Weird aircraft acitivity in the SW

[jayswin]

Starting at around 11pm, did anyone else notice a small, personal aircraft circling around a bunch of SW communities (canyon meadows, shawnessy, lake bonavista, woodbine etc)?

It just seamed kind of weird due to how late it is, and how low it was flying. Do the police use small planes for surveillance in Calgary?

[puckluck]

So you're saying you saw a Unidentifiable flying object?

[Phaneuf3]

[McG]

Who am i and what am i doing sitting in front of this glowing screen?

[4X4]

Probably Leon Kennedy's mothership. Don't worry. It'll likely be banned within a couple days.

[T@T]

Calm down. That was me. a buddy of mine lost his dog and I thought i could recognize it from 800 feet.

[PyramidsofMars]

Originally Posted by 4X4

Probably Leon Kennedy's mothership. Don't worry. It'll likely be banned within a couple days.

I alienated CP more than Trudeau alienated Alberta.

And I'm still here.

[Bigtime]

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.

[jeremywilhelm]

Your momma's so fat, she jumped in the air....

And got stuck!!

I heard something in Lakeview last night.... It sounded like it was going to crash into the reservoir.

[Frenzy1]

[jeremywilhelm]

Originally Posted by Frenzy1

Totally!