Jones Beach Airshow 2012

[Joe]

I believe that it just landed as I heard a loud jet roar overhead at about 10:00

[PhoenixOne]

just flew over my house (old bethpage). surprisingly, he was very quiet until he got over Spagnoli rd.

[fk6065]

Number 2 just landed on runway 14

[gpalz1]

What, no pictures of #2? You guys are slacking! :)

[Joe]

Here are some taken a short while ago:

http://joeogden.net/Jones Beach 2012/IMG_7271b 1024.JPG

http://joeogden.net/Jones Beach 2012/IMG_7273b 1024.JPG

http://joeogden.net/Jones Beach 2012/IMG_7279a 1024.JPG


The last one was left angled intentionally. After 11 PM they shut off the runway lights and turned them back on for the last shot, the lights going by in the background is a jet than came in for a landing and then passed behind the #6. These were shot through the fence.

[gpalz1]

Since I always go to AAM every year to avoid the beach crowd, I figured I take Thursday off to watch the practice run at the beach for the first time. Now, I'm thinking I might go to FRG instead. If I do go to the beach on Thursday, is there an ideal location to watch the practice from? Thanks. George

[Joe]

Show center is even with the water tower. Friday would be a better day to go to the beach for the practice show as several planes are flying in on Thursday and won't make it to the beach until Friday.

[moose135]

Go to show center - the beach/boardwalk in front of the water tower at the Wantagh Parkway.

[gettysburgerrn]

Which runway will the Blues be using to take off for todays flyover? Which one will they be coming back in on when they return? Thanks

Ken

[moose135]

They will use 14/32 - as to which direction they will be going, hard to be sure. In the past, if the winds weren't bad, I've seen them go off on 14 and recover on 32 so as to avoid flying over the residential part of Farmingdale.

[gettysburgerrn]

I saw on the NYASinfo websie that at 1030 am tomorrow the Blue angels are doing "circle maneuvers", what is that??

Ken

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I saw on the NYASinfo websie that at 1030 am tomorrow the Blue angels are doing "circle maneuvers", what is that??

Ken

I believe they will go up for a flight for observation (possibly) and then come back to the airport. Usually when they land they do a break and circle. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-oCNUndNRs

[Vetteman98]

Hello guys and gals. So...this is where everyone ran off to when ASB closed up shop. I was a long time member of ASB and posted photos of the Jones Beach Air Shows and the Rhode Island ANG Air Show. While I was awaiting my membership activation on this site I have been staying abreast of all the postings and great photos. I will be down at the beach on Saturday, maybe even for practice on Friday. I will have my Navy and Blue Angels flags flying high just left of show center as always. Great to back among the air show fans again.

Steve Davies
Medford, NY
USN 1973 - 1984, Aircraft Structural Mechanic Chief
Grumman Aerospace (Calverton) Plt 06, 1985 - 1990 (A6E, EA6B, F14A+)
Lockheed Aeromod (Greenville, SC) 1990 - 1992 (EP3, C130, C9)

[moose135]

Welcome aboard, Steve! Many of us have been here before ASB started, and will be here long after it closed...hope to catch you during the air show. Stop down to the AAM at some point as well, there's lots to see and do there this weekend too!

[rkfast]

Just heard from Chris S. that the BAs are in preps to depart NOW, at 10AM.

[TJK]

Hey all. I'm new to the Forum. Have gone to the airshow the last few years alternating between Jones and the AAM. I'm thinking of taking off Friday and hitting AAM this year for photos with the Beach on Saturday or Sunday. Will have a Nikon D90 Coolpix (no, I'm not a serious photog, but it's better than my usual tote around camera) with me. Any thoughts on where I should set up for photos Friday? I went down to FRG Mother's Day weekend and didn't really like shooting over by the terminal/ 56th fighter group. There were way too many cessnas and such obscuring the view of the runway. My main interest is in getting some shots of the Angels, Snowbirds, and the SuperHornet, although I enjoy shooting the AAM's own fleet.Any thoughts would be appreciated.


Thanks in advance.

[TJK]

Just heard from Chris S. that the BAs are in preps to depart NOW, at 10AM.

Darnit. About how long from launch to Intrepid, if anyone knows?

[rkfast]

Not long...they may be doing some passes down by the beach or something. This would be the first time they are flying together in almost four days so they probably just want to get in the air together for a bit of time before going over to NYC.

[TJK]

Headed down from 6th ave to the river now.

[dekdawg21]

Still haven't left yet, #7 just tested the arresting gear.

[fk6065]

Did they go off yet

[eric8669]

Did they go off yet

Thats a negative.

[fk6065]

The Blue Angels are still at the terminal

The photo chase plane just took off

Two other show aircraft, civilian, landed on runway 1

They are sweeping 32 now in prep for takeoff

[fk6065]

Well considering that the maintenance crew is playing catch next to the airport fire station I would say we will be here for a while

[rkfast]

Sorry for the fuzzy info before. I figured that if they were in the aicraft at ten to ten , it would be an early departure. Im assuming the cloud cover has them in a hold.

[TJK]

I'm at the river now. The haze is just starting to burn off. A pair of ospreys flew by. Let's just say the low vis schemes in hazy skies work. I got some photos of what amounted to four different shades of grey. Don't really have time to wait here any more. Sooner or later someone at my firm will wonder where I'm at. I may try to get a photo out a window at work but I think I'm otherwise done for the day.

[fk6065]

Hey I would rather have fuzzy info regathering than missing something

Skies are pretty good at KFRG right now

The maintainers have reported to the planes and the canopies are up

[TJK]

No worries at all. you're giving us the best info you have. no problems. If I get anything here at the office, I'll post it tonight. Have a great day everyone!

[fk6065]

Ernie getting ready to go off

[fk6065]

Pilots to their planes

[Bones]

Doing a job about a mile west of them can't wait to see them, I have a good treeless view.

[fk6065]

Snowbirds taxing

[fk6065]

Blue Angels canopies down

[TJK]

Blue Angels canopies down

BA 9 just cleared.

[fk6065]

Snowbirds airborne , Ernie on runway , BA 1 states takeoff within 10 mins

[fk6065]

Ernie is off. Kept it real low to the end of the runway and then did the steep climb

[TJK]

Can't wait to see everyone's photos of this.
Happy hunting, photographically of course.

