No planes in sky

[loopee_lu]

Hi, I've registered to ask this question, hope it's OK? I've googled and read the pinned posts but can't see anything related.
I've been watching the website for a few days and really getting in to it, but today the sky has been very quiet, in real life and on the website. Now, here's the thing, there were 2 planes showing on the website that should have been passing my house but there hasnt been any! I watched the website as it tracked a small craft going forward and back but not once did I see it! Then there was meant to be a transatlantic flight according to the site, but nothing! Does anyone know why this might be? Thanks

[loopee_lu]

Anyone??
I've just looked at the website again and the plane is still out??

[rwier]

Anyone??
I've just looked at the website again and the plane is still out??

I see a similar track in that area. I am a long way from there (Phoenix, Arizona). Considering the altitude and track, I would suspect some form of aerial photography. It also resembles crop-dusting, but on a gigantic scale. Maybe anti-mosquito spray, Agent Orange, Anti-Virus, etc. (just kidding). In the desert Southwest USA, that plane type is a favorite of the Border Patrol, Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms, and the Drug Enforcement Agency.

[rwier]

Oh yea, I forgot: About 6 months ago a similar Government Agency plane was doing a rectangular racetrack pattern about 6 miles distant from me and about 6000 ft above ground level. With the phone + app in hand and a good pair of binos, I searched the flight area for about 45 minutes. I'm a retired land surveyor and a bit of an amateur astronomer. I am pretty handy with rough AZ/ELEV comps. If there really was a plane up there, that sucker was totally invisible.

[Oblivian]

https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/whats-this-plane-doing-answering-recent-frequently-asked-questions

Keep in mind the stuff you see on screen is also About 6-8sec ahead