Record Every Flight Build Your Aviation Story
Professional GPS track logger that automatically records your flights, analyzes performance, and creates a comprehensive digital logbook of your aviation journey.
Comprehensive Flight Recording
Smart detection starts recording when movement is detected. Automatically segments taxi, takeoff, cruise, and landing phases. No manual intervention needed.
View your flight path in stunning 3D with terrain. Rotate, zoom, and explore your route from any angle. Color-coded by altitude or speed.
Detailed graphs of altitude, speed, and climb rate. Calculate average speeds, max altitude, total distance. Identify best climb rates and cruise performance.
Automatic landing rate detection in feet per minute. Touchdown point marking on runway. Pattern analysis for training flights.
Automatically fill logbook entries from GPS data. Track hours, landings, and airports visited. Generate reports for insurance or training.
Export tracks to KML for Google Earth visualization. GPX format for other applications. Share flight summaries with students or on social media.
Relive your flights with real-time replay animation. Adjust playback speed for detailed analysis. See altitude and speed changes during replay.
Automatic backup of all your tracks to the cloud. Sync across multiple devices instantly. Access your flight history from anywhere.
View your progress over time with graphs. Track improvement in landing rates and accuracy. Monitor accumulated flight hours by month or year.
Your Complete Flight History
Every flight tells a story - from your first solo to that perfect crosswind landing, from scenic mountain flights to challenging instrument approaches. Pilot Kit's GPS Track Logger captures these moments with precision, creating a permanent record of your aviation journey that you can analyze, learn from, and share.
Why Track Your Flights?
GPS tracking offers invaluable benefits for pilots of all levels:
- Training Enhancement: Review your patterns, approaches, and maneuvers to identify areas for improvement
- Performance Validation: Verify actual performance numbers vs. book specifications for your aircraft
- Safety Analysis: Understand how weather and conditions affected your flight path
- Logbook Accuracy: Automatic recording eliminates guesswork and ensures precise entries
- Memory Preservation: Relive memorable flights years later with complete details
- Insurance Documentation: Provide evidence of experience and proficiency when needed
Intelligent Flight Detection
Our advanced algorithms automatically identify different phases of flight without any pilot input:
- Engine Start: Detects initial movement and begins pre-flight recording
- Taxi: Identifies ground movement patterns and taxi routes
- Takeoff: Marks rotation point and initial climb
- Cruise: Recognizes level flight segments and altitude changes
- Approach: Detects descent profiles and pattern entries
- Landing: Captures touchdown point and rollout
- Shutdown: Automatically stops recording after parking
Advanced Analysis
Transform raw GPS data into actionable insights with our comprehensive analysis tools:
- Altitude Profile: Visualize entire flight profile with climb and descent rates
- Speed Analysis: Track ground speed variations and identify optimal cruise settings
- Wind Calculation: Derive wind speed and direction from GPS track and heading
- Fuel Economy: Calculate actual fuel consumption when combined with flow data
- Pattern Accuracy: Measure consistency in traffic pattern dimensions
- Cross-Country Efficiency: Analyze route efficiency and time management
Training Applications
GPS tracking is particularly valuable for flight training:
- Student Progress: Instructors can review student flights in detail post-flight
- Maneuver Analysis: Examine steep turns, stalls, and emergency procedures
- Landing Consistency: Track improvement in landing rates over time
- Crosswind Technique: Visualize crab angles and slip corrections
- Navigation Accuracy: Verify ground reference maneuvers and pilotage
- Checkride Preparation: Review and perfect maneuvers before practical tests
Privacy and Data Storage
Your flight data is yours alone. We prioritize privacy and give you complete control:
- Local device storage with optional cloud backup
- End-to-end encryption for cloud sync
- Selective sharing - choose what to share and with whom
- Export your complete data at any time
- Delete individual flights or entire history as needed
- GDPR compliant with data portability
Recorded Data Types
- Precise latitude and longitude
- GPS altitude (MSL)
- Barometric altitude
- Magnetic heading
- GPS track
- Horizontal/vertical accuracy
- Ground speed
- Climb/descent rate
- Acceleration
- Direction changes
- Bank angle
- G-forces (with accelerometer)
- Start/end time
- Total flight duration
- Airports visited
- Number of landings
- Distance traveled
- Weather conditions
Comprehensive Flight Statistics
Per-Flight Metrics
- Total flight time (automatic block time)
- Distance traveled (great circle and actual)
- Maximum altitude reached
- Average ground speed
- Maximum climb/descent rates
- Landing count (full stop and touch-and-go)
- Landing rate in feet per minute
- Runway identification for takeoff and landing
- Time in each flight phase
- Airports visited with arrival/departure times
Cumulative Statistics
- Total hours logged across all flights
- Total distance flown
- Number of flights recorded
- Unique airports visited
- Countries and states flown
- Average flight duration
- Longest and shortest flights
- Most visited airports
- Seasonal flight patterns
- Currency tracking (day/night, landings)
Export Formats
Advanced Performance Analysis Tools
Altitude Profile Analysis
Visualize your entire vertical trajectory with detailed interactive graphs:
- Climb rates at different altitudes
- Descent profile and approach angle
- Cruise altitude variations
- Traffic pattern comparison
- Problem altitude identification
Speed Analysis
Understand how your speed varied throughout the entire flight:
- Optimal cruise speed achieved
- Approach and landing speeds
- Speed vs fuel consumption
- Wind effects on ground speed
- Speeds in turns and maneuvers
Wind Analysis
Automatically calculate wind conditions throughout your route:
- Wind speed and direction at different altitudes
- Crosswind components during landing
- Headwind/tailwind in cruise
- Comparison with METAR/TAF forecasts
- Wind impact on fuel efficiency
Traffic Pattern Analysis
Evaluate the accuracy and consistency of your patterns:
- Downwind/base/final leg dimensions
- Altitudes on each leg
- Touch-and-go spacing
- Consistency across patterns
- Deviations from standard pattern
Flight Comparison
Compare multiple flights to identify trends and improvements:
- Landing rates over time
- Fuel efficiency by route
- Navigation accuracy on cross-country
- Climb performance at different weights
- Improvement in specific maneuvers
- Flight times in different conditions
How to Record Your Flights
Start Before Engine Start
Open the app and tap "Start Recording" during preflight. The logger will automatically detect when you begin taxiing. Starting early ensures complete flight capture including taxi routes and run-up locations.
