Hot Air 15.11 - App Store

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About Hot Air

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,...

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 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 VSI m/s now has a decimal point. Improvements to the Auto Start Recording. Virtual Flight Data Recorder to Google Drive / updated file not uploading. 13.2 08/07/2024 AirShare updates. 13.1.7 06/02/2024 Bug Fixes: 1. Record Data Every, was stuck on default. 2. Backup All Data by email, removed the Pro Subscription requirement. 3. About, updated version number and date. 13.1.6 05/30/2024 The following Bugs have been fixed. Automatic Recording now set to 6 Meters for recording to start. Waypoints Folder Share. UTM: 4X4 Changed to Under Development. Waypoints not displaying on map once checked. Waypoints showing even if not selected. Unable to import a .GPX file from inside the app. Altitude not updating after recording of flight started. Airshare stops sending location during flight. 13.1.5 05/29/2024 Resolved an issue where the altitude would not update after pressing the play button. Corrected the VSI label to display in m/s properly. 13.1.1 05/26/2024 Major Updates: Hot Air Pro Version to include: Waypoints AirShare Auto Flight Record Auto Backup to Google Drive Virtual Flight Recorder and more.... 13 05/22/2024 V12.3.3 - Resolved additional Glympse issues - iOS 17 compatibility improvements 12.3.3 10/03/2023 - Fixed an issue that caused Glympse to not work correctly on iPads (v12.3.2) 12.3.2 09/19/2023

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Previous Versions

Here you can find the changelog of Hot Air since it was posted on our website on 2025-05-09 19:12:44. The latest version is 15.11 and it was updated on 2026-06-29 11:38:03. See below the changes in each version.

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