# Latest **URL:** https://discussions.flightaware.com/latest.md [Latest](https://discussions.flightaware.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discussions.flightaware.com/categories.md) --- ## [Welcome to the new and improved Discourse!](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/welcome-to-the-new-and-improved-discourse/8)
**Author:** [@system](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 6:50pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/welcome-to-the-new-and-improved-discourse/8 "2026-05-02T18:50:48Z")
A new Discussions is ready and open for everyone to use! As mentioned we fully migrated the existing content to the new platform to provide a seamless experience. Additionally, the new platform offers a variety of new f… --- ## [Filters and LNAs (previously: Flightaware Pro X Stick - Now Shipping)](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/filters-and-lnas-previously-flightaware-pro-x-stick-now-shipping/100264)
**Author:** [@geckoVN](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/geckoVN)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 5:43am UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/filters-and-lnas-previously-flightaware-pro-x-stick-now-shipping/100264 "2026-09-25T05:43:30Z")
April Fools. … Sorry. --- ## [MLAT not sync'ing after migration](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/mlat-not-syncing-after-migration/100765)
**Author:** [@altonj27](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/altonj27)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 3:45am UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/mlat-not-syncing-after-migration/100765 "2026-09-25T03:45:43Z")
This is for Site 268842 – CPE5 – Highbanks I run my station on intel laptops. I had no upgrade path from DragonOS Jammy to DragonOS Resolute so I installed Resolute on another laptop and then manually moved everything … --- ## ["Spotted a sneaky NINJA cruising at FL270 right near my station! Anyone else tracking this Citation?"](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/spotted-a-sneaky-ninja-cruising-at-fl270-right-near-my-station-anyone-else-tracking-this-citation/100785)
**Author:** [@SHIRAKAMI](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/SHIRAKAMI)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 1:14am UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/spotted-a-sneaky-ninja-cruising-at-fl270-right-near-my-station-anyone-else-tracking-this-citation/100785 "2026-09-25T01:14:23Z")
--- ## ["API Key Required" for Carto Maps](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/api-key-required-for-carto-maps/100683)
**Author:** [@phodge](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/phodge)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 4:01pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/api-key-required-for-carto-maps/100683 "2026-09-24T16:01:47Z")
Is there a Piaware setting I can change to make all maps dark? I like the dark Carto maps for Skyaware traffic and they look especially nice on my big TV in the den. However, all are now watermarked. I played around … --- ## [30 Day Site Rankings?](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/30-day-site-rankings/100782)
**Author:** [@davewill2010](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/davewill2010)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 11:17am UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/30-day-site-rankings/100782 "2026-09-24T11:17:14Z")
How are the 30 day site rankings calculated? On 22nd August my site was ranked 40,009 and over the weeks it has moved up the rankings really well to the point where on 19th September it was 6057. Since the 19th it has … --- ## [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:** 413\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 11:24pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/how-is-your-reception-lately-wspr-ads-b-satnogs-etc/100643 "2026-09-23T23:24:48Z")
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… --- ## [Pi 5 configuration?](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/pi-5-configuration/100783)
**Author:** [@Bhalladay](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/Bhalladay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 6:57pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/pi-5-configuration/100783 "2026-09-23T18:57:05Z")
I setup a pi 5 for 1090 and 978, but I now need to change some configurations which on previous pi 3 and 4’s could be changed on piaware-config.txt but with the pi 5 that is no longer available? Is there another file on … --- ## [Stream1090](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/stream1090/99603)
**Author:** [@mgrone](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/mgrone)\ **Replies:** 722\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 9:45am UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/stream1090/99603 "2026-09-23T09:45:40Z")
Some of you may already stumbled over this. Stream1090 is over at github GitHub - mgrone/stream1090: Mode-S demodulation with CRC-based framing. It is a new demodulator for Mode-S messages. It takes a different approach… --- ## [Flight missing](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/flight-missing/100766)
**Author:** [@Stabia](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/Stabia)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 7:00am UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/flight-missing/100766 "2026-09-22T07:00:35Z")
Hi, i was on a flight EZY8341 on 4th september from gatwick to naples. Flight was delayed overnight, we were told due to a valve of aircrafts break system. Now easyjet is trying to avoid compensation as mentioning this … --- ## [Do I Need A Filter?](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/do-i-need-a-filter/27833)
**Author:** [@abcd567](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/abcd567)\ **Replies:** 1057\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 3:51pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/do-i-need-a-filter/27833 "2026-09-21T15:51:27Z")
The space around ADS-B antenna contain not only 1090 MHz signals, but also lot of other signals at different frequencies. The closer the frequency of a signal to 1090 MHz, your ADS-B antenna picks it stronger. For exampl… --- ## [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… --- ## [MLAT staying Red](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/mlat-staying-red/100677)
**Author:** [@davewill2010](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/davewill2010)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 1:17pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/mlat-staying-red/100677 "2026-09-20T13:17:44Z")
Everything appears fine with my feeder and I feed multiple different services but I cannot get MLAT to go green on my FlightAware page: davewill2010 ADS-B Feeder Statistics - FlightAware Any idea on how I can get this … --- ## [Advantage of a Pi 4 over a Pi 3?](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/advantage-of-a-pi-4-over-a-pi-3/100763)
**Author:** [@davewill2010](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/davewill2010)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 2:45pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/advantage-of-a-pi-4-over-a-pi-3/100763 "2026-09-19T14:45:54Z")
Is there any real advantage of using a Pi4 instead of a Pi3 as a feeder? I am currently using a Pi3 but have had a lot of issues (now finally stable thankfully!) but have been given a new Pi4 with 2Gb RAM so considering… --- ## [Improving reception - NYC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/improving-reception-nyc/100607)
