Republic Farmingdale (FRG) Notable Visitors

[Chris S]

Isaac, NICE sunset shot with the Chinook !! :cool:

[Greg_NY]

Thanks Chris!

[sdspinelli2]

I was out to catch the DC9 today. Didn't know that you guys were there, I was the one in the red jeep! Here's my shot.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7068/13345051855_64e7225ae5.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/sspinelli/13345051855/)
FRG (1 of 1) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/sspinelli/13345051855/) by Photography By Stephen Spinelli (https://www.flickr.com/people/sspinelli/), on Flickr

[Gerard]

I was out to catch the DC9 today. Didn't know that you guys were there, I was the one in the red jeep! Here's my shot.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7068/13345051855_64e7225ae5.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/sspinelli/13345051855/)
FRG (1 of 1) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/sspinelli/13345051855/) by Photography By Stephen Spinelli (https://www.flickr.com/people/sspinelli/), on Flickr

Nice shot!! I was the guy standing next to you and your friend in the parking lot and remarked about the Cirrus SR22 with the Islander emblem being "Their team plane"!! :biggrin::tongue:
BTW you guys notice the blue sport plane that was told to go around and basically did a hard right 360 over the cemetary and came right in? Pretty cool. I believe it was David Windmiller.

[sdspinelli2]

Nice shot!! I was the guy standing next to you and your friend in the parking lot and remarked about the Cirrus SR22 with the Islander emblem being "Their team plane"!! :biggrin::tongue:
BTW you guys notice the blue sport plane that was told to go around and basically did a hard right 360 over the cemetary and came right in? Pretty cool. I believe it was David Windmiller.

It was nice to put faces to names yesterday. I was able to grab a shot of David and his Edge, it looks like he painted it! By the way, do you know what other teams normally charter or fly their own plane?
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2822/13355391803_f4f3c791e7.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/sspinelli/13355391803/)
FRG (2 of 2) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/sspinelli/13355391803/) by Photography By Stephen Spinelli (https://www.flickr.com/people/sspinelli/), on Flickr

[Chris S]

By the way, do you know what other teams normally charter or fly their own plane?

FRG (2 of 2) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/sspinelli/13355391803/) by Photography By Stephen Spinelli (https://www.flickr.com/people/sspinelli/), on Flickr


The other Hockey teams that operate their own plane are the New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings,
San Jose Sharks, Phoenix Coyotes and Dallas Stars.
Unfortunately, the Blue Jackets DC-9 will be the last privately owned NHL Team plane at FRG this year,
and they should be taking off from FRG after their game today sometime between 5 - 6PM.:cool:

[Gerard]

The other Hockey teams that operate their own plane are the New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings,
San Jose Sharks, Phoenix Coyotes and Dallas Stars.
.

I know Phoenix has their livery on the tail and the Red Wings used to but not sure about Dallas and San Jose!! I know the Rangers dont!! Not the Dolan way!!

[Gerard]

It was nice to put faces to names yesterday. I was able to grab a shot of David and his Edge, it looks like he painted it! By the way, do you know what other teams normally charter or fly their own plane?
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2822/13355391803_f4f3c791e7.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/sspinelli/13355391803/)
FRG (2 of 2) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/sspinelli/13355391803/) by Photography By Stephen Spinelli (https://www.flickr.com/people/sspinelli/), on Flickr

Nice pic!! He put a new meaning to "Go around" lol!!

[sdspinelli2]

Thanks. Hell yeah he did! I might stop by FRG tomorrow to get some more shots of the Chinook in better light.

[Gerard]

Thanks. Hell yeah he did! I might stop by FRG tomorrow to get some more shots of the Chinook in better light.

I'm thinking it might be out of here sometime tomorrow but who knows what the Army is thinking!! Good luck!!

[sdspinelli2]

I'm thinking it might be out of here sometime tomorrow but who knows what the Army is thinking!! Good luck!!

Just got to FRG a little while ago to catch BKS. It looks like they're getting the chinook ready to depart. There's also a UH-72 sitting next to it.

[Gerard]

Just got to FRG a little while ago to catch BKS. It looks like they're getting the chinook ready to depart. There's also a UH-72 sitting next to it.

My mole told me as of 4PM Chinook and Lakota still there!!

[sdspinelli2]

My mole told me as of 4PM Chinook and Lakota still there!!

I left around 3:00. They both started up, the chinook hovered for 10 minutes and the Lakota flew around then they both landed and they opened up the right engine cowling on the chinook. I left after that, the light was going bad so I left. I'll post the shot tomorrow.

[fk6065]

Drove by at 2:00pm. Both of the helicopters had departed

[Gintaras B.]

I saw yesterday a helicopter flying over Carl Place/Mineola. When I went outside, it was was too late to run to my car to grab my camera for pics. It was afternoon, around 2pm. It could have been Lakota from pics I saw on the net.

[Gerard]

Drove by at 2:00pm. Both of the helicopters had departed

They must have left last night. My "mole" :cool: drove past this morning at 6AM and they were already gone!!

[sdspinelli2]

Here's the shot from yesterday. They were backlit but I am pretty happy with the results!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/sspinelli/13413752105/in/photostream/

Flickr changed again and I don't know how to grab the BB Code. Any thoughts?

[Gerard]

Incident today at FRG. Soon after departing FRG the pilot of a Cessna 182 contacts the Tower that his landing gear is locked and will not retract. Asked if he wants to declare an emergency he declines and comes around to land on Runway 1. He comes in VERY slowly like he was floating and as soon as he touched down the gear collapsed!! There was a puff of smoke and the pilot quickly stopped the plane. Seconds later the pilot, by himself, comes out and waves his arms in the direction of the Main Terminal/Tower indicating he is alright!! As Rescue 1 and 3 race over the Tower is quickly moving away all the planes that were on final approach behind him sending them over to Runway 3-2!! Then they had to move the multiple planes that were waiting to depart R1 over to R32. Great job by the controllers but even a better job by the pilot to bring his aircraft down without any noticeable damage that I could see through my binocs!!

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Any idea what time this happened?

[Gerard]

Any idea what time this happened?

1:20 ish!!

[Gerard]

Saw coming attractions of next weeks "The Blacklist" and looks like they did more filming at FRG by the old tower area!! Possibly using a C-47?

[moose135]

Yes, they were at SheltAir/AAM a week or so ago filming some scenes, including the museum's C-47 that will air over the next two episodes.

[Billbo1970]

Aw Moose, you gotta post this stuff! :P

[moose135]

Sorry, I didn't hear about the filming until after it wrapped.

[Gerard]

Yes, they were at SheltAir/AAM a week or so ago filming some scenes, including the museum's C-47 that will air over the next two episodes.

Cool thanks!!

[Billbo1970]

LOVE that show, would have loved to watch them do some filming :)

[Chris S]

Saw coming attractions of next weeks "The Blacklist" and looks like they did more filming at FRG by the old tower area!! Possibly using a C-47?
Yeah, the Old Tower and the Sheltair tarmac got alot of exposure on the episode last night as well as the AAM's C-47:cool:
I actually thought I was watching "Resurrection" when I saw them scramble a F-14 to shoot down the C-47 over NYC. :wink: LOL
And it was also funny when they "show" a close-up of the F-14 cockpit and it's actually an F-18 then !! :rolleyes: LMAO
Oh well, got to love seeing the Tomcat though :biggrin:

[PhoenixOne]

There's a war bird flying around Republic and neighboring towns today. At first I thought it was a Corsair but realized it wasn't. Any idea what kind it is? Reminds me of '04-'08ish when seeing war birds flying around was a regular sight. Miss that.

