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Hot Air app for iPhone and iPad


4.4 ( 1584 ratings )
Utilities Productivity Navigation
Developer: Gano Technologies LLC
9.99 USD
Current version: 14.1.1, last update: 1 week ago
First release : 03 Feb 2010
App size: 23.01 Mb

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.