Republic Farmingdale (FRG) Notable Visitors

[ch2tdriver]

Yeah Fred really! Not your best shot since you have all those women blocking our view of the plane! Sheesh!!!!

[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!

Turns out it was the Reading PA based MAAM's "Briefing Time". They were down at Millville NJ for a fly-in and were enroute to RI for a flyover of the SS John Brown. The Brown is a WW2 Liberty ship that does nostalgia cruises and features warbird fly-by's occasionaly. They returned to MIV around 3pm I'm told.

What a sight! :cool:

[Chris S]

FYI- Figthing Falcon just let me know that a P-3 Orion is flying around FRG right now.
Not sure if it is staying long at FRG so if anyone finds out more info please let us know.

[Derf]

FYI- Figthing Falcon just let me know that a P-3 Orion is flying around FRG right now.
Not sure if it is staying long at FRG so if anyone finds out more info please let us know.

I was told it did a few touch and goes and was gone by multiple people on the airfield and ...well.... Chris above my post! ;)

banged a few landing and then ran

[Gerard]

Someone having a party in the Talon Air hangar? Saw some trees in there and they were pumping in A/C.

[Derf]

Taken tonight at the AAM with my iPhone 4

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/1031099395_FHaQB-L.jpg
A man an his plane. Fred Warner (L-39 plane captain) overlooks Scott Clyman (Buster) about to start in front of the AAM this evening.

[Big Tim #70]

I must have just missed you Fred. I got the Text from Chris & drove by on my way home to see if the P-3 was hanging around.

[fk6065]

Taken tonight at the AAM with my iPhone 4

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/1031099395_FHaQB-L.jpg
A man an his plane. Fred Warner (L-39 plane captain) overlooks Scott Clyman (Buster) about to start in front of the AAM this evening.

Outstanding!

[Derf]

Thanks for the kind words...I wish I had my SLR!

Hanging with a few friends at the AAM!
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/1032548036_p9ucy-L.jpg

[lijk604]

Someone having a party in the Talon Air hangar? Saw some trees in there and they were pumping in A/C.
Talon has been known to throw special events in their hangar at least once a year, so it wouldn't surprise me.

[Gerard]

Talon has been known to throw special events in their hangar at least once a year, so it wouldn't surprise me.

Thanks. Wayne Huizengas 1988 G-IV with Miami Dolphin logo on the tail is (was?) sitting on the Sheltair pad. And got to see the L-39 do a take-off and low pass this afternoon on
an absolutely beautiful day!!

[Gerard]

And the NHL season started with Dallas in town to play the Isles tonite so we should expect to see a charter in for them. Wonder if they will leave tonite or bunk over since the
Stars dont have another game until Thursday at home.

[moose135]

I saw it this morning, but there was a vehicle blocking it. I grabbed a couple of shots later, backlit, but I wanted to capture it. It's blocked on FlightAware, don't know if it is still in town.

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20101009N61WH001/1040664541_zFYLw-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20101009N61WH002/1040664772_zC8dJ-L.jpg

[Derf]

Tonight there was the 10 year AAM BBQ and I was lucky enough to attend. I will be editing a great sunset on the ramp with lots of friends and can not wait to put them all up on my site. Here is one that struck my fancy
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/IMG3340/1042387545_nQHhJ-L.jpg

[hiss srq]

Wayne's bird is pretty sharp looking. I enjoy the G Jet more than his BBJ.

[planelove]

I saw it this morning, but there was a vehicle blocking it. I grabbed a couple of shots later, backlit, but I wanted to capture it. It's blocked on FlightAware, don't know if it is still in town.


There are great pics of his BBJ on aerotoystore

[Derf]

I saw it this morning, but there was a vehicle blocking it....

I know exactly what you mean Moose... When I went, there were these cones in the way... and to move them I would have to put down my Coffee.... Notice there are cones in the picture? :wink:

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/1048353481_dpsij-L.jpg
The HDR was not needed...I just did not want to put anyone in the hospital by not doing one! :biggrin:

[PhantomII]

Word around the old aerodrome is that a Grumman E-2 Hawkeye will be in town this week. Scheduled to arrive Friday morning, October22, staying until Saturday afternoon/evening, as part of Grumman Family Day at the airport.

[Gerard]

Word around the old aerodrome is that a Grumman E-2 Hawkeye will be in town this week. Scheduled to arrive Friday morning, October22, staying until Saturday afternoon/evening, as part of Grumman Family Day at the airport.

Nice. Anything else associated with the Family Day? :smile:

[Chris S]

Yeah, like maybe a Prowler or Growler too possibly ???:wink:

[Gerard]

Yeah, like maybe a Prowler or Growler too possibly ???:wink:

Sweet.:biggrin:
Drove past Atlantic around 11:30 and many of the Islanders were milling around outside their little "Terminal" there waiting to board their flight to Toronto.

[PhantomII]

They were supposed to send a Growler a year or two ago, but it was a rainy day, and they cancelled. Don't want to get those nice little airplanes wet, now, do we? :wink:

[puckstopper55]

Family Day isnt until Nov 13th. I dont think the E-2 is specifically for that. I know every few years they will bring in an E-2 to allowe the newer employees to see (and even walk in/around) the plane to see what they work on.

[Chris S]

Since hearing the news that Grumman Family Day is not actually until Nov. 13th,
does anyone have any new info on whether the E-2 will still be arriving on Friday??:confused:

[Derf]

E2 is supposed to be there by 10AM Friday from the news I have.

[fk6065]

Thanks for the update Fred looking forward to it.

[puckstopper55]

A little birdie just told me that an E-2D will be doing a fly over today at 10am. Not sure of the exact location of the fly over, but there is only 1 place for it to land and hang out.

[Chris S]

I heard the Hawkeye just did a touch-n-go but not sure if it ever landed??
BTW, do you know if it will still be back on Friday again ??

[Derf]

I had been told it did 5 touch and goes...I have not had any news on friday....if it was off I would have had a call but as always.... anything is possible. Friday 10AM arrival planned

[puckstopper55]

the flyover was for the Grumman folks out in Bethpage. Even on the roof they had trouble spotting the plane. Hopefully it comes back tomorrow.

[puckstopper55]

any word on the E2 for today?

[Derf]

nobody seemed to know about it coming in today...I think they had the dates wrong and it was yesterday only. sorry...I am very sorry to have missed it as it would have been easy to be there for me yesterday

[puckstopper55]

nobody seemed to know about it coming in today...I think they had the dates wrong and it was yesterday only. sorry...I am very sorry to have missed it as it would have been easy to be there for me yesterday

Usually for stuff like that I get a heads up, and I haven't heard anything about the E-2 for today

[Derf]

It ain't no E-2 but it was not bad
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/saab-5/1059084951_cddLv-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/saab/1059082987_ePj8j-L.jpg

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Better than nothing!

[Chris S]

FYI- the reason why the Hawkeye flew over the Grumman facility in Bethpage
yesterday was because it was celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the E-2A
Hawkeye's maiden flight over the Bethpage skies back on October 21, 1960 !!! :wink:

Here's the Press Release link I saw on ASB.TV from Naval Air Systems Command:
http://www.navair.navy.mil/press_releases/index.cfm?fuseaction=press_release_view&press_release_id=4432&site_id=15

[Spunker]

Nice looking 340 there.

[Gerard]

Govt helo Omaha 43 was working west of FRG last night for about 40 minutes or so. They were orbiting at 2000 feet. Came in to Sheltair for "gas" around 8:10 then about a half hour
later headed home to Islip.

[Gerard]

Saw Falcon VP-BMB taxing out of Sheltair then out quickly off R 1-9. They used the call sign "Longtail 2" which I see is a Bermuda based exec aircraft charter company.

[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.

I saw today that this aircraft is gone. Into the AAM for the restore project? :smile:

[Derf]

back by the AAM.... The restore will be a coat of paint ;)

[Gerard]

back by the AAM.... The restore will be a coat of paint ;)

Yes but such a NICE coat of paint it will be!! :smile:

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I'm unsure if they were coming from FRG or not but I just saw 3 CH-47's (or 46's I couldn't tell) flying in formation over Amityville. It was pretty cool.

