Republic Farmingdale (FRG) Notable Visitors

[Chris S]

For the ALCS at the Stadium I would guess.

Yes, but it was too windy today for them so unfortunately they couldn't go up for the game.:frown:

[Gerard]

Yes, but it was too windy today for them so unfortunately they couldn't go up for the game.:frown:

Ah thought so. I drove past around 3:30 and there was no activity in and around the airship. And the way the Yanks have played its doubtful they will be back. Thats BOTH Yasnks and the blimp!! :tongue::frown:

[rkfast]

C-2 Greyhound from VRC-40 (Rawhides) at Sheltair this afternoon.

[PhilDernerJr]

I hear a Mexican Air Force Lockheed Jetstar just arrived at FRG.

[eric8669]

I hear a Mexican Air Force Lockheed Jetstar just arrived at FRG.

I think that landed as I was driving down new hwy.

[tkaminsk]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/34758247@N03/8131114990/sizes/m/in/photostream/Lockheed Jetstar 8 serial 3908 operated by the Mexican Air Force arrived at Repulic Airport, Farmingdale, New York form Newark Liberty International on October 25 using the ident MAF3908 and departed on October 27 using the same ident.

[lijk604]

State Police helos, US Army Blackhawks and Lakota's have been staging, fueling at Atlantic all day.

Storm damage at FRG, one of the T hangars was lfted off the ground and throne across a taxiway onto another hangar. The aircraft inside however seems to have made it through with little to no damage.

[moose135]

Heard there was supposed to be a C-17 in late last night. Don't know if it arrived or not.

[Mateo]

State Police helos, US Army Blackhawks and Lakota's have been staging, fueling at Atlantic all day.
Had 2 Army UH-60s head W>E over Downtown Brooklyn at 0925.

[lijk604]

The HH-60's stopped in for fuel and have redeparted @ 1215L
A C-130 just landed on Rwy32 @ 1230L

[lijk604]

C-130 has departed at 3:20pm

[dekdawg21]

c-130 inbound just flew over my job in West Babylon

[Gerard]

c-130 inbound just flew over my job in West Babylon

Just saw one heading out to the East looks like he just came out of FRG. About an hour earlier two Blackhawks swept by
To the west and then a Lakota to the NW.

[MORS-AB-ALTO]

Saw 2 Blackhawks and a Chinook arrive from the South and do a quick go around at about 4:50pm. Heard A C-130 arrive around 5:30pm. Saw a RIANG Sherpa depart around 6:00pm and a C-130(no skis) follow about 15 minutes later.

[Joe]

Been busy having spent the day pulling wet insulation from a previous flooded crawl space,but I did see the Sherpa take off while at the Depot and thought about how loved it is here on this site.

[lijk604]

Saw 2 Blackhawks and a Chinook arrive from the South and do a quick go around at about 4:50pm. Heard A C-130 arrive around 5:30pm. Saw a RIANG Sherpa depart around 6:00pm and a C-130(no skis) follow about 15 minutes later.

The Blackhawks and Chinook did not do a go around. They landed took on a ton of guys in hard hats. There was a second set of Blackhawks and a Chinook that took on a second group. The men arrived on 3 NICE buses and assembled on Atlantic's ramp. They loaded on the "B" taxiway.

Earlier in the day Gov. Cuomo arrived in 1 ship of a 2 set of Blackhawks from the NY Air Guard. He departed on the same approx 3:30pm

[rkfast]

Down in Long Beach today ripping apart a friends flooded basement and happened to catch a C-17 and C-130 into JFK.

[lijk604]

Caught a glimpse of a C-17 yesterday flying low over my place out in Patchogue. Looked too high to have been off of or approaching Islip, but lower than the normal JFK traffic.

[wunaladreamin]

I saw the C17 at Triple Hangars last night.

[Gerard]

All these military aircraft into FRG and no pics? Is the gas crisis impacting our spotting?

[Gerard]

Finally had a full tank and did a quick run by FRG. US Park Police Eagle 2 (Bell 412) came in from the south west and landed over by Atlantic. Two pax came out but didnt see them picked up.

[lijk604]

All these military aircraft into FRG and no pics? Is the gas crisis impacting our spotting?

Lets just say work took precedence over spotting. Besides with people still suffering in areas without power, I have not even thought of spotting. It's kind of low on the priority scale right now.

[wunaladreamin]

All these military aircraft into FRG and no pics? Is the gas crisis impacting our spotting?
You apparently can drive your car and post on a computer. Others cannot. Where's your pictures?

[Gerard]

You apparently can drive your car and post on a computer. Others cannot. Where's your pictures?

Mmm I'm not feeling the love here. :frown::smile: Yesterday was the first day I was able to get over to FRG in some time as I was able to fill my car up. Only got my power back late Monday night and my Optimum service yesterday afternoon. Before that I was able to post via my wifes IPad. It was an innocent question but i guess some people took it the wrong way. Oh well. Sorry guys.

[Gerard]

Finally had a full tank and did a quick run by FRG. US Park Police Eagle 2 (Bell 412) came in from the south west and landed over by Atlantic. Two pax came out but didnt see them picked up.

They bunked here overnite and just saw them as they hover taxied down to Runway 19 then did a running departure to the SW.
No pictures. :eek:

[mirrodie]

just saw a large-ish plane land at FRG from a distance.

Winglets perhaps.

landed at FRG today 11-26-12 at 11:11 hrs. just wondering.

[Gerard]

Charter Air Transport had 3 of their Embraers at FRG today parked at Atlantic including the one with the Mauiva livery. Since the Main Terminal is under FEMA occupation :eek: the AC shuttles are going out of the Atlantic ramp. They are using the small building by the fence the Islanders used for access to the ramp.

[Gerard]

Nice to be able to park in the lot by the Terminal as FEMA has left the room!! :biggrin: Not much going on as it was pretty windy with some nice gusts. Didnt stop Sky Limo 9885 (love that call sign), a Beechjet, blast off on a steep depart off 32 heading to FXE.

[Gerard]

What a beautiful day here on L.I. and did a run by FRG!! Was heading home after a stop in Petco and I noticed the AAM L-39 revving up his engines!! Drove over to the lot by 1-9 and got myself a little taste of "Winter Thunder" :biggrin: as he roared out to the South!! Came back 10 later, did a high Fly Over then a right bank and a sharp turn into 1-9!! That was nice!!
And also with the end of the hockey "strike" or whatever you want to call it we'll get some of the bigger metal in FRG when the Isles go on road trips and teams come in!! Probably not as much with the shorter schedule
and our teams only playing Eastern Division teams but still something!!

[lijk604]

Don't give up hope Gerard. If the rumors are true, FRG will have visits from:
Pittsburgh / Florida / Tampa Bay - Miami Air
Philadelphia - Delta
Washington / Montreal / Toronto / Ottawa / Winnipeg - Air Canada
Boston - USA Jet

[moose135]

Not to mention the Miami Air flights the Islanders take for road games...

[Gerard]

Anyone here the rumor that the Blues might not use FRG to stage for the 2013 Air Show? There was a post on the LI-Republic Airport Historical Society Fascebook page today alluding to that possibility.

[lijk604]

Anyone here the rumor that the Blues might not use FRG to stage for the 2013 Air Show? There was a post on the LI-Republic Airport Historical Society Fascebook page today alluding to that possibility.

You obviously meant the Thunder-chickens. The Blues know FRG and love it here!

[Chris S]

BTW, what's the status of RWY 14/32 while the installation of the EMAS system is still going on??
Hopefully the installation will be complete before the Air Show on Memorial Day weekend:wink:

[Gerard]

You obviously meant the Thunder-chickens. The Blues know FRG and love it here!

Aha!! Yes TBirds this year, Blues in '14 (right?)!!

[Gerard]

Aha!! Yes TBirds this year, Blues in '14 (right?)!!

Ah Yes and I actually had my reading specs on!! :tongue: I just checked and the post on FB did say "Thunderbirds"!! Oy!!
And one year didnt they stage out of JFK?

