IPhone App - "Plane Finder"

dl1812 · November 17, 2009, 04:57:36 PM

Hi All,

Just downloaded the above app onto my iPhone.

Opening the App shows aircraft silhouettes overflying a map of SE England (only SE England at the moment).
Tapping on an aircraft silhouette brings up the reg. and (where available), routing and altitude.
A further tap then brings up another screen showing more detail such as type, speed, hex code, etc., and a further tap takes you to photos, or centres the map on the aircraft.

Needless to say, it's 5 minute delayed.

Not bad for when you're out and about....

I'm trying to think what this £ 2.99 App reminds me of :o)

Anybody else had a look at this ?

Dave

DaveReid · November 17, 2009, 05:05:58 PM

Quote from: dl1812 on November 17, 2009, 04:57:36 PMNeedless to say, it's 5 minute delayed.

The author is reportedly considering removing the delay now that the consensus seems to be that real-time networking is the new de facto standard.

itestoo · November 17, 2009, 05:34:46 PM

An idea in keeping with the times, it happens!

Next for us with www.radarvirtuel.com Iphone compatible.

Regards
Laurent

dl1812 · November 17, 2009, 09:36:59 PM

Quote from: itestoo on November 17, 2009, 05:34:46 PM
An idea in keeping with the times, it happens!

Next for us with www.radarvirtuel.com Iphone compatible.

Regards
Laurent

Excellent news for iPhone users; please keep us posted !

dave

dl1812 · November 17, 2009, 09:41:04 PM

Quote from: DaveReid on November 17, 2009, 05:05:58 PM
Quote from: dl1812 on November 17, 2009, 04:57:36 PMNeedless to say, it's 5 minute delayed.

The author is reportedly considering removing the delay now that the consensus seems to be that real-time networking is the new de facto standard.

Living close to Heathrow as I do, that would make it a brilliant App for mobile use. Let's hope that'll happen !

Dave

abrad41 · November 18, 2009, 08:17:09 AM

I have just ordered a Iphone, so looking forward to trying this, will report back in about a week or so when I have tried it.

Andy

abrad41 · November 21, 2009, 07:17:48 PM

Hi All

I now have my Iphone up and running with Plane Finder. This is a very good app, you can also feed data into the app if you are using planeplotter.

QuoteThe author is reportedly considering removing the delay now that the consensus seems to be that real-time networking is the new de facto standard.

The 5 Min delay has now been removed.

The more people that feed data into the app, the better it will get.

Cheers

Andy

dl1812 · November 21, 2009, 09:02:40 PM

Quote from: abrad41 on November 21, 2009, 07:17:48 PM
Hi All

I now have my Iphone up and running with Plane Finder. This is a very good app, you can also feed data into the app if you are using planeplotter.

QuoteThe author is reportedly considering removing the delay now that the consensus seems to be that real-time networking is the new de facto standard.

The 5 Min delay has now been removed.

The more people that feed data into the app, the better it will get.

Cheers

Andy

Excellent news; as you say, it needs wider coverage.

Excellent App.

Dave

bratters · November 21, 2009, 09:48:33 PM

For those in Europe - and those interested in Europe - it's confirmation that the days of the five minute delay are over.

leeus · December 30, 2009, 06:31:55 PM

Hello,

I am the developer of Plane Finder and glad you all like it so much. We are constantly developing it and I have just submitted the next version to Apple so look out for that!

What we need from people like yourselves is to help build the network of data. If you are interested please mail [email protected]. We can get you on the early release program for any beta's etc.

Thanks chaps,

Lee

bailey_uk · December 30, 2009, 06:42:07 PM

Email sent, great app!

James

anorak · December 30, 2009, 07:03:27 PM

First thing my BOSS said to me this morning, as he showed me his Iphone, was is that your dot on the map? Looks good to me, saves me logging on to my laptop at home to see whats overhead.

GreekSpy2001 · December 30, 2009, 08:55:23 PM

Hows about getting it to work on BlackBerry aswell?

Graham

leeus · December 30, 2009, 08:57:40 PM

Well we may just do that, or Android. Not sure which one to tackle first!

leeus · December 31, 2009, 07:20:16 PM

Wow! Great response from the guys today, thanks for that and Happy New Year.

If you want any new features added to Plane Finder just let us know!