Republic Farmingdale (FRG) Notable Visitors

[Derf]

Now it looks like it will not be tonight.... Sorry folks

[hiss srq]

We are the same group of people who complain when we get kicked off of public property shooting, and find every excuse we can to get aviation information. Isn't this secret sharades thing a tad silly? We all know it is a privately held part 91 Boeing 707 with a 121 scheme already on it. Only one of those around. If this was supposed to be secret, the folks at SheltAir wouldnt say anything about it and it wouldnt be dribbled all over the internet.

[MikeO]

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-miWvvvhfZ-g/TqTPbwD0QrI/AAAAAAAAAw4/3yBbGXDEF7s/s640/IMG_5367.JPG

[puckstopper55]

When I was over at FRG on Friday for the EA-6B I saw 2 sets of photographers. 1 set was in a yellow mick-up near the end of the runway, and the other set was on the very corner of where the small planes are parked about midway down the runway .. either of those groups Fred or Moose? I was standing in the back of a grey Pick up on New Highway.

[Derf]

uMM.. Shelt air is not talking, I do not know where you get your info but do know why you do not like Shelt.

As per photographers, Moose and I were by the small planes. :wink:

[puckstopper55]

uMM.. Shelt air is not talking, I do not know where you get your info but do know why you do not like Shelt.

As per photographers, Moose and I were by the small planes. :wink:

I started out behind a big red truck, and then pulled away after 10 minutes to get a better spot.

[Fly2e]

From "Onloactionvacations" posted on October 22, 2011.


Today we heard through the grapevine that Pan Am will be returning to the Republic Airport (http://www.republicairport.net/) in Long Island next week. The show spent several days earlier this year filming the “Cuba” scenes from the pilot episode at the airport as well.
But, this time the shoot sounds even more intriguing because we’ve also heard they will be using a Boeing 707 owned by John Travolta in the scenes! From what we understand, it sounds like they will cover the plane in a vinyl wrap to give it the famous Pan Am markings, without having to actually paint it.
Filming is scheduled to take place Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday night and rumor has it this time the airport will fill in for Haiti.


http://www.onlocationvacations.com/2011/10/22/is-pan-am-planning-to-use-john-travoltas-planes-in-a-scene-this-week/

[puckstopper55]

From "Onloactionvacations" posted on October 22, 2011.


http://www.onlocationvacations.com/2011/10/22/is-pan-am-planning-to-use-john-travoltas-planes-in-a-scene-this-week/

I read mechanical issues kept the plane from coming in last night. Lets hope we can get a warning before its due into FRG so we can catch it.

[Fly2e]

Just wondering as I am not familiar with take off requirements for the 707 but isn't that airplane a little "big" for KFRG's runway?

[ch2tdriver]

FRG's 14-32 is 6800' long and can handle the 707. FRG's issue....at least until the taxiway improvement project is done (if it's not already)...is the narrow taxiways and lack of clearance space. But it will probably be towed to parking from 1-19 after clearing 14-32. That is assuming they are filming over by the AAM?

What I am wondering is that for these "Haiti" scenes why not just use ISP? The old 40's era hangars at the west side would be a good stand, as they're very rustic looking nowadays. Also I think ISP is a bit more secure for keeping the unwashed masses away, plus JT has used the Excel Ramp right there before as we all know.

[ch2tdriver]

From "Onloactionvacations" posted on October 22, 2011.


http://www.onlocationvacations.com/2011/10/22/is-pan-am-planning-to-use-john-travoltas-planes-in-a-scene-this-week/

You do realize that when they refer to the "grapevine", that means most likely they got that info from this thread? :wink:

[Fly2e]

Most likley yes :wink:

[Zee71]

From what I can see (just my opinion).............the bird has plenty of room. RWY 32-14 is 6833' x 150', and given the fact it doesn't carry passengers and baggage like in the olden days, the birds take-off weight would be far less.

I wonder what reg ID they are going to slap on the aircraft .... N707PA????

[Derf]

Negative Mark but I can not talk about it on an open forum...sorry


Mark, I do not have your contact info for some reason... When I lost my phone I also lost that info, Can you Send me a txt with your info please

[Chuck Finley]

uMM.. Shelt air is not talking,
You should tell them that. I flew out of Sheltair on Sunday, and heard all about it. Only sorry I couldn't stay around long enough to watch it arrive.

[Zee71]

The reg ID was just a SWAG, nothing more than that.

[Tom_Turner]

N88ZL has been at ACY for a month or more... I wonder why it was not available.

[PhilDernerJr]

Good point, although why was it sitting in ACY? Has it flown at all? Maybe mechanical issue/check? It is a charter jet, after all.

[Tom_Turner]

Good point, although why was it sitting in ACY? Has it flown at all? Maybe mechanical issue/check? It is a charter jet, after all.

I don't know, but like you suggest, that is certainly possible. Although it does have a history of extended idle time between assignments, but generally that is done in Florida. Perhaps they're committed to someone else this week...who knows. I hope it will be around for awhile longer with its new "bandit mask" livery.

Reading the warbird forum site regarding ABC/Pan Am looking for just the right airframe, I felt bad the guy was directed towards at least half dozen airframes without engines, or in some cases broken up years ago, not to mention tankers and cargo examples in the developing world. Not to disparage their knowledge otherwise, because they referenced a wealth of 707 information, but with exception of about one single post, they just seemed to miss the most obviously appropriate example. But N707JT will be a close enough approximation considering how little is out there...

Tom

[hiss srq]

Tom, interesting post. When you think about it, ZL would probably be a much more accurate option since the 138 was only flown by QF but I think only us geeks would notice that little aspect. Not to mention, ZL has the last version of that engine which if I am not mistaken doesnt have those "air vents"

[PhilDernerJr]

Just throwing it out there, there would be a limitation for that aircraft. Have N88ZL ever been to FRG? Is it noise compliant? Does a different engine variation limit its ability to operate in and out of FRG? Cost or quality of repaint too expensive from the rich charter? There could be many variables that we don't see.

[Gerard]

That is assuming they are filming over by the AAM?

I saw two cones over by the ALPHA parking lot that had signs on it that said here would be no parking there Wed-Sat this week.
But you didnt here that from me. :tongue::eek::cool:

[Gerard]

N88ZL has been at ACY for a month or more... I wonder why it was not available.

Maybe Travolta gave them the Friends & Family discount since "Kotter" used to be on ABC. :wink:
And the way the rating are falling for "Pan Am" we might not see much more of this so enjoy.

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2011/10/24/2011-10-24_retro_tv_like_charlies_angels_the_playboy_club_ are_not_up_to_snuff_pan_am_may_be.html

[Tom_Turner]

Maybe Travolta gave them the Friends & Family discount since "Kotter" used to be on ABC. :wink:
And the way the rating are falling for "Pan Am" we might not see much more of this so enjoy.

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2011/10/24/2011-10-24_retro_tv_like_charlies_angels_the_playboy_club_ are_not_up_to_snuff_pan_am_may_be.html

I was wondering the same things. This thing needs to happen very quickly if it happens at all... too bad, I was enjoying the show a bit.. :frown:

Tom

[Tom_Turner]

Just throwing it out there, there would be a limitation for that aircraft. Have N88ZL ever been to FRG? Is it noise compliant? Does a different engine variation limit its ability to operate in and out of FRG? Cost or quality of repaint too expensive from the rich charter? There could be many variables that we don't see.

I believe it has MD80 engines these days..

[Tom_Turner]

Tom, interesting post. When you think about it, ZL would probably be a much more accurate option since the 138 was only flown by QF but I think only us geeks would notice that little aspect. Not to mention, ZL has the last version of that engine which if I am not mistaken doesnt have those "air vents"

Yeah, its not 100% authentic, but the 300 series fuselage length is there at least...

[SengaB]

Greetings,
For those interested N707JT has just departed KPIE-KFRG ETA 10:12PM Local

N707JT
KPIE..BAYP0..TAY.J75.CAE.J52.RIC.J14.PXT.V229.ACY. V184.ZIGGI..KFRG/0222
KPIE-KFRG
KZMA 013 138 Enroute 0012Z


UPDATE
It appears that N707JT made a 180 and and flew back to KPIE.

Senga

[Zee71]

Manny and I were there earlier this evening hoping to catch the bird. We ended up leaving around 6:45pm and headed back for home. Hoping to catch it tomorrow after work.

[mirrodie]

...Fitting all this banter falls upon the date of the last Concorde service from NY. :D



Anyway, I drove by to see my beloved Ea6B parked over there. Keepin a wishful eye out for the 707

[jlaico1]

I was there with my spotting buddy for a little bit. I'm glad I refreshed the browser on the phone. Two nights in a row we struck out....

The spotting buddy does not care as he gets to say hair-plane all night.

