PlaneSpotting26.4 - App Store

PlaneSpotting is the ultimate app for anybody involved with the aviation industry in the UK from professional pilots to plane spotters! It contains the details of every civilian flying machine registered to fly in the UK - more than 20,000 of them! Increasing numbers of UK Military aircraft (current and historic) are also being added with each update. The standard version database is updated annually. If you require the very latest registrations we recommend our Premium Subscription which is updated every two weeks with, typically, 70 registration changes.

For Sightings you only need to save the Registration but you can also add: Location, Photo (camera or library), Date & notes.

For Flights you only need Origin & Destination but you can also add: Registration (adding number automatically generates a spot), Photo (camera or library), Departure Date & Time (defaults to current date & time for quick save on boarding), Arrival Date & Time & Notes.

You can view your data via Trip or Location or Browse the entire internal app database via type!

You can export your data for viewing via a spreadsheet, this will also allow you to add sightings or flights in bulk and then import the file.

We encourage your interaction with us via our dedicated website or directly from within the app. If you provide us with a default type image (assuming you have copyright permissions) your name and the URL of your choice will be included in the next update!

Premium Subscription details:

Subscription price: £4.99
Description: Provides our Premium Service database for users who need the very latest UK registrations.
Trial duration: None Offered
Subscription duration: 1 year

Please read below about the auto-renewing subscription nature of this product:
Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal
Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable

Terms of Use: http://www.plane-spotting.co.uk/privacyPolicy.htm
Privacy Policy: http://www.plane-spotting.co.uk/privacyPolicy.htm

Version History This regular fortnightly premium database update includes 10 new registrations and 24 de-registrations.

Ongoing database enhancements and updates.

Please keep in touch! 26.4 4d ago Version 26.3 brings a refreshed experience across iPhone and iPad, with improved layouts, clearer navigation and better support for larger screens.

You can now save your own aircraft images directly from the camera or photo library, and choose whether to submit them to the PlaneSpotting team. Aircraft details also show your latest saved notes more reliably.

We’ve also made spot entry smoother and fixed a number of usability and stability issues. 26.3 Oct 3 This regular fortnightly premium database update includes 14 new registrations and 20 de-registrations.

Ongoing database enhancements and updates.

Please keep in touch! 26.2 Sep 26 This regular fortnightly premium database update includes 13 new registrations and 11 de-registrations.

Ongoing database enhancements and updates.

Please keep in touch! 26.1 Sep 12 This regular fortnightly premium database update includes 16 new registrations and 19 de-registrations.

Ongoing database enhancements and updates.

Please keep in touch! 26.0 Aug 31 This regular fortnightly premium database update includes 22 new registrations and 26 de-registrations.

Ongoing database enhancements and updates. 25.9 Aug 14 This regular fortnightly premium database update includes 19 new registrations and 17 de-registrations.

Ongoing database enhancements and updates. 25.8 Aug 1 This regular fortnightly premium database update includes 16 new registrations and 13 de-registrations.

Ongoing database enhancements and updates. 25.7 Jul 16 This regular fortnightly premium database update includes 24 new registrations and 28 de-registrations.

Ongoing database enhancements and updates. 25.6 Jul 2 This regular fortnightly premium database update includes 18 new registrations and 21 de-registrations.

Ongoing database enhancements and updates. 25.5 Jun 14 This regular fortnightly premium database update includes: 24 new registrations, 25 de-registrations, and 2 aircraft reported destroyed. These include Jodel D18 G-BODT, destroyed after crashing on approach to Portmoak Airfield, Scotland, in which the pilot was sadly fatally injured, and Zenair CH601HD Zodiac G-ZAIR, written off following a heavy landing at Priory Farm Airfield, Norfolk, reportedly after suspected windshear on approach.

Ongoing database enhancements and updates. 25.4 May 28 This regular fortnightly premium database update includes:
20 new registrations, 27 de-registrations, and 1 aircraft reported destroyed — a Socata TB9 Tampico significantly damaged after clipping trees on approach to Denham Aerodrome. The AAIB reports that low sun and poor visibility led to a low flapless approach; a go-around was flown before a safe landing.

Ongoing database enhancements. 25.3 May 14 This is a major update.

* Added new RAF aircraft including Merlin, Juno and Phenom fleets
* Corrected aircraft serial allocations and removed duplicates
* Improved data consistency across military aircraft types

Also included is the regular fortnightly premium database update:
20 new registrations, 33 de-registrations, and 4 aircraft reported destroyed, including a Robinson R66 (G-WBRN) damaged during a precautionary landing.

Ongoing database enhancements. 25.2 May 3 This regular fortnightly update includes a lot of changes to the premier subscribed database - 19 new registrations and 22 de-registrations. Three aircraft are reported as destroyed:

CESSNA 150H G-BTES on 28 Feb 26 the ac overturned in a forced landing on the beach at Lee-on-Solent, Hampshire. The pilot was heard on the radio to reporting a rough running engine not exceeding 2000rpm, and ditched shortly afterwards.

SD-1 MINISPORT G-CIZA No further details.

