Intelligent Ruler, Simple Sharing In The Latest Version

ForeFlight Mobile said Wednesday that version 4.3 is available in the App Store and ready for download. This release includes the new Intelligent Ruler - just hold down two fingers on the map to see the great circle distance between any two points. The ruler is great for figuring out distance to the nearest airport.

Want to know how far you can venture? The intelligent ruler shows the great circle distance between any two points. When flying a default aircraft, the ruler shows time, distance, and TAS.

Slide the ruler around any chart while holding down fingers or thumbs. The ruler even prints the distance on both sides, which is great for instructors exploring routes with student pilots.

Since pilots like to share their adventures, ForeFlight Mobile includes a feature to make that easy. Tap the "Send to ..." button (located on Maps on iPad or Routes for iPhone) to send an email of your navlog and a screenshot to a buddy, an SIC, or passengers.

If you use Twitter on iOS 5, you can use the "Send to..." button to post route information and a screenshot of the trip.

Other new or improved features in version 4.3 include:

• Tap-and-hold on Maps now includes distance from current location.
• Export the flight info to LogTen Pro via the "Send To" button.
• Performance improvements in Maps and when activating new data.
• Support for the new "never delete" function in iOS 5.0.1.

FMI: www.foreflight.com