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Hot Air

Name: Hot Air
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.79 (1000 reviews)

Master the winds with real-time profiling, live crew tracking, and precision navigation. From pre-flight payload calculations to detailed digital logs, stay organized and safe in the basket.

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Key Figures

Downloads

191K+

User Rating

4.8/5

Total Ratings

1K+

Publisher

Cato Technologies LLC

Precision Tools for Every Flight Phase

From meticulous pre-flight planning to real-time navigation and post-flight logging, Hot Air provides the professional-grade tools balloonists need for a safe and successful journey.

Real-Time Wind Profiling

Master your steering by visualizing wind speed and direction at various altitudes during your climb and descent for ultimate control.

Advanced Payload Calculator

Ensure maximum safety with instant weight and balance calculations, essential for commercial compliance and passenger security.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

App Store

Screenshots

Hot Air - Real-time flight data and wind profiling on a satellite map for hot air ballooning — Real-time flight data and wind profiling on a satellite map for hot air ballooning

Hot Air - Hot Air app measure tool showing distance and coordinates on a map — Hot Air app measure tool showing distance and coordinates on a map

Hot Air - A screen from the Hot Air app showing a list of recorded balloon flight logs with dates durations and registration numbers — A screen from the Hot Air app showing a list of recorded balloon flight logs with dates durations and registration numbers

Hot Air - Main menu of the Hot Air app featuring flight tracking weather and payload calculator tools — Main menu of the Hot Air app featuring flight tracking weather and payload calculator tools

Hot Air - A map within the Hot Air app displaying a history of balloon flight paths and landing points. — A map within the Hot Air app displaying a history of balloon flight paths and landing points.

Hot Air - A screenshot of the Hot Air app payload calculator displaying weight inputs for equipment and a lift vs altitude graph. — A screenshot of the Hot Air app payload calculator displaying weight inputs for equipment and a lift vs altitude graph.

Hot Air - Wind map and hourly weather forecast for hot air balloon pilots in the Hot Air app — Wind map and hourly weather forecast for hot air balloon pilots in the Hot Air app

Hot Air - A screenshot of the Hot Air app flight summary screen showing statistics for total flights hours landings and passengers — A screenshot of the Hot Air app flight summary screen showing statistics for total flights hours landings and passengers

Hot Air - Real-time settings screen in the Hot Air app showing configuration for waypoints and projected flight paths. — Real-time settings screen in the Hot Air app showing configuration for waypoints and projected flight paths.

Splash screen of the Hot Air navigation app for hot air balloon pilots showing its colorful balloon logo.

Description

Hot Air is a complete balloon flight companion, built by balloon pilots for balloon pilots. From preflight planning to postflight review, it delivers live tracking, flight recording, waypoint navigation, wind profiling, and more — all designed specifically for the unique needs of hot air ballooning. Whether you’re a student pilot, a commercial operator, or flying for fun, Hot Air helps you stay organized, informed, and connected. Features include: • Live tracking on street or satellite maps • Wind profiling by altitude during climb and descent • Waypoint navigation with bearing, distance, and estimated time • Automatic flight recording with 3D export support • Custom map overlays (KML/KMZ) • Offline-capable with map caching • Real-time flight sharing with crew or friends • Detailed flight logs for crew, passengers, propane, and temperature • Flight summaries and totals for logs or checkrides • Interactive map history of takeoffs and landings • Export to HTML, KML, or GPX • Payload calculator for accurate weight and balance • Integrated weather data and forecasts • Improved UTM 4x4 waypoint format support Additional features: • Real-time heading projection • Built-in data backup and restore • Localized in English, French, Czech, and Slovak • Fully optimized for iPhone and iPad (portrait and landscape) Note: Continued use of GPS can reduce battery life. Use an external battery for longer flights.