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Can Flight Data Explain a Hovering Light?

Recorded aircraft positions can reveal whether an apparently stationary light matched a real flight approaching close to the witness's line of sight.

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  • Which witness details make a flight data check possible
  • How position and track data test constant bearing geometry
  • What a matching or missing aircraft can and cannot establish

Introduction

Flight tracking offers a practical way to test one of the simplest explanations for an apparently hovering light: a real aircraft approaching close to the witnesss line of sight. If the sighting time and viewing direction are known reasonably well, recorded aircraft positions can show whether an aeroplane was in the right part of the sky, moving on a trajectory that would have produced very little sideways motion from the witnesss perspective.

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This is more informative than merely finding that a plane was nearby. A useful check reconstructs the geometry: the witnesss position, the aircrafts successive positions and altitude, and the resulting bearing and elevation as seen by that witness. A track whose calculated direction stays almost constant while its range falls is exactly what the hovering-aircraft hypothesis predicts. Conversely, a flight well away from the reported direction is a poor match. Flight data can therefore turn a subjective impression of hovering into a testable question about position and trajectory.[flightradar24.com]flightradar24.comAutomatic Dependent SurveillanceFlightradar24Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) | Flightradar24

Which witness details make a flight-data check possible?

The most valuable information is often mundane: where the witness was, when the sighting occurred and which way they were looking. Without those three elements, a flight-tracking search can produce numerous possible aircraft but little basis for deciding which, if any, corresponds to the light.

A useful sighting record should preserve, as accurately as possible:

  • Location: preferably a map position or street-level location rather than just a town or county.
  • Time: the beginning and end of the observation, including the time zone. Flight-data systems commonly use UTC, so an unnoticed time-zone or daylight-saving error can shift the search by an hour.
  • Direction: an approximate compass bearing is ideal. A landmark such as above the church tower from my position can also allow the bearing to be reconstructed later.
  • Elevation: whether the light was close to the horizon, perhaps 2030 degrees up, or nearly overhead can eliminate otherwise plausible aircraft.
  • Duration and apparent movement: almost stationary for four minutes, then moved to the right is considerably more useful than simply hovered.
  • Changes in appearance: increasing brightness, separation into several lights, appearance of red or green lights, or the eventual visibility of an aircraft silhouette can help test the identification.

Historical services can preserve enough positional information for this sort of reconstruction.[ADS-B Exchange]adsbexchange.comADS-B ExchangeOpen source on adsbexchange.com. says its historical archive contains aircraft positions and associated ADS-B, multilateration and Mode S parameters, with archived position data collected at five-second intervals since March 2020. Its public guidance also describes selecting previous flights and inspecting individual track points.[ADS-B Exchange]ADS-B ExchangeSample DataOpen source on adsbexchange.com.

[Flightradar24]flightradar24.comOpen source on flightradar24.com. likewise provides historical flight playback and a Global Playback function for examining aircraft activity in a particular area at a chosen date and time, although the depth of accessible history depends on the subscription level.[Support]SupportIs it possible to see playback of past flights?: Flightradar24 Support centerApril 10, 2026. https://support.fr24.com/support/solutions/articles/3000115499-is-it-possible-to-see-playback-of-past-flights-. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026Open source on fr24.com.

The important point is to preserve the observation independently before searching. If someone first looks at a tracker and then reconstructs the remembered direction or time around a candidate flight, the apparent agreement is much less persuasive.

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How track data tests the hovering geometry

A flight tracker does not record whether an aircraft looked stationary. It records information from which that appearance can be tested. ADS-B-equipped aircraft broadcast data that can include position, altitude, speed and other flight parameters; tracking networks combine successive reports into a trajectory. Some services also derive positions from multilateration, or MLAT, for aircraft that do not broadcast their own GPS position.[faa.gov]Federal Aviation AdministrationADS-B FAQ | Federal Aviation AdministrationMarch 3, 2025. https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/technology/adsb/faq. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026Open source on faa.gov.

For a hovering-light investigation, the key operation is to convert that trajectory into the view from the witness.

Suppose an aircraft is 35 kilometres away at the start of an observation. A minute later it is substantially closer, but because it has been flying nearly towards the observer, its direction has shifted only slightly. On a conventional overhead map the aircraft has plainly travelled kilometres. From the witnesss position, however, most of that displacement has occurred along the viewing direction rather than across it.

The investigator can test this by taking successive recorded aircraft positions and calculating three quantities relative to the witness:

  1. Bearing the compass direction towards the aircraft.
  2. Elevation angle how high above the local horizon it should appear.
  3. Range the distance between observer and aircraft.

The strongest geometric signature of an apparently hovering approach is a substantial reduction in range accompanied by only a small change in bearing. If the aircraft is also descending towards an airport or following an arrival route, the track gains further contextual plausibility.

This is why simply watching the aircraft icon move across a flight-tracking map can be misleading. The map is an overhead representation centred on geography, whereas the witness experienced an angular view from one particular point. A flight may cover a conspicuous distance on the map while shifting remarkably little in the witnesss field of view.

A more rigorous reconstruction can project every recorded track point into that field of view. With an accurately timed photograph or video, investigators can go further and compare the predicted azimuth and elevation with the objects position relative to landmarks or stars. ADS-B has even been used in scientific UAP-related work as an independent positional reference: Galileo Project researchers have used aircraft ADS-B positions in calibrating an all-sky infrared camera system, while a separate published UAP case study combined ADS-B flight information with other positional data to reconstruct what observers aboard aircraft should have been able to see.[arXiv]arxiv.orgarXiv Commissioning An All-Sky Infrared Camera Array for Detection Of Airborne ObjectsarXivCommissioning An All-Sky Infrared Camera Array for Detection Of Airborne ObjectsNovember 12, 2024

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A real match needs more than proximity

The distinction between aircraft in the area and a genuine geometric match is important. Busy airspace may contain dozens of aircraft within tens of kilometres. Finding one on a tracking website therefore proves little unless its position and movement correspond to the observation.

A good candidate should survive several checks at once. At the reported time, it should lie near the witnesss stated bearing and elevation. Its calculated angular motion should resemble the reported slow drift or apparent stationarity. Its trajectory should remain compatible for the duration of the observation rather than merely crossing the relevant direction for a few seconds. If the witness later reports the object beginning to move sideways, the predicted track should ideally reproduce that change too.