[Gerard]

FB rumor it returned to KPIE?

[moose135]

FB rumor it returned to KPIE?
That's what Senga posted. I sure didn't see it at FRG tonight.

[Fly2e]

Any updates?

[Gerard]

Any updates?

Maybe ABC cancelled the show after they departed and told them go back home. :eek:

[NIKV69]

Maybe ABC cancelled the show after they departed and told them go back home. :eek:

Judging by the ratings couldn't say I blame them. Sure looks it will be one year and kaput.

[SengaB]

N707JT has just departed KPIE-KFRG ETA 10:55PM Local

N707JT B701
Route:KPIE..HITTR198050..TAY..AMG090019.J75.CAE.J5 2.RIC.J14.PXT.V229.ACY.V184.ZIGGI..KFRG/0204
PIE ST PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER INTL
FRG REPUBLIC AIRPORT
KZJX 410 470 ACTIVE ETA 10:55PM Local

Senga

[moose135]

Landed at 11pm...sweet!

[Fly2e]

Any shots yet Moose :wink:

[moose135]

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/QANTAS-707/i-BnLVczc/0/XL/JM20111025N707JT002-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/QANTAS-707/i-S5FZ7BM/0/XL/JM20111025N707JT001-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/QANTAS-707/i-c83pwMt/0/XL/JM20111025N707JT003-XL.jpg

[Cary]

Awesome shots, Moose!

[Fly2e]

Nice!!

[gonzalu]

Drool drool drool... and jealousy on full :tongue:

Moose, where in the house do you hang your ID when you go to bed? lol...

[Roush6NY]

Awesome, Moose !!!

[Cary]

Drool drool drool... and jealousy on full :tongue:

Moose, where in the house do you hang your ID when you go to bed? lol...

Who needs an ID? We'll jump the fence and then blog about the experience :wink:

[PhilDernerJr]

That might be the best darn quote-drop in the history of this forum. :)

Amazing stuff Moose!!!

[Zee71]

Just speechless! Fantastic. Nice work Moose. Here are a few that I was able to get as the aircraft was getting prepared for a make-over. Unfortunately I couldn't get any clean shots.

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Airplanes-and-Spotting/Aviation-Photography/i-kjBswxh/0/L/N707JT01FRG26Oct2011Ramp-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Airplanes-and-Spotting/Aviation-Photography/i-WXBzjPv/0/L/N707JT02FRG26Oct2011Ramp-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Airplanes-and-Spotting/Aviation-Photography/i-pgDnjXG/0/L/N707JT03FRG26Oct2011Ramp-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Airplanes-and-Spotting/Aviation-Photography/i-fFBMkFd/0/L/N707JT04FRG26Oct2011Ramp-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Airplanes-and-Spotting/Aviation-Photography/i-W7x8PzH/0/L/N707JT05FRG26Oct2011Ramp-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Airplanes-and-Spotting/Aviation-Photography/i-Bs5z4cc/0/L/N707JT06FRG26Oct2011Ramp-L.jpg

[jlaico1]

Great Shots Moose!

Too late for Matt and I. We were going to try and swing by today but lost daylight.

Not that I'm looking for her to leave anytime soon but does any have a clue on a wheels up. Matt and I would love to be on hand for that.

[Gerard]

Landed at 11pm...sweet!

Talk about on time. ETA was 10:57 and I had my scanner on and heard them about 10:57 contacting the Tower.
Great shots. Hopefully they will still be there Sat so i can get a lookie. And with the weather forecast bad for tomorrow and even worse for Saturday maybe
they will be here for the whole weekend.

[Gerard]

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/QANTAS-707/i-BnLVczc/0/XL/JM20111025N707JT002-XL.jpg

According to Wikipedia "Jett Clipper Ella" is the names of his two children and "Clipper" in honor of Pan Am World Airways which was a large operator of B707s and used Clipper in
its name. Maybe another reason he was happy to have the show use his jet.
BTW did JT fly the plane in or does he have another flight crew when he is unavailable?
AND......GREAT PICS MOOSE!!! :biggrin:

[LGA777]

Couple of questions? Once the plastic covering is installed I know the Boeing can't fly with it on but can it taxi? Any idea if the show wants any taxi scenes, perhaps an evening arrival? Just curious, oh and Moose, AWESOME shots, what an IMMACULATENT Classic Boeing !

[NIKV69]

Who needs an ID? We'll jump the fence and then blog about the experience :wink:

Sure you can say you were looking for an abandoned hospital. :tongue:


Couple of questions? Once the plastic covering is installed I know the Boeing can't fly with it on but can it taxi? Any idea if the show wants any taxi scenes, perhaps an evening arrival? Just curious, oh and Moose, AWESOME shots, what an IMMACULATENT Classic Boeing !

It seems like it's going to be totally static but they could make the northeast part of the airfield look the part.

[Fly2e]

That is one sweet looking and clean plane! Well Done and proud to have it here on Long Island! :cool:

[mirrodie]

Took the kids for a night glimpse. Looks like all the actors and crew trailers are ready for a shoot tonight.

Nice to see it even though there was no chance for a picture.

[steve1840]

Oh man. I so should have made the drive and sacrificed sleep to see that beautiful bird. Great shots guys!

[hiss srq]

The airplane looked stunning last night in mostly Pan Am colors. It was great to see everyone that was out last night as well.

[Tom_Turner]

Great Shots Moose!!! (and Zee as well... its really not everyday you see a 707 in and around the hangar at FRG. Those are cool shots.)

Imagine if the show gets its time slot changed, gets better ratings and lasts a few more years... you know what'll be coming - Two Things.. a 747 getting put into Pan Am livery again, and a TWA show on another network. :smile:

Tom

[Tom_Turner]

According to Wikipedia "Jett Clipper Ella" is the names of his two children and "Clipper" in honor of Pan Am World Airways which was a large operator of B707s and used Clipper in
its name. Maybe another reason he was happy to have the show use his jet.


Well, he's definitely an airliner fan. He owned a Constellation prior to purchasing this 707. Interestingly, before he had the deal whereby the Qantas livery was applied, he had a TWA star stream cheatline applied to the fuselage (but in blue).

[gonzalu]

Why couldn't she fly with the stickers on it? Is there fear she would be confused for a Learjet? :tongue:

[megatop412]

Great Shots Moose!!! (and Zee as well... its really not everyday you see a 707 in and around the hangar at FRG. Those are cool shots.)

Imagine if the show gets its time slot changed, gets better ratings and lasts a few more years... you know what'll be coming - Two Things.. a 747 getting put into Pan Am livery again, and a TWA show on another network. :smile:

Tom

Doesn't Connie still have active -100 series airframes? This could totally work out!

Allow me to share in that anticipatory excitement about a -121 747 in action again:

YEEEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Too bad the show isn't good enough for that to happen

[moose135]

Why couldn't she fly with the stickers on it? Is there fear she would be confused for a Learjet? :tongue:
Probably not 200mph tape, wouldn't want it to come off in flight...

[rkfast]

First time poster here. Im Rich...I know a bunch of you from in and around FRG.

Had to post up on my "mission" to see this baby come in and just add my two cents.

Some planes you look at and enjoy..maybe take your pictures then move on. Some, however capture your imagination and you just want to walk around the thing and not leave. This 707 is one of those for me. What an absolutely gorgeous aircraft in every way.

I wont bother posting my pictures because Im an absolute hack photographer :).

[PhilDernerJr]

Welcome to the site, Rich! don't be shy about your pics...we'd love to see them!!

[puckstopper55]

Was just over at FRG .. That plane looks amazing .. even cooler in Pan AM blue. I like what they did with the planes Reg # ... The AAM and Sheltair look strange with their signage taken down though. I really hope we get a heads up and can watch this bird take off!!!

[JHNA57]

I really hope we get a heads up and can watch this bird take off!!!

I chuckled a little when I read this. Somebody's phone is going to be ringing off the hook when that beauty finally leaves. I just hope I'm at the end of the ruway when it does!

This reminds me of driving by the PA maintenance hangar at JFK (Pre 9/11) and seeing a 707 they had dressed up to re-create the 25th anniversary of the 707's inaugural flight to Paris.

It also reminds me of sitting in the rooftop parking lot of the Pan Am Worldport and watching their 707's leave JFK on their way to the dessert. (I believe they were sold to the Air Force to be used for parts for the KC-135's). They were using the callsign BOEING ***Papa Alfa.

[gonzalu]

...hopefully she does a few fly-bys for us to dream some more... :cool:

Given the heavy rain today and the proposed storms on Saturday, is there a possibility she will stay longer still?

[NIKV69]

Given the heavy rain today and the proposed storms on Saturday, is there a possibility she will stay longer still?

Snow for pete's sake. Yes Sunday would be much better.

[Derf]

Here is a video I took of the shutdown of the 707 at Farmingdale

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alkCSfrft50&feature=youtu.be

[gonzalu]

From the fence holding camera over the fence at the top of my monopod for really attrocious results :tongue: Thnaks a MILLION to Fred for updating me on the whereabouts of the bird. Amazing how many people were still working on it even as late as I got there.

And we saw a SHERPA!!! Trying to pass itself off as a Shorts Brothers 360, can you believe it? ROTFL

http://pictures.mannyphoto.com/Airplanes/Spotting/FRG-10-26-2011/i-x7K5XVM/0/L/n707jt1754-L.jpg

http://pictures.mannyphoto.com/Airplanes/Spotting/FRG-10-26-2011/i-KrvKg4S/0/L/n707jt1811-L.jpg

http://pictures.mannyphoto.com/Airplanes/Spotting/FRG-10-26-2011/i-7LbjvR6/0/L/n707jt1796-L.jpg

http://pictures.mannyphoto.com/Airplanes/Spotting/FRG-10-26-2011/i-RcWNkg9/0/L/n707jt1801-L.jpg

[gonzalu]

I can't explain how I felt being there in person... There is a magical effect this aircraft has on you. One the spectacle of a 707 with original engines... then the idea of what it represents and then the rarity of this plane... I sat in my car for almost 10 minutes just giggling like a baby my mouth open. I took these planes for granted back in the 70s and 80s and now they;re gone. Same thing happened when I saw the L-1011 fly in Vegas...

Wow!

[Gerard]

I guess they wont be filming the tail. :tongue:

[hiss srq]

Manny, great shots! Fred, excellent vid from tower.

[NIKV69]

I sat in my car for almost 10 minutes just giggling like a baby my mouth open.
Wow!

You can get arrested for that Manny.


Same thing happened when I saw the L-1011 fly in Vegas..

Yea the day we saw her on the downwind at LAX was incredible. Then to watch her touch down and taxi. Def makes that double double taste good!

[gonzalu]

Damn, now I want an In & Out burger... wonder why :tongue:

[cancidas]

fred the best part of that video is the light from the revolving beacon on the ground. damn i miss that....

[Derf]

Sorry, Mispost

[puckstopper55]

Hey Fred ... Do you have any shots of the inside of the tower? Always wondered if its still like ye 'old days, or just an empty shell. .. Great pics too!!

[gonzalu]

Hey Fred ... Do you have any shots of the inside of the tower? Always wondered if its still like ye 'old days, or just an empty shell. .. Great pics too!!

That would be like asking the Russians if they have any secrets on America :tongue:

[Derf]

Hey Fred ... Do you have any shots of the inside of the tower? Always wondered if its still like ye 'old days, or just an empty shell. .. Great pics too!!

Affirm...I will have to dig them up... I have a nice pano with a 707 on the ramp somewhere :redface:

[puckstopper55]

Affirm...I will have to dig them up... I have a nice pano with a 707 on the ramp somewhere :redface:

Awesome! Thank you!

[megatop412]

Soo.....they gave it a reg that used to belong to a Cessna...

http://www.airport-data.com/aircraft/N1703D.html

Do they need FAA approval for a reg or can they just slap any old reg on as long as there's no engine starts/taxi/takeoffs

Great shots Manny

[Tom_Turner]

Just a heads up, Kalitta 727 is planned for arrival just before 2pm. I wonder if it will be "Tex Sutton" livery?

In any event, and 727 and 707 together at FRG... doesn't get much better than that.

[mirrodie]

Tom, nice find. Pretty cool!

Yes, I thoguht that was a Shorts type Ac this morning. I think I read that this episode would make Republic the scene of Haiti in the 1960/70s, probably to look at the rise of the Duvalier regime. So my assumption is that the Shorts/Sherpa looking prop was also used in the shoot?

Very cool. I recently learned that my grandfather was the photographer for the President of Haiti back in the day. Its in the genes!

[Derf]

nope, it was pet airways Shorts

[Gerard]

Just a heads up, Kalitta 727 is planned for arrival just before 2pm. I wonder if it will be "Tex Sutton" livery?
In any event, and 727 and 707 together at FRG... doesn't get much better than that.

San Jose Sharks charter will be coming in late tonite from Detroit. They play Islanders tomorrow night.

[Greg_NY]

Glad I got to see this great aircraft tonight. Good to see Manny and Mike - and thanks for the use of your stepladder.
Also got a look at the 727 parked there as well, and couldn't help thinking how rare this was - a 727 and a 707 at FRG!

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/IMG_7935_Small.jpg

And how about the museums temporary "new" look...

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/IMG_7944_Small.jpg

Isaac

[moose135]

...and couldn't help thinking how rare this was - a 727 and a 707 at FRG!
As best anyone can remember, this is the first time a 707 was at FRG, so it's about as rare as it gets!

[fk6065]

AAM on Facebook is saying 10Am depature but not which day

[gonzalu]

Isaac, nice to see you there today too. It is my second visit to see the 707 and I can't stop thinking how cool it is ...

The 727 is indeed the Sutton...

http://pictures.mannyphoto.com/photos/i-sDX9Ssx/0/L/i-sDX9Ssx-L.jpg

But Mark and Nick have MUCH better shots of it :-)

[moose135]

AAM on Facebook is saying 10Am depature but not which day
Saturday, although the time is approximate.

[steve1840]

Saturday, although the time is approximate.

Ah man...I was hoping the weather was going to keep her there until Monday. Guess I'll just have to cross my fingers that they use her to film again at FRG in the near future.

[gonzalu]

Steve, get her while you can, sacrifice what you can... this may never happen again :frown: ... I have actually gotten in huge trouble with the wife over this because it is so rare. Who knows if the show will survive beyond the first season.

If it does, I bet we will see her flying :cool:

[NIKV69]

I heard the plan was to depart noon Sat. I thought that may change with all the crap wx but if they got their filming in looks like we won't be blessed with a Sunday departure.

[Zee71]

Fantastic light this morning and early afternoon at FRG. Thanks to Nick V for the informing me of the 727, otherwise I would have missed this bird. Thx Nick!!!!!

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Airplanes-and-Spotting/Aviation-Photography/i-tPGhRR4/0/L/N725CK01FRG28Oct201132-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Airplanes-and-Spotting/Aviation-Photography/i-qSNjMWQ/0/L/N725CK02FRG28Oct201132-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Airplanes-and-Spotting/Aviation-Photography/i-qLVVRgF/0/L/VM676701FRG28Oct201132-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Airplanes-and-Spotting/Aviation-Photography/i-Xz3LP9L/0/L/SkyWay01FRG28Oct201132-L.jpg

Did a little photoshopping to clean up some stuff in the original photo (like a cone and a person).
http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Airplanes-and-Spotting/Aviation-Photography/i-PvWZG4G/0/L/N707JT01FRG28Oct2011Ramp-L.jpg

[megatop412]

always nice to see the 727, nice shooting Mark

they're talking about gusts to 40 tomorrow, would you let your baby take off in that(especially when Sunday looks clear)?

[NIKV69]

Here is the 727 in earlier days. Winning!

0154243

[Cary]

always nice to see the 727, nice shooting Mark

they're talking about gusts to 40 tomorrow, would you let your baby take off in that(especially when Sunday looks clear)?

Well, it is forecast to only be raining with winds about half that amount at the ETD, so they may escape before all the nasty stuff moves in. I'm hoping not, or that they have another mechanical before they take off, though :tongue:

[mirrodie]

I may slip in and throw a wrench into the carburetor. That might buy a day ;)

[mirrodie]

Heard something overheard bout 6 min ago. Was that it? Would flightaware note the departure?

[NIKV69]

Heard something overheard bout 6 min ago. Was that it? Would flightaware note the departure?

No that airframe is blocked on the trackers. Judging by the radar if they don't go in the next hour or so they will have some much heavier rains and maybe more wind. It won't be pretty out there.

[SengaB]

I forgot to check before now but N707JT Departed KFRG-17FL at 11:29AM

N707JT B701 KFRG-17FL
KFRG./.COPES.J75.TAY.J85.GNV..17FL/1808Z
KFRG REPUBLIC AIRPORT FARMINGDALE, NY
17FL JUMBOLAIR-GREYSTONE OCALA, FL
KZDC 400C 335 ACTIVE 1529Z

[MikeO]

Took off about a half hour ago using Runway 14/32

[NIKV69]

Took off about a half hour ago using Runway 14/32

Did he go 14 or 32?

[Greg_NY]

Here are some photos from this morning of N707JT departing in heavy snow and cold winds. The snow seemed to pick up as it was taxiing out hehehe...
Thanks Fred...

