This policy covers all users who register to use the Aerodata.org website. It is not necessary to register in order to gain access to the searching facilities of the site, but we may restrict access to certain areas as referred to in Principle 2 below. Access to Aerodata.org is free of charge to all users. However, we also have a private "Members Area" to which only subscribers are able to access. The Aerodata.org website is operated by Aerodata. We are committed to protecting your privacy when you are using our online services.
To protect your privacy, we apply five principles, which you can read about below.
Principle 1 - Notice During our registration process, we ask for personal information, which both identifies you and enables us to communicate with you. We also invite you to tell us your interests so that we can make our communications relevant and interesting for you.
We will use the information you provide only for the following purposes:
To send you newsletters and details of offers and promotions in which we believe you will be interested
To improve the content, design and layout of the Aerodata websites and to facilitate knowledge management
To understand the interests and buying behaviour of our registered users
This privacy policy only covers the Aerodata website at http://www.Aerodata.biz and or http://www.Aerodata.org. Other links within this site to other websites or framed third party sites within Aerodata websites are not covered by this policy. We may continue to use your personal information for a period after you cease being a registered user.
Principle 2 - Consent and Choice If you choose not to register or not provide personal information, you may still visit the Aerodata websites but you will not be able to access the restricted areas available to subscribed users. By completing the registration process, you accept the Terms and Conditions described and consent to our using your information accordingly. This does include some compulory membership of our technical support and news of updates mailing lists. (See: http://www.aerodata.org/ConditionsOfSupport)
Principle 3 - Access We have provided an administration service where you can review your personal information at any time to ensure it is correct and current. You will be able to update, correct, change or delete inaccurate details. You may also change your choice of opting in or out of marketing and promotional activities, although you may continue to receive mailings for a short period while your change is being processed. You have the right to ask for a copy of your personal information on payment of a small fee.
Principle 4 - Security We have taken appropriate measures to ensure that your personal information is not unlawfully processed. Aerodata uses industry standard practices to safeguard the confidentiality of your personal identifiable information, including "firewalls". Aerodata treats data as an asset that must be protected against loss and unauthorised access. However, no information transferred over the Internet or wireless network can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We employ many different security techniques to protect such data from unauthorised access by users inside and outside the company. As our new server is geographically located in the United States of America, we will be transferring your personal information outside of the European Economic Area. However this is for reasons of storage only and will only be accessed from the United Kingdom unless otherwise specifically advised. This website will use cookies containing temporary session information. Cookies are a means of storing information about you and your preferences on the hard drive of the computer you are using. The information held within cookies will not include personal or financial information.
Principle 5 - Minors The Aerodata website is not intended for children and we ask that no one under the age of 16 submits personal information to us or uses the site without supervision of a parent or guardian. Questions If you have any questions about this privacy policy, or the use of your personal information, or if you wish to request us to stop using your information in any way, please write to:
Changes to this policy If we decide to change this privacy policy, we would post such changes on this page so that you are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it and under what circumstances we disclose it. 2nd September 2011
Aerodata was originally the brainchild of Bernie Parsons and was formed in the early nineties. His original vision was mainly to cover all the military aircraft ever produced but this extended to cover commercial and business aviation.
Bernie, together with Val, his wife, ran the business from their home near Mildenhall in Suffolk (UK). The database was written in DOS and was the foremost aviation database during the 1990s.
Recognising that the database was becoming too large for Bernie & Val to run, Paul Turnbull became involved in the business.
Paul had finished writing his own civil aircraft database and met Bernie when looking for a military orientated product.
The two products ran separately for a while but Paul's database was a Windows based product and was found to have better print and reporting facilities than the DOS product and it was decided that future databases would be rewritten to work in Windows.
From the mid nineties Aerodata took its stand "on the road" to allow the aviation fraternity to test out the product. Click here to view
Subsequent milestones in the companies history:
2000 - Perhaps the most important year in the evolution of Aerodata. Recognising the need to move the data to a Microsoft Windows environment, an existing database group was acquired, together with most of their updater's, which was to provide the basics of what was to follow. Aerodata 2000 was launched and although originally flawed because of the joining together of three independent databases, Paul has since carried out a complete re-write of the data and structure to become again the foremost and largest aviation database in the world. Customers of the original DOS product still continue as customers today.
2001 - In January 2001 Bernie was diagnosed as having Motor Neurone Disease. Read more
This though did not deter Bernie in trying to achieve his goal of the database including all military aircraft ever built. The editing team pulled out all the stops to find and achieve ways of quickly adding such data. The frames on database totals rose rapidly from just over 500,000 to one million.
2002 - The launch of our own domain Aerodata.biz. This also enabled us to take ownership and control of our existing support email groups that had previously suffered with commercial e-groups.
