UN General Assembly 2009 info

[maestra80]

Hi everyone!

I'm new to the site :borat: and was thinking about coming to New York to go spotting during the UN General Assembly week, and was wondering what would be the best days to go?

Also, am I in the right forum? I did a search and didn't see any threads on this topic for 2009

Thanks in advance!

-Wendy :)

[moose135]

Welcome aboard, Wendy! Based on the UN calendar, and past history, I would expect the bulk of VIP arrivals on the weekend of Sept 19-20. The session itself opens on Tuesday, Sept. 15, but the high level meetings and general debate begin on Tuesday, Sept. 22. In the past, those are the sessions the various heads of state attend. I'm sure we will have a big crowd out that weekend for some spotting.

[PhilDernerJr]

Welcome, Wendy! I am looking forward to a good UN season!

UN Week does work well in this forum, as it pertains to aircraft visitors, though it euqally might fit into spotting Planning. We'll keep it here since this is where it's at.

[maestra80]

Thanks for the replies guys!! :borat:

So it seems that the bulk of the arrivals will be coming on a Saturday and Sunday (19th and 20th). I was planning on staying up there for 2 nights, so do you think it would be better to be there for Friday or Monday (in addition to the weekend). Like which day would everyone think would have more international VIP traffic arriving?

Any recommendations for cheap places to stay the night around JFK?

[MarkLawrence]

Wendy

Cheapest I have found when I've been up there is the Days Inn JFK ran about $115/night.

[flyguy1]

IIRC, 22R is to be closed again in September? If so, this should mean even more 13L action.

[Iberia A340-600]

We can count on 5A-ONE visiting again this year. Gadaffi will be addressing the General Assembly.

[planelove]

If you dont need a particular hotel at the airport I would priceline a hotel and name my own price

[maestra80]

Thanks for the hotel suggestions! Out of curiosity, are there any hotels at JFK that are comparable to the Renaissance hotel that overlooks ATL??

Also, what is 5A-ONE?? I looked up 5A and it said Alpine Air Express (??) but that Gadaffi dude is from Libya??

[moose135]

Also, what is 5A-ONE?? I looked up 5A and it said Alpine Air Express (??) but that Gadaffi dude is from Libya??
5A-ONE is the registration of Col. Kadaffi's ride, an A340:
1542727

[Mayi757]

Wow if 5A-ONE is coming I'm definitely going! ..to JFK that is. Somehow, someway even if I have to take the subway (like I did years ago) haha. No matter if I have to sleep near the approach to 31R or 13L? Over $100 a night.. I'm cheap so priceline is a better idea I'd say

What do you all think is the chance any other of these African "dudes" will show up in a 707 this year?

Mario

[Matt Molnar]

If Gadaffi is staying in NJ, it's possible 5A-ONE will go to Newark.

[maestra80]

Oops, hehehe:) I didn't realize 5A-ONE was the plane's registration. That is one sweet-looking plane though. Hopefully it doesn't end up going to EWR...

[Mayi757]

If Gadaffi is staying in NJ, it's possible 5A-ONE will go to Newark.

Would be cool to get a heads up beforehand. I'm sure many of you already have it but for me it'd be a really exotic one. The smaller bizjets or A320 types not in airline paintscheme that will come in, I do not really care about.

[Mayi757]

any information on which heads of states or governments will be visiting?

My theory is with Obama as POTUS all these African/ME heads of states will be coming being it's his first year in office. Does my idea make any sense, yes no maybe? :borat:

[AirtrafficController]

TFR for the UN General Assembly has been issued:
http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_9_8748.html

[Vidiot]

Most heads of state come to the UN for the GA week, I believe.

By the way, It'd be great to join up with others for some spotting -- I also don't have a car, and would love to be able to bum a ride from someone. Thanks in advance.

[markg]

Gadaffi is not staying in NJ. The snobs of Englewood complained too loudly!

Ahmedinijad is here 9/21 to 9/25 according to http://raheazadi.com/1388/06/18/call-in ... -phonemap/ (http://raheazadi.com/1388/06/18/call-intercontinental-barclay-hotel-in-ny-hosting-ahmadinejad-coup-gang-for-un-meeting-to-complain-phonemap/)

I'll be out at JFK on the Saturday and Sunday 9/19-9/20. Hope to catch up with the usual crowd then! If anyone needs a ride from the Jersey Shore PM me and I'll be glad to assist!

[AirtrafficController]

Weather forecast for the weekend looks beautiful with sunny skies on Saturday and mostly sunny on Sunday.

[emshighway]

Expect some action at around 13:00 into JFK.

[lijk604]

Expect some action at around 13:00 into JFK.

Which day???

[emshighway]

Expect some action at around 13:00 into JFK.

Which day???


I can't tell you...

[PhilDernerJr]

So what's the point of saying 13:00?

[emshighway]

I was joking. I thought I put it in there.


Look for TFR up on Monday :wink:

[AirtrafficController]

I was joking. I thought I put it in there.


Look for TFR up on Monday :wink:

Here it is:
http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_9_0428.html

[AirtrafficController]

And so it begins:
Chilean Air Force 2115 a 767 just departed 4L from JFK. Heard it depart on LiveATC

[AirtrafficController]

From Josh May's post on Anet, a First Air 732
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/FAB2115

Also it appears the State of Kuwait A310 is coming tomorrow afternoon:

Kuwait Airways Flight 3 to New York, NY
(JFK-John F. Kennedy International Airport)
Airline Kuwait Airways
Flight Number 3
Departure City (Airport) Geneva, Switzerland (LSGG)
Departure Time 09/18/2009 11:10 AM
Arrival City (Airport) New York, NY (JFK)
Arrival Time 09/18/2009 01:20 PM
Remaining Flight Time 08:10 (planned)
Aircraft Type
Current Altitude 0 feet
Current Groundspeed 0 mph
Flight Status Planned

[Mayi757]

that "First Air" is probably Fuerza Aerea Bolivariana

[AirtrafficController]

We have an unknown 767 inbound from Greensboro, NC:
Flight 767 to New York, NY
(JFK-John F. Kennedy International Airport)
Airline
Flight Number 767
Departure City (Airport) Greensboro/High Point, NC (GSO)
Departure Time 09/18/2009 12:22 PM
Arrival City (Airport) New York, NY (JFK)
Arrival Time 09/18/2009 01:27 PM
Remaining Flight Time 00:32
Aircraft Type Boeing 767-300
Current Altitude 31,000 feet
Current Groundspeed 540 mph
Flight Status In Flight

[njgtr82]

We have an unknown 767 inbound from Greensboro, NC:
Flight 767 to New York, NY
(JFK-John F. Kennedy International Airport)
Airline
Flight Number 767
Departure City (Airport) Greensboro/High Point, NC (GSO)
Departure Time 09/18/2009 12:22 PM
Arrival City (Airport) New York, NY (JFK)
Arrival Time 09/18/2009 01:27 PM
Remaining Flight Time 00:32
Aircraft Type Boeing 767-300
Current Altitude 31,000 feet
Current Groundspeed 540 mph
Flight Status In Flight

DHL

[markg]

Probably the next one for DHL!

[Tamon]

Hi all,

I will provide you with estimated arrival times for UN traffic as much as I can here. All times subject to change and UTC times only. Good luck catching the planes!

Friday 2009-09-18 :

JFK : ETA 16:30 State of Kuwait A310 9K-ALD

EWR : Nothing today

There should be coming more within the next days. I'll check when I find the time!

Tamon

[PhilDernerJr]

We saw two "Marine Ones" today, and also saw 3 Sea Knights, as well as a C-17 departure.

