Republic Farmingdale (FRG) Notable Visitors

[lijk604]

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.

US Open, Bethpage Black, next week. Atlantic has them too their lined up along the access road along 109.

[h2opunk1822]

and i hope they all go to atlantic! :twisted:

[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. ;)

Ernie must have taken in a practice round, aircraft departed at 4:30pm.

[lijk604]

Interesting day this afternoon at FRG...
Trump's S76
Cleveland Brown's S76
& the catch of the year so far... N236MJ - Michael Jordon's G4SP
Pics tonight after work.

[moose135]

Caught Snoopy 1 departing around 3pm. They dragged her nearly to the runway before launching. It may have been a short flight - as I was headed home, there was a line of ominous looking clouds headed east.

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[Gerard]

[quote="moose135"]Caught Snoopy 1 departing around 3pm. They dragged her nearly to the runway before launching. It may have been a short flight - as I was headed home, there was a line of ominous looking clouds headed east.

Yup a rain line moved through around that time but nothing like the one that hit around 2:30 this morning!! Wow!!
I wonder if Snoopy is here for the Subway series game on FOX tomorrow.

[moose135]

I wonder if Snoopy is here for the Subway series game on FOX tomorrow.
Maybe, but perhaps they are here for the US Open. As I was heading home, I saw them circling over central Nassau, perhaps scouting out landmarks for shooting during the tournament.

[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.
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.

Matt, tell your Dad that Doris the nurse says Hello! :wink:

[Matt Molnar]

Niiiice. Snoopy 1 and 2 and are my favorite blimps. For a long time Goodyear and MetLife were the only blimps we'd see around here, and GY is cool but Snoopy the pilot is a lot more interesting to look at. My grandma worked for MetLife when I was little and I used to have an inflatable one hanging from my ceiling.

[Matt Molnar]

I wonder if Snoopy is here for the Subway series game on FOX tomorrow.
Maybe, but perhaps they are here for the US Open. As I was heading home, I saw them circling over central Nassau, perhaps scouting out landmarks for shooting during the tournament.
According to the MetLife Blimp Schedule (http://www.metlife.com/about/advertising/metLife-blimp/activity/index.html), it is scheduled to cover the Open, starting next Thursday. Doesn't mention the game tomorrow, but I wouldn't be surprised if it made an appearance since they have nothing scheduled for several days.

[Gerard]

>According to the MetLife Blimp Schedule (http://www.metlife.com/about/advertising/metLife-blimp/activity/index.html), it is scheduled to cover the Open, starting next Thursday. Doesn't mention the game tomorrow, <

The DirectTV blimp is working the game today.

[Matt Molnar]

The DirectTV blimp is working the game today.
I'm not watching on TV...is the blimp still up despite the nasty weather?

[Gerard]

The DirectTV blimp is working the game today.
I'm not watching on TV...is the blimp still up despite the nasty weather?

Last I saw (5:48) they were still up with raindrops on the camera lens.
And just heard Snoopy 1 inbound to FRG from the West.

[lijk604]

Sorry it took longer than I thought to get to these...from Friday the 12th

Cleveland Browns S76C
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3637/3626429996_2111c51fd9_o.jpg

MJ's G4SP
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3637/3625613345_94658d3f87_o.jpg

[hiss srq]

Just to clear up misconceptions on the Huey it actually belongs to the State Police, they brought her in for the open. She has an external litter pod on her and is quite dazzleing in person. I love hearing that sound of Hueys again since they left the 106 years ago. I used to watch the,m beat down the beach from my folks house in Long beach as a kid.

[Gerard]

Just to clear up misconceptions on the Huey it actually belongs to the State Police, they brought her in for the open. She has an external litter pod on her and is quite dazzleing in person. I love hearing that sound of Hueys again since they left the 106 years ago. I used to watch the,m beat down the beach from my folks house in Long beach as a kid.

What misconceptions? LOL, did I miss something?

[Gerard]

[quote="hiss srq"]Just to clear up misconceptions on the Huey it actually belongs to the State Police, they brought her in for the open.

These are former NYDEC ships who merged with the NYSPD some ten years ago. N19SP and N129SP are two that I know of.
Is it bunking at Atlantic or on the State PD pad?

[moose135]

These are former NYDEC ships who merged with the NYSPD some ten years ago. N19SP and N129SP are two that I know of.
Caught N19SP at FRG a while back:
http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/177104237_cEPUx-L-2.jpg

[cancidas]

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/177104237_cEPUx-L-2.jpg
i really, really like the colors of the NYSP helo fleet. are they the same on the King Airs?

[hiss srq]

Just to clear up misconceptions on the Huey it actually belongs to the State Police, they brought her in for the open.

These are former NYDEC ships who merged with the NYSPD some ten years ago. N19SP and N129SP are two that I know of.
Is it bunking at Atlantic or on the State PD pad?

Nah someone confused it for a guard bird. I was just clearing it up. The 106 got rid of their Huey's about 12 years ago or so. That is all. And it is flying from the State ramp.

[lijk604]

Nah someone confused it for a guard bird. I was just clearing it up. The 106 got rid of their Huey's about 12 years ago or so. That is all. And it is flying from the State ramp.

Not to argue, but since I've been watching it take off and land from outside my window, I can state they are using Atlantic's ramp. I grabbed a shot yesterday evening, will post sometime this week.

[Gerard]

These are former NYDEC ships who merged with the NYSPD some ten years ago. N19SP and N129SP are two that I know of.
Caught N19SP at FRG a while back:
http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/177104237_cEPUx-L-2.jpg

4 years ago they were using this same ship to drop bait or whatever for rabid racoons in the county. I saw them
flying real low not far from my house.

[moose135]

4 years ago they were using this same ship to drop bait or whatever for rabid racoons in the county. I saw them
flying real low not far from my house.
That shot was from the summer of 2007, and I believe they were doing the same thing then.

[lijk604]

The NYSP Bell430 stayed the night last night. Both the Huey & Bell430 are stuck here due to the rain....and they are still on Atlantic's apron. ;)

[Gerard]

>
The NYSP Bell430 stayed the night last night. Both the Huey & Bell430 are stuck here due to the rain....and they are still on Atlantic's apron. ;)<

One or both will probably be here for the whole Open. Back in 2002 they used a 430 and a 407 to supplement the County Air
Bureau. Whenever there is an event on State park property they bring in one or two State copters. They did this for the Air
Show and usually for the July 4th fireworks. And if I'm correct they stage at an LZ at the State Park PD HQ at the golf course
area when the rounds are in action.

[moose135]

Since I was in the area tonight, I stopped by to see Snoopy.

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/567838412_GHovq-L.jpg

[SengaB]

Nice shot John,
Must be kind of cool to land that thing and see the ground below you start to glow :)

I saw that one flying along the shoreline the other day when I was in the area of Bayswater.

Senga

[hiss srq]

I wonder if they have a lav on board that bad boy.

[lijk604]

I wonder if they have a lav on board that bad boy.

Yup...called the side window. :lol:

[Gerard]

I wonder if they have a lav on board that bad boy.

Yup...called the side window. :lol:

LOL remind me to never stand below a blimp. :shock:

[Gerard]

Kept hearing "705" this evening when I got home. Just heard it again at 10:20. Looked it up and saw it to be
a US Dept of Interior Cessna 182.

[Gerard]

Took one of my dogs to get groomed this morning so being up early and a forecast for bad weather later I headed
over to FRG about 9:30. State 1-9 was sitting at Atlantic and Snoopy 1 headed out soon after I got there. The
Douglas C-47 also headed out on Runway 1 and did three more departures out to Captree while I was there.
Trumps 76 landed at Atlantic and idled for almost 20 minutes before heading out to A/C. At 11:00 the Boatpix R-22
which was parked behind the Huey took off and then the Huey took off from the Bravo pad heading out to Jones
Beach area. They used the call sign "Grey Rider One Nine" (at least that it what I heard). When they came back about
20 minutes later the rain was starting and the State crew (about 5 officers) along with ground personell from Atlantic
hooked up wheels to the UH-1H and pulled it into Hangar 54. It was interesting as they had two officers sit in the
cockpit and one officer on each skid by the open cockpit doors as they wheeled it over. As I left the copter was not
totally in the hangar and they might have been having some sort of problem. Snoopy 1 stayed up until about 1:30 or
so but with the weather worsening they headed back to FRG.

[Gerard]

Nah someone confused it for a guard bird. I was just clearing it up. The 106 got rid of their Huey's about 12 years ago or so. That is all. And it is flying from the State ramp.

>Not to argue, but since I've been watching it take off and land from outside my window, I can state they are using Atlantic's ramp. <

Was over by 34st Heliport last night and didnt realize Atlantic ran that facilty. Nice.

[moose135]

The Douglas C-47 also headed out on Runway 1 and did three more departures out to Captree while I was there.
The AAM was doing one of their "Flight Ops" weekends, with the D-Day re-enactment program rides. I was over at the terminal for the FRG Historical Society meeting, and someone wandered in, looking for the museum.

[lijk604]

Nah someone confused it for a guard bird. I was just clearing it up. The 106 got rid of their Huey's about 12 years ago or so. That is all. And it is flying from the State ramp.

