Hot Air

Hot Air is a complete balloon flight companion, built by balloon pilots for balloon pilots. From preflight planning to postflight review, it delivers live tracking, flight recording, waypoint navigation, wind profiling, and more — all designed specifically for the unique needs of hot air ballooning.

Whether you’re a student pilot, a commercial operator, or flying for fun, Hot Air helps you stay organized, informed, and connected.

Features include:
	•	Live tracking on street or satellite maps
	•	Wind profiling by altitude during climb and descent
	•	Waypoint navigation with bearing, distance, and estimated time
	•	Automatic flight recording with 3D export support
	•	Custom map overlays (KML/KMZ)
	•	Offline-capable with map caching
	•	Real-time flight sharing with crew or friends
	•	Detailed flight logs for crew, passengers, propane, and temperature
	•	Flight summaries and totals for logs or checkrides
	•	Interactive map history of takeoffs and landings
	•	Export to HTML, KML, or GPX
	•	Payload calculator for accurate weight and balance
	•	Integrated weather data and forecasts
	•	Improved UTM 4x4 waypoint format support

Additional features:
	•	Real-time heading projection
	•	Built-in data backup and restore
	•	Localized in English, French, Czech, and Slovak
	•	Fully optimized for iPhone and iPad (portrait and landscape)

Note: Continued use of GPS can reduce battery life. Use an external battery for longer flights.