[Matt Molnar]

We saw two "Marine Ones" today, and also saw 3 Sea Knights, as well as a C-17 departure.
Craptastic C-17 shot:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2567/3931591481_42f4a3d83f_o.jpg

[AirtrafficController]

We saw two "Marine Ones" today, and also saw 3 Sea Knights, as well as a C-17 departure.
Craptastic C-17 shot:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2567/3931591481_42f4a3d83f_o.jpg

Hey I have an exact 1:400 model of that exact C-17 :D

[Tamon]

Republic of Senegal Boeing 727 is due to arrive 11:00 UTC at Goose Bay - I am sure it will be flying to EWR or JFK, so it should arrive sometime around lunchtime or early afternoon !?

[emshighway]

Expect some action at around 13:00 into JFK.

It looks like it has been pushed back to 16:00.

[Tamon]

Hi,

only one UN Arrival currently

JFK :

ETA 17:44 UTC United Arab Emirates B737-700 A6-DFR

[Delta777LR]

Anyone knows wats coming tomorrow?? im going to be at JFK early in the morning.

[moose135]

ETA 17:44 UTC United Arab Emirates B737-700 A6-DFR

http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/654535911_E2wtv-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/654536041_o8Npm-L.jpg

Also heard that a Qatar A332 using an "Amari" call sign arrived around 7:30pm

[Iberia A340-600]

Wednesdays seems to be the day that most head of states will be attending/speaking at the GA so I'd expect Tuesday to be a busy day.

[Mayi757]

Yep, I had the scanner on after I was dropped off at the hotel and about half an hour before sunset heard an "Amiri" callsign. Looked out the window and there it was the Qatar A332 in the distance landing on the 04s.

-Mario (el hombre con el nice sunburn)

[Iberia A340-600]

For today I already see a Mideast 767 and a Comlux A318 scheduled into JFK.

The Mideast 767, N767KS, is due into JFK from GVA at 11:12pm, however its due into SWF at 6:12 pm. Let's see what happens there.

1579910

The Comlux A318 is operating for Jordan and is listed as Royal Jordanian 3 inbound from SNN around 3:21pm.

1499842

[Tamon]

Hi all,

more UN traffic, times are UTC. Some might be a little to late but maybe nice to know that they are there :

JFK :

ETA 15:45 Air Zimbabwe B767-200 Z-WPF
ETA 16:00 Uganda AF Gulfstream 5X-UGF
ETA 16:09 French AF A310 F-RADA
ETA 18:48 Gainjet B757-200 SX-RFA
ETA 18:52 Mid East Jet B767-200 N767KS
ETA 19:00 Royal Jordanian A318 VQ-BDD http://www.planepictures.net/show.php?id=868449
ETA 19:30 Gainjet MD-83 SX-IFA operating as Congo01

EWR :

ETA 18:47 Burkina Faso Government B727 XT-BFA

Good luck with the planes!

Tamon

[AirtrafficController]

Thanks to Tamon and Gordon for the UN info. Another beautiful day with lots of spotters.

Carrying the South Korean President
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/AirtrafficController/036acopy.jpg
Mid East jet
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/AirtrafficController/053acopy.jpg
Jordanian A318
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/AirtrafficController/085acopy.jpg
Congo 1
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/AirtrafficController/121acopy.jpg

[moose135]

Another good crowd on another perfect day. We played runway roulette for a while, but managed to catch most of the VIP traffic. I won't duplicate Luke's shots, but here are some from North Woodmere this morning.

USAF C-5B
http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/655759747_TPnQd-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/655760094_FrtJV-L.jpg

Ugandan Air Force G-V
http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/655760255_CHZxu-L.jpg

Argentine B757
http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/655758950_EtYYf-L.jpg

French Air Force A310
http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/655757946_mF8RZ-L.jpg

[Mayi757]

Nice shots!

-Mario

[PhilDernerJr]

Like a GENIUS, I came to work without my camera today, and I watched at the Arrow 757 and another GORGEOUS private 757 with winglets came in on 13L, banking right outside my window. I hope someone got that.

Great stuff guys! So happy the weather was nice this weekend.

[SengaB]

The only two new types for me this VIP week thus far.
I felt like I was in a winnebago open house today.
Arrivals have been going on for several days now and I only have gotten this corporate Garbage as new catches for me. At the rate things are going I won't even bother with a UNGA recap summary. Things are getting worse and worse every year.
The Gainjet 757-200 was flying for Ivory Coast and the Comlux A318 Jordan.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2661/3939624482_72399bf21a_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3516/3939624282_e603e43450_o.jpg

Senga

[Tamon]

Hi all,

nice photos and I'm glad that the weather was good too for you to get the shots. More UN traffic for today :

already arrived last night :

Qatar Amiri Flight A310 A7-AFE

Scheduled : (UTC times)

ETA 09:13 Royal Jet B737-700 BBJ A6-RJX
ETA 11:36 Ethiopian B767-300 ET-ALO (not sure if this one is regular, coming from Rome?)
ETA 14:35 Turkmenistan B767-300 EZ-A700
STA 17:44 Ukraine Government IL-62 UR-86528
STA 21:09 French AF Falcon 7X F-RAFA
STA 21:20 Spanish AF A310 T-222

nothing for EWR so far.

Good luck,

Tamon

[Tamon]

more UN stuff, UTC times. Some are already there...

10:00 arrived from Goose Bay LX-GVV B737-700 (however latest pictures show an A319)

ETA 13:14 Royal Jet B737-700 A6-DAS

Ukraine IL-62 now estimated at 18:04 UTC

Spanish AF A310 T-222 delayed till 0:00 UTC

[eric8669]

Airline
Flight Number 1
Departure City (Airport) Tokyo, Japan (RJTT)
Departure Time 09/21/2009 07:10 PM
Arrival City (Airport) New York, NY (JFK)
Arrival Time 09/21/2009 04:17 PM
Remaining Flight Time 05:33
Aircraft Type Boeing 747-400
Current Altitude 34,000 feet
Current Groundspeed 621 mph
Flight Status In Flight

[mirrodie]

Cool shots! I just realized I have some time off later this week. May bring my son our to spot (chase him around)

I assume Weds and Thursday might be good days?

[JZ1]

Hi, any update as how many UN visitors are parked at SWF?

[PhilDernerJr]

On my way home my parents called and told me they didn't need my help anymore, so that meant that I'd be able to edit a few before the Mets game!

This was a big day for me. This is the first time I ever caught Air Force One (closest I've ever seen it), and also my first photo of an IL-68, or ANY Russian bird, with my DSLR.

http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/Ukraine_IL68_JFK1_092109.jpg

http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/AF1_JFK1_092109.jpg

[wunaladreamin]

Just perfect Phil. Sorry I couldn't get out today.

[DennyB]

SWF 9/21/09 approx. 1PM

Registrations in quotes were obscured by clutter.

Air Zimbabwe B762 'Z-WPF' (F from nose wheel Door)
Gainjet B752 SX-RFA
Mid East Jet B762 'N767KS' (Definitely recognized the livery)
Gainjet MD-83 SX-IFA
Kuwait A.310 9K-ALD
Swedish A.F. G.4 024
UAE 'A6-DFR' BBJ (R from nose wheel Door)

[LGA777]

Nice shots Phil and everyone. I understand the IL-62 departed JFK around 1740-1745, not sure if it was going to SWF or elsewhere. Am at work and put JFK Tower up on our back up radio freq, its been a while since I heard follow the "Ilyusian" on JFK Tower or ground, it has a nice ring to it !

Cheers

LGA777

[Delta777LR]

Just perfect Phil. Sorry I couldn't get out today.

JC that was a big blow for me, I was almost gonna come out today, but I ended up getting last minute changes. Great stuff Phil

[Iberia A340-600]

SWF 9/21/09 approx. 1PM

Registrations in quotes were obscured by clutter.

