Often integrated directly into avionics systems (like Garmin ChartView) or used on electronic flight bags (EFBs), it consolidates terminal procedures.
Jeppesen was a legacy web-based service that allowed pilots to access and view digital terminal charts, including SIDs, STARs, and approach plates, for flight planning purposes. While once available as a free utility with specific login credentials, it has largely been superseded by more modern, integrated digital solutions like Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro and partnerships with mobile platforms like ForeFlight . Overview and Purpose
The legacy of Chart Viewer 3 lives on in the increased safety and convenience of modern digital chart viewing. Today's pilots benefit from: i--- Jeppesen Chart Viewer 3
Unlike the manual updating required in the past, modern apps update instantly with the newest cycles.
: The process starts on a computer. Using either a Windows application (like JeppView 3) or a web portal (like Jeppesen eLink) , a pilot plans their route. The software then creates a "Trip Kit" or "RoutePack," which is a package containing all necessary terminal and enroute charts, Jeppesen Airway Manual text, and other documents. This pack can be exported as a PDF file . Often integrated directly into avionics systems (like Garmin
Jeppesen's charting legacy transitioned through several major web-based and desktop platforms to meet evolving industry needs:
While there are cost-effective alternatives like , which are favored by some regional carriers for their visual simplicity, Jeppesen remains the industry gold standard due to its unrivaled global accuracy. Overview and Purpose The legacy of Chart Viewer
FliteStar incorporates advanced routing options such as optimizing your route for winds, planning automatic fuel stops, searching for preferred routes, and routing around designated airspaces. JetPlanner works with JetPlan.com, an online solution you can connect to anytime, anywhere to create flight plans without dedicated hardware or software.
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