Republic Farmingdale (FRG) Notable Visitors

[mirrodie]

Wow, I've been meaning to call them to pick up my scrap.....


wonder if I'll get better rates now!!


As for the fire, who is betting the mafia set it?

[Gerard]

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

Saw the smoke coming home and figured it was in the FRG area and got a little nervous.

[Chris S]

Just heard the Super Hornet should be arriving this morning between 10:00 - 10:30AM !! :borat:

[Chris S]

BTW, New Highway is still closed for repaving this week, correct ??

[mirrodie]

ts 12:02 and something just blasted over my office? Superhornet?

[Christina]

She just arrived at 12:01 :)

Over my yard :)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4687882069_18923985f6_b.jpg

[SpeedDemon88X]

Super Hornet lands at 12:01 pm damn that was loud.

[GrummanFan]

It's a GROWLER!!! :)

[moose135]

Is that an EF-18? Sure looks like it!

[Steven Holzinger]

EA-18G I believe...

[moose135]

I think you are right, Steve - I've seen it both ways, but on Boeing's web site, they refer to it as the EA-18G

[Speedbagel_001]

What are those pods under the wings with the mini-propellers?

[mirrodie]

What are those pods under the wings with the mini-propellers?

The main engines. :mrgreen:

[Matt Molnar]

What are those pods under the wings with the mini-propellers?
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/images/ea-18g-image100.jpg

[puckstopper55]

Brand new plane, part of the Scorpions. I knew it was a big plane, but I didnt know it was THAT big!!

[Fighting_falcon_51]

NICE!!! Electronic Warfare :borat:

I'll probably go tomorrow and check it out.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

BTW, New Highway is still closed for repaving this week, correct ??
Yes it is from June 7-16th and construction takes place MON-FRI from 5AM-7PM

[Christina]

Ok people I wanna see pictures of it already. Slow pokes lol

[Chris S]

FYI- They parked the Horse Ramp in front of the Growler in order to shield the front view of
some of the sensitive electronic pods, but you can still get a good side shot the aircraft !! :wink:
They also said it's supposed to be departing around 10AM on Fri. morning.

[GrummanFan]

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Republic-Airport-1/landing1/896685353_TyrRs-XL.jpg

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Republic-Airport-1/static2/896685685_DJuUn-XL.jpg

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Republic-Airport-1/static1/896685545_qviiN-XL.jpg

Pre horse ramp blockade:

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Republic-Airport-1/pretruck1/896685511_CNynQ-XL.jpg

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Darn, looks like I'm gonna miss it all together.

[JHNA57]

FA18s, EA-18's, Blue Angels, Coast Guard.......

NAS (Naval Air Station) Republic - Perhaps?????

[Chris S]

FYI, this EA-18G is actually from VAQ-132 "Scorpions" out of NAS Whidbey Island in Washington.
It's Bu. No. is #166898 and it looks to be just about brand new with a sticker price of around $75 Million!!! :wink:

[Christina]

She is purty

[Chris S]

She is purty
She sure is, and it was definitely a nice surprise that the Super Hornet, turned out to be an EA-18G GROWLER !!! :borat:
BTW, nice shot of her arriving over your backyard Christina !! :D

[lijk604]

I know where I'm headed after work. :)

FAIL! Raining like hell when I got out, and didn't feel like waiting around. Grabbed a quick one through the fence for the personal files, but not anything I'd post here. Especially after seeing Dan's shots.

[Gerard]

FA18s, EA-18's, Blue Angels, Coast Guard.......

NAS (Naval Air Station) Republic - Perhaps?????

A couple of weeks back there was a really nice USMC UH-1N parked over by Sheltair.

[Gerard]

http://www.newsday.com/columnists/james ... -1.2005479 (http://www.newsday.com/columnists/james-bernstein/up-in-the-sky-the-future-of-grumman-on-li-1.2005479)

[fk6065]

Figures, I rushed out there after work this morning and hung out from 10AM till 11:30AM. Oh well, guess I will try to catch her leaving tomorrow.

Dan great shots. I am guessing they were taken from the main terminal side?

Christina, nice grab on the landing, glad to see the camera didn't slip out of your hands from all the sun tan lotion.

[mirrodie]

NIce shots Christina and Dan.

I guess the Newsday pic blows any chance of hiding sensitive parts out of the water.

[Christina]

Figures, I rushed out there after work this morning and hung out from 10AM till 11:30AM. Oh well, guess I will try to catch her leaving tomorrow.

Dan great shots. I am guessing they were taken from the main terminal side?

Christina, nice grab on the landing, glad to see the camera didn't slip out of your hands from all the sun tan lotion.

LMFAO LOL! It was to cold out lol

[lijk604]

A couple of weeks back there was a really nice USMC UH-1N parked over by Sheltair.

You mean this one? Can anyone help me with the bu. no. on this one? All I could make out was 55189.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/lijk604/Farmingdale/55189_FRG_050910.jpg

[SpeedDemon88X]

http://www.newsday.com/columnists/james-bernstein/up-in-the-sky-the-future-of-grumman-on-li-1.2005479
This mean we will be seeing more ea-18g's at Republic?

[gettysburgerrn]

What a great looking aircraft.....Any other F/a-18s or other hornet types due in this weekend?

Ken :borat:

[Christina]

FYI- They parked the Horse Ramp in front of the Growler in order to shield the front view of
some of the sensitive electronic pods, but you can still get a good side shot the aircraft !! :wink:
They also said it's supposed to be departing around 10AM on Fri. morning.

I might not have a car :cry: :cry: :cry: Maybe they will use 14 :P

[Derf]

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/Growler/897025171_EHWrf-L.jpg

[Steven Holzinger]

That Huey's BuNo is 155189.

[Chris S]

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/Growler/897025171_EHWrf-L.jpg

Fred,
SWEET SHOT of the Growler !!! :borat:
I knew you'd be able work around the Horse Ramp !!! Ha !! :wink:

[moose135]

Fred,
SWEET SHOT of the Growler !!! :borat:
I knew you'd be able work around the Horse Ramp !!! Ha !! :wink:
That's my shot - Fred hit me over the head and took my memory card. :lol:

http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20100610EA-18G166898003/897137469_PSYaa-L.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20100610EA-18G166898002/897137382_cty4R-L.jpg

[Derf]

Fred,
SWEET SHOT of the Growler !!! :borat:
I knew you'd be able work around the Horse Ramp !!! Ha !! :wink:
That's my shot - Fred hit me over the head and took my memory card. :lol:

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/897320779_dxwN8-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/897320790_Qt3Gs-L.jpg

I do not know what your talking about :shock: P.S. Check out these 2 new shots above...
The EXIF says they were taken a this morning at around 7am. What do you think Moose?

[fk6065]

Are we still looking for a 10AM departure?

[Derf]

Yessir, but did we see how ontime they were yesterday? :lol:

[fk6065]

This is true, and the last time with the CAF-18 I think they used British Columbia Time, however today I have more free time, just waiting to put the last kid on the bus............

[puckstopper55]

Anyone have a shot of the plane with the ramp in front of it? I want to see exactly they are trying to accomplish.

[Christina]

They took of at 10:25. The trees didn't help much with me getting a photo. If anyone wants to see the tree I will be more then glad to post it. It is a pretty tree

[Derf]

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/Growler/897459780_pnnka-L.jpg

[Derf]

They took of at 10:25. The trees didn't help much with me getting a photo. If anyone wants to see the tree I will be more then glad to post it. It is a pretty tree

OK, I am game....Bring it on! Lets see the pretty tree!!!! 8)

[Christina]

Best image of the year!
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4690636913_947e30b885_b.jpg

[bluejuice]

first it will be a pretty tree,then some happy clouds, then some blue sky with a pretty stream running through it

[Derf]

I think I have a filter that will clean that up.....where the hell did I put that? ummm :wink:

[Christina]

One far far away
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4690650061_498aa218e8_b.jpg

[Christina]

first it will be a pretty tree,then some happy clouds, then some blue sky with a pretty stream running through it


LMFAO!! lol

[Christina]

I think I have a filter that will clean that up.....where the hell did I put that? ummm :wink:

Cool where can I buy one? :borat:

[Derf]

Another one from far away
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/F18-growler/897507024_g4bUx-L.jpg

[Christina]

Another one from far away
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/F18-growler/897507024_g4bUx-L.jpg

Yea yea yea not fair. I was on my front lawn and it stayed way west of me but it was loud and made a weird crackle noise

[Chris S]

I think I have a filter that will clean that up.....where the hell did I put that? ummm :wink:

Cool where can I buy one? :borat:
Yeah, Fred has a "TREE" filter along with his "ANTI- BLUR" filter too of course !!! :wink: Ha Ha!! LMAO !!! :lol: :lol:
BTW Fred, I couldn't catch the glow of the afterburners from the angle I had taking video
of the departure, so please post some of your "AB GLOW" shots too when you can, OK !! :borat:
Thanks !!

