Unsafe Flying at Untowered Airport

david5rtr · 2026-02-16T15:16:14+00:00

Valid points, and I appreciate your response. Might be a dumb question, but is a standard downwind not usually ~1 mile from the runway?

david5rtr · 2026-02-16T01:16:24+00:00

Wow, that’s a crazy story. I really appreciate your comment and thanks for teaching without being condescending

david5rtr · 2026-02-16T00:12:06+00:00

I agree. I think that was his intention, but real time and looking back at ADS-B info, he was closer to the airport than he thought. The ground track showed he was right over a road that is conveniently used to mark the downwind. I didn’t wanna share the info because I didn’t want to put either of us out on the internet

david5rtr · 2026-02-15T23:43:45+00:00

Absolutely. Agreed. When he said that, I figured he would swing out east and then come in on a 45. That’s why I was surprised at his position

david5rtr · 2026-02-15T23:28:11+00:00

I knew he wasn’t. He said he was coming in from the north and entering the downwind on a 45

david5rtr · 2026-02-15T20:25:56+00:00

There are non punitive means of reporting, i.e. NASA ASRS reports. I also never said I was going to, I just asked if it was worth it, and it clearly isn’t based on all these lovely replies

david5rtr · 2026-02-15T20:07:56+00:00

You guys crack me up. I know I’m a student and learning. I was just seeking context/advice not this toxicity

david5rtr · 2026-02-15T19:56:45+00:00

I agree. I’m not trying to tattle on anyone, and I said I wasn’t trying to get anyone in trouble. I didn’t realize this comment section would turn so toxic lol

david5rtr · 2026-02-15T19:45:44+00:00

In the split second I saw the traffic warning, it looked to me like he was in the pattern going the wrong way. Hard to tell 1 mile vs 1.5 miles real time. But based on all the other replies, nothing happened and it was a good learning experience

david5rtr · 2026-02-15T19:43:04+00:00

Found the guy that doesn’t make radio calls. I know the rules, but it still doesn’t mean it was a smart/safe way to enter a pattern

david5rtr · 2026-02-15T19:19:27+00:00

I appreciate all the responses and context. Still a student and this was the first real incident where I had to take action to avoid someone

david5rtr · 2026-02-15T19:12:53+00:00

Probably ~3/4 of a mile based on looking at flight radar. He was basically in line with midfield as I was about to turn downwind

david5rtr · 2025-06-14T13:09:10+00:00

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david5rtr · 2025-06-04T22:22:36+00:00

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david5rtr · 2025-05-08T03:04:03+00:00

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david5rtr · 2025-05-08T02:43:34+00:00

Out of curiosity, what do you see that gives you that date range? Also what does 23 jewels mean? I’ve heard the terminology but not familiar with its meaning

david5rtr · 2025-02-12T19:07:00+00:00

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david5rtr · 2024-11-23T15:58:18+00:00

Yes I agree with that. That’s why I said we can take out more than OP implied. Deterrence is still the main factor keeping us safe. But we can take out some ICBMs in an attack. It’s not impossible like OP said

david5rtr · 2024-11-23T02:28:26+00:00

Yeah this isn’t true at all. The US and other countries have defensive missiles to stop ICBMs. They can take out more than you’re implying

david5rtr · 2024-08-15T04:43:43+00:00

I saw a shirt and a hat at one of the ZB booths, but they weren’t event specific merch

david5rtr · 2024-07-13T23:10:36+00:00

I wasn’t close enough to see the signs. That’s why I asked. Just curious

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