[Chris S]

Was just curious if anyone has any info yet on what possible aircraft will be visiting
FRG next weekend for the Grumman Family Day event scheduled on 11/13 ???:confused:

[PhantomII]

No news yet, Chris, but look for a new addition to the museum...some "heavy iron"...to be dedicated during their Veteran's Day ceremonies on November 11.

[Derf]

No news yet, Chris, but look for a new addition to the museum...some "heavy iron"...to be dedicated during their Veteran's Day ceremonies on November 11.

Airplanes are not made of Iron! hmmmm

[puckstopper55]

Was just curious if anyone has any info yet on what possible aircraft will be visiting
FRG next weekend for the Grumman Family Day event scheduled on 11/13 ???:confused:

I dont think any, as the family day is planned to be held at the Bethpage facility.

[Chris S]

Airplanes are not made of Iron! hmmmm

Well, he didn't say it was an airplane !! ... because Sherman tanks are made of IRON :wink:

[Derf]

DOH!!! I can't wait to see it in person! :cool:

[Chris S]

I dont think any, as the family day is planned to be held at the Bethpage facility.

Oh well ... what a Bummer !! :frown:
I was just hoping they were going to have the GFD over at the AAM again,
just like they did 2 years ago when the Hawkeye made a special visit for them.

[puckstopper55]

Oh well ... what a Bummer !! :frown:
I was just hoping they were going to have the GFD over at the AAM again,
just like they did 2 years ago when the Hawkeye made a special visit for them.

Yeah. That was something a little different, but served the same purpose. Ironically, most of the employees dont care 1/10th as much as we do about the planes.

[Gerard]

US Army PC-6 (UV-20A) Pilatus 23254 sitting by the Sheltair parking lot fence. Looking nice and shiny with its red/black trim. Read that its used by the Black Daggers Parachute Team. Are they doing a jump tonite at Yankee Stadium for the ND-Army game?

[Gerard]

US Army PC-6 (UV-20A) Pilatus 23254 sitting by the Sheltair parking lot fence. Looking nice and shiny with its red/black trim. Read that its used by the Black Daggers Parachute Team. Are they doing a jump tonite at Yankee Stadium for the ND-Army game?

Yes Gerard they are!! :smile::biggrin:
Did they return to FRG? Or maybe land LGA so the crew could attend the game?
BTW anyone know who flew aerial coverage for NBC?

[moose135]

We saw it out there Friday night, and couldn't figure out what it was all about...

http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/1098658308_Kr44k-L-1.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/1098658353_nJQSn-L-1.jpg

On Saturday morning, I went past the museum and saw this on a trailer awaiting delivery:

http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/1098658419_sFANu-L-1.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/1098658432_2fQEx-L.jpg

It appears to be a WW II M3 Scout Car, but I don't have all the details yet. I stopped in the museum a couple of hours later, and it wasn't around and no one seemed to know anything about it. Turns out it is a new addition, but they don't have space to store it over the winter, so it is "elsewhere" for now, but expect to see this added to the museum's "armored division" before long.

[Gerard]

We saw it out there Friday night, and couldn't figure out what it was all about...
http://www.moose135photography.com/photos/1098658308_Kr44k-L-1.jpg.

Almost drove past it. Thought it was a Warbird :redface: until I got up close and saw that it was shining like it was brand new!!

[moose135]

The Columbus Blue Jackets are in town to play the Islanders tomorrow night. They arrived this evening in their DC-9. It's parked at Sheltair, should be there until after the game Wednesday night.

This is a shot from an earlier visit - Microcenter is holding my laptop hostage, so I'm limited on my photo editing capabilities right now.

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20081102N697BJ003/408629409_8GjWk-L-1.jpg

[Derf]

It looks better than my shot! Nice Moose

[moose135]

A few shots of the Blue Jackets DC-9 from Wednesday night:

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20101124N697BJ021/1104828754_VWHfr-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20101124N697BJ024/1104828829_cLbyF-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20101124N697BJ018/1104828606_APYWY-L.jpg

And a special visitor to the Airpower Museum today:

http://moose135.smugmug.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Christmas-2010-at-the-AAM/JM20101127AAMHoliday023/1106616239_bwPXZ-L.jpg

Now we know what happens to bad little boys and girls!

[Gerard]

And a special visitor to the Airpower Museum today:
http://moose135.smugmug.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Christmas-2010-at-the-AAM/JM20101127AAMHoliday023/1106616239_bwPXZ-L.jpg
Now we know what happens to bad little boys and girls!

OMG that is friggin PRICELESS!!!!:biggrin::smile:

[Fighting_falcon_51]

The American Air Power Museum and the Air Force Association will have the Dropping of the Roses Pearl Harbor 69th Anniversary Memorial Ceremony. The ceremony will take place on Tuesday December 7th 2010 at 10:30AM at The American Air Power Museum and there is free admittance and all are welcome.

[Christina]

Anyone know why a C 130 just took off. I would say it took off around 11:25 :confused:

[Matt Molnar]

Anyone know why a C 130 just took off. I would say it took off around 11:25 :confused:
Not sure, but there was a report via some fire buffs listening to SCPD freqs that a C-130 had crashed in the woods out in the Hamptons not long after that....a report that was later confirmed false. Very strange.

[Christina]

Not sure, but there was a report via some fire buffs listening to SCPD freqs that a C-130 had crashed in the woods out in the Hamptons not long after that....a report that was later confirmed false. Very strange.

That is weird. It took off in a south east direction :confused: Twilight zone stuff lol

[Big Tim #70]

There was a HC-130 from the 106th practicing touch & go's at Islip today as well. I see them all the time out here (Coram) as we're on the Calverton approach.

I was at the fire department when the Suffolk Mobile Command center rolled for a reported plane crash in Flanders. It was first reported as a 4 seat aircraft, then a 4 engine, then a possible C-130. As it turns out, apparently it was a 130 that had trouble but landed without incident. The Command Center came back 20 minutes after they left. Disaster averted! :wink:

[Gerard]

Anyone know why a C 130 just took off.

Because it can:cool:

[lijk604]

Delta A319 - N363NB sitting at Atlantic. Waiting for the Philadelphia Flyers hockey team...hmmm, 1300 game, should depart approx 1700 tonight.

[Gerard]

Delta A319 - N363NB sitting at Atlantic. Waiting for the Philadelphia Flyers hockey team...hmmm, 1300 game, should depart approx 1700 tonight.

And heading back to Philly. Next game not till Wed.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

A blackhawk just landed at frg.

[Gerard]

A blackhawk just landed at frg.

It was from the Rhode Island National Guard 0-24424. Used call sign what sounded like "Landon 79". Left at 1:55 (crew of 3) and headed out SW.

[moose135]

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20101205DeltaA319001/1115783906_p2yZ9-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20101205DeltaA319002/1115783978_KhwQj-L.jpg

Santa was at the AAM once again, and they were offering taxi rides in the Waco...

http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Christmas-2010-at-the-AAM/JM20101205AAM002/1115786019_4KB5d-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Christmas-2010-at-the-AAM/JM20101205AAM006/1115786928_jRYMo-L.jpg

Also, there was a surprise visit by a Tuskegee Airman. Raymond Cassagnol is visiting New York from his Florida home, and visited the museum this afternoon. Mr. Cassagnol, a native of Haiti, joined the Haitian military during the Second World War. He was one of three Haitians sent to Tuskegee in 1943 to be trained as pilots. Following his training, he returned to Haiti, where he served as an instructor pilot and flew anti-submarine patrols over the Atlantic Ocean. Mr. Cassagnol, now 90, was in the same training class with Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. and Lee Archer, and roomed with Archer during training.

http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Around-the-Museum/JM20101205AAM007/1115786510_JbwHx-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Around-the-Museum/JM20101205AAM009/1115787001_DsonS-L.jpg

[Fighting_falcon_51]

The pictures came out great!

I had a great time at the AAM.

[Gerard]

[QUOTE=moose135;433847Santa was at the AAM once again, and they were offering taxi rides in the Waco...[/QUOTE]

Ah I was wondering what they were doing. As I was watching the Blackhawk they came by a few times.

[NIKV69]

Those Hockey players eat good on a short flight!

[fk6065]

Anything going on at the museum tomorrow for December 7th? I know there were rumors floating on here a little while ago.

[moose135]

Yes, there is the annual Pearl Harbor Memorial service. It is scheduled to begin at 10:30am, I'll probably be there at least an hour before that. If you haven't been, it is certainly worth attending. We usually have several PH survivors in attendance. It's quite a moving memorial.

Photos from the past few years...
http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Pearl-Harbor-Ceremony-2009/10573994_agRgM#734618209_oNPA4
http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Pearl-Harbor-Day-Ceremony-2008/6767306_2zGfb#432150377_5RBiz
http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Pearl-Harbor-Day-Ceremony-2007/10409267_8RjtX#721172963_yzPxW
http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Pearl-Harbor-Day-Ceremony-2006/2219432_njFoC#115415656_pP9RD

[fk6065]

P-51. Not from today but from over the summer. Seems kind of quiet at the airport now.

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/1121870150_MNPS2-L.jpg

[Derf]

One from yesterday
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG43192021/1129446915_waJxB-L.jpg

[Matt Molnar]

Whoa, whose is that?

[Derf]

Phoenix hockey team
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG432567/1129446849_QHGkQ-L.jpg

[Gerard]

Phoenix hockey team
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG432567/1129446849_QHGkQ-L.jpg

Have a picture of the tail with the Coyote on it? looks pretty cool. That plane will be here until tomorrow night after the game.

[moose135]

Have a picture of the tail with the Coyote on it? looks pretty cool. That plane will be here until tomorrow night after the game.

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20101217N698SS004/1129879747_tt2eY-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20101217N698SS006/1129879904_gYfM8-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20101217N698SS001/1129879478_xeASi-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20101217N698SS005/1129879866_yyppk-L.jpg

And because I love the color of the sky in this one...

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20101217N111LP001/1129879301_KhudP-L-1.jpg

[LGA777]

Nice shots Moose, I had wondered what happened to 698SS after the Rangers/Stars replaced her with the 757. Feel a little attached as I flew on her last 2 rev flights at AA where she spent most of her career as N864AA, the last of those 2 flights was AA's last 727 rev flight back in 2002 !

[Gerard]

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20101217N698SS004/1129879747_tt2eY-L.jpg


Someome was taking pics of this aircraft on the tarmac around 9 this morning as I passed by.

[Derf]

Someome was taking pics of this aircraft on the tarmac around 9 this morning as I passed by.

I wonder who?????
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/PhoenixCoyotes/IMG4516/1130319213_oESSR-L-1.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/PhoenixCoyotes/727Tail/1130319275_oFJGH-L-1.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/PhoenixCoyotes/IMG4572/1130319710_ZWR3w-L-1.jpg

I was also around with Moose last night
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/PhoenixCoyotes/IMG4451/1130319261_Xfcp6-L-1.jpg

[Gerard]

I wonder who?????

Nice hat!! :biggrin:

[Derf]

everyone is jealous of my hat!!! My ears were nice and warm! lol

[Derf]

Here is one from Dec 6th

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/1130450938_UMB85-L.jpg

[moose135]

Two hockey charters I've been on in the past three weeks, and both times the Islanders lost in OT...

Departing tonight:

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20101218N698SS001/1130953266_GcKfK-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20101218N698SS002/1130953336_7FTFm-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20101218N698SS003/1130953338_4Fz6r-L.jpg

And a bonus shot:
http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20101218N607SB004/1130953185_RffeE-L.jpg

[GrummanFan]

Ah, you guys make me miss Farmingdale. Canadiens will be here Sunday, so I predict an Air Canada bird over at Atlantic...eh, I'll take it.

[Derf]

Nice hat!! :biggrin:

My had was blown off last night by a 727.... The video of it was fun! Do not underestimate the awesomeness of my ugly furry hat!

[Gerard]

Ah, you guys make me miss Farmingdale. Canadiens will be here Sunday, so I predict an Air Canada bird over at Atlantic...eh, I'll take it.

And hundeds of CANADIEN fans at the game. Whenever Le Habitantes visit L.I. their fans make the trek down by the busload to cheer on their team. I have a buddy who is a season ticket holder and says it is amazing to see.

[fk6065]

I see you are enjoying your new "toy" Fred. Pictures look great, definately thinking of a gift from "me" to "me"

[NIKV69]

What bird do the Lightning use these days, used to be that red and white 737 no?

[Gerard]

What bird do the Lightning use these days, used to be that red and white 737 no?

Well we'll find out this week. They play Isles Wed night.

[lijk604]

What bird do the Lightning use these days, used to be that red and white 737 no?
Miami Air --- BSK395 if you want to track it.

[lijk604]

While Fred & Moose have been playing with the Coyotes B727, I grabbed this guy last week right before the snow flurries started.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5042/5274809863_27f7bb17a5_b.jpg

[NIKV69]

Sweet John!

[puckstopper55]

Sometime today or tomorrow the Pens should be flying in to play the Isles. This trip should be different because HBO is shooting their NHL special called 24/7. Maybe we can get some shots of the film crew, in addition to the plane? Just wanted to give you guys a heads up.

[LIMatt]

Sometime today or tomorrow the Pens should be flying in to play the Isles. This trip should be different because HBO is shooting their NHL special called 24/7. Maybe we can get some shots of the film crew, in addition to the plane? Just wanted to give you guys a heads up.

On the 1st episode they were on a Miami Air charter

[Gerard]

While Fred & Moose have been playing with the Coyotes B727, I grabbed this guy last week right before the snow flurries started.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5042/5274809863_27f7bb17a5_b.jpg

Was that the Montreal Canadiens plane? They played Isles Sunday night. Probably didnt get out till sometime late Monday afternoon.

[GrummanFan]

Was that the Montreal Canadiens plane? They played Isles Sunday night. Probably didnt get out till sometime late Monday afternoon.

Nope. According to Flightaware, an Air Canada A320 departed FRG yesterday at 9:37pm. I was hoping for a late afternoon departure, I might have had a chance of catching it.

[Gerard]

Nope. According to Flightaware, an Air Canada A320 departed FRG yesterday at 9:37pm. I was hoping for a late afternoon departure, I might have had a chance of catching it.

Thanks. They headed to DC for game tonite.

[lijk604]

Montreal flew into FRG just as the snow started on the 26th. Atlantic's ramp was kaos at the time, and they were towed into their parking spot. Which, unlike a normal arrival, was parked tail first to the gate. The tow operator really did a great job as he had to angle it in between a G4 on the left wing and a Citation on his right wing. They had three wingmen walking it in, but slow and steady and it was a safe arrival.

[Gerard]

Sometime today or tomorrow the Pens should be flying in to play the Isles.

Pens playing in Pitt tonite so either they come in late after that game or sometime tomorrow morning.

[Derf]

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/1147610813_L5mux-L.jpg
Looking at this right now, I finally figured out how to post a picture on the forum realtime! I was always able to upload from my iPhone to my smug mug but now using the iPad I can post links easily.... Off to work now!

[Gerard]

So I woke up at 3AM and being the elderly guy I am I headed to the bathroom. That was when I heard a sound outside and peeked out to see a helicopter cruising past to the NW at around
700 feet or so. Couldnt make it out but along with the usual anti-collision stobes it had a red pulse light on top and bottom. Delayed my "business" and put on my scanner and heard nothing about the copter but did hear a Lear jet (N5PT) inbound to FRG for Runway 3-2. Some real early morning activity.

