âď¸ How to Add and Configure a Tracked Aircraft in PilotDuty #
Follow these steps to add a aircraft to your PilotDuty logbook and configure it for automatic flight detection using iBeacon.
Step 1 â Open the Settings Tab #
From the main screen (Dashboard), tap the Settings icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen.

Step 2 â Open the Aircraft Section #
In the Settings menu, select Aircraft to manage your tracked aircraft.

Step 3 â Tap â+â to Add an Aircraft #
At the top-right of the Tracked Aircraft screen, tap the â+â button to create a new aircraft entry.

Step 4 â Configure Basic Aircraft Information #
Fill in the following fields:
- Initiator: Select User initiated if you donât use an iBeacon, or iBeacon if using one (youâll assign it in the next steps).
- CallSign: Enter the registration (e.g., C-FFFF)
- Aircraft Type: Enter the model (e.g., C172)
- Takeoff Speed: Enter your average rotation speed (in knots)
Then define your aircraftâs configuration:
- Aircraft Type Category (e.g., Tricycle Train)
- Engine Type (e.g., Mono Piston)
- Propeller Type (e.g., Fixed Pitch)
- IFR Certified / Single Pilot: Toggle ON/OFF depending on your aircraftâs capabilities.

Step 5 â Assign an iBeacon #
If you selected iBeacon as the initiator:
- Tap âAdopt an iBeaconâ
- The app will begin scanning nearby iBeacon devices.
- Once an iBeacon is detected (âNearâ), tap Adopt Nearest iBeacon.
- If no iBeacon is found, ensure:
- Batteries are properly installed
- The protective film is removed
- Youâre close to the device

â Final Step â Exit #
Once everything is filled out:
- Your aircraft will appear in the Tracked Aircraft list
- You can always return to modify the configuration or assign an iBeacon later

âď¸ Youâre ready to track flights automatically!
PilotDuty will now use this aircraft profile to log your flight time, either automatically with an iBeacon or manually if user-initiated.
Donât forget to set your GPS & notification permissions properly in the Settings > General tab to ensure full background functionality.
Ensure that you have all the necessary information ready to add a aircraft without any delays.
Make sure to familiarize yourself with how to add a aircraft to optimize your PilotDuty experience.
Adding a aircraft allows you to keep a complete record of your flight history.