  Quinn Member Username: Quinn Post Number: 658 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 68.42.170.20 |
Did anyone just hear that jet? I thought the house was coming down...seriously thought a plane was crashing...and the noise lasted for a really long time here in indian village... | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 9856 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.246.37.236 |
Yep, I heard it, VERY loud over in Woodbridge too. | ||
The_aram Member Username: The_aram Post Number: 4659 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 141.213.175.233 |
Didn't you guys get the message? The world is coming. all at once... in one big plane. | ||
Jsmyers Member Username: Jsmyers Post Number: 1387 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 69.220.233.220 |
Yeah, I heard it. It was probably somebody with some sort of turbojet private plane f'in around by the city airport. BTW - Does anybody know if there are big impacts to aviation because of the spot lights? Is there a nota? | ||
Quinn Member Username: Quinn Post Number: 659 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 68.42.170.20 |
maybe it was pdiddy and they underestimated the weight of all his jewelry..."Can't get the nose up high enough...too heavy...too hea-vy..." | ||
Clark1mt Member Username: Clark1mt Post Number: 49 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 4.229.156.70 |
Two possibilities that make sense to me: 1. The aforementioned expected activity at CAY City Airport 2. Fighter activity out of Selfridge, for any number of reasons. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 9857 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.246.37.236 |
Just did another fly by, distinctly sounded like military jets this time. | ||
Ndavies Member Username: Ndavies Post Number: 1630 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.212.56.143 |
You live in the city and you're bitching about the noise? | ||
Psip Member Username: Psip Post Number: 993 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 69.246.13.131 |
Maybe Mikem was dropping by to visit The_rock. Just kidding  | ||
Quinn Member Username: Quinn Post Number: 660 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 68.42.170.20 |
I can always complain about something... Not bitching, honestly. I was waiting to hear about a crash...windows were rattling. | ||
Lilpup Member Username: Lilpup Post Number: 842 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 205.188.116.137 |
one of tonight's newcasts said Selfridge flyers have been practicing intercepts | ||
Ddaydave Member Username: Ddaydave Post Number: 279 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 67.149.185.244 |
I heard it around third and seldon about 11:30 | ||
Ddmoore54 Member Username: Ddmoore54 Post Number: 265 Registered: 07-2004 Posted From: 69.242.220.249 |
Heard it too. There was a video on Yahoo about SuperBowl security and they mentioned that fighter jets would be patrolling the skies throughout the week. Probably just some ANG guy having a little fun. | ||
Mackinaw Member Username: Mackinaw Post Number: 1172 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 141.213.173.94 |
Finally. Ddmoore found the answer. Yes I also heard that the remainder of the week fighter jets will be patrolling the Detroit sky. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 1670 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.84.183.189 |
It is spooky to hear still. Even though I know it's some sort of military craft (especially if it's very late), I cringe thinking that it could be out in response to an emergency as opposed to just patrolling to keep an eye on things. | ||
Bongman Member Username: Bongman Post Number: 921 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 198.111.56.128 |
Selfridge has just recently changes its' purpose. Tankers and support jets used to fly out, but now the air-base supports A-10 Warthogs. Lots of people in my area that live close to the base have commented on the additional noise. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 9861 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.246.37.236 |
A-10 tank killers, those babies rock! Remind me of a pit bull with wings. | ||
Detroitduo Member Username: Detroitduo Post Number: 476 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 194.138.39.55 |
Oh, please. ANYTIME there is something going on Downtown, the TV station helecopters LOVE to hoover over Brush Park. You want noise? Try listening to 3 helecopters a couple thousand feet above your neighborhood. now, THAT's annoying. btw, I'm not complaining... it's all a part of the urban living experience I wanted when I moved here....That and the Police sirens and fire truck sirens, the City buses... I seriously love it. | ||
Ilovedetroit Member Username: Ilovedetroit Post Number: 2028 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 63.149.5.130 |
