If you have a factory-printed Jeppesen instrument approach plate in your collection of aviation swag, you might want to have it framed. It’s a collectible now.
On October 31, Jeppesen ForeFlight printed paper charts for the last time.
End of an Era: Jeppesen ForeFlight Bids Farewell to Paper Charts
What the transition to fully digital flight charts means for pilots everywhere.
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Key Takeaways:
- Jeppesen officially stopped printing paper instrument approach charts on October 31, fully transitioning to digital-only charting via platforms like ForeFlight and JeppView.
- This shift streamlines chart updates and leverages digital features such as georeferencing, moving away from cumbersome physical binders.
- Regardless of the chart provider (Jeppesen or NOS), the article emphasizes that understanding how to properly read and brief an approach plate's critical information is paramount for pilot safety.
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