Filed flight plans can be amended in ForeFlight Mobile, provided the amendment is outside the ATC lock-out window. The lock-out window is a set period of time defined by ATC, during which changes to the flight plan are no longer accepted. For more details about the lock-out period, refer to the following article:
When can IFR flight plans be filed, canceled, or amended?
Before amending a flight plan, ensure the flight plan is on file. The status of the flight plan will display as "Filed" in the lower-left corner of the Flights screen.
A Filed Flight Plan
Amending a Flight on the Flights View Using the Filing Form
To amend a flight plan from the Flights view using the filing form, follow these steps:
STEP 1. Go to the Flights page.
STEP 2. Select the flight to amend.
STEP 3. Select the Amend button. The File view will appear.
STEP 4. Make the desired changes to the flight plan in the File view.
STEP 5. Select File Changes.
STEP 6. Select Amend from the popover.
A confirmation of the successful amendment will be presented.
Amending a Flight by Making Changes on the Flights View
To amend a flight plan by making changes to the flight in the Flights view and then using the filing form, follow these steps:
STEP 1. Go to the Flights page.
STEP 2. Select the flight to amend.
STEP 3. Make a change to the flight anywhere in the flight. For instance, update the Alternate or Cruise Altitude.
IMPORTANT: When changes to a flight are made in the Flights view, the flight plan on file will not be changed. Further steps must be taken to amend a flight that has been filed.
STEP 4. Select the Amend button.
ForeFlight will detect that the flight and the filed flight plan differ due to the changes made. A popover will appear noting the flight plan changed with an option to Copy or Ignore the changes.
STEP 5. Select Copy from the popover.
STEP 6. Review the Filing form to ensure the changes are as desired.
STEP 7. Select File Changes.
STEP 8. Select Amend from the popover.
A confirmation of the successful amendment will be presented.
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