[Christina]

I think I have a filter that will clean that up.....where the hell did I put that? ummm :wink:

Cool where can I buy one? :borat:
Yeah, Fred has a "TREE" filter along with his "ANTI- BLUR" filter too of course !!! :wink: Ha Ha!! LMAO !!! :lol: :lol:
BTW Fred, I couldn't catch the glow of the afterburners from the angle I had taking video
of the departure, so please post some of your "AB GLOW" shots too when you can, OK !! :borat:
Thanks !!


I am sooo jealous

Yea Fred we need more pictures!

[Derf]

I think I have a filter that will clean that up.....where the hell did I put that? ummm :wink:

Cool where can I buy one? :borat:
Yeah, Fred has a "TREE" filter along with his "ANTI- BLUR" filter too of course !!! :wink: Ha Ha!! LMAO !!! :lol: :lol:
BTW Fred, I couldn't catch the glow of the afterburners from the angle I had taking video
of the departure, so please post some of your "AB GLOW" shots too when you can, OK !! :borat:
Thanks !!

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/Growler-in-the-weeds/897542882_NWQk2-L.jpg

Here is some "After Blastoff Glow"
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/growler-full-burner/897542708_5NgJG-M.jpg

[fk6065]

That was one cool plane!

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/897564579_MdAfN-M.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/897564645_bCAaa-M.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/897564614_JbCMu-M.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/897564682_3RLMg-M.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/897564726_JpZTq-M.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/897564760_CLzum-M.jpg

[Gerard]

A couple of weeks back there was a really nice USMC UH-1N parked over by Sheltair.

You mean this one? Can anyone help me with the bu. no. on this one? All I could make out was 55189.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/lijk604/Farmingdale/55189_FRG_050910.jpg

Thats the one. I was actually driving past with no intentions of stopping as I had my daughters soccer game to get
to. When I saw that awesome copter I friggin stopped short and made a wild turn into the parking lot. Thankfully
no one was behind me. The crew was prepping to leave (11AM) but being the good dad I only stopped to take a few
pics then left for the game. :( I wanted to wait but knowing how long these military guys sometimes take to spool
up I decided to leave.

[Gerard]

One far far away
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4690650061_498aa218e8_b.jpg

Hey I like that shot. Lots of stuff on that belly there. :)
Uh the plane not you Christina! :lol: :lol:

[gettysburgerrn]

One far far away
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4690650061_498aa218e8_b.jpg
Awesome pic Christina!

ken

[Christina]

One far far away
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4690650061_498aa218e8_b.jpg

Hey I like that shot. Lots of stuff on that belly there. :)
Uh the plane not you Christina! :lol: :lol:


You guys are killing me. Yes I know I need to lose a few lbs lol

[Christina]

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/Growler-in-the-weeds/897542882_NWQk2-L.jpg

Here is some "After Blastoff Glow"
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/growler-full-burner/897542708_5NgJG-M.jpg

Nice! I wish i got to see it :(. Hopefully they come back and New Hwy is finished!

[Christina]

That was one cool plane!

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/897564579_MdAfN-M.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/897564645_bCAaa-M.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/897564614_JbCMu-M.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/897564682_3RLMg-M.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/897564726_JpZTq-M.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/897564760_CLzum-M.jpg


I want one lol. Think they will let me put it in my backyard. It might actually fit lol

Great shots!

[Christina]

One far far away
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4690650061_498aa218e8_b.jpg
Awesome pic Christina!

ken


Thank you. A bit noisy but she was probably like over Massapequa at that point

[Chris S]

Here is some "After Blastoff Glow"
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/growler-full-burner/897542708_5NgJG-M.jpg

Thanks for posting the AB "GLOW" shot, Fred !! :borat:
Great shots of the Growler everyone !!

[Derf]

Of course I can not take credit as I only pushed a button...
http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/897885918_3EmDs-L.jpg

These guys had buttons and switches with lights that were flashing and
blinking...blinking and flashing...They keep flashing and....and.....


sorry :wink:

[gettysburgerrn]

One far far away
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4690650061_498aa218e8_b.jpg
Awesome pic Christina!

ken


Thank you. A bit noisy but she was probably like over Massapequa at that point




All the better- I have noticed that on occasion some of the hornets have passed right over my daughter's soccer field (in massapequa). Was it more noisy than the regular hornets??
Ken

[MORS-AB-ALTO]

All the better- I have noticed that on occasion some of the hornets have passed right over my daughter's soccer field (in massapequa). Was it more noisy than the regular hornets??
Ken

The Super Bugs produce quite a racket. They are actually louder than the Tomcat they replaced. Navy has had a tough time in Oceana & Key West with them and the JSF is going to be almost twice as loud! http://www.stoptheplanes.com/

[SpeedDemon88X]

I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who enjoys the noise :)

[gettysburgerrn]

All the better- I have noticed that on occasion some of the hornets have passed right over my daughter's soccer field (in massapequa). Was it more noisy than the regular hornets??
Ken

The Super Bugs produce quite a racket. They are actually louder than the Tomcat they replaced. Navy has had a tough time in Oceana & Key West with them and the JSF is going to be almost twice as loud! http://www.stoptheplanes.com/


I have no problem with the noise either - I kind of like it. What is that organization's plan for dealing with Oceana and Key west (except for the law suit I saw referenced)?

I remember when the f-22 appeared at the airshow at Jones Beach a few years ago- man was that loud....

Ken

[fk6065]

A few more shots of "The Growler" can be seen here if interested

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/Military-Av ... 2121_Fbux4 (http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/Military-Aviation/EA-18G-Growler-assigned-to-VAQ/12537571_Gfiix#899442121_Fbux4)

[Nick]

I guess I wasn't the only one who noticed the jammer pods huh. First shot of the " Growler " I've seen.

[SengaB]

Why are there three hard points with ECM pods. One usually does the job.

Senga

[Derf]

so it can carry party poppers silly! :borat:

It is also nice to carry more gas so it can stay and party longer 8)

[Chris S]

FYI- I rode by FRG today to check out the improvements New Highway and I saw the DIRECTV Blimp was there also. :borat:
I talked to one of the crew and it's in town for the Phillies/ Yankees game on Thurs. night for the MLB Network.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Thanks Chris, I know where I'm going tomorrow! :borat:

How are the improvements?

[Derf]

FYI- I rode by FRG today to check out the improvements New Highway and I saw the DIRECTV Blimp was there also. :borat:
I talked to one of the crew and it's in town for the Phillies/ Yankees game on Thurs. night for the MLB Network.
New Hwy is finally fixed!!!!

Here is a shot from this morning
http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/903771924_p28R5-L.jpg

[Mateo]

DirecTV Blimp has been kicking around the Northeast; I saw it moored at PNE a week or two ago.

[Chris S]

DirecTV Blimp has been kicking around the Northeast; I saw it moored at PNE a week or two ago.

Sounds like it might be back at FRG next week again for more Mets games too. :wink:

[Chris S]

Thanks Chris, I know where I'm going tomorrow! :borat:

How are the improvements?

The shoulders on both sides of New Highway are paved now,
so it should be much safer driving around there now !! :borat:

[moose135]

Why are there three hard points with ECM pods. One usually does the job.
They can actually carry up to 5 pods. The EA-6B also carries multiple pods - they can be used to jam different frequency ranges.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

[quote="Fighting_falcon_51":1nr2ro84]Thanks Chris, I know where I'm going tomorrow! :borat:

How are the improvements?

The shoulders on both sides of New Highway are paved now,
so it should be much safer driving around there now !! :borat:[/quote:1nr2ro84]
:borat: :borat: :borat: :borat: :borat:

[SengaB]

John,
Wow I assumed by now they would have had enough tech to utilize one ECM pod to cover all the frequency ranges instead of three using up other hard points.

Either way what an amazing aircraft the EA-6B Prowler is. I had a chance to shoot a line of active A-6 Intruders (EA-6B predecessor) in 1995 but I because I ran out of film right when I got to them.

Senga

[Fighting_falcon_51]

http://img576.imageshack.us/img576/5676/dscf2899g.jpg (http://img576.imageshack.us/i/dscf2899g.jpg/)

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[Matt Molnar]

Nice, saw the blimp heading up the East River this morning.

[lijk604]

3 HH60's from the Army Guard took off from Sheltair about 3pm today in a "flight formation." Was just walking out to lunch, didn't have the camera ready.

[fk6065]

What no Hornets this week?

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I don't know if he stopped by FRG or not but I saw Chuck Aaron (Red Bull Heli) leaving NY today in the Red Bull Helicopter.

[Gerard]

I don't know if he stopped by FRG or not but I saw Chuck Aaron (Red Bull Heli) leaving NY today in the Red Bull Helicopter.

Where was that?

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I don't know if he stopped by FRG or not but I saw Chuck Aaron (Red Bull Heli) leaving NY today in the Red Bull Helicopter.

Where was that?
I saw the chopper flying from my house in Copiague.

[Gerard]

[quote="Fighting_falcon_51":1oljcq16]I don't know if he stopped by FRG or not but I saw Chuck Aaron (Red Bull Heli) leaving NY today in the Red Bull Helicopter.

