FAQ

Short answers to common questions.

What is Pilots?

A social network for pilots: a live map of your circle's flights, a schedule, a simple logbook on your profile, airfield pages and debriefs of selection processes.

Is it free?

Yes. Pilots is free during the beta.

Do I need to install anything?

No. Pilots runs in your browser at app.getpilots.app. On your phone you can add it to the home screen (Share › Add to Home Screen on iPhone, menu › Install app on Android) to open it like an app.

Who can see my flights?

By default, pilots who follow you. Switch to a private account (Settings › Privacy) and only followers you accept can see your flights, map, logbook, posts and live position.

Is my live position shared?

Only if you turn it on (Settings › Live position), and only around your planned flights. It is never shown when the app can't read your location.

How do I add my flights?

Tap + in Schedule: departure, arrival, date and off-block time are enough. Multi-leg trips use + ADD LEG / + RETURN. Airline pilots can import their roster from a calendar file (.ics).

Why do I have to confirm a flight?

A planned flight becomes a flown flight once you confirm it. Without an on-block time, the arrival is estimated and shown with ~. Several flights can be confirmed at once with CONFIRM ALL.

What is an open flight?

A planned flight where you offer free seats or invite friends to come with their own aircraft. Your followers see it on Home under OPEN until 10 minutes before departure.

Is Pilots an official logbook?

No. It keeps a light record of your flights for you and your friends; your official logbook remains the reference.

How do I delete my account?