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Pattern Altitude
Just a reminder to check TFRs before you fly. I just watched an F-15 intercept a Stearman during a Presidential TFR. The TFR is centered on SJC (San Jose), and over here in Santa Cruz is well within the boundaries.
I heard the Eagle, next heard and saw the yellow Stearman (certainly from WVI - Watsonville) cruising low and slow along the coast, then saw the intercept from about a mile away. Turned on the handheld and heard the Eagle driver calling on guard, but no response. The Stearman did get the idea and I last saw them headed back toward WVI with the F-15 in high alpha leading the way.
I suspect that if you want some Stearman time, there is one at WVI that might otherwise be sitting idle for some time to come.
Internet or LockMart, it's pretty easy to find the TFRs.
I heard the Eagle, next heard and saw the yellow Stearman (certainly from WVI - Watsonville) cruising low and slow along the coast, then saw the intercept from about a mile away. Turned on the handheld and heard the Eagle driver calling on guard, but no response. The Stearman did get the idea and I last saw them headed back toward WVI with the F-15 in high alpha leading the way.
I suspect that if you want some Stearman time, there is one at WVI that might otherwise be sitting idle for some time to come.
Internet or LockMart, it's pretty easy to find the TFRs.