App Review: Cloud Ahoy

19 Jan 2014 1550Z

Cloud Ahoy has become a regular feature during my flights.  This versatile app, available by subscription, allows the pilot (or instructor) to collect inflight data on a number of useful variables. These include altitude, heading, course, duration of flight, and ground track (satellite and terrain options). Flight path displays are helpful for visualizing your flight during personal or instructional post-flight debriefs (see display above). I like it and use it. (Note: I am not compensated for this recommendation.)

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2 Responses to App Review: Cloud Ahoy

1. Bob Pollmann says:

   April 24, 2014 at 12:51 pm

   Can I use my non GPS iPad along with a remote GPS [Dual] successfully? Is an Internet connection required before flight? Thanks
2. tim-heron says:

   May 3, 2014 at 9:17 pm

   Bob,
   Thank you for checking out my blog. I’m not a technical guru with Cloud Ahoy, but here’s what I found on their website (www.cloudahoy.com): “Each CloudAhoy flight starts by tapping the START button on the CloudAhoy’s iOS app. The app logs flight data and stores it locally on the iOS device during the flight. After landing, the app automatically transfers the the data to CloudAhoy’s servers.”

   So, I do not believe you need an internet connection to operate this program. I do not ever recall having to do so when I hit the “start” button to launch the application.

   Tim