Republic Farmingdale (FRG) Notable Visitors

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I'm kind of bummed that it falls on the same day of the airshow, but hopefully you guys can get good pics/video.

And I'm kind of annoyed about New Highway.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I'm kind of bummed that it falls on the same day of the airshow, but hopefully you guys can get good pics/video.

And I'm kind of annoyed about New Highway.

[gettysburgerrn]

For give my uninformed nature, but what does MAGTF stand for?

Ken

[moose135]

For give my uninformed nature, but what does MAGTF stand for?
Marine Air-Ground Task Force

[Derf]

For give my uninformed nature, but what does MAGTF stand for?

Ken

I had no idea as well

[lijk604]

For give my uninformed nature, but what does MAGTF stand for?

Ken

Just remember...Google is your friend. :)

[Fighting_falcon_51]

:!: Keep an eye out for a C-130 today :!:

[wunaladreamin]

Any idea what time?

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Any idea what time?
No, sorry Kenny. I was just told there would be a C-130 coming in today to drop some supplies for the show.

[wunaladreamin]

RATS!.
http://www.lowdensitylifestyle.com/media/uploads/2009/10/rats.jpg
I'd like to get that but I don't know how much time I'd like to invest waiting. Thanks anyways bro!

[lijk604]

Hopefully it's during my lunch break. Otherwise I'm SOL! Mega-Rats!

[puckstopper55]

On my way there now. I think I just missed it. Pretty sure it just left

[lijk604]

It was in about 11:30am, and departed about 11:50am. They never even shut down.
Fred will have full coverage later I'm sure. ;)

[wunaladreamin]

**** me sideways.

[puckstopper55]

I was on 110 near Adventureland and I saw it leaving FRG. missed it by minutes .. :(

[lijk604]

Only reason I made it here in time, was I had to start work at noon. I'll post shots hopefully tonight. They aren't the greatest though, monopod over the fence type.

[Derf]

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/2010-Jones-Beach-Airshow/IMG7127/873366501_Zz4Rg-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/2010-Jones-Beach-Airshow/12194917_V9XdV#873366703_Jvhm8

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/2010-Jones-Beach-Airshow/IMG7233/873366852_EYCL8-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/2010-Jones-Beach-Airshow/IMG7286/873366961_Ciqjn-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/2010-Jones-Beach-Airshow/IMG7444/873367364_kCmUm-L.jpg

Oracle 300 is now in the hangar but I do not have anything great worth posting there, and the NEW Oracle biplane is due in
tomorrow.... No time on it but I would guess about 10:30 like today. :borat:

[SpeedDemon88X]

Very nice pictures, Fred. I happened to be sitting in Physics class when I heard it fly over....it's a shame I didn't get a chance to see it.

[Chris S]

Nice shots of the C-130J from Quonset, Rhode Island !!! :borat:

[Christina]

Great shots Fred! I saw it flying in on my way to the store. My mom thought I was nuts lol. Chris she was laughing at us

[ch2tdriver]

For give my uninformed nature, but what does MAGTF stand for?

Ken

Just remember...Google is your friend. :)


Well if thats the case....Google told me it was the METRO AREA GRAFFITTI TASK FORCE !!

Nice catch of the C-130J! Is Derf ever not at FRG? :D

[wunaladreamin]

Dammit! I just had to get something to eat then, didn't I. Great shots Fred!

[Gerard]

[quote="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.

Do we know where they will be doing this demo? I would guess by the Museum since the Angels will be
taking over the Terminal area.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

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.

Do we know where they will be doing this demo? I would guess by the Museum since the Angels will be
taking over the Terminal area.
Yeah the AAM or NFI looks like the only other place.

[lijk604]

Here are my shots of today's C-130 operation:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/lijk604/Farmingdale/06-1438_FRG_052010-3.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/lijk604/Farmingdale/06-1438_FRG_052010-5.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/lijk604/Farmingdale/06-1438_FRG_052010-6.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/lijk604/Farmingdale/06-1438_FRG_052010-10.jpg

[lijk604]

...and around 1900 local, this fine fellow came to town:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/lijk604/Farmingdale/N154EH_FRG_052010-2.jpg

Heavily processed in Photoshop, due to a bad backlight situation.

[Gerard]

[quote="lijk604"]...and around 1900 local, this fine fellow came to town:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/lijk604/Farmingdale/N154EH_FRG_052010-2.jpg

He's early isnt he? :D

[lijk604]

Im just happy he's here.

[cancidas]

No time on it but I would guess about 10:30 like today. :borat:
no, later than that.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

After that towing accident I thought Chuck wasn't gonna make it.

[Big Tim #70]

I wonder how long it takes him to fly the Helo from Cali.

[NLovis]

I hope I can catch that C-130 on the rebound when it comes back to get that equipment

[Chris S]

...and around 1900 local, this fine fellow came to town:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/lijk604/Farmingdale/N154EH_FRG_052010-2.jpg

Heavily processed in Photoshop, due to a bad backlight situation.

Great to see Chuck Aaron's Red Bull BO-105 is fixed and has arrived at FRG already !! :borat:

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I think I heard Sean's plane fly over. Can anyone confirm/deny?

[wunaladreamin]

Confirmed. The runway change due to the Cessna spill screwed us royally though.

[Chris S]

BTW, I see the DIRECTV Blimp is flying over Citi Field tonight for the Subway Series,
and was just wondering if anyone knows if it will be based at FRG this weekend ??

[Big Tim #70]

I was there this afternoon and didn't see it so I'm assuming it's coming out of Jersey or Westchester again.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

The arresting gear is set!

[moose135]

The arresting gear is set!
I saw them working on that this afternoon - and fortunately, there were no 172s that needed it today... :shock:

[wunaladreamin]

The arresting gear is set!
I saw them working on that this afternoon - and fortunately, there were no 172s that needed it today... :shock:
Good! It's about time they knocked that crap off! Next weekend is going to be rough!

[NLovis]

Next week will be sweet. Personally I cant wait. Soembody get me up close with the blue angels? :borat:

[Matt Molnar]

Let's try to keep the FRG air show traffic in the air show threads (http://nycaviation.com/forum/jones-beach-airshow-2010-t17716s390.html). Thanks!

[Gerard]

Let's try to keep the FRG air show traffic in the air show threads (http://nycaviation.com/forum/jones-beach-airshow-2010-t17716s390.html). Thanks!

So the "Today At Farmingdale 2008/2009" thread is officially closed after 66 excellent pages and we will continue onward and upward with this thread for everything NOT air show related.
Sounds good to me!! 8)

[Derf]

I liked the old thread as people would stumble upon it and be able to see the last few years at KFRG. I have had Airport admins to people in the parking lot comment about how they could not believe all the cool stuff that has visited. If the thread is 10 pages or 200, I always click on the last page to see the updates? Why did the old thread needed to be closed? :(

[Fighting_falcon_51]

It's sad to see the old one go. It's filled with a lot of memories. :cry:

So if we have any information on arrivals to FRG we should put it in the arrival thread?

[Derf]

FYI USMC F-18's are due in May 28th at 17:30 :borat:

[Fighting_falcon_51]

FYI USMC F-18's are due in May 28th at 17:30 :borat:
Thanks!

[Derf]

Blue Angels #7 is due in WED 26th at 1700 to test the arresting gear...

Here is a shot from 2 years ago
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Jones-Beach-2008-Airshow/IMG3130/302295854_ZetY9-L-1.jpg

[Fighting_falcon_51]

The CF-18's are also due on Wednesday.


Lots O' F-18's this year!

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Anyone know when Kirby Chambliss is coming? I'd love to see him buzz the FRG tower.

[Derf]

no ETA as of yet, sorry

[Fighting_falcon_51]

This was posted in the other thread but here is a PM sent to me from Maj Johnnie "Dusty" Green


Thought I would keep you updated on whats going on with A-10 East for the weekend.

Thursday: Jets arrive at 1200
Friday: Practice, Time TBD
Sat/Sun: Show day, time TBD
Monday: Memorial day flyover of USS Intrepid Museum, TOT estimated at 1150. Will launch two ship from KFRG @ 1100 and recover at KFRG approx 1210.
Tuesday: Depart KFRG @ 0830 for KVAD.

Let me know if you need more info!

Dusty

[Gerard]

The arresting gear is set!
I saw them working on that this afternoon - and fortunately, there were no 172s that needed it today... :shock:

They were working on it again today around 12PM.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Just as an FYI it looks like Chuck is the only performer who is actually in NY right now.

[Chris S]

FYI USMC F-18's are due in May 28th at 17:30 :borat:
Sounds like FRG will be quite the "Hornets Nest" next weekend !!! :wink: :borat: :borat:

[Gerard]

FYI USMC F-18's are due in May 28th at 17:30 :borat:

For?? How many? How long staying?

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I think they are coming in because of that fleet week demo.

[Gerard]

I think they are coming in because of that fleet week demo.

Cool. Hornets, Ospreys, Sea Knights and Cobras!!!!!

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Im still debating on weather I should go to Saturdays show or watch the USMC demo.

[puckstopper55]

Hey guys. I didn't know where to ask this, but I didn't think it was worthy of its own thread.

What is the largest aircraft that you have seen (or heard of) landing/taking off at FRG? I have seen some 737's when teams fly in, but that's about it.

[moose135]

The two largest I've personally seen are the 757 - actually a USAF C-32 flying as Air Force 1 - along with the C-17 that brings the Thunderbirds team gear in for the airshow.
http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM200403C-32AF198-0001FRG009/633977653_SsCKw-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Air-Shows/Jones-Beach-Air-Show-2009/JM2009052404-4133C-17003/546106409_EPyg7-L-3.jpg

And while I never saw it myself, friends who worked for Fairchild-Republic back when they were building A-10s tell of the time a C-5 dropped in to FRG, back in the mid-70s.

[SpeedDemon88X]

a C-5 dropped in to FRG, back in the mid-70s.
I can only imagine what a plane of that size would look like a few hundred feet above my house.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I heard the CF-18's will come in on Wed also does anyone have a time?

[SpeedDemon88X]

I heard the CF-18's will come in on Wed also does anyone have a time?
There's more than 1? Hopefully they come in around 3 so I can see them after school let's out.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I believe its two jets.

[Derf]

One plane for the flyin, and the other for the Molson! 2 Canadian 18 will take off Eh?

Oh.... Marines are bringing in 4 18's

NOT ONE PAR, TWO PAIR OF BOGIES MAVRICK!!!!

[SpeedDemon88X]

Do I count 13 Hornets based at Republic this weekend? Mind you I just failed Math so there's a good chance I'm wrong :P

[Chris S]

One plane for the flyin, and the other for the Molson! 2 Canadian 18 will take off Eh?

Oh.... Marines are bringing in 4 18's

NOT ONE PAR, TWO PAIR OF BOGIES MAVRICK!!!!

Fred,
Just curious, are the (4) F-18s coming in from VFA-86 by chance ??
And will they be doing flyovers for the NYC fleet week ??

Anyway, with at least 13 to 14 Hornets at FRG this weekend it will definitely
be known as the "HORNETS NEST" now for sure !! :borat:

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I think it should be named Republic Naval Air Station for this week.

[Derf]

I could not tell you where the USMC Hornets are coming from, I can only tell you that they were told to make room for 4. As always, airshow is a fluid operation and always changing and rarely calm. I am only saying what I was told.... Never know what will happen!!! :borat:

[Mateo]

The Blue Angels brought 8 to Andrews last weekend.

[Derf]

Do I count 13 Hornets based at Republic this weekend? Mind you I just failed Math so there's a good chance I'm wrong :P



The Blue Angels brought 8 to Andrews last weekend.

I help kick him while he is down :lol:

(they usually have 7 when they come to NYC but ya never know!)

P.S. I feel bad... I have a lot to offer this thread with pictures but am going to let it go as I have too many Tucker shots to edit....SORRY :(

I will post 1 for now
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/2010-Jones-Beach-Airshow/IMG9587/878198914_JCLfT-L.jpg

Being packed up to ship to Times Square for 1 day Promo for the air races...will be disassembled tomorrow night and reassembled for air show!!! I wish I had more time to post but time for bed!

[MORS-AB-ALTO]

I could not tell you where the USMC Hornets are coming from, I can only tell you that they were told to make room for 4. As always, airshow is a fluid operation and always changing and rarely calm. I am only saying what I was told.... Never know what will happen!!! :borat:


Unless the Hornets plan on flying cross country from MCAS Miramar they will be coming from MCAS Beaufort in SC. This is the same base from which the 3 Hornets from VFA-86 that visited last week are attached. VMFA-115, VMFA-122, VMFA-251, VMFA-312, VMFA(AW)-224 & VMFA(AW)-533 are the resident units from MAG-31. There are a few squadrons down there that have some nice hi-viz markings. I'm hoping the Werewolves of VMFA-115 make the trip. Hate to speculate, but I honestly would not be surprised if 2 of these Hornets end up being Harriers from MCAS Cherry Point.

Going to be a great weekend either way! :D :D :D

[puckstopper55]

The two largest I've personally seen are the 757 - actually a USAF C-32 flying as Air Force 1 - along with the C-17 that brings the Thunderbirds team gear in for the airshow.
http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM200403C-32AF198-0001FRG009/633977653_SsCKw-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Air-Shows/Jones-Beach-Air-Show-2009/JM2009052404-4133C-17003/546106409_EPyg7-L-3.jpg

And while I never saw it myself, friends who worked for Fairchild-Republic back when they were building A-10s tell of the time a C-5 dropped in to FRG, back in the mid-70s.


Was that actually Air Force 1, or just painted like it for a movie or photo op? Also, its hard to believe that the FRG runway could support the weight of a C-17, much less a C-5.

I looked up the C-5 take off distance and it says about 8400ft. With FRG only having about 6500ft, that must have been really close, or one hell of a rocket show.

Actually, I just found a link (http://www.ktb.net/~billmeco/burc5a.html) that shows photos and tells a story of a C-5 taking off of a 6800ft runway to help transport F-117 parts from Burbank to Palmdale. Maybe with a light load it can be done.

[moose135]

Yes, that really was AF1 - President Bush made a campaign visit to LI during the 2004 election campaign. The USAF's 89th Airlift Wing out of Andrews operate 4 C-32s for VIP travel.

I don't have the FRG runway weight bearing data handy - only info I see published online is for single or dual wheel, and with the multi-wheel landing gear on the C-17 and C-5, they will have higher limits. And don't forget, take off distance is dependent on aircraft weight - those guys weren't going out at max T/O weight. In fact, I remember when they departed last year, the Thunderbirds were headed to Colorado, I believe, but the C-17 was going to make a fuel stop at McGuire first, as they had a light fuel load to get in and out of FRG.

