sheridan9sc Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 I had not recognized that the ADSB traffic and weather option also allowed flight tracking! The service that I have found to be most reliable for VFR flights is FlightRadar. In each of the following, just search for your tail number:For flights in the air: http://www.flightradar24.comFor completed flights: http://www.flightradar24.com/data/ (7 days of history free, 30 days with the premium service)May be useful for family members in times when you get delayed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Registered Eric Greenwell Posted March 16, 2015 Registered Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Do you get tracked without a flight plan? I searched for a flight I made 4 days ago, but didn't find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheridan9sc Posted March 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 I did not file a flight plan. Probably a better description is the ADS-B out addition to the transponder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeschumann Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 I suspect that flightradar24 only sees VFR aircraft if they are ADS-B Out equipped and within range of a flightradar24 ADS-B receiver. If you live in an area where flightradar24 has no ADS-B coverage, you may be able to get them to supply you with a free ADS-B receiver that you can plug into your internet connection. I believe that they will give you a premium subscription at no charge if you have an ADS-B receiver. See http://www.flightradar24.com/apply-for-receiver for details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discus239 Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Thanks Mike! Still thrilled with my new Phoenix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheridan9sc Posted March 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 UPDATE: FlightAware now tracks "Position only" flights without a flight plan for ADS-B out enabled aircraft. Once registered, go to Account options #6 to see Position-only flights and #7 to put in your tail number. It does warn you that the Position only flight log may be inaccurate (I can attest to that for altitude), but the general path and start/stop times seem to be accurate. Haven't checked whether it shows flights en route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 For those of you who want family or others to get real-time tracking, I suggest getting a personal locator beacon (PLB). I began using a Spot device when I began xc soaring several years ago. Cheap, accurate to a few meters, and enables pinpoint directions to you if you press the rescue button. I won't fly without a PLB. There are several manufacturers, check them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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