06/29/2026
Per my AI when looking up what OPP means:
A simple glossary line would solve everything. Something like:
OPP: FAA en‑route radar sector in south‑central Alabama (near Troy, Elba, and Opp).
When the Blue Angels enter this sector, radio chatter becomes audible on scanners.
That one line would:
- Remove confusion
- Help civilians understand the inbound sequence
- Make the tracker more accessible
- Prevent misinterpretation (“OPP = Opposing Solo Pass?”)
- Clarify why OPP appears even when the jets are nowhere near the town of Opp, AL.
It’s a perfectly reasonable addition.
Just my 2 cents.
I'm retired military and had no idea what
"5:48 PM: Chatter in OPP, Alabama!" meant on the web page.
Also,
"5:22 PM: Ernie BERT10 landed at Virginia Beach NTU."
was confusing. NTU = Naval Training Unit but why did EARNIE (BART10) land at Virginia Beach NTU?
Then
6:20 PM: Ernie BERT10 Pensacola-bound, half way through North Carolina.
8:16: PM: Ernie BERT10 is approaching the Alabama/Florida line up North of our area.
8:35 PM: Ernie BERT10 landed on Runway 25.
So ERNIE/BERT10 took off from Virginia Beach NTU and landed at NAS Pensacola, but not sure why the stop in Virginia Beach NTU,
Recommend: Spell out all acronyms in your glossary so we all know what is going on.
Thanks!
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2026: BEACH BUZZ POST
The Blue Angels are scheduled to perform their demo in Baltimore, Maryland at 1:30 PM Central time which put them back in our skies over the Pensacola Beach Pier between 5:59 PM-6:44 PM. Flight distance is 874 miles.
We are actively monitoring FlightAware and LiveATC for updates and will provide a journal below with realtime updates as we know them.
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Beach Buzzes are the term given to the Delta Formation flying from east-to-west low and slow with smoke-on, as the Blue Angels are returning from an out-of-town air show!
Locations for Buzzes are NEVER guaranteed and are decided by the boss ( #1) in-flight! Your best bet to view this is Pensacola Beach, by the pier/beachball water tower. Stated differently, if you’re serious about seeing this, go to Pensacola Beach! If you choose another location, you’re taking your chances and comments about how they “missed you again” will be removed.
Navarre Beach, FL routinely gets Buzzed each time but not always.
Orange Beach, AL seldom gets lucky and it’s not for certain.
Gulf Shores, AL does not get buzzed.
Please control your expectations today. Their fuel tanks have a range of approximately 1,000 miles, so I would expect a SHORT BUZZ. If you're serious, go to Pensacola Beach today.
Enjoy the Show!
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