View Full Version : C-54 takeoff 3/11/11
Aircraf will be departing FBF sometime today, standing under the wing with Moose and Zee hangigng... The question is.... Where are you?
Estimated time of departure .. Unknown, most likely after 1pm
megatop412
2011-03-11, 03:06 PM
At work of course, reading your post. :frown:
Zee71
2011-03-11, 08:16 PM
What a fantastic day seeing this bird depart with Fred, Moose, and Eric. Photo's to follow shortly.
gonzalu
2011-03-11, 09:17 PM
I missed it catching the A380 but I think I would have had time to go over, snap it and make it back to HoBe like you guys did... given the DELAYS the German went through to get out!!
Zee71
2011-03-11, 09:48 PM
Here some photo's for the C-54
Sitting in the hanger
http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Airplanes-and-Spotting/Floyd-Bennett-Field-FBF/C54001FBF11Mar2011/1213283537_qnmrt-L.jpg
Gettting towed out
http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Airplanes-and-Spotting/Floyd-Bennett-Field-FBF/C54004FBF11Mar2011/1213283820_i4uzK-L.jpg
Testing out the engines
http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Airplanes-and-Spotting/Floyd-Bennett-Field-FBF/C54002FBF11Mar2011/1213283564_y3hqW-L.jpg
http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Airplanes-and-Spotting/Floyd-Bennett-Field-FBF/C54003FBF11Mar2011/1213283834_Ay5cb-L.jpg
http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Airplanes-and-Spotting/Floyd-Bennett-Field-FBF/C54005FBF11Mar2011/1213283891_4Exhw-L.jpg
On the roll
http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Airplanes-and-Spotting/Floyd-Bennett-Field-FBF/C54006FBF11Mar2011/1213283921_nuhFu-L.jpg
Slowly climbing
http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Airplanes-and-Spotting/Floyd-Bennett-Field-FBF/C54007FBF11Mar2011/1213283944_hyr4j-L.jpg
http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Airplanes-and-Spotting/Floyd-Bennett-Field-FBF/C54008FBF11Mar2011/1213283963_gJmWP-L.jpg
moose135
2011-03-11, 09:50 PM
We had a nice crowd out to give the C-54 a send-off for air show season. Here are some shots from this afternoon.
Final touches before departure.
http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Warbirds/Berlin-Airlift-C-54/JM20110311BAHFN500EJ001/1213266203_oxpUu-L.jpg
Engine run up.
http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Warbirds/Berlin-Airlift-C-54/JM20110311BAHFN500EJ002/1213266878_erCz5-L.jpg
http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Warbirds/Berlin-Airlift-C-54/JM20110311BAHFN500EJ003/1213266917_CNjFQ-L.jpg
On the roll...and they hit a few puddles on the runway.
http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Warbirds/Berlin-Airlift-C-54/JM20110311BAHFN500EJ004/1213267023_aBRj7-L.jpg
http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Warbirds/Berlin-Airlift-C-54/JM20110311BAHFN500EJ005/1213267060_55VZT-L.jpg
http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Warbirds/Berlin-Airlift-C-54/JM20110311BAHFN500EJ006/1213267131_ocV5W-L.jpg
gonzalu
2011-03-11, 10:12 PM
Wow guys, I am kicking myself for not being there ... Terrific coverage as always from our community! Great pictures...
moose135
2011-03-11, 10:42 PM
And a few more...
Tim is both the pilot and the tug driver.
http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Warbirds/Berlin-Airlift-C-54/JM20110311BAHFN500EJ010/1213314375_jye6r-L.jpg
Fred, is that you leaving nose prints on the window???
http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Warbirds/Berlin-Airlift-C-54/JM20110311BAHFN500EJ008/1213314218_xd3kP-L.jpg
Mechanic Jeff Ellner, who also works at the Airpower Museum, checks an oil leak prior to take off. Remember, radial engines don't leak oil, they mark their territory...:wink:
http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Warbirds/Berlin-Airlift-C-54/JM20110311BAHFJeff002/1213319546_LxXc7-L.jpg
Mark watches with a Park Service worker as the C-54 prepares for departure.
http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Warbirds/Berlin-Airlift-C-54/JM20110311BAHFN500EJ014/1213314692_u8fAe-L.jpg
"You in a heap o' trouble, boys.."
http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Warbirds/Berlin-Airlift-C-54/JM20110311BAHFN500EJ007/1213314134_BfkLB-L.jpg
eric8669
2011-03-11, 11:03 PM
http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac155/southpawcaptures/20110311-IMG_6663.jpg
http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac155/southpawcaptures/20110311-IMG_6686.jpg
OK, I will bite.... This was from my 7D...for some reason when uploaded to Youtube it is really dark... Original looks much better....ah well, pics to follow :wink:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbgmhUyCfK8
I'm REALLY LIKE THIS 6.5MM Lens!!!! Shot most of the day with it!
moose135
2011-03-11, 11:45 PM
Nobody really likes you, Fred...:tongue:
CX777
2011-03-12, 12:37 AM
Cool set guys... loved the 7D movie.
Chris S
2011-03-12, 12:51 AM
Great shots everyone and I really enjoyed the video Fred !!
WOW, talk about an AWESOME Birthday, huh Fred ?? Ha!! :cool:
NLovis
2011-03-12, 01:17 AM
Wish I knew where that place was... :frown: Awsome shots as usual. After feeling how nice it was out while taking my dog for a walk I was like I should go out and try to get that Finnair MD-11. Couldnt bring myself to shake the lazy off today. :rolleyes:
It was closed many years ago when they replaced it with another NYC airport about 10 minutes away for increased runways for Jet traffic. You may know of this airport that replaced Floyd Bennett Field. It is call John F Kennedy INTL airport or JFK and is right around the corner.
gonzalu
2011-03-12, 01:33 AM
I hate you Fred... well, hate is a very strong word. I am just jealous ha!
NLovis
2011-03-12, 01:36 AM
It was closed many years ago when they replaced it with another NYC airport about 10 minutes away for increased runways for Jet traffic. You may know of this airport that replaced Floyd Bennett Field. It is call John F Kennedy INTL airport or JFK and is right around the corner.
DOE. Though that doesnt help much with directions :rolleyes:
gonzalu
2011-03-12, 01:39 AM
Did not see the Finnster today. But I wasn't really paying attention :-)
NLovis
2011-03-12, 01:42 AM
Did not see the Finnster today. But I wasn't really paying attention :-)
Flight aware shows it never took off for JFK. We may or may not see it this week. Need to keep an eye out :wink:
moose135
2011-03-12, 01:55 AM
DOE. Though that doesnt help much with directions :rolleyes:
Take the Belt Parkway west to Cross Bay Blvd south. FBF will be on your left. If you get to the toll plaza, you went too far...
NLovis
2011-03-12, 01:59 AM
Take the Belt Parkway west to Cross Bay Blvd south. FBF will be on your left. If you get to the toll plaza, you went too far...
Alright that will help next time something nice shows up over there. Little late now :rolleyes:
moose135
2011-03-12, 02:00 AM
Other than NYPD helicopters, the next thing to show up over there will be this C-54, when it returns for winter maintenance in December...but it wouldn't kill you to spend a little time touring the HARP restoration hangar either.
NLovis
2011-03-12, 02:32 AM
Do you need access for that or can you just walk on?
lijk604
2011-03-12, 07:55 AM
Great coverage guys. Fred really dont know how you blew that takeoff, everyone else got it. :redface: :tongue:
Gerard
2011-03-12, 09:20 AM
DOE. Though that doesnt help much with directions :rolleyes:
Geez, any search engine and a map is your friend. :tongue:
megatop412
2011-03-12, 09:47 AM
Pictures of the lovely lady's cockpit:
http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/476411/20080601/010007.jpg
http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/476411/20080601/010018.jpg
http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/476411/20080601/010021.jpg
http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/476411/20080601/010029.jpg
http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/476411/20080601/010032.jpg
http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/476411/20080601/010037.jpg
AirtrafficController
2011-03-12, 11:03 AM
Excellent coverage guys! Its always humbling to see a piece of aviation history maintained and flying high.
Chris S
2011-03-12, 12:32 PM
Other than NYPD helicopters, the next thing to show up over there will be this C-54, when it returns for winter maintenance in December...but it wouldn't kill you to spend a little time touring the HARP restoration hangar either.
Actually the next special visitor to FBF will be the 1911 Ely-Curtiss Pusher in May, when it's there for the Centennial of Naval Aviation celebration during Fleet week !!
JHNA57
2011-03-12, 02:21 PM
Question:
Since FBF does not have an "operating" tower, was this take-off under the control of JFK tower?
moose135
2011-03-12, 02:23 PM
Yes - they had to contact JFK tower when they were ready to depart.
NLovis
2011-03-13, 03:27 AM
How often do flight occur over there?
How often do flight occur over there?
Other than NYPD helicopters, the next thing to show up over there will be this C-54, when it returns for winter maintenance in December...but it wouldn't kill you to spend a little time touring the HARP restoration hangar either.
In other words, not often
Gerard
2011-03-13, 10:57 AM
Yes - they had to contact JFK tower when they were ready to depart.
NYPD and any other aircraft departing or landing at FBF always contact JFK Tower.
cancidas
2011-03-13, 02:24 PM
NYPD and any other aircraft departing or landing at FBF always contact JFK Tower.
to a point. FBF isn't controlled. NYPD a/c will be in contact with JFK while they're in the air but once they're sure they can land that's it for JFK's control. we'd call "landing assured" and at that point are basically on our own as far as collision avoidance goes. same goes for 500EJ as far as i know.
bluejuice
2011-03-13, 08:39 PM
Take the Belt Parkway west to Cross Bay Blvd south. FBF will be on your left. If you get to the toll plaza, you went too far...
Well how about you exit the Belt Parkway at Flatbush Ave for FBF. You will definitely see it on the Left side. Drive past it almost to the tool booths and the entrance is there.
moose135
2011-03-13, 09:26 PM
Well how about you exit the Belt Parkway at Flatbush Ave for FBF. You will definitely see it on the Left side. Drive past it almost to the tool booths and the entrance is there.
We don't want to make it too easy on the boy, now, do we? :wink: I guess I had HoBe on my mind...
Some more pictures that I edited
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/C-54-Flight-from-Floyd-Bennett/IMG753567/1216624413_2gHL6-L-3.jpg
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/C-54-Flight-from-Floyd-Bennett/IMG6478/1216557539_ZMeLr-L-3.jpg
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/C-54-Flight-from-Floyd-Bennett/IMG6889/1216587675_Gz36D-L-2.jpg
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/C-54-Flight-from-Floyd-Bennett/IMG7082/1216595490_b6qcN-L-3.jpg
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/C-54-Flight-from-Floyd-Bennett/IMG7495/1216621893_wDb5C-L-3.jpg
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/C-54-Flight-from-Floyd-Bennett/IMG7991/1216637191_QLGHc-L-3.jpg
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/C-54-Flight-from-Floyd-Bennett/IMG8043/1216639689_KbYn5-L-3.jpg
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/C-54-Flight-from-Floyd-Bennett/IMG8099/1216643496_Zhn37-L-3.jpg
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/C-54-Flight-from-Floyd-Bennett/IMG8323/1216650954_xsSbi-L-3.jpg
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/C-54-Flight-from-Floyd-Bennett/IMG8325/1216651926_r78oD-L-3.jpg
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/C-54-Flight-from-Floyd-Bennett/IMG85282930/1216680574_wC8EM-L-3.jpg
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/C-54-Flight-from-Floyd-Bennett/IMG8420/1216670538_LMAMH-L-3.jpg
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/C-54-Flight-from-Floyd-Bennett/IMG8582/1216684994_UsXPe-L-3.jpg
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/C-54-Flight-from-Floyd-Bennett/IMG8596/1216688313_FBguU-L-3.jpg
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/C-54-Flight-from-Floyd-Bennett/IMG8672/1216699454_A5iWa-L-3.jpg
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/C-54-Flight-from-Floyd-Bennett/IMG8741/1216707007_7ZaZN-L-3.jpg
Tim is the pilot and I can not believe he asked me to go for a ride. It was amazing as you can not purchase a ride
in this classic war transport bird. This was a Great Birthday Present! THANK YOU TIM!
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/C-54-Flight-from-Floyd-Bennett/IMG750567/1216623181_erxNr-L-3.jpg
Many more on my site if you follow the link
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/C-54-Flight-from-Floyd-Bennett/16197074_DYywY#1216624413_2gHL6
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