User Guide

Flight Memory Backup is a Chrome extension that helps you export your flight data from FlightMemory.com and formats it for import into flight tracking apps like Flighty. The extension creates a CSV file using Flighty's import format, making it easy to backup and transfer your flight history.

What Does This Extension Do?

Installation

  1. Visit the Chrome, Firefox, or Edge store
  2. Click to install.
  3. Confirm by clicking "Add extension"
  4. The extension icon will appear in your browser toolbar

How to Use the Extension

Step 1: Navigate to FlightMemory

  1. Go to FlightMemory.com
  2. Log into your account
  3. Navigate to your flight list page (usually `https://flightmemory.com/flights/`)
  4. Make sure your flights are visible on the page

Step 2: Open the Extension

  1. Click the Flight Memory Backup icon in your browser toolbar
  2. The extension popup will open
  3. Navigate to your flight list page (usually `https://flightmemory.com/flights/`)
  4. Make sure your flights are visible on the page

Step 3: Configure Settings (Optional)

  1. Click the Flight Memory Backup icon in your browser toolbar
  2. The extension popup will open

Click the settings gear icon to customize field mapping and control what is exported.

Time Mapping Options:

- Departure Time Mapping: Choose how to map FlightMemory departure times

  - Gate Departure (Scheduled)

  - Gate Departure (Actual) ← Default

  - Takeoff (Scheduled)

  - Takeoff (Actual)

- Arrival Time Mapping: Choose how to map FlightMemory arrival times

  - Gate Arrival (Scheduled)

  - Gate Arrival (Actual) ← Default

  - Landing (Scheduled)

  - Landing (Actual)

Multi-Page Mode:

- EnabledDefault: Automatically processes the current page and all subsequent pages of flight data. It does not go to previous pages

- Disabled: Exports only the current page

Step 4: Export Your Flights

  1. Click the Export Flights button
  2. The extension will:  Extract flight data, process and format the data, and download a CSV file.

Data Fields Exported

The extension exports the following data fields in Flighty-compatible format:

Field Description
DateFlight date
AirlineAirline ICAO code
FlightFlight number
From/ToAirport IATA codes
Departure/Arrival TimesConfigurable time mappings
Aircraft TypeAircraft model
Tail NumberAircraft registration
SeatSeat number and type
Cabin ClassTravel class
Flight ReasonPurpose of travel
NotesAdditional flight notes

Understanding the Settings

Time Mapping

FlightMemory may show either scheduled or actual times. The extension lets you map these to the appropriate Flighty fields:

- Scheduled times: Original planned times

- Actual times: What actually happened

- Gate times: When you board/deplane

- Takeoff/Landing times: When the aircraft actually moves

Choose the mapping that best matches your FlightMemory data.

Multi-Page Mode

If you have many flights, FlightMemory splits them across multiple pages. With multi-page mode:

- Enabled: Extension automatically clicks through all pages and exports everything

- Disabled: Only exports flights visible on the current page

Troubleshooting

"No flight data found"

- Make sure you're on a FlightMemory flight list page

- Verify you're logged in and can see your flights

- Try refreshing the page and running the extension again

- Click "Open FlightMemory.com" button to navigate to the correct page

Extension not working

- Make sure you're on `flightmemory.com` or `flugstatistik.de`

- Check that the extension has permission to access the site

- Try disabling other extensions that might interfere

- Refresh the page and try again

Incomplete data export

- Enable multi-page mode if you have flights on multiple pages

- Check your FlightMemory page to ensure all data is visible

- Some fields may be empty if not available in FlightMemory

Privacy and Security

- The extension only accesses FlightMemory.com pages

- No flight data is sent to external servers

- All processing happens locally in your browser

- CSV files are saved directly to your computer

- See the Privacy Policy for details

Tips for Best Results

1. Use a desktop browser for the most reliable experience

2. Export regularly to keep your backup current

3. Check your data in a spreadsheet app before importing to another app

4. Keep the browser tab active during multi-page exports

5. Don't navigate away while the extension is processing multiple pages