ForeFlight Synthetic Vision - Flight Training

[@1pierreandremercier]

WARNING: At 2:25 our host mentions the " airspeed tape on the left". Beware, this indication is GPS ground speed. In a very strong tail wind condition this statement could lead to an aircraft stall since the airspeed could be very low indeed. Beware.

[@dougharvey2839]

Great video, but a minor point - speed tape on the left is ground speed not air speed. Pilots could get themselves in trouble treating GS as AS. There is no way for a GPS-based device to know airspeed.

[@MargaretLeber]

Point well-taken. More modern avionics might include data from an ADAHARS which would include airspeed, but this was made in 2017; such equipment was rare then.

[@carloscruz7317]

what about xavion?

[@vadermike7772]

I love the synthetic Vision, that's awesome watching the screen turn from yellow to Green

[@sparkie951]

WOW... Nice video.... I was right on the hump to purchase one of these things... Now I know I am purchasing one of them... Even if it is used for backup only, it is worth it... But I see it as a Primary Tool. Thanks for Sharing the Synthetic Vision,That is one part that is missing from so many others.

[@seth10261]

Great video.

[@billsstudio2528]

I have Foreflight Pro/Stratus 3 to go along with my 2007 T182 -G1000. And it is similar and a very good value. But it's not the same obviously. Most aviators know the pros and cons. However, I use it whenever I can for the ADS-B traffic and flight planning. It beats out my TIS. Love it! Good video. Oh yeah...Beware of overheating with iPad and Stratus on hot/sunny days. Mostly iPad... It's happened to me a few times, but careful handling and you can avoid for most part. Thumbs up! Lastly, someday...I think we'll have an inexpensive real time view of terrain, especially viewable night/IMC conditions....someday.

[@mopar92]

What a cool video. Well done. Simple too. Not much BS and chatter.

[@YouNumba1]

Great side by side comparison...nice job!

[@BarrieMacLeod]

Super ! good stuff ! Looking for a simulated ILS approach now :) Or RNAV...

[@cessnaflyer]

great presentation,aviation's great new invention,foreflight!

[@mh1972ga]

Great video production. Was on the fence about the extra money for Synth Vis, worth every penny.

[@ariksemagin7220]

Foreflight now offers Synthetic Vision as $25 add-on to the basic $99 plan

[@mikeryan6277]

@@ariksemagin7220 did not know that I will pay the extra $25

[@mxcollin95]

Great video!

[@clarencewatson6226]

I seems it makes no sense to get a glass cockpit when Performance Plus is giving you the same thing

[@ronhousmancpyb3445]

Awesome demo!!

[@badney57]

Good demo thanks!!!

[@stephenyoungblood3683]

Still waiting for Foreflight to provide a simplified inverted green screen so that it could be reflected off a transparent phosphorus coated screen for economical HUD

[@sparkie951]

That would be a great idea, but the only issue with that would be data entry and control, but at the same time it will support 5 WIFI devices, so you could have more than 1 device.

[@stephenyoungblood3683]

Nice comparison. Stratus 2S, best $350 i’ve spent towards my aviation tool box.

[@ziggy2shus624]

Will SV reduce visual into instrument weather related crashes. it looks like a great system to get someone out of IMC.

[@mikeryan6277]

Pretty cool, I will upgrade my subscription.

[@GoldSealFlight]

Thanks for the sub!

[@aviatortrucker6285]

I just downloaded the synthetic version but I have my iPhone with me. I don’t see any function to bring it up. Does this only work with an iPad? The other question I have is how do you even access it and what is it used to support what is showing?

[@ProducerMode]

so cool, thanks...

[@danblell]

What software did you use to capture the iPad? Great video!

[@GoldSealFlight]

Quicktime. Glad you enjoyed it. It was a lot of fun to create.

[@bobbyvee8941]

Is this same scenario attainable with WingX?

[@danko6582]

What's this for VMC into IFC?

[@philjacobus860]

Do you know if it’s possible to have a split screen with gps on one half and synthetic vision on the other?

[@GoldSealFlight]

Yes, you can do that with Foreflight.

[@philjacobus860]

Thanks and keep up the good work. Great app!

[@davidbridegan2302]

Does foreflight connect to the plane?

[@delschier1419]

I hope I never have to use it but as an instrument trained VFR pilot I believe it might be able to save me if I get stuck on top of a cloud layer. BTW in 1200 hrs of of flying this has never happened. A safe way to get familiar with the Foreflight Synthetic Vision is to connect your iPad to the X-Plane simulator and set a ~1000' AGL cloud layer and see if you can land the virtual airplane. What I haven't tried is doing a approach under a hood with another pilot.

[@sparkie951]

Exactly what I was thinking... I remember a long time ago as a Student, that I got trapped on a Cross Country flight inside of a Thunderstorm, Scared the ... (Well you know). I should have known something would go wrong when Flight service back in day said: "It will be a Great Day for a Cross Country Solo".... that should have been my first warning.. LOL I made it back fine, but was still kind of nervous on final! My flight instructor was on the ground on pins and needles.

[@DarkBlue629]

Anybody use this on their IPhone ? I’m currently in training (12 hours so far) and haven’t used the app while in flight yet. I do like the track logging and logbook feature for after flight. Just wondering how it looks on the iPhone in flight.

[@Flightsworldwidevideos]

great video!!!

[@midnighttutor]

How did you get attitude information? My ipad with foreflight never does that and I have the latest version Nov 2018.

[@davidt7855]

You need a Stratus or similar with an AHRS

[@ChadDidNothingWrong]

This needs an augmented reality variant. Just trace hazards, terrain, and roads/runways as wireframe over your real vision via glasses to use in IMC.

[@coolhari2000]

Is the AHRS data accurate ? You're getting 1400 ftpm with less than 5* pitch ?

[@captainbob1742]

Great vid! Any problems so far with Synthetic Vision? What happens if your Stratus moves or falls down?

[@davidt7855]

You pick it up and put it back.

[@Carlosleandronunes]

This is amazing.

[@HoudiniVictim]

Great vid, thx!

[@u.s.patriot3415]

Foreflight moving to Android as main platform, no longer IOS. Awesome in my humble opinion.

[@galenhanselman1417]

Questionable.

[@sparkie951]

That is great as I never liked the "Apple Sauce" devices (as I call them). It is great to see this on the Android Platform.

[@JohnSmith-bc1pe]

Won’t happen!

[@mwsteffen]

nice

[@davidt7855]

I would disagree with keeping airspeed up in case of an engine failure. You need altitude.

[@GoldSealFlight]

Best glide airspeed is always the proper choice except in certain unusual circumstances.

[@davidt7855]

​@@GoldSealFlight I am commenting on the statement at about 3:10 where you say "I'm keeping my airspeed up." I strongly disagree with that. I am getting as much altitude as I can at best rate of climb. That will give me the most options in case of an engine failure. It is also closer to best glide speed. The scenario presented was not AFTER an engine failure, but the best way to increase your options in case of an engine failure during departure from the airport. Also, the statement that there is an "airspeed" tape is dangerously misleading. It can be used as a substitute in case your airspeed indicator fails, but if you do not take the winds into account, and if they are significant, you can get into trouble. Pilots must have a clear understanding that the tape in the Foreflight synthetic vision is NOT airspeed.

[@touristguy87]

Not really impressed with how well it works in broad daylight clear vfr conditions 😁

[@MAGApepe]

:))