mikeyb9 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 20, 2018 11:58 am
Hi guys, just learning this stuff, bought a bearcat436, anyways I’m up in comox watching the 2 Canadian demo teams practice(awesome by the way) the snowbirds are using 272.100 right now, and the ground crew we met said it will stay the same for now, but we r having a tough time locking on to the cf18 demo channel. We met the announcers today and they said it’s different from last year, maybe they didn’t like my like “lady in red shirt” lol , just kiddding they did but they weren’t open to sharing the channel, I’m here for 2 more days so if I find it I’ll let ya know.
Ps my friend was at the only thunderbird show so far and they are using the same channels as before, hope this helps
Cheers mikeyb
Hi Mikey,
I will be on a ferry heading to the island this afternoon and will be in Comox tomorrow morning for the first practice session. Being as the Hornet flies solo as opposed to flying in formation with other aircraft he doesn't generally talk to anybody other than the tower on UHF tower frequencies:
http://www.canairradio.com/bc.html Scroll down to CFB COMOX - CYQQ. This may be one of the reasons why you are not hearing any comms while he is in flight.
Conversely if you go to page 1 of this current thread (1st post) and click on the link at the bottom of my post, it will take you to my page with this year's frequencies on it which also have the RCAF Hornet frequencies posted. After speaking with my contact at CFB19 Wing Comox here is the scheduled flying practice times for tomorrow...
19 Wing Comox Military Practice Timing - Saturday April 21st
9:10am-9:55am. SNOWBIRDS AIR PRACTICE
12:05pm-12:35pm. HORNET 1 AIR PRACTICE
12:45pm-1:30pm. SNOWBIRDS AIR PRACTICE
2:00pm-3:30pm. AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS (19 Wing Museum)
3:45pm-4:15pm. HORNET 1 AIR PRACTICE
If you happen to be down on 'Airforce Beach' tomorrow (which is open to the public during practice sessions) feel free to come over and introduce yourself! I'll be in a small black Fiat with specialized radio equipment in tow!
A word of CAUTION: Posted Speed Limit is 30kmh and the MP's watch for speeders entering and exiting their beach access - exercise due diligence and enjoy the practices!
Cheers!