>Not to argue, but since I've been watching it take off and land from outside my window, I can state they are using Atlantic's ramp. <

Was over by 34st Heliport last night and didnt realize Atlantic ran that facilty. Nice.

Ummm... Atlantic at FRG. Finally here's the proof:

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Damn lights!
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[cancidas]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3396/3644935359_2753610122_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3401/3644935127_1472959ba0_o.jpg

schweeet! nice work. i love the 430 pic!!

[moose135]

CT ANG C-21A (Lear 35A) parked at Sheltair today. Of course it started to rain just as I was taking these shots.

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/570062550_tqCmo-L.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/570063209_HH8sP-L.jpg

Sorry for the poor shot on this Cessna T210. I don't recall seeing it around before, although it's registered to an individual in Far Rockaway. I found it interesting that it's painted to resemble El Al markings.
http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/570064157_Ynnbw-L.jpg

[Fighting_falcon_51]

This article seemed to change on Republic's website:


American Air Power Museum (Hangar 3) Relocation

Due to the Runway Safety Area Projects, the American Airpower Museum will be removed due to its close proximity to Runway 1/19. The airport has set aside a parcel of land for the replacement and construction of a new hangar of approximately the same size, along with associated parking of 200 spaces for the Museum. A Negative Declaration for this action was adopted on December 4, 2006 under the State’s environmental review. The museum is currently working on development plans and a new facility is planned to open on or about 2012.
http://www.republicairport.net/American ... cation.htm (http://www.republicairport.net/American-Air-Power-Museum-Hangar3-Relocation.htm)

According to an AAM volunteer word has it that they are moving across the street near the old broken down Republic hangars, and it looks like they are doing construction now.

[moose135]

According to an AAM volunteer word has it that they are moving across the street near the old broken down Republic hangars, and it looks like they are doing construction now.
You mean the old buildings north of Conkin Street? No, that's not where they are going - for one thing, it would make flight operations impossible! The plan is to build a new facility across the airport near the 56th Fighter Group restaurant/terminal area.

[h2opunk1822]

ohhh nice!!.. he got his 210 back!!!!.. when i was still working there he just finished upgrading his cockpit to full glass/garmin and whatnot.. awesome guy too!.. one of the few tenants i liked

[cancidas]

You mean the old buildings north of Conkin Street? No, that's not where they are going - for one thing, it would make flight operations impossible! The plan is to build a new facility across the airport near the 56th Fighter Group restaurant/terminal area.
i hope the "new facility" is constructed to look like the current hangar. any new one would only detract from the museum.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

According to an AAM volunteer word has it that they are moving across the street near the old broken down Republic hangars, and it looks like they are doing construction now.
You mean the old buildings north of Conkin Street? No, that's not where they are going - for one thing, it would make flight operations impossible! The plan is to build a new facility across the airport near the 56th Fighter Group restaurant/terminal area.
Thats the first thing I thought but then they said they would manage to do something also they said they have to move the 56th because of FAA regulations.

[hiss srq]

I wonder if the guy who owns the Cessna has ElAl ties

[moose135]

Thats the first thing I thought but then they said they would manage to do something also they said they have to move the 56th because of FAA regulations.

Check out these overviews of the projects happening at FRG:
http://www.republicairport.net/pdf/Repu ... -FINAL.pdf (http://www.republicairport.net/pdf/Republic-Brochure-FINAL.pdf)
http://www.republicairport.net/pdf/Econ ... -Study.pdf (http://www.republicairport.net/pdf/Economic-Impact-Study.pdf)

They are about a year old - they still show the AAM moving SOUTH to the other side of the SheltAir ramp. The latest I've heard is the plan is to move it across near the restaurant. The only way to "manage to do something" if they are north of Conklin Street would be to re-route Conklin (not likely) or stop traffic on Conklin for aircraft to cross (less likely). The north end of Rwy 1/19 is actually being moved north about 450 feet, to permit adequate Runway Safe Area (RSA) between the south end of the runway and Rt. 109. With that, the RSA north of the runway extends almost all the way to Conklin Street - they are actually removing parking in front of Dave & Busters, and relocating the road along the east side of that parking lot. There is nothing in any of the documents indicating any issues with the restaurant.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Well what I was thinking they could do (if or when they move to Conklin) is they could have the WWII birds parked near sheltair and have them fly and do passes (like they normally do) and then to get up close to the planes they could figure out a way to get mass amounts of people across the street (like when they do tours of the old control tower) and then let them take pictures and send them back.

Speaking of the old control tower I need to get up there on Labor Day because I still haven't been up there and they will probably knock it down soon.

[cancidas]

for as far back as i can remember deveolping the area between rwy 1 and rwy 32 approach ends was somethig that the airport wanted to do. i was kinda surprised when the new hangar went up behind atlantic as opposed to that area. IMO, the forrested area would be the best place to put the museum as:

1. it's isolated so you don't have visitors able to run out onto an active runway.
2. it's far enough from the runways themselves to be legal.
3. it's big enough to allow ample ramp and paring space.

and the big one reason:

4. if the job were to include an aerial movemet of the hangar they could hire me to fly it over there in a skycrane!



moose, thanks for the links. a little bedtime raeding...

[Fighting_falcon_51]

for as far back as i can remember deveolping the area between rwy 1 and rwy 32 approach ends was somethig that the airport wanted to do. i was kinda surprised when the new hangar went up behind atlantic as opposed to that area. IMO, the forrested area would be the best place to put the museum as:

1. it's isolated so you don't have visitors able to run out onto an active runway.
2. it's far enough from the runways themselves to be legal.
3. it's big enough to allow ample ramp and paring space.

and the big one reason:

4. if the job were to include an aerial movemet of the hangar they could hire me to fly it over there in a skycrane!



moose, thanks for the links. a little bedtime raeding...

Thats a very good idea.....And I think it would be the best spot for viewing also, the only problem is where would they make parking and how would people be able to get into that part of the Airport.

[cancidas]

Thats a very good idea.....And I think it would be the best spot for viewing also, the only problem is where would they make parking and how would people be able to get into that part of the Airport.
sheesh! that's an easier one than my skycrane lift idea. just build an entrance off rt 109...

[Gerard]

Nice article in Newsday today and the politicos are getting involved.

http://www.newsday.com/news/local/ny-li ... 2895.story (http://www.newsday.com/news/local/ny-limuse2712919098jun26,0,5212895.story)

BTW is the hangar north of the Museum also being knocked down?

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Nice article in Newsday today and the politicos are getting involved.

http://www.newsday.com/news/local/ny-li ... 2895.story (http://www.newsday.com/news/local/ny-limuse2712919098jun26,0,5212895.story)

BTW is the hangar north of the Museum also being knocked down?
Thats old news but its sad.

Also do you mean the Nassau flyers hanger? I hope they do knock it down and rebuild.

[moose135]

BTW is the hangar north of the Museum also being knocked down?
Yes it is. And Matt, if you look at the brochure in the first link I posted, you can see the development that is proposed for the area between Rwy 1/19 and 14/32.

[h2opunk1822]

I wonder if the guy who owns the Cessna has ElAl ties

no he doesn't, he does travel to Israel every year thou.

[Gerard]

>Thats old news but its sad.<

Old for us but not for those outside the aviation/spotting community. Hopefully bringing this info to the
general population can help the AAM situation.

[hiss srq]

During the early AM hours I heard a rumble while I was over in the hanger and at about 5 or so this morning I noticed Kaletta had a 722 doing its deed on the Atlantic ramp. They must have been tired of crome dome hot heads too. They launched off on 1 at about 0700 or so. -Viper East ;)

[Gerard]

During the early AM hours I heard a rumble while I was over in the hanger and at about 5 or so this morning I noticed Kaletta had a 722 doing its deed on the Atlantic ramp. They must have been tired of crome dome hot heads too. They launched off on 1 at about 0700 or so. -Viper East ;)

I saw that ship Sunday around 3:30 when I passed by on 109.
.Also saw that Snoopy was still around and they did the ESPN Subway series game that night. Came in around 12:30AM. Then
as I was driving on Ocean Parkway today I saw them heading out west along the south shore.

[lijk604]

Saw the museum was busy today (June 29th) and heard a few of the warbirds flying as well. Fred, Moose...what was the occasion?

[moose135]

Saw the museum was busy today (June 29th) and heard a few of the warbirds flying as well. Fred, Moose...what was the occasion?
It was a "rally" of sorts to support the museum. As a few folks have pointed out, the current hangar is in the new FAA Runway Safety Area, and needs to be moved. Unfortunately, after being told that FAA funds could be used to relocate the building, the FAA came back last year and said that by law, the money can only be used to remove structures, not relocate them. Senator Schumer and Congressman Israel have sponsored legislation to allow the money to be used to relocate the museum. They were both there to speak in support of the museum, along with Babylon Town Supervisor Steve Bellone and various veterans' groups. They took the P-47 and P-40 up for a couple of fly-overs during the event.

AAM President Jeff Clyman, Airport Director Mike Geiger with Bellone, Schumer and Israel.
http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/577618254_QcYTu-L.jpg

Schumer with Tuskegee Airmen Ed Monroe, Spann Watson and Bill Wheeler.
http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/577622285_WB7Mt-L.jpg

Israel speaks with an original "Rosie the Riveter" (who's name escapes me at the moment :oops: ) who worked on P-47s during WWII.
http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/577613528_StLjc-L.jpg

Tuskegee Airmen Victor Terrelonge, Spann Watson, and Bill Wheeler with the AAM P-47.
http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/577629401_QxiWj-L.jpg

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Thats good it would be really sad if they had to do away with the museum.

[Big Tim #70]

I wish I'd known about the event, I would have come down with the family in tow. The more support, the better I guess.

[Gerard]

Did a quick ride by FRG today and as I was driving along the airport road west by Atlantic I stopped short when I spied
a jet black A355 Twinstar parked between Hangar 54 and Cablevision. Backed up and saw it had GI Joe markings on the cabin and tail boom and two guys in miltary fatigues hanging by it. No tail number but a quick look through my binocs saw it to be Al Cerullos N355AG (Which I figured). They took off direct from the dolly out to the SW. I recall reading this week there was going to be some type of beach "landings" or something in the NYC/LI area to promote the movie (Aug 8 in theaters near you). This copter must be involved.
Just a quick question. Does Al Cerullo do the paint work in his hangar there at FRG or do they contract it out? That ship
sure has gone through a whole lotta costume changes. :lol:

[planelove]

. No tail number but a quick look through my binocs saw it to be Al Cerullos N355AG (Which I figured). They took off direct from the dolly out to the SW. I recall reading this week there was going to be some type of beach "landings" or something in the NYC/LI area to promote the movie (Aug 8 in theaters near you). This copter must be involved.:

I was sitting on the beach in Atlantic Beach Friday early PM where it did a low fly-by....I was actually going to ask for the tail number here as I couldnt catch it....Thanks :D

[Gerard]

>I was sitting on the beach in Atlantic Beach Friday early PM where it did a low fly-by....I was actually going to ask for the tail number here as I couldnt catch it....Thanks :D[/quote]<

The tail number was blocked out with black paint when I saw it but seeing a TwinStar at FRG involved in some type of Movie/TV
job and I know that Al Cerullo and 355AG is involved.

[flyhi]

I was sitting on the beach in Atlantic Beach Friday early PM where it did a low fly-by....I was actually going to ask for the tail number here as I couldnt catch it....Thanks :D[/quote]

I was on Atlantic Beach on sunday doing some spotting :borat:................ and saw that same helicopter doing a very low flyby

[moose135]

"Flight Check 55", the FAA Lear 60, was testing the ILS-14 approach this morning. Made several low approaches, then departed the area. Told tower they were having some "computer glitches" with the equipment in the back, and needed to terminate the test, and were probably heading back to AC.

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/583598034_PV5mY-L.jpg

[Gerard]

A US Navy UC-12B from Patuxent River NAS came in about 1:30 this afternoon just before the weather hit. When I
passed by at 4:30 after navigating the New Highway River it was still parked at Sheltair.

[Gerard]

Are they filming a movie over by R 32 where the blimp crews usually set up? Saw lots of trucks along the tree line
and even by the lot where the Headstone store is. Looked like movie trucks.

[moose135]

Are they filming a movie over by R 32 where the blimp crews usually set up? Saw lots of trucks along the tree line
and even by the lot where the Headstone store is. Looked like movie trucks.
From the signs, I believe it's for a new HBO series Boardwalk Empire.

Saw this colorful Legacy over at Atlantic this afternoon:

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/585953243_B8Ve9-L.jpg

[Gerard]

>From the signs, I believe it's for a new HBO series Boardwalk Empire.<

Thanks. Interesting location to film.

Saw this colorful Legacy over at Atlantic this afternoon:
http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/585953243_B8Ve9-L.jpg[/quote]

Yeah I saw that too. They had taxied over to 3-2 to depart, sat awhile then taxied back and re-positioned to
Runway 1 and finally took off.

[john_a]

I've just recently moved to the area, and while I've got the camera gear and a lot of photo experience, I've never photographed planes.

I work near Republic and I'm thinking of heading down there after work a few nights to see what I can get photos of. Anyone care to share any tips with a complete amateur at this stuff? Are there any spots where it's more advisable to park, or places to avoid?

Any help would be great.

[lijk604]

I've just recently moved to the area, and while I've got the camera gear and a lot of photo experience, I've never photographed planes.
I work near Republic and I'm thinking of heading down there after work a few nights to see what I can get photos of. Anyone care to share any tips with a complete amateur at this stuff? Are there any spots where it's more advisable to park, or places to avoid?
Any help would be great.

Welcome John,
If you are coming by in the afternoon/evenings, the best place to spot is between the main terminal and the 56th Fighter group restaurant. You will not get hasseled, and you will often find people just hanging around watching the comings & goings. Only thing I would mention, is that Friday's the 56th has happy hour and the valets may use that lot for parking. Otherwise you normally have nothing to worry about. I work on the field, so we may bump into each other at some point...you will most likely run into Moose as well, he's a regular around here. If you see anyone shooting there with big white lenses, say hello.

John

[john_a]

So I stopped by tonight, probably around 5:30 - 6:00. I hadn't ever been to the airport so I took a lap around to see some of the places that look like they'd be good, and then stopped for 10 mins to just see a few small planes come / go. Got a few pictures, nothing great, but it was mostly just a trip to explore....

flickr links:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3620/3714320867_b1bdc288a0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jabella/3714320867/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2616/3714321315_5c537222b9.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jabella/3714321315/)

I might stop by one or two days this week at lunch time, if not I'll likely stop by after work. Do people just check flightaware to try and plan what they might see?

[lijk604]

Do people just check flightaware to try and plan what they might see?

Basically, that's it. FRG is not a commercial airport, so GA traffic is the norm. Kalitta does a few 727 charters a week when Belmont is open for business. Other than that, the summer is not too interesting at FRG. Once hockey season starts, there are quite a few charters that show up, either to pickup the NY Islanders -or- bringing in teams to play the Islanders. Last year, aside from the Miami Air 737's we also got a Pace 737, two Swift Air 737's, Northwest A319, and a few Air Canada A319's. All of the hockey charters DO show up on FlightAware.

Happy Shooting!

[moose135]

Look Fred, it's a Gorshack! For the rest of us, it's a T-45C Goshawk, out of VT-9 in Meridan, MS

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/594511878_x8Xvs-L.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/594511540_Uv6JZ-L.jpg

[Fighting_falcon_51]

For those who are wondering the T-45C is still there an parked at Sheltair.
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/667/dscf0483a.jpg (http://img32.imageshack.us/i/dscf0483a.jpg/) http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/dscf0483a.jpg/1/w640.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img32/dscf0483a.jpg/1/)

Also it has a sign on it do not paint, but I dont know if its part of the plane or if they are servicing it.
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/645/dscf0506l.th.jpg (http://img32.imageshack.us/i/dscf0506l.jpg/)Sorry about the bad quality

Also the fence repairmen are gonna have fun this time:

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/3388/dscf0498c.jpg (http://img32.imageshack.us/i/dscf0498c.jpg/) http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/dscf0498c.jpg/1/w640.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img32/dscf0498c.jpg/1/)

[moose135]

Also it has a sign on it do not paint, but I dont know if its part of the plane or if they are servicing it.
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/645/dscf0506l.th.jpg (http://img32.imageshack.us/i/dscf0506l.jpg/)
Looks like an antenna on the top of the aircraft. Not sure how they paint the "Do Not Paint" sign on it :D

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Also it has a sign on it do not paint, but I dont know if its part of the plane or if they are servicing it.
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/645/dscf0506l.th.jpg (http://img32.imageshack.us/i/dscf0506l.jpg/)
Looks like an antenna on the top of the aircraft. Not sure how they paint the "Do Not Paint" sign on it :D
Thanks, my vision was messed up today, not to take this thread off topic but does the whites on my camera look too white? I have been noticing that recently :?

[Derf]

Also the fence repairmen are gonna have fun this time:

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/3388/dscf0498c.jpg (http://img32.imageshack.us/i/dscf0498c.jpg/) http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/dscf0498c.jpg/1/w640.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img32/dscf0498c.jpg/1/)


Here is an just after shot
http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/597655550_Cs4u4-X2.jpg

and one more
http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/597655857_zgUJc-XL.jpg

[hiss srq]

Killer legs. The girl and the plane that is.

[Gerard]

>Here is an just after shot
http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/597655550_Cs4u4-X2.jpg<

Keep driving like that and they will get into that cemetary faster than they want.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Keep driving like that and they will get into that cemetary faster than they want.
Yes, people have to be careful on that road. The TOB should be ashamed.

[Derf]

Here is another NEW hole in the fence
http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/601040902_GFWJp-X2.jpg

[Matt Molnar]

What's causing these wrecks? Are people driving off that lip on the side and losing control?

[cancidas]

What's causing these wrecks? Are people driving off that lip on the side and losing control?
that and the fact that people drive that road at 60 mph. :roll:

[Derf]

POSTED MARCH 17TH 2008


The issue with new hwy is because the rain washes the side of the road out leaving the very edge of the road much higher. If you are driving and happen to look away at an aircraft and you slip off the side of the road, you try to put the car back on the road.....THAT IS WHEN ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE! The tire has a hard time on the lip and you pull the weel left until you clear it and are now sailing into the other lane.... This one here involded another car

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/271103437_TdmGq-L.jpg

The ONLY way to fix new Hwy is to pave about 3 feet out from the roads edge on each side. Only then will the fence repairmen have the weekend off! :borat:

For now, if you go off the road.....KEEP GOING OFF. You can go off the road doing 100MPH and you will have no problem.... Try getting back on the road at any speed right now is just not possible.

