Brazilian amateur radio assists in search for the flight AF 447

The radio amateur Andrew Sampaio, PY0FF helps in search for Air Airbus 330-200, the company Air France, which disappeared after from Rio de Janeiro, on Sunday at 19h (21). According to him, the aircraft had lost contact with control towers and radar in Brazil, about 270 km from the coast.

Also according Andre, this distance is relatively short and lies within the range of reach of the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). He said he lives in Fernando de Noronha (PE) and the time was good, with clear skies throughout the morning in the region.

Andre said that, shortly after the time that contact with the plane was stopped, messages were sent via amateur radio to vessels sailing the region. The amateur radio, the message information on the disappearance of the aircraft and the crew asked to be on the lookout for any sign of the aircraft. So far, according to Andre, no information was passed by boats.

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