Synthetic Vision Coming to ForeFlight Mobile

Stephen Pope

Monday, December 22, 2014 at 10:01 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

ForeFlight Mobile will receive a Synthetic Vision System (SVS) update (Version 6.6) early next year, available as a $25 annual add-on to existing Standard or Pro subscriptions in the U.S. and Canada.
The SVS update will feature "luminous" terrain, night sky display, FAA-styled runway numbers, and an obstacle awareness system.
The new Synthetic Vision will be compatible with Sporty's Stratus 2 portable unit, utilizing its built-in AHRS to drive pitch and roll indications within the SVS view.

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Synthetic vision is coming to ForeFlight Mobile, and from the early screenshots posted on the app maker’s website the upgrade looks like it will be well worth the extra $25 a year the upgrade will cost subscribers.

The SVS update, set for release around the first of the year as part of ForeFlight Mobile Version 6.6, will include features like “luminous” terrain, night sky, FAA-styled runway numbers, and obstacle awareness system.