Republic Farmingdale (FRG) Notable Visitors

[Gerard]

Didnt notice this yesterday but the fence by the parking lot adjacent to Hangar 5 is now all covered up with that
green grass-like substance making it impossible to sit and watch the aircraft. Of course that doesnt surprise me
as that is the Cablevision hangar and they are known for their.... "secrecy". :) :P

>Either you don't visit that area of FRG often, or you aren't very observant. <

More likely the second. :)

>They put that fence "grass" in 2 weeks ago. There are reasons why it was put it, but I am not allowed to say why. <

Well knowing the mind-set of Dolan and Cablevision it doesnt surprise me.
.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Can anyone confirm a P-51 take off/landing? Because I thought I heard something and by the time I got outside I thought I saw one in the distance.

[lijk604]

Yes, a P-51 took off around 10am, returned around 11am. It was "Old Crow" - N451MG. I did manage to get a shot during his takeoff roll, but I was too far north on the runway, did not get the liftoff. Will post eventually, at work right now.

[Gerard]

>I'm a little lost here...or maybe you are. <

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[lijk604]

Yes, a P-51 took off around 10am, returned around 11am. It was "Old Crow" - N451MG. I did manage to get a shot during his takeoff roll, but I was too far north on the runway, did not get the liftoff. Will post eventually, at work right now.

Oh yeah, Trump's S76 also paid FRG a visit today. Again...pics to follow at a later time.

[Gerard]

And Kalitta Charters II 727 came in on 1-4 and roared out on 1-4. Interesting that it seems like they keep their engines
in idle while they offload?

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I meant SJ....I guess I will be able to see the skytypers take off and maybe the warbirds flying around (if they are still flying at the show, does anyone know?)
I'm a little lost here...or maybe you are. The show the Skytypers left for is at Seymour-Johnson AFB in North Carolina. If you are here on Long Island, you aren't going to see them until they return.
Sorry I was lost, I have bad tendencies to word this wrong. Thanks though

[lijk604]

The two highlights of the day for me today:

First: the P-51 "Old Crow"
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3371/3475199852_1bc4722a4e_o.jpg

Second: Mr. Trump's Sikorsky paid a visit (backlit)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3581/3475199940_e7c1dabbb6_o.jpg

...and a bonus...Michael Mancuso's new paint scheme for this year promoting his new sponsor Finn McCool's
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3616/3474390999_40b993c151_o.jpg

[Derf]

And Kalitta Charters II 727 came in on 1-4 and roared out on 1-4. Interesting that it seems like they keep their engines
in idle while they offload?
I was watching the landing and the loading, they do not leave it running, that was just the APU.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I like Michael Mancuso's new paint scheme...

[Gerard]

And Kalitta Charters II 727 came in on 1-4 and roared out on 1-4. Interesting that it seems like they keep their engines
in idle while they offload?
I was watching the landing and the loading, they do not leave it running, that was just the APU.

Thanks. They work pretty quickly. 3 trailers loaded, in and out in about 90 minutes or so.

[Gerard]

<Second: Mr. Trump's Sikorsky paid a visit (backlit)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3581/3475199940_e7c1dabbb6_o.jpg<

Came in again today. Passed by my house around 12:10 flying at 3600 feet from the NW. Dropped altitude as it came in
on the Microwave routing.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I was there today and at aprrox 3:48 a T-6 Texan ID: JMC 3829 took off....

I do have to say the people at the Republic FD are nice because I was standing outside the car with my scanner and they came by and I thought oh snap I am gonna get kicked but they asked if anything was wrong and we breifly talked about the airshow.

[Derf]

That was probably Jeff in his T-6.... He owns the AAM and almost all aircraft there. :borat:

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Who is Jeff? is he part of NYCA?

[Derf]

Who is Jeff? is he part of NYCA?


no


That was probably Jeff in his T-6.... He owns the AAM and almost all aircraft there. :borat:

AAM is the American Airpower Museum

[fk6065]

Would anyone happen to know if the C130 Hurricane Hunter is still scheduled to come in on Tuesday May 5th?

[moose135]

Yes, but it's supposed to be a P-3 Orion hurricane hunter...

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Do we have a time yet for it?

[Gerard]

Do we have a time yet for it?

Yeah, while I'm at work!!! :( :( :lol:

[moose135]

The visit is part of the NOAA Hurricane Awareness Tour. According to the press release on their website, it is scheduled to be at FRG from 2:30-4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories200 ... 7_hat.html (http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2009/20090427_hat.html)

[flyboy 28]

Man I'd love to get out there to see that. Moose, are you going to be around that day?

[nikon50bigma]

Second that! Let me know if you guys head out there, keep me posted. I'd love to take a ride out there and see that.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I am gonna try my best to get there.

[moose135]

I should be out there Tuesday afternoon.

While I'm at it, here's a quick shot I took Tuesday evening - had a meeting at the AAM, and shot the T-6:

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/524650281_wskPv-L.jpg

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Nice sunset.

[fk6065]

Thanks Moose. I should be able to make the arrival. Thanks again for the information.

Fred

[nikon50bigma]

Nice shot Moose!

[Big Tim #70]

The visit is part of the NOAA Hurricane Awareness Tour. According to the press release on their website, it is scheduled to be at FRG from 2:30-4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories200 ... 7_hat.html (http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2009/20090427_hat.html)


Do you know what ramp it's going to be at?

[Fighting_falcon_51]

The visit is part of the NOAA Hurricane Awareness Tour. According to the press release on their website, it is scheduled to be at FRG from 2:30-4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories200 ... 7_hat.html (http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2009/20090427_hat.html)


Do you know what ramp it's going to be at?
EDIT see post below.

[Derf]

it will be at the terminal

[fk6065]

I'm guessing since the tour of the aircraft is from 2:30PM to 4:30PM that the aircraft will be arriving earlier than 2:30PM. If any of the people with connections at Republic could pass along the arrival time when it is known the much less informed like myself would greatly appriciate it.

Thanks,

Fred

[Fighting_falcon_51]

News 12 traffic and weather is saying the weather is going to be bad but thats no stopping me, I will probably get there at 1:30PM.

[nikon50bigma]

Yea I just checked too, its showing showers for the Farmingdale area tomorrow. So I guess I'll sit this one out. Hope to see you guys during the Jones Beach weekend!

[Fighting_falcon_51]

You should go because maybe a miracle will happen, its not like a hurricane is coming (you get the joke, right? :borat: ).

Is anyone else coming despite the showers?

[Derf]

I should be there :wink:

[fk6065]

Any idea on the arrival time yet? Thanks.

[Fly2e]

Brought my gear to work today. Hoping we get a confirmation on the time! Thanks!!

[Big Tim #70]

I'll be there with my son. If you see a big dude wearing a Red Sox hat chasing a 2yr old that looks like his clone, say hello! :D

[fk6065]

I got to Farmingdale around 12:30PM and she was on the ground already and school kids were getting tours as a field trip.

People were saying she arrived earlier in the morning and had been there for a while.

If anyone knows if they are staying the night and leaving tomorrow morning (what time ?? I'd love to get a shot of her in the air) or leaving today after the public open house from 2:30PM - 4:30PM could you please pass it along. Thanks.

Fred

Here is one form this afternoon.

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/529094415_kv2SN-L-0.jpg

[GrummanFan]

Personally, I think that foggy, rainy background is absolutely perfect.

[moose135]

She arrived around 9:30. I missed the arrival, but our friend from Staten Island was there for it! They began tours by 10am, and Fred (Derf, not Kopf) and I spent a few hours shooting and talking with the NOAA folks.

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/529098883_ndpFX-L.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/529099290_piSCa-L.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/529104068_EWcpQ-L.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/529100041_QHto3-L.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/529103056_Beo4X-L.jpg

They have another WP-3 named "Kermit" and a Gulfstream named "Gonzo"
http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/529099686_B6pcf-L.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/529100968_Ha2yR-L.jpg

The weather sure seemed appropriate for a hurricane hunter, although being based in Florida, it was a little colder then they are accustomed to. :D

They are spending the night, haven't heard anything on when they are departing in the morning.

[fk6065]

Hi Moose,

Great shots as always, but who would expect anything less.

I saw you and Derf/Fred walking around getting your shots. I was the guy in the blue sweatshirt weight testing the picnic table by the fence.


Personally, I think that foggy, rainy background is absolutely perfect.

I agree. I asked one of the C.A.P. guards when she came in and said sometime before 10AM but, "It was all foggy and rainy," to which I replied, "Yeah that's OK how cool would it be to shoot a hurricane hunter coming out of the fog."

If anybody gets a departure time, please pass it along.

Thanks,

Fred

[Fly2e]

Hey, they look very similar! :)
I was able to run over and was a bit disappointed to see it already sitting there.
Just as I was walking up to it a 727 that said Kalitta Charter II landed out of the fog!
Camera was still in the bag. Would have made a nice shot with the jet spray being
kicked up on the runway...


http://www.simviation.com/yabbuploads/kfrgdt3.jpg






http://www.simviation.com/yabbuploads/kfrgdt1.jpg

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I went there around 1ish and took some pics, then I saw tim in the main terminal, and talked.....then the fox 5 people came up to him and his son for an interview and the were interviewed, the best part of it was when his son was waving to the news 12 helicopter and fox was giving him the interview.....I am going to post my pics soon.

EDIT- I talked to the NOAA guys and they said wheels up at about 7:00-7:30 AM

Fox 5 news covered the event so watch it tonight maybe tim might be on.

