Mid-Atlantic MilAir 2023

[TerryPavlick]

I was away on the 13th but here is what the radio recorded for me. Sounds like the F-22's (MADDOG's) were up around that time, but judging by the signal strength, they were further down south maybe in W-386. When they are in W-107 they are much stronger. Later the CAP started.

I guess I better put a scanner in the kitchen with at least a few frequencies in to monitor the VFR track then. If the F15s were in the CAP from Massachusetts then I could place them in the area (crossing from east to west over NJ) - but since it was Ohio F16s then I doubt the same racket would be heard down here.

 

[TerryPavlick]

0843- Hearing some HMX-1 chat on 143.825 (AM) & 277.175. No callsigns yet. At 0855 NH 1 & 3 working 143.825.(FM). Sounds like they are close to Wilmington.

Yeah they seem to be using both FM and AM on 143.825. I switched the channel modulation to Auto on the PA site to make it easier for me to understand them.

 

[RaleighGuy]

The presidential SUV emerged from the Bidens' wooded neighborhood at 9:28am. Using the VH3 helos today.

Stop near Wilmington for a Wake for a friend before heading to DC. Left wake at 9:48am rolling to DANG.

 

[mdmonitor]

1025- Nobles leaving CAP, requesting direct Toledo. Working ZDC Millville (363.0)>ZDC Modena (307.25)>ZNY Modena (335.6)>ZNY Millville (323.3)>ZNY Big Flat (270.3)>ZOB Indian Head (363.075)

1044- Nighthawks working way back (143.825 FM). Passing Tipton at Ft Made. Marine 1 working Wash Helo (134.35).

1049- Wink 99 (KC-135R # 58-0074 PA ANG) working Steel Control (311.0) w/inbound msg.

 

[pro106import]

1025- Nobles leaving CAP, requesting direct Toledo. Working ZDC Millville (363.0)>ZDC Modena (307.25)>ZNY Modena (335.6)>ZNY Millville (323.3)

I am hearing them A-A on that new found freq of 312.175 now also

 

[frank3si]

The presidential SUV emerged from the Bidens' wooded neighborhood at 9:28am. Using the VH3 helos today.

Stop near Wilmington for a Wake for a friend before heading to DC. Left wake at 9:48am rolling to DANG.

I had to walk the dog before departing for my helicopter photo site and didn't see this in time - missed my photo op :-( Biden early? That's a new one...

 

[Tank67]

Biden early? That's a new one...

Needs to make it to DC for the MLK festivities so he'd never be late for that, won't become a habit I am sure

 

[AirScan]

I was away on the 13th but here is what the radio recorded for me. Sounds like the F-22's (MADDOG's) were up around that time, but judging by the signal strength, they were further down south maybe in W-386.

Thanks for posting the audio. I'm always impressed by how good your reception range is.

From the LiveATC archives, MADDOG 1 (x3) was working in W386 but they landed back in KLFI around 11:30 EST, well before the "event" reported around 1400. On the next wave I counted 12 Langley F-22s, GRITTY, JEDI, MIDAS, BIKER, RISKY, MAITAI all flights of 2, working in W386 from around 1230 to 1330. However they had all landed back in KLFI by 1345 and there was no other flights after that up to 1500. So not likely the Langley F-22s were the culprits either.

The Navy said it was them out of PAX River/KNHK in the Atlantic Test Track. After the Langley F-22s landed it was pretty quiet on the GK frequencies. If there was something working the Test Track you would think you could have heard them passing through the GK frequencies ? As far as I can tell the Atlantic Test Track is controlled by Echo Control on 320.450. Not on your scanner (based on the list you posted).

There doesn't appear to be any LiveATC coverage for flights between PAX River/KNHK and the Test Track. Anyone know what the frequency chain would look like from KNHK to the Test Track ?

I'm guessing (?) Patuxant Departure 250.300 -> Bay Watch ? -> ZDC 236.800 -> GK 238.100/249.800 -> Echo Control 320.450

 

[pro106import]

Thanks for posting the audio. I'm always impressed by how good your reception range is.

From the LiveATC archives, MADDOG 1 (x3) was working in W386 but they landed back in KLFI around 11:30 EST, well before the "event" reported around 1400. On the next wave I counted 12 Langley F-22s, GRITTY, JEDI, MIDAS, BIKER, RISKY, MAITAI all flights of 2, working in W386 from around 1230 to 1330. However they had all landed back in KLFI by 1345 and there was no other flights after that up to 1500. So not likely the Langley F-22s were the culprits either.

