Pro Tips for Garmin Pilot and ForeFlight Users

Apps provide widgets, NavTrack, and quick access to local weather forecasts.

FLYING Staff

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10:25 AM ET

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Travis Tingle

A view of Garmin Pilot widgets and NavTrack. [Adobe Stock]

Key Takeaways:

Garmin Pilot's widget tool and NavTrack slider simplify flight planning and enhance in-flight situational awareness by providing dynamic access to comprehensive en-route information, including weather forecasts, NOTAMs, and frequencies.
Pilots can select various widgets and use the NavTrack slider to preview conditions along their flight path, aiding in pre-flight decision-making and real-time adjustments.
ForeFlight offers detailed Daily/Hourly Forecasts, accessible via the app icon, airport views, or map taps, to help pilots monitor and stay ahead of changing weather conditions.

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Using the widget tool and NavTrack slider bar in Garmin Pilot on iPad devices will simplify your flight planning process and give you a comprehensive overview of your entire flight before you even take off. Want to know the winds aloft 200 miles into your flight to pick a better cruising altitude? What about the TAF or MOS forecasts at all airports along your route to stay VFR? See all of this info in a more simple and dynamic way.

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