# FlightKML — Helicopter Flight Recorder

> Helicopter Flight Recorder (iPhone/iPad app by JOEL BACKLUND.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightkml/id6749809603 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [JOEL BACKLUND](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832214116)
- Category: Navigation, Utilities
- Price: $4.99 (on sale, was $9.99)
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 4 MB
- Released: 2025-09-03
- Data updated: 2026-07-25
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightkml/id6749809603/reviews.md

## What is FlightKML?

FlightKML – Helicopter Flight Tracker

Turn your iPhone into a professional helicopter flight recorder with KML export capabilities.

FlightKML is the essential flight tracking app designed specifically for helicopter pilots and aviation professionals. Record your flight paths with precision GPS tracking and export professional KML files for analysis, reporting, and logbook maintenance.

Key Features

Aviation Instrument Design: A cockpit-inspired interface built on B612, the display font developed for Airbus flight decks. Glowing instrument tiles show block time, airborne time and cycles at a glance — day or night.

Professional Flight Tracking: One-tap rotor start/stop recording. Separate airborne timer for precise flight time logging. Manual cycles counter for training and operations. Live flight status with GPS signal and battery monitoring.

Advanced GPS Recording: High-precision location tracking with accuracy filtering. Background recording continues even when the app is off screen. Automated takeoff and landing detection (optional). Intelligent stationary event detection for comprehensive logs.

Comprehensive Flight Data: Daily flight summaries with total airborne time. Individual flight details with interactive map, altitude profile and complete position history. Support for multiple airborne legs per flight.

Live Map Display: Real-time flight path visualization with a live instrument HUD showing groundspeed, altitude and GPS accuracy. Standard, Satellite and Hybrid map types.

Professional KML Export: Industry-standard KML format compatible with Google Earth. Detailed flight information embedded in export files. Batch export multiple flights for reporting. Direct email integration for easy sharing with operations teams.

Pilot-Focused Settings: Automated flight detection configuration. Operator information for professional reports. Privacy-focused design with local data storage.

Perfect For

Flight Training Schools – Track student progress and flight hours.
Commercial Operators – Maintain detailed flight records and reporting.
Private Pilots – Professional logbook management and flight analysis.
Aviation Professionals – Compliance reporting and operational analysis.

Privacy & Reliability

All flight data is stored locally on your device. Background location tracking is active only during flights. No data is shared without your explicit consent. Reliable recording even in challenging GPS environments.

Requirements

iOS 17.0 or later. Location services permission required.

FlightKML – Professional flight tracking made simple.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-07-09

• Fixed a crash that could occur when starting a flight recording — flight tracking is now reliable from the first tap.

Quieter notifications:
• Notifications no longer appear while you're using the app
• Takeoff, landing and rotor-stop alerts still arrive when the app is in the background or your device is locked
• The background-limit warning now only appears during an active flight recording

### 1.1 — 2026-07-08

This update improves flight tracking reliability:

• Background recording now continues reliably after granting Always location permission
• Recording resumes automatically if the app is relaunched during a flight
• Improved GPS accuracy filtering for cleaner flight tracks and KML exports
• Automatic takeoff detection now works across multiple flight legs
• Better battery efficiency — GPS runs only while a flight is being recorded
• Various stability and interface improvements

### 1.0 — 2025-09-03

No release notes.

## More apps by JOEL BACKLUND

- [Tripwick: Trip Planner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tripwick-trip-planner/id6787476562)

All apps by JOEL BACKLUND: https://appshunter.io/developer/1832214116

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