Hot Air15.19 - App Store

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.

Version History What's new in 15.19
• Faster, smoother Live Data, especially on older iPhones.
• Share KML overlays with your crew: in Custom KML Map Overlays, tap the crew icon on an overlay to send it to crew phones on your AirShare channel.
• Better flight share images: Track Map Image, Flight Summary, and Instagram/Facebook Stories now use the map you're looking at, with altitude colors, the Hot Air logo, and an altitude legend.
• Ambient temperature now keeps exactly what you type and no longer changes each time you reopen it. Max Envelope Temp is fixed too.
• Other bug fixes and improvements. 15.19 Sep 29 Hot Air opens again on iOS 27. If the app was showing a white screen and then closing, install this update and open it from the icon you already have. 15.18 Sep 25 Compass now returns the map to north. Tapping a waypoint shows its name. 15.17 Sep 24 Minor bug fixes for the Real-Time Screen. 15.16 Sep 22 Stability issues on the Real-Time Flight Tracking. 15.15 Aug 28 General stability and performance fixes 15.14 Aug 16 Measure → Wind drift — scrub altitude on the path; heading, altitude, and speed match your instrument units

Wind without a competition — project from the green target under the measure tool with Live HRRR or an imported wind file

Denser wind layers — 250 / 500 ft steps when planning 15.13 Aug 9 Hot Air 15.12 is here. This update adds training tools, the first public beta of AirHub, new competition and weather features, and many app-wide improvements.

**Training**
- Full training module for pilots and instructors
- BFR workflows and instructor signatures
- BFA Pilot Logbook endorsement PDFs
- Training notes and endorsements

**AirHub (public beta)**
Cloud sync and new web tools for your logbook and crew:
- Flight log sync, maps, summaries, and printable logbooks
- Reports, students/endorsements, crew roster, and scheduling
- Digital waivers, crew tracking, and 3D flight replay (with your branding)

**Competition & weather (public beta)**
- Import task sheets from PDF or photo (AI-assisted)
- Goals, MMA, and min-launch distance extracted for you
- HRRR planning, METAR, and launch planning tools
- Better competition waypoints

**Maps & app**
- Light, dark, and auto map styles and app themes
- Updated LTAPZMAP layers and flat KML export
- Cleaner Settings, better barometric altitude modes
- More reliable Real-Time startup and auto-recording
- AirTalk sync fixes, system share sheet, and performance/bug fixes
- Pilot currency now uses 3 landings (not flights)

AirHub and the competition/weather tools are in public beta and will keep improving. 15.12 Aug 4 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. 15.11 Jun 6 • Fixed Map Tab database issue
• Flight Details now supports full-screen view
• Fixed database conversion issue when updating from the original iOS app to the current version
• Added “Navigate To” option when selecting an airport pin
• Fixed altitude restriction issue in the Wind tab when reviewing flight details
• Added backend crash reporting to help identify and resolve issues faster
• General screen updates and performance improvements
• Updated the error screen related to the required “Always” Location setting 15.10 May 26 • New tabular wind panel view
• Navigate directly to a crew or another balloon’s location
• “Last Updated” timestamp added when viewing another balloon’s flight info
• Fixed saved takeoff and landing locations
• Removed .HTML and .KML export options and replaced them with a PDF summary report
• Introduction of AirHub Sync (beta testers only)
• Automatic flight recovery after app crash or force close
• Imported .KML files now display pin colors correctly
• Improvements to waypoint navigation
• Balloon size, AX class, and Group added to balloon data
• Fixed .KMZ import issues
• .KML exports now include Balloon ID and corrected time/date stamps
• UTM 4x4 updates 15.09 May 21 Pro User Subscription screen revamped
New Pro feature: Wind Line References
GMT time conversion fix under Backup & Export
AVG/MAX speed adjustments
Corrected manual wind speed entry in Flight Logs
Ability to text/share .KMZ and .KML files directly into HotAir for import
Glympse updates
AirScout improvements for drone detection
Removed “Cancel” from the time picker when saving a flight log
Updated waypoint color picker
New option to change all waypoints in a folder to the same color 15.07 May 11 Map Pins: Reverted to the classic small pin design for better map clarity.
Interaction: Improved tap accuracy for pins located within airspace boundaries.
Measure Tool: Fixed an issue where airport pins remained hidden while using the Mapbox measure tool.
KML Management: Resolved a bug where deleted KML files would reappear after an app update.
Sensor Settings: Fixed a saving issue to ensure your selected temperature sensor remains active across sessions. 15.06 Apr 22 1. Flight Summary Calculations are not taking into account flights in the new app.
2. Payload Calculator, can not hide the keyboard
3. Pro Version Restore completed but can't enable some features