[hiss srq]

AF1 as a VC25 would be one heck of a sight at FRG. Sadly, it will never happen. Due to the weight of the airplane as well as taxiway turn limits that airplane would never make it. Runway length is usually not an issue for the VC25 though. On September 11th, 2001 SRQ had 7,000 feet of available length and AF 1 was off before the intersection at 4/22 which is approx 3800 feet or sdo when departing on 32 at that time.

[Derf]

Another update....Changes as usual
Now being told
2-A10's
2 CF-18s
1 USMC F-18
1 Navy F-18
T-6 Texan II
C-17 will be parked by D&K
EA-6B Prowler
and a partridge in a pear tree


of course that is not including the stunt jobbies, B-17, Museum Aircraft or the Dark little bugs.

[lijk604]

Another update....Changes as usual
C-17 will be parked by D&K

WIN WIN WIN!!!!
:borat: :borat: :borat:

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Fred do you have an ETA for those planes?

[Derf]

this week? :wink:

[fk6065]

this week? :wink:
:lol: :lol: :lol:

[fk6065]

A few from today. Not really too happy with my colors, I have been playing with them all week and just can't seem to get them right. Plus the where I was the sun was not my friend.

This guy short taxied and took off

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/878878812_MPgHw-M.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/878878939_yDKnt-M.jpg

I think someone from Ch 7 ABC TV went up on this flight

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/878879033_VmcT2-L.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/878879106_cusXV-L.jpg


Ed Hammil and the Bethpage BI Plane went up for a trip


http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/878879173_iZzex-L.jpg

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Just came back from FRG, Sean Tucker was on a media flight and came back around 3:45, it was cool seeing him show off his new plane.

[Chris S]

Another update....Changes as usual
Now being told
2-A10's
2 CF-18s
1 USMC F-18
1 Navy F-18
T-6 Texan II
C-17 will be parked by D&K
EA-6B Prowler
and a partridge in a pear tree


of course that is not including the stunt jobbies, B-17, Museum Aircraft or the Dark little bugs.

Oh Yeah !!!! A C-17 and a EA-6B Prowler also !!!!! Woooo hoooo!! :borat:

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Im going to go tomorrow at 12 and then back around 4ish. Hope to see some of you guys there.

[SpeedDemon88X]

Just curious...why will there be a c-17 at Republic? Is it for fleet week?

[Derf]

Just curious...why will there be a c-17 at Republic? Is it for fleet week?
I needed a six pack of red stripe?


Umm, Tomorrow there will be a photo flight with Sean Tucker and Kirby Chambliss and the Seneca around 6-7 pm

I will post some pics

[Big Tim #70]

Just curious...why will there be a c-17 at Republic? Is it for fleet week?


It's coming in because Fred asked for it. He's a good guy to know! :lol:

[lijk604]

Im going to go tomorrow at 12 and then back around 4ish. Hope to see some of you guys there.

Get there a little before noon, word around the patch has it the A-10's will be in around noon...one of the Canadian CF18's will be in around 2:30pm. (Guess we know when Kenny will be there :wink: )

[lijk604]

I had a few minutes after work today, and got a sneak peek.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4640914402_4f5fccc493.jpg

I realize it's no gem like Fred's, but in the immortal words of Kenny....It'll do.

Also caught this fine fella while there...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4640914398_c99f84b230_o.jpg

This week is just going to keep getting better as the days go on.

[Gerard]

This week is just going to keep getting better as the days go on.

I was thinking the same thing!!!!! :D :D

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Im going to go tomorrow at 12 and then back around 4ish. Hope to see some of you guys there.

Get there a little before noon, word around the patch has it the A-10's will be in around noon...one of the Canadian CF18's will be in around 2:30pm. (Guess we know when Kenny will be there :wink: )
Dusty sent me an email the other day he told me Thursday at noon. Then again who knows. Im gonna play it safe and go at 11:30.

[lijk604]

[quote="Fighting_falcon_51":2x5w42yy]Im going to go tomorrow at 12 and then back around 4ish. Hope to see some of you guys there.

Get there a little before noon, word around the patch has it the A-10's will be in around noon...one of the Canadian CF18's will be in around 2:30pm. (Guess we know when Kenny will be there :wink: )
Dusty sent me an email the other day he told me Thursday at noon. Then again who knows. Im gonna play it safe and go at 11:30.[/quote:2x5w42yy]

Well, airshow week is always fluid. Last year they came in on Thursday, so that would seem to be the same this year.
However, my info came from a friend where the planes are due to park. Good Luck either way.
Personally I hope it's Thursday, I'm off that day. :)

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Yeah, I never take my chances on airshow week so I'll get there early.

I hope everyone enjoys themselves and stays safe tomorrow.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Just received from from Dusty:

"Jets aren't arriving until Thursday, our ground personnel are arriving tomorrow via commercial, that may be the confusion. I still plan on arriving at noon Thursday and if things change I will e-mail you tomorrow evening. See you then.

Dusty"

[Derf]

Dusty is the pilot...sooooo I do not think you are going to get a better source. Plus he will have the biggest gun at the airport and it is his "HOME" airport so put that in your pipe and smoke it! :lol:

[lijk604]

Excellent, then I will be able to catch them Thursday morning!

[NLovis]

Am at FRG now. Can't find anything. Heading back to AAM shortly. Am failing

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Am at FRG now. Can't find anything. Heading back to AAM shortly. Am failing

You wont see any action until around 2:30

[NLovis]

Am at FRG now. Can't find anything. Heading back to AAM shortly. Am failing

You wont see any action until around 2:30
Yea I figured that out. Just looking for what is already here ATM. Can't find though. Heading back to AAM and will lose wireless when there. I'll be back tomorrow morning definitly for the action. Not sure where to go though. :?

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Am at FRG now. Can't find anything. Heading back to AAM shortly. Am failing

You wont see any action until around 2:30
Yea I figured that out. Just looking for what is already here ATM. Can't find though. Heading back to AAM and will lose wireless when there. I'll be back tomorrow morning definitly for the action. Not sure where to go though. :?
Most of the planes are at D&K.

btw- D&K is on the opposite side of the AAM's parking lot.

[Christina]

I was by there this morning. The museum moved their planes around. The CF18 trailer was on the right side of Shelter Air. Oracle planes were up and about. Kind of seems really quiet this year. Usually a lot more action by now

[NLovis]

I was at D&K though it's shady at the hanger ATM cause of the sun. I'll head back there now to take another look. My problem is that I can't get inside to look around. JFK I would have been in a long time ago. Anyway you will hear from me when I'm back home.

[puckstopper55]

I was just over there .. with the exception of 2 things, it was very quiet.

Exception #1: It looked as if the CF-18 support team was there, however I only saw 1 member, and she happened to be a very good looking red head :D

Exception #2: They were using a car to jump start the Oracle plane

[lijk604]

I was just over there ..... it was very quiet.

It won't be quiet for too much longer. Hopefully the CF-18 at 2:30, and then Blue #7 arrives at 5:30pm.
They have electric signboards at the airport announcing Blue #7's arrival tonight.

Giggity-giggity!

[Big Tim #70]

I'm sitting at the Terminal right now. There is military traffic in the area (Marine 26), Sean D. Tucker is taxing as I type, & Chuck Aaron in the Red Bull Helo just landed.