The Navy said it was them out of PAX River/KNHK in the Atlantic Test Track. After the Langley F-22s landed it was pretty quiet on the GK frequencies. If there was something working the Test Track you would think you could have heard them passing through the GK frequencies ? As far as I can tell the Atlantic Test Track is controlled by Echo Control on 320.450. Not on your scanner (based on the list you posted).

There doesn't appear to be any LiveATC coverage for flights between PAX River/KNHK and the Test Track. Anyone know what the frequency chain would look like from KNHK to the Test Track ?

I'm guessing (?) Patuxant Departure 250.300 -> Bay Watch ? -> ZDC 236.800 -> GK 238.100/249.800 -> Echo Control 320.450

I am going to add that Echo Control freq. to my lineup now. Thank You!
EDIT: I do have it in the scan lineup. I have a feeling that by the time they get to that point, they are too low in the sky for me to hear them all the way up here? IDK

 

[mdmonitor]

1100- For most of the morning ANX 1190 (Mexican Military MC-12) has been operating near Hagerstown (SNC).

 

[mdmonitor]

Thanks for posting the audio. I'm always impressed by how good your reception range is.

From the LiveATC archives, MADDOG 1 (x3) was working in W386 but they landed back in KLFI around 11:30 EST, well before the "event" reported around 1400. On the next wave I counted 12 Langley F-22s, GRITTY, JEDI, MIDAS, BIKER, RISKY, MAITAI all flights of 2, working in W386 from around 1230 to 1330. However they had all landed back in KLFI by 1345 and there was no other flights after that up to 1500. So not likely the Langley F-22s were the culprits either.

The Navy said it was them out of PAX River/KNHK in the Atlantic Test Track. After the Langley F-22s landed it was pretty quiet on the GK frequencies. If there was something working the Test Track you would think you could have heard them passing through the GK frequencies ? As far as I can tell the Atlantic Test Track is controlled by Echo Control on 320.450. Not on your scanner (based on the list you posted).

There doesn't appear to be any LiveATC coverage for flights between PAX River/KNHK and the Test Track. Anyone know what the frequency chain would look like from KNHK to the Test Track ?

I'm guessing (?) Patuxant Departure 250.300 -> Bay Watch ? -> ZDC 236.800 -> GK 238.100/249.800 -> Echo Control 320.450

Guys,

Normal chain is Bay Watch (270.8/354.8- depending on alt). Then usually work Giantkiller (238.1/249.8) then QSY to Echo Control (291.15/320.45--main ones). Other Echo Control freqs:
241.45
264.55
268.85
341.95
381.7

 

[mdmonitor]

1115- Couple of DHS acft (no calls noted) working discrete (136.275 AM). Mention working with ground units.

1120- Couple of Blackjack MH-65Ds (CGAS Wash) working intercept training in ADW area (118.4/134.35)

 

[mdmonitor]

1220- Order66 (E-4B # 73-1676) looks to be inbound to ADW. Preposition for SecDef Europe visit? Lands at ADW at 1250 (125.65/118.4)

 

[TerryPavlick]

Something I found on PAX River Facebook page about the two supersonic test tracks

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[RaleighGuy]

1420 JENA2 N119NA headed north just past Wilmington NC, popped up on my ADSB feed in Raleigh

 

[JetWash]

From back on January 4:

NOTAM for Davison Army Airfield (KDAA) posted today:
TOWER freq 126.3 has been decommissioned. Replaced by 124.275 until 1900L on February 6 2023.

Today's NOTAM extends the decommissioning of 126.3 and its replacement 124.275 until March 31 2023.

 

[Mark]

B-737-700 PH-GOV (485920) Netherlands Gov Prime Min enroute DC tonight to meet with Potus tomorrow.

 

[RaleighGuy]

Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl joined Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer during travel to Kyiv today to meet with President Zelenskyy. Prior to the visit, the delegation made stops in Germany and Poland to review U.S. security assistance to Ukraine.

 

[AirScan]

WC-135R MILLR 36 off the coast of Brazil. Don't see that often. Air Combat Command Article 64-14836

 

[RaleighGuy]

On Thursday, January 19, the President will travel to areas of the central coast impacted by the recent extreme weather across California. Just a day trip, has meeting with Mayors in DC on Friday.

On Friday the President will travel to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware where he will remain for the weekend.