Mid-Atlantic MilAir 2023

[Mark]

Anyone else noticed the recent up kick of fighters using ADS-B?

As I've previously mentioned AV8 Harriers from MCAS Cherry Point started using them several weeks ago on a near daily basis. Currently seeing roughly 4 what I suspect are F-18's off the coast of Savannah with ADS-B Transponders. At first I thought they were the contract aggressors however they originated from MCAS Beaufort. With that being said MCAS Beaufort host foreign pilots on a regular basis for F35 training however I believe they still fly US aircraft.

I have a feeling we'll slowly start to see more non conventional military aircraft start using transponders on a more regular basis in certain areas.

Those SNIPERS offshore could be F-5's from VMFT-401 based at Beaufort. I notice the F-5's in New Orleans and Key West also show a lot.
The old callsign for VMFT-401 is Sniper by the way They are adding a second squadron soon called VMFT-402 with mostly
ex Swiss F-5's.

 

[mdmonitor]

0930- C-32 # 09-0018 off ADW. Heading north. Maybe to Syracuse as back up?

 

[BM82557]

Expect more as Brazilian President visits later in the coming week...

1:30 PM THE PRESIDENT departs Syracuse, New York en route Hagerstown, Maryland
2:30 PM THE PRESIDENT arrives in Hagerstown, Maryland
2:40 PM THE PRESIDENT departs en route Camp David

Once in a while POTUS will fly into KHGR , a TFR like this one will be issued when that occurs --

3/0480 NOTAM Details

 

[BM82557]

0930- C-32 # 09-0018 off ADW. Heading north. Maybe to Syracuse as back up?

Maybe executing a balloon avoidance maneuver

 

[mdmonitor]

1000- Hades 21 flt (F-16s 119th FS NJ ANG) working ZDC Sea Isle (285.4) on way down to PAX. Also working Bay Watch (256.5/305.2). A2A is 298.6.

1005- # 09-0018 is in holding pattern over Lancaster PA.

 

[AirScan]

Those SNIPERS offshore could be F-5's from VMFT-401 based at Beaufort.

IDd as 4 F-5s by Myrtle Beach ground when they taxied out (LiveATC).

 

[BM82557]

09-0016 finally off at 10:25 local

 

[ezdropper]

Hearing AR206L refueling on 235.1 loud and clear, NJ ANG on 294.725 and 298.6

Also 94th FS? out of Langley on 296.9, someone else on 255.7, not sure who they are, landing at Andrews.

 

[Mark]

IDd as 4 F-5s by Myrtle Beach ground when they taxied out (LiveATC).

They should let those SNIPER's have at that balloon when it goes offshore
Someone on Philly apch has open mike on 319.500

 

[RaleighGuy]

Two separate groups of planes off the NC/SC coast, flights of three, four with callsigns of Sniper, one with AAAAAA.
Hex AE61C4, AE61C9, AE61D3, AE61DB, AE61DE, AE61E0 and AE61E3. Seem to be out of Wilmington and/or Myrtle Beach.

NEVER MIND SEE THE ANSWER

Wonder if they are there awaiting the balloon. How high can they fly?

Count is now at 7.

 

[Tank67]

Whoever is talking on 260.900 is coming in with 4 bars of reception, sounds like a tanker?

 

[RaleighGuy]

PACK 81, 82, 83 depart PEASE, NH 11:30am headed south

I believe 235.85 is the normal air to air for these guys, 157th at Portsmouth (PEASE), NH, if anyone hears them please let us know.

 

[TerryPavlick]

11:45 EST Fighter(s) headed southwest along NJ coast
28K Squawk 6113
Similar hex code 000004

ADS-B Exchange - track aircraft live

ADS-B Exchange - track aircraft live - aircraft flight history

globe.adsbexchange.com

 

[AirScan]

Anyone catch any comms with STEEL 71 working in Patuxent Restricted Areas. Don't see that very often.

 

[Mark]

Anyone catch any comms with STEEL 71 working in Patuxent Restricted Areas. Don't see that very often.

Some NJ ANG F-16's are on way into Pax River warning areas. A/A 294.725 and A/A 298.600.
I think second pair are headed back to A/C riding up the coast on way home 285.400 ZDC Casino.
Lot of fighters out today down in W-386. Va ANG F-22's etc.
NJ ANG F-16's are up on Baywatch 256.500

 

[john8436]

Getting clear traffic on AR Track 636 Primary (238.9). Also VHF in/out W386/387 (118.125).

Also I see Steam03 working out of Seymour Johnson and was working with Backy61 earlier. Steam03 returning to Seymour Johnson. Working with F15's?

 

[TerryPavlick]

Some NJ ANG F-16's are on way into Pax River warning areas. A/A 294.725 and A/A 298.600.
I think second pair are headed back to A/C riding up the coast on way home 285.400 ZDC Casino.
Lot of fighters out today down in W-386. Va ANG F-22's etc.
NJ ANG F-16's are up on Baywatch 256.500

Peak winds here yesterday were 55 mph over the rooftop weather station so today is probably a better day to fly

 

[mdmonitor]

1205- Demon 11 (2 X F-16s NJ ANG) working ZDC Snow Hil (236.825)>ZDC Sea Isle (285.4)

 

[Mark]

The other day when they scrambled two F-22's from Nevada up to that balloon area they were
accompanied by KC-10 tanker ABATE-22.
Coincidently ABATE-98 KC-135 out of Miss headed towards the Coast at FL250..I know 2+2 may equal 5 but curious anyway.


Off topic MASH-81 tanker running 122nd FW A-10's back from MacDill to Indiana tracking a bit over Lexington Ky.

 

[AirScan]

Anyone catch any comms with STEEL 71 working in Patuxent Restricted Areas. Don't see that very often.

Hearing AR206L refueling on 235.1 loud and clear, NJ ANG on 294.725 and 298.6

The AR206L threw me off initially but this must have been STEEL 71 in the Patuxent Restricted Areas. Using the same 235.100 frequency as AR206L.