[Scan-DC] Re: AF 1

[Alan Coccio]

Everyone forgets about 136.725 Jay. It's, by far, the best indication of 
AF1 arriving or leaving the area because of the lead aircraft that moves 
10-15 minutes ahead of the big guy. Put that together with a scheduled 
ramp freeze at Andrews and you've got the time pinned down.

I think the helo you're mentioning might have been Eagle 1, the US Park 
Police helicopter that I heard talking to Andrews right at that time.

Alan
Maryland

Darn. I always miss the good catches. However, I forgot about the
136.725 freq so it wasn't a total loss I guess. I did hear a un-id'd
helo doing circles in the prohibited area during that time. ATC said
he was by the Wash. Monument at 1000 ft. All in/outbound a/c at
National Airport were made aware of it. I never did get the callsign
or radio xmissions from him on 120.75...

jay

On 9/21/06, Alan Coccio <boston at erols.com> wrote:

> Air Force 1 landing at Andrews 2024 local time. His lead aircraft was 
> SAM 92. Both >heard on SAM Interplane 136.725 approaching the area, 
> then with TRACON (ADW App)  > 119.3 and Tower 118.4.


> Alan
> Maryland


> It is 6:53pm EDT (2253z).
>   Wheels up for Air Force One from Orlando at 6:53pm EDT.


AL STERN  Satellite Beach FL