Turbulent Tuesday - SOFIA Soaring High @ KPMD - 111800ZOCT16

[Mark_Denton]

Hey everyone!

Join us for this week’s Turbulent Tuesday Casual Server Event:
SOFIA Soaring High

We take to the higher flight levels in SOFIA for some research. Take it up to FL400 to open the telescope. Come out for some high flying, pattern work, maybe longer flights around the region, or just some fun flying. Which ever one you choose, lets fill up the skies over SoCal and have a great time!

Be sure to share your pictures for a chance to have one shared on our Instagram page!

Event details:
• Casual Server ONLY
• Tuesday October 11, 2016
• Event Start Time - 18:00 ZULU (11:00AM PST)
• Event End Time - 09:00 ZULU (2:00 AM PST on October 12th)
• Region: SoCal
• Aircraft type: NASA Boeing 747 SOFIA
• Starting location: Any

Hope to see everyone there!

*A valid Live subscription is needed.

[Plane6]

Why is it called Turbulent Tuesday?

[SkyHighGuys]

Oh boy seeing the SOFIA is rare enough but this will make them populate 😂

[Gavrilo]

I went on a flight with the SOFIA, just to see the telescope open and it was such a geeky moment, as the real SOFIA, just had an actual flight recently. Well on my flight, I even got escorted by Navy 11 from IFMES. it was really cool to see, and I will definitely be at this event today!

[Parsa]

Comin’ for sure

[Parsa]

Here are some screenshots:

SOFIA at FL400

SOFIA’s nose view while at FL400

The SOFIA parked at Edwards AFB

[Mark_Denton]

Hey guys, I’m at KPMD in SOFIA for a flight around SoCal if anyone wants to join!

[Kieran_Lockhart]

Gonna spawn at a military gate

[Kieran_Lockhart]

Love Joe’s username “squawk 7700”

[Mark_Denton]

Will start descent at PSP VOR to 10000 ft at -2000 fpm and 290 KIAS

[Kieran_Lockhart]

Jeez that was a long but good flight. All screenshots are unedited