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/IMG_7995.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/IMG_8015.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/IMG_8037.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/IMG_8047.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/IMG_8051.jpg

Isaac

[gonzalu]

That first shot is superb Isaac... very nice.

[GrummanFan]

I love the second one! Beautiful, I wish I could have been there...

[lijk604]

How's this for our "sleepy" little airport. At 1am last night, on the ground was N707JT - the beloved 707, N725KS - the Tex Sutton horse charter 727, AND N724YS - another 727-200 bringing the San Jose Sharks hockey team in to play the Islanders. Too bad that one did a dump and run over to EWR. Bill, any shots yet???

[Gerard]

Too bad that one did a dump and run over to EWR.

San Jose plays Rangers Monday night so they will leave from there.
Who was the S-76 that came on Runway 14 at 12:35AM this morning?

[Zee71]

Isaac......beautiful set of N707JT departing. The first and second shots as awesome. Glad to see someone was there to catch it departing. Would have been interesting seeing the Haiti scene in the snow.

[Gerard]

I love the second one! Beautiful, I wish I could have been there...

It was a lot of fun but damn was it nasty out. Cold and rainy and then started to snow as they taxied to 14. Looked like they were having a little difficulty hooking up the tug line to position
the plane to the taxiway. And they were given the "Cleared for Takeoff" as soon as they got in position. It was funny as everyone raced out of the AAM parking lot to get ourselves in
position. :biggrin: Too bad the ceiling was so low as they disappeared pretty much as they crossed the numbers of 32 but still was pretty AWESOME!!

[Derf]

Hey Fred ... Do you have any shots of the inside of the tower? Always wondered if its still like ye 'old days, or just an empty shell. .. Great pics too!!

Please do not mind the 707 outside as I know it looks a little out of place :redface:
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/i-TpvW4sM/0/L/old-control-tower-pano-L.jpg

[puckstopper55]

Wow. That's awesome. It looks amazing. I thought it would be falling apart and paint coming off the walls. Thank you very much

[Derf]

No problem, Here is a video of the takeoff I took this morning

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH9EiqBKyo4

[Zee71]

Awesome video Fred...........I turned up my volume full blast to hear the sound. Ahhh...............it was great!!!

[Gerard]

Awesome video Fred...........I turned up my volume full blast to hear the sound. Ahhh...............it was great!!!

From where I stood on New Highway you could barely see the headlights of the aircraft but once they cranked those engines up............... :cool:

[Zee71]

Here are a few more that I finally got to.

US Marines
http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Airplanes-and-Spotting/Aviation-Photography/i-RKq9f5z/0/L/VM676704FRG28Oct2011Taxi-L.jpg

It paid off going to FRG early in the morning to catch some fantastic light and glad I brought my ladder for some of these shots.
http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Airplanes-and-Spotting/Aviation-Photography/i-G89Sqgr/0/L/N707JT08FRG28Oct2011Ramp-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Airplanes-and-Spotting/Aviation-Photography/i-kkmnWcq/0/L/N707JT06FRG28Oct2011Ramp-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Airplanes-and-Spotting/Aviation-Photography/i-8RNXsjm/0/L/N707JT09FRG28Oct2011Ramp-L.jpg

[LGA777]

Great shots everybody & Derf love the departure video, especially the AWESOME sound effects. One thing that impressed me in terms of the shows attention to detail is the fake windows as part of the plastic covering since N707JT is missing quite a few windows. Now two unrealted questions. Since I am only vaguely familiar with FRQ approx what percentage of the runway would those familiar say the Boeing used to get airborne? Second question since the tail could not be covered because of some kind of rudder re-balancing afterwords anyone here if they are going to use computer graphics for an accurate Pan Am tail or if they are just going to not have the tail in the actual shots? Sure looking forward to that episode !

[mirrodie]

FRED!!!! You are the BLOODY MAN!!!!!

DUDE!!!!!! THat was just great!@!! I was in the office treating a patient for a nasty ocular infection (incidentally, I was actually taking a picture of the infected cornea) when I heard it thunder past the office and remarked, "there goes Travolta's Jet." THe individual responded, "Oh, foe the Pan Am shoot? I was an extra in one of the shows."


I wished Id have seen it but my blood would even handle that cold!!! You are awesome!!! I love you man!!!! That is SUPREME dedication!!!

[moose135]

Since I am only vaguely familiar with FRQ approx what percentage of the runway would those familiar say the Boeing used to get airborne? Second question since the tail could not be covered because of some kind of rudder re-balancing afterwords anyone here if they are going to use computer graphics for an accurate Pan Am tail or if they are just going to not have the tail in the actual shots? Sure looking forward to that episode !
That's a 6800 foot runway, Ron, and it looks like they used about half of it. Not sure about the tail - I heard it wouldn't appear in any shots, but I also heard mention that they would CGI it if necessary. This was listed as Episode 8 on their schedule, but they have already swapped the order of two episodes earlier this season, so I wouldn't necessarily rely on the episode number to determine when it will run.

[steve1840]

Great coverage of this special visitor this week guys. Fred great videos!!

[PhilDernerJr]

I'm surprised that they went through all the trouble to bring the 707 up here. The TV show has used some extremely impressive CGI and I would think this would have been able to be accomplished the same way.

[NIKV69]

I'm surprised that they went through all the trouble to bring the 707 up here. The TV show has used some extremely impressive CGI and I would think this would have been able to be accomplished the same way.

Even with the most advanced CGI or animatronics you can still tell it's not real. Having the actual aircraft with the color scheme and a talented filming crew can give you a much more realistic effect. IMO.

[gonzalu]

Maybe they can;t find old hangars or tarmac like they do at FRG? :tongue: Or maybe the filming is cheaper here than bringing it down to Ocala? Who knows, but I am sure glad they did bring it...

Fred, my man, that video... so glad you shot video instead of stills oh boy, what a gorgeous aircraft.

[Fly2e]

Derf, that video was GREAT! Thanks!!!

[moose135]

Maybe they can;t find old hangars or tarmac like they do at FRG? :tongue: Or maybe the filming is cheaper here than bringing it down to Ocala? Who knows, but I am sure glad they did bring it...
It's probably cheaper and easier in the long run to bring the 707 here. Yes, they paid for it, but compared to flying 150 people (actors, extras, production people, etc.) down to Florida for three or four days, plus all their equipment (cameras, sound equipment, lights, etc., etc.) it can get pretty pricey as well. Add to that losing two days with travel - since they usually film in Brooklyn, most of the crew met at the studio, and were shuttled to FRG on the first day of shooting. They did stay in local hotels during filming. They have shot some other scenes around the NYC area (the hotel in "Monte Carlo" last week was actually the Woolworth Mansion in Glen Cove) so local location shoots are something they are familiar with. Logistically and financially, it's a lot easier to bring the airplane here then move the whole circus to the airplane.

[Joe]

Hello Guys,
I haven't seen any mention of it here, however yesterday, there was an E6 (I believe) parked just South of Sheltair yesterday. I didn't get a chance to drive by again as I didn't have my camera on me to see if it was still there today.

[moose135]

Hello Guys,
I haven't seen any mention of it here, however yesterday, there was an E6 (I believe) parked just South of Sheltair yesterday. I didn't get a chance to drive by again as I didn't have my camera on me to see if it was still there today.
That's an EA-6B Prowler. And yes, it will still be around - it was retired out of service a week ago with its final flight into FRG. It will remain at the Airpower Museum until a display site is ready at the Grumman Bethpage plant.

Coverage of the arrival here:
http://nycaviation.com/forum/threads/36858-Republic-Farmingdale-%28FRG%29-Notable-Visitors/page149

[Joe]

Thanks Moose,
I just ran over and snapped a quick image:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6019/6296818424_d1f3b7096b_b.jpg
Joe

[Joe]

You are away for two weeks and miss all of the good stuff!

[Gerard]

They did stay in local hotels during filming. They have shot some other scenes around the NYC area (the hotel in "Monte Carlo" last week was actually the Woolworth Mansion in Glen Cove) so local location shoots are something they are familiar with. Logistically and financially, it's a lot easier to bring the airplane here then move the whole circus to the airplane.

And its good for the economy out here on LI.

[mirrodie]

HEy Moose, I totally understand not dragging the crowd all over and it being cheaper in that regard.

What I mean was I didnt get why they wanted to use Travoltas Jet when their CGI is pretty intense.

I had no clue and was shocked when I saw the image below!!! And considering they are not using Ella's tail in the clip, it still surprises me they needed it, you know?

BUt NO COMPLAINTS HERE!!

http://www.fxguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/panam_6_before.jpg

http://www.fxguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/panam_6_after.jpg

[gonzalu]

Wow!! That is SWEET CGI ...

