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gonzalu
2011-01-20, 12:36 PM
I am in Albany today for a family event and since I got here early, decided to do some spotting at ALB. Started out in Spot A and after a single landing in an hour decided to go to spot B for some departures. Nothing happened in another hour. Well a couple of private Cessnas bit that was it

While at the turnaround, a super friendly Colonie Sheriff Officer came over and said hello, smiled and said "hanging out?". I said yeah just watching the planes although little action. He smiled back and said: "come back tomorrow. President's coming!"

He then waved goodbye and turned around and went away. Will post any pictures layer this evening or tomorrow.

http://www.fox23news.com/news/local/story/Details-of-President-Obamas-visit-to-GE-revealed/djAa_J7Bqkuc24Fb2A_Z-A.cspx
SmAlbany
2011-01-20, 02:35 PM
It's supposed to snow tomorrow. It'd be nice to get AF1 in the snow. I may sneak out at lunch at try to get a shot.

btw, I was at the airport briefly a couple of times today. Too many clouds for me to even bother taking the camera out.
Derf
2011-01-20, 03:07 PM
Holy Crap.... How could you classify that Police encounter???? It just broke the scale!
gonzalu
2011-01-20, 10:00 PM
Fred he was so nice that I wanted to invite him over for Christmas :-)

I think it helps that he was a seasoned officer. He was calm, relaxed, professional and you can tell he knows a loy more than a rookie Of course I gave him my card :-)
gonzalu
2011-01-20, 10:04 PM
It's supposed to snow tomorrow. It'd be nice to get AF1 in the snow. I may sneak out at lunch at try to get a shot.

btw, I was at the airport briefly a couple of times today. Too many clouds for me to even bother taking the camera out.

Daniel,

I was in a silver Lexus SUV with Amateur Radio plates and the bazooka lens in case you saw me. I saw quite a few cars at the Parking Area spot but no one seemed too perplexed with my taking pics. And you're right light sucked so bad I only saved one image and [it] sucked cause it was a prop and I was in A pri mode so frozen props :-(

You must snag at least one or two AF1s for us :-)
gonzalu
2011-01-21, 12:02 AM
OK so like Daniel said, light was bad... Also apologies for the props :-(

This was the only plane that landed that was worthwhile shooting. I missed a couple of WN and Colgan Air departures. Only had about an hour to spot!

http://manny.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Spotting/ALB-01202011/MAG5017/1163156064_vs2Vi-O.jpg

http://manny.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Spotting/ALB-01202011/MAG5034/1163156084_TD6fj-O.jpg

http://manny.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Spotting/ALB-01202011/MAG5041/1163156099_PbAeK-O.jpg
Gerard
2011-01-22, 12:24 AM
So no one got pics of AF1 when it came in? :confused:
SmAlbany
2011-01-22, 03:02 PM
I was too busy at work to take the time to head over to the airport. I was able to see her from my office window though.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o215/Sacandaga86/AF1overAlbany01_21_2011.jpg
steve1840
2011-01-22, 03:06 PM
Boy what I would do to have an office with a view like that!
SmAlbany
2011-01-22, 03:23 PM
Boy what I would do to have an office with a view like that!

I get a view of the approach to runway 1. Much cropping was involved in that photo though:frown:
Gerard
2011-01-22, 05:19 PM
I get a view of the approach to runway 1. Much cropping was involved in that photo though:frown:

Still, pretty cool pic!! :cool:
gonzalu
2011-01-22, 08:17 PM
Daniel,

THANK YOU for confirming she made it :-) Still have not spoken to my sister or brother in-law re: the arrival. Actually it has been mum around here about it. Maybe someone else snagged a few good shots and we'll see em on A.net/J.net?

Too bad they won't be yours or mine :tongue: