>>2409470

This looks like it may be a mapping profile with parallel runs into the wind.

Without knowing what aircraft flew the track it is difficult to be certain.

When grabbing a screen shot it is important to obtain as much info as possible about the aircraft, the registration, type of aircraft, time & date etc.

ADS-B Coverage

Automatic dependent surveillance – broadcast. Automatic dependent surveillance – broadcast (ADS–B) is a surveillance technology in which an aircraft determines its position via satellite navigation and periodically broadcasts it, enabling it to be tracked.

This map indicates the extent of ADS_B global coverage. Any aircraft flying outside of the green areas will not show up on the various tracking sites, applications e.g. ADS-B Exchange, Radarbox, Flightradar24, etc.

If you have the reg or flight number etc you can check the plane's flight history to track where it has been. There may be a delay of hours or days before the flight history is updated so if the interesting flight does not show up immediately make a note of the details and check up on its history a day or two later.

>>2430368

Welcome aboard. The more eyes there are the better.

Take time to familiarise yourself with the trackers and the red header posts on this bread. More importantly get a feel for what is normal air activity around the military training areas in Europe & the US.

Feel free to use the Planeefag Cadet ident >>1318216

TY & welcome.

MILITARY TRAINING

.pdf of maps showing training ranges in the US.

This should help the newbies (& oldies) get a grip on where 'normal' military stuff happens.

https://www.deagel.com/

https://www.milavia.net/

https://www.janes.com/

>>2554818

>>2555866

The images show that it has engines mounted high on the wing rather than being in line with the wing.

Aircraft appears to be over a lake so most probably it is one of these amphibian flying boat aircraft - Grumman Mallard or a Grumman Albatross.

>>2560468

Maybe it was taking part in a display or event/regatta on the river. Maybe it was doing a sightseeing tour with paying passengers. Maybe a wealthy owner flew in from the Caribbean, lots of these type of planes hopping between the islands.

Most likely it was a local private owner/operator.

Check out Chesapeake Seaplane Association.

https://chesapeakeseaplanes.org

ADS-B

For those who do not understand what ADS-B is or how it works I suggest reading up the wikipedia entry as it gives a pretty good overview of the system.

Also check the coverage map I posted earlier.

>>2429853 (coverage map)

For some info on oddness with the system see >>2353367

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_dependent_surveillance_–_broadcast