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Frequently asked questions
How does AVSpot identify an aircraft?
AVSpot checks the registration against its own aircraft database first, then asks a free public aviation registry (adsbdb.com) for anything it doesn't recognize. Only the registration is sent, nothing about you.
AVSpot got the type or airline wrong. What should I do?
Registry data isn't always current, especially right after an aircraft changes operators or is re-registered. Email us the registration and what it should be, and we'll correct it.
What if I can't read the registration?
Choose "Add aircraft type" on the Spot screen to log the type without a registration. It still counts toward your Hangar's types.
Can I import my existing spotting log?
Yes. Go to Settings, then Import Sightings, and choose a CSV or Excel file. AVSpot guesses which column holds the date, registration, type, airline, location and notes. Check the matches and the preview before you import.
Can I export my data?
Yes. Go to Settings, then Export Sightings, to save your whole logbook as a CSV file.
Can I use AVSpot on my computer?
Yes. Open app.avspot.app in any modern browser and sign in with the same Google or Apple account you use on your phone; your logbook is the same everywhere. Two things are mobile-only for now: push notifications, and looking up which flight a sighting was part of.
Who can see my sightings and photos?
Just you. AVSpot has no public profiles or social features. For the details, see the Privacy Policy.
Does AVSpot track my location?
Only while you're logging a spot or a session, and only when you've given location permission. It never collects your location in the background.
I signed in with a different account and my logbook is empty.
Your logbook belongs to whichever Google or Apple account you signed in with. Go to Settings, then Account, sign out, and sign back in with the account you used before.
How do I delete my account?
In the app, go to Settings, then Account, then Delete Account. If you can't get into the app, follow the steps on the account deletion page.