Republic Farmingdale (FRG) Notable Visitors

[cancidas]

Just caught 3X Blackhawks overhead here in Melville traveling North presumably out of Republic.
i'm curious, are they army or air force? army are dark greenish-black while USAF are more dark grey and have the refueling probe sticking out. navy -60's are light grey.

[MORS-AB-ALTO]

I know all 3 versions well and I was wondering myself. By the time I got out of the house I could only see them from the rear through the trees and I couldn't confirm the refueling probe. They were dark in color so they may have been USAF Pave Hawks, but definately not USN Sea Hawks. Saw the separate thread for the Angelina Jolie film, but these were 3 Sikorskys in delta formation.

[Gerard]

I'll put this in the FRG thread since I figure the ship was working FRG tower.
Was heading up to Syosset on Jericho Turnpike making a turn on Jackson to go North when all of a sudden I
spy a low flying helicopter west of me. It then turned and flew West. This was around 5:30 or so. When we
reached our destination (MIMS) on Berry Hill Road it was now east of us still low. I believe it was N355AG the
Al Cerullo TwinStar even though it was dark I know that ship has a bright red anti-collision light on its belly.
Anyone know what they were up to? Filming?

[hiss srq]

Filming for the movie with Ang. Joile. That movie better be one hell of a block buster when it is done for as much jet fuel as those guys are burning. LOL Not that I am some sort of enviormentalist. Al has been REALLY busy these months since the Memorial Day air show.

[Gerard]

Filming for the movie with Ang. Joile. That movie better be one hell of a block buster when it is done for as much jet fuel as those guys are burning. LOL Not that I am some sort of enviormentalist. Al has been REALLY busy these months since the Memorial Day air show.

Thanks and YES cool to see Al flying Sully on the TLC special.

[lijk604]

Arrived into FRG this evening (Monday Jan 11)

Expressjet E-145XR
N682RW: Detroit Red Wings DC9-51

Gonna try for pics later, but the good camera is home. :(

[hiss srq]

Crap. I have been dying to see that 9 and of course this is the week I am not in the office there.

[GrummanFan]

If only she was moved back 10 feet, or my truck was another two feet taller...

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Republic-Airport-1/redwingsdc9/763892093_E8dJB-L.jpg

[lijk604]

If only she was moved back 10 feet, or my truck was another two feet taller...

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Republic-Airport-1/redwingsdc9/763892093_E8dJB-L.jpg

I agree 100%, I only had the p&s with me, so it was too close for me to get anything workable.

[Gerard]

[quote="lijk604"]Arrived into FRG this evening (Monday Jan 11)

Expressjet E-145XR

N12175 still sitting on the south end of Sheltair.
Quiet and a steady/coldy rain began falling just as I got home.
Around 3:20 while watching football I heard a copter pass by my house low heading east.
It was TwinStar N179MT flying well below 1000 in the rainy weather following the LIE EB.

[moose135]

BBJ N888AQ is parked over at SheltAir (it's close to the fence, not easy to shoot...)

http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/771037194_Eop9T-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/771038532_oKg8r-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/771037364_HstxV-L.jpg

According to FlightAware, it came in Wednesday night, nothing on the schedule about a departure date/time. Per the FAA registry, it's registered to White Sapphire LLC, which looks to part of the Sapir Organization, a high-end commercial real estate company in NYC.

[Gerard]

[quote="moose135"]BBJ N888AQ is parked over at SheltAir (it's close to the fence, not easy to shoot...)

Still there as of Saturday 3PM.

[Derf]

BBJ N888AQ is parked over at SheltAir (it's close to the fence, not easy to shoot...).........

I did not seem to have an issue :wink:
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/771888839_MRo94-X2.jpg

[moose135]

I did not seem to have an issue :wink:
I'd say "Bite Me!" but the mods might think that was rude :lol:
Don't you have hockey pictures to process?

[Gerard]

BBJ N888AQ is parked over at SheltAir (it's close to the fence, not easy to shoot...).........

I did not seem to have an issue :wink:
[
Wow what a show off. :)
How do you stay friends with him? :lol:

[cancidas]

How do you stay friends with him? :lol:
it's not very hard, he's ninja!

[moose135]

Wow what a show off. :)
How do you stay friends with him? :lol:
It's out of pity - someone needs to be his friend. :D

[Gerard]

Wow what a show off. :)
How do you stay friends with him? :lol:
It's out of pity - someone needs to be his friend. :D

Ouch. :lol:
BTW the 737 is still there (11AM) and about 5 jets cruised out of Atlantic heading out around 11:30.
One was Charlie Thirteen and Tower said "Enjoy the game". Another I saw a guy in Jets gear boarding.
What is the flight time from FRG to IND?
Also a nice blue/grey Bell 407 departed from the Atlantic area heading NW but returned soon after as they
encountered inclement weather. N407MS. A new tenant or visitor?

[lijk604]

BBJ N888AQ is parked over at SheltAir (it's close to the fence, not easy to shoot...)
According to FlightAware, it came in Wednesday night, nothing on the schedule about a departure date/time. Per the FAA registry, it's registered to White Sapphire LLC, which looks to part of the Sapir Organization, a high-end commercial real estate company in NYC.

Moose is right. This is based at Sheltair in ISP...although I know they were thinking of looking around at a new place. (Info per my contact there). Here is a link to the Sapir's. http://www.sapir.com/index.php

[moose135]

Buzzed by FRG around Noon, and caught the T-28 heading out.

http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/777913236_XpawT-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/777913537_V2aVb-L.jpg

[NLovis]

Derf get me in there. I want that 707 in there. The 737 will be my next shot

[fk6065]

Moose great catch!

[moose135]

Thanks, Fred!


Derf get me in there. I want that 707 in there. The 737 will be my next shot
There's no 707 at FRG...

[NLovis]

Thanks, Fred!


Derf get me in there. I want that 707 in there. The 737 will be my next shot
There's no 707 at FRG...
My bad I messed up

[lijk604]

Dornier 328Jet sitting at Sheltair - N328CK now. Came in last night, probably a charter for whoever is in to play Hofstra. Parked right up front by the entrance gate, very tough to shoot.

[hiss srq]

Hahahah I just got a call from someone about that jet being there. A customer service agent I am friendly with at Atlantic called me and was like "Is there a such thing as a 2 engined BAE146? There is one across the field right now" I almost fell out of my seat laughing hysterically.

[fk6065]

Thunderbird 7 is making the rounds to air show locations at this time, don't know when he is due into the area but if he shows up at Republic hopefully somebody will see it and pass it on. Thanks!

[fk6065]

Apparently # 8 was at Kennedy last week, nevermind.

[Gerard]

I see Gov Patterson was at Hofstra today announcing his run for governor. Did he fly into FRG? I ask that since he was
flying up to Rochester after that. Wonder if he used a fixed wing or one of the State Bell 430s. If a copter possibly they
secured an LZ by Hofstra instead,
Thanks.

[lijk604]

I see Gov Patterson was at Hofstra today announcing his run for governor. Did he fly into FRG? I ask that since he was flying up to Rochester after that. Wonder if he used a fixed wing or one of the State Bell 430s. If a copter possibly they secured an LZ by Hofstra instead,
Thanks.

That would explain the NY State King Air 350 @ Atlantic this morning. There were no NYC helo's here at FRG today.

[Big Tim #70]

Apparently # 8 was at Kennedy last week, nevermind.



I guess that answers where they'll be flying out of for the Coney Island show...

[NLovis]

Apparently # 8 was at Kennedy last week, nevermind.



I guess that answers where they'll be flying out of for the Coney Island show...
next question. Where are they hiding at JFK? :twisted:

[Gerard]

I see Gov Patterson was at Hofstra today announcing his run for governor. Did he fly into FRG? I ask that since he was flying up to Rochester after that. Wonder if he used a fixed wing or one of the State Bell 430s. If a copter possibly they secured an LZ by Hofstra instead,
Thanks.

That would explain the NY State King Air 350 @ Atlantic this morning. There were no NYC helo's here at FRG today.