The method becomes particularly powerful when the geometry produces a distinctive sequence. An aircraft might initially remain near one bearing while approaching, then turn onto another leg or pass the observer and suddenly acquire obvious lateral movement. If the witness independently reported the same transition at approximately the same time, the agreement is substantially more informative than a single coincident position.

Official UAP case work demonstrates the broader value of this kind of positional correlation. In its Western United States case, the US Department of Defenses[All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office]aaro.milAARO HomeAll-domain Anomaly Resolution Office Search * Home * About * Mission/Vision * Leaders * UAP Cases * Official UAP Imagery * UAP Case Resolution Reports * UAP Reporting Trends * UAP Records * Congres…. https://www.aaro.mil/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026Open source on aaro.mil. concluded that reported lights strongly correlated with specific commercial aircraft travelling established routes, some as far as 300 nautical miles from the observing platform. AARO said analysis showed that the objects were considerably farther away than observers had initially estimated, and that air-traffic-control data supported the commercial-aircraft identification.[AARO]aaro.milUNCLASSIFIEDAAROUNCLASSIFIED

Another AARO investigation of supposed atmospheric wakes compared aircraft location information with observed objects. One object closely matched the track of a military aircraft, while another case was identified with high confidence as a particular Airbus A380 using commercial flight data; photogrammetry produced a size estimate consistent with that aircraft.[AARO]aaro.milCase Resolution of 'Atmospheric WakesCase Resolution of 'Atmospheric Wakes

These cases are not specifically demonstrations of a ground witness mistaking a head-on landing light for a hovering aircraft. They are valuable here for a narrower methodological reason: they show how apparently anomalous imagery can be tested by asking whether its observed direction and behaviour correlate with independently recorded aircraft trajectories.

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What a missing aircraft does and does not mean

The reverse test requires more caution. A convincing matching track can provide strong positive evidence for an aircraft explanation. Failure to find a flight on one public tracking service does not provide equally strong evidence that no aircraft was present.

Public flight-tracking maps are not complete replicas of air-traffic-control surveillance. Their coverage depends on aircraft equipment, receiver distribution, altitude, terrain, data sources and service policies.

ADS-B works particularly well when an equipped aircraft is within reception range of ground receivers. At lower altitude, however, radio line of sight becomes more restrictive. Flightradar24 explains that its MLAT system commonly needs reception by at least three receivers and that aircraft can disappear from its public display when they descend below the altitude at which enough receivers can hear them. It explicitly warns that this does not mean air-traffic controllers have lost the aircraft.[Flightradar24]flightradar24.comMultilateration (MLAT) | Flightradar24Flightradar24Multilateration (MLAT) | Flightradar24

Tracking systems also use different sources. Flightradar24 combines terrestrial and satellite ADS-B with MLAT and, in some regions, radar and other surveillance feeds. The OpenSky Network notes that conventional crowdsourced terrestrial ADS-B coverage has historically been weaker over oceans and remote regions, which is one reason additional satellite-derived tracking sources are useful.[Flightradar24]flightradar24.comHow Flightradar24 works | Flightradar24How Flightradar24 works | Flightradar24

Nor is every aircraft necessarily visible on every consumer service.[FlightAware]flightaware.comOpen source on flightaware.com. states that sensitive flights and some private aircraft can be unavailable through its public tracking system because of laws, regulations or privacy arrangements.[FlightAware]flightaware.comFlight Aware Frequently Asked QuestionsFlight Aware Frequently Asked Questions

This creates an important asymmetry in UAP investigation:

A precise positional match can strongly support an aircraft identification; an empty public flight-tracker screen cannot, by itself, rule aircraft out.

Where the negative finding matters, investigators should therefore check more than one data source and ask whether coverage was adequate at the relevant altitude and location. Independent ADS-B archives, MLAT records, official air-traffic information and locally recorded receiver data can sometimes fill gaps in a commercial tracker.

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How strong is a flight-data match?

The most useful way to interpret the result is as a scale of evidential strength rather than a binary plane/no plane test.

A weak match might consist only of an aircraft being somewhere in the same general area. In busy airspace that may be little more than coincidence.

A moderate match places the aircraft close to the reported direction at the correct time, with a trajectory capable of producing slow apparent movement.

A strong match reproduces several independent features: correct time, bearing and elevation; decreasing range with very little bearing change; the reported duration; and a later change in direction or appearance that corresponds to the aircrafts recorded manoeuvre. Photographs, video or fixed landmarks can make the comparison stronger still.

Even then, wording matters. Flight data establish that a known aircraft occupied a particular trajectory. They do not directly establish what photons reached the witnesss eyes or exactly how the witness perceived them. A conclusion such as the recorded aircraft provides a close positional and temporal match to the reported light is therefore preferable to claiming certainty solely because an icon appears nearby on a map.

The converse is equally important. A missing match may leave the sighting unexplained, but unexplained is a statement about available evidence, not a description of the objects nature. NASAs UAP work has repeatedly emphasised the difficulty created by sparse observations, incomplete metadata and insufficiently calibrated data. Better timestamps, positions and sensor information make ordinary explanations easier to test and genuinely unresolved observations easier to recognise.[NASA Science]NASA ScienceUAPOpen source on nasa.gov.

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Flight checks turn hovering into a testable claim

For an aircraft that appears motionless because it is approaching close to the line of sight, historical flight data provide an unusually direct test. The question is not simply whether an aeroplane was flying nearby. It is whether a recorded aircraft occupied the right direction at the right time and followed the right geometry to create the observation.

When the reconstructed bearing hardly changes while the aircraft closes the distance, flight tracking supplies an objective mechanism for the witnesss impression of hovering. If the track later predicts the same sideways departure or change in appearance that the witness described, the identification becomes more persuasive.

But the method works best in one direction: a good trajectory match is meaningful evidence, while failure to find an aircraft on a consumer tracking site is much less decisive. Coverage gaps, low altitude, differing surveillance technologies and restrictions on displayed flights all have to be considered. Used with those limitations in mind, flight-track reconstruction is one of the clearest ways to test whether an apparently stationary UFO or UAP light was actually an ordinary aircraft moving rapidly almost straight towards the observer.

