Interesting angles Moose. How much time did you have to shoot before you were shoo'ed away?
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Interesting angles Moose. How much time did you have to shoot before you were shoo'ed away?
Love the UPS shot John!! Nice stuff!! Merry Christmas to you!
Thanks guys! John, the UPS and FedEx were just quick hits, 5 minutes or so at each spot. I've been down near where the UPS jet was a number of times before - the An-124 and Atlas 744 were both parked in the same general area, and never had a problem with PD. The Express ramp shots were from the top of one of the daily parking decks. Again, we weren't there more than 15 minutes or so, but the place was deserted, only a handful of cars up there, and no one bothered us. I've been up there a couple of times for something special, half hour or so each time, without any trouble.
Interestingly enough, Adam S. and I had an encounter with CMPD (Charlotte Mecklenberg Police Department) in a different spot this afternoon...I'll post about that in the Spotter Blotter.
After my airport visit this morning to meet up with Steve, I headed back this afternoon for a little Christmas Eve spotting. They were using the 36s, and Adam was out at a new spot some of the guys have been using. It's the road that runs parallel to the runway, where there is a hill near the touchdown zone that lets us get up near the height of the runway.
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...7UW_001-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...2HQ_001-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...5HQ_001-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...0UW_001-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...5UW_001-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...4UW_001-XL.jpg
A triple play!
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...4UW_001-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...14B_001-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...9UW_001-XL.jpg
Some from me as well. Nice seeing John as always!
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...10PSfull-L.jpg
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...35HQfull-L.jpg
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...24UWfull-L.jpg
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...13AWfull-L.jpg
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...714Bfull-L.jpg
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...37USfull-L.jpg
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...21FJfull-L.jpg
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...95UWfull-L.jpg
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...5UWfull2-L.jpg
First spotting trip of the new year. Dropped in to the Overview to find CLT was operating on the 36s today, so I started out with a lap around the airport, stopping at the main FBO to grab a shot of N121DE, a Delta 763 that flew the San Fransisco 49ers in for their playoff game with the Panthers today. It should be a happy trip home after the Niners win.
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...1DE_001-XL.jpg
Back at the Overview for some of the comings and goings:
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...1AA_001-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...8SW_001-XL.jpg
When I first got to the Overview, I noticed nothing was arriving behind us on 36L, which is unusual. Taking a ride down and around that way, I saw a US Airways A320 stopped down at the north end of the runway, with a boarding stairs up to the aircraft, and a number of other vehicles around it.
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...2US_001-XL.jpg
After at least an hour and a half (the time I was there) I saw the plane being towed back across 36C, onto the ramp, and down toward the US Airways maintenance hangars. Others reported seeing three or four buses cross the runway back and forth. I haven't heard anything yet, but I'm thinking they may have blown a tire on landing and stopped straight ahead. The pax were bused to the terminal, and after changing the tire, the plane towed back in. When it was towed in, several US ground vehicles followed behind, including one that looked like it might be towing a jack. That's the US Airways "Supertug" doing the towing.
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...2US_002-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...2US_005-XL.jpg
The end of the line. With all withdrawn from scheduled service, this ended up being the last ever flight of a DC-9 by an American airline. It was flown from ATL to CLT, where it will be on display at the Carolinas Aviation Museum.
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...9NC_001-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...9NC_002-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...9NC_003-XL.jpg
We had another Atlas 744F in town today. They have become a frequent visitor to CLT in the past couple of months, mostly flying relief supplies donated by Samaritan's Purse, a North Carolina based humanitarian organization.
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...9MC_002-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...9MC_003-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...9MC_004-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...9MC_005-XL.jpg
Over at the FBO, I came across this 727, N17773 operated by Monfort Aviation. They are flying the Chicago Bulls NBA team this season. The Bulls are in town to play the Charlotte Bobcats tonight.
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...773_001-XL.jpg
He's coming right at us! A gusty crosswind made for some interesting approaches...
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...1TW_001-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...1TW_002-XL.jpg
Miserable day for spotting (cold, clouds, wind) until Atlas came, then the sun broke out. Nice seeing John as usual!
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N742PS-L.jpg
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N409MC-L.jpg
Great job Moose getting the last ever Delta DC-9! That's great news that it's going to be staying at the Carolina Aviation Museum. I hope the cabin will be open for tours.
Nice catches of the 727 and Atlas 747 too. Interesting she is still wearing Qantas titles, looks like she hasn't operated for them since the end of December...
N700UW, most recently seen in Star Alliance colors, just returned from Roswell, the first US jet to get new AA colors applied. I missed the first flights into CLT on Thursday, but was able to catch it today. Arrived on 18L, but fortunately went out on 18C
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...0UW_001-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...0UW_002-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...0UW_003-XL.jpg
The America West retro jet also made an appearance today. Again, it came in on 18L, but I waited it out, and was rewarded with an 18C departure.
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...8AW_001-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...8AW_002-XL.jpg
Very nice, bright colors....
I always forget to post my stuff until Moose does.
Here are some of my recents:
New American A319
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N9010R-L.jpg
700UW on her 3rd revenue flight in AA colors to Atlanta
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N700UW-L.jpg
Seeing double
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati.../N700UW2-L.jpg
Stumbled upon N215WE, a 727-200 at CLT today. It arrived from Pontiac, MI and headed back out to Louisville, KY and Pontiac a few hours later.
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...5WE_002-XL.jpg
Thanks to John for the heads up on the 727. I was able to get a few good hours in too today.
E170 arrival:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N109HQ-L.jpg
319 departure:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N751UW-L.jpg
Rare(ish) E190 arrival on 18C:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N946UW-L.jpg
Mad Dog off to DFW:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N583AA-L.jpg
Another E190 on the Center:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N961UW-L.jpg
Air Wisconsin departing 18L:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N444ZW-L.jpg
The 727 I came for:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N215WE-L.jpg
Back to the Overlook and a US A321:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N555AY-L.jpg
A320 departure:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N668AW-L.jpg
Mesa departure:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N906FJ-L.jpg
A 319 basking in the light:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N757UW-L.jpg
A 321 and the skyline:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N171US-L.jpg
An aging 734:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N433US-L.jpg
And another:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N427US-L.jpg
Another 319:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N749US-L.jpg
And another 321:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N177US-L.jpg
Smoking the right main:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N568UW-L.jpg
Southwest:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N267WN-L.jpg
It was nice getting some US frames I haven't seen as they begin to get repainted!
Nice shots Moose and Adam of the N700UW in AA colors.... waiting for it to get up to BOS....
Rich B
After being snowbound for four days, I needed some aviation therapy, so I spent a little time at the overlook on Saturday afternoon. They were using the 36s, so not the best configuration, but here are a few shots...
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...6DN_001-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...6DN_002-XL.jpg
Lufty was blowing clouds of dust with reverse thrust.
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...IKE_002-XL.jpg
Sunday turned out to be an even nicer day that Saturday, and I spent most of the afternoon at CLT. Met some folks who know people we know and ended up shooting with them all afternoon. Nice folks, but abnormally interested in all the Dash-8s that came by.
I'm now 2 for 2 on the repainted US A319s.
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...3UW_001-XL.jpg
Ron tells me this B762 will be heading to retirement soon. Was able to catch her arriving and departing again.
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...5AY_001-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...5AY_002-XL.jpg
Seeing double...
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...6SW_001-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...1UW_001-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...9UW_001-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...200_001-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...8EN_001-XL.jpg
This guy ended up going around after a SW 737 took forever to get rolling on takeoff.
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...3UW_001-XL.jpg
You can see the sun disappearing over the horizon in the reflection on the nose of this one.
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...1UW_001-XL.jpg
Great set John! Love that AA 319. I really have to make it down there one of these days.
Nice meeting you and Owen, Moose!
The "Pride of Piedmont" (N245AY) operating as Cactus 802 back to GRU
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7310/1...b574854e_o.jpg
Good to meet you as well - that's a sweet shot of 245AY.
Glad to see some nice shots of Ship 245 in what are likely her final days. I flew on her (when she was N603P) about 10 days before she entered normal revenue service for Piedmont from TPA-CLT as an equipment sub for a 727-200 for a crew familiarity flight and again on her first day of regular Revenue service and Piedmont's first day of 767 and widebody ops from CLT-BWI-TPA-CLT all in First Class back in June 1987. I will post on here when she is retired.
On the opposite end of the spectrum Moose's second to last shot of A-321 N573UW is currently the newest member of the US Fleet will verify at work when she entered service but first flight at the factory was on Jan 10,2014.
I continue to really enjoy this thread. Please keep the GREAT shots coming !
LGA777
Enjoyed Sunday afternoon at the overlook. It'd been nearly 20 months since I'd set foot at the overlook, so it was reassuring to see between 40-60 people out enjoying the day watching planes, singing/weeping at certain planes, and letting the kids run wild. Good to meet ya Mr. Moose. I'm sure eventually we'll cross paths again at CLT.
Moose: The blur on those props makes me melt. Nicely done. Also I have to point out what a nice photo you captured of 757 on short short final. My attempt was foiled by so much barbwire and I'm not sure I'll have much to salvage from that arrival. So, terrific photo!
DashTrash: Why upload a photo of the 762? I wanna see summa DAT DAySH!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7332/1...9bc43f29_o.jpg
Er-one was lookin at the DASH http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smile...mileys-260.gif "Dayyummmmm! Look at that BLUE DASH, son!"
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5530/1...a543b42b_o.jpg
Nice Whiskey, just nice.
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3667/1...2f66a89d_b.jpg
Obligatory photo of the ex-Pride of Piedmont (N603P)
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7292/1...844bbe04_b.jpg
Dude behind us in his minivan for about an hour.
http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/smoking-030.gif
Anyone else notice what's wrong here?
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3668/1...8aa42071_b.jpg
HUUURRRRRRR!
https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/i...Zxq_VzGeZxXRYc
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2877/1...975473c7_b.jpg
Annnd that's enough fun for me. Back to work. Adios!
Beautiful afternoon on Saturday brought out a huge crowd to the overlook, and a certain Dash-8 pilot made an appearance.
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...7EN_001-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...7EN_004-XL.jpg
LH arrived and departed on 36C for a change!
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...IKE_001-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...IKE_002-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...IKE_003-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...5AY_001-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...3EN_001-XL.jpg
Cessna Citation 560XL owned by the Harris Teeter Supermarket company, headquartered in suburban Charlotte.
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...3CC_001-XL.jpg
FedEx A300 arrived just before sunset.
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...2FE_001-XL.jpg
It was a crazy day at the Overlook--must have been 40 cars there and a bunch of guys from Plane Spotting CLT were there. I'll leave most of the US stuff out of this post:
GoJet:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N354CA-L.jpg
AA:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N571AA-L.jpg
Southwest:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N951WN-L.jpg
Harris Teeter jet:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N533CC-L.jpg
Republic with the city:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N115HQ-L.jpg
US B734:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N435US-L.jpg
PSA--I am trying to find new angles to shoot this at because I keep getting rejected at JP for having similar shots:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N742PS-L.jpg
SWA again:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati.../N951WN2-L.jpg
US 319:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N722US-L.jpg
AA:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati.../N571AA2-L.jpg
Allegheny VistaJet:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N745VJ-L.jpg
333 from FRA:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N275AY-L.jpg
762 from Sao Paulo:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N245AY-L.jpg
Delta to Atlanta:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N929DN-L.jpg
Eagle:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N530EA-L.jpg
Lufthansa from MUC:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/D-AIKE-L.jpg
2 different kinds of birds:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N963TW-L.jpg
Just after Illinois One overflew CLT at 40,000 feet, this lovely blue bird arrived:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N749SW-L.jpg
332 from CUN:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N287AY-L.jpg
PSA:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N258PS-L.jpg
More Eagle action:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N601DW-L.jpg
ExpressJet:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N13968-L.jpg
US 321:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N185UW-L.jpg
Delta MD milliseconds before touchdown:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N934DN-L.jpg
US 321 and the city:
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati.../N568UW2-L.jpg
Hope you all enjoyed the set. The full set is available at http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati.../February-2014
With another 70 degree afternoon, and a rain delay at the Daytona 500, I spent a little time at CLT again today.
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...7UW_001-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...3UW_001-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...16W_002-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...8EN_001-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...IKP_001-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...3HQ_001-XL.jpg
Caution wake turbulence behind the departing Piper...
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...173_001-XL.jpg
Nice shot of the blue dash N328EN there moose!
Thank you! That was 1/60 second, handheld at 400mm... :cool:
Stopped by CLT after work this afternoon, as there was a National Airlines 757 at the FBO. I heard it's a NASCAR charter for Sunday's race in Phoenix.
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...6CA_001-XL.jpg
And a quick stop at the Overlook netted N702UW, the latest US A319 to receive AA colors.
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...2UW_001-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...2UW_002-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...2UW_003-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...5AY_001-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...5AY_002-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...5AY_003-XL.jpg
Some highlights from this afternoon. I now have all 4 new AA birds.
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N135HQ-L.jpg
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N702UW-L.jpg
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati.../L/N744P-L.jpg
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N703UW-L.jpg
http://asheinhaus.smugmug.com/Aviati...L/N701UW-L.jpg
I must have just missed you yesterday, Adam, I went down to CLT for a bit later in the afternoon.
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...6UW_001-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...9AU_001-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...3US_001-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...hot_001-XL.jpg
Today, I was leaving the office and checked FlightAware, and saw the FedEx DC-10 was due in at 6:05. Ran on down, and it was the second arrival after I got to the Overview...
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...0FE_001-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...5UW_002-XL.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...0EN_001-XL.jpg
Was very surprised when I heard this guy check in for 18C - they usually land on the left side.
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...3JB_002-XL.jpg
Moose, that moon shot is very cool !! Nice catch ! :cool:
It didn't look like it was going to be a good spotting day Saturday, but Mike Scuderi let me know he would be through CLT, and I wanted to see if I could get a shot of him. It was overcast most of the day, with on and off rain, some of it heavy. Got out to the overview later in the afternoon, and while there was still some rain, there were some holes beginning to develop in the overcast.
No, this isn't Mike...
http://www.moose135photography.com/A...991_001-XL.jpg
http://www.moose135photography.com/A...7UW_001-XL.jpg
http://www.moose135photography.com/A...2AY_002-XL.jpg
http://www.moose135photography.com/A...3FD_001-XL.jpg
http://www.moose135photography.com/A...1PS_001-XL.jpg
http://www.moose135photography.com/A...8FJ_001-XL.jpg
US A330 sucking the moisture out of the runway.
http://www.moose135photography.com/A...1AY_002-XL.jpg
Florida One landed on 18R in the middle of a rain shower. When the sun came out, it departed on 18L...
http://www.moose135photography.com/A...5WN_001-XL.jpg
http://www.moose135photography.com/A...CLT_001-XL.jpg
Here's Mike - as they taxi to 18L for departure. :-(
http://www.moose135photography.com/A...953_001-XL.jpg
Awesome work Moose and thanks for coming out for me! Unfortunately we were number 20 something for departure and they wouldn't let us go off 18C. Next time we'll use our collective bargaining powers.
If I realized how long the line was, I would have tried to get over to the cargo area - we can get some departures out of there, but I figured I'd never make it in time.
Great shots! Nice catch with Fla One
When I left the office tonight, it was 80 degrees and sunny, and I needed to get to the overview for a little shooting. Mostly, it was an excuse to try out the latest...
http://www.moose135photography.com/p...-7SBL2nP-L.jpg
N291AY is US Airways' latest A330, delivered just two weeks ago - it still has that new airplane smell.
http://www.moose135photography.com/A...1AY_002-XL.jpg
http://www.moose135photography.com/A...1AY_003-XL.jpg
Frontier brings an airplane with a moose on it (!) and tower has them land on Rwy 23 - when there was nothing at all happening on 18C. :mad:
http://www.moose135photography.com/A...4FR_001-XL.jpg
http://www.moose135photography.com/A...5UW_001-XL.jpg
With the start of the 3-day LH pilot strike, they cancelled Wednesday's and Thursday's flights, and left an A340 parked on the cargo ramp.
http://www.moose135photography.com/A...IFF_001-XL.jpg
Looks like that new rig is working wuite well for you. Excellent work Moose.
Also, I thought CLT wasn't using 5-23 any longer.....
They started using it again a couple of weeks ago, but they have increased spacing all around - now it seems every other departure on 18C gets a "line up and wait" until traffic on final for 23 lands to avoid potential conflicts from a go around. That was not done in the past. Also, I've heard that when someone is cleared for takeoff on 18L with traffic inbound to 23, they have something like 15-20 seconds to start rolling, or they will have takeoff clearance cancelled.
Always great stuff, Moose! Love that A330 rolling with the city in the background.