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Official airport, navigation and chart data for the FAA's 28-day cycle beginning 5/25/17 became current today as of 09:01Z.  This includes updated georeferenced data for airport diagrams and instrument approach procedures available in iFlightPlanner for iPad.

Anytime you access iFlightPlanner.com from your PC or smartphone you can be confident that you are seeing the most current and accurate data available.  To ensure that iFlightPlanner for iPad is current, simply tap "Check for Updates" in the upper-left corner of the Downloads tab.  The app will quickly tell you which packages need to be updated!

The iFlightPlanner Crew
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In anticipation of the large number of aircraft operating to and from areas hosting major sporting and entertainment events, the FAA has published updated procedures in its May 25, 2017 NOTAM to enhance safety and minimize air traffic delays.

• 2017 Indianapolis 500
• 2017 NASCAR Coca Cola 600
• 2017 NASCAR AAA 400 Drive for Autism
• 2017 NASCAR Pocono 400

THESE PROCEDURES MAY BE REVISED OR UNAVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT.  PILOTS SHOULD CHECK NOTAMS AND TRAFFIC ADVISORIES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE TO ENSURE THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION. THESE NOTAMS DO NOT SUPERCEDE RESTRICTIONS PERTAINING TO THE USE OF AIRSPACE CONTAINED IN FDC NOTAMS.

iFlightPlanner for iPad users may now download airport and navigation data as well as aeronautical charts, georeferenced airport diagrams and terminal procedures for the FAA Data Cycle that goes into effect on May 25, 2017.  Simply tap the button in the upper-left corner of the Downloads tab to "Check For Updates".

Pilots using iFlightPlanner.com their PC or smartphone will see the iFlightPlanner Cloud automatically make the transition to the new data at 9:01Z on May 25.

We built on our 4.7-star App Store rating with countless enhancements to the overall flight planning experience...  now, iFlightPlanner for iPad v3.0 offers compatibility with ADS-B devices from 7 different manufacturers – Dual, Levil, Sagetech, SkyRadar, Stratux, L-3, and NavWorx.

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Other highlights of the all-new iFlightPlanner for iPad include:

• Ability to select your default app startup view (Home, Airports, Flights, or Map)
• Reorganized planning and mapping interface for enhanced pre-flight and in cockpit usability
• Expanded weight & balance functionality to include %MAC calculations for turbine aircraft 
• One-touch transfer of flight plans to Jeppesen FliteDeck apps
• Current crosswind component for all runways in Airport/Facility Directory
• New Attitude/Heading Indicator with data from AHRS compatible devices
• Added logbook fields for personalized data tracking
• X-Plane 9 integration (in addition to existing X-Plane 10 integration)

...all this and much more!

New members are encouraged to take advantage of the 30-day FREE trial to iFlightPlanner Premium Plus, iFlightPlanner’s top-level membership.  After the trial, pilots may elect to continue with an iFlightPlanner Free, iFlightPlanner Premium, or iFlightPlanner Premium Plus membership.  All memberships include comprehensive web-based flight planning, while premium members have access to enhanced features both online and in the app.  For iFlightPlanner Free members, iFlightPlanner for iPad will provide view-only access to the flights planned at iFlightPlanner.com.  Visit www.iFlightPlanner.com/Features for a complete breakdown of every feature.

For a limited time, EAA members may purchase a full year of iFlightPlanner Premium Plus for just $74.99 (reg. $139.99/year) through this month’s Barnstorming Deal at www.EAA.org.