JFK 1/16 - 1/17

[threeholerglory]

Anyone up for JFK this weekend? I'm down for either day, though the weather seems to favor Saturday....I'm looking to shoot Howard Beach for all its worth before they shut 31L down!

[chrisparypa]

hell yeeee !! Saturday I might go to Howard Beach in the morning around 7 am to shoot some departures.... then if 4's are in use (hope arrivals 4R and maybe departures 4L) bayswater and then arrivals Firestone.... Saturday - Weather look good.... Sunday looks like rain... So who else for Saturday ??

[SevenSix]

I would love to! I gotta see about the car situation

[threeholerglory]

Shane man no worries we'll hook you up. That sounds like an awesome plan, I haven't been to Bayswater yet so that'd be neat. I definitely have every intention of getting up at an ungodly hour to make sure I get all the good stuff out at HoBe presuming 31L departures are in use

[lijk604]

I could be in for this Saturday. Haven't shot HoBe in a long time. Will have a better idea Friday.

[NLovis]

I'm in as well. As i said last time. I missed all the fun stuff but i'm not missing out this time. I can borrow my mother's long range camera but its and by old I mean I have to go buy film :mrgreen: Would taking airtrain over to hb be any good?

[chrisparypa]

ok.. so Saturday if 31's are in use Im leaving my house around 6:45am should be on HoBe around 700 if 31's are not in use then Im praying for 4's to be in use then Bayswater .... later probably 31's arrivals Firestone.... Weather looks good so Im planning whole day out... hope to see some ppl....

[hiss srq]

Possible change in plans on my attendance. My Florida trip which has now been twice delayed looks like it might be back on with a departure from JFK in the morning. In fact, if I do fly tomorrow as I am hoping to do I will BBM you guys my flight (might go to RSW instead of SRQ now) and tail number so you can catch us on the bank. Wont know if I am going till an hour from current though.

[threeholerglory]

Ryan...why would I want a pic of your sorry a$$ in the bank in whatever it is you're flying down to FL? Oh, it's probably Boeing...I'll take it :P

[hiss srq]

Hahahahaa. Just remember, it's cold and blue juice hurts when it falls on you. :p

[lijk604]

I am planning on getting to HoBe (if 31 departures are in effect) around 9am. See ya guys then!

[eric8669]

I'll try and make it out early as well.

[hiss srq]

JetBlue Flight 345 will be my callsign on the outbound from JFK. Push at 0816 off the gate. Hope someone nails it if it is 31 departures.

[NLovis]

Ok my plan is out the door at 6:30 hope there isnt any traffic and I should make it shortly after 7. Just need to get the directions off the site and I should be good. i know how to egt to JFK but to the exact spot not so much.
Edit: NVM. Nothing about howard beach on the site so i'll have to get in next time hopefully soon.

[lijk604]

Edit: NVM. Nothing about howard beach on the site so i'll have to get in next time hopefully soon.

From the NYCA Site:
| Point A: Broad Channel Island
Views: Known for 31L departures. Distant view of 13R arrivals.

Directions: Get off of the Belt Parkway at Cross Bay Blvd and head south. Once over the first bridge there will be a parking lot to your RIGHT (trust us), turn into it. Make a u-turn in this parking lot and then exit the way you came in, this time going directly across to the street on the other side. You do this because you are not allowed to make a left from Cross Bay Blvd.

By public transportation, take the A train to Rockaway Blvd and then take the Q21, getting off at the first stop over the first bridge (hit the “ding” when on the bridge).

Security: NYPD and Park Police have visited fellow spotters in this area. As always, carry your ID.

Photography: You’ll need a 400mm lens here. The planes go from right to left, making a nice left bank all the way around you. Because of the big turn, you can technically get shots here at any point throughout the day. For mornings, position yourself so the any planes that turn too early don’t give you backlit shots.

Notes: Obey traffic laws, and be sure to clean up after yourself at this location. Respect those on the beach around you. Bring water, as this location gets especially hot.

[NLovis]

Jes next time say that. U guys were saying HB and that was what I was going by. Well there is sunday. It should be clear in the morning. Sadly I dont have a 400mm. Man

[lijk604]

Just got back from a very good day of spotting. Eric it was great hanging out. It was also nice to meet Chris, and it was good talking with you Josh. I also applaud the "EWR fugitives" for getting out and making an appearance as well.

I grabbed a bunch of new stuff for me: DHL 763W, Lan763W, AA One World 757, Avianca A319, Aeroflot A330 & the KLM Skyteam which snuck in right in the last few minutes of sunlight.

Here are my two favorites, I'll leave the others to post the rest:
Aeroflot A332
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4279618091_7723e98fa6_o.jpg

KLM SkyTeam
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4280360964_7eb1d0681f_o.jpg

[threeholerglory]

I also applaud the "EWR fugitives" for getting out and making an appearance as well.

Thanks for the props John, though I think I prefer "pioneers" or something that kinda reflects balls considering all 6 of us jumped out of the car with L glass and ran to the fence every time a plane came in. Six PAPD cruisers and six sketchy individuals with cameras....new record? :P

[NLovis]

Iberia has KO'd NLovis. DARN YOU IBERIA! :x Missed KLM.