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Why is my GPS track log incorrect?
Why is my GPS track log incorrect?

Troubleshooting common GPS issues

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Written by Michael
Updated over 2 years ago

Did you fly with Pilot Life and the track log for your flight is not correct? Bad GPS data may show your track log as a straight line between the departure and arrival airports, a short jagged line where you started and stopped your flight or no track log at all.

Unfortunately, many factors can contribute to bad GPS data. However, you can follow these simple GPS suggestions to get you logging your flights like a pro.

GPS Troubleshooting

  • Make sure your device has a clear view of the sky, and move to an open area. Avoid areas with weak signals such as your hangar, FBO, or flight school

  • Make sure the date, time and timezone are set correctly on your device

  • Turn Airplane Mode on and then turn it back off

  • Restart your device

  • If you have an Android device, check out these settings

  • If you have an iOS device, check out these settings

Pilot Life Best Practices

After completing the GPS troubleshooting, follow these simple suggestions when flying with Pilot Life:

  • Tap Fly Now to load the flight map and wait for the airplane icon to show your current location and auto-select your nearest airport

  • Once you start your flight, keep Pilot Life open and in the foreground

  • Keep your device as unobstructed as possible instead of buried deep in your pocket or your aircraft pocket

If you are still having GPS issues, please contact us for support.

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