If you allow Notifications, we will send you a message whenever we publish an update - this will normally be every 2 weeks. You can always change your Notifications preferences in your device Settings.

We recommend two methods:

1. If you have iCloud Backup (Settings->iCloud->Backup) selected on it automatically backs up your iOS device information (including all sightings data and photos from TrainSpotting) daily over Wi-Fi when your device is turned on, locked, and connected to a power source. This will allow you to recover your data if you replace your device for any reason. It will not sync your data with any other devices however. Alternatively you can back up to iTunes via a computer but you are responsible for regularly doing this.

2. We also recommend regularly using the Export function on the Options page to email your data to yourself. This data is in a simple CSV format. You can simply keep it as a backup or add data in bulk via a text editor or spreadsheet software or load the file into another app but it will not include any photos you have taken from within the app. To do this:
When you have internet connection, Go to Options->Export. This should open your email software with an email containing a CSV file. This is your data. Email it to yourself. When you receive the email, click on the CSV attachment and from the share icon (bottom left), click on "Add To iCloud Drive". You can import to a new device Using Import but BEWARE - this will overwrite any data already on that device.

If you enter a registration and the app responds that is could not find it in the database, provided you have an email account on your device, it will invite you to email details of the aircraft to us.

Please note the app only supports UK registered flying machines.

A. If you are reasonably comfortable with spreadsheets - yes! You can use the following process:

1. Add at least one sighting and one flight to the app.
2. When you have internet connection, Go to Options->Export. This should open your email software with an email containing a CSV file. This is your data. Email it to yourself. When you receive the email, click on the CSV attachment and from the share icon (bottom left), click on "Add To iCloud Drive".
3. The most important thing to do next is to make a copy of the CSV file so you can reload the original if you encounter problems. We recommend using the apple Numbers app (free) for this process. The following assumes you are using Numbers on an iPhone but the same principle would apply whatever software you use.
4. Open Numbers, it will show you your iCloud Drive directory. Locate the CSV file you just imported - DON'T open it yet. Click on Edit (top right), the files will all wobble. Click on the CSV file you want then click on the symbol of files with a + (top left) and a copy will be made. Now click on the copy to open it. You can then enter all your spots using the format of the Spots or Flights already there. You only need to enter the number for Spots, you only need location and date for Flights.
5. When you are ready Save the file and then select Options (the 3 dots top right) Send a Copy and select CSV from the formats offered. Select Add To iCloud Drive.
6. Return to PlaneSpotting select Options->Import and select the file you have just saved. The app will check your data during this process and inform you of any errors!