[Gerard]

Great shots and reporting by all. Cool looking ship but was wondering what the heck the Dept. Of Commerce has to do with hurricane hunting but went to their website and read their mission statement.
http://dms.osec.doc.gov/cgi-bin/doit.cg ... 4ea5be:288 (http://dms.osec.doc.gov/cgi-bin/doit.cgi?204:112:f23c40e440fd58af1c94886c8dafe2a01 15c34e0e318d0b74b9aa67fc54ea5be:288)

[nikon50bigma]

She arrived around 9:30. I missed the arrival, but our friend from Staten Island was there for it! They began tours by 10am, and Fred (Derf, not Kopf) and I spent a few hours shooting and talking with the NOAA folks.



Lol we have another member on the forum from Staten Island? I thought I was the only one.
Great coverage guys! After seeing your photos I really wish I could have made it out there.

[Big Tim #70]

I went there around 1ish and took some pics, then I saw tim in the main terminal, and talked.....then the fox 5 people came up to him and his son for an interview and the were interviewed, the best part of it was when his son was waving to the news 12 helicopter and fox was giving him the interview.....I am going to post my pics soon.

EDIT- I talked to the NOAA guys and they said wheels up at about 7:00-7:30 AM

Fox 5 news covered the event so watch it tonight maybe tim might be on.


Nice meeting you today pal!

You and your mom are very nice and it was a pleasure to chat with you two.

My son was acting like a 2 year old today but we still got to get the full tour none the less. The NOAA guys did a great job at showing the plane and speaking about their experiences. They were talking about flying out of Macdill in Tampa during the season and then bouncing all over the place for the rest of the year doing various assignments. They just got back from counting seals in Alaska for the last couple of months.

I think the interview will be on FOX 5 10:00 news. My son started fidgeting in the middle of the interview so I'm not sure how it will come out but I did laugh when he got excited and started waving to NEWS12 chopper.

On a side note, the camera man is actually a pilot and he said that he's getting into the aerobatic stuff. He hopes to get into the Jones Beach show next year. I can't remember his name but I told him about NYCAVIATION so hopefully he'll post here.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

[quote="Fighting_falcon_51":30wb7c08]I went there around 1ish and took some pics, then I saw tim in the main terminal, and talked.....then the fox 5 people came up to him and his son for an interview and the were interviewed, the best part of it was when his son was waving to the news 12 helicopter and fox was giving him the interview.....I am going to post my pics soon.

EDIT- I talked to the NOAA guys and they said wheels up at about 7:00-7:30 AM

Fox 5 news covered the event so watch it tonight maybe tim might be on.


Nice meeting you today pal!

You and your mom are very nice and it was a pleasure to chat with you two.

My son was acting like a 2 year old today but we still got to get the full tour none the less. The NOAA guys did a great job at showing the plane and speaking about their experiences. They were talking about flying out of Macdill in Tampa during the season and then bouncing all over the place for the rest of the year doing various assignments. They just got back from counting seals in Alaska for the last couple of months.

I think the interview will be on FOX 5 10:00 news. My son started fidgeting in the middle of the interview so I'm not sure how it will come out but I did laugh when he got excited and started waving to NEWS12 chopper.

On a side note, the camera man is actually a pilot and he said that he's getting into the aerobatic stuff. He hopes to get into the Jones Beach show next year. I can't remember his name but I told him about NYCAVIATION so hopefully he'll post here.[/quote:30wb7c08]
Before I saw a commercial for the 6:00 news and it had the plane but I was unable to catch it.

[moose135]

You know me, I couldn't resist a few night shots...

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/529364750_hyHe2-L.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/529363937_2JfCQ-L.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/529363277_Te3S8-L.jpg

[fk6065]

Really like number 3

[h2opunk1822]

holy crap batman!.. i dont see fred for a good month and hes cut his hair!!.. ill give yo a buzz tomorrow fred!.. been working so much i havent had a minute to give you a buzz back.

[cancidas]

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/529363277_Te3S8-L.jpg
i love this shot moose! the blue taxiway edge lights contrast nicely to the dark ground, and work well with the blue cheatline on the airplane itself. glad you did it at the end of twilight instead of after dark. nice shot!


and fred, why'd you part with the samurai doo?

[Big Tim #70]

LOL!

They asked me why I was there and I said, "To see the P3"! Apparently, they wanted me to talk about hurricane readiness... :lol:

It was a cool thing to see in either case.

http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/weather/seve ... _Hurricane (http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/weather/severe_weather/090505_Is_the_NY_Area_Ready_for_a_Hurricane)

BTW, I wish I knew my face was that fat and when did I get so bald? :oops:

[Derf]

...........and fred, why'd you part with the samurai doo?

I COULD NOT TAKE IT ANYMORE! It was always in my face and inbetween my camera and my eye. I was asked to grow
it log....DONE and GONE! :borat:


LOL!

They asked me why I was there and I said, "To see the P3"! Apparently, they wanted me to talk about hurricane readiness... :lol:

It was a cool thing to see in either case.

http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/weather/seve ... _Hurricane (http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/weather/severe_weather/090505_Is_the_NY_Area_Ready_for_a_Hurricane)

BTW, I wish I knew my face was that fat and when did I get so bald? :oops:
Very Cool! Thanks for posting the video

Here are a few shots of mine
http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/529743706_tMneN-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/529743439_y2JFu-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/529745873_9aTWD-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/529747520_fkWyg-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/529751625_QgJ9s-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/529757476_2TzPg-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/529757726_GmdSd-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/529758794_AD9s9-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/529758365_Fxhzg-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/529759767_8Jshi-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/529766630_dXgim-L.jpg

[Fighting_falcon_51]

The last night shot is awesome, anyone see her take off?

[fk6065]

Just unbelieveable shots, the night ones are incredible as always.

[wunaladreamin]

Fred, that last frame is an absolute gem!

[nikon50bigma]

Great jobs with all the HDR's, but that last one is my favorite hands down!

[Fly2e]

Those night shots are :borat:

[planelove]

Evening all

Does anyone have any info on a challanger that Talon has been operating.

Thanks

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Evening all

Does anyone have any info on a challanger that Talon has been operating.

Thanks
I didnt even know they had one.

[planelove]

I didnt even know they had one.

I wasnt aware of that either I could be mistaken. I saw it on FA

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/TFF205/history/20090501/2024Z/KHPN/KFRG

[Gerard]

I didnt even know they had one.

I wasnt aware of that either I could be mistaken. I saw it on FA

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/TFF205/history/20090501/2024Z/KHPN/KFRG


http://www.talonairjets.com/site/#/fleet/1/

[planelove]

http://www.talonairjets.com/site/#/fleet/1/

Thanks. I know their site and planes but the Challenger is not listed and I have never seen it. That is why i was asking

It could be an error on FA.

[Gerard]

Wasnt going to stop by FRG today as I had a number of errands and the weather this morning with the fog was pretty lousy. But my wife asked me to drop off some lunch at her job which is on the way to FRG and the weather was clearing so I figured what the heck. Well I arrived at Sheltair and S76 N99DQ was cranked and headed out to the SW. At the same time I saw what looked like a Bell 407 departing from Atlantic to the SE. Driving over to Atlantic the Talon Air R-44 Clipper came in along Runway 1-9 and a dark S-76, N476CA with one pilot wearing a helmet departed to the NW. They returned soon after, dropped three pax, shutdown then around 1PM they took off from the numbers of Runway 1 out to Bridgeport. Trumps 76 came in from the NW and landed at Atlantic, picked up four pax and quickly out to the SW. And parked by the Atlantic side of Hangar 5 were three Bell 407s. One was in the livery colors of Petroleum Helicopters (N719PH) and the other two were maroon (N62774) and what looked to be black (couldnt read the N #). So some nice helo action for the hour or so I was there.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Today I saw the P-51 old crow, and in the distance I could swear I saw a C-47.

[lijk604]

http://www.talonairjets.com/site/#/fleet/1/

Thanks. I know their site and planes but the Challenger is not listed and I have never seen it. That is why i was asking

It could be an error on FA.

I swung by the area last week, after driving home from LGA...and Challenger 300 - N818KC was parked at the Talon Air Hangar. Now, this used to belong to Summit / JetDirect / Sentient /Jet Direct II (whatever they are now.) Maybe with JetDirect II filing bankruptcy the owners brought the aircraft to Talon. I'm at LGA for another 2 weeks, so, I'm out of the loop as to what's happening at FRG.

[moose135]

...in the distance I could swear I saw a C-47.
Well, considering the Airpower Museum has a C-47, I'm not surprised that you would see one around FRG:

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/156834437_v9yxw-L-2.jpg

[planelove]

I swung by the area last week, after driving home from LGA...and Challenger 300 - N818KC was parked at the Talon Air Hangar. Now, this used to belong to Summit / JetDirect / Sentient /Jet Direct II (whatever they are now.) Maybe with JetDirect II filing bankruptcy the owners brought the aircraft to Talon. I'm at LGA for another 2 weeks, so, I'm out of the loop as to what's happening at FRG.

Great info!! Thanks.

I dont think they bought it because it doesnt have the AK tail. I think they are managing it for an accounting firm in the city.

[lijk604]

I swung by the area last week, after driving home from LGA...and Challenger 300 - N818KC was parked at the Talon Air Hangar. Now, this used to belong to Summit / JetDirect / Sentient /Jet Direct II (whatever they are now.) Maybe with JetDirect II filing bankruptcy the owners brought the aircraft to Talon. I'm at LGA for another 2 weeks, so, I'm out of the loop as to what's happening at FRG.

