Essex Co/Caldwell [KCDW] 3/14-3/15

[heeshung]

From my time at CDW, it seems that the people are friendly, and photo opportunities abound (you can walk right up to the tarmac). All I've gotten so far are waves, unfortunately. :wink:

Here are some from both days. All were taken with a Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L IS USM.

Saturday, March 14, 2009

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/UnitedVirtualResources/KCDW/IMG_3370.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/UnitedVirtualResources/KCDW/IMG_3381-1.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/UnitedVirtualResources/KCDW/IMG_3371.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/UnitedVirtualResources/KCDW/IMG_3373.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/UnitedVirtualResources/KCDW/IMG_3389.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/UnitedVirtualResources/KCDW/IMG_3383.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/UnitedVirtualResources/KCDW/IMG_3385-1.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/UnitedVirtualResources/KCDW/IMG_3390.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/UnitedVirtualResources/KCDW/IMG_3392-1.jpg

Doing Some Touch-and-Go's In N499DR | Pictures courtesy of my dad :)
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/UnitedVirtualResources/KCDW/IMG_3399.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/UnitedVirtualResources/KCDW/IMG_3413.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/UnitedVirtualResources/KCDW/IMG_3427.jpg


Sunday, March 15, 2009

Pilatus PC-12 Arriving From St Lucie County Intl in Fort Pierce, FL
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/UnitedVirtualResources/KCDW/IMG_3435.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/UnitedVirtualResources/KCDW/IMG_3436.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/UnitedVirtualResources/KCDW/IMG_3443.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/UnitedVirtualResources/KCDW/IMG_3445.jpg

The family looked like they went golfing in FL. Once the cargo compartment was opened, out came the clubs. While the rest of the family went into the FBO for coffee, the father drove an SUV right up to the plane and proceeded to offload the cargo into the car. The rest of the family came out, piled in, and left.
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/UnitedVirtualResources/KCDW/IMG_3450.jpg

Departing After Refueling to Portsmouth International Airport in NH.
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/UnitedVirtualResources/KCDW/IMG_3470.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/UnitedVirtualResources/KCDW/IMG_3463.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/UnitedVirtualResources/KCDW/IMG_3471.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/UnitedVirtualResources/KCDW/IMG_3474.jpg

[threeholerglory]

CDW? were you per chance the young man with your father over by the viewing area at Mac Dan? I work at Avantair on the north side of the control tower. Glad someone else made it up to my neck of the woods!

[heeshung]

Yeah, that sounds like me. After my first flight at KCDW, which was at Air Fleet, I think I saw you as I walked back into the AvantAir hangar. You were on your way out with what looked like a Canon L lens. I asked my instructor who you were, and she answered with "Mike". She said you were a spotter, worked at AvantAir, took amazing photos, and had a website. I figured from that description that it probably was you.

I posted this thread (http://nycaviation.com/forum/first-lesson-at-essex-county-caldwell-kcdw-t15225.html) that day.

[threeholerglory]

aaaaaah you flew with Christine! I'm sorry to hear that =P

[threeholerglory]

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/UnitedVirtualResources/KCDW/IMG_3381-1.jpg

lol i remember that landing....if it's the same one i'm thinking of which it sure looks like (a real back breaker) here's the aftermath shot of my flight instructor friend as they taxied by me (I was on the Avantair ramp just north of Mac Dan).

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3371/3341850870_ed1c470245_o.jpg

[heeshung]

aaaaaah you flew with Christine! I'm sorry to hear that =P

Haha! :lol: Yeah, it was Christine. How'd you know?

Same plane, different day and operation. I remember seeing your picture before I even went that day to see N98786 taking off. Like I mentioned before, unfortunately for me, I've only gotten waves so far. :wink: