About
Wingit is an all-in-one flight planning and real-time conditions tool built specifically for paragliding pilots. It pulls data from dozens of trusted sources into a single, offline-capable interface — making it reliable in the remote, low-connectivity environments where pilots often find themselves. The app covers more than 26,000 flying sites worldwide, sourced from DHV, paragliding.earth, and paragliding365. The site database is community-managed, allowing pilots to add and update locations. Sites can be filtered by exposure, rating, and difficulty to quickly surface the best options for any given day or location. For real-time conditions, Wingit aggregates live wind data from 9,000+ weather stations, live rain radar, and webcams from around the globe. SafeSky integration adds live air traffic tracking, letting pilots see nearby aircraft and be visible to others — including drones — with no special hardware required. A standout feature is the global glide range calculator, which downloads local elevation data directly to the device for offline recalculation. This lets pilots assess reachable landing zones and alternative takeoff spots without relying on a data connection. Airspace data covering 21,000+ airspaces and 46,000+ airports (via OpenAIP and SHV/FSVL) is updated automatically every few hours. KK7 Skyways thermal maps and hotspot data round out the planning toolkit. Wingit is a free, non-commercial project suited to casual weekend flyers and serious cross-country pilots alike, with web and mobile support.
Key Features
- 26,000+ Community-Managed Flying Sites: Access a worldwide database of paragliding sites aggregated from DHV, paragliding.earth, and paragliding365, filterable by exposure, rating, and difficulty. Community members can add and edit sites.
- Live Weather Conditions & Rain Radar: Monitor real-time wind readings from 9,000+ weather stations, live rain radar, and webcams globally to make informed go/no-go decisions from anywhere.
- Offline Glide Range Calculator: Downloads a local elevation model to your device so glide range calculations work fully offline — essential when assessing landing options in remote or low-connectivity terrain.
- Global Airspace & Airport Data: View 21,000+ airspaces and 46,000+ airports sourced from OpenAIP and SHV/FSVL (Switzerland), with vertical structure breakdowns to identify safe flight corridors. Data refreshes automatically every few hours.
- SafeSky Live Air Traffic Tracking: See nearby aircraft in real time and make yourself visible to other pilots and drones via SafeSky integration — no special hardware needed beyond the free SafeSky app.
Use Cases
- Planning a cross-country paragliding flight by browsing and filtering 26,000+ global launch sites by difficulty, rating, and wind exposure.
- Checking live wind readings and rain radar from nearby weather stations before driving to a takeoff site to confirm safe flying conditions.
- Using the offline glide range calculator to identify reachable landing zones when flying unfamiliar terrain in areas with no mobile coverage.
- Monitoring nearby air traffic during a flight and ensuring visibility to other pilots and drones via the integrated SafeSky live tracking feature.
- Researching thermal hotspots and popular XC routes in a new region using KK7 Skyways heat maps and seasonal thermal data before a flying trip abroad.
Pros
- Offline-First Reliability: Core features including glide range recalculation work without an internet connection, which is critical in mountainous or remote flying areas where connectivity is unreliable.
- All-in-One Data Aggregation: Combines sites, live weather, airspaces, air traffic, and thermal maps from multiple trusted sources, eliminating the need to switch between several apps during flight planning.
- Completely Free & Community-Powered: Wingit is a non-commercial passion project with no subscriptions or paywalls. The community-managed site database keeps it current without central overhead.
- Global Coverage: Works worldwide with internationally sourced data, making it equally useful for local weekend flyers and pilots traveling to new countries or regions.
Cons
- Obstacle Data Limited to Switzerland: The terrain obstacle awareness feature that helps pilots avoid hazards is currently only available for Swiss airspace, limiting its usefulness for pilots in other countries.
- No Guarantee of Data Accuracy: As a non-commercial project, Wingit cannot guarantee the correctness or completeness of all displayed data. Pilots must cross-check with official local sources before every flight.
- Community-Dependent Site Quality: The accuracy and up-to-date status of flying site information depends on community contributions, which can vary in quality or timeliness across less-active regions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wingit free to use?
Yes, Wingit is completely free. It is a non-commercial passion project with no subscriptions or paid tiers. The developers accept voluntary support via Ko-fi to help keep the project running.
Does Wingit work offline?
Yes. Wingit is designed to function on spotty connections and fully offline. The glide range calculator downloads a local elevation model slice to your device, allowing offline re-evaluation of nearby takeoff options and landing zones without needing a data connection.
How many flying sites does Wingit cover?
Wingit aggregates over 26,000 flying sites worldwide from DHV, paragliding.earth, and paragliding365. The database is now community-managed, meaning pilots can add new sites and edit existing ones directly.
Can I see other paragliders and aircraft in real time?
Yes. Wingit integrates SafeSky live air traffic, which aggregates data from FLARM beacons and other sources. By using the free SafeSky app, you can also make yourself visible to other aircraft and drones without any special hardware.
What airspace data does Wingit provide?
Wingit displays over 21,000 airspaces and 46,000 airports globally, sourced from OpenAIP and SHV/FSVL for Switzerland. The data is refreshed automatically every few hours. However, pilots are always advised to verify with official local authoritative sources before takeoff.
