Spotting on Dec 26th

[T-Bird76]

Hey Tommy,

any idea when/where you guys will be meeting up at JFK?

Regards,
-Omar S. 8)

It all depends Omar on what runways they are using. Feel free to call me if you plan on coming up and want to hook up with us. I promise I won't make you climb a mountain, lol. I hope their not using the 22s otherwise the light will blow. Cargo and Costco/Burger King will be good. Based on looking at some of my pics from a few weeks ago Burger king might provide us the best light. When the planes were just over the Burger King they had some great light on them. Nick that was when you were pointing out how good they looked just over the JFK motor in. They were just over Burger King.

[NIKV69]

Yep, I love my spot right next to Firestone (little further east) when they are using 31R. I got this Air India shot from there. It's great for side ons.

http://www.airliners.net/open.file/973730/L/

It's a good pre Costco spot when the sun isn't quite that far west. Late morning to about 1pm, then Costco is better.

If they are using the 22s it's gonna suck. I found Bayswater to be good for 22R Departures but you have to be there by 10AM, once noon comes the sun is too far west again. I wouldn't mind Inwood park for 31L, that is a good spot. We should make a trip to the mounds to see the progress as well.

[PhilDernerJr]

I think this would be a good time of year fo Charles Park if there are 31L deps.

I say we do LGA all day though But I know no one will agree. :-p

[eric8669]

If they are using Jfk 22's in the morning you can go to North Woodmere Park.

You will get shots like this.

http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=5637291

[jakbar]

At least during the summer time (I don't know about winter), North Woodmere Park is also good for the really early 31R action:

http://www.airliners.net/open.file/929656/L/
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/931039/L/

If JFK is using the 31s on Monday, I'm heading there after lunch. I will probably check out Profile Park (i.e., Frank M. Charles Park) and see how it looks. If it's good like it is during the summertime, I'd probably rather stay there instead of going to Costco for arrivals. Sorry, Phil. :)

[NIKV69]

I like Eric's idea. If they are using the 22s we could go there. I would suggest my suicide spot on Rockaway Blvd but we don't need a visit from the PA.

[jran225]

Hey guys,

weather tomorrow looks pretty miserable, so I think I'll spare myself the drive up. My dad needs to go to B&H next weekend, so I might catch a ride with him and drop by JFK if the weather's good. Have fun tomorrow!

Regards,
-Omar S.

[UrbanExplorer222]

Yeah I keep seeing conflicting weather reports. One says its gonna be partly cloudy, the other says rain and overcast..

[PhilDernerJr]

I say even if the rain is bad, that maybe we do some non-photography spotting and hanging out inside the LGA's Central Terminal, and then maybe a little indoor wandering of JFK termianls.

I would just enjoy hangin with you guys, whether photography is involved or not.

[T-Bird76]

Sounds good to me about spotting from inside, and if the weather improves we can head out doors.

[Alex T]

I think this would be a good time of year fo Charles Park if there are 31L deps.

I say we do LGA all day though But I know no one will agree. :-p

hahaha you just wanna shoot ATA birds, we know you like that phil ;)

Alex

[jakbar]

The weather report is looking rather sketchy for tomorrow (overcast turning into rain and possibly snow by evening), so I'm gonna pass on heading out. See you guys next time!

Josh

[PhilDernerJr]

Like I said, I'm still up for meeting with you guys, regardless of weather, for at least part of the day.

I plan on leavin the house about 8:30am, baring any unforseen developments.

[eric8669]

I am still in, just tell me where and when.


Eric

[PhilDernerJr]

I am still in, just tell me where and when.


Eric

Probably LGA, 9:00am

Call my cell in the morning.