As I close in on nearly 2 decades as an aviator, I can tell you with certainty that one cannot tell from the ground how high a plane is with any reliable accuracy. Pattern altitude is typically 1,000 feet AGL for most general aviation airports. In downtown austin, there are buildings that approach 1,000 ft, and I think there is one under construction that will exceed that.
You fly that low, and supersonic, and you're leaving a trail of broken shit everywhere. Shattered windows, stuff falling off walls...its not just a loud noise...
Doctors in 2021: “as a doctor, I know more than you and your opinions are all wrong.”
As an aviator of 15 years, I have learned to tune out those that lead with “As a (fill in the blank).”
Also this has nothing to do with being an aviator. If you had led with “as a person who’s looked up at the sky my entire life,” I’d have given you more credence.
In short, this entire comment was manufactured to let you know that I too am an aviator. Thank you for my service.
As I close in on nearly 2 decades as an aviator, I can tell you with certainty that one cannot tell from the ground how high a plane is with any reliable accuracy. Pattern altitude is typically 1,000 feet AGL for most general aviation airports. In downtown austin, there are buildings that approach 1,000 ft, and I think there is one under construction that will exceed that.
You fly that low, and supersonic, and you're leaving a trail of broken shit everywhere. Shattered windows, stuff falling off walls...its not just a loud noise...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyHELyBkSZs
As a paratrooper, I know ~1,000ft well from both sides.
800-1100 ft is where most training chalks are dropped.
Around 1 min in you can see the plane and ground from a ground perspective.
You are correct. If they were that low it would be incredibly strange, and possibly would show signs of damage to buildings, etc.
Doctors in 2021: “as a doctor, I know more than you and your opinions are all wrong.”
As an aviator of 15 years, I have learned to tune out those that lead with “As a (fill in the blank).”
Also this has nothing to do with being an aviator. If you had led with “as a person who’s looked up at the sky my entire life,” I’d have given you more credence.
In short, this entire comment was manufactured to let you know that I too am an aviator. Thank you for my service.
As a stay at home mom with an etsy store i disagree and this tiktok video will explain why im right
You want me to check the weather, Clarence?
What's our vector, Victor?