All seriousness aside, you can procure radios that pick up local air traffic (if you are near an airport.) Most air traffic transmits in the AM band. To find the frequencies to tune to, go to https://www.radioreference.com/ and you can look up the local frequencies for approach, departure. tower, etc. Larger airports will have ground traffic control for vehicle and tug traffic and taxiing planes, but that's less interesting.
I recorded Trump's arrival in AF1 to Allentown PA last year from my radio. Still have the mp3 clip. Pretty cool.
He's turned into a bit of a doomer and he tries to do too much analysis but there's a wealth of good information he has. Lately I only watch his updates for when he tracks specific planes that the DOJ or CIA are using and flights in and out of black sites.
If they are getting larger, and you are NOT near an airport, move out of the way. Fast.
It’s how I got started! ??♂️ You learn a lot about local air traffic..
All seriousness aside, you can procure radios that pick up local air traffic (if you are near an airport.) Most air traffic transmits in the AM band. To find the frequencies to tune to, go to https://www.radioreference.com/ and you can look up the local frequencies for approach, departure. tower, etc. Larger airports will have ground traffic control for vehicle and tug traffic and taxiing planes, but that's less interesting.
I recorded Trump's arrival in AF1 to Allentown PA last year from my radio. Still have the mp3 clip. Pretty cool.
Step 1) Know that it's called "planefagging", and be assured that it's neither a) gay, nor b) disrespectful of homosexuals.
https://www.youtube.com/c/MonkeyWerxUS
He's turned into a bit of a doomer and he tries to do too much analysis but there's a wealth of good information he has. Lately I only watch his updates for when he tracks specific planes that the DOJ or CIA are using and flights in and out of black sites.
https://www.adsbexchange.com/
https://globe.adsbexchange.com/
Pay attention to your local area and look for posts requesting information or eyes on.
Silver hunting is another good hobby... enjoy friend!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airbus_Beluga_XL
When you see this descending out of the clouds above you☝️
This may not be exactly what you are looking for but,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxugtkvZqY4
More SDR options and just a place to start, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zq12KeRSx8Y
Get the app. Flightradar.