Engines fail. When they do, options are limited. The first 90 seconds are critical. So I tested Foreflight's NEW Emergency Glide Mode to try to stack the deck in my favor on every flight.
ForeFlight Emergency Glide isn't the old Glide Advisor. It's a full emergency workflow — a live, wind-corrected glide ring on your moving map, guided airport selection, and off airport landing area suggestions.
According to the AOPA McSpadden Report, engine powerplant failure is the #1 cause of en route GA accidents. And here's the surprising stat: roughly 89% of engine failure accidents are survivable. The outcome isn't the engine quitting — it's what the pilot does in the next 90 seconds.
In this video:
→ What ForeFlight Emergency Glide Mode actually does (and how it's different than just the old Glide Ring)
→ In depth look at various scenarios - public airports, private airports, off airport landing areas
→ On screen vs out the window comparisons
→ Real in-flight emergency glide test at altitude with throttle to idle
→ My Honest take on this new feature
If you fly GA, this is worth 11 minutes of your time before your next flight.
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Portions of ATC communication and the flight have been edited. This video is not instructional in any way. I am not a CFI. I am sharing my experience and thoughts about this flight and this should be taken as entertainment only. By sharing mistakes and accomplishments alike, hopefully the aviation community will benefit.
Channel: SoCal Flying Monkey
Published: 2026-05-01
Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1eNQSfZC_8