Hot Air

Hot Air

Pilot Logbook +Flight Tracking

2 ratings
90 reviews
#168 in paid Navigation
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$9.99
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About

This app serves as a comprehensive flight companion for hot air balloon pilots. It offers features like live tracking, flight recording, navigation, and wind profiling, all tailored for ballooning. It supports pilots from students to commercial operators for planning, execution, and post-flight analysis.

Live tracking on maps
Wind profiling by altitude
Waypoint navigation
Automatic flight recording
Custom map overlays
Offline map caching
Real-time flight sharing
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What's New in Hot Air

15.11

June 6, 2026

NEW: LTAPZMAP overlay (Pro) — FAA obstacles, power lines, protected lands, prison boundaries, and community waypoints live on the real-time map. NEW: Long-press the live map → "Look up parcel" for US parcel owner, address, and acres. NEW: "Navigate" button on airfield info sheets, plus a flat-track KML export tagged with your aircraft ID. Fixes: • Saved waypoints render at every zoom level. • Tapping the head of a Mapbox waypoint pin now registers. • Wind altitude in meters persists typed values exactly instead of rounding through feet. • Clearer prompt when "Always" location permission is required to start tracking.

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Subscription plans

Pro

Hot Air Pro Version

$3.991 Month
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In-App Purchases

$2.99

Offline Map Subscription

1-year subscription to map content that can be cached locally and used when offline.

Charts

Top Paid

📉 168-3

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This app dropped -3 positions in Navigation chart.

Last updated on July 28, 2026.

User reviews

Best thing in the basket!

I have been using the app since its inception. It goes above and beyond my expectations! Love all the extra features and the excellent support!

A must have tool for every LTA pilot!

The Hot Air App was the first app developed specifically to meet the needs of LTA pilots! The suite of tools included for flight planning, tracking, and logging is exceptional.

Several years ago, the Hot Air app quickly became one of my must-have flight tools, but the recent addition of airspace maps, “AirTalk” (for communication) and “AirScout” (for drone detection) further the commitment to ensuring flight safety.
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Great work

Hands down best app that covers everything from weather to crew.

Excellent App, caring developer is a pilot too

This is very well done by a pilot with a great attention to detail that shows throughout the app. I’m a Commercial pilot flying in a heavily forested area with tight landing spots, and the “projected path” is a great feature. Join the Hot Air Facebook group for great information and tips.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

App crashing after latest update

Bug

Freezing when switching to camera

Bug

Flight tracking not syncing to logbook

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Option to disable Glympse sharing

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Ability to switch between mph and knots

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More customization options for overlays and pins

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Flight data sync between iPhone and iPad

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Playback capability for past flights

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FAQ

What does the Hot Air app do?

Hot Air is designed as a complete flight companion for hot air balloon pilots. It provides tools for pre-flight planning, live flight tracking, recording flight data, waypoint navigation, and post-flight analysis. The app aims to keep pilots organized, informed, and connected during their flights.

What are the key features of Hot Air?

Key features include live tracking on street or satellite maps, wind profiling by altitude, waypoint navigation with bearing and distance, automatic flight recording with 3D export, custom map overlays, offline map caching, and real-time flight sharing. It also offers detailed flight logs, summaries, payload calculations, and integrated weather data.

Is Hot Air free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases for additional functionality or content. This freemium model allows users to try core features before committing to any purchases.

What devices is Hot Air compatible with?

The app is fully optimized for both iPhone and iPad, supporting both portrait and landscape orientations. It is designed to be a comprehensive tool for pilots using Apple mobile devices.

How can Hot Air help with flight planning and execution?

Hot Air assists with flight planning by providing integrated weather data, forecasts, and a payload calculator for weight and balance. During flight, it offers waypoint navigation, live tracking, and wind profiling. Post-flight, it provides detailed logs and summaries for review and record-keeping.