# General **URL:** https://discussions.flightaware.com/c/flightaware/general/11.md [Latest](https://discussions.flightaware.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discussions.flightaware.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the General category](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/about-the-general-category/50913)
**Author:** [@system](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 7:25pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/about-the-general-category/50913 "2019-06-07T19:25:49Z")
General FlightAware discussions, usage tips, questions, bugs, and more. --- ## [How is your reception lately? (WSPR, ADS-B, SatNOGS, etc.)](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/how-is-your-reception-lately-wspr-ads-b-satnogs-etc/100643)
**Author:** [@SHIRAKAMI](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/SHIRAKAMI)\ **Replies:** 458\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 12:21pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/how-is-your-reception-lately-wspr-ads-b-satnogs-etc/100643 "2026-10-03T12:21:09Z")
Hello everyone, Since last night, I’ve noticed a sudden drop in decode rates across multiple bands and systems here—affecting not only ADS-B (TAR1090), but also WSPR and SatNOGS reception. I was wondering if anyone els… --- ## [A 300 NM limit on FlightFeeder?](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/a-300-nm-limit-on-flightfeeder/100801)
**Author:** [@MakeYouSquawk](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/MakeYouSquawk)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 4:02pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/a-300-nm-limit-on-flightfeeder/100801 "2026-10-01T16:02:19Z")
UPD: those turned out to be ducting events, not software/hardware limits on FlightFeeder’s max range hello everyone. I have a very specific issue — I have a set of antenna and the latest FlightFeeder v11 I got and based… --- ## [Ghost1](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/ghost1/100796)
**Author:** [@eprn](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/eprn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/ghost1/100796 "2026-09-29T12:08:52Z")
I heard a very loud jet from CLE. FlightAware identified it as GHOST1, “positions only”. I wonder what sort of aircraft. --- ## [My DIY coffee can antenna is pulling in aircraft over 100 NM away ☕](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/my-diy-coffee-can-antenna-is-pulling-in-aircraft-over-100-nm-away/100597)
**Author:** [@SHIRAKAMI](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/SHIRAKAMI)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 1:59pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/my-diy-coffee-can-antenna-is-pulling-in-aircraft-over-100-nm-away/100597 "2026-09-28T13:59:51Z")
Hello everyone! I just finished the bot’s newcomer tutorial, and I wanted to say hi with my current setup. I built a quick ADS-B antenna using an empty coffee can, and to my surprise, it’s consistently picking up aircra… --- ## [flight registrations](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/flight-registrations/100794)
**Author:** [@Juanv82](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/Juanv82)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 1:33pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/flight-registrations/100794 "2026-09-28T13:33:34Z")
Hello, I need the aircraft registrations for the following flights: FECHA HORA ORIGEN DESTINO NRO VUELO 25-09-2024 8:52 CALAMA SANTIAGO LA147 29-09-2024 16:37 SANTIAGO CALAMA LA152 11-11-2024 12:25 CALAMA SA… --- ## [Custom Real-Time Jet Stream & Wind Map using FlightAware Data (Python + Folium)](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/custom-real-time-jet-stream-wind-map-using-flightaware-data-python-folium/100787)
**Author:** [@SHIRAKAMI](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/SHIRAKAMI)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 6:16am UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/custom-real-time-jet-stream-wind-map-using-flightaware-data-python-folium/100787 "2026-09-26T06:16:42Z")
Hi everyone, I wanted to share a small project I’ve been working on to visualize upper-level winds and jet stream cores in real-time using telemetry data. How it works: Data Source: I’m logging wind telemetry (wind\_… --- ## [Custom VDL2 Web Console with Live & Archive Search for SHIRAKAMI Station](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/custom-vdl2-web-console-with-live-archive-search-for-shirakami-station/100768)
**Author:** [@SHIRAKAMI](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/SHIRAKAMI)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 12:50am UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/custom-vdl2-web-console-with-live-archive-search-for-shirakami-station/100768 "2026-09-21T00:50:18Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve been developing a lightweight custom web console for monitoring VDL2 (136.975 MHz) here at SHIRAKAMI Station in northern Japan, and wanted to share a couple of screenshots of how it works. Live Moni… --- ## [Turning an obstacle into an advantage: Why is my northern coverage so good with an indoor antenna facing south?](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/turning-an-obstacle-into-an-advantage-why-is-my-northern-coverage-so-good-with-an-indoor-antenna-facing-south/100757)
**Author:** [@SHIRAKAMI](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/SHIRAKAMI)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 11:06am UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/turning-an-obstacle-into-an-advantage-why-is-my-northern-coverage-so-good-with-an-indoor-antenna-facing-south/100757 "2026-09-18T11:06:39Z")
I was puzzled for a while: why is my northern coverage so good when my antenna is placed at a south-facing window? As you can see in the tar1090 coverage overlay image below, my direct path to the south is heavily block… --- ## [Account security options](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/account-security-options/100764)
**Author:** [@send2gl](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/send2gl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 7:56am UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/account-security-options/100764 "2026-09-18T07:56:51Z")
Just checking various account login details I was adding an additional authenticator app to some accounts. Whilst I can log in and out of my Flightaware account I cannot see anywhere where I can alter passwords or authe… --- ## [Please remove](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/please-remove/100762)
**Author:** [@maxvector824](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/maxvector824)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 11:57pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/please-remove/100762 "2026-09-15T23:57:55Z")
Still Figuring out my sRGB v Adobe color settings sorry --- ## [Strange ac id's](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/strange-ac-ids/100741)
**Author:** [@fajitapete23](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/fajitapete23)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 5:46pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/strange-ac-ids/100741 "2026-09-11T17:46:42Z")
I have been seeing strange id’ such as X9WB followed out of MAF and flight track stopped and it disappeared from screen. Followed one last night that seemed to tracking another ac from Hobbs to Midland, the AC appeared … --- ## [Does maximum range depend on the pilot's mood?](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/does-maximum-range-depend-on-the-pilots-mood/100726)
**Author:** [@SHIRAKAMI](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/SHIRAKAMI)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 9:52pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/does-maximum-range-depend-on-the-pilots-mood/100726 "2026-09-07T21:52:54Z")
Looking at this coverage lobe stretching far out to the east, I couldn’t help but wonder—if ADO74 (Boeing 737) had just flown a bit further east, would I have finally cracked the 150 NM mark? Furthermore, if flights … --- ## [Red across the web site](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/red-across-the-web-site/100724)
**Author:** [@CSJTL](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/CSJTL)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 7:11pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/red-across-the-web-site/100724 "2026-09-06T19:11:07Z")
My new ( replacement ) shows green on the feeder but on line dashboard shows red across the 3 banners , flightfeeder says that information is transmitting , but nothing on my page. any help would be appreciated. --- ## [Weather radar change?](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/weather-radar-change/100710)
**Author:** [@skoker](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/skoker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 2:40pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/weather-radar-change/100710 "2026-09-03T14:40:51Z")
Was there a change to the available weather radars currently? Earlier this week the radar changed colors, but now the classic radar has been removed (at least from the Enterprise tier I’m on) and now all that is availabl… --- ## [Flight tracking functions](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/flight-tracking-functions/100711)
**Author:** [@gatesblack2026](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/gatesblack2026)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 10:03pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/flight-tracking-functions/100711 "2026-09-02T22:03:49Z")
I’d like to start a discussion about flight tracking functions on FlightAware. Which flight tracking functions do you use most often (live flight tracking, airport activity, flight alerts, history, etc.), and how well do… --- ## [Exploring FlightAware's flight tracking capabilities](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/exploring-flightawares-flight-tracking-capabilities/100706)
**Author:** [@skywatcherkyle92](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/skywatcherkyle92)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 8:54pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/exploring-flightawares-flight-tracking-capabilities/100706 "2026-09-02T20:54:44Z")
Hi everyone, I’m new to the forum and fascinated by aviation tech, so I’d love to start a conversation about FlightAware’s flight tracking capabilities. A few questions to kick things off: How does FlightAware combine… --- ## [Feeder ID Lost](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/feeder-id-lost/100682)
**Author:** [@williamsteiner](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/williamsteiner)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 9:59pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/feeder-id-lost/100682 "2026-08-27T21:59:26Z")
I went to upgrade my PiAware on my Pi and forgot to wirte down the feeder id and it is no longer listed on my User Stats Page. I have two different sites one is showing but the one where I was updating is no longer showi… --- ## [Service](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/service/100670)
**Author:** [@czer27](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/czer27)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 8:39am UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/service/100670 "2026-08-19T08:39:54Z")
At DL106 on 08.16. the onboard service was miserable. The cargo door must be repaired. The passenhers was waiting 4 hours onboard and no eating or drinking was given to them. 1 person had a collaps of blood circulation… --- ## [Alerts are suddenly not working anymore](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/alerts-are-suddenly-not-working-anymore/93389)
**Author:** [@Pilot112](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/Pilot112)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/alerts-are-suddenly-not-working-anymore/93389 "2026-08-17T15:10:20Z")
Hello everyone! For many years now i’ve been using Flightaware because of it’s Alerts whenever an aircraft takes off or lands. But since yesterday it suddenly stopped working. The app itself is totally fine, but the al… --- ## [Friend stops getting flight alert emails after the first one](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/friend-stops-getting-flight-alert-emails-after-the-first-one/100662)
