Evening all
Does anyone have any info on a challanger that Talon has been operating.
Thanks
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Evening all
Does anyone have any info on a challanger that Talon has been operating.
Thanks
I didnt even know they had one.Quote:
Originally Posted by planelove
I wasnt aware of that either I could be mistaken. I saw it on FAQuote:
I didnt even know they had one.
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/T...024Z/KHPN/KFRG
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Originally Posted by planelove
http://www.talonairjets.com/site/#/fleet/1/
Thanks. I know their site and planes but the Challenger is not listed and I have never seen it. That is why i was asking
It could be an error on FA.
Wasnt going to stop by FRG today as I had a number of errands and the weather this morning with the fog was pretty lousy. But my wife asked me to drop off some lunch at her job which is on the way to FRG and the weather was clearing so I figured what the heck. Well I arrived at Sheltair and S76 N99DQ was cranked and headed out to the SW. At the same time I saw what looked like a Bell 407 departing from Atlantic to the SE. Driving over to Atlantic the Talon Air R-44 Clipper came in along Runway 1-9 and a dark S-76, N476CA with one pilot wearing a helmet departed to the NW. They returned soon after, dropped three pax, shutdown then around 1PM they took off from the numbers of Runway 1 out to Bridgeport. Trumps 76 came in from the NW and landed at Atlantic, picked up four pax and quickly out to the SW. And parked by the Atlantic side of Hangar 5 were three Bell 407s. One was in the livery colors of Petroleum Helicopters (N719PH) and the other two were maroon (N62774) and what looked to be black (couldnt read the N #). So some nice helo action for the hour or so I was there.
Today I saw the P-51 old crow, and in the distance I could swear I saw a C-47.
I swung by the area last week, after driving home from LGA...and Challenger 300 - N818KC was parked at the Talon Air Hangar. Now, this used to belong to Summit / JetDirect / Sentient /Jet Direct II (whatever they are now.) Maybe with JetDirect II filing bankruptcy the owners brought the aircraft to Talon. I'm at LGA for another 2 weeks, so, I'm out of the loop as to what's happening at FRG.Quote:
Originally Posted by planelove
Well, considering the Airpower Museum has a C-47, I'm not surprised that you would see one around FRG:Quote:
Originally Posted by Fighting_falcon_51
http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/1..._v9yxw-L-2.jpg
Great info!! Thanks.Quote:
I swung by the area last week, after driving home from LGA...and Challenger 300 - N818KC was parked at the Talon Air Hangar. Now, this used to belong to Summit / JetDirect / Sentient /Jet Direct II (whatever they are now.) Maybe with JetDirect II filing bankruptcy the owners brought the aircraft to Talon. I'm at LGA for another 2 weeks, so, I'm out of the loop as to what's happening at FRG.
I dont think they bought it because it doesnt have the AK tail. I think they are managing it for an accounting firm in the city.
Unless something changed in the last few months, I know who the principal owners are...and they have nothing to do with accounting firms. That's all I can say about them.Quote:
Originally Posted by planelove
>a dark S-76, N476CA with one pilot wearing a helmet departed to the NW. They returned soon after, dropped three pax, shutdown then around 1PM they took off from the numbers of Runway 1 out to Bridgeport. Trumps 76 came in from the NW and landed at Atlantic, picked up four pax and quickly out to the SW. And parked by the Atlantic side of Hangar 5 were three Bell 407s. One was in the livery colors of Petroleum Helicopters (N719PH) and the other two were maroon (N62774) and what looked to be black (couldnt read the N#). ,<
Had some time to drop by FRG and it was a repeat of yesterday with a few tweaks.
Waiting at the light at Conklin/110 I saw the Trump 76 head out to the south. Arriving at Atlantic the three 407s were joined
by a fourth and the dark 76, N476CA,was also back but this time had a grey Wescam type camera attached to the ships right side.
The crew arrived a few minutes later and after a long prepping they departed off Runway 1 and headed out high to E/NE.
The new 407 was N80044 who was from Grizzly Helo Leasing in Montana and I saw the N # of the other dark 407 and that was also
a Grizzly ship, N135GZ. I've seen both these ships here before.
Oh yeah N99DQ also lifted from Sheltair to the east.
Could be some bad info I have but it had to do with a clothing company.Quote:
Unless something changed in the last few months, I know who the principal owners are...and they have nothing to do with accounting firms. That's all I can say about them.
yeaa.. i would say a clothing company :roll: .. some high priced stuff
Ate lunch by FRG today and saw them installing the arresting gear.
THe red ENG Astar I've seen around lately, N610TV, is that a fill in for Chopper 12?
> And parked by the Atlantic side of Hangar 5 were three Bell 407s. One was in the livery colors of Petroleum Helicopters (N719PH) and the other two were maroon (N62774)<
Copters still there and around 1:15 N62774 took off directly from the Atlantic ramp to the SW. Watched as he barely got to 300 feet
and disappeared into the fog. Returned about a half hour later Parkway routing at low level. Had been over by Jones Beach but
couldnt get any altitude. Told Tower "I dont mind the rain but when I cant see anything thats not good". Heard a fixed wing radio they
broke out of the clouds at 1600 feet.
I was also there around that time and it looked like the maroon bell was having trouble taking off and the last time I saw it, he made a low pass near the 56.
Also I saw this camo plane with the Mexican flag on its tail start its engine up near the nassau flyers hangar
And near Sheltair I saw a plane that looked like a parachuting one, with a crow on its tail.
