Welcome to the WNGLTS Hangar

We had been wanting to create this space for quite some time. Until now, most of WNGLTS has happened live: beside a runway, with a camera, several hours ahead of us and a genuine desire to share everything happening at Madrid-Barajas with you.

Live streams will remain at the heart of the project, but some subjects need more time, more context and a place where we can explore them properly.

That is why we are opening the Hangar. We want it to be a space where we can talk about aviation, plane spotting, Madrid-Barajas, the aircraft we see, the way different operations work and everything that happens behind each broadcast.

And perhaps the most natural way to begin is by telling you a little about who we are and how we got here.

We Are Luismi and Mauro

WNGLTS is run by Luismi and Mauro. We are a small, independent team brought together by the same passion for aviation, although each of us brings a different way of experiencing and explaining it.

During our live streams, we divide a wide range of responsibilities between us: commentary, flight tracking, technical control, camera operation, production, on-screen information and everything else surrounding the broadcast.

That combination is an important part of WNGLTS. While one of us is concentrating on the operation, framing or technical side of the stream, the other can focus on what is happening at the airport, the conversation in the chat or explaining the flight currently on screen.

We are not a large production company, nor are we trying to appear like one. We are doing our best to bring aviation closer to you, learning from every live stream and gradually improving everything around the project.

How WNGLTS Began

WNGLTS grew from a fairly simple combination: a passion for aviation, curiosity about technology and a desire to share what happens around an airport.

The original idea was not to create a major production or build an enormous project from the very beginning.

We simply wanted to show aircraft, talk about what was happening and enjoy an interest that we had been following for some time.

But one thing gradually led to another. First came the tests. Then the first live streams. After that, we began improving the sound, the image, the graphics, the information displayed on screen and the way we explained what we were seeing.

Then the community arrived. People began joining us from Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Germany and many other countries. Some had extensive aviation knowledge, while others were simply curious to know which aircraft had just landed.

Little by little, WNGLTS became much more than a camera pointing towards a runway.

What You Do Not See Behind a Live Stream

From the outside, a plane spotting live stream may seem relatively simple: arrive, set up the camera and wait for aircraft to pass.

We wish it were always that easy. Before every broadcast, we check the weather forecast, wind, runway configuration, special flights, mobile coverage, power supply and the condition of all our equipment.

Then we travel to the location, set everything up, check the connections, balance the audio, frame the shot, test the signal and hope the wind does not decide to make everything more difficult.

During the live stream, we have to keep track of many things at the same time. The camera, audio, production, overlay, internet connection, chat, flight information and, of course, everything happening at the airport.

Luismi is mainly responsible for the technical side, camera operation, production, graphics and part of the commentary. Mauro focuses more on following the operation, talking with the audience and bringing his own way of interpreting and explaining what is happening.

In reality, those roles are constantly overlapping. During a broadcast, both of us keep an eye on almost everything and adapt depending on what is happening.

Sometimes everything works perfectly. At other times, we have to improvise. Heat, cold, wind or an unstable mobile connection can completely change a live stream. We have learned a great deal by solving problems as they happen, and we will probably continue learning for a long time.

Our Technical Equipment

We do not have an outside broadcast vehicle or a television production unit.

Our equipment is designed to be portable, operate outdoors and allow us to broadcast for several hours as reliably as possible.

We use a video camera suited to following aircraft at a distance, a robust tripod, audio systems for our commentary and ambient sound, a portable production system and mobile connections to transmit the stream.

We also operate our own infrastructure for managing the website, graphics, part of the flight information and other elements displayed during the broadcasts.

Luismi develops and maintains much of that technical infrastructure, from the website to several of the systems supporting our live streams.

We do not want to turn this first entry into an endless list of equipment, cables and configurations, although we will probably talk about those subjects in future Hangar posts.

The important point is that every piece of equipment has a purpose, and the system has continued to evolve as we have learned what we genuinely need.

Why We Broadcast From Madrid-Barajas

Madrid-Barajas is our main setting and one of the reasons the project has so much potential. It is a major airport with four runways, different operating configurations and a constant mix of domestic, European and intercontinental traffic.

During a single afternoon, we may see regional aircraft, cargo flights, large long-haul aircraft, government flights, special liveries or unusual movements.

Madrid-Barajas is also constantly changing. New routes arrive, new aircraft enter service, airlines evolve, terminals change and major expansion projects are being prepared for the coming years.

There is always something to talk about.

We Try to Make Aviation Accessible to Everyone

One of the things that matters most to us is ensuring that anyone can join a live stream and feel part of the conversation.

Some viewers can identify a specific aircraft variant simply from the shape of one of its doors.

Others may only just be discovering the difference between an Airbus A350 and a Boeing 787.

Both are equally welcome at WNGLTS.

We enjoy talking about registrations, aircraft types, routes, engines, runways and procedures, but we try to explain everything in an approachable way.

Luismi and Mauro have different styles, and we believe this helps our live streams maintain a balance between information, conversation, interesting facts and more spontaneous moments.

We do not want to assume that everyone already understands aviation terminology, nor do we want every broadcast to feel like an overly technical lesson.

Aviation can be complex, but it can also be explained clearly.

And many of the best conversations begin with an apparently simple question.

The Community Is a Fundamental Part of WNGLTS

WNGLTS would make little sense without the people who join our live streams.

The chat has become much more than a column of messages next to the video.

It is a place where people share information, memories, travel experiences, technical knowledge and, above all, a positive atmosphere.

We love recognising names that return week after week, but we also enjoy seeing someone join for the first time and end up staying for several hours.

Every like, subscription, message, Super Chat and shared broadcast helps the project continue growing.

These may sometimes appear to be small gestures, but they mean a great deal to Luismi and Mauro.

Why We Are Opening the Hangar

Some subjects come up during our broadcasts that we cannot explain in as much detail as we would like.

Sometimes a special aircraft appears and we want to tell its story.

On other occasions, someone asks how a go-around works, why the runway configuration changes or what the Terminal 4 expansion will mean for Madrid-Barajas.

During a live stream, we can provide a brief explanation.

In the Hangar, we will be able to research the subject, organise the information, verify our sources and explore it in greater depth.

We plan to publish content about Madrid-Barajas, flight operations, aircraft types, airlines, technology, plane spotting, aviation history and current developments.

We also want to use this space to share news about WNGLTS itself, changes to our equipment, new ideas, experiences and reflections after special broadcasts.

WNGLTS Continues to Grow

We have many ideas and, probably, more ideas than time available to develop them.

We want to improve our live streams, continue evolving the website, automate some of the information we use, prepare new content and explore other locations whenever possible.

We would also like WNGLTS to become more than a YouTube channel.

Our aim is to gradually build a space where live streams, videos, the Hangar, guides and the community are all connected.

Without rushing, but without standing still.

Thank You for Being Here

This first entry is not intended to tell our entire story.

In fact, we still feel that we are only in the opening chapters.

We simply wanted to inaugurate this space by explaining a little about who we are, where we came from, what we do and why we continue dedicating so many hours to the project.

The answer is quite simple: we love aviation, we enjoy sharing it and we love experiencing it with all of you.

We are Luismi and Mauro, and this is WNGLTS.

Thank you for joining us. We will see you in the next live stream!