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aiViator
Trip Planning & Logbook

aiViator is a next-generation pilot companion app for trip planning, digital logbook, and live weather/NOTAMs. Plan multi-leg flights, track your flying, and explore airports worldwide—all in a privacy-first, ad-free experience. Built for GA pilots, students, and aviation enthusiasts.

Web App
Platform
Progressive Web Application
Pilots
Target Users
General Aviation Community
15+
Features
Core aviation tools
Multiple
Data Sources
Weather, Airport, NOTAM APIs
FAA
Compliance
Regulatory standards
Mobile-First
Accessibility
Works on all devices

Key Features

Trip & Route Builder

Plan and visualize multi-leg flights with interactive maps, custom waypoints, and real-time airport data.

Personal Logbook

Track flights, hours, and aircraft in a digital logbook with auto-calculated totals and printable reports.

Live Weather & NOTAMs

Get up-to-date METAR/TAF, winds aloft, and NOTAMs for any airport, plus visual weather overlays.

Airport Explorer

Search 60,000+ airports worldwide, view runways, frequencies, FBOs, and amenities.

Pilot Community

Connect with other pilots, share trips, and discover popular routes and destinations.

Secure & Private

All data is encrypted and user-controlled. No ads, no selling of personal information.

Aviation Capabilities

Trip Planning

  • Multi-leg route builder
  • Interactive map with waypoints
  • Airport search & details
  • Distance & time calculator
  • Save favorite routes

Logbook

  • Flight entry & editing
  • Auto totals & analytics
  • Aircraft management
  • Printable PDF reports
  • Export to CSV

Weather & NOTAMs

  • Live METAR/TAF
  • Winds aloft
  • NOTAM search
  • Weather overlays
  • Airport weather history

Community

  • Pilot directory
  • Trip sharing
  • Popular destinations
  • Invite friends
  • User privacy controls

Technical Challenges

Aviation Data Integration

Integrating multiple aviation data sources including weather, airport information, and NOTAMs while ensuring real-time accuracy.

Solution:

Built robust API integration layer with caching, fallback mechanisms, and data validation for critical flight information.

Regulatory Compliance

Ensuring the platform meets FAA regulations and industry standards for flight logging and record keeping.

Solution:

Implemented compliance-first architecture with audit trails, data integrity checks, and regulatory reporting features.

Real-time Weather Data

Providing accurate, up-to-date weather information critical for flight safety and decision making.

Solution:

Integrated multiple weather data providers with automatic updates and user-friendly visualization of complex meteorological data.

Mobile Performance

Delivering fast, responsive experience on mobile devices for pilots who need access in the field.

Solution:

Built as Progressive Web App with offline capabilities, optimized data loading, and touch-friendly interface design.

Technology Stack

Next.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSSupabaseStripeVercelPWAOpenAeroDataAviationStackGoogle Maps APIReact QueryFramer MotionEmailJS

Impact & Results

Aviation Community

  • Streamlined flight planning and logbook management
  • Enhanced safety through integrated weather data
  • Improved regulatory compliance and record keeping
  • Better collaboration for flight schools and training organizations

Technical Achievement

  • Complex aviation data integration and real-time processing
  • Mobile-first design for field use by pilots
  • Scalable architecture for aviation industry growth
  • Comprehensive airport and navigation database integration

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