Great info!! Thanks.

I dont think they bought it because it doesnt have the AK tail. I think they are managing it for an accounting firm in the city.

Unless something changed in the last few months, I know who the principal owners are...and they have nothing to do with accounting firms. That's all I can say about them.

[Gerard]

>a dark S-76, N476CA with one pilot wearing a helmet departed to the NW. They returned soon after, dropped three pax, shutdown then around 1PM they took off from the numbers of Runway 1 out to Bridgeport. Trumps 76 came in from the NW and landed at Atlantic, picked up four pax and quickly out to the SW. And parked by the Atlantic side of Hangar 5 were three Bell 407s. One was in the livery colors of Petroleum Helicopters (N719PH) and the other two were maroon (N62774) and what looked to be black (couldnt read the N#). ,<

Had some time to drop by FRG and it was a repeat of yesterday with a few tweaks.
Waiting at the light at Conklin/110 I saw the Trump 76 head out to the south. Arriving at Atlantic the three 407s were joined
by a fourth and the dark 76, N476CA,was also back but this time had a grey Wescam type camera attached to the ships right side.
The crew arrived a few minutes later and after a long prepping they departed off Runway 1 and headed out high to E/NE.
The new 407 was N80044 who was from Grizzly Helo Leasing in Montana and I saw the N # of the other dark 407 and that was also
a Grizzly ship, N135GZ. I've seen both these ships here before.
Oh yeah N99DQ also lifted from Sheltair to the east.

[planelove]

Unless something changed in the last few months, I know who the principal owners are...and they have nothing to do with accounting firms. That's all I can say about them.

Could be some bad info I have but it had to do with a clothing company.

[h2opunk1822]

yeaa.. i would say a clothing company :roll: .. some high priced stuff

[Big Tim #70]

Ate lunch by FRG today and saw them installing the arresting gear.

[Gerard]

THe red ENG Astar I've seen around lately, N610TV, is that a fill in for Chopper 12?

[Gerard]

> And parked by the Atlantic side of Hangar 5 were three Bell 407s. One was in the livery colors of Petroleum Helicopters (N719PH) and the other two were maroon (N62774)<

Copters still there and around 1:15 N62774 took off directly from the Atlantic ramp to the SW. Watched as he barely got to 300 feet
and disappeared into the fog. Returned about a half hour later Parkway routing at low level. Had been over by Jones Beach but
couldnt get any altitude. Told Tower "I dont mind the rain but when I cant see anything thats not good". Heard a fixed wing radio they
broke out of the clouds at 1600 feet.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I was also there around that time and it looked like the maroon bell was having trouble taking off and the last time I saw it, he made a low pass near the 56.

Also I saw this camo plane with the Mexican flag on its tail start its engine up near the nassau flyers hangar

And near Sheltair I saw a plane that looked like a parachuting one, with a crow on its tail.

[moose135]

And near Sheltair I saw a plane that looked like a parachuting one, with a crow on its tail.
I think that was a Cessna Caravan - the drawing on the tail was a "Turkey Buzzard", at least according to what was painted below the picture. The fence was in the way of a good shot.

[Gerard]

>[quote="Fighting_falcon_51"]I was also there around that time and it looked like the maroon bell was having trouble taking off and the last time I saw it, he made a low pass near the 56.<

He had no trouble taking off it was the ceiling he was having problems with. He was at 200 barely making 300. With all the water towers and antennaes around I got a little nervous for him. He actually made it down to the Jones Beach monument before heading back.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

And near Sheltair I saw a plane that looked like a parachuting one, with a crow on its tail.
I think that was a Cessna Caravan - the drawing on the tail was a "Turkey Buzzard", at least according to what was painted below the picture. The fence was in the way of a good shot.
Yes you are right, it was a Cessna Caravan......if the fence wasn't in the way it would be an awesome shot.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

>
I was also there around that time and it looked like the maroon bell was having trouble taking off and the last time I saw it, he made a low pass near the 56.<

He had no trouble taking off it was the ceiling he was having problems with. He was at 200 barely making 300. With all the water towers and antennaes around I got a little nervous for him. He actually made it down to the Jones Beach monument before heading back.
Oh, I just remember him touching and going a couple of times before making the last pass, it must have been scary for him considering its such a small aircraft and the bad conditions.

[Gerard]

>Yes you are right, it was a Cessna Caravan......if the fence wasn't in the way it would be an awesome shot.[/quote]<

N256ST
BTW whats with all the cars/vans/SUVs parked at Sheltair (Spots numbered) and on the dirt field by the Main terminal.
Courtesy cars for the Air Show?

[lijk604]

>Yes you are right, it was a Cessna Caravan......if the fence wasn't in the way it would be an awesome shot.<

N256ST
BTW whats with all the cars/vans/SUVs parked at Sheltair (Spots numbered) and on the dirt field by the Main terminal.
Courtesy cars for the Air Show?[/quote]

That would be my best guess...they are all coming in over the next few days, and Sheltair has to have the cars in place, ready to go. Last thing you want is the T-Bird leader arriving and you tell him he has to wait for his car to be returned. :shock:

[h2opunk1822]

T]
That would be my best guess...they are all coming in over the next few days, and Sheltair has to have the cars in place, ready to go. Last thing you want is the T-Bird leader arriving and you tell him he has to wait for his car to be returned.


But then again... i wouldn't be 1 bit surprised about it either.. :roll:

Since the t-birds are going to the terminal, they usually have the cars situated over there

[Gerard]

>That would be my best guess...they are all coming in over the next few days, and Sheltair has to have the cars in place, ready to go.<

Saw placards on the dashboard today "Team Oracle" and another "Golden Knights".
People complain about the air show being a waste of fuel (THOSE PEOPLE :lol: ) but it is a nice jolt in the local economy for hotels,
restaurants etc.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I saw the vans also, I guess the T-birds got their ride, I remember when the red arrows came they rolled up in escalades, it was pretty nice. I thought I heard a plane that sounded like an extra 300, I cant confirm though. Also I hope we dont have protesters this year....

[wunaladreamin]

Why would there be protesters pray tell?

[T-Bird76]

I saw the vans also, I guess the T-birds got their ride, I remember when the red arrows came they rolled up in escalades, it was pretty nice. I thought I heard a plane that sounded like an extra 300, I cant confirm though. Also I hope we dont have protesters this year....

I don't ever recall seeing protesters at FRG for the Airshow???? If there were they were greatly out numbered by the spectators.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

There were protesters at Jones Beach last year, I think moose has a photo of them.

[moose135]

I don't remember any protesters...but maybe anti-war protesters, perhaps, given the amount of military hardware on display?

[dlorelli]

still @ NFI and a CFI told me a thunderbird just landed to try out the arresting gear on 32/14 around 6:18 have no idea if he is staying

[wunaladreamin]

Thought I heard something out of the ordinary outside the house.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I havent heard or saw anything, I cant even take a ride out....ugh

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I don't remember any protesters...but maybe anti-war protesters, perhaps, given the amount of military hardware on display?http://nycaviation.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=10800&p=91991&hilit=Jones+Beach+airshow+protesters#p91991


This is what I meant, I thought it was you who took the shots.

[wunaladreamin]

Ah yes, I remember those clowns from last year. I have plenty of comments for them but that would really hijack the thread. I did let them know what I thought of them as we left the beach after the show though.

[Derf]

That is suppose to be Tuesday at 10:30am... I am calling BS on this but do not know.

They would not set it up for one test. They setup, test and then get the rest of the birds in the same day usually. That is what they did last year.

If they did test, he will be at the terminal.

[Derf]

Moose just called and thunderbird 8 is on the ground and the hook is down....so much for BS as it is now confirmed!

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Yeah #8 is there, I saw moose and he is taking some shots, I'll upload mine later.

[dlorelli]

************************************************** ******************************* AIRSHOW SCHEDULE****************************************** ********************************************

Just got the airshow schedule emailed to us @ work here it is hope sheltair got everything right

2 A-10's will be coming in on thursday 5/21 around 8:00 but it still says TBA so ? and they will leave on 5/27 and leaving around 8 also but that is still TBA also( they will be parked at D&K )

Ed Hamill will arrive around 8 on 5/19 but that also had a TBA time and he will leave on 5/25 around 8 also TBA time also

the 2 F-18's will arrive on 5/21 around 8 TBA and depart on 5/25 @ 8 TBA ( they will be parked at D&K )

the golden knights will arrive on 5/20 around 8 TBA and leave on 5/26 @ 8 TBA ( they will be parked at D&K )

the horseman will be arriving on 6/19 @8 TBA with 3 P-51 parking on the D&K lot and they will be parking all 3 in some hangar some where

Mat chapman will be coming in on 5/22 @ 8 TBA and depart on 5/24 @ 18:00 hrs

the redbull team will BE HERE ON 5/18 @ 8 THAT IS CONFIRMED but on monday they will only arrive with the mig and a piper navjo

sean tucker will be here on 5/18 @ 8 TBA and depart on 5/25 @ 8 TBA

11 snow birds will be coming in on 5/21 @ 6 also TBA and depart on 5/26 @ 8 TBA

11 thunderbirds will come in on 5/19 @ 10:25 and a c-130 and they will be coming in and out all day but no flying @ all on 5/20 and media flights on 5/21 5/22 and leave around
11:30 on 5/25 #'s 1 - 7


i hope this helps all of you some of the times i hope won't be off but as u see shetair still has alot of TBA

hope to see some good pic this year i will be working both days @ the office i hope it will be slow so i can wonder around @ work hope 2 see some of you guys 2 even fred

[moose135]

Tonight, the crew chief on T-Bird 8 said the rest of the team is due in between 12:15 and 1pm on Tuesday.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

When you put @ 8 you are talking about 8:00AM right?

