From Spotter to Pro: Using Have I Seen It
This course will guide you through everything you need to know to get the most out of Have I Seen It. Whether you're just starting out or looking to master advanced features, you'll learn how to track aircraft, log sightings, and compete with other spotters. By the end of this course, you'll be confidently using the platform to organize your planespotting journey, complete fleets, and engage with the aviation community.
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Beginner
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Lesson 1: Introduction to Have I Seen It
In the Introduction lesson, you’ll get a quick tour of what Have I Seen It is all about and how this course will help you get the most out of it. We’ll cover what the platform does, who it’s for, and how you can use it to track, log, and level up your aircraft spotting game. Whether you're a casual spotter or aiming to tick off entire fleets, this intro will set the stage for everything to come — from navigating the map to logging sightings and beyond. Let’s get you ready for takeoff.
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Lesson 2: Using The Map Feature
Master the HISI Map
Learn how to zoom, pan, search, and switch views on the live aircraft map. From filtering out aircraft you've already seen to exploring airport arrivals and parked aircraft, you'll gain full control of your spotting landscape — whether you're on mobile or desktop. -
Lesson 3: Adding An Aircraft To Your Sightings
Log It Like a Pro
Learn how to add aircraft to your sightings, update the location, upload your own photos, and edit key details. This lesson turns your map clicks into a detailed, personalised spotting record. -
Lesson 4: Viewing Your Sightings
Dive into your personal sightings list and learn how to search, filter, and edit your logged aircraft. Whether you’re checking progress, updating details, or cleaning up duplicates, this lesson gives you full control over your spotting history.
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What you’ll learn
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In the Navigating the Map lesson, you’ll learn how to move around the live aircraft map with confidence — whether you’re on mobile or desktop. We’ll show you how to zoom, pan, and switch between different map styles like satellite view or standard map, with or without labels. You’ll also discover how to search for specific aircraft or airports, toggle aircraft you’ve already seen, and explore airport pins to view real-time arrivals and parked aircraft. By the end of this lesson, the map won’t just look cool — it’ll be your personal spotting command centre.
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In the Adding an Aircraft to Your Sightings lesson, you’ll learn how to log your first aircraft and start building your personal spotting history. We’ll walk you through how to select an aircraft from the map, add it to your sightings list, and update the location if it’s not quite right. You’ll also learn how to upload a photo — whether from your gallery or camera — and edit key details like the date, location, and even delete the sighting if needed. By the end of this lesson, you’ll know exactly how to record your sightings quickly and accurately, turning your map taps into a proper aircraft logbook.
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In the Viewing Your Sightings lesson, you’ll learn how to access and manage all the aircraft you’ve logged on Have I Seen It. We’ll show you how to navigate to your personal sightings list, search by registration, and filter by aircraft type, operator, or date. You’ll also learn how to edit sightings — including updating locations, swapping images, or correcting dates — and even how to remove duplicates to keep your log clean. By the end of this lesson, you’ll have full control over your spotting history and a clear view of your progress so far.