Cool things seen on FlightRadar

[PRTVR]

The other day a Boeing C32B came over Scotland, it always surprises me the number of specialists aircraft the Americans have.

http://www.americanspecialops.com/usaf-special-ope...

[Smiler.]

Always nice to see:






This was also buzzing around the other day:

[ecsrobin]

That RVL ordinance survey aircraft is flown by a PH’er who may better be known for flying in warmer climates...

[Smiler.]

ecsrobin said:

That RVL ordinance survey aircraft is flown by a PH’er who may better be known for flying in warmer climates...

Do they post on this thread?

Say hello then

Some more recent stuff:










Could get iffy if the last two are within close proximity

[Hub]

One brave pilot seemingly going through Hurricane Irma, where all others are avoiding!



And the hurricane hunter going the other way

Edited by Hub on Saturday 9th September 18:39

[Quattromaster]

Just took a look at Orlando just to see what was about and spotted 4 Virgin Atlantic 747s in a line, all on finals, presume they have been sent over to get people out asap.

[Quattromaster]

Gaggle of flying school Cessna 172s fleeing the storm.

[fatboy69]

Antonov AN124 currently at 32000 feet over North Wales en route to Reykjavik.

And another AN124, possibly the same one from last night, has just departed Brize Norton.

Edited by fatboy69 on Sunday 10th September 21:43

[ecsrobin]

Smiler. said:

ecsrobin said:

That RVL ordinance survey aircraft is flown by a PH’er who may better be known for flying in warmer climates...

Do they post on this thread?

Say hello then

It’s “Moose.” on PH although they haven’t posted on PH in a few months. Also flies the catalyna lucky chap!

[Jonnny]

Pretty interesting.

[hammo19]

You don't see this very often

[ecsrobin]

Jonnny said:

Pretty interesting.

NOAA publish their flypros on their site here: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/recon.php further digging on the site brings up their ops manual and shows what patterns they will fly in or around a hurricane.

[Greendubber]

Saw 'Kermit' one of the NOAA hurricane hunters flying right into the thick of it last night, must be amazing and equally as terrifying onboard that thing.

[ecsrobin]

Greendubber said:

Saw 'Kermit' one of the NOAA hurricane hunters flying right into the thick of it last night, must be amazing and equally as terrifying onboard that thing.

I mentioned that at work, but it was pointed out to me the wind is consistent and of course you gradually build up through the wind speed it’s not instant. However turbulence will be strong. We watched a video of them flying and they had a separate throttle man.

They say it’s fairly boring. http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/H3.html

[fatboy69]

Another AN124, possibly the same from last night, has just departed Brize Norton, & is currently over Exmoor.

[fatboy69]

Lost track of the 124 over the Bay of Biscay.

Was going to follow it to its destination.

[djc206]

Had travelled down at FL100 and then suddenly shot up to FL160 as it passed Southampton

[craig1912]

[craig1912]

Seems to be several from Swedish Airfirce Historic Flight all flying south from Lincoln

[djc206]

All going down for jersey airshow I think