Hot Air

Featured twice in the Ballooning Journal

Hot Air isn’t just an app—it’s your personal co-pilot. Designed by balloon pilots for balloon pilots, it combines flight logging, real-time tracking, and advanced data recording in one sleek, powerful tool. Whether you’re a seasoned aviator or new to the skies, Hot Air keeps your flights organized, safe, and efficient.

Key Features:

• Live Tracking: Stay aware with real-time positioning on detailed maps or satellite views.

• Wind Insights: Monitor wind speed and direction at different altitudes during ascent and descent.

• Waypoint Navigation: Track distance, bearing, and estimated time en route (ETE) to your destination with ease.

• Automatic Flight Recording: Capture your entire flight path—even with the screen off—and review it in 3D via Google Earth.

• Custom Map Overlays: Add KML/KMZ overlays for electric lines, landing zones, airspace restrictions, or emergency contacts.

• Offline Mode: Fly confidently even without a data connection—maps remain accessible.

• Real-Time Flight Sharing: Keep your crew, family, or friends informed with live location sharing powered by AirShare or Glympse.

• Comprehensive Flight Logs: Record details for crew, passengers, propane usage, and envelope temperatures. Save GPS takeoff and landing locations, and organize flights with color-coded planning tools.

• Flight Summaries: Instantly view total flights, hours flown, and crew activity—ideal for tracking progress and regulatory compliance.

• Interactive Mapping: Plot and compare takeoff and landing locations from past flights on a single map.

• Data Export: Export flight data in HTML, KML, or GPX formats.

• Payload Calculator: Ensure accurate weight and balance before every flight.

• Integrated Weather Reports: Access live weather conditions and forecasts directly within the app.

• Backup & Restore: Secure your data with reliable backup options.

• Cross-Device Compatibility: Fully optimized for iPhone, iPad (portrait and landscape), and iPod Touch.

Additional Features:

• Real-time heading projection for enhanced navigation.

• Share flight details with map links on Facebook quickly and easily.

• Available in English, French, Czech, and Slovak.

Note: Continuous GPS usage in real-time flight mode may significantly reduce battery life.