Fltplan vs Foreflight

[labbadabba]

You're 100% sure FLTPlan will not work with a Stratus 2? I thought it connects via wifi and all you had to do was use the customize external and enter the port number the stratus uses.

It's not listed as a supported device within the App, but if there's a hack to emulate a supported device then I guess, sure...

 

[BigBadLou]

And I too second the question: how do they fund this app development? It is free. And their website ads are far and in between so I don't think it's advertisement revenue.

And the truth comes out: I just started getting in-app ads. So now,we know.

 

[LongRoadBob]

I'm guessing FLTPlan isn't available for Europe? I noticed a few have mentioned a supplement for Canada but no mention of other countries. So I was wondering if anyone knew of a good one for Europe (specifically Norway, but guessing any european app would include it).? Even if it is POA, I'm sure some of you fly or have flown in Europe as well, so I don't feel bad asking about this

 

[rocketflyer84]

I use a hybrid for the best of both worlds. Fltpln for planning an filing, ForeFlight in the cockpit.

Things I like about Fltpln:

- As others have said the planning accuracy seems to be much better

- Previous routes and such seem better and more complete

- Way easier to manage a pool of upcoming flights

- The plan printout is much better with a lot more info in a more efficient layout (even with the adverts) than what happens if you try to print out your nav log. I use the iPad mostly in flight with FF but I always have a paper printout from FltPln

- Various other little features like being able to automatically fax the FBO at your destination with your flight details. I've seen people at the FBOs with my fax so they definetly use it to know I'm coming. Helps having people know I'm arriving and will want fuel at a certain time without having to make calls.

 

[Time Dilation]

Was talking to some guys last week about what was on their ipad.
(Oh, this is not about any other competing products, lets stick to FP and FF please.)
Like most cheapskate pilots, they were telling me how awesome the FREE fltplan.com ipad app was. Claimed it did all the things FF does.
I am skeptical and knew POA would have the scoop.
Thanks.

 

[iamtheari]

Username checks.

 

[Let'sgoflying!]

Username checks.

I'm seeing I was quoted (although no way do I remember a word I said 8 years ago so I deny all involvement) but I do not see any response/comment/rant about my post.

 

[midlifeflyer]

I'm seeing I was quoted (although no way do I remember a word I said 8 years ago so I deny all involvement) but I do not see any response/comment/rant about my post.

I just looked at mine. I guess ForeFlight added the ability to write on the Map after May, 2016