FltPlan Go for iPhone Reviews

by 172Capt

I downloaded FltPlanGo , opened it and was immediately hit with a “failed to download database” error. Tapping retry does nothing.

by Hrinvero

Don’t waste your time downloading FltPlanGo it’s full of quirks that are annoying at dashed off then frustrating Upon starting FltPlanGo it pre-loads a random sample flight plan that has nothing to do with what you’re trying to accomplish The sample plan has to be deleted and you have to reenter your own flight plan every time you start FltPlanGo . Even after deleting the sample plan on the website and preloading and saving your own this application continues to preload the sample flight plan regardless of how many times you delete it.

Additionally although the application does have an option to show extended runway central lines it does not show which runway the extended centerline is for other apps like Garman Foreflight and WingX and Aerovie all show the runway numbers FltPlanGo does not so you’re still left trying to figure out where to lineup.

by R.J.Bob

The old plain FltPlan app was better than this Go app. I just need a way to file flight plans quick and easy from my iPhone without WiFi. The Go app is way too complicated for iPhone and takes way too many steps trying to file. It’s not user friendly at all on the iPhone. It takes up way too much memory. I’m also tired of all the download popping up. If I need the download. Then I’ll ask for it. Need just a quick easy way to file flight plans.
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by GoPilot.us

FltPlanGo has very high potential if they only update the interface to make it more mobile friendly, it is a replica of the website. This brings a lot of problems to FltPlanGo . Such as big files to download and slow speed in FltPlanGo . Please consider a user friendly app such as foreflight or garmin. Stay ahead with the synthetic vision and profile view.

by Monocled

I use the website more than FltPlanGo ... sometimes the loading icon doesn’t go away. Needs to be optimized for iPhone X.

by Jackrabbitaviation

With the most recent update, I am unable to edit any tokens on the second or third lines in the maps section. Only tokes on the first line can be moved and placed. This is quite annoying when trying to creat a new route and edit the route.

by Mosart Sebben

Love FltPlanGo , but on the iPhone X, some buttons on top are difficult to tap.

In flight, hitting several spots on the screen trying to “go back” is not acceptable.

Buttons must be larger, so they get the tap right away!

by Miamitraveler

This is a great app. The only thing is missing is heading and speed indicators while in the moving map. Something essential and easy to add, i believe.

by Willhelmiam

I love that FltPlanGo is free and has many features that help it compete with the paid apps. My only problem, and it happens with the iphone and tablet, is that I often have to download the new charts twice (sectionals usually). This means as a standard part of my preflight I will update maps then upon checking when the download has completed, that I still have the expired charts! If I otherwise trusted FltPlanGo I would end up flying on old charts. It's my only gripe but I feel it's fairly serious.

Fortunately it's easy to check that the charts are current, and I have never had a problem in the aircraft with FltPlanGo and I do trust it.

by Awesome Skateboarder!!

I love it. I can connect it to my simulator! Only issue is, I wish it can connect to the newest simulator which is MSFS 2020. :) I wish

by Hiflite2

This latest update had support for the iPhone X, however, aside from the splash screen, there is a gray bar by the notch area, where it does not cover the entire screen. FYI, thx.

by Jsafrit

I’m not sure if it’s the latest APP update or IOS 13 but I have to log in every time I open FltPlanGo . Previously you would stay logged in on the phone APP.

by Kalvinb52

A great aviation app and many thanks to FlightPlan for the recent update to let it work with Stratux (couldn’t connect to Stratux in iOS14 before the recent update). Works great!!

by Gor1333333

Since May private pilot course I’ve been using Flight plan go, and for being free FltPlanGo has always made my flights much more resourceful.

by ChaseRU2

I fly jets and small props, and use FltPlanGo every day. It's great for all types if flying. Can't believe it's still free.

by That0nePilotGuy

Great app for any pilot. Especially that it’s free, everything you need at your fingertips. 10/10

by Jester_kz

Love to use it!!!

Hopefully after purchased by Garmin it wouldn’t become a candy-looking-like another product which charges you for every single item in it...

by Vinceroo B

I use FltPlanGo on my iPhone 7.
I fly single-cockpit 180 knots VFR at 1,000 AGL below a Class B with 2 underlying Class C and 6 underlying Class D airports. All in mountainous terrain. The moving map TAC chart shows me exactly where I am with superb ground detail. By glancing at my iPhone I can keep my head out of the cockpit. Just what I need.
Foreflight et al have way to much “high and IFR” stuff for quick safe low-level VFR navigation. KISS !

by Ty1364

To be very honest free is not always the best way to go. As I have been using all three flight plan apps this is a great way to get it all and save. It’s not some cheesy app selling you all kinds of stuff on the side. It really is doing what it was to designed to do and that is guide you safely to your destination. Now that Garmin Pilot has acquired this it can only get more interpreted for the long and best. Thank you fltplan go.

by Torkisaudi

Thanks again

by ERpilot

FltPlanGo has very high potential if they only update the interface to make it more mobile friendly, it is a replica of the website. This brings a lot of problems to FltPlanGo . Such as big files to download and slow speed in FltPlanGo . Please consider a user friendly app such as foreflight or garmin. Stay ahead with the synthetic vision and profile view.

by RJ Bob Mc

The old plain FltPlan app was better than this Go app. I just need a way to file flight plans quick and easy from my iPhone without WiFi. The Go app is way too complicated for iPhone and takes way too many steps trying to file. It’s not user friendly at all on the iPhone. It takes up way too much memory. I’m also tired of all the download popping up. If I need the download. Then I’ll ask for it. Need just a quick easy way to file flight plans.
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by Level-D Sim

Came back to flying since from the mid ‘90s. Back then I needed two Jeppesen binders to cover the NE region and updating was a pain in the.....With this baby, I keep VFR, IFR and A/FD for my current area in the size of an iphone 7; and update with a click of a button. Just this ability is already amazing, now add the GPS, moving maps, superposition of weather, SIGMETs, METARs and approach plates onto the map, just WOW! I don’t need to compare it to paid services.