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August 2024

Support for Civil Twilight

Log day and night hours accurately with sunrise, sunset, and civil twilight data at any airport.

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Accurately log day and night hours using enhanced solar data, including morning civil twilight, sunrise, sunset, and evening civil twilight for any airport worldwide. 
This feature helps you stay compliant with FAA night flight regulations by offering a precise measurement based on latitude and longitude, determining when the sun is 6° below the horizon. You can view solar data for the current day and the next three days, accessing a total of four days of information. 

To access solar data, tap the chevron next to the sunrise/sunset times in Airport Details or navigate to Info > Details > Solar Information. Solar Information is available wherever airport details are provided within ForeFlight, ensuring you have accurate data at your fingertips.

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Release notes

  • Accurately log day and night hours with new solar data, including morning civil twilight, sunrise, sunset, and evening civil twilight for any airport worldwide, ensuring compliance with flight regulations.
  • View solar data for the current day and the next three days. 
  • Access solar data for four days total: the current day plus the next three days. 
  • To access this information, tap the chevron next to the sunrise/sunset times in Airport Details or navigate to Info > Details > Solar Information.
  • Solar information uses latitude and longitude to accurately calculate when the sun is 6° below the horizon, providing a more precise measurement for FAA night flight requirements.
  • Solar Information is available wherever airport details are provided within ForeFlight.

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