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🌩️ Setting personal minimums is crucial for pilot safety! In this clip from my latest YouTube video on the Private Pilot ACS task, I emphasize the importance of establishing strict weather minimums before your checkride—and sticking to them, no matter what. Sometimes, that means requesting a discontinuance if conditions aren't right. Stay safe and fly smart! #PilotLife #AviationSafety #CheckrideTips ✅ Like this video? Follow me for more awesome aviation tutorials! ✅ 🔗 Don't forget to like, share, and comment if this helped you! Tag your fellow pilots who need to know this information! 🔗 #LearnWithSeth #WingWisdom #PilotTraining #aviationtutorial #PilotInsights #GeneralAviation #AviationBasics #AviationEducation #SethLakeDPE #PrivatePilot #AvGeek #aviation4u #aviationdaily #AviationDailyInstagram #CommercialPilot #InstrumentPilot #PrivatePilot #StudentPilot

In this video, we're excited to explore ForeFlight's newest, groundbreaking feature tailored for pilots who take their coffee ☕ as seriously as their flight plans 🛩️: the Coffee Layer and Bathroom Advisor. With a tap of a button, pilots can now filter their route maps not only by the best aviation fuel prices but by the quality of coffee, ranging from light and weak for the casual sippers to bold and dark for the true aficionados. But they didn't stop there. Understanding the essential nature of timely breaks during long flights, they've integrated the Bathroom Advisor 🚻. Simply input how many ounces of coffee you plan to consume per hour, and ForeFlight does the rest, calculating and suggesting optimal stops for bathroom breaks, ensuring you stay comfortable and hydrated throughout your journey. This feature is designed to enhance your flying experience, keeping you alert, hydrated, and ready for whatever your flight path holds. Join us as we delve into the functionality, showcasing how you can seamlessly integrate these new features into your flight planning routine, ensuring your next sky-high adventure is as enjoyable as the coffee that fuels it. #PilotTips #ForeFlight ✅ Like this video? Follow me for more awesome aviation tutorials! ✅ 🔗 Don't forget to like, share, and comment if this helped you! Tag your fellow pilots who need to know this information! 🔗 #ForeFlightTips #LearnWithSeth

🛫 Say goodbye to bulky printed FAR/AIMs and hello to streamlined studying with ForeFlight! In my latest video, I walk you through creating a digital instrument flying study guide. Here's how: 1️⃣ Open ForeFlight and navigate to the 'Documents' section. 2️⃣ Tap 'Add' to create a new binder on the left. 3️⃣ Name your binder to stay organized. 4️⃣ Access the FAA drive for official handbooks and documents. 5️⃣ Long press and drag your chosen materials into your custom binder. 6️⃣ Use ForeFlight's features to bookmark and highlight key points in your documents. 📚✈️ Transition to a digital study guide for efficient, eco-friendly prep. Check out the video for step-by-step instructions! #PilotLife #ForeFlight #DigitalLearning #AviationGeek ✅ Like this video? Follow me for more awesome aviation tutorials! ✅ 🔗 Don't forget to like, share, and comment if this helped you! Tag your fellow pilots who need to know this information! 🔗

🔬 Comparing ForeFlight Performance Profiles! 🛩️✈️ Started with a full tank on a Cirrus SR22 for a ~2-hour best economy cruise. ForeFlight default profile guessed 📉 24.5 gallons, while my custom profile (based on the POH) estimated 26.1 gallons. 📊 After the flight, topped off with 25.2 gallons. 🔄 Both estimates were within 2 gallons of actual use! #PilotLife #AviationExperiment #ForeFlight #FuelEfficiency #Cirrus ✅ Like this video? Follow me for more awesome aviation tutorials! ✅

🛫 Dual-iPad Flight Simulator Setup Tutorial 🕹️✈️ Transform your iPads into an immersive flight simulator cockpit! 🚀 Follow these steps to configure the IFD app and ForeFlight for a seamless flying experience. 🧭✨ 1️⃣ Download & Open IFD: On your primary iPad, download the IFD app from the App Store. Launch it and tap the 'AUX' button at the bottom. 2️⃣ Enable Connectivity: Go to'AUX' then 'Setup' ➡️ 'Connectivity'. Toggle on Wi-Fi and press 'Enter'. Turn on 'ADSB over Wi-Fi' and confirm with 'Enter'. 3️⃣ Create Flight Plan (FPL): Press 'FMS', then 'FPL' tab. Plot your route, then head to 'Flight Control', choose 'Follow FPL'. 4️⃣ Set Simulator: Select the 'Simulator' tab, adjust the time scale to your preference. 5️⃣ Wi-Fi Connection: Connect both iPads to the same Wi-Fi network. 📶 (Tip: A phone hotspot often works best! 📱) 6️⃣ Link ForeFlight: On your second iPad, open ForeFlight and ensure it's on the same network. 7️⃣ Execute Flight Plan: Back on the IFD app, hit 'Direct To' to start navigating your FPL. 8️⃣ Control Speed & Altitude: Use the airspeed slider at the bottom and the altitude slider under 'Flight Control' > 'Autopilot' to adjust your flight parameters. Master your flying skills by practicing instrument approaches or just enjoy the view with ForeFlight's in-flight visuals. 🌍✈️ Though it might take some time to get familiar with the IFD system, you'll soon be flying high with confidence! Happy flying! 🌟👨✈️✈️ Remember, not all Wi-Fi networks support this setup, so don't hesitate to try different sources. 🔄 Enjoy your virtual flights and gain valuable flight management knowledge along the way! 🛫💼 #PilotLife #ForeFlight #ForeFlightTips

Here's a quick way to do some "back of the napkin" type descent planning in ForeFlight. It's amazing what you can do with relative ease with this system!

This is a great technique for building a hold pattern in ForeFlight.

Unlock Efficient Taxiing with ForeFlight Labs 🚀✈️ Discover the beta feature from ForeFlight Labs that's changing the game for pilots at busy airports! 🌐 In just 90 seconds, learn how to use the flight taxi route function for seamless taxi clearances. Here's how: 1️⃣ Open ForeFlight, tap 'More' in the bottom right, and select your account. 2️⃣ At the bottom, find and tap on the 'ForeFlight Labs' icon. 3️⃣ Toggle on 'Taxi Routes' under ForeFlight Labs options. 4️⃣ Return to the map, enter an airport, and look for the new 'Taxi Route' button in the edit window. 5️⃣ If your airport supports it, start by choosing your location or major FBO, then your destination. 6️⃣ Use the software to plot the most direct path, adding commands like 'hold short' or 'back taxi.' 7️⃣ Close the menu to see your route displayed on the map. Note: Some smaller airports might not support taxi routes, so try a larger one if needed. This feature is a fantastic tool to copy taxi clearances efficiently. Try it out and streamline your taxiing process today! 🛫🗺️ #ForeFlight #PilotLife #AviationGeek #ForeFlightTips ✅ Like this video? Follow me for more awesome aviation tutorials! ✅ 🔗 Don't forget to like, share, and comment if this helped you! Tag your fellow pilots who need to know this information! 🔗