[dlorelli]

yes i hope if not blame sheltair

[GrummanFan]

Just got the airshow schedule emailed to us @ work here it is hope sheltair got everything right

Awesome, Thank you very much sir! Even if the times are a bit off, it's great to have something to work with.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

yes i hope if not blame sheltair
Ok, lol this is probably the most detail schedule ever!

[Fighting_falcon_51]

yes i hope if not blame sheltair
And also all the times are in AM not PM right? I am sorry I dont want to mess this up.

[dlorelli]

I would guess so I couldent see them coming in @ night must be am

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I saw the MiG 23 (red bull) fly over. So I guess the times are right.

[moose135]

I saw the MiG 23 (red bull) fly over. So I guess the times are right.
MiG 17...got in sometime between 11am (when I left FRG) and 3pm (when I took another ride over). Fred was there and got shots of him landing.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Sorry for the typo.

Todays debrief

The MiG 17 and Red bull chopper is located at Sheltair, the Red bull Edge has yet to arrive(does anyone have any info?)

The L-39 did some flying around Jones Beach

Team Oracle is in located at Sheltair and they also did some flying.

[GrummanFan]

the Red bull Edge has yet to arrive(does anyone have any info?)

There will be no Red Bull edge. Kirby Chambliss has pulled out of the air show to concentrate on the Air Races.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I was at KFRG from 7:45AM to 4:00PM and this is what happened:

No show on the 3 horseman and Ed Hamill

They were right and the T-birds support plane was a C-130 "The Rock", The came twice and they are gone now

The T-birds came today around 12:30

I heard over my scanner that they were supposed to take off at 2 and land at 3 but they never did and there is a slim chance they will take off

Sean Tucker took off various times today

The air traffic controller was having issues with the planes because they were only operating on 1/19 most of the time, and the main terminal was limited to military aircraft.

[ch2tdriver]

We most likely will not see the Horsemen until Friday a.m.

I spoke to Jim Beasly on the WIX board and thats when he advised he will be at FRG as he is in the office all week. He couldn't provide a practice time slot for them.

Pete

[nikon50bigma]

Anyone going to be around FRG tomorrow to catch the arrivals? I'm planning to head out there, feel free to PM me if anyone wants to meet up.
Also; is it ok to pull over on New Highway and take pictures or will NCPD frown upon that? Or would my best bet be going inside the AAM (if there open to the public)?

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Anyone going to be around FRG tomorrow to catch the arrivals? I'm planning to head out there, feel free to PM me if anyone wants to meet up.
Also; is it ok to pull over on New Highway and take pictures or will NCPD frown upon that? Or would my best bet be going inside the AAM (if there open to the public)?
The SCPD lets you pull over.

[wunaladreamin]

Pat, the AAM should be open as well. IIRC, gates open at 1030hrs.

[Big Tim #70]

Republic is one of the friendliest spotter airports out there. It won't be all that crowded tomorrow but Thursday-Sunday will be a mad house.


Sean Tucker filling up Oracle 2. Insert Joke here_____ :lol: :wink:


http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/8348/img122i.jpg (http://img136.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img122i.jpg)

[nikon50bigma]

Thanks guys! Any idea what runways they'll be using for tomorrow?

[moose135]

Everyone (except military) will be using 1/19 due to the temporary arresting gear installed on 14/32.

[Johnathaneric]

Got the chance to get over to the airport before the Thunderbirds came in....
Here are some shots I took....
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3627/3548302538_fcae0bc7a5.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3612/3548302422_8034f968d9.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3400/3547493797_fd71275e29_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3570/3547493863_d958c73d38_b.jpg

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Since there was nothing going on I went for a little bit today and here is what happened

Golden Knights-no show

Ed Hamill-Still no show

Team Oracle- various media flights

Thunderbird #8 was not at the main terminal the whole day I was there which is pretty weird.

[fk6065]

Thunderbird 8 is having mechanical issues and is over at the Talon hanger off Rt. 109. I tried to get a picture of it over the fence but I just couldn't get the angle or lighting.

[Big Tim #70]

Thunderbird 8 is having mechanical issues and is over at the Talon hanger off Rt. 109. I tried to get a picture of it over the fence but I just couldn't get the angle or lighting.

I saw them towing it over there yesterday. I would think that it has to be something pretty big for them to take it in the hanger. They've got 5 days to get it fixed I guess...

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Thunderbird 8 is having mechanical issues and is over at the Talon hanger off Rt. 109. I tried to get a picture of it over the fence but I just couldn't get the angle or lighting.

I saw them towing it over there yesterday. I would think that it has to be something pretty big for them to take it in the hanger. They've got 5 days to get it fixed I guess...
Yes they have another 5 days but they also have to cancel all the media flights.

[Big Tim #70]

Yes they have another 5 days but they also have to cancel all the media flights.


7 is a two seater isn't it?

[Fighting_falcon_51]

[quote="Fighting_falcon_51":2esdqb0s]

Yes they have another 5 days but they also have to cancel all the media flights.


7 is a two seater isn't it?[/quote:2esdqb0s]
I'm pretty sure its a single seater I got to look at some pictures, and I didnt see any media flights today.

[DAL777LR]

[quote="Big Tim #70":1le5s99p][quote="Fighting_falcon_51":1le5s99p]

Yes they have another 5 days but they also have to cancel all the media flights.


7 is a two seater isn't it?[/quote:1le5s99p]
I'm pretty sure its a single seater I got to look at some pictures, and I didnt see any media flights today.[/quote:1le5s99p]


I just saw it at FRG -- its a two seater but it has the personal effects pod on it (don't know if that make a difference)

BTW I just want to say thank you to John and Fred--for talking to me and my son and also taking some behind the fence photos for me :borat:

[Gerard]

Thunderbird 8 is having mechanical issues and is over at the Talon hanger off Rt. 109. I tried to get a picture of it over the fence but get the angle or lighting.

>I saw them towing it over there yesterday. I would think that it has to be something pretty big for them to take it in the hanger.<

Just calme back from FRG and saw T8 sitting in the back of the Talon hangar. Also saw John and Fred over by the Museum near the Red Bull aircraft. With the sun setting and a slight breeze its getting a little brisk out and I may be wrong but John looked a little chilly. I thought Moose liked the cold? :lol: The Golden Knight aircraft also was in by Sheltair. Was going to head out when I spied the Kalitta
Charters 727 cruising northbound just east of FRG setting up for Runway 1-4. Watched them land,then taxi in.then left
BTW the TBirds looked pretty nice sitting in the late afternoon sun. This should be a nice weekend.

[Derf]

Hey guys... it was nice to meet some of you, see again others and Look forward to meeting the rest! Here is one more
shot that I took a little while ago.....
http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/541855964_9CCXw-XL.jpg
Well, enough of that, I need to go shoot the T-Birds now... 8)

[moose135]

The T-Birds brought 8 birds in, 6 single seat and a pair of 2-seaters. After the team was in, they towed one of the station wagons to the south end, but there is still another that was used for media flights Tuesday afternoon/evening, and scheduled Thursday as well. Did you actually see them working on the a/c, or could it be they just moved it off the ramp to keep it out of the way if they're not planning to fly it for a few days?

[Gerard]

> Did you actually see them working on the a/c, or could it be they just moved it off the ramp to keep it out of the way if they're not planning to fly it for a few days?[/quote]<

It was just sitting in the back on the left side with no activity around it.

[nikon50bigma]

I saw on this website http://www.freewebs.com/nyairshow/jonesbeachairshow.htm that the Snowbirds are due to arrive at 6:00AM. Does anyone think this will be the case or do you think they'll come in a bit later?

And for the arrival of the A-10 and F-18 whic his supposed to be around 8:00 AM, do you think they'll be on 14-32 or 1-19?

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I saw on this website http://www.freewebs.com/nyairshow/jonesbeachairshow.htm that the Snowbirds are due to arrive at 6:00AM. Does anyone think this will be the case or do you think they'll come in a bit later?

And for the arrival of the A-10 and F-18 whic his supposed to be around 8:00 AM, do you think they'll be on 14-32 or 1-19?
Longislandaviation.info changed the times later(check again), as far as the F-18 and A-10 I think its a 50/50 chance of 14/32 or 1/19 my guess is 14/32 but thats just a guess.

[fk6065]

The Snowbirds are due in to Republic at 12:30PM according to the airport, not 6:00AM. They are also expected to make a few passes at the beach in the 12:30PM-2:00PM practice slot. I guess it will depend on fuel?

Take the A-10 & F/A-18 arrival times and guess. The Golden Knights, due in 8:00AM today arrived this afternoon.

The A-10 can use either runway, F/A-18's will use 14/32.

Tuesday 14/32 was closed to all traffic except military aircraft and the C-130 went out on 1/19.

Good luck.

Fred

[nikon50bigma]

On my page it's still showing up the same; I'll check a bit later.
Also does anyone know if KFRG ATIS has a phone number like JFK ATIS? My scanner doesn't seem to be working correctly : [

[fk6065]

As far as # 8 is concerned, on Tuesday it was towed over to the hanger. Word around the airport today was it is mechanical, but I can't say for sure.

