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Aviation Audio Clips / KDCA 4/26/25 - AAL1629 testy exchange with Tower over runway exit
« Last post by baldiedc on April 27, 2025, 01:18:05 UTC »
AAL1629 landing Rwy 1 ~2346Z instructed to continue rollout to Rwy 33 and right turn on Kilo, to hold the other side of Rwy 33 as their gate (33) was occupied (various storms and high winds today may have added congestion at the gates).  They exited before Rwy 33 instead and things get unusually spicy from there ("it's my airport").

Included the subsequent Ground comms (not realtime), they had to double back on Kilo, holding for about 8 minutes total before cleared to the gate; no further mention of the Tower exchange - "have a great day".
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Aviation Audio Clips / KDCA 4/24/25 Marine 1&2 vs. Medevac and Police chase chatter
« Last post by baldiedc on April 25, 2025, 20:46:32 UTC »
Meanwhile in DCA... sharing some interesting chatter during dual VIP movements on 4/24/25
~2230Z - Marine One taking POTUS from WH to a dinner at his golf club up the river in Sterling VA, just as a medevac calls to go to GW University Hospital in DC.  Also a TCAS TA reported by aircraft on final for Rwy 19 due to USPP Eagle helicopter over P56-A in DC (not unusual)
~2300Z - Marine Two taking VPOTUS from ADW to Naval Observatory after trip to India, just as PG County Police chopper Guardian-4 calls to pursue a homicide/robbery suspect

Excerpts mainly from HELI feed (and some TWR for the TCAS TA) which includes some internal Nighthawk comms (edited for time and content, not realtime).
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Aviation Audio Clips / FedEx cargo plane incident at Reno Tahoe Airport
« Last post by KB4TEZ on April 25, 2025, 12:22:47 UTC »
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/fedex-cargo-plane-incident-at-reno-tahoe-airport-prompts-swift-fire-department-response/ar-AA1DAt1R?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=6a0b41d8ba4b4f5ebbb22869ba33b5bd&ei=96

The Reno Tahoe Airport Authority reports tonight that a FedEx cargo plane experienced a incident prior to takeoff this evening, with reports indicating a possible fire on its right engine.

Emergency services were alerted, and the Fire Department swiftly responded to the scene. Upon arrival and inspection, firefighters reported no visible signs of fire on the aircraft.  The decision was made to have the aircraft return to the gate for a thorough investigation. This precautionary measure will allow responding fire crews to conduct a detailed inspection of the engine and ensure the safety of the aircraft before any further operations.

Authorities have also confirmed that there were no reported injuries as a result of this incident.

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Feed Setup Pictures / Line Of Sight & Fresnal Ellipsis For Radio Wave Propagation Study
« Last post by JohnPoole on April 24, 2025, 18:36:48 UTC »
I built a Python script that will create two three dimensional objects which can be opened in Google Earth Pro.  The output of the script are two KMZ files, each containing a KML which incorporates a COLLADA 3D model generated by the the script.  Unfortunately, Google Earth for the web will not allow model imports, so the KMZs can only be opened in a workstation version of Google Earth Pro.

Here are screenshots of my proposed antenna to monitor radio (and feed LiveATC.net) to/from Salem Tower (KSLE) along with the two models: 1) a cylinder of 1 meter diameter, and 2) a Fresnal 1st "region" ellipsis.

If you have Google Earth installed on your desktop/workstation and are comfortable with a Linux shell and know how to install modules in Python, then this script could give you a transparent 3D model to assess possible interference between your antenna and an airport control tower.  If there is interest, I can post the script here in this thread.

Screenshot #1: My proposed antenna mount on a single family residence, there is a 2 story motel just across the alley.
Screenshot #2: KSLE tower
Screenshot #3: Entire distance, ~ 2 miles
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Aviation Audio Clips / Bird Strike College Station
« Last post by KB4TEZ on April 23, 2025, 13:06:05 UTC »
(has to be the most laid back controller I've ever heard)

