TN DOF Aircraft

GKolo · #1 (**permalink**) 11-21-2012, 2:31 PM

Anybody have info on the aircraft that forestry is flying,Sounds like they have 2 in the air right now.

DonnieDog · #2 (**permalink**) 11-27-2012, 12:43 PM

They usually have one stationed at elizabethton airport. I've seen em in the area up here before. They use the regular federal forestry frequencies from what I remember.

GKolo · #3 (**permalink**) 11-27-2012, 12:47 PM

I get them over here on our 159.135 when they are flying.

DonnieDog · #4 (**permalink**) 11-27-2012, 3:48 PM

What county are you in?

GKolo · #5 (**permalink**) 11-27-2012, 3:52 PM

Mcminn

DonnieDog · #6 (**permalink**) 12-04-2012, 8:38 PM

Your a little more south than I am. All of our Federal Aircraft that are Forestry related operate on Cherokee North Freqs.

GKolo · #7 (**permalink**) 12-04-2012, 8:50 PM

I get USFS on 169.925 here for the south end of Cherokee NF, but the state DOF fly's on 159.135 and spots fires in the whole SE part of the state. I enjoy listening to them spotting fires.... I

jfhtm350 · #8 (**permalink**) 12-05-2012, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GKolo

I get USFS on 169.925 here for the south end of Cherokee NF, but the state DOF fly's on 159.135 and spots fires in the whole SE part of the state. I enjoy listening to them spotting fires.... I

Is there any certain part of the day they are most active? I will tune in and see if I get anything.

GKolo · #9 (**permalink**) 12-05-2012, 12:52 PM

They only fly when its prime for fires, I have heard them once since last spring.
They used Air31 as a callsign.

jfhtm350 · #10 (**permalink**) 12-05-2012, 1:03 PM

Oh ok. I done a search and can find nothing on the matter. I see you found out some info from another site:

Tennessee Forestry Aircraft : Notable Activity

GKolo · #11 (**permalink**) 12-05-2012, 1:06 PM

Yea my area of expertise is wildland fire so i keep a ear on them all the time.
They tell where they are and where they are going or where the fire is and if anyone is around it.
I even added those 2 aircraft to my flight tracker in case they ever file a flight plan.

jfhtm350 · #12 (**permalink**) 12-05-2012, 1:12 PM

Here is the more direct link to the aircraft registry:
FAA Registry - Aircraft - N-Number Inquiry

I am amazed just to see who owns aircraft.

GKolo · #13 (**permalink**) 12-05-2012, 1:14 PM

I also track NASCAR drivers, My Detroit Lions and anything interesting i happen to find.

jfhtm350 · #14 (**permalink**) 12-05-2012, 1:17 PM

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I also track NASCAR drivers, My Detroit Lions and anything interesting i happen to find.

I have a hard enough time keeping up with myself.

GKolo · #15 (**permalink**) 12-05-2012, 1:20 PM

Keeps me out of the wifes way.