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[42] nasa.gov[Micron]ADS-B Detect and Avoid Flight Tests on Phantom 4 Unmanned Aircraft System - NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)January 8, 2018 [Micron]ADS-B Detect and Avoid Flight Tests on Phantom 4 Unmanned Aircraft System Researchers at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, Califor…. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/20180000575.pdf. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[43] nasa.govResults from an Interval Management (IM) Flight Test and Its Potential Benefit to Air Traffic Management Operations - NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)November 14, 2017 NTRS NTRS - NASA TECHNICAL REPORTS SERVER [Input: Search all fields]Search more_vert Collections About News Help Login Back to Results Results from an Interval Management (IM) Flight Test and I…. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20180000

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[44] flightradar24.comADS-B Fail? - Flightradar24 ForumJune 20, 2017 ADS-B FAIL? Collapse Collapse ADS-B FAIL? 2017-06-20, 11:07 Hi, We track aircraft tail number PR-GRH E48FEE at Flight Radar, and it’s not showing correctly. It’s acft did one flight on 06/19 an…. https://forum.flightradar24.com/forum/radar-forums/flightradar24-web-page-and-apps/10913-ads-b-fail. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[45] nasa.govDANTi: Detect and Avoid iN The Cockpit - NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)June 5, 2017 NTRS NTRS - NASA TECHNICAL REPORTS SERVER DANTi: Detect and Avoid iN The Cockpit Mid-air collision risk continues to be a concern for manned aircraft operations, especially near busy non-towered ai…. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20170005

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[46] nasa.govFlight Test Evaluation of an Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) Concept for Multiple Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) Operations - NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)June 1, 2017 Flight Test Evaluation of an Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) Concept for Multiple Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) Operations This study evaluates a traffic management concept de…. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/20180000587.pdf. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[47] flightradar24.comExploring Estimated Coverage in Flightradar24 Flightradar24 BlogJune 18, 2016 EXPLORING ESTIMATED COVERAGE IN FLIGHTRADAR24 Ian Petchenik * Updated: February 20, 2020 Add us as a preferred source While we continue to expand our receiver network and explore new ways to achi…. https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/inside-flightradar24/exploring-estimated-coverage-in-flightradar24/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[48] nasa.govApplication of an ADS-B Sense and Avoid Algorithm - NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)June 13, 2016 NTRS NTRS - NASA TECHNICAL REPORTS SERVER [Input: Search all fields]Search more_vert Collections About News Help Login The autosearch feature has been disabled based on user feedback. Enter a s…. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20160007

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[49] nasa.govUnmanned Aerial Systems Traffic Management (UTM): Safely Enabling UAS Operations in Low-Altitude Airspace - NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)May 9, 2016 Back to Results Unmanned Aerial Systems Traffic Management (UTM): Safely Enabling UAS Operations in Low-Altitude Airspace Currently, there is no established infrastructure to enable and safely manag…. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/search.jsp?R=20170003

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[50] nasa.govNASA Licenses New Communication Technology for Unmanned Aircraft - NASAFebruary 25, 2016 NASA LICENSES NEW COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY FOR UNMANNED AIRCRAFT Image: The headshot image of NASA NASA Feb 25, 2016 RELEASE 16-03 Vigilant Aerospace Systems CEO Kraettli Epperson, on the left…. https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-licenses-new-communication-technology-for-unmanned-aircraft/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[51] flightradar24.comHow We Track Flights with ADS-B Flightradar24 BlogMay 22, 2015 HOW WE TRACK FLIGHTS WITH ADS-B Ian Petchenik * Updated: December 1, 2020 The primary technology we use to receive flight data is called Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B). This re…. https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/inside-flightradar24/how-we-track-flights-with-ads-b/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[52] flightradar24.comPlayback limit - Flightradar24 ForumSeptember 24, 2014 PLAYBACK LIMIT Collapse Collapse * silhillian Passenger * Join Date: Sep 2014 * Posts: 2 * * * * #1 IMAGE PLAYBACK LIMIT 2014-09-24, 11:31 Hello, I’m new to the forum though not to FR

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[53] flightradar24.comMLAT is now live on Flightradar24 - Flightradar24 ForumAugust 24, 2013 MLAT IS NOW LIVE ON FLIGHTRADAR24 After an initial beta testing of MLAT for premium users, we are now satisfied with how it works and we have launched it for all our users on www.flightradar24.com an…. https://forum.flightradar24.com/forum/radar-forums/flightradar24-web-page-and-apps/6289-mlat-is-now-live-on-flightradar24/page29?view=stream. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[54] flightradar24.comTracking Historical Flights - Flightradar24 ForumApril 3, 2013 TRACKING HISTORICAL FLIGHTS Collapse Collapse * Posts * Latest Activity * Photos TRACKING HISTORICAL FLIGHTS 2013-04-03, 00:26 Hi All, I know if you click on a Flight that is in live coverage…. https://forum.flightradar24.com/forum/radar-forums/flightradar24-web-page-and-apps/5377-tracking-historical-flights. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[55] nasa.govThe Effects of Limited Intent Information Availability on Self-Separation in Mixed Operations - NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)April 24, 2012 The Effects of Limited Intent Information Availability on Self-Separation in Mixed Operations This paper presents the results of a computer simulation of the NASA Autonomous Flight Rules (AFR) concep…. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20120007

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[56] nasa.govNASA Flight Tests New ADS-B Device on Ikhana UAS - NASAMarch 23, 2012 4 min read NASA FLIGHT TESTS NEW ADS-B DEVICE ON IKHANA UAS Image: The headshot image of NASA NASA Mar 23, 2012 Article NASAs Ikhana, a modified General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9 Preda…. https://www.nasa.gov/aeronautics/nasa-flight-tests-new-ads-b-device-on-ikhana-uas/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[57] nasa.govADS-B within a Multi-Aircraft Simulation for Distributed Air-Ground Traffic Management - NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)January 1, 2004 Back to Results ADS-B within a Multi-Aircraft Simulation for Distributed Air-Ground Traffic Management Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) is an enabling technology for NASA s Distrib…. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20040171

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[58] nasa.govHelicopter In-Flight Tracking System (HITS) for the Gulf of Mexico - NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)January 1, 2001 Helicopter In-Flight Tracking System (HITS) for the Gulf of Mexico The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Ames Research Center (ARC) is sponsoring deployment and testing of the Heli…. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20020046