AGAIN Thu Feb 12, 2009 7:23 pm




Lets talk about the road again?
http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/472562632_iV9Hi-L.jpg

Come on!
http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/472564168_mfTm3-L.jpg
They just filled it in again....so fixed until next rain!


SORRY, but it is discussed in this thread many times...if I posted all the accident photos here, your head would
spin!

[Matt Molnar]

Ahh, sorry. This thread is so long I lose track sometimes.


The ONLY way to fix new Hwy is to pave about 3 feet out from the roads edge on each side.
They could also just remove the pavement completely so it's all level. :)

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I do have to say Fred's theory on how these accidents happen is spot on.

We were on New Highway today and were going Westbound, there was also a Van coming in the opposite direction (Eastbound), it looked like he wasn't paying attention and then he went off the road.

Fortunately he wasn't going that fast and kicked up some dust, and pulled back on the road, if he was going faster he would have either hit the fence on went on to oncoming traffic.

EDIT- After the Van incident I could have swore I saw a Agusta A-119 in a NYPD paint scheme but I am not 100% sure.

[Gerard]

> After the Van indecent<

I really dislike indecent vans. Just not right.
lol: :lol:
Sorry, couldnt resist.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

> After the Van indecent<

I really dislike indecent vans. Just not right.
lol: :lol:
Sorry, couldnt resist. :lol:

[lijk604]

Must be a GA convention in town, LOL...there is a Mooney at Atlantic, and a Cessna 182 & Pilatus PC-12 at Sheltair...ALL three have German registrations. Figures, I did not bring the camera today due to the conditions.

[lijk604]

Sat Aug 1
Just pulled onto Atlantic's ramp... Challenger 605 ... M-NHOI ...my first catch of an aircraft with an Isle of Man registration. Picture to follow, prob not until Tuesday though.

[lijk604]

>I was sitting on the beach in Atlantic Beach Friday early PM where it did a low fly-by....I was actually going to ask for the tail number here as I couldnt catch it....Thanks :D<

The tail number was blocked out with black paint when I saw it but seeing a TwinStar at FRG involved in some type of Movie/TV
job and I know that Al Cerullo and 355AG is involved.[/quote]

The "GI Joe" Copter was just at Republic. Callsign was not 355AG, it was N355MH - registration comes back to Monmouth Helicopter Services in NJ.

[GrummanFan]

Stopped by today on the bike and caught a few of our warbird friends having a bit of fun...

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/photos/608091616_R4txH-L.jpg

Tried playing with a different angle, but I think I would need to get closer to the planes for it to work better.

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/photos/608091707_9NEs2-L.jpg

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/photos/608091661_cGADg-L.jpg

[Gerard]

>The "GI Joe" Copter was just at Republic. Callsign was not 355AG, it was N355MH - registration comes back to Monmouth Helicopter Services in NJ.[/quote]<

When I saw it a few weeks ago Al was using his ship 5AG (heard the call sign on Tower). Recently AG was back in its usual colors
and last Sunday I saw it flying past my house with the nose mounted Wescam camera.
I believe N355MH is a second ship that Al uses. IF you saw "Taking Pelham 1-2-3" 355MH was the ship used as the on camera
NYPD copter.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

The Coast Guard payed us a visit in a HH-65 Dolphin today at 2:30PM (approx) and left at 3:18PM (approx)

Also a red and gold biz jet came today.

Unfortunately, I forgot my camera and my cell phone died :(

[Gerard]

[quote="Fighting_falcon_51"]The Coast Guard payed us a visit in a HH-61 Dolphin today at 2:30PM (approx) and left at 3:18PM (approx)

HH-65 :)

[lijk604]

Sat Aug 1
Just pulled onto Atlantic's ramp... Challenger 605 ... M-NHOI ...my first catch of an aircraft with an Isle of Man registration. Picture to follow, prob not until Tuesday though.

Finally got around to editing the shot. It's backlit, but it was the only angle I had:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2466/3793474624_45cd2e7516_o.jpg

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I saw another HH-65 pass over my house today, I assume it was at KFRG.

[moose135]

Couple of National Guard Blackhawks were in at Sheltair today - looked like a stop for fuel and food...the arrived around Noon, departed around 2pm.

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/619696286_TxAxg-L.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/619696330_zaBCZ-L.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/619696395_AMq7M-L.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/619696498_f92Ji-L.jpg

[PhantomII]

The forecast for next week calls for an Aluminum Overcast in the FRG area on Tuesday and Wednesday... :wink:

[Fighting_falcon_51]

The forecast for next week calls for an Aluminum Overcast in the FRG area on Tuesday and Wednesday... :wink:

I received this email from cockpit USA:


The American Airpower Museum Presents:

FLY THE FORTRESS coming to the American Airpower Museum on August 18, 2009 and August 19, 2009.
The museum will be open specifically to welcome the EAA B-17 on our ramp. Normal admission would still be in effect: Adults: $10; Veterans and Seniors: $8 and children: $5.
Don't miss seeing this beautiful airplane!

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/5492/1234x.png

[lijk604]

The American Airpower Museum Presents:

FLY THE FORTRESS coming to the American Airpower Museum on August 18, 2009 and August 19, 2009.
The museum will be open specifically to welcome the EAA B-17 on our ramp. Normal admission would still be in effect: Adults: $10; Veterans and Seniors: $8 and children: $5.
Don't miss seeing this beautiful airplane!

I think I know where Moose & Fred will be Tuesday night. ;)

[cancidas]

I think I know where Moose & Fred will be Tuesday night. ;)
that's an easy one. hard question is how many changes of underwaer they're each going to bring along...

[Gerard]

The American Airpower Museum Presents:

>I think I know where Moose & Fred will be Tuesday night. ;),

John cant stay out late if he wants to get up early and head out to A/C for the air show. :) ,

[Derf]

I do not work late anymore :(

I plan on going early Tuesday, I did get to fly on this bird a while back and that is what started my big round noisy oil leaking motor obsession. Here is an OLD pic with building 93 in the backround.
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/61285486_28TfE-L-1.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/61285487_sVH58-L-1.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/61285493_HCSG9-L-1.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/61285379_N5Gun-L-1.jpg

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Someone called me and told me the Direct TV blimp is at KFRG.

[hiss srq]

Confirmed, I was leaving Atlantic when they came in.

[moose135]

I saw it over CitiField this afternoon.

[Gerard]

I saw it over CitiField this afternoon.

Watched them take off around 3:30. It was pretty cool after they unhooked the ship they walked it all the way over to Runway 3-2
before letting it go. It came right over my head and flew west along 109.

[moose135]

I noticed them do the same when the Met Life blimp was in town - I hadn't seen it before that.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

A USCG helicopter was at KFRG at 2400hrs.

[Derf]

Tonight I met some new friends at the American Airpower Museum.

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/621864775_RtkVy-L.jpg


Sorry Moose, I found a new best friend!!!
http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/621864065_9Jruh-L.jpg
She has nicer legs than you!!!


The B-17 is due in MONDAY at HIGH NOON! :borat:

[john_a]

anyone know what time the museum will be open on tuesday evening?

just wondering if i need to get out of work early to see it.

[moose135]

I heard the schedule for Tuesday/Wednesday is for the B-17 to be doing flights in the morning (until 1-2pm) then will be on display from 2-5. I don't expect the museum to be open later than 5.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

The B-17 came in today.

I saw ya moose taking your photos, I cant wait to see how they come out.

[moose135]

The B-17 came in today.

I saw ya moose taking your photos, I cant wait to see how they come out.
b-17-&quot-aluminum-overcast&quot-visits-frg-t16689.html (http://www.nycaviation.com/forum/b-17-&quot-aluminum-overcast&quot-visits-frg-t16689.html)

[Derf]

Here are a few more from the other night even tho I like the first two best
http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/622967881_g3XfX-L-1.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/622991919_ekArL-L-1.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/622967356_6uuvv-L-1.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/622980928_vhypt-L-1.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/622989006_mUp7v-L-1.jpg

And some from tonight
http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/622995413_k4ptw-L-1.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/622990729_GFZsY-L-1.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/622994112_y9k4b-L-1.jpg

[Matt Molnar]

Who are the girls?

[Gerard]

I saw another HH-65 pass over my house today, I assume it was at KFRG.


USCG helo 6598 came in from the NE last night around 11:20, landed Runway 1-9. I believe they were looking for fuel.
Are there services open late at Sheltair or Atlantic?

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I was listening to liveatc.net and another USCG helicopter came at 12AM I wonder what they are doing so late.

[cancidas]

I was listening to liveatc.net and another USCG helicopter came at 12AM I wonder what they are doing so late.
heard through the grapevine that there were two USCG birds and NYPD ASR helos searching the atlantic for a lost para-glider that developed engine trouble and may have gone down in the atleantic near the NY harbor.