[moose135]

There's a war bird flying around Republic and neighboring towns today. At first I thought it was a Corsair but realized it wasn't. Any idea what kind it is?
It was a Farley Fruitbat.

[Billbo1970]

It was a Farley Fruitbat.

LMAO

[Joe]

It just took off about five minutes ago off of 14. It looked like a Corsaire from it's wing profile, unfortunately, I do not know exactly what it was. The sound of the engine made me look out the window as it is distinctly different than the normal traffic here.

[Chris S]

It just took off about five minutes ago off of 14. It looked like a Corsaire from it's wing profile, unfortunately, I do not know exactly what it was. The sound of the engine made me look out the window as it is distinctly different than the normal traffic here.

I believe the Corsair and Avenger from the AAM were heading over to Teterboro today for the Wings and Wheels Expo there,
so you might've heard their departure from FRG this morning.:wink:

[PhoenixOne]

I believe the Corsair and Avenger from the AAM were heading over to Teterboro today for the Wings and Wheels Expo there,
so you might've heard their departure from FRG this morning.:wink:

Ah! Avenger. Googled a Pic of an Avenger and that's what I saw.

Thanks Chris!

[Chris S]

FYI- just heard from Rkfast and he said there's an A-10 fuselage on a trailer on the tarmac between Sheltair and the AAM right now.
I guess the AAM is finally getting an A-10 ?:cool:

[moose135]

Sounds like a reasonable assumption, Chris...
:redface:

[tkaminsk]

Serial 80-0247 ex-25th Fighter Squadron at osan AB, ROK


Sounds like a reasonable assumption, Chris...
:redface:

[Gerard]

FYI- just heard from Rkfast and he said there's an A-10 fuselage on a trailer on the tarmac between Sheltair and the AAM right now.
I guess the AAM is finally getting an A-10 ?:cool:

Saw pic, wings are on. Its in the Sheltair hangar on the AAM side!! looks cool!! And i read that the AAM were down in Tucson at the Davis-Monthan boneyard recently.

[Chris S]

Yeah, I stopped over there quick today also and it's coming together pretty fast.
It's just too bad they couldn't have flown it into FRG, just like they did when they retired the Prowler a couple of years ago,
because it must be costing a small fortune to haul it all the way from Boneyard in AZ to FRG by trailer and reassemble it !!:eek:
Anyway, it's nice to see the A-10 back "home" on LI and hope the AAM will eventually paint sharks teeth on her nose also :cool:

[gpalz1]

Found the below pic on the warthog news facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10203933277642686&set=gm.673598236039355&type=1&theater

On Friday the house passed a bill to block the Air Force from retiring the A-10.

[Gerard]

Yeah, I stopped over there quick today also and it's coming together pretty fast.
It's just too bad they couldn't have flown it into FRG, just like they did when they retired the Prowler a couple of years ago,
because it must be costing a small fortune to haul it all the way from Boneyard in AZ to FRG by trailer and reassemble it !!:eek:
Anyway, it's nice to see the A-10 back "home" on LI and hope the AAM will eventually paint sharks teeth on her nose also :cool:

Maybe they will have a dedication ceremony with a FlyBy of a few active A-10s!! That would be nice!! :cool::smile:

[Billbo1970]

Maybe they will have a dedication ceremony with a FlyBy of a few active A-10s!! That would be nice!! :cool::smile:

That wouldn't be "NICE"... it would be AWESOME!! :cool:

[Derf]

Now the cats out of the bag
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/A10/i-LN2zL2T/1/L/IMG_9589-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/A10/i-rhtrWfg/1/L/IMG_9879-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/A10/i-2dVrPC9/1/L/IMG_0338-L.jpg

The crew that put her back in one piece
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/A10/i-sQ2Rsvt/1/L/IMG_0514_5_6_tonemapped-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/A10/i-t22Dpd2/1/L/IMG_0541_2_3_tonemapped-L.jpg

[Gerard]

That first picture reminds me when you and Moose chased the Tomcat that night!! :cool:
Great pics!!

[Chris S]

Nice shots, Fred :cool:
I found this photo link of that very same A-10A back in July of 1982 when it had the "Charcoal Lizard" paint scheme.:wink:
80-247(OS) 25TFS/51TFW@ Yokota AB
03JUL82
http://nabe3saviation.web.fc2.com/images6/aA7u-101.jpg

[Derf]

Link did not work for me

[puckstopper55]

Link did not work for me

me either, but I did some reverse engineering and came up with this: http://nabe3saviation.web.fc2.com/aA7u.html

[Billbo1970]

LOL "reverse engineered" :cool: The Dragonfly on that page is pretty cool!

[gpalz1]

Photo taken by someone on I-40 Jun 11th in Arkansas


https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/1607036_10152176038070642_956166553009389878_n.jpg

[Derf]

COOL!

[puckstopper55]

Photo taken by someone on I-40 Jun 11th in Arkansas


https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/1607036_10152176038070642_956166553009389878_n.jpg

Id love to know how this all came about. When was the idea floated? whos idea was it? Did they have to buy it from the boneyard? How was it funded? .. I wish we could get more heads up on proposals and maybe even try to raise funds for future projects. What if we wanted to get an old E-2, or F-14? Im sure the museum would love it but cant afford it. Maybe we could help?

[Gerard]

Id love to know how this all came about

AAM wrote a long explanation post on their Facebook page!!

[Chris S]

I see AAM has been keeping the crew from Worldwide Aircraft Recovery Ltd. busy again this week,
because they just relocated the F-84F from the Cradle of Aviation Museum over to the AAM also :cool:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152450107968400.1073741837.123023458399&type=1

[Gerard]

Saw a picture that the A-10 is out on the tarmac by the AAM looking nice!!

[Chris S]

FYI, there's a nice article in Newsday today, "Welcome Home, Warthog"
about the AAM adding the storied A-10 aircraft to its military collection.:cool:

Here's the link from Newsday's website also:
http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/airpower-museum-receives-a-10-thunderbolt-built-on-the-site-in-1980-1.8619040

[Chris S]

BTW, after seeing this cool photo below of all of the AAM's Republic "THUNDER" aircraft together,
they definitely need to add a new banner up on their Hangar that says:
"Welcome to THUNDER ALLEY":cool:
https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/q80/s720x720/10003743_10152458720798400_4634827133787861017_o.j pg

[Chris S]

It was great seeing the A-10 up close out on the tarmac today at the AAM for their "HOG WILD" weekend.:cool:


https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t31.0-8/q71/s720x720/10498641_10152468285333400_2588361919918028386_o.j pg

[Greg_NY]

As per the post above, I went out to the AAM for a first hand look at their new A-10. It is a great looking airplane and it really rounds out their Republic collection. Here are some shots:
http://www.lebowitzfamily.com/images/republic2014/IMG_6048_Small.jpg

http://www.lebowitzfamily.com/images/republic2014/IMG_6065_Small.jpg

http://www.lebowitzfamily.com/images/republic2014/IMG_6125_WA.jpg

http://www.lebowitzfamily.com/images/republic2014/IMG_6097_Small.jpg

http://www.lebowitzfamily.com/images/republic2014/IMG_6064_Small.jpg

http://www.lebowitzfamily.com/images/republic2014/IMG_6068_Small.jpg

Isaac

[Gerard]

Send a squadron of these Bad Boyz to Iraq to deal with the ISIS thugs, problem solved!!!!!! :smile:

[Chris S]

Nice shots, Isaac !:cool:

[Speedbagel_001]

Anybody know what was happening at FRG last evening? I was passing by after 8pm while driving down New Highway and saw lots of cars parked along the road. Seemed like something was going on in or around the AAM with a lot of people milling about.

