ForeFlight Workshops

Join us on the first Monday of each month for a 90-minute interactive workshop on the utilization of ForeFlight, the aviation industry's most renowned and widely used electronic flight bag (EFB) and flight planning application. This virtual workshop, led by Captains Brian Schiff and Mike Jesch, will begin on May 1, 2023, and will continue on the first Monday of each month.

The workshop will offer comprehensive hands-on training on using ForeFlight for flight planning, weather, and in-flight navigation. Learning to master ForeFlight as an important tool will improve your aeronautical decision-making (ADM).

The pace will ensure that attendees thoroughly understand ForeFlight's functionality without feeling overwhelmed. Attendees can tailor the content to their needs by posing questions and contributing their own tips and tricks. The workshop will enrich your understanding of ForeFlight and allow you to benefit from other pilots' collective knowledge.

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Previous ForeFlight Workshops can be viewed on YouTube.

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Your generous donations are not required but are appreciated. They help offset the cost of our Zoom Webinar account. Excess proceeds will be donated to aviation organizations that offer scholarships for aviation education, like the NinetyNines, etc.

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Next Workshop

The next (and first) ForeFlight Workshops will be on May 1, 2023 at 1900 CDT.

Past Workshops

Links to previous ForeFlight Workshops will appear here.

They will be on this YouTube Channel.

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Syllabus

All workshops will incorporate Tips and Tricks.

All workshops will incorporate answers to submitted questions.

1. Tour of App

2. App Setup

2a. Preflight ForeFlight & Downloads

2b. Aircraft Setup

2c. Weight & Balance Setup

3. Managing Downloads

4. Basic VFR Flight Planning

5. Getting a Briefing

6. Basic IFR Flight Planning

7. In-Flight Use

8. TBD

9. TBD

10. TBD

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Captain Brian Schiff

Brian Schiff is a seasoned captain for a major US airline, with a deep-seated passion for general aviation. Over his career, he has accumulated an impressive 20,000 hours of flight time across a wide range of aircraft and has flown 98 different types.

As an esteemed member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI), Brian's expertise and experience have earned him the distinction of being an active 38-year Gold Seal flight instructor and FAA Safety Team Representative. Possessing multiple flight instructor ratings, he is known for his exceptional ability to simplify complex procedures and concepts while maintaining a contagious enthusiasm for aviation and teaching.

Furthermore, Brian has been an FAA-designated examiner, allowing him to conduct examinations of pilots. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and his Master of Science Degree in Aviation Safety from the University of Central Missouri.

Brian is a highly respected figure in the aviation community and is sought after for his engaging and informative seminars on aviation safety and techniques. He is passionate about educating students and professional pilots and is committed to upholding the highest standards of aviation instruction and promoting aviation safety.

Captain Mike Jesch

Captain Mike Jesch is an accomplished aviator with over four decades of flying experience. At work, he’s a Captain on the Boeing 787 for a major U.S. Airline, overseeing long-haul flights with expertise and precision. But Captain Jesch's roots in the GA world are deep and enduring.

He earned his first pilot license while still in high school and his instrument rating in a Cessna 150 equipped with vacuum tube radios. Mike is an active flight instructor and has been a CFI for 40 years. He is a two-time Master CFI. He has owned his personal Cessna 182, based in Southern California, for over fifteen years. Mike captivates and engages his audience with his relaxed teaching style.

Recognizing his dedication and commitment to aviation, Captain Jesch serves as a FAASTeam Lead Representative in the Long Beach District. Additionally, he was recently named the 2023 LGB District FAASTeam Representative Of The Year, and the Western Pacific Region Rep of the year in 2021, a testament to his unwavering enthusiasm and contributions to aviation safety.