[moose135]

Ah Yes and I actually had my reading specs on!! :tongue: I just checked and the post on FB did say "Thunderbirds"!! Oy!!
And one year didnt they stage out of JFK?
They did their first year at Jones Beach, but have been at FRG since.

[gettysburgerrn]

Are the Thunderbirds going to fly out of Republic for this year's air show at Jones Beach? Also what is going to become of what was the 56th fighter group rest.? What will be built there anyone know?

Ken

[Gerard]

Whose Huey was that that just (4:30) flew into FRG on the ILS 1-4? Was upstairs dozing off watching a John Wayne movie when I heard that unmistakable sound of an approaching UH1 from the West!! Jumped up and slowly made my way downstairs (just had hernia surgery last week so moving kinda slow) and caught them as they turned onto the ILS which is about a mile to the southwest of me!! Heard a partial ID of N8HA!! Damn that sounded so great that whoop whoop of the blades!!

[Gerard]

Whose Huey was that that just (4:30) flew into FRG on the ILS 1-4? Was upstairs dozing off watching a John Wayne movie when I heard that unmistakable sound of an approaching UH1 from the West!! Jumped up and slowly made my way downstairs (just had hernia surgery last week so moving kinda slow) and caught them as they turned onto the ILS which is about a mile to the southwest of me!! Heard a partial ID of N8HA!! Damn that sounded so great that whoop whoop of the blades!!

Curious, does FlightAware not show helicopter landings, only scheduled fixed wing?

[Gerard]

Ceiling cant be more that a 100 feet but i just had a Sikorsky S76 fly over the Morton Village Shopping center in Plainview to the north, the 10 minutes later when I came out of Subway an S-76 (same??) was now on
the ILS 1-4!! Oh didnt see a damn thing but know the sound of the 76!! Probably Cablevision they are always flying IFR and in weather i dont even want to be out walking in!! :tongue:

[Gerard]

Big movie/TV film this afternoon on the ramp between Sheltair and the AAM!! The parking lot of AAM was filled with movie trucks!! They had a Russian Mi-8 helicopter in Russian CG colors and later an Army UH1 parked by the hangar door by the old tower. Looks like they might have been filming inside the hangar also. When I found out i took a run to see if the Mi-8 was still there but by 4 it was gone and the UH1 was being used it filming. Looked like the UH1 was prepping to leave around 5:30!

[Gerard]

Big movie/TV film this afternoon on the ramp between Sheltair and the AAM!! The parking lot of AAM was filled with movie trucks!! They had a Russian Mi-8 helicopter in Russian CG colors and later an Army UH1 parked by the hangar door by the old tower. Looks like they might have been filming inside the hangar also. When I found out i took a run to see if the Mi-8 was still there but by 4 it was gone and the UH1 was being used it filming. Looked like the UH1 was prepping to leave around 5:30!

From my "sources" read that this was part of the production of the new ABC thriller "Zero Hour" which premieres tomorrow (2/14) night!! Also read that the UH1 that they used was apparently the same one I heard/saw a week earlier and had been sitting in the Sheltair hangar!!
The same source":cool: wrote that production companys enjoy filming at Republic because the are allowed access to the tarmac to shoot aircraft flying!!

[Gerard]

Two hockey charters at FRG today!! Miami Air was parked at Atlantic with its nose almost up to the fence!! Thought that was for the Flyers who were playing at the Coliseum this afternoon though I did know they usually used Delta!! Well at 3:25 Delta Airbus on final to Runway 3-2 taxing over to the rear of Atlantic!! Checked the Isles schedule and they were heading up to Ottawa for a 3 game road trip!! They need to get out of town after todays whipping!!

[Gerard]

Very very cool surprise at Sheltair today!! 2 USMC CH-46C Sea Knights were sitting on their ramp when I stopped by around 2PM. Had some time and they looked to be transient so I decided to wait around!! Well didnt have to as in about ten minutes both crews (4 each) came out and after the warm up and wind up they taxied over to One Nine and departed out to the east low and fast!! They were from HMM-774 a Medium Lift Helicopter Squadron based at Norfolk!! It was a nice sunny winter day but pretty windy and when those tandem rotors cranked up it was even worse!! Had to retreat into my car until they taxied way!!

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Very very cool surprise at Sheltair today!! 2 USMC CH-46C Sea Knights were sitting on their ramp when I stopped by around 2PM. Had some time and they looked to be transient so I decided to wait around!! Well didnt have to as in about ten minutes both crews (4 each) came out and after the warm up and wind up they taxied over to One Nine and departed out to the east low and fast!! They were from HMM-774 a Medium Lift Helicopter Squadron based at Norfolk!! It was a nice sunny winter day but pretty windy and when those tandem rotors cranked up it was even worse!! Had to retreat into my car until they taxied way!!

Nice catch!

Today I saw what appeared to be an Army UH-60 with drop tanks heading toward the FRG direction.

[lijk604]

Came in last evening to pickup the Winnipeg Jets. I think this is the first special scheme ever to visit FRG.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8106/8615268996_60bb30cfc4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnklos/8615268996/)
C-FZUH - Air Canada - Airbus 319 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnklos/8615268996/) by lijk604 (http://www.flickr.com/people/johnklos/), on Flickr

[Billbo1970]

Nice!

[Derf]

A visitor today for a film shoot
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/i-rFxR4Jg/0/L/IMG_4468-L.jpg

[Zee71]

Great catches guys!!!!

[NIKV69]

Saw that Fairchild today on my way home. They had a Ryder truck next to it unloading. It was cool!

[Greg_NY]

Here are a few from me:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/IMG_0059_2_Small_zpsf44af56f.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/IMG_0041_2_2_2_3_2_tonemapped_HDR_zps8185da09.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/IMG_0032_3_4_HDR_Small_zps807fcd01.jpg

[moose135]

Very cool!

[Gerard]

Saw that Fairchild today on my way home. They had a Ryder truck next to it unloading. It was cool!

What is that? Military? Pardon my ignorance!! :confused:

[Billbo1970]

Man, I'd like to see that thing leave! Anyone know when it departs?

[Chris S]

What is that? Military? Pardon my ignorance!! :confused:

FYI - That's a Fairchild C-123 Provider Military transporter

[moose135]

That's a C-123 Provider, Gerald. They were used by the USAF and others from the early 1950s into the 1970s. Most notably, they were used in the Agent Orange spaying in Vietnam. This one is owned by the Air Heritage Museum in PA and makes the air show circuit. If you remember the movie "Con Air", they used a C-123 (not this one) in that movie.

[puckstopper55]

in town for the spider man shoot?

[Chris S]

in town for the spider man shoot?

It's probably either for the "Amazing Spiderman 2" being shot at Grumman Studios or the
"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" movie that they're shooting down at Jones Beach West End Field.

BTW, I found this cool takeoff video of that C-123 "Thunder Pig" from back in 2011.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e84ZLDo948U

[Billbo1970]

Where is "Grumman Studios"? I've never heard of it!

[Chris S]

Grumman Studios took over some of the old Grumman Plants in Bethpage.
Here's a video tour of the Grumman Studios


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhfrMgtMfQ8

[Gerard]

That's a C-123 Provider, Gerald. They were used by the USAF and others from the early 1950s into the 1970s. Most notably, they were used in the Agent Orange spaying in Vietnam. This one is owned by the Air Heritage Museum in PA and makes the air show circuit. If you remember the movie "Con Air", they used a C-123 (not this one) in that movie.

Very cool! Thanks John and all!! BTW I hear that they will be looking for many extras for the Spider Man shoot at Bethpage studios!! Saw a few stories on my local Patch newspaper!!

[Chris S]

FYI- I went over to FRG today and they're shooting a TV pilot called "Believe" with the C-123.
They taxied the C-123 from SheltAir over to the Main Terminal to do more filming over there too.
I also talked to one of the American Heritage Pilots with the C-123 and he said if all goes well
they should be departing back to the Pittsburgh Area in the morning.