[Gerard]

Had some time to kill before going to my brothers so hung out at FRG for about an hour. Damn there is lots of snow there!! Using 1-9 and I parked by the Terminal for awhile. Usual traffic, touch and goes. Helicopter N1767 (R44 Raven) came in landed Atlantic, left to the shoreline and said they were returning soon. Was just about to head on the Southern State when I heard that a Boeing 737 was in the area at 4000 feet preparing to come in. It was the Buffalo hockey charter coming in so I set up by the movie theater off 110. Miami Air "Biscayne 3-2" came in soon after and looked very cool appearing in the distance in the cloudy sky, lights blazing.
And speaking of snow cant the crews at Atlantic find a better place to pile up the snow!! Cant see nuthin from the fence lines!! :biggrin::smile::wink:

[hiss srq]

That 727 is DAL based... Every time I go to Dallas I see that jet parked there on overflow

[Derf]

I have not been posting many updates but I still have been shooting....sorry

Here is one from this morning...I just got my lens back from repair and now I have crazy purple fringing or CA. Looks like I will be sending it back in soon to get
it fixed again!
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/3225429_zWnQe#1189376017_3R8R2http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/3225429_zWnQe#1189376017_3R8R2http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/3225429_zWnQe#1189376017_3R8R2http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/Miami-Air-737/1189376017_3R8R2-L.jpg

[moose135]

USAF C-21A 84-0118 arrived about 11:30am today, parked over at SheltAir. It's out of the 457th Airlift Squadron, 375th Air Mobility Wing, Andrews AFB.


http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20110216C-21A84-0118002/1189462649_L92CR-L.jpg

[Derf]

Nice Moose...I hope she is around later! Here is an old shot I had taken about a month ago
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG0965/1189477319_XKk6V-L.jpg

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Too bad this didn't happen during the day where someone could have got a good shot of it. Anyway I'm happy it turned out alright.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ydLstEWSpg


On February 9th, 2011, an Alitalia Boeing 767-300, registration EI-DDW performing flight AZ643 from EWR to FCO, was climbing out of EWR when the crew reported main gear trouble.
The crew intended to divert to JFK but seeked visual confirmation from the ground that the main gear was in fact down. The jet overflew Republic airport at 1600 feet and received positive feedback, then went on to perform a missed approach at JFK's runway 22R for a final visual report from the tower. It then landed at JFK's runway 22R.
Air traffic control recordings (source: liveatc.net) are of conversations with New York Approach (ROBER sector), New York Final Approach, JFK Tower and New York Departure.

[moose135]

Another day, another special...USA Jet Airlines MD-83, with the U2 Tour paint scheme. Unfortunately the sun was hiding when I got there. I expect they brought the Bostonians in to play the Islanders tonight. I hope someone got a shot without snow in the way...:wink:


http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20110217N949NS001/1190661284_ixz3Y-L.jpg

[Joe]

I took almost an identical picture yesterday around 5:19, the plane was sitting there on Wednesday as well. By your comment, I guess that U2 wasn't in town. I had thought that Bono might have flown in for his Spiderman play in the city, didn't know that it was used by a sports team, oh well. When I had passed by again around 11ish it was gone.

[moose135]

I was there about an hour before you, Joe. I hadn't seen the MD in these colors before, but there is an Air Canada A320 with similar markings that has been into FRG once or twice on hockey charters. I think I've shot it, but can't find the photos right now.

[Joe]

I saw that plane as well, just over a year ago, this picture was taken on February 6th, 2010:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5012/5456083333_67423b6827_b.jpg

I didn't have a tripod on me and wanted to catch it prior to it's leaving, being so close to the airport, I heard it take off about 15 minutes later. These larger planes have a distinct sound to them over the normal jets that take off from Republic.

[GrummanFan]

Miami Air bringing in the Panthers. Anyone know whose green helo that is?

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Republic-Airport-1/N735MA1/1194855355_Vyp8u-XL.jpg

And, not the best shot (barely missed the takeoff...), but I'm liking the paintjob on N501JG.

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Republic-Airport-1/N501JG1/1194855354_Cu8Tq-XL.jpg

[moose135]

There were actually two Miami Air jets at FRG this afternoon. One for the Panthers, and one to take the Islanders up to Toronto for Tuesday's game.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I was able to catch it overhead:

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/213/img1675qn.jpg (http://img33.imageshack.us/i/img1675qn.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

[moose135]

Delta Connection CRJ-100 down near Atlantic...definitely not a hockey charter.

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20110223N710CA001/1196524584_FXK9F-L.jpg

[puckstopper55]

Delta Connection CRJ-100 down near Atlantic...definitely not a hockey charter.

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20110223N710CA001/1196524584_FXK9F-L.jpg

Very Strange .. any musicians or other acts booked?

[LIMatt]

Might be taking Hofstra's hoops team to UNC Wilmington

[Gerard]

[QUOTE=moose135;439151]Delta Connection CRJ-100 down near Atlantic...definitely not a hockey charter.

There was a US Navy King Air UC-12M that landed around 10:30AM and parked by Sheltair. The Quest Diagnostics Phenom 100 (N288DX) also parked
there looking pretty nice with its light green lines and insigna on tail. Now I know where my money goes when I get my tests. LOL!!

[Gerard]

And, not the best shot (barely missed the takeoff...), but I'm liking the paintjob on N501JG.
http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Republic-Airport-1/N501JG1/1194855354_Cu8Tq-XL.jpg

The jet ia a Cablevision aircraft.

[moose135]

I missed the King Air, but saw the Quest jet, too much stuff in the way to shoot it. The CRJ arrived late Tuesday afternoon, nothing on FlightAware about a departure yet.

[Gerard]

The jet ia a Cablevision aircraft.

Mmm, just heard on Knick pregame show that Carmelo Anthony was flown to Teterboro on a private jet yesterday. Maybe this was where this jet was going?

[Gerard]

Might be taking Hofstra's hoops team to UNC Wilmington

Or maybe brought in DePaul from Chicago who are playing St. Johns at St.Johns in Jamaica?

[Gerard]

USCG 6507 came in after 11 and sat on the Atlantic ramp until leaving to ACY at 1:30. Earlier around 9:15 they flew over my house heading up North to do "Hover work" at 50 feet
or so. To ACY they went up to 4000ft IFR.
FAA Flight Check 69 landed after 12 and stayed till 1:30 over at Sheltair. They were heading to ACY also.

[lijk604]

Mmm, just heard on Knick pregame show that Carmelo Anthony was flown to Teterboro on a private jet yesterday. Maybe this was where this jet was going?

I can saw with certainty that was not it's mission, nor is it a Cablevision aircraft. That's all I can say.

[lijk604]

Or maybe brought in DePaul from Chicago who are playing St. Johns at St.Johns in Jamaica?

Most likely...it came from Midway and was carrying a sports team of very tall players.

[moose135]

...nor is it a Cablevision aircraft.
Correct - per the FAA Registry, it is registered to Cablevision's neighbor:

NEW YORK AIRCAM CORP
340 CROSSWAYS PARK DR
WOODBURY NY

Same as N12NY:
http://www.jetphotos.net/img/2/4/5/1/80405_1282508154_tb.jpg (http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=6922266&nseq=0)

[Gerard]

Correct - per the FAA Registry, it is registered to Cablevision's neighbor:

NEW YORK AIRCAM CORP
340 CROSSWAYS PARK DR
WOODBURY NY

Same as N12NY:
http://www.jetphotos.net/img/2/4/5/1/80405_1282508154_tb.jpg (http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=6922266&nseq=0)




Mmmm, Cablevisions neighbor and aircraft also use the same hangar. :rolleyes::cool: OK if you say so.

[Derf]

An arrival from today...
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG4231/1203020014_4FpbU-L.jpg

[lijk604]

An arrival from today...
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG4231/1203020014_4FpbU-L.jpg

Brought the Minnesota Wild hockey team in. Left within 45 minutes.

[NIKV69]

Yep I knew as soon as I saw that at FRG I knew the Islanders were losing another game. Nice shot Fred!

[gonzalu]

Damn Fred, that is a very nice shot! Great vantage and you really nailed the focus and exposure (I know how tough it is when the wrong side is lit)

[Derf]

Thanks guys... really loving that new lens and 7D! No sharpening done, just a little shadow highlight only. Loving the new glass ;)

[Gerard]

Yep I knew as soon as I saw that at FRG I knew the Islanders were losing another game. Nice shot Fred!

Islanders 4, Wild 1 :smile::cool:

[NIKV69]

Islanders 4, Wild 1 :smile::cool:

What happened with Wash? Ovi too tough?:biggrin:

[Gerard]

What happened with Wash? Ovi too tough?:biggrin:

Who knows. I'm a Ranger fan. Just busting chops on your prediction. :biggrin::tongue:

[Derf]

Here is a touchdown shot
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG4212/1205540820_89EaF-L.jpg

Later at the departure
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG4372/1205559192_XbLai-L.jpg

[Joe]

Thanks guys... really loving that new lens and 7D! No sharpening done, just a little shadow highlight only. Loving the new glass ;)


What lens did you get Fred?

[Derf]

I got the Tamron 70-300 DI VC USD lens... this lens is WAY underpriced!!!

This morning I took about 50 shots of this bird coming in with my thumb nailed on the auto focus and every shot was this sharp. I was at
250th of a second and the VC (IS) is awesome. I would expect with my 40D and old Tammy 70-300 without stabilization to get about
1 of 8 shots soft or a little blurred with 250th of a second. I had NOT ONE SOFT IMAGE! This lens is GREAT! I can not wait for airshow!!!!

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG4541/1206411735_TMqhF-L.jpg

[Joe]

Thanks for the reply Fred, that looks very sharp for a $400.00 lens. I was looking into the Canon 70-200 f4 or 2.8 and generally shy away from Tamron since I had a 200 - 400 lens and it was very soft. For 1/3 or less the price of the Canon's with more range, it may be a no brainer, although I usually rent the Canon 100 - 400 for the airshows.
Thanks,
Joe

[Joe]

For anyone that is interested, a Beechcraft 35 with Pan American markings is at the Museum right now. According to flight Aware it arrived at 2is and was due to depart at 3:00, however it is currently 4:09 and it is just sitting there. I am going to try and go back and get a picture or two.
Joe

[flysail]

joe that is not a be35 its the eastern airlines DC7 with the panam paint on one side its in for sony pictures filing a tv pilot or movie should be here a week

[fk6065]

Not the greatest of angles. She was tucked away in the back by Atlantic. Brought in the Toronto Maple Leafs for tonights Islander game.
http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/1210287417_8ddr5-M.jpg

[Gerard]

The Atlantic guys always put the hockey charters that way.

[lijk604]

The Atlantic guys always put the hockey charters that way.

That way it keeps their main ramp clear for the bizjets that come in & out. Not to mention the buses can line up along the arrival side of the aircraft without being in the way of their other operation.

[Gerard]

That way it keeps their main ramp clear for the bizjets that come in & out. Not to mention the buses can line up along the arrival side of the aircraft without being in the way of their other operation.

I knew there was a "method to their madness". :wink::biggrin:
Quick story not totally FRG related but does involve an FRG resident :smile:.... I get out of the LIRR Hicksville front of the train then down the stairs there. Its POURING RAIN and the winds are kicking up big time. I reach the bottom and I hear the sound of an approaching copter. Look over to see one of Cablevisions S-76s roaring in from the south at about 500 feet!! Right over the station they do a hard banking turn and line up to head into the Bethpage pad. Gotta tell you it looked pretty cool and it was LOUD. People were actually lowering their umbrellas to check it out!!

[puckstopper55]

I knew there was a "method to their madness". :wink::biggrin:
Quick story not totally FRG related but does involve an FRG resident :smile:.... I get out of the LIRR Hicksville front of the train then down the stairs there. Its POURING RAIN and the winds are kicking up big time. I reach the bottom and I hear the sound of an approaching copter. Look over to see one of Cablevisions S-76s roaring in from the south at about 500 feet!! Right over the station they do a hard banking turn and line up to head into the Bethpage pad. Gotta tell you it looked pretty cool and it was LOUD. People were actually lowering their umbrellas to check it out!!

this happens 4 times a day. There are actually 2 birds that come in in the morning, lunch, after lunch, and in the evening. I was told that this isnt even an approved landing zone, and he is fined for each landing. Not sure how true it is, but it makes sense to me.

[wunaladreamin]

With all the excitement of the DC7, FAA's N59 is parked over at Sheltair.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

If you were in the FRG area and you thought you heard the sound or saw a blackhawk you're right! There was one there around 4ish and promptly left.

[Gerard]

this happens 4 times a day. There are actually 2 birds that come in in the morning, lunch, after lunch, and in the evening. I was told that this isnt even an approved landing zone, and he is fined for each landing. Not sure how true it is, but it makes sense to me.

http://www.airnav.com/airport/6JY8

They actually have 3 S-76s and from their ops during the day it looks like a dedicated corporate shuttle. I get off the train at Hicksville around 5:30 and a copter is usually landing or departing from/to the NW.

They also land here...... http://www.airnav.com/airport/NY75

[puckstopper55]

http://www.airnav.com/airport/6JY8

They actually have 3 S-76s and from their ops during the day it looks like a dedicated corporate shuttle. I get off the train at Hicksville around 5:30 and a copter is usually landing or departing from/to the NW.

They also land here...... http://www.airnav.com/airport/NY75

So does this mean that the "fine every time he lands" is a myth?

[moose135]

The landing pad Gerard linked to is in Woodbury, south of Jericho Turnpike, at the Cablevision complex. Bethpage has a Cablevision complex with a listed helipad (http://www.airnav.com/airport/6JY8) as well. Given it is a published helipad, and they aren't just dropping in onto the front lawn of the building, I suspect they aren't fined for landing there.

The Nassau County Police also have a helipad (http://www.airnav.com/airport/8NY9) nearby in Bethpage, but it is not generally open to public use.

[lijk604]

WOW! What a nice surprise today. OO-JAA, a Sun Country/TuiFly 737-800 Hybrid just came to Atlantic's main ramp. From the flight plan, it appears that they are here to take the St. John's men's basketball team out to Denver for the NCAA tourney. Pics tonight.

[Gerard]

So does this mean that the "fine every time he lands" is a myth?

Uh I would think so. :rolleyes: I mean Dolan has enough detractors if these pads werent legal they would have been shutdown years ago. And he does have deep pockets
but not that deep. :smile:

[lijk604]

as promised, the Sun Country/TuiFly hybrid from this afternoon. Crappy weather + point & shoot = less than ideal shot, but, it's a keeper for me.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/lijk604/OO-JAA_FRG_031511-2.jpg

[moose135]

Great catch, John! I swung by around 4pm, but he must have been long gone...:frown:

[puckstopper55]

LOL, I read hybrid and thought it was some new type of plane. :redface:

[Gerard]

Is this new for St. Johns using FRG for their flights? I dont remember seeing or hearing about them in the past.

[wunaladreamin]

Great catch John! I couldn't scoot down there in time to catch it. RATS!!!

[gonzalu]

as promised, the Sun Country/TuiFly hybrid from this afternoon. Crappy weather + point & shoot = less than ideal shot, but, it's a keeper for me.

John, what are you talking about? That is a TERRIFIC shot... given the light, you managed to get the best possible exposure of the lovely lady. Nice job.

[moose135]

The French government Falcon 7X is at SheltAir.

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20110317FrenchFalcon7X001/1219638416_oypwz-L.jpg

[ch2tdriver]

Great catch on the French Falcon Moose! I'm going to start a rumor that the reason they are here is to plan on the arrival of the French Aerobatic team for the Jones Beach Airshow! :cool:

Hey not the first time. In June of 1986 they flew over in formation at the very end of my Northport HS graduation ceremony on the way to FRG. Luckily my celebratory dinner was at the 56th, so I got to see the Alpha Jets all lined up on the ops ramp. Ah memories.............

[fk6065]

The reason they are here is to plan on the arrival of the French Aerobatic team for the Jones Beach Airshow!

So Jones Beach is getting these guys, Patrouille de France.

[Speedbagel_001]

Anybody know what was going on at FRG last evening? I was on my way home, scooting down New Hwy at around 7pm-ish. There were lots of cars parked on the road, including 2 SCPD cars. Large trucks were in the parking lots. Didn't have time to stop and check it out. Was it a movie shoot or something else entirely?

[NIKV69]

Shooting the TV show has been going on.

[Gerard]

Shooting the TV show has been going on.

Are they going to do any air shots or only ground filming?

[moose135]

Grabbed some lunch and stopped by the terminal about 2:30. Just about that time, Nassau PD5 arrived. They landed at the terminal, dropped off a passenger, and departed minutes later.

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20110325N605PD002/1228402848_KS3Mf-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20110325N605PD004/1228402905_wRWgz-L.jpg

After running a few errands, I drove past again, around 4pm, and saw a DAL A319 holding on Rwy 1/19. Once traffic cleared, he back-taxied and departed Rwy 32, headed to MDW. He had arrived just after 3pm from PHL. Based on the schedule, it looks like he was bringing the Flyers in for their Saturday game with the Islanders.

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20110325N331NB002/1228403044_rbmb4-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20110325N331NB003/1228402415_9j2Dq-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20110325N331NB005/1228402614_sroK3-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/JM20110325N331NB006/1228402688_GdJQS-L.jpg

[Gerard]

Spring is in the air at FRG :smile: Blue skies, breezy and SkyType 4 was buzzing around doing Touch and Goes and mecanics working on # 3!!:cool:
And Delta N352NB is over at Atlantic waiting for the (uhhhhh, yech) Flyers!!

[Big Tim #70]

Spring is in the air at FRG :smile: Blue skies, breezy and SkyType 4 was buzzing around doing Touch and Goes and mecanics working on # 3!!:cool:
And Delta N352NB is over at Atlantic waiting for the (uhhhhh, yech) Flyers!!

I got a treat in that I was able to see all 6 takeofff on Monday. I was just pulling in to take a peak of the field when they took off to the North. If I had been there 1 minute earlier, I would have been able to get some great shots, unfortunately, as is usually the case, I was late...

[Gerard]

Spring is in the air at FRG :smile: Blue skies, breezy and SkyType 4 was buzzing around doing Touch and Goes and mecanics working on # 3!!:cool:
And Delta N352NB is over at Atlantic waiting for the (uhhhhh, yech) Flyers!!

Skytype 4 and 6 went up around 12:40 to the south. Went to the movies (Battle:LA :smile:) then when I came out I saw them taxing out to go up again (3:20). Over to Jones Beach they went.
Boy what beautiful blue skies the last few days. Wish the temps were warmer. :cool:

[Gerard]

All white French AF Falcon (F-RAFP) came in yesterday and landed Sheltair. Was still there this afternoon (1:45). Lots of French AF Falcons coming in to FRG lately.
Any reason or MYOB? :smile:

[Derf]

Holy Smokes Batman!

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG0542/1242193366_DHqgG-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG0545/1242193357_5N7Lk-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG0559/1242193539_2Cqru-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/3225429_zWnQe#1242193542_P9mfahttp://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG0569/1242193542_P9mfa-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/IMG0591/1242193553_3bJMb-L.jpg

sorry so many, having fun with my 8FPS on my 7D and my new lens.... YE HAAA!!

[NIKV69]

Fred = God!

[steve1840]

Canon+8FPS+new lens+Boeing 727 = Beautiful......Just beautiful!

Good work Fred!

[lijk604]

Oh those poor horses, musta' been a carrier pilot. Nice shots Fred!

[Derf]

Thanks guys, for those who have not see this aircraft, it is called.....
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Air-Horse-One/IMG6696/830683871_cCLkD-L-1.jpg

Many interior shots I shot were located here
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Air-Horse-One/11764804_T776K#830683871_cCLkD

[gonzalu]

Damn, NO WINDOWS in First Class or Coach :tongue:

[Derf]

But lots of fresh Straw!!!
http://nycaviation.com/forum/[IMG]http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Air-Horse-One/IMG6705/830684931_sM9oH-L-1.jpghttp://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Air-Horse-One/IMG6705/830684931_sM9oH-L-1.jpg

[NIKV69]

Uh oh false advertising. Wood shavings? In the horse business that is the cheap way out. Not First class. Get some straw!

[Derf]

they put that under the straw... they usually have fresh straw on the flight. I do not think it was loaded because the aircraft was being worked on and was not departing.

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Air-Horse-One/11764804_T776K#830684374_6WW5u-L-LBThe only thing that does Fly's second class on this plane is the people!
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Air-Horse-One/IMG6698/830684374_6WW5u-L-1.jpg

[lijk604]

N73, FAA King Air 200 was at Republic today approx 3pm. Parked over at Sheltair.

[Gerard]

Love that black Bell 407, N44HC, that flies out of Sheltair. It came buzzing over my house low this morning to the NW. That coloring must freak out the govt conspiracy idiots when they
see it. :smile::cool:

[Derf]

N73, FAA King Air 200 was at Republic today approx 3pm. Parked over at Sheltair.

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/FAA/1261452501_rCfF58v-L.jpg

[lijk604]

Nice Fred...Nice!

[gpalz1]

But lots of fresh Straw!!!
http://nycaviation.com/forum/[IMG]http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Air-Horse-One/IMG6705/830684931_sM9oH-L-1.jpghttp://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Air-Horse-One/IMG6705/830684931_sM9oH-L-1.jpg

My niece will love this! She rides at Thomas Academy. Going to send her the link. Were there any horses on board and do you know how many can fit? Very cool and different.

George

[mirrodie]

Great pics Fred!

Say, anyone remember seeing this or catch a photo of it at FRG back in maybe ....2004? It was by the Old Millionaire bldg for a few hours.

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Denmark---Air/Canadair-CL-600-2B16-Challenger/1024636/L/

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Denmark---Air/Canadair-CL-600-2B16-Challenger/1004378/L/

[Derf]

My niece will love this! She rides at Thomas Academy. Going to send her the link. Were there any horses on board and do you know how many can fit? Very cool and different.

George

It comes in all summer long filled with horses and leave with a full load of horses.... I do not know how many it fits but there are two in each section. I have seen them many times load and unload. It is neat.

[lijk604]

Say, anyone remember seeing this or catch a photo of it at FRG back in maybe ....2004? It was by the Old Millionaire bldg for a few hours.

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Denmark---Air/Canadair-CL-600-2B16-Challenger/1024636/L/

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Denmark---Air/Canadair-CL-600-2B16-Challenger/1004378/L/

Not only did I catch it...YOU commented on it! LOL!
http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=5799791

[mirrodie]

Guy, that was Aug 06. I was newly pregnant and had pregnancy brain!:cool:

[Speedbagel_001]

Someone gave me a heads up on some unusual aircraft activity at FRG today (Friday) and I can't get out there to check it out. Anyone else already on location that can see what's going on?

[ch2tdriver]

Someone gave me a heads up on some unusual aircraft activity at FRG today (Friday) and I can't get out there to check it out. Anyone else already on location that can see what's going on?

Well I was out there eating lunch over by the AAM at 1:45. The B-25 and TBM were outside getting washed. Just the other comings and goings of GA.

[Speedbagel_001]

That could be it. The person who gave me the heads-up had been down New Highway and is not an aviation enthusiast. Said he spotted military aircraft - so it just might be the regular AAM aircraft he saw. Thanks.

[fk6065]

Stopped by Republic this afternoon. Great to me Big Tim and John K in person. NYPD aviation had a ship at the main terminal. Pilots came out and fired her up for take off but held her just off the runway below the fence line until she was behind the terminal blocking our view and dissapointing the three of us standing there with our cameras. Also a little while later "Miss Hap" took off.

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-H63KbJX/0/L/i-H63KbJX-L.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-z285qfs/0/L/i-z285qfs-L.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-x4mv5qN/0/L/i-x4mv5qN-L.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-D8fh4qc/0/L/i-D8fh4qc-L.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-DKxHtPZ/0/L/i-DKxHtPZ-L.jpg

[Big Tim #70]

Nice to meet you in person today Fred!

[lijk604]

Fred, nice to meet you as well. Miss Hap stayed low too. I didn't get anything usable on either that or the NYPD. But, I at least had lunch in the nice weather and enjoyed the activity.

[moose135]

Also a little while later "Miss Hap" took off.
Did you notice how shiny she is? The guys were working on her all last weekend.

[lijk604]

Interesting visitor at Republic. Airbus A319CJ / G-NOAH / sitting on Atlantic's ramp. Pics to come later.

[Gerard]

Interesting visitor at Republic. Airbus A319CJ / G-NOAH / sitting on Atlantic's ramp. Pics to come later.

Getting a washdown/cleanup when I drove past.
Also saw what looks like the Grizzly Helicopters Bell 407s (4 of them) sitting on the rear of Atlantic. I believe this is the 2nd or third Spring these birds have returned East. :smile:

[lijk604]

Interesting visitor at Republic. Airbus A319CJ / G-NOAH / sitting on Atlantic's ramp. Pics to come later.

...as promised, only posting the exterior shot. This is one beautiful aircraft inside, however, you'll have to take my word for it...I like my job. :wink:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3175/5697249161_7aeafdd3be_b.jpg

[lijk604]

Also saw what looks like the Grizzly Helicopters Bell 407s (4 of them) sitting on the rear of Atlantic. I believe this is the 2nd or third Spring these birds have returned East. :smile:

Thanks Gerard, I knew I forgot to mention they came in yesterday. They are in a little harder to photo area this year. :mad:

[hiss srq]

My guess on 316PD being around was that either they stopped by to see the boss or the boss popped in for one reason or another. The Cheif Pilot of the NYPD moonlights as a mechanic for one of the companies on the west side of the field.

[Gerard]

My guess on 316PD being around was that either they stopped by to see the boss or the boss popped in for one reason or another. The Cheif Pilot of the NYPD moonlights as a mechanic for one of the companies on the west side of the field.

Thats pretty cool. I remember when a former Chief Pilot flew an EC-135 for Summit Aviation when they had copters (an Astar also). In fact I never see any activity by that hangar anymore.

[Gerard]

Thanks Gerard, I knew I forgot to mention they came in yesterday. They are in a little harder to photo area this year. :mad:

Two of them , the blue 407s took off around 2PM today. THey headed out SW. Interesting that 14TV and 41TV come up as being owned by companies in Linden, NJ.

[lijk604]

Thats pretty cool. I remember when a former Chief Pilot flew an EC-135 for Summit Aviation when they had copters (an Astar also). In fact I never see any activity by that hangar anymore.
Hey I remember John! Wonder where he is nowadays? There is activity at that hangar, but that owner usually flies under the cover of darkness.

[Gerard]

Hey I remember John! Wonder where he is nowadays? There is activity at that hangar, but that owner usually flies under the cover of darkness.

I did a Google search on him (Detective John ***an) but came up empty. I actually used to exchange emails with him at one time. Seemed like a nice guy.
Mmmm, cover of darkness? I dont want to know. :tongue:

[moose135]

Got to FRG just in time to run into John and catch the A319 departing.

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-7pnwTvj/0/L/jm_2011_05_08_g-noah_001-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-zgsVvb5/0/L/jm_2011_05_08_g-noah_003-L.jpg

While we were near the terminal parking area, one of the "black helicopters" made a low pass from the Atlantic end, hovered near the terminal ramp, then headed back to the south end. I think maybe tower asked them to give us a photo pass...

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-G6m3M9d/0/L/jm_2011_05_08_n14tv_001-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-h6qx4n5/0/L/jm_2011_05_08_n14tv_002-L.jpg

[lijk604]

Aside from those two visitors that Moose just posted, this guy came back today bringing his load of pax from Louisville. Guess they went to see The Derby.
Clouds rolled in, so the light sucks...but hey...it's a DC-9-34! (Guess that explains the tail number)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2785/5701594611_ee065a0e85_b.jpg

[Chris S]

Does anyone who's aerobatic airplane was flying around FRG today just before 3:30 ??
I saw it from a distance and looked like it was red and white aircraft with a low wing,
and I was wondering if it was possibly David Windmiller in his Edge 540 ??:confused:

[Fighting_falcon_51]

David Windmiller has been buzzing my house a couple of times a week for the past 2 or so weeks now.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I spotted a helicopter today that looked like a MH-53 without a refueling probe heading toward FRG? Did anyone else see anything?

[Gerard]

David Windmiller has been buzzing my house a couple of times a week for the past 2 or so weeks now.

In his plane or helicopter? :smile::tongue:

[Derf]

Today I was treated to 4 full stops of the B-24 and T-6 as they are getting ready for airshow week....so I had to take the keys for the old control tower!

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/i-w25Gq3S/0/L/IMG5528-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/i-9BWKc2J/0/L/IMG4763-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/i-r39R6Gv/0/L/IMG5483-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/i-JS9BhJC/0/L/IMG4830-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/i-JSLc2km/0/L/IMG4842-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/i-6cLXKDM/0/L/IMG4440-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/i-Qm53BLG/0/L/IMG3948-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/i-2nMntVb/0/L/IMG4168-L.jpg

and a few from the other day
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/i-RdWZ2Cm/0/L/IMG0826-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/i-6L78XBH/0/L/IMG0386-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/i-6p5bRrb/0/L/IMG0300-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/i-SmRc8KL/0/L/IMG0542-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/i-RJTKXLX/0/L/IMG0713-L.jpg

[Roush6NY]

Great stuff, Fred ! Thanks for sharing

[steve1840]

Awesome stuff Fred!! I could only dream to have that kind of access

[Gerard]

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/i-2nMntVb/0/L/IMG4168-L.jpg

Uh HELLO anyone notice the military Huey sitting there on the tarmac?
:eek::confused:

[Derf]

Uh HELLO anyone notice the military Huey sitting there on the tarmac?
:eek::confused:

ahahah I was waiting for that....Muscles 8 stayed for an hour. I would have driven over to the terminal for some close up access, but did not want to watch the warbirds doing laps.
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/i-gpFDWv4/0/O/i-gpFDWv4.jpg

[Gerard]

ahahah I was waiting for that....Muscles 8 stayed for an hour. I would have driven over to the terminal for some close up access, but did not want to watch the warbirds doing laps.
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/i-gpFDWv4/0/O/i-gpFDWv4.jpg

Thanks Fred. For a Rotorhead like me that would be quite a catch to see one of those babies up here. Whenever I am down in DC they are a constant flying up and down the
Potomac.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

In his plane or helicopter? :smile::tongue:

I'm not crazy, I promise. :tongue:

Anyway, David flew over again today.

[Gerard]

I'm not crazy, I promise. :tongue:
Anyway, David flew over again today.

Hehehehe :tongue:

[puckstopper55]

Awesome shots Fred .. Do you have any photos of the old control towers inside? I always love to see how old buildings hold up after the years. What, if any, equipment is still up there? Old scopes, radios, buttons?

One of my fav pics of all time is a photo of the old NASA control room used during the 60's and 70's. Its still sitting there, like time stopped. Amazing stuff.

[lijk604]

Nice work Fred! The B-25 is doing more shakedown flights today...must have seen her pass the office window a good 5 times today. And the sound of those radials...Yum!

[Gerard]

Nice work Fred! The B-25 is doing more shakedown flights today...must have seen her pass the office window a good 5 times today. And the sound of those radials...Yum!

Yup caught them up and down off of "One-Nine" about 3X while there.

[moose135]

The B-25 is doing more shakedown flights today...must have seen her pass the office window a good 5 times today. And the sound of those radials...Yum!

Doing some pattern work checking out a new pilot.

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-c6nSSGR/0/L/JM20110513NL2825B001-L.jpg


Saw this Venezuelan visitor departing.

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-rb8XGj4/0/L/JM20110513YV2152001-L.jpg

Embraer 110 from Royal Air Freight, a charter and cargo operator out of Michigan.

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-BqpXrTL/0/L/JM20110513N73RA001-L.jpg

[Zee71]

Awesome stuff Fred!!! Can I borrow that key one day?

[ch2tdriver]

After viewing this thread, I feel like heading over to the 56th for Happy Hour today!!! :biggrin:

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Some shots from FRG today, still sorting through some more....

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Kenneth_Pagliughi/IMG_5966.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Kenneth_Pagliughi/IMG_6102.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Kenneth_Pagliughi/IMG_6795.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Kenneth_Pagliughi/IMG_7161.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Kenneth_Pagliughi/IMG_7030.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Kenneth_Pagliughi/IMG_7228.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Kenneth_Pagliughi/IMG_7970.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Kenneth_Pagliughi/IMG_7556.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Kenneth_Pagliughi/IMG_7854.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Kenneth_Pagliughi/IMG_8111.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Kenneth_Pagliughi/IMG_7825.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Kenneth_Pagliughi/IMG_8043.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Kenneth_Pagliughi/IMG_7507.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Kenneth_Pagliughi/IMG_5759.jpg

Saw that mysterious helicopter again today:

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Kenneth_Pagliughi/IMG_6608.jpg

[cancidas]

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Kenneth_Pagliughi/IMG_6608.jpg


S-92. there's a few floating about....

[Gerard]

S-92. there's a few floating about....

Yup. Saw one last Sept while over by East 96st in Manhattan and also thought at first it was a CH-53. From a distance it does have that look.