**Author:** [@Solidjake](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/Solidjake)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 9:01am UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/improving-reception-nyc/100607 "2026-09-19T09:01:22Z")
Good morning everyone, Looking to get any suggestions on increasing the reception for my site in NYC. It’s located in Ridgewood, Queens. Following config: Flightaware orange recevier Flightaware bandpass filter Raspbe… --- ## [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 --- ## [grep -sh /run/{dump1090,dump1090-fa,readsb}/stats.json -e '' \\ | jq '.total.local | ((.accepted | add), .](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/grep-sh-run-dump1090-dump1090-fa-readsb-stats-json-e-jq-total-local-accepted-add/100760)
**Author:** [@ARCRCR](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/ARCRCR)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 1:26pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/grep-sh-run-dump1090-dump1090-fa-readsb-stats-json-e-jq-total-local-accepted-add/100760 "2026-09-15T13:26:21Z")
grep -sh /run/{dump1090,dump1090-fa,readsb}/stats.json -e ‘’ \\ | jq '.total.local | ((.accepted | add), . --- ## [Piaware are qrsspig](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/piaware-are-qrsspig/100758)
**Author:** [@M0RON](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/M0RON)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 9:36am UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/piaware-are-qrsspig/100758 "2026-09-15T09:36:12Z")
Can a pi3b+ running piaware with a rtlsdrv4 and lna also run another unassisted program at the same time? Specifically qrsspig as I monitor very slow morse on the ham bands. Andy --- ## [A new venture for me to get a site up and running](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/a-new-venture-for-me-to-get-a-site-up-and-running/100753)
**Author:** [@tomvdhorst](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/tomvdhorst)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 4:48am UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/a-new-venture-for-me-to-get-a-site-up-and-running/100753 "2026-09-15T04:48:47Z")
Yesterday I obtained a used setup for a nice price (70 euro for a Pi3, Orange FA Prostick, Lightblue 1090Mhz filter and 4 meters ecoflex cable and an early FA antenna according to the seller). I’d never seen that partic… --- ## [Bug in skyaware 11?](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/bug-in-skyaware-11/100750)
**Author:** [@Socrammmfreitas](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/Socrammmfreitas)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 11:44pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/bug-in-skyaware-11/100750 "2026-09-14T23:44:03Z")
First, I’d like to provide some context for the situation: My main feeder is running instances of both Piaware11 and ADSBExchange. My system is located 11 meters above ground level, and we are currently experiencing a t… --- ## [New aircraft icon (at least to me)](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/new-aircraft-icon-at-least-to-me/100742)
**Author:** [@dvsvejk](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/dvsvejk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 6:30pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/new-aircraft-icon-at-least-to-me/100742 "2026-09-14T18:30:06Z")
Has anyone else seen something like the attached? I have never seen it before and assume it is indicating some type of VIP, but what info is this based on? This is a US military aircraft, but I saw the same thing for a S… --- ## [Maybe someone can help me with antena](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/maybe-someone-can-help-me-with-antena/100747)
**Author:** [@marekkoz](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/marekkoz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 5:00pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/maybe-someone-can-help-me-with-antena/100747 "2026-09-13T17:00:39Z")
Recently I bought three antenas from some well known shop. One was 5/8 3Dbi construction, second described as Collinear Phased Coil with gain 5 Dbi and third as Collinear Skirted Dipole Array 10Dbi gain CC1090/8-P. B… --- ## [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 … --- ## [500 Internal Error on all calls](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/500-internal-error-on-all-calls/100723)
**Author:** [@KhalidDaoud](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/KhalidDaoud)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 5:32pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/500-internal-error-on-all-calls/100723 "2026-09-11T17:32:25Z")
Hello! I’m new here, so please bear with me. Not sure what info you need to identify my account, but I have an AeroAPI Standard\_\_Rev 2 account. All billing is up-to-date, etc. My key is valid and working, but we’re gett… --- ## [Raspberry Pi 400 to feed ADS-B data?](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/raspberry-pi-400-to-feed-ads-b-data/100732)
**Author:** [@davewill2010](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/davewill2010)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 8:13pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/raspberry-pi-400-to-feed-ads-b-data/100732 "2026-09-10T20:13:32Z")
Does anyone have any experience of using a Raspberry Pi 400 to feed ADS-B data? I have been offered one cheap but wanted to check before purchasing it. Thanks --- ## [Impossible data on a military aircraft](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/impossible-data-on-a-military-aircraft/100737)
**Author:** [@marc131](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/marc131)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 1:31pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/impossible-data-on-a-military-aircraft/100737 "2026-09-09T13:31:26Z")
Hello. Something very curious just happened to me. For quite some time now, I’ve been seeing this Spanish Army CASA C-295 with some impossible data. It appears at 243 nmi, at only 3000 ft, and in an area not covered b… --- ## [UK ATC outage 8 Sept 26](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/uk-atc-outage-8-sept-26/100738)
**Author:** [@rustytwig](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/rustytwig)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 9:34am UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/uk-atc-outage-8-sept-26/100738 "2026-09-09T09:34:13Z")
The effects shown here: --- ## [ADS-B antenna close to Mil-Air voice antenna](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/ads-b-antenna-close-to-mil-air-voice-antenna/100731)
**Author:** [@davewill2010](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/davewill2010)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 5:05pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/ads-b-antenna-close-to-mil-air-voice-antenna/100731 "2026-09-08T17:05:52Z")
I currently have my ADS-B antenna in a location where it is working really well and I am now looking to install the antenna I purchased which is tuned to receive Military-Air voice. If I install it close to the ADS-B a… [Next page](https://discussions.flightaware.com/latest.md?page=1)