[Scan-DC] Northrup-Grumman Test Flight in PAX area, 21 Feb 02

[Rapbep@aol.com]

All,

In the mid 1600 hour (EST) N162W, Northrup-Grumman BAC 1-11 was noted working 
with Echo Control (291.15 & 262.95). They requested permission for several 
runs in one of the Patuxent River restricted areas over an 1.5 hour period at 
altitudes from 15-20,000 ft.

N162W is one of several specially-configured aircraft operated by 
Northrup-Grumman, based at Baltimore-Washington International Airport. These 
aircraft are used as test beds for avionics and equipment for developmental 
(F-16, F-22 & JSF) aircraft.

Earlier in the day Northrup-Grumman T-39 Sabreliner (N160W) was also noted 
returning from the PAX River area after a test flight.

RON
MIDDLE ATLANTIC MILCOM
MARYLAND, USA