[lijk604]

Some over the last week or so...
Visitors...
http://www.jklosphotography.com/Airplanes/FRG/i-KCzjGmm/0/L/XA-VYCFRG102811-L.jpg

http://www.jklosphotography.com/Airplanes/FRG/i-pR3ckrg/0/L/N707JTFRG102811-L.jpg

Based at FRG...
http://www.jklosphotography.com/Airplanes/FRG/i-dRxXXnj/0/L/N606MGFRG110211-L.jpg

http://www.jklosphotography.com/Airplanes/FRG/i-xsQ9kh3/0/L/N591AKFRG110211-3-L.jpg

[ch2tdriver]

So who is the owner of the gray Citation Jet that is also apparently a fan of the 357th FG?

[moose135]

So who is the owner of the gray Citation Jet that is also apparently a fan of the 357th FG?
The registration, N606MG gives us a few clues...it is registered to Hagedorn Aviation, based in Delaware - no surprise there. If you Google "Hagedorn Aviation", the first result is a Wikipedia page for "James Hagedorn" that starts "...was named president and chief operating officer of Scotts Miracle-Gro in April 2000 and chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer in January 2003. Prior to April 2000, he was in charge of the company's North American business." It also has this to say about Mr. Hagedorn... "Hagedorn also served in the United States Air Force for seven years as a captain and an F-16 fighter pilot."

[gonzalu]

Nice looking bird!!!

[Mateo]

606MG had a crazy scheme with its previous owner (Jack Roush), as well.
http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.search?regsearch=N606JR&distinct_entry=true

I saw it at RIC when Roush flew it; haven't seen it yet as 606MG.

[Derf]

Ok, I went to post pictures of Jet Clipper Ella but then I realized that I have not posted the EA-6B shots yet.

Fist things first!

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/EA-6B-Last-Flight-Home/i-LfSTJbz/5/L/IMG7093-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/EA-6B-Last-Flight-Home/i-SHknx9C/4/L/IMG9401-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/EA-6B-Last-Flight-Home/i-3xZvVZQ/5/L/IMG7307-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/EA-6B-Last-Flight-Home/i-gGdk2ft/0/L/IMG82686970-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/EA-6B-Last-Flight-Home/i-KqX7Khj/5/L/IMG7648-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/EA-6B-Last-Flight-Home/i-rTkzKS9/4/L/IMG9359-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/EA-6B-Last-Flight-Home/i-wSz4kNr/3/L/IMG7120-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/EA-6B-Last-Flight-Home/i-zBXM4D8/0/L/IMG0985-L.jpg
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/EA-6B-Last-Flight-Home/19718103_4vZM2h#1547830024_QL73Xzq
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/EA-6B-Last-Flight-Home/i-7DQJKqP/4/L/IMG9298-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/EA-6B-Last-Flight-Home/19718103_4vZM2h#1561836121_Hxspnmhhttp://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/EA-6B-Last-Flight-Home/i-QL73Xzq/4/L/IMG8186-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/EA-6B-Last-Flight-Home/i-mchLNXJ/4/L/IMG7293-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/EA-6B-Last-Flight-Home/i-444w9np/0/L/IMG9380-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/EA-6B-Last-Flight-Home/i-JVd8SQV/0/L/IMG876456-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/EA-6B-Last-Flight-Home/i-JTb875h/0/L/IMG8217-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/EA-6B-Last-Flight-Home/i-GcrHZdg/0/L/IMG8444-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/EA-6B-Last-Flight-Home/i-MKWLD4s/0/L/IMG8570-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/EA-6B-Last-Flight-Home/i-PPkNPc8/0/L/IMG8606-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/EA-6B-Last-Flight-Home/i-Hcm3Rwg/0/L/IMG9253-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/EA-6B-Last-Flight-Home/i-sHpthP7/0/M/IMG8543-M.jpg

[steve1840]

Nice set of shots Fred. She is certainly going to make a good gate guard up in Bethpage.

[gonzalu]

Fred the fisheye shot is priceless!!

[moose135]

A little birdie told me that N726CK, the Kalitta 727, had some new colors, and would be in town today. I needed to be in the area this morning, so I caught their arrival.

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-RzbN978/0/XL/JM20111106N726CK002-XL.jpg

[Derf]

Nice colors...Nice catch moose!

[gonzalu]

Very Nice Moose!!

[Derf]

Here are a few more recient shots I took of N707JT

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-bkNsKXd/0/L/IMG2202-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-vpXDSNB/1/L/IMG209012-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-SggF7RC/1/L/IMG2735-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-KqqsDWN/0/L/IMG260012-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-w78q8Cm/0/L/IMG2755b-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-KCjwGhQ/0/L/IMG2170-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-8D9Hjgv/0/L/IMG2339-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-TZzJpGM/0/L/IMG4059-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-vQwTkCh/0/L/IMG2570-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-n7Z9vmH/0/L/IMG4113-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-TrbXKZJ/0/L/IMG2188-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-wGPpQVn/1/L/IMG2157-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-gPR2BLv/0/L/IMG2240-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-ZZ2Nbs6/0/L/IMG2285-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-SqvTgWN/0/L/IMG2290-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-sLRcPd9/0/L/IMG2221b-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-PWWbDQx/0/L/IMG2953-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-n5mFRvm/1/L/IMG2177-L.jpg

[Derf]

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-hm9KRwh/1/L/IMG2159-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-8hPBMKH/1/L/IMG2753-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-XqTFd65/1/L/IMG2956-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-K84j8R9/1/L/IMG2255-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-Zcqm549/1/L/IMG2733-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-Q3mSTnT/0/L/IMG2155-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-MDVmDKk/1/L/IMG209678-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-ffcrDZf/1/L/IMG2921-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-vdQTNt8/1/L/IMG1686-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-CpJzwxB/1/L/IMG1924-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-j6JstVZ/0/L/IMG2171b-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-nPwckrf/0/L/IMG2173-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-MKpvT8H/0/L/IMG2178-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-qNSGgmb/0/L/IMG2250-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-8xVGk6P/0/L/IMG2253-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-S9pfVkL/0/L/IMG2236-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-z4j7zdj/0/L/IMG2268-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-hjQRsqM/0/L/IMG2280-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-Fk6hvcr/0/L/IMG2346-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/N707JT-at-Farmingdale-10-25-2/i-C7csfKk/0/L/IMG2747b-L.jpg

[LGA777]

Surprised so quick but the episode of Pan Am filmed with N707JT at FRG is already airing this Sunday night 11-13-2011 at 2200 on ABC-TV, here is a brief description of the episode.

A wealthy passenger charms the stewardesses on a flight to Caracas; when a passenger has a heart attack, the only hope of saving him is to land in turmoil-stricken Haiti.

[Gerard]

Around 3:30 a Falcon 2000, N255QS, was rolling on One Nine to depart when they had to abort the takeoff about halfway down. I wasnt in the car but watching by the green fence by Dave & Busters so i didnt have my scanner. They taxied back to the Atlantic ramp where they remained at idle and the FRG Ops Truck met them. I believe it was a bird strike as Tower was telling
departures of "bird activity" in the area.

[gonzalu]

Fred, GREAT set!! Wow!

[mirrodie]

Oh boy, I finally get to post something before anyone else!! So excited.


A pair of Superhornets just arrived at FRG. They flew over me at 10:10, low pass over the airport, gear up, no flaps.

Turned right and looped around again. Full flaps gear extended.

[Chris S]

2 Super Hornets or 2 Growlers ?? :wink:

[mirrodie]

....probably what HE said ^^ :cool:

[moose135]

Heard a rumor a pair of Growlers were due in last night, but with the weather, I didn't bother heading over.

[MORS-AB-ALTO]

2 Growlers from VAQ-132 Scorpians are sitting on ramp by the terminal.

[Joe]

Here are a few quick shots:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6098/6354100107_829af6a312_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6046/6354099997_78633896e3_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6240/6354099875_9ca14c3490_b.jpg



Does anyone know when they are leaving?

Also, I overheard someone mentioning something about a Blue Angel due into Farmingdale today or tomorrow, does anyone have any ifo on that as well?

Thanks,
joe

[Joe]

One more:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6212/6354130213_b5a1c97159_b.jpg

[moose135]

Also, I overheard someone mentioning something about a Blue Angel due into Farmingdale today or tomorrow, does anyone have any ifo on that as well?
Had heard they were going to come in Wednesday and leave today as part of the War of 1812 prep, but they cancelled. Don't know if they will reschedule.

[Chris S]

Heard Blue Angels #1 and #7 are up in the Boston Area today doing their pre-visit at Logan,
so there's a still a chance they might do their pre-visit at FRG within the next week also
before they head back home to Pensacola for Thanksgiving :wink:

[moose135]

I stopped by this afternoon, but between the rain and some folks looking at the jets, I couldn't get any decent shots. After dark, the rain stopped, and the people cleared out...

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-ncBzm8H/0/XL/JM20111117EA-18G166895001-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-Bf9XGBt/0/XL/JM20111117EA-18G166896002-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-g4h7Hhs/0/XL/JM20111117EA-18G166895002-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-m5gfLwm/0/XL/JM20111117EA-18G166895003-XL.jpg

[Chris S]

OUTSTANDING SHOTS MOOSE !! :biggrin:

[mirrodie]

Really nice shots there, Moose.

[fk6065]

Great shots Moose.

[moose135]

Thanks guys! All I heard was they are leaving Friday morning, but no details about time.

[Joe]

They just took off at 9:36, while upset that I missed them, at least I got to see one of them fly over. I heard the unmistakable roar and made it outside just in time to catch the second jet.

[Joe]

Flight aware shows them delayed until 10:18, so unfortunately that doesn't seem to be very accurate. I checked it earlier and it didn't mention that flight, unless something else showed up in the night that we were unaware of?

[moose135]

Military flights don't show up on FlightAware, but I see what you were looking at - that's really odd. Someone must have made a typo when entering the flight plan and never deleted it.

[moose135]

They cranked up around 9:20, and blasted off Runway 32 around twenty minutes later.

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-dP6bhPJ/0/XL/JM20111118EA-18G166896001-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-Ws74DgS/0/XL/JM20111118EA-18G166896002-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-bgz3VZF/0/XL/JM20111118EA-18G166896006-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-28fZ3Xn/0/XL/JM20111118EA-18G166895003-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-KQwpBhr/0/XL/JM20111118EA-18G166895005-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-WVNDKRD/0/XL/JM20111118EA-18G166896008-XL.jpg

Two kept the burners lit a little longer...yeah, the airport is going to get noise complaints. :biggrin:
http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-PbJjsJw/0/XL/JM20111118EA-18G166896009-XL.jpg

[Chris S]

GREAT shots Moose and thanks again for the heads up !! :wink:
It was AWESOME hearing the Growler's BURNERS and that
SWEET SOUND OF FREEDOM at FRG today !!!!!! :cool:

[Gerard]

Tex Sutton sitting at Sheltair, Islanders charter prepping and idling over at Atlantic right along the fence on 109 and what looked to be a CG Aux/CAP meeting at the Main Terminal. There were about 12 planes sitting on the ramp there. And boy was it a nice day with temps around 62 and nice sun.

[Art at ISP]

Great shots Moose!

[Joe]

Just caught this plane flying in:

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6091/6385024521_6ccc34938f_b.jpg

Not the greatest shot, I was checking out Flight Aware and saw that it was due in any second, so I ran out front and took the shot. This is the view from my front yard. If I had more time, I would have liked to have caught it landing. I had a 28-135mm lens on the camera otherwise it would have been zoomed in closer. It's just not an angle seen much in photos.
Joe

[mirrodie]

Oh, meant to ask, was there a chartered MD-80 of sorts at FRG sometime on Sat or Sunday? I saw one overhead but the trajectory suggests it was from FRG and not some haphazard lost LGA arrival...

[Joe]

There were two MD-83's in town recently, one on Friday and one on Sunday, different owners.

[moose135]

Oh, meant to ask, was there a chartered MD-80 of sorts at FRG sometime on Sat or Sunday? I saw one overhead but the trajectory suggests it was from FRG and not some haphazard lost LGA arrival...

A US Jet MD-83 arrived early Friday afternoon from BED, and departed later in the afternoon, heading to RDU.
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/JUS114
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/JUS609

Another US Jet MD-83 departed FRG on Sunday around Noon, heading to Montreal - looks like it arrived Sunday morning.
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/JUS209
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/JUS115

The NHL schedule tells me it was likely the Boston Bruins arriving Friday and departing Sunday, for their game with the Islanders on Saturday. They then had a game with the Canadiens on Monday.

Joe, that Delta jet was probably bringing the Flyers in for tomorrow's game.

[NIKV69]

Just caught this plane flying in:



More bad news for the Islanders me thinks...

[lijk604]

A US Jet MD-83 arrived early Friday afternoon from BED, and departed later in the afternoon, heading to RDU.
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/JUS114
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/JUS609

Another US Jet MD-83 departed FRG on Sunday around Noon, heading to Montreal - looks like it arrived Sunday morning.
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/JUS209
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/JUS115

The NHL schedule tells me it was likely the Boston Bruins arriving Friday and departing Sunday, for their game with the Islanders on Saturday. They then had a game with the Canadiens on Monday.

Joe, that Delta jet was probably bringing the Flyers in for tomorrow's game.

Moose is dead on here. N949NS both times for the Bruins.

[moose135]

Blue Angel 7 is at FRG now! Parked at the terminal, scheduled to depart between 2:30 and 3pm...

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-pchSt6j/0/XL/JM20111130BlueAngelsFA-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-FZ2J5Jm/0/XL/JM20111130BlueAngelsFA-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-QVLTrfV/0/XL/JM20111130BlueAngelsFA-XL.jpg

Thanks for the heads up, Chris & Christina!

[steve1840]

Glad you were able to get out there a snag a few shots. Great work Moose!

[Speedbagel_001]

Looks like he left a little late. At around 4:15, while getting some fresh air outside my office in Melville, I happened to look up and see an F-18 departing FRG northbound along Rt. 110. He was moving really fast and disappeared into the cloud layer in less than a minute! (Do these guys need to abide by the 250 kt limit?)

[moose135]

Yes, they went off late - by then, the clouds had moved in pretty well. And no, they don't have to follow the 250kt limit if operational requirements dictate otherwise. When I flew the T-38, our normal cruise speed was 300kt IAS, and we always flew that speed in normal operations.

[Joe]

Here's a few shots from me with my new lens, unfortunately, it isn't suited for zooms as it's max reach is 105mm:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7144/6433048499_479ede2949_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6433048687_33a6ee340d_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6433048785_42368ef58e_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7162/6433048315_1943b3abf4_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6433048201_a35a97e1e4_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7012/6433049173_ed40b260c1_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7015/6433048955_8b0b1dd9f5_b.jpg

[moose135]

Nice shots, Joe. I guess you were in the gaggle in the parking lot, sorry we didn't get to talk.

[Joe]

Thanks, I was the one standing on top of the Pathfinder. I was honestly expecting the plane to be gone when I got there as I didn't see the post about it being in town until about 4, at which point I quickly grabbed my camera and headed out. I thought that you might have been the guy standing on his truck, but it wasn't you. I asked if he was John and he said no. That's your name, right? I thought that I saw it in a previous post.

[Joe]

Also, Moose, I like your shots as well, I wish that the sun was still out when I got there. It makes a big difference with the Blues!

[Greg_NY]

Nice shots, Joe and Moose! Wish I could have been there ...

[GrummanFan]

Thanks, I was the one standing on top of the Pathfinder.

One of the many reasons I miss my Pathfinder, I had even built a platform into the roof rack so I could get those kinds of shots. Nice work!

[Gerard]

I asked if he was John and he said no. That's your name, right? I thought that I saw it in a previous post.

Yes it is but shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh dont tell anyone else. :tongue:

[Gerard]

NYPD 14 came in today and landed over at Atlantic. They left about an hour later and though I didnt see it I believe they were here to pick up the Mayor or PC who came in
for the wake of the slain oficer in West Babylon.

[NIKV69]

NYPD 14 came in today and landed over at Atlantic. They left about an hour later and though I didnt see it I believe they were here to pick up the Mayor or PC who came in
for the wake of the slain oficer in West Babylon.

You may get a return Monday for the funeral.

[Gerard]

You may get a return Monday for the funeral.

Yup and I was wondering if they would use FRG for a staging point for the Missing Man
Fly Over which they traditionally do along with NCPD, SCPD and sometimes the State
PD.

[moose135]

According to Newsday, Commissioner Kelly attended the wake today. Bloomberg is expected to join him for the funeral on Monday.

[moose135]

A Rutan Long-EZ dropped in today.

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-BrscTwG/0/XL/JM20111218N8CP002-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-RZVPDDf/0/XL/JM20111218N8CP003-XL.jpg

[MikeO]

A few from earlier today..



https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8Fa5IVvxkVA/Tu-Jq3-I2dI/AAAAAAAAA1c/HiBbbsKaep0/s640/IMG_7082.JPG

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-v6Ycpxc9Ad4/Tu-JajnzUWI/AAAAAAAAA1U/ZD5rxgqkv1U/s640/IMG_7044.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5EraessdQlY/Tu-JkcBGfTI/AAAAAAAAA1Y/-zdo9yY3tB0/s640/IMG_7046.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-YoHh1wWncGg/Tu-J4tfSlZI/AAAAAAAAA1g/WJDvbrzNooA/s640/IMG_7119.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-HCziurS3ewE/Tu-KfHJ4EoI/AAAAAAAAA1s/8CtO_Tq0vxU/s640/IMG_7160.JPG

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Great shots.

Today was a very sad day - I saw NYPD explorers, impalas, vans and buses all along Montauk hwy today,

[NIKV69]

It was. They lined up a huge K9 unit along Livingston Av entering the cemetery along with a two lines of motorcycle officers. It was very sad.

[Chris S]

A Rutan Long-EZ dropped in today.



http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-RZVPDDf/0/XL/JM20111218N8CP003-XL.jpg

Nice catch on the Long-EZ Moose ... oh and BTW, the NEW American Airpower Museum sign up on the Hangar looks ALOT NICER than their old blue sign too !! :wink:

[Gerard]

A few from earlier today


So that was you taking the pics. I was on the other side of the fence. This was on the tarmac between Hangar 41 and Northeastern.
NYPD had three Agustas (15, 16 and 19) and Aviation 14 which was also used as the VIP transport copter. Suffolk 2 and Nassau 5 rounded
out the group. They left off the Bravo pad one at a time to the south a little after 12 then met up over the Great South Bay where they lined
up into the Fly Over formation and circled slowly for about 35/40 minute. After they finished the Fly By Suffolk and Nassau were cut loose
and the 4 NYPD copters returned to FRG where they shutdown on the back Atlantic ramp. They refueled and after the Mayor and PC arrived
for their ride home on PD 14 the 3 Agustas also cranked up and headed out to the SW.
It was pretty cool seeing all of this but I felt conflicted because the only reason they were there was because of the murder of a good PO and and even better family man. :frown:

[Billbo1970]

Was driving around with my wife last night, looking at light displays when a pretty large jet w/fancy paint landed at FRG around 8pm or so. Anyone know what/who it was? It was a SWEET looking jet... really big too.

[Gerard]

Was driving around with my wife last night, looking at light displays when a pretty large jet w/fancy paint landed at FRG around 8pm or so. Anyone know what/who it was? It was a SWEET looking jet... really big too.

Toronto Maple Leafs charter flight?

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I was at Airport Plaza today and I noticed some construction going on in the Dave & Busters parking lot right next to runway 19. Is this part of any airport construction projects?


http://i44.tinypic.com/14myzye.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/21emp5.jpg
http://i44.tinypic.com/2ue47ed.jpg

[NIKV69]

They have did work to all the lights in that lot. Probably more upkeep on the lot. I doubt that is airport related.

[moose135]

Yes it is, Kenny. It is part of the changes they are making to the runway safety area - Runway 1/19 will be shifted northward approximately 450' to give additional overrun on the south end before Rt. 109, and part of the parking lot near D&B will be closed off to provide a safe zone on the north end, as the threshold will be moved north. They will be installing an EMAS system on the Rt. 110 end of 14/32, and installing upgraded approach lights for Rwy 14. Since they have room to shift 1/19, they won't need to install EMAS on that runway.

You can read about it here:
http://www.republicairport.net/Relocation-of-RunwayAirport-Safety-Project.htm

And this brochure includes a map with the changes (to the runway, as well as the parking lot) marked:
http://www.republicairport.net/pdf/Republic-Brochure-FINAL.pdf

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Thanks for the links and info Moose! It looks they are going full force ahead with the airport improvements.

[NIKV69]

If I read that right are they moving the AAM and Sheltair to that piece of land between Runway 1 and 32 where the Pan Am crew filmed last time?

[Zee71]

Wow.......talk about a major overhaul happening at Republic.

[moose135]

If I read that right are they moving the AAM and Sheltair to that piece of land between Runway 1 and 32 where the Pan Am crew filmed last time?
Some of the non-runway items noted are still in the "planning stage" and may or may not happen. As far as we know, the AAM isn't going anywhere. In the original plan, the hangar would have been moved south of the current SheltAir hangar to keep it out of the shifted RSA. In March of this year, the FAA agreed to allow it to remain in place for the foreseeable future. I haven't heard any news about the other hangar which the diagram shows as being removed - the small hangar north of the AAM, which houses NFI, and which is actually older than the AAM building. SheltAir's main hangar would remain in place, and parking that is currently north of it would move to the south side. As noted, there is a plan to develop the Breaslau Gardens area (between Rwy 1 and 32), and the fuel farm, among other things, would be moved into that area. I haven't heard any solid updates on any of this non-runway related construction in months. I try to get down to the airport commission meetings, and if I hear anything, I'll pass it along.

[NIKV69]

Some of the non-runway items noted are still in the "planning stage" and may or may not happen. As far as we know, the AAM isn't going anywhere. In the original plan, the hangar would have been moved south of the current SheltAir hangar to keep it out of the shifted RSA. In March of this year, the FAA agreed to allow it to remain in place for the foreseeable future. I haven't heard any news about the other hangar which the diagram shows as being removed - the small hangar north of the AAM, which houses NFI, and which is actually older than the AAM building. SheltAir's main hangar would remain in place, and parking that is currently north of it would move to the south side. As noted, there is a plan to develop the Breaslau Gardens area (between Rwy 1 and 32), and the fuel farm, among other things, would be moved into that area. I haven't heard any solid updates on any of this non-runway related construction in months. I try to get down to the airport commission meetings, and if I hear anything, I'll pass it along.


Schumer and Israel made sure it would be preserved no matter if it stayed in the spot it's in or was moved. Then I thought I heard it was being moved to where the Alpha ramp is now which doesn't make a bit of sense. Going to be interesting. If they stay where they are now don't they lose ramp space?

[mirrodie]

On a somewhat related note, what ever happened to the Stew Leonards Store that was supposed to pop up around the airport? Where was is supposed to go? And was it squashed?

[moose135]

Mario, as I understand it, the store was supposed to go on Rt. 110, on the southwest corner of Conklin Street. That would have put it directly under the approach path to Rwy 14. There was significant opposition from pilot groups and other local business and civic organizations over safety issues. As far as I know, it was killed.

[Gerard]

Mario, as I understand it, the store was supposed to go on Rt. 110, on the southwest corner of Conklin Street. That would have put it directly under the approach path to Rwy 14. There was significant opposition from pilot groups and other local business and civic organizations over safety issues. As far as I know, it was killed.

Wow aviation, business and civic groups banding together. Stew never had a chance. :tongue:

[bluejuice]

In August I spoke with Stew Jr and he said that they are close to announcing a new location somewhere along Rt 110. Another time in either Sept or October my wife spoke to the store Mgr in Yonkers and he confirmed that we should be hearing something soon. Im looking forward to it as I travel to the Yonkers store about once a month

[Gerard]

I was at Airport Plaza today and I noticed some construction going on in the Dave & Busters parking lot right next to runway 19. Is this part of any airport construction projects?


http://i44.tinypic.com/14myzye.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/21emp5.jpg
http://i44.tinypic.com/2ue47ed.jpg

Drove past there yesterday and I have to say that just sucks!!! :mad::smile:
That area was a great spotting location especially during the air shows when the aircraft use 1/19.
And the fence line was great for a look across the runway!!
Oh well!!

[moose135]

Keep an eye out Sunday night or Monday for the Detroit Red Wings new ride. The team plays the Islanders on Tuesday night, with a game in Chicago Sunday, then back home later in the week, so I'd expect them to drop into FRG and hang around for a day or two. The team unveiled a new jet for this hockey season, a former Midwest Express MD-81. Unfortunately, the new aircraft doesn't have Red Wings titles like their DC-9, just red and blue cheat lines and stripes on the tail. And it can be tracked...

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N812ME

[Gerard]

There was another LE Fly By today in Massapequa for the ATF agent tragically killed by friendly fire in Seaford on New Years eve. Was FRG used again as a staging point for the copters? Thanks.

[moose135]

No it wasn't. I got out there a little before 10am, and it was a quiet morning. Read that AG Eric Holder would attend the funeral, and thought we might get a VIP transport, but nothing showed up at FRG. Did hear an "Omaha" call sign, flight of 2, check in with FRG tower going into Bethpage a little after 10. I never heard anything else from them, but that's a Customer/Border Patrol call sign, so I assume they were funeral-related traffic.

[lijk604]

No it wasn't. I got out there a little before 10am, and it was a quiet morning. Read that AG Eric Holder would attend the funeral, and thought we might get a VIP transport, but nothing showed up at FRG. Did hear an "Omaha" call sign, flight of 2, check in with FRG tower going into Bethpage a little after 10. I never heard anything else from them, but that's a Customer/Border Patrol call sign, so I assume they were funeral-related traffic.

Not sure if it was AG Holder or not, but a police led convoy of black SUVs rolled up to Atlantics ramp around 11ish and they got on a waiting civilian G5.

[Gerard]

No it wasn't. I got out there a little before 10am, and it was a quiet morning. Read that AG Eric Holder would attend the funeral, and thought we might get a VIP transport, but nothing showed up at FRG. Did hear an "Omaha" call sign, flight of 2, check in with FRG tower going into Bethpage a little after 10. I never heard anything else from them, but that's a Customer/Border Patrol call sign, so I assume they were funeral-related traffic.

Thanks John. They must have used the Nassau Air Bureau Base for their staging point. News12 had a good video shot of the FlyBy which
featured 8 helicopters. Being the helo geek that i am I taped the story then played it back in slow-mo on my DVR. From what I saw it
looked to be the two Custom/Omaha Astars,. two Suffolk PD Astars, two Nassau PD 407s and two NYC PD Agustas. And they also said AG Holder was there.

[Derf]

After taking some shots of a Maddog at KFRG I decided to pay some old friends a visit.

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/i-G5jzH4g/0/L/L-39-dark-backround-3-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/i-PsVs2wB/0/L/l-39za-L.jpg

[steve1840]

Love the shots Fred! Never get tired of looking at either of those birds.

[Derf]

Thanks Steve, Here are two more
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/i-SMbmrmb/0/L/i-SMbmrmb-L.jpg
I think the plane looked like garbage

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/i-4RcFVG6/0/L/helicopter-L.jpg

[steve1840]

Where do they part the Flyers MadDog? Is that by Sheltair?

[Derf]

Yep, Shelt

[lijk604]

Where do they part the Flyers MadDog? Is that by Sheltair?
Steve...FYI...it's for the Detroit Red Wings.

[steve1840]

Steve...FYI...it's for the Detroit Red Wings.

Thaaaaaat's right... oops!

[Derf]

It seems that I have quite a few emails and a PM or two about how I did the L-39's. After explaining it a few times, I figured I would just make a quick video on how I did them. Here is the video.


http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/i-sPXCbq4/0/M/i-sPXCbq4-M.jpg (http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Videos/Video/10805949_BnbWKj#!i=1667625309&k=w9t79HH&lb=1&s=L)
Video Click Here! (http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Videos/Video/10805949_BnbWKj#!i=1667625309&k=w9t79HH&lb=1&s=L)

[gonzalu]

Awesome video tut Fred... as always :-)

[NIKV69]

"Also known as "Derf" on the message forums."

I LOLd

Great vid Fred

[Derf]

On my way home...Black is hard to shoot at night!

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/i-FRCHWnD/0/L/n1de-L.jpg

[moose135]

Very cool, Fred - that belongs to the Earnhardt NASCAR team.

[puckstopper55]

wonder what they were doing in town?!

[steve1840]

Awesome! Sharp looking Learjet!

[Roush6NY]

Very nice catch, Fred ! Hmmm I too wonder what they were doing here

[moose135]

Busy day at FRG...de-mil started on the Prowler, engines are out and other "stuff" being removed as I type. Also two television shoots going on, one at the terminal (been here since last Thursday) and a separate shoot using the other side near the museum, as well as the north half of Rwy 1/19. Pix to follow.

[steve1840]

Any idea what the television shoots are for?

[moose135]

Unforgettable and Damages

[moose135]

De-mil work on the Prowler. It's mostly complete, they just need to remove the radar, and load everything onto a truck, which should happen Wednesday.

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Prowler-Comes-Home/i-khtJ5rd/0/XL/JM20120124EA-6B162938001-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Prowler-Comes-Home/i-8WzMwfQ/0/XL/JM20120124EA-6B162938004-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Prowler-Comes-Home/i-M88vvs7/0/XL/JM20120124EA-6B162938002-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Prowler-Comes-Home/i-cSvg6Hp/0/XL/JM20120124EA-6B162938006-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Prowler-Comes-Home/i-gGxs77c/0/XL/JM20120124EA-6B162938005-XL.jpg

[moose135]

Also at Republic today, the television show Unforgettable was filming scenes for an upcoming episode. I haven't seen it, but it's a cop show starring Poppy Montgomery. They filmed some inside SheltAir, and spent a good part of the day shooting on one of the runways. The set up for the scene has a suspect trying to escape in a small aircraft, and the cops drive alongside the plane on the runway and shoot out the nose wheel tire, forcing it to stop (I know, I know...) They went up and down the runway a bunch, with the plane (a Cessna Caravan) and the detectives' car (a Dodge Charger) followed by a camera truck.

http://www.moose135photography.com/Long-Island/TV-on-Long-Island/i-XkkjkwM/0/XL/JM20120124Unforgettable001-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Long-Island/TV-on-Long-Island/i-DpgS3BM/0/XL/JM20120124Unforgettable003-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Long-Island/TV-on-Long-Island/i-BQFz9T9/0/XL/JM20120124Unforgettable002-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Long-Island/TV-on-Long-Island/i-gj62Qc2/0/XL/JM20120124Unforgettable004-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Long-Island/TV-on-Long-Island/i-P6WTJQT/0/XL/JM20120124Unforgettable005-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Long-Island/TV-on-Long-Island/i-NKr63XW/0/XL/JM20120124Unforgettable006-XL.jpg

[steve1840]

Awesome! Will definitely have to keep an eye out for that episode. Always cool to see places you're familiar with in TV shows and movies, especially when its an airport :smile:

[puckstopper55]

De-mil work on the Prowler. It's mostly complete, they just need to remove the radar, and load everything onto a truck, which should happen Wednesday.

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Prowler-Comes-Home/i-khtJ5rd/0/XL/JM20120124EA-6B162938001-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Prowler-Comes-Home/i-8WzMwfQ/0/XL/JM20120124EA-6B162938004-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Prowler-Comes-Home/i-M88vvs7/0/XL/JM20120124EA-6B162938002-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Prowler-Comes-Home/i-cSvg6Hp/0/XL/JM20120124EA-6B162938006-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Prowler-Comes-Home/i-gGxs77c/0/XL/JM20120124EA-6B162938005-XL.jpg

Are the people doing the de-mil active members of the Navy, or just subcontractors?

[moose135]

Subcontractors, hired by the Navy.

ETA: FlightAware (http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N1DE) is showing the Earnhardt Lear returning to FRG today, scheduled in around 5:15pm

[rkfast]

Is Fred gonna make another depressing video like he did for the Felix 101 demill?

That one was tough to watch, man.

[Gerard]

Is Fred gonna make another depressing video like he did for the Felix 101 demill?

You and Fred going to be in the chase car again like last time? :biggrin:

[moose135]

You and Fred going to be in the chase car again like last time? :biggrin:
When (and if) it happens, I suppose there will be some coverage... :smile:

[Gerard]

Was in the area this aftertnoon and took a quick drive around FRG and I havent seen the ramps of Atlantic and Sheltair that empty in a long time. And with the crappy weather no one flying though I did see Bell N44HC fueling up. And speaking of him, around 3:30 I hear the loud buzz of an approaching copter and had a
pretty good idea who it was from the sound. It was 44HC flying about 500 feet over my house heading NB. Avoiding the last of the bad weather though it was brightening to the West. With the temps close to 55 I decided to go for a nice walk and who do I see again around 4PM now heading EB and around 1500 this time? 44HC of course. :smile:
Rest of the weekend looks great for spotting actvities.

[Gerard]

Are they using a noise cannon at FRG or were there hunters in the area? :confused::tongue:
Was over by the Terminal this afternoon and heard a number of blasts.:eek:

[Derf]

Are they using a noise cannon at FRG or were there hunters in the area? :confused::tongue:
Was over by the Terminal this afternoon and heard a number of blasts.:eek:

They have been using fully aitomatic propane poppers to scare the birds for a long time. I always hear them

[Gerard]

They have been using fully aitomatic propane poppers to scare the birds for a long time. I always hear them

Really? That's the first time I have hear them. Maybe they took the silencer off? :eek::wink:

[lijk604]

N270SK - Chataqua ERJ-145 currently over by Sheltair in Frontier colors. Looks to have brought the St John's women's BB team home.
Pic tonight.

[gonzalu]

That guy has seen a lot of color changes :tongue:

[moose135]

Had a meeting in the area this morning, and rolled past to see if there was anything interesting around...

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-zF6pfkD/0/XL/JM20120201N270SK001-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-dBV8xJH/0/XL/JM20120201N270SK002-XL.jpg

[lijk604]

N270SK - Chataqua ERJ-145 currently over by Sheltair in Frontier colors. Looks to have brought the St John's women's BB team home.
Pic tonight.
Thanks for the post Moose, now I dont have to rush the picture tonight! :tongue:

[Roush6NY]

Very nice John, I wonder if we'll see some of these little Frontier ERJs at LGA