[Gerard]

[quote="nikon50bigma"]I saw on this website http://www.freewebs.com/nyairshow/jonesbeachairshow.htm that the Snowbirds are due to arrive at 6:00AM. Does anyone think this will be the case or do you think they'll come in a bit later?

LOL I gotta tell you if they buzz into FRG and the surrounding area at 6AM they are going to piss a lot of people off!!! :x

[nikon50bigma]

Lol nothing like a low-highspeed pass to wake everyone up an set every car alarm off. :D

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Yeah, I wish they were coming at 6 rather than 12-1. :twisted:

[nikon50bigma]

Yea talk about awesome lighting. That dark amber colored-early morning rays of sunlight....

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Yea talk about awesome lighting. That dark amber colored-early morning rays of sunlight....
Yeah, the shots you can get from that would be awesome, maybe the A-10's and F-18's will have good lighting......when the Red Arrows came in June the sky was perfect when they came back from the show.

[nikon50bigma]

We'll see tomorrow morning lol.
Right now at FRG winds are 5 out of the SW, and tomorrow it is supposed to be 15 out of the SW. Landing runway 1 makes the most sence to me, maybe a little crosswind but seems like the best bet out of 4 runways.
Were the flight opperating out of runway 1 today?

[Derf]

......... LOL I gotta tell you if they buzz into FRG and the surrounding area at 6AM they are going to piss a lot of people off!!! :x

The second one arrived after 10pm...the rest are suppose to be in tomorrow around 12:30 but may be late due to an aircraft issue...moose knows more than me, but time for bed.


Oh, here is the pic
http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/542016920_c8hTP-XL.jpg

[moose135]

A second Snowbird aircraft arrived a little after 10pm. They said the team was due in around 12:15 on Thursday, but they have a broke jet to recover first, and the arrival time is flexible.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Ouch, hopefully they have that fixed already, and yesterday they were using 1/19 and the they just switched to 14/32.

[Big Tim #70]

Ouch, hopefully they have that fixed already, and yesterday they were using 1/19 and the they just switched to 14/32.


They had 14/32 closed to all but military during the day but I wonder if they're going to allow the Snowbirds use it as it's the only one large enough for a formation takeoff. When the solo (SB-11) came in on Tues, he used 19.


The weather forcast looks a little sketchy this weekend. I've switched back and forth 4 times trying to decide what day I head down to check out the show and which day I will hang around the airport.

[SCOTYDEMCO]

Nice shot Fred! Me gusto mucho.

[moose135]

Amid the air show traffic, this plain white Saab 2000 stopped by for a quick visit, under the callsign "Justice 137", part of the DOJ prisoner transport program. Don't know if they were picking up, dropping off, or just getting gas.

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/542507308_3LqAX-L.jpg

[Fighting_falcon_51]

This is what happened today:

All the planes that were supposed to come in came in, but the times were a little off.

David Windmiller flew a couple of times (where is he parked)?

The Golden Knights made a flight.

According to the signs near the main terminal you can meet the Thunderbirds Friday at 2PM

I got to meet Thunderbirds #3 and #8 8)

[Big Tim #70]

This is what happened today:

All the planes that were supposed to come in came in, but the times were a little off.

David Windmiller flew a couple of times (where is he parked)?

The Golden Knights made a flight.

According to the signs near the main terminal you can meet the Thunderbirds Friday at 2PM

I got to meet Thunderbirds #3 and #8 8)


I didn't see Dave's plane but I saw his support trailer over by the Skytypers hanger. It's over near Talon.

[lijk604]

[quote="Fighting_falcon_51":11mo31ow]This is what happened today:

All the planes that were supposed to come in came in, but the times were a little off.

David Windmiller flew a couple of times (where is he parked)?

The Golden Knights made a flight.

According to the signs near the main terminal you can meet the Thunderbirds Friday at 2PM

I got to meet Thunderbirds #3 and #8 8)


I didn't see Dave's plane but I saw his support trailer over by the Skytypers hanger. It's over near Talon.[/quote:11mo31ow]

If I'm not mistaken, Dave is BASED at FRG so he would be in his own hangar.
Now...I got out a bit early today and made it to FRG to grab a few shots...
first two are from Tuesday when the weather was horrible...or so you thought (I love it)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3592/3553018642_1cf7019731_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3624/3553018556_2978b24068_o.jpg

Grabbed these two today...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2421/3552209385_e22d9f8097_o.jpg
(I know it's backlit, but it's my first catch of the Snowbirds)

...and Sean Tucker headed out for some practice.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2448/3552209513_f4df6c6901_o.jpg

I have a few of the F-18's & A-10's but I have one more early day tomorrow, so it's time I sign off.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Ok, thanks Tim, I heard John Klatt is there, is that true.

[Big Tim #70]

If I'm not mistaken, Dave is BASED at FRG so he would be in his own hangar.



He may, it's not a SKYTYPER exclusive hanger, it's just right there next to 109 and I saw Dave's trailer right next to the Skytyper's trailer.

I thought he was from out east though.


Ok, thanks Tim, I heard John Klatt is there, is that true.

No, John had to cancel this year. I'm not 100% but I think I remember him saying last year that he was headed back to the middle east flying an F-16 and was going to miss the air show season this year. If you go on his website, it hasn't been updated for this year yet

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Yeah thats what I heard, but I have been hearing conflicting reports that he was there, thanks for clearing that up.

[fk6065]

Well I guess number 8 is OK since it flew in the practice today.

http://www.airshowbuzz.com/forums/uploads/monthly_05_2009/post-847-1242960207_thumb.jpg

[fk6065]

A few from the beach today
http://www.airshowbuzz.com/forums/uploads/monthly_05_2009/post-847-1242959204_thumb.jpg

http://www.airshowbuzz.com/forums/uploads/monthly_05_2009/post-847-1242959265_thumb.jpg

http://www.airshowbuzz.com/forums/uploads/monthly_05_2009/post-847-1242959358_thumb.jpg

[dlorelli]

just got home from FRG and got some cool shots, camera is not the best though tell me what u think.

http://www.imagefrog.net/out.php/i22462_SDC10021.JPG

http://www.imagefrog.net/out.php/i22463_SDC10022.JPG

http://www.imagefrog.net/out.php/i22464_SDC10025.JPG


http://www.imagefrog.net/out.php/i22465_SDC10029.JPG

http://www.imagefrog.net/out.php/i22466_SDC10030.JPG

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http://www.imagefrog.net/out.php/i22468_SDC10041.JPG
http://www.imagefrog.net/out.php/i22469_SDC10058.JPG

[moose135]

Well I guess number 8 is OK since it flew in the practice today.
Not necessarily - they did bring 2 two-seaters in, and one was still not on the ramp today. This morning, the D-model on the ramp had no number on the intake, so it's likely that's the one that they put the #8 on.

[fk6065]

Moose I figured you would have been over to Talon and have the wholething figured out with pictures.

Outstanding shots as always.

[moose135]

I took a look at some shots from last night, and you can see the D-model on the ramp with the rest of the team doesn't have a number on the intake...

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/542734454_2oVPv-L.jpg

But if you look close, you see the pilot's name and intake cover are for the #7 jet:

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/542734518_YP9fV-L.jpg

[Johnathaneric]

Anything happening on the Fridays flight schedule at Farmingdale???....Going to try and head out tomorrow morning to get some early morning shots and come back in the afternoon....

Eric

[Big Tim #70]

Yeah thats what I heard, but I have been hearing conflicting reports that he was there, thanks for clearing that up.


My guess is that they're seeing Ed Hamil's Air Force Reserve Bi-Plane and confusing it for John Klatt's Air Guard Staudacher 300.

I wish John was here this year, it doesn't seem quite the same wihtout him taking the News people up all week. He's one of my personal fav's in terms of civilian aviators but like I said, I think he's overseas defending freedom.

His Website is:

JOHN KLATT AIRSHOWS (http://www.johnklattairshows.com/index.asp)







Anything happening on the Fridays flight schedule at Farmingdale???....Going to try and head out tomorrow morning to get some early morning shots and come back in the afternoon....

Eric


Friday is going to be one of the best days of the entire weekend. The weather is going to be beautiful and the aircraft will be running their practice show. You're best bet would be mid-day and you should see all kinds of action.

[moose135]

Well, there's a full show practice schedule, so most of the performers will be in and out of FRG.

[Johnathaneric]

Well, there's a full show practice schedule, so most of the performers will be in and out of FRG.

Thanks Moose and Big Tim.....I took the day off from work so I can spend some time at the airport..... Hopefully will bump into you Moose and anybody else from NYCaviation web group.
I got a chance to get some shots when they where landing on 14 and than had to rush to work......

Eric

[Fly2e]

I spent the entire day at KFRG yeterday. Was evenn able to see the Thundebirds take off, then drive to Jones beach and cuaght 10 minutes of the show. Headed back and was able to see the Snowbirds, 2 A-10's and the F-18 land!



THE GOLDEN KNIGHTS


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[Fly2e]

THUNDERBIRDS


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[Fly2e]

SNOWBIRDS


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[Fighting_falcon_51]

Today there was a Snowbirds and T-Birds practice and the three horseman and Matt Chapman arrived, the times were pretty close but still off.

