AOPA RTFP

[AdamZ]

Is AOPA going to continue supproting and updating RTFP now that they have the IFP? Just today I was prompted to upgrade to a new version of RTFP.

 

[john smith]

What is:
-RTFP?
-IFP?

 

[AdamZ]

RTFP= Real Time Flight Planner

IFP = Internet Flight Planner

The RTFP is downloaded on your computer the IFP is internet based.

 

[KennyFlys]

I had thought it was going to be terminated sometime last month. Maybe it received an extension. Congressional mandate?

Perhaps so...

AOPA Real Time Flight Planner Notice

AOPA will retire the Real Time Flight Planner on January 16, 2009.

http://www.aopa.org/flight_planner/

Here's the new one:
http://www.aopa.org/aifp/index.cfm

 

[nddons]

Except for the lack of rubberband to change your route, I like the IFP. I would be able to get the most recent weather, for example, and reprint an updated flight log at the airport.

 

[ScottM]

I like the IFP way better than the RTFP but in either case I still think Golden Eagle is better. My guess is that once the contract on RTFP ends that AOPA will stop supporting it.