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[59] aaro.milAARO UAP ImageryUAP IMAGERY Click here for more information on the use of DoW Visual Imagery NEW VIDEOS Title Date Added PR-013, Unresolved UAP Report, Europe 2022 January 6, 2026 PR-011, UAP Report Undergoin…. https://www.aaro.mil/UAP-Cases/Official-UAP-Imagery/4/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[60] aaro.milAARO UAP Case DTAll-domain Anomaly Resolution Office UAP CASE RESOLUTION REPORTS FOR NEXT RELEASE UAP Case Resolution Reports Name Description Links — — — Al Taqaddam Case Resolution On October…. https://www.aaro.mil/Next-AARO-Home-redesign/Next-Parent/AARO-UAP-Case-DT/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[61] aaro.milNext - AARO UAP Imagery Acc TableUAP IMAGERY DATATABLE FOR NEXT RELEASE NEW VIDEOS Title Date Added PR-013, Unresolved UAP Report, Europe 2022 January 6, 2026 PR-011, UAP Report Undergoing Analysis, Europe 2021 January 6, 20…. https://www.aaro.mil/Next-AARO-Home-redesign/Next-Parent/Next-AARO-UAP-Imagery-Fixed-Table/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[62] aaro.milAARO UAP Case RR Data TableAll-domain Anomaly Resolution Office UAP CASE RESOLUTION REPORTS FOR NEXT RELEASE NEW RESOLUTION REPORTS Name Reports/Videos Date Added Al Taqaddam Case Resolution Al Taqaddum Case Resolution…. https://www.aaro.mil/Next-AARO-Home-redesign/Next-Parent/Next-UAP-Case-RR-Data-Table/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[63] aaro.milAARO UAP Case Resolution DTAll-domain Anomaly Resolution Office UAP CASE RESOLUTION REPORTS FOR NEXT RELEASE NEW CASE RESOLUTIONS Name Date Added Links Name Description Links — — — Al Taqaddam Case…. https://www.aaro.mil/Next-AARO-Home-redesign/Next-Parent/AARO-UAP-Case-Resolution-DT/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.
[64] aaro.milAARO UAP TrendsAll-domain Anomaly Resolution Office UAP REPORTING TRENDS JANUARY 1, 1996 - JUNE 15, 2026 CLOSED CASES RESOLUTION OUTCOMES [Button: Toggle Chart] Closed Cases Resolution Outcomes Category Cou…. https://www.aaro.mil/UAP-Cases/UAP-Reporting-Trends/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.
[65] aaro.milNext - AARO UAP TrendsUAP REPORTING TRENDS FOR NEXT RELEASE JANUARY 1, 1996 - MARCH 15, 2026 CLOSED CASES RESOLUTION OUTCOMES Closed Cases Resolution Outcomes Category Count Percentage — — — Bird(s) …. https://www.aaro.mil/Next-AARO-Home-redesign/Next-Parent/Next-AARO-UAP-Trends/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[66] aaro.milAARO UAP ImageryUAP IMAGERY Click here for more information on the use of DoW Visual Imagery NEW VIDEOS Title Date Added PR-013, Unresolved UAP Report, Europe 2022 January 6, 2026 PR-011, UAP Report Undergoin…. https://www.aaro.mil/UAP-Cases/Official-UAP-Imagery/ftag/MSF0951a18/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[67] aaro.milAARO HomeAll-domain Anomaly Resolution Office Search * Home * About * Mission/Vision * Leaders * UAP Cases * Official UAP Imagery * UAP Case Resolution Reports * UAP Reporting Trends * UAP Records * Congres…. https://www.aaro.mil/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[68] aaro.milUAP Imagery* “Go Fast” Object NAVAIR - FOIA: Case: “GO FAST” Video Forward-Looking Infrared video footage of an unidentified object recorded by the aircrew of a U.S. Navy F/A-18F in 2

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[69] aaro.milAARO FAQFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS [Button: Expand All] * How can I share information with AARO or report a UAP? * Military and DoW civilian personnel must report through their command or service in accor…. https://www.aaro.mil/FAQ/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[70] aaro.milAARO Submit A ReportSUBMIT A REPORT U.S. Government UAP-Related Program/Activity Reporting AARO is accepting reports from current or former U.S. Government employees, service members, or contractor personnel with direc…. https://www.aaro.mil/Next-AARO-Home-redesign/Next-Parent/Next-Submit-a-Report-dup/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[71] aaro.milNext - AARO UAP TrendsUAP REPORTING TRENDS FOR NEXT RELEASE JANUARY 1, 1996 - JUNE 15, 2026 CLOSED CASES RESOLUTION OUTCOMES REPORTED UAP MORPHOLOGY Not all UAP reports to AARO contain morphology data. [Button: To…. https://www.aaro.mil/Next-AARO-Home-redesign/Bruce-working/Next-AARO-UAP-Trends-Charts/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[72] aaro.milAARO Congressional/Press ProductsCONGRESSIONAL/PRESS PRODUCTS NEW CONTENT Report/Brief Type Date Added Fiscal Year 2025 Consolidated Annual Report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Congressional Reports July 20, 2026 * Con…. https://www.aaro.mil/Congressional-Press-Products/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[73] aaro.milAARO UAP TrendsAll-domain Anomaly Resolution Office UAP REPORTING TRENDS JANUARY 1, 1996 - JUNE 15, 2026 CLOSED CASES RESOLUTION OUTCOMES [Button: Toggle Chart] REPORTED UAP MORPHOLOGY Not all UAP reports…. https://www.aaro.mil/UAP-Cases/UAP-Reporting-Trends/quot/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[74] flightradar24.comAutomatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Flightradar24AUTOMATIC DEPENDENT SURVEILLANCE - BROADCAST (ADS-B) Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) technology is fundamental to how Flightradar24 tracks flights. Our network of more than 50,0…. https://free.flightradar24.com/how-it-works/ads-b. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[75] flightradar24.comAbout Flightradar24.com for AndroidQUESTIONS & ANSWERS I WAS FOLLOWING AN AIRCRAFT WHEN IT SUDDENLY DISAPPEARED, WHY? In most cases, our receiver network is no longer receiving a signal from the aircraft. This tends to be more common…. https://www.flightradar24.com/about_android.php. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[76] flightradar24.comAbout Flightradar24.com for iOSWHAT IS THE FLIGHTRADAR24 PRIVACY POLICY? Please tap here to see our privacy policy. WHAT ARE THE FLIGHTRADAR24 TERMS OF SERVICE? Please tap here see our terms of service. HOW CAN I MANAGE MY SUBS…. https://www.flightradar24.com/about_mobile.php. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[77] flightaware.comADS-B Flight Tracking - FlightAwareFLIGHTAWARE AND ADS-B In addition to receiving over 45 different government air traffic control and private datalink sources, FlightAware operates a worldwide network of ADS-B and Mode S receivers t…. https://www.flightaware.com/adsb/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[78] flightaware.comHow Do I Block My Aircraft? FlightAwareHOW DO I BLOCK MY AIRCRAFT? * Want to keep your aircraft details private? This guide explains how to block your aircraft from public tracking on FlightAware, giving you greater control over who can…. https://support.flightaware.com/hc/en-us/articles/360063744313-How-Do-I-Block-My-Aircraft. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[79] flightaware.comWhat is FlightAware’s Data Coverage? FlightAwareWHAT IS FLIGHTAWARE’S DATA COVERAGE? * You can easily view FlightAware’s world-wide coverage areas directly from the website. Whether you want to check tracking coverage in a specific area or view t…. https://support.flightaware.com/hc/en-us/articles/37687151869719-What-is-FlightAware-s-Data-Coverage. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[80] flightaware.comADS-B Flight Tracking - FlightAwareFLIGHTAWARE AND ADS-B In addition to receiving over 45 different government air traffic control and private datalink sources, FlightAware operates a worldwide network of ADS-B and Mode S receivers t…. https://uk.flightaware.com/adsb/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[81] flightaware.comFrequently Asked Questions - FlightAwareFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS * FlightAware * General * Flight page * Tracking data * Aireon Space-Based ADS-B * GlobalBeacon * Privacy * Understanding FlightAware * Maps * Two factor authentication * M…. https://www.flightaware.com/about/faq/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[82] flightaware.comWhat Are My Global Account Features? FlightAwareWHAT ARE MY GLOBAL ACCOUNT FEATURES? * A FlightAware Global Account enables authorized users to track aircraft that remain blocked from public view, along with many other capabilities covered throug…. https://support.flightaware.com/hc/en-us/articles/41905372026647-What-Are-My-Global-Account-Features. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[83] flightaware.comFlightAware ADS-B Coverage Map - FlightAware* Overview * Statistics * Coverage Map * PiAware * USB Pro Stick * FlightFeeder * FAQ FLIGHTAWARE ADS-B COVERAGE MAP * Feeder Sites * Data Coverage * Airport Surface Coverage FETCHING MAP DATA……. https://uk.flightaware.com/adsb/coverage/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[84] flightaware.comFrequently Asked Questions - FlightAware