Thanks

[moose135]

Meant to post these earlier - here is the latest addition to the Airpower Museum. It is an M-8 Greyhound. It arrived last Saturday, and is fully functional (well, except for the guns...) Expect to see it out and about during air show weekend.

http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Around-the-Museum/JM20100221AAMGreyhound003/798621951_2sN9d-L.jpg (http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Around-the-Museum/9519153_uxZ8f#798621951_2sN9d-A-LB)

http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Around-the-Museum/JM20100221AAMGreyhound004/798622029_JvhrT-L.jpg (http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Around-the-Museum/9519153_uxZ8f#798621951_2sN9d-A-LB)

http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Around-the-Museum/JM20100221AAMGreyhound005/798621930_pL9bC-L.jpg (http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Around-the-Museum/9519153_uxZ8f#798621951_2sN9d-A-LB)

http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Around-the-Museum/JM20100221AAMGreyhound002/798621821_Wu8NK-L.jpg (http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Around-the-Museum/9519153_uxZ8f#798621930_pL9bC-A-LB)

[NLovis]

Nice shots John. Hope to get out spotting with you folks sometime soon :borat:

[hiss srq]

Hey Moose, what runway did that thing come in on? :lol: :twisted:

[Gerard]

[quote="moose135"]Meant to post these earlier - here is the latest addition to the Airpower Museum. It is an M-8 Greyhound.

With all the potholes opening up on New Highway and elsewhere that would be a good vehicle to be driving
around in.

[Derf]

Meant to post these earlier - here is the latest addition to the Airpower Museum. It is an M-8 Greyhound.

With all the potholes opening up on New Highway and elsewhere that would be a good vehicle to be driving
around in.

It is not that bad!
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/799456379_cijDH-XL.jpg

[NLovis]

You should see the right lane before the Rockaway Boulivard exit on the belt parkway. You cant drive on it its so bad.

[lijk604]

Been a busy day here or I would have posted sooner. Two, not 1, but two, 737's sitting on Atlantic's ramp. N801TJ - Swift Aviation B737-400, carrying the Chicago Blackhawks, and a Miami Air B737-800 for the Islanders. Both scheduled to depart after the game tonight.

[Gerard]

Been a busy day here or I would have posted sooner. Two, not 1, but two, 737's sitting on Atlantic's ramp. N801TJ - Swift Aviation B737-400, carrying the Chicago Blackhawks, and a Miami Air B737-800 for the Islanders. Both scheduled to depart after the game tonight.

Islanders to Atlanta, Blackhawks back home.

[Gerard]

After being home all day yesterday except for a quick ride to Merrick I decided to take a run to FRG despite
the crappy weather. It was kinda busy with 1-4 in operation and a number of jet arrivals and departures,
Then around 2PM I heard CG helo 6507 operating Special VFR to the North inbound. They came in over the
numbers of 1-4, wheels down, about 500 feet. They flew about 3/4s down the runway then turned north
and flew over Sheltair and disappeared into the mist and low clouds. 20 minutes later they returned, flew along 1-9 and landed and shutdown at Sheltair. I hung around FRG till 3:30 and they were still there. And the weather was getting any better. The ship was from CGAS Atlantic City.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

UH-60 came in today @ 1:45. Its gone now.

[NLovis]

UH-60 came in today @ 1:45. Its gone now.
What is UH-60?

[moose135]

What is UH-60?
It's a helicopter...

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20090814ArmyNationalGuardBla/619696432_QMFHg-L.jpg (http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/1739548_FZL8r#619696432_QMFHg-A-LB)

[cancidas]

What is UH-60?


geez... kids these days! :lol:

[Gerard]

UH-60 came in today @ 1:45. Its gone now.
What is UH-60?

Dude, you're kidding, right? :? :o

[NLovis]

UH-60 came in today @ 1:45. Its gone now.
What is UH-60?

Dude, you're kidding, right? :? :o
Dide i'm only 20. No i'm not kidding. I still got alot to learn.

[Gerard]

[

Dude, you're kidding, right? :? :o[/quote]
Dide i'm only 20. No i'm not kidding. I still got alot to learn.[/quote]

Youth is not an acceptable excuse :lol:

[NLovis]

[

Dude, you're kidding, right? :? :o
Dide i'm only 20. No i'm not kidding. I still got alot to learn.[/quote]

Youth is not an acceptable excuse :lol:[/quote]
then what is? :mrgreen:

[cancidas]

then what is? :mrgreen:
there is no such thing as an acceptable excuse. excuses are like *******s. everybody has one, and they all stink.

[NLovis]

then what is? :mrgreen:
there is no such thing as an acceptable excuse. excuses are like *******s. everybody has one, and they all stink.
Lol. Only excuse is. Nobody told me. If nobody has told you how can you get blamed? :mrgreen:

[hiss srq]

Dammit Matt! Stealing my line! :twisted: :lol:

[NLovis]

Dammit Matt! Stealing my line! :twisted: :lol:
http://i69.servimg.com/u/f69/14/69/87/53/rats10.jpg
:lol:

[Gerard]

then what is? :mrgreen:
there is no such thing as an acceptable excuse. excuses are like *******s. everybody has one, and they all stink.
Lol. Only excuse is. Nobody told me. If nobody has told you how can you get blamed? :mrgreen:

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz :lol:

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I saw a T-6 in the air today! Nice to see the AAM getting their warbirds ready for the summer!

[Derf]

I took a couple of shots of the T-6 hanging out, but this new Cessna was looking nice basking out in the sunset.
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG499123/814940162_d5hCH-L.jpg

[cancidas]

anybody get a shot of 76DT? while i was ignoring my phone i got two emails saying it was going there...

[Derf]

I watched it land but Backlit Black S-76's are so overdone so I did not take the camera out of the bag. That was about 7pm.
and departed 5 min later.

[moose135]

I watched it land but Backlit Black S-76's are so overdone so I did not take the camera out of the bag. That was about 7pm.
and departed 5 min later.
What, you forgot how to shoot HDRs??? :lol:

[Derf]

Moose, That is soooo last week!
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/PRIVATE/Friends/kfrg/IMG822123/429033883_d5PR5-L.jpg

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I caught the tail end of a 737 take off.

Here is the Flight Aware info: http://flightaware.com/live/flight/BSK557

[Gerard]

I caught the tail end of a 737 take off.

Here is the Flight Aware info: http://flightaware.com/live/flight/BSK557

Miami Air 737-800 off 1-4 at 1:30PM. Must have been the Islanders charter that came in early this morning from LA.
An absolutely beautiful day today on L.I.

[Gerard]

Embraer Phenom 100 (N190HL) sitting over on the Atlantic ramp around Noon this afternoon.

[lijk604]

Air Canada Jetz just brought in the Calgary Flames. Will be here until after the game tomorrow night.
C-FPWD

[Nick]

UH-60 came in today @ 1:45. Its gone now.
What is UH-60?


http://www.meikathon.net/roflmao/facepalm.jpg

[Gerard]

Air Canada Jetz just brought in the Calgary Flames. Will be here until after the game tomorrow night.
C-FPWD

Not sure where this flight originated from but do the hockey charters flying in from Canada have to go through
Homeland/Customs? And if so does it all fall on the one agent/officer that works out of the Talon Air building or
does he get help?

[lijk604]

Air Canada Jetz just brought in the Calgary Flames. Will be here until after the game tomorrow night.
C-FPWD

Not sure where this flight originated from but do the hockey charters flying in from Canada have to go through
Homeland/Customs? And if so does it all fall on the one agent/officer that works out of the Talon Air building or
does he get help?

This flight originated in Calgary, and there were less than 50 passengers on board (only used 1 bus). Charter operators send all there information to US Customs electronically now, so its very simple for one inspector to clear the flight.
Usually a team representative will gather up all the passports and present them to the inspector, meanwhile the passengers are deplaning and getting on the bus parked planeside. By the time everyone is off, the inspector has taken care of everything he needs to. Gives the passports back to the team rep and off they go. The inspector then takes care of the crew and he's finished. Usually takes less than 10 minutes to clear the flight.

On a side note, it was interesting to see that the last two people off the aircraft then on the bus were the team captain, Jerome Iginla, then the team coach, Duane Sutter.

[NLovis]

UH-60 came in today @ 1:45. Its gone now.
What is UH-60?


http://www.meikathon.net/roflmao/facepalm.jpg
Ops i messed up :lol:
http://i69.servimg.com/u/f69/14/69/87/53/12910710.jpg

[Gerard]

Air Canada Jetz just brought in the Calgary Flames. Will be here until after the game tomorrow night.
C-FPWD

Not sure where this flight originated from but do the hockey charters flying in from Canada have to go through
Homeland/Customs? And if so does it all fall on the one agent/officer that works out of the Talon Air building or
does he get help?

This flight originated in Calgary, and there were less than 50 passengers on board (only used 1 bus). Charter operators send all there information to US Customs electronically now, so its very simple for one inspector to clear the flight.
Usually a team representative will gather up all the passports and present them to the inspector, meanwhile the passengers are deplaning and getting on the bus parked planeside. By the time everyone is off, the inspector has taken care of everything he needs to. Gives the passports back to the team rep and off they go. The inspector then takes care of the crew and he's finished. Usually takes less than 10 minutes to clear the flight.