[fk6065]

Blue Angels taxing out for takeoff

[fk6065]

They are off

[Bones]

It just never ever gets old , now can't wait for the raptors to come in I live around sayville and they sound wild

[Speedbagel_001]

I'm in Melville and just spent the last 25 minutes outside the office building hoping for a glimpse of the Blues. There's a wide open area to view in the direction of FRG. Alas, I was hoping they'd head northward. But no... it was not to be.

Probably looked like an idiot standing there with a camera in hand but nothing to capture. I guess they went off R-14? From here, I could hear them quite well, but only saw very tiny specs moving rapidly away from FRG. Saw Ernie for just a few seconds before he too, turned away.

Just wasn't lucky today. Or yesterday either...

Yesterday morning, I had stopped by the Terminal before heading to the office to get some static shots of the Blues. Have a small (but useful) Canon Powershot which normally works quite well for me - I'm not a pro (or even close to it). Well... I turned it on and was greeted with a "Memory Card Error!" The thing worked just fine the day before - no idea what was wrong. Took it out - fiddled with it - put it back in. Nothing. Now I'm getting really ticked off.

Finally, I played around with some settings in the camera menus and eventually it took hold. Snapped about 35 shots of anything Blue I could get through the fence. I was happy. Photos taken, mission accomplished. Even checked them on the camera's LCD before leaving. Looked good.

Or so I thought.

Back at the office, I eagerly loaded up my SD card to check what I got. Yeah, the pictures were fine, but they were tiny! Apparently, in my haste to fix the SD card problem, I inadvertently set my image size to "email" (ie: real small).

Oy! Not thrilled about that. Does that ever happen to you guys?

I need a do-over!! When do they return?

[TJK]

The Angels just flew by my office's are of town (West 50th). You're right, Bones. Never EVER gets old. Had ZERO shot at a photo; gaps in the buildings were too tight to try and get anything in terms of focusing done. Enjoy the rest of the day, folks. NOW I'm officially ready for this weekend!

[moose135]

Does that ever happen to you guys?
Mess up a camera setting? No, never... ;-)

They should be back by now - I'm in Syosset, and heard a loud roar through the clouds minutes ago, just before the rain started.

[fk6065]

Two Snowbirds and Ernie have landed

[TJK]

Angels lead just started talking to FRG, so they're on the way back.

Just cleared to land on 14.

[moose135]

Yeah, I just saw them buzz by Syosset, in formation, under the cloud base - about 500 feet - smoke on!

[Speedbagel_001]

Just saw them overhead here in Melville, wheels down, circling for landing with contrails off the wingtips.

[fk6065]

All six have landed. # 7 is doing a media flight

[kps9999]

Heard 7 on final a few moments ago

[gettysburgerrn]

It never does get old.....was out there this am they looked great, sounded even better....Took some ok pictures, but am aggravated as the darn fence screwed up my autofocus just as they were taking off UUGGGGGHHHH...Hopefully better luck tomorrow (there is a very good reason I burn a week of vacation this week every year..lol)

Ken

[Joe]

Here are some images from this morning:

[Joe]

Sorry, the image buttons disappeared, let me try this manually:

http://joeogden.net/Jones%20Beach%202012/IMG_7303b%201024.JPG

http://joeogden.net/Jones%20Beach%202012/IMG_7327b%201024.JPG

http://joeogden.net/Jones%20Beach%202012/IMG_7407b%201024.JPG

http://joeogden.net/Jones%20Beach%202012/IMG_7462b%201024.JPG

http://joeogden.net/Jones%20Beach%202012/IMG_7538b%201024.JPG

[gettysburgerrn]

Great shots especially the one of the 5 & 6 planes taking off thats the one that came out as a puddle of fuzz for me because of the fence...
ken

[fk6065]

The Blue Angels will be leaving Sunday sometime after their performance

[eric8669]

A couple of #7 on media flight.

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac155/southpawcaptures/IMG_6745.jpg

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac155/southpawcaptures/IMG_6746.jpg

[TJK]

Nice photos. The 5/6 launch is terrific.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Spent the entire day at the airport...

Here are the happenings with the Blue Angels:

To start off the Morning #7 did an arresting gear test

Attempt #1 Missed the wire
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7105/7258319678_a82fff4947_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/7258319678/)
Blue Angel #7 F/A-18 Hornet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/7258319678/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

Attempt #2 Caught the wire, arresting gear functions properly
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7219/7258320350_374e9425e3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/7258320350/)
Blue Angel #7 F/A-18 Hornet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/7258320350/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

Ernie did some flight ops today, I don't know if he participated in the flyby:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7100/7258321398_7e4b938d7d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/7258321398/)
Blue Angels C-130 Ernie (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/7258321398/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7215/7258325224_9656825cf6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/7258325224/)
Blue Angels C-130 Ernie (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/7258325224/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

Blue Angels Departing/Arrving for NYC flyover:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7081/7258322430_20c32ae8b6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/7258322430/)
Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/7258322430/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7211/7258323242_7f29402619_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/7258323242/)
Blue Angels #1-#6 F/A-18 Hornet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/7258323242/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7220/7258324414_e19dfcabf5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/7258324414/)
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7234/7258323800_466796b787_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/7258323800/)
Blue Angels #1-#6 F/A-18 Hornet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/7258323800/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr
Blue Angels #5 & #6 F/A-18 Hornet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/7258324414/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7231/7258326520_01310c4d91_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/7258326520/)
Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/7258326520/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr


#2 getting a planewash

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8168/7258327622_523dc788c1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/7258327622/)
Blue Angel #2 F/A-18 Hornet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/7258327622/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

Blue Angel #7 did media flights all day
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7222/7258328436_83b499b1be_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/7258328436/)
Blue Angel #7 F/A-18 Hornet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/7258328436/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7085/7258329466_0d7f655c7e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/7258329466/)
Blue Angel #7 F/A-18 Hornet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/7258329466/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

Also John Klatt arrived, Snowbirds #10 and #11 flew today, and Tucker, Hamill, Klatt, and Windmiller did media and practice flights all day.


More pics to come.

[atenzany62]

was there this morning and took some videos. it was aweeeesooomee!!!

anybody know take off time for tomorrow? it says from nyasinfo "blue angels circle maneuver" at 10:30AM. and also on saturday at 3pm it says blue angels meet and greet, that means we are allowed into republic where the angels are parked to meet the pilots????

[gpalz1]

and also on saturday at 3pm it says blue angels meet and greet, that means we are allowed into republic where the angels are parked to meet the pilots????

