Introduction
Primarily, the author should note that an electronic flight bag (EFB) is a digital application used on a tablet on a flight deck. In general, storing information about flight briefing, flight charts, and documentation is a crucial feature of an EFB, increasing the efficiency and productivity of a pilot and flight crew’s workflow (Cook, 2022). In addition, this invention allows one to save on paper (Cook, 2022). For instance, separately, it is necessary to highlight innovations by ForeFlight, which professionals especially trust. ForeFlight is the most acceptable and suitable choice as an EFB, giving many advantages and benefits to crews.
The Best One Available
It is not a secret that today, there is a wide range of different EFBs in aviation, greatly facilitating the work of flight crews. However, according to Depew (2020), ForeFlight should be considered one of the best EFB choices as the most complete and user-friendly aviation application. ForeFlight is an integral part of a simplified system for providing planning, flying, and logging flights (“ForeFlight app,” n.d.). The application includes an extensive database, providing information such as logging and sharing flights, tracking hours, viewing currency, or recording certificates and ratings (“ForeFlight app,” n.d.). Moreover, ForeFlight contains detailed airport maps, information about air search tools, and much more. ForeFlight has become one of the pioneers in the EFB market, reaching unprecedented heights in its business (Depew, 2020). Indeed, the company’s product was excellent initially, and specialists continue actively working on its improvement, development, and modernization. However, it is especially evident that many applications have appeared recently to facilitate pilots’ tasks. Still, the fact remains that the application’s name, “ForeFlight,” has become like a household name, as the word “Google” has become synonymous with an Internet search.
Helping a Crew
Earlier, the student discovered ForeFlight is an excellent assistant for the crew performing their official duties. In this case, the author should assume that the application will help a team by recording and tracking many essential details, as well as valuable tips in planning several tasks. For example, with the help of this technology, one can find out the characteristics of an aircraft, schedule a flight and plot a route in a matter of seconds, learn about the weather that can affect a flight, assess the picture of dangers and obstacles of terrain and much more (“ForeFlight app,” n.d.). Therefore, ForeFlight gives pilots great opportunities in advance to understand weather data, fuel prices, NOTAMs, or other equally necessary knowledge related to a safe flight plan before one goes (Depew, 2020). In particular, the application tracks the flight using GPS, automatically creates log entries, and transfers the flight plan and other data between the iPad and other devices.
Conclusion
Summarizing the above, it is necessary to state that today there are many different applications to facilitate crews’ work. However, such an application from ForeFlight has demonstrated the best efficiency, productivity, and effectiveness against the background of its “competitors.” Innovations from the company ForeFlight are not only the first in the market but also leaders in their field. They greatly facilitate pilots’ tasks by providing a wide range of essential and meaningful details for safe flights. For example, one can record a flight in a log, as well as find out the weather, fuel prices, and other important data before one set off.
References
Cook, D. (2022). What is an electronic flight bag?. Bytron.
Depew, J. (2020). Electronic flight bag (EFB) options for 2021: The pilot pipeline guide. Pilot Pipeline.
ForeFlight app (basic plus subscription). (n.d.). Sporty’s.