Where was that?
I saw the chopper flying from my house in Copiague.[/quote:1oljcq16]

Ahhhhhh!! :lol: I say that cos I actually heard him working FRG tower while I was down by Atlantic at FRG.
I heard a copter using the call sign "4EH" and I knew it sounded familiar. From what I gather he wanted to fly
east along the south shore but i dont think the visibilty was that great (fog?) so he worked with FRG and flew a
NE heading instead. This was around 2:30 or so.
Wonder if he was in town the whole week after the Red Bull race on Sunday.
Im telling you nothing gets by us (this board)!!!! :lol: :lol:

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Where was that?
I saw the chopper flying from my house in Copiague.[/quote]

Ahhhhhh!! :lol: I say that cos I actually heard him working FRG tower while I was down by Atlantic at FRG.
I heard a copter using the call sign "4EH" and I knew it sounded familiar. From what I gather he wanted to fly
east along the south shore but i dont think the visibilty was that great (fog?) so he worked with FRG and flew a
NE heading instead. This was around 2:30 or so.
Wonder if he was in town the whole week after the Red Bull race on Sunday.
Im telling you nothing gets by us (this board)!!!! :lol: :lol:[/quote]

It's funny you say that because when I was watching him fly over he made a left and circled over the house and changed his course this must have been when he was working with the tower. He must have been in NY since the Jones Beach Airshow so he must be happy to be coming home.

Also there was some action at FRG today with the Direct TV blimp.

[GrummanFan]

Wonder if he was in town the whole week after the Red Bull race on Sunday.

Well, he did perform up at the Rhode Island Air Show this weekend; on Saturday he flew around 11:30, but I'm not sure when he flew on Sunday. Probably around the same time.

[Big Tim #70]

It's funny you say that because when I was watching him fly over he made a left and circled over the house and changed his course this must have been when he was working with the tower. He must have been in NY since the Jones Beach Airshow so he must be happy to be coming home.

Also there was some action at FRG today with the Direct TV blimp.


Quite the oppostite. Since Jones Beach, he's been up to Windsor Canada, Indy, then back to Linden for the RBAR, then Rhode Island. His last month has been crazy!

It would be cool to see him stop by for the night but sounds like he's already bugged out.

[Altitude9]

Not sure if this is the right thread - but we shot the Direct TV airship from the air over NYC while doing a photo mission a few months back. They were moored over in KCDW, so this explains why we haven't seen them in a while. :idea:

http://www.photofromabove.com/customers/directTv/pic1.jpg
http://www.photofromabove.com/customers/directTv/pic2.jpg

[Derf]

Now that is AWESOME!!! Love both shots! :borat:

[Altitude9]

Thanks Derf. The originals are awesome, you can see the seams of the airship. Here's one more.

http://www.photofromabove.com/customers/directTv/pic3.jpg

[Derf]

Oh yea, Uploading one at a time now.... Tease us why don't ya! :lol: :borat: MORE More more!!!!

Nice stuff

[Altitude9]

:D ...I've got more, but not necessarilly for this thread. Stay tuned...

[Gerard]

Ran some errands and decided to do a quick run by FRG. This was about 1:00 and when I was on 110 the
skies OPENED and I mean OPENED!!! Not surprising with the thickness of the humidity and the dark and
nasty clouds moving in. Of course this didnt stop Stingray 651 from departing off Runway 1-4.
Wild weather but typical when a cold front moves in pushing out a heat wave!!

[Fighting_falcon_51]

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[Fighting_falcon_51]

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[Derf]

Sorry, I have lots to post but little time to post it in... here are a few shots from earlier this week

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Wounded-Warrior-Project-2010/IMG795456b/946240591_vzTvt-L-1.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Wounded-Warrior-Project-2010/IMG8058/946241128_NedpJ-L-1.jpg

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but that was just two days... time for bed

[Gerard]

Wow this thread has been dead!
Not much action at FRG today but the AAM's T-6 rolled out after the storms hit.

Thats cos I've been out of town on vacay. :lol:
Came out of the movies with my wife yesterday and did a quick run-around. Saw the Trump 76 depart NW
out of Atlantic around 2ish.

[cancidas]

fred, love the P-51 shots!!

[Fighting_falcon_51]

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[lijk604]

XB-RRC is sitting on Sheltair's ramp.

Sorry gang, I've been a bit busy at work and have shirked my reporting duties.
Along with XB-RRC, here are two other rare visitors to Farmingdale this past week.

First off: XB-RRC - Gulfstream - G2SP
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4125/4847243363_a1877d1d08_z.jpg

Next up: N69 - King Air 300 operated by the FAA
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/4847243497_f2c3eb39d2_z.jpg

Finally, the catch of the week: YV2152 - Venezuelan CJ2
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/4847244053_7776e7f007_z.jpg

[puckstopper55]

forgive me for asking, what could be a dumb question, but are these specific planes rare, or is it that these types of planes dont come into FRG often?

If it is these specific planes, what makes them so special? Thanks.

[lijk604]

forgive me for asking, what could be a dumb question, but are these specific planes rare, or is it that these types of planes dont come into FRG often?

If it is these specific planes, what makes them so special? Thanks.

We see these types of planes all the time at FRG, the rare parts are:
1) Mexican registered bizjets are few and far between in this neck of the woods.

2) Venezuelan registered bizjets are even in here even less. (there are only about 125 bizjets according to LAAS Corporate Jet register) http://www.laasdata.com/corpjet/

3) The FAA King Air (and the rest of it's fleet) ae constantly hopping around the country. Checking airport infrastructure, approaches, etc. If you see it at the same airport more than 3-4 times a year that's a lot.

[puckstopper55]

We see these types of planes all the time at FRG, the rare parts are:
1) Mexican registered bizjets are few and far between in this neck of the woods.

2) Venezuelan registered bizjets are even in here even less. (there are only about 125 bizjets according to LAAS Corporate Jet register) http://www.laasdata.com/corpjet/

3) The FAA King Air (and the rest of it's fleet) ae constantly hopping around the country. Checking airport infrastructure, approaches, etc. If you see it at the same airport more than 3-4 times a year that's a lot.

I had a feeling thats what it was. thank you for clarifying.

[Derf]

Tonight there may be an aurora (borealis) passing thru, There will be a big green army type helicopter doing runs tomorrow all day with troops, Saturday there will be 4 bugs arriving around 4pm and the following week there will be some inbound meteors. Holy Cosmic dust Batman!

[Chris S]

Tonight there may be an aurora (borealis) passing thru, There will be a big green army type helicopter doing runs tomorrow all day with troops, Saturday there will be 4 bugs arriving around 4pm and the following week there will be some inbound meteors. Holy Cosmic dust Batman!

Nice to hear about the 4 Bugs arriving at FRG on Saturday !! :cool:
I'm hoping they'll stay overnight and depart later in the afternoon on Sunday!!:wink:

[lijk604]

hmmm 4 bugs Saturday....looking forward to that.
Had a US Marines, CH-53 take off here today around 4:30pm, almost snapped my neck to look out the window. The sound was definitely something I wasn't used to hearing. :biggrin:
They just came back! Landed Sheltair at 5:18pm. Not sure how long they are staying. Hopefully til I'm out of the office...but somehow I doubt it.

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[Gerard]

Wow!! Must have been a SUPER Stallion with 3 engines!!! Yes 3 engines!! LOL Love that copter!!! What were they doing around here?
And BUGS Saturday? 4 (FOUR) BUGS? Already trying to arrange my schedule!!!
But what the heck is the "Meteor"?:smile:

[gettysburgerrn]

Any word on when the bugs are staying until?
ken

[Derf]

Any word on when the bugs are staying until?
ken

Negitive

LABOR DAY at the AAM

Lets just say that you want to be there... I know what they are trying for and if they get 1/3 of what is planned, you will be using a British Accent for a month. Lets just say that the Spitfire planned is now a minor attraction! No More info at this time can be released but I am smiling!!!!! Put in for some weekends off at work now!

[Chris S]

Well, the Vulcan Bomber has always been HIGH on my wish list of British aircraft to see !!! Ha !! :wink:
Of course I know it will NEVER cross the pond, but here's a cool video of it flying at RIAT last month:biggrin:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XodlwZsUC8U

BTW Fred, what weekends are we talking about, if all of these AAM plans work out ????:confused:
September is already a busy month for me with airshows at Greenwood Lake and Oceana !! :cool:

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[Derf]

LABOR DAY at the AAM

Lets just say that you want to be there... I know what they are trying for and if they get 1/3 of what is planned, you will be using a British Accent for a month. Lets just say that the Spitfire planned is now a minor attraction! No More info at this time can be released but I am smiling!!!!! Put in for some weekends off at work now!