[Gerard]

I was listening to liveatc.net and another USCG helicopter came at 12AM I wonder what they are doing so late.
heard through the grapevine that there were two USCG birds and NYPD ASR helos searching the atlantic for a lost para-glider that developed engine trouble and may have gone down in the atleantic near the NY harbor.

Mmmm, same guy that buzzed JFK recently?
Also with the high surf and riptides from Hurricane Bill maybe the CG moved some ships down here for faster on-call SAR.

[Gerard]

Another oldtimer visited FRG today. There was a 1947 Grumman G-73 Mallard parked by the Main Terminal this afternoon. The three man "crew" dressed casually in T-shirts, shorts and sandals chatted and joked with the two Fire-Rescue guys before they climbed aboard. They cranked up the engines and taxied down to 1-9 before heading out around 3:45. They were going towards Bridgeport.
I'll have pics up on Facebook later.

[moose135]

And some from tonight
http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/622995413_k4ptw-L-1.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/622990729_GFZsY-L-1.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/622994112_y9k4b-L-1.jpg
You suck, Fred, you know that? :D

[eric8669]

Nice shots Fred.

Was that part of the "meetup" group that was there?

[Derf]

The Girls were part of the photo meetup group that rented out the AAM for a photoshoot. I know Moose..... That is why I have to take so many pictures..... 8) If you take as many shots as I do, you would have to take a few good ones by mistake. :lol:

A few more
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/622991501_iWQrK-L-1.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/622988234_x7HxR-L-1.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/622969602_Yt9rM-L-1.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/622976180_inMvu-L-1.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/622967079_YZgDT-L-1.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/622993443_rZn4P-L-1.jpg

[Gerard]

The Direct TV airship is back at FRG. I would guess for the Yankee game tomorrow night on ESPN. Game starts at 7 so maybe they'll launch 6PM or so?

[moose135]

US Open tennis starts next week, it may be around for that as well.

[njgtr82]

US Open tennis starts next week, it may be around for that as well.

The first round of the Barclay's at Liberty National starts Thursday. Its the first round of the PGA Tour Fedex Cup. Its in Jersey City on the Hudson. Beautiful course.

http://www.libertynationalgc.com/barclays/

[Matt Molnar]

Saw her over midtown yesterday, heading downtown, approximately over 6th Ave. Seemed a bit low for that area. Managed to whip out a shot from my desk.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2429/3857301717_eac9c1fd7d_o.jpg

[Gerard]

I was coming back from the beach today and on Hempstead Tpk just east of 135 and decided to do a quick run by FRG. I saw Direct TV 1 north of me heading towards FRG about 3:40. He was moving pretty fast so I figured he would beat me in. Guess not. For whatever reason the ground crew was still at the hotel so DTV1 had to loiter north of FRG until they got there. Finally came in around 4:10 with a right break onto the numbers of 3-2. The crew grabbed the ropes and pulled it over to the mooring where it was hooked. By 5PM they were airborne again and I saw them passing by my house heading up to the Stadium.
John mentioned maybe they are also here for the US Open (starts Mon) or maybe the Giants-Jets game Sat night but with the approaching hurricane they might be heading out of town quickly.

[Gerard]

DT1 was used by the YES Network tonite for the Yankee game. Wonder if they did double duty for ESPN? Their
coverage of the game was blacked out here in the NYC area.

[Matt Molnar]

She was circling just north of Times Square for at least an hour this afternoon. There might have been an event down there, not sure. I do know DirecTV is going nuts promoting a new service only for Manhattan residents which is kind of a big deal and there are ads for it all over the city...aimed at people whose apartment buildings don't allow dish setups, you'll be able to watch every NFL game through your regular internet connection...$350(!) for the season.

[Derf]

Some new shots :borat:
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/632305375_z8nv5-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/632304390_3q99G-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/632304643_Q5TTX-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/632304737_MTzav-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/632288004_gRSpu-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/632289273_Ghbb4-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/632287533_yVbNx-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/632291234_ET86d-L.jpg

[moose135]

Well, it's not from today, or even this year, but I came across an envelope of photos, and threw a few on the scanner. These are from March 11, 2004, when President GW Bush visited Long Island during the presidential campaign. He flew into FRG on the C-32. Arrived on Rwy 14, parked over by JetCenter (now SheltAir) and departed that evening off Rwy 32. These were shot with my old Yashica SLR:

http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/633977653_SsCKw-L.jpg

I had gotten there early, and had a spot at the fence so I could shoot through it, then SCPD came down and moved us all back about 10 feet:
http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/633977534_mJHm6-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/633977576_veHFy-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/633977554_yVooH-L.jpg

[Gerard]

Blast from the past. I remember how crowded New Highway was as people drove past to get a glimpse of AF1.

[Matt Molnar]

then SCPD came down and moved us all back about 10 feet.
Good thing they kept you guys a quarter mile + 10 feet away. Who knows what kind of destruction you might have wrought without that extra 3 1/3 yards of separation.

[Gerard]

I heard DT1 briefly tonite on the radio. Did they go up for awhile? I didnt think the ceiling was that high.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I saw the B-25 flying today.

[moose135]

Not only the B-25, but the Berlin Airlift C-54 arrived a little after Noon. Both will be here all week, the C-54 will be open for visitors over Labor Day weekend, the B-25 is offering flights. Photos to follow...

[Gerard]

Not only the B-25, but the Berlin Airlift C-54 arrived a little after Noon. Both will be here all week, the C-54 will be open for visitors over Labor Day weekend, the B-25 is offering flights. Photos to follow...

The C-54 is a beauty and I saw the B-25 buzz in and out and in again. I love the pop-pop-pop of those engines when they crank up and land, just so old school. :D
Looking forward to the photos. I saw you on the tarmac as I watched through the fence.Turned out to be a beautiful day.

[Derf]

A few new shots
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/637503127_8sfCt-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/637505523_VB9Gg-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/637506514_9TJLY-L.jpg

I took a few dozen business jets this week, what is really amazing is the amount of
general traffic and biz jets I get but feel they lack punch compared to the stuff
that goes in and out of the AAM. Gulfstreams are just too common when your
looking at a C-54, C-47, P-47 etc.... but I do like the UA paintscheme on the
Casino charter

[Gerard]

>I took a few dozen business jets this week, what is really amazing is the amount of
general traffic and biz jets I get but feel they lack punch compared to the stuff
that goes in and out of the AAM. Gulfstreams are just too common when your
looking at a C-54, C-47, P-47<

Cant beat those old birds!!! Just the fact that they are flying 60 plus years is just very cool.
You are watching history when you see them.

[Matt Molnar]

Bizjets would be more appealing if they had better paint jobs.

[moose135]

Bizjets would be more appealing if they had better paint jobs.
Yeah, pretty boring stuff...

http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/585953243_B8Ve9-L.jpg

:D

[wunaladreamin]

http://www.tinfoilhelmetphotography.com/photos/640388574_4uE6r-L.jpg
http://www.tinfoilhelmetphotography.com/photos/640388508_Cyc2G-L.jpg
http://www.tinfoilhelmetphotography.com/photos/640388440_EvWV6-L.jpg
http://www.tinfoilhelmetphotography.com/photos/640388356_hJ3s8-L.jpg
http://www.tinfoilhelmetphotography.com/photos/640388298_M8qnd-L.jpg
http://www.tinfoilhelmetphotography.com/photos/640418134_y2m4S-L.jpg
http://www.tinfoilhelmetphotography.com/photos/640428361_qWNr3-L.jpg

[Matt Molnar]

Yeah, pretty boring stuff... :D

One of the few exceptions. Most of them look like they get painted at the Winnebago factory.

http://www.allworldauto.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/2007-winnebago-access.jpg

[PhilDernerJr]

Kenny, great stuff!

I watch the blimp pass my window going home at about 11pm each night lately.

[cancidas]

anybody catch N76DT there today?

[Earl]

anybody catch N76DT there today?

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g240/LIEarl/100_1412.jpg

[moose135]

On Friday, AAM pilot Dan Dameo returned with the Avenger. He had been at an airshow/open house in Maine...

http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/639535005_eRvGQ-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/639535588_i4FK2-L.jpg

While he was there, a guy who flew Avengers in the war autographed it:

http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/639535729_jEKEb-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/639535464_tNPqW-L.jpg

[wunaladreamin]

Thanks Phil! Let me just say, the C54 is some ship. The work they've done to her both inside and out is nothing short of amazing. She alone makes the visit well worth it. Also, my time at the AAM yesterday was the best yet! There was delicious food, and besides the usual toys on display, we were given a tour of the old control tower which was friggen cool!

http://www.tinfoilhelmetphotography.com/photos/640871400_7RPX9-L.jpg

[Gerard]

anybody catch N76DT there today?

DT has been there a lot this summer.

[lijk604]

anybody catch N76DT there today?

DT has been there a lot this summer.

Basically every weekend it has been visiting....from this past Saturday 09/05/09
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2625/3904162138_da767fd3a8_o.jpg

[Nick]

Does Trump need a crew chief? Hehe.

[Matt Molnar]

As far as I know, the Trump 727 has barely moved from its LGA parking spot this summer. I suspect Donald has been sneaking out to FRG for some more economical transport. No way to tell for sure, but I think it's safe to say the economic collapse, particularly in real estate, has erased a large chunk of his wealth. Some of his properties, i.e. Trump Las Vegas, were struggling before everything went down the toilet.

