Radar Spotting
I'm completely new to most of this so I'm sorry if this is a dumb question. I normally do plane spotting the "old fashioned" way with binoculars, a notebook and a pen. My question is simple......does a...
View ArticleAir Canada pilot's revenge on complaining passenger
I'll make no comment regarding this one; IT'S a common scenario with a rather unusual ending. A frustrated passenger took to Twitter to complain about a minor flight delay, and ended up getting a lot...
View ArticleStrange observation of flight on map
Tonight I observed something I hadnt ever noticed previously on the map. Qantas flight QF/QFA551 had completed it's flight from BNE (Brisbane) to SYD (Sydney) as normal. It then flew flight QF/QFA497...
View ArticleHelp With Networking SBS-1E
Hi My Setup SBS-1E using win7, xport ver 1.6.0.2, was using a USB lead, but now trying to connect using a Virgin Super Hub so I can move the box closer to the aerial and be able to use it on the...
View ArticleReasons for 7xxx alerts
Guys, sorry if this has been discussed previously, I did try a search but couldn't find an answer to my question. I've only recently enabled the Squawk 7600 7700 function and today I received my first...
View ArticleNew FR24 receivers installed in Frankfurt, DE - F-EDDF2 also F-EDDF2 is...
Sent email to you but never heard back from you. huh? What are you trying to say in your post the other day? You talking about 1 radar code of "F-EDDF2" but you never told us the other 'radar' code?...
View ArticleVOR Beacon?
When the easyjet pilots head north over Kent, bound for Southend, they sometimes say they are heading for Ridley. I can't find a radio beacon listed there. Can anyone please tell me what they are...
View ArticleWhat Runway? ? ?
Hi guys, Next week being school holidays I am hoping to take our lass to LHR, LGW and/or LCY so she can test out our old camcorder. I know it depends on the wind but what are the booked runways at the...
View ArticleBritish Airways A380 first flight to Frankfurt on friday 2nd auguat at...
looks like BA902 will be first ever passenger flight of BA A380 to Frankfurt. at 0645hrs. still some seats available outbound, but you may find the return BA903 is fully booked.like me,catch a later...
View ArticleFlightRadar24 - July 2013 Statistics
FlightRadar24 - July 2013 Statistics FR24 added 12953 "Facebook likes" and 3742 Twitter Followers in Month of July,2013 July 1, 2013 - Facebook Count: 226,357 likes 8,895 talking about this / Twitter:...
View ArticleThe endless quest for better boarding
Something to ponder and perhaps, if you have the answer, earn yourself a quid or two; What's the best way to get on a plane? Getting people on and off an airplane quickly is so complicated that even an...
View ArticleHow to get the Sharing key?
Hello. Sorry for the bad english. I have the RTL1090 software and the Terratec ran+ stick. I see some some flights in the RTL1090 software and have a really good position at my home-base airport in...
View ArticleAir India Dreamliner to BHX four times a week.
The new service operated by Air India using B787's started today, due to arrive 18:00 local and will operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday to Birmingham (BHX) http://www.flightradar24.com/AIC113
View ArticleDozens of Qantas passengers sick at Sydney Airport
After arriving at SYD at approx. 17:20 local today, the following news story broke; Around 26 people on a Qantas flight from Chile are suffering gastro and have been vomiting. A fleet of six ambulances...
View ArticleAnimation shows Earth's heartbeat
A scientist has stitched together NASA satellite images to create an effect that makes the Earth look as if it is breathing. Watch: Stunning timelapse shows Earth has a heartbeat...
View ArticleTHANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!
As new user, I just want to say thank you for the site. It is super to follow different flights and the options are just great. Jack the Swede in Spain
View ArticleThere are no F-feeders using DVB-T
Quote: Originally Posted by Mike There are no F-feeders using DVB-T. All DVB-T feeding is done with regular T-feeding software. But the are still some feeders using the old FR24 hardware which is...
View ArticleFinding an active flight
I give up. I can not figure out how to locate an active flight. I can be watching a flight in progress, leave the computer for a while (I paid for the premium account) when I come back to the computer...
View ArticleJust a minor observation...
I just noticed a little thing which I think is new,but not sure.When aircraft overfly an airport which is marked with a blue disc,the aircraft appear to fly 'under' the disc and become partially...
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