ForeFlight Mobile has two versions of Weight & Balance. Enhanced Weight & Balance and Legacy Weight & Balance. Refer to the images below to determine which version you have. Both Weight & Balance profiles can be shared, but the methods are different.
Enhanced Weight & Balance Sharing
To share Enhanced Weight & Balance profiles:
STEP 1. Select More > Weight & Balance > and select the profile to share.
STEP 2. Tap the Edit button next to the Weight & Balance profile's name.
STEP 3. Tap the Send-To icon in the top right corner of the pop-up.
STEP 4. Choose a sharing method (e.g., Mail or AirDrop).
Sharing an Enhanced W&B profile
Importing a shared profile
Enhanced W&B profiles are associated with aircraft profiles. To import an enhanced W&B profile:
STEP 1. If the profile was shared via email, open the Mail app and tap the link. ForeFlight will automatically open to the W&B view when the link is tapped. If the profile was shared via AirDrop, ForeFlight will automatically open to the W&B view.
STEP 2. Tap Accept in the pop-up that appears to begin importing the profile.
STEP 3. Select an aircraft to associate with the new W&B profile.
STEP 4. Verify the W&B profile details. Once confirmed, tap Profile Verified & Correct to import.
Legacy Weight & Balance Sharing
To share a legacy W&B profile, follow these steps:
STEP 1. Select More > Weight & Balance.
STEP 2. Select the profile you want to share from the drop-down menu near the top of the screen.
STEP 3. Select the Send To button in the top right corner.
STEP 4. Select Mail.
STEP 5. Enter the recipient's email address in the To: field.
STEP 6. Select the Send button in the upper right.
How to share a Legacy W&B profile
Importing a shared profile
To import a legacy W&B profile:
STEP 1. Open the Mail app and tap the link. ForeFlight will automatically import the W&B profile.
NOTE: Legacy W&B profiles are not associated with aircraft profiles. It's not necessary to select an aircraft when importing a legacy W&B profile.
NOTE: For difficulty with opening the link, see this support article: Why won't my Weight & Balance link open?
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