Company Reports Good Result From Users Who Have Upgraded To New OS

If you've been concerned about how your ForeFlight app might respond to an upgrade to iOS 7, the folks at ForeFlight say they have seen good performance with the new operating system. So far there have been no major issues with ForeFlight Mobile and the company says it is quickly addressing anything that needs attention.

If your iPad is a critical part of your flight deck, ForeFlight recommends that you wait until Apple pushes a couple of minor bug-fix updates to the new OS. Additionally, they strongly recommend waiting to fly with the new OS until you have a chance to familiarize yourself with the significant changes such as the overhauled user interface and aesthetics, app switching, radio management, and force quit app functions–and make sure all apps operate as you expect.

Currently ForeFlight Mobile does not look any different in iOS 7, however the new iOS introduces some significant and beneficial changes to the overall user interface. For instance, the company recommends that adding a check of the new “control center” using a single up-swipe into your pre-flight checklist to quickly disable the cellular radio, adjust brightness for better battery life, or enable Bluetooth for ForeFlight audio alerts.

They recommend turning off the function that automatically updates apps. It can shorten battery life and introduce the risk that your aviation apps are updated right before a flight without your knowledge. Before updating to the latest version of ForeFlight Mobile and flying with it, they recommend familiarizing yourself with the new features and downloading any new required data. Add a step to your pre-flight checklist to turn off WiFi and Cellular data, then check that you have all the data you will need for your flight on your iPad.

FMI: www.foreflight.com