Republic Farmingdale (FRG) Notable Visitors

[ch2tdriver]

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:

Chris,
Can you provide a couple of small details like who when why? That rag doesn't let you read it online unless you are a subscriber.

[Chris S]

Here's the Newsday.com link to see the A-10 photo and part of the story below also:
http://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-pilot-gets-his-dream-job-in-attack-jet-1.2892643?p=

[Edited by Mod: We can't post articles from other sources - copyright issue]

[fk6065]

Tuesday

Time???? Please!

[Derf]

He is not on a schedule so I would imagine he will have a big breakfast with his wife before departing.

Here are some from last night
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/A-10-to-FRG-52211/i-SJg5xgm/0/L/IMG344234-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/A-10-to-FRG-52211/i-kQj5SDx/0/L/IMG346345-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/A-10-to-FRG-52211/i-gPm4kzP/0/L/IMG345123-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/A-10-to-FRG-52211/i-KrxTBZf/0/L/IMG348456-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/A-10-to-FRG-52211/i-kHmz7dR/0/L/IMG34747372717069-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/A-10-to-FRG-52211/i-s9kckr5/0/L/IMG3618-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/A-10-to-FRG-52211/i-64nVLkS/0/L/IMG349012-L.jpg

The best shots with flashes, I can not post tho....sorry :tongue:

[fk6065]

He is not on a schedule so I would imagine he will have a big breakfast with his wife before departing.


Thanks Fred always appriciated.

[MORS-AB-ALTO]

Should have a C-130 on the ground at Republic shortly.

[Joe]

The A10 left at 11:24

[fk6065]

He went wheels up around 1130AM. John Klatt's two planes were up also.

[fk6065]

This one took off while the A-10 was warming up

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-cK2cbH9/0/X2/i-cK2cbH9-X2.jpg

[fk6065]

And the A-10

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-PD2v4rK/0/X2/i-PD2v4rK-X2.jpg

[fk6065]

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-RHXrCQH/0/X2/i-RHXrCQH-X2.jpg

[fk6065]

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-dB4NVFB/0/X2/i-dB4NVFB-X2.jpg

[RepublicAviation]

Tracking the B-29 on FlightAware, here's the link if anyone hasn't seen it. http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N529B

[Gerard]

Tracking the B-29 on FlightAware, here's the link if anyone hasn't seen it. http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N529B

Thanks for the heads up. Caught them at 7:47 from my backyard lining up for a Runway One Four low approach!!!

[RepublicAviation]

Thanks for the heads up. Caught them at 7:47 from my backyard lining up for a Runway One Four low approach!!!

no problem, and awesome!!! I wish I could've seen him on low approach.

[Joe]

Here's a few of Fifi:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3421/5760392966_c63deff085_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3506/5759849349_12e11097d9_b.jpg


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5301/5759849305_a88d288742_b.jpg

[lijk604]

Caught this 'lil fella escaping town as soon as I got to Sheltair
http://www.jklosphotography.com/Airplanes/Memorial-Day-Weekend-2011/i-CDxbkTS/0/L/84-0077FRG052511-L.jpg

[fk6065]

Fifi prepping for takeoff. Probably 5-10 mins. Going off 14 and will. Do some touch and goes

[fk6065]

Fifi went up and did two touch and goes. A10's are in and Golden Knights are in too

[fk6065]

A third yes 3rd A 10 has just landed

[RepublicAviation]

anyone know where the F-18s are being based? and if they are going to be at Republic, what time will they show?

[fk6065]

Busy day at Republic & the AAM. Fifi went up around noon but due to a low ceiling they had to cancel the Statue of Liberty fly over. They instead did two touch and goes for the crowd. Here are a bunch from today.

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-jDFsGpQ/0/X2/i-jDFsGpQ-X2.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-PszpFV3/0/X2/i-PszpFV3-X2.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-mVzQwxv/0/X2/i-mVzQwxv-X2.jpg

[fk6065]

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-Hq29mKZ/0/X2/i-Hq29mKZ-X2.jpg

[fk6065]

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-L9DDM6J/0/X2/i-L9DDM6J-X2.jpg

[fk6065]

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-cm3XBKQ/0/X2/i-cm3XBKQ-X2.jpghttp://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-CLM5L3w/0/X2/i-CLM5L3w-X2.jpgA-10's

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-rhk23WB/0/X2/i-rhk23WB-X2.jpg

[fk6065]

Fifi

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-BPTZcGT/0/X2/i-BPTZcGT-X2.jpg

[fk6065]

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-p4HNhNZ/0/X2/i-p4HNhNZ-X2.jpg

[fk6065]

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-fvBkbbF/0/X2/i-fvBkbbF-X2.jpg

[fk6065]

Anybody know these people????????

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-Hr9gsJ7/0/X2/i-Hr9gsJ7-X2.jpg

[moose135]

Anybody know these people????????

A suspicious looking group, with cameras, at an airport? Better call the FBI...

[Zee71]

Men in black suits came knocking at my door asking if I knew those characters?

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Airplanes-and-Spotting/Aviation-Photography/i-BkBTsQs/0/L/B2904FRG26May2011Ramp-L.jpg

[gonzalu]

A suspicious looking group, with cameras, at an airport? Better call the FBI...

No no, the FIFI-EYE :tongue:

[fk6065]

A few from today

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-DPgHnS9/0/L/i-DPgHnS9-L.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-vH6SkZ2/0/L/i-vH6SkZ2-L.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-C5X3vBK/0/L/i-C5X3vBK-L.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-vQpF8JS/0/L/i-vQpF8JS-L.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-BKpZ6Zk/0/L/i-BKpZ6Zk-L.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-kp8KRJ4/0/L/i-kp8KRJ4-L.jpg

[cancidas]

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-BKpZ6Zk/0/L/i-BKpZ6Zk-L.jpg

my god she's beautiful!!

[moose135]

my god she's beautiful!!
When they returned from their first flight, they made a pass down Rwy 19. I had a short lens on the camera, and when I saw her coming, I was about to change lenses to shoot her, but I just stood there, and watched her fly over - what an amazing sight!

[Gerard]

When they returned from their first flight, they made a pass down Rwy 19. I had a short lens on the camera, and when I saw her coming, I was about to change lenses to shoot her, but I just stood there, and watched her fly over - what an amazing sight!

Sometimes its just nice to lower the camera and just take it all in. When you are taking pics you are so engrossed in the shot you dont get to appreciate the beauty of the subject.

[cancidas]

When they returned from their first flight, they made a pass down Rwy 19. I had a short lens on the camera, and when I saw her coming, I was about to change lenses to shoot her, but I just stood there, and watched her fly over - what an amazing sight!

know the feeling' id've probably done the same. now what's this im hearing about a tail strike?

[fk6065]

I know this has nothing to do with Farmingdale just couldn't start a new thread on my phone, but Two Ospreys inbound to Eisenhower at noon

[RepublicAviation]

some pics from today http://www.flickr.com/photos/republicaviation/sets/72157626827230932/

[fk6065]

Great weekend at the Museum. Do we have any idea of departure times for any of the aircraft?

[lijk604]

Great weekend at the Museum. Do we have any idea of departure times for any of the aircraft?
Two of the F-18 static's left this morning, one of the callsigns was AMBUSH 1. He departed off 14 headed south into the clouds, so I could not tell which one it was.
The Golden Knights departed about 1130. I did not have a chance to drive past the museum this morning, so I am not sure what is left.
Word was the EA-6B was to leave today, it might have but I did not catch it. The EA-18G's were supposed to depart Tuesday, but Uncle Sam has his own schedule so who knows for sure.

[Chris S]

FYI- When I took the tour of the Growler's cockpit today at the AAM, the crew from VAQ-129 said that their 2 Growlers and Prowler should be departing around 9AM on Tues.:wink:

[fk6065]

The B-17 Yankee Lady, the two E/A-18 Growlers, the E/A-6B Prowler and the A-10 Warthog (Commander's ride) were all wheels up by 10:00AM. The two A-10's from the demo team were still on the ramp with their engines covered at 10:30AM when I left the museum.

