Observed arrival · 2026-09-18
TowerOwl, the cockpit recorder with an instant-replay button
An Android app that records cockpit radio, intercom, and pilot transmissions through a compatible Bluetooth aviation headset.
- For
- Android-using pilots with compatible aviation headsets
- Worth noticing
- Records small AAC files at about 14 MB per hour and can mark headset drop-outs automatically.
Field notes
TowerOwl uses the aviation headset’s standard Bluetooth call channel rather than a proprietary connection, provided the headset is configured for recording. The page specifies a Lightspeed Zulu 4 switch setting, AAC storage of roughly 14 MB per hour, screen-off recording, and automatic markers for drop-outs and phone calls. Other headset families may require a recorder adapter, while Delta Zulu compatibility is still described as being verified.
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Editorial observations of this landing page, not a rating.
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