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Old 25-08-2023, 13:00   #1
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Thats a first for me

Just saw a AIS icon for helo. Shot by me at 90 kts. [emoji106]Click image for larger version

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Old 25-08-2023, 13:35   #2
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Those are usually SAR choppers.
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Old 25-08-2023, 14:11   #3
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True in this case.
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many ports now use choppers to land pilots onboard ships entering port.

these always have AIS

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Once had a blip race across my radar screen off Florida, then came the sound from the fighter jet flying super low, no AIS though
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Once had a blip race across my radar screen off Florida, then came the sound from the fighter jet flying super low, no AIS though


Pre stealth perhaps. Good times.
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