B-17
http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-CdgzSGP/0/M/i-CdgzSGP-M.jpg

Growler
http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-jD8Bz7h/0/M/i-jD8Bz7h-M.jpg

I love the paint scheme on this guy
http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-Qdq8WgQ/0/M/i-Qdq8WgQ-M.jpg

A couple of the E/A-6B

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-TLMthQN/0/M/i-TLMthQN-M.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-zFjrzsb/0/M/i-zFjrzsb-M.jpg

The A-10 Warthog, the Commander's ride

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-kX4PFpc/0/M/i-kX4PFpc-M.jpg

And this USCG Dolphin stopped by for a few minutes

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-Rsqr427/0/M/i-Rsqr427-M.jpg

[ch2tdriver]

I never got to FRG to see the Navy aircraft close up. Can anyone forward to me detailed shots of the Prowler and F-18's for my own collection? I won't post anywhere, only for my personal use and collection. Please PM me.

Pete

[Derf]

It will take me some time to go thru all my photos... Here is one of the few I took

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/i-f6trXzn/0/L/i-f6trXzn-L.jpg

[Big Tim #70]

A-10's scheduled to depart tomorrow (Wed) at 10:30.

[Derf]

Here are two more

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-rs7Mdbm/0/L/i-rs7Mdbm-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Q6rxwtp/0/L/i-Q6rxwtp-L.jpg

[lijk604]

Here are two more

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-rs7Mdbm/0/L/i-rs7Mdbm-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Q6rxwtp/0/L/i-Q6rxwtp-L.jpg

Bravo! Outstanding work Fred.

[Derf]

Here is a Video of Fifi Starting up with me right in front of her with my 6.5mm lens.... I was a lot closer than it looks!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xin8sga2n7g

[Derf]

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-kVDKwJj/0/L/i-kVDKwJj-L.jpg
Another shot

[Chris S]

Fred, AWESOME job on all your night shots !! The special lighting you used behind the wheels of the A-10 and Growler and also on the tail of the EA-18G really make them AMAZING shots !!!:biggrin:

[gonzalu]

Fred, the poppers worked VERY WELL!!!! I am sorry I did not take advantage :-)

and that video is just EPIC... I feel like putting my tongue on the nose of the B-29 (did anyone noticed I kissed it during HUTS? LOL)

[moose135]

I feel like putting my tongue on the nose of the B-29 (did anyone noticed I kissed it during HUTS? LOL)
TMI, Manny, TMI...:tongue:

[wunaladreamin]

Fred, the poppers worked VERY WELL!!!! I am sorry I did not take advantage :-)

and that video is just EPIC... I feel like putting my tongue on the nose of the B-29 (did anyone noticed I kissed it during HUTS? LOL)
Hey Manny, which one of the Hooters girls were you thinking of when you did it? Lol

[gonzalu]

Kenny, the "Big One" lol...

[gonzalu]

TMI, Manny, TMI...:tongue:


Moose, the B-29 (or most any WWII bomber for that matter) moves me tremendously... and yes, I do silly things around them...

http://www.pbase.com/gonzalu/image/57648865/large.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/gonzalu/image/57648865/original.jpg)

[Derf]

Hey Manny, which one of the Hooters girls were you thinking of when you did it? Lol

I think it was her
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/i-pz5h3sw/0/XL/i-pz5h3sw-XL.jpg

[wunaladreamin]

Oh, well in that case, I completely understand. Lol

[gonzalu]

I would wear out my _ on [that] B-2? :tongue:

[mirrodie]

I'd hit it too.

[wunaladreamin]

Whoever pulled me out of that could be crowned next king of England.

[moose135]

I'd hit it too.
I guess I was brought up in a different time...one where you treated women with more respect than that. I would never say something like that - I think "I'd do her" is much more respectful!



Whoever pulled me out of that could be crowned next king of England.
And sometimes, words just fail me...:biggrin:

[hiss srq]

I'd leave her more worn out than an A10 East demo at Jones Beach.

[gonzalu]

I think I are now OFFICIALLY labeled a dirt bag... Winning!! Tiger Bleed; Adonis Dee Enn Ayh

[mirrodie]

Whoever pulled me out of that could be crowned next king of England.

Like Moose, I too was floored.

[Derf]

Let me get this thread back on topic....Here are some aircraft

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-S8SzFzV/0/L/i-S8SzFzV-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-zjFSgX6/0/L/i-zjFSgX6-L.jpg

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

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-W47RDfZ/0/L/i-W47RDfZ-L.jpg

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

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-g8hMgk8/0/L/i-g8hMgk8-L.jpg

An A-10 Choking down a stogie
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-6z7DWxj/0/L/i-6z7DWxj-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-r4R9RnD/0/L/i-r4R9RnD-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-7vwCjwR/0/L/i-7vwCjwR-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-tBsK8sh/0/L/i-tBsK8sh-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-bgjG7LN/0/L/i-bgjG7LN-L.jpg

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

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-8f7CFC9/0/L/i-8f7CFC9-L.jpg

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

Grumman BABY!!! Jam it!
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-KRq2Xt8/0/L/i-KRq2Xt8-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Vj5JFxR/0/L/i-Vj5JFxR-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-p95nvP4/0/L/i-p95nvP4-L.jpg

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

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-j2fNjJP/0/L/i-j2fNjJP-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-3dgMrxj/0/L/i-3dgMrxj-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-HQ5RDDG/0/L/i-HQ5RDDG-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-z6R3ZBc/0/L/i-z6R3ZBc-L.jpg

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

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-DF2V9mR/0/L/i-DF2V9mR-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-HrQR3wL/0/L/i-HrQR3wL-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-2FSdpwR/0/L/i-2FSdpwR-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-8KqcjMK/0/L/i-8KqcjMK-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-M3V3FZX/0/L/i-M3V3FZX-L.jpg

[Big Tim #70]

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-7vwCjwR/0/L/i-7vwCjwR-L.jpg


http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-8f7CFC9/0/L/i-8f7CFC9-L.jpg



Awesome, LOVE THESE!

Tower shots or just a great spot on the ramp?

[Derf]

tower but the ramp would have about the same view... thanks for the kind words Tim

[tkaminsk]

A couple of interesting vistors to FRG yesterday when three Customs & Border Protection helos landed. They were apparently conudcting a photo flight.

UH-1H
16452
AS350B3/2B1
N3948A
AS350B2
N4043L

[Derf]

During airshow it is funny looking at all the Cessna's and Pipers wanting to get in on the action and wanting to do high speed flyby's at 70KTS... This brave little soul decided to show up the U.S. Navy Pilots in the EPIC landing! VIEW THIS VIDEO IF YOU DARE!!!!

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Site-Related/ForumsPics/2984723_jXp2Q#1321811388_pPPmST7-L-LB

[Derf]

Here is another from airshow week
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/i-SZqr7tc/0/L/i-SZqr7tc-L.jpg

[Derf]

Almost done sorting and editing my photos for Jones Beach AirShow 2011

Here is a link to over 800 images
http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/17235167_BBjpQ2#1321646069_6RCKPV2

and here are some images
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-6RCKPV2/0/L/i-6RCKPV2-L.jpg

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

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-2wxxFhp/0/L/i-2wxxFhp-L.jpg

Slowing down the shutter I got some at 300MM as low as 1/80th of a second...This was 1/100th
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Rj6xjBf/0/L/i-Rj6xjBf-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-qbcBT5k/0/L/i-qbcBT5k-L.jpg

SSSsslow
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Rv5GdH2/0/L/i-Rv5GdH2-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-zjFSgX6/0/L/i-zjFSgX6-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-VX8vF8F/0/L/i-VX8vF8F-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Dzbf7Df/0/L/i-Dzbf7Df-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-DF2V9mR/0/L/i-DF2V9mR-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-scB546t/0/L/i-scB546t-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-dBc7Kvd/0/L/i-dBc7Kvd-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-qKx5mmt/0/L/i-qKx5mmt-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-dDbn4gX/0/L/i-dDbn4gX-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-dDgzmC2/0/L/i-dDgzmC2-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-b3LG57v/0/L/i-b3LG57v-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-gZc5nLX/0/L/i-gZc5nLX-L.jpg

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

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-C3pLzQf/0/L/i-C3pLzQf-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-QLRPwc5/0/L/i-QLRPwc5-L.jpg

[Derf]

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-v6R3Zhz/0/L/i-v6R3Zhz-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-3ZmsRSN/0/L/i-3ZmsRSN-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-H8t2FFb/0/L/i-H8t2FFb-L.jpg

