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Originally Posted by koputai
Well done Richard, interesting stuff.
I'm yet to spot a Loon balloon, but I have this other little by-hobby
of trying to spot aircraft as far away as I can. The good thing about
Sydney is the number of flights that go straight over at high altitude
enroute between other cities, such as Singapore to Auckland, or even
Brisbane to Launceston.
The ones coming from QLD to Tas I can spot when they're up around
Wollombi (90 Km away), and QF93 from Melbourne to LA I've spotted
131 Km away, mainly because it's usually higher (38,000 ft) and out over the ocean.
I know, pretty sad, but it is interesting!
Cheers,
Jason.
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Man after my own heart, Jason! I use Flight Radar 24 Pro to identify the silver streaks way out west going on the Melbourne or Adelaide to Brisbane route or international routes. My wife shakes her head - but I tell her at a couple of bucks for the App, its way, way, way cheaper than her nags!
Where we live on a hill I have been able to identify jets at 30-38,000 feet over Mudgee - they are only a few degrees above the horizon.
I have put a friend onto the joys of FRP - he is now retired but was one of QANTAS's most experienced long haul pilots for four decades - he's addicted. Funny how small things can amuse so easily!
Richard.