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Old September 11th 07, 12:19 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Darren Bedwell
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You can also download a KML file for Google Earth with recent
satellite photos.

Using that KML file I found an object resembling an airplane at
38.4222, -118.983. It's light-colored, pointing southwest, and looks
like it even has the kind of shadow I would expect from a high wing
monoplane. I have no idea who to contact with this, though.





On Sep 10, 5:55 am, Dan G wrote:
http://www.mturk.com/mturk/preview?g...21T60&kw=Flash

These are 0.4 m resolution pictures taken by satellite (GeoEye) since
Fossett went missing. You're shown a picture and either you say "no,
nothing of interest" or "yes, this should be checked out". There's
over 100,000 images to sift through, so if you can help, please do!



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Old September 11th 07, 01:51 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Ro
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Darren Bedwell schreef:
You can also download a KML file for Google Earth with recent
satellite photos.

Using that KML file I found an object resembling an airplane at
38.4222, -118.983. It's light-colored, pointing southwest, and looks
like it even has the kind of shadow I would expect from a high wing
monoplane. I have no idea who to contact with this, though.





On Sep 10, 5:55 am, Dan G wrote:
http://www.mturk.com/mturk/preview?g...21T60&kw=Flash

These are 0.4 m resolution pictures taken by satellite (GeoEye) since
Fossett went missing. You're shown a picture and either you say "no,
nothing of interest" or "yes, this should be checked out". There's
over 100,000 images to sift through, so if you can help, please do!




mmm. it's to small.

Look here
38°33'44.15"N
119°19'36.39"W
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Old September 11th 07, 04:52 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Bob Kuykendall
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On Sep 10, 5:51 pm, Ro wrote:

Look here
38°33'44.15"N
119°19'36.39"W


Yup, that looks like an airplane on trees. Did you contact the search
team?

I looked about for a "tip hotline," but didn't find any such.

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Old September 11th 07, 07:01 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Ramy
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On Sep 11, 8:52 am, Bob Kuykendall wrote:
On Sep 10, 5:51 pm, Ro wrote:

Look here
38°33'44.15"N
119°19'36.39"W


Yup, that looks like an airplane on trees. Did you contact the search
team?

I looked about for a "tip hotline," but didn't find any such.


More likely an airplane flying over. There were probably 40 of them
searching the area when the photo was taken, but nevertheless should
be reported.

Ramy

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Old September 11th 07, 07:09 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Ramy
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On Sep 11, 11:01 am, Ramy wrote:
On Sep 11, 8:52 am, Bob Kuykendall wrote:

On Sep 10, 5:51 pm, Ro wrote:


Look here
38°33'44.15"N
119°19'36.39"W


Yup, that looks like an airplane on trees. Did you contact the search
team?


I looked about for a "tip hotline," but didn't find any such.


More likely an airplane flying over. There were probably 40 of them
searching the area when the photo was taken, but nevertheless should
be reported.

Ramy


Could even be a glider. This is right between Desert Creek Pk and Mt
Patterson, an area flown frequently by gliders from Minden and
Truckee.

Ramy

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Old September 11th 07, 08:12 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Bob Kuykendall
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On Sep 11, 11:01 am, Ramy

More likely an airplane flying over...


Good point, that hadn't occurred to me.

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Old September 11th 07, 11:04 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Ro
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Default search for Steve Fossett + question.

Bob Kuykendall schreef:
On Sep 10, 5:51 pm, Ro wrote:

Look here
38°33'44.15"N
119°19'36.39"W


Yup, that looks like an airplane on trees. Did you contact the search
team?

I looked about for a "tip hotline," but didn't find any such.


Right. There is (was?) no direct report address.

But, I managed to get it reported via via to the Air Patrol Search Team.
By calling (001) 702-8283111
From what I heard later, it's a known plane wrack.

Is there anyone how knows about a Official reportadres?
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Old September 11th 07, 11:24 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Bob Kuykendall
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Default search for Steve Fossett + question.

On Sep 11, 3:04 pm, Ro wrote:
Right. There is (was?) no direct report address.

But, I managed to get it reported via via to the Air Patrol Search Team.
By calling (001) 702-8283111
From what I heard later, it's a known plane wrack.

Is there anyone how knows about a Official reportadres?


No, I was just searching the Web for something like that, and came up
dry.

I have an email address for a guy at the Mech Turk program, and also
Major Ryan's cell phone number. But there's no helpfindsteve.com Web
site or 1-800 number to a switchboard where a staffer can quickly and
effectively add your tip or sighting to the pile of things to look
into.

The search effort seems to have only private phone lines in, and major
media briefings out. Us regular folks just have to be satisfied with
the Amazon HITs and CNN briefings outside the Taildragger, I guess.

Bob K.

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Old September 12th 07, 12:46 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Ro
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Default [ Coordinates anyone? ] search for Steve Fossett

Bob Kuykendall schreef:
On Sep 11, 3:04 pm, Ro wrote:
Right. There is (was?) no direct report address.

But, I managed to get it reported via via to the Air Patrol Search Team.
By calling (001) 702-8283111
From what I heard later, it's a known plane wrack.

Is there anyone how knows about a Official reportadres?


No, I was just searching the Web for something like that, and came up
dry.

I have an email address for a guy at the Mech Turk program, and also
Major Ryan's cell phone number. But there's no helpfindsteve.com Web
site or 1-800 number to a switchboard where a staffer can quickly and
effectively add your tip or sighting to the pile of things to look
into.

The search effort seems to have only private phone lines in, and major
media briefings out. Us regular folks just have to be satisfied with
the Amazon HITs and CNN briefings outside the Taildragger, I guess.

Bob K.


You're right I think. But it would be far more effective if there was a
direct report-link to the rescue team.
The www.stevefossett.com site, seams to be the most direct link up till now.

Do you have the coordinates of the ranch of steve fossett, were he
took-off? From the above site, it's believed he most be nearby.

coordinates anyone?

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Old September 12th 07, 12:58 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Wayne Paul
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Default [ Coordinates anyone? ] search for Steve Fossett


"Ro" wrote in message
ll.nl...
Bob Kuykendall schreef:
On Sep 11, 3:04 pm, Ro wrote:
Right. There is (was?) no direct report address.

But, I managed to get it reported via via to the Air Patrol Search Team.
By calling (001) 702-8283111
From what I heard later, it's a known plane wrack.

Is there anyone how knows about a Official reportadres?


No, I was just searching the Web for something like that, and came up
dry.

I have an email address for a guy at the Mech Turk program, and also
Major Ryan's cell phone number. But there's no helpfindsteve.com Web
site or 1-800 number to a switchboard where a staffer can quickly and
effectively add your tip or sighting to the pile of things to look
into.

The search effort seems to have only private phone lines in, and major
media briefings out. Us regular folks just have to be satisfied with
the Amazon HITs and CNN briefings outside the Taildragger, I guess.

Bob K.


You're right I think. But it would be far more effective if there was a
direct report-link to the rescue team.
The www.stevefossett.com site, seams to be the most direct link up till
now.

Do you have the coordinates of the ranch of steve fossett, were he
took-off? From the above site, it's believed he most be nearby.

coordinates anyone?


I believe the coordinates are 38°36'37"N, 119° 0' 7"W.

Wayne
HP-14 "6F"
http://www.soaridaho.com/Schreder


 




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