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

Some Days I just feel like an ass
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-J2cXC2s/0/L/i-J2cXC2s-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-SH3XvXp/0/L/i-SH3XvXp-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-pQ987Df/0/L/i-pQ987Df-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-FSkq9pD/0/L/i-FSkq9pD-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-xbKQWK9/0/L/i-xbKQWK9-L.jpg

Full Disc on the tail rotor...WHOHAAAAA How Slow can ya go
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-NtB4nfb/0/L/i-NtB4nfb-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-hxH59h3/0/L/i-hxH59h3-L.jpg

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http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-QnHFV7t/0/L/i-QnHFV7t-L.jpg

[Derf]

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-R4QSmtF/2/L/i-R4QSmtF-L.jpg

Very Clean
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Q437WFM/0/L/i-Q437WFM-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-892pWGW/0/L/i-892pWGW-L.jpg

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http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-kLZB3CC/0/L/i-kLZB3CC-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-k75jQC3/0/L/i-k75jQC3-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-jr29TrQ/0/L/i-jr29TrQ-L.jpg

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

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-3BcQTsV/0/L/i-3BcQTsV-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-88b26Dk/0/L/i-88b26Dk-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-FjG2Wdv/0/L/i-FjG2Wdv-L.jpg

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

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

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

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-msrgT7f/0/L/i-msrgT7f-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-bb87rXc/0/L/i-bb87rXc-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-cQGr5p3/0/L/i-cQGr5p3-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-RjPWB69/0/L/i-RjPWB69-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Lj6S7f2/0/L/i-Lj6S7f2-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-bcjkm5h/0/L/i-bcjkm5h-L.jpg

WE DON'T NEED NO STINKING THUNDERCHICKENS!!! We Had NAVY BABY!!!
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-qCddnrT/0/L/i-qCddnrT-L.jpg

Either lighting them up or Locking them up... They showed us!
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Q2SqxNV/0/L/i-Q2SqxNV-L.jpg

I can go on forever
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-xKd4N7k/0/L/i-xKd4N7k-L.jpg

Now I have to go thru the flight shots from my ride in Paul's T-6 on Wed!!!
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-WhHBrGb/0/L/i-WhHBrGb-L.jpg
Wish me luck

[Big Tim #70]

1 Word Fred...


AMAZING!

[lijk604]

Fred...you have outdone yourself again. That Fifi HDR at dusk is...I'm at a loss for words. I also love Fifi taxiing past the Skytypers...almost as if they lined up just to salute her.
Finally, the last cockpit HDR...BRAVO! Excellent work.

[Gerard]

WE DON'T NEED NO STINKING THUNDERCHICKENS!!! We Had NAVY BABY!!!
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-qCddnrT/0/L/i-qCddnrT-L.jpg

I was in the parking lot there to the right at Atlantic!! Covered my ears just in time!! But WOW it WAS AWESOME!!! :cool::biggrin:

[moose135]

WE DON'T NEED NO STINKING THUNDERCHICKENS!!! We Had NAVY BABY!!!
You know, that 7D is a real nice camera, Fred...would be a shame if anything happened to it. :tongue:

[cancidas]

Full Disc on the tail rotor...WHOHAAAAA How Slow can ya go
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-NtB4nfb/0/L/i-NtB4nfb-L.jpg

<3!!!

[Derf]

You know, that 7D is a real nice camera, Fred...would be a shame if anything happened to it. :tongue:

I can do the same thing with a 40D Moose... Just because the Airforce could not pull thru and the Navy Sent more than expected as usual, do not hate the player, hate the F-22 grounding and not Turkey. After all, if we sent the Blue Angels to Turkey, they would have sent stuff like Special Paint Schemes and Prowlers and Growlers.....Oh wait, they did that anyway! Oh well, I guess next year.... Oh, Blue Angels.... Well.... Ummm.... :tongue:

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I've been very busy processing photo's and they are still not 100% done and they will probably be that way for another two weeks. Anyway here are some from the practice show:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3234/5813697898_9ebf2a1754_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5813697898/)
P-51 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5813697898/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2206/5813129237_ee43c15fb9_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5813129237/)
Goulian Aerosports (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5813129237/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3019/5813698406_4accb735ec_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5813698406/)
P-51 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5813698406/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2076/5813129783_01e6113e6b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5813129783/)
F-18 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5813129783/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2588/5813130071_1b78bff9d4_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5813130071/)
F-18 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5813130071/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

[Derf]

Well done Kenny! Great job, but next me do not repost my pictures and tak your own :wink:

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Thanks Fred! Most people don't notice anyway with the extra cropping.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5197/5816057401_bb6584218f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5816057401/)
John Klatt (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5816057401/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2137/5816623984_53b7320e6a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5816623984/)
F-18 Take off (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5816623984/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

[Derf]

A little Darker tho to bring out those BURNERS!!!
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Airshow-2011/i-zJQwjMr/0/L/IMG0302-L.jpg

On a side note, I took my picture .0013 seconds before you as my aircraft was 1 foot below yours...That make you a copycat. I'm just saying....

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Here are some pics from 5/25 - 5/26:

5/25

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2271/5797228783_a7d2d0a2b7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5797228783/)
Goulian Aerosports (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5797228783/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2055/5797789560_3c863f7084_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5797789560/)
David Windmiller (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5797789560/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

Spot anyone familiar?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2411/5797231185_88eda1b443_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5797231185/)
T-6 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5797231185/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5225/5797792090_134bd5fcb0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5797792090/)
C-21A (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5797792090/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5028/5797786594_dc3a620cf9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5797786594/)
Geico Skytypers (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5797786594/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2560/5797790488_4c37170407_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5797790488/)
John Klatt (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5797790488/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2750/5797789882_c165248be9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5797789882/)
John Klatt (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5797789882/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3081/5797237643_0909433c8a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5797237643/)
B-29 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5797237643/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3043/5797794040_aa9f2fbf6e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5797794040/)
B-29 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5797794040/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3404/5797238487_1009ae50dc_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5797238487/)
B-29 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5797238487/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2382/5797798208_7b0a800a3c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5797798208/)
B-29 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5797798208/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

5/26

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2447/5798299572_995ca41b7a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5798299572/)
A-10 East Demo Team (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5798299572/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/5798298568_a9a3f7e541_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5798298568/)
Team Oracle (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5798298568/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3177/5798297584_d1e323c97a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5798297584/)
B-29 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5798297584/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2218/5798300744_8e38b85810_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5798300744/)
Iron Eagle Flight Team (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5798300744/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2153/5798296398_f86206f057_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5798296398/)
A-10 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5798296398/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2429/5797745011_0d3b5fe8e8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5797745011/)
Sherman Tank (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5797745011/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3040/5797738129_a43fc48db6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5797738129/)
B-29 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5797738129/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2191/5797741357_6f51cffd0e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5797741357/)
A-10 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5797741357/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2721/5798303766_9e6ac427a5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5798303766/)
A-10 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5798303766/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3404/5797750823_b9e171f9d1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5797750823/)
A-10 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5797750823/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

More @ http://kjpgallery.com

[lijk604]

a few more...

http://www.jklosphotography.com/Airplanes/Memorial-Day-Weekend-2011/i-BKHCh3G/1/L/166458FRG052811-3-L.jpg

http://www.jklosphotography.com/Airplanes/Memorial-Day-Weekend-2011/i-Hd6McWJ/1/L/NL51JBFRG052811-L.jpg

http://www.jklosphotography.com/Airplanes/Memorial-Day-Weekend-2011/i-qjrMCf6/1/L/NL751RBFRG052811-3-L.jpg

http://www.jklosphotography.com/Airplanes/Memorial-Day-Weekend-2011/i-8bdC3c6/1/L/NL751RBFRG052811-4-L.jpg

[Derf]

GREAT STUFF John!

[wunaladreamin]

Word is a Cessna down at FRG. I can see the smoke from my post.

[NIKV69]

Heard nothing but car on fire in Freeport with corpse in trunk could that be it?

[wunaladreamin]

Negative. Im in the vicinity. I see planes on arrival so who knows.

[moose135]

News12.com is reporting a plane registered to a LI resident crashed in Connecticut this afternoon, with one dead and one injured. From the Stamford Advocate (http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/1-killed-in-small-plane-crash-in-southern-Conn-1419018.php) it was a single engine Piper, which went down around 2:30pm. I wonder if it was based out of FRG, and that's how the story got started.