Kenny is right but I never make it Labor day as YEP, I am always working! I wish I could say more

[Chris S]

I know it's definitely on Labor Day, but it just sounded like it might last over a few weekends,
since Fred said " Put in for some weekends off at work now!" , that's all !! :wink:

Anyway, hope to see some of you over at FRG tomorrow afternoon when the bugs arrive !!:cool:

[Derf]

sorry about that...... Please remember to bring your bug spray tomorrow, don't want you to get West Nile ;)

http://www.usanewsweek.com/news/Winthrop-To-Spray--14-West-Nile-Virus-Mosquito-Pools-Confirmed-1280105390/

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[PhantomII]

Lets just say that you want to be there... I know what they are trying for and if they get 1/3 of what is planned, you will be using a British Accent for a month. Lets just say that the Spitfire planned is now a minor attraction! No More info at this time can be released but I am smiling!!!!! Put in for some weekends off at work now!
Phred is right - if you miss Labor Day weekend at the museum, you will be sorry you did. Can't say what, but you won't be disappointed.

And don't use too much bug spray this weekend, or you will scare away those cute little airplanes.

[ch2tdriver]

OK now the rumor mill will start grinding.

Can you give us a hint? Is it modern or warbird?

We have had the Lancaster before, but won't mind seeing her again? You say British huh? Red Arrows? Tornado's? Spitfire Gathering?

OK my hopes and money is on a Spitfire gathering!!:biggrin:

[PhantomII]

Can you give us a hint? Is it modern or warbird?
Patience, Grasshopper, patience...

[fk6065]

Wow!! Must have been a SUPER Stallion with 3 engines!!! Yes 3 engines!! LOL Love that copter!!! What were they doing around here?
And BUGS Saturday? 4 (FOUR) BUGS? Already trying to arrange my schedule!!!
But what the heck is the "Meteor"?:smile:


If I remember correctly a "Meteor" is an early British Jet Fighter.

Also is 4:00Pm still looking good for the "Bugs?"

[Chris S]

FYI- I'm not a 100% sure, BUT the Bugs may have canceled their stop over at FRG,
because apparently they're no longer on today's schedule for Sheltair's arrivals.:confused:

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Unfortunately the bugs were a no show.

[Gerard]

Unfortunately the bugs were a no show.

Yeah. I saw Chris' post before leaving but decided to go over anywhere. Sat in the parking lot by Dave & Busters and worked on my tan. An absolutely beautiful afternoon.

[lijk604]

Yeah. I saw Chris' post before leaving but decided to go over anywhere. Sat in the parking lot by Dave & Busters and worked on my tan. An absolutely beautiful afternoon.

Then it's a good thing they didn't show Gerard...if the 'bugs' had shown they would have landed on 14/32. US F-18's are not allowed to land on 1/19, it's too short.

[PhantomII]

Unfortunately the bugs were a no show.
I warned you - too much bug spray! :tongue:

[PhantomII]

On their Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Farmingdale-NY/American-Airpower-Museum/123023458399) page, the AAM is reporting a second Spitfire will be at the museum for Labor Day weekend. :cool:

[Gerard]

Then it's a good thing they didn't show Gerard...if the 'bugs' had shown they would have landed on 14/32. US F-18's are not allowed to land on 1/19, it's too short.

Ah good to know in the future. But I was somewhat prepared for that. Had my scannner with earpiece on and was sitting next to my truck. Probably would have had time to "race"
down to the other side if they came in 14. Interesting that the CF-18s used 19 during the Air Show.

[Derf]

Oh Come on.... when I said big I was not talking about adding one more aircraft.... Spitfire and all is cool, two is great... I tho am hard to please and I am really excited!

Phantom II's had a gun right? or was it still that center pod crap?

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[PhantomII]

Phantom II's had a gun right? or was it still that center pod crap?
All the F-4s were called the Phantom II - the original "Phantom" name was used on an earlier McDonnell fighter, the McDonnell F1H, the Navy's first operational jet.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f1/FH-1s_NAN11-49.jpg


The F-4E has the internal gun - they were used by the USAF, as well as a number of foreign air forces, including Israel, Iran, and Japan among others. The F-4F, a variant of the E-model used by [West] Germany, also has an internal gun. The earlier USAF F-4s, the C and D models, which were also used by Spain and South Korea, did not have an internal gun. The US Navy/Marines never flew a model with an internal gun, flying B, J, N and S models. The British (RAF and RN) also flew Phantoms without an internal gun. Of course, the RF-4 recon versions, and F-4G Wild Weasel also came without an internal gun.

[PhantomII]

They are still finalizing sponsorship for it, but the AAM has announced (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Farmingdale-NY/American-Airpower-Museum/123023458399) that the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum's Lancaster is scheduled to attend the Labor Day weekend festivities! That may, or may not, be the last of the announcements concerning their Battle of Britain remembrance activities.

[Derf]

so far that's 3 of 5 things they were trying for that were made possible....only announced things will be taken on the board! NICE!!!!!

2 Spitfires
1 Lancaster
1-XXXXXXXX (X's are not to correct length so stop trying!)
Something else XXXXXXXX

[ch2tdriver]

Only 2 Spits?! Hey I've been to Duxford and seen 14 in formation so it takes a bit more to get me excited.:cool: Still this will at least take card of my warbird fix for the summer. Geneseo has already started to wear off. Now...add a Hurricane, Lysander .....

Do we know who the second Spit belongs to?
EDIT: Jim Beasley just saw the FB page.

[Derf]

Calm down.... I said they are trying for more! ;)

[Gerard]

Dont remember if it was earlier this year but a UH-60 Blackhawk visited FRG and instead of the usual VIP white-top it was yellow. I was just down in DC and
saw a Flight of two of these copters over the Potomac. Someone posted a pic here with the info on the unit. Thanks.

[Derf]

..... Now...add a Hurricane,..........

They were trying but I would guess about 30% chance.......That is my best guess.

[moose135]

Dont remember if it was earlier this year but a UH-60 Blackhawk visited FRG and instead of the usual VIP white-top it was yellow. I was just down in DC and
saw a Flight of two of these copters over the Potomac. Someone posted a pic here with the info on the unit. Thanks.
John Klos posted some shots here:
http://nycaviation.com/forum/threads/36858-Republic-Farmingdale-(FRG)-Notable-Visitors?p=406121&viewfull=1#post406121 (http://nycaviation.com/forum/threads/36858-Republic-Farmingdale-%28FRG%29-Notable-Visitors?p=406121&viewfull=1#post406121)

They were out of the 12th Aviation Battalion, Military District of Washington, based out of Fort Belvoir, VA.

[Gerard]

John Klos posted some shots here:
http://nycaviation.com/forum/threads/36858-Republic-Farmingdale-(FRG)-Notable-Visitors?p=406121&viewfull=1#post406121 (http://nycaviation.com/forum/threads/36858-Republic-Farmingdale-%28FRG%29-Notable-Visitors?p=406121&viewfull=1#post406121)

They were out of the 12th Aviation Battalion, Military District of Washington, based out of Fort Belvoir, VA.

Thanks John. That is them. I believe they were using the call sign "Cap 1" when they came past. I was in Potomac Park across from Fort McNair when they came in
from the south and headed along the Potomac in DC.

[ch2tdriver]

They were trying but I would guess about 30% chance.......That is my best guess.

But all the experts say Long Island is DUE for a Hurricane? :tongue:

There is a Spit and Hurri down in VA Beach at Fighter Factory. 2 I can think of in Canada.

[Gerard]

So whats with the new building outside of Atlantic I saw today? Temporary?
And speaking of new I see that Duquesne Aviation traded in their S76 for a brand-new AB139, N99DQ (same #).
Did it just arrive today? They did a long run-up before heading out NW.

[lijk604]

So whats with the new building outside of Atlantic I saw today? Temporary?
And speaking of new I see that Duquesne Aviation traded in their S76 for a brand-new AB139, N99DQ (same #).
Did it just arrive today? They did a long run-up before heading out NW.

The DQ helo has been there about 3 weeks now. I know one of the pilots and he has been doing pilot training for a few weeks with it now. I haven't gotten a close up look at it yet, but will soon.

As for the building outside Atlantic, that just showed up today. Not sure what it's for...yet.

[Derf]

I have many pics of her and she is beautyful! I have been in and round it and all that glass in the cockpit is AWESOME! Back looks a little boxy. Lots of cameras on it...Nose, Tail and I think one or two more. Very cool stuff!!!!

I would love to post a pic of her that I took with 2 off camera flashes but it is in the hangar and I do not want to upset anyone. I have a bunch from outside but nothing worth posting.

Here is another one from the same day....VERY SAD to see this with the same stickers!
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG1790/975772447_nqxtP-L.jpg

[Gerard]

The DQ helo has been there about 3 weeks now. I know one of the pilots and he has been doing pilot training for a few weeks with it now. I haven't gotten a close up look at it yet, but will soon.

As for the building outside Atlantic, that just showed up today. Not sure what it's for...yet.

Thanks. Nice to see some new aircraft in service. Getting a little bored with all these S76s all over the place. :smile::smile:

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[Derf]

A new little noise maker is in town

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/gashawk/977207855_eAJFW-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/gawsheck/977207966_pKJgW-L.jpg

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[Gerard]

Nice. This is the first T-45 FRG has seen in awhile.

Did a swing by after the beach and still there at 4PM. FRG was pretty busy around 3-4, lots of jets in and out. In fact at one point Tower stopped allowing
touch and goes for awhile. And a Flight of 2 Cablevision S76s came in from the SW.

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[Gerard]

Ah that explains the 2 flight of Helios I saw over the great south bay today.

Came in to FRG around 3:50PM

[fk6065]

Is the T-45 still there? And if so any details on departure. Thanks!

[Derf]

Yes, it is suppose to be there for a few more days... I would imagine that it is leaving on Sun or Monday but did not ask as I am leaving for PA early in the morning for a few days. Sorry

Here is another picture from today
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG22787980b/977860115_Uq6Qs-L.jpg

[Gerard]

[QUOTE=Derf;428375]Yes, it is suppose to be there for a few more days... I would imagine that it is leaving on Sun or Monday but did not ask as I am leaving for PA early in the morning for a few days. Sorry

Oh so you dont ask because YOU wont be around to take pictures. What about the rest of us slobs? :smile::smile::biggrin::biggrin:

[gpalz1]

Always loved the look of T45 and the A4. Like to have one parked in the driveway. Nice!

[Gerard]

[QUOTE=Derf;428375]Yes, it is suppose to be there for a few more days... I would imagine that it is leaving on Sun or Monday but did not ask as I am leaving for PA early in the morning for a few days. Sorry

Oh so you dont ask because YOU wont be around to take pictures. What about the rest of us slobs? :smile::smile::biggrin::biggrin:

A fly-by at 3PM and it was gone. About 30 minutes later in nasty weather Cablevision 301CV headed out to the East.

[ch2tdriver]

Any updates on the AAM and Labor Day weekend? Is the numbers of Brit aircraft set at the Lanc and 2 Spits?

Also I know a lot of folks are interested in a schedule of the flying, and wondering if the Lanc and Spits are going to fly or just be on static display.

[Derf]

There will be Ceremonies Friday so arrivals will be before then. Saturday should be the big flying day with lots of C-47 D-day trips... I am told that most aircraft will be flying. Not sure on schedules and I am sure any plans will change on this. Not sure about Sunday but I am sure stuff will be flying then too. I would think Sat is the day to be there.

[Derf]

Update... There will be formation flights on Friday with the 2 spits and Lancaster as well as some Museum aircraft in the formation for a second flyby. The only thing I can confirm flying Sat is the C-47. I am sure more aircraft will fly Sat but the real day to be there will be Friday. I am changing my above statement to say FRIDAY is the day you want to be there if you can only go one day.

The full release

70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain to be observed on LI with

RAF Spitfires and a four engine Lancaster flying at the

American Airpower Museum at Republic Airport



Calling all Long Islanders whose families survived the Blitz



All Labor Day weekend, the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, when Nazi and British fighters fought over the future of freedom, two rare RAF Spitfires and a heavy four engine Lancaster bomber will take to the air over the American Airpower Museum at Republic Airport to mark ceremonies that will include remarks by British Acting Consul-General Dominic Meiklejohn and welcoming British expats who are now proud Long Islanders remembering the deadly Blitz by Nazi bombers during World War II.



Following their salute flight, the RAF aircraft will be joined by American fighters that were later flown by British pilots and, together, helped turn the tide of war in Europe and the Pacific.



“The significance of this anniversary is simple for every American. Seventy years ago this summer, our very civilization stood on the edge of a horrible abyss. If Britain had fallen to the Nazis, it would have been virtually impossible for the United States to land on occupied European soil and roll back the Third Reich,” explained American Airpower Museum president Jeff Clyman. “It was the Spitfire, and its stable mate, the Hurricane, that rose to the defense of London and thereby saved humanity from the Nazis. We need to understand our history and heed those lessons today.”



Museum Vice President Jim Vocell said, “We are looking to welcome the families of British expats now living on Long Island who experienced the Battle of Britain as soldiers, airmen or sailors. In addition, we are looking for firsthand accounts from those who were in Britain as children, then immigrated here to the States. These are all valuable oral histories that become part of the fabric of fighting for freedom.”



Hensley Murray, a longtime volunteer at the American Airpower Museum, was a child in Glasgow, Scotland whose industrial area, Clydebank, took a terrible pounding from Luftwaffe bombers because of its role as an industrial center. Some 12,000 homes were destroyed or damaged and, at one point during the aerial assault, over 500 people were killed within two nights.



“London was better known as a target for Nazi bombers during the Blitz, but other cities also suffered terribly, including Belfast, Manchester, Plymouth and Coventry. Those of us who lived through it won’t forget it, and this anniversary cannot pass without every Long Islander understanding what was at stake,” offered Murray.



Labor Day Weekend’s Battle of Britain program at the American Airpower Museum will be held from Friday, September 3rd through Monday, September 6th, between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Gate donations will be requested, $15 for adults, $10, for seniors and veterans and $5 for children. Flight and armor experiences will also be available. The museum’s web site is www.americanairpowermuseum.com

[Chris S]

Fred,
Thanks for the flying schedule update for next week.:biggrin:

[Derf]

Dreaming of flight
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG003012/985523926_5dHU7-L.jpg

[PhantomII]

Friday's schedule of events at the AAM have been canceled due to the incoming storm. Remainder of weekend activities should go on as planned. Sorry folks...

[Gerard]

Friday's schedule of events at the AAM have been canceled due to the incoming storm. Remainder of weekend activities should go on as planned. Sorry folks...
After this storm blows out the weather for the rest of the weekend looks really good.

[ch2tdriver]

Friday's schedule of events at the AAM have been canceled due to the incoming storm. Remainder of weekend activities should go on as planned. Sorry folks...

Any update on a flying schedule yet? What time will the Spit and Lanc fly? Sorry to be pestering but I am being pulled in three different directions by family this weekend, but WILL NOT miss seeing these planes. --Pete

[PhantomII]

Any update on a flying schedule yet? What time will the Spit and Lanc fly? Sorry to be pestering but I am being pulled in three different directions by family this weekend, but WILL NOT miss seeing these planes. --Pete
Assuming Earl blows on through as forecast, the plan is to kick off the weekend activities with the arrival of the Lanc and Spits on Saturday at Noon. The ceremonies planned for Friday with Battle of Britain survivors will take place on Sunday.

[Gerard]

[QUOTE=PhantomII;429015]Assuming Earl blows on through as forecast, the plan is to kick off the weekend activities with the arrival of the Lanc and Spits on Saturday at Noon. QUOTE]

THis still good to go?

[Derf]

Negitive....they are expecting the aircraft in tomorrow at noon... the Activities will be SUNDAY and I will miss it!!! UGH
I will be there all day tomorrow, and possibly tomorrow night ;)

[moose135]

Yes, right now, they are expecting the aircraft to arrive around Noon on Saturday, with a certain amount of fanfare. They will be on display all weekend, but the BoB ceremony that was scheduled for Friday will be held on Sunday instead.

[PhantomII]

Word out of the Great White North is they hope to arrive with the Lancaster around 11am Saturday. That is Canadian Time, so YMMV.

[Derf]

confirmed

[ch2tdriver]

PIREP from the LANC!!

FRG UA /OV BUF-FRG /TM 1518 /FL050 /TP LANC /TB LGT-OCNL MOD CHOP
050/BLO

She's on her way.....reported 11:18 local

[Gerard]

PIREP from the LANC!!

FRG UA /OV BUF-FRG /TM 1518 /FL050 /TP LANC /TB LGT-OCNL MOD CHOP
050/BLO

She's on her way.....reported 11:18 local

10:50AM!! :cool: Just passing Sheltair when I heard them on Tower. Coming in from the North they set up for a low Fly-By on Runway 1. I set up in the rear lot of Atlantic by the #s of 1
as they turned in from the shoreline. What a beauty. After Fly-By they did a left turn out and came in on 3-2. I went over to the Museum parking lot to get a closer look then headed out
as I had errands to run. Heard one of the AAM workers tell a guest the Spitfires wouldnt be coming in till tomorrow. Anyone confirm?

[GrummanFan]

Heard one of the AAM workers tell a guest the Spitfires wouldnt be coming in till tomorrow. Anyone confirm?

That's affirmative, due to the high winds the Spitfires will arrive sometime Sunday, with the BoB festivities around 12.

I'll try for better pics tomorrow.This one's junk.

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Republic-Airport-1/lanc1/994337170_NQK7r-XL.jpg

[Gerard]

That's affirmative, due to the high winds the Spitfires will arrive sometime Sunday, with the BoB festivities around 12.
I'll try for better pics tomorrow.This one's junk.
http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Republic-Airport-1/lanc1/994337170_NQK7r-XL.jpg

LOL I beg to differ about your pic but I'm not pic-ky!! :biggrin::smile:
Was that you on New Highway sitting on the roof of the Minivan?

