JFK March 19 (A380)

[G-BOAD]

I just want to see if we can get an organized list of people who are coming to see the A380 on the 19th, what times your going to be there, where, etc.

Also, if you have any ideas about a water salute or ceremony, or gate action please post.

I am aware of the Thread started by Iberia under aircraft visitors but this is more of the spotting planing part. if you feel its unnecessary, please close it down.

[hiss srq]

I will confirm my attendance right now

[T-Bird76]

I will be in Canada for biz, oh well bills must get paid.

[cancidas]

i'm not taking the day off. my plan on getting into the terminal for it came out to be too expensive, and it didn't guarantee anything.

[moose135]

I have the day off, will be around JFK, not sure just where or when... 8)

[Winglets747]

i'm not taking the day off. my plan on getting into the terminal for it came out to be too expensive, and it didn't guarantee anything.

Buy an international refundable ticket? :?:


I plan on being there as well--not sure when either.

Should we start a threat for Wednesday as well?

[Bellucciman]

I took the day off so I plan on being in the area all day. I'd like to get down to the Firestone by 9:00 AM. Is there any other area that might be better for viewing the arrival? Is it still on schedule to hit 31?

[SengaB]

I'm flying up on March 17th and staying until the 20th.

I might try to hang around a few days after the 20th though.

Where I go shoot will depend on the runways in use and lighting.

Senga

[Greeney]

I should be there, have to see what the weather is going to be doing though.

[INTENSS]

I'm flying up on the 18th and leaving on the 20th.

-Rich

[SCOTYDEMCO]

I may be there for the arrival or the departure. They are calling for showers on Monday the 19th but we'll see.

[jakbar]

I am flying in from Arizona on the 18th and leaving on the 20th in the morning.

Josh

[JZ1]

I plan to come on the 21st.

[RJpieces]

I will be there on the 19th. Does anyone have more details like what gate it will be parking at, what runway it will be arriving on, when it will be departing, etc.

Can't wait!!! :)

[lijk604]

I'll be there Monday the 19th. Finally a good use of a vacation day. HA!

[Mellyrose]

Personal days are good for things like this. :) I'll be there, though not exactly sure where I'll be positioned yet.

[pgengler]

Personal days are good for things like this. :) I'll be there, though not exactly sure where I'll be positioned yet.

They sure are. I'm in basically the same boat; taking the day off, but not sure where I'll be.

[Greg_NY]

I'll be there on Monday as well.

[dlx737200]

I was planning on being there but thanks to things like weather, flight loads, and the possibility of not getting the day off, I may not be able to make it after all. I'm still looking into it though. I'm 50/50 right now.

[INTENSS]

I was planning on being there but thanks to things like weather, flight loads, and the possibility of not getting the day off, I may not be able to make it after all. I'm still looking into it though. I'm 50/50 right now.

Loads??!? You have like 3 airports to choose from!! I hope things work out for ya.....give me a shout if/when you make it up.


-Rich

[sluger020889]

I'm guessing myself and Justin Idle will be there...

[hiss srq]

Well I have the logistics set up so I assume so. I will talk to everyone tonight to finalize stuff.

[hiss srq]

Folks I am afraid to say that Mondays events look to be something thatwill be better pictured through the eyes rather than a view finder. Heck we might get to see the first deiceing of the A-380 at JFK that day at this rate.

[Corey]

Three of us are coming down together from CT. Probably come down in the am and spend the better part of the day.

From the NWS:
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41

Corey

[SengaB]

Corey who all is coming down from CT?
Senga

[hiss srq]

Intellicast las night said monday was going to be wintery mix

[Corey]

Corey who all is coming down from CT?
Senga

Myself, John Perrotta and John Jauchler

Corey

[FlyingColors]

21st is the best I can do.

[dlx737200]

Well guys it's official... Joey and I won't be there. Thanks to the wonderful weather that has descended upon the NYC area today, all MCO-LGA and MCO-JFK flights are cancelled for today. Thanks to these already full flights being cancelled, everyone is being rebooked between tomorrow and Monday. The flight I wanted to take Monday (MCO-LGA) went from 35 open in coach to oversold by 10. I am screwed. So guys, you all have a good time. Get some decent shots for me, if possible!

-Justin

[MarkLawrence]

Don't worry Justin...because of the weather in NYC - the A380 has been diverted to MCO with a couple of touch and go's during the day at FLL! :lol: :lol:

[SengaB]

I'm sorry to hear that Justin. I was looking forward to meeting you both since it hasn't happened down here in FL.

Senga

[INTENSS]

That sucks.....I hope my loads don't start to mess me up too.


-Rich

[SengaB]

Welp I got into NCY with no problem infact I arrived 15 mins earlier MCO-LGA.

Senga

[NIKV69]

Your lucky Art is stuck in MIA till Tuesday I think. This wx was terrible. I told him to rent a car to get up here for the 380 not sure what he is doing.

[stuart schechter]

I was hoping to meet up with you guys and get to know one another but unfortunately I have an EMT class to be at. Stinks but it's for a good cause.

[T-Bird76]

Just an FYI Jetphotos.net will be accepting the A380s arrival into JFK as a "Hot" photo. You can upload your shots of her within the first 48 hours as "HOT" photo. Just be sure the shot meets the sites standards, a backlit, blurry, poorly edited shot will be rejected. Also as an FYI A.net will NOT be accepting the A380 as a "Priority." We're looking forward to seeing some great pics on Jetphotos.net

[stuart schechter]

Do we know the time that the A380 is going to come in? OR an estimate?

