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    Re: Today at Farmingdale 2008/2009

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    Yeah, I hate the weather.

    Anyway when the Knights came to the beach thats when the wind really picked up and it had to be like 30MPH, because Rob was talking to the Red bull and ANG guys and they have about the same Go, No go parameters but they were lucky and got in at the right time.

    Except the 106th were aiming for show center and just couldn't make it because of the wind.
    They still put on a good show though, it really didnt matter with my binoculars.
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    Re: Today at Farmingdale 2008/2009

    Anyone know what time the T-birds and Snowbirds are leaving on Monday?
    Patrick O --- Staten Island, NY

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    Re: Today at Farmingdale 2008/2009

    Quote Originally Posted by nikon50bigma
    Anyone know what time the T-birds and Snowbirds are leaving on Monday?
    Monday, May 25th
    (~8:00am) Ed Hammil departs
    (~8:00am) Two F-18s depart
    (8:00am) Sean Tucker departs
    (11:30am) Thunderbirds #1-7 Depart

    Tuesday, May 26th
    (8:00am) Snowbirds depart
    (8:00am) Golden Knights depart


    Also today I was in the area and I didn't realize that the Dave and Busters parking lot was such a good place to spot, when Sean was coming in it was soooo cool, also the t-birds put on a nice show for us.
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    Re: Today at Farmingdale 2008/2009

    >(~8:00am) Two F-18s depart<

    Please go to the south. I have off tomorrow and going to a BBQ now and would like to sleep late.
    :lol: :lol:

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    Re: Today at Farmingdale 2008/2009

    Any words on the other departures? Are the Horsemen still around or have they already flown the coop?
    EVERYONE IS THERE TO SEE THE SHERPA!

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    Re: Today at Farmingdale 2008/2009

    Even though the NYAS is over the AAM still has their little event, does anyone plan on attending?
    Edit- They have a list of the planes that will attend.

    http://www.americanairpowermuseum.com/W ... Index.aspx

    The following aircraft will be operating from the museum flight line:
    Boeing B-17G, North American B-25 Mitchell, Douglas C-47 “Gooney Bird”, Republic P-47D “Thunderbolt”, Curtiss P-40 “Warhawk”, Grumman TBM-3E “Avenger”, Vought/Goodyear FG-1D “Corsair”, AT-6D/G “Texan”, P-51D “Mustang”

    B-17 Flight Experiences/Rides are available on the "Yankee Lady" for a donation to the Yankee Air Force Museum. Please stop by or contact us for more information.

    Candian Forces Snowbirds Aerial Demonstration Team
    CT-114 "Tutors" Jet Trainer

    AERO L-39C, AERO L-39ZA

    Restored Vietnam era UH-34 Helicopter

    USAF Air Combat Command A-10 East Coast Demonstration Team
    Republic/Fairchild A-10 "Thunderbolt II" (Subject to Change due to ramp availability)

    U.S. Navy F/A-18 “Super Hornet” Demonstration Team

    All Aircraft operations and parking locations are subject to change due to ramp space, aircraft availability, scheduling, and weather
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    Re: Today at Farmingdale 2008/2009

    I went to the AAM today and they made it nice, here is some info:

    Golden Knights departed

    Team Oracle departed

    F/A-18 Demo departed

    Thunderbirds #1-7 departed at 11AM and #8 departed later

    A USAF C-17 from McGuire came as the Thunderbirds support aircraft

    Various planes from the Warbirds over long island, AAM and the Yankee lady came, they were offering rides on the B-17

    Republic Airport was having trouble with the air traffic and had to temporarily shut down

    I dont know how accurate this is but I heard some of the A-10 East guys saying they will depart Tuesday at 10AM
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    Re: Today at Farmingdale 2008/2009

    Quote Originally Posted by Fighting_falcon_51
    Republic Airport was having trouble with the air traffic and had to temporarily shut down
    The "trouble" they were having was the C-17 parked on Rwy 1/19 near the terminal loading the T-Birds' gear, and the Ops guys removing the temporary arresting cable on 14/32 after the last T-Bird departed, so neither runway was available for a short time. Rwy 14/32 was re-opened in about 10 minutes, and shortly after that, the C-17 departed on Rwy 1.

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    Re: Today at Farmingdale 2008/2009

    When I arrived by the terminal at 10:30 one of the TBirds had already left. Six of the ships departed off of 1-4 with a break to the SW. One of them really kept it low on the deck before going up. Tbird 4 stayed until about 1:30 as they were letting people look at the jet. He left 1-4 also. Lots of the Warbirds flying today and that was pretty cool. Also cool was finally meeting John (Moose) after the TBirds left. It was funny as we both got caught short when the C-17 came in. He was told they wouldnt be in until 1:30 so while getting some food he spies them coming on final to 3-2. I was down by the movie theater on Conklin when I heard Thunderbird 1-4 on the scanner being cleared to 3-2. So I headed for the Terminal as they taxied in. They stopped just short of coming directly onto the Terminal tarmac, a crew member came out to talk with a TBird crew member then they turned and parked on Runway 1. They finally headed out off of Runway 1 at 2:35. That was really great seeing that big bird here at FRG.
    Also soon after the Thunderbirds departed the two Rocket T-39s and the two Rocket T-45s also departed off of 3-2.
    And the last I saw when I left both Hornets were still sitting at Sheltair and according to Moose the rumor was they
    would depart tomorrow at 3PM.
    And 1-4/3-2 wasnt closed that long as the crew expedited removing the cables though it did make some anxious moments for a few pilots who were caught short when the airport suddenly closed.
    And finally kudos to my scanner. :lol: As I sit here it finally is beeping that the batteries need to be charged. I had it on yesterday for a good 7 hours straight and today 6 hours.
    Plus when John finally gets a chance we are going to see some great photos from todays activities.

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    Re: Today at Farmingdale 2008/2009

    Looking at their schedule I guess they were heading out to the USAF academy for a Wed performance?
    Graduation Ceremonies perhaps?

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    Re: Today at Farmingdale 2008/2009

    Quote Originally Posted by Gerard
    Looking at their schedule I guess they were heading out to the USAF academy for a Wed performance?
    Graduation Ceremonies perhaps?
    Exactly

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    Re: Today at Farmingdale 2008/2009

    Quote Originally Posted by moose135
    Quote Originally Posted by Fighting_falcon_51
    Republic Airport was having trouble with the air traffic and had to temporarily shut down
    The "trouble" they were having was the C-17 parked on Rwy 1/19 near the terminal loading the T-Birds' gear, and the Ops guys removing the temporary arresting cable on 14/32 after the last T-Bird departed, so neither runway was available for a short time. Rwy 14/32 was re-opened in about 10 minutes, and shortly after that, the C-17 departed on Rwy 1.
    Ok, thanks I was going by what they said at the AAM, I wish I had my scanner but it broke. :cry:
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    Re: Today at Farmingdale 2008/2009

    > And the last I saw when I left both Hornets were still sitting at Sheltair and according to Moose the rumor was they
    would depart tomorrow at 3PM.<

    I guess they meant TODAY!!! :(

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    Re: Today at Farmingdale 2008/2009

    C 17 flew over our place at roughly 1330, low pass to the northeast.
    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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    Re: Today at Farmingdale 2008/2009

    Quote Originally Posted by mirrodie
    C 17 flew over our place at roughly 1330, low pass to the northeast.
    Sure it wasnt roughly 1430? The C-17 lifted off Runway 1 to the North at 1435

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