2002 - Aerodata and Air-Britain agreed co-operation with a number of Air-Britain's expert contributors joining the Aerodata database updating team helping to add many extra airframes and check existing data.
At this time all Air-Britain members were offered the database at reduced rates.
2003 - In March 2003 we launched QuantumLite, a cut down version of the highly successful QuantumPlus Aviation database. Read more
2003 - In April 2003 Bernie sadly passed away. The future of Aerodata had to be assured and Paul was asked by Val to take over the business.
2005 - In May 2005 we launched Quantum Maps.
2005 - In June 2005 we populated the database with over 450,000 Mode_S codes in preparation for the launch of the SBS-1 receiver.
2005 - In September 2005 we launched QuickLookUp, originally intended to be a way of querying Mode 'S' codes directly from Quantum+ without opening the actual database. This further evolved in to a display that 'plugs' in to Kinetic's SBS-1 Mode 'S' Decoder and places a small display on the BaseStation software displaying tie ups between what is "seen" and what is recorded/logged in the database.
2006 - The release of our freeware Aerodata BaseStation.sqb file designed to replace the existing file with a new one that will display the registration and type information for over 78,000 different HexCodes. Designed to be used in conjunction with the Kinetic SBS-1.
2007 - In January 2007 we launched, our new version of the Quantum databases. These were re written in a version of Microsoft Access that would facilitate operation within Windows Vista which was launched in early 2007.
Evelyn (Paul's wife) came on-board as a full time employee to assist with the increased workload created by the many new customers we gained.
It was a steep learning curve for all concerned, but emerging from this was a product that would operate fully under any Windows system.
We had customers using older versions of Windows (98 and Millenium) that would not run if we went too far ahead with technology.
Today Aerodata remains the only aviation database that will function in ANY Windows operating system, others have tried and failed to accomplish this and have lost customers because of this.
2008 - In June 2008 we launched our new Aerodata.org domain and we moved all our email lists and websites to our own private web servers.This was to ensure we provided the most reliable communication service for all our members.
At this time we took the opportunity of refurbishing our web site, we hope you enjoy what you have now arrived at.
2010 - In October 2010 we launched our re-written databases which apart from a facelift added previous operators to the historic registrations of all aicraft on the database.
2011 - In September 2011 we incorporated Aerodata as a limited company becoming Aerodata Software Limited with Paul & Evelyn becoming the two directors.
2013 - In March 2013 Andy Walker joined us as a third director
2014 - In March 2014 Paul and Ev passed over the day to day running of the business to Andy.
Paul & Ev remain as directors of the business to give on-going support to Andy.
1,866,966 airframes (at Jun 2019) covering both civil & military types worldwide. 99.9% of all current mainstream types are already covered from Airliners, BizJets, BizProps to Microlights, Gliders & Balloons and from Heavy Transports, Fighters & Bombers to Light Trainers.
Privately run Email group lists membership and website gives you a simple and convenient way to keep your information up to date by downloading updates as and when you want. It also acts as a useful 'help desk' for related comments and queries and suggestions.
20 researchers / support staff We have a team adding new types and keeping the information up to data and accurate. The database also has the facility for you to add new frames to existing types for yourself.
Search routines based on construction number, registrations (current, previous, requested or reserved), aircraft name, fleet number, Selcal plus unit and aircraft code, with highlighted fields that can be clicked on to link to further information.
Information fields Type Name, Construction number, Line number, Current registration and date, Operator, Owner, Base, Operating unit, Aircraft code, Other marks, Aircraft fleet name, Fleet number, Selcal code, Requested registration & date, Reserved registration & date, Roll-out date, First Flight, Delivery date, Previous registration, Country, Date registered, Date cancelled, Airframe notes and Disposal information.
Country registers (civil or military) can be produced and a list of operators or base combinations can also be selected and printed.
Itinerary planning flexibility of the database allows you to plan your trips by compiling a list of different bases within the regions or counties etc. of a particular country and includes fields for if the airframe has already been seen or for logging up against a frame.
UK Air Map showing the airways and their frequencies, offer another way of planning your itinerary by giving an option to compile and print a list of airfield residents through clicking on a particular airfield location. Airfield Information brief details of the airfield, 3 & 4 Letter Codes, secondary names, latitude/longitude location, runway headings and a list of frequencies used by that airfield. There is also a Frequencies Search facility that brings up all users of that particular frequency.
Outstanding records file holds your logging for the rare occasion when a type or registration is not yet on the system. Once an airframe is received via the updating system your logging will automatically be transferred from this file into the database.