[wunaladreamin]

Very possible. I tried searching anything on the news sites and came up empty.

[Gerard]

Belmont Stakes today. Any good jets at FRG? Weather not looking good. I'll probably do a run past later this afternoon. Errands with the wife come first. :biggrin::tongue:

[Gerard]

Belmont Stakes today. Any good jets at FRG? Weather not looking good. I'll probably do a run past later this afternoon. Errands with the wife come first. :biggrin::tongue:

Around 1PM did hear that an S76 landed and then was heading over to the Belmont pad. I drove past about an hour later and except for a Gulfsteam landing it was QUIET!! In
fact the Atlantic pad was as empty as I've ever seen. And the weather was as dreary as could be so I kept going and headed back home.

[Art at ISP]

I think it was registered out east, so could have been based at ISP or Brookhaven.

Wife and I drove around FRG this afternoon, and except for a bunch of cars by the AAM, the airport seemed empty...haven't seen it this quiet in a long time.

[Derf]

Here is the takeoff of the EA-6B

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Airshow-2011/i-WpF9qX4/0/L/IMG0087-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Airshow-2011/i-5DZxCc7/0/L/IMG0102-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Airshow-2011/17235167_BBjpQ2#1338644005_4W9qv6Phttp://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Airshow-2011/i-XC9cm5T/0/L/IMG0121-L.jpg

The Cessna is adding power for a go around
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Airshow-2011/i-9pzPhCp/0/L/IMG0293-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Airshow-2011/i-72gMQc3/0/L/IMG0330-L.jpg


some others from airshow week
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/i-Dj23qV4/0/L/IMG0237-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/i-fD95Pvw/0/L/IMG9785-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/i-jrhrDVL/0/L/IMG9759-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/i-SxDzcSw/0/L/IMG8384-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/i-tcDrsjs/0/L/IMG9666-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/i-8PXf3p8/0/L/IMG7231-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/i-CqMXrvf/0/L/IMG5404-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/i-FvBrtZ3/0/L/IMG4636-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/i-QfWCntg/0/L/IMG7152-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/i-7kRc3Sj/0/L/IMG9508-L.jpg

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

[steve1840]

Nice shots Fred. Never tire of seeing the movements at FRG from through your lens.

[Derf]

Nice shots Fred. Never tire of seeing the movements at FRG from through your lens.

Thank you Steve.... for that I give you this beauty from the little animated landing I had posted earlier!
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/i-4kRNwmx/0/L/IMG3340-L.jpg

[lijk604]

Thank you Steve.... for that I give you this beauty from the little animated landing I had posted earlier!
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/i-4kRNwmx/0/L/IMG3340-L.jpg

OUCH!

[Derf]

OUCH!

Here is a link to the little video I made...the pucker facter is much better than the single shot :redface:



During airshow it is funny looking at all the Cessna's and Pipers wanting to get in on the action and wanting to do high speed flyby's at 70KTS... This brave little soul decided to show up the U.S. Navy Pilots in the EPIC landing! VIEW THIS VIDEO IF YOU DARE!!!!

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/...8_pPPmST7-L-LB (http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Site-Related/ForumsPics/2984723_jXp2Q#1321811388_pPPmST7-L-LB)

[lijk604]

Here is a link to the little video I made...the pucker facter is much better than the single shot :redface:

That's hard to watch without cringing.

[lijk604]

A few from the past few weeks:
Talon Air S76
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3012/5837455861_aaa8141b74_b.jpg

Outback Steakhouse Falcon 50
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5265/5837455835_033dbdbe4d_b.jpg

Hawker from the Borgata
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2555/5799702519_b2807272f6_b.jpg

One for Mr. Scuderi
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3452/5837455857_53e5b730f2_b.jpg

[lijk604]

Classic DC-9-15F stopped by for a brief pickup yesterday.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3511/5842317476_ffd6eb100e_b.jpg

Word is they had a pressurization problem on the way in and had to "don the masks" which would explain why fire/rescue escorted them in to parking. No pics of that, was busy working. :(
Must not have been too bad, as they left about 2 hours later.

[Derf]

Nice catch... Do you have any side shots? I wish I could have seen it.

[lijk604]

Wish I did...it was nuts here yesterday and aside from a crappy iPhone head on shot, this is the only angle I have.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

More stuff from airshow:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5274/5845452712_0f875a35d9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5845452712/)
106th ANG HC-130 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5845452712/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3349/5844900893_7e2681400f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5844900893/)
106th ANG HC-130 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/5844900893/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

[wunaladreamin]

Good to see I'm not the only one not done editing! Great stuff Ken, you've really come far with your shooting!

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Thanks Kenny! I'm slowly but surely going through everything.

[Derf]

Here are a few shots from today

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/Berger-Bros-Studio-Lighting-at/i-7TXr28Q/1/L/IMG2911-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/Berger-Bros-Studio-Lighting-at/i-gvCpnhf/1/L/IMG2857-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/Berger-Bros-Studio-Lighting-at/i-SC3shWv/1/L/IMG2730-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/Berger-Bros-Studio-Lighting-at/i-L5V2dcC/1/L/IMG2701-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/Berger-Bros-Studio-Lighting-at/i-HFfXKZf/1/L/IMG2601-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/Berger-Bros-Studio-Lighting-at/i-KnZkDK6/1/L/IMG2534-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/Berger-Bros-Studio-Lighting-at/i-qqjQZdc/1/L/IMG2505-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/Berger-Bros-Studio-Lighting-at/i-vHmcBGP/1/L/IMG2446-L.jpg

[Derf]

Here is a picture of the EMAS install progress

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/i-M5m9DCr/0/L/IMG3238-L.jpg

[lijk604]

Love that wide-angle Fred

[Derf]

Love that wide-angle Fred

6.5MM and I still almost did not fit it all! :wink:

[lijk604]

Have you been taking a shot there every day? Was just thinking about what a cool compilation that could have been.

[Gerard]

The Red Bull MBB BO-105 helicopter was shutdown at Sheltair this afternoon (3PM) near the old tower. Was he at the Rhode Island air show and transitioning through?

[moose135]

Canadair Challenger 600 belonging to the Cleveland Gladiators of the Arena Football League dropped into to FRG this afternoon. Landed Rwy 19, parked down by Atlantic, and headed out about 20 minutes later.

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-LJH55nr/0/L/JM20110703N111NK001-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-TNsDNVS/0/L/JM20110703N111NK002-L.jpg

[Fighting_falcon_51]

The Eastern/Pan Am DC-7 will be arriving at FRG tomorrow at around 12PM (time subject to change). It will be parked at Shelt Air.

[Art at ISP]

More shooting for the series?

[Derf]

Kind of, I can not go into details on an open forum...sorry

[moose135]

http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Eastern-Pan-Am-DC-7/i-JJQRGd4/0/XL/JM20110717N836D002-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Eastern-Pan-Am-DC-7/i-XJkWq2x/0/XL/JM20110717N836D009-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Eastern-Pan-Am-DC-7/i-zwRrTzS/0/XL/JM20110717N836D010-XL.jpg

[Derf]

Stopped by for a few minutes this evening and took a few quickies
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/PAAEAL-DC-7-711/i-H8P7FVs/0/L/IMG6457-L.jpg
Nice seeing this old gal again!

[Greg_NY]

Nice shots guys...

Here are a couple from me:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/IMG_4920_small.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/IMG_4926_small.jpg

Isaac

[moose135]

Provinicial Airlines Dash 8, arrived from Montreal around 11:30, departed for Quebec around 3pm.

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-3HqvBwH/0/L/JM20110723C-FHRC001-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-xtLWtL2/0/L/JM20110723C-FHRC003-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-TDZgXNk/0/L/JM20110723C-FHRC005-L.jpg

[Gerard]

Yeah I caught them as they were taxing to 3-2. Any knowledge of why they were here out of their usual operating area (Newfoundland, St. Johns area)?

[Derf]

Great Dash shots Moose!

Here is a video I took this morning of the DC-7 Startup for departure

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXzJ25k5aNg

[hiss srq]

Wish I knew about the DeHavland.. I would have DASHED over there. :biggrin:

[moose135]

I just stumbled across it myself, Ryan. I stopped by the museum, then took a swing around the field after leaving, and saw it parked at Atlantic. I checked FlightAware and saw their departure time scheduled, so I returned to catch it.

