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To include a set of coordinates in a flight plan, it's recommended that the route be created in the Flight Plan (FPL) Editor on the Maps page. Here is how to do so:

1. Open ForeFlight Mobile.
2. Go to the Maps page.
3. Tap on the FPL button to open the Flight Plan Editor.
4. Tap on the Edit button in the FPL drawer to enter a route.
5. Create a route with coordinates.
6. Select the Send To button.
7. Tap on Flights. The latitude and longitude entries will be error-checked and converted to the appropriate Degree Minute format for filing.
8. Complete the Flight form.
9. Select Proceed to File.
10. Review the Filing form.
11. Select File.

Entering Coordinates

Coordinates must be entered in one of the valid formats listed below. The following example uses 36°00'51.4"N / 75°40'04.4"W:

See also: How do I enter a latitude and longitude waypoint?

Example Route Entry

The following is an example of how to plan and file a flight that uses coordinates with a route using the DD°MM’SS” format. The example flight is from KMQI to KNTU with a waypoint at 36°00'51"N / 75°40'04"W. The steps are as follows:

STEP 1. Open ForeFlight Mobile.

STEP 2. Go to the Maps page.

STEP 3. Tap on the FPL button to open the Flight Plan Editor.

STEP 4. Tap on the Edit button in the FPL drawer to enter a route.

STEP 5. Enter the route like this: (KMQI) (360051N/0754004W) (KNTU)

STEP 6. Select the Send To button.

STEP 7. Tap on Flights.

STEP 8. Complete the Flight form.

STEP 9. Select Proceed to File.

STEP 10. Review the Filing form. The latitude and Longitude are displayed in the form and have been automatically reformatted for filing purposes.

STEP 11. Select File.