# Ultramagic FlightPack — app for hot air balloon pilots

> Hot air balloon pilot flight tracking and logbook with offline maps and weather. (iPhone/iPad app by Ultramagic Balloons.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultramagic-flightpack/id1017849394 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ultramagic Balloons](https://appshunter.io/developer/1017849393)
- Category: Navigation, Utilities
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-07-24
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultramagic-flightpack/id1017849394/reviews.md

## What is Ultramagic FlightPack?

FlightPack is a complete easy-to-use solution designed for hot air balloon pilots. FlightPack is a flight tracking app with offline maps, overlays, load calculator, weather forecast, logbook and other unique features. The track color changes at different altitudes showing the winds layers and your crew will see your track in real-time in a webpage!

Main Features:

• GPS track with different colors depending on the altitude. This helps identify the winds layers.

• Your crew will see your track in real-time in the webpage www.flightpacktracker.com

• See other pilots tracks in real-time while you fly. Their tracks colors will indicate their winds.

• Free maps worldwide (OSM) for offline use during flight. Google Maps is also available.

• Optimized for low power. You can turn off your screen while your flight is being recorded (the last screen shown needs to be the app). 

• Auto landing detection if you forget to stop the track. 

• Start recording before you start flying. Track can be automatically trimmed to obtain reliable flight duration data.

• KML overlays can be used to map out electric lines, Prohibited Zones (PZs), targets...  You can create them with Google Earth.

• Vertical velocity and precise altitude for devices with barometer.

• Weather map with forecast and wind status at different altitudes.

• Share your track easily in Facebook, Twitter...

• Load calculator with user defined balloons.

• All integrated in a flight logbook with search capabilities. Database can be exported in Excel compatible format. All your data can be transferred and backed up.

*Requires iOS 14 or higher and GPS capable devices.

*Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Please report any issues and suggestions to flightpack@ultramagic.com.

Have a good flight!

## Key features

- GPS track with altitude-based color coding
- Real-time pilot and crew tracking
- Offline worldwide maps (OSM & Google)
- Auto landing detection
- KML overlay support
- Integrated flight logbook
- Load calculator

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultramagic-flightpack/id1017849394/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Testé par un vrai pilote

*2018-07-15*

Excellent pour le retrouving 
Même s’il manque la version française

### 5/5 — Very useful app

*2018-07-12*

Load chart seems slightly off from manual version but overall a great, easy to use app.

### 5/5 — Much needed app!

*2015-07-25*

This is great app coming from an incredible company.  Love the features covering all aspects of flight and the load calculator is great. Thank you Ultramagic.

## Frequently asked questions about Ultramagic FlightPack

### What is Ultramagic FlightPack?

Ultramagic FlightPack is a navigation app specifically designed for hot air balloon pilots. It offers features like GPS tracking, offline maps, weather forecasts, and a flight logbook to aid in flight operations.

### How does Ultramagic FlightPack track wind layers?

The app displays your GPS track with different colors that change based on your altitude. This visual representation helps you identify and understand different wind layers during your flight.

### Can my crew see my flight in real-time with Ultramagic FlightPack?

Yes, your crew can see your track in real-time on a dedicated webpage at www.flightpacktracker.com. This allows them to monitor your progress and location during the flight.

### Does Ultramagic FlightPack work offline?

Yes, the app provides free worldwide maps (OSM and Google Maps) that can be downloaded for offline use during your flight, ensuring navigation capabilities even without an internet connection.

### What is the price of Ultramagic FlightPack?

Ultramagic FlightPack is a paid application, priced at $9.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features.

### What devices is Ultramagic FlightPack compatible with?

Ultramagic FlightPack requires iOS 14 or higher and is supported on GPS-capable iPhones, iPads, and iPods.

### How often is Ultramagic FlightPack updated?

The latest version of Ultramagic FlightPack is 1.2.5, which was last updated on December 27, 2025. Updates typically include bug fixes and feature enhancements.

### Does Ultramagic FlightPack have ads?

No, Ultramagic FlightPack is ad-free. As a paid application, it does not contain any advertisements, providing an uninterrupted user experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.7 — 2026-06-19

- Fixed UI for latest IOS.
- Fixed get take off data

### 1.2.6 — 2026-06-08

- Fixed links for new IOS version

### 1.2.5 — 2025-12-27

- Added flight time
- Added nautical miles in maps options
- Multiple fixes and support latest IOS.

### 1.2.4 — 2024-05-20

- Added import overlay file
- Added full database backup and restore
- Multiple fixes and support latest IOS.

### 1.2.3 — 2024-05-16

- Added import overlay file
- Added full database backup and restore
- Multiple fixes and support latest IOS.

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