, October/November 2015 | Tagged AOPA, Appareo’s Stratus 1S & 2S, Aviation Gateway Park, EAA AirVenture Museum, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015, ForeFlight, Honor Flight | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Instrument Flight, June/July 2015, Products & Services | Tagged Avidyne IFD 540 GPS, ForeFlight, Michael Kaufman, Mick Kaufman | Leave a comment