JFK March 2 (lots of photos!)

[adam613]

So the weather forecast is looking pretty good this Sunday...not quite as cloudless as last Sunday, but a bit warmer and similar winds. Anyone up for a repeat performance? I hopefully won't get rudely interrupted by a trip to NJ in the middle of the day this time :)

(Just kidding...the trip to NJ was quite worthwhile, even though I missed Habitat...)

[wunaladreamin]

Aw crap, that means pink Delta won't show! Count me in.

[kc2aqg]

Schedule's looking clear, but it's going to be hard to top last Sunday!

[adam613]

Aw crap, that means pink Delta won't show! Count me in.

No! It means Pink Delta will come in, and my shots will all have some horrible exposure problem! (I think that's the only thing that hasn't gone wrong yet...) And it isn't so buggy at this time of year, so maybe you'll be pointing your camera in the right direction :)

[brontis5]

I am ready to go out again too. When are you all planning on starting the day?

[wunaladreamin]

I'll probably be out verrrrrry early. Damn dog.

[AirtrafficController]

I may be able to meet up with guys.(unconfirmed) I plan to be at firestone in the afternoon.

[lijk604]

This Sunday looks promising for me. Not sure if it will be a morning or afternoon event though.

[ba777200lr]

I ll be out this sunday.........I wanna give my spanking new 40D a test drive......I ll probably be out very early

[AirtrafficController]

Its confirmed. Ill be at Firestone on Sunday from 2-5pm

[T-Bird76]

Well being that my weekend plans just got shot to hell since I"m stuck in Houston now until tomorrow I think I might be out on Sunday. As long as the 31s or the 22s are in use in the morning I'll be out.

[moose135]

Sunday looks like it might work for me as well. Probably won't be out as early as Kenny, I don't have a dog to wake me up :wink:

[lijk604]

Well my plans DID get shot to hell, so now I will NOT be joining the gang. So I am sure you guys are going to see all kinds of special schemes / crazy visitors / etc. Enjoy!

[ba777200lr]

I am planning on being there very early......probably between 6:30-7:00....keeping my fingers crossed on AI being a little late coming in.

[adam613]

Habitat is Delta 148, arriving at 3:35 (which probably means 3:15)...

Didn't see anyone else interesting, but it's still early...

[T-Bird76]

Had a great day with the group today, nice to see some faces I haven't seen in awhile and to meet some new faces. Def had a few laughs today. Here's a few I enjoyed today.

http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/AirChina_Cargo_JFK_030208.jpg

http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/ETIHAD_JFK_030208.jpg

http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/Korean_JFK_030208.jpg

http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/TAM_JFK_030208.jpg

http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/THAI_JFK_030208.jpg

http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/AirBerline_JFK_030208.jpg

http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/ICE_AandK_JFK_030208.jpg

http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/KLM_JFK_030208.jpg

[Iberia A340-600]

I was really hoping on going out today but unfortunately it turned out I had way too much work to do. I guess I'll have to go spotting when I get back from Chile!

Looks like the weather was great. Nice shots, Tommy.

[adam613]

The chase is over...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2009/2305579379_68e8c082a3_o.jpg

[PhilDernerJr]

Congrats Adam!!! You've been chasing that thing for so long. Very happy for you. :)

[wunaladreamin]

Adam, do you care to show the rectal shot of pink Delta?

[AirtrafficController]

It was really a great spotting day at Firestone. We had a good sized group and I was glad to meet and see some guys there.
3 Delta in NCs came in today:
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/AirtrafficController/056A-1.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/AirtrafficController/292a.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/AirtrafficController/571a.jpg
Finnaly I caught this AA bird:
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/AirtrafficController/492a.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/AirtrafficController/534a.jpg
My fellow Polish Americans:
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/AirtrafficController/473a.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/AirtrafficController/306a.jpg

[h2opunk1822]

whats up with the abercrombie & kent??.. looks like an iceland air bird??

[ba777200lr]

really had a good time hangin out with you guys.....here are a few from today.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j30/ba777200lr/TG_345.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j30/ba777200lr/NH_77W.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j30/ba777200lr/F9_320_BB.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j30/ba777200lr/EK_77W.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j30/ba777200lr/carib_738.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j30/ba777200lr/AI_744_VT_ESO.jpg

[kc2aqg]

Had another awesome day out spotting. Great people, lots of laughs, and some good catches, a few of which are new to me.

