Hot Air

Pilot Logbook +Flight Tracking

9,99 € · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

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.

  • 4.8
    out of 5
    46 Ratings

• Fixed Map Tab database issue • Flight Details now supports full-screen view • Fixed database conversion issue when updating from the original iOS app to the current version • Added “Navigate To” option when selecting an airport pin • Fixed altitude restriction issue in the Wind tab when reviewing flight details • Added backend crash reporting to help identify and resolve issues faster • General screen updates and performance improvements • Updated the error screen related to the required “Always” Location setting

The developer, Cato Technologies LLC, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Not Linked to You

    The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

    • Location
    • Usage Data

Privacy practices may vary based, for example, on the features you use or your age. Learn More

The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More

Size
  • 120.3 MB
Category
  • Navigation
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
  • iPad
    Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.
  • iPod touch
    Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
  • Apple Watch
    Requires watchOS 9.0 or later.
Location
  • This app may use your location even when it is not open, which can decrease device battery life.
Languages
  • English
Age Rating
4+
In-App Purchases
Yes
  • Offline Map Subscription 2,99 €
  • Pro 29,99 €
  • Pro 3,99 €
  • Offline Maps 2,99 €
Provider
Cato Technologies LLC
  • Cato Technologies LLC has not identified itself as a trader for this app. If you are a consumer in the European Economic Area, consumer rights do not apply to agreements between you and the provider.
Copyright
  • © Cato Technologies LLC