[Gerard]

FYI- I went over to FRG today and they're shooting a TV pilot called "Believe" with the C-123.
They taxied the C-123 from SheltAir over to the Main Terminal to do more filming over there too.
I also talked to one of the American Heritage Pilots with the C-123 and he said if all goes well
they should be departing back to the Pittsburgh Area in the morning.

JJ Abrams Production http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2592094/

[Billbo1970]

Nothing interesting has arrived in over a month, or is everyone too busy now that spring is REALLY here?

[Speedbagel_001]

Actually, Friday afternoon there was a 737 that came in over 110 to land on R14. Didn't get a chance to look it up as I was stuck in brutal traffic trying to get home.

[moose135]

That would probably have been either the Islanders or Penguins flying in for their playoff game. They played in PIT on Thursday night, and at the Coliseum on Saturday. Don't remember what the Pens use for their charter, but the Islanders normally fly a Miami Air 737.

ETA: The Penguins flew in on Friday afternoon, Miami Air 734, arrived just after Noon. Islanders flew in Thursday night after the game.
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/BSK392/history/20130510/1500Z/KPIT/KISP

[lijk604]

Other than the Hockey Charters, which are now done, it has been fairly quiet. Just the usual bizzers. There was a Sabreliner in last week, but nothing special about it.
Air Show is in two weeks, things will pick up.

[Billbo1970]

Air Show is in two weeks, things will pick up.

Wow, it's really coming up fast!

[moose135]

First air show arrivals should start showing up middle of next week...me included.

[Billbo1970]

Looking forward to it, I just wish we had some more jet power :(

[lijk604]

Over at Atlantic this afternoon an Aerospatiale Super Puma came in about 3pm. Looks like they parked it for the night. N7801F registered to a no name company in Washington state.

[Gerard]

Over at Atlantic this afternoon an Aerospatiale Super Puma came in about 3pm. Looks like they parked it for the night. N7801F registered to a no name company in Washington state.

I was on the WB Northern Parkway just about to get off at Broad Hollow Road when I saw an all white Super Puma race past a few miles ahead of me NB. This was about 9:07AM. Had just read your post a half hour earlier and thought "Sumbitch there it goes"!! :biggrin:

[lijk604]

A bit late in posting...however, this bird was quite a distance from it's home base.
May 30, 2013
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2876/9009654154_d7112d710b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnklos/9009654154/)
VH-EHH - Gippsaero - G (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnklos/9009654154/)A8-AirVan by lijk604 (http://www.flickr.com/people/johnklos/), on Flickr

[Billbo1970]

Nice, looks freshly painted too!

[Jared Blech]

How did they even get that here? Lol

[lijk604]

How did they even get that here? Lol

I'm going out on a limb here, and say they flew it in. ;)

[Danycam]

Australia?, Thats some Puddle Jump. ;-)

[Mateo]

How did they even get that here? LolIt's self-transporting cargo. Oddly, I saw a different VH-regged GA-8 at a small field in Delaware last year.

[Chris S]

FYI- the Goodyear Blimp "Spirit of Goodyear" is over at FRG right now. Hopefully it will be around FRG for a few days since it's scheduled to provide live aerial HD TV coverage for NBC of the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular. :cool:

[Chris S]

The Goodyear Blimp will be doing some flights from FRG tomorrow, weather permitting, and it will be based at FRG until at least Thurs. for the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks in NYC. :cool:

[Gerard]

FYI- the Goodyear Blimp "Spirit of Goodyear" is over at FRG right now. Hopefully it will be around FRG for a few days since it's scheduled to provide live aerial HD TV coverage for NBC of the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular. :cool:

Does anyone know when they came in? I think I heard them yesterday afternoon around 2:30 talking to FRG Tower but becausae of the low ceiling and poor visibilty they had to loiter outside to come in because the weather was below their minimums to fly in.

[wunaladreamin]

It came in last night around 10.

[Gerard]

It came in last night around 10.

Thanks

[Chris S]

The Goodyear Blimp was practicing at FRG today and did 4 take-offs and landings between 3 and 5PM today. Weather permitting they were going to still try and head into NYC this evening to test out their HD camera with NBC for their Fireworks TV coverage tomorrow night. If all goes well they should be heading into NYC between 3 and 4PM tomorrow and will depart FRG on Friday morning.

[Gerard]

The Goodyear Blimp was practicing at FRG today and did 4 take-offs and landings between 3 and 5PM today. Weather permitting they were going to still try and head into NYC this evening to test out their HD camera with NBC for their Fireworks TV coverage tomorrow night. If all goes well they should be heading into NYC between 3 and 4PM tomorrow and will depart FRG on Friday morning.

Not sure theyt got out. Lots of storms in the north Queens, north shore area tonite!! Pretty nice now though (10:30).

[Danycam]

Has any one taken any pictures yet?

[Greg_NY]

Has any one taken any pictures yet?

Yeah, I got a few Danny:

http://www.lebowitzfamily.com/images/republic2013/IMG_4732_Small.jpg

http://www.lebowitzfamily.com/images/republic2013/IMG_4750_Small.jpg

http://www.lebowitzfamily.com/images/republic2013/IMG_4743_Small.jpg


Isaac

[Chris S]

Nice shots Isaac, the skies were alot better than yesterday and it was good seeing you at FRG today.:cool:

[Danycam]

Great shots. Thanks for sharing Isaac!

[Greg_NY]

Thanks guys!

[Billbo1970]

I just saw what looked to be a Pilatus PC-6 fly over my house.

[Gerard]

I just saw what looked to be a Pilatus PC-6 fly over my house.

There are a few that are regulars at FRG,

[Billbo1970]

Nice plane. Any Beavers or Taylorcraft regulars?

[Chris S]

FYI - Kenny gave me a heads up that the Metlife Blimp was at FRG this morning. It took off for a flight down to the beach just before I got there at 12:30 and it looks like it will be based at FRG for a couple of days.

[Gerard]

FYI - Kenny gave me a heads up that the Metlife Blimp was at FRG this morning. It took off for a flight down to the beach just before I got there at 12:30 and it looks like it will be based at FRG for a couple of days.

At 4:50 they flew right over my head in Plainview heading to the NW. The Met game had some aerial shots of Manhattan today I wonder if they were coming from the blimp. The announcers never gave credit to who it was then of course maybe they tried but Keith Hernandez doesnt shut the "bleep" up!! :rolleyes::wink:

[Fighting_falcon_51]

In addition to the Metlife blimp there was a lot of T-6 action from the museum today. Both Truman and Deb were flying around.

Here is some aerial footage I DVR'd from the last time the Metlife blimp was over at FRG, I totally forgot about it.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/8626914076/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/8625802625/

[Chris S]

Yeah, the Metlife Blimp sure did a great job catching the Hawkeye taking off from FRG during the Golf Channel telecast over Bethpage Black last year. Thanks for posting that video on here, Ken ! :cool:

[Chris S]

Caught the Metlife Blimp landing tonight at FRG and FYI the crew said they're scheduled to be based at FRG until August 1st or 2nd.

[Gerard]

Caught the Metlife Blimp landing tonight at FRG and FYI the crew said they're scheduled to be based at FRG until August 1st or 2nd.

Was down at Battery Park City and around 6:10 last night they came in froim the east, circled the Statue then North up the Hudson River.

[ch2tdriver]

Just got this in my email box. Anyone know what movie they are filming at the Main Terminal? Must be a major motion picture if they are completely shutting it down for this length of time?

[ch2tdriver]

To: Republic Airport Tenants & Users/Operators

From: John P. Arancio
Assistant Airport Manager

Date: August 26, 2013

RE: Main Terminal Ramp Closure
Wednesday, August 28th - Monday, September 9th


The purpose of this memorandum is to notify all tenants of the temporary closing of the Main Terminal Ramp and the Main Terminal Lobby from Wednesday, August 28th, 2013 until Monday, September 9th, 2013. This closure will be twenty four hours per day and is necessary to accommodate a movie production that will be using the Main Terminal Ramp as a film set.