[cancidas]

As far as I know, the Trump 727 has barely moved from its LGA parking spot this summer. I suspect Donald has been sneaking out to FRG for some more economical transport. No way to tell for sure, but I think it's safe to say the economic collapse, particularly in real estate, has erased a large chunk of his wealth. Some of his properties, i.e. Trump Las Vegas, were struggling before everything went down the toilet.
VP-BDJ isn't here, she left for MIA at the beginning of august and hasn't returned since.

[john_a]

VP-BDJ isn't here, she left for MIA at the beginning of august and hasn't returned since.

if you mean VP-BJD, it was out at FRG today. Took off around 13:00 or so.

[Gerard]

All the focus on baseball and football but hockey training camp is open and I guess the Miami Air 737 at Sheltair today
was the Islanders heading out to British Columbia.
http://islanders.nhl.com/club/news.htm? ... yi-home-dl (http://islanders.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=498339&navid=nyi-home-dl)

Biscayne 393 departed Runway 1-4 at 3:10PM.

[moose135]

if you mean VP-BJD, it was out at FRG today. Took off around 13:00 or so.
No, VP-BDJ is Trump's 727, VP-BJD is a G-V:
VP-BDJ:
1514561
VP-BJD
1484374

It's time for hockey!!! The Islanders departed FRG this afternoon for Saskatoon, Saskatchewan...

http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/647225079_MhoDA-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/647225734_drZeU-L.jpg

[lijk604]

It's time for hockey!!! The Islanders departed FRG this afternoon for Saskatoon, Saskatchewan...

http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/647225734_drZeU-L.jpg

Glad to see they got it fixed in time. When it came in during Friday's monsoon (approx 4pm), the left inboard main tire blew on landing. The sound, from inside the office, with a driving rain going on, still sounded like an M-80 going off. They were able to taxi to Atlantic under their own power, but that that tire was visibly devoid of air when it was parked. At 6:45pm when I left the office, they had a mechanic looking at it with that "how did that happen" look on his face.

[cancidas]

sound, from inside the office, with a driving rain going on, still sounded like an M-80 going off.
i recall a similiar incident when a USN F-18E lost it's left main at the salinas airshow a couple years ago. i was standing with my back turned about 30 yards away. my ears weer ringing for at least an hour afterwards. the airplane was stuck in that position on the taxiway for 2 days until the navy could fly up a tire and mechanics.

[lijk604]

Friday Sept. 25th...2pm sitting on Atlantic's ramp is an A320 for USA3000. Looks like they are taking Hofstra's football team to Kalamazoo. Departure time is scheduled for 3:45pm

[hiss srq]

That A320 snuck in under my nose. In other news while outside of one of my companies hangers doing some runups on a kingair there was a Global which I did not catch the reg on doing some touch and goes on 1. It is not a FRG based bird though.

[Gerard]

Miami Air parked on the back Atlantic ramp having brought in the Pittsburgh Penguins and Kalitta Air over by Sheltair
having brought in Mr.Ed. :) Today at 1:30.
Oh yeah 76DT in from NW along 1-9 then out quickly to the SW.

[lijk604]

Sitting on Atlantic's ramp a US Army Merlin Metroliner. #910504....Have not seen one of those before.

[Chris S]

One of my friends just told me the Special 30th Anniversary White F-18 Legacy Hornet from Oceana is at FRG right now ???
Has anyone else seen it over there yet today ??

[hiss srq]

It will be at the main terminal. Just a few visitors that came through this week. An Air Canda A320 was sitting on the ramp at Atlantic a few days ago when I left. Yesterday when I came back there was a Miami Air 734 in it's spot. On another note, my company transported Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony yesterday from FRG to OPF on the G4 as well. Marc is very down to earth and a serious chain smoker.

[Gerard]

Good heads up guys. As soon as i read about the F-18 I scooted over there, grabbed some shots, hung out awhile now home. Round trip 1 hour. :lol:
The Miami Air is usually a sports charter for the hockey teams. One is sitting there now.

[Chris S]

The special 30th Anniversary White F-18 is over on the southside of Sheltair.
I met Moose over there this morning and he will be posting shots later.
From what I heard so far, it looks like the F-18 will be taking off on Sunday
either late in the morning or early afternoon.

[fk6065]

Anniversary F-18, cool. I need to take a ride. If any departure times pop up please pass them along. Thanks.

Fred

[lijk604]

There were 2 US Army Blackhawks here as well on Thursday evening. Got photos, just haven't had time to edit them yet. Will try to get them online either Sunday night or Monday morning.

[moose135]

Thanks for the heads-up on this Chris! Quite a catch for FRG. We also saw Trump's helicopter arriving this morning while we were out getting the Hornet.

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20091024FA-18C164630004/691217200_Fc38k-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20091024FA-18C164630003/691212349_vTvRC-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20091024FA-18C164630002/691212005_FpF4D-L.jpg

And Ryan, as Gerard said, those guys you saw down at Atlantic are almost always going to be hockey charters, either bringing a team in to play the Islanders, or taking the Isles on the road. The Isle have used Miami Air for several years now, so they are regulars at FRG.

[Gerard]

Hey guys whats the origin of the helmet painting on the tail? Looks like the Michigan State Spartans emblem.

[moose135]

That Hornet is assigned to VFA-106, the "Gladiators" squadron. They are the East Coast Fleet Replacement Squadron for the Hornet, and have the helmet on their squadron insignia. The original Hornet prototype, which wore these colors, didn't have the helmet on the tail.

[Chris S]

Right now I'm hearing the F-18 might takeoff around 4PM today possibly,
but I'm going to try an get over there earlier just incase because you never know!!! :wink:

[Gerard]

That Hornet is assigned to VFA-106, the "Gladiators" squadron. They are the East Coast Fleet Replacement Squadron for the Hornet, and have the helmet on their squadron insignia. The original Hornet prototype, which wore these colors, didn't have the helmet on the tail.

Thanks John.

[Gerard]

>And Ryan, as Gerard said, those guys you saw down at Atlantic are almost always going to be hockey charters, either bringing a team in to play the Islanders, or taking the Isles on the road. The Isle have used Miami Air for several years now, so they are regulars at FRG.[/quote]<

Just what happened today. No action with the F-18 so I watched a Miami Air 737 come into Atlantic. They positioned it right by the fence along 109. It landed a little after 12 and departed with the Islanders around 2:30 off 3-2 heading up to Montreal. Saw that the team came in on a bus as opposed to them all driving their own vehicles as I have seen in the past. This new team policy?

[Chris S]

F-18 started up a little after 4PM and took off right around 4:30PM.
Moose went around to the Main Terminal side so I'm sure he got
some really great shots of it taking off on 32 from over there.
I'm looking forward to seeing his shots later on !! :borat:

[moose135]

How about some shots in the daylight? :D

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20091025FA-18C164630001/692437501_kvyZu-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20091025FA-18C164630003/692438521_NBoER-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20091025FA-18C164630005/692438681_wCXbP-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20091025FA-18C164630006/692438867_kafUn-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20091025FA-18C164630007/692438901_nHuJD-L.jpg

There was quite a crowd around the airport to watch this guy depart. He had about 20 family members come down to see him off, and everyone got to climb on the jet for a picture before he fired up. We almost ran out of daylight by the time they were done!

[Chris S]

Moose,
I figured you'd get some great shots over by the Main Terminal of the Hornet's takeoff !!
Thanks for posting them and it was nice hanging out with you over at FRG today !

[Gerard]

>There was quite a crowd around the airport to watch this guy depart. He had about 20 family members come down to see him off, and everyone got to climb on the jet for a picture before he fired up. We almost ran out of daylight by the time they were done![/quote]

Awesome shots. I drove past around 3 and saw you and a few others in the lot but by that time I had to drive to Merrick to pick
up my daughter. Thought about coming back after I dropped her off but didnt have the energy.
Gotta love FRG, ya never know who or what might drop in.
Any "official" reason why the jet was here?

[Derf]

Sorry I could not see the Departure but here are just a few...And if we took off from Farmingdale does not count?
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/692962222_yQsbt-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/692963122_BrHFH-L.jpg

Ducking out of the rain under the wing
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/692962666_LR9An-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/692961989_ND7x7-L.jpg

[lijk604]

A few visitors from last week that have already been reported...now shown:

Air Canada A320, brought the Carolina Hurricanes in to face the Islanders.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2443/4046698562_f203b02d91_o.jpg

Two military choppers arrived Thursday night, the night before Obama went to CT.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2760/4045955767_a8e4c6d21f_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2582/4046698706_b3b6ed74f4_o.jpg

[fk6065]

Thanks again for the heads up on the Anniversary F/A-18. What a great visitor to have at Farmingdale. Made it out there late Sunday morning for a few pictures.

Met two very nice gentlemen unfortunately I didn't get there names. If they are on here I was the guy with the portable scaffold/platform.

Really wish I could have made it for the departure but my son's hockey ran late and we missed it.

Great departure shots "Moose!"

One from Sunday afternoon.

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/693678378_oafCg-L-1.jpg

[cancidas]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2582/4046698706_b3b6ed74f4_o.jpg
john, do you know what unit is that H-60 from?