If I remember correctly from 2010(Thunderbirds?), they open the gate behind the terminal to allow the public to access part of the tarmac where the planes are parked. They do have barricades set up so you get a little bit closer to the planes. I believe they were also handing out flyers so you have something for them to sign. One day I need to bring my Franklin Mint Blue Angel and Thunderbird diecast for each team to sign.

[Dan N]

Took my three year old out for his first FRG experience today. We sat on the car on New Highway and waited for the Blues to come back from their Hudson River Flyover. He was so excited to hear the jets, watch 7 take off and see Ernie some in for a landing!! We went over to the main terminal and hooked up with my folks to watch 7 come back from his media flight.

Here's a few:

http://danneri.com/jb2012/0DAN6786.jpg

http://danneri.com/jb2012/0DAN6827.jpg

http://danneri.com/jb2012/0DAN6869.jpg

http://danneri.com/jb2012/0DAN6900.jpg

And finally the little guy and his Grandpa soaking it all in:

http://danneri.com/jb2012/0DAN6890.jpg

[fk6065]

Nice shots everyone tough lighting today

[fk6065]

Snowbird taking off

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-wJRvQ8c/0/M/i-wJRvQ8c-M.jpg

Sky Tec Bi Plane

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-LRgm2ZL/0/M/i-LRgm2ZL-M.jpg

Blue Angel 7 going up for media flight

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-hrcpcXG/0/M/i-hrcpcXG-M.jpg

A little wobble on takeoff

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-2MMZSVm/0/M/i-2MMZSVm-M.jpg

Snowbird 10 taking off

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-tbxzjhV/0/M/i-tbxzjhV-M.jpg

A couple of Ernie lifting off

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-KxcM3cV/0/M/i-KxcM3cV-M.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-5SqNsQx/0/M/i-5SqNsQx-M.jpg

Blue Angels 1 to 4 taking off

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-6HbZn9z/0/M/i-6HbZn9z-M.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-nsPPgT7/0/M/i-nsPPgT7-M.jpg

And number 5 taking off

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-nDh4Zz2/0/M/i-nDh4Zz2-M.jpg

[Joe]

Great shots especially the one of the 5 & 6 planes taking off thats the one that came out as a puddle of fuzz for me because of the fence...
ken

Thanks Ken, always appreciated.

[TJK]

Either Ernie or another c-130 was part of the flyby. I didn't get a close enough view from my office to be sure, but it was definitely a 130.

Great photos everyone.

[Derf]

Ok guys...I am tired and the airshow has yet to begin... This will probably be my only post for a while
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/2012-Jones-Beach-Airshow/i-DwqJmqq/1/L/IMG06383940-L.jpg
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http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/2012-Jones-Beach-Airshow/i-LtxjTLn/1/L/IMG0705-L.jpg
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/2012-Jones-Beach-Airshow/i-8JkQGZ2/1/L/IMG0785-L.jpghttp://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/2012-Jones-Beach-Airshow/i-MNffkP8/1/L/IMG0715-L.jpg

Have a safe weekend guys!

[moose135]

Very cool, Fred! Sorry I couldn't stay. I'll be out early in the morning, and staying out late at night, going to be a long weekend!

[ExplorerSport]

Great shots so far everyone.

No A-10 this year?

Im reading on here about a $10 fee, does that apply to parking by the 56th or just by the museum?

[moose135]

Sorry, no A-10 for the show this year. The ACC stopped all demo teams except the F-22, and there aren't any stragglers attending the show that we know of. The $10 parking fee is for Jones Beach only. Parking around the airport is free. Admission to the museum varies for adult, seniors, veterans, children. A full breakout (and discounted tickets with advanced purchase) is available at the museum's web site, www.americanairpowermuseum.org

[puckstopper55]

anyone have flight op times for today?

[fk6065]

From a friend notify NYC just tweeted that two Raptors will be flying the Hudson River Corridor today between 9:30am and 10am

Hopefully we will get a pass at Republic

[moose135]

anyone have flight op times for today?
Blue Angels are supposed to do something around 10:30, then depart for their practice around 2pm. Lots of other stuff arriving during the day.

[wunaladreamin]

Fred, do you want me to bring you more cookies?

[fk6065]

Snowbirds due in around 11AM

[Speedbagel_001]

Blue Angels are supposed to do something around 10:30, then depart for their practice around 2pm. Lots of other stuff arriving during the day.

Last night, the electronic signboard at FRG said BA Flight Ops are scheduled for 10:30am and 1:45pm today.

[fk6065]

Depending on the weather, which is terrible right now, the Blue Angels will go up at10:30am for a familiarization flight, return and debrief and them go up again for a full practice at 2pm at the beach

[fk6065]

The number 4 plane is off to the side and they have the 7 plane in the 4 spot on the ramp

[puckstopper55]

From a friend notify NYC just tweeted that two Raptors will be flying the Hudson River Corridor today between 9:30am and 10am

Hopefully we will get a pass at Republic

Which means they should be at ISP later on tonight. I will try and take a quick run over there and see if I can snap a few pics

[rkfast]

1O07 at terminal and canopies down and all quiet here. Nobody even on the ramp.

[PhoenixOne]

Golden Knights just flew over my house.

[fk6065]

Golden Knights just arrived

[moose135]

Golden Knights F-27 is taxiing in right now.

[fk6065]

Blue Angels canopies up

[kubx100]

B-17 Yankee Lady is on her way.

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N3193G

[PhoenixOne]

B-17 Yankee Lady is on her way.

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N3193G

Very cook kubx100! Thanks! I wonder if the Snow Birds would show up on Flightaware.

[Bones]

Can't stand being at work right now , when most of the other aircraft fly in today.

[TJK]

Can't stand being at work right now , when most of the other aircraft fly in today.
I'm going nuts too, b/c I think my day off tomorrow is officially history. I really was looking fwd to spending the day at FRG, but with the weather looking not great and things here being really hectic and dicey, I think I have to pass and just accept my fate that it's the beach (Saturday) only this year. :frown:

[Speedbagel_001]

Blue Angels canopies up

Are the Blues moving yet?

[fk6065]

Blue Angels firing the engines. Canopies down

[fk6065]

Flight of three to go up

[PhoenixOne]

Blue Angel's flight of 3 cleared for take off on runway 14.

[PhoenixOne]

Oracle 5 is 9 miles out cleared for runway 19.

[Surfrod55]

Hello every one new guy here. Does any one have a eta for the f-22 at ksip today.

[fk6065]

Pilots for 5 & 6 are at their planes

[fk6065]

Flight crew to Ernie too

[PhoenixOne]

Other two Angle's cleared on runway 14

[fk6065]

Anyone get any Snowbird updates?

