The modern electronic flight bag is much more than a set of electronic charts. High-end apps like ForeFlight, a screenshot from which is at right, organize relevant data, imagery, real-time weather and even live traffic information in one place, greatly enhancing situational awareness in the cockpit. But like any sophisticated tool, they come with a learning curve and their own failure modes.
I have dealt with paper chart updates both as a student pilot and a professional pilot, and I can safely say I prefer EFBs. The worst luck I ever had with paper charts occurred before my private pilot checkride. I ended up weathered out on my first attempt, and the charts expired a few days before […]
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