| Feature | AeroCopilot | ForeFlight |
|---|---|---|
AI Copilot for in-context flight Q&A ForeFlight's AI Connector is an Open Preview that runs inside your own ChatGPT account, and ForeFlight notes you may see changes between sessions. AeroCopilot hosts 112 first-party AI tools across 5 chat modes. | Verified 2026-07-28Source | |
Multi-mode (Part 91 / 61 / 107 / SFAR No. 120) AeroCopilot serves CFI, drone and helicopter natively | Not verified | |
Live LAANC Submit + status timeline Marathon Rank 1 — direct submit, webhook updates | Not foundSearched 2026-07-28Source | |
CloudAhoy-style debrief (maneuver detection) Marathon Rank 2 — ACS gate evaluator parity | Verified 2026-07-28Source | |
Synthetic Vision 3D terrain AeroCopilot adds helicopter wire-strike defense (Marathon Rank 7) | Verified 2026-07-28Source | |
IFR §91.169 alternate validator AeroCopilot enforces ICAO equipment codes + alternate weather rules | Not verified | |
GPS auto-tracking + §3.403 wet-click logging Marathon Rank 9 — built-in regulatory-grade entry | Not verified | |
Web-first (no app install required) | Verified 2026-07-28Source | |
Cross-platform (iOS, Android, desktop) | Not verified | |
Monthly billing (no annual lock-in) | Verified 2026-07-28Source | |
Free CFI accounts | Not foundSearched 2026-07-28Source | |
Starting price | $29.99/mo | $130/yr (Starter, ~$10.83/mo — annual only)Verified 2026-07-28Source |
Pricing snapshot
AeroCopilot
$29.99/mo
ForeFlight
$130 / $260 / $390 per year (Starter / Essential / Premium)Verified 2026-07-28Source
How we think about it
ForeFlight is the gold-standard chart and moving-map app for tablet pilots. AeroCopilot is the AI copilot that lives next to it — automating flight risk, currency, NOTAM interpretation, debrief, LAANC submission, and the Part 135 / Part 141 / drone work AeroCopilot was built for. Many AeroCopilot users keep ForeFlight for the cockpit and use AeroCopilot for everything outside it.