On a side note, it was interesting to see that the last two people off the aircraft then on the bus were the team captain, Jerome Iginla, then the team coach, Duane Sutter.

Thank you sir. :)

[lijk604]

Tuesday March 30th.
Not that anyone would want to be out with their camera today, but Atlantic has a Miami Air B737-400, and Delta has an A319 both on their ramp. Not here anymore, but there was a Swift Air 737-400 here as well during the day too.

[moose135]

...Delta has an A319 both on their ramp...
I imagine that's flying one of the former NWA hockey charters we used to get. I never even though that we would be seeing Delta colors at FRG after the merger.

[lijk604]

...Delta has an A319 both on their ramp...
I imagine that's flying one of the former NWA hockey charters we used to get. I never even though that we would be seeing Delta colors at FRG after the merger.

It was indeed a hockey charter. The Miami Air bird is still here, past two days they have been working on the #1 engine in the pouring rain.

[lijk604]

Delta A319 (N352NB) just arrived at FRG bringing in the Philadelphia Flyers for tomorrow's Islander game.

[ch2tdriver]

I just got back from eating my lunch at the approach end of 19 at FRG in the D&B lot. A Navy Blackhawk (callsign Navy 303) flew final right over me and landed. Not sure what ramp he is parked at.

Pete

[Gerard]

Stopped by around 4PM and a 727 from HE "Tex" Sutton (Forwarding Co) is sitting on the Sheltair ramp.
Nice logo on the tail and "First Class Equine Air Travel" on the cabin. This was a former DHL 727-224 and
Kalitta is listed as the owner according to an N # search.
Air Canada Airbus just came in with the Ottawa Senators for tomorrow afternoons game. This is in the usual
Atlantic spot.
And around 4:15 a Navy T-39 Sabreliner (Rocket 304 I believe) landed on 1-9 and taxied over to Sheltair.
Looks like they will be here at least overnite. Touching moment when a female pax or crew member headed
out to the parking lot to get picked up and received long hugs from two family members, possibly parents.
What a beautiful day!!

[Derf]

YALL R Slippin, noboy noticed the F/A-18?
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG646678/826074628_CKEqe-L.jpg

[Derf]

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG647234/826074762_SnZvC-L.jpg
Crappy charters :lol: :wink:

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Wow, a lot of action at FRG today. Maybe I'll go tomorrow and see if any of the planes are still there.

btw- Who thinks it's time for a new thread?

[Derf]

Wow, a lot of action at FRG today. Maybe I'll go tomorrow and see if any of the planes are still there.

btw- Who thinks it's time for a new thread?
whats wrong with this one?

Here is a quick Pano
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/826084272_PjM9J-O.jpg

[lijk604]

sick Fred! I didnt notice as my window doesnt see Sheltair's ramp. :(

[cancidas]

fred, any idea who that sabre belongs to?

[Derf]

National Guard?

[moose135]

fred, any idea who that sabre belongs to?
From Fred's photo, it looks like the BuNo is 159365. According to Scramble, it belongs to Training Squadron-86 (VT-86) Sabrehawks out of NAS Pensacola. The F/A-18 looks to be out of VFA-87 out of NAS Oceana.

[NLovis]

Hmm need to head down there in the morning. Hope some of those birds sat overnight

[fk6065]

Nice shots!

I was all set to go out to Nikon in Melville to pick up my lense from repairs today and swing by Republic for a while. Turns out when I called Nikon they were closed today but Nikon due to Good Friday, thus scrapping my Republic plans.

Hopefully they will be there on Saturday or maybe staying for the weekend due to Easter.

Again nice shots!

[Greg_NY]

I'm going to check them out in the morning. Hopefully they are still there...

[Derf]

fred, any idea who that sabre belongs to?
From Fred's photo, it looks like the BuNo is 159365. According to Scramble, it belongs to Training Squadron-86 (VT-86) Sabrehawks out of NAS Pensacola. The F/A-18 looks to be out of VFA-87 out of NAS Oceana.

I liked my I do not know answer better!

The F-18 is leaving first AM on monday

a few more
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG656789/826086331_2XSfb-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG6547/826089711_Jfp47-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG6540/826086101_4mM5D-L.jpg

And the Nicest looking A$$ in all the land
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/tex-tail/826090046_3rkp2-L.jpg
My favorite jetliner, Long live the Lawn Dart!

[NLovis]

Nice shots. Get me in there :borat:

[Nick]

Nice shots. Get me in there :borat:


Wheres your manners!!!

[gettysburgerrn]

When did they come in...was out there yesterday morning and didnt see them...ken

[gettysburgerrn]

By the way why would 1 hornet from vfa-87 stop by ...? just curious where is the rest of the squadron?...

Ken

[moose135]

Probably a pilot who needed some flight time to maintain currency or meet training requirements, and he decided to make a hop to FRG for the weekend. May very well have family/friends in the area, and used the training sortie to make a visit. It's not unusual.

[hiss srq]

Love the 727. When she came in I was on the other side of the field. Great looking bird.

[Chris S]

fred, any idea who that sabre belongs to?
From Fred's photo, it looks like the BuNo is 159365. According to Scramble, it belongs to Training Squadron-86 (VT-86) Sabrehawks out of NAS Pensacola. The F/A-18 looks to be out of VFA-87 out of NAS Oceana.

I liked my I do not know answer better!

The F-18 is leaving first AM on monday

a few more
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG656789/826086331_2XSfb-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG6547/826089711_Jfp47-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG6540/826086101_4mM5D-L.jpg

And the Nicest looking A$$ in all the land
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/tex-tail/826090046_3rkp2-L.jpg
My favorite jetliner, Long live the Lawn Dart!
Fred,
Great shots as usual and thanks for the info.
BTW, what time in the AM on Monday is the earliest
you think the F-18 will be departing ??
Just curious because I'd like to catch that if possible !! :wink:

[Derf]

I do not know what time the F/A-18 is leaving...but I soooo want that 727!
I said it before and I will say it again!

I LOVE THE LAWN DART

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/727cockpit-overview/826521455_dKkMb-L.jpg

[Gerard]

When did they come in...was out there yesterday morning and didnt see them...ken

I got there around 4 Friday and the 727 was already there. The T-39 came in around 4:20 and the Hornet must
have been after 4:45 or so.
The Air Canada "U2" Airbus came in at 2:35 this aft to pick up the Ottawa Senators. Game just ended (Isles beat
them 4-1)at 4:37 so probably a departure around 6 or so I would guess.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I was there today I saw the 727, F-18, T-39 and a WII era US Army Air Corps Trainer, I forget the name of it but on the side it said T-237 I believe John has a couple of pictures of it.

I'll try to go Monday morning and catch the take off.

[Derf]

When did they come in...was out there yesterday morning and didnt see them...ken

I got there around 4 Friday and the 727 was already there. The T-39 came in around 4:20 and the Hornet must
have been after 4:45 or so.
The Air Canada "U2" Airbus came in at 2:35 this aft to pick up the Ottawa Senators. Game just ended (Isles beat
them 4-1)at 4:37 so probably a departure around 6 or so I would guess.

Here she is leaving....
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG7618b/826885041_srb6A-L.jpg

[Gerard]

Here she is leaving....
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG7618b/826885041_srb6A-L.jpg[/quote]

What time was that? I went out around 7 to pick up some food and the ceiling by me was pretty low. We left
a friends house at 11 and the fog was pretty thick. Looks like its breaking up now as I see the glorious rays of
Easter sun breaking through. :D :D

[Gerard]

[quote="Fighting_falcon_51" and a WII era US Army Air Corps Trainer, I forget the name of it but on the side it said T-237 I believe John has a couple of pictures of it.

I didnt see T-237 but DID see TL-723 :)
And the N # N2155F comes out to a Piper PA-28 but "registration may not be suitable for operation".

[Derf]

Here she is leaving....
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG7618b/826885041_srb6A-L.jpg

What time was that? I went out around 7 to pick up some food and the ceiling by me was pretty low. We left
a friends house at 11 and the fog was pretty thick. Looks like its breaking up now as I see the glorious rays of
Easter sun breaking through. :D :D

she took off around 7, weather was allot worse than it looks as I was close... I could not the end of the runway at times...
It was soup, and it was freakin cold!

[moose135]

You guys talking about this one?
http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20100131N2155F003/777913537_V2aVb-L.jpg
It's a North American T-28 Trojan - it's not a WWII era aircraft, they were produced from 1950 to 1957.