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[85] flightaware.comFirehose Product FAQ FlightAwareFIREHOSE PRODUCT FAQ * Interested in Firehose? Listed below, you will find answers to some of the most common Firehose questions we receive. If you cannot find the answer you are looking for, please…. https://support.flightaware.com/hc/en-us/articles/37737289228311-Firehose-Product-FAQ. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[87] flightaware.comFlightAware ADS-B Coverage Map - FlightAwareFLIGHTAWARE ADS-B COVERAGE MAP * Feeder Sites * Data Coverage * Airport Surface Coverage FETCHING MAP DATA… For more information on specific sites and the amount of data received, view FlightAwa…. https://hi.flightaware.com/adsb/coverage/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[88] opensky-network.orgOpenSkyFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS [BUTTON:

  1. WHO IS THE OPENSKY NETWORK? ] The OpenSky Network was initiated in 2012 by researchers from armasuisse Science + Technology (Switzerland), University of Kaise…. https://opensky-network.org/about/faq. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[89] opensky-network.orgOpenSkyOPENSKY NETWORK DATA The OpenSky Network provides multiple ways to access its rich air traffic datasets, ranging from real-time APIs to historical archives and curated scientific datasets. Whether y…. https://opensky-network.org/data/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[90] opensky-network.orgOpenSkyFLARM Important note: As of July 2026 we are currently updating the FLARM decoder. You can still connect your receiver and feed data but decoding the data is on hold. We expect to have this back up…. https://opensky-network.org/feed/flarm. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[91] opensky-network.orgOpenSkyOPENSKY NETWORK COVERAGE This map shows OpenSky’s three-dimensional ground-based coverage (i.e. satellite data excluded). The colors represent the lowest altitude reported in that area by an aircraf…. https://opensky-network.org/about/network. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[92] opensky-network.orgOpenSkyABOUT OPENSKY NETWORK The OpenSky Network is a non-profit association based in Switzerland. It aims at improving the security, reliability and efficiency of the air space usage by providing open acc…. https://opensky-network.org/about. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[93] opensky-network.orgOpenSkyGENERAL TERMS OF USE & DATA LICENSE AGREEMENT Tl;dr: License required in the following cases: * Commercial or for-profit entities: Any use by a for-profit or commercial entity including governmen…. https://opensky-network.org/about/terms-of-use. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[94] opensky-network.orgOpenSkyPUBLICATIONS WITH OPENSKY NETWORK DATA CITING OPENSKY NETWORK If you create a publication (including web pages, papers published by a third party, and publicly available presentations) using any da…. https://opensky-network.org/about/publications. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[95] ADS-B ExchangeSample Data - ADS-B Exchange. https://www.adsbexchange.com/data-products/sample-data/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[96] ADS-B Exchange Help CenterHow To Track a Specific Aircraft ADS-B Exchange Help Center. https://support.adsbexchange.com/hc/en-us/articles/37010553636109-How-To-Track-a-Specific-Aircraft. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[97] SupportIs it possible to see playback of past flights?: Flightradar24 Support centerApril 10, 2026. https://support.fr24.com/support/solutions/articles/3000115499-is-it-possible-to-see-playback-of-past-flights-. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[98] Federal Aviation AdministrationADS-B FAQ Federal Aviation AdministrationMarch 3, 2025. https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/technology/adsb/faq. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.
[99] faa.govFAA General Statements Federal Aviation AdministrationJuly 9, 2026 This summer will see more planes in the skies, frequent bad weather, and increased use of the nations airspace. We are continuously working to address these challenges. The FAA and airlines work tog…. https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/statements/general-statements. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[100] www.gov.ukAAIB investigation to Cagatay CGT-50, (UAS registration n/a) - GOV.UKApril 16, 2026 AAIB INVESTIGATION TO CAGATAY CGT-50, (UAS REGISTRATION N/A) Right wing separated from airframe in-flight, Radnor Range, Powys, 5 October 2023 From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch Published 16…. https://www.gov.uk/aaib-reports/aaib-investigation-to-cagatay-cgt-50-uas-registration-n-slash-a. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[101] fr24.comHow to view playback on the Flightradar24 website.: Flightradar24 Support centerApril 10, 2026 HOW TO VIEW PLAYBACK ON THE FLIGHTRADAR24 WEBSITE. PRINT Modified on: Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 2:31 PM It’s possible to view Global Playback and Single-flight Playback on the Flightradar24 website. Aft…. https://support.fr24.com/support/solutions/articles/3000120423-how-to-view-playback-on-the-flightradar24-website-. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[102] adsbexchange.comHow to Record Data From a Local Receiver ADS-B Exchange Help CenterApril 3, 2026 HOW TO RECORD DATA FROM A LOCAL RECEIVER Updated April 03, 2026 15:22 Are you interested in collecting and storing data from your own hardware for analysis? The default configuration of readsb in t…. https://support.adsbexchange.com/hc/en-us/articles/44705943021837-How-to-Record-Data-From-a-Local-Receiver. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[103] www.gov.ukAAIB investigation to Velos V3, (UAS registration N/A) - GOV.UKFebruary 12, 2026 AAIB INVESTIGATION TO VELOS V3, (UAS REGISTRATION N/A) Loss of control of UA, Onllwyn, Neath Port Talbot, 17 March 2025 From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch Published 12 February 2026 Category…. https://www.gov.uk/aaib-reports/aaib-investigation-to-velos-v3-uas-registration-n-slash-a. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[104] faa.govAutomatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Federal Aviation AdministrationSeptember 29, 2025 AUTOMATIC DEPENDENT SURVEILLANCE - BROADCAST (ADS-B) Image: Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Automatic Dependent SurveillanceBroadcast (ADSB) is an advanced surveillance tec…. https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/afx/afs/afs400/afs410/ads-b. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[105] www.gov.ukAAIB investigation to Uvify IFO, (UAS reg n/a) - GOV.UKSeptember 11, 2025 AAIB INVESTIGATION TO UVIFY IFO, (UAS REG N/A) Unreliable GPS position caused UAS to move out of defined geofence area, Durham, 29 March 2025 From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch Published: 11…. https://www.gov.uk/aaib-reports/aaib-investigation-to-uvify-ifo-uas-reg-n-slash-a. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[106] faa.govFrequently Asked Questions Federal Aviation AdministrationAugust 1, 2025 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Please see below for questions and answers about equipping. If you don’t find your answer here, please contact us at adsb@faa.gov. RULES * What are the ADS-B rules? * Ho…. https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/technology/equipadsb/resources/faq. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[107] adsbexchange.comHow is ADS-B Exchange different than other flight tracking sites? ADS-B Exchange Help CenterJune 13, 2025 HOW IS ADS-B EXCHANGE DIFFERENT THAN OTHER FLIGHT TRACKING SITES? Updated June 13, 2025 21:05 ADS-B Exchange operates a bit differently from other flight tracking sites. As a group of aviation en…. https://support.adsbexchange.com/hc/en-us/articles/37363518713613-How-is-ADS-B-Exchange-different-than-other-flight-tracking-sites. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[108] adsbexchange.comWhy Don’t You Have Destination Information Available? ADS-B Exchange Help CenterMay 29, 2025 WHY DON’T YOU HAVE DESTINATION INFORMATION AVAILABLE? Updated May 29, 2025 22:03 ADS-B Exchange operates a bit differently from other flight tracking sites. As a group of aviation enthusiasts, our…. https://support.adsbexchange.com/hc/en-us/articles/36734564519309-Why-Don-t-You-Have-Destination-Information-Available. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[109] fr24.comHow does space-based ADS-B work?: Flightradar24 Support centerApril 15, 2025 HOW DOES SPACE-BASED ADS-B WORK? PRINT Modified on: Tue, 15 Apr, 2025 at 2:40 PM ADS-B signals are sent out from the aircraft and collected by satellites orbiting the earth. The signals are then tr…. https://support.fr24.com/support/solutions/articles/3000115522-how-does-space-based-ads-b-work-. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[110] faa.govADS-B Privacy Federal Aviation AdministrationMarch 22, 2025 ADS-B PRIVACY The FAA acknowledges the desire of some operators to limit the availability of real-time ADS-B position and identification information for a specific aircraft. To address privacy conc…. https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/technology/equipadsb/privacy. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.
[111] faa.govAutomatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Federal Aviation AdministrationAugust 30, 2023 AUTOMATIC DEPENDENT SURVEILLANCE-BROADCAST (ADS-B) ADS-B is transforming all segments of aviation. Real-time precision, shared situational awareness, advanced applications for pilots and controllers…. https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/technology/adsb. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[112] www.gov.ukAAIB investigation to UVify IFO 1 and UVify IFO 2 (UAS registrations n/a) - GOV.UKApril 13, 2023 AAIB INVESTIGATION TO UVIFY IFO 1 AND UVIFY IFO 2 (UAS REGISTRATIONS N/A) UAS collision whilst in a swarm, Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall, London, 31 December 2

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[113] fr24.comWhy don’t you have coverage in my area?: Flightradar24 Support centerFebruary 8, 2023 WHY DON’T YOU HAVE COVERAGE IN MY AREA? PRINT Modified on: Wed, 8 Feb, 2023 at 3:13 PM Flightradar24 coverage is only available in areas where someone has installed an ADS-B receiver and shares da…. https://support.fr24.com/support/solutions/articles/3000115510-why-don-t-you-have-coverage-in-my-area-. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[114] faa.govIns and Outs Federal Aviation AdministrationFebruary 7, 2023 INS AND OUTS Image: ADS-B Cockpit Display ADS-B stands for Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast: * Automatic because it periodically transmits information with no pilot or operator involve…. https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/technology/equipadsb/capabilities/ins_outs. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.
[115] faa.govGetting to Know Your ADS-B System Federal Aviation AdministrationFebruary 7, 2023 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ADS-B SYSTEM Once you have equipped your aircraft with ADS-B Out, or after youve purchased a new aircraft, its important to get to know your ADS-B system. The more familiar y…. https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/technology/equipadsb/installation/know_adsb_system. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[116] fr24.comWhy are some aircraft missing on the map?: Flightradar24 Support centerSeptember 29, 2022 WHY ARE SOME AIRCRAFT MISSING ON THE MAP? PRINT Modified on: Thu, 29 Sep, 2022 at 4:02 PM * * * The visibility of flights on our map will vary based on several factors, including our coverage in t…. https://support.fr24.com/support/solutions/articles/3000117423-why-are-some-aircraft-missing-on-the-map-. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[117] fr24.comHow does Flightradar24 work?: Flightradar24 Support centerSeptember 29, 2022 HOW DOES FLIGHTRADAR24 WORK? PRINT Modified on: Thu, 29 Sep, 2022 at 4:00 PM Flightradar24 is a flight tracker that shows live air traffic from around the world. We combine data from several data s…. https://support.fr24.com/support/solutions/articles/3000117422-how-does-flightradar24-work-. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[118] fr24.comWhy use space-based ADS-B?: Flightradar24 Support centerSeptember 12, 2022 WHY USE SPACE-BASED ADS-B? PRINT Modified on: Mon, 12 Sep, 2022 at 5:31 PM ADS-B signals have a limited range and terrestrial stations are incapable of coverage over the oceans and in remote areas…. https://support.fr24.com/support/solutions/articles/3000115523-why-use-space-based-ads-b-. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[119] www.gov.ukAAIB investigation to various Airbus and Boeing aircraft between 9 June and 19 July 2021 - GOV.UKJanuary 27, 2022 AAIB INVESTIGATION TO VARIOUS AIRBUS AND BOEING AIRCRAFT BETWEEN 9 JUNE AND 19 JULY 2021 Pitot tubes blocked by insect activity, London Heathrow Airport, between 9 June 2021 and 19 July 2

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[120] www.gov.ukAAIB investigation to Parrot Anafi USA, (UAS registration n/a) 030421 - GOV.UKDecember 9, 2021 AAIB INVESTIGATION TO PARROT ANAFI USA, (UAS REGISTRATION N/A) 030421 Loss of control and flyaway, Quarry Span Hill, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, 3 April 2

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[121] nationalarchives.gov.ukThe Cold War and UFOs The National ArchivesMay 23, 2019 THE COLD WAR AND UFOS Thursday 23 May 2019 The National Archives Archives and archivists, Audio, Podcasts 1 comment There is more to the Ministry of Defence UFO files than reports on strange…. https://media.nationalarchives.gov.uk/index.php/cold-war-ufos/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[122] www.gov.ukAAIB investigation to Aeryon Skyranger R60, (UAS) SR9112798 - GOV.UKJanuary 10, 2019 AAIB INVESTIGATION TO AERYON SKYRANGER R60, (UAS) SR9112798 Loss of control due to high winds and software error, Brixton, London, 18 January 2

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[123] www.gov.ukAAIB investigation to Slingsby T67M MKII Firefly, G-BNSO - GOV.UKMay 11, 2017 AAIB INVESTIGATION TO SLINGSBY T67M MKII FIREFLY, G-BNSO Entered a spin and impacted a ploughed field near Whitwell, North Yorkshire, 30 April 2

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[124] www.gov.ukAAIB investigation to Rockwell Commander 114B, 2-ROAM - GOV.UKJuly 14, 2016 From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch Published 14 July 2016 Category: General aviation - fixed wing Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation Date of occurrence: 3 December 2015 Aircraft type:…. https://www.gov.uk/aaib-reports/aaib-investigation-to-rockwell-commander-114b-2-roam/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[125] www.gov.ukAAIB investigation to Airbus A320-232, G-EUYE - GOV.UKFebruary 11, 2016 AAIB INVESTIGATION TO AIRBUS A320-232, G-EUYE In-flight fumes event, 90 nm south-east of London Heathrow Airport, 27 July 2

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[126] faa.govJanuary 8, 2015 STOP ADS-B TRANSMISSIONS. (d) Other malfunctions and considerations: Loss of automatic altitude reporting capabilities (encoder failure) will result in loss of ATC altitude advisory services. e. ADS-B…. https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim/aim0405.html. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[127] nationalarchives.gov.ukThe Truth is in Here: UFOs at The National Archives The National ArchivesOctober 8, 2009 THE TRUTH IS IN HERE: UFOS AT THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES Thursday 8 October 2009 Past Masters Audio, Military history, Military history audio, Podcasts, Social history, Social history audio 1 comme…. https://media.nationalarchives.gov.uk/index.php/the-truth-is-in-here-ufos-at-the-national-archives/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[128] adsbexchange.comData Products - ADS-B ExchangeFIXED BASED OPERATORS IDEAL FOR TRAFFIC VISIBILITY AND COMPETITIVE INSIGHT Track inbound and outbound aircraft activity to understand traffic patterns and customer behavior. FUEL AND RESOURCE PLAN…. https://www.adsbexchange.com/data-products/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[129] adsbexchange.comADS-B Exchange API DocumentationADS-B EXCHANGE API v2 OAS 3.0 /api/aircraft/v2/docs/openapi.json The ADS-B Exchange API provides real-time access to live global flight data, enabling retrieval of detailed information on aircraf…. https://www.adsbexchange.com/api/aircraft/v2/docs/swagger. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[130] adsbexchange.comADS-B Exchange - ADS-B ExchangeWHAT IS ADS-B EXCHANGE? A global, independent flight data network. ADS-B Exchange connects the worlds largest independent ADS-B receiver network, displaying all aircraft broadcasts as received, del…. https://www.adsbexchange.com/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[131] adsbexchange.comADS-B Exchange API DocumentationADS-B EXCHANGE API (V2) URL: https://www.adsbexchange.com/products/enterprise-api/ Terms of Service The ADS-B Exchange API provides real-time access to live global flight data, enabling retrieval o…. https://gateway.adsbexchange.com/api/aircraft/v2/docs/index.html?url=%2Fapi%2Faircraft%2Fv2%2Fdocs%2Fopenapi.json. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[132] adsbexchange.comAbout - ADS-B ExchangeADS-B Exchange is a global platform that aggregates and displays real-time aircraft movements via a collaborative network of contributors, offering a transparent view of the skies without censorship…. https://www.adsbexchange.com/about/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[133] adsbexchange.comStreaming Platform ADS-B Exchange Streaming PlatformSTREAMING PLATFORM The ADS-B Exchange Streaming Platform delivers a real-time* stream of aviation events over gRPC, sourced from the global ADS-B Exchange receiver network. Server-side filters let y…. https://streaming-docs.adsbexchange.com/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[134] adsbexchange.comADS-B Exchange Help CenterHOW CAN WE HELP? [Input][Input: Search…] [Input] KNOWLEDGE BASE BROWSE HELP CENTER ARTICLES SUPPORT RESOURCES * See all articles MORE RESOURCES * Image GET HELP FROM OUR DISCORD COMMUNITY….. https://support.adsbexchange.com/hc/en-us. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[135] adsbexchange.comADS-B Exchange - track aircraft liveFLIGHT ACTIVITY Image: Expand [Button: History] UTC day: [Input] [Button: previous] [Button: next] [Button: previous] [Button: next] [Button: stop] [Button: 1x] [Button: 5x] [Button: 10x] [Bu…. https://globe.adsbexchange.com/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[136] adsbexchange.comMaps - ADS-B ExchangeImage: ADS-B Exchange Live Map LIVE MAP See the global sky live. A monitor-grade real-time view of aircraft across the world. View Live Map Image: ADS-B Exchange Mobile App MOBILE MAP Take the…. https://www.adsbexchange.com/maps/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[137] adsbexchange.comADS-C Receiver - ADS-B ExchangeADS-C Receiver ADS-B Exchange The Gap Why It’s Hard Build Sheet Steps Tracking Feed Us Satcom C-Band ADS-C For the Few 2.4m Minimum dish 3 Channels to decode 3.2 Orbit to track<50 S…. https://www.adsbexchange.com/ads-c-receiver/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[138] adsbexchange.comADS-B Exchange - track aircraft live adsbexchange.com Non-ICAO hex, info: Anonymized MLAT result No ICAO 24 bit address Non-ICAO hex, info: ATC contact broadcast This hex ID is dynamic and can’t be connected to a type or registr…. https://globe.adsbexchange.com/?realHeat=true. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[139] adsbexchange.comADS-B Exchange - track aircraft liveFLIGHT ACTIVITY Image: Expand [Button: History] UTC day: [Input] [Button: previous] [Button: next] [Button: previous] [Button: next] [Button: stop] [Button: 1x] [Button: 5x] [Button: 10x] [Bu…. https://globe.adsbexchange.com/?zoom=