Air Zimbabwe B762 'Z-WPF' (F from nose wheel Door)
Gainjet B752 SX-RFA
Mid East Jet B762 'N767KS' (Definitely recognized the livery)
Gainjet MD-83 SX-IFA
Kuwait A.310 9K-ALD
Swedish A.F. G.4 024
UAE 'A6-DFR' BBJ (R from nose wheel Door)

To add to that:

Turkmenistan 767-300 arrived about two hours ago.

[lijk604]

Phil congrats on the two stars of the day. I was so hoping the IL-62 would have come in yesterday, but with my luck even if it did, it would have used the other runway. Oh well.

[SengaB]

Only walked away today with just 2 new liveries and not even a new type.
Other than the Turkmenistan, CRAP new colors, The French Air Force Falconjet was definitely my best for the day. I hope they put these colors on the larger aircraft.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2545/3943028782_2bdd9c5917_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2486/3942304881_f52637b630_o.jpg


Senga

[Iberia A340-600]

The Equatorial Guinea BBJ just arrived into SWF from EWR.

[Tom_Turner]

Just fyi, as it may (or possibly not) relate to what we see this year at JFK, the Russian IL-96 (and an IL-76 for them as well) was already in Pittsburgh only a few days ago in preparation of the G20.... [fingers crossed for TU-204 & IL-62 for JFK..]

Tom

[Tom_Turner]

Senga, here's to hoping the Republic of France applies those colors to Air France while they're at it...


Only walked away today with just 2 new liveries and not even a new type.
Other than the Turkmenistan, CRAP new colors, The French Air Force Falconjet was definitely my best for the day. I hope they put these colors on the larger aircraft.
Senga

[MarkLawrence]

I saw the Brazilian Air Force E145 on approach to FLL as I left work this afternoon - I suspect it is on the way up there already...

[eric8669]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/brazilAirforce_a320_jfk_092109a.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/f-rbfa_FranceAirforce_a319_jfk_0921.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/FranceAirForce_Falcon_jfk_092109a.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/20-1101_JapanAirForce_747_jfk_09210.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/czechAirForce_A320_jfk_092109a.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/refuel_aboveJFK_092109a.jpg

[PhilDernerJr]

Great stuff Eric! Any explanation on the KC-135? Where was that?

[diegodangers]

how many aircraft did France send over?

[eric8669]

Great stuff Eric! Any explanation on the KC-135? Where was that?


That was right above are heads at the mounds. I actually spotted 2 other KC-135's flying above.

[Gerard]

Great stuff Eric! Any explanation on the KC-135? Where was that?

24/7 CAP this week over NYC?

[Tamon]

JFK Tuesday, UTC times

STA 18:05 Qatar Amiri Flight A340-500 from Paris Le Bourget
STA 18:05 Qatar Amiri Flight A330-200 from Paris Le Bourget

[MarkLawrence]

Great shots everyone!!!

[mirrodie]

Great shots guys! AT 1700 today, a lone F15 was just southeast of FRG, over W. Babylon, heading northwest. She turned right over my folks place and pointed towards the Southwest. As soon as she cleared land, the burners went on.

[maestra80]

Nice pics everyone!!


This was a big day for me. This is the first time I ever caught Air Force One (closest I've ever seen it), and also my first photo of an IL-68, or ANY Russian bird, with my DSLR.

Wasn't that day also the *first* time that you picked up a piece of goose **** with your bare hands?? Hahahahaha:) That was probably one of the funniest comments that I overheard the entire weekend!!


Nice shot of the KC-135 Eric! I was curious what that looked like closer up...

[moose135]

Here are some of my shots from Monday

Turkmenistan B767:
http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/657329470_MhGjC-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/657330852_gAUnQ-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/657331074_LxMb7-L.jpg

Ukrainian IL-62
http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/657330128_SGrZU-L.jpg

French Air Force A319
http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/657329798_HQGBG-L.jpg

French Air Force Falcon
http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/657330014_sbeEo-L.jpg

Brazilian Air Force A319
http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/657329308_pXytc-L.jpg

Japanese Air Force B747
http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/657330355_5SLDD-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/657330530_bsXrb-L.jpg

Czech Air Force A319
http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/657329604_2cL3A-L.jpg

[Tamon]

Hi, some more UN arrivals, looks to be a good day traffic wise!

UTC Times :

JFK :

ETA 11:27 South Africa AF B737-700 BBJ ZS-RSA
ETA 14:30 Algeria Air Force Gulfstream V 7T-VPG
STA 18:05 Afriqiyah A340-300 5A-ONE
STA 18:05 Qatar Amiri Flight A330-200 A7-HHM
STA 18:10 Afriqiyah A300-600 5A-IAY
STA 18:15 Italy AF A319CJ I9002
ETA 19:30 Iran Air B747SP EP-IAD
STA 20:20 Private B707-300 N88ZL

SWF :

STA 20:55 State of Kuwait Gulfstream V 9K-AJF

EWR :

Again nothing...

[wunaladreamin]

Anyone know the eastern time eta's? I NEED this 707!

[wunaladreamin]

Anyone know the eastern time eta's? I NEED this 707!

[eric8669]

Airline Mea - Middle East Airlines
Flight Number 1
Arrival Time 09/22/2009 02:53 PM

[moose135]

Anyone know the eastern time eta's? I NEED this 707!
UTC -4hr = EDT
therefore...
STA 20:20 Private B707-300 N88ZL

is a 1620L arrival.

[wunaladreamin]

Moose you rock!

[Speedbird1]

It is confusing where these visitors will be staying. I see the flag of Libya flying in front of the Plaza Hotel this week yet the president of Libya is not staying there. I used to think that a flag in front of a hotel indicated that the head of government is a guest there but evidently this is untrue.

[Mayi757]

..was so hoping Afriqiyah, Iran, and MEA would come in YESTERDAY while I was still there! That's it I'm pulling my hairs out!!! ;)

I just had the feeling they would show up at JFK Tuesday, oh well. Standing around in one spot for hours is unbearable to me but catching the only 3 planes I cared about from yesterday: Ethiopian, Turkmenistan and especially Ukrania IL-62 -a dream catch- made it all worthwhile!

Hopefully something really good in airline colors shows up like Royal Brunei, Vietnam or Cameroon. The Russian State transport Illushins would've been great too. Darn G20...

Beautiful shots, keep 'em coming :borat:

[Mayi757]

The French and Czech AF took off around 8pm on 31L almost after each other and passed by us while we taxied out on a DL MD80 back to Orlando. Czech had the cabin lights on, but looked empty.

ps: I agree with Senga the Turkmenistan new scheme couldn't be more boring, IMO green color saves it from being total crap. 707 N88ZL used to be trackable, now its blocked from flightaware. But i thought that one was not rare at JFK

[mirrodie]

Nice. I hear some of these are based in ISP. Any confirmation on what may be there?

[njgtr82]

Algerian AF A345 showed up this morning along with the Gulfstream

[eric8669]

Algerian AF A345 showed up this morning along with the Gulfstream


Nice!

[Tamon]

Hi,

small update for today, UTC times

inclduing the times for the Russian President :

JFK

ETA 16:12 Rossia IL-62 RA-86540
ETA 18:18 Afriqiyah A340-300 5A-ONE
ETA 18:24 Afriqiyah A300-600
ETA 18:45 Qatar Amiri A330-200 A7HHM
ETA 19:40 Private B707-300 N88ZL
ETA 21:00 Italy AF A319 MM62209
ETA 21:06 Rossia IL-96 RA-96016
ETA 22:15 Rossia IL-96 RA-96018

a heads up for tomorrow :

STA 15:45 Italy AF Falcon 900 MM62171
Good luck!

[lijk604]

The Turkish A319 is at Farmingdale, it arrived late last night. Planned departure back out is Friday.