Blue Angels second flight will be at 1:45pm today

[fk6065]

Anyone get any Snowbird updates?

Blue Angels second flight will be at 1:45pm today

[fk6065]

First flight of 3 have landed

[fk6065]

Ernie will not be flying until 1:45pm. The crew was just repositioning the aircraft

[PhoenixOne]

Other 2 Angel's coming in on runway 32.

[fk6065]

Here comes the rain

[PhoenixOne]

Here comes the rain
Alright,...who was doing the rain dance? Come on,...speak up.:mad:

[kubx100]

Very cook kubx100! Thanks! I wonder if the Snow Birds would show up on Flightaware.

Flightaware is good for N registered aircraft and commercial airline flights. Military aircraft do not usually show up.

[PhoenixOne]

Flightaware is good for N registered aircraft and commercial airline flights. Military aircraft do not usually show up.

Thanks for the info kubx.

[kubx100]

Yankee Lady showing 40 minutes out.

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N3193G

[fk6065]

Blue's are holding due to the weather. Will be making a decision shortly

[PhoenixOne]

Yankee Lady a few mins out.

[PhoenixOne]

Yankee Lady cleared to land runway 19.

[fk6065]

Anybody at Republic advise the status of the Blue's

[rkfast]

BA terminal quiet.

[fk6065]

Down at the beach. They just called it off for today. They will not be going up until tomorrow

[PhoenixOne]

Down at the beach. They just called it off for today. They will not be going up until tomorrow

Thanks for the heads up. Now, I wonder where are the rest of the Snowbirds...:confused:

[puckstopper55]

Hope the growlers still come in tonight

[fk6065]

Snowbirds and 18's should be later today. After 6pm

[PhoenixOne]

Thanks FK.

[fk6065]

Actually thank Moose. He gave me that estimate

[PhoenixOne]

F/18 Just came over my house. Caught me by surprise. I think it may have been a Growler.

[Rob_LI]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2pSjysEneU

Don't post here very often but just thought I would share the action at Republic today for those who missed it!

[fk6065]

F/18 Just came over my house. Caught me by surprise. I think it may have been a Growler.

Figures, leave the airport and look what happens. Thanks for the info.

[moose135]

F/18 Just came over my house. Caught me by surprise. I think it may have been a Growler.
No, it's a Super Hornet. Took us by surprise when it arrived. Should be another out there somewhere, they tend to travel in pairs...

[PhoenixOne]

I think I just heard "Grey Rider" get clearance for runway 1...that maybe the second F/18 Super.

[eric8669]

From today.

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac155/southpawcaptures/IMG_6785.jpg

[fk6065]

A few from today

US Army Golden Knights arrive


http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-x6Z7mNB/0/L/i-x6Z7mNB-L.jpg

Blue Angels

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-RR3mv2t/0/M/i-RR3mv2t-M.jpg


Blue Angel's 1, 2 & 7 going off

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-xCdxZd9/0/M/i-xCdxZd9-M.jpg

And 5 & 6 taking off

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-qHkzXXV/0/M/i-qHkzXXV-M.jpg

[moose135]

First Super Hornet

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Air-Shows/Jones-Beach-Air-Show-2012/i-H8tD6Ht/0/XL/JM20120524JonesBeachAirShow001-XL.jpg

This was hiding in the AAM hangar this morning

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Air-Shows/Jones-Beach-Air-Show-2012/i-bCJq2kR/0/XL/JM20120524JonesBeachAirShow002-XL.jpg

Yankee Lady arriving

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Air-Shows/Jones-Beach-Air-Show-2012/i-tvNfh7W/0/XL/JM20120524JonesBeachAirShow003-XL.jpg

[puckstopper55]

I'll be heading up to the AAM in about an hour. Hopefully they are letting people with NGC into the AAM

[dekdawg21]

anyone suggest a good time to head to the beach on Saturday? Have always gone on Friday and never had a problem but I don't want to leave to late and see that the road is closed. Would getting there by 8:00 be good?

[puckstopper55]

anyone suggest a good time to head to the beach on Saturday? Have always gone on Friday and never had a problem but I don't want to leave to late and see that the road is closed. Would getting there by 8:00 be good?

Thats what i do. I'm on the beach at 8 and everything is smooth sailing. The security isn't even set up yet so you breeze on through

[puckstopper55]

Sitting in the AAM parking lot....I thought maybe we could get in a bit early. Guess I gotta wait till 7

[dekdawg21]

Cool, thanks. Want to make sure I get a decent parking spot and a spot in the sand at show center

[puckstopper55]

Was just told by someone at the AAM that the snowbirds were pushed back to an 8pm arrival

[Bones]

Does anyone know if the f-22's came into islip today

[moose135]

Why are you waiting in the AAM lot? Nothing is happening tonight.

Yes, the F-22s arrived at ISP today.

[puckstopper55]

Why are you waiting in the AAM lot? Nothing is happening tonight.

Yes, the F-22s arrived at ISP today.

Grumman employee event to check out the growlers

[wunaladreamin]

There are no Growlers to be checked.

[fk6065]

Are there Growlers there now too? Or just the F/A-18s?

[puckstopper55]

Are there Growlers there now too? Or just the F/A-18s?Yet super bug for now.

[lijk604]

A few from today's action
http://www.jklosphotography.com/Airplanes/Memorial-Day-Weekend-2012/i-RfpMVgM/0/L/85-1608FRG052412-2-L.jpg

http://www.jklosphotography.com/Airplanes/Memorial-Day-Weekend-2012/i-PsnnGnq/0/L/N772TAFRG052412-L.jpg

http://www.jklosphotography.com/Airplanes/Memorial-Day-Weekend-2012/i-Xp2v4pG/0/L/Blue-AngelsFRG052412-4-L.jpg

http://www.jklosphotography.com/Airplanes/Memorial-Day-Weekend-2012/i-T65XrFt/0/L/Blue-AngelsFRG052412-6-L.jpg

http://www.jklosphotography.com/Airplanes/Memorial-Day-Weekend-2012/i-XN3bG5c/0/L/Blue-AngelsFRG052412-7-L.jpg

http://www.jklosphotography.com/Airplanes/Memorial-Day-Weekend-2012/i-DKxVwvS/0/L/Blue-AngelsFRG052412-9-L.jpg

http://www.jklosphotography.com/Airplanes/Memorial-Day-Weekend-2012/i-CP5C8f2/0/L/Blue-AngelsFRG052412-10-L.jpg

http://www.jklosphotography.com/Airplanes/Memorial-Day-Weekend-2012/i-zGp7Rsd/0/L/N3193GFRG052412-L.jpg

http://www.jklosphotography.com/Airplanes/Memorial-Day-Weekend-2012/i-58B98Jm/0/L/N772TAFRG052412-2-L.jpg

[moose135]

There is 1 each Super Hornet on the ramp. It is buttoned up, and the ground crew loaded up their car and left 45 minutes ago. Zero Growlers are on the ramp, and there is no event for NGC or otherwise.

