WindXplorer

WindXplorer

Hot Air Balloon Weather & Nav

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2 reviews
Free

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Released
July 31, 2026
Updated
November 11, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

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This app provides comprehensive weather data and flight planning tools specifically for hot air balloon pilots. It offers multiple weather models, trajectory simulation, real-time flight tracking, and a digital logbook for recording flight details and sharing with a crew.

✓Multiple weather models (AROME, ICON-D2, UKMO, MET Nordic, GFS)
✓FlyScore for instant flight readiness assessment
✓Vertical sounding and wind rose for aerological understanding
✓Predicted trajectory simulation on aeronautical charts
✓Real-time flight tracking with airspace information
✓Digital flight logbook with statistics and photo integration
✓Crew and club flight site sharing
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What's New in WindXplorer

14.3.0

November 11, 2026

Versão 14.3: mais confiável em voo • A gravação do voo continua aconteça o que acontecer: os pontos GPS são salvos mesmo com o mapa pausado ou recarregando. • Mapa mais leve: ele pausa quando o app vai para segundo plano ou quando você muda de tela, e o traço usa muito menos memória. • Retomada de voo aprimorada: após uma interrupção, o GPS volta primeiro e depois o mapa; seu traço, seus waypoints e sua linha GOTO são restaurados. • O app nunca mais se recarrega durante um voo gravado. • Mapa orientado pela rota (track-up) mais estável ao ativar. • Diário de bordo: os mapas dos voos carregam ao serem exibidos e liberam memória ao sair do diário. • Calculadora de carga: sua lista de cilindros é salva na ficha de cada balão.

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User reviews

Superbe application pour la montgolfière, ballon, hot air balloon.

L’application WindXplorer, créée par un pilote de montgolfière de compétition, est vraiment bien pensée pour nous, pilotes de ballon, aussi bien en compétition qu’en vol libre. Son utilisation est très simple.
J’apprécie particulièrement le FLYSCORE : les chiffres et les couleurs indiquent immédiatement si les conditions sont volables ou non. Le sondage est très facile à lire pour analyser les vents en fonction de l’altitude. La simulation de vol est parfaite, aussi bien pour analyser son vol en compétition que pour préparer un vol libre et se faire plaisir en l’air.
La catégorie Track (vol en cours) est ergonomique et facile à utiliser en vol. Tout y est : vitesse, cap, altitude, vario, cap suivant, distance suivant et ETA.
Autre point positif : on peut partager sa trace entre la montgolfière et le véhicule de récupération. C’est idéal pour que l’équipe soit présente à l’atterrissage, ou pour une personne qui n’est pas à l’aise avec la retrouving.
J’en suis très content, et bravo au créateur ! Il nous manquait une application comme celle-ci dans le monde de la montgolfière. À ce jour, en octobre 2026, l’application est gratuite.
Je suis fils de pilote, je l’utilise entre l’Eure-et-Loir et la Touraine.
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A must-have for balloon pilots 🎈

An incredibly complete app for balloon pilots. WindXplorer brings together everything you need to prepare and simulate your flight before takeoff, helping make every flight safer and more predictable. I especially love being able to follow other pilots flying around the world. More than just a powerful flight tool, it connects the amazing global community of balloonists. Great job! 🎈
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FAQ

What weather models does WindXplorer use?

WindXplorer integrates several leading weather models including AROME, ICON-D2, UKMO, MET Nordic, and GFS to provide comprehensive forecasts for pilots.

How does WindXplorer help pilots decide when to fly?

The app features a 'FlyScore' which distills key weather elements like wind, rain, CAPE, and cloud cover into a percentage score, offering a quick overview of flying conditions up to 14 days in advance.

Can WindXplorer simulate flight paths?

Yes, pilots can plot their predicted trajectory based on chosen altitude and duration directly onto aeronautical charts, showing restricted zones and airspace.

Does WindXplorer offer real-time flight tracking?

During a flight, WindXplorer displays the pilot's live position on an aeronautical chart, along with heading, speed, and variometer data. Chase crews can also follow the flight in real time.

What information is stored in the WindXplorer flight logbook?

The logbook records flight duration, distance, maximum altitude, and allows for the addition of photos. Pilots can replay trajectories and share their flights.

Is WindXplorer available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, WindXplorer is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, suggesting it is primarily an iOS application.

How often is WindXplorer updated?

The latest version, 14.2.20, was released on November 7, 2026, indicating recent and ongoing development for the application.

Does WindXplorer have ads?

No, the application data indicates that WindXplorer does not contain advertisements.