[Gerard]

Here she is leaving....
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG7618b/826885041_srb6A-L.jpg

What time was that? I went out around 7 to pick up some food and the ceiling by me was pretty low. We left
a friends house at 11 and the fog was pretty thick. Looks like its breaking up now as I see the glorious rays of
Easter sun breaking through. :D :D

she took off around 7, weather was allot worse than it looks as I was close... I could not the end of the runway at times...
It was soup, and it was freakin cold!

Thanks. And yeah this time of year it'll be warm during the day and once the sun goes down.....brrrrr.

[Gerard]

[quote="moose135"]You guys talking about this one?

Dats the one. :)

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Yeah that's the one I saw. I got the numbers mixed up.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I went to FRG today at 10:30 and the F-18 was gone but the T-39 was still there. At 10:50 an HH-65C Dolphin from the AC CG came in and left at around 11:30. It looks like they were getting the T-39 ready so I assume it will depart today. Pics below.

http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/3049/dscf2159.jpg (http://img377.imageshack.us/i/dscf2159.jpg/)
http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/4370/dscf2180p.jpg (http://img52.imageshack.us/i/dscf2180p.jpg/)
http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/1927/dscf2188u.jpg (http://img707.imageshack.us/i/dscf2188u.jpg/)

[Chris S]

FYI- the F-18 departed around 8:30 this morning on Rwy 14.

[Joe C]

http://i857.photobucket.com/albums/ab139/fdx924-2/FRG%202010/IMG_6719-USNavy-163149-3x.jpg

[Chris S]

http://i857.photobucket.com/albums/ab139/fdx924-2/FRG%202010/IMG_6719-USNavy-163149-3x.jpg
Joe,
Great shot of the F-18's departure :borat:
It was good seeing you again at FRG this morning !!

[Derf]

What the hell, there were more jets at Farmingdale than there were at LGA!
I have NEVER seen more bizjets in my life than I saw in the hour or so I was there!!!

I just wished some of these were keepers.
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/828918445_2Hyfz-M.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/828917853_tTB6F-M.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/828917595_ZAiPj-M.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/828917358_e8eXe-M.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/828917009_e8c3u-M.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/828916405_2XTSY-M.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/828916299_5yJoW-M.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/828915148_saY5D-M.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/828914044_5VS2R-M.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/828913876_Ye82F-M.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/828912799_Qu5Y8-M.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/828913092_BJEdC-M.jpg

and a few more locals
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/828912578_2dkSU-M.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/828915048_vrWNb-M.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/828918152_jRcbt-M.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/828915996_Q325Y-M.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/828913554_CUCg3-M.jpg

and a Pano
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/828941830_qBRSC-O.jpg

[lijk604]

What the hell, there were more jets at Farmingdale than there were at LGA!
I have NEVER seen more bizjets in my life than I saw in the hour or so I was there!!!


Fred, that's the end of the last school holiday weekend for this school year. Probably wont be that busy here again until Thanksgiving. Great shots! The way you shot the L-39 in the sunset is outstanding!

That pano is a killer too, I haven't tried an HDR pano's yet.

[Derf]

thanks John, but that pano is NOT an HDR :shock: seriously

[george]

Great shots Fred!!!

[lijk604]

thanks John, but that pano is NOT an HDR :shock: seriously

Then I apologize, 'cause that's even more impressive! Catching all that detail in the C47 with the sun at that angle? Bravo!

[NLovis]

Amazing shots! Those sunset shots are killer

[cancidas]

fred, i love the panorama. i didn't know FRG turned into gulfstream country.

[hiss srq]

It has ALWAYS been Gulfstream country. Fred, the G3 with the fish on the tail used to be a SRQ frequent visitor. Very nice plane inside and out. And of course, one of my darlings.... 101NY. Good catches all around.

[Derf]

It has ALWAYS been Gulfstream country. Fred, the G3 with the fish on the tail used to be a SRQ frequent visitor. Very nice plane inside and out. And of course, one of my darlings.... 101NY. Good catches all around.

While I understand there are lots of Gulfstreams there, I was trying to explain that there was a very UNUSUAL amount of jet traffic.

Here are a few more shots from today
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG9336/831306658_HDhkb-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG9324/831306339_iN5S5-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG9304/831306262_Eyn7v-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG9213/831306121_QqL4q-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG9172/831305704_ZPaGd-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG9102/831305360_TpQpw-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG9089/831305189_nFNGc-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG9032/831304345_H8cWM-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG9005/831304155_7VumH-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/IMG878456b/831302142_298J8-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/IMG9282/831304253_7mZFG-L.jpg

A few from the other day
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG896789/831303973_ENHbU-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG894678/831303455_p2dDk-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG8623/831302699_QBopr-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG8535/831302057_V3JZe-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/IMG9254/831303879_bNvaA-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/IMG882678/831302861_bRGJg-L.jpg

Sorry if that was too much

[george]

Great Shots as always Fred!!

[Derf]

Great Shots as always Fred!!
Thanks :borat:

Lets talk danger!
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/832555040_gYWrv-X2.jpg
(20 OZ Dunkin coffee **EXTRA LARGE** TAKEN THIS MORNING)

This always scares me as this has been posted many times in the past
in this post but this year with all the financial issues, if this is not fixed (and I am
worried), some one will wipe into a row of people waiting for the Blue Angles to depart.

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/F-14-Last-US-Flight-Ever-Baby/IMG0782/101844719_s2h3v-M-1.jpg
(F-14 arrival that was suppose to be HUSH HUSH.... Can you imagine how many more will be here durning airshow?)

If someone hits the lip and wipes in to a crowd this will get a big reaction.
This is a big problem :(

[george]

They really need to fix that road before something bad happens.

I'm gonna have to get out there really early during the airshow

[wunaladreamin]

EXTRA LARGE coffee Fred?!?! That explains so very much lol!

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I'm thinking about changing my spotting location because of the condition of New Highway. Even though its harder to get a decent spot at the main terminal its better off then ending up next door.

[Gerard]

The last hockey charter of the year is sitting over in Sheltair. The Miami Air Boeing will take out the Penguins tonite after the Islander game and to the playoffs. The Islanders go home but had a decent
season which to build on.

[Derf]

B-25 left for Wright Patterson to join around 20-25 other B-25s for the last Doolittle reunion.
Did 4 full stops and then took off!!!!! SWEETNESS
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/B-25-bomber-leaves-for-Wright/IMG0972/837857775_Pdrr2-L-1.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/B-25-bomber-leaves-for-Wright/IMG96383940/837908137_V8p8F-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/B-25-bomber-leaves-for-Wright/IMG961789/837908004_e4LZc-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/B-25-bomber-leaves-for-Wright/IMG959678/837907962_CJw9M-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/B-25-bomber-leaves-for-Wright/IMG093345/837907503_YWNea-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/B-25-bomber-leaves-for-Wright/IMG1112/837907682_Nua9A-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/B-25-bomber-leaves-for-Wright/IMG1220/837861993_pwdpe-L-1.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/B-25-bomber-leaves-for-Wright/IMG0188/837866583_DMq64-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/B-25-bomber-leaves-for-Wright/IMG0361/837887369_7dv8A-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/B-25-bomber-leaves-for-Wright/IMG0295/837887312_zt7oi-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/B-25-bomber-leaves-for-Wright/IMG0597/837889191_L4uPk-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/B-25-bomber-leaves-for-Wright/IMG0599/837889230_YrKUX-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/B-25-bomber-leaves-for-Wright/IMG0605/837891976_BBzHM-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/B-25-bomber-leaves-for-Wright/IMG091234/837894305_HPMuW-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/B-25-bomber-leaves-for-Wright/IMG082789/837893939_vSAJ6-L.jpg

I have a few more too! :lol: :wink:

[moose135]

B-25 left for Dwight Patterson...
WRIGHT-Patterson, Fred, WRIGHT-Patterson...

Oh, btw, nice shots... :wink:

[Derf]

B-25 left for Dwight Patterson...
WRIGHT-Patterson, Fred, WRIGHT-Patterson...

Oh, btw, nice shots... :wink:

:lol: Woops, I should proofread a little better!

[Derf]

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG0023/838061402_7VA4G-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG0051/838061589_9Bwmn-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG0329/838061814_qzZdx-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG0505/838061883_kQL2F-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG0545/838062025_wifDx-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG0553/838062060_mJbXq-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG1162/838062252_CE3pf-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG9929/838062446_o9Sa2-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG9932/838062517_AGdHq-L.jpg

[ch2tdriver]

I saw Miss Hap flying north about 10:30 yesterday, and thought OH was where she was headed. I'm glad you got some shots..........but I gotta ask Fred, Do you live at FRG??? A room in the old tower perhaps? :D You miss nuthin!

Who are the lucky crew members for this mission?

