Tag Archives: ForeFlight

Bringing Clearance Delivery Into The 21st Century

by Kyle Sullivan Airport Coordinator MnDOT Office of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – June/July 2021 Online Issue For pilots – whether seasoned or novice – receiving an Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) clearance is not a new concept. The … Continue reading

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New Features In ForeFlight

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2021 Online Issue ForeFlight’s advanced electronic flight bag technology provides you with an affordable, all-in-one solution that makes flying easier, safer, and more enjoyable. New features include: DYNAMIC WINDS & TEMPERATURES: View forecast wind … Continue reading

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Are You A Pilot or An Appliance Operator? – Part II

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Copyright 2021. All rights reserved! Published In Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2021 Online Issue In my column on instrument flying in the April/May 2021 issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, we described a simple flight plan … Continue reading

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Aeronautical Decision-Making and Human Factors

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Copyright 2020. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine (online) – December 2020/January 2021 issue We have all seen our lives change since earlier this year, which has affected aviation to a great extent. … Continue reading

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Live Global Traffic Streaming Now Available With ForeFlight

Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue ForeFlight, in partnership with FlightAware, is now providing live global traffic streaming for all customers with its new Internet Traffic feature. Internet Traffic is tied to the same Traffic map layer used to … Continue reading

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Island Hopping, Lake Michigan Style!

by Yasmina Soria Platt Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2020 issue One may not always think of Michigan when thinking about “island hopping,” but there are a number of small islands on Lake Michigan with General Aviation (GA) airports. … Continue reading

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ForeFlight News

Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2020 issue Runway NOTAMs in Procedure Advisor: ForeFlight’s Procedure Advisor now warns the pilot of runways closed and other NOTAMs affecting airports on a pilot’s route, giving pilots easier access to critical flight planning … Continue reading

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No ADS-B Out? Where Can I Go? Also, Handling Distractions In The Cockpit!

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2020 issue As I am writing this article, there is doom and gloom as the world seems to be shut down for the Coronavirus Pandemic. I am anxious to … Continue reading

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Minnesota Airport Directory in ForeFlight

by Jim McCanney Aviation Representative MnDOT Office of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2020 issue MnDOT creates a “Minnesota Airport Directory and Travel Guide” every year. Our goal is to provide the public with some general aviation information … Continue reading

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Automated Weather Reporting

by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2020 issue Weather information plays a crucial role during flight planning and in flight. From your local TV meteorologist, to airport-specific observations and forecasts, weather information can … Continue reading

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