Questions by App View
Airports
- ★ What do the colors of the Flight Category dots mean?
- ★ What do the colors of weather report (METAR) ages mean?
- ★ How can I view the Takeoff Minimums, Departure Procedure (ODP), or Diverse Vector Area?
- Why aren't some FAA airport diagrams geo-referenced?
- Why am I not seeing Instrument Procedures for a Private Airport?
- Why is the Chart Supplement still referred to as the Airport and Facilities Directory (A/FD)?
Maps
- ★ How do I use the Map Touch feature?
- ★ Why is there a chart legend on the map?
- ★ How do I measure the distance between points on the map?
- ★ How do I get in-flight radar?
- ★ What is the crosshatch stating No Radar or Satellite?
- What is the difference between the Pressure Altitude instrument and the Cabin Pressure instrument?
Maps > NavLog
- ★ Can I email a route from the NavLog?
- ★ How do I create a waypoint using the intersection of two VOR radials?
- ★ How do I enter a waypoint using a VOR and distance (DME)?
- ★ How do I enter an airway into the NavLog?
- ★ How do I enter a latitude and longitude waypoint?
- How are Winds Aloft used if an altitude value of less that the routes terrain altitude is used for part of a flight?
Maps > Pack
Maps > Search & Rescue
Maps > Shape Files (KML)
- How can I create a KML file of user waypoints defined by a street address using Google Earth
- How do I customize the look of my waypoints in my KML shape file using Google Earth?
- How do I convert my user waypoints into a KML shape files using Google Earth?
- How do I format a KML Shape File that has a URL element in it?
- Why won't my User Map Shapes or KML Shape file display?
- How do I import User Map Shapes or KML Shape files?
Plates
- ★ How do I use the Annotations feature?
- ★ Why don't I see an applicable NOTAM noted on the approach plate?
- ★ How can I tell if a plate or diagram has geo-referencing?
- ★ How do I troubleshoot a geo-referencing problem?
- Why won't the taxi diagram automatically display upon landing?
- How do I view FBO locations on taxi diagrams?
Imagery
Flights
- ★ How do I get my Expected Route Notification if my 'N' number is blocked?
- ★ What is the legality of the weather briefing for FAR Part 91 operations?
- What do the items in the Flights page NavLog mean?
- How do I receive text message (SMS) updates for my filed flights?
- Why does the estimated time of departure shown on FlightAware not match what I filed through ForeFlight?
- Does ForeFlight Mobile support eAPIS?
Flights > Filing
- ★ ICAO Filing with ForeFlight: Quick Reference Guide
- ★ If I file using ForeFlight, will I see the flight plan in my Leidos account?
- ★ How do I file a latitude and longitude waypoint?
- ★ What model or type designation should I use for my aircraft when filing?
- How do I file a VFR (DC SFRA) flight plan for pattern work?
- Why does ATC not have my flight plan on file?
ScratchPads
- ★ Can I reorder the ScratchPads?
- ★ Can I send a ScratchPad to someone else?
- How do I change the name of a ScratchPad?
- Can I print my ScratchPad?
- How do I delete a ScratchPad?
- How come I don’t see the ScratchPads feature?
More > Downloads
- ★ Do I have to download anything on the Downloads page to use ForeFlight Mobile?
- ★ How do I set up and update my downloads?
- ★ How do I know my data is current?
- ★ Downloads - Missing Charts / Diagrams / Maps / Plates Troubleshooting
- Can ForeFlight download charts and data in the background?
- How much space do the Data-Driven Global Aeronautical Maps require to download?
More > Accounts
More > Aircraft
More > Checklist
More > Settings
More > User Content
More > Track Log
- ★ Why didn't my Track Log automatically start to record?
- ★ What is the start/stop criteria for recording Track Logs with automatic recording?
- ★ How do I view a Track Log in Google Earth on my PC?
- ★ How do I use Track Log?
- How do I hide or remove multiple track log KML files in Google Earth on my iPad/iPhone?
- What are the units displayed within the Track Log CSV file?