Paragliding Tracker: Wingman

Name: Paragliding Tracker: Wingman
Rating: 4.8 (80 reviews)
Author: iSolid apps

Vario,Record,GPS,Logbook,PPG

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad

80 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Sports
Developer

iSolid apps
Language

EN
+ 9 More
Size

117.3
MB

Elevate your flying with GPS tracking, a responsive Variometer, a detailed logbook, live tracking, and more. Also on Apple Watch. Created by a passionate pilot. Track and log your flights while improving them thanks to the various instruments (Vario, wind,...) providing useful information during the flight. Also on Apple Watch. ## FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS ## • Vario (very powerful, using the combination of multiple sensors a.k.a sensor fusion) with sound (bips according to the vertical speed). Customizable. • Ground speed • Altitude • Wind speed estimation • Wind direction estimation • Live map display of your location • Fly with friends: view your friends in flight nearby on the navigation map • Glide ratio • Distance & Time • Heading • TAKE-OFF DETECTION: focus on your preparation, the recording will start automatically • LANDING DETECTION: on landing, the recording will stop automatically. You'll thus never forget to save. • ... ## WAYPOINTS ## • Set and edit waypoints to plan your routes with precision. This feature allows you to mark key locations, track progress, and navigate efficiently. • Import a set of waypoints by scanning a QR code • Import a set of waypoints from a .wpt file ## AIRSPACES ## • When in flight, Wingman will show you the nearby airspaces, and alert you when you are close or in an airspace ## REAL-TIME TRACKING / SAFETY ## • Send a Wingman LIVE link to your friends and family so they can follow your progress in real time. They'll be informed of when and where you landed. • Send your current position to external Live Tracking services such as FFVL Safe, PureTrack.io, and more. ## TRACK, LOG, REVIEW & ANALYZE ## Have all your flights recorded in a convenient logbook with: • 3D GPS track review (also interactively with Flight Replay) • Flight statistics • Global statistics • Compare with friends • Charts for deep analysis of your flights • Add notes to your flights (example: weather, ...) • Equipment management (What gear did you use during your flights) • GPX import & export • IGC import & export • KML export • CSV export (one flight or entire flightbook) • Instant sharing of a flight summary to any social media / messaging app • Online backup • Sync between devices ## FRIENDS & WINGMAN LIVE ## • Add friends and compare statistics • Fly with friends • View your friends that are currently in flight and follow their progress on a map • Wingman LIVE: send a web link to your family so they can follow your progress and know when and where you landed ## WINGMAN + APPLE WATCH ## • Independent app: no need to have your iPhone with you • Automatic sync of your flights with your iPhone/iPad • Automatic sync of your settings with your iPhone/iPad • Flight instruments on your wrist: Vario (sound & haptic feedback), altimeter, speed, ... The app will be improved over time based on your feedback. The app respects your privacy. I hope you enjoy it! John --------- The terms of use & privacy policy can be found here: https://wingmanfly.app/terms-and-privacy.html

Ratings & Reviews

4.8

out of 5

80 Ratings

Helpful app
12/20/2023

UtahFlyGuy
I’ve been pleased with this app. I have, however, experienced a couple of issues that I’ve reported, but so far remain unresolved. The auto-launch and auto-land features work well for the first flight. I was told that the program will recognize a second launch automatically and begin to log the second flight, and that this should be the behavior for all subsequent flights. I haven’t been able to get the app to do this; not on my iWatch or my iPhone. This is an annoyance when ridge soaring and top landing. The second issue is that the app is suppose to sync with all my devices. The only way I can get a flight log onto my iPad is by uploading/downloading a .gpx file. I’ve had syncing issues before between my iPhone and iPad in general but have always been able to figure out why. I’m stumped though with Wingman. I very much appreciate that John is constantly working to improve the app. However, ensuring that the advertised features are functional for the user needs to be a priority. In the past John has been very responsive to emails, so I’m hopeful that he can help get these issues resolved for me.
Helpful app
12/20/2023

UtahFlyGuy

I’ve been pleased with this app. I have, however, experienced a couple of issues that I’ve reported, but so far remain unresolved. The auto-launch and auto-land features work well for the first flight. I was told that the program will recognize a second launch automatically and begin to log the second flight, and that this should be the behavior for all subsequent flights. I haven’t been able to get the app to do this; not on my iWatch or my iPhone. This is an annoyance when ridge soaring and top landing. The second issue is that the app is suppose to sync with all my devices. The only way I can get a flight log onto my iPad is by uploading/downloading a .gpx file. I’ve had syncing issues before between my iPhone and iPad in general but have always been able to figure out why. I’m stumped though with Wingman. I very much appreciate that John is constantly working to improve the app. However, ensuring that the advertised features are functional for the user needs to be a priority. In the past John has been very responsive to emails, so I’m hopeful that he can help get these issues resolved for me.
Pleasantly surprised
12/01/2023

Crashflix
Initially I wrote a very harsh review sighting no support for 3D flight tracking and missing data for one of my flights but I sent an email to John the Wingman creator and explained the issues and he promptly responded. Just getting an immediate response was enough for me to take a second look. It turns out he is continuing to improve the app and plans to add 3D support as soon as possible. He also explained that sometimes data can be lost if the phone is shielded from the satellite signal. He intends to resolve this by introducing a sensitivity setting allowing the user to reduce the signal accuracy which will increase signal reliability. Also, he told me about a new feature he is developing that will allow users to share their flights with other pilots. So, what started out to be a complaint has now become kudos. Thanks John!

