ETNG question regular flight scheme

BlackBird · Post by **BlackBird** » 15 Oct 2016, 19:23

In the upcoming week I'll be in the most Southern part of the Netherlands.
Being there I would like to visit Geilenkirchen AB.

Main goal is to photograph some of the homebased AWACS and, of course, the US tankers.
I'm wondering if there is something like a regular flight scheme.
At what time do the AWACS and KC's usually take off?

I hope some of you can give me some usefull information.
I've never been there before so all information is welcome.

Many thanks in advance!

Bennie · Post by **Bennie** » 15 Oct 2016, 19:36

From what I see on radar, departure are usually between 8 and 10, while arrivals could be expected between 16:30 and 18:30.

BlackBird · Post by **BlackBird** » 17 Oct 2016, 14:41

Thanks for the information and your effort!

Visitor · Post by **Visitor** » 17 Oct 2016, 14:56

If you are patient and happy with only a few aircraft, than you can have a nice day

I have had several bad days this year with 3 tankers on platform but none flying. A tanker can leave already on a mission rather early (see Bennie post) but also only after 17.00 for night refuelling training.
You have to be lucky....

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