Description:Hotairballoon Navigation is a specialized navigation app for hot air balloon pilots and crews. Plan launches and landings with altitude aware wind forecasts, interactive airspace maps, and reliable offline maps for remote areas. Core features include wind and drift prediction across altitude bands, airspace awareness with smart alerts, and live tracking with crew sharing and flight logging. Ideal for balloon events, training, and weekend flights. Keywords include navigation app, hot air balloon, wind forecast, offline maps, GPS tracking, and airspace maps.
How to use:1. Download and open the app, then allow location access and optionally enable background tracking for accurate GPS data.
2. Create a basic profile, choose units and map style, and pre download offline maps for your flying area.
3. Select your launch site on the map, set time and altitude bands, then review wind layers and predicted drift to plan your task and landing options.
4. Start navigation to view live position, drift path, and nearby airspace; share your tracking link with crew and set safety alerts as needed.
5. After landing, save and export your flight log, add notes or waypoints, and refine offline map areas for your next flight.