ForeFlight integrates live aircraft traffic via FlightAware

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Requires an internet connection, so needs something like GoGo to be used in flight.

Available in all subscription levels.

More info: https://ForeFlight.com/traffic

Edit, appears to be part of upcoming release as the most current version on my iPad does not have this feature

 
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Why would you not get as much information from ADSB vs Internet Traffic?
 
WDD said:
Why would you not get as much information from ADSB vs Internet Traffic?
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The video answers this question

This is a solution for when you cannot connect to an ADSB-IN device
 
It filters traffic. The NH ANG is shooting approaches in their KC-46 and it just came over my house. Shows on ADS-B Exchange, but not the new "internet traffic feed" on flightaware. I am sure airplanes that are part of the BARR program are filter off of there as well.
 
It's cool and useful to see traffic in the pattern and on it's way when on the ground getting ready to take off. ADSB will do this if you are close enough to a tower. I check this out at my home airport all the time before taking off.
 
Looks like fun when you're sitting at home wondering who just flew overhead. Probably not real useful if you're in the cockpit being fed ADS-B in (it's disabled when it gets an adsb feed).
 
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Brad Z said:
Looks like fun when you're sitting at home wondering who just flew overhead. Probably not real useful if you're in the cockpit being fed ADS-B in (it's disabled when it gets an adsb feed).
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Yup, Love it! Brad Z nailed it. Probably cheap for them to integrate.

Also had a KC-46 flying 1500' over my house doing short field landings at KSJC. Would have likred this feature.
 
eman1200 said:
another yawner brought to you by foreflight. but I'm sure all the GA planes with gogo will take full advantage of this option.
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I think the other things they added with this update are the real meat and potatoes, the traffic via the internet thing is an interesting feature that has little use in the cockpit.
 
eman1200 said:
another yawner brought to you by foreflight. but I'm sure all the GA planes with gogo will take full advantage of this option.
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If only GA pilots ever flew on commercial aircraft with GoGo and wanted to stay engaged with what was going on around them. I'm guessing 90% of GA pilots have pulled ForeFlight out on a commercial flight for personal situational awareness / entertainment.
 
Yeah. But sitting by a window you can get gps on your I pad and watch your flight on the map. Makes the time go by. Or so I’ve been told - because I would never operate an electronic device while in a plane
 
Groundpounder said:
I think the other things they added with this update are the real meat and potatoes, the traffic via the internet thing is an interesting feature that has little use in the cockpit.
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what were the other updates? just curious...…...

and don't get me wrong, I do think it's a no-brainer integration that would keep me amused for a solid 4 seconds before I probably never used the feature again. but what a fun 4 seconds that would be...………………...



…………..that's what she said? anyone?
 
eman1200 said:
what were the other updates? just curious...…...

and don't get me wrong, I do think it's a no-brainer integration that would keep me amused for a solid 4 seconds before I probably never used the feature again. but what a fun 4 seconds that would be...………………...



…………..that's what she said? anyone?
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Let's see, multitasking, you can split the screen with other multitasked enable software, and more. I guess that means you can watch pron while tracking your route.
 
I still wish they would let you do a split screen like Garmin Pilot does. Have the map on one side, and the checklist on the other, or an approach plate, or the nav log, or whatever.
 
Groundpounder said:
I still wish they would let you do a split screen like Garmin Pilot does. Have the map on one side, and the checklist on the other, or an approach plate, or the nav log, or whatever.
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Send them a request.
 
Groundpounder said:
I have, more than once. They have "passed the idea to the development team" which is code word for "pound it up your azz"
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Lol, maybe not, it doesn't sound like an easy thing to do, this split screen thing might be the first step.
 
Groundpounder said:
I still wish they would let you do a split screen like Garmin Pilot does. Have the map on one side, and the checklist on the other, or an approach plate, or the nav log, or whatever.
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With the upcoming multitask, you could do that. Use PDF reader or Notes.
 
Groundpounder said:
They do a split screen now with the AHRS, shouldn't be that hard to do it with other things.
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Agreed. A slide over pane would also be a possible useful application
 
Brad Z said:
If only GA pilots ever flew on commercial aircraft with GoGo and wanted to stay engaged with what was going on around them. I'm guessing 90% of GA pilots have pulled ForeFlight out on a commercial flight for personal situational awareness / entertainment.
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Raises hand...I do that all the time. It also lets me see what is coming on my side of the plane so I can get some unique pictures. This would alert me to traffic for air-to-air pictures, but airline wifi costs too much.

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Groundpounder said:
Not sure how I can get jepp plates into PDF reader. And I'd rather not have to come up with some odd workaround that is easy to screw up.
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Agree on Jepp plates. Was more responding to checklists
 
Sort of marginal in terms of real world utility. I would have to agree with the notion that this is getting to be a bit much. Borderline bloatware. Possible distraction issue. Clever fun if you're sitting in the FBO? ... maybe.
 
It’s really cool to use in the multi window with liveatc


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One application I would find interesting is to watch the routing around the storms as weather moves through a busy space.
 
AggieMike88 said:
Agree on Jepp plates. Was more responding to checklists
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I now see there is a easy link to checklists at the bottom of the page. That was actually something I had suggested a while ago. Before this is took 3 clicks to get to them.
 
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