October 1st A380 and BDL (Pics)

[Iberia A340-600]

After missing the mighty beast in New York in March while I was out of the country I was extremely excited to hear that she would be visiting Bradley(BDL) which is a two hour drive from my house.

Unfortunately the weather did not turn out great for the arrival but at least it opened up afterwards.

A special big thanks to Raj for showing me around the airport and helping us out!

A380:

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/A380bdlsea.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/A380bdlsea2.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/A380bdlsea4.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/A380bdlsea5.jpg

Other Activity:

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/atidc8bdl.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/N471CAmidwestcr2.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/N433UA320bdl.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/n454uw734bdl.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/n640aebdl145.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/N695SWn734.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/n946uwe190bdl.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/N299SKerjbdl.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/n670dn752bdl.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/n946uw2.jpg

[G-BOAD]

Great shots Gordon!
(Really like the one w/ the landing lights)
I'm glad you saw the 380 and hope you enjoyed it! :D

[nikon50bigma]

Those are greats shots ya got there.

[Iberia A340-600]

Thanks guys.

I almost forgot this one:

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/a10s.jpg

[AirtrafficController]

Excellent shots there Gordon.

[moose135]

Nice shots, Gordon. Glad you were able to finally catch the beast! What is that 4-engine jet in the first of your "Other Activity" shots?

[HPNPilot1200]

Great shots, Gordon. Particularly like the photo with the ALSF-2 array underneath; great angle. If I wasn't taking off school Friday for AOPA Expo in Hartford, I probably would have gone up since it's only an hour from my house.

[SengaB]

I love BDL,
I remember when MK airlines 747-200s and Laker Airways 727-200s flew there.

Did the A380 land on runway 6 or 24?

Senga

[Iberia A340-600]

That was an ATI DC-8, Moose.

The A380 landed on runway 24, Senga.

I'll definitely be heading up to that airport once in a while now since I know that it has some great spots!

[SengaB]

Make sur eyou get a pik fo the ABEX Caravelle

[BDLGUY]

The A380 landed on runway 24, Senga.

Actually, she landed on Runway 06. :)

Cheers!
John/BDL

[pinktristar]

The A380 landed on runway 24, Senga.



The A380 landed on runway 6 !!

Geoff

Oh and this is the piece they did on WTNH Channel 8!!

http://wtnh.com/Global/story.asp?S=7157562

[Iberia A340-600]

The A380 landed on runway 24, Senga.



The A380 landed on runway 6 !!

Geoff

Oh and this is the piece they did on WTNH Channel 8!!

http://wtnh.com/Global/story.asp?S=7157562

Forgive me I'm not too well acquainted with my BDL runways. :oops:

[pinktristar]

[/quote]

Forgive me I'm not too well acquainted with my BDL runways. :oops:[/quote]

Forgiven! - http://www.airnav.com for runways etc at any US airport !

Excellent photos - I'm jealous! I need to get my eye back in the game, I've been really disappointed with a lot of my approach type shots recently!

Geoff

[CX777]

Well it was thrilling day.... a visit by the largest jetliner in the 2nd smallest state! Crowds were estimated at 1500+ and it was a scene of oos and aah as the guest of honor made the appearence. Heres my report....
After landing on Rwy 06 "Echo Alpha" turns towards deicing area as AA 73 is about to line up Rwy 06
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/RChangela/FWWEA8.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/RChangela/FWWEA2.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/RChangela/FWWEA1.jpg

After the sun moved....
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/RChangela/FWWEA4lr.jpg

Sorry Gordon, I wish you could have stayed. This one is dedicated to you & Sr. and for your spotting efforts @ BDL .
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/RChangela/FWWEA5.jpg

Comparing the 2 BUSES! This is how VIPs got bused in front of the jetliner.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/RChangela/FWWEA7.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/RChangela/FWWEA6.jpg

And now the regular stuff....
A group of 3 A10s from CT ANG made a low pass over Rwy 24, brokeoff and landed....
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/RChangela/A10LR.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/RChangela/A10blr.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/RChangela/A10alr.jpg

Arriving...
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/RChangela/N946UW.jpg

Departing...
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/RChangela/N946UW1lr.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/RChangela/N695SWlr.jpg

Always great pleasure to catch the old schemes... :D

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/RChangela/N348NBlr.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/RChangela/N670DN1lr.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/RChangela/N670DNla.jpg

Raj Changela
Pleasant Valley, CT

[INNflight]

Lovely shots Gordon and Raj!
BDL seems to have an excellent background for photography these days.....those foilage is beautiful!!!

Cheers,
Flo

[nikon50bigma]

CX777, great A-10 shots.
What did you guys do for spotting?
Stand on the roof of your cars near a fence or were there "locations" like for LGA and JFK?

[Chris102]

Great shots, Raj and Gordon! :borat:

[CX777]

What did you guys do for spotting?
Stand on the roof of your cars near a fence or were there "locations" like for LGA and JFK?

There is an embakment at Rwy 24 (northeast side). Very easy to reach. Rt 91 N. Exit 40 for Rt 20, Bradley Airport. Exit at Rt 75, Right and follow signs for New England Air Museum. Let me know if you visit my neck of the woods in CT.