Support

Need help, found a bug, or have a feature request? Email [email protected] and we'll get back to you.

Requirements

Box the Wind runs on iPhone and iPad with iOS 16 or later.

FAQ

What is Box the Wind?

A map- and position-centric app for hot air balloon competition flying: the day's tasks, navigation to targets, drift and closest approach, declared goals, the contest area, and live pilot-to-crew tracking.

How does live tracking work?

The pilot's device broadcasts its position over a private channel to the crew in real time. The channel is derived from a flight code and password you both set, so only your team can see it. If the link drops, the crew sees a clear "stale" indicator rather than a frozen balloon.

Do the maps work without signal?

Yes. Street and aerial maps for your contest region are downloaded in-app ahead of time and render fully offline.

Where are my flight recordings?

They are stored on your device as GPX files. You can replay, rename, share, or delete them from within the app.

App version

1.0