I can see something like this being able to work without paying for access to a flightaware api or something similar as ADS-B rolls out fully.  A lot of aviation companies still pay hefty fees to tap into ATC data, that will essentially be made free.  ADS-B Out broadcasts identification, position, altitude...<p>With more aviation geeks out there supplying the data, people won&#x27;t be reliant on centralized sources of info.<p><a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.aopa.org&#x2F;Advocacy&#x2F;Air-Traffic-Services-,-a-,-Technology&#x2F;Air-Traffic-Services-Brief-Automatic-Dependent-Surveillance-Broadcast-ADS-B" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.aopa.org&#x2F;Advocacy&#x2F;Air-Traffic-Services-,-a-,-Tech...</a>