Sticky Thread For Mid-Atlantic MilAir 2021

[Mark]

Guess Philly/Wilm Potus CAP setting up.. GASMAN-01 KC-135 #58-0077 from Pittsburgh on Huntress 260.900 says has 100k fuel for CAP.
Some weak A/A fighter chatter on 370.975 and ZDC 307.250 NOBLE-01
Real windy day out here.. Could be bumpy CAP.
1513 local NOBLE-02 to tanker on boom 247.050 gives tail 85-1493. Comes back on Scramble database as TX F-16C-30 from 457th FS.
1523 NOBLE-01 to tanker boom gives tail 86-0222 also a 457th FS tail.
457th Fighter Squadron - Wikipedia

 

[mdmonitor]

1500- CAP up and running. Nobles came in working ZDC Blackstone & ZDC Brooke. Now working ZDC Dupont & tanker boom freq.

 

[freqhopping]

I know where a carrier is cruising around.

 

[Mark]

Lest we forget. This is long (28 minutes) but enlightening and worth your time.

Pretty cool! Another new series in production in UK for Apple TV only which I don't have
Band Of Brothers Sequel Masters Of The Air Has Started Filming (ladbible.com)

 

[mdmonitor]

1623- Both AF1 (# 82-8000) & AF2 (# 98-0002) inbound to ADW. AF2 departed from Cincinnati OH

 

[TerryPavlick]

The funniest is when Airline pilot/co-pilot accidently gives Passenger arrival message on 121.500 thinking he is actually
on the internal Cabin mic channel.. Been a while but used to hear that from time to time and fellow pilot replies on same 121.500 are
hilarious...

Still happens about once a week

 

[freqhopping]

EMPIRE21 flight on ZDC Irons 285.55 Probably VFA-106 inbound to Oceana.

 

[TerryPavlick]

Geez !!! Took the "big bird" ALL the way to Philly--what a waste of taxpayers $

I asked them to take the big bird so I could get a picture on approach to the runway. Of course I forgot to mention Runway 9 not the one they used Runway 27. Figured I was in town so it would be nice. Oh well

 

[freqhopping]

Currently some probable F-18s A>A on 246.9 'Dirty cheerleader'

 

[mdmonitor]

Guys

Sierra Nevada is selling their 1985 UH60A Black Hawk. Tail is N244AA.

 

[freqhopping]

BOBCAT27 with ZDC 284.7 req to go to KRIC, says they don't have enough fuel to make it to Oceana.

AAL2149 with a missed approach at DCA. Big gust of wind. 125.65 They're landing on the short 33 runway and wasn't about to try to put it down on an even shorter runway.

 

[Mark]

1955 local NOBLE-01 direct Richmond ZDC 307.250.. CAP done for tonight.

 

[freqhopping]

Heard something odd passing overhead just now, figured it was Russian and it was AN-124 ADB3160 departing Dulles.

Been awhile since one of those has been at Dulles.

 

[RichardKramer]

1112- Axeman flt refueling w/Topcat 4 on 295.4--new AAR freq for me

Ron, 295.4 is listed as primary areflng for AR024 in the ZKC airspace; secondary freq is 320.9 also listed as Ellsworth AFB areflng.

 

[MedicCop]

Banker33 setting up as the morning CAP tanker.

 

[GriffissSpotter]

09:12 - KINGFISH 21 flight picking up IFR clearance to Viper via ALW to kick off Drill Weekend!
09:29 - KNIGHT 31 holding short RWY 33 as a single ship. Missed their clearance.
09:31 - KINGFISH 21 flight of 4 cleared for takeoff.
09:35 - CORSAIR 11 flight of 4 cleared for take off
09:36 - KINGFISH 21 flight cleared into Viper all and Lightning 1, 2, and 3. (ZBW MPV52/PLB53)
09:38 - CORSAIR 11 flight of 4 cleared into Viper all and Lightning 1, 2, and (ZBW MPV52/PLB53)
I have no idea where the single ship KNIGHT 31 is going so if anyone has that information, that would be great.

 

[GriffissSpotter]

09:12 - KINGFISH 21 flight picking up IFR clearance to Viper via ALW to kick off Drill Weekend!
09:29 - KNIGHT 31 holding short RWY 33 as a single ship. Missed their clearance.
09:31 - KINGFISH 21 flight of 4 cleared for takeoff.
09:35 - CORSAIR 11 flight of 4 cleared for take off
09:36 - KINGFISH 21 flight cleared into Viper all and Lightning 1, 2, and 3. (ZBW MPV52/PLB53)
09:38 - CORSAIR 11 flight of 4 cleared into Viper all and Lightning 1, 2, and (ZBW MPV52/PLB53)
I have no idea where the single ship KNIGHT 31 is going so if anyone has that information, that would be great.

Oops my time ran out to edit, VR-1801 is showing active, that single ship could be using that.

 

[AirScan]

I have no idea where the single ship KNIGHT 31 is going so if anyone has that information, that would be great.

IFR clearance was via the Green Mountain ALW which is to Viper.

 

[mdmonitor]

Guys,

Not much monitoring time yesterday

Frequencies (other than local Balto/Wash area ATC) w/milair heard from my QTH (Glen Burnie MD (390747N 763711W)

#= first time heard

Date: 30 April 2021


VHF:

126.2 Weide AAF/Guard 109

UHF

290.425 ZDC Franklin/First 31
269.375 ZDC Valley/First 31
285.15 149th FS VA ANG
354.15 ZDC Kenton/Axeman 1 flt
266.6 104th FS discrete/Axeman flt
246.8 ArNG common
256.5 Bay Watch/Tester 21
235.625 ZDC Blackstone/Nobles
285.45 ZDC Brooke/Nobles
307.25 ZDC Dupont/Nobles
247.05 CAP boom freq/Nobles, Gasman
370.975 CAP discrete /Nobles
# 252.1 911th AW/758th AS AFRC, PITTSBURGH PA CP/Reach 780T

 

[Mark]

The 916 ARW has a new "BACKY" KC-46A tanker.. They have 6 of them now.
Production has really slowed on these new tankers.. Anyone get a mode s on this one?

916th Air Refueling Wing on Twitter: "The 916ARW/CC would like to announce the arrival of Tail 18-6055. She arrived at 1457 on 30 April weighing roughly 249,000 lbs and was 52' 11"tall, 156' 1" wide, and 165' 6" long. The crew is resting and doing fine. We appreciates everyone’s support as we become a family of 6. https://t.co/K8flxnxxz9" / Twitter