WESTLAND WASP HAS1 G-CMBE. On 15 Mar 25, at Marston Doles, Southam, Warwickshire. An instructor and student pilot were carrying out pre-flight checks. As the instructor selected the hydraulic system off, the collective lever ‘jumped’ upwards and the aircraft lifted into the air. The instructor was unable to regain control and the helicopter struck the ground and rolled over.

Please keep in touch. 25.1 Apr 22 This regular fortnightly update includes a lot of changes to the premier subscribed database - 17 new registrations and 21 de-registrations. Two aircraft are reported as destroyed: Cessna 152 G-BXVY at Stapleford Aerodrome, Essex. The aircraft bounced on touchdown and the student pilot pushed the aircraft’s nose down in an attempt to control the landing. When the aircraft touched down again, the nose landing gear failed. Another Cessna 152 G-BYMJ is also reported destroyed but with no further details. Please keep in touch! 25.0 Apr 2 This regular fortnightly update includes a lot of changes to the premier subscribed database - 15 new registrations and 33 de-registrations. Two aircraft are reported as destroyed: LAK-17B FES MINI G-CLTX had an uncommanded deployment of the glider’s airbrakes. The aircraft’s sink rate and low airspeed caused him to immediately attempt a landing. The aircraft hit the tree tops and was brought to a stop. He was injured in the process and the glider sustained damage. CZAW SPORTCRUISER G-DVOY shortly after T/O from Firs Farm, at 500 ft during flap retraction, the canopy lifted by 2” then suddenly opened almost fully, causing the aircraft to pitch down. With one hand holding the canopy, he could not release the control stick to reduce power or fully retract the flaps. The ac continued to descend and struck the ground. The pilot was uninjured but the aircraft sustained substantial damage. Please keep in touch. 24.9 Mar 23 This regular fortnightly update includes a lot of changes to the premier subscribed database - 12 new registrations and 26 de-registrations. Two aircraft are reported as destroyed: CZAW SPORTCRUISER G-OCRZ experienced a hard landing causing significant damage to the aircraft including to the propeller and nose landing gear & Robinson R44 Clipper II G-OCLV crashed onto a hedge at the side of the A3020 road near Shanklin, Isle of Wight. Three of the four occupants perished and the helicopter sustained substantial damage. Please keep in touch. 24.8 Mar 12 This regular fortnightly update includes a lot of changes to the premier subscribed database - 15 new registrations and 16 de-registrations. Please keep in touch. 24.7 Mar 10 This regular fortnightly update includes a lot of changes to the premier subscribed database - 16 new registrations and 28 de-registrations. Two aircraft are reported as destroyed: On 20 May 25 BRISTELL NG5 SPEED WING G-STEL was involved in a fatal accident at Gordon, Berwickshire. It took off from Seething Airfield, Norfolk & disappeared off-radar shortly after crossing the Scottish Border, ULTRAMAGIC T-180 G-CCUE was also destroyed but no further details. Please keep in touch. 24.6 Feb 15 This includes two fortnightly updates due to the holiday season. It includes a lot of changes to the premier subscribed database - 33 new registrations and 39 de-registrations. Four aircraft are reported as destroyed but only one has details: IKARUS C42 FB100 BRAVO G-MOOD was involved in an accident shortly after takeoff from Wycombe Air Park. During the initial climb, the pilot reported an engine anomaly to ATC. The pilot initiated a return to the airfield but experienced a loss of airspeed and altitude during the manoeuver. The aircraft subsequently stalled and entered a nose-down attitude, impacting terrain after descending through trees. No injuries. Please keep in touch. 24.5 Jan 25 This regular fortnightly update includes a lot of changes to the premier subscribed database - 21 new registrations and 10 de-registrations. One aircraft is reported as destroyed: on 25 Aug 2025 Aero AT-3 G-RDFX at Ludham Airfield, Norfolk. Following a normal takeoff roll and rotation, the aircraft drifted to the right and failed to climb. It touched down in a soft field to the side of the runway and came to rest inverted. The lack of climb performance may have been due to a tailwind component once the aircraft became airborne. Please keep in touch! 24.4 Jan 4 This regular fortnightly update includes a lot of changes to the premier subscribed database - 15 new registrations and 23 de-registrations. Two aircraft are reported as destroyed but with no further details: G-CJRD GROB G102 ASTIR CS and G-PCPC ROTORSPORT UK CALIDUS. Please keep in touch! 24.3 12/22/2025 This regular fortnightly update includes a lot of changes to the premier subscribed database - 21 new registrations and 21 de-registrations. Two aircraft are reported as destroyed first ELIXIR G-RLXB but with no details. The second is highly unusual, TEKEVER AR5 EVOLUTION MK 2.3 G-TEKE was a drone that had crashed over water and was being transported in a vehicle when it caught fire on the M20! Please keep in touch! 24.2 12/10/2025 This regular fortnightly update includes a lot of changes to the premier subscribed database - 15 new registrations and 13 de-registrations. One aircraft is reported as destroyed: GLOS-AIRTOURER SUPER 150 G-AZHI but with no further details. Please keep in touch! 24.1 12/05/2025 This regular fortnightly update includes a lot of changes to the premier subscribed database - 18 new registrations and 14 de-registrations. Please keep in touch! 24.0 11/23/2025