[Mayi757]

Algerian AF A345 showed up this morning along with the Gulfstream

At last a new plane for Senga :shock:

[nyslides]

The Turkish A319 is at Farmingdale, it arrived late last night. Planned departure back out is Friday.
Darn - you beat me to it - saw the bird on Sheltair's ramp around 3pm today, all buttoned up, with Airport Police hovering around her.

[nyslides]

Nice. I hear some of these are based in ISP. Any confirmation on what may be there?
What are you referring to being based in ISP?

[wunaladreamin]

http://www.tinfoilhelmetphotography.com/photos/657973295_YX9Gw-L.jpg

Qatar Amiri Flight A332
http://www.tinfoilhelmetphotography.com/photos/657973673_oENcr-L.jpg

Afriqiyah A342
http://www.tinfoilhelmetphotography.com/photos/657973472_HmGdx-L.jpg

Afriqiyah A306
http://www.tinfoilhelmetphotography.com/photos/657979979_ZniET-L.jpg

****ing finally!!! I dream no more!!!
N88ZL!
http://www.tinfoilhelmetphotography.com/photos/657974022_6Rntr-L.jpg
http://www.tinfoilhelmetphotography.com/photos/657976309_qPqnc-L.jpg

[Delta777LR]

Kenny u r a fruit, u should have called me, i had a free day! Unless the chair got you going at Modells :lol: :lol:

Great shots man! Congrats on your first 707, now u dont have to cry no more.

[SengaB]

Yes, I got 2 new plans today...NOT even operators just 2 new types for airlines I already had. Yet another disappointing day for VIP Week 2009. At least the clouds (I Love clouds) kept the sun and heat away.
As usual I had everything else.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3443/3945419419_9fa3e1f07f_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2533/3946203040_a03365ff92_o.jpg

Senga

[wunaladreamin]

Damn Senga! The Algerie is sweet as hell!

[Delta777LR]

Love the shots Senga

[SengaB]

Thanks,
Glad I didn't have to take a drive to Montreal to shoot it.

Senga

[Mayi757]

ahhh... there they are, Afriqiyah, Air friggin' Algerie!!!!!!!!! --- commits suicide ---

Great shots Kenny/Senga B did you all celebrate and group-hugged? :mrgreen: Love the 707 as well, but I had that already

...and now I sound like Senga :lol:


-Mario

[USAF Pilot 07]

Great stuff Eric! Any explanation on the KC-135? Where was that?


They are doing CAP missions over NYC... There are KC10s supporting the mission as well...

[Gerard]

The Turkish A319 is at Farmingdale, it arrived late last night. Planned departure back out is Friday.
Darn - you beat me to it - saw the bird on Sheltair's ramp around 3pm today, all buttoned up, with Airport Police hovering around her.

FRG has Airport Police? :)

[moose135]

There are KC10s supporting the mission as well...
Yeah, but the KC-135s are doing the real work... :wink:

[markg]

Nice. I hear some of these are based in ISP. Any confirmation on what may be there?
What are you referring to being based in ISP?

There's a BBJ at ISP N888AQ at least there was on Saturday..it arrived from Tblisi on Friday I think!

[Iberia A340-600]

Drove by SWF tonight, there's about 26 planes parked on the ramp. Definitely the most I've seen.

[pinktristar]

Hi folks,

Been a while, I trust everyone is well!

Time for the annual Rhode Island delegation to visit the area for the UN Aircraft.. Some have headed up to FRG have they? Wasnt expecting that! ;-)

According to flightaware the following have gone up to Stewart:

5A-ONE Libyan A340
F-OMEB MEA A330
3C-EGE B737
Kuwait 9 - A GulfV
Turkmenistan 767
9A-CRO Croation Govt Challenger (which I scored in Providence a couple of years back!)
N767KS B767
Kuwait 3 - the A310

There are probably others but these are the ones I can see which are obvious..

anyone going to be around at JFK or EWR tomorrow/wednesday who can help with their observations by texting me? Please send me a pm and I'll leave you my number!!

Thanks in advance, maybe I'll see you around!

Geoff

[Iberia A340-600]

Gordon Brown arrived on a Virgin Atlantic 747 today, G-VFAB. Virgin recently snatched operations for the PM from British.

[JHNA57]

Eyballed an IL-96 on long, high final to 22L over the north shore of Nassau County at 19:00 this evening.

[Gerard]

[quote="Phil D.":3omsiyzl]Great stuff Eric! Any explanation on the KC-135? Where was that?


They are doing CAP missions over NYC... There are KC10s supporting the mission as well...[/quote:3omsiyzl]

If it isnt a secret, may I ask what altitude they are at? :?:

[Gerard]

The Turkish A319 is at Farmingdale, it arrived late last night. Planned departure back out is Friday.

They park here every year for the GA. I think someone related (daughter?) lives or goes to school out here from what was told
on this site.

[moose135]

Qatar Amiri Flight A330
http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/658122307_Jyxow-L.jpg

Col. Khaddafi arrived on this Afriqiyah A340
http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/658122466_tiK7Y-L.jpg

Which was followed by this Afriqiyah A300
http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/658067611_bPugB-L.jpg

And finally...
http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/658122704_M75BD-L.jpg

[markg]

Drove by SWF tonight, there's about 26 planes parked on the ramp. Definitely the most I've seen.

Any chance of an idea on what is included in the 26? I'll be heading up there from Princeton at 5pm tomorrow!

[Mayi757]

Did Iran Air ever come in?

Guess the shots on Tuesday were taken from 22L..

[SengaB]

It came in and parked at the triple hangers.
EP-IAD as IRA101

Senga

[mattyry38]

Heading to SWF after work - will try to get some shots.

Are departures after the Assembly usually staggered? From the schedule it seems like there are several conference and committee meetings which stretch into next week and even October...

[PhilDernerJr]

Last night I saw the Iranian SP by the triple hangars, as Senga mentioned.The late sun even shone on it....I'm surprised no one else grabbed it. Stupid me...not bringing a camera to work again.

[Mayi757]

Last night I saw the Iranian SP by the triple hangars, as Senga mentioned.The late sun even shone on it....I'm surprised no one else grabbed it. Stupid me...not bringing a camera to work again.

So looks like it came during daylight, somebody must have gotten it. But don't worry Phil, we got the IL-62 :borat: :D

[lijk604]

There's a BBJ at ISP N888AQ at least there was on Saturday..it arrived from Tblisi on Friday I think!

That aircraft is based at ISP. Nothing special.

[SengaB]

I took my annual VIPweek trip up to SWF to see what is there that I need. I had all of but for this time. This I got 4 new countries I don't have registrations for.
Totally awsome was the Tchad/Chad Government MD-87 (TT-ABC) yes its spelled with a T.
Other new planes:
Swedish Air Force Gulfstream 024
Government Monaco Government* 3A-MGA
Croatia Government Challenger 9A-CRO

So far the Thad Government MD-87 is the highlight for me.
This is stuff is a lot better than the Garbage I have been shooting at JFK over the last few days.
The Tchad MD-87 was going to be leaving soon.
Other aircraft at SWF are as follows.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3496/3947961447_44d4c004a9_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2458/3947994449_572c9edb58_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2461/3947978937_a272265505_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2665/3948023907_f0ee28c97b_o.jpg
Senga

[Matt Molnar]

Hot, Senga. In the first pic, what is the gray one in the background with the star on the rudder?

[SengaB]

Gotham its the Chilean 767-300
http://www.flickr.com/search/?w=2579382 ... ile&m=text (http://www.flickr.com/search/?w=25793825%40N06&q=chile&m=text)

Senga

[diegodangers]

nice pics senga. I see you can get real close at SWF, I am going to have to shoot up there one day. Ive only seen it from the air before.

[SengaB]

Yes you can get really close. I fly into SWF a lot as well.
Its my favorite local airport.
Senga

[mattyry38]

I'm at SWF right now. Did some passes near the State Police entrance and got some (bad) photos. There was a large brigade of police/Fed vehicles that shot by me so I backed away. Fuerza Aerea Espanola T-22.1 (A310- not sure about that ID). Air Zimbabwe 767-3 also parked near. Will post again when home.

[Gerard]

There was a large brigade of police/Fed vehicles that shot by me so I backed away.\

Motorcade Madness on the Upper east side especially today. We were on the patio of our job watching one motorcade come down
Lex Avenue in traffic, sirens wailing and Suburbans cutting off cars and agents hanging out windows. You can tell how important the
diplomat is by the size of his motorcade, whether crossing traffic is stopped or if PD is flying overhead.
All very cool.

[maestra80]

How long is the drive from JFK to SWF?

[moose135]

It's about 90 miles, so hour and a half or two hours.

[Mayi757]

The Jordanians must love minnie without the burka

We saw A318 VQ-BDD today at MCO on the Signature ramp

[mirrodie]

Going out tomorrow in the late morning with my son, after the rain. Bringing a camera, a football and a soccerball and just looking to hang and plane watch.
Boys day out, no women,
Anyone heading out? ANd if so, where to go?

[eric8669]

Going out tomorrow in the late morning with my son, after the rain. Bringing a camera, a football and a soccerball and just looking to hang and plane watch.
Boys day out, no women,
Anyone heading out? ANd if so, where to go?

Mario,

I am off from work and will be out. Not sure where yet.

[moose135]

I may be out, if so, I'll give you a call. Where depends on runway use, so it will be a game-time decision.


Going out tomorrow in the late morning with my son, after the rain. Bringing a camera, a football and a soccerball and just looking to hang and plane watch.
Boys day out, no women,
Anyone heading out? ANd if so, where to go?

[SengaB]

Wendy,
For me its about 1 hour. I always enjoy it especially during the fall months, I take Route 9 all the way up to I-84 and then go west to SWF. It takes me into the mountains unlike I-87.

Gerard,
Yea I had a few close calls myself over the years. I have a habit of shooting VIP planes and SOMEHOW getting stuck smack dab it the middle of the convoys. I hate it when that happens.

Senga

[pinktristar]

Been in about an hour now from a fantastic day out spotting UN jets! Thanks to Garry who did the logging, while I took the left seat and drove..
Our first stop was Wappinger Falls/Dutchess County. Gee - since we have driven by the exit off the highway many times, and as we were running earlier than previous years we took the detour. Nice to put 50 or so tin in the book.. Every little helps!

From there it was a quick drive to SWF..

Well what a bumper haul there was today! Stewart certainly didnt disappoint with the following:

http://photosbygeoff.fotopic.net/p61155512.html

OD-MEB A330 MEA
9K-ALD A310 Kuwait
9K- Gulfstream Kuwait
3A-MGA Da900 Monaco
http://photosbygeoff.fotopic.net/p61155510.html
9A-CRO Challenger Croatia
http://photosbygeoff.fotopic.net/p61155509.html
7T-VJX A330 Air Algerie
7T- Gulfstream
024 Gufstream Swedish Govt plus a second!
102 Tu154 Poland
EZ-A700 767 Turkmenistan
Chilean Govt 767
5A-ONE A340 Libyan Govt
5A-IAY A300 Libyan Govt
Z-..F B767 Air Zimbabwe
http://photosbygeoff.fotopic.net/p61155511.html
29000 VC25 USAF
plus a host of others - but my notebook is still in the car! Lets not forget the C130 and C5s over the military side of the base. Should be some new ones in that lot too!

After Stewart, me and Garry drove to TEB, to see if anything was there.. Actually plenty of foreigners in the mix, including G- C- PT- XA- EC- OY- VP- and HB- plus of course the usual cast of characters and residents.

Lunch, fuel (at 2.39/gall it would be rude not too!) and a drive by was all we had time for today, because we wanted to see what delights were down at Newark.. A couple of VP- on the biz ramp, along with normal N traffic wasnt too disappointing, but as there was nothing else spectacular and we were pushing towards rush hour it was time to cut bait and head east to JFK!

Any evidence of UN traffic was lacking (when we were there), but we still did a ride around the terminals on the airtrain with VT-ALH the newer of Air India's 777s being one of the more interesting frames!

After a quick break in the old Pan Am terminal, (the one that had the car park on top where you could spot from) gosh it looks so tatty in there, Garry and I left JFK for our last port of call, Republic (FRG) in the hopes of scoring the Czech airbus which I understood was there. After battling the rush hour traffic we arrived at FRG with about 50 mins daylight left. Sadly the Czech bus wasn't around, but a big surprise was TC-ANA. Very smart scheme, making up the for the loss of the OK-. The other pleasant moment was seeing the IL62 overhead on finals to JFK at approx 630pm.. Reg anyone?

After logging the spam parked on the ramp outside the restaurant Garry and I did the perimeter tour logging what could be seen. Republic is an airport we need to visit when we aren't rushing around the tri state area!

So all in all an excellent day, although the car did block its copy book when it refused to start at FRG. Despite a jump start from a man in a van the Saturn seemed like it wasn't going to fire up! Fifteen minutes and a little coercion, we were back in action and ready for the 200 mile trip home!

Today has been one of the best spotting days I have had in a while! :D

Geoff

[AirtrafficController]

Looks like the pickups of the VIPs have started:
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/CCA19
Dissapointed to see this guy go. Was hoping to catch her tomorrow:
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/JAF1

Turkmenistan Airlines Flight 3202 to New York, NY
(JFK-John F. Kennedy International Airport)
Airline Turkmenistan Airlines
Flight Number 3202
Departure City (Airport) Newburgh, NY (SWF)
Departure Time 09/24/2009 07:15 AM
Arrival City (Airport) New York, NY (JFK)
Arrival Time 09/24/2009 09:38 AM
Remaining Flight Time 00:24 (planned)
Aircraft Type Boeing 767-300
Current Altitude 0 feet
Current Groundspeed 0 mph
Flight Status Planned

[mirrodie]

Geoff, that is wicked!

Ok, my beloved son and I are inbound. Dont know where since the plane watching is somewhat secondary. WE just want to be out and enjoy the day!


Call me brothers and sisters!

[emshighway]

There was a large brigade of police/Fed vehicles that shot by me so I backed away.\

Motorcade Madness on the Upper east side especially today. We were on the patio of our job watching one motorcade come down
Lex Avenue in traffic, sirens wailing and Suburbans cutting off cars and agents hanging out windows. You can tell how important the
diplomat is by the size of his motorcade, whether crossing traffic is stopped or if PD is flying overhead.
All very cool.

You mean like this?
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff286/TSALGA/UNGA/PresidentialEscort1.jpg
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff286/TSALGA/UNGA/PresidentialEscort2.jpg
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff286/TSALGA/UNGA/PresidentialEscort3.jpg

[JHNA57]

[quote="Phil D.":3mhe2bzk]Great stuff Eric! Any explanation on the KC-135? Where was that?


They are doing CAP missions over NYC... There are KC10s supporting the mission as well...

If it isnt a secret, may I ask what altitude they are at? :?:[/quote:3mhe2bzk]

I've been hearing those "Fast Movers" pretty constantly this week. If anyone is interested and has a scanner, heard numerous comms last night on 228.9.

[JHNA57]

Eyballed an IL-96 on long, high final to 22L over the north shore of Nassau County at 19:00 this evening.


Eyeballed a second IL-96 at @ 0945 this morning on LOW final to 22R. This one was low enough to make out the letters RA on the underside of the right (starboard??) wing.