[moose135]

It was the Wounded Warrior dinner at the AAM.

[Gerard]

Does Trump still have his Sikorsky S-76? Havent seen it around in a long time!! Last summer it was a pretty regular visitor over by Atlantic at FRG.

[TriStatePlaneSpotting]

He does. It was at KPHL last weekend.

[Speedbagel_001]

It was the Wounded Warrior dinner at the AAM.

Ah, thanks.

[Gerard]

He does. It was at KPHL last weekend.

Ah thanks. Strange I havent seen it around lately!! Maybe his cost cutting has limited the flight hours.

[Gerard]

So is the need to be buzzed into the Main Terminal new? Did something happen for this new policy? And noticed today, havent been to FRG in a few weeks, that there is green bunting covering the fence around the west Talon hangar that goes from the hangar to the beginning of the fuel depot there!!

[lijk604]

Guess the fine folks at Talon want some privacy. They do a lot of MX work in that hangar with the doors wide open, so, I kind of understand it.

[Gerard]

Guess the fine folks at Talon want some privacy. They do a lot of MX work in that hangar with the doors wide open, so, I kind of understand it.

And they have a high end clientele also so I can understand it, just looking at it from a Spotters POV :frown:

[lijk604]

I hear ya. Interesting though about the terminal. I'll have to check it out.

[Gerard]

Just noticed today that the old Sikorsky S-58T helicopter they used for fire fighting practice by where the blimp crews set up is gone, replaced by a smaller fixed wing!! I guess unceremoniously dumped into the scrap heap!! :frown:

[Chris S]

I heard there was filming going on today over by Sheltair. Anyone have any idea what TV show it's for ?
I haven't been able to get over there myself yet and was just curious.

[Gerard]

I heard there was filming going on today over by Sheltair. Anyone have any idea what TV show it's for ?
I haven't been able to get over there myself yet and was just curious.

A Super Hornet came in around 2:30 parked by Sheltair. Part of the filming?

[Danycam]

Just saw A Super hornet Heading South over Lindenhurst / Copaigue

[dekdawg21]

Just heard something fast go over my job Iin West Babylon, knew it wasn't civilian. by the time I got outside it was already out of sight. gentlemen outside saide he saw it and was an F-22, knew that was unlikely out of Republic! Anyone know if the Super Hornet is coming back?

[fk6065]

I think it's still there just moved it a little north of where it was.

[Billbo1970]

sweet! I wonder how long it will be there? I can't make it over there today.

[Gerard]

sweet! I wonder how long it will be there? I can't make it over there today.

Heard they left an hour later!!
Around 5:30 Chopper 4 watched a Flight of 3 circle then land at Teterboro. Speculation they are here for UN week, flying CAP
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Military-Fighter-Jets-Hornet-Fly-Over-New-Jersey-Teterboro-Airport-Chopper-4-275831221.html?_osource=SocialFlowFB_NYBrand

[Chris S]

Yeah, I didn't see any Super Hornet over by Sheltair this evening, but they were filming a military scene
for the new CBS TV show "Madam Secretary" by the Old Tower with 2 L-39s from the the AAM.

[dekdawg21]

Heard it go over a little after 5:00, drove up New Highway around 6:15 and there was nothing going on except the filming.

[dekdawg21]

Heard they left an hour later!!
Around 5:30 Chopper 4 watched a Flight of 3 circle then land at Teterboro. Speculation they are here for UN week, flying CAP
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Military-Fighter-Jets-Hornet-Fly-Over-New-Jersey-Teterboro-Airport-Chopper-4-275831221.html?_osource=SocialFlowFB_NYBrand

Pretty cool they were in the right place at the right time!

[Billbo1970]

Nice link Gerard!

Where at the airport were they filming, and will they be filming again today?

[Gerard]

Nice link dekdawg!
Where at the airport were they filming, and will they be filming again today?

Hey I put up the link :mad::eek::tongue::rolleyes::wink:
They were over by Sheltair!! They had equipment and trailers in their lot and the AAM lot and looked like they were filming inside the rear of Sheltair hangar!!

[Billbo1970]

Fixed my credit, sorry Gerard ;)

I wonder if they will still be there later today?

[Gerard]

Fixed my credit, sorry Gerard ;)
I wonder if they will still be there later today?

LOL no problem just breaking chops!! Running some errands now and they always take me past FRG (close to home)
and i will see!!

[Gerard]

LOL no problem just breaking chops!! Running some errands now and they always take me past FRG (close to home)
and i will see!!

All gone. Nothing left but their garbage bags on the side of the road!!

[Billbo1970]

:( That sucks

[Gerard]

Hockey season has started and last night two B737s came in from Charlotte NC. One with Islanders and one with the Hurricanes!! First came in a little before Midnite and the second around 12:20AM.

[moose135]

And the Islanders are using Swift Air this season, not Miami Air.

[Gerard]

And the Islanders are using Swift Air this season, not Miami Air.

Thought I heard that Call Sign last night

[moose135]

And you may have heard it twice - Carolina also used them. Both were on the ground at the same time.

[Gerard]

And you may have heard it twice - Carolina also used them. Both were on the ground at the same time.

By the time I checked Flightaware the first had already landed, caught the second one. N802TJ was sitting there yesterday when I drove by.

[sdspinelli2]

Any chance we'll get the San Jose sharks 727? I'm attending Wilson Tech this year so I'm at FRG everyday and I'd like to catch as many NHL planes as possible.

[moose135]

I've seen photos of it at FRG already. San Jose plays Washington this Tuesday, and the Islanders on Thursday, so you may see it in town for a day or two.

[Chris S]

Any chance we'll get the San Jose sharks 727? I'm attending Wilson Tech this year so I'm at FRG everyday and I'd like to catch as many NHL planes as possible.

FYI - the Sharks 727 arrived at FRG this afternoon and it dropped off the team over by the Atlantic Terminal.
It departed around 4:50 and I believe it was headed over to EWR because after the Sharks play the Islanders
tomorrow they have back to back games over the weekend with the Devils and Rangers also.

[Gerard]

FYI - the Sharks 727 arrived at FRG this afternoon and it dropped off the team over by the Atlantic Terminal.
It departed around 4:50 and I believe it was headed over to EWR because after the Sharks play the Islanders
tomorrow they have back to back games over the weekend with the Devils and Rangers also.

Most likely! Was going to float out the same scenario!! Most of the west coast teams come here they play all three of our locals. If the Islanders were/are last then you'd see the airline here for awhile unless it was being used in between.

[Gerard]

Islanders Swift Air flight to Pittsburgh departed at 2:13 this afternoon off Runway 3-2. Just missed them boarding at Atlantic where the B737 was sitting close to the fence!!

