Jones Beach Airshow 2012

**TJK** · 2012-05-25, 10:13 AM

Could use some advice re FRG. I'm hoping to get by there on Sunday for an hour or so for some shots, and have a Nikon Cool Pix P90 or something like that. Any thoughts on where I should park myself to get some decent shots through the fence? I'm going to go into AAM for a little bit, but I'd like to get some departure/ return shots. I've seen the FRG spotters guide, but I'm not entirely confident the spots and my less than professional level camera will matchup. I've taken photos there from spots a/d (terminal and 56th FG) and was at the final tomcat fly-in near spot b (the Dave and busters mall). I was goingto take a look at spot c (new highway) for the 14/32 departures to try and get the military's launches. Am I wasting my time with that camera going there or do I have a shot to get something decent?

Also, will anyone be over there on Sunday if I have a question or two?

Thanks.
-TJ

**yankees368** · 2012-05-25, 10:19 AM

Statement as of 10:00 AM EDT on May 25, 2012

Patchy dense fog will be possible through noon today across the
area. Visibilities in fog are expected to range mostly from 1/2 to
1 mile... with local reductions to 1/4 mile or less in spots.

**Danycam** · 2012-05-25, 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by Chris S

The Snowbirds were coming in from Winnipeg.
I left FRG tonight after #1 - #3 came in and they were still waiting for #4 - #9 to arrive.

Chris S, Nice meeting you in person last night. Thanks for sharing your stories & photos while we waited for the Snowbirds arrivals last night.

**rkfast** · 2012-05-25, 11:29 AM

At JB. This is really fogged up.

**wunaladreamin** · 2012-05-25, 11:31 AM

I'm telling you...IT'S ALL STEVE'S FAULT!

DEPORT HIM!!!

NLovis · 2012-05-25, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by Fighting_falcon_51

They are doing some maintenance on Fat Albert so they brought in his replacement "Ernie".

Hope you feel better.

Yes and no. Im no longer sick and back at work but I have to work the weekend during the airshow. Rats! Thanks for the well wishes. Hope everyone here is doing well and I hope to one day prove I can keep myself in check unlike the past.

**fk6065** · 2012-05-25, 11:35 AM

Any word on the rest of the arrival. Thanks

**Vetteman98** · 2012-05-25, 11:37 AM

Now you don't mean Steve me Steve, do you? All I did was report what I saw this morning as I passed by JB. I mean, just because I had to work today and could not partake in the practice show doesn't mean I would wish any ill will or weather gremlins on everyone else.

PS - It better be nice tomorrow, I'll be there.

Steve Davies
Medford, NY
USN 1973 - 1984, AMS Chief

**FlyFotos** · 2012-05-25, 11:42 AM

I'm currently sitting in lot 4 and can only see half the water tower. Hoping it burn off a little. Have to work this weekend.

**wunaladreamin** · 2012-05-25, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by Vetteman98

Now you don't mean Steve me Steve, do you? All I did was report what I saw this morning as I passed by JB. I mean, just because I had to work today and could not partake in the practice show doesn't mean I would wish any ill will or weather gremlins on everyone else.

PS - It better be nice tomorrow, I'll be there.

Steve Davies
Medford, NY
USN 1973 - 1984, AMS Chief

Not you lol the Steve in question knows who he is!