[Tom_Turner]

Garuda A330 (and others) are inbound to Pittsburgh today.

Tom

[bluejuice]

over at Hanger 4 now http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k312/shepmp/plane.jpg

[bluejuice]

Just arrived on 22L @ 1050http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k312/shepmp/RAMP12ACRIGHTPTZ102.jpg

[bluejuice]

At 1130 on taxiway off 22Lhttp://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k312/shepmp/japanairforce1.jpg

[Mayi757]

Private 727-100 VP-BPZ landed at JFk from OPF and is scheduled to depart to IAD. Not sure if that's UN traffic.

Seems that the only way to get good shots at SWF is on landing/takeoff or if one has ramp access, bummer


IL-76 very nice :borat: maybe next year..

[pinktristar]

From Nigel Prevett in Orlando.. VQ-BDD as RJA500 is enroute to JFK as I type!

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/RJA500

all the best..

Guess the JASDF 744, IL76 and 96 will have to wait 'til next year! :?

[pinktristar]

great summary Pinkstristar. Most planes at SWF are too cluttered to be shootable no?

IL-76 very nice :borat:

There are only a few where a reasonable picture can be taken, as seen by the Zimbabwe and A6- 737 that I posted last night. The other aircraft were either parked behind buildings - such as the Polish Tu154 :-( or too far away.. The Algerian, and Libyan buses were parked near the fuel farm and I would seriously suggest not pulling out a camera to try for a photo in that area!!!! (I do have a photo of 5A-ONE at Logan so I wasnt overly bothered I couldnt get one yesterday!).

The Swedish Biz, like the Monaco and Croation were against the chainlink, so werent in the best positions either..

Since I also take the tailnumbers, being unable to photograph too many of the airliners wasnt the huge disappointment it may be for someone who's priority IS the photo!

Regards, and thanks for the kind words folks!

Geoff

[SengaB]

Swf is very easy to me. been going there since 2002 and never had a problem getting a shot. There are lots of spots to get planes from. Its the easiest apt in the area.

[bluejuice]

The russians are leaving
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k312/shepmp/move2.jpg
The russians are leaving
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k312/shepmp/onthemove.jpg

[bluejuice]

And the presidents plane arrives
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k312/shepmp/IMG_0292.jpg

[Mayi757]

Hi pinktristar, I would've jumped the fence and "streaked naked on the ramp" to get a picture of 5A-ONE

just kidding

As far as regs go, those can found later. The Zimbabwe 767 was Z-WPF as seen from the underside of the wings when it took off from JFK

* INTERESTING VIP ALERT *

Someone posted hearing a transmission of TZ-TAC, Mali govt. 707, possibly arriving this afternoon or early evening to ...JFK? Unfortunately no titles and a rather boring BBJ-style livery with N88ZL-like nacelles. But still a 707. Possibly something that can make Senga happier after another "depressing" UNGA session LOL

[diegodangers]

had a mexican air force 757 at EWR today.

[markg]

[quote="pinktristar"][quote="Mayi757"]
The Algerian, and Libyan buses were parked near the fuel farm and I would seriously suggest not pulling out a camera to try for a photo in that area!!!!

Where's your sense of bravery Geoff?? If it had still been light at 7pm last night I would have done it! Oh I forgot you were with Garry ;-)

[PhilDernerJr]

Presidential helo fleet just arrived at JFK.

[Tom_Turner]

Saw the Polish Tu-154 into EWR between 4pm & 5pm.

Mexican AirForce B757 (I believe thats what it was) still on the ground at EWR around 3pm.

Tom

[LGA777]

Someone I know at PIT said two runways are closed to accomodate the approx 60 visitors, he said that includes 20 widebodies.

Cheers

LGA777

[SengaB]

NO TZ-TAC on my watch.. It would be shameful for me to even HOPE I could get something by chance or just by showing up like others do.
The only thing I managed to pull off today was a "Modified" livery on the Russian IL-76. I shot it 2 times in years back but this time the Aeroflot titles are removed and they placed a small Decal on the tail.
The only new thing for me today was a Small Roundel on the tail of a Russian IL-76.
The Second shot is the IL-76 at JFK a few years back in full Aeroflot colors. I still LOVE IL-76s and never get used to hearing those screaming engines.
Oh well maybe better luck tomorrow.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2650/3952117534_5789499eb8_o.jpg

http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/alfil76.jpg

Senga

[diegodangers]

Saw the Polish Tu-154 into EWR between 4pm & 5pm.

Mexican AirForce B757 (I believe thats what it was) still on the ground at EWR around 3pm.

Tom

dammit, i have been dieing to see this thing, and it just had to be after I left work :(

If I remember correctly, mexican 75 left around 1330.

[eric8669]

What a great day. Spent the day with Moose, Mario and Sabastian.

This is just the UN stuff.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/f-rada_FrenceAirForce_jfk_092409a.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/ArgentinaAirforce_757_jfk_092409a.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/BrazilAirforce_a319_jfk_092409a.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/Russian_IL76_jfk_092409a.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/Russian_IL96_jfk_092409a.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/29000_AirForceOne_jfk_092409a.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/29000_AirForceOne_jfk_092409_2a.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/Russian_IL76_jfk_092409_2a.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/Russian_IL76_jfk_092409_3a.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/SpanishAirForce_jfk_092409a.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/et-alo_Ethiopian_767_jfk_092409a.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/JapanAirforce_747_jfk_092409a.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/zs-rsa_SouthAfricanAirForce_737_jfk.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/JapanAirforce_747_jfk_092409_2a.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/usairforce_c17_jfk_092409a.jpg

[cancidas]

wow eric, talk about the place to be!


did anyone get a shot of the POLAF TU-154? i got to meet Mr. Kaczy?ski today (president of Poland) as he visited my bank.

[mirrodie]

A spectacular day with Moose, Eric and Sebastian.


Began at 0930. I put my son in the car and look to the sky over Huntington, seeing a 4 engined jet.....odd stripes, too bulky to be a 340. I think the II 96 just cruised over my house!

My curse when it comes to UN week is that

a) I rarely go. (You actually have to go to see planes ;) )

b) Russian jets are always seen at 7000 feet, no closer for me.


But my son is a lucky charm. Finally I saw the Il- 96 and Il-62 but a bonus Il-76 that I never thought I would see in a lifetime. And got some sweet shots!

More importantly, I chased my boy around, a good day, boys day out!

[flyboy 28]

WOW. An Il-76 HoBe bank? Niiiiice. :borat:

[Gerard]

WOW. An Il-76 HoBe bank? Niiiiice. :borat:

That Russkie plane is sweet!! Nice shots all.

[Matt Molnar]

Wowwwowowowowowwowowow.

[Mayi757]

Sorry to hear the hunt for the 707 didn't pay off Senga. I know you work hard to catch the rare planes (well worth it IMO) and your efforts usually pay off. It's possible that it went to another airport first for whatever reason and could show up at JFK later, hopefully.

Did the Algerian Air Force A340-500 ever show up and was shootable? I thought that could be new for you guys

Was told the Ruskie IL-76 was originally in last Friday after dark so didn't even get to see it, maybe next year...


-Mario

[mirrodie]

Let me tell you, the Ii-76 was perfect. She took off and stayed straight and low, almost as if by request, and banked nice and late. It was very cool. Nice to hear the rumble of Russian technology!

[PhilDernerJr]

Wow. Amazing collection there, Eric.

Did Air Force One take off from a different runway?

[moose135]

Did Air Force One take off from a different runway?
It arrived, as "SAM 29000", on 22R, departed on 13L as "Air Force 1".

[mirrodie]

Phil, AF1 was was the other wicked bank takeoff of the day.

