Pilot Life: Led product design from day one
Dima Zaiats
Pilot Adventures · Aviation · Mobile App
👤 Founding Product Designer
Led product design from day one, taking Pilot Life from concept to launch, and beyond.
Overview
Pilot Life is like Strava for pilots — tracking flights and turning aviation experiences into stories worth sharing.
Challenge
Pilots were too busy to remember flight tracking. The app needed a way to log flights automatically, without breaking their flow.
Insights
Pilots installed the app at home, but forgot to activate tracking at the hangar. In-flight, their focus was on safety — not tapping.
Calls
Build habits, simplify choices, nudge actions, and reveal complexity when users are ready.
❇️ Solution
Designed an auto-tracking feature that fit naturally into pilots' routines with minimal effort. Clear onboarding and smart nudges kept pilots engaged and active in the community.
⏩ Outcome
76% Auto-Tracking Adoption
+49% User Retention
- Automation is key
- Nudge, don’t push
Involvement
Product Strategy
User Research
User Testing
Data Analysis
Full-Stack Development
Prompt Engineering
UX/UI Design
Motion Design
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Posted Jan 21, 2025
Pilot Life is like Strava for pilots — tracking flights and turning aviation experiences into stories worth sharing.