UPDATE: Hornet 1 is the CF-18! She's here. :borat:

[SpeedDemon88X]

CF-18 landed at approx. 2:20 pm...I had just gotten out of school so unfortunately I didn't get a chance to see it land, but I saw it fly over my house.

[Derf]

A quickie...go to go now getting ready for a flight.... Kenny says hi!
http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/879945883_Sacm7-L.jpg

[george]

Great Picture Fred!! :borat:

Have a great flight!!!

[lijk604]

Blue Angel #7 here at FRG 5:05pm!

[SpeedDemon88X]

Blue Angel #7 here at FRG 5:05pm!
Dang you posted that up fast! I was listening to ATC and he was "8 miles out".....45 seconds later he is over my house!

[Big Tim #70]

LoL!

You beat me to it as well!

I love listening to all of the "Know it All's" who have absolutely no clue.


Julie Clark just landed as well.

[lijk604]

LoL!

You beat me to it as well!

I love listening to all of the "Know it All's" who have absolutely no clue.


Julie Clark just landed as well.

Now it feels like it's air show time!

[Christina]

Thanks Fred for taking us onto the tarmac! I hope you had a goood flight! Can't wait to see your photos

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4643551830_3ff5167f5b_b.jpg

To Kenny,

So sorry to hear about the accident! I hope your mom is ok!

[Fighting_falcon_51]

From the other thread:

Sorry folks, but today while I was waiting for Blue Angel #7 with the family a car hit the lip and struck my brother and aunt and hit the car and narrowly missed me. Thankfully they are both in stable condition. Because of this information on the first page may be out of date and I probably will not be able to make it back to the airport to provide people with live updates.

I would also like to thank Fred, the photographer with the camo lens( sorry I think I forgot your name), the two off duty EMT's, and all the people who called 911. I don't know what we would have done without you guys.

I would also like to thank the Dept. of Homeland Security,SCPD, and the East Farmingdale Fire Dept. for responding quickly and getting everyone to safety.

[Greg_NY]

Here are some pics of Fred and the flight he took tonight:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Republic/IMG_6211.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Republic/IMG_6256_2.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Republic/IMG_6259_2.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Republic/IMG_6267_2.jpg

BTW,
It was nice meeting Big Tim and Christina tonight

[Christina]

Great shots! And it was nice to meet you too! Just remember to save me next time lol

[Greg_NY]

Here are a few more from tonight:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Republic/IMG_6133.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Republic/IMG_6218_2.jpg

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[george]

Blue Angel #7

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/gja360/planes/airshow/b1.jpg

[Derf]

Very happy that you and your family are ok "HERO". Kenny Saved his little brother by pulling him out of the way. If it was not for him, this would be tragic. All those years of playing video games JUST PAID OFF!!!!!

I tip my drink to you, You EARNED the title "BIG BROTHER"!!!!

Here is the cause
http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/880303599_ofuPK-XL.jpg

and the EFFECT
http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/880303882_pGB3Q-L.jpg

It is rare that a NEW HWY Accident is not serious.

Last year they filled the potholes, and filled in the sides of the roads WITHOUT closing the road for a day!

How about some of those earlier shots Kenny?

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Very happy that you and your family are ok "HERO". Kenny Saved his little brother by pulling him out of the way. If it was not for him, this would be tragic. All those years of playing video games JUST PAID OFF!!!!!

I tip my drink to you, You EARNED the title "BIG BROTHER"!!!
It is rare that a NEW HWY Accident is not serious.
Last year they filled the potholes, and filled in the sides of the roads WITHOUT closing the road for a day!

How about some of those earlier shots Kenny?

Thanks Fred It was my natural instinct (from modern warfare 2 :borat: ) to pull my brother the hell out of harm's way.

You and Lou are the true hero's though you guys really helped my mother and the rest of the family get it together if it wasn't for you guys it would have been worse.

As for their condition they have both been discharged and my brother got some bruses, and minor back injury. My aunt got a laceration and some major bruses. Both of them are very lucky.


Also those shots are coming REAL soon I'm sorting through all 300 of em :wink:

[lijk604]

Here are my four contributions for today:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4643242283_e9e5471812.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4643856310_148706cdbb.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4643856218_55bf4ea7ce.jpg

but my favorite so far....

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4643856120_c012126dc1_o.jpg

[Zee71]

Nice images........and the FA-18 from Canada looks great. I was there this afternoon, but the lighting was too harsh. I ended up going to the terminal to catch aircraft #7 from the Blue Angels.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

5 quick ones before I go to bed.

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[NLovis]

NICE! I really wish I could get on that tarmac. :(

[hiss srq]

Great shots everyone... Has the freak show they call SheltAir started trying to throaw their weight around? Hahaha... One bum claims they own the airport, the other one thinks shes a pair of chocks she gets handled soo much and the other in there sends Av Gas trucks for G550's. Hahahahah

[Derf]

That bum is a friend of mine and you gave him a hard time after he spent 10 hours on a Very HOT ramp for 2 days where everyone feels they should have access... Including yourself and he trys to keep it from being a circus as airshow performers are preparing and not showcased there.

Please do not disrespect Shelt Air or any of their employees as the DID let you have access all day until one in your party gave massive attitude and total disrespect. And he Does own that side of the airport....as far south to the runway and as far north as NFI. He does more for us than any other airport would ever do.

I was their, remember?

[hiss srq]

And people should remember that you do not chop the hand off that feeds you. That week was the last time they ever sold fuel to an airplane I was involved in. Same goes for the other person in the group that stood up. And 3 of four of us from that group are badged for FRG access and operate with tennants of the airport... So we had rightful access. The disrespect didnt start untill after the untimatum was placed out there. I remember well that you were there Fred. He may be your friend but the bottom line is said individual initiated even after 3 of us showed credentials validating our presence on field and in the FBO. He may do a great deal for your photography access but when people who buy fuel, use GPU's and general services there get shelved and singled out for no rational reason that doesnt sit well with me. I stick to my opinion as such about siad individual and that SheltAir location. And he doesnt "own" the airport in that range of locations. A fellow in Florida does. He may be your friend but that shouldnt bar others from sharing opinions favorable or not. I know there is a number on this site that will allign behind me. All due respect to you though Fred.

[NLovis]

I RAN OUT OF FILM http://i69.servimg.com/u/f69/14/69/87/53/s5010.gif

[puckstopper55]

film?!!?!? lol :lol:

[NLovis]

film?!!?!? lol :lol:
Yea i'm still using film for medium range.

[ch2tdriver]

Wow....you FRG guys have it good! Try that at ISP and you will loose your badge priviledges and access. Seriously, I have been AT MY AIRPLANE preflighting it on the secluded west ramp no less, and been approached by airport ops and asked to see my badge then get 20 questions. Outside the gate in the parking lot at the west side the same will happen except this time it is SCPD. And this is all with a valid reason for being there!

I recently got checked out in a 172 at FRG and have the FRG badge. Yesterday I was over by Sheltair watching the F-18 come in. I had my badge on and could have easily gone thru the gate but did not. My airplane was not there and I had no valid reason for being on Sheltair's airshow hot ramp wandering around. If you used your badge to gain access, and bring in friends no less, then the least you can do is cooperate with the people at the FBO. Unless they were preventing you from accessing your airplane, it was most likely you were sightseeing or trying to get that shot few others can get.