Photographic facility offers a totally new way to add and display your digital photos by opening them through the database. By linking directly to the pictures on your hard drive, CD, zip drive or across networks, you can instantly display any picture from your catalogue that you have pathed to the database. There is no limit to the number of photos that can be added against each record and because the pictures are accessed from media outside of the database it avoids the database becoming too big. The photographic section can also be used to catalogue your slides and prints. In the aircraft details screen a camera symbol will appear indicating that you have at least one slide/picture or print catalogued against that entry. Your digital pictures and records can be displayed directly from this screen or through the Photographic Records option on the main menu.
Auto Logging enables you to log up a single trip in one go simply by listing all the registrations seen. A new facility allows you to log more than one date and place at a time! Any aircraft not found will go into the Outstanding aircraft file.
Editable log book another facility which gives you the opportunity to keep your log book accurate and tidy by being able to make alterations to your entries.
Flight Logbook has the following fields to record details of flights you have made:-:Registration, sift type (linked to main database), flight number, departure airport, time (Zulu and local) and date plus arrival airport time (Zulu and local) and date. Your flight duration is automatically calculated for you!
Airshow Dates shows a list of this year's airshows, their venues and dates, plus brief notes. Any air shows that are taking place within the next fortnight are automatically displayed in a box on the main menu.
Country Flags displays country flags for the whole world. Clicking on the flags gives maps of the country, order of battle and some political details.
If you decide not to renew your membership after the first year you will no longer receive the updates and your membership of the group will cease. The database will, however, continue to function and you will still be able to add new airframes and continue with your logging.
The minimum system requirements are a PC sufficiently powerful to run with Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista and Windows 7/8/10 and has 3 Gb free disk space making Aerodata the only aviation database compatible with all versions of Microsoft Windows from Win98 onwards to the recently released Windows 10 (all editions).
No other software is required to run any Aerodata products, unlike other aviation database products, that require a seperate installation of Microsoft Access. Aerodata supply a runtime version of Access 2000 as part of the package so that the program can be run as an independant stand alone set-up.
Please note though, that having later versions of Microsoft Access (generally Access 2007/2010) installed on the PC you intend to run Aerodata on, can cause the runtime version we supply to function incorrectly, we therefore recommend you contact us by telephone for further information regarding this prior to ordering.
Telephone Technical support is available weekdays and occasionally at weekends 9:30 am to 4:30 pm on 0161-282-5518 also via email. For further details, or if you want to call in for a demo, contact Andy Walker (near to Manchester Airport) To Contact Andy, phone 0161-282-5518 or email him at awalk7253@virginmedia.com
Please note that all standing order arrangement?s allowed by Aerodata Software Ltd are given in good faith that the monthly payments are continual and amount to at least the original cost of the database (ie ?150 or discounted price of ?135*)
They are issued only as an alternative to paying one lump sum at the start of using the database after paying a deposit (ie ?50 or discounted price of ?35*)
Failure to keep to this agreement will result in the balance of any outstanding monies being taken from the card account details used as the deposit.
Aerodata will not accept CDs returned after the database has been installed on any PC. As with any other software in the marketplace no refunds are given once the software is installed and after a password has been issued.
The database remains the property of Aerodata Software Ltd until all monies are paid in full and Aerodata Software Ltd will seek to collect all outstanding amounts up to the original agreed value (ie ?150 or discounted price of ?135*) (*Discounted prices to recognised societies)
The complete system with nearly 1.95 Million (1,944,902 at Dec 2023) civil and military airframes costs £165 (or £50 plus 12 monthly payments of £10.00 subject to conditions, click HERE to view) for the first year, and then £115 per year (£10.00 per month). Air Britain and other aviation society's members benefit from a £15 reduction on their first year's subscription.
Aerodata QuantumLite is available at a reduced price of £90 (?85 for Air Britain and other aviation society's members), and these are also the prices for subsequent renewals. However, we do not offer monthly payment facilities on QuantumLite.
Group membership & updates are provided for FREE via this website for the first year. Full membership for subsequent years is £115
To order, please ring our 24 hour order line on 0161 282 5518 or call our helpline no on 0161-282-5518 between 9.30 am and 4.30 pm & speak to Andy Walker for any further assistance you may require.
Our optional add-on can also purchased separately - BSA is TBA. If you wish to order this at the same point as ordering the database, please speak to Andy Walker first (by phone or by email)
For further details, or if you want to call in for a demo near Manchester Airport, contact Andy Walker.
This page contains several screen shots of the most impressive features of the database. The new database which contains several new features was originally released in February 2001 and updated in October 2010.
The screen shots below are those that appear in the latest release of the products.
(By clicking on each image, it will appear full size in a pop-up window this can be further expanded to give true view of each page of the database)
Entering "Lists and Registers" you are able to choose to generate immediately ......
and airline fleet lists even multiple operators if you wish,
and airfield resident listings.....
You can even generate complete registers of any country you wish.....
You can also generate complete lists of your sightings
A complete history of any airframe can quickly be accessed from any listing
