
Box the Wind
Competition ballooning, easier
About
This app provides hot air balloon pilots and chase crews with essential tools for competition flying. It offers offline maps, live tracking, task management, and real-time flight data, all designed to enhance performance and safety in the air.
What's New in Box the Wind
1.4
October 12, 2026
What's New in 1.4 • Add a task from the map with a long-press where you want it and tap New Task for a Pilot Declared Goal at that 4/4, added to the end of the list. You can also add another target to an existing task this way (e.g. for a Hesitation Waltz) • Zones keep their own colors and an imported Regions file sorts itself by the colors already in it. Red, yellow, and blue reach the categories that drive warnings; any other color draws in that color and drives no rule. • Import a measured wind profile via Settings → Winds Aloft → Import Wind Profile. This supports OTM CSV, OTM DAT, Ozi XML, and Paddy Cake sonde telemetry CSV, detected from the file's contents. It replaces prior winds aloft data. • Sounding models in the wind-model picker are more robust, with RAP Sounding and HRRR Sounding read the model's own native levels from the nearest NCEP reporting station, which is much denser near the ground. The station, its distance, and its bearing are shown beside the fetch if relevant. • The wind model grid runs to 18,000 ft AGL, the Class A floor. • A replay transport bar supports play/pause, a scrub slider with the flight clock, and the playback speed, right on the map while the source is Replay.
MoreFAQ
Does Box the Wind have ads?
No, Box the Wind is completely ad-free. The developers have stated there are no advertisements within the application, ensuring an uninterrupted user experience.
What devices is Box the Wind available on?
Box the Wind is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to work on these Apple platforms.
How often is Box the Wind updated?
Box the Wind was last updated on June 25, 2026, with version 1.1. This indicates recent development and support for the application.
What is the age rating for Box the Wind?
Box the Wind has an age rating of 12+. This suggests the content is generally suitable for users aged 12 and older.
Can I use Box the Wind offline?
Yes, Box the Wind features offline maps that can be downloaded for your contest region ahead of time. These maps render fully offline, allowing use even without a signal.
How does Box the Wind handle user location data?
User location is used solely to show, record, and share the balloon's position when chosen. The app explicitly states 'No tracking' and that location data is not used for other purposes.
What competition conventions does Box the Wind follow?
Box the Wind adheres to BFA/FAI AX competition conventions. This includes using UTM 4/4 grid coordinates, standard task types, and considering minimum marking altitudes.
What are the key features for competition flying in Box the Wind?
Key features include importing and editing competition tasks, declaring goals with live preview, and real-time drift and approach calculations. It also provides wind guidance based on forecasts or entered levels.