Pete

[Fighting_falcon_51]

He lives in the AAM :D

[fk6065]

Probably going to rename the airport after him soon.

But seriously, outstanding shots as always.

[Derf]

Probably going to rename the airport after him soon.

But seriously, outstanding shots as always.

:lol:

Here are two with todays Dramatic sky
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/IMG1367/839707962_eK3Kx-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/IMG1398/839708258_JK9w4-L.jpg

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Wow, that first one is a gem.

[moose135]

What, were you standing on the tail of the F-105 for that first shot??? Really nice work, Fred!

[h2opunk1822]

Fred, ur amazing!

[Derf]

What, were you standing on the tail of the F-105 for that first shot??? Really nice work, Fred!

Thanks guys.....

I have a monopod, set up the camera in raw and put the camera in 12 second self timer. I lifted the camera up from the bottom of the monopod so the camera only was that high. I wish I had the lift but I did not want to ask my friend Larry to wait as he was tired. Glad you guys like it -Fred

[Gerard]

Took a ride over to FRG today after my daughters soccer game only intending to see if anything interesting around and grab some lunch and wound up hanging around for two hours. This due to a lot of Sunday helo traffic. Sikorskys 401CV, 139CC and 76DT, EC-120 12NY, Bell 430 N430HF and I saw a JetRanger land at Sheltair. I also watched Skytypers 2 and 6 crank up by their hangar at Atlantic and when they taxied out I drove over to watch them depart from 3-2 by Route 110 and saw them join up with three others. They departed to the south as a Flight of 5 on a training flight. Despite the chill in the air that was a pleasant sight to warm one up. Earlier I watched the 5 pilots line up along the fence by their hangar and do a "walk through"of their maneuvers. I guess thats what you would call it. That was pretty interesting to see.
And just before I was leaving I saw a lot of emergency vehicles "Code 3" racing west on Rt 109. There was
a "pin job" on 109 just west of 110. Checked that out, one car had to have the door cut off to get the patient out but no medevac called in so I finally headed home.

[Fly2e]

Fred, are using HDR for most of your shots?

[Derf]

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/IMG878456b/831302142_298J8-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG896789/831303973_ENHbU-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG894678/831303455_p2dDk-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/IMG882678/831302861_bRGJg-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/B-25-bomber-leaves-for-Wright/IMG96383940/837908137_V8p8F-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/B-25-bomber-leaves-for-Wright/IMG961789/837908004_e4LZc-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/B-25-bomber-leaves-for-Wright/IMG959678/837907962_CJw9M-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/B-25-bomber-leaves-for-Wright/IMG093345/837907503_YWNea-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/B-25-bomber-leaves-for-Wright/IMG091234/837894305_HPMuW-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/B-25-bomber-leaves-for-Wright/IMG082789/837893939_vSAJ6-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/IMG1367/839707962_eK3Kx-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/IMG1398/839708258_JK9w4-L.jpg

those above are all the HDR and that is all from the the last two pages... there are not too many and most are regular shots.

[fk6065]

I passed by Republic around 1:30PM just in time to see the C-47 taking off before I could get my camera out the window. However a few minutes later I caught this T-6 taking off;

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/845702895_8XxCg-M.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/845703038_DwpLS-M.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/845703132_ACWVh-M.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/845703327_TKAX6-M.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/845703433_iDhB2-M.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/845703539_AuMUB-M.jpg

[fk6065]

And this little guy looked like he was doing some touch and goes

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/845718638_dua66-M.jpg

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I went to FRG today and it was pretty quiet except that the AAM pulled out a P-47 and there is a new hole in the fence.

[Gerard]

[quote="Fighting_falcon_51"]I went to FRG today and it was pretty quiet

Yes it was. I was sitting in my beach chair eating Wendys and catching some warm sun rays in the back of the
Sheltair parking lot for about an hour and nothing exciting in or out.
Beautiful day though, 8)

[Derf]

AAM's C-47 and the Texan just arrived... Got great shots that i will post later ;)

[Matt Molnar]

And this little guy looked like he was doing some touch and goes

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/845718638_dua66-M.jpg
Nassau Flyers' new Husky.

[Gerard]

AAM's C-47 and the Texan just arrived... Got great shots that i will post later ;)

Did they go back to SWF after I saw them come in this morning (8:10)?

[Derf]

I do not think so, but she showed up at around 6:10pm at Farmingdale

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/IMG2483b/846740726_Zp2zW-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/IMG2487/846741880_bJoq3-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/IMG2515/846749255_coUw4-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/IMG2530/846751874_QYVpL-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/IMG2565/846754025_pc3Vj-M.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/IMG2499/846745970_4GTc8-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/IMG2504/846748327_zumkA-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/IMG2535/846752920_BetxL-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG1967/846741046_nTLmj-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG1977/846742008_kGdeb-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG1796/846737831_bUfvg-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG1887/846738645_SH6nW-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG1889/846739414_zr3HW-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG1928/846740023_6h53A-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG2041/846742748_T3d2k-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG2061/846744470_4Crim-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG2156/846745044_mVsx7-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG2207/846746874_26rUq-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG2268/846747521_zE8qo-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG2365/846749600_m22iZ-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG2388/846750301_T8FWP-L.jpg

Old Navy Pilot was seen flying a Gulfstream....but he forgot to lower the hook! :lol: :borat:
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG2523/846750809_VRekX-L.jpg

I just wish everything was not so backlit!!! Oh Well :D

[hiss srq]

Thanks for the great capture of 155MM. The F/O was flying that leg and he is indeed old. I wont drop names but he is in his 70's. Excellent aviator. What are the chances of getting a copy of that photgraph?

[planelove]

899AK has been through a lot of reg changes in its short life.

[SengaB]

Nice shots Fred,
I don't think I have ever seen a Cessna look so cool :)

Senga

[lijk604]

Old Navy Pilot was seen flying a Gulfstream....but he forgot to lower the hook! :lol: :borat:
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG2523/846750809_VRekX-L.jpg


Interesting to note they planted that G3 just a tad early, notice he's touching down in the "overrun area" well ahead of the piano keys.
Guess he's practicing approaches for when they update Runway 19's threshold. :lol:

[Speedbagel_001]

Awesome photos! Where are you taking these shots from, if I may ask? I'm still trying to figure out where at FRG I should be when the Blue Angels arrive next month. There are too many obstacles obscuring the view of the runways with the fences or walls everywhere.

BTW, it looks like N526ER was really close to stalling in that sequence.

[cancidas]

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG1928/846740023_6h53A-L.jpg
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG2207/846746874_26rUq-L.jpg
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG2388/846750301_T8FWP-L.jpg

thanks for posting those, i learned to fly on 6468F, she's a monster of a 172 and about 8-9 kts faster than the other 172s the NFI had back then.

[Derf]

Thanks for the great capture of 155MM. The F/O was flying that leg and he is indeed old. I wont drop names but he is in his 70's. Excellent aviator. What are the chances of getting a copy of that photgraph?

All Photos are available on my website for sale
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/3225429_zWnQe#846751938_u6oSa


Nice shots Fred,
I don't think I have ever seen a Cessna look so cool :)

Senga
Thanks.... it is LOCATION Location location...Not me ;)


Old Navy Pilot was seen flying a Gulfstream....but he forgot to lower the hook! :lol: :borat:

Interesting to note they planted that G3 just a tad early, notice he's touching down in the "overrun area" well ahead of the piano keys.
Guess he's practicing approaches for when they update Runway 19's threshold. :lol:
That was why I posted the Navy Pilot Joke.... I thought he wanted to turn off at the AAM!!!! lolol


Awesome photos! Where are you taking these shots from, if I may ask?.... It was taken from the old control tower... I had the keys and figured why not use them! ;)
sorry




thanks for posting those, i learned to fly on 6468F, she's a monster of a 172 and about 8-9 kts faster than the other 172s the NFI had back then.

That explained why the pilot was at 80K over the threshold with 90 degrees nose down! You should have seen the approaches. Carrier pilots would have been giving a salute as he passed the old tower at eye level with no power/full flaps! It was AWESOME!

[Derf]

Some new shots from today... I like the 2nd NFI Husky!

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG2680/850123909_BRUcN-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG2691/850124092_uSqNy-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG3171/850124731_sbzq2-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG3133/850124653_qdCRP-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG3002/850124307_quYjB-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/IMG2872/850126125_SaaYG-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/IMG2828/850125508_mWR84-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/IMG2884/850126381_Pg42d-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/IMG2818/850124940_a4WjX-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/IMG2815/850124588_YJPM8-L.jpg

[Fighting_falcon_51]

There was some action at FRG today.

The AAM took out all the warbirds and flew the WACO bi-plane

New Highway has construction markers which I assume will lead to repairs (better not be on airshow week!)

