New Year, New Features!
Where did 2024 go? Happy 2025! I hope all of you were able to share many great moments with friends and family, enjoyed lots of great food, and took at least one nap!
After a false start in December where we discovered a key feature was missing for logbook backups (the ability to add logbook page attachments such as parts tags, etc…), BetterPlane closed 2024 with some fantastic features in place, and over the next month I’ll start adding additional testers onto the platform!
As we begin 2025, I want to share a few highlights of the current BetterPlane features, with many more planned in the next months. This is just the beginning!
Phone Number or Email Authentication
Another password to remember? Nope, BetterPlane uses passwordless login and account creation with One Time Passcodes via Phone Messages or Email.
Onboarding an Aircraft
Onboarding your aircraft with BetterPlane is a breeze. We sync our systems with FAA registry data multiple times a week, so we can pull most of the details we need from your tail number. Got your Hours-based details (Tach time, TTAF, etc.) ready? You’ll be onboarded in under 60 seconds!
Hangars and Aircraft
In BetterPlane, “Hangars” are our take on Organizations. Whether it’s a cozy T-hangar for a single aircraft or a big-ass hangar for multiple planes, we’ve got you covered. Don’t worry, you’ll be able to invite your mechanic to either! If you’re part of several Hangars, you’ll see them all. If you’re in just one, you’ll dive straight in.
Comprehensive Tracking
BetterPlane is here to shake up light aircraft ownership for GA aircraft owners with our outstanding tracking features. Set up multiple tracking alerts using our ready-made templates or go rogue and create your own custom date-based or hours-based reminders. And soon, you’ll be able to choose your preferred alert method, whether it’s in-app notifications, SMS/RCS messaging, or email.
Digital Logbooks
We make sure your aircraft’s logbooks and history are safe! Use your phone’s camera in the app to snap photos of logbook pages. Our custom AI model processes the images and extracts the text.
You can also add parts tags and other attachments to logbook pages. Soon, you’ll be able to search the logbook text instantly. No more digging through old logbooks or worrying about losing them!
Document Management
Tired of juggling airplane documents? BetterPlane’s got you. Snap a pic or upload a PDF to the aircraft documents dashboard, and it’s all saved in the BetterPlane cloud.
While a tremendous amount of progress has been made (and a lot of work is still ahead) I’m incredibly excited for what the future holds for BetterPlane in 2025. I hope you are too!
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