Helicopters of DC
@helicoptersofdc.bsky.social
Washington D.C.'s community based flight tracking platform copterspotter.com
@jettip.net is a hero
A professional airplane enthusiast has been tracking the federally chartered deportation flights out of the Minneapolis airport as DHS sends immigration detainees to other states and, eventually, other countries. n.pr/4qlvIaa
Minneapolis now has daily deportation flights. One man has been documenting them
A professional airplane enthusiast has been tracking the federally chartered deportation flights out of the Minneapolis airport as DHS sends immigration detainees to other states and, eventually, other countries.
n.pr
February 7, 2026 at 2:21 PM
@jettip.net is a hero
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if you're ever curious about helicopters in the NCR, may I suggest this guide from @helicoptersofdc.bsky.social
I miss contributing to their crowdsourced project and am proud of all the work the community has done documenting ops and pushing for safety reforms pre (& post) DCA
I miss contributing to their crowdsourced project and am proud of all the work the community has done documenting ops and pushing for safety reforms pre (& post) DCA
Helicopters of DC
A guide to understanding the helicopters of Washington, DC
helicoptersofdc.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:08 AM
if you're ever curious about helicopters in the NCR, may I suggest this guide from @helicoptersofdc.bsky.social
I miss contributing to their crowdsourced project and am proud of all the work the community has done documenting ops and pushing for safety reforms pre (& post) DCA
I miss contributing to their crowdsourced project and am proud of all the work the community has done documenting ops and pushing for safety reforms pre (& post) DCA
Windows is ☠️
Report: Microsoft Hands Over Keys for BitLocker-Encrypted Data to FBI
Microsoft tells told Forbes that it receives around 20 such requests for BitLocker keys every year.
www.pcmag.com
February 1, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Windows is ☠️
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1/ They did it again. More ADS-B spoofing drawing images in ADS-B Exchange. x.com/TheIntelFrog...
January 29, 2026 at 7:26 PM
1/ They did it again. More ADS-B spoofing drawing images in ADS-B Exchange. x.com/TheIntelFrog...
1 year ago an Army Black Hawk struck #Flight5342 on approach to DCA. There were no survivors.
We have yet to achieve meaningful safety reforms as a result of this tragedy.
I created this interactive timeline to track the progress:
cdn.knightlab.com/libs/timelin...
We have yet to achieve meaningful safety reforms as a result of this tragedy.
I created this interactive timeline to track the progress:
cdn.knightlab.com/libs/timelin...
TimelineJS Embed
TimelineJS Embed
cdn.knightlab.com
January 29, 2026 at 8:28 PM
1 year ago an Army Black Hawk struck #Flight5342 on approach to DCA. There were no survivors.
We have yet to achieve meaningful safety reforms as a result of this tragedy.
I created this interactive timeline to track the progress:
cdn.knightlab.com/libs/timelin...
We have yet to achieve meaningful safety reforms as a result of this tragedy.
I created this interactive timeline to track the progress:
cdn.knightlab.com/libs/timelin...
NTSB Board Meeting on Flight 5342
YouTube video by HelicoptersofDC
www.youtube.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:37 PM
It’s with a heavy heart we announce we are leaving Twitter. Since 2020 we have created creative projects, celebrated their milestones, found collaborators and made real life friends there. But the site has not represented our values as Washingtonians for a while now.
CopterSpotter
HelicoptersofDC's crowd-sourced heli tracking system.
CopterSpotter.com
January 26, 2026 at 4:15 PM
It’s with a heavy heart we announce we are leaving Twitter. Since 2020 we have created creative projects, celebrated their milestones, found collaborators and made real life friends there. But the site has not represented our values as Washingtonians for a while now.
The NTSB will hold a public board meeting on Jan. 27 to determine the probable cause of the midair collision between a PSA Airlines regional jetliner and a U.S. Army Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
www.ntsb.gov/news/press-r...
www.ntsb.gov/news/press-r...
MEDIA ADVISORY: NTSB Board Meeting on Midair Collision at DCA Scheduled for Jan. 27
www.ntsb.gov
January 26, 2026 at 1:25 PM
The NTSB will hold a public board meeting on Jan. 27 to determine the probable cause of the midair collision between a PSA Airlines regional jetliner and a U.S. Army Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
www.ntsb.gov/news/press-r...
www.ntsb.gov/news/press-r...
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The entire federal government needs a refresher course: The public has a right to know what the government is doing and why; whistleblowers have the right to work with the press; and every American should be alarmed by the government claiming it has the right to raid reporters’ homes.
FBI Raid on WaPo Reporter’s Home Was Based on Sham Pretext
Attorney General Pam Bondi’s decision to rescind rules protecting journalists are being used as a cudgel to attack the First Amendment.
theintercept.com
January 20, 2026 at 4:57 PM
The entire federal government needs a refresher course: The public has a right to know what the government is doing and why; whistleblowers have the right to work with the press; and every American should be alarmed by the government claiming it has the right to raid reporters’ homes.
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BREAKING: One person is dead and another has been left critically injured after two helicopters crashed in a southern New Jersey town, officials say.
One person is dead and another is injured after two helicopters crash in New Jersey, officials say
One person is dead and another has been left critically injured after two helicopters crashed in a southern New Jersey town.
bit.ly
December 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
BREAKING: One person is dead and another has been left critically injured after two helicopters crashed in a southern New Jersey town, officials say.