There is a pile of dirt across from the AAM ( runway 19 construction?)

[moose135]

There was some action at FRG today.

The AAM took out all the warbirds and flew the WACO bi-plane

New Highway has construction markers which I assume will lead to repairs (better not be on airshow week!)

There is a pile of dirt across from the AAM ( runway 19 construction?)
The AAM activity was part of our model show...

I think they are working on taxiways across Rwy 1/19, the runway itself isn't being worked on currently.

[fk6065]

This guy was roaming around the runway this afternoon around 2:00PM by the American Air Power Museum, was hoping he was going to take off, but he didn't, at least while I was there.

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/859917625_gm4L4-M.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/859917537_PgHKc-M.jpg

[Derf]

He has been having issues with that airplane for YEARS!!! poor guy has the last flying type anywhere and is trying to get the engine running but having major engine issues. Even sent to Italy for fix.

[fk6065]

A couple of times he had it reved up to what sounded like full power and each time there were two loud thuds and he had to drop the RPM's down.

[Derf]

A couple of times he had it reved up to what sounded like full power and each time there were two loud thuds and he had to drop the RPM's down.

That is horrible....This makes me soo sad. I have seen it fly once!

[lijk604]

There are 4 Bell 407's over on Atlantic's ramp, they've been here all week, all come back to Grizzly Helicopters in Montana. They have all been flying 3-4 times a day never the same times twice.

Certainly looks like some "black ops" type of mission going on. They all have extra antenna's on the ships that are not standard issue.

[cancidas]

There are 4 Bell 407's over on Atlantic's ramp, they've been here all week, all come back to Grizzly Helicopters in Montana. They have all been flying 3-4 times a day never the same times twice.

Certainly looks like some "black ops" type of mission going on. They all have extra antenna's on the ships that are not standard issue.
pix please!

[Gerard]

[quote="lijk604"]There are 4 Bell 407's over on Atlantic's ramp, they've been here all week, all come back to Grizzly Helicopters in Montana. They have all been flying 3-4 times a day never the same times twice.

I remember last year around this time Grizzly had about 3 Bell 407s hanging out on the Atlantic ramp.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

One:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4590577146_2dab2d0808_b.jpg

Two:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4590577154_335f98491d_b.jpg

[Gerard]

Did a quick ride by before my daughters soccer game and there was a USMC UH-1N "Huey" parked along
the fence at Sheltair. The 3 man, 1 woman crew was prepping to depart (10:55) and unfortunately I couldnt stay around but it was very cool to see.
It was in the grey colors like this ship... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Uh-1n_takeoff.JPG
with the crew in khakis!!

[Gerard]

Whats the story with that Cessna (N80192) sitting on a dolly between the runways by the trees? Been there for weeks.

[lijk604]

Whats the story with that Cessna (N80192) sitting on a dolly between the runways by the trees? Been there for weeks.

Not sure exactly, but because of it the "compass rose" used to calibrate the aircraft compasses is out of service.

[lijk604]

There are 4 Bell 407's over on Atlantic's ramp, they've been here all week, all come back to Grizzly Helicopters in Montana. They have all been flying 3-4 times a day never the same times twice.

Certainly looks like some "black ops" type of mission going on. They all have extra antenna's on the ships that are not standard issue.
pix please!

Sorry for the delay Matt, here ya go:
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/lijk604/JFK%20042410/N80048_FRG_050810.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/lijk604/JFK%20042410/N136GZ_FRG_050810.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/lijk604/JFK%20042410/N14TV_FRG_050810.jpg

[Derf]

This guy was roaming around the runway this afternoon around 2:00PM by the American Air Power Museum, was hoping he was going to take off, but he didn't, at least while I was there.

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/859917625_gm4L4-M.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/859917537_PgHKc-M.jpg

Here is one of the only times I saw it in the air....and old shot!
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG7012b/864920062_eNQhp-L.jpg

[Gerard]

There are 4 Bell 407's over on Atlantic's ramp, they've been here all week, all come back to Grizzly Helicopters in Montana. They have all been flying 3-4 times a day never the same times twice.
Certainly looks like some "black ops" type of mission going on. They all have extra antenna's on the ships that are not standard issue.

Did you think of asking someone what they are doing? Or afraid the MIB might make a visit to your house? :lol:

[Derf]

Whats the story with that Cessna (N80192) sitting on a dolly between the runways by the trees? Been there for weeks.

Usually if the owner owes lots of money, an airport may tow the aircraft to an area that can not be accessed
to limit severely the possibility that the pilot may fly off without paying the tab. So there she sits with a story... death in the family, financial difficulty, Neglect, or just plane forgot..... The story of this unknown aircraft.

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/865481679_TvShY-L.jpg


It could be worse, at least they did not slash the tires like this one!
http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=137014&nseq=313

[Derf]

Here is one from the other day
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/IMG423012b/865499190_SU3YW-L.jpg

[cancidas]

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/865481679_TvShY-L.jpg
LoL, haven't seen that in quite some time. speaking of which, what's the story on the blue aztec these days?

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/IMG423012b/865499190_SU3YW-L.jpg
WOW! NOICE!

[fk6065]

Thanks for the flying shot Fred, what don't you have shots of?

[Speedbagel_001]

And here I was thinking that the Cessna was some kind of "full-size" weathervane! Maybe if they mount it on a turntable, it'll point into the wind! :lol:

[hiss srq]

I noticed that airplane actually last summer for sure when I was going around the patch in an LF bird. I have asked some souls of longer history to FRG about it than I and they said the same thing Fred did.

[Speedbagel_001]

OK, I just got buzzed by an F-18 here in Melville! I'm busy getting stuff done at the office when I heard a very unique noise that I don't hear too often. I could tell by the sound that it was a military jet. I was told there were 5 overhead all told. I ran out of the office just in time to see the last one fly by, circling for an approach to 14. I'm guessing Navy jets (not the Blue Angels) based on light gray paint.

Anyone know why they are here?

[lijk604]

OK, I just got buzzed by an F-18 here in Melville! I'm busy getting stuff done at the office when I heard a very unique noise that I don't hear too often. I could tell by the sound that it was a military jet. I was told there were 5 overhead all told. I ran out of the office just in time to see the last one fly by, circling for an approach to 14. I'm guessing Navy jets (not the Blue Angels) based on light gray paint.

Anyone know why they are here?

Weekend off maybe??? Sheltair is a stop on the way home tonight!

[Speedbagel_001]

I checked with AirportMonitor and I think I found evidence of the last jet. They ID'd it as an A320!

[Derf]

Three Pilots pull into Shelt air...All flying F-18 superhornets!!!!

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Three Pilots pull into Shelt air...All flying F-18 superhornets!!!!
Are they still there? Am I able to go into sheltair with the construction going on?

[mazgirl10]

i'm in melville too and heard the same thing. can't wait to head down to republic. if anyone finds out when they're leaving tonight or tmo please post it.

[Christina]

Hi everyone! I am still around! Friend of my passed and I kind of been avoiding the airport, annoy Chris S. every so often lol. For those who don't know me just look for the blonde that never shuts up and is usually dragging a kid or 3 around. I saw Fred way in the distance. Hi Fred, he didn't see me. Well I talked to one of the workers at shelter air and they said the jets will be leaving sunday at 1-1:30. No clue why they are there. Sure Fred will know everything. Ill take a ride by in the morning after tee-ball. I have an altima now. So if you see me wave lol. Oh the jets are way behind shelter air so not the greatest place to get off a shot. I didn't even try

[Big Tim #70]

Hey Christina! Sorry to hear about your friend.

Glad to see you back in the game. See you in a couple weeks!

[Derf]

Sorry to hear about your friend as well Christina.... I did take about 600 pics and got some neat angles. Here is one of your more standard angles
http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/867062775_iKSJc-L.jpg

And remember, Derf has got your 411!

I'll post more later

[Fighting_falcon_51]

600 pics?! :shock:

That pic of the hornet is absolutely beautiful.

[lijk604]

Sorry to hear about your friend as well Christina.... I did take about 600 pics and got some neat angles. Here is one of your more standard angles
http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/867062775_iKSJc-L.jpg

And remember, Derf has got your 411!

I'll post more later

That one came out great Fred. I'm downloading now, will post some shots as well later. Of course, they won't be as good as yours. :wink:
What a day to leave the 40D at home, UGH!

[Derf]

600 pics?! :shock:.........
There were three aircraft ;)




That pic of the hornet is absolutely beautiful.

Thanks, after taking 600 pictures, one has to come out half way decent ;)

[Fighting_falcon_51]

600 pics?! :shock:.........

