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Bigtime · 06-09-2010, 07:37 AM

Probably just someone out for a spin enjoying the view of the city at night. I know you can request lower altitudes from ATC if you wish, it is up to them to grant it though. Usually they'll have you around 5000'-5500' (above sea level) over the city.

Over the last week or so I've watched the odd Cessna orbiting around downtown maybe only around 4500'. So perhaps they feel like getting a closer view? Not as safe as far as an engine failure situation may go, I'd prefer a few more seconds of gliding time to find a suitable place to put a plane down in the city, your options are pretty limited.

The CPS only uses HAWCS as far as I know.

06-09-2010, 07:37 AM	#8
Bigtime Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary Exp:	Probably just someone out for a spin enjoying the view of the city at night. I know you can request lower altitudes from ATC if you wish, it is up to them to grant it though. Usually they'll have you around 5000'-5500' (above sea level) over the city. Over the last week or so I've watched the odd Cessna orbiting around downtown maybe only around 4500'. So perhaps they feel like getting a closer view? Not as safe as far as an engine failure situation may go, I'd prefer a few more seconds of gliding time to find a suitable place to put a plane down in the city, your options are pretty limited. The CPS only uses HAWCS as far as I know. Last edited by Bigtime; 06-09-2010 at 09:15 AM.