OpenFlights, the free flight logging/mapping/stats tool I
announced a while back, has completed its closed beta stage and is now open to the public:
http://www.openflights.org
And it even works on Internet Explorer and Safari now. Brief recap of what it's all about
:
- OpenFlights has a way cool map. You can pan, zoom, select, scroll and explore all you like!
- OpenFlights is user-friendly and efficient. Everything's on the same page!
- OpenFlights works in realtime. Make any change, and you'll see it right then and there.
- OpenFlights supports "trips". You can join up any flights together into a trip, which you can then display on its own page and even share with friends.
- OpenFlights is free, period. No need to pay for "premium" access, although heavy users may be asked to chip to pay for the upkeep.
- OpenFlights is free in spirit. No lock-in: importing your data and export copies for safekeeping is easy.
- OpenFlights is free software. All our source code and (public) data is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License and can be downloaded from SourceForge, so you can set up your own copy or just use the bits you like.
While all core features are there, the site is still being actively developed further, so any feedback and suggestions are more than welcome. Features in the immediate pipeline include importing and exporting, tools for quickly entering many flights and lots more graphical razzmatazz.
Special thanks to FTers
FCYTravis, KiwiFlyer, marc, sbm12 and
trsqr for taking the time to shake out the bugs and the worst interface warts!