Developer Response
You are welcome! Thanks a lot for this review, much appreciated. Great things are indeed coming, can't wait to release them (it's a lot of work, but I'm commited :-)). Fly safe, and all the best for 2024!
Pleasantly surprised
12/01/2023

Crashflix

Initially I wrote a very harsh review sighting no support for 3D flight tracking and missing data for one of my flights but I sent an email to John the Wingman creator and explained the issues and he promptly responded. Just getting an immediate response was enough for me to take a second look. It turns out he is continuing to improve the app and plans to add 3D support as soon as possible. He also explained that sometimes data can be lost if the phone is shielded from the satellite signal. He intends to resolve this by introducing a sensitivity setting allowing the user to reduce the signal accuracy which will increase signal reliability. Also, he told me about a new feature he is developing that will allow users to share their flights with other pilots. So, what started out to be a complaint has now become kudos. Thanks John!
Developer Response 12/30/2023
You are welcome! Thanks a lot for this review, much appreciated. Great things are indeed coming, can't wait to release them (it's a lot of work, but I'm commited :-)). Fly safe, and all the best for 2024!
Deserves 5 stars but gets 4
Jul 2

KTim was
I love the App but it has a big grip for me. I use this for hang gliding, since 1993 I have used the same Vario and use a 15 year old Garmin to track my flights so this App is a huge improvement. It is easy to read, has no perceived latency (ie signaling lift or sync), the map is clear, bright and easy to read in flight. I was concerned that the battery would get chewed up but this is not the cases, turn off Wifi and my battery life was good.I love the 3D KLM logs to put into Google Earth and to archive my fights. This App saves me buying an expensive new Vario. My grip is I have my iPhone sync to my headset via bluetooth and when I am on a call or using “Hey Siri” the volume from the Amp amplifies 5 to 10 X so it is impossible to hear someone on the phone if I am making a call. The sound is so loud it is likely damaging to my ears so I have had to turn off all sound from the App. Normally using any GPS type App or device, the sound / directions from the GPS are subordinated to a phone call or other priority service, not with Wingman. If there is a configuration issue I am missing, please let me know. If not, this is something that needs to be changed.
Deserves 5 stars but gets 4
Jul 2

KTim was

I love the App but it has a big grip for me. I use this for hang gliding, since 1993 I have used the same Vario and use a 15 year old Garmin to track my flights so this App is a huge improvement. It is easy to read, has no perceived latency (ie signaling lift or sync), the map is clear, bright and easy to read in flight. I was concerned that the battery would get chewed up but this is not the cases, turn off Wifi and my battery life was good.I love the 3D KLM logs to put into Google Earth and to archive my fights. This App saves me buying an expensive new Vario. My grip is I have my iPhone sync to my headset via bluetooth and when I am on a call or using “Hey Siri” the volume from the Amp amplifies 5 to 10 X so it is impossible to hear someone on the phone if I am making a call. The sound is so loud it is likely damaging to my ears so I have had to turn off all sound from the App. Normally using any GPS type App or device, the sound / directions from the GPS are subordinated to a phone call or other priority service, not with Wingman. If there is a configuration issue I am missing, please let me know. If not, this is something that needs to be changed.
Wingman on Apple Watch Ultra
10/03/2024

AmeliaChristensen56
I’m a newbie paraglider so I don’t have much to compare it to, but so far so good using the Apple Watch Ultra as my Vario! I’ve compared the sensitivity / accuracy to my mipbip, and wingman on the Apple Watch Ultra seems to be just as good if not more sensitive. Only complaint right now is that if my watch dies during a flight, it seems like the data doesn’t save? Fwiw I don’t have any app development experience but I’m a quite capable data science / ML / stats / data viz person and id be interested in contributing on the analysis and live flight data viz side! In particular id be interested in trying to work in weather model / live weather station info, and potentially info from other pilots that are currently flying with the app in the same zone. I feel like there is alot of room for more data fun in paragliding devices.
Wingman on Apple Watch Ultra
10/03/2024

AmeliaChristensen56

I’m a newbie paraglider so I don’t have much to compare it to, but so far so good using the Apple Watch Ultra as my Vario! I’ve compared the sensitivity / accuracy to my mipbip, and wingman on the Apple Watch Ultra seems to be just as good if not more sensitive. Only complaint right now is that if my watch dies during a flight, it seems like the data doesn’t save? Fwiw I don’t have any app development experience but I’m a quite capable data science / ML / stats / data viz person and id be interested in contributing on the analysis and live flight data viz side! In particular id be interested in trying to work in weather model / live weather station info, and potentially info from other pilots that are currently flying with the app in the same zone. I feel like there is alot of room for more data fun in paragliding devices.

• 3D playback improved: Automatic camera following is now better and smoother. • Finesse instrument improved: It now uses a moving average window.

Version 4.0.3

5d ago

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