Topic: Flightradar24

Reports surfaced claiming Ursula von der Leyen's plane was targeted by Russian GPS jamming over Bulgaria, forcing the pilot to use paper maps. However, Bulgarian officials and data from Flightradar24 later contradicted these claims, showing no evidence of signal interference. The hosts view the incident as a potential attempt to manufacture a pretext for conflict with Russia.

A plane carrying EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was reportedly targeted by Russian GPS jamming while landing in Bulgaria, forcing pilots to use paper maps. However, the hosts analyze ADS-B flight data which shows no interruption in the plane's GPS transmission, suggesting the story may be fabricated to drum up anti-Russian sentiment.

The strategic importance of Turkey is highlighted by the presence of numerous NATO and US military bases, including Incirlik. During the coup attempt, President Erdogan famously appeared on FaceTime to rally supporters, a move the hosts find highly unusual. Flight tracking data showed Erdogan's plane in a holding pattern before landing in Istanbul once the situation stabilized.

The crash of Russian Metrojet Flight 9268 in the Sinai Peninsula is analyzed. The hosts question the ADS-B telemetry data, which showed the plane slowing to 62 knots before a rapid descent. They also point out anomalies at the crash site, such as the lack of an impact crater and the presence of heavy machinery tracks, suggesting the scene may have been staged or heavily disturbed.

Technical data from Flightradar24.com suggests the Germanwings aircraft's altitude setting was manually changed from 38,000 feet to 96 feet. This ADS-B data indicates someone twirled the altitude dial on the Flight Management Computer rather than simply pressing a button. The lack of authentication in the ADS-B "extended squitter" system is discussed as a potential security vulnerability.