As someone who uses ForeFlight daily for flight instruction, I learned everything about how these updates affect student training through hands-on experience. Probably should have led with this: ForeFlight released version 16.2 yesterday with several improvements that student pilots will genuinely appreciate. The update focuses on simplifying flight planning.
Features Worth Knowing About
The new “Student Mode” removes advanced features from the interface, showing only what is needed for VFR training. That has gotten complicated with all the professional features packed into the app, so this simplification is welcome. Activate it in Settings under Profile.
Weight and balance calculations now include presets for common training aircraft. Enter your aircraft details once and save them. That is what makes this update particularly useful for students who fly the same airplane regularly.
How to Get It
The update is free for existing subscribers. Make sure you have the latest version before your next flight.
