I have been out of direct involvement as an FAA Air Traffic Controller / ARTS Data Systems Specialist for a number of years and Ive recently been made aware of Flightradar24. I understand the transmitting and receiving functions of the ADS-B but Im curious about pilot input. What is required, and what is optional, information that the pilot can key into this unit prior to takeoff? With an Airline flight, can the pilot key in the Flight Number, and Destination? Is the transponder assigned code of the flight reflected in the information of the ADS-B?
Hatch Hatchell
Hatch Hatchell