First off, I'm a big Simpsons fan.
So, I'm sitting here watching the Simpsons between coats of sealer on the new tile ...
Homer and Mr. Burns take Mr. Burns' Gulfstream to Chicago ... the pilot calls in N543C. So during the ads, I look up the N number:
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N543C
Funny. A G-IV that last flew from Springfield to Midway. Except if you look at the details, it is a '47 Stinson registered to some dude in Oregon... ? I am always amazed at the little things that the writers manage to hide in that show. How do you think they managed the data on FlightAware?
OK, enough of the random non-RV post....
Thomas
Way, way OT
Way, way OT
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Flightaware captures it's flight data from ATC. If the pilot filed as a G2, it will list the flight as a G2, regardless of the actual aircraft type flown.
You could file any IFR flight as any aircraft you want, it would then have to be changed to your correct type by the controller when you call for clearance. My guess is that FlightAware would not again seek the type. I'm sure ATC would quickly catch on that they were not flying a G2...
BTW, it is a violation to intentionally file with erroneous information.
The tough part is how he got the Bipe to make that trip in 1:45...
You could file any IFR flight as any aircraft you want, it would then have to be changed to your correct type by the controller when you call for clearance. My guess is that FlightAware would not again seek the type. I'm sure ATC would quickly catch on that they were not flying a G2...
BTW, it is a violation to intentionally file with erroneous information.
The tough part is how he got the Bipe to make that trip in 1:45...
Bret Smith
9A Flying (N16BL)
Blue Ridge, GA
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9A Flying (N16BL)
Blue Ridge, GA
http://www.FlightInnovations.com
APRS Tracking: http://www.flightinnovations.com/tracking.html
N543C Status
Owner Type: Individual Owner Name: MCBEE EVERETT G
City: MADRAS State: OR
Zip: 97741 Country: US
Fractional Owner:
Aircraft Type: Fixed wing single engine Model Year: 1947
Airworthiness Class: Standard Transponder Code: 51561503
Serial Number: 108-3543 Aircraft Model: 9230408
Last Action: 2006-03-15 Cert Issue: 1993-11-10
Status: A second attempt has been made at mailing a Triennial Aircraft Registration form to the owner with no response.
Looks like this Stinson may have been de-registered and the FAA has not yet updated their records.
Owner Type: Individual Owner Name: MCBEE EVERETT G
City: MADRAS State: OR
Zip: 97741 Country: US
Fractional Owner:
Aircraft Type: Fixed wing single engine Model Year: 1947
Airworthiness Class: Standard Transponder Code: 51561503
Serial Number: 108-3543 Aircraft Model: 9230408
Last Action: 2006-03-15 Cert Issue: 1993-11-10
Status: A second attempt has been made at mailing a Triennial Aircraft Registration form to the owner with no response.
Looks like this Stinson may have been de-registered and the FAA has not yet updated their records.
Bret Smith
9A Flying (N16BL)
Blue Ridge, GA
http://www.FlightInnovations.com
APRS Tracking: http://www.flightinnovations.com/tracking.html
9A Flying (N16BL)
Blue Ridge, GA
http://www.FlightInnovations.com
APRS Tracking: http://www.flightinnovations.com/tracking.html