Hot Air: The Ultimate Flight Tool for Hot Air Balloon Pilots

As featured in the Ballooning Journal—twice!

Hot Air is your all-in-one flight logging, tracking, and data recording app designed specifically for hot air balloon pilots. Built with input from pilots worldwide, it’s like having a logbook, map, and flight data recorder in your pocket!

Key Features:
• Real-Time Tracking: See your location live on maps or satellite imagery to improve situational awareness.
• Wind Data Capture: Track wind speed and direction at various altitudes as you ascend or descend.
• Waypoint Navigation: Easily monitor distance, bearing, and ETE (estimated time en route) to your target location.
• Flight Recording: Record your entire flight path—even with your screen off—and export it in 3D to view in Google Earth.
• KML/KMZ Overlays: Add custom overlays to maps for electric lines, landing zones, airspace details, or emergency contact info.
• Offline Maps: Navigate confidently even when there’s no data connection.
• Flight Sharing: Share your location in real-time with your crew, family, or friends using the integrated Glympse service.
• Comprehensive Flight Logs: Track crew, passengers, envelope temperature, propane usage, and more. Save takeoff/landing locations with GPS or triangulation and organize flights with color-coded planning tools.
• Flight Data Summaries: Quickly view total flights, hours flown, and crew usage—ideal for tracking recent activity or regulatory requirements.
• Interactive Maps: Plot and compare takeoff and landing locations from past flights on a single map.
• Data Export: Export your flight data in HTML, KML, or GPX formats.
• Payload Calculator: Easily manage weight and balance before every flight.
• Weather Integration: Access current conditions and forecasts directly within the app.
• Backup & Restore: Safeguard your data with reliable backup options.
• Universal Compatibility: Fully optimized for iPhone, iPad (landscape and portrait), and iPod Touch.

Extras:
• Real-time heading projection for better navigation.
• Facebook integration to share flight details with a map link in seconds.
• Available in English, French, Czech, and Slovak.

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