[Speedbagel_001]

Last night (10/27) at 8PM, Air Canada ACA7082 (A319) departed FRG, heading for Denver. Anyone know who the flight was carrying?

[Mateo]

Last night (10/27) at 8PM, Air Canada ACA7082 (A319) departed FRG, heading for Denver. Anyone know who the flight was carrying?Inbound was YWG-FRG, which brought the Winnipeg Jets to the Islanders.

The Isles play at Colorado next, but they still have to play tonight at home. Winnipeg sticks around for a game in Newark on Thursday, so they're not flying anywhere yet.

San Jose is the next team that has to leave Denver, but they of course have their own plane.

It was only on the ground in Farmingdale for 2 hours, so I'm guessing it was an empty reposition. We'll see where the next flight goes.

[Gerard]

Rangers play Winnipeg on Saturday night to complete the trifecta of Tri State teams so reposition to? LGA? Westchester?

[Gerard]

Does Trump still have his Sikorsky S-76? Havent seen it around in a long time!! Last summer it was a pretty regular visitor over by Atlantic at FRG.

http://www.verticalmag.com/news/article/29553

Looks like the Sikorsky is on a European Vacation, lol

[Danycam]

Have there really not been any Notable visitors since Nov 2014 or are are these being posted in another Thread?

[Billbo1970]

I was wondering the same thing earlier today!

[Gerard]

Its been quiet with this cold/wet winter and with all the snow blocking the ramp at Atlantic its hard to see Notable Visitors, lol!! :biggrin:

[fk6065]

Its been quiet with this cold/wet winter and with all the snow blocking the ramp at Atlantic its hard to see Notable Visitors, lol!! :biggrin:

It has been very quiet. I've driven down New Highway a few times and just the usual activity.

[Danycam]

Just heard Something go over my Copaigue office, Real Loud, 10:23am. Any Spotting's over at FRG?

[fk6065]

Sitting on the ramp south of Sheltaire, from "The Isle of Man"

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

[PhoenixOne]

Heard the sounds of beefy rotors strong enough that it shook my house a few mins ago. Saw what looked like a Blackhawk heading for 14.

[Chris S]

I was listening to the FRG traffic last night and the Detroit Red Wings MD-81 came in just before 8PM.
I believe it's over at Sheltair and it should be departing tonight after their game with the Islanders.

[Gerard]

I was listening to the FRG traffic last night and the Detroit Red Wings MD-81 came in just before 8PM.
I believe it's over at Sheltair and it should be departing tonight after their game with the Islanders.

Yes they had an early game in Tampa. Tonites game at 5PM.

[Chris S]

The Blue Jackets DC-9 is parked over at Sheltair right now. Sadly, it's probably the last time it ever visits FRG,
since the Islanders will be playing at the Barclay Center next year and most teams will use EWR then.:frown:

[Gerard]

The Blue Jackets DC-9 is parked over at Sheltair right now. Sadly, it's probably the last time it ever visits FRG,
since the Islanders will be playing at the Barclay Center next year and most teams will use EWR then.:frown:

The islanders Swift Air Boeing was parked on Atlantics back ramp! Flew the team in from Pitt last night!! They took off around 5:10

[sdspinelli2]

There is a Burkina Faso 722 sitting at Sheltair. Reg is XTRA-BFA.

[Chris S]

There is a Burkina Faso 722 sitting at Sheltair. Reg is XTRA-BFA.

Nice catch !! She's a beauty and was still there tonight at 11PM.
Does anyone have an idea when it will be departing??

[Gerard]

There is a Burkina Faso 722 sitting at Sheltair

And im thinking what the heck is a Burkina Faso when I should have been thinking Where In The World Is Burkina Faso!! :confused:
Thanks for my geography lesson!! And as of 3PM still sitting in the warm spring sun!!

[Aviation.High.Guy]

Nice seeing some spotter friends out at FRG this morning. Here's the Burkina Faso 722 from last night. Beautiful ol' bird, looking immaculate with polished engine intakes, leading edges and a shiny coat of cream colored paint.

http://oi60.tinypic.com/k473f5.jpg

[Gerard]

Read thats it leaving tomorrow so still time to go over and grab some pictures if you are in the area!! Its spot adjacent to the fence makes it a great photo shoot!!

[sdspinelli2]

The 727 departed today around noon. Here's the shot.
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5335/16584662813_eba15b6768_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rgwJsi)XT-BFA KFRG 4-19-2015 (https://flic.kr/p/rgwJsi) by Photography By Stephen Spinelli (https://www.flickr.com/people/90220562@N07/), on Flickr

[Aviation.High.Guy]

Great catch Steve!

[Gerard]

The Blue Jackets DC-9 is parked over at Sheltair right now. Sadly, it's probably the last time it ever visits FRG,
since the Islanders will be playing at the Barclay Center next year and most teams will use EWR then.:frown:

Chris do you think the Islanders will still fly out of FRG? I say this because I would gather most of the team lives here on LI and they practice at Iceworks!! Of course that can change if they all move away or they find a new practice ice!!
Saw their Swift Air B7347 fly out today at 2:15 to DSC and I'm wondered if thats it? If they lose of course the season is over and if they win they play the Rangers and no flying will be needed for that series!!

[Chris S]

Chris do you think the Islanders will still fly out of FRG? I say this because I would gather most of the team lives here on LI and they practice at Iceworks!! Of course that can change if they all move away or they find a new practice ice!!
Saw their Swift Air B7347 fly out today at 2:15 to DSC and I'm wondered if thats it? If they lose of course the season is over and if they win they play the Rangers and no flying will be needed for that series!!

Yeah, I think there's a good chance the Islanders will still use FRG in the future for some of their flights as long as they use Iceworks,
or another practice facility in Nassau County that Mangano is proposing now ?? LOL

[Mateo]

It could very well be split where the Isles will go to/from FRG because it's near the team facilities and road teams go to/from EWR or LGA (much like the Knicks/Rangers using HPN, while road teams use not-HPN).

[Gerard]

Tomorrow is the funeral for NYPD PO Brian Moore and there is a good chance FRG will be used as a staging point for law enforcement helicopters that will fly in the Ceremonial Fly By. This was the case a few years ago when they all gathered by the ramp of the Northeastern hangar.

[PhilDernerJr]

As Gerard said, I'm hearing about a LOT of helicopters, mostly PD choppers from other areas, gathering at FRG in preparation for the NYPD Officer's funeral. Would be a great chance to snag some unique ones, along with any formations they fly.

[Chris S]

Yeah, looked like it was 10 -ship flyover from what I saw at a distance!!

Update: Just saw on News 12 it was actually a 9-ship flyover

[MORS-AB-ALTO]

Just caught a Hawkeye 2000 on final for 19 from the backyard. Sorry couldn't identify squadron due to low ceiling.

[Speedbagel_001]

Just caught a Hawkeye 2000 on final for 19 from the backyard. Sorry couldn't identify squadron due to low ceiling.

I saw it too! It popped out of the cloud layer and caught my attention real quick. Unfortunately, my iPhone's camera decided the dirt on the office window was interesting and should be more in focus than the plane.

[fk6065]

Anyone happen to know if it's still there? Perhaps they were visiting Grumman?

