Sun 2/3 JFK

[wunaladreamin]

Anybody up for some spotting? WX looks ok and I should be heading out early. :borat:

[brontis5]

I am definetly in. I was planning on going out pretty early too, would be into meeting up somehow for sure. Brian

[lijk604]

Better go out early, the Super Bowl starts at 6:30pm...parties start well before that.

[wunaladreamin]

Brian, check your inbox. LIJK, it's hockey season at my house...I'm spottin' all day!

[mirrodie]

Brings back memories of SuperBowl Sunday spotting a few years ago at Inwood park

With Moose, Chris Hack, Tommy, Eric and Shoshana.

Enjoy the wx that day. I think i'm staying in. still thawing out from spotting out a few weeks ago.

[T-Bird76]

I won't be out this weekend.

[wunaladreamin]

Today was PERFECT from start to end! Brian and his GF were aces as was "That Philly Guy". lol

More to come later but we were all so excited over this, I couldn't wait to process it. Sorry Andy. No more skiing for you!!

http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/250534745-L.jpg

And a winner over HoBe:
http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/250538846-L.jpg

[Iberia A340-600]

Awesome, Kenny!

I'm so glad you got a good shot of D-AERK. When I heard that D-AERK was on her way to JFK today it was too late for me to hop into the car and drive down.

[pgengler]

Nice. I was out at Sandy Hook this morning for some birding, and eventually JFK switched to 13L arrivals so I saw a couple of planes heading that way (Cathay 777, Air Jamaica A340). Great weather today, for sure; you can't ask for a better day in February.

[PhilDernerJr]

GOOOD grabs!! Got desired birds.

[MarkLawrence]

Great catches Kenny!!!

[brontis5]

Kenny, it was awesome meeting up today. I had tons of fun spotting and watching the high emotion soccer game out at the mounds. Here are some quick edits of my favorites. Later, Brian

Got one shot at Firestone before they changed runways.

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q85/brontis5/WorldN380WA.jpg

The Mounds.

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q85/brontis5/AirFranceF-GSQY.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q85/brontis5/EmiratesA6-ECE.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q85/brontis5/DeltaN1602.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q85/brontis5/KLMPH-KCF-1.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q85/brontis5/UsbekistanVP-BUA.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q85/brontis5/LOTSP-LOA.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q85/brontis5/AirBerlinD-AERK.jpg

[Eddie.]

Nice catch on the new Air Berlin and Cayman!

[lijk604]

Brian great stuff! Yeah, that winter light at the mounds is awful! :roll: :lol:

[kc2aqg]

Three words for Kenny...PURE UNBRIDLED JEALOUSY!!! LOL

I can't believe I wasn't out to get Air Berlin. The only thing that would have been worse is if Wunala made a surprise appearance! Kenny is right, no more skiing for me, it's two days later and I still can barely walk.

Excellent catches on the Cayman and Air Berlin - At least I didn't miss out on Cayman, I have that tail at MIA from the E-gates from about a month ago.

Does anyone else notice how awesome the GE90 fan blades look in those pictures?

[Delta777LR]

Wow!! Air Berlin A330-300!! excellent catches out there... I got to make my way to JFK again some point soon..

[wunaladreamin]

A few more...

Starting out at HoBe for some 31L departures

http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/250547268-L.jpg
http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/250548791-L.jpg
http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/250552289-L.jpg
http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/250553867-L.jpg
http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/250558559-L.jpg
http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/250560234-L.jpg

Then on to Bayswater for a couple of 13R departures

http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/250561508-L.jpg
http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/250564687-L.jpg

Then over to the mounds which rocked

http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/250564698-L.jpg
http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/250567978-L.jpg
http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/250569166-L.jpg
http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/250570597-L.jpg
http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/250908560-L.jpg
http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/250910849-L.jpg
http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/250914574-L.jpg
http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/250915461-L.jpg

[AirtrafficController]

Some nice pics there Kenny.

[Iberia A340-600]

Nice catch on the Air China Cargo 747-400F departure, Kenny. I haven't seen one of those at JFK before.

[T-Bird76]

Nice catches Kenny, looks like you had an enjoyable day. I stayed home and edited my back log of shots since September. Now that I'm caught up I shall be out again. I plan on raping HOBE very soon, so please stand back. LOL

[mirrodie]

I have off most of this week. Of course, the wx looks like it'll blow most of the week. :roll:

Great shots at Hobe Ken!

[MarkLawrence]

Great shots Kenny! You got a great mix there!

Tommy....you need another trip to FLL - all the WN special schemes are in and out of here at the moment! LOL..they DO exist!

[nwafan20]

Wow! Nice shots Kenny!

[brontis5]

Wow, Kenny those depature shots from Howard Beach are nice! I wish I met up with you earlier to catch some of those. Maybe next time. Later, Brian

[Squirrel_PA]

Kenny and Brian, your shot's look great! The fan blades stopped on the Air France 777 is outstanding.
It was great meeting you and look forward to seeing you again this year.
After all Wunala, Birthday Girl and now B-KPF Asia World City 777 are on my want list.
The only one that hasn't burned me so far is Asia World City.....yet.

Thanks for the company,
Barry
'That Philly Guy'

[wunaladreamin]

Brian...anytime bro. You know my number.

Barry...your enthusiasm had me cracking up most of the day and it was a pleasure to meet you. Next time you're up, shoot me a pm and we'll do this again.

Tommy...if you want company whilst you rape HoBe, let me know. Otherwise, I'm standing back!! LOLOL

[Squirrel_PA]

Here's a few that haven't been posted.

HoBe action
http://home.comcast.net/~roopb/JFK%202-03-08/IMG_0980.jpg

Caught this during the runway change
http://home.comcast.net/~roopb/JFK%202-03-08/IMG_1028.jpg

Then to Bayswater
http://home.comcast.net/~roopb/JFK%202-03-08/IMG_1082.jpg

And Air Jamaica doing it's Evergreen inpersonation :roll:
http://home.comcast.net/~roopb/JFK%202-03-08/IMG_1098.jpg

A break in the action, the only birds moving at the time
http://home.comcast.net/~roopb/JFK%202-03-08/IMG_1187.jpg

Back to heavy metal
http://home.comcast.net/~roopb/JFK%202-03-08/IMG_1102.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~roopb/JFK%202-03-08/IMG_1146.jpg

Air Berlin was the highlight of the day, especially being on finals and we are convinced it's LTU (Name at least)

[Iberia A340-600]

Wow, the Cathay pulls the same departure from 13R as it does 31L!

[Squirrel_PA]

Forgot one.....

http://home.comcast.net/~roopb/JFK%202-03-08/IMG_0689.jpg

[brontis5]

Barry,

It was great meeting you out at the mounds. Nice banking shots from Howard Beach, especially the ANA 777 and Virgin 340. Let me know when you are coming up in the future. Take care, Brian