[Derf]

Here is a walkthru of the DC-7 as it was left with me watching after her.... Not a person in site, what to do.... OH YEA!, Pull out the 6.5mm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vN1q-CGTGSg

[lijk604]

Two interesting bizzers at Republic, both at Atlanti right now....
VP-COP sitting closest to the public fence, a Challenger 604
OE-INP sitting by the back fence, a Challenger 605 belonging to VistaJet.

[Gerard]

I saw all the aircraft pulled out of Hangar 54. Painting inside?

[lijk604]

I saw all the aircraft pulled out of Hangar 54. Painting inside?
They were painting the OUTSIDE of the hangar. It was very weird driving into the airport and seeing that yesterday.

[moose135]

Passed by FRG today, and got a few shots of the EMAS installation.

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-fX4jkhg/0/L/JM20110803FRGEMAS001-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-fRnnrmD/0/L/JM20110803FRGEMAS003-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-BR2wLwp/0/L/JM20110803FRGEMAS005-L.jpg

Do you think they have forklift races down the runway after hours??? :biggrin:
http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-9GQWLzw/0/L/JM20110803FRGEMAS002-L.jpg

[Derf]

A newer shot
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/New-KFRG-shots/i-RvzkX45/0/L/IMG7776-L.jpg

[puckstopper55]

Just saw this during lunch. Was only there for 5 minutes .. whoever got out was taken away in 2 blacked out Escalades. I know very little about helicopters, so I am not sure what kind this is. Any ideas of type or cargo??

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c87/puckstopper55/photo.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c87/puckstopper55/photo1.jpg

[heeshung]

UH-60 Black Hawk?

[puckstopper55]

UH-60 Black Hawk?
To me, that's what it looked like, but I cant identify helicopters like I can with planes.

[moose135]

Yes, it looks like an Army (or Guard) Black Hawk. Lack of a refueling probe on the front means it isn't an Air Force Pave Hawk.

[puckstopper55]

was hoping Fred had some info on this. There were also quite a few very nice looking private jets all lined up.

[Derf]

I am sorry but I can not discuss movements at Sheltair, especially VIP Transports with many stars.

[puckstopper55]

enough said. Thanks

[gettysburgerrn]

Saw what I thought was a Chinook or sea knight out and about earlier...or was I seeiing things...

ken

[moose135]

No, a friend e-mailed me, asking about the same thing. He's in Massapequa, and saw two USMC CH-47s in and out of FRG several times during the day.

[Gerard]

No, a friend e-mailed me, asking about the same thing. He's in Massapequa, and saw two USMC CH-47s in and out of FRG several times during the day.

Interesting. There was a bus parked by the fuel farm at Sheltair and laid out on the tarmac alongside the bus were military packs and helmets. Saw some in the open luggage compartment also.

[mirrodie]

Saw it this morning, I was on wellwood about to pull into the office and it was heading south over what seemed like Captree to me.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

I saw saw a single Chinook flying above the Great South Bay on Saturday/

[puckstopper55]

Between the Black Hawk that I saw late last week, and all the activity this weekend, I wonder if something is up?

[cancidas]

Between the Black Hawk that I saw late last week, and all the activity this weekend, I wonder if something is up?

probably just some bored pilots going for a $100 burger. then again, they don't pay for the gas.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

It's actually not that uncommon to see USMC Seaknights/Chinooks doing flight ops over the Great South Bay during the summer. I've must have seen it 3-4 times in the past 2 years.

[Derf]

Taken a few minutes ago...no airplanes tho!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLC5RCUlTpc

[steve1840]

Taken a few minutes ago...no airplanes tho!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLC5RCUlTpc

Cool stuff Fred!

[Nick]

probably just some bored pilots going for a $100 burger. then again, they don't pay for the gas.

Our guys prefer flying north for some crab cakes. :)

[Derf]

Taken a few hours ago on the ramp!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ugVzeUMa1M

[Derf]

Here is another shot from the same evening
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/American-Airpower-Museum/i-s4w5bGP/0/L/IMG2603-L.jpg

[moose135]

Saw a Cape Air Cessna 402 departing around 5:45 this evening. Never even had a chance to grab the camera before he was past me...

[Gerard]

Anyone taking any Hurricane precautions for aircraft at FRG?

[lijk604]

N314RG, a Sikorsky 92 has just arrived at Republic, on Atlantic's ramp.

[lijk604]

Anyone taking any Hurricane precautions for aircraft at FRG?

Tenants were advised today to ensure aircraft are tied down and any loose items on the ramp be taken up or completely secured. They have until Saturday to comply...what the airport will do after that if they don't, I have no idea.

[Gerard]

Tenants were advised today to ensure aircraft are tied down and any loose items on the ramp be taken up or completely secured. They have until Saturday to comply...what the airport will do after that if they don't, I have no idea.

Thanks. I see on Facebook the AAM is stuffing as much as they can in their hangar. A little OT here but I wonder what NYPD Aviation is doing? Their hangar is right on the water there.

[moose135]

I see on Facebook the AAM is stuffing as much as they can in their hangar.
I stopped down for a few hours of stuffing this afternoon after battening hatches at home. There isn't much more room in that place right now - about the only things they have on the ramp are the F-105, F-111, T-33, a couple of other small non-flying aircraft, and a few trucks (as a buffer next to a couple of those tied town aircraft). Assuming there is no damage, it's going to take most of the week to get everything back into place for Labor Day weekend.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

L-39 shots from earlier this month:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6209/6090390314_4b3517a531_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/6090390314/)
American Airpower Museum L-39 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/6090390314/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6067/6089844745_ab7273c9b9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/6089844745/)
American Airpower Museum L-39 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/6089844745/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6078/6090384122_46b5dbafc3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/6090384122/)
American Airpower Museum L-39 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/6090384122/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6061/6089851129_6b5d7f990b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/6089851129/)
American Airpower Museum L-39 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/6089851129/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

More @ http://kjpgallery.com

[Gerard]

FEMA and US Army Corp of Engineers using the tarmac at the Main Terminal as a staging point for their temporary HQ and flatbeds with emergency generators.
And an Army Guard UH-60, 27-043 departed Sheltair at 2:55 heading out to the North.

[Derf]

Here are a few from tonight
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-2011/i-tD5rrcj/1/L/IMG2218-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-2011/i-LhNFbFB/1/L/IMG2243-L.jpg

Little messy with the lights in this next one!
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-2011/i-D4PGgbk/1/L/IMG2257-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-2011/i-rSCpcXg/1/L/IMG2269-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-2011/i-fc4hxmg/1/L/IMG2262-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-2011/i-GGbDjCw/1/L/IMG2280-L.jpg

[Derf]

Today was lots of fun and I have lots of people to thank!
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Glamorous-Gal-Air-to-Air/i-PjjDc2h/1/L/IMG4845-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-2011/i-hwSkkf9/0/L/IMG5930-L.jpg

[cancidas]

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-2011/i-hwSkkf9/0/L/IMG5930-L.jpg

hope you don't mind i borrowed that for a wallpaper on my phone.

[Greg_NY]

Wow, great shots Fred...

[Greg_NY]

Two of mine from Friday night:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/IMG_5180_Small.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/IMG_5146_Small.jpg

Isaac

[steve1840]

Here are a few of mine from Sunday. Big thanks to Fred for making these possible!

Personally, I prefer looking at the P-40 over the P-51.
http://i52.tinypic.com/21tn3d.jpg

http://i53.tinypic.com/29y3uqf.jpg

http://i54.tinypic.com/25kufs3.jpg

Still have plenty more photos to go through.

[Greg_NY]

Excellent shots Steve. It was nice meeting you yesterday...

Isaac

[steve1840]

Thanks Isaac! It was pleasure meeting you as well yesterday. I'm sure we will cross paths again in the future as I plan to make many more trips the the museum.

[fk6065]

Boeing B-17 sitting on the ramp at SheltAir today 9-6-11 at 2:00PM

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-s5MWk7P/0/L/i-s5MWk7P-L.jpg

[fk6065]

BTW OUTSTANDING SHOTS from the weekend everyone. I guess I picked the wrong weekend to work, LOL.

[Nick]

Boeing B-17 sitting on the ramp at SheltAir today 9-6-11 at 2:00PM

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-s5MWk7P/0/L/i-s5MWk7P-L.jpg


Saw this one over Kings Park today around 11am.

