Webb Buzz: MondoWindow enables you to see what you’re flying over
Look! We’re flying over my house. Sort of.
Name: https://www.MondoWindow.com
What it does: Begins to take in-flight entertainment beyond books, movies, music and games. It is a moving Web-based map that shows you where you are and what you’re looking at as you fly over.
What’s hot: A fun distraction if you have in-flight Wi-fi, but you can also use it on the ground. From the website, track a flight by airline and flight number or, if you know it, by the tail number of the aircraft. The MondoWindow map shows you what you are flying over, with info pins describing towns, landmarks and geographical features.
What’s not: If you’re earth-bound and just want to look at pretty scenery, you must do your homework. For example, if you search for a flight from New York to Miami, in hopes of seeing a pretty beach or ocean shot, beware. You won’t see anything if the flight has landed. Research fun destinations and airplane flight times, then follow the flights throughout the day. That is, If you have time for this kind of cubicle tomfoolery.
— Jen Leo
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