[gpalz1]

Had a chance to meet two really cool people today. A 90 year old WWII vet who shared some wonderful stories on life and Ritchie, a retired police officer who was nice enough to let me use his ladder at Home Depot today. Good thing I didn't go to Jones Beach!

http://gpalz.com/ftp/IMG_3069_4.jpg

http://www.gpalz.com/ftp/IMG_3081_1.jpg

http://www.gpalz.com/ftp/IMG_3141_1.jpg

http://www.gpalz.com/ftp/IMG_3143_1.jpg

http://www.gpalz.com/ftp/IMG_3132_1.jpg

[puckstopper55]

There is 1 each Super Hornet on the ramp. It is buttoned up, and the ground crew loaded up their car and left 45 minutes ago. Zero Growlers are on the ramp, and there is no event for NGC or otherwise.
That's not what the email said. As it turns out, nothing is happening...so apparently our people gave us some bad info

[kubx100]

Heard a fairly reliable rumor that it is now 4 EA18 Growlers will be coming to (FRG) from NAS Whidbey Island out in Washington State for a Grumman event to take place Saturday... No confirmation on arrival (Not sure if tonight or some time Friday)... I take everything with a grain of salt / so lets see what comes in. Seems there will at least be 2 Growlers.

Also, f-22s visually confirmed Islip (ISP)... Just drove past while driving home from work...

[fk6065]

F/A-18 inbound

[fk6065]

Operations is talking about an inbound F/A-18 with no ETA

No additional Snowbirds as of yet and it is pouring at the airport

[gettysburgerrn]

Is there anyplace where there is a schedule of the times the performers will perform their acts in the air show...

ken

[Gerard]

... Also, f-22s visually confirmed isp... Just drove past while driving home from work...

More than one?:biggrin::cool:

[puckstopper55]

More than one?:biggrin::cool:

yes ... 2. I got some pics .. uploading now

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c87/puckstopper55/P1020626.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c87/puckstopper55/P1020624.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c87/puckstopper55/P1020621.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c87/puckstopper55/P1020619.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c87/puckstopper55/P1020618.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c87/puckstopper55/P1020617.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c87/puckstopper55/P1020616.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c87/puckstopper55/P1020611.jpg

[puckstopper55]

Heard a fairly reliable rumor that it is now 4 EA18 Growlers will be coming to (FRG) from NAS Whidbey Island out in Washington State for a Grumman event to take place Saturday... No confirmation on arrival (Not sure if tonight or some time Friday)... I take everything with a grain of salt / so lets see what comes in. Seems there will at least be 2 Growlers.

Also, f-22s visually confirmed Islip (ISP)... Just drove past while driving home from work...

they were supposed to be here today, with a family event tonight ... maybe they rescheduled it for Saturday?

[moose135]

Yes, there are 2 Raptors, demo and a spare. Inbound Super Bug went to Atlantic City for the night, Snowbirds had to stop for fuel and are at least an hour out.

[fk6065]

Thanks Moose

[puckstopper55]

posted my F-22's above ... today was my first ever attempt at moving aircraft .. not great, but I managed to get a few "decent" ones for a rookie ...
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c87/puckstopper55/P1020542.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c87/puckstopper55/P1020557.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c87/puckstopper55/P1020559.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c87/puckstopper55/P1020566.jpg

[kubx100]

Info I have been told is the event is Saturday evening and is invite only.

Last year it was 2 Growlers and a Prowler... Video of the aircraft taxing down runway 14 / 32 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWQI99cxBN0 ...

[puckstopper55]

Info I have been told is the event is Saturday evening and is invite only.

Last year it was 2 Growlers and a Prowler... Video of the aircraft taxing down runway 14 / 32 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWQI99cxBN0 ...

Most likely the same as tonight was supposed to be...badged employes and their family

[fk6065]

I know Islip is not spotter friendly (being kind) but where exactly are they, the F-22's, being staged.

[Gerard]

Yes, there are 2 Raptors, demo and a spare. Inbound Super Bug went to Atlantic City for the night, Snowbirds had to stop for fuel and are at least an hour out.

Thanks. Where were the Snowbirds coming from?

[Benf207]

Snowbirds just radioed the tower.

Snowbird 1 has landed. 2 is coming in now.

[Gerard]

Snowbirds just radioed the tower.
Snowbird 1 has landed. 2 is coming in now.

Heard them past my house!! Cant see a thing with the low ceiling!!

[Gerard]

Heard them past my house!! Cant see a thing with the low ceiling!!

And now its POURING OUT!!!

[fk6065]

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-kx3nqhm/0/M/i-kx3nqhm-M.jpg

Lining up for this mornings takeoff

[Chris S]

Thanks. Where were the Snowbirds coming from?

The Snowbirds were coming in from Winnipeg.
I left FRG tonight after #1 - #3 came in and they were still waiting for #4 - #9 to arrive.

[ExplorerSport]

Anyone sure if there is a fee to get into the parking fields tomorrow at the beach?

Also, which field is best to park in to see them practice from the car?

[eric8669]

Anyone sure if there is a fee to get into the parking fields tomorrow at the beach?

Also, which field is best to park in to see them practice from the car?

Yes, they are charging for parking($10) tomorrow. I was down there to pick up my empire pass this afternoon.

[dekdawg21]

I thought for sure the F-22s would be hangered and not visible!

[Vetteman98]

Good Friday morning. Just drove past Jones Beach on the way to work and the weather is gross. Overcast, heavy fog and moderate rain. Visibility is down to around 200 yards. NWS has issued a heavy fog warning thru 10AM followed by cloudy conditions until early afternoon. They may get some practice in later today but the morning is a wash.

Steve Davies
Medford, NY
USN 1973-1984

[gettysburgerrn]

My first foray into posting pics on this site....hopefully they came out...if they did be merciful...lol

ken

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a2db04b3127ccef0667790141000000030O00IZs2rZu1aMg e3nwA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400 (http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a2db04b3127ccef0667790141000000030O00IZs2rZu1aMg e3nwA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/).jpg

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a2db04b3127ccef067377bb5a700000030O00IZs2rZu1aMg e3nwA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a2db04b3127ccef067f32634a800000030O00IZs2rZu1aMg e3nwA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/[/URL]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a2db04b3127ccef0661d0d14b800000030O00IZs2rZu1aMg e3nwA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

[gettysburgerrn]

ok posted links and not pictures and I have no idea why sorry.........

ken

[Gerard]

Good Friday morning. Just drove past Jones Beach on the way to work and the weather is gross. Overcast, heavy fog and moderate rain. Visibility is down to around 200 yards. NWS has issued a heavy fog warning thru 10AM followed by cloudy conditions until early afternoon. They may get some practice in later today but the morning is a wash.

Last year fog didnt lift till Noon and they squeezed in a quickie show but they also didnt have any performance teams.
Hoping for something. :frown:

[wunaladreamin]

I BLAME STEVE!!!

[Skylanerg]

I know Islip is not spotter friendly (being kind) but where exactly are they, the F-22's, being staged.

Sheltair (from the pics posted)

[PhilDernerJr]

Welcome to the site, Skylanerg!

[moose135]

Whole lotta nothing happening at FRG right now. Fog, on and off rain...

Snowbirds 1-3 got in last night, but the rest spent the night in central PA and hope to get in this morning. They were going to fly around 10:30 and again later today, but the morning hop is probably history.

Looks like the fog has gotten worse in the past hour, so I don't expect much to happen any time soon. Once things do improve, we still have a gaggle of planes that have to arrive before they can think about practice.

[eric8669]

Whole lotta nothing happening at FRG right now. Fog, on and off rain...

Snowbirds 1-3 got in last night, but the rest spent the night in central PA and hope to get in this morning. They were going to fly around 10:30 and again later today, but the morning hop is probably history.

Looks like the fog has gotten worse in the past hour, so I don't expect much to happen any time soon. Once things do improve, we still have a gaggle of planes that have to arrive before they can think about practice.


Hopefully weather improves soon.

[Bones]

I was just looking at the weather radar and it shows much of the rain breaking up,hope the fog does the same

[Big Tim #70]

My first foray into posting pics on this site....hopefully they came out...if they did be merciful...lol

ken

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a2db04b3127ccef0667790141000000030O00IZs2rZu1aMg e3nwA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400 (http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a2db04b3127ccef0667790141000000030O00IZs2rZu1aMg e3nwA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/).jpg

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a2db04b3127ccef067377bb5a700000030O00IZs2rZu1aMg e3nwA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a2db04b3127ccef067f32634a800000030O00IZs2rZu1aMg e3nwA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/[/URL]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a2db04b3127ccef0661d0d14b800000030O00IZs2rZu1aMg e3nwA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/



Ken, post what you're using & the experts on here will give you some great feedback & advice (after airshow week). No worries, I don't think I've ever seen anyone get beaten up for posting things on here & I've certainly given the critics enough to bash LOL! This is a great site to come to to learn how to get better with your shots. Keep posting!

[Gerard]

, I don't think I've ever seen anyone get beaten up for posting things on here

Well there was that Mocek guy. :rolleyes:

[tiny123]

Does anyone know if there are any public places at Republic to view the Blue Angels parked? Sorry for the NOOB question :)

[puckstopper55]

Does anyone know if there are any public places at Republic to view the Blue Angels parked? Sorry for the NOOB question :)

you can drive over to the main terminal. They are positioned to the left of it .. very accessible. Just turn off route 110 at the 56th fighter group sign, and park at the main terminal lot.

[Mattimus]

here's a few of mine from yesterday, first time ever doing any kind of photography.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7074/7263675124_8f01262596_c.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8014/7263668612_5a2c93d5e0_c.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7092/7263672466_4bd3377626_c.jpg

[tiny123]

Thanks!!

[Joe]

I was just by the terminal, they taped off the parking spaces along the fence and there are two vendors set up selling drinks, hot dogs, and Italian sausages. Also to note, there were six soldiers standing around the Blues and several around the Super Hornet as well - something you don't usually see at Republic. As if they were standing guard, not just hanging around.

[TJK]

My first foray into posting pics on this site....hopefully they came out...if they did be merciful...lol

ken

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a2db04b3127ccef0667790141000000030O00IZs2rZu1aMg e3nwA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400 (http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a2db04b3127ccef0667790141000000030O00IZs2rZu1aMg e3nwA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/).jpg

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a2db04b3127ccef067377bb5a700000030O00IZs2rZu1aMg e3nwA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a2db04b3127ccef067f32634a800000030O00IZs2rZu1aMg e3nwA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/[/URL]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a2db04b3127ccef0661d0d14b800000030O00IZs2rZu1aMg e3nwA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/


I love the second one. Great photo. They were all good, but the second one hit my sweet spot with the formation takeoff.

[TJK]

here's a few of mine from yesterday, first time ever doing any kind of photography.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7074/7263675124_8f01262596_c.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8014/7263668612_5a2c93d5e0_c.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7092/7263672466_4bd3377626_c.jpg


Good stuff. I just joined the forum and haven't had the guts to post any photos yet, so you're one up on me for guts. Nice photos. I'm dying to get the heck out of work so I can get the cameras charged and ready for tomorrow and hopefully Sunday at least to some degree.

[fk6065]

Just spoke to a friend at the beach. Heavy fog can't see the lifeguard stands from the boardwalk

[dekdawg21]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/79318242@N03/7267577468/" title="706 by dekdawg21, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7086/7267577468_05c43e7089.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="706"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/79318242@N03/7267578424/" title="728 by dekdawg21, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8154/7267578424_ab6032e1f7.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="728"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/79318242@N03/7267620494/" title="267 by dekdawg21, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7244/7267620494_112dcba430.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="267"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/79318242@N03/7267621630/" title="255 by dekdawg21, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7104/7267621630_dd416674e4.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="255"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/79318242@N03/7267622698/" title="207 by dekdawg21, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8001/7267622698_fef7153140.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="207"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/79318242@N03/7267623854/" title="219 by dekdawg21, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7100/7267623854_7a65ee50cf.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="219"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/79318242@N03/7267625448/" title="222 by dekdawg21, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7097/7267625448_be7e7efc99.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="222"></a>

First shots with my new camera!

[eric8669]

Just spoke to a friend at the beach. Heavy fog can't see the lifeguard stands from the boardwalk

yeah, i heard .3 mile visibility.

[yankees368]

Here's a live traffic cam at Jones Beach. It looks terrible right now. I'm staying home for now.
http://www.informny.com/trafficcams/displayvid.asp?camID=232-1C&x=12&y=9

[TJK]

Could use some advice re FRG. I'm hoping to get by there on Sunday for an hour or so for some shots, and have a Nikon Cool Pix P90 or something like that. Any thoughts on where I should park myself to get some decent shots through the fence? I'm going to go into AAM for a little bit, but I'd like to get some departure/ return shots. I've seen the FRG spotters guide, but I'm not entirely confident the spots and my less than professional level camera will matchup. I've taken photos there from spots a/d (terminal and 56th FG) and was at the final tomcat fly-in near spot b (the Dave and busters mall). I was goingto take a look at spot c (new highway) for the 14/32 departures to try and get the military's launches. Am I wasting my time with that camera going there or do I have a shot to get something decent?

Also, will anyone be over there on Sunday if I have a question or two?

Thanks.
-TJ

[yankees368]

Statement as of 10:00 AM EDT on May 25, 2012

Patchy dense fog will be possible through noon today across the
area. Visibilities in fog are expected to range mostly from 1/2 to
1 mile... with local reductions to 1/4 mile or less in spots.

[Danycam]

The Snowbirds were coming in from Winnipeg.
I left FRG tonight after #1 - #3 came in and they were still waiting for #4 - #9 to arrive.

Chris S, Nice meeting you in person last night. Thanks for sharing your stories & photos while we waited for the Snowbirds arrivals last night.

[rkfast]

At JB. This is really fogged up.

[wunaladreamin]

I'm telling you...IT'S ALL STEVE'S FAULT!

DEPORT HIM!!!

[NLovis]

They are doing some maintenance on Fat Albert so they brought in his replacement "Ernie".

Hope you feel better.

Yes and no. Im no longer sick and back at work but I have to work the weekend during the airshow. Rats! Thanks for the well wishes. Hope everyone here is doing well and I hope to one day prove I can keep myself in check unlike the past.

[fk6065]

Any word on the rest of the arrival. Thanks

[Vetteman98]

Now you don't mean Steve me Steve, do you? All I did was report what I saw this morning as I passed by JB. I mean, just because I had to work today and could not partake in the practice show doesn't mean I would wish any ill will or weather gremlins on everyone else.

PS - It better be nice tomorrow, I'll be there.

Steve Davies
Medford, NY
USN 1973 - 1984, AMS Chief

[FlyFotos]

I'm currently sitting in lot 4 and can only see half the water tower. Hoping it burn off a little. Have to work this weekend.

[wunaladreamin]

Now you don't mean Steve me Steve, do you? All I did was report what I saw this morning as I passed by JB. I mean, just because I had to work today and could not partake in the practice show doesn't mean I would wish any ill will or weather gremlins on everyone else.

PS - It better be nice tomorrow, I'll be there.

Steve Davies
Medford, NY
USN 1973 - 1984, AMS Chief
Not you lol the Steve in question knows who he is!

[fk6065]

SuperHornet canopy just went up. Got a report from the beach the sun is breaking through

[rkfast]

On the boardwalk. Unless there is such a thing as a Cat III ILS airshow there will be no flying here any time soon.

[rkfast]

Ok right now it's waves of fog in and out. The sky is lifting then falling but at best still one mile vis.

[PhoenixOne]

Something LOUD just roared over my house. Low clouds=can't see sh*t.

[fk6065]

Corporate jet landed on 14

[PhoenixOne]

Corporate jet landed on 14
Thanks FK. I don't have the scanner on.

[Chris S]

A Prowler has landed at FRG

[fk6065]

Ernie is pre flighting and will be going up to practice

[PhoenixOne]

A Prowler has landed at FRG

Did it come in on runway 32 or 19?

[NLovis]

Well for those of you at JB we just had a 5min break of sunlight at JFK. Might be headed your way.

[dekdawg21]

Still cloudy down at the beach, goes form improving to worse in minutes. Ernie is pre-flighting? How about the blues? Any activity?

[Bones]

Well I think I'm going to flag it at the beach today I was hoping this fog would burn off

[fk6065]

They just hooked up the arresting gear so I would say it looks good

[fk6065]

Did it come in on runway 32 or 19?They have to use 14. Must have snuck in while I was in home depot for 5 mins

[Chris S]

As per Rob Reider's announcement at JB, the Blues have canceled their practice for this afternoon.

[Chris S]

FYI- The 727-200 Horse Transporter aircraft is due just after 2PM today at FRG.:cool:

[mirrodie]

That blows. Any other jets going up?

[Chris S]

They're still waiting for the other Super Hornet and 6 Snowbirds to arrive at FRG.
Otherwise, it doesn't look like anything will be taking off for the Beach unfortunately:frown:

[Chris S]

Snowbirds are due in very shortly

[gpalz1]

I thought for sure the F-22s would be hangered and not visible!

What for? The plans/schematics have already been downloaded from the internet.

Nevertheless, nice pictures.

[ToneB]

I'm a newbie here and I'm excited for this weekends show. I also wanted to share some pics I took the other day.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7237/7261095062_1851f8b0b7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54689651@N02/7261095062/)
IMG_3227 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54689651@N02/7261095062/) by TONEB11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/54689651@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7090/7261090300_abe54701fc_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54689651@N02/7261090300/)
IMG_3405 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54689651@N02/7261090300/) by TONEB11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/54689651@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7099/7261089302_58cd90da47_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54689651@N02/7261089302/)
IMG_3432 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54689651@N02/7261089302/) by TONEB11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/54689651@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7211/7261092092_84059c276f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54689651@N02/7261092092/)
IMG_3345 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54689651@N02/7261092092/) by TONEB11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/54689651@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7212/7261087646_23dd7941e1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54689651@N02/7261087646/)
IMG_3522 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54689651@N02/7261087646/) by TONEB11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/54689651@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7100/7261086622_df55690329_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54689651@N02/7261086622/)
IMG_3557 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54689651@N02/7261086622/) by TONEB11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/54689651@N02/), on Flickr

[Chris S]

5 or 6 Snowbirds are due in about 10 mins.

[yankees368]

Know what runway??

[Chris S]

RWY 14

[dekdawg21]

Snow Birds are 8 miles out

[yankees368]

Thank you

[dekdawg21]

Usnow birds 5,6,7 on the ground

[Roush6NY]

Nice shots, Tone B ! Welcome to the site .. Thanks for sharing your photos

[fk6065]

Snowbirds 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,10 & 11 from what I can see are at the Museum

[PhoenixOne]

Another two Snowbirds just flew over.