[moose135]

Very cool John! Great catch on the two VH-60s! In case anyone is wondering, the first is 82-23742 and the second 81-23594. Both are assigned to the 12th Aviation Battalion, Military District of Washington, based out of Fort Belvoir, VA. Very nice shots, John!

Nice shots, Fred (Derf!) It's good that you were able to get some shots in the rain Saturday night.

And Fred K - that was Isaac and me that you met shooting the Hornet - I'm the guy with the beard, Isaac is the guy without the beard :D It was great meeting you, and thanks for the use of the stepladder!

ETA - Matt, looks like I was typing my reply when you asked the question. Spooky, isn't it?

[Gerard]

[quote="moose135"]Very cool John! Great catch on the two VH-60s! In case anyone is wondering, the first is 82-23742 and the second 81-23594. Both are assigned to the 12th Aviation Battalion, Military District of Washington, based out of Fort Belvoir, VA. Very nice shots, John!

Excellent shots and LOVE the black and gold colors. Very very cool.

[Greg_NY]

Thanks again for the heads up on the Anniversary F/A-18. What a great visitor to have at Farmingdale. Made it out there late Sunday morning for a few pictures.

Met two very nice gentlemen unfortunately I didn't get there names. If they are on here I was the guy with the portable scaffold/platform.

Really wish I could have made it for the departure but my son's hockey ran late and we missed it.

Great departure shots "Moose!"

One from Sunday afternoon.



It was nice talking with you Fred ... and thanks for the use of the platform.

Isaac

[cancidas]

ETA - Matt, looks like I was typing my reply when you asked the question. Spooky, isn't it?
well, you do know what they say about great minds moose...

[cancidas]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2760/4045955767_a8e4c6d21f_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2582/4046698706_b3b6ed74f4_o.jpg
did some more research when i got home. looks like these two VH-60s are assigned to Charlie Company, and are two of only five VH-60s flown by the US Army.

Charlie Company is responsible for the priority air transport of Congress, the senior leadership of the Department of Department of Defense and other federal and state agencies in the National Capital Region. In addition to the priority air transport mission, the unit also supports the military District of Washington's contingency mission as necessary.

[lijk604]

Charlie Company is responsible for the priority air transport of Congress, the senior leadership of the Department of Department of Defense and other federal and state agencies in the National Capital Region. In addition to the priority air transport mission, the unit also supports the military District of Washington's contingency mission as necessary.[/quote]

Well, being they parked right outside my office window, I can confirm they arrived with just the flight crew and 2 ground support personnel each. All were in fatigues, no "senior leadership" members were on board.

[Gerard]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2760/4045955767_a8e4c6d21f_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2582/4046698706_b3b6ed74f4_o.jpg
did some more research when i got home. looks like these two VH-60s are assigned to Charlie Company, and are two of only five VH-60s flown by the US Army.

Charlie Company is responsible for the priority air transport of Congress, the senior leadership of the Department of Department of Defense and other federal and state agencies in the National Capital Region. In addition to the priority air transport mission, the unit also supports the military District of Washington's contingency mission as necessary.

Thats very interesting. All the times I've been to DC and never saw these guys, only the regular VIP white-top ships.

[cancidas]

Thats very interesting. All the times I've been to DC and never saw these guys, only the regular VIP white-top ships.
the white-tops are HMX-1 based in Quantico, VA but operate out of Naval Support Facility Anacostia across the river from KDCA.

[Gerard]

Thats very interesting. All the times I've been to DC and never saw these guys, only the regular VIP white-top ships.
the white-tops are HMX-1 based in Quantico, VA but operate out of Naval Support Facility Anacostia across the river from KDCA.

Right. When I was down there last August the UH-1Ns were all over the place but I've never seen these beauty VH-60s. And I've
been going down to DC at least once a year for the last 27 years. My wife lived down their for 10 years (H.S.)and we have many
friends there we visit.

[lijk604]

a little late to the party as usual, but here are my Hornet shots.

Resting at night
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3483/4052423491_35971dd813.jpg

Early morning
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3503/4052423415_e0439e4fce.jpg

Takeoff roll
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2658/4052423591_aace78fd30.jpg

Wheels up
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2498/4053166776_b3def44097.jpg

Go to my Flickr site for larger sizes.

[moose135]

Nice shots, John. I must have driven right past you Sunday - I was at SheltAir when he fired up, then ran down around New Highway to the terminal lot for the departure.

[lijk604]

Nice shots, John. I must have driven right past you Sunday - I was at SheltAir when he fired up, then ran down around New Highway to the terminal lot for the departure.

I was kind of surprised I was the only one at the end of New Highway. When he was in position 2 minivans stopped by with kids to watch, but I was the only one at that vantage point with a camera.

BTW: thanks for the VH-60 info!

[Gerard]

12:33AM "737" on final to 1-4. Watched as the well lit jet passed west of my house. Figured it was the Islanders returning from DC after a nice OT victory against the Caps. Headed back inside then heard another "737 in the area" ask the "Biscayne that just landed let us know when you have finished back taxing so we can land". At 12:41 the second 737 came in on 1-4. So one 737 was the Isles returning from DC and the other was the Sabres flying in from Buffalo after their OT win against the Maple Leafs.
Nice. And I was by FRG early this aft. and saw the Isles had all their own vehicles as opposed to the team bus I saw last Sunday. Wonder if they gave any Sabres a lift? :lol: :lol:

[Gerard]

1:35AM "Stingray 651" the Emb 120 A/C shuttle landed 1-4.

[Gerard]

Biscayne 570 departed Runway 1-4 around 2:10PM on a pretty blustery day with pilots reporting wind shear around
1900 feet. I guess another plane will be coming in later to pick up the Sabres.

[Gerard]

Air Canada jet being used by Edmonton Oilers sitting in the back of Atlantic ramp. Go around to the front of Hangar 5 and you can get a good look at the nose. Used by U2 during their "360" Tour it still has the U2 livery and writing underneath the cockpit "Running Down The Road Like Loose Electricity" a lyric from their song "Breathe".

[Matt Molnar]

Air Canada jet being used by Edmonton Oilers sitting in the back of Atlantic ramp. Go around to the front of Hangar 5 and you can get a good look at the nose. Used by U2 during their "360" Tour it still has the U2 livery and writing underneath the cockpit "Running Down The Road Like Loose Electricity" a lyric from their song "Breathe".
Sounds like AC is running the U2 through the whole rotation of their hockey charters. The Devils were using it for awhile, also.

[moose135]

Lousy weather, but at least I got a shot of her...does this make me the "Senga of FRG"?

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20091102C-GQCA001/700858574_8fHUJ-L.jpg

[PhilDernerJr]

That plane was there to bring the Edmonton Oilers in to destroy the Islanders.

[h2opunk1822]

Keep dreaming Phil.. dont forget we SOMEHOW shut out the sabers the other night!!.. and we are on winning streak.. and slowly catching up :mrgreen:

[Big Tim #70]

Stopped by Sheltair to eat lunch today and saw a Coast Guard Jayhawk from Cape Cod on the ramp. Was there long enough to see her fire up and lift off to the East.

[lijk604]

Lousy weather, but at least I got a shot of her...does this make me the "Senga of FRG"?

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20091102C-GQCA001/700858574_8fHUJ-L.jpg

Sorry Moose, there is no fence in this picture. Until you get the rare shot with the fence in it, we cannot label you a Senga clone. ;)

[moose135]

That plane was there to bring the Edmonton Oilers in to destroy the Islanders.
Isles win 3-1, fourth win in a row!

[hiss srq]

As far as I know, the Trump 727 has barely moved from its LGA parking spot this summer. I suspect Donald has been sneaking out to FRG for some more economical transport. No way to tell for sure, but I think it's safe to say the economic collapse, particularly in real estate, has erased a large chunk of his wealth. Some of his properties, i.e. Trump Las Vegas, were struggling before everything went down the toilet.
Donald has been using a Embraer Legacy and an occasional Gulfstream in two variations from time to time.

Also, on another note, it is not schedluled to fly to often but the newest, well second newest G550 in existance as of date of my posting is now based at FRG. N1LB. It belongs to a company that makes tampons and they are extremely secrative about their operations. I wont say where she is hangered at the airport but I will say she is in company of two other 550's a 4 and a 3 on the property in which she is hangered. The same company that owns her also has a pair of Falcon's. A 50EX and a 900EX. This 550 has it's own personal round the clock guard for it. She will not be flying very often but defineately keep a look out for her. She is going to be a very rare catch for a while.

[lijk604]

Also, on another note, it is not schedluled to fly to often but the newest, well second newest G550 in existance as of date of my posting is now based at FRG. N1LB. It belongs to a company that makes tampons and they are extremely secrative about their operations. I wont say where she is hangered at the airport but I will say she is in company of two other 550's a 4 and a 3 on the property in which she is hangered. The same company that owns her also has a pair of Falcon's. A 50EX and a 900EX. This 550 has it's own personal round the clock guard for it. She will not be flying very often but defineately keep a look out for her. She is going to be a very rare catch for a while.