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Newsletter just went out wherein I talk all about the NDAA and what that means for civilian/military airspace issues and the ROTOR Act which is supposed to fix the NDAA issues and how I'm skeptical and, well, you get the idea. Read it here: colleenmondor.substack.com/p/37-the-ret...
December 18, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Newsletter just went out wherein I talk all about the NDAA and what that means for civilian/military airspace issues and the ROTOR Act which is supposed to fix the NDAA issues and how I'm skeptical and, well, you get the idea. Read it here: colleenmondor.substack.com/p/37-the-ret...
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News: Senate has a deal to pass the ROTOR Act, an aviation safety bill
Deal will override the controversial language in NDAA on military flights around the DCA airspace. Sen. Cruz will ask unanimous consent soon and it's expected to pass
Deal will override the controversial language in NDAA on military flights around the DCA airspace. Sen. Cruz will ask unanimous consent soon and it's expected to pass
December 17, 2025 at 7:05 PM
News: Senate has a deal to pass the ROTOR Act, an aviation safety bill
Deal will override the controversial language in NDAA on military flights around the DCA airspace. Sen. Cruz will ask unanimous consent soon and it's expected to pass
Deal will override the controversial language in NDAA on military flights around the DCA airspace. Sen. Cruz will ask unanimous consent soon and it's expected to pass
December 18, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Senate Passes Defense Policy Bill, Clearing It for Trump - allowing reckless flight behavior in NCR to continue…
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
December 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Senate Passes Defense Policy Bill, Clearing It for Trump - allowing reckless flight behavior in NCR to continue…
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
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A JB flight from Curaçao had to stop its climb to avoid a near miss with a USAF tanker lacking a transponder. The pilot called the situation "outrageous." Just days ago, ALPA & AFA opposed the NDAA, claiming it disrespects those lost in the deadly Army helo & PSA 5342 collision.
December 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A JB flight from Curaçao had to stop its climb to avoid a near miss with a USAF tanker lacking a transponder. The pilot called the situation "outrageous." Just days ago, ALPA & AFA opposed the NDAA, claiming it disrespects those lost in the deadly Army helo & PSA 5342 collision.
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the National Transportation Safety Board just issued a strong letter in opposition to the section in the NDAA that weakens safety requirements for military helicopters flying in DC
cc @helicoptersofdc.bsky.social
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December 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
the National Transportation Safety Board just issued a strong letter in opposition to the section in the NDAA that weakens safety requirements for military helicopters flying in DC
cc @helicoptersofdc.bsky.social
cc @helicoptersofdc.bsky.social
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New from 404 Media: the creator of ICEBlock just sued the U.S. government over it pressuring Apple to remove the app earlier this year. Says it violated his First Amendment rights. www.404media.co/iceblock-cre...
ICEBlock Creator Sues U.S. Government Over App’s Removal
The Department of Justice demanded Apple remove ICEBlock, which reports sightings of ICE officials, from its App Store. Now the creator is suing, saying the demand violated his First Amendment rights.
www.404media.co
December 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
New from 404 Media: the creator of ICEBlock just sued the U.S. government over it pressuring Apple to remove the app earlier this year. Says it violated his First Amendment rights. www.404media.co/iceblock-cre...
The U.S. Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, November 24 at approximately 1:15PM.
November 23, 2025 at 10:50 PM
The U.S. Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, November 24 at approximately 1:15PM.
“Since news of Patel’s pricey weekend fling went national, the FBI has forced FlightAware, a site that monitors international air traffic via publicly available information, to stop keeping tabs on Patel’s plane.”
A reminder that #FlightTrackingisFreeSpeech
A reminder that #FlightTrackingisFreeSpeech
Kash Patel Loses It Over Report He Used FBI Jet to Go on a Date
A veteran FBI official has also lost his job over the story.
www.yahoo.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:20 PM
“Since news of Patel’s pricey weekend fling went national, the FBI has forced FlightAware, a site that monitors international air traffic via publicly available information, to stop keeping tabs on Patel’s plane.”
A reminder that #FlightTrackingisFreeSpeech
A reminder that #FlightTrackingisFreeSpeech
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NTSB investigating near-miss at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
NTSB investigating near-miss at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
CLEVELAND (WJW) – The National Transportation Safety Board announced Saturday it was sending a team to investigate an incident at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. According to NTSB, its tea…
www.wkbn.com
November 1, 2025 at 7:40 PM
NTSB investigating near-miss at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
[AlertDC] NCR Flyover: Arlington National Cemetery (October 24)
[AlertDC] The U.S. Military will conduct an aircraft flyover in the NCR over Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, October 24, at approximately 11:00AM
October 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
[AlertDC] NCR Flyover: Arlington National Cemetery (October 24)
[AlertDC] The U.S. Military will conduct an aircraft flyover in the NCR over Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, October 24, at approximately 11:00AM
Senator Moran Thanks Committee for Advancing the Bipartisan ROTOR Act to Strengthen ADS-B Adoption
Senator Moran Thanks Committee for Advancing the Bipartisan ROTOR Act to Strengthen ADS-B Adoption
YouTube video by HelicoptersofDC
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October 21, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Senator Moran Thanks Committee for Advancing the Bipartisan ROTOR Act to Strengthen ADS-B Adoption
Instead of waiting for the FAA to issue or revise regulations within a year, the legislation would upon enactment prohibit the Army from turning off a location-transmitting technology on various helicopter flights. The equipment, known as Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast.
October 20, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Instead of waiting for the FAA to issue or revise regulations within a year, the legislation would upon enactment prohibit the Army from turning off a location-transmitting technology on various helicopter flights. The equipment, known as Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast.