
How to Use ForeFlight Performance Plus | For Flight Instructors and Advanced Planning
Outline:
What is Performance Plus in ForeFlight?
System Prep and Software Updates
Device Compatibility: Works on iPad and iPhone (iOS).
Update Process:
Ensure iOS and ForeFlight app are up to date via device settings and App Store.
Use the badge icon on ForeFlight to identify pending updates.
Select More > Updates > Download inside the app.
Instructional Uses of ForeFlight
Profile View Teaching:
Visually demonstrate airspace, cloud layers, icing, and turbulence.
Enhance understanding of weather risks using built-in overlays.
Documents Integration:
Use ForeFlight Documents tab to store lesson briefs and FAA handbooks.
Supports Dropbox, iCloud, Drive, and more.
Sync content using ForeFlight Web to auto-populate iPads.
Virtual Whiteboard:
Use any blank PDF page with Apple Pencil to create dynamic, real-time lesson visuals.
Advanced Flight Planning Tools
3D Route Visualization:
Use 3D view to simulate flight plans.
Show students the relationship between terrain, weather, and airspace along the route.
Surface Analysis Layer:
Display global weather conditions, wind speeds, and patterns using the altitude slider bar.
Special Use Airspace (SUA):
Visualize restricted areas and airspace usage.
Teach real-time airspace navigation.
Advanced Flight Planning Tools
3D Route Visualization:
Use 3D view to simulate flight plans.
Show students the relationship between terrain, weather, and airspace along the route.
Surface Analysis Layer:
Display global weather conditions, wind speeds, and patterns using the altitude slider bar.
Special Use Airspace (SUA):
Visualize restricted areas and airspace usage.
Teach real-time airspace navigation.
Useful Add-Ons and Resources
Teach Brief-Fly:
Visual preflight briefing system integrated with ForeFlight.
CFI Smart Study Pro:
Every knowledge and risk management element explained via audio, video, and PDF.
Full Training Programs:
42-hour self-paced course or 1-week in-person program with pre-scheduled checkrides.
Topic Resources
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