Air show qualifications

[radio10-8]

This weekend at Davis-Monthan AFB (Tucson AZ) the F-22 Raptor and many other military planes will be "practicing and qualifying" for thier air show certification. What frequencies do you suggest I listen to or try to hear? I lucked out this weekend to be here for this. I read that this is one of the first times the f-22 will be seen by civilians not working at Edwards or ????.

 

[fireant]

Try this link this is the frequencies from 2005 however in this month's Monitoring Times they have a special on Airshows for 2006. Here is a link for last years should be the same they don't really change that much. Hope this helps

http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/mtairshowguide2005.pdf

fireant

 

[FLANO]

Wow, is it Heritage Days again at DM?

I've monitored their progress for the past couple of years. Here is some frequencies to watch:

120.00mhz
122.475mhz
123.15mhz
127.15mhz - Heritage Flight Discrete
136.575mhz - P-51
376.025mhz - F-15 Discrete
118.85mhz/253.50mhz - DM Tower
121.80mhz/275.80mhz - DM Ground
138.50mhz/327.70mhz - DM SOF
376.025mhz - F-15 Discrete

Here are some Raptor freqs that I've collected from other groups over time. I can not say for sure these will work :
120.75000
121.00000
123.55000
132.05000
133.10000
139.77500
142.20000
225.45000
251.25000
225.72500
230.27500
230.77500
266.50000
280.70000
289.40000
292.70000
299.20000
318.10000
325.10000
325.90000
343.70000
346.30000
348.70000
349.40000
350.32500
354.05000
375.40000
382.60000
387.10000

John
SE of Tucson

 

[FLANO]

Get ready for the Heritage Flight Conference at DMAFB !!!

This years qualifications will include the F-22A!!!

According to the Desert Airman, the base newspaper, they will host eveything from "P-40 to P-47s to P-51s, up to and including the F-15E and F-22A this years." You've already see the F-4's. I drove on base and verified 4 F-16's from Shaw and 2 F-15's, tails of SJ, and one other F-15.

There where also be some pyrotechnics for the A-10's and F-15E's.

"Anyone on base is welcome to come out and see the old warbirds, as well as our newest fighter, the F-22A"

Just like previous years, they will have viewing area located in front of Base Ops. The flight schedule begins at 12:15pm on the 3rd and ends at 5pm on the 5th of March.

One special note from the Base Newspaper:

"Photos are allowed, however, there may be security requirements for the F-22A." If this is anything like they treat us when we try to photograph the F-117, we won't be able to photograph it on the ground. We'll have to see

I will be either attending on base or at the end of the runway in one of the pulloffs to try and obtain the prize picture of the F-22A with an "old warbird" Unfortunately for me, it will only be in the morning, as that four-letter word - WORK - will get in the way of my afternoon viewing and listening pleasure

John
SE of Tucson

 

[FLANO]

Two F-22A's are here at DM. They are sitting at show center right. I managed to take a couple of pictures between the fence line, albeit not the greatest, but once the doors are open, they'll make great photos !!

So far the lineup at DM includes multiple F-15, F-16, F-4, P-51, A-10, and of course, the F-22A's.

I heard a short radio sheck on 123.15mhz by DMAFB Tower, so this should be a good frequency tomorrow.

John
SE of Tucson

 

[CORN]

At the time yesterday around 1245 L I saw what looked like 4 F-15's being "dragged" by a KC-10A that flew right over my house. I would estimate them being at FL200 or so but could definitely tell they were at least F-15's. Now with having a short time to view them it very well could have been 2 F-15's and 2 F-22's as reported by someone else who managed to catch them. I'm sure a Raptor can favor an Eagle from a distance. I never caught a callsign nor the tanker frequency but i did catch their air to air: 233.525 They were heading East to West. It sure was a sight. I am wondering if these a/c could be the ones that went to Davis-Monthan. Have fun scanning.

 

[radio10-8]

You guys are the best! I'll be out and around with zoom lens and scanners going.

 

[FLANO]

Well, I was working when the fun began, but did manage to catch some transmissions on 127.15mhz during my breaks....

Here is a photo of a 355th FW A-10 side by side with the F-22A's sitting in front of Base Ops at DMAFB

Did anyone catch 'em airborne??

John
SE of Tucson

 

[radio10-8]

F-22

I saw the F-22 in the air and I will say this. The F-16's, F-15's were doing full power take-offs and max climbs at 1245-1300. The Raptor BLEW thew all away! it did an amazing climb to 1600 feet in seconds and it appeared to hover for a few seconds before going nose down and flying away. After a couple of minutes, I heard Raptor one calling ALB Center and he was climbing past 10K. If you go monitor the 118.850 for DM Tower because they are using this as an air-to-air and calling manuevers on it. Of course they are going to discreet quite a bit, but I only heard quick 4-5 word comments and that was it.

 

[FLANO]

Here's a nice pic of 2x P-51's, F-15, and the F-22A

Frequencies used:

118.50 - Heritage Demos Discrete
123.15 - Heritage Discrete
376.025 - F-15E - Narration/Commands
384.55 - F-15E Discrete

John
SE of Tucson

 

[radio10-8]

Flano, do you own the base? Awesowe pictures and great job on the
frequencies!

 

[FLANO]

Flano, do you own the base? Awesowe pictures and great job on the
frequencies!

I wish I did, it would make things easier

Here's another, it's a picture of the F-22A as it flew by, rather quickly

John
SE of Tucson