With their Summer 2021 update to version 13.5, ForeFlight has added several new features that will enhance safety while also making one of IFR flying’s most demanding tasks easier. The app has also added support for several jet makes and models to their Runway Analysis product, including the Bombardier Global 5000, Global Express, Global XRS, Learjet 60R, and Learjet 70, the Gulfstream GVII-G500, and the Embraer Phenom 300 and 300E.
ForeFlight’s Latest Update Includes New Hold Advisor Feature
Key Takeaways:
- ForeFlight's Summer 2021 update (version 13.5) introduces new features designed to enhance safety and simplify complex IFR flying procedures.
- Key additions include "Hold Advisor" for easier setup of holding patterns and "Augmented Procedures" to quickly identify appropriate approach minimums based on aircraft and airport conditions.
- The "Runway Analysis" tool has expanded support for multiple jet makes and models, now directly displaying engine-out procedures on a preview map for simplified planning.
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