If Sheltair was really nice enough to know you were there on the ramp to gawk, and let you do so for hours then you give them a hard time? I think you may be biting the hand that fed you.

Like I said....compared to ISP it seems that FRG is a VERY friendly place!



And people should remember that you do not chop the hand off that feeds you. That week was the last time they ever sold fuel to an airplane I was involved in. Same goes for the other person in the group that stood up. And 3 of four of us from that group are badged for FRG access and operate with tennants of the airport... So we had rightful access. The disrespect didnt start untill after the untimatum was placed out there. I remember well that you were there Fred. He may be your friend but the bottom line is said individual initiated even after 3 of us showed credentials validating our presence on field and in the FBO. He may do a great deal for your photography access but when people who buy fuel, use GPU's and general services there get shelved and singled out for no rational reason that doesnt sit well with me. I stick to my opinion as such about siad individual and that SheltAir location. And he doesnt "own" the airport in that range of locations. A fellow in Florida does. He may be your friend but that shouldnt bar others from sharing opinions favorable or not. I know there is a number on this site that will allign behind me. All due respect to you though Fred.

[MORS-AB-ALTO]

A-10's loitering over Melville North of LIE should be in shortly.

[Steven Holzinger]

And they're there, according to one of my friends...

[puckstopper55]

watched both the A-10 and Blues land. They cleared EVERYTHING out of the air for the blue, and even pushed the A-10's out into holding for about 10 minutes.

The air traffic controller sounded like he / they were pulling out their hair.

When the A-10's were coming in the guy standing a few cars back screamed out "THE WATER HOGS ARE HERE" .. ugh

[MORS-AB-ALTO]

When the A-10's were coming in the guy standing a few cars back screamed out "THE WATER HOGS ARE HERE" .. ugh

Yeah, I heard some guy tell his kids the Tomcats were getting ready to take off when the Hornets left last week. I say at least these TOOLS provide some entertainment value.

[mac7526]

Are the blues done for the day? or are they taking off again

[Steven Holzinger]

Normally on a Thursday, the Blues will arrive early and land. The diamond will then go up for about an hour to the show site to get points of reference. When they land, the solos will go up and get their points of reference. When the respective jets land, the team will debrief. They will all go up around showtime and fly a full practice.

As you can tell, Thursdays are BUSY days for the team.

[NLovis]

1355 Blue angel transport flew over my house.

[moose135]

watched both the A-10 and Blues land. They cleared EVERYTHING out of the air for the blue, and even pushed the A-10's out into holding for about 10 minutes.
Talked with the A-10 pilots for a bit after they landed. They chose to circle and wait on the BAs - tower offered to let them make a straight-in to 19, but they wanted to to fly an overhead pattern on arrival, so they decided to wait.

[Derf]

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/2010-Jones-Beach-Airshow/IMG1776/880994413_dB5Nj-L.jpg

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http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/2010-Jones-Beach-Airshow/IMG2105/880994970_gPNGW-L.jpg

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http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/2010-Jones-Beach-Airshow/IMG2425/880995706_pfYxw-L.jpg

What a great day at Farmingdale... I just wish I could have made the Sean Tucker / Blue Angels photo flight but I had to go to my son's school and see him play Marconi....HE WAS BRILLIANT! :lol: :borat:

[Christina]

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/2010-Jones-Beach-Airshow/IMG2105/880994970_gPNGW-L.jpg



Great shots!
I love the one above!

I just wanted to add I love FRG. :) They never told me to shut up and I can be annoying when I want to be lol

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Great shots Fred. It looked like a busy day over at FRG.

[Gerard]

Took a quick ride around 5:15 as dark clouds are gathering on the horizon. What is with the fence
covering over by the AAM? Goes almost halfway to D&K.

[Chris S]

Took a quick ride around 5:15 as dark clouds are gathering on the horizon. What is with the fence
covering over by the AAM? Goes almost halfway to D&K.
Yeah, I didn't like seeing that fence covering by the AAM either !!! WTF?? :x
I'm just glad it stopped half way down so that we could still talk to "Dusty",
the A-10 Demo pilot, thru the fence there at least after he arrived. :borat:

[Fighting_falcon_51]

A few more....

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[Mateo]

Anyone get a shot of the other side of the special CF-188? It's got 4 Wing Cold Lake on top of the tail, but the engine covers are from 425 ETAC, which is the eastern base at Bagotville, QC. Since it's a representational, it's probably got Bagotville on the starboard tail, but I'm still curious. The all-grey -188 is also from the 425 ETAC (look at the top of the tail).

[Derf]

Anyone get a shot of the other side of the special CF-188?

I got shots but I am too tired to dig it up right now..here are a few quickies from tonight! I had a good time Mario :borat:
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/2010-Jones-Beach-Airshow/IMG259012/881452794_ShoJq-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/2010-Jones-Beach-Airshow/IMG2618/881453352_SHPJJ-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/2010-Jones-Beach-Airshow/IMG2621/881453679_r7Yo9-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/2010-Jones-Beach-Airshow/IMG2629/881453979_C5Wj9-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/2010-Jones-Beach-Airshow/IMG2631/881454216_5QMZf-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/2010-Jones-Beach-Airshow/IMG259678/881453062_8TcAH-L.jpg

[Speedbird1]

I saw the Blue Angels rehearsing yesterday over Jones Beach on the news. What time was the practice run?

[Big Tim #70]

Anyone get a shot of the other side of the special CF-188? It's got 4 Wing Cold Lake on top of the tail, but the engine covers are from 425 ETAC, which is the eastern base at Bagotville, QC. Since it's a representational, it's probably got Bagotville on the starboard tail, but I'm still curious. The all-grey -188 is also from the 425 ETAC (look at the top of the tail).

I think that's because administratively, they're out of Cold Lake but I know they came out of the Que. I was speaking with a few of the team members and they said that they came out of Quebec. Their truck also has graphics out of 425 ETAC.

It very well could be like the Blues being out of Pensacola but in the winter they're in El Centro.

[mazgirl10]

i just heard them take-off at 9:15am. does anybody know if they will be going up again for practice at 2pm? i told my son i'd take him out of school early and head over to jones beach.

spectacular pictures by all!!!!

[Fighting_falcon_51]

i just heard them take-off at 9:15am. does anybody know if they will be going up again for practice at 2pm? i told my son i'd take him out of school early and head over to jones beach.

spectacular pictures by all!!!!
Yes they will go up at 2PM today!

[mazgirl10]

great, thanks, my son is going to be so excited. saw #7 fly over my house in W Babylon a little while ago. now just waiting for the rest.

thanks again and enjoy!!

[Fighting_falcon_51]

3 quick ones....more coming later tonight

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[SpeedDemon88X]

I've been to quite a few events which I have considered "loud". A few NASCAR races, and some concerts.......but to have the Blue Angels 50 feet above you as they land on runway 32.....absolutely INSANE! I'm sure some of you guys where there at around 2:45 today. My camera got screwed up so I missed some great shots but hopefully tomorrow I will get some.

[Gerard]

Did the Blues land and take-off 3-2 today?
And any word where the Marines will be doing their demo?
I'm going to Eisenhower at 10 to see that demo which is over by 2 then head over to FRG hopefully
to catch the Blues landing (traffic willing, it sucked today coming back from Jones but it was a Friday)
and the 3PM demo.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Did the Blues land and take-off 3-2 today?
Yes. Lots O' vapor

And any word where the Marines will be doing their demo?
No. But ill be watching it from the AAM . I dont know if I'll just buy tickets and go inside the AAM or watch it from the parking lot

[Mattimus]

did anyone get pics of the B-17 today?

[Fighting_falcon_51]

:!: :!: From June 7th-18th New Highway will be closed for RECONSTRUCTION :!: :!:

This is something that is needed badly. Throwing asphalt in some holes isn't good enough this time. Hopefully it will prevent future accidents.

[Danycam]

3 quick ones....more coming later tonight



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I Love this Shot. :borat: :borat: Angel #6 has a lot of wheels! :lol:

Where were you for these? Which Runway did they leave from? And about what time?

[dlorelli]

what is this strobe like thing on the side on the canada F-18 ?

http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/4416/sdc10861v.jpg

[Fighting_falcon_51]

The difference between the F-18 and the CF-18 is that light. Canada does a lot of operations for NORAD and that spotlight allows them to identify aircraft tail numbers ect; when it's dark.

[dlorelli]

Great thanks I could not figure out what that was !!

[Big Tim #70]

did anyone get pics of the B-17 today?

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[NLovis]

Man that 17 is a beauty! One of my all time favs right there :borat:

[Gerard]

I'm going to Eisenhower at 10 to see that demo which is over by 2 then head over to FRG hopefully
to catch the Blues landing (traffic willing, it sucked today coming back from Jones but it was a Friday)
and the 3PM demo.

The demo, which you all know by now, at FRG was cancelled. I talked to a Cobra pilot at Eisenhower and he told
me that because of all the planes parked at FRG they decided to cancel. The demo was SPECTACULAR but that'll be on
the Fleet Week thread!! :D
AND I just got to FRG in time. JUST in time. Parked by the Crazy Donkey and walked down 110 just as they came
sweeping across from the NE.
Then checked out the "Meet and Greet" which was pretty cool.

[Mateo]

Considering making my first visit to FRG tomorrow to see the assembled hardware. Where's the best place to park and see the ramp where all of the military is stationed?

[wunaladreamin]

Mateo, I recommend going to the American Airpower Museum. Pay the fare to get in and walk out onto the ramp where you can see just about everything. I was there most of the morning yesterday and had a blast!

[fk6065]

Would anybody happen to know when the two US Navy F/A-18's are leaving as well as the CAF-18's? Thanks.

[moose135]

I think the Navy guys left this afternoon, don't have a definite time for the CF-18, I think I heard around 10:30am Monday.

[fk6065]

Thanks Moose. Appriciate it

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I heard 10:30 also.

[Big Tim #70]

Heard from the team directly.

10:30 departure.

[fk6065]

10am. One Caf18 is gone. Painted tail still here. Golden nights loading up now trying to figure out which runway looks like 19 for departures. Arresting gear being disasembled.

[fk6065]

2 A-10's and the Golden Knights just took off. Still waiting onm the CAF18

[Gerard]

The 2 Navy F-18s left yesterday afternoon at 3:40. Nice departure off 3-2 :D
The back-up CF-18 blasted out off Runway 1 a little after Noon yesterday. :)

[fk6065]

I hung around until 12:00PM and the canopy was still up on the CAF-18. Unfortunately I had to leave.

[Gerard]

I hung around until 12:00PM and the canopy was still up on the CAF-18. Unfortunately I had to leave.

Blasted off 1-9 around 2:25. :)
Beautiful day with a wind that kept it from getting too hot. The Fortress and the Douglas were flying and I
caught them landing 1-4. Had a few hours to kill so I set up in the movie lot with my beach chair and a
Wendys Bacon Deluxe Double :D and watched the arrivals and caught some rays. 8)

[Steven Holzinger]

Here is a short teaser of the CF-18 departing today... I probably should have set up a tiny bit closer but it's a view I've been wanting to get for a while...

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[Big Tim #70]

I love all the car alarms in the background!

Great hanging with you guys today!

[moose135]

That looks - and sounds - very familiar! Nice work, Steve!

[puckstopper55]

anyone know what all of the construction in / around the airport is for? I think I remember reading something a while back that they had to make the runways longer, or move them ... in the same article they mentioned having to relocate the AAM. Is this what all of that is?

[Chris S]

Steve,
AWESOME job with the video of the CF-18 departing yesterday !!!! :borat:
It was great seeing you over at FRG yesterday catching all the action there !! :D :wink:

[lijk604]

anyone know what all of the construction in / around the airport is for? I think I remember reading something a while back that they had to make the runways longer, or move them ... in the same article they mentioned having to relocate the AAM. Is this what all of that is?

They are relocating the "B" taxiway, and then will be reallocating the 1/19 runway, in effect, moving it northbound approximately 1000 feet. The taxiway was too close to 1/19 for two large aircraft. One on the taxiway & 1 on the runway, did not leave enough safety clearance. So they are relocating "B" westward by approximately 100 feet. The south end of the field is completed (south of the terminal) and they plan to have the north end done by the end of this summer. Read more about it here:
http://www.republicairport.net/Taxiway- ... roject.htm (http://www.republicairport.net/Taxiway-Bravo-Relocation-Project.htm)

Work then shifts to moving 1/19 northbound approx 450 feet to give runway 19 an overrun area before Rte 109. They are not lengthening the runway, just adding the safety area. Again you can read about it here:
http://www.republicairport.net/Relocati ... roject.htm (http://www.republicairport.net/Relocation-of-RunwayAirport-Safety-Project.htm)

[Derf]

The last airshow arrival will be tomorrow on Wed at 10:30am and again at 4:30pm

C-130 will be in for the arrester gear

(last weeks shot of her)
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/2010-Jones-Beach-Airshow/IMG7233/873366852_EYCL8-L.jpg

[Derf]

One of me in the T-6
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[NLovis]

Seems like you had fun derf. I just spent $54 on blurry crap :x
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[puckstopper55]

anyone know what all of the construction in / around the airport is for? I think I remember reading something a while back that they had to make the runways longer, or move them ... in the same article they mentioned having to relocate the AAM. Is this what all of that is?

They are relocating the "B" taxiway, and then will be reallocating the 1/19 runway, in effect, moving it northbound approximately 1000 feet. The taxiway was too close to 1/19 for two large aircraft. One on the taxiway & 1 on the runway, did not leave enough safety clearance. So they are relocating "B" westward by approximately 100 feet. The south end of the field is completed (south of the terminal) and they plan to have the north end done by the end of this summer. Read more about it here:
http://www.republicairport.net/Taxiway- ... roject.htm (http://www.republicairport.net/Taxiway-Bravo-Relocation-Project.htm)

Work then shifts to moving 1/19 northbound approx 450 feet to give runway 19 an overrun area before Rte 109. They are not lengthening the runway, just adding the safety area. Again you can read about it here:
http://www.republicairport.net/Relocati ... roject.htm (http://www.republicairport.net/Relocation-of-RunwayAirport-Safety-Project.htm)

Thanks for the info. I read, and confirmed the demolishing (and hopefully re-building) of the AAM. Hopefully it all works out.

"The RSA relocation project can only be accomplished with the removal of the existing Hangar 2 (currently being leased by SheltAir), Hangar 3 (existing American Air Power Museum), and the associated aircraft aprons and taxiways/lanes."