I saw it there yesterday, so I have a good inkling of where its located. :wink:

On a related note, that particular bird was originally destined for Lehman Brothers, in fact the original delivery date was exactly 1 week after they went belly up. Glad to know it has a new home. I'm sure the new owners got a great deal on it.

[Gerard]

On a related note, that particular bird was originally destined for Lehman Brothers,

Thus One Lima Bravo makes sense.
And tampons are a lucrative business. Nice.

[hiss srq]

Yeah, apparently they are. I think there could be more to it than meets the eye though. I just cant comprehend why they blacked all the windows out, made some other modifications to the faciluty and are putting a 24 hour guard on this airplane. It is just this jet too. The Falcon's are not so much secured. On another interesting note. I talked to TAG a few days ago about the plane and apparently it is already having SATCOM issues. Typical Gulfstream......

[MORS-AB-ALTO]

OK, What just too off from Republic about 5 minutes ago? Wasn't able to get outside in time, but it sounded like more than 1 that circled over Melville then headed back South.

[wunaladreamin]

Rob, that was an F/A18 that just rocketed off rwy14. Didn't see which squadron she was from but she was roaring!

[eric8669]

Rob, that was an F/A18 that just rocketed off rwy14. Didn't see which squadron she was from but she was roaring!


heard that from my office here on pinelawn...

[MORS-AB-ALTO]

Thanks Kenny! Ran out with the binoculars after he made the turn overhead, but couldn't catch him in the trees outbound.

[Gerard]

Is that new hangar being built next to Talon theirs or someone else?

[hiss srq]

It is Talon's new hanger though I don't imagine it will have many new airplanes for a while. They have a problem getting anything but the BE400 and S76 into the air often.

[hiss srq]

On a second note. Look for a new hanger to possibly be going up shortly for Northeastern Aivation next to the old Summit hanger. The plans are being drawn at the moment.

[Gerard]

It is Talon's new hanger though I don't imagine it will have many new airplanes for a while. They have a problem getting anything but the BE400 and S76 into the air often.

Thanks

[Big Tim #70]

Keep an eye out for Blue Angel #7.

They're flying from show site to show site doing logistics right now. They were in Wisc & Mich yesterday.

If someone see's/hears him raise the alarm immediatly! :D

[john_a]

Keep an eye out for Blue Angel #7.

They're flying from show site to show site doing logistics right now. They were in Wisc & Mich yesterday.

If someone see's/hears him raise the alarm immediatly! :D


Something just went over us on 110 in Melville, crazy loud. I didn't see what it was, but maybe?

[NIKV69]

Would make sense, a 737 took off at that time but I doubt it was crazy loud.

[lijk604]

[quote="Big Tim #70":1689tozx]Keep an eye out for Blue Angel #7.

They're flying from show site to show site doing logistics right now. They were in Wisc & Mich yesterday.

If someone see's/hears him raise the alarm immediatly! :D


Something just went over us on 110 in Melville, crazy loud. I didn't see what it was, but maybe?[/quote:1689tozx]

That was Miami Air B737-400 (N753MA), took the Islanders to Atlanta.

[Chris S]

FYI- I heard there's a pretty good chance Blue Angel #7 could be
visiting FRG sometime this week, but it all depends on the weather,
so for all you spotters near FRG keep a close eye out for it this week
and if you happen to see it arrive please alert us on here ASAP, OK !!! :wink:

[Derf]

It is due in just before noon tomorrow :borat:

[PhantomII]

FYI- I heard there's a pretty good chance Blue Angel #7 could be visiting FRG sometime this week,
Subject: INBOUND! Incoming Arrivals To Your Local Airports (http://www.nycaviation.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=128620#p128620)



Word around FRG is that Blue Angel 7 is expected on Tuesday, Dec. 15 for air show planning meetings. Arrival time late morning, maybe around Noon, departure late afternoon.

[Chris S]

Sorry, Didn't see that info posted over in that other thread !
Anyway, hope to see it over at FRG tomorrow if it's still on schedule :borat:

[Big Tim #70]

BLUE ANGEL 7 on their way up to Pease. Departure from FRG in 15 min.

[Gerard]

BLUE ANGEL 7 on their way up to Pease. Departure from FRG in 15 min.

No pics or info from the gang? I must say I'm surprised. :?
:(

[lijk604]

BLUE ANGEL 7 on their way up to Pease. Departure from FRG in 15 min.

No pics or info from the gang? I must say I'm surprised. :?
:(

I have a few pics, just have not had a few minutes to sit down and process them. It's going to be a late night tonight, so maybe I'll get them up later.

[Gerard]

BLUE ANGEL 7 on their way up to Pease. Departure from FRG in 15 min.

No pics or info from the gang? I must say I'm surprised. :?
:(

I have a few pics, just have not had a few minutes to sit down and process them. It's going to be a late night tonight, so maybe I'll get them up later.

Thanks. You've restored my faith in this forum. :)

[lijk604]

Gerard...as promised. Just remember, conditions were horrible for a decent photo...and editing at 2:30am doesn't help. :lol:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2714/4194731906_400cab7b10.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2693/4193977065_ef884efcd7.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2776/4193977109_2390656b21.jpg

[Big Tim #70]

I stopped by while working so I didn't have my camera with me.

I will say that the takeoff was amazing. He plugged in the afterburners and threw a nice blew flame out the back end in the night sky. Awesome!

Chris S got it on video but he may not be able to get it on the net due to tech issues.

[Gerard]

[quote="lijk604"]Gerard...as promised. Just remember, conditions were horrible for a decent photo...and editing at 2:30am doesn't help. :lol:

I'm not a "Photo Nazi" so they look fine to me. :)
Thanks.

[fk6065]

Thanks for the pictures of BA # 7 they look good to me, wish I could have made it out there.

[Gerard]

Saw an Air Canada at the back of Atlantic earlier having brought in the Montreal Canadiens for tonites game. Wonder if they will try to get out or have already decided to stay the evening? Rangers in Philly where storm started earlier and the announcers already said they arent going anywhere tonite.

[lijk604]

Montreal (Air Canada) is still here in FRG.
Your info on the Rangers sounds accurate. :wink:

[Gerard]

Montreal (Air Canada) is still here in FRG.
Your info on the Rangers sounds accurate. :wink:

It took me a few minutes to get that insult. :)

[Gerard]

[quote="lijk604"]Montreal (Air Canada) is still here in FRG.

Did they depart around 4PM? Though I heard "Canada 70 something" on tower around that time.
Heading for Atlanta.

[Matt Molnar]

Montreal (Air Canada) is still here in FRG.

Did they depart around 4PM? Though I heard "Canada 70 something" on tower around that time.
Heading for Atlanta.

Yep.

http://flightwise.com/track/ACA7015

[Gerard]

Montreal (Air Canada) is still here in FRG.

Did they depart around 4PM? Though I heard "Canada 70 something" on tower around that time.
Heading for Atlanta.

Yep.

http://flightwise.com/track/ACA7015

Thanks They just started a 7 game road trip so that plane should be getting some nice work.

[lijk604]

Montreal (Air Canada) is still here in FRG.
Your info on the Rangers sounds accurate. :wink:

It took me a few minutes to get that insult. :)

Gerard, very sorry if it sounded that was, it was not meant as an insult.
Now that I look back at it, it does make me sounds like an ass-clown. :oops:

[lijk604]

Montreal (Air Canada) is still here in FRG.
Did they depart around 4PM? Though I heard "Canada 70 something" on tower around that time. Heading for Atlanta.

Here it was a little earlier in the day Sunday:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4204993562_790b1dd846_o.jpg

[Gerard]

Montreal (Air Canada) is still here in FRG.
Did they depart around 4PM? Though I heard "Canada 70 something" on tower around that time. Heading for Atlanta.

Here it was a little earlier in the day Sunday:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4204993562_790b1dd846_o.jpg

Great shot. Looks like the tarmac in Canada somewhere not FRG!!

[Gerard]

Montreal (Air Canada) is still here in FRG.
Your info on the Rangers sounds accurate. :wink:

It took me a few minutes to get that insult. :)

Gerard, very sorry if it sounded that was, it was not meant as an insult.
Now that I look back at it, it does make me sounds like an ass-clown. :oops:

No no no I didnt mean insult in a bad way. I assumed you were an Islander fan and I took it as good
natured ribbing :)

[Gerard]

Philly Flyers Delta (former NW) A319, N328NA, sitting at the back of Atlantic. Flyers were in Carolina
last night and have a 5PM game tonite then head home after that.

[Gerard]

Decided to get out of the house for awhile and headed down to FRG. JUst as I arrived so did snow showers, some
heavy, along with a cold gusty wind. This didnt stop a number of jets departing and arriving. One of them was one
type I hadnt seen, a 1976 Lockheed JetSTAR II, N777AY. Even the controllers were asking what type of jet that was.
It was Dezer 1(written underneath the cockpit) from Team Dezer (written on the tail atop of the tail # and under
the DP logo.Plane shutdown, refueled and repositioned to the back of the Atlantic ramp.

[hiss srq]

NIIIIIIICCCEEEEEE! They have one of the most complex fuel systems I have ever seen in my life to operate. There are like 283474 diffrent tanks on that thing.

[MORS-AB-ALTO]

Just caught 3X Blackhawks overhead here in Melville traveling North presumably out of Republic.