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.

  • 4.9
    out of 5
    577 Ratings

Hot Air 15.12 is here. This update adds training tools, the first public beta of AirHub, new competition and weather features, and many app-wide improvements. **Training** - Full training module for pilots and instructors - BFR workflows and instructor signatures - BFA Pilot Logbook endorsement PDFs - Training notes and endorsements **AirHub (public beta)** Cloud sync and new web tools for your logbook and crew: - Flight log sync, maps, summaries, and printable logbooks - Reports, students/endorsements, crew roster, and scheduling - Digital waivers, crew tracking, and 3D flight replay (with your branding) **Competition & weather (public beta)** - Import task sheets from PDF or photo (AI-assisted) - Goals, MMA, and min-launch distance extracted for you - HRRR planning, METAR, and launch planning tools - Better competition waypoints **Maps & app** - Light, dark, and auto map styles and app themes - Updated LTAPZMAP layers and flat KML export - Cleaner Settings, better barometric altitude modes - More reliable Real-Time startup and auto-recording - AirTalk sync fixes, system share sheet, and performance/bug fixes - Pilot currency now uses 3 landings (not flights) AirHub and the competition/weather tools are in public beta and will keep improving.

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, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

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Seller
  • Cato Technologies LLC
Size
  • 116.6 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 isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
Languages
  • English
Age Rating
4+
In-App Purchases
Yes
  • Pro $3.99
  • Pro $24.99
  • Offline Map Subscription $2.99
  • Offline Maps $2.99
Copyright
  • © Cato Technologies LLC