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Which ForeFlight subscription tier is best for a private pilot?
1/3/2026, 5:54:34 AM · Mabish
ForeFlight is the standard EFB. As of 2026, the tiers have evolved (often renamed to Starter/Essential/Premium), but the functionality remains:
Basic Plus (~$125/yr): Good for VFR. Includes Sectionals, IFR Low/High charts, Weather, and Logbook.
Pro Plus (~$250/yr): The "sweet spot" for IFR. Adds Geo-referenced approach plates (seeing your plane on the chart) and Synthetic Vision (backup attitude indicator).
Performance Plus (~$370/yr): Adds advanced fuel calculations (Pre-Departure Clearance), 3D airport previews, and Trip Assistant.
If you think about it, one year of the "Pro" subscription costs less than one hour of flight instruction (Instructor + Plane), making it worthwhile for 99% of pilots.
Personally, I use Pro and I'm just a PPL.
1/3/2026, 6:01:27 AM · Aferna