[moose135]

That's the Collins Foundation "Nine O Nine". She was at Monmouth Airport over the holiday weekend, and is scheduled to be in Bridgeport and then Oxford, CT this week. Wonder if they stopped at FRG due to the weather?

[Derf]

Sorry I did not post more from Labor day weekend... Here are some more
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-2011/i-GcpFMtv/0/L/IMG4213-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-2011/i-rJVjxhj/0/L/IMG2338-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-2011/i-C6Kz9Vb/0/L/IMG11798081-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-2011/i-GqWVZG7/0/L/IMG242345-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-2011/i-mvr8vXN/0/L/IMG2986-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-2011/i-nvX8dJb/0/L/IMG3288-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-2011/i-JTGC9QX/0/L/IMG3531b-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-2011/i-t7g7pXf/0/L/IMG7073-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-2011/i-cqKZ7BS/0/L/IMG7580-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-2011/i-f9btHbC/0/L/IMG8341-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-2011/i-N9TcnjB/0/L/IMG8296-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-2011/i-DhwmSfp/0/L/IMG8326-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-2011/i-tfZHctC/0/L/IMG1948-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-2011/i-VndcLbQ/0/L/IMG2222-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-2011/i-Jx3TgJg/0/L/IMG0090-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-2011/i-PnMPQXf/0/L/IMG0490-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-2011/i-ktcMTpX/0/L/IMG09888990-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-2011/i-5H2m26c/0/L/IMG1128-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-2011/i-4MNfpkx/0/L/IMG1985-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-2011/i-T2trXpv/0/L/IMG236567-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-2011/i-XmCwhWZ/0/L/IMG400012-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-2011/i-kxLQV9g/0/L/IMG5061-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-2011/i-kkSxgrC/0/L/IMG6772-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Labor-Day-2011/i-P59BGhF/0/L/IMG8272-L.jpg

I was very happy that I was able to take a ton of pictures of Chris taking his son up for the first ride in his daddy's P-51, I flew in Paul's T6 and the C-47 but that was by far the highlight of the weekend. I was glad to be there to document that moment for Chris and his family. Yes, Chris is a Bada$$ just like daddy!!!!
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/i-SgGQB9C/0/L/i-SgGQB9C-L.jpg

[lijk604]

Great coverage Fred, I'm still bummed I missed it this year. You've really taken another step documenting Chris and his son. I love the portraits of both.

[Derf]

Sunday morning I went for a sunrise flight with Paul in his T-6 and had the Best Flight of My Life... A little cool with the Canopy open and had taken off the headset for a good 10 minutes or so and never felt so at peace. The only two Aircraft seen during the entire flight were on approach for JFK passing 1000 feet above us. To say it was amazing does not come close to this flight of a lifetime. Breathtakingly Peaceful with a side of total content and understood that I would never feel as content as I did as I flew over the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge as I see lower Manhattan basking in the very orange glow of the low sun rising over the Atlantic. Flying up there I could not help but wish I was a poet. It was funny that when Paul asked if I wanted to controls I responded "No, I am WAY TOO BUSY" and I was. I was documenting something most people could never come close to dreaming, and in colors that can not be captured with the greatest of imagination.

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AT-6-Flight-Sunrise-over-NYC-9/i-Dtvf9ff/1/L/IMG2177-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AT-6-Flight-Sunrise-over-NYC-9/i-LhDWcq6/1/L/IMG1063-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AT-6-Flight-Sunrise-over-NYC-9/i-Lc8rQ6F/1/L/IMG1150-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AT-6-Flight-Sunrise-over-NYC-9/i-FCKVgpC/1/L/IMG1168-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AT-6-Flight-Sunrise-over-NYC-9/i-5mtrmM5/1/L/IMG2212-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AT-6-Flight-Sunrise-over-NYC-9/i-NfKnCf2/1/L/IMG2263b-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AT-6-Flight-Sunrise-over-NYC-9/i-6HHbTGn/1/L/IMG2371-L.jpg
I have so many pictures and with so much going on, I think it will take a month to edit!!!

so I go home and try to rest but play some Xbox with my boys to get a call asking me to return to the AAM later in the day for a little photoshoot. Crap I am tired, but still I return to shoot a little more
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-Pinup-Photoshoot-91811/i-m4tgzKq/1/L/IMG3803-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-Pinup-Photoshoot-91811/i-j2Z2L9R/1/L/IMG3769-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-Pinup-Photoshoot-91811/i-6Z46Z4r/0/L/IMG3670-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-Pinup-Photoshoot-91811/i-s9r6Lq5/0/L/IMG3832-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-Pinup-Photoshoot-91811/i-GGt2Tbb/0/L/IMG3614-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-Pinup-Photoshoot-91811/i-dNfsDrj/0/L/IMG4148-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-Pinup-Photoshoot-91811/i-Jr69NWc/0/L/IMG4039-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-Pinup-Photoshoot-91811/i-xw4MDc2/1/L/IMG3511-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-Pinup-Photoshoot-91811/i-ptZzrZz/1/L/IMG3653-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-Pinup-Photoshoot-91811/i-ZJbg5sb/1/L/IMG3964-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-Pinup-Photoshoot-91811/i-D6NhCL9/1/L/IMG3714-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-Pinup-Photoshoot-91811/i-FMV7Xgf/0/L/IMG3520-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-Pinup-Photoshoot-91811/i-NGJRbLk/0/L/IMG3668-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-Pinup-Photoshoot-91811/i-2qvkxfJ/1/L/IMG3692-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-Pinup-Photoshoot-91811/i-t8cvczR/0/L/IMG3708-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-Pinup-Photoshoot-91811/i-pZzcm57/0/L/IMG3857-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-Pinup-Photoshoot-91811/i-m6gBKzS/1/L/IMG3971-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/AAM-Pinup-Photoshoot-91811/i-Z7t9jXM/1/L/IMG3880-L.jpg

[Joe]

Great pictures as always, Fred. Looks as though you had a very memorable day.

[puckstopper55]

where do they get these girls?

[moose135]

where do they get these girls?
Wouldn't you like to know...

http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Pin-Up-Model-Photo-Shoot/i-wP8dkDm/0/L/JM20110918AAMPinUp008-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Pin-Up-Model-Photo-Shoot/i-X52RHHP/0/L/JM20110918AAMPinUp016-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Pin-Up-Model-Photo-Shoot/i-RbLDjV8/0/L/JM20110918AAMPinUp014-L.jpg

[puckstopper55]

yes .. its amazing what some makeup, clothes, and a good photographer can do .. they look like "dames" from back in the WWII days. Awesome

[fk6065]

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-zSZZWvn/0/L/i-zSZZWvn-L.jpg
It is hard work but somebody has to do it!

[eric8669]

And you didn't invite me... :(

[gonzalu]

Yummy... :-)

[moose135]

And you didn't invite me... :(
I was there in my role as a museum volunteer, to keep the photographers out of trouble. Of course, I just happened to have my camera with me... :wink:

Actually, Eric, it was one of the local Meetup Groups that sponsored the shoot.

[eric8669]

I was there in my role as a museum volunteer, to keep the photographers out of trouble. Of course, I just happened to have my camera with me... :wink:

Actually, Eric, it was one of the local Meetup Groups that sponsored the shoot.

I know. its ok.

[fk6065]

I was there in my role as a museum volunteer, to keep the photographers out of trouble.

yeah looks like it was a rough night "volunteering" for you Moose.

[moose135]

yeah looks like it was a rough night "volunteering" for you Moose.
It's a dirty job, but somebody has to do it.

[Johnathaneric]

Yes, while the photographers for this Meetup group, which I was apart of had to pay $80.00 each. We had 30 photographers sign up and payed. This payed for the 10 models, 2 makeup people.

[Gerard]

http://jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=7016915&nseq=9

This Colombian Beechjet was sitting over at Sheltair this afternoon.

[Derf]

Does anyone know if the Jap Zero arrived at the AAM yet? Lots of action today that I could not talk about...sorry

the Zero should be on the ground for 2 hours only and the AAM is not open today.

[puckstopper55]

Does anyone know if the Jap Zero arrived at the AAM yet? Lots of action today that I could not talk about...sorry

the Zero should be on the ground for 2 hours only and the AAM is not open today.