The Thunderbirds did not have the meet and greet but after their debrief they came to the main terminal for pictures and autographs

Later today 2 Navy jets came I dont know what type of plane it is but they are both parked near sheltair (They look like a Learjet but just not the same)

[lijk604]

Later today 2 Navy jets came I dont know what type of plane it is but they are both parked near sheltair (They look like a Learjet but just not the same)

They could be in for Fleet Week...usually have a few around every year. They do not participate in the show, they just make the tarmac look really nice. :mrgreen:

[h2opunk1822]

Probally thinking of the saberliner that is parked in the back of the ramp

[Gerard]

Probally thinking of the saberliner that is parked in the back of the ramp

No, two T-45s came in around 4:45 or so. The first was Rocket 4-0-5 who did a fast flyby on 1-9 then banked west and did a flyby
past the Tower then landed 1-4. The second one, Rocket 4-0-6 came about 15 minutes later normally (LOL) on 1-4. Both are at Sheltair.

[moose135]

Probally thinking of the saberliner that is parked in the back of the ramp

No, two T-45s came in around 4:45 or so. The first was Rocket 4-0-5 who did a fast flyby on 1-9 then banked west and did a flyby
past the Tower then landed 1-4. The second one, Rocket 4-0-6 came about 15 minutes later normally (LOL) on 1-4. Both are at Sheltair.

Yes, there are a couple of T-45s in, but there is also a T-39 Saberliner at the far end of the Sheltair ramp, near the fuel farm.

[nikon50bigma]

I just got back from the beach will a bad sunburn. I was realy surprised that the Horsemen came. After the P-51 & A-10 Heritage flight I thought they would have been a no show for today. Really glad they came though, I can't wait to see the 3 P-51's and A-10 in a heritage flight.
I'll try to get some shots up tonight.
Fly2e, nice set with the A-10's

[Gerard]

Probally thinking of the saberliner that is parked in the back of the ramp

No, two T-45s came in around 4:45 or so. The first was Rocket 4-0-5 who did a fast flyby on 1-9 then banked west and did a flyby
past the Tower then landed 1-4. The second one, Rocket 4-0-6 came about 15 minutes later normally (LOL) on 1-4. Both are at Sheltair.

Yes, there are a couple of T-45s in, but there is also a T-39 Saberliner at the far end of the Sheltair ramp, near the fuel farm.

A second T-39 came in on 1-4 while I was there.

[Gerard]

>[quote="nikon50bigma"]I just got back from the beach will a bad sunburn. <

The sun was very strong. I lathered up pretty good and still got a little red on my face. Of course being there for almost
six hours didnt help. The next two days should be cooler so bring a jacket or extra shirt. Even today with the sun out there
was a light breeze and I had to put my shirt on as it got a wee bit "chilly".

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Yes, I was talking about the saberliners I was there at 4:45 but I didint see any T-45's.

I am debateing what I should wear because of the odd weather because it may be chilly.

The real question though is what is the line up (time wise) gonna be.

[Gerard]

<
Yes, I was talking about the saberliners I was there at 4:45 but I didint see any T-45's.<

The first one came in a little after that. Hard to miss as he did he did a fast flyby twice..

>I am debateing what I should wear because of the odd weather because it may be chilly.<

I would definitely bring a light jacket/sweatshirt. It was very sunny today but a breeze off the water had me putting
my shirt back on.

>The real question though is what is the line up (time wise) gonna be.<

Today the Knights dropped at 9:15 and the Snowbirds came on at 10:30 so add an hour or so to both of those time
because of the earlier start to todays activities. FYI the Red Bull Mig/Helicopter demo and the Hornet came on before
the Snowbirds.
Enjoy your day.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

10:00 – 10:30 Golden Knight Flag/Jump
10:31 – 10:41 David Windmiller
10:42 – 10:52 Red Bull Mig
10:53 – 11:03 Red Bull Helicopter, Parachuters
11:04 – 11:14 Matt Chapman
11:15 – 12:00 Canadian Forces Snowbirds
12:01 – 12:13 Warbirds
12:14 – 12:39 A-10 & Heritage
12:40 – 12:58 GEICO Skytypers
12:59 – 1:12 Ed Hamill
1:13 – 1:28 F-18 Demo
1:29 – 1:39 The Horsemen
1:40 – 1:55 Sean Tucker
2:00 – 2:45 Thunderbirds
2:46 – 3:21 106th Rescue Wing



This is it, I think it doesnt make sense that it does not close with the T-birds. And I was hoping that one t-bird and snowbird would fly......oh what a nice shot that would be.

[Gerard]

Story about hanging out at FRG

http://www.newsday.com/news/local/ny-li ... 0921.story (http://www.newsday.com/news/local/ny-liair2312796041may22,0,2180921.story)

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I forgot to post it here but the other day Stephen Colbert went on a media flight with the T-birds.

[Gerard]

So the Birds (Snow & Thunder) are using 1-4 for their departures and arrivals?
How about the Hornet and Warthog?
Thanks just trying to figure out where to hang tomorrow.
Interesting i heard possible showers AND fog in the morning, not sure when it will burn off or even
if it happens. Remember that today wasnt suppposed to be good but where I was in Woodbury today it
was quite nice.

[dlorelli]

well the thunder birds always use 14 4 take off but then do a fly by over rwy 1 north bound the f-18 used 14 and the A10 uses 19 that is what they used today might be diffrent tomorrow

[Fighting_falcon_51]

So the Birds (Snow & Thunder) are using 1-4 for their departures and arrivals?
How about the Hornet and Warthog?
Thanks just trying to figure out where to hang tomorrow.
Interesting i heard possible showers AND fog in the morning, not sure when it will burn off or even
if it happens. Remember that today wasnt suppposed to be good but where I was in Woodbury today it
was quite nice.
I was actually uncomfortable at the beach because of the high winds remember they exceeded 22MPH and they were steady so just because it was good here doesnt mean its good at the beach.

[Gerard]

well the thunder birds always use 14 4 take off but then do a fly by over rwy 1 north bound the f-18 used 14 and the A10 uses 19 that is what they used today might be diffrent tomorrow

Thanks. Last year the Angels departed 1-4 on Sunday then came in 3-2 on a fast Flyby then landed 3-2.
I'll probably hang by the movie theater lot off 1-4 and around the 1-9 lot. Too crazy on New Highway. :)

[Gerard]

>I was actually uncomfortable at the beach because of the high winds remember they exceeded 22MPH and they were steady so just because it was good here doesnt mean its good at the beach.[/quote]<

Yup. I've gone from the beach to where I live and it could be a 10 degree difference. Another time I left my house it was
sunny and clear and as soon as I passed Merrick Road it was near zero visibilty. But at least it was sunny and clear.
BTW I guess the Knights have a different set of "Go, No Go" parameters than the Red Bulls or the ANG guys.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Yeah, I hate the weather.

Anyway when the Knights came to the beach thats when the wind really picked up and it had to be like 30MPH, because Rob was talking to the Red bull and ANG guys and they have about the same Go, No go parameters but they were lucky and got in at the right time.

[fk6065]

Yeah, I hate the weather.

Anyway when the Knights came to the beach thats when the wind really picked up and it had to be like 30MPH, because Rob was talking to the Red bull and ANG guys and they have about the same Go, No go parameters but they were lucky and got in at the right time.


Except the 106th were aiming for show center and just couldn't make it because of the wind.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Yeah, I hate the weather.

Anyway when the Knights came to the beach thats when the wind really picked up and it had to be like 30MPH, because Rob was talking to the Red bull and ANG guys and they have about the same Go, No go parameters but they were lucky and got in at the right time.


Except the 106th were aiming for show center and just couldn't make it because of the wind.
They still put on a good show though, it really didnt matter with my binoculars.

[nikon50bigma]

Anyone know what time the T-birds and Snowbirds are leaving on Monday?

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Anyone know what time the T-birds and Snowbirds are leaving on Monday?Monday, May 25th
(~8:00am) Ed Hammil departs
(~8:00am) Two F-18s depart
(8:00am) Sean Tucker departs
(11:30am) Thunderbirds #1-7 Depart

Tuesday, May 26th
(8:00am) Snowbirds depart
(8:00am) Golden Knights depart


Also today I was in the area and I didn't realize that the Dave and Busters parking lot was such a good place to spot, when Sean was coming in it was soooo cool, also the t-birds put on a nice show for us.

[Gerard]

>(~8:00am) Two F-18s depart<

Please go to the south. I have off tomorrow and going to a BBQ now and would like to sleep late.
:lol: :lol:

[Big Tim #70]

Any words on the other departures? Are the Horsemen still around or have they already flown the coop?

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Even though the NYAS is over the AAM still has their little event, does anyone plan on attending?
Edit- They have a list of the planes that will attend.

http://www.americanairpowermuseum.com/W ... Index.aspx (http://www.americanairpowermuseum.com/Website/Index.aspx)

The following aircraft will be operating from the museum flight line:
Boeing B-17G, North American B-25 Mitchell, Douglas C-47 “Gooney Bird”, Republic P-47D “Thunderbolt”, Curtiss P-40 “Warhawk”, Grumman TBM-3E “Avenger”, Vought/Goodyear FG-1D “Corsair”, AT-6D/G “Texan”, P-51D “Mustang”

B-17 Flight Experiences/Rides are available on the "Yankee Lady" for a donation to the Yankee Air Force Museum. Please stop by or contact us for more information.

