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.