[fk6065]

Fred, Great "Self Potrait" Thanks for posting the info on the C-130.

The RI ANG C-130 arrived just after 10:30AM taxied over to the main terminal, dropped the rear door, loaded up never shutting down her engines and then took right back off by 11:00AM

Landing on 32

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/887568875_LhKX3-L.jpg

Taxi down runway 32

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/887568928_EeP6P-M.jpg

Taxi to terminal

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/887568964_ci8HZ-L.jpg

Taking off on 14

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/887568996_gchLW-L.jpg

Wheels up & we're out of here!

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/887569036_wRutw-L.jpg

[Big Tim #70]

The 130 is back at FRG. At the Main Terminal right now.


Same thing, loading up, not shuttting down.

Should be gone in 10min.


*Update*

ROADY 32 is outta here!

[Danycam]

An F-18 (Not an Angel) Just Banked over my Office in Copiague and seemed to be heading toward FRG at 10:04a on FRI 6/4

[mazgirl10]

yes me too. i was at my son's field day over in west babylon and it flew right over us....what a treat, lol! not sure why it's here though.

[Christina]

Hey mazgirl! lol. Good to see you again. So funny how close we are to each other. I guess no one has a clue why the jet came in? I am going to pick up and son and drive by the airport. Hopefully I will get some answers

[mazgirl10]

hey christina, small world we live in eh? same town, same school, hahaha! let us know what you find out. btw, my name is lori. see ya around town!

[Chris S]

Just curious, any new info if the Hornet is still at FRG ??

[Derf]

Just curious, any new info if the Hornet is still at FRG ??


He is there until Sunday
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/Super-Hornet-KFRG/889987580_TGUQQ-L.jpg

[Chris S]

NICE !!!! An F/A-18F Super Hornet from VFA-213 Black Lions !! :borat:
We'll have to start calling FRG ... "NAS Oceana's North Annex" :wink:
Thanks for the info Fred !!

[Fighting_falcon_51]

NICE!!!! Some post show afterburner :borat: :borat: :borat:

[Chris S]

Yeah, I sure hope I get to see that LOUD Super Bug takeoff with FULL AB on Sunday !!! :borat: :borat:

[Gerard]

Yeah, I sure hope I get to see that LOUD Super Bug takeoff with FULL AB on Sunday !!! :borat: :borat:

Departure time? :)

[Chris S]

Yeah, I sure hope I get to see that LOUD Super Bug takeoff with FULL AB on Sunday !!! :borat: :borat:

Departure time? :)

Not sure ... hopefully Fred will be able to post an approximate time for Sun. !! :borat:

[lijk604]

I went over to Sheltair for this....
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4671819388_b69f37612e_b.jpg

...and as Fred has already documented, this was there too...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4671819390_b65ba082e5_b.jpg

If I hear anything on the Sunday departure I'll post it.

[Gerard]

If I hear anything on the Sunday departure I'll post it.[/quote]

Thanks. Supposed to be a stormy day with a cold front moving through.

[Gerard]

So I'm going through pictures I took last week at FRG and one was of the nice looking R-44 Clipper that
hangars over by Atlantic, N272DW. This copter has been here for years and was also used during the air shows to ferry people back and forth from Jones Beach. On a number of occasions I heard them on FRG Tower advise they would be landing at an off site pad to the north. I figured must be some rich guy landing
on his property somewhere. So this morning I finally decided to check out who this might be since his website is on the side of the copter.
http://watermiller.com/?id=About-3
Well DUH ME!! :oops: when I see who operates this copter. (Getting old and slow :) )
Very nice indeed. And interesting reading.
BTW is this the same R-44 that used to sit in the Talon hangar?

[Chris S]

I went over to Sheltair for this....
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4671819388_b69f37612e_b.jpg

...and as Fred has already documented, this was there too...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4671819390_b65ba082e5_b.jpg

If I hear anything on the Sunday departure I'll post it.


Great shots John and Fred !!
FYI, I've heard the Super Hornet should be departing around 2PM on Sun. :wink:

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I'll be over by the terminal tomorrow.

[lijk604]

Hmmmmm, 2pm...pray for good weather, I want to see that puppy launch!

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Hmmmmm, 2pm...pray for good weather, I want to see that puppy launch!
Dont jinx it!!!!!!!!! I really want to see that bug in the air. It's very depressing passing by frg with no afterburner!

[Christina]

Have you guys seen this?
WEATHER ALERT

From The News12 Weather Center.....The National Weather Service has issued a TORNADO WATCH for BROOKLYN, NASSAU COUNTY, QUEENS and SUFFOLK COUNTY, effective through SUN at 8:00 PM......Stay tuned right here for up-to-the-minute Long Island weather information....

I wonder what will happen now?

[rkfast]

Stopped by Sheltair this AM. Not afraid to admit that 72 is nicer than the bug. That thing is just drop dead gorgeous and clean. Chrome JT8s.....nice!

[lijk604]

Have you guys seen this?
WEATHER ALERT

From The News12 Weather Center.....The National Weather Service has issued a TORNADO WATCH for BROOKLYN, NASSAU COUNTY, QUEENS and SUFFOLK COUNTY, effective through SUN at 8:00 PM......Stay tuned right here for up-to-the-minute Long Island weather information....

I wonder what will happen now?

This just means I'm stuck in the office and will not get out see the departure! :evil:
Although with this humidity, I'm sure I'll hear it leave.

[lijk604]

Hmmmmm, 2pm...pray for good weather, I want to see that puppy launch!
Dont jinx it!!!!!!!!! I really want to see that bug in the air. It's very depressing passing by frg with no afterburner!

He just went airborne at 1413L. Couldn't see him from my window :( , but heard the roar.

[GrummanFan]

Hi Chris!

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Republic-Airport-1/vfa2132/891784150_6U5qT-XL.jpg

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Republic-Airport-1/vfa2131/891784275_nNgjZ-XL.jpg

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I was over near the terminal, he shot outta FRG at around 2:15.

[lijk604]

Sweet shots Dan! Glad somebody got 'em.

[Greg_NY]

Great shots Grummanfan,

It was nice to meet you there.

Here is my shot of the departure:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Republic/IMG_6900_3P.jpg

[Christina]

Here are a couple from me

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4676493160_27f5942211_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4676494364_f8f71d0a07_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4676495120_1e2979dced_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4676496270_3e5019af60_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4675872713_a99d1993d5_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4675873385_b254aed8f7_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4676560652_e4f9f6dd59_b.jpg

[Gerard]

[quote="Christina"]Here are a couple from me

Excellent pics. Sorry I missed it but Soccer Dad duty called.

[Christina]

Here are a couple from me

Excellent pics. Sorry I missed it but Soccer Dad duty called.

Thank you :) My son's tee ball is over by 10 but come August I am team mom for cheerleading. OMG I hope I have 15 mins for the airshow in Coney Island lol

[rkfast]

Notice in the pics they are wearing the newer helmets with the advanced weapons system built into the front of the visors? I forget what they are called.

Thats a real warplane, there. Love the demo squadrons and the Blues/T-Birds are always great. But IMO, theres something a bit extra special about seeing a "combat ready" aircraft like this Rhino was, especially from a squadron as esteemed as 213. Good stuff.

Now all we need to do is get word down to Oceana to have someone send a CAG bird up here!

[Chris S]

Hi Chris!