[hiss srq]

noonish

[stuart schechter]

wow. I can possible make it.

[RJpieces]

Someone on A.net speculated that it will be landing on 22L/4R as that is the only runway that has been widened to 60M so far...Can anyone confirm this?

If so, it will make our lives a tad easier in that we'll know where to plant ourselves!

[BK169]

Hey everyone. I'm a magazine journalist covering the spotting angle of the A380 arrival. I was out with Moose135 today getting the lay of the land, and I plan to be there tomorrow-- whichever spot that may be.

I'm sure I'll find some of you there, but PM me if you'd be willing to exchange cell numbers. See you in the morning!

- Andrew

[Tamon]

Hi all,


just wondering if today's configuration of the three airports is usual and if we can expect a similar config tomorrow ?

EWR had RWY22L/R in use all day
JFK had RWY31R for landing, RWY31L for dep, then changed to 22 R/L and 31L (arr)
LGA had 31 takeoff, 22 landing, then changed to only RWY31 operation

so maybe RWY22 R/L in use for JFK tomorrow ?

I hope to see some of you in JFK !

greets

Tamon

[pgengler]

I'm thinking of getting an early (maybe a REALLY early) start to the day tomorrow, and make it a full day of spotting. Obviously, this would mean I'd be away from my computer (and this forum) for a couple of hours before the "event". Is there anyone who lives nearby (or isn't going out until near the appointed hour) who'd be willing to take my cell phone number and give me a call if any important information gets posted beforehand?

[SCOTYDEMCO]

Well folks I wish you all good spotting tomorrow. I will be unable to make it, as I am sick as a dog. I want to see some prime phots tomorrow posted here. Good luck and good weather. I was really looking forward to those clams afterwards. :x

[Bellucciman]

I'm thinking the same about getting an early start on Monday. I'm thinking about Howard Beach early in the AM then heading to the 22 or 31 areas. I'll check the thread in the AM before I leave to see if anyone else is going to head that way. Should be a fun day tomorrow!

[Greeney]

I'm thinking the same about getting an early start on Monday. I'm thinking about Howard Beach early in the AM then heading to the 22 or 31 areas. I'll check the thread in the AM before I leave to see if anyone else is going to head that way. Should be a fun day tomorrow!Im planning to meet up with Waggs at around 10am tmrw and than we are just going to head out to the airport. If you want to meet up at some point drop me a ring or PM me your cell and ill give you a call.

[Winglets747]

I'm thinking the same about getting an early start on Monday. I'm thinking about Howard Beach early in the AM then heading to the 22 or 31 areas.
How early are you thinking?

[kc2aqg]

I'm also getting an early start tomorrow as my brother has to be at JFK for the first flight out to ROC. I'm heading out with some folks from JFKTower.com, probably starting the spotting day at 7:30-8AM and then heading to one of the good config spots around 10:30-11AM depending on the runway config. If anyone wants my cell#, PM me by 6:30AM tomorrow morning and I'll be happy to respond. Good luck to all spotting and have a great day tomorrow!

[Bellucciman]

I'm going to leave Westchester between 7-7:30 tomorrow morning. I'm anticipating traffic over the Whitestone and again on the VW. I'd like to catch some departures from the beach area. Hopefully the weather will cooperate!

[pinktristar]

Okay folks -

Driving down from Rhode Island, will be on the road by 6am!
Hopefully will run into some of you (not literally!), during the day!

Geoff

[nwafan20]

Okay folks -

Driving down from Rhode Island, will be on the road by 6am!
Hopefully will run into some of you (not literally!), during the day!

Geoff

No, do it literally, aim for Phil, its his birthday you know :D

Good luck everybody!

[SengaB]

Here we go....A380 has been planned just a few moments ago.
Airline Lufthansa
Flight Number 8940
Departure City (Airport) Frankfurt, Germany (EDDF)
Departure Time 03/19/2007 10:10 AM
Arrival City (Airport) New York, NY (JFK)
Arrival Time 03/19/2007 11:54 AM
Remaining Flight Time 07:44 (planned)
Aircraft Type
Current Altitude 0 feet
Current Groundspeed 0 mph
Flight Status Planned

Senga

[hiss srq]

Me and Celmer and possibly Peel will be out by COsco meeting up at about 1130 and take it from there. 31's it is today!

[Greeney]

l33t! Im so excited ill be out there at around 11!

BTW, it sounds like they are landing on the 22s right now :shock:

Edit again, I lied 31s :P :P

[D-AVID]

On the Clearance/Ground frequency, departures are switching to 22R, so looks like they're going to a 22 operation.

I'll be at the soccer field.

D

[cancidas]

we're on the 22's.

[PhilDernerJr]

Guys, for the 22s, I think North Woodmere will really be better. Just my suggestion though.

[hiss srq]

Matt, Cosco at 1045 ! See ya there I'm leaving now!

[Greeney]

I have returned, Ill post some photos soon.

[Sierra Charlie]

Hey guys !!!

I send you an A380 from Toulouse !!! I've seen it has landed yesterday ? ;) I hope you've enjoy it ! I can see everyday now and every day I enjoy seeing it in the sky !!! :p How is the weather in NY ?

I'm just thinking that I was in NY one year ago meeting great and cool people like... you :)

Raph