Confidence at both ends of the runway.

FAQs

Find answers to common questions about our Dynamic Runway Analysis solution

• What safety features are integrated into ForeFlight Runway Analysis?

  ForeFlight Runway Analysis includes safety-enhancing warnings that alert users when calculated results exceed aircraft or runway limits. These warnings encompass invalid takeoff or landing configurations, overweight warnings, and specific alerts for aircraft-specific concerns.

• Does ForeFlight Runway Analysis assist in emergency scenarios?

  Yes, ForeFlight Runway Analysis includes a fully-featured Landing and Obstacle Analysis capability. This allows users to evaluate Return-To-Base scenarios using different runways and aircraft configurations, aiding in determining the best course of action in emergency situations. Warnings for exceeding brake energy or weight limits further assist in assessing risks.

• How reliable is the data used in ForeFlight Runway Analysis?

  The data used in ForeFlight Runway Analysis is entirely sourced from original equipment manufacturer (OEM) data, following guidelines from the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM). This ensures the highest level of reliability and accuracy in performance calculations.

• How does ForeFlight Runway Analysis handle obstacle clearance?

  At the core of ForeFlight Runway Analysis is the Obstacle Analysis feature, which incorporates terrain and obstacles into maximum takeoff weight calculations, guaranteeing clearance. Additionally, users can manually add temporary obstacles from NOTAMs to ensure comprehensive hazard consideration.

• Is my aircraft supported by ForeFlight Runway Analysis?

  Runway Analysis currently supports more than 300 aircraft models, with additional models being added regularly. Click here to view the full list of supported aircraft.