About Panda Breaks
Panda Breaks is a simple but powerful break calculator for long haul augmented flight crews! The app calculates break periods for 3- and 4-pilot crews, sets wake-up alarms, and keeps every pilot on the same page - all in...
Panda Breaks is a simple but powerful break calculator for long haul augmented flight crews! The app calculates break periods for 3- and 4-pilot crews, sets wake-up alarms, and keeps every pilot on the same page - all in Zulu time, fully offline. Built for the flight deck! Enter your departure time and arrival time or duration, select your crew size and break scheme, and Panda Breaks instantly calculates each pilot's rest window. Tap your break to set a personal wake-up alarm - no paper, no mental arithmetic. Key features . Simple single view app - break durations, end times, and wakeup times all visible on the same screen . Dark mode - don't ruin your night vision calculating breaks after a nighttime departure . Six break schemes - equal splits, staggered splits, center-block, and FAR 117-compliant schedules for both 3- and 4-pilot crews . AlarmKit integration - alarms appear on the lock screen with a Live Activity countdown and alert on Apple Watch . Adjustable buffers - configure time before first break, between breaks, and before landing . Per-break wake-up offset - set how many minutes before the end of the break each pilot wants to be called . FAR 117 validation - instant warnings when PF or PM rest falls below regulatory minimums, with visual indicators on the affected break block . Flight timeline - a live proportional view of the full flight with a moving position indicator . Circadian rhythms - Above the flight timeline see how the breaks overlap your circadian lows . All times in Zulu (UTC/GMT) - no time zone confusion . Fully offline - no account, no network connection required, no data collected . Widgets for Home Screen and Lock Screen - Easily see upcoming break ends and alarms . Flight Status Live Activity - Updates require basic internet connection (most airlines free messaging will suffice) The name Panda Breaks comes from the acronym nickname given to the 2nd International Relief Officer at least one US airline. It stands for: Pilot Actually Not Doing Anything.
Version History Window of Circadian Low Set your acclimated time zone and your circadian lows appear above the flight timeline. See at a glance who gets the best break! Easier Alarms As many alarms per break as you like, each with its own sound. Pick how many minutes before the break ends each one fires, and see their times on the break without opening it. Set Takeoff The button now shows the exact time it will set. Tap to adjust and confirm, or press and hold to set it straight away. Also: a larger, easier-to-read call time on each break, and a tidier bottom bar. 1.3 Oct 3 Automatic takeoff time detection! Set up a flight with a takeoff in the future and the app (with your permission) will monitor your device’s acceleration data to attempt to detect a takeoff profile. The next time you open the app it will suggest this time for you to accept (or reject). Additional sound options for alarms! If the default alarm sound has been insufficient you can now choose custom sounds (inspired by cockpit alert sounds on ‘the triple’). You can even choose “silent” if you want visual and/or haptic alarms only. 4 new app icons (all with dark mode variations). 1.2 Aug 17 Fixed a bug that caused the current time in the app to display in 12-hour time based on the users device settings. 1.1.1 Jul 17 Takeoff Now button! We added a button to reset the takeoff time to NOW! Don't fumble with the time picker, just tap and hold the Takeoff Now button at the start of your takeoff roll or once you are safely airborne! Widgets! For your Home Screen and Lock Screen! See your flight, break transitions, and upcoming alarms at a glance! Flight Overview Live Activity* on your lock screen! * The flight overview live activity requires an internet connection to update at each break transition. Often the free messaging option on the airline wifi will suffice. This feature can be disabled if wifi is not available. 1.1 Jul 13 Fixed time selection pickers so they always show in 24-hour time. 1.0.1 Jun 19 1.0 Jun 10
Previous Versions
Here you can find the changelog of Panda Breaks since it was posted on our website on 2026-08-01 14:51:54.
The latest version is 1.3 and it was updated on 2026-10-14 09:47:43. See below the changes in each version.
Panda Breaks version 1.3
Updated At: 2026-10-14
Changes: Version History Window of Circadian Low
Set your acclimated time zone and your circadian lows appear above the flight timeline. See at a glance who gets the best break!
Easier Alarms
As many alarms per break as you like, each with its own sound. Pick how many minutes before the break ends each one fires, and see their times on the break without opening it.
Set Takeoff
The button now shows the exact time it will set. Tap to adjust and confirm, or press and hold to set it straight away.
Also: a larger, easier-to-read call time on each break, and a tidier bottom bar. 1.3 Oct 3 Automatic takeoff time detection! Set up a flight with a takeoff in the future and the app (with your permission) will monitor your device’s acceleration data to attempt to detect a takeoff profile. The next time you open the app it will suggest this time for you to accept (or reject).
Additional sound options for alarms! If the default alarm sound has been insufficient you can now choose custom sounds (inspired by cockpit alert sounds on ‘the triple’). You can even choose “silent” if you want visual and/or haptic alarms only.
4 new app icons (all with dark mode variations). 1.2 Aug 17 Fixed a bug that caused the current time in the app to display in 12-hour time based on the users device settings. 1.1.1 Jul 17 Takeoff Now button! We added a button to reset the takeoff time to NOW! Don't fumble with the time picker, just tap and hold the Takeoff Now button at the start of your takeoff roll or once you are safely airborne!
Widgets! For your Home Screen and Lock Screen! See your flight, break transitions, and upcoming alarms at a glance!
Flight Overview Live Activity* on your lock screen!
