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Have just got the above app on my iphone which is interesting and fun to look at on a sunny day. Can anyone explain why it does not show most exec jets and regional jets/turboprops?
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I am not familiar with that application but presumably it derives it's info from SBS or other "enthusiasts radar". For the aircraft position to display they must be transmitting ADS-B and many do not - especially Biz Jets but also Military aircraft, light aircraft, older aircraft and others.
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OK T.... I believe the biz jets switch it off for "commercial reasons". Bizarre but apparently true. In 3 years of watching SBS I have only seen a handful of biz jets operating into Farnborough, for example. Most operate in "stealth" mode!
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OK T.... I believe the biz jets switch it off for "commercial reasons". Bizarre but apparently true. In 3 years of watching SBS I have only seen a handful of biz jets operating into Farnborough, for example, transmitting ADS-B. Most seem to operate in "stealth" mode!
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Just noticed that they also have planefinder.net - Real Time Air Traffic - Now with Volcano ash cloud
It is free on my PC!
It is free on my PC!
