The Why's and How's
Quick answers to the most frequently asked questions.
Use search at the top to find what you need, or expand the sections below.
Logbook & Flights
Why are some flights shown in gray?
Gray flights are incomplete — they're missing one or more required fields. Gray flights are not counted in your totals or exported until completed.
→ Flight Validation explains which fields are required and how to fix incomplete flights.
Why are some flights missing from my totals?
Same cause as gray flights — incomplete entries are excluded from totals.
→ See Understanding Your Totals for a full explanation.
How can I edit multiple flights at once?
Batch editing is not available for individual users. PRO subscribers can request assistance from the Wader team via the in-app Support Hub.
A deleted aircraft still appears in the Fleet tab
Pull down to refresh on the Totals tab — this clears the cached fleet data and the old aircraft will disappear.
I made changes in Edit Times but they were lost
Edit Times only works on flights that have already been saved. Save the flight first, then use Edit Times to adjust the values.
I can't find my aircraft type
Search by ICAO code (e.g., B738, A320). If your aircraft isn't in the database, report it via the in-app Support Hub (More → Support Hub) and the team will add it.
I can't find an airport
Search by ICAO code, IATA code, or city name. If the airport is missing, report it via the in-app Support Hub.
I found outdated airport or runway data
Report it via the in-app Support Hub (More → Support Hub) with the airport name and the correct information.
Why is my flight search not working correctly?
Avoid special characters in search queries — use standard Latin characters for best results.
Logbook Export
Why are some flights missing from my exported PDF?
Check for incomplete (gray) flights — they're excluded from exports. Also verify the date range and aircraft filters in the export settings.
Why is my remarks text cut off in the PDF?
Long remarks may be cropped in the PDF layout. Keep remarks concise and prioritize the most important information.
Why do my export totals differ from the Dashboard?
→ See Understanding Your Totals for a full explanation of all possible causes.
Account & Access
I can't log in to my account
The most common cause is using a different login method than you used when signing up.
→ See Signing In & Out for full troubleshooting steps, including account recovery.
My data looks different on another device
Force a sync on both devices by tapping the sync button or pulling to refresh.
→ See Devices & Sync for full steps.
"Downloading Flights" keeps looping
→ See Devices & Sync — this section covers the looping issue with step-by-step fixes.
App Settings
How can I switch to light mode?
Light mode is not currently available. Wader uses dark mode only — light mode is planned for a future release.
How can I use local time instead of UTC?
Local time display is not currently supported. All times in Wader are in UTC. This is a planned feature.
Night Time & Calculations
How is night time calculated?
→ See Night Time Calculation for a full explanation.
How do I set cross-country time correctly?
→ See Cross-Country Time.
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