* The flight overview live activity requires an internet connection to update at each break transition. Often the free messaging option on the airline wifi will suffice. This feature can be disabled if wifi is not available. 1.1 Jul 13 Fixed time selection pickers so they always show in 24-hour time. 1.0.1 Jun 19 1.0 Jun 10
Panda Breaks version 1.3
Updated At: 2026-10-06
Changes: Version History Window of Circadian Low
Set your acclimated time zone and your circadian lows appear above the flight timeline. See at a glance who gets the best break!
Easier Alarms
As many alarms per break as you like, each with its own sound. Pick how many minutes before the break ends each one fires, and see their times on the break without opening it.
Set Takeoff
The button now shows the exact time it will set. Tap to adjust and confirm, or press and hold to set it straight away.
Also: a larger, easier-to-read call time on each break, and a tidier bottom bar. 1.3 3d ago Automatic takeoff time detection! Set up a flight with a takeoff in the future and the app (with your permission) will monitor your device’s acceleration data to attempt to detect a takeoff profile. The next time you open the app it will suggest this time for you to accept (or reject).
Additional sound options for alarms! If the default alarm sound has been insufficient you can now choose custom sounds (inspired by cockpit alert sounds on ‘the triple’). You can even choose “silent” if you want visual and/or haptic alarms only.
4 new app icons (all with dark mode variations). 1.2 Aug 17 Fixed a bug that caused the current time in the app to display in 12-hour time based on the users device settings. 1.1.1 Jul 17 Takeoff Now button! We added a button to reset the takeoff time to NOW! Don't fumble with the time picker, just tap and hold the Takeoff Now button at the start of your takeoff roll or once you are safely airborne!
Widgets! For your Home Screen and Lock Screen! See your flight, break transitions, and upcoming alarms at a glance!
Flight Overview Live Activity* on your lock screen!
* The flight overview live activity requires an internet connection to update at each break transition. Often the free messaging option on the airline wifi will suffice. This feature can be disabled if wifi is not available. 1.1 Jul 13 Fixed time selection pickers so they always show in 24-hour time. 1.0.1 Jun 19 1.0 Jun 10
Panda Breaks version 1.2
Updated At: 2026-10-03
Changes: Version History Automatic takeoff time detection! Set up a flight with a takeoff in the future and the app (with your permission) will monitor your device’s acceleration data to attempt to detect a takeoff profile. The next time you open the app it will suggest this time for you to accept (or reject).
Additional sound options for alarms! If the default alarm sound has been insufficient you can now choose custom sounds (inspired by cockpit alert sounds on ‘the triple’). You can even choose “silent” if you want visual and/or haptic alarms only.
4 new app icons (all with dark mode variations). 1.2 Aug 17 Fixed a bug that caused the current time in the app to display in 12-hour time based on the users device settings. 1.1.1 Jul 17 Takeoff Now button! We added a button to reset the takeoff time to NOW! Don't fumble with the time picker, just tap and hold the Takeoff Now button at the start of your takeoff roll or once you are safely airborne!
Widgets! For your Home Screen and Lock Screen! See your flight, break transitions, and upcoming alarms at a glance!
Flight Overview Live Activity* on your lock screen!
* The flight overview live activity requires an internet connection to update at each break transition. Often the free messaging option on the airline wifi will suffice. This feature can be disabled if wifi is not available. 1.1 Jul 13 Fixed time selection pickers so they always show in 24-hour time. 1.0.1 Jun 19 1.0 Jun 10
Panda Breaks version 1.2
Updated At: 2026-08-23
Changes: Version History Automatic takeoff time detection! Set up a flight with a takeoff in the future and the app (with your permission) will monitor your device’s acceleration data to attempt to detect a takeoff profile. The next time you open the app it will suggest this time for you to accept (or reject).
Additional sound options for alarms! If the default alarm sound has been insufficient you can now choose custom sounds (inspired by cockpit alert sounds on ‘the triple’). You can even choose “silent” if you want visual and/or haptic alarms only.
4 new app icons (all with dark mode variations). 1.2 5d ago Fixed a bug that caused the current time in the app to display in 12-hour time based on the users device settings. 1.1.1 Jul 17 Takeoff Now button! We added a button to reset the takeoff time to NOW! Don't fumble with the time picker, just tap and hold the Takeoff Now button at the start of your takeoff roll or once you are safely airborne!
Widgets! For your Home Screen and Lock Screen! See your flight, break transitions, and upcoming alarms at a glance!
Flight Overview Live Activity* on your lock screen!
* The flight overview live activity requires an internet connection to update at each break transition. Often the free messaging option on the airline wifi will suffice. This feature can be disabled if wifi is not available. 1.1 Jul 13 Fixed time selection pickers so they always show in 24-hour time. 1.0.1 Jun 19 1.0 Jun 10
Panda Breaks version 1.1.1
Updated At: 2026-08-01
Changes: Version History Fixed a bug that caused the current time in the app to display in 12-hour time based on the users device settings. 1.1.1 Jul 17 Takeoff Now button! We added a button to reset the takeoff time to NOW! Don't fumble with the time picker, just tap and hold the Takeoff Now button at the start of your takeoff roll or once you are safely airborne!
Widgets! For your Home Screen and Lock Screen! See your flight, break transitions, and upcoming alarms at a glance!
Flight Overview Live Activity* on your lock screen!
* The flight overview live activity requires an internet connection to update at each break transition. Often the free messaging option on the airline wifi will suffice. This feature can be disabled if wifi is not available. 1.1 Jul 13 Fixed time selection pickers so they always show in 24-hour time. 1.0.1 Jun 19 1.0 Jun 10
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