OMG!! You bet it was. Thank you very much for the heads up. There was also a beautiful P-51 (Dakota Kid II). From now on I am leaving my camera in the car. These were taken with my crappy iPhone.

BTW, the AAM looked open. Gates wide open and a bunch of people walking in and out.

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[NIKV69]

Thanks for the heads up Fred. Later arrival helped with light!

[eric8669]

Does anyone know if the Jap Zero arrived at the AAM yet? Lots of action today that I could not talk about...sorry

the Zero should be on the ground for 2 hours only and the AAM is not open today.


Thanks for the heads up Fred, Unfortunately at the time of your call i was shooting a kindergarden class. oh well.

[moose135]

The Texas Flying Legends Museum brought four war birds to the Airpower Museum today. It was a private event, so we weren't able to publicize it beforehand, but some members of the public did find their way inside while the aircraft were on the ramp.

http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Texas-Flying-Legends-Visit-the/i-XRTQcNb/0/XL/JM20111005FlyingLegends001-XL.jpg

Yes, it is a real Zero, not a modified T-6.
http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Texas-Flying-Legends-Visit-the/i-M5rwpMf/0/XL/JM20111005A6MZeroNX8280K002-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Texas-Flying-Legends-Visit-the/i-t5hCqMw/0/XL/JM20111005F4UCorsairNX209TW001-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Texas-Flying-Legends-Visit-the/i-WRMwZ3f/0/XL/JM20111005P-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Texas-Flying-Legends-Visit-the/i-gK7GG76/0/XL/JM20111005B-25MitchelN5672V002-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Texas-Flying-Legends-Visit-the/i-vk8Gdjc/0/XL/JM20111005P-XL.jpg

[Greg_NY]

From Republic today, thanks for the info Fred...

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/IMG_7439_small.jpg

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Isaac

[fk6065]

Cool shots, great opportunity.

I almost rode by the airport today but said, "Nah it's Wednesday, what could be going on." Oh well.

[ch2tdriver]

Private Event......for who?

What, does the AAM not have enough Warbirds of their own that they had to fly in more from another group??? :confused:

I wish they would have brought these guys in for Labor Day weekend, and they would have got 15 bucks from me. I would kill to finally get to see a real zero up close.

[lijk604]

Missed them leave by no more than 5 minutes. Was just going on break, heard them outside, unfortunately, it was the Corsair which was the last to depart. Very disappointed.

[moose135]

They were operating out of Maine for the summer, flying to air shows in the Northeast. They were heading home to Texas, this was likely a convenient fuel stop anyway, so they dropped in for a private event.

[puckstopper55]

whats the connection with the P-51 and Long Island. I saw Dakota Kid II on the side and what also looked like Long Island Kid.

[Gerard]

They were operating out of Maine for the summer, flying to air shows in the Northeast.

Aint Long Island in the Northeast? :wink::smile::tongue:

[moose135]

whats the connection with the P-51 and Long Island. I saw Dakota Kid II on the side and what also looked like Long Island Kid.
The markings represent a P-51 flown in Europe by Lt. (later Capt.) Noble Peterson, of New England, North Dakota. His crew chief for the aircraft was Long Island native Robert Coleman. Mr. Coleman was among those in attendance Wednesday.

[puckstopper55]

Great information! Thanks

[moose135]

It's hockey season! Miami Air 734 departing with the Florida Panthers, following Saturday night's game against the Islanders. Around 5pm, a Delta A319 arrived with the Minnesota Wild for Monday afternoon's game. It's parked at Atlantic, and should go out after the game.

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-wx3MnT6/0/L/JM20111009N752MA001-L.jpg

[Derf]

And I met a few more friends tonight
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/i-snQXbvq/0/L/i-snQXbvq-L.jpg

[hiss srq]

Wow, they loaded that 737 super tail heavy... Look at the MAC trim setting.... Bet she floated off the runway

[moose135]

Was up this afternoon with Paul in his T-6 as part of a museum flyover (with the B-25 and another T-6) at a Columbus Day parade in Connecticut.

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-tXvHdLZ/0/L/JM20111009AAMFlyover001-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-Crt6Mxr/0/L/JM20111009AAMFlyover002-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-7G63H9B/0/L/JM20111009FRG002-L.jpg

Unfortunately, we couldn't do any good air-to-air work, but here are a couple that I tried...

http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Connecticut-Parade-Flyover/i-rLs77wc/0/L/JM20111009AAMFlyover011-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/American-Airpower-Museum/Connecticut-Parade-Flyover/i-4cCm4Jg/0/L/JM20111009AAMFlyover012-L.jpg

[jlaico1]

Nice shot Moose. Matt and I enjoyed meeting you on the fence line. There is a good chance you will see us again over there. The little guy loves the loud ones

[moose135]

Thanks, John! It was a pleasure to meet you as well.

Here's the Delta A319 departing on Monday with the Minnesota Wild.

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-ntM8J54/0/L/JM20111010N363NB001-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-5KKjnT4/0/L/JM20111010N363NB002-L.jpg

[Gerard]

Nice shot Moose. Matt and I enjoyed meeting you on the fence line. There is a good chance you will see us again over there. The little guy loves the loud ones

Get an Islander schedule and you can get a good idea of what might be coming in, or going out.

[moose135]

Kalitta 722 arriving this afternoon from Lexington. They departed at 4:40pm for Albany.

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-437QLdh/0/L/JM20111018N723CK001-L.jpg (http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/1739548_2XRJbB#1537377404_437QLdh-A-LB)

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-RcszNp6/0/L/JM20111018N723CK002-L.jpg (http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/1739548_2XRJbB#1537377751_RcszNp6-A-LB)

While I was hanging out, Dave Windmiller departed for a quick flight. He headed out on Rwy 19 at Bravo 3, and was airborne in about 50 feet...

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/i-XdQ9GGB/0/L/JM20111018N111DW001-L.jpg (http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Airliners-and-Airport-Spotting/Republic-Airport/1739548_2XRJbB#1537377033_XdQ9GGB-A-LB)

I saw something I've never noticed before on Dave's airplane - at the top of the rudder, in the blue portion, are the words "In Memory of Dad Flight 800". Dave's father Ruben was a passenger lost on TWA Flight 800.

[fk6065]

Rumors of an EA6-B Prowler coming into Republic sometime on Friday 10-21.............................

[moose135]

More than a rumor - the AAM has posted it on their Facebook page. It is due in around 11am (although that time is flexible) Just like the F-14 a few years back, this aircraft is being retired, and will eventually end up at the Bethpage plant. It will remain at the museum until the site is ready for it.

[fk6065]

Thanks Moose

[Gerard]

Rumors of an EA6-B Prowler coming into Republic sometime on Friday 10-21.............................

Fact. Announced on AAM Facebook page. ETA 11AM but could be later. :smile:

[Gerard]

Fact. Announced on AAM Facebook page. ETA 11AM but could be later. :smile:

Damn just as I posted this I saw Johns post. Oh well. Still cool. :cool:

[steve1840]

Is it going to be out and visible to people visiting the museum? Or are they going to have it covered and tucked away until its ready to go to Bethpage?

[moose135]

It will have to go through a de-mil process, so access may be limited for a short time, but once that is done, it should be on display for visitors to see.

[steve1840]

Good to know. Thanks Moose.

[puckstopper55]

Fly over Grumman at 11:30 and then over to FRG

[puckstopper55]

It arrived about 12:07. 2 fly-by's, followed by a high speed pass, then a touch and go, one more high speed pass, and then landing. It didnt head over to the AAM right away though. Not sure where it went.

[mirrodie]

Yep, thats about right. Its been buzzing overhead and I caught a glimpse through our skylight.

Love that its here to stay. I liked the F14, but the Ea6 and A6s, they are the ugly ducklings that I love.

[fk6065]

Looked great and was wonderful that it did a few passes.

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-XVFHDtv/0/M/i-XVFHDtv-M.jpg

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-FzDKZZB/0/M/i-FzDKZZB-M.jpg

[moose135]

It didnt head over to the AAM right away though. Not sure where it went.
They went down the south end to burn off fuel, so they wouldn't have to run engines too long near SheltAir.

[moose135]

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Prowler-Comes-Home/i-R7xGTX5/0/L/JM20111021EA-6B162938001-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Prowler-Comes-Home/i-cRbVrjc/0/L/JM20111021EA-6B162938002-L.jpg

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http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Prowler-Comes-Home/i-4QMGqFR/0/L/JM20111021EA-6B162938004-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Prowler-Comes-Home/i-Fxqq3FW/0/L/JM20111021EA-6B162938005-L.jpg

[Gerard]

It arrived about 12:07. 2 fly-by's, followed by a high speed pass, then a touch and go, one more high speed pass, and then landing. It didnt head over to the AAM right away though. Not sure where it went.

I need to retire. I'm missing all this good stuff working.:mad: :biggrin:

BTW anything good coming in to pick up the four airman who flew this bad boy in?

[moose135]

A few more from today...

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Prowler-Comes-Home/i-HZxD7H9/0/L/JM20111021EA-6B162938023-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Prowler-Comes-Home/i-vncP4CL/0/L/JM20111021EA-6B162938016-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Prowler-Comes-Home/i-qHQ6cm7/0/L/JM20111021EA-6B162938012-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Prowler-Comes-Home/i-BrqBp8h/0/L/JM20111021EA-6B162938029-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Prowler-Comes-Home/i-vNpM26T/0/L/JM20111021EA-6B162938014-L.jpg

[PhantomII]

So here's the deal, boys and girls...sometime Sunday (afternoon or into the evening) a large, four-engined jet, owned by a well known Sweathog, will be arriving at FRG. It will have its vintage red and white paint scheme temporarily covered with a vintage blue and white scheme. It should be at the airport all week, while a bunch of people run around, point cameras at it, and recite dialogue. If you look closely, the airport might have a strong resemblance to Cuba from a few months ago... :tongue:

[Derf]

Holy crap is that suggestive. I would like to end the conversation here is this info is not for public release. Any discussions should not be on a public forum. Sorry to be the bad guy

[eric8669]

Holy crap is that suggestive. I would like to end the conversation here is this info is not for public release. Any discussions should not be on a public forum. Sorry to be the bad guy

I've already seen it posted in several places. Its not much of a secret.

[Derf]

I understand but I am in the know and it is suppose to be hush hush.. I needed to state that and I am glad that the person posting did not know more or post what he knew. From being how round about the statement was I do believe he did know more but do not want this talked about in an open forum as it is not for public release... What I want and what happens are obviously two different things but I had to speak up as I want to ask politely for those in the know to not release private information.

[Gerard]

I understand but I am in the know and it is suppose to be hush hush.. I needed to state that and I am glad that the person posting did not know more or post what he knew. From being how round about the statement was I do believe he did know more but do not want this talked about in an open forum as it is not for public release... What I want and what happens are obviously two different things but I had to speak up as I want to ask politely for those in the know to not release private information.

Well unless the post is deleted the "cat is out of the bag" as they say. Also even if you arent a regular on here its pretty obvious what he was talking about.:tongue::eek:
I mean it wasnt THAT roundabout. :biggrin:

[PhilDernerJr]

I've heard this from multiple sources, some of them are actual officials in various respects, and have been told it is not exactly a secret. I've gotta be honest, I have no intention of hiding it. How often do people get to see a Pan Am 707 in the air?

[NIKV69]

I've already seen it posted in several places. Its not much of a secret.

Where?

Fred you do a lot for us but I have learned it's better to not even give out the info if it is sensitive. I took a lot of heat from spotters in the LA area because I only gave a 30 min heads up about 388LS but when it comes to people's jobs I err on the side of caution. People in this hobby have proven they won't keep it private and feel it's their right so only way to be sure is to keep it to yourself. I don't know how sensitive your source is but some of mine could lose their jobs so discretion is 100%.

I will say I don't know who Phantom is but once you post it in a public forum you can't ask for it to be private. The cat is basically out of the bag.


I've heard this from multiple sources, some of them are actual officials in various respects, and have been told it is not exactly a secret. I've gotta be honest, I have no intention of hiding it. How often do people get to see a Pan Am 707 in the air?

Sounds like the info isn't that sensitive then. Then again if it was I doubt it would find it's way on the net. Like I said you have to know your sources. As for seeing a PA 707 in person, it's pretty rare sight to see an airborne Tristar too but you don't see me broadcasting it if I get a heads up. Remember to think of the big picture and not just yourself. Even though it's a longshot, people's jobs could be in jeapordy if you get a VIP that is anal about that stuff.

[Gerard]

I've heard this from multiple sources, some of them are actual officials in various respects, and have been told it is not exactly a secret. I've gotta be honest, I have no intention of hiding it. How often do people get to see a Pan Am 707 in the air?

OMG Phil SHUT THE HECK UP!!!!! Men in black suits will be visiting soon. :cool:
Actually I think it was all a plan by Fred to keep us all away so he can get exclusive picture rights. And beat Moose to the punch!! :biggrin::biggrin:

[Gerard]

Where?

THere was a post on this board earlier this week alluding to a possible 707 coming to FRG with a link to the "Vintage Warbirds" website Forum. People involved in the "Project" it is being used for were inquiring where they could get one quickly for the shoot. There was plenty of discussion about airworthy 707s and the one that is coming in tomorrow was talked about though
at the time i read it that one was nNOT confirmed. Not sure which Thread I saw it on but it was on this board.

[eric8669]

I'll side with Phil on this one. This was no big secret. I read about a possible 707 visit to FRG for this coming sunday about a week and a half ago.

[Matt Molnar]

A guy who ABC hired to arrange the 707 posted detailed questions and plans on another site. It's not a secret at all.

[Zee71]

As Sgt. Schultz (from Hogans Hero's) would say "I know nothing!"

[Derf]

I would like to clarify a few things...the person who posted on the other site was saying that it was not JT's 707, and there is lots of info that can not be released. Those that are talking should not be because they do not want tons of people hanging around when they are shooting. While it is not as quiet as when the DC-7 came because they were trying to make it a show..... they really do not want people all over the place.

And Phil, YOU WILL NEVER SEE A PAN AM 707 in the air.....

I wish I could share details....

[fk6065]

by a well known Sweathog

Horshack???

[eric8669]

Horshack???

Epstein!

[Tom_Turner]

Freddy Boom Boom Washington...?

[Tom_Turner]

Fonzi?

[Gerard]

Those that are talking should not be because they do not want tons of people hanging around when they are shooting. While it is not as quiet as when the DC-7 came because they were trying to make it a show..... they really do not want people all over the place.

Well that is easily done by shutting down the parking lot, shooting at night and have security/SCPD working New Highway to keep traffic flowing and people out. And face it, just HOW QUIET can you keep it by flying in a B707? Really now. As soon as that badboy was on final tweets, texts, emails and postings would be flowing like crazy. And we could give a crap about the TV show filming. We just want to see the aircraft!!
And I believe its Mr. Woodmans plane so we are all in a heap of trouble. Detention I would say at the least. :biggrin:
Also with that all said and done.....what is the planes ETA? :confused::tongue::eek:

[Derf]

Looks like late night probable... (weeping)

[NIKV69]

I would like to clarify a few things...the person who posted on the other site was saying that it was not JT's 707, and there is lots of info that can not be released. Those that are talking should not be because they do not want tons of people hanging around when they are shooting. While it is not as quiet as when the DC-7 came because they were trying to make it a show..... they really do not want people all over the place.

And Phil, YOU WILL NEVER SEE A PAN AM 707 in the air.....

I wish I could share details....

I don't see how that will be an issue as they will close New Highway when they are shooting and there won't be access for the public to hang around. No?


Looks like late night probable... (weeping)

Looking at the sky now not much of a difference. It's horrid out there. How come when Whitebird is in Vegas they get sun and we get this?

[eric8669]

I don't see how that will be an issue as they will close New Highway when they are shooting and there won't be access for the public to hang around. No?



Looking at the sky now not much of a difference. It's horrid out there. How come when Whitebird is in Vegas they get sun and we get this?

It should be sunny by this afternoon.

[moose135]

I don't see how that will be an issue as they will close New Highway when they are shooting and there won't be access for the public to hang around. No?
That's what they did last time.

[steve1840]

Thank you Fred for the opportunity to see this beauty up close.

http://i54.tinypic.com/24e9lwj.jpg

[Gerard]

I will say I don't know who Phantom is

Hehehe that is why he is.........THE PHANTOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek::eek::eek: