SkyCatcher is a free mobile platform for iOS and Android that connects private pilots across Australia, allowing them to find compatible flying partners and coordinate shared flights.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Private pilots often fly alone, bearing the full cost of aircraft hire, fuel, and related expenses, while missing opportunities for social interaction and shared experiences with fellow aviators.
Solution
SkyCatcher is a free mobile platform for iOS and Android that connects private pilots across Australia, enabling them to find compatible flying partners, coordinate trip details, and arrange shared flights. Users can filter pilots by licence type, ratings, aircraft, aerodrome, and availability, then review profiles and discuss responsibilities before taking off. The app facilitates manual cost splitting of aircraft hire, fuel, and other expenses, with planned future updates to automate in‑app payment sharing. By turning solo flights into collaborative adventures, SkyCatcher makes private aviation more social, affordable, and accessible.
Target Audience
Primary users are private, recreational, and student pilots in Australia, as well as flight instructors and aircraft owners seeking to share flights and reduce operating costs.
Features
- Pilot search filters for licence, ratings, aircraft type, aerodrome, and availability
- Profile pages that display qualifications, experience, and flight history for partner vetting
- In‑app messaging to coordinate flight plans, responsibilities, and logistics
- Manual cost‑splitting workflow allowing participants to divide aircraft hire, fuel, and ancillary expenses
- Upcoming automated payment integration for seamless in‑app cost sharing
- Free-to-use mobile app available on iOS and Android