**Author:** [@legends92](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/legends92)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 1:05pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/friend-stops-getting-flight-alert-emails-after-the-first-one/100662 "2026-08-17T13:05:32Z")
I’ve got a flight alert set up and turned on the “send to a friend” option. First email goes out fine and my friend gets it, but every alert after that never shows up on their end. I’m still getting mine every time, no p… --- ## [No piawareconfig.txt on new version](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/no-piawareconfig-txt-on-new-version/100640)
**Author:** [@yvesbloche](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/yvesbloche)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 9:01pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/no-piawareconfig-txt-on-new-version/100640 "2026-08-14T21:01:28Z")
When downloading the latest version of piaware I get all files except the config.txt one. Download is from official FlightAware page. Thanks for the help. --- ## [Chicago Area: Tracking Unscheduled/Low-Altitude Visual Targets (Sat Night)](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/chicago-area-tracking-unscheduled-low-altitude-visual-targets-sat-night/100655)
**Author:** [@TheTruth66](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/TheTruth66)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 12:50pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/chicago-area-tracking-unscheduled-low-altitude-visual-targets-sat-night/100655 "2026-08-14T12:50:42Z")
Project Brief: I am a U.S. Navy veteran with a background in military flight deck observation. I am organizing an open-source, collaborative tracking array to document anomalous aviation paths over the Chicago lakefront… --- ## [Tracking Multiple Flights](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/tracking-multiple-flights/4548)
**Author:** [@leannesinclair](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/leannesinclair)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 2:23am UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/tracking-multiple-flights/4548 "2026-08-14T02:23:53Z")
Hi…I am new to the site and have a quick question. Is it possible to track multiple flights at once? If so, how is this accomplished and are the flights independently marked (i.e. one flight path is red, one is blue, e… --- ## [Visualizing historical ADS-B coverage: Overlaying past daily outline files on Leaflet](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/visualizing-historical-ads-b-coverage-overlaying-past-daily-outline-files-on-leaflet/100613)
**Author:** [@SHIRAKAMI](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/SHIRAKAMI)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 11:09pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/visualizing-historical-ads-b-coverage-overlaying-past-daily-outline-files-on-leaflet/100613 "2026-08-10T23:09:26Z")
Hi everyone, As you know, tar1090 normally displays the latest maximum coverage overwritten for the past 24 hours. To intuitively track how my reception coverage changes and accumulates over time, I put together a small… --- ## [FlightAware on CHROME browser](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/flightaware-on-chrome-browser/100555)
**Author:** [@jimbob47](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/jimbob47)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 6:12am UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/flightaware-on-chrome-browser/100555 "2026-08-10T06:12:12Z")
Had ‘issues’ before with an AdRemover app. Even with this application removed from Ad Remover, FlightAware would not work. Had to DELETE my app entirely!! Now putting up with a LOT of garbage apps that make FlightAwar… --- ## [Reconsidering FlightAware feeder due to Email MFA](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/reconsidering-flightaware-feeder-due-to-email-mfa/100639)
**Author:** [@jfanelli](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/jfanelli)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 5:56am UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/reconsidering-flightaware-feeder-due-to-email-mfa/100639 "2026-08-09T05:56:05Z")
Forgive the potentially contentious topic. I’ve been a FlightAware feeder since 2018 and am also a pilot and aircraft owner. While I first stood up my feeder as a hobby (like perhaps many of you); that novelty wore off… --- ## [VDL2 Traffic](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/vdl2-traffic/52281)
**Author:** [@aegho](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/aegho)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 11:11pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/vdl2-traffic/52281 "2026-08-03T23:11:44Z")
Hi There, I recently started dumping VDL2 traffic to local files to learn more about the content and which i realized has a lot of information in multiple formats ( telemetry, positioning, weather report … ) Is there a… --- ## [Cant regfester node](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/cant-regfester-node/100602)
**Author:** [@N6LXX](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/N6LXX)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 11:15pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/cant-regfester-node/100602 "2026-07-30T23:15:03Z")
When trying to register node i get the following error: SSL handshake failed Cloudflare is unable to establish an SSL connection to the origin server. Ray ID: a22d040bdf1950ba Your IP address: 104.xxx.xxx.xxx Error re… --- ## [Login Problems](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/login-problems/100585)
**Author:** [@StevenSenior](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/StevenSenior)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/login-problems/100585 "2026-07-26T16:07:44Z")
I have lost access to one of my email addresses. This means I cannot login to Flightaware. When I enter my email address it sends a authentication code to the email address I don’t ave access to. I do have another acco… [Next page](https://discussions.flightaware.com/c/flightaware/general/11.md?page=1)