Well noted, we will get our text updated right away to reflect our new policy. I recognize this is a running change in the data included in our VFR subscription. Here is a little background so you understand what is prompting the change; in the past we included the plates with airport diagrams for 2 reasons:
1) It didn't cost us any more to do so (which is no longer the case)
2) Technically the iFly would treat plates and airport diagrams the same; they were all packaged and distributed in the same file by state. So this was the easiest way to include Airport Diagrams in the VFR subscriptions.
Now, here are the factors prompting this change:
1) A big majority of VFR pilots do not actually want/need to keep the plates current. A bad side affect of our old method is the size of the updates. The Texas file itself is over 100megs. 95% of that is the plates. Now the VFR subscription only includes airport diagrams, so the download is MUCH faster.
2) We have additional cost to buy, QC, distribute, and support georeferenced data. We have decided to include this free of charge to VFR subscribers for airport diagrams. And we think most pilots will appreciate getting this in exchange for losing the ability to keep plates current.
3) The IFR subscription will be increased $20 to cover the georeference charge for the plates (this will not affect current IFR subscribers, only new and renewing subscriptions).
So, all that being said, if you are a VFR pilot and have already purchased a VFR subscription with the expectation of keeping your plates current, send an e-mail to support@adventurepilot.com and we will update your account accordingly. Jliltd, I'll forward this message and get your account fixed.
Thanks,
Walter