There were three aircraft ;)

Haha.

I'm gonna try to go tomorrow and take photographs. Will I be able to get through with construction or will I have to walk?

[Christina]

Thanks guys. I spent the last day of the show last year on the tarmac with my friend so u can see why it sucks. We sat for hours waiting for the fog to go away! He owned top flight over by atlantic

Fred any reason why they are here?

Tim! How are you doing? how is your little one? Probably not so little anymore. My husband got laid off so I have 24/7 babysitting this year woohoo lol No kids sure one of them will beg me to go

[lijk604]

Okay as promised, surely not as good as Derf's as I left the 40D at home, and only had the G11. So here goes:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4608003664_e2ff2ffe5a_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1245/4608003568_d2a4a3052d_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1073/4607393209_7f41e79b7e_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1037/4607393123_de1d764f62_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3574/4608003282_fd4ef92824_o.jpg

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I really like the last one.

[lijk604]

I really like the last one.

Thanks Kenny

[Derf]

Nice John, I too like the selective blur on the last one.

I really have no idea why there here but I was glad to get 3 voice mails saying they were here!

Here are a few more
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG594456/867161399_ajHAG-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG59293031/867161231_HViGK-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG5903/867160745_vExWJ-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG5873/867160015_ZymjW-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG5683/867158097_V7itz-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG5680/867157901_5c2Hg-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG5658/867157549_YKkid-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG5655/867157353_zUGVE-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG563789/867157197_cNjfe-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG556456/867156697_htWth-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG547345/867156082_6cGdA-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG541012/867155760_vDPsE-L.jpg

I have a few......hundred more but I do not want to be boring

[cancidas]

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG547345/867156082_6cGdA-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG541012/867155760_vDPsE-L.jpg


sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!! :borat: :borat:

[Big Tim #70]

Tim! How are you doing? how is your little one? Probably not so little anymore. My husband got laid off so I have 24/7 babysitting this year woohoo lol No kids sure one of them will beg me to go

You're right about that, he's not so little! :lol:

He'll be around for the show this year. Depending on who's flying on Fri, we may be at FRG, especially if the Blues aren't practicing.

[Derf]

this morning
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/411/867545841_Ka2uq-L.jpg

[Gerard]

[quote="Derf"]Nice John, I too like the selective blur on the last one.
I really have no idea why there here but I was glad to get 3 voice mails saying they were here!

Great shots but its not fair. You get voice mails, txts, twitters you name it alerting you of great photo
opportunities.
THEN, while we poor slobs have to shoot through, over and around fences you have unlimited access to the
tarmac and hangars.
Its not fair I tell you......NOT FAIR!!!!!!
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Derf]

On a side note, I did think the Skytypers telling me by writing it in the sky was a bit overkill!

Here is a LARGE Pano
http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/867607927_uCTeD-X3.jpg

[Gerard]

[quote="Derf"]On a side note, I did think the Skytypers telling me by writing it in the sky was a bit overkill!

:lol: :lol:

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I went to FRG today and it was like a ghost town, here are some things worth mentioning:

F-18's are still there as expected.

The NFI Husky was flying around

The 4 helicopters are still at Atlantic

There was a all black Cessna at Atlantic but they moved the plane before I was able to get a shot of it

[fk6065]

Are the 1:00 - 1:30PM departure time for Sunday still accurate?

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Are the 1:00 - 1:30PM departure time for Sunday still accurate?
I was going to ask someone at sheltair but there was no one there. I guess we could assume 1:00-1:30 is still accurate. Is anyone planning on going?

[Derf]

Thats affirm

[eric8669]

I am going to try and make it out.

[fk6065]

Count me in.

[Christina]

I'll be there. Going to go when I wake up to see if I can find out any more info. Found great wifi over there so I will bring my laptop in case I hear anything

[Speedbagel_001]

Fantastic photos, as usual!

Now I've got 2 questions for those more in the know:
1) Will New Highway be inaccessible on Sunday and if so, how would you get up close to Sheltair?
2) And for those of us without field access, what would be the best place around the perimeter to go watch them depart?

(ok, maybe that was really 3 questions).

[Fighting_falcon_51]

1) Will New Highway be inaccessible on Sunday and if so, how would you get up close to Sheltair?

Construction is from Mon-Fri


2) And for those of us without field access, what would be the best place around the perimeter to go watch them depart?
If it uses 14/32 (which it most likely will) the best place to watch them or take pics when they depart is across the street at the main terminal.

[Derf]

A few more
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/F-18-visit-FRG-5-10/IMG6322/868042644_rjZKf-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/F-18-visit-FRG-5-10/IMG6302/868042025_mstVk-L-1.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/F-18-visit-FRG-5-10/IMG6338/868043842_svwH6-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/F-18-visit-FRG-5-10/IMG6331/868043171_3wmvK-L-1.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/F-18-visit-FRG-5-10/IMG637678/868046172_tW8hn-L-1.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/F-18-visit-FRG-5-10/IMG6362/868045101_KfNAy-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/F-18-visit-FRG-5-10/IMG639456/868046429_g9J5T-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/F-18-visit-FRG-5-10/IMG6417/868046717_PWECT-M.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/F-18-visit-FRG-5-10/IMG6435/868048052_djQUU-L-1.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/F-18-visit-FRG-5-10/IMG6434/868047829_ZZtmn-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/F-18-visit-FRG-5-10/IMG6442/868048851_EZTGG-M-1.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/F-18-visit-FRG-5-10/IMG6437/868048313_A8kkx-L-1.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/F-18-visit-FRG-5-10/IMG6440/868048557_WXsyc-L-1.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/F-18-visit-FRG-5-10/IMG6484/868050011_Ekq7v-L-1.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/F-18-visit-FRG-5-10/IMG6452/868049416_vGdmk-L-1.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/F-18-visit-FRG-5-10/IMG6493/868051079_2t78e-L-1.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/F-18-visit-FRG-5-10/IMG6549/868052303_a87Kf-L-1.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/F-18-visit-FRG-5-10/IMG6497/868051541_oSdU4-L-1.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/F-18-visit-FRG-5-10/IMG6507/868052110_5PgGq-L-1.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/F-18-visit-FRG-5-10/405/868054796_59Yu2-L-1.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/F-18-visit-FRG-5-10/hornets-3/868056040_NdR5L-L-1.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/F-18-visit-FRG-5-10/IMG65798081/868053308_4cznv-L-1.jpg
Good Night

[moose135]

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/867062775_iKSJc-L.jpg
You are an amazing photographer, my friend - you even make a Bug look good! :lol:

[cancidas]

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/867062775_iKSJc-L.jpg
You are an amazing photographer, my friend - you even make a Bug look good! :lol:
LOL!! i like that line...

[NLovis]

Hmm. I need to head out in the morning. Hopefully i'll wake up :mrgreen:

[Christina]

I just went by. Couldn't find anyone to talk to, my kids were making me nuts so I left, but they were not even prepping yet. I saw someone sitting in the parking lot. Hi whoever it is lol. They are using 32 to take off today so I will probably be at the end of 14. Going to head back over at 11:30 without kids this time

[MORS-AB-ALTO]

Great shots as usual Fred. :borat: I'll be out in a bit to catch their departure even though they're not Super Hornets. :D We've had quite a few visitors out of MCAS Beaufort the last few years. VFA-86 is actually their last resident Navy unit.

[wunaladreamin]

Rob, give me a call if you like bro. I'm out in the Depot parking lot sipping on some Mr. Softee.

[Christina]

I just drove by and it looks like they are prepping the jets so 1pm looks like the right time

[mazgirl10]

i'm not familiar with the runway numbers. will the F18's be taking off towards home depot or new highway? thanks and see you there....we'll be in the red jeep.

[fk6065]

Still going through pre flight. Firing the engines. Looks like they will be going off 32

[Joe]

I just discovered this topic, here are a few images taken today:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3401/4611987477_105349724e.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3378/4612598536_db32ea6eef.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4611986191_59ce6eeedd.jpg

Here's the link to see more:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50204351@N ... 948506341/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/50204351@N02/sets/72157623948506341/)

[fk6065]

Pretty good crowd along New Highway next to St. Charles and at the end 14/32. The three went off about 1:25PM on 32 and broke to the right over the AAM, just sorting through some shots.

[Gerard]

Pretty good crowd along New Highway next to St. Charles and at the end 14/32. The three went off about 1:25PM on 32 and broke to the right over the AAM, just sorting through some shots.

Got back late from my daughters soccer game and was sitting by 110/Spagnoli when they flew over the Hilton
heading for the North Shore.

