Your NFC Tag – Quick Setup Guide for Pilots
Thanks for picking up one of our NFC tags! These small devices can do a lot more than you think. With a quick reprogram, you can turn this tag into a powerful cockpit shortcut. Reprogramming your NFC tag only takes a few minutes.
- Download NFC Tools from the App Store.
- Open the app and tap Write.
- Tap Add a Record.
- Choose what you want the tag to do (URL, text, WiFi, phone number, etc.).
- Tap Write / OK.
- Hold your phone near the NFC tag until you see confirmation
That’s it — your tag is now reprogrammed. For more details check out this video
Here are some practical ways pilots are using NFC tags.
- Instant Flight Bag Access
Program the tag to:
– Open your EFB (e.g., Cirro, ForeFlight or Garmin Pilot)
– Open your company operations portal
– Launch your weather briefing page
– Mount it inside your flight bag for a one-tap preflight routine. - Aircraft Document Shortcut
Attach inside the cockpit or clipboard and program it to:
– Open your aircraft’s:
– POH (PDF link)
– Weight & balance sheet
– Insurance certificate
– Company SOP manual
– Perfect for shared aircraft or training fleets. - WiFi Access Tag
Keep one in:
– Hangar
– Crew lounge
– FBO office
– Program it with WiFi credentials so visiting crew can connect instantly. - Digital Business Card
Turn it into a tap-to-share contact card:
– Name, Company, Phone, Email
Great for tradeshows and networking events. - Emergency Info Tag
Program with:
– Emergency contacts
– Medical info
– Aircraft registration & operator details
– Insurance claim contact
Attach discreetly inside your flight bag.