[Gerard]

Anyone happen to know if it's still there? Perhaps they were visiting Grumman?

From what i heard from some one who was going to see if Breitling was still there, he just missed it taking off as the Team was revving up their engines.

[Gerard]

Pretty busy over by Atlantic today around 1PM, arrivals, departures and lots of jets being parked along the back fence!! Must be planty of high rollers coming in for the Belmont Stakes!! Sheltair was getting a faior share of traffic also.

[Chris S]

The brand new Hendrick's Gin "Flying Cucumber" Blimp is lit up at FRG right now.
I heard it should be leaving early in the morning.
Here's a video of it being built:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJtElnoLFgo&feature=youtu.be

[Gerard]

The brand new Hendrick's Gin "Flying Cucumber" Blimp is lit up at FRG right now.
I heard it should be leaving early in the morning.
Here's a video of it being built:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJtElnoLFgo&feature=youtu.be


That was cool. Do we know why they were here?

[Chris S]

That was cool. Do we know why they were here?

They're actually giving media rides this morning promoting the gin and will heading over
to KBLM in NJ later this afternoon, but they'll be back at FRG again over the weekend.

[Gerard]

They're actually giving media rides this morning promoting the gin and will heading over
to KBLM in NJ later this afternoon, but they'll be back at FRG again over the weekend.

Oh cool, thanks Chris!! Like to get some pics!!

[Chris S]

Here's a Daily News article about them giving media rides in the "Flying Cucumber"
today at FRG and how you can try to possibly win a ride on the Blimp also :wink:
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/hendrick-gin-flying-cucumber-blimp-soars-nyc-article-1.2253891

[mirrodie]

awesome! Saw it coming in the other day on the horizon. Great Gin!

[mirrodie]

Any hard details on when its due to return?

[Chris S]

Weather permitting I was told it's due back at FRG sometime tonight
because it's supposed to be doing more VIP rides tomorrow morning.
It will be flying over NYC on Sat. night for a party they're hosting and
again on Sunday to celebrate National Cucumber Day also. :cool:

[Gerard]

Some drama at Republic today around 2:20. A Piper PA-25 (N225AB) was flying a banner tow when he flew into IMC on the south shore and became disoriented!! He contacted Republic Tower and wanted to drop the banner and land!! There was a discussion about where exactly he wouid drop it and they finally decided on the grassy part of the east end of Runway 1-4. Pilot came in dropped low, let the banner loose and came around and landed safely, parking at the Main Terminal. The small ARFF truck went out to the banner then an operations truck drove out the pilot and they retrieved the banner!! They wound up stuffing the banner and some poles in various parts of the Piper Pawnee and after spending some time in the building the pilot came out, cranked up and slowly took off One Nine south.
Listening to other pilots of the radio there was a lot of haze and a marine layer in areas of the shoreline that dropped the ceiling down to 400 feet!! Pilot looked fairly young and must have decided the hell with this let me drop and land and gather my wits and chill for awhile!!

[Chris S]

Update: The Flying Cucumber Blimp is getting ready to land at FRG right now.

[mirrodie]

Thanks for the arrival info. I missed this post. But I took a ride out last night at 8:30 and she was beautiful in the twilight. Got some shots. Any news at one time it departs parts today? Looks pretty funny right now and I'm not sure if it would leave this morning

[mirrodie]

Just drove by. Nice shots and looks like they were prepping for a flight. Perhaps it will still be by later..

[Gerard]

Just drove by. Nice shots and looks like they were prepping for a flight. Perhaps it will still be by later..

The blimp was there around 5PM but unfortunately New Highway was closed from 109 to Conklin. I believe there was a very serious auto accident on New Highway south of the tie down area by Sheltair.

[fk6065]

The accident on New Highway was a double fatality.

[Chris S]

The accident on New Highway was a double fatality.

Yeah, read the sad story about the double fatality accident here:

http://patch.com/new-york/farmingdale/east-farmingdale-crash-causes-multiple-injuries-0?utm_source=alert-breakingnews&utm_medium=email&utm_term=police %26 fire&utm_campaign=alert

[Gerard]

The accident on New Highway was a double fatality.

Curious how this happened as it was a single car incident. That section of New Highway turns into the Daytona 500 for some drivers!! I've been doing 50 (the speed limit) and had clowns speed pass me!! Was he speeding and lost control, did someone speed past him and caused him to panic and lose control? Mechanical or medical? Guess we will find out eventually but very sad for both the father and his son!!

[Gerard]

The Flying Cucumber was sitting there at 3PM when I went past.

[Chris S]

The Flying Cucumber Blimp should be based at FRG until Wed. and then I heard it will be heading out to FOK.

[Gerard]

A USMC UH-1Y "Red Dog Eight One" flew in from the east over the landfill and landed at Sheltair!! Crew of 9 on board!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4LYDQv5lUY&list=LLoPgSOeOFj0TTyCEC_jazpQ&index=1

[fk6065]

Nice catch Gerard

[Gerard]

Nice catch Gerard

Thanks Fred!! I was just about to leave and was over by the Talon hangar when I heard the Tower talking to "Dog Eight One". With that call sign just knew it was military but not sure if
fixed wing or helo. Luckily I wasnt in a rush to go anywhere so got to the lot in the mall just as they were coming in.

[Gerard]

Does Trump still have his Sikorsky S-76? Havent seen it around in a long time!! Last summer it was a pretty regular visitor over by Atlantic at FRG.

Just watching CNN and Trump is in Scotland and he was getting off his S-76 helicopter!! Lighter coloring, still has TRUMP on the tail boom but its now registered in the United Kingdom as G-TRMP.
Wonder if its the same Sikorsky he used here or a different one he uses when visiting the UK.

[Gerard]

Wonder if its the same Sikorsky he used here or a different one he uses when visiting the UK.

Not to hijack this group to the Donald but N76DT just landed at the Iowa State Fair which answers my question. Carry on FRG.

[Chris S]

The C-47A "Whiskey 7", the D-Day veteran, arrived at FRG this evening for the AAM Labor Day Weekend Event.
Here's the AAM Event flyer:

https://scontent-lga1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/11921661_10153487443993400_336800458033905205_n.jp g?oh=51931d150e5806b3a1ac707c45229f9c&oe=56785031

[Gerard]

The C-47A "Whiskey 7", the D-Day veteran, arrived at FRG this evening for the AAM Labor Day Weekend Event.


I was out walking on the track at the middle school and saw it fly right over me!! Runway One Four runs right past the school!! :cool::smile:

[Gerard]

Looks like we will probably still get hockey charters at FRG!! Islanders announced they bought out the Twin Rinks in Eisenhower Park and will be using that as their new training facility!! Beautiful facility (both my sons play in an adult hockey league there) that had gone bankrupt!! Wang to the rescue!!

[sdspinelli2]

Are they using swift again this year? What is the likely hood that the other teams will fly to FRG as opposed to another airport closer to the Barclays?
Looks like we will probably still get hockey charters at FRG!! Islanders announced they bought out the Twin Rinks in Eisenhower Park and will be using that as their new training facility!! Beautiful facility (both my sons play in an adult hockey league there) that had gone bankrupt!! Wang to the rescue!!

[Chris S]

Are they using swift again this year? What is the likely hood that the other teams will fly to FRG as opposed to another airport closer to the Barclays?

