PetrolPrices
Great app that compares the petrol prices from nearby petrol station
Comparing local fuel prices on 'Petrolprices' app
This is an interesting little app for anyone who’s ever wondered about the planes flying overhead. Tapping into a network of home based receivers, the app places the location of commercial aircraft across the UK and parts of Europe on a map. As shown in the screenshots the app allows aircraft to be selected, displaying a range of information, most interestingly the route, airline, height and speed, and there’s even the option to look up some stock photos of the aircraft.
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- Select a plane from the map
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- Details of the selected aircraft
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- Route of the plane
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- Images of the aircraft from Google (in app)
While researching this app, I also came across a website that offers similar information through a web interface: http://www.radarvirtuel.com
Of limited practical use, perhaps, but I find this app a bit of fun when I see a plane passing over and like to imagine it full of holidaymakers or interesting folk bound for somewhere far flung or exotic. Simple things…