ForeFlight Military Flight Bag (MFB): What is it and should I get it?

[tigers2007]

Apparently I qualify for ForeFight's MFB packages. The pricing seems to be the same though ($199 for Pro and $299 for Performance). Is there something special I get if I go that route?

EDIT: It looks like NAVCANADA data is included! That might be worth it alone. I'm curious what "Optional Worldwide Jeppesen Charts" means. It would be nice if it came with free Jepp data.  I found this page explaining it some more: https://foreflight.com/products/military-flight-bag/mfb-plan-compare/

 

[kpaul]

1 hour ago, tigers2007 said:

Apparently I qualify for ForeFight's MFB packages. The pricing seems to be the same though ($199 for Pro and $299 for Performance). Is there something special I get if I go that route?

EDIT: It looks like NAVCANADA data is included! That might be worth it alone. I'm curious what "Optional Worldwide Jeppesen Charts" means. It would be nice if it came with free Jepp data.  I found this page explaining it some more: https://foreflight.com/products/military-flight-bag/mfb-plan-compare/

 

I fly with the MFB.  it has pretty much all the bells and whistles available, world wide charts, approach plates, also has access to TPCs, JOGs and other maps.  I only use the DoD plates in my current asignment, the Jepp is an additional cost, the military only uses Jepp if no DoD plate exists.  

[tigers2007]

I never knew the DoD had their own plates. Do they have them for domestic airports too or just international?  I think I'm going to jump on the MFB Pro $199 package so I can get the free NavCanada stuff and save $100/yr on that upgrade.  I have yet to subscribe to Garmin to get GTN updates too. I'm thinking I'm going to get the $299/yr Garmin NavData subscription versus a $499 bundle. My ForeFlight gives me way more usable features than the 650 shows. I can't justify paying extra for SafeTaxi and Obstacle data. Plus I just found a free single update voucher from Garmin for my 3-yr old GTN650 that should allow me to update everything. 

I hope the CB chairmen are reading this so I can get back into the club.

[Andy95W]

8 hours ago, tigers2007 said:

I hope the CB chairmen are reading this so I can get back into the club.

They're probably having a hard time with your putting a GTN into a 1964 Mooney.  But waiting 3 years to use the free database update is going to be in your favor.

All in all, a tough call...