I think that was a Cessna Caravan - the drawing on the tail was a "Turkey Buzzard", at least according to what was painted below the picture. The fence was in the way of a good shot.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fighting_falcon_51
>[quote="Fighting_falcon_51"]I was also there around that time and it looked like the maroon bell was having trouble taking off and the last time I saw it, he made a low pass near the 56.<
He had no trouble taking off it was the ceiling he was having problems with. He was at 200 barely making 300. With all the water towers and antennaes around I got a little nervous for him. He actually made it down to the Jones Beach monument before heading back.
Yes you are right, it was a Cessna Caravan......if the fence wasn't in the way it would be an awesome shot.Quote:
Originally Posted by moose135
Oh, I just remember him touching and going a couple of times before making the last pass, it must have been scary for him considering its such a small aircraft and the bad conditions.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gerard
>Yes you are right, it was a Cessna Caravan......if the fence wasn't in the way it would be an awesome shot.[/quote]<
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BTW whats with all the cars/vans/SUVs parked at Sheltair (Spots numbered) and on the dirt field by the Main terminal.
Courtesy cars for the Air Show?
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Originally Posted by Gerard
N256ST
BTW whats with all the cars/vans/SUVs parked at Sheltair (Spots numbered) and on the dirt field by the Main terminal.
Courtesy cars for the Air Show?[/quote]
That would be my best guess...they are all coming in over the next few days, and Sheltair has to have the cars in place, ready to go. Last thing you want is the T-Bird leader arriving and you tell him he has to wait for his car to be returned. :shock:
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Originally Posted by lijk604
But then again... i wouldn't be 1 bit surprised about it either.. :roll:
Since the t-birds are going to the terminal, they usually have the cars situated over there
>That would be my best guess...they are all coming in over the next few days, and Sheltair has to have the cars in place, ready to go.<
Saw placards on the dashboard today "Team Oracle" and another "Golden Knights".
People complain about the air show being a waste of fuel (THOSE PEOPLE :lol: ) but it is a nice jolt in the local economy for hotels,
restaurants etc.
I saw the vans also, I guess the T-birds got their ride, I remember when the red arrows came they rolled up in escalades, it was pretty nice. I thought I heard a plane that sounded like an extra 300, I cant confirm though. Also I hope we dont have protesters this year....
Why would there be protesters pray tell?
I don't ever recall seeing protesters at FRG for the Airshow???? If there were they were greatly out numbered by the spectators.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fighting_falcon_51
There were protesters at Jones Beach last year, I think moose has a photo of them.
I don't remember any protesters...but maybe anti-war protesters, perhaps, given the amount of military hardware on display?
still @ NFI and a CFI told me a thunderbird just landed to try out the arresting gear on 32/14 around 6:18 have no idea if he is staying
Thought I heard something out of the ordinary outside the house.
I havent heard or saw anything, I cant even take a ride out....ugh
http://nycaviation.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=10800&p=91991&hilit=Jones+Bea ch+airshow+protesters#p91991Quote:
Originally Posted by moose135
This is what I meant, I thought it was you who took the shots.
Ah yes, I remember those clowns from last year. I have plenty of comments for them but that would really hijack the thread. I did let them know what I thought of them as we left the beach after the show though.
That is suppose to be Tuesday at 10:30am... I am calling BS on this but do not know.
They would not set it up for one test. They setup, test and then get the rest of the birds in the same day usually. That is what they did last year.
If they did test, he will be at the terminal.
Moose just called and thunderbird 8 is on the ground and the hook is down....so much for BS as it is now confirmed!
Yeah #8 is there, I saw moose and he is taking some shots, I'll upload mine later.
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Just got the airshow schedule emailed to us @ work here it is hope sheltair got everything right
2 A-10's will be coming in on thursday 5/21 around 8:00 but it still says TBA so ? and they will leave on 5/27 and leaving around 8 also but that is still TBA also( they will be parked at D&K )
Ed Hamill will arrive around 8 on 5/19 but that also had a TBA time and he will leave on 5/25 around 8 also TBA time also
the 2 F-18's will arrive on 5/21 around 8 TBA and depart on 5/25 @ 8 TBA ( they will be parked at D&K )
the golden knights will arrive on 5/20 around 8 TBA and leave on 5/26 @ 8 TBA ( they will be parked at D&K )
the horseman will be arriving on 6/19 @8 TBA with 3 P-51 parking on the D&K lot and they will be parking all 3 in some hangar some where
Mat chapman will be coming in on 5/22 @ 8 TBA and depart on 5/24 @ 18:00 hrs
the redbull team will BE HERE ON 5/18 @ 8 THAT IS CONFIRMED but on monday they will only arrive with the mig and a piper navjo
sean tucker will be here on 5/18 @ 8 TBA and depart on 5/25 @ 8 TBA
11 snow birds will be coming in on 5/21 @ 6 also TBA and depart on 5/26 @ 8 TBA
11 thunderbirds will come in on 5/19 @ 10:25 and a c-130 and they will be coming in and out all day but no flying @ all on 5/20 and media flights on 5/21 5/22 and leave around
11:30 on 5/25 #'s 1 - 7
i hope this helps all of you some of the times i hope won't be off but as u see shetair still has alot of TBA
hope to see some good pic this year i will be working both days @ the office i hope it will be slow so i can wonder around @ work hope 2 see some of you guys 2 even fred