[WARNING: Lots of pics to follow]

Starting with this morning at Hobe:
Cathay 31L Bank
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u246/MD80MadDog/JFK%20Hobe-Firestone%203-2-2008/DSC02169.jpg

TAM 31L Bank
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u246/MD80MadDog/JFK%20Hobe-Firestone%203-2-2008/DSC02194.jpg

Etihad 31L Bank
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u246/MD80MadDog/JFK%20Hobe-Firestone%203-2-2008/DSC02256.jpg

Air China Cargo Bank
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u246/MD80MadDog/JFK%20Hobe-Firestone%203-2-2008/DSC02288.jpg

Emirates Lack of bank, but a nice bellyshot nonetheless...
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u246/MD80MadDog/JFK%20Hobe-Firestone%203-2-2008/DSC02319.jpg

ANA lack of bank, but a new catch for me
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u246/MD80MadDog/JFK%20Hobe-Firestone%203-2-2008/DSC02354.jpg

Thai 31L Bank
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u246/MD80MadDog/JFK%20Hobe-Firestone%203-2-2008/DSC02409.jpg

JAL 31L Bank
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u246/MD80MadDog/JFK%20Hobe-Firestone%203-2-2008/DSC02498.jpg

Korean Air 31L Bank, another new catch for me
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u246/MD80MadDog/JFK%20Hobe-Firestone%203-2-2008/DSC02531.jpg

Then we headed out to Firestone, where we enjoyed these:

Cargolux 744
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u246/MD80MadDog/JFK%20Hobe-Firestone%203-2-2008/DSC02565.jpg

Adam's face with delight as Habitat joins the approach to 31R
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u246/MD80MadDog/JFK%20Hobe-Firestone%203-2-2008/DSC02622.jpg

The prize
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u246/MD80MadDog/JFK%20Hobe-Firestone%203-2-2008/DSC02630.jpg

Another Emirates, can't get enough of this paint scheme
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u246/MD80MadDog/JFK%20Hobe-Firestone%203-2-2008/DSC02654.jpg

Typical Swiss
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u246/MD80MadDog/JFK%20Hobe-Firestone%203-2-2008/DSC02671.jpg

Trying something new with El Al Cargo: a nose & engine shot
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u246/MD80MadDog/JFK%20Hobe-Firestone%203-2-2008/DSC02860.jpg

First new colors Delta 767-300ER! I think it looks pretty good
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u246/MD80MadDog/JFK%20Hobe-Firestone%203-2-2008/DSC02943.jpg

Always a favorite
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u246/MD80MadDog/JFK%20Hobe-Firestone%203-2-2008/DSC02992.jpg

You no longer elude me Air Berlin...that's two weeks in a row
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u246/MD80MadDog/JFK%20Hobe-Firestone%203-2-2008/DSC03036.jpg

Haven't caught this one in a while...
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u246/MD80MadDog/JFK%20Hobe-Firestone%203-2-2008/DSC03062.jpg

New for me as well
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u246/MD80MadDog/JFK%20Hobe-Firestone%203-2-2008/DSC03097.jpg

Iceair posing as something else...
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u246/MD80MadDog/JFK%20Hobe-Firestone%203-2-2008/DSC03137.jpg

Nicely lit
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u246/MD80MadDog/JFK%20Hobe-Firestone%203-2-2008/DSC03160.jpg

One day this shot will be Wunala...
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u246/MD80MadDog/JFK%20Hobe-Firestone%203-2-2008/DSC03181.jpg

Last shot of the day, with some really nice light
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u246/MD80MadDog/JFK%20Hobe-Firestone%203-2-2008/DSC03198.jpg

I would appreciate any and all commentary about these shots, particularly as to what's JP uploadable, what needs to be edited, what's outright wrong with any shots, anything you can offer to help me out. Thanks guys, had another great day! When it's warmer out, we'll remember to bring beach chairs and coolers of beer!

[Iberia A340-600]

The "Abercrombie & Kent" 757-200 is chartered from Icelandair to fly luxury charters for the company. TF-FIA was operating a charter flight from CAI via KEF.

[moose135]

Skipped the early morning HoBe action, but got out to Firestone just after Noon. It was good to see everyone today!
It was cargo day today...I caught 7 different cargo aircraft, 6 of them 747s!

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/261243132_ayuUW-L.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/261242133_LExhk-L.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/261242961_E5jac-L.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/261241739_28KCT-L.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/261241563_eePru-L.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/261242748_wJNMk-L.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/261242492_MuiEs-L.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/261243499_ShrQi-L.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/261242352_J5br3-L.jpg

Abercrome & Kent is "the original luxury travel company" See more at http://www.abercrombiekent.com/
This is a hybrid Icelandair scheme, from what I saw on A.net, it has standard titles on the other side.
http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/261243222_exVAm-L.jpg

[adam613]

Great shots everyone...it's going to be weeks before I get as far as y'all did in editing :)

A good time was clearly had by all...

[Joe C]

Well, the hunt for Habitat continues for me, since quite a few pictures could not be retrieved from the memory card and some were not there at all and Habitat was one of them. But it was a nice day nevertheless.
Always a next time..

joe

[pgengler]

I'm jealous of the DHL catch, of all things ... I've only ever seen the tail of the DHL planes parked, never caught them coming or going. DHL and UPS are on my list to catch, but I've never had any luck. Haven't caught FedEx in a while, either, come to think of it.

[adam613]

I'm jealous of the DHL catch, of all things ... I've only ever seen the tail of the DHL planes parked, never caught them coming or going. DHL and UPS are on my list to catch, but I've never had any luck. Haven't caught FedEx in a while, either, come to think of it.

We didn't get any FedEx planes yesterday, now that you mention it...they must all be going to EWR.

[wunaladreamin]

FedEx MD-10's departed before you got to HoBe. They drop in the evening after the light's lost and depart in the early am.

[pgengler]

Hopefully I'll be able to catch a few over the summer months, once we get some longer daylight hours (starting next week!).

[brontis5]

Once again tons of fun and laughs. Here are some of my from from Howard Beach and Firestone. Take care and hope to see you all out there soon, Brian

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q85/brontis5/IMG_6673.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q85/brontis5/IMG_6734.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q85/brontis5/IMG_6770.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q85/brontis5/IMG_6805.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q85/brontis5/IMG_6862.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q85/brontis5/IMG_6917.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q85/brontis5/Kuwait777.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q85/brontis5/DHLa300.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q85/brontis5/Caribbean737.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q85/brontis5/Virgin340-1.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q85/brontis5/Qantas747.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q85/brontis5/IMG_7487.jpg

[Delta777LR]

great pictures to you all!!!! I love the bank shots of Etihad A345, Korean Air 744, JAL 744, TAM A332, Air China Cargo 744F & Thai A345.....

Its a shame that I wont be photographing for a while now because my camera got seriously damaged while spotting the LGA arrivals a few days ago... I may not be getting a new camera for at least 2 or 3 months, maybe less.. im trying to save money for a DSLR from either Sony or Nikon..... But once again, great shots out there...

[wunaladreamin]

It was great to be out with the NYCA church group lol. Tommy, you gotta get out here a bit more often.

http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/261180226_VSpXi-L.jpg
http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/261183390_vdMGT-L.jpg
http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/261183807_fxuUR-L.jpg
http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/261187468_enhmx-L.jpg
http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/261187330_eWGQ9-L.jpg
http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/261186931_TTyc7-L.jpg
http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/261186455_uxDKv-L.jpg
http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/261185701_chF5q-L.jpg
http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/261185460_pPX39-L.jpg
http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/261183807_fxuUR-L.jpg
http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/261181870_GLVnw-L.jpg
http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/261181246_ahhHp-L.jpg

The rest can be seen here. (http://kennys.smugmug.com/gallery/4443989_ZVzqk)

[kc2aqg]

Damn Kenny, I need your editing skills!!! Great shots man

[wunaladreamin]

Damn Kenny, I need your editing skills!!! Great shots man
Thanks bro. If you need any help or anything, let me know.

[PhilDernerJr]

You guys really kicked butt and took names! I should try to get out more.

Good work guys.