Candian Forces Snowbirds Aerial Demonstration Team
CT-114 "Tutors" Jet Trainer

AERO L-39C, AERO L-39ZA

Restored Vietnam era UH-34 Helicopter

USAF Air Combat Command A-10 East Coast Demonstration Team
Republic/Fairchild A-10 "Thunderbolt II" (Subject to Change due to ramp availability)

U.S. Navy F/A-18 “Super Hornet” Demonstration Team

All Aircraft operations and parking locations are subject to change due to ramp space, aircraft availability, scheduling, and weather

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I went to the AAM today and they made it nice, here is some info:

Golden Knights departed

Team Oracle departed

F/A-18 Demo departed

Thunderbirds #1-7 departed at 11AM and #8 departed later

A USAF C-17 from McGuire came as the Thunderbirds support aircraft

Various planes from the Warbirds over long island, AAM and the Yankee lady came, they were offering rides on the B-17

Republic Airport was having trouble with the air traffic and had to temporarily shut down

I dont know how accurate this is but I heard some of the A-10 East guys saying they will depart Tuesday at 10AM

[moose135]

Republic Airport was having trouble with the air traffic and had to temporarily shut down
The "trouble" they were having was the C-17 parked on Rwy 1/19 near the terminal loading the T-Birds' gear, and the Ops guys removing the temporary arresting cable on 14/32 after the last T-Bird departed, so neither runway was available for a short time. Rwy 14/32 was re-opened in about 10 minutes, and shortly after that, the C-17 departed on Rwy 1.

[Gerard]

When I arrived by the terminal at 10:30 one of the TBirds had already left. Six of the ships departed off of 1-4 with a break to the SW. One of them really kept it low on the deck before going up. Tbird 4 stayed until about 1:30 as they were letting people look at the jet. He left 1-4 also. Lots of the Warbirds flying today and that was pretty cool. Also cool was finally meeting John (Moose) after the TBirds left. It was funny as we both got caught short when the C-17 came in. He was told they wouldnt be in until 1:30 so while getting some food he spies them coming on final to 3-2. I was down by the movie theater on Conklin when I heard Thunderbird 1-4 on the scanner being cleared to 3-2. So I headed for the Terminal as they taxied in. They stopped just short of coming directly onto the Terminal tarmac, a crew member came out to talk with a TBird crew member then they turned and parked on Runway 1. They finally headed out off of Runway 1 at 2:35. That was really great seeing that big bird here at FRG.
Also soon after the Thunderbirds departed the two Rocket T-39s and the two Rocket T-45s also departed off of 3-2.
And the last I saw when I left both Hornets were still sitting at Sheltair and according to Moose the rumor was they
would depart tomorrow at 3PM.
And 1-4/3-2 wasnt closed that long as the crew expedited removing the cables though it did make some anxious moments for a few pilots who were caught short when the airport suddenly closed.
And finally kudos to my scanner. :lol: As I sit here it finally is beeping that the batteries need to be charged. I had it on yesterday for a good 7 hours straight and today 6 hours.
Plus when John finally gets a chance we are going to see some great photos from todays activities.

[Gerard]

Looking at their schedule I guess they were heading out to the USAF academy for a Wed performance?
Graduation Ceremonies perhaps?

[moose135]

Looking at their schedule I guess they were heading out to the USAF academy for a Wed performance?
Graduation Ceremonies perhaps?
Exactly

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Republic Airport was having trouble with the air traffic and had to temporarily shut down
The "trouble" they were having was the C-17 parked on Rwy 1/19 near the terminal loading the T-Birds' gear, and the Ops guys removing the temporary arresting cable on 14/32 after the last T-Bird departed, so neither runway was available for a short time. Rwy 14/32 was re-opened in about 10 minutes, and shortly after that, the C-17 departed on Rwy 1.
Ok, thanks I was going by what they said at the AAM, I wish I had my scanner but it broke. :cry:

[Gerard]

> And the last I saw when I left both Hornets were still sitting at Sheltair and according to Moose the rumor was they
would depart tomorrow at 3PM.<

I guess they meant TODAY!!! :(

[mirrodie]

C 17 flew over our place at roughly 1330, low pass to the northeast.

[Gerard]

C 17 flew over our place at roughly 1330, low pass to the northeast.

Sure it wasnt roughly 1430? The C-17 lifted off Runway 1 to the North at 1435

[moose135]

Mario is still on Catskills Time! :shock:

[Steven Holzinger]

That takeoff by the C-17 was just INSANE.

[Big Tim #70]

Looking at their schedule I guess they were heading out to the USAF academy for a Wed performance?
Graduation Ceremonies perhaps?


Colorado Springs for the Graduation then a short jump to South Dakota for next weekends show.

[Derf]

Memorial Day Weekend in NY is Magical to me, but talking about an entire weekend could take a lifetime. This is about 1 hour.

Backround-
Wanting to see Bill Reesman fly his Red Bull Mig-17, I had no idea how much impact it could really have on me. It started
when I walked up the Bill on the ramp when he arrived Monday before airshow weekend. I was talking to him about the
unknown “penny” on the T-6. After looking at my shots on one of my personal books I made, we talked about when he
used to shoot medium format photography and loved to make sure people were not in his shots. I was telling him how I
loved night photography. A few days later I was with my best friend Moose (John Musolino) and asked if it was possible to
do a flyby of the old control tower during the airshow. Bill told Moose and I that he can not put extra fuel in as per the
show, he needs to be almost empty for the routine and can not do any flybys after as he is always running low. After a
good nights rest, Bill stops by and was telling my how much he admired my shots on my website and to say I was HONORED
was the proverbial understatement of the year. This guy looks at pro's shooting airshows of his aircraft all the time and
stopped by when he was very busy and rushed prepping for an airshow to tell me how much he admired the shots on my
site. So now when we fast forward a few days,

AIRSHOW SUNDAY
He's getting ready to for airshow and starts the engines and lets it run for about 1 1/2 minute when he shuts down. I am
now really bummed as this Sexy Screaming little red flaming Mig is just eye candy for me and it seems it is not going
anywhere. I really wanted to see the burner flames as he roars down the runway again. Then I found that EVERYTHING HAS
STOPPED due to bad weather at the airshow. I now had time to go downstairs to the SheltAir FBO where my friend Lionel
always allows me to enjoy the AC and some popcorn with a fresh cup of the best coffee you ever had. I spoke with the A-
10 Demo team pilot there who told me the bad news.... NO VISIBILTIY at the beach and it looked like the airshow may be
over. At that time my very good friend Paul F Who flys the Harvard (T-6 Texan) Dazzlin Deb calls me to tell me that he is
going to do three flybys along with the American Airpower Museum’s T-6 flown by Ryan to keep the crowd at the Museum
going. He asked me if there was anything I needed and replyed asking him to dip the wing for me. As always, Paul Smiled as
I could see it thru the phone.
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Paul F. and his Harvard

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Ryan and the AAM's T-6


Now that the passes were done, I see Bill getting into his Parashoot in RECORD TIME and he Started the Mig and was
starting to taxi in like 30 seconds.... He turns on to the active and does a nice rolling start and lays on the burner and he is
gone leaving the earth quivering into submission. Man that thing is LOUD!
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After a while at Jones Beach, Bill comes back and starts his downwind. As I broke my other lens earlier during the airshow
and my best friend Moose had lent me his Canon 70-200 2.8L $1300.00 lens (LOT OF LOVE THERE as my cheap lens is only
worth about $130!) I could not wait for Bill to give me a great smoky touchdown shot as he says he PLANTS the aircraft
hard to kill 10kts immediately.......THEN HE DOES IT!


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(look at how many people are watching....and is he doing this for me????)


HOLY CRAP, I COULD NOT BELEVE IT....THE NEXT DAY I still could not believe it, and still today can not. I must have
taken about 30 shots of the flyby and EVERY shot was CRYSTAL CLEAR! Mooses lens, My 40D camera THE PLANE!!!! My
True love will always be big round motors and the air-cooled redundancy of being able to loose a cylinder and still get the
pilot home. Hearing a cylinder fire, then 3 then 6 and then feeling the shutter of the rpms as all 9 cylinders roars to takeoff
power of a T-6/SNJ/Harvard is just music to my ears...but the Mig is just a screamer….but only until the burners are lit, the
it SHAKES THE WORLD. This is just 1 hour of a weekend that will be forever etched in my memory. Great friends and their
awesome toys! I still shake my head in disbelief.

There are a million more stories of big round motors and Magic from this weekend alone, but this stuff only happens at the
AAM. I do not write often as I am not good with words....but you can always check my website for my many fun pictures
of the adventures that Paul, Moose, Larry, Gary, Jim, Chris, Scott, Frank, Fred ...... and my new friend Bill Reesman take me
on.

But ONLY at the American Airpower Museum.....the Where History Flys!
(sorry Gary…. I had to say it!)



Dedicated to Bob, as he touched the face of God practicing for this airshow.
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WE MISS YOU even tho we still see you in the shadow of a P-51

[mirrodie]

Just past noon today I heard a blast overhead.


I assume the last Tbird has left the area (and took with it a few singles off the roof of the office!)

[moose135]

Fred, you're THE MAN! It's always a pleasure to shoot with you - we always have the best adventures!


Just past noon today I heard a blast overhead.

I assume the last Tbird has left the area (and took with it a few singles off the roof of the office!)
Probably the Snowbirds, they were scheduled to leave late this morning. All the T-Birds were gone yesterday.

[Big Tim #70]

Just past noon today I heard a blast overhead.


I assume the last Tbird has left the area (and took with it a few singles off the roof of the office!)


A few single Snowbirds flew out earlier then around noon the last 8 Snowbirds flew out. They took off in pairs and joined up just East of the airport and did one final flyover before turning North and heading to Kingston.

What a bunch of class acts. I can't wait to see them in Rhode Island.

