ForeFlight Mobile allows for the importation of documents into the app. The importation methods and supported file types are:
IMPORTATION METHOD | FILE TYPES SUPPORTED |
csv, doc, docx, pdf, ppt, pptx, txt, xls, xlsx |
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Requires a Pro Plus or higher subscription |
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csv, doc, docx, pdf, ppt, pptx, txt, xls, xlsx, plus bmp, bmpf, gif, jpg, jpeg, png, tif, tiff, Pages, Keynote, Numbers |
Importing Documents Via Email
To import a document using email:
STEP 1. Attach the document to be imported to an email.
STEP 2. Send the email to an email address accessible on the device running ForeFlight Mobile.
STEP 3. Open the email from the iPad or iPhone on which ForeFlight is installed.
STEP 4. Tap on the file attached to the email. The document viewer will open and display the document.
STEP 5. Tap the Send To button (a square with an up arrow) in the upper right. A menu will be presented.
STEP 6. Swipe through the row of apps and tap on the More button at the end of the row of apps. A new view will open.
STEP 7. Scroll down and select ForeFlight. ForeFlight Mobile will open on the Documents page, and a popover will be presented.
STEP 8. Select Documents to save the document in the Documents view. The document will be imported and displayed.
Importing Documents Via a Web Browser
To import a document using a web browser:
STEP 1. From the iPad or iPhone on which ForeFlight is installed, open the PDF to import (it must be hosted at a URL) in a web browser.
STEP 2. Tap the Send To button (a square with an up-arrow) in the upper right. A menu will be presented.
STEP 3. Swipe through the row of apps and tap on ForeFlight. If ForeFlight is not found, select the More button at the end of the row of apps and choose ForeFlight from the new view. ForeFlight Mobile will open on the Documents page, and a popover will be presented.
STEP 4. Select Documents to save the document in the Documents view. The document will be imported and displayed.
Importing Documents Via a Cloud Service
A DropBox, Box, OneDrive, or Amazon S3 account can automatically sync with a ForeFlight Pro Plus or higher account. To link a cloud drive:
STEP 1. Sign in to ForeFlight on the Web.
STEP 2. Select Documents from the sidebar.
STEP 3. Click Add a Cloud Drive in the My Drives section. A popover will appear.
STEP 4. Select the Drive Provider and fill in other requested items.
STEP 4. Select Add Drive.
Once linked, any compatible documents placed in the synced folder with the cloud service will be automatically shown in the linked drive in ForeFlight Mobile under Documents.
Importing Documents Via Finder on a MacBook
To import a document using Finder on a MacBook:
STEP 1: Connect the iPad or iPhone to the computer via a USB cable.
STEP 2: Open Finder.
STEP 3: Click on the iPad or iPhone in Finder's sidebar under "Locations."
NOTE: If the iPad or iPhone does not appear, with Finder open, select Finder > Settings and check the box "CDs, DVDs, and iOS Devices." Choose Trust this iPad on the Macbook. Choose Trust this Computer on the iPad or iPhone.
STEP 4: Click on Files.
STEP 5: Drag and drop the file onto the ForeFlight icon.
STEP 6: If necessary, click the Sync button in the lower-right corner. Wait for the copying to complete.
STEP 7: Launch ForeFlight Mobile on the iPad or iPhone.
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