New Feature:
1. Hold down the +/- on the Barometric Pressure window to adjust it more quickly without a ton of taps. 15.05 Apr 17 View Flight on Map
View/Export Flight Tracks
Flight Details back to Flight Log Slow
Enable Waypoints(long press) accidentally setup as a pro feature
UTC Time conversion issue on flight logs
4x4s waypoints are now fixed.
Real Time Data Map returns to last location
Pro Version Restore / Subscribe bug for using restore. 15.04 Apr 14 Version 15.03
• Fixed issue where selecting a flight log could result in a persistent loading spinner
• Resolved issue where takeoff and landing locations were not saving correctly and could be deleted unexpectedly
• Resolved error preventing creation of logbook entries from track files
• Map tab now displays airspace and KML overlays with interactive pin details
• Fixed issue preventing map rotation in Track Details view 15.03 Apr 9 Backup to Google Drive is no longer a Pro Feature, to help assist with automatic backups for all users.

Fixed the database error for showing incorrect data on flight log
Fixed Database error when updating/opening app (flight log)
Fixed flight track deletion issues
Resolved airspace not showing for Pro users on Maps
Fixed Measure Tool text overlapping header on mobile
Fixed automatic backup via Google Drive
Cleaned up maps help section
Cleaned up KML help section
Fixed Live Data map controls (rotation & auto-center issues)
Improved map behavior to prevent unwanted recentering
Fixed unit display issues in Load Calculator (feet/meters)
General UI cleanup and bug fixes 15.02 Apr 7 1. Airspace now displays properly on the Measure Tool
2. Export/Import of .hat file bug fix
3. Introduction of AirScout (Drone Detection)
4. Added sort feature for Balloons and Crew 15.01 Apr 3 Introducing HotAir 15.0 — our biggest update yet.

• Completely redesigned UI for a cleaner, faster experience
• New Airspace features for better flight awareness
• New AirTalk to improve in-app communication
• AirShare enhancements for smoother sharing and collaboration
• New ability to view altitude in both AGL and MSL
• Added Best Left and Right Winds insights for better planning
• Plus additional performance improvements and bug fixes 15.0 Apr 3 UTM 4x4 Update. 14.1.1 05/16/2025 Major improvements to waypoint conversion accuracy — UTM4X4 format now works correctly.
Fixed an issue where the map view was not displaying correctly in track details.
Updated the alert message shown when saving a flight log to improve clarity.
Removed the unnecessary back button from the About section for a cleaner navigation experience. 14.1 05/10/2025 Airshare bug fix, not displaying Icons correctly. 14.0.4 02/11/2025 Fixed: Resolved an issue that was preventing the Live Data screen from displaying correctly when Glympse is enabled.
Updated: Improved handling of magnetic north for more accurate readings. 14.0.3 02/10/2025 Minor bug fix: Clicking on a crew member icon previously displayed some application code. This has been corrected to only show the nickname. 14.0.1 01/19/2025 Hot Air iOS App Update Version 14

Here’s what’s new in the latest version of the app:
1. AirShare Slider: Fixed an issue when disabling this feature it would also disable the projected path.
2. Waypoint Improvements: Fixed issues converting between formats. UTM support is still under testing please disregard the displayed numbers for UTM at this time.
3. Added Decimal Point to VSI for Meters.
4. Long-Press Target Text: Adjusted text size and color for better readability when adding a target.
5. Winds Tab Updates: General improvements.
6. Magenta Line Restored: Now displays your current altitude on the Winds Tab.
7. Updated Weather Links: Default weather links have been changed.
8. Export Crash Fix: Resolved an issue causing crashes when exporting flights.
9. Glympse Fix: Sending Glympse now works correctly, even with phone numbers that include country codes. You can also now have more than two contacts listed again.
10. Location Button Relocated: The “center and zoom to current location” button has been moved to the bottom-right corner for easier access. This allows you to not have to close the winds tab to recenter on the map.
Main Menu
• With iOS 18 for iPads, you’ll notice a new menu at the top of the application. This change, introduced by Apple, is starting to grow on us! It also opens up more space at the bottom of the screen, paving the way for future features. iPhones, however, will not be affected by this update.
Flight Log Enhancements
• Added the selected data types to: Max Altitude, Max Envelope Temp, Ground Distance, and Wind Speeds.

Real-Time Screen Updates
• Ground Distance added to the top hamburger menu.(Mi, NM, or km).
• Speed Max/Avg display includes a new background and enhanced text.

Bug Fixes and Improvements
• Fixed an issue where Max Envelope Temp wasn’t saving correctly in flight logs.
• Single-pressing on a waypoint now updates distance, bearing, and ETE directly on the live data screen.

Your feedback keeps us improving! Let us know how these updates are working for you. Thank you for being part of the Hot Air community! 14 01/16/2025