Aerial Maps
In the Maps selector you will now find an option for Aerial Map. The Aerial Map is satellite imagery of the Earth’s surface, which is helpful for area or airport familiarization before blast off.
Aerial Map is also really nice when paired with the new Plates on Map feature. Below is a screenshot of the FAA Taxi Diagram for San Francisco International Airport displayed on top of the Aerial Map with a bit of transparency added. Another screenshot of an approach into Leadville, CO shows how the terrain features line up with those depicted on the approach plate and also shows rain showers in the vicinity.
One thing to note about this feature: due to its size, the Aerial Map is generally only available when connected to the Internet. Once you are airborne, you will only be able to see portions of the Aerial Map that you viewed earlier.
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