Could we have a dedicated Flight Radar thread in Fun and Games?

BIWI · 2026-04-05T10:24:21+00:00

Could we please have a Flight Radar (or flight tracking) topic? Would probably sit well in Fun & Games. Last night's Storm Dave shenanigans showed just how many of us are avid Flight Radar users. [[https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5512747-storm-dave-flightradar-especially-leeds-bradford?reply=151504915 https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5512747-storm-dave-flightradar-especially-leeds-bradford?reply=151504915]]

Stirabout · 04/05/2026 21:15

Yes please please please
@BeckyAMumsnet

we know you’re busy but 🙏

Could we have a dedicated Flight Radar thread in Fun and Games?

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 04/05/2026 20:43

BIWI · 04/05/2026 16:53

Still nothing @BeckyAMumsnet - very disappointed
What can we bribe you with?!

A seat in the First Class lounge.

PutAGirdleRoundAboutTheEarthIn40Minutes · 04/05/2026 20:41

I’d like that too. We could start a new thread for each major event that comes along so the threads stay current, instead of resurrecting old ones and people missing or duplicating conversations. I like the idea of another for marine tracking and something for travel by other means. And Santa tracking, of course!

Just realised how apt my current username is for this discussion! Maybe we should have a topic for Fairies and Sprites as well 😁

PauliesWalnuts · 04/05/2026 20:35

A request from me too!

BaronessBomburst · 04/05/2026 20:19

Adding my voice to request a Flight Tracking topic in Fun and Games!

FictionalCharacter · 04/05/2026 20:12

BIWI · 04/05/2026 16:53

Still nothing @BeckyAMumsnet - very disappointed
What can we bribe you with?!

Come on @BeckyAMumsnet ! Just a trial of a Flight Tracking topic. Surely that wouldn't cost Mumsnet anything?

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BIWI · 04/05/2026 16:53

Still nothing @BeckyAMumsnet - very disappointed
What can we bribe you with?!

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BIWI · 10/04/2026 13:37

Because you're so keen for a new board @LargeAmericanoQuick

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LargeAmericanoQuick · 10/04/2026 13:13

PlatinumMoon · 09/04/2026 18:54

Another vote for a dedicated board, please, as I’ve missed so many threads and would like the opportunity to ‘Follow topic’ to ensure I keep up

. No idea why that posted so many times

LargeAmericanoQuick · 10/04/2026 13:13

PlatinumMoon · 09/04/2026 18:54

Another vote for a dedicated board, please, as I’ve missed so many threads and would like the opportunity to ‘Follow topic’ to ensure I keep up

Exactly. I think it would be a popular board if people could follow it.

LargeAmericanoQuick · 10/04/2026 13:13

PlatinumMoon · 09/04/2026 18:54

Another vote for a dedicated board, please, as I’ve missed so many threads and would like the opportunity to ‘Follow topic’ to ensure I keep up

Exactly. I think it would be a popular board if people could follow it.

PlatinumMoon · 09/04/2026 18:54

Another vote for a dedicated board, please, as I’ve missed so many threads and would like the opportunity to ‘Follow topic’ to ensure I keep up

FictionalCharacter · 06/04/2026 20:46

BIWI · 06/04/2026 16:25

Thanks @BeckyAMumsnet

But this:

A dedicated thread sounds like a great idea - but it feels like one for users to start in Fun & games rather than a dedicated topic

What are your criteria for deciding this? From my POV, individual threads are or can often be missed, whereas if there's a specific topic I can go searching for any threads about Flight Radar (or tracking in general). And people may want to start more than one thread - e.g. the thread from the other day which was specifically about Storm Dave and the impact on UK airports.

Yes agreed. There are plenty of individual threads already @BeckyAMumsnet . It makes no sense for future conversations about flight tracking to just be added to an existing thread about one instance of flight tracking.
Why not trial a “Flight Tracking” topic?

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BIWI · 06/04/2026 16:27

... and of course FlightRadar is just one app, and other posters may be using and/or linking to others.

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BIWI · 06/04/2026 16:25

Thanks @BeckyAMumsnet

But this:

A dedicated thread sounds like a great idea - but it feels like one for users to start in Fun & games rather than a dedicated topic

What are your criteria for deciding this? From my POV, individual threads are or can often be missed, whereas if there's a specific topic I can go searching for any threads about Flight Radar (or tracking in general). And people may want to start more than one thread - e.g. the thread from the other day which was specifically about Storm Dave and the impact on UK airports.

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Shinyhappyapple · 06/04/2026 00:38

WinterBlues26 · 05/04/2026 14:33

I would rather it wasn't part of that forum tbh as I might have that blocked. I'm not interested in online puzzles etc but I do like reading about flight radar and the santa tracker on here. Can't it have a designated thread in Chat?

But ‘chat’ is just one of the sub-boards that comes under ‘fun and games’. There are many sub-boards that come under the ‘fun and games’ topic.

ticktock19 · 06/04/2026 00:19

Yes please, I’d love that

User33538216 · 05/04/2026 23:58

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 05/04/2026 14:53

I'm as fascinated as the next person with the Flight Radar app, but I don't think it needs its own board on here.

Same here - not a board but definitely dedicated threads to it.

WinterBlues26 · 05/04/2026 20:21

BIWI · 05/04/2026 14:37

I think it deserves more than just a thread though. Hence the request.

Sorry I didn't mean thread, meant sub forum. Basically not in Fun and Games but in a more general area.

WormHoleInSpace · 05/04/2026 17:40

I have often wondered if a general traffic thread would be useful.
I dont think it would be much use for general delays, but long term road closure, new/ changed bike lanes, major train changes ( like Manchester picadilly a month or so ago ) and stirikes it may be.

But a dedicated topic for watching flights and ferries would be really good . It means all threads would be in one place so we don't have loads of different threads saying the same time.

MorphingintoMargo · 05/04/2026 17:23

BeckyAMumsnet · 05/04/2026 14:47

Ah but do I really? Do any of us exist or is this all a simulation, @BIWI? 😁

Anyway, that’s enough Easter existential navel-gazing from me. A dedicated thread sounds like a great idea - but it feels like one for users to start in Fun & games rather than a dedicated topic. Let us know your thoughts.

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How about incorporating into the holiday board? Add Marine traffic to the section as well. It’s all rather addictive to us folks who like to travel.

FictionalCharacter · 05/04/2026 17:15

BeckyAMumsnet · 05/04/2026 14:47

Ah but do I really? Do any of us exist or is this all a simulation, @BIWI? 😁

Anyway, that’s enough Easter existential navel-gazing from me. A dedicated thread sounds like a great idea - but it feels like one for users to start in Fun & games rather than a dedicated topic. Let us know your thoughts.

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No we don't just want a thread, there are plenty of different threads about flight tracking. We want a dedicated board so that all the separate threads about it are in one place.
There are separate conversations to be had within a topic.

TalulahJP · 05/04/2026 15:07

oh yes please.

fisherhatesgravel72 · 05/04/2026 14:54

Oh I couldn’t cope with that. I was up til 1.30 this morning!

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 05/04/2026 14:53

I'm as fascinated as the next person with the Flight Radar app, but I don't think it needs its own board on here.