As a result of this closure, ALL pedestrian and vehicular traffic must avoid transitioning the Main Terminal Ramp during this time. Tenants should utilize the Echo Ramp vehicle and pedestrian gates to access aircraft parked in that location and fuel trucks must utilize alternate routes during ramp closures.

Please review all NOTAMs for updates or changes to this notification. If you should have any questions or concerns regarding this notification, please contact John Arancio, Assistant Airport Manager at 631.386.6107.

We appreciate your cooperation and apologize for any inconvenience.

[Chris S]

Thanks for the info, maybe they'll have some special aircraft visiting for the movie shoot too if we're lucky? :biggrin:

BTW, Speaking of special visitors, I heard the P-51 Mustang "Quick Silver" should be arriving sometime
on Thursday for the AAM Labor Day Event this weekend :cool:

[steve1840]

Thanks for the info, maybe they'll have some special aircraft visiting for the movie shoot too if we're lucky? :biggrin:

BTW, Speaking of special visitors, I heard the P-51 Mustang "Quick Silver" should be arriving sometime
on Thursday for the AAM Labor Day Event this weekend :cool:

Is Quicksilver repaired? I heard it had been groudned at Plymouth last weekend due to a birdstrike.

[Chris S]

Yeah, I originally heard that "rumor" also, but think the info was all false? All I know is that Scooter performed his
Demo up in Plymouth on Sat. in Quick Silver, and heard he should be at the AAM this weekend as scheduled.:cool:

[steve1840]

Awesome news Chris. Glad to hear it was all a "rumor"

[Chris S]

Just got this in my email box. Anyone know what movie they are filming at the Main Terminal? Must be a major motion picture if they are completely shutting it down for this length of time? FYI- Had to go to Home Depot tonight and I saw Movie Production directional signs at FRG's Main Terminal entrance by Rte. 110 that said "ALPHA" and inside by the Terminal other signs said "BASE CAMP ALPHA ". Did a movie search but nothing came up ?:confused:

[Chris S]

Sounds like they're probably shooting a TV Series called "Alpha House" starring John Goodman because that TV production is now filming at Kaufman Astoria Studios in Queens also http://cdn-cf.aol.com/se/smi/0201d20638/02 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3012160/

[lijk604]

That "Alpha House" is planned to go right to Blue Ray exclusively through Amazon.
So much for major motion picture. Lol!

[Jared Blech]

That "Alpha House" is planned to go right to Blue Ray exclusively through Amazon.
So much for major motion picture. Lol!

LOL...I'm assuming it's the pilot episode?

[moose135]

I'm assuming it's the pilot episode?
That's why they are filming at the airport...
;-)

[Chris S]

Actually, the "Alpha House" pilot was already released on Amazon back in April according to this link:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CDBQP58/ref=atv_feed_catalog?tag=imdb-amazonvideo-20

[Jared Blech]

Mouse makes a funny. LOL

[moose135]

http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20121010043429/maditsmadfunny/images/2/26/Mighty_mouse_1.jpg

[wunaladreamin]

Lol mighty Moose

[Billbo1970]

Has anyone spotted John Goodman?

[Chris S]

Haven't spotted Goodman, but it looks like they could be shooting TWO Productions over at FRG right now.
The Main Terminal ramp is packed with ALOT of stuff and heard they might even have a C-123 aircraft visiting too?
I saw "Alpha" signs up last week for "Alpha House" and I also heard they're shooting the new NBC TV Series
called "The Blacklist" this week at FRG too. "The Blacklist" stars James Spader and it premieres on Sept. 23rd.

[eric8669]

Oh, yeah. I think it flew in yesterday. It was on the ramp by Sheltair

[Billbo1970]

How close can you get to the area without being hassled?

[Billbo1970]

Oh, also, how do you guys find out what's filming?!

[moose135]

How close can you get to the area without being hassled?
Not close enough to see anything worth seeing.


Oh, also, how do you guys find out what's filming?!
You never reveal your sources...

[wunaladreamin]

Oh, also, how do you guys find out what's filming?!
The first rule of fight club is you do not talk about fight club.

The second rule of fight club is you do not talk about fight club.

[Billbo1970]

So then, how does one join fight club? :P

[wunaladreamin]

You put your left foot in. You take your left foot out. You put your left foot in and then...wait that's not it. That was to join the how to jet around the world without a job club.

[Chris S]

FYI- I was able to talk to the C-123 crew while they were taking a break at Sheltair set this afternoon,
and if all goes well with filming this evening the C-123 should be able to depart in the morning hopefully.:cool:
BTW, they blew a cylinder head on arrival and it has been repaired and tested, so they should be good to go.

[Gerard]

AAM was shutdown today for filming as per their FB page!! Were they shooting inside the hangar?

[Chris S]

They were actually shooting inside the Sheltair Hangar today with the C-123 and the parking lot
between Sheltair and the AAM was packed full of support trailers and production equipment.
I was able to see John Goodman and Mark Consuelos through the fence during one of their breaks.

[yankees368]

Here's the C-123 after departure from FRG, overflying JFK at about 5,000 feet

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5458/9690958173_9efb49a926_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/97895266@N05/9690958173/)
DSC_0055 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/97895266@N05/9690958173/) by AirlineFlyer (http://www.flickr.com/people/97895266@N05/), on Flickr

[Gerard]

Beautiful night and was standing in front of my house with wife and friend of ours when I hear this roar and turn around to see a big ass plane low coming in from the north. It was a Miami Air 737 (not so big ass but compared to the usual G4s it was) heading onto the Runway One Four approach!! Looked very cool!! Hockey charter time!!

[Aviation.High.Guy]

Beautiful night and was standing in front of my house with wife and friend of ours when I hear this roar and turn around to see a big ass plane low coming in from the north. It was a Miami Air 737 (not so big ass but compared to the usual G4s it was) heading onto the Runway One Four approach!! Looked very cool!! Hockey charter time!!

Hey Gerard, Here's a pic of Miami Air I caught last Jan at FRG. I know what you mean- she looks like a huge bird as compared to the biz jets out there. This one is N738MA.

http://oi43.tinypic.com/10wtvmt.jpg

[Jared Blech]

I saw the miami air also

[Gerard]

NY State PD Greyrider One Four (N430NY) a Bell 430 was at Atlantic today. They headed out to the NW around 2:15 and I'm wondering if they were going to pick up the Governor at an off-site LZ in Oyster Bay. He was up at Theodore Roosevelt Park participating in the annual beach cleanup.
Saw a USCG Dolphin fly past FRG from the S to the NW then about 20 minutes later flew in on the One Nine approach landing at Sheltair. The Tower mistakenly ID'd it as an "Army" helicopter to another aircraft. They
hung out for awhile, refueled then flew out to the NW.
Miami Air 737 still sitting at the back of Atlantic. Islanders have a preseason game in Nashville tomorrow night. Not sure if they leave after tonites first NHL game in Brooklyn against the Devils or later tomorrow morning.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Saw a USCG Dolphin fly past FRG from the S to the NW then about 20 minutes later flew in on the One Nine approach landing at Sheltair. The Tower mistakenly ID'd it as an "Army" helicopter to another aircraft. They
hung out for awhile, refueled then flew out to the NW.


Huh that must have been one flying around the East River today.

[Gerard]

Huh that must have been one flying around the East River today.

Could be. When they left FRG around 2:30 they were heading into LGA airspace.

[Chris S]

On my way to Home Depot this morning I saw the Columbus Blue Jackets DC-9 parked over at Sheltair.
Another reason why it's GREAT to see the start of the NHL season once again and GO ISLANDERS !! :cool:

[moose135]

On my way to Home Depot this morning I saw the Columbus Blue Jackets DC-9 parked over at Sheltair.
Another reason why it's GREAT to see the start of the NHL season once again and GO ISLANDERS !! :cool:
Enjoy it while you can - no telling where teams will fly out of once the Isles move to Brooklyn...
:-(

[Gerard]

Enjoy it while you can - no telling where teams will fly out of once the Isles move to Brooklyn...
:-(

Funny that was the FIRST thing I thought of when I heard the Isles were moving to Brooklyn!!
Now I figure the visiting teams will utilize a closer airport (JFK, Newark?) but I'm wondering if the Isles will continue to use FRG at certain times? I say that because unless the roster changes drastically by the time they
leave most of the players will still live on the Island and they have their dedicated practice arena at Iceworks in Syosset (where both my sons played HS hockey and I had to see Islanders EVERYWHERE, lol)!!
Cool to see the DC-9 there at Sheltair!! And if they are using Runway 3-2 tonite when they leave and I'm still awake I'll probably hear those "stealthy" engines as it climbs out of FRG!! :biggrin:

[727C47]

GO ISLANDERS !!!

[lijk604]

Enjoy it while you can - no telling where teams will fly out of once the Isles move to Brooklyn...
:-(

According to my contacts at Miami Air, the Isles are planning to depart from FRG even with the move to Brooklyn, as they practice in Syosset. After games, could be a different story.
He wasn't sure yet, what visiting teams will want to do, as that is still 2 seasons away.

When I worked in St. Louis a few years ago, the Blues used Spirit of St. Louis Airport (KSUS) vs. STL, also, due to their practice facility location.

[lijk604]

Looks like the Coyotes are in town with a 757. It's not at Atlantic, so I can only presume it's at Sheltair.

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/PMM757/history/20131007/1730Z/KPHX/KFRG

[Chris S]

Yes, the Phoenix Coyotes 757 ( N757SS) is parked over at Sheltair right now. This 757 used to be the Team Jet for both the Dallas Stars and Texas Rangers before the whole Tom Hicks bankruptcy. It still has the same striping on it but it now has a big Phoenix Coyotes logo on the tail and it looks pretty sweet ! :cool:

[Billbo1970]

Pix please!

[lijk604]

Sorry for the distortion. Best I could do handheld with the through the fence panorama.
http://jklos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Farmingdale-Republic-Airport/i-MnFLKKh/0/XL/N757SS_FRG_100713-XL.jpg

[Billbo1970]

Hey, it's still a nice shot!

[Jared Blech]

Just saw it... At frg for aviation school.

[Joe C]

http://i857.photobucket.com/albums/ab139/fdx924-2/2013/IMG_8656-N757SS-4x.jpg (http://s857.photobucket.com/user/fdx924-2/media/2013/IMG_8656-N757SS-4x.jpg.html)

http://i857.photobucket.com/albums/ab139/fdx924-2/2013/IMG_8614-N757SS-4x.jpg (http://s857.photobucket.com/user/fdx924-2/media/2013/IMG_8614-N757SS-4x.jpg.html)

[Chris S]

Nice shots guys !! With the Islanders winning 5 to 1 right now, the 757 should definitely be leaving on time tonight at 11:10PM:wink:

[Jared Blech]

i was going to head out for night shots... but I already was out there today with my class. Apparently schools don't like when kids bring telephoto lenses in, even when they go to an off school location like SUNY FDL. oh well, get the next hockey charter i guess.

[Gerard]

oh well, get the next hockey charter i guess.

Interesting and maybe Im wrong but it seems like 3 teams that have their own jets with team colors park at Sheltair while others go to Atlantic!! We had the Blue Jackets Sat, Coyotes today and in the past I've seen the Red Wings park their jet there!!

[lijk604]

Interesting and maybe Im wrong but it seems like 3 teams that have their own jets with team colors park at Sheltair while others go to Atlantic!! We had the Blue Jackets Sat, Coyotes today and in the past I've seen the Red Wings park their jet there!!

To each their own.

[Chris S]

Interesting and maybe Im wrong but it seems like 3 teams that have their own jets with team colors park at Sheltair while others go to Atlantic!! We had the Blue Jackets Sat, Coyotes today and in the past I've seen the Red Wings park their jet there!!

San Jose Sharks 727 also :wink:

[Chris S]

I also heard they're shooting the new NBC TV Series called "The Blacklist" this week at FRG too. "The Blacklist" stars James Spader and it premieres on Sept. 23rd.
Did anyone catch the episode of "The Blacklist" tonight and see the shootout scene they shot at FRG on the tarmac between Sheltair and the AAM? They blew-up a helicopter next to the Old tower with an RPG and the help of some cheesy CGI. :wink: LOL

[Aviation.High.Guy]

Jared reported that there was a Delta A319 sitting out on the ramp there this morning.

[moose135]

Buffalo Sabres are playing the Islanders tonight. They used Miami Air in the past, but it may be for their team charter.

[Chris102]

Great shots of the 757. I love the perspective of the first one.

[lijk604]

Yes, a Delta A319 has been at Atlantic all day. Waiting for Buffalo to finish their game tonight.

[Jared Blech]

yupp... As i was taxiing out for my first flight! I tell my classmates at my "home" school that i fly airplanes some mornings.
Lol they don't believe me? Too bad!!
https://fbcdn-photos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/s720x720/1379230_615823135127831_473610789_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/857916_615214225188722_1416231250_o.jpg

[Gerard]

Did anyone catch the episode of "The Blacklist" tonight and see the shootout scene they shot at FRG on the tarmac between Sheltair and the AAM? They blew-up a helicopter next to the Old tower with an RPG and the help of some cheesy CGI. :wink: LOL

The CGI might have been cheesy but the real helicopter was an FRG tenant, Al Cerullo flying his Twinstar N355AG!! And who let the guy with the RPG into the old tower? Where was Derf or Moose? The shootout
was pretty cool, would have liked to have seen them film that!! And nice overhead shot of the burning debris with the AAM in the background!!

[Gerard]

Just watched the Oct 10 episode of "Elementary" and they used the tarmac on the backside of Sheltair to film some scenes!! The whole cast were in these scenes and they used a jet and an S76 helo to
film around!! The jet actually took off (Part of the plot, lol)!! Interesting they covered the N #s with false numbers. I knew this because I had driven past when they were filming (no clue WHAT they were filming) and saw that the helo N76XX was NO6XX. I guess they like that location because its away from regular traffic and they get to use the old tower for cool overhead shots!!

[Gerard]

Yes, a Delta A319 has been at Atlantic all day. Waiting for Buffalo to finish their game tonight.

Another Delta A319 sitting back deck of Atlantic today!! Flyers in town for tonites game!! Maybe Isles can do a Pennsylvania Weekend Sweep!!

[Gerard]

Red Wings DC-9 N682RW sitting by fence at Sheltair but no team markings on the fuselage.
USCG 6591 (ASAC) in from SW to Atlantic for fuel and rest.
Mechanics tearing apart a private jet parked on back tarmac of Sheltair. Parts being place on two flatbed trailers.

[Chris S]

FYI- The Red Wings aren't flying their DC-9 anymore and that was actually their MD-81 at FRG today.
It's a pretty sweet looking aircraft and here's a video link to see a cool inside tour of it also.:cool:
http://video.redwings.nhl.com/videocenter/console?id=121800

[lijk604]

That biz jet was N404JW. It has been sitting idle at Sheltair for at least 2 years now. If I recall correctly, it was a repossession, and now is probably worth more in parts than as a complete ship. It was built in 1974, c/n 29, last registered to : FALLEN TRADING. Kind of ironic.

[Gerard]

FYI- The Red Wings aren't flying their DC-9 anymore and that was actually their MD-81 at FRG today.


Hey Chris when I looked up the reg it says DC-9-81 (MD-81) so whats the difference?
Thanks!!

[Chris S]

That's right, the MD-81 is really just the upgraded second generation (Series 80) of DC-9s. I meant to say the Red Wings aren't flying their "Old" DC-9-51 anymore, ( the one with the "Red Wings" and "Detroit Tigers" team markings on it), that you were referring to, that's all.

[moose135]

Mechanics tearing apart a private jet parked on back tarmac of Sheltair. Parts being place on two flatbed trailers.
Saw something like that a few years back down by the small hangars at the south end. A Lear flew through hail on approach, and was an insurance write-off.

http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-cGFpH57/2/L/JM_2008_02_27_N125PT_001-L.jpg

[fk6065]

About 2:30PM today a USCG MH-60 Jayhawk, from USCG Air Station Cape Cod, sitting on the ramp by Sheltaire. Took off about 3:45PM heading north east. Missed the take off but caught it on the ground.