Not sure if the Islanders are using Swift again this year, but most NBA teams who visit the Barclays Center use Newark Airport
and I would think most of the visiting NHL teams will do the same this year. The Islanders will probably use Newark if they are
traveling right after a home game and Republic whenever they fly back home or travel after practice on an off day.

[Gerard]

With Cablevision being sold to French-israeli telecom group Altice I wonder what is store for their Flight Dept which hangars at FRG!! The owner of Altice already has hinted at changes and is known for sending in teams of executives after an acquisition to cut costs and it seems like in any sale/merger the flight dept is first to get hit!! Dolan will continue to keep hold of MSG and AMC so he'll probably keep at least one of the Sikorskys and G-IV. Stay tuned!!

[Chris S]

Are they using swift again this year? What is the likely hood that the other teams will fly to FRG as opposed to another airport closer to the Barclays?

The Islanders are using Swift Air again this year and they are scheduled to depart FRG
today around noon for their preseason game up in Halifax, Nova Scotia this evening.
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/SWQ2601

[Gerard]

The Islanders are using Swift Air again this year and they are scheduled to depart FRG
today around noon for their preseason game up in Halifax, Nova Scotia this evening.


Missed that but looked like NetJets was having some type of luncheon/seminar by the Atlantic Terminal!!

[Gerard]

Not sure if the Islanders are using Swift again this year, but most NBA teams who visit the Barclays Center use Newark Airport
and I would think most of the visiting NHL teams will do the same this year. The Islanders will probably use Newark if they are
traveling right after a home game and Republic whenever they fly back home or travel after practice on an off day.

So watching the 3rd period of last nights Islander game and one of the announcers said the two teams (Chicago being the other) would have a jet race back to Chicago after the game for tonites game!! Chicago would be flying out of Newark and the Islanders would fly out of JFK.

[Chris S]

So watching the 3rd period of last nights Islander game and one of the announcers said the two teams (Chicago being the other) would have a jet race back to Chicago after the game for tonites game!! Chicago would be flying out of Newark and the Islanders would fly out of JFK.

Yeah, the Blackhawks actually flew from EWR to ORD and the Islanders flew from JFK to MDW early this morning.
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/SWQ2510/history/20151010/0300Z/KEWR/KORD
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/SWQ2305/history/20151010/0345Z/KJFK/KMDW

The Islanders are scheduled to fly back later tonight from MDW to FRG also.
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/SWQ2606/history/20151011/0400Z/KMDW/KFRG

[Gerard]

USMC AH-1 Cobra flew in yesterday around 3:15 and parked at Sheltair. Heard that wonderful "Huey" sound as it passed by my neighborhood!!

[MikeO]

A few from this morning on the Main Terminal ramp

http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt221/mikeoppedisano/untitled-12_zpskmve09mw.jpg

http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt221/mikeoppedisano/untitled-17_zpsca22wcjy.jpg

[Chris S]

Nice catch !! Heard the Growler should be departing in the morning:wink:

[puckstopper55]

just heard "something" fly over my office on 110. This must have been it

[MikeO]

The growler departed Runway 32 around 0850 this morning


http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt221/mikeoppedisano/untitled-19_zpsd8ylnbd8.jpg

[sdspinelli2]

Nice work Mike!

[Chris S]

FYI- There's an old Ameristar DC-9 ( N783TW) built in 1966 parked on the southside of Sheltair.
I see it came in from Kansas City on Thurs. so it might be in town for the World Series ??
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/AJI9991/history/20151029/1400Z/KMCI/KFRG
https://www.planespotters.net/photo/429791/n783tw-ameristar-mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-15rc

[Aviation.High.Guy]

I bet it brought the team in or perhaps a charter for fan group.

[Gerard]

I bet it brought the team in or perhaps a charter for fan group.

Definitely not the team!! Dont see KC using a 49 year old DC-9 or using FRG. I saw the plane and it looked a little long in the tooth (as we old guys say lol).

[sdspinelli2]

Here's a shot of the DC-9 when she arrived last week. https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5767/22542136760_33bc5ca68f_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/AkYkUm)FULL RES N783TW KFRG 10-29-2015 (https://flic.kr/p/AkYkUm) by Stephen Spinelli (https://www.flickr.com/photos/sspinelli/), on Flickr

[Aviation.High.Guy]

Awesome shot Steve!

[Gerard]

Did an A-10 land at FRG today, around 4:15 or so? Someone posted on FB.

[Speedbagel_001]

I saw 2 A-10s parked on the ramp this morning!

[Chris S]

I talked to one of the A-10 pilots from MD during the dedication ceremony today and he said
they should be departing sometime before noon on Thursday depending upon the weather.

[fk6065]

Thanks Chris.

[fk6065]

USCG Dolphin from Arlantic City just landed at Sheltaire for refueling.

[Gerard]

I talked to one of the A-10 pilots from MD during the dedication ceremony today and he said
they should be departing sometime before noon on Thursday depending upon the weather.

Thanks Chris!! I had a quick window to drive over and check them out and was wondering when they might depart!! Are these from the 175th Wing of the MD ANG?
BTW they are sitting by the back of the Sheltair Hangar and great views for taking pictures!!

[fk6065]

A-10's

https://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-5tQzfBX/0/XL/i-5tQzfBX-XL.jpg


https://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-tfPnrWX/0/XL/i-tfPnrWX-XL.jpg
https://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-Nffz95Q/0/XL/i-Nffz95Q-XL.jpg

[fk6065]

USCG Dolphin.

https://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-RdWNKNS/0/XL/i-RdWNKNS-XL.jpg

https://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-MMbr7bM/0/XL/i-MMbr7bM-XL.jpg

https://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-2fcr5V4/0/XL/i-2fcr5V4-XL.jpg

[Gerard]

USCG Dolphin from Arlantic City just landed at Sheltaire for refueling.

Were you there when the Dolphin came in? I was parked in the Sheltair lot until they came to a stop then had to leave!! Those A-10s were very popular with people stopping and coming in to take pics!!

[fk6065]

Were you there when the Dolphin came in? I was parked in the Sheltair lot until they came to a stop then had to leave!! Those A-10s were very popular with people stopping and coming in to take pics!!

I was in my car when the Dolphin landed and missed catching the landing. They fueled up pretty quick and looked like they were going to take right off but then they locked it up and went inside when the rain got heavier. Didn't hang around to see how long it stayed.

[fk6065]

A-10's still sitting quietly by the old tower as of 10:45am

[fk6065]

A-10's crews just arrived.

Looks like 14/32 runway for departure.

[Gerard]

I was in my car when the Dolphin landed and missed catching the landing. They fueled up pretty quick and looked like they were going to take right off but then they locked it up and went inside when the rain got heavier. Didn't hang around to see how long it stayed.

I was the guy videotaping with my iPhone lol!! I left right after that and the weather really did come in lowering ceiling and visibility!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rihxy9ex9sM

[fk6065]

Anybody know what time the A-10's departed? I hung around till about 1:00pm and they were still there.