[fk6065]

Two more Snowbirds just came in on 14

[megatop412]

Well there was that Mocek guy. :rolleyes:

LOL I totally forgot about him, hahaha

[fk6065]

There were two accidents by the airport today, so far, hope you don't have a flashback Kenny, one at the end of 19 at the entrance to Dave and Busters and a good smack on New Highway opposite the south end of the cemetery

[PhoenixOne]

What is that bright yellow thing in the sky? Oh...it's the Sun.:tongue:

[rkfast]

Fred handles air and now ground traffic. Nice!

[fk6065]

Anybody hear any updated arrival times for the other F/A-18 or anything on the Growlers? Thanks

[Sm0otHockeySpeeD]

It has been a rough couple of days here with mother nature...left the beach around 2 hours ago and I'm now at Farmingdale. Just caught the snowbirds.

I really hope these growlers show up because this sucks haha

Edit: just heard someone on the scanner radio said he had 2 aircraft inbound and possibly a practice?

Brian

[Vetteman98]

I want to thank the JB Air Show forum members for the timely postings and updates throughout the day. Even though I was here at work I feel I know what has been happening today with the prep for the show this weekend. Bravo Zulu.

Steve Davies
Medford, NY
USN 1973 - 1984, Aircraft Structural Mechanic Chief
Grumman Aerospace
Lockheed Aeromod

[fk6065]

Heading home get ready for all the good stuff to finish arriving

[Surfrod55]

Just came back FRG This was the first time I ever went there and first time taking pictures so what I am saying a newbie. So here you go.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-s3xcrMXSy4c/T7_kJNGRDrI/AAAAAAAAAIU/68YXvR1AfK0/w784-h585-k/HPIM0593.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-O3VRUKvLyCo/T7_kJsB-jjI/AAAAAAAAAIc/5RpjB93kJcY/s855/HPIM0600.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-EI1CU9LfnsY/T7_kKEK0V0I/AAAAAAAAAIk/169eAc_d8jU/s855/HPIM0598.JPG

To bad they did not get off the ground today.
Fingers are crossed for the weekend.

[ToneB]

Just came back FRG This was the first time I ever went there and first time taking pictures so what I am saying a newbie. So here you go.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-s3xcrMXSy4c/T7_kJNGRDrI/AAAAAAAAAIU/68YXvR1AfK0/w784-h585-k/HPIM0593.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-O3VRUKvLyCo/T7_kJsB-jjI/AAAAAAAAAIc/5RpjB93kJcY/s855/HPIM0600.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-EI1CU9LfnsY/T7_kKEK0V0I/AAAAAAAAAIk/169eAc_d8jU/s855/HPIM0598.JPG

To bad they did not get off the ground today.
Fingers are crossed for the weekend.

Nice Surfrod55! I'm a newbie myself so I don't feel alone now LOL. I was there this morning with the thick fog and think I got some good shots but I won't know till they come up on my monitor.

[zentradi]

Guys I am very happy we have 3 AB (after burner) jets demos this time after so many years and F-22s have returned after long 4 years. I hope the weather clears up so we can see them.

I was wondering if anybody here knows the schedule for performances? Usually we have the first AB jet in the middle somewhere with signature team at the end but this time we have F-18s and F-22s!

I tried looking here http://nyasinfo.com/guide/ but it only says Air show 10AM - 3pm

regards

[Surfrod55]

I can't wait for Sunday. I have VIP tickets. Never done this before.

[Chris S]

2 Growlers are due in shortly to FRG

[PhoenixOne]

2 Growlers are due in shortly to FRG

Crap. My web scanner won't connect.

[ToneB]

2 Growlers are due in shortly to FRG

Are they there yet? I get out at 5... hoping I can make it.

[PhoenixOne]

2 Growlers are due in shortly to FRG

Any idea how far out they are?

[Chris S]

Not sure, the info is from one their Maintenance guys who's waiting for them to come in at the AAM.

[Sm0otHockeySpeeD]

Still no growlers...

[ToneB]

heading over there now hopefully I'll get to see em come in. :)

[yankees368]

That weather was just awful. Never made it to Jones Beach, but it was great hanging out with everyone at D&B for a while. Here is to hoping tomorrow is better.

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/FRG%205-25-12/DSC_0862-7.jpg

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/FRG%205-25-12/DSC_0867-8.jpg

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/FRG%205-25-12/DSC_0868-9.jpg

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/FRG%205-25-12/DSC_0860-6.jpg

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/FRG%205-25-12/DSC_0852-4.jpg

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/FRG%205-25-12/DSC_0853-5.jpg

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/FRG%205-25-12/DSC_0851-3.jpg

727!
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/FRG%205-25-12/DSC_0834-2.jpg

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/FRG%205-25-12/DSC_0821-1.jpg

Playing with sliders in Lightroom
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/FRG%205-25-12/DSC_0879-10.jpg

[Chris S]

Unfortunately, the Growlers have been delayed and it sounds like they may have had to land at another airport for now :frown:

[PhoenixOne]

Unfortunately, the Growlers have been delayed it sounds like they may have had to land at another airport for now :frown:
Thanks Chris.

[Gerard]

Usnow birds 5,6,7 on the ground

Yeah lucked out on these guys.Was over by New Highway when the horse plane :smile:came in then heard Snowbird coming in 1-4. Made it there with time to spare and was pleasantly surprised when
I saw a Flight of 3 in formation coming in. Thought it was only 1!!! About 10 later the last 2 came in!!
Crappy day and disappointed but there was enough action to keep me occupied. The 2 NYSPD B430s took off around 2:30 and headed out to the beach and came back about 30 minutes later. Took a last stop by the Terminal to check out the Blues again as the crowd had lightened. One of the Blues Crew :biggrin: was standing by the fence signing pics and passing them through the slot in the door then stayed around talking to the people standing there especially the kids, answering all questions patiently. He was giving "life advise" to the kids which I thought was very cool. You know, stay in school, work hard, listen to your parents, eat your veggies!! :tongue:
Well Sunday I'll be heading to the beach as tomorrow is Eisenhower Park and the USN/USMC demo.
Enjoy all and lets hope this fracking weather lifts!!!!!!:mad:

[Johnathaneric]

Here is some of my shots from today, wish that fog was gone....
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7082/7269951202_f8c2e9b774_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnathaneric/7269951202/)