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:
- The GPS device must transmit position reports every two minutes;
- The position reports must be pushed into the third-party database (where they are automatically tracked by dispatchers).
A common use for AFF devices is to track planes flying for the USDA or utility companies during fire season.
References
- "Set Up AFF". Spidertracks.
- "Guardian Mobility". Guardian Mobility.
- "Firefighting". TracPlus.
- "Automated Flight Following (AFF)". AFF Govt Website.