Question 1

What is brēf?

Accepted Answer

brēf is a weather-first social app for general aviation pilots. It combines plain-English METAR and TAF, a 7-day flying outlook, an aviation weather map, a community feed, place-based hangars, ride-sharing trips, and a shared CFI coaching workspace.

Question 2

Is brēf free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. brēf is free for pilots, students, CFIs, flight schools, flying clubs, FBOs, and airports.

Question 3

Who is brēf for?

Accepted Answer

Private pilots, student pilots and CFIs, flight schools and flying clubs, FBOs, and airports — anyone who lives at the airport.

Question 4

Can I plan flights with brēf?

Accepted Answer

brēf is built for situational awareness and social planning — open seats on trips, find $100 burger runs, and coordinate with your crew. It is not a substitute for official flight planning or dispatch tools.

Question 5

Does brēf work with my CFI?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The coaching workspace lets you DM your CFI, work through ACS tasks together, log debriefs after each flight, share assignments, and track a readiness ring toward your checkride.