I'm going to be on Governors Island Sat aft at the BrewFest. Maybe they'll do some FlyOvers!! 8) :lol:
I'm going to be on Governors Island Sat aft at the BrewFest. Maybe they'll do some FlyOvers!! 8) :lol:
Thanks Chris!
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Just so you know, PATH doesn't run to Liberty State Park. You need to change to the Hudson-Bergen light rail at Pavonia-Newport to get there, and then walk to the park from the station. (I don't know if there's going to be any sort of shuttle bus service for this, but the old LSP shuttle bus was a victim of NJT's recent cuts and doesn't run anymore).Originally Posted by Big Tim #70
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According to the map on their website, it looks like Ellis Island is the perfect spot to be during the air race. Do you think their would be any problem for me standing on the NE side of the island for a few hours and taking pictures from there? Certainly the tickets for the ferry are cheaper then ones for General Admission.
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Does anyone know the price of admission for Liberty State Park? It doesn't say on their website.
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I decided to get reserved seats at Liberty State Park. The GA area was a lot more affordable but you have to get there before the gates open to get a decent spot and you have to stand the whole race. As some of you know if you have little ones under 5 its free and they knock of a couple of bucks for kids 5-14.
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From: DCPI [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 5:31 PM
To: DCPI
Subject: Media Advisory - Aerobatic Flyover
On Tuesday, June 15, 2010 in connection with an air race occurring later this week there will be approximately 30 random flights between 9am-6pm of single engine prop planes (Edge 540 and MXS aircraft) doing aerobatic maneuvers lasting approximately 10 minutes in duration.
These flights will depart Linden Airfield and head south to Raritan Bay (body of water off of Staten Island’s South and Midland Beach Areas, and south of the Verrazano Bridge). Flights to and from Linden will follow Arthur Kill (the channel between Staten Island and Woodbridge, NJ) at altitudes between 1,000' and 1,500'.
On Wednesday, June 16, 2010 approximately 30 random flights between 10am-6pm of single engine prop planes (Edge 540 and MXS aircraft) will be doing aerobatic maneuvers approximately five (5) minutes in duration.
These flights will depart Linden Airfield and proceed towards the Verrazano Bridge following the Staten Island Expressway at altitudes between 1,000’ and 1,200’. Planes will then proceed up the Hudson River and hold south of the Statue of Liberty between 500’ and 1,000’. From this holding position, the planes will have about five (5) minutes in the race box (located just north of Ellis Island--over the water adjacent to Liberty State Park). The planes will return via the same route to Linden Airfield.
There will be 3-5 aircraft flying up and down the Hudson River for a photo session later that afternoon on Wednesday at approximately 6pm. Please note that these planes will be emitting smoke, which is planned and normal for aerobatic planes—the smoke does not indicate any problem with the aircraft. They will be escorted by a helicopter that will be filming the flight.
On Thursday, June 17, 2010 approximately 30 random flights between 10am-6pm of single engine prop planes (Edge 540 and MXS aircraft) will be doing aerobatic maneuvers approximately five (5) minutes in duration. These flights will depart Linden Airfield and proceed towards the Verrazano Bridge following the Staten Island Expressway at altitudes between 1,000’ and 1,200’. Planes will then proceed up the Hudson River and hold south of the Statue of Liberty at altitudes between 500’ and 1,000’. From this holding position, the planes will have about five (5) minutes in the race box (located just north of Ellis Island--over the water adjacent to Liberty State Park). The planes will return via the same route to Linden Airfield. The planes will be emitting smoke, which is planned and normal for aerobatic planes--the smoke does not indicate any problem with the aircraft. There will also be two helicopters flying in the vicinity of the race box and are coordinated with the race planes
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Since this thread appears to be dead I'm going to attempt to spruce it up a bit with some of the happenings over NYC.
Kirby Chambliss Fox 5 interview - Click here
Red Bull NYC teaser video - Click here
NYC Red Bull Air Race Facebook - Click here
As stated above, Aerobatic planes will be buzzing NYC the next couple of days - Click here
If you aren't going to make it the race will be broad casted on the following channels at 2:00PM - MSGPH 717(Cablevision) WNYW 5(Cablevision)
If you do not have Cablevision and you would like to find out which channels will broadcast the race click here.
Tickets - Click here.
iPhone Application - Click here.
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Just one from today, Kirby Chambliss with a quick flight around Linden
I'm very excited about this week, should be alot of fun.
Bill
If anybody snaps any pics of our buddy Mikey Goulian, post em!
EVERYONE IS THERE TO SEE THE SHERPA!
Weather for Saturday - Mostly Sunny/85!!!
Sunday - Mostly Sunny/85!!!
i was going to get tickets to this, as well as try to bug a friend of mine for pit passes, but decided that Brew Fest was a much more worthwhile venture on my part... it starts at 1530, on governor's island and includes all the free beer i can handle. :borat: :borat:
my gf agreed with my choice of venue too. how sweet is that?!
it is mathematically impossible for either hummingbirds, or helicopters to fly. fortunately, neither are aware of this.
I didn't meet Mike but was given a tour today of the garage/pits area by his mechanic Dennis. Very nice guy and I learned alot today from him about the operation and these aircraft.Originally Posted by Big Tim #70
Originally Posted by Fighting_falcon_51
I was all gung ho and was have been following Red Bull for years. Was completely psyched to go to the NY races.
After a LOT of consideration, we're not going. (Highheels was in shock!)
I just can't see myself paying good money to bring my kids at this age. Not fair to us to bring them and have to chase the 1 and 3 yr old and not be able to pay attention skyward. And we were going to spring for the mid range seats too in Race Club but not worth it if paying too much mind to the kidlings.
My gut was to see it here b/c in NY, who knows if the NIMBYs would ever allow them back.
Looking forward to see the races though. Anyone have an idea what channels are televising locally?
And I, I took the path less traveled by
and that has made all the difference......yet...
I have a feeling a handle of people are going to be very interested in what I post in the near future.
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