[sdspinelli2]

The A-10's departed a little before 1400. Its pretty bad conditions but I did manage to get some shots.
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/613/22989311241_e505e3e862_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/B2ueic)A10 104FS (https://flic.kr/p/B2ueic) by Stephen Spinelli (https://www.flickr.com/photos/sspinelli/), on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/678/22355453934_45b4edf94f_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/A4txAW)A10 717 (https://flic.kr/p/A4txAW) by Stephen Spinelli (https://www.flickr.com/photos/sspinelli/), on Flickr

Here's two from the night before.
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/572/22944699722_b0617a797d_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/AXxzR5)A10 (https://flic.kr/p/AXxzR5) by Stephen Spinelli (https://www.flickr.com/photos/sspinelli/), on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/680/22336940433_7ef5575be4_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/A2QEbD)A10-2 (https://flic.kr/p/A2QEbD) by Stephen Spinelli (https://www.flickr.com/photos/sspinelli/), on Flickr

[sdspinelli2]

I heard there was a T45 on the Sheltair Ramp this evening. I wasn't able to make out.

[dekdawg21]

I heard there was a T45 on the Sheltair Ramp this evening. I wasn't able to make out.

Was wondering what I heard. Around 5 I heard something low and fast buzz my job in West Babylon!

[Gerard]

I heard there was a T45 on the Sheltair Ramp this evening. I wasn't able to make out.

Still sitting on the ramp as of 2PM this afternoon.

[Chris S]

I guess the T-45 left sometime this morning or early afternoon cause it wasn't over there at 4PM today.
The Swift Air 737 that flew the Islanders from Long Beach to FRG yesterday was still over at Atlantic though.

[Gerard]

I guess the T-45 left sometime this morning or early afternoon cause it wasn't over there at 4PM today.
The Swift Air 737 that flew the Islanders from Long Beach to FRG yesterday was still over at Atlantic though.

The T-45 left around 1:45 off of Runway Three Two after a lengthy pre-flight and taxi out!! Had the Call Sign "Blazer"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjedpwFSuqw

[Chris S]

The T-45 left around 1:45 off of Runway Three Two after a lengthy pre-flight and taxi out!! Had the Call Sign "Blazer"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjedpwFSuqw

Nice catch !:cool:
BTW, "BLAZER" could've been a T-45 from NAS Kingsville, TX

[dekdawg21]

Just saw on FB that the Blues did their advance in Dayton, guess we'll be expecting them in Farmingdale within the next few weeks!

[Gerard]

Swift Air with the Islanders on board departed off of One Four enroute to Montreal around 2:35 today
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-ZyvWsYPz8&index=1&list=LLoPgSOeOFj0TTyCEC_jazpQ

[gettysburgerrn]

Heard the Blue Angels were just in Tennessee as well any work on when they are coming to Republic?

Ken

[PhoenixOne]

One of the Blue Angels just roared over my house.

[Chris S]

Yeah, Blue Angel #7 is over at the Terminal right now and they should be departing around 2PM today.

[tkaminsk]

MH-65D 6598 visited on 11/25 and 11/30 and 6605 is there today

[MikeO]

The hornet departed around 1:30 this afternoon

http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt221/mikeoppedisano/untitled-10_zps9ap3wxum.jpg

[sdspinelli2]

Great shot Mike! Here's what I got.
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/692/22829250734_b6eb469338_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/AMkSTh)Blue Angel 7 KFRG 12-01-2015-4 (https://flic.kr/p/AMkSTh) by Stephen Spinelli (https://www.flickr.com/photos/sspinelli/), on Flickr

[dekdawg21]

The hornet departed around 1:30 this afternoon

http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt221/mikeoppedisano/untitled-10_zps9ap3wxum.jpg

Nice shot with burner! Was going to head over but with the weather wasn't sure if it'd be worth the drive!

[Gerard]

MH-65D 6598 visited on 11/25 and 11/30 and 6605 is there today

CG Dolphins have been popping in regularly the last month or so!! Saw them there at Sheltair at least 3X in November!! Fuel, facilities and food?

[Gerard]

CG Dolphins have been popping in regularly the last month or so!! Saw them there at Sheltair at least 3X in November!! Fuel, facilities and food?

Caught 6605 departing on 1-9 around 1PM today and Swift Air out around 1:45 or so!!

[Gerard]

Anyone know what they are doing over by the Sheltair ramp? I see they have an area sectioned off by the parking lot fence and construction equipment inside!!

[PhoenixOne]

F-18 just roared over Old Bethpage heading north. Looks like he/she was climbing then hooked a right somewhere over Bayville/Lloyd harbor and headed east. Startled me out of my power nap. LOL.
It didn't look like an Angel.

[Gerard]

F-18 just roared over Old Bethpage heading north. Looks like he/she was climbing then hooked a right somewhere over Bayville/Lloyed harbor and headed east. Startled me out of my power nap. LOL.
It didn't look like an Angel.

Yesterday heard the Call Sign "Joker Two Five" landing on Runway One.

[Mateo]

Yesterday heard the Call Sign "Joker Two Five" landing on Runway One.That's just a King Air that's based there. http://flightaware.com/live/flight/JKR25. N205-something-something if I remember correctly (but not 205CM).

[Gerard]

That's just a King Air that's based there. http://flightaware.com/live/flight/JKR25. N205-something-something if I remember correctly (but not 205CM).

Thanks!! I know the USN sometimes uses the Joker call sign!! Glad I didnt go over or the joke would have been on me!! :smile:

[fk6065]

Canadian Snow Bird came into Republic this morning for Jones Beach advance.

Already left & down in DC.

[Gerard]

Cops chased a drunk driver last night who then decided to plow through a fence on New Highway and speed onto a runway.....
http://longisland.news12.com/news/cops-kroy-moore-of-wyandanch-drove-onto-republic-airport-runway-while-fleeing-police-1.11467729

[Gerard]

Miami Air 734 came in from Newark around 2:30. No one aboard and it is leaving to Columbus, Ohio around 5PM. After Islanders changed to Swift Air didnt think we would see Miami again!! Nice little surprise!!

[Joe]

A Cobra and a Huey came into Republic today around 4:30. they were just South of Sheltair.

[fk6065]

A Cobra and a Huey came into Republic today around 4:30. they were just South of Sheltair.

By any chance are they still there?

[Gerard]

So for awhile now I see major work being done on the wooded area between Runways 32 and 1. Construction equipment has been taking down trees amd flattening the surface. Made a few inquiries on FB and found some very interesting information which I never knew. That area is called Breslau Gardens and once was a community where people lived. And from what I read it new hangars and a tie down area for Sheltair will be built.
Here's something i found while searching.....https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC2HXA3_whatever-happened-to-breslau-gardens

[PhoenixOne]

Very nice find.
Thanks for taking the time to do the research
and thanks for posting Gerard.

[Gerard]

Islanders returned from Florida Saturday afternoon around 3PM after their exciting OT winner in Florida Friday night!! Originally their Swift Air 737 was scheduled to depart FLL at 11:30AM Friday night but of course with the game ending around 12:15AM that didnt happen!! I guess they decided to stay in Florida (Hi, I needed rooms for about 30 people, lol) and left at 12:30 Saturday afternoon. There were a few fans hanging out by the Atlantic parking area but the players pretty much jumped in their cars and sped away!! By 4:45 the B737 was airborne again heading to Chicago Midway!!

[RepublicAviation]

There's been a B738 parked at Sheltair since Tuesday, any idea what it's about?

[Speedbagel_001]

There's been a B738 parked at Sheltair since Tuesday, any idea what it's about?

Reg is M-YBBJ. I think it's out of Austria.