Monitor During Flight
The app runs in the background, consuming minimal battery. View real-time statistics like current altitude, speed, and distance from departure. Recording continues even if you use other apps or the screen locks.
Automatic Phase Detection
The logger automatically identifies takeoff, cruise, and landing phases based on speed and altitude changes. Pattern work is detected for training flights. Each landing is marked with calculated descent rate.
Save with Details
After shutdown, stop recording and add flight details. Enter aircraft type, registration, purpose of flight, and any notes. Add weather conditions, passenger names, or memorable moments. Photos can be attached to the track.
Analyze Performance
Review your flight with detailed graphs and statistics. See altitude profile, speed variations, and climb performance. Zoom into specific segments like approach and landing. Compare with previous flights to track improvement.
Export and Share
Export your track to KML for stunning Google Earth visualization. Share GPX files with other pilots or instructors. Generate flight reports for your records. Create social media posts with flight statistics and 3D previews.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Recording Rate | 1 Hz (1 point/sec) | Adjustable up to 5 Hz |
| Horizontal Accuracy | 5-15 meters | With assisted GPS |
| Vertical Accuracy | 15-30 meters | GPS + Barometer |
| Maximum Duration | Unlimited | Battery dependent |
| Battery Usage | 5-8% per hour | Background operation |
| File Size | ~1-2 MB/hour | Compressed format |
| Offline Mode | Fully supported | No network required |
| Sync | Automatic | When online |
| Supported Formats | GPX, KML, CSV, PDF | Import and export |
| Track Limit | Unlimited (Pro) | 3 tracks free |
How Pilot Kit Compares
| Feature | Pilot Kit | CloudAhoy | MyFlightbook | FlightRadar24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Recording | ✅ Smart Detection | ✅ Yes | ❌ Manual | ✅ Yes |
| 3D Visualization | ✅ Integrated | ✅ Advanced | ❌ Basic Map | ✅ Yes |
| Landing Analysis | ✅ Rate Detection | ✅ Detailed | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Track Analysis | ✅ Yes | ✅ Advanced | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Logbook Integration | ✅ Automatic | ✅ Export Only | ✅ Full Logbook | ❌ No |
| KML/GPX Export | ✅ Both | ✅ Multiple | ✅ GPX Only | ✅ KML Only |
| Android Support | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Offline Mode | ✅ Fully Offline | ❌ Cloud-based | ✅ Offline Recording | ❌ Online Only |
| Price | Free - $149/yr | $65/yr | Free | $10-$50/yr |
* Comparison data as of December 2025. Features and pricing may vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Modern GPS provides ±5-15 meters horizontal accuracy with assisted GPS. Recording at 1Hz (one point per second) captures smooth, detailed flight paths suitable for performance analysis and logbook documentation.
GPS tracking uses approximately 5-8% battery per hour during flight. The app is optimized for background operation and works efficiently even with the screen off for longer flights.
Yes. All flight data is stored locally on your device by default. Optional encrypted cloud backup is available for Pro users. You have full control over what you share and when.
Absolutely. GPS tracking works completely offline without any network connection. Your flight tracks are saved locally and can be synced to cloud when you're back online.
You can export tracks in multiple formats: GPX for universal compatibility, KML for Google Earth visualization, CSV for spreadsheet analysis, and PDF for sharing flight reports. Import is supported for GPX and KML files.
Yes. The GPS logger works for any aircraft from ultralights to jets. Phase detection algorithms automatically adapt to different speed profiles and performance characteristics.
Free users can store up to 3 recent tracks. Pro users have unlimited track storage with automatic cloud backup and sync across devices. Each track is approximately 1-2 MB per hour of flight.
Yes, you can trim the beginning and end of tracks to remove pre-flight or post-flight segments. You can also split tracks if multiple flights were recorded in one session, merge segments, and add or edit flight details, notes, and photos at any time after recording.
Yes, you can import GPX and KML files from other GPS trackers, watches, or dedicated aviation GPS units. This allows you to consolidate your entire flight history in one place. The app will analyze imported tracks just like recorded ones, providing complete statistics and visualization.
Yes, many commercial pilots use Pilot Kit to maintain personal records of their flights. However, note that Pilot Kit is not FAA certified and should not replace official tracking systems. It's ideal for personal use, training analysis, and building your experience portfolio.
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