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-CxzDhxh/0/M/i-CxzDhxh-M.jpg

[Gerard]

About 2:30PM today a USCG MH-60 Jayhawk, from USCG Air Station Cape Cod, sitting on the ramp by Sheltaire. Took off about 3:45PM heading north east. Missed the take off but caught it on the ground.

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-CxzDhxh/0/M/i-CxzDhxh-M.jpg

It was around 3:20 when they left. I was sitting in the lot off 1-9 by Dave & Busters when they took off into the wind (gusting up to almost 40MPH) then turned to the SE.

[Slipkid65]

Some shots from FRG today, still sorting through some more....


http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Kenneth_Pagliughi/IMG_7825.jpg



Great pics guys! I was rummaging through this thread when a pic of an old friend popped up. I soloed in N8149R in Nov. '83, at the ripe old age of 18. It's good to see that the old girl is still earning her keep. I also have a ton of time in N5860V, which is a '77 Arrow III that used to belong to a close family friend. It's still in service with Nassau Flyers. The very first hour recorded in my logbook was in '60V. Here's a pic of my dad and I after my first flight in Sept '81. This is what was NFI's ramp, but is now AAM's ramp between Hangar 3 and Sheltair. I've accumulated more than 20k hours since that humble flight up to Rhinebeck and back over 30 years ago.

http://i724.photobucket.com/albums/ww250/HiwattJP504/AirplaneWork/firstflight_zps8c819c69.jpg

KFRG is my old stomping ground, as I worked in MX at East Coast Airways from the summer of '82 until I "transferred" to Long Island Airlines in '86. I started washing airplanes and ended up as a pilot, flying PA-31-350s, Bonanza's, Barons, and pretty much every other recip airplane they had on the ramp.

It's neat seeing Hangar 2 being used by the AAM nowadays, as that hangar is the oldest structure on the field, and has seen some amazing history being made. It predates Seversky! I've got a cool picture of an XF91A sitting in that hangar on a dolly in the same spot that I used to do 50 hour inspections on Navajos... If the walls could talk.

I was up on LI this summer and stopped by FRG to see what was new. Gone are the days of walking the ramps and kicking tires! SIDA access now...... Totally different from when I worked there. Heck, shortly after Republic shut down, I walked across the approach end of 19 to the old factory hangar, who's door was partially open. I was able to explore much of the old factory. That'd probably be considered domestic terrorism nowadays! Sad that the history rich Republic factory is now a parking lot.


Thanks for the memories guys.... Keep up the awesome pics!

[Gerard]

Great story Slipkid!! If you are on Facebook they have a great Group "LI-Republic Airport Historical Society" that has tons of old pictures and stories about the booming days of Republic Airport!! It would be worth the time to check it out!!

[lijk604]

Looks like Delta flew an MD90 into FRG to pickup the Capitals after their game vs. the Islanders. Almost...almost, makes me wish I was at work.

[Chris S]

Yeah, last night the Red Wings had there MD-81 back at FRG again and tonight Delta used an MD-90 to pick up the Caps !:wink:

[Slipkid65]

Great story Slipkid!! If you are on Facebook they have a great Group "LI-Republic Airport Historical Society" that has tons of old pictures and stories about the booming days of Republic Airport!! It would be worth the time to check it out!!

Thanks! I was gonna start something like that! I'll definitely check it out!

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Very nice story Slipkid65! There is no other place on this world like FRG lol.

[NIKV69]

Great story Slipkid!! If you are on Facebook they have a great Group "LI-Republic Airport Historical Society" that has tons of old pictures and stories about the booming days of Republic Airport!! It would be worth the time to check it out!!

We have a member at the club who flew P-47s in WWII. I just recently found out Republic made them in Indiana and FRG! That is insane!

[Art at ISP]

Nice story Skipkid. I too have flown many hours in 8149R and a few in 5860V. Most of my time was in 47825, a turbo arrow.

[tkaminsk]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/34758247@N03/11209310514/
Bell 407 N407EP (c/n 53116) at Republic Airport, Farmingdale, New York, on December 4, 2013. The aircraft is owned by TTM Corporation but operated by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection Police.

Can anyone provide any background about this helicopter? Any idea where it's based?

Thanks!
Tom

[Gerard]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/34758247@N03/11209310514/
Bell 407 N407EP (c/n 53116) at Republic Airport, Farmingdale, New York, on December 4, 2013. The aircraft is owned by TTM Corporation but operated by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection Police.
Can anyone provide any background about this helicopter? Any idea where it's based?


Did you put up a picture as I am not getting anything except a box with a question mark.
I know NYC DEP used to fly a JetRanger and State DEP flew a copter which for awhile I think was based up in Stewart. They used to patrol all the reservoirs. And the Fed EPA used to fly a Huey Bell 212 w/pontoons back in the 90s and had upgraded to a Twinstar some years back but havent seen that in awhile. Used to fly around low and dip down for water samples.

http://www.helispot.com/photos/693-Bell+212+UH1N+Twin+Huey+N1079U+United+States+Envir onmental+Protection+Agency+Petroleum+Helicopters+( PHI)/

[Gintaras B.]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/34758247@N03/11209310514/
Bell 407 N407EP (c/n 53116) at Republic Airport, Farmingdale, New York, on December 4, 2013. The aircraft is owned by TTM Corporation but operated by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection Police.

Can anyone provide any background about this helicopter? Any idea where it's based?

Thanks!
Tom

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=N407EP

[Gerard]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=N407EP

Pretty hooked up aircraft!! Surprised I havent seen it around more often!!

[Chris S]

FYI- Blue Angel #7 is at the Main Terminal at FRG right now.:cool:

[Danycam]

Any News on Departure Date / Time?

[dekdawg21]

Thought I heard something go over earlier. Does he usually hang around a while?

[Gerard]

Any News on Departure Date / Time?

Flew over right my head in Plainview at 2:22!! Pretty cool I had just gotten out of the supermarket loading up my car when I heard this sound which I knew had to be a fighter jet!! Looked up and there they were coming towards me then headed out to the S/SW!!

[Gerard]

Over at Atlantic this afternoon an Aerospatiale Super Puma came in about 3pm. Looks like they parked it for the night. N7801F registered to a no name company in Washington state.

Came in again this afternoon from the NW around 12:45. I was in the parking lot by Main Terminal, knew a copter coming in but not what type. When I saw him low and fast SB along 110 I headed over to Atlantic. SOB was already taxing onto back ramp of Atlantic by the time I got there!! Shutdown, refueled and hung out for about an hour before flying out to the NE. Now registered to company in Montana but used by Construction Helicopters Inc for heavy lifting!!

[Gerard]

Hollywood at Republic returns again!! Main Terminal filled with film crew!! They were filming on the tarmac outside the Main Terminal with a grey Mustang (I believe) buzzing around and an SUV with a camera attached to a long roof boom following them!! Also saw the area by door the back of the Sheltair hangar coned off!! Not sure if one has to do with the other!!

[moose135]

From Newsday, it looks like they were filming a new movie "John Wick" with Keanu Reeves over near SheltAir on Saturday. The SUV with the boom was in the background of the photo on their FB page, so the action you saw at the terminal may all be related.

[Gerard]

From Newsday, it looks like they were filming a new movie "John Wick" with Keanu Reeves over near SheltAir on Saturday. The SUV with the boom was in the background of the photo on their FB page, so the action you saw at the terminal may all be related.

John thanks for that!! Wonder if they used any aircraft or they just like the location to film?

[Aviation.High.Guy]

I just spotted a Miami Air B734 land to deliver a sports team. This aircraft is the white, with black belly and green cheatline. She was originally leased to the Miami Heat and wore those
colors some years ago. I'll post pics later.