[Gerard]

Doing some pattern work checking out a new pilot.
http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-c6nSSGR/0/L/JM20110513NL2825B001-L.jpg

So instead of teaching an old dog new tricks WE CAN teach a new pilot an old plane. Nice.
And I think you commented John how shiny it looked. It sure did in the sun yesterday!! :cool:

[Derf]

I normally do not like to do long posts lately but I figured.... why not

I figure this is about 2 full rotations at 1/30th of a second at 300MM...Playing with my new IS
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-May-Airshow-Prep-2011/i-XkNC2th/2/L/IMG5642-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-May-Airshow-Prep-2011/i-dxm6WQf/2/L/IMG9802-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-May-Airshow-Prep-2011/i-8z7Rm4j/2/L/IMG5756-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-May-Airshow-Prep-2011/i-WQ25WLB/2/L/IMG5754-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-May-Airshow-Prep-2011/i-NVsfCjC/2/L/IMG5939-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-May-Airshow-Prep-2011/i-Ts4BVJq/2/L/IMG6323-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-May-Airshow-Prep-2011/i-dPSL3vs/2/L/IMG6797-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-May-Airshow-Prep-2011/17052662_tBx3w8#1291195780_vbJbpQm-A-LB

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-May-Airshow-Prep-2011/i-8Nv8m44/2/L/IMG7253-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-May-Airshow-Prep-2011/i-BqH3rfB/2/L/IMG7281-L.jpg

Paul's T-6 getting prepped for the engine cowl repaint...should be ready for airshow
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-May-Airshow-Prep-2011/i-43HT7jV/2/L/IMG7389-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-May-Airshow-Prep-2011/i-Sqb5rsq/2/L/IMG8364-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-May-Airshow-Prep-2011/i-pq9PCrw/2/L/IMG8699-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-May-Airshow-Prep-2011/i-cj6M43m/2/L/IMG9628-L.jpg

Some Non-AAM Stuff

Dragging the shutter a bit with this one
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/i-KDWcs2k/0/L/IMG6635-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/i-D6xMJgf/0/L/IMG7716-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/i-7kfmKch/0/L/IMG7154-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/i-2D2MmSV/0/L/IMG5862-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/i-JcWHFtK/0/L/IMG6528-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/i-d3XNwxz/0/L/IMG6960-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/i-gn8ZG9J/0/L/IMG6683-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/i-KsRRZwm/0/L/IMG6546-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/i-jzd6HRv/0/L/IMG6224-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/i-2QFNxPr/0/L/IMG6107-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/i-sdSt4wK/0/L/IMG7865-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/i-FLmztwT/0/L/IMG8921-L.jpg

And the poor kid I hit over the head to steal his memory card this time....
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/i-Q4n2xvp/0/L/i-Q4n2xvp-L.jpg

[hiss srq]

I'm very familiar w 177AM from my Florida days and the LR45 is a FedEx bird. Sick Banderette shot too.

[Derf]

Playing around with a new iPhone app
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/i-GGF6rTf/0/O/i-GGF6rTf.jpg

[Gerard]

In my kitchen chowing down some pizza with my wife around 6PM and I hear something roar over my house. Ran onto my deck and saw it was the B-24 on a left bank onto Runway One Four. Came by two more times and looked pretty cool. Love the sound of that old engine kicking and sputtering and spitting. LOLOL!!

[gonzalu]

OMG Fred, what a SWEEEEEETTTTT!!!!!!!!!! set... loving it... delicious :cool:

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Is this the B-24 for the airshow that you saw?

[Gerard]

Is this the B-24 for the airshow that you saw?

Believe one and the same....Miss Hap. John mentioned they were training a new pilot last week. Maybe more of the same?

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Oh. I don't mean to be a snob or anything but Miss Hap is a B-25, I thought you may have been talking about the B-24 Ol '927 that's coming in for the airshow.

[Gerard]

Oh. I don't mean to be a snob or anything but Miss Hap is a B-25, I thought you may have been talking about the B-24 Ol '927 that's coming in for the airshow.

LOL YOU? a SNob? No way!! Actually it was Miss Hap the B-25!!!!!! Good correction there. And sadly I see on another thread the B-24 is cancelled due to mechanical.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Some AAM flight ops:

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Kenneth_Pagliughi/Airshow%202011/May%2021/IMG_8754.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Kenneth_Pagliughi/Airshow%202011/May%2021/IMG_8952.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Kenneth_Pagliughi/Airshow%202011/May%2021/IMG_8993.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Kenneth_Pagliughi/Airshow%202011/May%2021/IMG_9039.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Kenneth_Pagliughi/Airshow%202011/May%2021/IMG_9087.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Kenneth_Pagliughi/Airshow%202011/May%2021/IMG_9092.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Kenneth_Pagliughi/Airshow%202011/May%2021/IMG_9139.jpg


David Windmiller:

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Kenneth_Pagliughi/Airshow%202011/May%2021/IMG_9295.jpg

Some general aviation:

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Kenneth_Pagliughi/Airshow%202011/May%2021/IMG_8894.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Kenneth_Pagliughi/Airshow%202011/May%2021/IMG_9654.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Kenneth_Pagliughi/Airshow%202011/May%2021/IMG_9555.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Kenneth_Pagliughi/Airshow%202011/May%2021/IMG_9567.jpg

[Derf]

I had fun today Ken....Next time remind me to put the control tower key back before I get to my car please?

What a great day with all the Ops

Here is a video of Jim in the Corsair

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HpIPmCMu_4

Dan leaving for DC but had to return due to weather.....got a takeoff and landing...sweet!!!
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-May-Airshow-Prep-2011/i-MkCvpPk/0/L/IMG0788-L.jpg

Jim and Dan leaving for CT
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-May-Airshow-Prep-2011/i-CZCTPWT/0/L/IMG1006-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-May-Airshow-Prep-2011/i-xZgbt67/0/L/IMG1387-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-May-Airshow-Prep-2011/i-62c6Bkp/0/L/IMG1468-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-May-Airshow-Prep-2011/i-d62qr3g/0/L/IMG1485-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-May-Airshow-Prep-2011/i-qq92d64/0/L/IMG0931-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-May-Airshow-Prep-2011/i-tTdNNmS/0/L/IMG0959-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-May-Airshow-Prep-2011/i-FVsB6pS/0/L/IMG104234-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-May-Airshow-Prep-2011/i-H69fd4m/0/L/IMG105789-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-May-Airshow-Prep-2011/i-xXtNXJH/0/L/IMG110678-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-May-Airshow-Prep-2011/i-3RHFK79/0/L/IMG11394041-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-May-Airshow-Prep-2011/i-5jwNzrr/0/L/IMG1393-L.jpg

[Fighting_falcon_51]

An A-10 made a visit to FRG today (not related to the airshow):

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Kenneth_Pagliughi/Airshow%202011/May%2022/IMG_0185.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Kenneth_Pagliughi/Airshow%202011/May%2022/IMG_0253.jpg

John Klatt also arrived today:

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Kenneth_Pagliughi/Airshow%202011/May%2022/IMG_0383-1.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Kenneth_Pagliughi/Airshow%202011/May%2022/IMG_0401.jpg

Some GA:

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Kenneth_Pagliughi/Airshow%202011/May%2022/IMG_0100.jpg

[Gerard]

Something was being filmed by the new Talon hangar. They were using the hangar and a G-IV on the tarmac.
And a Sirrus SR20, N184PD, landed on Runway One Four apparently telling Tower they had "issues" so Rescue 4 came out and watched them land then followed them as
they taxied back to Atlantic.

[Derf]

The A-10 was a treat. Here are a few pics...many more on my website as usual

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/A-10-to-FRG-52211/i-mrZrKGX/0/L/IMG2355-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/A-10-to-FRG-52211/i-2c3rhkx/0/L/IMG2383-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/A-10-to-FRG-52211/i-RVT3mvn/0/L/IMG2522-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/A-10-to-FRG-52211/i-5gvpLGV/0/L/IMG2713-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/A-10-to-FRG-52211/i-GZLtBtN/0/L/IMG2729-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/A-10-to-FRG-52211/i-vWWqgXS/0/L/IMG2825-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/A-10-to-FRG-52211/i-c8Sjg35/0/L/IMG2858-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/A-10-to-FRG-52211/i-BS3FHKH/0/L/IMG2880-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/A-10-to-FRG-52211/i-ZSc4pfM/0/L/IMG2899-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/A-10-to-FRG-52211/i-dBtFm8r/0/L/IMG3314-L.jpg

One of our true American Hero's!

[Chris S]

Great shots Fred and Ken.
It's always special whenever the HAWG comes back Home !! :cool:
BTW, when is it leaving ?

[Derf]

Tuesday

[Chris S]

BTW, on page A9 of Newsday today, there's a photo and story about the pilot who flew the A-10 into FRG yesterday:wink: