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

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BIWI · 05/04/2026 11:24

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

Page 18 | Storm Dave - Flightradar - especially Leeds Bradford. | Mumsnet

Anyone else watching?

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5512747-storm-dave-flightradar-especially-leeds-bradford?reply=151504915

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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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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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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?

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

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.

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

BIWI · 10/04/2026 13:37

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

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