Shes parked on the southwest side of the field off Rte 109.
Not sure how long she'll be there for, but you can check here:

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N753MA

[Chris S]

I just spotted a Miami Air B734 land to deliver a sports team. This aircraft is the white, with black belly and green cheatline. She was originally leased to the Miami Heat and wore those
colors some years ago. I'll post pics later.

Shes parked on the southwest side of the field off Rte 109.
Not sure how long she'll be there for, but you can check here:

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N753MA

FYI- The Miami Air B734 that came in will be taking the Islanders to Minnesota later tonight after their game with the Devils.

[lijk604]

FYI- The Miami Air B734 that came in will be taking the Islanders to Minnesota later tonight after their game with the Devils.

Correct...it was a ferry inbound.

And it's a gold cheat line. ;)

[Gerard]

I just spotted a Miami Air B734 land to deliver a sports team. This aircraft is the white, with black belly and green cheatline. She was originally leased to the Miami Heat and wore those
colors some years ago. I'll post pics later.
Shes parked on the southwest side of the field off Rte 109.
Not sure how long she'll be there for, but you can check here:
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N753MA

Islanders have a game in Minnesota tomorrow night so it is probably for them. Will leave after tonites game vs Devils

[Gerard]

Islanders have a game in Minnesota tomorrow night so it is probably for them. Will leave after tonites game vs Devils

Ha as I posted this I then see Chris post. Never mind!!

[Aviation.High.Guy]

Correct...it was a ferry inbound.

And it's a gold cheat line. ;)

Cheat line is the Miami Air green brand color. They painted it over the red cheat line when they covered over the Miami Heat scheme. Looks gold though in late day light.

[Slipkid65]

Nice story Skipkid. I too have flown many hours in 8149R and a few in 5860V. Most of my time was in 47825, a turbo arrow.

Those old birds are really earning their keep. I've kinda kept tabs on 60V over the years, but lost track of 49R. It was neat to see the pic!

[Gerard]

Awful job by SC Dept of Highways or whoever is in charge of plowing the roads!! New Highway from Conklin to just before the turn by Runway 3-2 is awful!! Especially the southbound lane!! Looks like a plow never came by!!

[Gerard]

Two hockey charters in today!! The St Louis Blues 737 came in around 2:40 on Runway 14 just as the snow started and at 6:50 the Islanders charter came in on Runway 1-4 also. Got a look at that. Was outside cleaning car, snow over, and they came in just below the clouds!! Probably leave tomorrow, heading up to Boston for Mondays game.
BTW Isles robbed today but thats an Off Topic discussion, LOL!!

[Chris S]

Two hockey charters in today!! The St Louis Blues 737 came in around 2:40 on Runway 14 just as the snow started and at 6:50 the Islanders charter came in on Runway 1-4 also. Got a look at that. Was outside cleaning car, snow over, and they came in just below the clouds!! Probably leave tomorrow, heading up to Boston for Mondays game.
BTW Isles robbed today but thats an Off Topic discussion, LOL!!

FYI- the second Swift 737 you saw arriving around 6:50 was actually the Bruins charter from PHL to FRG for their game against the Islanders tomorrow night here on LI. BTW, it apparently had to circle around FRG a few times while it was snowing lightly before it landed and then about an hour later it departed for BED, so the Swift 737 should be returning again sometime on Monday to pick up the Bruins after their game.

[Gerard]

FYI- the second Swift 737 you saw arriving around 6:50 was actually the Bruins charter from PHL to FRG for their game against the Islanders tomorrow night here on LI. BTW, it apparently had to circle around FRG a few times while it was snowing lightly before it landed and then about an hour later it departed for BED, so the Swift 737 should be returning again sometime on Monday to pick up the Bruins after their game.

Thanks Chris, misread the schedule!! And the Blues left around 7:05 so a little busy here.

[lijk604]

Swift 737 flight planned to FRG today. ETA 1600 local.
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/SWQ9148/history/20140127/2036Z/KEWR/KFRG

[puckstopper55]

just saw a newsday article that says 2 F-16's and a UH-60 will be flying over the Hudson tomorrow and head over to FRG.

[Danycam]

Is there any Scheduled Military Flyover for the SuperBowl on Sunday. Where will they be staying?

[Chris S]

More info here also:
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/01/28/military-flyover-planned-for-early-wednesday-morning-over-the-bronx-westchester/


Two F-16s, a Citation 550 aircraft and a UH-60 helicopter will take part in the exercise at 4:30 a.m.
Wednesday over the Hudson River in the Bronx in preparation for Sunday’s Super Bowl flyover.
The flyover will be conducted about 5,000 to 7,000 feet up. and is expected to last for about an hour.
After the exercise, the aircraft will land at Long Island’s Farmingdale Airport.

It's just too bad it's supposed to be SNOWING in the morning but hopefully we'll
be able to see the 2 F-16s, Citation 550 and UH-60 takeoff from FRG on Sunday !! :cool:

[Gerard]

More info here also:
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/01/28/military-flyover-planned-for-early-wednesday-morning-over-the-bronx-westchester/


Two F-16s, a Citation 550 aircraft and a UH-60 helicopter will take part in the exercise at 4:30 a.m.
Wednesday over the Hudson River in the Bronx in preparation for Sunday’s Super Bowl flyover.
The flyover will be conducted about 5,000 to 7,000 feet up. and is expected to last for about an hour.
After the exercise, the aircraft will land at Long Island’s Farmingdale Airport.

It's just too bad it's supposed to be SNOWING in the morning but hopefully we'll
be able to see the 2 F-16s, Citation 550 and UH-60 takeoff from FRG on Sunday !! :cool:

Supposed to be nice Sunday also!! And I'm guessing a 5:30 or so departure as Anthem sung between 6 and the 6:30 kick-off.

[Gerard]

It's just too bad it's supposed to be SNOWING in the morning
:cool:

Last I heard snow should be gone around sunrise so maybe they will delay the excercise!!

[Gerard]

Why the Citation and whose is it?

[moose135]

The Marine Corps flies the Citation as the UC-35 for personnel/cargo transport - could be one of theirs. I guess with the F-16s and Blackhawk, you get a multi-service flyover for the Super Bowl.

[Chris S]

Update: the 2 F-16s, Citation and Blackhawk participating in the exercise (that has now been pushed back until Thurs. morning) are for Super Bowl Air Defense preparations only. The actual Super Bowl Flyover will be a 12-ship flyover consisting of Chinooks, Apaches and Blackhawks according to these links:

http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=121549
http://www.9news.com/news/local/article/374050/346/Lyons-soldier-to-fly-in-helicopter-over-Super-Bowl

[Chris S]

Here's a video link of inside a security flight over MetLife Stadium from FOX 5 news also:

http://www.myfoxny.com/story/24566315/inside-a-security-flight-over-metlife-stadium

[Gerard]

They still going to be stationed at FRG during the next few days? The F-16s I mean. And thanks John for the Citation info.

[Chris S]

They still going to be stationed at FRG during the next few days? The F-16s I mean. And thanks John for the Citation info.

Not sure, all I know is that F-16s from Tyndall Air Force Base in FL will be flying lead in the exercise and F-16s from AC will be flying standby also. Hopefully the 2 F-16s will land at FRG in the morning and station there over the next few days if we're lucky !! Fingers crossed !:biggrin:

[Gerard]

Not sure, all I know is that F-16s from Tyndall Air Force Base in FL will be flying lead in the exercise and F-16s from AC will be flying standby also. Hopefully the 2 F-16s will land at FRG in the morning and station there over the next few days if we're lucky !! Fingers crossed !:biggrin:

Thanks. We shall see!!!

[Jared Blech]

UPDATE: My two friends are currently up in the air and are unable to land due to: KFRG closed due to A galaxy Jet disabled in the middle of the two runways! Reg is N844RC, came from OPK.

[Chris S]

Oh well, so much for that CBS news link saying the 2 F-16s, Citation and Blackhawk would be landing at FRG after the exercise this morning.:rolleyes: I figured it was too good to be true :wink:

[Gerard]

Oh well, so much for that CBS news link saying the 2 F-16s, Citation and Blackhawk would be landing at FRG after the exercise this morning.:rolleyes: I figured it was too good to be true :wink:

We know where they went?

