Yes, ForeFlight Mobile supports URL schemes for launching the app and loading specific views or data. These URLs can be used within other apps that support link-tapping, such as the iOS Mail app. Here's how to construct and use them:
Basic URL Structure
To open ForeFlight Mobile and bring up a route on the Maps view, use this format:
foreflightmobile://maps/search?q=
Adding a Search String
After q=
, provide a search string formatted for ForeFlight Mobile. For example, a route from KJGG to ORD to KOSH at 8000 feet while flying at 165 knots and burning 16 gph, would be entered in the search string as follows:
foreflightmobile://maps/search?q=KJGG+ORD+KOSH+165+16+8000
Unit Formats
Units for speed, fuel burn, and altitude can be included. If omitted, the app's default units (set under More > Settings) are used. Supported units:
- Speed:
mph
,kts
- Fuel Burn:
gph
,pph
,lph
,kgph
- Altitude:
ft
,m
Examples with specified units:
foreflightmobile://maps/search?q=KJGG+ORD+KOSH+125mph+12gph+8000
foreflightmobile://maps/search?q=KOSH+GEP+KFCM+130kts+410kgph+4000ft
Adding Tail Numbers
To specify an aircraft profile, include the tail number that corresponds to an Aircraft Profile on a device within ForeFlight Mobile. To do so, add the tail number to the search string:
foreflightmobile://maps/search?q=KAUS+ELA+KSGR+165kts+20.5gph+14000ft+N12345
Adding an ETD
Include an Estimated Time of Departure (ETD) in Zulu time using this format: YYYYMMDDTHH:MM:SSZ
.
foreflightmobile://maps/search?q=KAUS+ELA+KSGR+165kts+20.5gph+14000ft+N12345+20150801T22:40:00Z
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