Duo - I have a great urban experience. I was driving down Mack Ave (Indian Village area) - when I saw a prostitute do a "farmers nose blos" you know with one finger on a nostril...after she blows her nose (most un-ladylike) she yells at "Hey you want to party?"....I think her marketing technique might be a bit off! | ||
Detroitduo Member Username: Detroitduo Post Number: 477 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 194.138.39.55 |
Thanks for the Laff, ILD! So, how was the Party? hahahahaha... I can just see you slamming on your breaks, getting out of your car and showing this lady how a "real lady" should do it. *laff* | ||
Ilovedetroit Member Username: Ilovedetroit Post Number: 2029 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 63.149.5.130 |
I stopped and gave her a fine linen hanky! Then I gave her some instruction on foot wear. Prostituting in flats is just not attractive (unless she is trying to pick up butch lesbians) - heels are better (men like them to). And don't even get me started on her outfit! The whole scene is one of those reasons why I love living here. You wouldn't see that in Oakland or Macomb Co. | ||
Quinn Member Username: Quinn Post Number: 663 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 64.139.64.80 |
Detroitduo...I agree and I love the noise too. Just wondering, at the time, if there was a crash or something else... ;) I lived at the Jeffersonian in the early 90's and there was NOTHING like a drug bust on a warm summer's night at the marina next door. Helicopters would be hovering at my apartment level, like 100 ft away from my balcony (22nd floor) AWESOME... | ||
Jimaz Member Username: Jimaz Post Number: 91 Registered: 12-2005 Posted From: 68.2.191.57 |
Selfridge F-16s on terrorist patrol for Super Bowl XL : http://www.macombdaily.com/sto ries/020206/loc_airguard001.sh tml | ||
Ddmoore54 Member Username: Ddmoore54 Post Number: 266 Registered: 07-2004 Posted From: 69.242.220.249 |
Harrison Twp. to Alpena in 16 minutes.... I need to get an F-16. | ||
Mikem Member Username: Mikem Post Number: 2357 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 67.101.244.2 |
http://tfr2.faa.gov/save_pages /detail_6_0737.html http://www.faa.gov/news/news_s tory.cfm?contentKey=3846 http://www.faa.gov/NTAP/NTAP06 JAN19/sp05053.htm | ||
Drm Member Username: Drm Post Number: 843 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.253.101.211 |
This is ridiculous. I don't want to listen to those damn things at midnight anymore. | ||
Hubrez Member Username: Hubrez Post Number: 45 Registered: 07-2004 Posted From: 152.163.100.8 |
I heard it too around 11;30 last. I'm im southwest Detroit. I thought i was hearing too bad i was the only one awake , cause no one believed me . | ||
Crew Member Username: Crew Post Number: 828 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 146.9.52.17 |
They're baccccckkkk......just heard them about 12:20 (just past noon) on Friday. | ||
Harsensis Member Username: Harsensis Post Number: 3 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 70.156.185.133 |
I left town, but on Thursday in Grosse Pointe we had loud military helicopters flying overhead going to and from downtown. | ||
Bongman Member Username: Bongman Post Number: 931 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 198.111.56.128 |
My neighbor claims you shouldn't be concerned. He calls this the "sound of freedom". Can you imagine your paranoia if you associated that noise with a possible bomb on your head ? Talk about disturbing your sleep ! | ||
Quinn Member Username: Quinn Post Number: 675 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 64.139.64.80 |
Oh yes...like the sounds of freedom people hear in Iraq. Glory praise us for bringing them that sweet sound of liberty. | ||
Mikem Member Username: Mikem Post Number: 2388 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.43.15.105 |
I think the term "Sound of Freedom" was applied to jet noise and/or sonic booms during the early Cold War in a public relations campaign by the military to quell complaints of noise by housewives who didn't care to have their babies awakened from their naps, as the first generation of fighter interceptors started making their appearance at dozens of bases around the country, especially in Air Guard units near metropolitan areas. | ||
Hagglerock Member Username: Hagglerock Post Number: 203 Registered: 03-2005 Posted From: 12.207.6.192 |
So a few planes come every now and then. Booo hooo...... At least you don't live where the Blue Angels practice inches from each other and where hundreds of student aviators/navigators are learning to fly (and crash). On a more serious note the military takes noise abatement very seriously, so if it's disturbing your life (and spooking your livestock) then call up Selfridge AFB and let them know. You may even force them to leave like the residents did in Virginia Beach. |
