What Is FlyWise? Why You Should Log and Analyze Your Flights
FlyWiseJune 18, 2026~1 min read
FlyWise isn't just a flight logbook — it's a platform that helps you understand your flying and grow into a better pilot. Just like the slogan says: *Intelligence for Every Flight.*
What it can do
- Automatic flight logging: upload an IGC file and FlyWise computes takeoff/landing, airtime, track, and altitude for you. No more writing it down by hand.
- Flight analytics: it visualizes cumulative airtime, distance, peak altitude, and monthly trends to reveal your flying patterns.
- Equipment lifecycle: track cumulative hours on your glider and harness and your reserve's repack cycle, with reminders before an inspection or replacement is due.
- Flight map: replay your GPS track on a map.
How it differs from a paper logbook or spreadsheet
| Item | Paper / spreadsheet | FlyWise |
|---|---|---|
| Logging | Manual entry every time | Automatic from an IGC upload |
| Time & altitude | Calculated by hand | Computed automatically |
| Equipment checks | From memory | Cycle tracking + reminders |
| Data analysis | Manual | Automatic visualization |
Who it's for
From beginners who have just started flying solo to advanced pilots flying serious XC. It supports paragliders — and hang gliders too.
Getting started
Signing up is free, and you can log your first flight in minutes. For the full walkthrough, see Getting Started with FlyWise.
Frequently asked questions
- What is FlyWise?
- It's a web platform that automatically logs your paragliding and hang gliding flights from IGC files and manages your flight stats and equipment lifecycle to help you grow as a pilot.
- Why use FlyWise instead of a paper logbook?
- Because airtime, altitude, and track are recorded automatically from an IGC upload — with no manual entry — and equipment-check reminders and cumulative-stat visualizations are all managed in one place.