[gpalz1]

I was told the reason was high winds. Guess the pilots/owners didn't want to chance it today. One was coming from NJ. Forgot where the other one was coming from. I should have called before making the trip out. What a dud. My advice is to call first. Well at least I was able to listen to Tony Harnell's new CD on the drive out there.

[gpalz1]

"The Avro Lancaster flown out of the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Hamilton, Ontario, one of only two airworthy Lancasters in the world, is known as the Mynarski Memorial Lancaster in honour of Pilot Officer Andrew Charles Mynarski,and is painted in the markings of his aircraft."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Mynarski

[GrummanFan]

LOL I beg to differ about your pic but I'm not pic-ky!! :biggrin::smile:
Was that you on New Highway sitting on the roof of the Minivan?

Okay, my framing and panning are pretty good, I have to give myself some credit...but the light and colors are garbage. And yes, that was me on the Minivan :biggrin:

[Derf]

Okay, my framing and panning are pretty good, I have to give myself some credit...but the light and colors are garbage. And yes, that was me on the Minivan :biggrin:

I like it too!!!

Here are two from today

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-Weekend-at-the-AAM/IMG5943/994811559_6qXWy-L-1.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-Weekend-at-the-AAM/IMG6498/994811866_KcT8V-L-1.jpg

[moose135]

A few of my shots from Saturday...

http://moose135.smugmug.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Battle-of-Britain/JM20100904AAMBattleofBritain00/994935445_JFHvZ-L.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Battle-of-Britain/JM20100904AAMBattleofBritain00/994935538_TXMoi-L.jpg

Members of the Lancaster crew with some of the AAM staff.
http://moose135.smugmug.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Battle-of-Britain/JM20100904AAMBattleofBritain00/994935921_DTkx5-L.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Battle-of-Britain/JM20100904AAMBattleofBritain01/994937148_CqDe6-L.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Battle-of-Britain/JM20100904AAMBattleofBritain00/994936622_s7mfQ-L.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Battle-of-Britain/JM20100904AAMBattleofBritain01/994937124_uevcW-L.jpg

[kevin323]

First Spitfire landed about 9 am

[Gerard]

Any idea when the Lancaster and Spitfires depart on Monday?

[Gerard]

Any idea when the Lancaster and Spitfires depart on Monday?

And more importantly what time is the Memorial Flight?

[moose135]

Spitfire is expecting to leave around Noon, preferably with a couple of passes before he departs. The Lancaster is scheduled to depart around 3pm. Based on that, I would imagine the Memorial Flight would be sometime before Noon.

[Gerard]

Spitfire is expecting to leave around Noon, preferably with a couple of passes before he departs. The Lancaster is scheduled to depart around 3pm. Based on that, I would imagine the Memorial Flight would be sometime before Noon.

Thanks John. Trying to formulate my schedule tomorrow to catch some of the action. Where are they flying to during the Flight or just around the airport? Thanks again.

[NLovis]

Must make it down there tomorrow. Need get these old warbirds with an old film camera lol. I think it matches in a way.

[moose135]

http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Battle-of-Britain/JM20100905AAMBattleofBritain00/996271554_YoCoR-L.jpg

The musuem held a ceremony to honor those who defeated the Luftwaffe in the skies over England during the Battle of Britain. Ken Rose, 83, now living on Long Island, talks about his experiences as a teenager during that time with Acting Consul-General and Deputy Head of Mission, Dominic Meiklejohn, OBE.
http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Battle-of-Britain/JM20100905AAMBattleofBritain00/996270343_6wdKu-L.jpg

Although he didn't fly it during the day, Duffy did start the Spitfire, allowing the crowd to hear the roar of the Merlin engine.
http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Battle-of-Britain/JM20100905AAMBattleofBritain00/996270701_fbxbs-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Battle-of-Britain/JM20100905AAMBattleofBritain00/996271061_irc6q-L.jpg

Tucked away for the night.
http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Battle-of-Britain/JM20100905AAMBattleofBritain01/996271926_5x2Av-L.jpg


http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Battle-of-Britain/JM20100905AAMBattleofBritain01/996272183_S5gFG-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Battle-of-Britain/JM20100905AAMBattleofBritain01/996272354_EqQYS-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Battle-of-Britain/JM20100905AAMBattleofBritain01/996272575_tcfHm-L.jpg

[gpalz1]

Wow. Looks like it just rolled off the assembly line. Fantastic restoration job.

[Gerard]

Great job by the AAM. I arrived around 10:30 and positioned myself by the lot closest to the "covered" fence overlooking the numbers of 1-9. Well my patience paid off when i saw them prepping the Lancaster and the Spitfire. And the Thunderbolt joined them. The Lancaster took off first and after a delay due to a couple of arrivals the Spitfire and Thunderbolt went out to catch up with them. At this point I moved over to the hill across from Dave & Busters joining a whole bunch of people. The three aircraft returned and did two really cool formation Fly-Bys. Then the Lancaster & Thunderbolt headed out over the ocean and the Spitfire returned for two fast Fly-Bys before saying goodbye and heading out South going home. The Thunderbolt returned and did one high fly-by before landing. I had my scanner with me(headphones) and was waiting to see if the Lancaster was returning. They didnt disappoint flying another fast and low pass before coming around to land. From there I headed to the beach and around 3:05 here comes the Lancaster turning over Tobay Beach and heading south along the shoreline before disappearing from sight. That was a bonus to see them again. Were they heading home? I thought they were based in Ontario? Maybe doing a little sightseeing before heading North?
Great job guys.

[fk6065]

A few from today's flybys

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/997146513_asXuT-M.jpg

AAM's P-47 Thunderbolt

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/997145726_9yDjP-M.jpg

Spitfire

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/997146386_sP2P5-M.jpg



http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/997146823_YDwup-M.jpg

And the Lancaster

[Greg_NY]

What a great day at the AAM. Here are some pictures of our distinguished guests:


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Republic/IMG_8579_Small.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Republic/IMG_8588_small.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Republic/IMG_8627_small.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Republic/IMG_8677_small.jpg

Thanks

[Gerard]

Around 3:05 here comes the Lancaster turning over Tobay Beach and heading south along the shoreline before disappearing from sight. That was a bonus to see them again. Were they heading home? I thought they were based in Ontario? Maybe doing a little sightseeing before heading North?
Great job guys.

On Facebook, Flight Engineer Craig Brookhouse confirmed what i was thinking they might have been doing. They headed down to the Harbor then up the Hudson to give the city a farewell salute and thanks before heading to the Great White North!! :smile: Once again THANKS that was just an awesome display of airpower today!!!:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

[Chris S]

AWESOME shots everyone !!
I had a great time at the AAM today watching the all flyovers by the Spitfire, Lancaster and Thunderbolt also!! :biggrin:
Tom Duffy's BEAUTIFUL Spitfire Mk IX is just an AMAZING aircraft and it does look like it came straight from the factory !!
Great job once again by the AAM organizing this special Battle of Britain Celebration weekend at FRG !!

[fk6065]

A few from Sunday night

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/997587303_xGjoa-L.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/997585985_72X3S-L.jpg



http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/997586807_RVJhZ-L.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/997586457_BMRjd-L.jpg

[moose135]

The front office of the Lancaster. It was a designed and operated as a single-pilot aircraft during WWII, however, for civilian certification, they added a second set of controls and seat.
http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Battle-of-Britain/JM20100906AAMBattleofBritain00/997554243_CtKsE-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Battle-of-Britain/JM20100906AAMBattleofBritain00/997556118_eYpty-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Battle-of-Britain/JM20100906AAMBattleofBritain00/997556232_exVFs-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Battle-of-Britain/JM20100906AAMBattleofBritain01/997556532_7jNKm-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Battle-of-Britain/JM20100906AAMBattleofBritain01/997556759_JApnz-L.jpg

Tom doesn't have a lot of time in the Spit, so he wasn't comfortable in close. That didn't make for great 3-ship photos, but I made do...
http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Battle-of-Britain/JM20100906AAMBattleofBritain01/997558701_GMuYX-L.jpg

Later in the afternoon, the museum launched their B-25.
http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Battle-of-Britain/JM20100906AAMBattleofBritain02/997559154_wJaKQ-L.jpg

One of the more poignant moments of the weekend. Tom Duffy is talking with the sister of Robert Minnick. Minnick was a Long Island native, who joined the RCAF in 1940, and was trained as a pilot. In August 1941, Minnick was killed in Scotland while training to fly the Spitfire. He was the first Long Island resident to be lost in WWII. Among his effects, his pilot's log was returned to his sister, however she never really knew what all the entries meant. When she heard there was going to be a Spitfire at the museum, she and her son came down to see it and the pilot. Tom spent some time explaining the entries, telling her about the types of aircraft and missions her brother flew during training. She was absolutely thrilled to see the aircraft, talk to Tom, and learn more about her brother, nearly 70 years after his death.
http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Battle-of-Britain/JM20100906AAMBattleofBritain00/997555407_4ZNej-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Battle-of-Britain/JM20100906AAMBattleofBritain00/997555331_xmU8v-L.jpg

[GrummanFan]

Note to self: When I say "I'll only be there for an hour, I don't need sunscreen," I'm lying.

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/American-Airpower-Museum-Labor/c472/997662676_5bHYk-XL.jpg (http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/American-Airpower-Museum-Labor/c472/997662676_5bHYk-XL.jpg)



http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/American-Airpower-Museum-Labor/lancbombbay/997664004_o5haU-XL.jpg (http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/American-Airpower-Museum-Labor/lancbombbay/997664004_o5haU-XL.jpg)

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/American-Airpower-Museum-Labor/spit1/997665580_vFush-XL.jpg (http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/American-Airpower-Museum-Labor/spit1/997665580_vFush-XL.jpg)

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/American-Airpower-Museum-Labor/lanc1/997656742_vnDuZ-XL.jpg (http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/American-Airpower-Museum-Labor/lanc1/997656742_vnDuZ-XL.jpg)

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/American-Airpower-Museum-Labor/N320061/997660382_nEFbM-XL.jpg (http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/American-Airpower-Museum-Labor/N320061/997660382_nEFbM-XL.jpg)

If I owned a plane that cost three million dollars, I wouldn't let someone else fuel it, either.

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/American-Airpower-Museum-Labor/tomduffy1/997661703_oLGeC-XL.jpg (http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/American-Airpower-Museum-Labor/tomduffy1/997661703_oLGeC-XL.jpg)

One of those cuss-word inducing intrusions, but I kinda like it anyway.

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/American-Airpower-Museum-Labor/lanc6/997657481_5DQpf-XL.jpg
http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/American-Airpower-Museum-Labor/13664522_sUC2Z#997657481_5DQpf


http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/American-Airpower-Museum-Labor/lanclanding/997659188_qVaA6-XL.jpg (http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/American-Airpower-Museum-Labor/lanclanding/997659188_qVaA6-XL.jpg)

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/American-Airpower-Museum-Labor/lanctakeoff1/997659290_tLRvV-XL.jpg (http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/American-Airpower-Museum-Labor/lanctakeoff1/997659290_tLRvV-XL.jpg)


http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/American-Airpower-Museum-Labor/b253/997656543_XUUqW-XL.jpg (http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/American-Airpower-Museum-Labor/b253/997656543_XUUqW-XL.jpg)


The rest at http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/American-Airpower-Museum-Labor/13664522_sUC2Z#997662542_gdqBB

All in all, an excellent program put on by the museum and an extremely fun few days of aircraft and history awesomeness. I'm moving up to Connecticut at the end of the week, so sadly I won't be able to jet on over to FRG on a moment's notice when something cool shows up. But I couldn't think of a better way to spend my last weekend on LI!

[ch2tdriver]

This event was a big let down after all the hype. ALL the info that was presented in the ensuing days stated that the ceremony would take place Sunday at Noon with the memorial flight as part of it. I purposedly moved things around to attend Sunday to see the Lanc and Spit fly, as it was stated that Sunday was the day and 'maybe' they might fly on Monday. What happened then? Why could the Lanc not have been positioned outside the fence until the 1200 flight, and then brought inside for people to tour it? There was an announcement made that it would fly on Sunday, I hung around all day but the flight never materialized. I kept asking every volunteer I could find for an update but no one was given any info.

I left disappointed. I guess to see a Lanc and Spit fly I'll need to go back to the UK? (or Canada at least)

[moose135]

Sorry you were disappointed, ch2tdriver, but they were fighting windy conditions (especially cross-winds) all day Saturday and Sunday. That is the reason why the Spit didn't arrive until Sunday morning (it was scheduled for Saturday with the Lanc) and it put a damper on flight operations all weekend. With its narrow-track landing gear, the Spit is a handful in crosswinds, and I can understand Tom being especially careful. In talking with the Lancaster crew, their arrival on Saturday was a bit sporting, and they too wanted to exercise caution. The hope was to have both aircraft fly on Sunday, but the winds did not cooperate. The reason you weren't able to get an update from the museum volunteers was that the situation was fluid, and every attempt was made to fly the aircraft on Sunday. If anything, the flight crews were more disappointed than you that they were unable to fly on Sunday.

Unfortunately, that is part of the reality when you are dealing with 70 year old airplanes.

[moose135]

That's really nice work, Dan! I love your perspective on things, and that first C-47 shot is some of the best panning work I've seen! Sorry to see you leaving the Island, but good luck up in CT, and I hope to bump into you now and then.

[Derf]

.........Dan! I love your perspective on things, and that first C-47 shot is some of the best panning work I've seen!............

Actually I would say that is the past panning work I have seen! NICE, VERY NICE!!!!

[Joe]

Here are two from yesterday's takeoff:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/4968639034_4aed8d2a99_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/4968029835_e44dc4d201_b.jpg

[ch2tdriver]

Sorry you were disappointed, ch2tdriver, but they were fighting windy conditions (especially cross-winds) all day Saturday and Sunday. That is the reason why the Spit didn't arrive until Sunday morning (it was scheduled for Saturday with the Lanc) and it put a damper on flight operations all weekend. With its narrow-track landing gear, the Spit is a handful in crosswinds, and I can understand Tom being especially careful. In talking with the Lancaster crew, their arrival on Saturday was a bit sporting, and they too wanted to exercise caution. The hope was to have both aircraft fly on Sunday, but the winds did not cooperate. The reason you weren't able to get an update from the museum volunteers was that the situation was fluid, and every attempt was made to fly the aircraft on Sunday. If anything, the flight crews were more disappointed than you that they were unable to fly on Sunday.

Unfortunately, that is part of the reality when you are dealing with 70 year old airplanes.

I can fully appreciate that, regarding the winds and operations. However the museum could have done a much better job of keeping people informed of this. Not once was the weather as a factor mentioned. If on the PA it was mentioned "Folks we're keeping an eye on the wind situation today.....as of now it is a factor.....don't want to risk these planes.....etc.." I would have kept the band on my wrist, left early, tried to salvage my day and come back the following afternoon. As it was I hung around in hopes that they would fly, as there was a brief reference that the Lanc would, when they were offering a ride opp for $2 grand.

Moose BTW nice to meet you Saturday...I was the one with Eric H.

[Joe]

A few more:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/4968897274_1a6531e501_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/4968897040_c119bb9879_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/4968896944_9b34641aeb_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/4968290407_987181db48_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4968897162_caab9163aa_b.jpg

[Gerard]

I can fully appreciate that, regarding the winds and operations. However the museum could have done a much better job of keeping people informed of this. Not once was the weather as a factor mentioned.

The AAM was updating their plans on their Facebook page and as of Sat night they werent sure about flying on Sunday because of the weather. I also like that if you become a "fan" of their page they will answer your questions, follow up on comments and allow you to post pictures.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

32/14 was closed today.

[lijk604]

32/14 was closed today.
From 0700 to 1600....same for tomorrow (Weds. the 8th).

Thursday & Friday both runways will be closed from 2200-0600. This all in regards to the taxiway relocation project.

[Gerard]

From 0700 to 1600....same for tomorrow (Weds. the 8th).
Thursday & Friday both runways will be closed from 2200-0600. This all in regards to the taxiway relocation project.

They going to allow copters to land or will the whole airport be closed?

[lijk604]

They going to allow copters to land or will the whole airport be closed?

Rotary Wing ops are okay, airport is closed to Fixed Wing traffic only.

[Derf]

I have a few days of editing left but here is one I was processing and I liked.... what do you think? I thought the Panorama look helped it out a little.... Like or don't like?

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-Weekend-at-the-AAM/Dazzlin-Deb-2/999787273_9UMbn-L.jpg

[puckstopper55]

I think that looks amazing. I love how the other planes are in the back shadows. Almost ghostly or something.

[lijk604]

Sweet Fred, just sweet. I think the pano crop really works on this shot.

[Derf]

Thanks guys, here are a few more shots
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-Weekend-at-the-AAM/B-25/994891781_nMqJy-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-Weekend-at-the-AAM/spitfire-8/1001273424_dkXzP-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-Weekend-at-the-AAM/IMG7275/1001183839_WSsZM-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-Weekend-at-the-AAM/Spit-Cockpit-AWESOME/1000915967_h2Dsv-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-Weekend-at-the-AAM/IMG9124/1001237353_sJz9z-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-Weekend-at-the-AAM/prop-spinner/1001271103_Btif9-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-Weekend-at-the-AAM/IMG0153/1000870613_NB4b9-L.jpg
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-Weekend-at-the-AAM/spitfire-11/1000916440_FUSUA-L.jpg

I have many more located here
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-Weekend-at-the-AAM/13632405_tkyEz#994891781_nMqJy

[Gerard]

Nice Dept of Justice maroon AStar, N779CP, was parked on the back ramp of Atlantic. Had a crew of 3 in solid khaki flightsuits, one sporting a shoulder holster. Headed out to the NW
around 2PM. They used the "Charlie Pop" call sign when departing as opposed to a govt call sign like "Flint", "Omaha" or "Idaho".

[GrummanFan]

That's really nice work, Dan! I love your perspective on things, and that first C-47 shot is some of the best panning work I've seen! Sorry to see you leaving the Island, but good luck up in CT, and I hope to bump into you now and then.


Actually I would say that is the past panning work I have seen! NICE, VERY NICE!!!!

Thank you very much! I really appreciate it. Can't wait to be back :cool:

[Gerard]

Anyone interested a nice looking Falcon from the "Republique Francaise" (written on cabin) landed and is over at Sheltair. Looks like it'll be here awhile as they plugged up the engines and just about everything else. Actually had a very cute looking blonde in Army green flightsuit doing the job climbing all over the jet. :smile:
Earlier an Army UH-60 that was shutdown by Sheltair cranked up and headed out to the NE on a beautiful day!!

[Derf]

Anyone interested a nice looking Falcon from the "Republique Francaise" (written on cabin) landed and is over at Sheltair. ...


I could not understand the crew as they spoke all Paris talk and all :wink:
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/1004403917_Qp55M-XL.jpg

Please excuse the quality as I was shooting into the sun with my iPhone doing HDRS. Was trying to get the sky but failing.
Here are a few more
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/1004405550_bV2Gt-XL.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/1003926604_zfEnr-XL.jpg

I MISS MY CAMERA!

[Gerard]

[QUOTE=Derf;429439]http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/1003926604_zfEnr-XL.jpg

Is this the old jet sitting by the Tie Down area at Sheltair? What is it? AAM going to restore? Thanks.

[Derf]

It is a back burner project... They have lots in the works but the last plan for this has been to clean it up and paint it to look like an Airforce ThunderChicken...Um, I mean ThunderBird (sorry Moose, it slipped)

[Big Tim #70]

Fred takes better quality pics with his I-Phone than most (myself included) take w/an SLR!

Did that pic of the trippy sky you took on the way home from the Red Bull Air Races come out?

Nice work sir!

[Derf]

That was with my old iPhone, Yes, it did come out but it was only 2mp so I did not bother posting

Here is one of me
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/1004520577_Xa3wh-L.jpg

[Gerard]

It is a back burner project... They have lots in the works but the last plan for this has been to clean it up and paint it to look like an Airforce ThunderChicken...Um, I mean ThunderBird (sorry Moose, it slipped)

Thanks Fred.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Ed Hamill's Dream Machine (aka BFCU biplane) has officially left FRG today. His next show is Nov 13-14 at Nellis AFB.

[Derf]

No is has not, I was taking pictures of it 10 minutes ago! Has not moved or been touched in over a month...sorry

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I swear I saw it flying around Amityville at around 4:30PM today. Is there any other Biplane at FRG today that I might have confused it with?

[Derf]

you must have seen this on today
VIDEO (http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/Videos-Aviation/13759895_394mF#1006763281_ZNXqg-A-LB)

and one more of my mighty iPhone 4 stopping the props!
VIDEO (http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/Videos-Aviation/13759895_394mF#1006756906_yFLeE-A-LB)

SORRY FOR THE VERY LARGE HD VIDEOS!



I have been accused of a lot of things before but never this. Pilot of this Falcon 50 says to me "did you take a picture of a kiss in red lipstick on the radar dome?" My reply was "but it is not a Boeing!" He Loved my pictures of his aircraft but later the same night a girl (I HOPE) kissed the radar dome with red lipstick. He was not 100% sure it was not me and had to ask! WOW, I do not even like Chapstick touching my lips. And serious...the aircraft is cute, but it is no 727...and that would take massive amount of beer for me to kiss one...but red lipstick?!?!? WTF

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG9039/831304487_3w3qq-L.jpg

[Big Tim #70]

I have been accused of a lot of things before but never this. Pilot of this Falcon 50 says to me "did you take a picture of a kiss in red lipstick on the radar dome?" My reply was "but it is not a Boeing!" He Loved my pictures of his aircraft but later the same night a girl (I HOPE) kissed the radar dome with red lipstick. He was not 100% sure it was not me and had to ask! WOW, I do not even like Chapstick touching my lips. And serious...the aircraft is cute, but it is no 727...and that would take massive amount of beer for me to kiss one...but red lipstick?!?!? WTF


Seriously, everybody knows you're more of a hot pink guy.

[Derf]

Thanks Tim.... I am glad that someone gets me!

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Ah it must have been the pitts.

[Chris S]

Hey Fred,
Do you know why Kendal Simpson was in town with his Pitts 12 ??
BTW, Kendal did a nice Demo in his Pitts 12 last weekend up at the Greenwood Lake Air show !! :cool:

[Derf]

yes, but I do not want to discuss it on an open forum. You can call me after 6:30 and I will give you any details needed.....it is nothing jucy so do not get your hopes up for a good story

[Gerard]

[QUOTE=Derf;429439]I could not understand the crew as they spoke all Paris talk and all :wink:
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/1004403917_Qp55M-XL.jpgQUOTE]

I see that there are two of these French beauties now sitting at Sheltair.

[Gerard]

[QUOTE=Derf;429439]I could not understand the crew as they spoke all Paris talk and all :wink:
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/1004403917_Qp55M-XL.jpgQUOTE]

I see that there are two of these French beauties now sitting at Sheltair.

Uh my mistake, the two jets there now ARE NOT Falcons. :redface::redface:
Still look cool though.

[moose135]

Uh my mistake, the two jets there now ARE NOT Falcons. :redface::redface:
Still look cool though.
Yes they are - They are a pair of French Air Force Falcon 7X's, F-RAFA and F-RAFB:

http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplanes/UN-Week-Visitors/UN-Week-2010/JM20100918F-RAFBFalcon7X001/1012886062_L8KPu-L.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplanes/UN-Week-Visitors/UN-Week-2010/JM20100918F-RAFAFalcon7X002/1012885911_TQtpA-L.jpg

[Gerard]

[QUOTE=moose135;429811]Yes they are - They are a pair of French Air Force Falcon 7X's, F-RAFA and F-RAFB:/QUOTE]

LOL yeah after I did the second post I thought well maybe they ARE Falcons. Not great on the ID there for the corporate/private types. Knew someone would correct me.
Thanks.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

The Good Year blimp is at FRG.

[lijk604]

N8767, a sweet looking B737-BBJ just arrived at Atlantic. Tail was blocked on the trackers, so had no clue it was coming.

[moose135]

N8767, a sweet looking B737-BBJ just arrived at Atlantic. Tail was blocked on the trackers, so had no clue it was coming.
Apparently some sort of UN related VIP flight - it departed JFK, and we heard them vectored to FRG.

ETA: Here he is departing JFK:

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/UN-Week-Visitors/UN-Week-2010/JM20100921N8767001/1017368862_RAMNV-L.jpg

[lijk604]

There was a flag attached to the inside of the front door. Unfamiliar to me, I'll have to try and do some research to find out who they were flying for.

[Mateo]

N8767 arrived JFK from MDSD/Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

[ch2tdriver]

Is there an Olive Drab B-25 flying out of FRG this weekend? I was flying with my student in the south practice area today, exactly south of the RM Lighthouse when I saw an OD B-25 flying along the beach eastbound at 2000'. We were 500' above it and less than a half mile away. It had an emblem on the tail. I'm familiar with the AAM B-25 and it was definately not Miss Hap.

I wish I had a camera as I had a perfect view of it with the lighthouse in the background. It would have been an awesome shot!

[moose135]

According to the NJ Aviation Hall of Fame show flyer (http://www.njahof.org/doc/ahof_ww10_web.pdf), they were scheduled to have a B-25 at their show at Teterboro this weekend. Perhaps that is what you saw? I don't know which B-25 was going to be at the show. The Yankee Air Force shows their B-17 is at the show, but not their B-25, and the Collins Foundation airplanes are all elsewhere this weekend. And since Jim and Dan were both at LGA with the AAM's C-47, I don't think Miss Hap was at TEB.

[Gerard]

N8767, a sweet looking B737-BBJ just arrived at Atlantic. Tail was blocked on the trackers, so had no clue it was coming.

Left this afternoon at 12:45 kicking up dirt as it departed Runway 1-4

[Mateo]

According to the NJ Aviation Hall of Fame show flyer (http://www.njahof.org/doc/ahof_ww10_web.pdf), they were scheduled to have a B-25 at their show at Teterboro this weekend. Perhaps that is what you saw? I don't know which B-25 was going to be at the show. The Yankee Air Force shows their B-17 is at the show, but not their B-25, and the Collins Foundation airplanes are all elsewhere this weekend. And since Jim and Dan were both at LGA with the AAM's C-47, I don't think Miss Hap was at TEB.The B-25 at TEB had yellow tail tips. I didn't bother to look at the rest of it, but I'm fairly sure it was the AAM's one.

[fk6065]

"Miss Hap" did return to The American Airpower Museum around 7:30PM Sunday night. Here is a shot after she landed. Not my best shot, sorry.

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/1023683273_iVMd7-L.jpg