IDENTIFICATION
Date:   22-APR-25
Time:   20:54:00Z
Regis#:   N50291
Aircraft Make:   CESSNA
Aircraft Model:   172
Event Type:   INCIDENT
Highest Injury:   NONE
Aircraft Missing:   No
Damage:   UNKNOWN
LOCATION
City:   COLLEGE STATION
State:   TEXAS
Country:   UNITED STATES
DESCRIPTION
Description:   AIRCRAFT STRUCK A BIRD CRACKING THE WINDSHIELD, COLLEGE STATION, TX.
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Aviation Audio Clips / Delta Bird Strike JFK Landing Gear issue
« Last post by KB4TEZ on April 23, 2025, 11:20:40 UTC »
Date:   Tuesday 22 April 2025
Time:   17:20
Type:   Silhouette image of generic B764 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different   
Boeing 767-432ER
Owner/operator:   Delta Air Lines
Registration:   N832MH
MSN:   29704/807
Fatalities:   Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 226
Other fatalities:   0
Aircraft damage:   None
Location:   New York, United States -    United States of America
Phase:   Take off
Nature:   Passenger - Scheduled
Departure airport:   New York-John F. Kennedy International Airport, NY (JFK/KJFK)
Destination airport:   Los Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX/KLAX)
Narrative:
A Delta Boeing 767-432ER registered N832MH departed John F. Kennedy International Airport destined for Los Angeles International Airport - However was diverted back to John F. Kennedy International Airport after the landing gear would not retract, the flight was safely landed and all passengers disembarked. N832MH later departed for London Heathrow instead of Los Angeles a few hours later.
Sources:

https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/N832MH/history/20250422/2050Z/KJFK/KLAX
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Listener Forum / Re: LROP Feed Down
« Last post by alexmorph3us on April 22, 2025, 22:55:04 UTC »
The feed is down for some time. Can you give me an ETA please?
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Aviation Audio Clips / Nose gear collapse Lawrence Mass
« Last post by KB4TEZ on April 22, 2025, 12:37:58 UTC »
Date:   21-APR-25
Time:   14:59:00Z
Regis#:   N777LL
Aircraft Make:   BEECH
Aircraft Model:   95-B55
Event Type:   INCIDENT
Highest Injury:   NONE
Aircraft Missing:   No
Damage:   UNKNOWN
LOCATION
City:   LAWRENCE
State:   MASSACHUSETTS
Country:   UNITED STATES
DESCRIPTION
Description:   AIRCRAFT NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED ON LANDING, LAWRENCE, MA.
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Aviation Audio Clips / Jetblue A321 at Boston Apr 21st landing gear issue due to hydraulic failure
« Last post by KB4TEZ on April 22, 2025, 12:05:38 UTC »
https://avherald.com/h?article=526c3cee&opt=0

A Jetblue Airbus A321-200, registration N955JB performing flight B6-861 from Boston,MA (USA) to San Juan (Puerto Rico) with 208 people on board, was climbing out of Boston's runway 09 when the crew levelled off at 5000 feet reporting they had an issue. Subsequently the crew advised they had an issue with the landing gear and a few minutes later declared emergency reporting they had a hydraulic failure. The aircraft entered a hold while the crew was working the related checklists and returned to Boston for a safe landing on runway 04 about 45 minutes after departure.

The FAA reported: "JetBlue Flight 861 returned safely to Boston Logan International Airport around 8:05 a.m. local time on Monday, April 21, after the crew reported a possible hydraulic issue. The Airbus A321 was headed to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in Puerto Rico. The FAA will investigate."

A replacement A321-200 registration N999JQ is estimated to reach San Juan with a delay of about 2.5 hours.

https://flightaware.com/live/flight/JBU861/history/20250421/1120Z/KBOS/TJSJ
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Aviation Audio Clips / TUI B789 at Melbourne FL on Apr 18th 2025 rejected takeoff
« Last post by KB4TEZ on April 22, 2025, 10:21:59 UTC »
https://avherald.com/h?article=526b7f89&opt=0
(thanks Simon for the story)

A TUI Airways Boeing 787-9, registration G-TUIN performing flight BY-601 from Orlando Melbourne,FL (USA) to Birmingham,EN (UK), was accelerating for takeoff from Orlando Melbourne's runway 09R when the crew rejected takeoff at high speed and briefly stopped on the runway. The crew subsequently advised no assistance was needed, they were able to vacate the runway, wanted to return to the holding point and were cleared to taxi down the runway, vacate via C and turn right onto A. While vacating via turn off C and turning onto A the aircraft's right main gear went over grass, the crew stopped the aircraft and requested assistance.

The aircraft is still on the ground in Orlando about 40 hours after the rejected takeoff.

The aircraft with its right main gear on grass:
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