We-Fly offers multiple ways to share your flights.
Overview
We-Fly provides two main sharing systems:
- Secret Links - Share individual flights privately via unique URLs
- Public Profile - Opt-in to make your flights discoverable in the community
Both systems give you control over your privacy while enabling sharing when desired.
Secret Flight Sharing
What are Secret Links?
Secret links allow you to share individual flights with anyone, without requiring them to have a We-Fly account.
How It Works
For you (flight owner):
- Open any of your flights
- Click the Share flight button (the share icon in the flight's toolbar)
- A unique URL is generated and copied to your clipboard (on a phone, the share sheet opens instead)
- Share the link with anyone (email, message, social media)
From your logbook, the row menu's Copy link does the same in one go.
For recipients:
- Click the shared link
- View flight without logging in
- See full flight analysis and map
- No We-Fly account required
Security Features
- Cryptographically secure - 43-character random ID
- Unguessable - (almost) Impossible to discover without the link
- Not searchable - Links don't appear in community or search
- Permanent - Links remain valid until you delete the flight
- Revocable - revoke the link from Shared links (in the Account menu), or delete the flight
What's Visible in Secret Links
Recipients can see:
- Complete flight track on map
- XContest scoring details
- All flight statistics and analysis
- Thermal analysis
- Wind estimation
- Takeoff and landing information
Recipients CANNOT see:
- Your other flights
- Your profile information
- Your personal bests
- Other pilots' flights
Use Cases
When to use secret links:
- Share specific flight with friends
- Post flight to social media
- Send to coach for feedback
- Share with competition judges
- Provide to insurance company
- Archive flight externally
Privacy level: Semi-private (anyone with link can view)
Public Profile & Community
What is a Public Profile?
Enabling your public profile makes your flights discoverable in the We-Fly community, allowing other pilots to see your activity and progress.
Opt-In System
Important: Public profile is opt-in only!
- Default - All accounts are private
- To enable - Must explicitly toggle setting in profile
- Reversible - Can disable at any time
How to Enable Public Profile
- Open your Profile (Account menu)
- Click Privacy settings
- Switch on Public Profile
The change applies right away, no save button needed.
Your flights are now visible in the community!
What Becomes Public
When you enable public profile:
Your flights - Visible in community flight list Your statistics - Total flights, distances, etc. Your name - Display name from profile Your logbook - Other pilots can browse your flights Flight details - Anyone can view your flight analysis
What Remains Private
Even with public profile:
- Email address
- Account settings
- Private flight notes (if any)
- Account password
Disabling Public Profile
To go private again:
- Open your Profile
- Click Privacy settings
- Switch off Public Profile
Effect:
- Your flights disappear from community listings
- Your shared pilot page link stops working
- Your profile becomes private
- Secret flight links continue to work
Community Features
Access community features from the Community area of the menu. You need to be signed in; browsing works whether your own profile is public or private.
Community Hub Sections
1. Public Flights (/community/flights)
Browse flights shared by the community:
Features:
- List of all public flights
- Filter by date, location, distance
- Sort by date, distance, score
- Click to view full flight analysis
What you see:
- Pilot name
- Flight date and location
- XC distance and score
- Flight type (free, triangle)
- Duration and max altitude
Click any flight to view:
- Complete GPS track on map
- Full flight statistics
- XContest scoring
- Thermal analysis
2. Pilots Directory (/community/pilots)
Discover other pilots with public profiles:
Features:
- List of pilots with public profiles
- Search by name
- View pilot statistics
- Click to see pilot's flight history
Pilot information shown:
- Pilot name
- Total flights
- Total XC distance
- Best flight statistics
- Recent activity
Click any pilot to view:
- Complete flight logbook (if public)
- Statistics and achievements
- Flight map (recent flights)
3. Takeoffs and Map Search
Explore sites with community activity:
- Takeoff database (/takeoffs): launch sites worldwide, with their history
- Search flights on the map (/community/search-flights): pick a takeoff and see every community flight launched from it
Use cases:
- Find active flying sites
- See what others are flying from your local sites
- Discover new destinations
And More
The Community menu also leads to Following, Clubs, Leaderboard, Instruments, Place to be and Seasons recap.
Filtering & Search
- Flights: search box, date presets (Today, Past 7 days, Past 30 days, Past 90 days, Past year, Custom), plus Pilot, Site, Glider and Launch filters
- Pilots: search by name, minimum flight count, filter chips and several sort orders
Privacy Summary
Your Control
You have complete control over sharing:
| Feature | Who Can See | Requires Opt-In? |
|---|---|---|
| Private flights | Only you | Default |
| Secret links | Anyone with link | Per-flight choice |
| Public profile | Everyone with a we-fly account | Yes, must enable |
Privacy Levels
Private (Default)
- No one can see your flights
- Your data is completely private
- No community visibility
Secret Link Sharing
- Only people with link can view
- Flight is not searchable/discoverable
- Semi-private sharing
Public Profile
- Flights visible to all we-fly pilots
- Discoverable in community
- Profile is searchable
Best Practices
For maximum privacy:
- Don't enable public profile
- Only share secret links with trusted people
- Be selective about which flights you share
For community engagement:
- Enable public profile
- Contribute to site database
- Connect with other pilots
- Share your achievements
Community Guidelines
Respectful Sharing
When sharing flights publicly:
- Share your own flights only
- Respect other pilots' privacy
- Provide accurate information
- Don't share others' private data
- Don't misrepresent flights
Data Accuracy
Help maintain data quality:
- Upload accurate IGC files
- Ensure GPS data is valid
- Report any data issues
- Don't modify IGC files (except allowed metadata)
- Don't upload fake flights
Safety & Responsibility
Remember:
- Sharing a flight doesn't guarantee it was safe
- Other pilots' flights may be beyond your skill level
- Always assess your own risk
- Don't attempt flights beyond your ability
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I undo sharing a flight?
Secret links: Revoke the link from Shared links in the Account menu (or delete the flight). Public profile: Disable public profile to hide all flights.
Can I share only some flights to the community?
Not currently. Public profile makes all flights public. Use secret links for selective sharing.
Will my flights show up in Google search?
Community pages are only visible to signed-in pilots and are never indexed. Secret links are not listed anywhere by We-Fly, but if you post one on a public web page, a search engine can find it like any other link.
Can I download other pilots' IGC files?
Yes.
Can I see who viewed my shared flights?
Not currently.
What happens if I delete my account?
All your flights, secret links, and public data are permanently removed.