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Post by crumb on Aug 19, 2013 14:29:01 GMT 1
Though your own personal experiences, what would anyone recommend as the best one? I have heard good things about Aerodata and also Aviation Databases. Thinking of swopping over from paperbased. Whatever is the best it's going to be a big job. Thanks.
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Post by ian531 on Aug 19, 2013 17:53:51 GMT 1
Hi Crumb
I've recently switched to ADU from just running an Excel spreadsheet.
It took a while to input everything but once you've got the hang of it, it's pretty easy
I'm very happy with the database
Ian
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Post by deteulada on Aug 19, 2013 20:00:23 GMT 1
Hello Crumb
I am relatively new to spotting and in retirement. When I started, about 2 yrs ago now, I realised that I needed a database to record a very quickly growing amount of data. I noted that several people mentioned ADU Software in their postings. I researched this and in due course I purchased a subscription. Excellent software, regularly updated, and run by people who are fellow spotters. It is easy for me to use ( it needs to be ! ). I do not think you would regret a purchase.
HTH
Bill
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Post by sawilson on Aug 22, 2013 20:48:16 GMT 1
Hi. I used to use ADU but found it too expensive for the annual updates and it provided way more features than i needed. I also found it complicated to link my photos to my sightings. I now use Spot2Log. Its a lot cheaper than ADU and you only have to pay a one off fee. You can download it and make 20 free trial entries before you decide if you want to buy it. It is a much simpler, and basic database. It does not offer for example the comprehensive fleet lists that ADU does.
Hope this helps
Steve
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Post by plevtls on Aug 22, 2013 21:05:58 GMT 1
Another option is planebase which is completely free. I've been using it for a couple of months now (had ADU last 8 years) and I find it at lot more user friendly than ADU. And it's free which is a bonus!
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Post by crumb on Aug 24, 2013 0:30:49 GMT 1
Thanks for the replies. Will do a bit of investigative work.
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Post by G-PHIL on Mar 16, 2015 23:30:43 GMT 1
Recently came across PlanebaseNG, i have installed it and for a free program it's very good. planebase.biz/ |
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Post by pendlerail on Mar 17, 2015 7:23:53 GMT 1
I use Spot2log costs a one off £12 just started using it but seems quite good
Sent from my GT-I9505 using proboards
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Post by G-PHIL on Mar 30, 2015 16:57:44 GMT 1
PlanebaseNG is an excellent database and is updated very quickly with the latest changes and it's FREE YES FREE   planebase.biz/ |
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Post by eelmoor on Apr 1, 2015 10:03:16 GMT 1
Planebase is fantastic, easy logging and lots of free updates, there improving it all the time as well, plus its free :-) and if like me you have an SBS you can link your database to it then pushing the interested button only on the SBS will only show aircraft you need on screen :-)
The guys at plane base will also take you exel or similar spread sheet and manipulate it so that it runs straight into your database, so that by the push of a couple of buttons your planebase will have everything you have seen logged :-)
Did i mention it was FREE :-) lol
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