She shot off 13L and banked all the way around. A nice low wide sweep but not as close as the Ii76

[SengaB]

Mario,
No only the A330 showed up along with the Gulfstream for Algeria.
Both went to SWF.
As you know I already have this very frame in 2 other operators colors so it would have been a minor catch. I didn't go to DC when it was there as already have the frames 2 times woudl have had a minimal pay off after driving that far.
C/N 21049
The first time I shot it was before it was re-engined as P4-TBN. Later it flew for Togo as 5V-TGE and now for Mali as the TZ-TAC.
http://images3.jetphotos.net/img/2/3/6/9/22223_1136399963.jpg

http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/P4-TBN.jpg


Senga

[moose135]

Great spending the day with Eric, Mario and Sebastian, and what a terrific bunch of planes we saw! Here are some of my highlights:

http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/660146927_4z8Va-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/660146987_wK3Vn-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/660145669_KzaS5-L.jpg

First time I've seen an IL-76 in person! Like Mario said, a "picture perfect" HoBe departure.
http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/660146077_itbJd-L.jpg

If you look, you can still see the remnants of the old "CCCP" markings on the port wing and tail.
http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/660146174_arzGM-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/660155023_g22Wu-L.jpg

Two different Japanese Air Force 747s!
http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/660146425_txbqT-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/660146537_w4Se5-L.jpg

[JZ1]

I paid a visit to SWF yesterday afternoon. Here are my catches --

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3530/3953109822_ea7e51e80a_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2530/3952332909_0510e879a3_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2524/3952332881_f13f1e62b3_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3437/3953109962_f196ec59e0_o.jpg

[Speedbird1]

At 1409, 3 choppers suddenly flew over my head yesterday. One chopper had tandem rotors like a Chinook. They flew low but sadly I had no camera. I was at Battery Park by the promenade. The 3 choppers quickly headed west towards JFK. Then at 1413, another 2 choppers passed overhead. These headed-out over the East River then turned north towards LGA. I am pretty sure that 1 of the choppers was Marine One while the others were decoys. I wonder what the other choppers were hauling.

[Speedbird1]

Great shots. I saw Marine One overhead yesterday but I had no camera. It was at 1409 over Battery Park. I figure 1 of the choppers was Marine One.

[Mayi757]

Those are the most Beautiful shots of AF1 I've ever seen! :shock: The blue on the plane looks even better next to the dark blue water, wow. Instead of the official fly-by photo which cost thousands and scared the crap out of everyone who has no clue about airplanes, they could've just used Moose's air-to-air banking photo!

NY-Mario, I'm pretty sure the IL-76 is normally banned at US civilian airports because it's not stage III compliant, except for special government, UN, disaster relief flights, and such (the ones being re-engined with PS-90s are ok).
There should be -STRICT- noise regulations for cars blasting crappy loud music on the streets, not aircraft. Aircraft have always made noise and smoked. Back in the 70s people were just happy they could fly on jets, someone please remind Nimbys and GreenPiss.

Senga, the colors on the Togo govt. you shot is way more interesting, and looks almost civilian instead of corporate. The current paintscheme on that 707 makes it look like stupid BBJ or Airbii corporate jet, and you know how much I hate them :twisted: :D

[Gerard]

[quote="JZ1"]I paid a visit to SWF yesterday afternoon. Here are my catches --

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3530/3953109822_ea7e51e80a_o.jpg

I like the plane shot but LOVE the UH-72 Lakota parked next to it. Does anyone know if that is a visitor or regular to SWF?

[Tom_Turner]

Qatar A310 & The Republic of The Gambia 727 from Friday....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3116/3954389005_e6355f28ce_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2456/3954388753_93ed01feb6_o.jpg

Tom

[JZ1]

Tom: good catch. Where was the photos taken? Doesn't look like JFK, SWF?

[Mayi757]

Sweet shots, especially the Gambian 727! NY airports might not be the easiest places to shoot at, but there are some good angles even when the action is kind of far. My local airports in Florida are "easy" but then you always get pretty much the same angles from the official photos spots and the traffic is blah. I miss NY :mrgreen:

Fligthtaware was showing Turkmenistan and Kuwait leaving, I guess this is the end of UN week.

[wunaladreamin]

Well, I know when to take vacation next year! Mario, Wendy, and Theresa it was nice meeting you all. I hope I didn't offend you guys with my "creative" thoughts lol. Next time you guys come up, let me know! Missing the IL76 hurt for sure but aside from the 707, I would have had a major woody seeing the QR C17 in QR c/s.

Tom, that is a WICKED shot of the 727 my friend!

Anyone remember this chick? lol
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/9008/crazychick.jpg

[FlyingColors]

Way to go Tom! Love that 727.

[Iberia A340-600]

There are definitely some great photos in this thread. This UN Week will most likely be my last for the next few years, unless I end up in college in DC, and it was one I will not soon forget. SWF was packed this year with aircraft, 28 in total throughout the week. Unfortunately the weather did not cooperate during the day on Wednesday but I spent the evening shooting and I was very happy with my results:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/AlitaliaMD11/5aone342oned.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/AlitaliaMD11/5aiay300one.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/AlitaliaMD11/7tvjx332one.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/AlitaliaMD11/c5gaf721.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/AlitaliaMD11/t221310.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/AlitaliaMD11/turkmenistan763.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/AlitaliaMD11/algeriag5.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/AlitaliaMD11/3cege73g.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/AlitaliaMD11/DSC_3941.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/AlitaliaMD11/n767ks.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/AlitaliaMD11/zwpf762.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/AlitaliaMD11/sweden024.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/AlitaliaMD11/9arco.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/AlitaliaMD11/9kajfgv.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/AlitaliaMD11/9kald310.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/AlitaliaMD11/oomeb332two.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/AlitaliaMD11/polska102.jpg

[wunaladreamin]

Damn Gordon! That's some amazing work!

[JZ1]

Gordon, excellent shot. Can't beat an inside connection!

[Gerard]

The Turkish A319 is at Farmingdale, it arrived late last night. Planned departure back out is Friday.

As of 2PM today still sitting at FRG.

[nyslides]

The Turkish A319 is at Farmingdale, it arrived late last night. Planned departure back out is Friday.
Darn - you beat me to it - saw the bird on Sheltair's ramp around 3pm today, all buttoned up, with Airport Police hovering around her.

FRG has Airport Police? :)
Definitely some type of security -I presumed it was Police, may have been private rent-a-cop.

[nyslides]

Nice. I hear some of these are based in ISP. Any confirmation on what may be there?
What are you referring to being based in ISP?

There's a BBJ at ISP N888AQ at least there was on Saturday..it arrived from Tblisi on Friday I think!
The airplane is BASED at ISP.

[emshighway]

FRG has Airport Police? :)

Definitely some type of security -I presumed it was Police, may have been private rent-a-cop.

Suffolk County PD covers FRG

[SengaB]

Went to EWR to shoot the latest and greatest of lame VIP aircraft for 2009 UNGA. Conviasa flying for Venezuela. Pretty aircraft not not what one would hope for during VIP Week as its isn't Chavez's Presidential A319 or the B732 that used to come.
"Yankee Victor One One One One"
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3455/3956296545_4768dcbee4_o.jpg

Senga

[diegodangers]

That was Chavez security detail. Real nice crew, spoke to them for a moment today. Had some issues with the a/c, thats why they were still here today.

Did you happen to catch the C130? I believe it was from the Minnesota National Guard.

[Gerard]

FRG has Airport Police? :)[/quote]
Definitely some type of security -I presumed it was Police, may have been private rent-a-cop.[/quote]

Probably the Fire-Rescue/Ops guys that drive around the field on a regular basis.

[Tom_Turner]

Great shots Gordon! Good to see some UN stuff at night.
You can't stop next year, we need to know whats happening at Stewart... :D

Senga - love the Conviasa actually. Another keeper - wish I had that one. Granted they aren't heavies, but I think the Conviasa and the (T')Chad MD-87 were the cream of the crop in terms of rarity.

JZ, yes, "The" Gambia (I love that wording on the titles), was at JFK, from the Parking Garage.

Kenny - glad you got N88ZuluLima! To this day, don't think there's anything better in spotting than seeing a 707 300 series on approach.

Mario - Hope to see you in MIA some time; glad you made it to NYC this year.

Mike - Time for a slide show one of these days???

Tom >>> Very glad UN week is over...

[moose135]

>>> Very glad UN week is over...
Amen! After 8 days of spotting, plus Kids Day today, I'm ready to shoot something other than airplanes for a while. Of course, I'm going to be shooting at the Airpower Museum Sunday (and next Saturday as well).

Gordon, terrific shots! If you are away at college next year, I'd be glad to go out on the ramp and shoot in your place! :D

As to the Turkish 319 at FRG - I've seen it there for at least 4 years now, and I've never seen any security around it - it's usually just buttoned up at the end of the Sheltair ramp. You may have seen Airport Ops driving by.

[SengaB]

diegodangers,
I noticed they had more problems with that plane today. They had some problem with the they aircraft communications today and had problems trying to read back the clearance. And then the controllers complained about them not hearing transmissions directed at the pilot. I guess they never fixed this particular problem. Someone flew in a helicopter right next to the CRJ7 and then loaded up and left. I did shoot some Venezuelan Falconjets at JFK a few days ago. I wonder is he was on those.

Glad you feel that way Tom,
I suppose the Conviasa is a good one to get being that they don't even service the US.
You got that right...I am glad UNGA is over too this year. What a complete waste.
Now back to business.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2193/2422626450_c941bb30d2_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2091/2421814337_bcb7881b89_o.jpg

Senga

[SengaB]

diegodangers,
Yes I saw the C-130 there but didn't shoot it.

Senga

[CX777]

Despite not having any Canon body :( , I am glad I decided to come for the day. It was a great day and Gman and I had fun playing the VIP traffic roulette! (thanks Gman for the loan) It was good indeed to see everyone. Heres my contribution.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/RChangela/1585176.jpg

Cheers,
Raj

[Mayi757]

Since I've never posted pictures of mine in a public site before I will take the opportunity to spam this thread with some of them, but first I have to say it was great being there to catch special UN and regular JFK traffic such as Olympic Airways -RIP- and meeting so many fellow photographers. (A especial thanks to Moose and Bill for the ride to the photo locations)

Kenny: some of your 'creative thoughts' were hilarious. You should make a tape of your various thoughts for when the traffic is slow 8) Glad you were able to bag a 707... and the girl giving you a peace sign with dad smiling :borat:

Tom: I hope to see you at the Miami geek fest too. I'd love to see some of your NY slides from back in the day!

Senga: you did get some new things dude cheer up, it will be ok... Look, that Conviasa CRJ is the only little plane I would've loved to get, in airline livery (just like I like 'em!) Seems like they modified the livery on that aircraft, so you got a hot new plane, yeah! :mrgreen:


I normally shoot slides, but decided to snap away with a digital also, mainly for shots further away. Here's a few digital shots I've edited that both Wendy and I took, including a few non-UN stuff as well:

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x140/Elegante3000/SIAstarAlliance.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x140/Elegante3000/CathayWorldCity.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x140/Elegante3000/CzechA319.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x140/Elegante3000/Turkmenistan.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x140/Elegante3000/JetAirways.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x140/Elegante3000/UkraineIL-62.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x140/Elegante3000/Ethiopian.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x140/Elegante3000/MidEastJet.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x140/Elegante3000/AirZimbabwe.jpg

[PhilDernerJr]

Mario, if I may say so, you and Wendy went home with quite a collection! It was great meeting and hanging with the both of you for a few days. I hope we all get to do it again soon.

[flyguy1]

IL-96 RA-96018 was back at JFK today, this was a nice surprise. I also saw an EK 777LR A6-EWE, this is a change from the normal 777W.

Greg

[pinktristar]

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x140/Elegante3000/UkraineIL-62.jpg

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Does anyone have the reg for this bird please? I saw it Wednesday evening overflying FRG getting ready for finals to JFK.. This is one reg I would love to have tied up!

Many thanks, and impressive photos.. Where were they taken?

Geoff!

[moose135]

Does anyone have the reg for this bird please? I saw it Wednesday evening overflying FRG getting ready for finals to JFK.. This is one reg I would love to have tied up!
Not sure if it's the same one - there was more than one IL-62, but some of them were Russian, not Ukrainian - but I caught UR-86528 arriving on Monday afternoon.

http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/657330128_SGrZU-L.jpg

[Mayi757]

Mario, if I may say so, you and Wendy went home with quite a collection! It was great meeting and hanging with the both of you for a few days. I hope we all get to do it again soon.

Hope to get together sometime soon and great to meet you after all these years Phil! The traffic at JFK was impressive, BUT we brought you guys the good weather :borat: (this Borat smiley rules)

Geoff, they were taken at different sites around JFK some of them from very far away with a so-so Canon 300 mm lens (for JFK a decent 400mm works much better). The reg is indeed UR-86528, built almost 30 years ago in 1981! Usually, the one (maybe the only one) of the two Ukraine Air Enterprise IL-62s that's showed up at JFK during the last few UN sessions (looking at SengaB's annual log)

When I saw that one I almost did the Macarena. I don't expect the president of Ukraine to be showing up in a 28-year old IL-62 for much longer.

[pinktristar]

Geoff, The reg is indeed UR-86528, built almost 30 years ago in 1981! Usually, the one (maybe the only one) of the two Ukraine Air Enterprise IL-62s that's showed up at JFK during the last few UN sessions

[color=#0040FF]Thanks Mayi! Really appreciate the reg - it was the only Il62 we saw.. Another one in the log book!

Geoff![color=#0040FF]

[eric8669]

Here is a gallery of all the UN Visitors I saw over the week.

http://southpawcaptures.squarespace.com ... tors-2009/ (http://southpawcaptures.squarespace.com/un-visitors/un-visitors-2009/)

[PhilDernerJr]

N767KS is enroute to JFK as I type this. Weather is nice again, hope someone can get more of it.

[SengaB]

Shot I-Fly A310 today at JFK as Spotted it a few days ago at JFK so I do assume it is a UNGA Straggler like N767KS. The Virgin APU Destroyed my pik.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2634/3966649627_ab1468da72_o.jpg
Senga

[Idlewild]

For today I already see a Mideast 767 and a Comlux A318 scheduled into JFK.

The Mideast 767, N767KS, is due into JFK from GVA at 11:12pm, however its due into SWF at 6:12 pm. Let's see what happens there.

1579910

The Comlux A318 is operating for Jordan and is listed as Royal Jordanian 3 inbound from SNN around 3:21pm.

1499842

I saw the Mideast 767 land around 3:30pm today at JFK from the Broad Channel North parking area. For some reason it seemed like it kept going back and forth around the old Pan Am maintenance/Tower Air hangars. I also saw the N88ZL Boeing 707 take-off as well. They really hush-kitted that machine didn't they? It doesn't have that 707 "scream" I remember from back in the late '70s early '80s.

[Mayi757]

What would bother me is the cargo stuff blocking engines and nosegear. You got it in new Oman Air colors, too bad HiFly is too lazy to put titles.

Here's HiFly's other A310 I told you about in old Oman Air c/s: CS-TEX, Sept. 17th at JFK

Taken from our taxxing plane

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x140/Elegante3000/HiFly.jpg


///Mario