This project uses FlightAware's AeroAPI to retrieve the weather info through its API. To do so, you'll need to register for an account and get an API key.
To begin using the service, click on the link. This will take you to the registration page, where you can create a new account at no cost.
Once you click the link, you'll be directed to a page where you'll need to enter your login information. Enter it to continue.
After entering your login details, a confirmation email will be sent to you to activate your account
Once you have activated your account, simply click on the "Compare Tiers" option to choose a subscription plan that fits your needs.
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This is where we'll start the AeroAPI subscription process.
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There is a monthly allowance of free usage—up to $5 free a month, which means that the service is free for users until their queries reach the cost equivalent of $5 within a month. Beyond this allowance, the user would need to pay per query.
After that, you will be required to include your payment details.
Subscription Cost Breakdown
Users are allowed to use the service for free up to a limit of $5 worth of queries per month. This means that the service is free until the user's queries reach the cost equivalent of $5 within a month. If the user crosses the limit, they would be required to pay for additional queries.
The allowance for ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) feeds is double the usual limit, which means up to $10 worth of free usage per month. ADS-B is a surveillance technology used for tracking aircraft. Those who contribute data to the ADS-B network (feeders) might be rewarded with a higher free usage allowance as an incentive for providing valuable data to the service.
Okay - if FlightAware charges $0.05 per call, you might be curious about how to spread a $5 monthly budget evenly.
With $5, you can make 100 calls in a month. So, you can make roughly 3 calls per day without spending more than your budget. Think of it like a daily quota to keep your usage in check and avoid any surprise fees.
So, if there are 24 hours in a day, you want to make three calls in those 24 hours. The total hours by the number of calls: 24 hours / 3 calls = 8 hours per call.
TL;DR: If you want to subscribe for free, you'll want to make up to three calls within a 24-hour period. Each call should be 8 hours apart.
Ok, now get some airline logos!
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