[fk6065]

A few from Monday 5/25 at Farmingdale of the T-39 and T-45.
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[lijk604]

In the thick of the fog I get to the office today around 1145am and what do I see taxiing away from the main terminal... 05-1436... C-130 from the RI Air National Guard, callsign was "Mooney 1" and he blasted off Rwy 14. Based on the conversation I heard, it had something to do with airshow equipment as the tower thanked them for visiting, and they said..."Yep, see ya next year."

[lijk604]

Just an update to this question, yes Talon Air does now manage N818KC - Challenger 300.
The owners got burned in the JetDirect bankruptcy, and wanted to stay in FRG. They felt Talon was their best option of who was left. :roll:








http://www.talonairjets.com/site/#/fleet/1/

Thanks. I know their site and planes but the Challenger is not listed and I have never seen it. That is why i was asking

It could be an error on FA.

I swung by the area last week, after driving home from LGA...and Challenger 300 - N818KC was parked at the Talon Air Hangar. Now, this used to belong to Summit / JetDirect / Sentient /Jet Direct II (whatever they are now.) Maybe with JetDirect II filing bankruptcy the owners brought the aircraft to Talon. I'm at LGA for another 2 weeks, so, I'm out of the loop as to what's happening at FRG.

[Gerard]

[quote="fk6065"]A few from Monday 5/25 at Farmingdale of the T-39 and T-45.

Nice shots. I got to the movie theater lot just in time to see one T-45 and one T-39 blast over my head.
Pretty loud.

[Big Tim #70]

In the thick of the fog I get to the office today around 1145am and what do I see taxiing away from the main terminal... 05-1436... C-130 from the RI Air National Guard, callsign was "Mooney 1" and he blasted off Rwy 14. Based on the conversation I heard, it had something to do with airshow equipment as the tower thanked them for visiting, and they said..."Yep, see ya next year."


I'm not 100% but I think they were there to pick up the arresting gear. They took it apart yesterday and brought it over to the main terminal where they had a whole bunch of Airforce equip staged. It was probably on loan form R.I. ANG.

Did the A-10's get out today? If so, anybody have any parting shots of them?

[fk6065]

The A-10's were still there today? Darn I was off today and missed the C-130 and the A-10's. Of course this disappointment is after shooting over 5000 images last wekk alone.

[N101CV]

As an interesting note on the "Sabreliners" at least one crew or at least the one that I met was 3/4 German. Three out of four were actually from the German Air Force and the lady from the crew was a stone cold stunner. :borat: Also had the pleasure of meeting and spending a breif time with the crews of the T45's in town. Great gang from the Navy/USMC all together.

[Gerard]

So I wasnt going to go by FRG today but my wife and daughter and I went to the Home Depot then Modells then they
went to Audrey Rose so that left me out. LOL!! So I took a flyby of the airport. Gotta tell you it was kinda depressing.
Quiet, empty and no action!! But after last week that was expected but still...... What is it only 355 days till next years show?!! :)

[Derf]

really? I got that Fiat landing! I was thrilled! :borat: 8)

[Derf]

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/551202148_csE5a-L.jpg
http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/551202344_H6wvH-L.jpg

[Fighting_falcon_51]

That C-17 shot is amazing, also what type of plane is that camo one? I saw it at the Nassau flyers two weeks ago.

[Derf]

............ I got that Fiat landing! I was thrilled! :borat: 8)

[dlorelli]

wow fred great to see that fiat shot i know the guy really nice hasent flown it in a while he has been in our hangar for months he has been having troubles with his carburetor. glad to see he got it working.

[Derf]

Yea, he keeps sending parts to Italy I think. I have seen it for years and have taken many shots of the engine runups but never a flight. I think it is one of 3 left and the only one flying.....well now I can say that without following up with a WELL....KIND OF!

He was just flying right around the airport and did not go far at all just in case.... I do not blame him, but I long to see that doing a flyby at the beach. Then I will be truly happy that he has shaken that thing out. 8)

[lijk604]

They are gearing up for the US Open. Both Sheltair & Atlantic have a line-up of Lexus SUV's & luxury sedans just awaiting to be picked up. Expect tomorrow & Monday the 8th to have quite a bit of biz-traffic in FRG.

Surprisingly, it's rather calm at FRG today (Saturday). usually the day of the Belmont Stakes, Atlantic's ramp is so full you can barely move. There are a few aircraft here, but a lot less than I would have expected.

[Gerard]

>Surprisingly, it's rather calm at FRG today (Saturday). usually the day of the Belmont Stakes, Atlantic's ramp is so full you can barely move. There are a few aircraft here, but a lot less than I would have expected.[/quote]<

Maybe the lousy weather the past week has kept them from coming in earlier.
Or its the "Tough economic times". :)

[hiss srq]

It is SheltAir, I am not shocked. :lol:

[T-Bird76]

It is SheltAir, I am not shocked. :lol:

Hmmm do you have an issue with SheltAir???? ;)

[hiss srq]

ROFL.......... :mrgreen:

[Derf]

Actually you have that backwards Tom :oops:

[T-Bird76]

Actually you have that backwards Tom :oops:

LOLOL That's very true Fred, LOL

[Derf]

I can not thank you enough for the hat....but, I can start by returning it! THANKS Tom, I really did need it!

[h2opunk1822]

It is SheltAir, I am not shocked. :lol:

for those that know me.. i think ill plead the 5th on that subject :lol:

[Gerard]

><usually the day of the Belmont Stakes, <

Anyone watch the race and see the helicopter parked in the back along the first turn? Looked like a Agusta 109
to me. Im not sure but i think in the past they might have had a temporary pad set up for copters with VIPS and
public safety ships.
Also was there a blimp being used for the aerials that I saw? No one was parked at FRG.
Great ending to the race.

[Gerard]

[quote="Gerard"]><usually the day of the Belmont Stakes, <

>Im not sure but i think in the past they might have had a temporary pad set up for copters with VIPS and
public safety ships.<

Minutes after writing this post I hear a Sikorsky S-76 contacting JFK advising they were landing at Belmont.
:lol:

[NYCMedic]

Belmont Park has a registered helipad 4NY9. It is used as a soccer field most of the year, they paint the helipad lines a week before Stakes Day. This year's Stakes Day was actually not that bad, we had 50,000 patrons as of 4pm and the final count may be close to 70,000. There was a flyover around 10am, I missed it as I was getting my 25 EMTs and 10 Paramedics deployed throughout the Park. Belmont actually offers some great spotting sites for the JFK 22s. If anyone is ever interested in a tour of the facility or wants hassle free spotting access just lemme know.

[Matt Molnar]

Also was there a blimp being used for the aerials that I saw? No one was parked at FRG.
No blimp, just a news chopper. :-/

Didn't get a great look at it but I think it was Chopper 7, which would make sense since the races were broadcast on ABC and ESPN.

[Gerard]

Thanks "Medic" and "Gotham"

[cancidas]

Belmont Park has a registered helipad 4NY9. It is used as a soccer field most of the year, they paint the helipad lines a week before Stakes Day. This year's Stakes Day was actually not that bad, we had 50,000 patrons as of 4pm and the final count may be close to 70,000. There was a flyover around 10am, I missed it as I was getting my 25 EMTs and 10 Paramedics deployed throughout the Park. Belmont actually offers some great spotting sites for the JFK 22s. If anyone is ever interested in a tour of the facility or wants hassle free spotting access just lemme know.
i agree, it's a great spot to watch. i've been there on a few race days, my father was the on-site physician there for a while.

[lijk604]

Well there's a switch. Kalitta Charters B727F just landed at FRG, (Sun 1425lcl) and is parked on Atlantic's ramp. Pictures hopefully tonight after I get home from work.

[Gerard]

Well there's a switch. Kalitta Charters B727F just landed at FRG, (Sun 1425lcl) and is parked on Atlantic's ramp. Pictures hopefully tonight after I get home from work.

Got there just as they came in. Even the Tower was surprised when the pilot advised they were going to Atlantic. I also saw
they were greeted by a DHS officer before the pax were allowed to deplane.

[Gerard]

Another cool moment was just after Noon and I had just left the Main Terminal after using the "facilities". Walking to my truck and what do i hear but the unmistakable sound of an approaching HUEY!!! It was coming in from the East and I grabbed my binocs and finally saw the ship. It was an Army medevac Huey and it must have been at least 5000 feet
up heading W/SW.
Damn I love that sound!!!
:D :D

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Today the Camo L-39 flew, it looked like he went out to Jones Beach.

[lijk604]

Well there's a switch. Kalitta Charters B727F just landed at FRG, (Sun 1425lcl) and is parked on Atlantic's ramp. Pictures hopefully tonight after I get home from work.

Got there just as they came in. Even the Tower was surprised when the pilot advised they were going to Atlantic. I also saw
they were greeted by a DHS officer before the pax were allowed to deplane.

They were met by US Customs as the aircraft came in from Calgary, Canada.
...and here it is...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3610/3604866543_7cca471929_o.jpg

[hiss srq]

Wow, SheltAir is getting quite a beating business wise now since the airshow eh? :lol:

[Gerard]

Tiger came in today to play a practice round of golf at Bethpage. Headed home to Orlando after that (early aft).
Did he use FRG?

[lijk604]

Ernie Els' G-V N526EE is sitting over at Atlantic. Tail is blocked, so I'm not sure when he got here, but I can state it was after 9pm last night, and before 1145am today. ;)

[T-Bird76]

I noticed at Shelt Air there's a ton of luxury cars cars all lined up waiting for VIPs. Looks like FRG is going to be a busy place.