Hot Air is a flight companion app built specifically for hot-air balloon pilots. The listing describes live tracking on street or satellite maps, flight recording, waypoint navigation, and wind profiles by altitude during ascent and descent. It also offers map overlays, offline map caching, real-time flight sharing, and export options such as KML or GPX.
Other listed tools include a payload calculator for weight and balance, integrated weather information, logbook support, and backup and restore. The US App Store currently lists the app at US$9.99. Continued GPS use can reduce battery life, and the developer recommends an external battery for longer flights.
A mobile app is not a substitute for required pilot training, certified instruments, official aviation weather, regulations, or operational checklists. Verify wind and payload calculations with approved sources and current procedures before flight. We have not validated navigation, forecasts, or safety-critical calculations. Confirm current price, hardware compatibility, and data sources before relying on any feature.
