Sticky Thread For Mid-Atlantic MilAir 2019

[Tech792]

09/18/19 @ 1630 local- SPUR 72 just coming into McGuire after doing laps by New Foundland while FUSTY 01 (AE587A) on ADS-B coming SW over NJ at FL 281, just like FUSTY 02 last night. No ATC comms heard this time.

 

[Mark]

I had AE58A2 on my local ADS-B starting at 0555 local this morning, maybe 02?

Rgr that was B-52H 61-0013 FUSTY 02...

FUSTY 01 on rtb today last logged Maine 2000z but not seen since.
I was away from radio so no real search for it.

 

[Mark]

A couple more from Dover airshow... Was not a great show for static displays and Sunday being no big airshow stoppers
crowd was light.. Couple observations..
Dover has the cleanest massive flightline base I have ever seen. Concrete ramps are whistle clean and no cracks like when
I was down at MacDill a few years ago.Base roads,sidewalks,grass all mint condition.Cleanest base I have ever seen.
I got parked way down near ramp/gate T which is near far end so had to walk a mile or so just to get to show ramp.
Dover ramps are easy to find.. A-Z along runway/ramp 32.

First time at airshow actually saw two USAF T-6 Texan demo from Vance AFB.. Those 2 seat pilot trainer Texans were impressive as they did a couple high speed flyby/banking maneuvers.. Like P-51 Mustangs on steroids.. Really can boogie and can now see why they are a great first step for USAF fighter training and of course US Navy fighter pilots..
I think Navy Norfolk airshow is up next this coming weekend.. Airshow season winding down.

Our local New Jersey F-16 Red Devil..




Barksdale Buff 61-0015 "The Last Laugh" faded Nose art..

 

[mdmonitor]

0902 EDT-- SPAR 983 (C-21 # 84-0071 457th AS) w/ADW CP (378.1) w/departure msg.

0909 EDT-- AZAZ 0909 (UC-35 # 01-00301 OSACOM) departs ADW.

0914 EDT-- Brave 1 (F-16 121st FS DC ANG) land at ADW (349.0)

 

[mdmonitor]

1028 EDT DeeCee 41 (KC-135R # 57-1512 756th ARS) w/Liberator CP (351.2) w/departure msg. Requests CP check on departure of second acft.

1032 EDT-- ADS-B showing US Navy Q-4 (Score 90) operating in PAX area. No comms noted. Slowly orbiting up in alt--now (1055 EDT) at FL480.

 

[mdmonitor]

1114 EDT--Transmission on 126.2. "I am US Coast Guard helo to N383CV, you have entered restricted airspace, if you hear me rock your wings."
Strange to be on 126.2. Sounds like should be on 121.5. Same warning broadcast twice.

 

[Tech792]

Probably training. I remember years ago, USCG used 126.2 a lot for training. I noticed for almost all the POTUS CAP's, there is always a USCG helo that meets the offending aircraft on the ground. Around here the CG helo uses the callsign BOUNCER or BOUNCER 01

 

[mdmonitor]

Probably training. I remember years ago, USCG used 126.2 a lot for training. I noticed for almost all the POTUS CAP's, there is always a USCG helo that meets the offending aircraft on the ground. Around here the CG helo uses the callsign BOUNCER or BOUNCER 01

Tech,

Thanks. First time for me to hear them on 126.2. ADS-B wasn't showing any CG helos airborne at the time.

 

[mdmonitor]

1523 EDT--Flash 22 (E-4B # 73-1677 Offutt AFB NE) land at ADW.

1526 EDT--Dark 96 (unid) land at ADW. Nothing showing on ADS-B. Could be another operator on Flash 22 using different callsign.

1534 EDT-- Pakistani Air Force IL-78MP # R09-001 (Pakistani Air Force 892) land at BWI. Probably going to Northrop Grumman to pick up/deliver parts for F-16s.

1551 EDT-- PAT 265 (UC-12 # 84-24380) land at Phillips AAF. Looking for quick turn around back to Pope AFB NC.

 

[freqhopping]

Two F-35s land in Vermont: How representative are these landings of what's to come?

Expect two flights per day when the F-35s settle into their regular schedule at the Vermont Air National Guard.

www.burlingtonfreepress.com

 

[mdmonitor]

1611 EDT--Marine 1 (sounded like) land at ADW.

 

[mdmonitor]

Guys,

Has anyone heard the NJ ANG F-16s lately?

I used to hear them at least a couple of times a week but haven't heard them in a long time.

Not sure if it's because their activity level has lessened or that my radio horizon has changed due to buildings, trees, etc.

I have the same concerns on Pax River activity. I see quite a bit of ADS-B activity out of Pax but hearing very little of what I used to hear.

 

[Mark]

Guys,

Has anyone heard the NJ ANG F-16s lately?

I used to hear them at least a couple of times a week but haven't heard them in a long time.

Not sure if it's because their activity level has lessened or that my radio horizon has changed due to buildings, trees, etc.

I have the same concerns on Pax River activity. I see quite a bit of ADS-B activity out of Pax but hearing very little of what I used to hear.

Radio prop seems lousy lately even with local VHF/UHF Ham repeaters I use.
I did hear COSMIC flight pair the other day so still around

 

[Mark]

Accidental double post.

 

[Mark]

Logged a new French Air Force C-130J today 1955z headed North still using Lockheed
factory test callsign.. Last logged up near Maine/Canada 2105z
(3B75ED) LAC5874 FL250.
I think they ordered 4 of them including two KC-130J types.

Seems this was the first KC-130J type for French AF on delivery.
Logged into France yesterday

French Air Force receives first of two American-made KC-130J tanker aircraft

The French Air Force has received the first of two American-made KC-130J Hercules tanker aircraft, according to a statement issued Thursday by Lockheed Martin. France will receive a total of four Super Hercules aircraft — two C-130J-30 combat delivery airlifters and two KC-130J aerial refuelers...

defence-blog.com

 

[Tech792]

The NIGHHAWK crew was up here in NJ/NY last night 09/19, flight of 5 on the Hudson & East Rivers. They were in and out of either LGA or JFK 143.825. Also had AF2 depart LGA around the same time.

 

[mdmonitor]

U.S. Navy's Unmanned Tanker Makes First Test Flight

 

[mdmonitor]

Raytheon Unveils Peregrine Advanced Air-to-Air Missile | Defense Media Network

Raytheon Company has unveiled its Peregrine advanced air-to-air missile, which is smaller and lighter than present-day air-to-air missiles.

www.defensemedianetwork.com

 

[Mark]

The UN 74th General Assembly starts this week.. Good time to log unusual aircraft visitors.
Couple logged here in from the South since last night. Prob more to come today.

(0AC3A8) FAC0001 B737-BBJ Columbia Govt.
(E80648) FACH1 B763 Chile Air Force.

 

[mdmonitor]

Navy Destroyer Tests China's Claim to Disputed S. China Sea Islands