ChrisW
2007-11-28, 09:51 AM
If you like general aviation, PDK gives an up-close-and-personal view of the entire airfield. PDK is buzzing with business jet traffic year-round and occasionally is forced to close one of their runways for ramp parking spaces. The airport has a spotting/viewing area set up - complete with a live ATC audio feed and playground for children. Definitely a class act management there and plenty of spotter "eye candy."
I personally LOVE shooting general aviation. Sometimes it's a good change from larger aircraft - more variety.
Here are a few of my shots from yesterday.
It would appear Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Intl. Airport isn't the only Atlanta area airport handling international traffic. This Swiss-based Dassault Falcon is seen here arriving at PDK.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2380/2071021130_007d78d6f9.jpg?v=0
Unfortunately I didn't catch this bird's registration. I love the look of a King Air - classy and stylish.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2166/2071021178_e603f09c9f.jpg?v=0
United Co.'s Gulfstream G-V arriving at PDK. Note the deployed thrust reversers in action.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2234/2071021200_aa698afc9c.jpg?v=0
This Raytheon 400A is owned by Wilkes and McHugh PA out of Tampa, FL.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2330/2071021250_aed58f5b2e.jpg?v=0
This BAe-125-800A is owned by GW Enterprises LLC out of Norfolk, MA.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2044/2070228253_9f2104247e.jpg?v=0
This Wachovia Financial Services LearJet 45 is based here at PDK. Note the Pilatus in the background doing engine run-up tests.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2314/2070228293_3d8d39d108.jpg?v=0
Gulf Hawk's BAe-125-800B departing Dekalb-Peachtree Airport in Atlanta, Georgia.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2098/2070228315_fbb537e9f2.jpg?v=0
The highlight of the day at PDK, Colonial Bank's Challenger 600. Seen here reversing thrust following her arrival.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2062/2071021232_9308b84c7d.jpg?v=0
Flickr photoset: http://www.flickr.com/photos/atlaviatio ... 320471291/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/atlaviation/sets/72157603320471291/)
Cheers,
Chris in ATL
I personally LOVE shooting general aviation. Sometimes it's a good change from larger aircraft - more variety.
Here are a few of my shots from yesterday.
It would appear Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Intl. Airport isn't the only Atlanta area airport handling international traffic. This Swiss-based Dassault Falcon is seen here arriving at PDK.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2380/2071021130_007d78d6f9.jpg?v=0
Unfortunately I didn't catch this bird's registration. I love the look of a King Air - classy and stylish.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2166/2071021178_e603f09c9f.jpg?v=0
United Co.'s Gulfstream G-V arriving at PDK. Note the deployed thrust reversers in action.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2234/2071021200_aa698afc9c.jpg?v=0
This Raytheon 400A is owned by Wilkes and McHugh PA out of Tampa, FL.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2330/2071021250_aed58f5b2e.jpg?v=0
This BAe-125-800A is owned by GW Enterprises LLC out of Norfolk, MA.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2044/2070228253_9f2104247e.jpg?v=0
This Wachovia Financial Services LearJet 45 is based here at PDK. Note the Pilatus in the background doing engine run-up tests.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2314/2070228293_3d8d39d108.jpg?v=0
Gulf Hawk's BAe-125-800B departing Dekalb-Peachtree Airport in Atlanta, Georgia.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2098/2070228315_fbb537e9f2.jpg?v=0
The highlight of the day at PDK, Colonial Bank's Challenger 600. Seen here reversing thrust following her arrival.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2062/2071021232_9308b84c7d.jpg?v=0
Flickr photoset: http://www.flickr.com/photos/atlaviatio ... 320471291/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/atlaviation/sets/72157603320471291/)
Cheers,
Chris in ATL