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…
