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Global map tracking of my favorite warbirds is addictive. Finally know where they are in the world. Nice to see history flying every day.
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@av8rRob
As an aircraft broker, I find the quick registration lookup a game-changer. Punch in the N-number and boom! Owner, type, NTSB, everything instantly. Saves me hours chasing down aircraft history.
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@inktomi
Software engineer here — the data quality feels API-grade. Clean, structured, always current. This is how aviation data should work.
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@RackMonkey
Journalist covering aviation — NTSB investigation tracking feeds my stories perfectly. Fresh and accurate data without endless searching the web for an authoritative source. They will even let me quote them if this reporter is tight on a deadline.
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@boerpilot
The AI assistant's hex code converter blew me away. Typed in a Mode S code from FlightAware and got the actual registration instantly.
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@wirejock
As an A&P mechanic, it is nice to look up the history of a plane before working on it. The AI Assistant found an airplane that was in an accident that was not documented in the logbooks! I would have never known otherwise.
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@gvouga
As a Canadian, it is nice to see a website that has accurate data. They even have obscure European registrations.
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@pazmanyflyer
I am an active homebuilder. I use the app to track other builder registrations and locations. Great for planning a quick meet up. Was blown away when the site caught my RV12 registration before I received notice the registration processed! Aviator DB is faster than the FAA! How do they do it?
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Kyle W.
@kwinters
Spotter profile tracks my collection stats like a boss. Total unique spots, countries, aircraft types. Love watching my numbers climb after a good outing.
Mike F.
@fl_mike
Change alerts on planes I have logged are perfect. Got pinged on an ownership transfer yesterday — I love it.
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@BLittleton
At airshows the sighting log with GPS auto-tagging is clutch. Logs the exact spot without me typing anything. My photo albums are finally accurate.
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