[Christina]

Here is a couple from me :). I was by 14

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3390/4612794178_e84a9b697d_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3397/4612817252_ba6e2f6b19_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/4612173407_97f2125c2e_b.jpg

[Derf]

Here are a few of mine
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/F-18-visit-FRG-5-10/IMG6658/868777400_YFPYS-M.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/F-18-visit-FRG-5-10/IMG6656/868777230_qfqfS-M.jpg

Nice Ladder!
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/F-18-visit-FRG-5-10/IMG6695/868779035_GZ6UN-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/F-18-visit-FRG-5-10/IMG6669/868778013_6pSXK-M.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/F-18-visit-FRG-5-10/IMG6729/868780094_Tufqc-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/F-18-visit-FRG-5-10/IMG6720/868779636_u7hQa-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/F-18-visit-FRG-5-10/IMG6750/868781101_bqwd8-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/F-18-visit-FRG-5-10/IMG6731/868780396_8V4Fr-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/F-18-visit-FRG-5-10/IMG6738/868780603_gVDVn-L.jpg

It was very cool to hang out Kenny and hope to do it again soon! :borat:

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I went by Home Depot and I didn't see anybody so I decided to watch from New Highway and I got a pretty good view and some decent pictures.

[SpeedDemon88X]

I was sitting at a red light along new highway when I heard them take off....man was I upset. Had I arrived 5 mins earlier I could have snapped some nice shots :(

[wunaladreamin]

As I type, the Geico crew are flying over my house. Hindsight being 20/20, I think I may have been better off firing the 400. Fred, thanks so much for the hook-up and the laughs man. Your kids are bonkers lol!
http://kennys.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Spotting-May-10/11bug/868821329_CcErN-M.jpg
http://kennys.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Spotting-May-10/13bug/868823474_rPJAL-M.jpg
http://kennys.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Spotting-May-10/12bug/868822434_cABbC-M.jpg
http://kennys.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Spotting-May-10/resized08bug/868830891_itd57-M.jpg
http://kennys.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Spotting-May-10/resized07165199/868830114_UFNVA-M.jpg
http://kennys.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Spotting-May-10/resized10165205/868832044_EgNyt-M.jpg

[Christina]

Got these guys coming home from my backyard :D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3329/4613641476_49dc8fb501_b.jpg

[fk6065]

Got these guys coming home from my backyard :D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3329/4613641476_49dc8fb501_b.jpg

Nice shot, I'm guessing they were returning from the JSOH in Maryland?

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Nice shot, I'm guessing they were returning from the JSOH in Maryland?
Im pretty sure they were.

[fk6065]

Crowd along New Highway facing south, just image what it will be like in two weeks.

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/869095415_kpmGz-M-0.jpg

[Chris S]

Great shots everyone !!! Nice warm-up at FRG for the Jones Beach show in 2 weeks !! :borat:

And yes, the Skytypers were down at the airshow at Andrews AFB this weekend
and so was the "Sky Boss" Corsair from the AAM also. :wink:

[fk6065]

A few more.....

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/869133821_qnLyb-M.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/869133847_uZBTN-M.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/869133880_ZXjxW-M.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/869133864_zkan3-M.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/869133928_6K85Q-M.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/869133951_orUvv-M.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/869134004_nBotx-M.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/869134016_x4Uav-M.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/869134023_sJFNt-M.jpg

[Gerard]

Crowd along New Highway facing south, just image what it will be like in two weeks.

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/869095415_kpmGz-M-0.jpg

Think they all got the heads up from NYCA? :)

[Big Tim #70]

Here is a couple from me :). I was by 14

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3390/4612794178_e84a9b697d_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3397/4612817252_ba6e2f6b19_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/4612173407_97f2125c2e_b.jpg

LOL!

Chris & I were over at the Terminal and we were laughing that you must have stolen their flight plan. You couldn't have picked a better spot!


Great shots everyone !!! Nice warm-up at FRG for the Jones Beach show in 2 weeks !! :borat:

And yes, the Skytypers were down at the airshow at Andrews AFB this weekend
and so was the "Sky Boss" Corsair from the AAM also. :wink:


"Sky Boss", came in less than 10 minutes after the 18's left. I took the family over to AAM for the afternoon and was able to chat with Dan Dameo for a bit. Really cool to speak with him about the Six of Diamonds & his experience flying the Legacy Flight W/The Navy. It's always neat to meet a pilot who you've been watching fly for years. It's funny, I actually turn into a "Fan" when I meet these guys. I've done business with sports stars & celebrities many times & I've never really been "starstruck" but when I meet these guys, for some reason I turn into one of those dorky fanboys!

He had no idea that the 18's were even there and laughed when I told him that he was probably flying over the Jones Beach Monument when they took off.

He said that Andrews was amazing this weekend and the the flight back up (1:05hrs) was beautiful. He's a great guy who was very nice to my wife & kids when we met. A real pleasure to speak with.

[mirrodie]

Beautiful coverage guys. I was holed up all weekend and was sitting in the Hilton at 1:25 PM during an eye conference when I heard them barreling over.

You guys done me proud!

[MORS-AB-ALTO]

Nice Ladder!
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/F-18-visit-FRG-5-10/IMG6695/868779035_GZ6UN-L.jpg


That's me in the creamsicle FUBU jersey....have ladder will travel!

[Christina]

LOL!

Chris & I were over at the Terminal and we were laughing that you must have stolen their flight plan. You couldn't have picked a better spot!

I have know Chris for three years now and that man still doesn't listen to me lol I am a female I am always right :lol:

[Christina]

Nice Ladder!
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/F-18-visit-FRG-5-10/IMG6695/868779035_GZ6UN-L.jpg


That's me in the creamsicle FUBU jersey....have ladder will travel!

Now I will find you and take it lol

[Chris S]

LOL!

Chris & I were over at the Terminal and we were laughing that you must have stolen their flight plan. You couldn't have picked a better spot!

I have know Chris for three years now and that man still doesn't listen to me lol I am a female I am always right :lol:

Yada, Yada, yada !!!! Ha !! LOL :wink:
Well, since I didn't have my camera with me, I figured I'd just enjoy and get a good view of
the 3 F-18s departing from over by the Terminal parking next to the 56, that's all !!
I was glad to see the Hornets flew right over you down by the theatre. Nice shots Christina!! :D
BTW, seeing those Hornets take off right after each other reminded me of the way the
Oceana Airshow launch their usual 12 to 15 ship Fleet Air Power Demo down there !!!! :borat: :borat: :borat:

[Christina]

Kiss Kiss :lol:




Yada, Yada, yada !!!! Ha !! LOL :wink:

[SpeedDemon88X]

Sorry if it's been stated already, but has anyone determined why the 3 Super Hornets were at KFRG? I was surprised when I read they were there...I guess I was in school when they arrived last week, and didn't hear them.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Sorry if it's been stated already, but has anyone determined why the 3 Super Hornets were at KFRG? I was surprised when I read they were there...I guess I was in school when they arrived last week, and didn't hear them.
It's not uncommon to get a military visitor at FRG. They come for many reasons such as needing more flight time to just having the weekend off.

[Gerard]

Sorry if it's been stated already, but has anyone determined why the 3 Super Hornets were at KFRG? I was surprised when I read they were there...I guess I was in school when they arrived last week, and didn't hear them.
It's not uncommon to get a military visitor at FRG. They come for many reasons such as needing more flight time to just having the weekend off.

One of the reasons I love FRG is that it seems to be a great spot for military visitors. Sometimes they just stop in to
refuel and stretch their legs while others they stay a few days. From helos to fighter jets you just never know. :D

[Derf]

Your gonna love this....NEW HWY is just getting potholes fixed!!!! NO REPAVE! :lol:

[Big Tim #70]

Your gonna love this....NEW HWY is just getting potholes fixed!!!! NO REPAVE! :lol:


They need to close the road for that!? :?

[fk6065]

According to the US Navy at this web site

https://www.cnic.navy.mil/navycni/group ... 160688.pdf (https://www.cnic.navy.mil/navycni/groups/public/@pub/@mida/documents/document/cnicp_a160688.pdf)

There is a 3pm-5pm USMC MAGTF Demo scheduled for Republic Airport on Saturday May 29th.

I posted a full schedule of events in the Fleet Week thread.

[lijk604]

According to the US Navy at this web site

https://www.cnic.navy.mil/navycni/group ... 160688.pdf (https://www.cnic.navy.mil/navycni/groups/public/@pub/@mida/documents/document/cnicp_a160688.pdf)

There is a 3pm-5pm USMC MAGTF Demo scheduled for Republic Airport on Saturday May 29th.

I posted a full schedule of events in the Fleet Week thread.

Oh my...looks like no rest for the weary!