Yes, specific ICAO-related information must be added for each aircraft. Follow these steps to update the necessary details:
Steps to Enter ICAO Information
- Navigate to More > Aircraft in ForeFlight Mobile.
- Select the aircraft to edit.
- Scroll to the Filing section.
- Update the following fields based on your aircraft's capabilities:
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ICAO Equipment: Select avionics onboard. Common selections for General Aviation (GA) operations include:
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S: Standard (VOR, ILS, VHF Com) – almost all aircraft.
- G: GPS.
- D: DME.
- F: ADF.
- B: WAAS (LPV-capable aircraft).
- R: For aircraft requiring PBN codes.
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ICAO Surveillance: Select the transponder and ADS-B Out equipment:
- C: Mode A/C transponder.
- S: Mode S transponder.
- E: Mode S with ADS-B Out (ID, Alt, Squitter).
- B1: 1090ES ADS-B Out (also select E, S, or C).
- U1: UAT Out (also select E, S, or C).
- U2: UAT Out/In (also select E, S, or C).
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Wake Turbulence Category: Select the category based on maximum takeoff weight:
- Light: Up to 15,500 lbs (default for most GA aircraft).
- Medium: 15,501 to 299,999 lbs.
- Heavy: 300,000 lbs or more.
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ICAO PBN Codes: Add Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) capabilities if applicable. The common selection for General Aviation (GA) operations is:
- D2: Required for RNAV SIDs and STARs. Applicable for WAAS GPS receivers or select non-WAAS models like the Garmin GNS 430 and some G1000 systems. If unsure whether a GPS receiver qualifies for D2, refer to the FAA's U.S. Terminal and En Route Area Navigation (RNAV) Operations document.
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Other Information: Specify additional details as needed. Common selections are:
- NAV/: Other navigation specifications.
- REG/: Registration number when not used as the call sign.
- TYP/: Aircraft types not listed as ICAO.
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Additional Resources
For detailed instructions, refer to the Filing with ForeFlight Guide, available in the ForeFlight Mobile app under Documents > Catalog > ForeFlight.
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