[Squirrel_PA]

Well, with the rest of the group off to Firestone I decided to stay for more takeoffs at HoBe. :borat:
The morning shots were fantastic and we were even entertained between flights by 'HoBe Gilmore' :roll:
I never would have imagined......

Enough said, here's the good's.

El Al 777-258(ER) with Beijing 2008 markings
http://home.comcast.net/~roopb/JFK%203-02-08/IMG_5933.jpg

Eva Air Cargo 747-45EF(SCD)
http://home.comcast.net/~roopb/JFK%203-02-08/IMG_5971.jpg

Nippon Cargo Ailrines 747-281B(SF)
http://home.comcast.net/~roopb/JFK%203-02-08/IMG_5987a.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~roopb/JFK%203-02-08/IMG_6003a.jpg

Cathay Pacific 777-367(ER) - Part Deuce
http://home.comcast.net/~roopb/JFK%203-02-08/IMG_6017.jpg

JetBlue A320-232 "YAHOO"
http://home.comcast.net/~roopb/JFK%203-02-08/IMG_6058.jpg

Air China 747-4J6
http://home.comcast.net/~roopb/JFK%203-02-08/IMG_6082a.jpg

Cargolux 747-428F(SCD)
http://home.comcast.net/~roopb/JFK%203-02-08/IMG_6114.jpg

Aerolineas Argentinas A340-211
http://home.comcast.net/~roopb/JFK%203-02-08/IMG_6159.jpg

Lufthansa A340-311 with a nice long takeoff
http://home.comcast.net/~roopb/JFK%203-02-08/IMG_6163b.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~roopb/JFK%203-02-08/IMG_6169b.jpg




and the prize for waiting...



Air India 777-237(LR)
http://home.comcast.net/~roopb/JFK%203-02-08/IMG_6146.jpg




but I FINALLY was able to photograph the EVERGREEN SUPER TANKER on a LOW departure, see below.






Wait







Wait..







Wait....







Here we go....


http://home.comcast.net/~roopb/JFK%203-02-08/Evergreen-S-Tanker.jpg

ok, maybe not the real one :lol:


I actually missed a Evergreen 742 taking off at HoBe because I stopped to get this (Ironic).
First Evergreen I ever saw that did low banking departure that way we like. :roll:
Watched it as I was crossing over the bridge.

Here's the original
http://home.comcast.net/~roopb/JFK%203-02-08/IMG_5606.jpg

Cheers,
Barry

[PhilDernerJr]

Barry, your photos are of excellent quality, and that last edit was GREAT. Good work.

[nikon50bigma]

AWESOME photos everybody!
Seeing these makes me wanna head out there soon to do some spotting.

[adam613]

Barry, you may be onto something with this prime thing...I'm gonna have to find a 400 f/5.6 or a 300 f/4 IS to rent one of these weekends :)

[wunaladreamin]

I will be happy with what I got.
I will be happy with what I got.
I will be happy with what I got.
I will....

[kc2aqg]

Kenny's trying to keep his cool LOL

I thought the light at Hobe would be dead in the afternoon, guess I was wrong...Great shots Barry!

[Squirrel_PA]

Thanks for the compliments.

Kenny, that what I was thinking when I saw the Abercrombie & Kent bird posted. Saw it land but.....
I thought I went unscathed by staying at HoBe especially when the Virgin jet was an A340 instead of the 744.
BTW, I used the little helper (1.4x extender) on the 400mm for the Air India 777 and Lufthansa A340. The light was already toast for the bank over the bridges. I was praying that I had them in focus.

Also, the Atlas Air 742 that landed on 31L was missing a HUGE amount of paint on the left side just aft of the wing. At first it looked a special scheme until it turned off the runway. :shock:

Adam, both lenses are extremely sharp. Enjoy !

[wunaladreamin]

Yeah, I would have been pretty bent iffin I missed that A&K bird, but you did pretty damn good over there. I might have to make an afternoon trip to HoBe soon!

[nikon50bigma]

How often does that A&K (shouldn't it be A&F ?) plane come by NY?
Weekend type deal or once in a blue moon?

[wunaladreamin]

Twas the first time I've seen her. She operates luxury charters for Icelandair, so who knows.

[Iberia A340-600]

Was definitely a charter flight so it depends on when they have another. The regular evening arrival from KEF also operated on the 2nd.