Question: How low is this aircraft?
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Question: How low is this aircraft?
Hi everyone.
I have just nipped across from the military forum to ask a question.
While looking on Google earth today, I came across this aircraft at:
51* 21' 16.76" N 1* 20'29.66"W"
Any clues as to what it is (yes I know it's blurry, but it may be one of you), and what height it is flying?
Any help appreciated, as I'm just curious
I have just nipped across from the military forum to ask a question.
While looking on Google earth today, I came across this aircraft at:
51* 21' 16.76" N 1* 20'29.66"W"
Any clues as to what it is (yes I know it's blurry, but it may be one of you), and what height it is flying?
Any help appreciated, as I'm just curious
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The multi colouredness is probably due chromatic aberration, a feature of the camera lens.
As a starter for 10 ( I have no idea) I would hazard a guess at around 1500' and that the a/c is Piper Arrow III or IV.
Despite the rather dramatic appearance of what initially appears to be an aerobatic dive towards the A34 the A/c does appear to be in normal flight, perhaps even climbing.
As a starter for 10 ( I have no idea) I would hazard a guess at around 1500' and that the a/c is Piper Arrow III or IV.
Despite the rather dramatic appearance of what initially appears to be an aerobatic dive towards the A34 the A/c does appear to be in normal flight, perhaps even climbing.
Last edited by Munnyspinner; 27th August 2009 at 14:24. Reason: Later thoughts
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Good question.
I can't find the orbit details for the satellite that took the photo, but must be high enough so that measurments of that object don't vary much with those of objects at ground level.
The wingspan measures about 90ft.
Conclusion: a medium size UFO in Italian colours joining long final to 25 at Thruxton.
I hope it's come to take Gordo away.
I can't find the orbit details for the satellite that took the photo, but must be high enough so that measurments of that object don't vary much with those of objects at ground level.
The wingspan measures about 90ft.
Conclusion: a medium size UFO in Italian colours joining long final to 25 at Thruxton.
I hope it's come to take Gordo away.
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I'm not sure about the height, although I'd guess sort of typical light aircraft altitudes. It does bear some resemblance to the Firefly that lives at Thruxton and is often see in that area near the A34.
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Try looking at the image from an oblique angle, it is clearly an aeroplane with red markings on the control surfaces and trailing edges; that does not match the Thruxton T67 aircraft or the RAF Vigilant but it would appear to be a similar shape aircraft.
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GE imagery is often stretched/pulled around so that it gives the appearance of a direct overhead shot, so the aircraft's shape/dimensions have suffered in this process.
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Looks too wide a wingspan for power
My initial inclination was that this was a T67 firefly then I noticed what lookes like a split front screen. It could be anything but I am erring towards a Piper or , possibly a Mooney, based on its low wing and what looks like the shape of an air intake on the front of the cowling. However, I will accept it could be any aircraft with a low wing. I suspect it is actually mainly white.
If you zoom in on Google earth it doesn't appear to have a canopy but two front windows with a bar up the middle. If this was a T67 or glider it would surely have a more pronounced canopy bubble a or be in a tandem configuration.
Thoughts anyone?
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Why, was dealt with in my original post (you need to keep up dear boy).
And who cares? Were you inferring your opinion on the matter, or making a judgement on the other posters who have already replied before you?
I don't remember saying it was life or death, or that any one poster had to reply. Hopefully that goes some way to answer your questions (oh and thanks for caring enough to reply
)
And who cares? Were you inferring your opinion on the matter, or making a judgement on the other posters who have already replied before you?
I don't remember saying it was life or death, or that any one poster had to reply. Hopefully that goes some way to answer your questions (oh and thanks for caring enough to reply
)