Country Flag sets

Improved Civil/Military Flags sets

These flag sets are designed to replace the default Kinetic country flags in the BMPFlags folder. They provide both updated data and additional country and military flags.

There are two sets available with for standard (20 x 20) or wide (40 x 20) bitmaps, with additional options for a registration prefix set and dark background sets for the military roundels.

The flag sets below will not display correctly in BaseStation unless the updated Countries.dat file is also installed.

For more detailed information see Flag Set Details

Flag sets and Countries.dat file

The Flag sets below are available in Active Display and ActiveDisplayLite and will be automatically installed by those programs.

Alternatively you can download them from this page, but you will have to install them manually.

Standard Bitmap set
(20 x 20 pixels)

Set 1. Country flags plus Mil roundels -

A basic set replacing the Kinetic bitmaps but with bitmap spelling corrected and additional flags for countries omitted from the original list. This set also includes a full range of military roundels on a light background.

Author: Bones

Last update: 15 Jan 2014

Download Set 1

Wide Bitmaps set
(40 x 20 pixels)

Set 2. Country flags with Reg prefix plus Mil roundels -

A basic set replacing the Kinetic bitmaps but with spelling corrected and additional flags for countries omitted from the original list. This wide bitmap set combines flag and reg prefix into one image. This set also includes a full range of military roundels on a light background.

The country flags also feature a colour coded background highlighting different continental regions. This gives a visual clue to aircraft from more distant regions.

Author: Bones

Last update: 15 Jan 2014

Download Set 2

The flag sets above will not display in BaseStation unless this updated Countries.dat file is installed.

The DAT file is a separate zip because it is undergoes frequent revision/update. It contains all known country and military Mode S allocations to date.

This file is updated as new information is discovered - usually quarterly.

Countries.dat file

THIS FILE MUST BE DOWNLOADED

Author: Bones

Last update: 18 Nov 2015

 

Download CDF

 Alternative (optional) flag sets

These are three variations on the above file sets. Sets 1 or 2 must already be installed - these new sets just overwrite the originals.

Standard Bitmap options
(20 x 20 pixels)

Set 3. Country Registration Prefixes - An alternative to the civil flags in Set 1 (small) with bitmaps showing the country registration prefix instead of the national flag.

Set 4. Military Roundels (Dark) - An alternative to the military flags in Set 1 (small). These roundels have a dark background.

Author: Bones

Last update: 15 Jan 2014

           Download Set 3                         Download Set 4

Wide Bitmap options
(40 x 20 pixels)

Set 5. Military Roundels (Dark)-
An alternative to the military flags in Set 2 (wide). These roundels have a dark background.

Author: Bones

Last update: 15 Jan 2014

Download Set 5

With the release of BaseStation 1.1.130 it is now possible to show operator logos in the Aircraft List.

To display the logos you must install a set of bitmaps in the OperatorFlags folder. To trigger the bitmap you must edit the aircraft record by adding the ICAO Operator code (like BAW for British Airways) in the OprFlagCode field - or use a utility like ActiveDisplayLite to do this automatically.

For more detailed information see Logo Set Details

Some logo sets below are now available in ActiveDisplayLite for automatic installation

Operator Logo Starter Pack

Size 85 x 20

This is a starter set of logos for use with the BaseStation software. It contains most of the frequently seen operators within Europe whether airlines, executive aircraft, business aircraft or even flying club - provided they use an approved ICAO Operator code. In addition a full set of world-wide military logos are provided.

Author: Bones

Last update: 14 Apr 2011    (Logo count 1384)

Download

Operator Logo set - Jack Ford

Size 85 x 20

Jack Ford has provided an alternative logo set which features the airline logo plus the aircraft tail colours. Jack's logo set is extensive and covers many operators who do not have an ICAO code, airline livery variations and military squadrons/units.

Author: Jack Ford

Website : SBS-1 Operator Logos by Jack

Aircraft Silhouettes by Ian Kirby

85 x 20

Ian has provided a large set (and still growing) of aircraft silhouettes to complement the logo sets from myself and Jack Ford. The aircraft silhouettes were originally provided to show bitmaps for light aircraft which would never have an operator logo but demand has seen Ian extend coverage to encompass many more military and civil aircraft.

Author: Ian Kirby

Website : IKSilhouettes

Borderless Logos - Mark Coles

75 x 22

Mark has created a 75 x 22 set of logos which may be more suitable for users with limited screen space. Mark's logos are "borderless" in that the background colour blends into the SBS display to reduce the boxy appearance of the logos. The collection also includes a full set of military roundels.

Mark has also produced a set of borderless country flags to complement the logo collection.

Author: Mark Coles

Website: Mark Coles Logo Collection

Operator Logo Set - Andrew Hay

60 x 22

Andrew has provided a much smaller form factor of 60 x 22 for his logo set and the illustration below shows that small doesn't mean any loss in presentation or detail. Ideal for users with laptops or small monitors - or users who find the larger sets too obtrusive.

Author: Andrew Hay

Website: SBSFlags