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title: "Automated Flight Following"
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source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automated_Flight_Following"
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category: "reference"
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tags: "science, encyclopedia"
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date_saved: "2026-05-05T12:51:23.591532+00:00"
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instance: "kb-cron"
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Automated Flight Following (AFF) is GPS aircraft tracking that is mandated by a government agency (or other governing body) for its contractors. The following criteria must be met:
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The GPS device must transmit position reports every two minutes;
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The position reports must be pushed into the third-party database (where they are automatically tracked by dispatchers).
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A common use for AFF devices is to track planes flying for the USDA or utility companies during fire season.
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== References == |