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Old 30th April 2009, 05:07 AM
Ash W Ash W is offline
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Originally Posted by Jon Harris View Post
What is the ACARS website address? Sorry for the stupid question but I've never used it before...thanks!
It is radio based, not web based. Ie the plane transmits data messages to ground stations, the ground stations then send the data to the 'airline'. With a scanner, sound card and some simple software anyone within range can decode the messages.

Do search of ACARS for greater detail.