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[140] faa.govChapter

  1. Air Traffic Control4-5-

  2. AUTOMATIC DEPENDENT SURVEILLANCE-BROADCAST (ADS-B) SERVICES

  3. Introduction.

  4. Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) is a surveillance technology deployed throughout the NAS (see…. https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap4_section_5.html. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[141] faa.govENR 1.1: General Rules

  1. Radar energy that strikes dense objects will be reflected and displayed on the operator’s scope, thereby blocking out aircraft at the same range and greatly weakening or completely eliminating the…. https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aip_html/part2_enr_section_1.1.html. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[142] faa.govAgreement PortalEach Service Consumer must demonstrate the Service Consumers ability to limit the display of or distribution (i.e., block) the aircraft from their systems. Except under the direction of the aircraft…. https://aa.data.faa.gov/data/service.jsf?uuid=02422d2b-690f-42ba-9ce3-7a72f830f01c. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[143] faa.govAgreement Portalhttps://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/orders_notices/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/1030708 Each Service Consumer must demonstrate the Service Consumers ability to limit the di…. https://aa.data.faa.gov/data/service.jsf?uuid=7612d705-5afa-463f-a14c-3a09d22a8b

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[144] faa.govPublic ADS-B Performance ReportPUBLIC ADS-B PERFORMANCE REPORT REQUEST [Input] [Input] [Input] [Input] [Input] [Input] [Input] [Input] Flight Standards provides this automated tool in order to assist aircraft owners, operators…. https://adsbperformance.faa.gov/PAPRRequest.aspx. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[145] faa.govAgreement PortalHistorical data for the aircraft or call sign must be limited for time listed for LADD. Various FAA Services include real time and recent positon and other relevant flight data associated with civi…. https://aa.data.faa.gov/data/service.jsf?uuid=56910255-54c7-49d9-8577-cf93291bf

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[146] atsb.gov.auFOI Disclosure 2025-26 ATSBSearch Date of access (date decision released to applicant) FOI reference number Description of documents Documents released Access 12 June 2026 FOI 25-26(21) …any surviving docu…. https://www.atsb.gov.au/foi-disclosure-2025-

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[147] adsb.fiadsb.fi - live aircraft tracking adsb.fi Non-ICAO hex, info: Anonymized MLAT result No ICAO 24 bit address Non-ICAO hex, info: ATC contact broadcast This hex ID is dynamic and can’t be connected to a type or registration Of…. https://globe.adsb.fi/. Source panel: Citations. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[148] strangesounds.orgCommon UFO Misidentifications Explained - Strange SoundsJuly 27, 2026 COMMON UFO MISIDENTIFICATIONS EXPLAINED Common UFO misidentifications happen when ordinary objects in the sky are mistaken for alien craft, portals, mystery lights or unexplained aerial phenomena. V…. https://strangesounds.org/common-ufo-misidentifications-explained. Source panel: More. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[149] medium.comMediumJuly 20, 2026 A DISTANCE MEASUREMENT IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS REGARDING THE NATURE OF UAP Avi Loeb 3 min read Jul 20, 2026 Listen Share Press enter or click to view image in full size Triangulation of…. https://avi-loeb.medium.com/a-distance-measurement-is-worth-a-thousand-words-regarding-the-nature-of-uap-72c99e900

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[150] odni.govTransparency Office of the Director of National Intelligence Office of the Director of National IntelligenceJuly 16, 2026 TRANSPARENCY RESTORING TRUST. ROOTING OUT THE DEEP STATE. ABOUT ODNI is hard at work executing President Trumps Executive Orders aimed at rebuilding trust in the ICstarting with investigating w…. https://www.odni.gov/transparency/. Source panel: More. Accessed August 8, 2026.

[151] sighting. https://nuforc.org/sighting/?id=198

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[152] sighting. https://nuforc.org/sighting/?id=197

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[158] sighting. https://nuforc.org/sighting/?id=192

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[161] Aguadilla - UFO Analysis with Lines of Sight. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fho4YyXWfE.

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[162] How To Geolocate and Identify a Typical Tic-Tac UFO. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9lkspThboM.

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