I’ve been using SafeSky for a while now, and I genuinely find it fascinating to have real-time awareness of nearby aircraft. It’s a brilliant tool, and as someone who frequently enjoys flying with small groups, it’s become an indispensable part of my preparation. However, I’ve noticed an issue recently that I can’t quite figure out, and I thought it might be helpful to share it here to get some ideas or advice from the community.
Here’s the scenario: When I’m airborne in certain regions, there are times I seem to lose track of nearby planes on the map. It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it leaves me wondering if it’s because of something specific about my location, the environment, or my own setup.
For example, last weekend, I was flying over a relatively remote area near the coast, and there was a moment when SafeSky didn’t show a plane that was clearly visible just a few miles away. It’s worth noting that I wasn’t in a particularly congested airspace, and my tool was otherwise functioning perfectly. I’ve also had similar situations occur near hilly terrains where reception might be affected.
At first, I thought it might be due to gaps in the network or coverage, but then I realized SafeSky is built to work in situations like this. That made me curious—could my current position, altitude, or even how I’m holding my phone (or tablet) during the flight impact the accuracy of what I see?
Where am I in all this? In a practical sense, “where am I” refers to pinpointing my location and understanding how it interacts with my surroundings. SafeSky is an online tool for live location tracking, and I rely on it heavily to keep track of both my position and nearby aircraft. It’s intriguing to think about how environmental factors, altitude, or even the terrain might impact how accurately my location is reflected in the tool during specific moments.
Could this be related to atmospheric conditions, signal issues in certain geographies, or perhaps something I’m inadvertently doing that affects the experience? Has anyone else experienced a similar issue while flying, and if so, what steps did you take to address it?