[MikeO]

The BBJ will be departing on the 3rd

[Gerard]

Reg is M-YBBJ. I think it's out of Austria.

Yes, Global Jet Austria. Saw that it came in from Las Vegas earlier in the week.
Over on Atlantics back ramp sat the beautiful G-V of Sexyjet. Awesome livery
http://www.sexyjet.net/

[Zee71]

https://photos.smugmug.com/Aviation/Airplanes-and-Spotting/Aviation-Photography/i-TJDxsWC/0/L/GlobalJetAustria_02_FRG_30Apr2016_Ramp_M-YBBJ_Sony-L.jpg

[sdspinelli2]

Looks like the BBJ is managed by Global Jet but owned by Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7186/26531632000_dc172db678_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GqvxR3)MYBBJ 2_ (https://flic.kr/p/GqvxR3) by Stephen Spinelli (https://www.flickr.com/photos/sspinelli/), on Flickr
I was also extremely excited to see SexyJet!
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1568/26660103082_2062f25b48_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GBRZPG)Sexy Jet (https://flic.kr/p/GBRZPG) by Stephen Spinelli (https://www.flickr.com/photos/sspinelli/), on Flickr

[PhoenixOne]

Driving on rte 110, i just saw what i think was one of the Breitling guys flyover, hook a hard left over republic, came back around and landed. Awesome sight.

[Billbo1970]

I saw one fly over my shop in Kings Park about that time, it was really moving & heading straight towards FRG. It was pretty high up, wasn't sure if it was one of them or the L-39.

[mirrodie]

Any reason why blue angel #5 was there a few hours ago? Alongside a dornier 328 jet

[moose135]

Any reason why blue angel #5 was there a few hours ago?

You haven't been paying attention, Mario. They had a maintenance issue during the air show and the jet has been here since. They have been standing down since the crash in Tennessee the week after our show, so it has been sitting at Republic, waiting for the team to send folks back to get it.

[Chris S]

I was riding down New Highway tonight and saw the Hendrick's Gin Flying Cucumber Blimp is back at FRG again.:cool:

[Gerard]

The crash at FRG tonite that shut down the airport was on Runway 19 but also effected Runway 14 so the two Blue Angel aircraft stayed overnight to enjoy the full moon and the first night of summer on Long Island.
The plane was N127DW a 1978 Swearingen SA226-T registered to Ponderosa Air LLC of Farmingdale, NY

[jlaico1]

Any idea when Bert is leaving?

[Gerard]

Any idea when Bert is leaving?

As of this writing both aircraft might be gone already though I do believe # 5 might do a few circles around the airport before leaving!

[rkfast]

All was quiet when I passed by at 9.

[Gerard]

As of 10:30 they were still there but some activity as per my people on scene lol

[Gerard]

A nice Boeing 737 landed today around 4:45. Taxied over to the Main Terminal where it went under a US Customs check then everyone reborded and it taxied over to Sheltair to drop off its 7 passengers!! Left around an hour later. It was N800KS based out of LA and from someones research over on FB he believes its owned by Steven Spielberg!! I tried to do a trip check on Flighaware but the flight tracking was blocked!!

[ch2tdriver]

Does anyone know what they will be filming next Tuesday 9/20 which will result in the runway closure? (G2 and G run up is at the approach end of Runway 1 or the Rt 109 side. Also across at the Main Terminal) To: Republic Airport Tenants
From: Airport Manager
Date: 9/12/2016
Re: Runway Closure 1-19 / Film Shoot


There is a scheduled runway closure for runway 1-19 and taxiway closure for taxiway "G" between "G2" and the "G" run up area on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. The runway and taxiway will be closed from 9:30 am to 7:30 pm for a film shoot. In addition, the Main Terminal Building lobby and ? of the Main Terminal parking lot will also be closed from 6:30 am until 10:30 pm.

All tenants are advised to frequently check NOTAMS for updates or changes to this schedule.

[Chris S]

Does anyone know what they will be filming next Tuesday 9/20 which will result in the runway closure? (G2 and G run up is at the approach end of Runway 1 or the Rt 109 side. Also across at the Main Terminal) To: Republic Airport Tenants
From: Airport Manager
Date: 9/12/2016
Re: Runway Closure 1-19 / Film Shoot


There is a scheduled runway closure for runway 1-19 and taxiway closure for taxiway "G" between "G2" and the "G" run up area on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. The runway and taxiway will be closed from 9:30 am to 7:30 pm for a film shoot. In addition, the Main Terminal Building lobby and ? of the Main Terminal parking lot will also be closed from 6:30 am until 10:30 pm.

All tenants are advised to frequently check NOTAMS for updates or changes to this schedule.

FYI- I stopped by FRG today and they were filming for the TV show Madame Secretary over on the east side of Rwy 1.

BTW, I also saw there's a Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 737 parked at Sheltair next to the fence and a Czech Republic A319
parked over on the other side of the airport by Atlantic and they're both in town for the UN General Assemby.

[Gerard]

Navy C-130 landed at Republic late afternoon (5:40) and taxied over to Sheltair. Saw a picture on Facebook and it was fitted with external fuel tanks. Bags were unloaded into waiting vans. Speculation it might have been part of the evacuation of civilians from Quantanamo Bay due to the Hurricane!!

[Gerard]

Apparently the C-130 stayed over and is getting ready to depart any second now.

[tkaminsk]

The Herc (KC-130T 162309) was from VX-30 at NAS Point Mugu. It still carried the tail code (QH) for VMGR-234

[Gerard]

Was driving past Sheltair yesterday and noticed a large contingent of Govt agents their black SUVs and PD parked in the Sheltair lot!! Had time to kill so hung out at a discreet distance!! They were waiting for N820HP, a G-V used by the Clintons and owned by one of their supporters. Didnt get to see who got off but later heard it was Bill and Chelsea heading to a fundraiser on the North Shore!!

[727C47]

I was there in my slightly used CItation XLS this weekend : )

[ch2tdriver]

Anyone know why there was a P51D Mustang 'Old Crow' flying out of Atlantic on Saturday 10/29? He was going up and down all day apparently giving rides, but was not affiliated with the AAM.

[OB1500]

I seen a Sikorsky S-64 (Erickson Air Crane) south of Sheltair last night 10/31, anyone know what its up too?

[Chris S]

I seen a Sikorsky S-64 (Erickson Air Crane) south of Sheltair last night 10/31, anyone know what its up too?

Not sure, but when I stopped by this afternoon they were working on it's tail rotor.

[fk6065]

Skycrane still there at 1:00pm

Also a small Jet with Delta paint scheme at AAM looks like they are filming something.

[fk6065]

N8970 Delta Connection

[Chris S]

I seen a Sikorsky S-64 (Erickson Air Crane) south of Sheltair last night 10/31, anyone know what its up too?

I heard it had a job up on the North Shore Sat, morning and I happened to catch it flying back to FRG yesterday around 3PM.
It's definitely a WILD looking helicopter to see flying !!:cool:

[fk6065]

Anyone hear anything about an E2CHawkeye at Republic today?

[Gerard]

Anyone hear anything about an E2CHawkeye at Republic today?

Very quiet here with responses!! Did you hear anymore?
And I guess with the Thunderbirds flying at Jones Beach this year and no Beitling, FRG will be quiet for the 2017 Air Show.