Flight Tracking & Logging

Record and analyze your flights with GPS tracking, altitude profiles, and comprehensive flight logs for pilot logbook entries

Flight Tracking & Logging

CaptainVFR automatically records your flights, creating detailed logs for analysis and logbook entries.

Real-time Flight Recording

GPS Flight Tracking

  • Automatic Start/Stop: Recording begins when you start moving
  • High-Precision GPS: Accurate position logging every second
  • Breadcrumb Trail: Visual trail showing your exact flight path
  • 3D Tracking: Records latitude, longitude, and altitude

Live Flight Data

  • Ground Speed Monitoring: Real-time speed display and recording
  • Altitude Profile: Continuous altitude tracking (GPS and barometric)
  • Heading Information: Track changes in direction
  • Climb/Descent Rates: Vertical speed monitoring

Flight Analysis Tools

Visual Flight Review

  • Map Replay: Review your flight path on the map
  • Altitude Chart: Graphical display of altitude changes
  • Speed Analysis: View speed variations throughout flight
  • Time Markers: See specific moments in your flight

Performance Metrics

  • Flight Statistics:
    • Total distance flown
    • Maximum altitude reached
    • Average ground speed
    • Flight duration
    • Climb/descent performance
  • Segment Analysis: Break down flight into phases
  • Pattern Work: Analyze touch-and-go patterns

Comprehensive Flight Logs

Automatic Logging

  • Flight Detection: Automatically detects takeoff and landing
  • Airport Identification: Records departure and arrival airports
  • Flight Time Calculation: Block time and flight time
  • Route Recording: Saves actual route flown

Manual Enhancements

  • Add Flight Notes: Personal observations and comments
  • Weather Conditions: Record actual weather encountered
  • Aircraft Used: Link to your aircraft profiles
  • Pilot-in-Command: Track PIC vs dual time
  • Flight Purpose: Training, cross-country, business, etc.

Logbook Integration

Export Options

  • Digital Logbook Format: Compatible with popular e-logbooks
  • CSV Export: For spreadsheet applications
  • PDF Reports: Printable flight summaries
  • GPX Tracks: Share with other applications

Pilot Logbook Features

  • Hour Accumulation: Track total flight hours
  • Currency Tracking: Monitor recent flight experience
  • Night Flight Detection: Automatic night hour calculation
  • Cross-Country Time: Based on distance calculations

Advanced Tracking Features

Vibration Monitoring

  • In-Flight Vibration Analysis: Monitor aircraft vibrations
  • Sensor Data Recording: Accelerometer and gyroscope data
  • Anomaly Detection: Identify unusual vibration patterns
  • Maintenance Insights: Track changes over time

Environmental Data

  • Temperature Logging: Outside air temperature when available
  • Pressure Altitude: Barometric pressure recording
  • GPS Accuracy: Signal quality throughout flight
  • Battery Performance: Device battery usage during flight

Flight Sharing

Social Features

  • Share Flight Tracks: Send to other pilots or instructors
  • Public/Private Options: Control who sees your flights
  • Flight Comments: Others can comment on shared flights
  • Achievement Tracking: Milestones and special flights

Training Integration

  • Instructor Review: Share flights with CFI for debrief
  • Progress Tracking: Monitor improvement over time
  • Maneuver Analysis: Review specific training exercises
  • Dual Flight Logging: Both student and instructor tracking

Data Management

Storage Options

  • Cloud Backup: Automatic sync to cloud storage
  • Local Storage: Keep flights on device
  • Selective Sync: Choose which flights to backup
  • Data Export: Full data download capability

Privacy Controls

  • Anonymous Mode: Fly without recording if desired
  • Data Deletion: Remove flights permanently
  • Location Privacy: Option to obscure exact locations
  • Sharing Permissions: Granular control over data sharing

CaptainVFR’s flight tracking and logging features make it easy to maintain accurate records while providing valuable insights into your flying.

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