If you’re in flight, your base map may be set to an online chart instead of an offline chart. Make sure that you are using a base map that does not require a data connection or that you are using a map that you’ve downloaded for offline use.
Base Map | Description | Data Connection Required? |
VFR charts | VFR raster sectional charts from the FAA. | Yes |
Vector Map | Stratus Insight data-driven vector-based charts for in-flight use. Requires current Vector Base Map databases downloaded from the Download page. | No |
IFR Low | Low-altitude raster IFR enroute charts. | Yes |
IFR High | High altitude raster IFR enroute charts. | Yes |
Terrain | Downloaded raster terrain basemap. | No |
Street | Online street maps. | Yes |
Satellite | Online satellite maps. | Yes |