PANC 11/6/11

[jerslice]

Had the opportunity to visit ANC with fellow NYCer Brandon and met up with local photog Bob. Good but cold times were had!

Sunrise & set over Canada...weird seeing the sun rise then start to set about five minutes later, than rise agin an hour after that
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/jerslice356/PANC11_6_11-32.jpg

Downwind from 7R
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/jerslice356/PANC11_6_11-33.jpg

Light was crappy, but still got some keepers:
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/jerslice356/PANC11_6_11-19.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/jerslice356/PANC11_6_11-37.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/jerslice356/PANC11_6_11-39.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/jerslice356/PANC11_6_11-11.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/jerslice356/PANC11_6_11-24.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/jerslice356/PANC11_6_11-25.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/jerslice356/PANC11_6_11-28.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/jerslice356/PANC11_6_11-8.jpg

[steve1840]

Even with bad lighting conditions you came away with some excellent shots Jeremy. ANC looks like a blast to spot at.

[gonzalu]

Yeah, a real blast of cold air :-)

Superb shots my friend... weather matters not when heavy metal is playing!

[Spunker]

Great shots Jeremy, but it looks soooooo cold.

[wunaladreamin]

Awesome shots Jeremy! I need to get up there in the worst way.

[lijk604]

So how much time did you have to shoot? A few hours of light or enough to make a late fall trip worthwhile? Although from your shots, looks like it was worthwhile.

[steve1840]

I'm sure this question has been asked many times, but when is the best time of year to take a spotting trip to ANC? I was just looking at packages on Orbitz and I can get a flight and hotel package for about $684 by going in the beginning of March. Is that a good time to go there?

[seahawks7757]

Honestly there is no bad time Steve, all times are good.

[PhilDernerJr]

Wow, gorgeous collection! As said, especially in those lighting conditions. I like the in-flight probe shot you got. The angled 747 photo is also a winner!

[Zee71]

Nice catches Jeremy. ANC is on my list!

[seahawks7757]

Got around to editing a few tonight from this trip, here we go!
Cathay Departing-
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6222/6327600617_737953ac2b_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/seahawks7757/6327600617/)
Runway Cleaner! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/seahawks7757/6327600617/) by seahawks7757 (http://www.flickr.com/people/seahawks7757/)

I know that nlovis would be in love with this shot-
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6229/6321334029_40da13fda6_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/seahawks7757/6321334029/)
N490EV Evergreen International 747-230F (http://www.flickr.com/photos/seahawks7757/6321334029/) by seahawks7757 (http://www.flickr.com/people/seahawks7757/)

These next shots are hosted on Photobucket, so please excuse the quality downgrade til I get them up on flickr!-
The views of ANC are one to be breath taking!
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x437/Brandon_Farris/ANC%2011-06-2011/PANC.jpg

The DHL/Kalita scheme! What a surprise
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x437/Brandon_Farris/ANC%2011-06-2011/N743CK.jpg

Wish the shots turned out better with this one, a real surprise to say the least-
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x437/Brandon_Farris/ANC%2011-06-2011/N689WM.jpg

Same ol Alaska, but interesting with the white clouds and well lit underbelly!
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x437/Brandon_Farris/ANC%2011-06-2011/N590AS.jpg

Hows that for size!
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x437/Brandon_Farris/ANC%2011-06-2011/N401LC.jpg

MMmm World Airways MD-11!
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x437/Brandon_Farris/ANC%2011-06-2011/N276WA.jpg

UPS Cleaning the runway-
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x437/Brandon_Farris/ANC%2011-06-2011/N260UP.jpg

Hit with a little wind as he starts to rotate off the ground-
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x437/Brandon_Farris/ANC%2011-06-2011/HL7483.jpg

Nothing like kicking up a little snow!
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x437/Brandon_Farris/ANC%2011-06-2011/HL7420.jpg

That's all from me for now, hope to bring you some PHX shots next!

[steve1840]

Awesome images Brandon. I gotta say you guys are really making it hard for me to decide where I'm going to take a spotting trip to after the new year. Between you guys showing pics of ANC and Mike showing pics of MIA, and my deire to hit up MEM on a weekday to get half the FedEx fleet anf 90% of their three holers, and Mark telling me how great LAX is....I don't know what I want to do.

Sorry to go on a rant there...Keep the images coming! Can't wait to see PHX shots.

[gonzalu]

Steve don;t forget you also have to go to TNCM, KLAS, AMS, and Manchester at a minimum... sorry to toss a few more dings in your plans :tongue:

[steve1840]

No worries Manny, I can't afford to go international this year, so you didn't throw too many dings in there. I'm gonna save up to go international in 2013. I may end up combining my cousin and mine's plans to go to Germany for Oktoberfest with plans for spotting and make one hell of a week out of it in the fall of 2013.

[727C47]

ANC is also home to some of the last working round engine iron in America. Everts C46s, and DC-6s, Desert Air DC-3s, Trans Northern Super 3s,it is all good!!!

[JDANDO]

Great stuff guys!! Love all the cargo aircraft. You guys know anymore about the Lynden Air "C-130". I think she has been to MSP, but never in a good place for a photo. Do they contract with DHL?

[seahawks7757]

Honestly I have no idea on the Lynden. Sorry.