KK7 map layers: Skyways and Thermals

KK7 map layers are additional data overlays in SeeYou Navigator that show real flight routes and thermal areas based on global pilot track statistics. The app downloads data from https://thermal.kk7.ch

There are two main layers:

• Skyways: popular air corridors and flight routes;
• Thermals: areas where thermals are frequently observed.

These layers help you plan routes, understand typical flight paths, and locate potential lift zones.

Use this information as a reference, not as flight instructions, actual weather conditions always take priority.

How it works

Skyways

Shows where pilots often fly: connecting takeoffs, thermals, and landings to form visible “air highways.”

Useful for:

• planning routes along proven paths;
• understanding where most air traffic occurs;
• exploring new regions.

Thermals

Highlights areas where thermals occur most often.

Helps you:

• locate likely lift zones;
• link thermals into route segments;
• understand seasonal and daily thermal patterns.

Both layers are based on historical data and show tendencies, not real-time conditions.

How to enable or disable

1. Open the map layers menu or Settings > Map & Layers > Configure map layers.
2. Find the section Skyways and Thermals.
3. Use the toggle to enable the desired layer.
4. The map will refresh automatically.

Tip: an internet connection is required for proper operation.

Possible issues

• If layers don’t appear, check your internet connection, make sure the correct toggles are on, and confirm the map area is supported.
• Information looks outdated: refresh the layer, verify the selected season and time of day; remember this is statistical data, not a forecast.
• Map looks cluttered: lower transparency, disable one of the layers, or remove other overlays.
• Routes do not match your flights: the region may have limited data, coverage improves over time.
• Data not loading: check your connection, clear cache, or try again later.

Important notes

• KK7 shows tendencies, not live conditions.
• Always check weather, NOTAMs, and airspace information before flight.
• Accuracy depends on the number of recorded flights in the region.
• All data is anonymous and aggregated from multiple tracks.