[Chris S]

Not sure ? But here's an interview on FOX with the 177th down in AC talking about doing the Air Defense for the Super Bowl:
http://www.myfoxny.com/story/24594504/no-fly-zone-over-metlife-stadium

[Chris S]

According to this link the Military helicopters participating in the Super Bowl flyover are basing out of CDW in NJ and will be practicing afteroon:
http://thealternativepress.com/towns/west-essex/articles/essex-county-executive-divincenzo-alerts-public-t

[gonzalu]

Just caught them going past our office on the way back to Sommerset...

Sorry about portrait... I was sharing the window with three others... didn't have my iPhone and shot it portrait on the ipad :(

View it full screen at 720p for best quality.



http://youtu.be/LXLS8rUpm30

[Chris S]

Nice catch Manny !! BTW, sounds like they're going up soon to practice the Stadium flyover also.:cool:

[gonzalu]

Thanks Chris...

[gonzalu]

Do you know if they will be flying tomorrow 9Saturday) as well? Would love to catch them at the airfield.

[Chris S]

Not sure, the link only says they'll be practicing Friday afternoon and doing the flyover Sunday.
FYI - the helicopters were parked on Rwy 28 and on the east side of Rwy 22 at CDW before.

[Gerard]

Do you know if they will be flying tomorrow 9Saturday) as well? Would love to catch them at the airfield.

That looked very cool!! Actually counted 14!! And Manny, love the music!! Were you guys starting Friday early? LOLOL!!

[Mateo]

And Manny, love the music!!
Any large formation of military helos needs Ride of the Valkyries from Apocalypse Now!

[hurstoldz]

I drove by caught her out of the side of my eye... maybe a-320??? It was along Rt 109...

[moose135]

Probably a hockey charter. NW used to do a bunch of them, and DL inherited that business in the merger.

http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Sports-Charters/i-J2BxmTw/0/XL/JM_2011_10_10_N363NB_002-XL.jpg

[Chris S]

Yeah, that Delta Charter was for Toronto Maple Leafs tonight.

[Chris S]

FYI- I went over to FRG today and they're shooting a TV pilot called "Believe" with the C-123.
They taxied the C-123 from SheltAir over to the Main Terminal to do more filming over there too.
I also talked to one of the American Heritage Pilots with the C-123 and he said if all goes well
they should be departing back to the Pittsburgh Area in the morning.

It's been almost a year since they filmed at FRG, but the new show "Believe" premieres on NBC next Monday, 3/10 at 10PM.
Here is a behind the scenes video of the show and one part you can even see them filming at FRG next to the C-123.:cool:


http://youtu.be/_hnGuPGuOQE

[Gerard]

I believe it was an L-5 Stinson Sentinel used by the USMC for light observation in WW2 that was parked in its USMC colors by the old Control Tower today!! It had VMO-7 on the body, 112386 also and Mag 38, Quang Tri on the tail. Did research and thought maybe it was an L-4 Grasshopper!! Whatever, it looked very cool.
Also Guard Blackhawk 23615 came in twice today!! Heard them past my house in and out around 10:30AM then just as I pulled up to the light on 109 into Sheltair it departed again out to the North climbing to 5000 feet!
What an absolutely beautiful day today!!

[Billbo1970]

The weather is getting to be so nice now, hopefully we'll be spotting some great visitors soon!

[lijk604]

For anyone in the area, there is a Chinook & a Blackhawk over at Sheltair. Backlit at this time, but if they are still here around sunset could be interesting.

[Gerard]

For anyone in the area, there is a Chinook & a Blackhawk over at Sheltair. Backlit at this time, but if they are still here around sunset could be interesting.

Anyone know when they are leaving? My mole who was there today saw them putting covers on the Chinooks engines and tied the aircraft down and saw the crew leaving with large backpacks. That was around 3:30. Just got home from work and too tired to scoot over there. The Guinness in the fridge is calling my name!!

[PhantomII]

Anyone know when they are leaving? My mole who was there today saw them putting covers on the Chinooks engines and tied the aircraft down and saw the crew leaving with large backpacks.
Word around the airpatch is the Chinook diverted into FRG with an engine "issue". It may be here for a few days...

[Gerard]

Word around the airpatch is the Chinook diverted into FRG with an engine "issue". It may be here for a few days...

Thanks. Stopped by at 4:30 today and sitting there quietly in the afternoon sun.

[NIKV69]

I was at Sheltair eating my dinner at that time too. LOL

[Gerard]

I was at Sheltair eating my dinner at that time too. LOL

Ah ha!! Didnt notice anyone around. Then again it might have been earlier than 4:30. Like 4:15 or so.
Anyone know where this Chinook came from or where it was trying to get to?

[moose135]

http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-8d8WL93/0/XL/JM_2014_03_16_CH-47D_86-01646_001-XL.jpg

[Chris S]

I saw a Chinook that looked like the one in Moose's pic flying south over Massapequa around 6:30PM,
so I guess they got their engine problems fixed. BTW, was there any markings on the one at FRG ??

[moose135]

The only markings I saw on it was the serial number, in black, up near the top of the "tail" - 01646. Looks like it is 86-01646 out of Ft. Rucker. Army helos don't have many markings on them these days.

[Chris S]

Thanks for the info Moose !

[Gerard]

I saw a Chinook that looked like the one in Moose's pic flying south over Massapequa around 6:30PM,
so I guess they got their engine problems fixed. BTW, was there any markings on the one at FRG ??

Must have been one carrying equipment/parts. Came in around 5:30 I heard. Today they moved the copter to the north side of the hangar and had a full crew working on the engine including an army truck with small crane!! They left without finishing and the Chinook sits there minus the right side engine. Got this from the Republic Facebook page (along with pics) thanks to Ken.

[Gerard]

Lot more activity today including a visit by a UH-72 Lakota. Last report I got the engine was on. So what would be SOP? Some ground runups, a little flight testing around the field then up up and away?

[Chris S]

Gerard, any new updates on the Chinook status and if it's still there yet ?
BTW, the Blue Jackets DC-9 should be arriving sometime today so keep an eye on Flightaware for more info soon.:wink:

[Gerard]

Gerard, any new updates on the Chinook status and if it's still there yet ?
BTW, the Blue Jackets DC-9 should be arriving sometime today so keep an eye on Flightaware for more info soon.:wink:

Last i heard it was still there as of yesterday!! Have a few errands to run then will head over!! Thanksa for the DC-9 update.

[Chris S]

Last i heard it was still there as of yesterday!! Have a few errands to run then will head over!! Thanksa for the DC-9 update.

The DC-9 flight info was just posted on Flightaware and right now it should be in around 3:23 this afternoon.

[Gerard]

The DC-9 flight info was just posted on Flightaware and right now it should be in around 3:23 this afternoon.

Yes saw that! They are landing from the north so probably come on on 1-4 unless they change! Also the Chinook sitting here quietly with no activity as of 1PM.

[Gerard]

The DC-9 flight info was just posted on Flightaware and right now it should be in around 3:23 this afternoon.

Came in around 3:35 on Runway 3-2. Sun was shining brightly and lots of photogs out along New Highway who all rushed, along with me, to the Sheltair parking lot where the Dc-9 parked!!

[Greg_NY]

Gerard, Chris and I were out there too.

I went back at sunset to try and capture some shots of the Chinook:

http://www.lebowitzfamily.com/images/republic2014/IMG_4004_5_6_800.jpg

http://www.lebowitzfamily.com/images/republic2014/IMG_3989_90_91_800.jpg

Isaac

[Gerard]

Gerard, Chris and I were out there too.

I went back at sunset to try and capture some shots of the Chinook:

http://www.lebowitzfamily.com/images/republic2014/IMG_4004_5_6_800.jpg

http://www.lebowitzfamily.com/images/republic2014/IMG_3989_90_91_800.jpg

Isaac

Were you the two young guys on top of the truck, lol!!

[Greg_NY]

No, we were the two other guys standing next to a truck...