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Republic-Airport-1/vfa2132/891784150_6U5qT-XL.jpg

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Republic-Airport-1/vfa2131/891784275_nNgjZ-XL.jpg

Yep, you caught me in the background on top of my SUV, Dan !!! :D Ha !!
Great shots everyone !! :borat:

BTW, I hear another Super Hornet will be coming into FRG again this Thurs. also,
so keep an eye and ear out for that one too !! :wink:

[Fighting_falcon_51]

BTW, I hear another Super Hornet will be coming into FRG again this Thurs. also,
so keep an eye and ear out for that one too !! :wink:
:shock: Do you have an arrival time for that bug?

[Christina]

[quote="Chris S":12xf6bk0]

BTW, I hear another Super Hornet will be coming into FRG again this Thurs. also,
so keep an eye and ear out for that one too !! :wink:
:shock: Do you have an arrival time for that bug?[/quote:12xf6bk0]

Last one came in around 10am. I am just going to tan in my yard and wait for it lol..

[Big Tim #70]

Yep, you caught me in the background on top of my SUV, Dan !!! :D Ha !!
Great shots everyone !! :borat:

BTW, I hear another Super Hornet will be coming into FRG again this Thurs. also,
so keep an eye and ear out for that one too !! :wink:

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS CHRIS S!?

He's talking to MOOSE! :borat:

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/5110/5302010004.jpg (http://img267.imageshack.us/i/5302010004.jpg/)




Great Job with everything this year Ken!

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/6811/5302010005.jpg (http://img534.imageshack.us/i/5302010005.jpg/)

Hey, he's a "NOTABLE VISITOR" right?! :lol:

[gettysburgerrn]

What squadron will that F/a-18 be from? (the one arriving thursday?)


Ken

[Christina]

I got one of Chris, Moose and Kenny :borat:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4676486914_5d5fe61d29_b.jpg

Don't be hating. I am just that good :twisted:

[fk6065]

Last one came in around 10am. I am just going to tan in my yard and wait for it lol..

I can imagine the number of private messages you must have gotton from guys offering to bring the sun tan lotion, LOL.

[gpalz1]

Anybody know the reason for the stay over? Does this happen frequently? Maybe I'll take a ride out Thursday or Friday during lunch or wait till Saturday. Nice shots. George

[Steven Holzinger]

Usually to build cross country time...and at the same time, visit family.

[mirrodie]

Hadn't seen this thread. But I was pleasantly surprised.

At 1415, while in our front yard and as my 3 year old was hitting balls that I was pitching to him, (BTW, HOLY COW! My son is hitting balls. Thats nuts!) the Superhornet banking high over our home.

A very nice unexpected surprise. But she showboated for you guys, as the afterburners were not on and she gracefully banking slowly by, sounding more like a low 747 than a jet.


Nice pics guys!

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Can anyone confirm if its at FRG?

Also, thanks Tim for taking a picture of me at the worst possible angle :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Can anyone confirm if its at FRG?

Also, thanks Tim for taking a picture of me at the worst possible angle :lol: :lol: :lol:

Thanks for the complement though! :borat: :borat:

[Christina]

Last one came in around 10am. I am just going to tan in my yard and wait for it lol..

I can imagine the number of private messages you must have gotton from guys offering to bring the sun tan lotion, LOL.

LMFAO Everyone kinda knows that I would probably smack um if they said that to me lol

[Derf]

LMFAO Everyone kinda knows that I would probably smack um if they said that to me lol

Hey, DON'T Tease!

[Christina]

LMFAO Everyone kinda knows that I would probably smack um if they said that to me lol

Hey, DON'T Tease!

LMAO Can't help it lol

[Chris S]

Funny shots, Christina and Tim !!! Ha!! At least my Corsair shirt looked good from behind !! :lol:

Right now, I don't have any new info about when the Super Hornet will be actually arriving
on Thursday, or what NAVY squadron it is from, BUT I did hear it could possibly be a
Super Hornet that's less than 4 months old, so keep your fingers crossed for a brand new
SUPER BUG arriving at FRG on Thursday, because that would definitely be SWEET to see !! :borat: :wink:

[Gerard]

so keep your fingers crossed for a brand new
SUPER BUG arriving at FRG on Thursday, because that would definitely be SWEET to see !! :borat: :wink:

AND HEAR!!!!!! 8)

[lijk604]

so keep your fingers crossed for a brand new
SUPER BUG arriving at FRG on Thursday, because that would definitely be SWEET to see !! :borat: :wink:

AND HEAR!!!!!! 8)

Hopefully it's later in the day on Thursday...morning looks a bit blah. Overcast, rain, possible fog, etc.

[Derf]

Hopefully it's later in the day on Thursday...morning looks a bit blah. Overcast, rain, possible fog, etc.


I would hope early then....that is very cool for wake Wingtip vortices!!!! Bad Weather +F-18= Increased Pucker factor X3.14.... always trust you math!

[lijk604]

Hopefully it's later in the day on Thursday...morning looks a bit blah. Overcast, rain, possible fog, etc.


I would hope early then....that is very cool for wake Wingtip vortices!!!! Bad Weather +F-18= Increased Pucker factor X3.14.... always trust you math!

I bow to you sir!

[Derf]

Notable Visitors today at Farmindale....THIS IS NOT A TEST ;)

Perimiter road 100 west of the Skytypers just on the other side of the fence from
rt 109.
http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/895862610_JRS97-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/895862720_fUnFE-L.jpg

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Holy **** fred! What happened? Did it slam into slam into another car and go on fire or just some engine troubles?

btw- I saw some of those big paving trucks going on New Highway today, does anyone know if they are just filling in remaining holes or repaving it?

[Derf]

Notable Visitors today at Farmindale....THIS IS NOT A TEST ;)

Perimiter road 100 west of the Skytypers just on the other side of the fence from
rt 109.
http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/895862610_JRS97-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/895862720_fUnFE-L.jpg


Holy **** fred! What happened? Did it slam into slam into another car and go on fire or just some engine troubles?

btw- I saw some of those big paving trucks going on New Highway today, does anyone know if they are just filling in remaining holes or repaving it?

The driver heard a pop and pulled over..... Gasline went and so did the engine compartment

[wunaladreamin]

Hey Fred, Jack would have had that fire put out in seconds!

[Fighting_falcon_51]

At least the person is okay. We could have had an NYCA BBQ on that thing!

[Derf]

Actually Steve shown here had it out within seconds... It was like he did that 3 times a day everyday. I was pissed he did it so fast as I had no take to take pictures of the fraction of the moment he gave me. Most firemen would take a minute or so to get everything prepped, but AARF was acting faster than most fire departments would if there was a family stuck inside.

To say I was stunned was an understatement! IT WAS AWESOME and I should have run Video! :lol:

[Fighting_falcon_51]

AARF has seen a lot of action lately between this and the Cessna's.

[fk6065]

Nice shots Fred. See we hang out one night and you are chasing fires.

[Derf]

Nice shots Fred. See we hang out one night and you are chasing fires.


Thats only the half of it... I got up close and personal to the fire yesterday in farmingdale at two brothers scrap metal!

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/895948190_SxL8z-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/895949341_snUSe-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/895949511_4XP8B-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/895949835_3Yh72-L.jpg

I have shot others but 2 in two days! hmmm

On a side note...that was in Farmingdale too, but not at the airport!

[fk6065]

Great shots, great lighting.