Low Flying Cargo Plane ?

NoBozo · 08-18-2010, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin

.... That was a commercial sized plane, and he definitely wasn't in commercial airspace and their was no reason why he wasn't.....

I don't believe there is such a thing as "Commercial Airspace". Just sayin.

NB

fltsimguy · 08-19-2010, 09:47 AM

Now I wasn't there so this is a bit of speculation on my part, but every year the Air Force (I think from upstate NY; Nome?) practices water rescues on the lake. I've seen them doing this every year for the past dozen or so years.

One year my dad and I actually got to witness the practices in the middle of the Broads. A C-130 did a mid-air refueling of two Blackhawk helicopters about I'd say 1500' over the water, then the two helicopters went to the Broads to practice water rescues. Two helicopters would approach a 'drowning swimmer', one would circle the area while the other did the extraction. It was like a private air show! What's even better is that several months later I was watching the Discovery Channel and there was a show on about amazing rescues. Sure enough, they had clip of the training exercise I saw, complete with me on the front of our boat!!

PaulH · 08-19-2010, 03:15 PM

On Aubust 18 at 11:21 AM, this C-130 in Air Force markings flew near Sandy Island at an altitude of perhaps 500 feet. It was a beautiful sight and one of the high points of my day.

Paul

fatlazyless · 08-19-2010, 06:11 PM

Isn't that the same type plane that flys to Antarctica from Chile or Argentina and lands on the snow to service south pole science projects?

Did you just take this photo yesterday while it was flying over Winnipesaukee? That looks similar to the plane I saw flying over the sporty little WV 9-hole golf course, positioned in the flat valley between 4500' Mt Sandwich and Mt Osceola.

NoBozo · 08-19-2010, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

Isn't that the same type plane that flys to Antarctica from Chile or Argentina and lands on the snow to service south pole science projects? .

YES: Except when it flys to Antarctica, it lands on Skis.

NB

PS: They are flown by "Cowboys" to Antarctica as well. Just sayin.

KampKelley · 08-20-2010, 10:21 AM

Flown by the NY ANG. Hopped one to Kentucky from the Cape. It was on it's way to the Caribean. Quite a few comments about wrong plane for the destination.

DMAX · 08-20-2010, 11:18 AM

I'd say if he was over 150 feet away he was legal :>)

C_Duff · 09-12-2010, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by NoBozo

I don't believe there is such a thing as "Commercial Airspace". Just sayin.

NB

There is no such thing as "Commercial Airspace" but there is however "controlled airspace" where FAA Air Traffic Controllers have authority. But below 18,000 feet you can fly what is called VFR (Visual Flight Rules) where you do not need to be on a flight plan, or talk to controllers. Under VFR it is the responsibility of the pilot to maintain a safe flying altitude and see-and-avoid other traffic.

With that being said, if this guy was just buzzing homes in the area, that was not only dangerous, but stupid as well. If you see that aircraft again, take a picture and look for the tail number on the side of the aircraft. Most likely it will start with the letter N

08-19-2010, 03:15 PM	#3
PaulH Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	On Aubust 18 at 11:21 AM, this C-130 in Air Force markings flew near Sandy Island at an altitude of perhaps 500 feet. It was a beautiful sight and one of the high points of my day. Paul Attached Images

08-19-2010, 06:11 PM	#4
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,786 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,022 Times in 744 Posts	Isn't that the same type plane that flys to Antarctica from Chile or Argentina and lands on the snow to service south pole science projects? Did you just take this photo yesterday while it was flying over Winnipesaukee? That looks similar to the plane I saw flying over the sporty little WV 9-hole golf course, positioned in the flat valley between 4500' Mt Sandwich and Mt Osceola. __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

08-20-2010, 10:21 AM	#6
KampKelley Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ski'30 Flown by the NY ANG. Hopped one to Kentucky from the Cape. It was on it's way to the Caribean. Quite a few comments about wrong plane for the destination.

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08-19-2010, 09:47 AM	#2
fltsimguy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 69 Thanks: 14 Thanked 30 Times in 11 Posts	Now I wasn't there so this is a bit of speculation on my part, but every year the Air Force (I think from upstate NY; Nome?) practices water rescues on the lake. I've seen them doing this every year for the past dozen or so years. One year my dad and I actually got to witness the practices in the middle of the Broads. A C-130 did a mid-air refueling of two Blackhawk helicopters about I'd say 1500' over the water, then the two helicopters went to the Broads to practice water rescues. Two helicopters would approach a 'drowning swimmer', one would circle the area while the other did the extraction. It was like a private air show! What's even better is that several months later I was watching the Discovery Channel and there was a show on about amazing rescues. Sure enough, they had clip of the training exercise I saw, complete with me on the front of our boat!!

08-20-2010, 11:18 AM	#7
DMAX Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northwood, NH Posts: 20 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I'd say if he was over 150 feet away he was legal :>)