Boeing 787 Dream Tour March 2012 Announced [Archive]

Ychocky

2012-02-22, 04:53 PM

http://boeing.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=2141

March 1-4: Toronto, Canada, to visit Air Canada and local suppliers.
March 4: Boston, Mass., in support of Japan Airlines, which has announced that it will offer 787 service on the Tokyo-Boston route.
March 5-7: Newark, N.J., to visit United Airlines and its local stakeholders.

March 8-9: Mexico City, Mexico, to visit Aero Mexico.
March 10-12: Phoenix, Ariz., to visit Honeywell, other suppliers and Boeing employees.
March 13: San Diego, Calif., to visit Goodrich and other suppliers.
March 14-15: Long Beach, Calif., to visit leasing companies, Boeing employees and suppliers.
March 15-17: Salt Lake City, Utah, to visit Boeing employees and suppliers.

I'll be in TO, hopefully the Boston guys can get some shots, I guess EWR is a no go though...

moose135

2012-02-22, 05:07 PM

For a 787? I think we find a way to get some shots at EWR...

gonzalu

2012-02-22, 05:30 PM

KEWR PANYNJPD better prepare for an onslaught of Spotters :tongue: Is it:

--Fly in on the 5th
--Sit on the ground until the 7th
--Depart on the 7th

? Or will it fly in and out giving rides to VIPs and NYCA members throughout the week?

Ychocky

2012-02-22, 06:53 PM

For a 787? I think we find a way to get some shots at EWR...

*rubs hands together*

KEWR PANYNJPD better prepare for an onslaught of Spotters :tongue: Is it:

--Fly in on the 5th
--Sit on the ground until the 7th
--Depart on the 7th

? Or will it fly in and out giving rides to VIPs and NYCA members throughout the week?

I think NYCA members get to fly the thing!

jerslice

2012-02-22, 07:18 PM

Hey guys,
Previous tour stops have generally included tours of the aircraft that are limited to the target audience that caused them to bother to stop there in the first place. Though I have not confirmed the plans with Boeing, I imagine the 787 will be open to touring for United folks at EWR. They have done VIP flights at a few stops, IIRC…I imagine there would probably be one at EWR…though again I don’t know for sure.
In general the aircraft has not been open to the public.
If/when I receive more details I’ll be happy to share as I am able to.

threeholerglory

2012-02-22, 07:31 PM

For a 787? I think we find a way to get some shots at EWR...

Ask Senga...I'm sure he's got plenty of spots =P

NIKV69

2012-02-22, 08:09 PM

KEWR PANYNJPD better prepare for an onslaught of Spotters :tongue: Is it:

Judging by the last time a big group spotted together there it will be fun. Is Phil Mocek available? :tongue:

Ask Senga...I'm sure he's got plenty of spots =P

Senga will be lurking for sure. This type is probably the only noteworthy frame I got before he did. It was a personal mission!

moose135

2012-02-22, 08:09 PM

Ask Senga...I'm sure he's got plenty of spots =P
Senga already has pictures of it in NY...don't ask me how, but I'm sure he does. :smile:

Matt Molnar

2012-02-22, 08:40 PM

Senga will be lurking for sure. This type is probably the only noteworthy frame I got before he did. It was a personal mission!
I dunno, wouldn't be surprised if one of the Sengaclones was hiding in a light fixture in the Everett factory and got a shot of it six years ago.

NIKV69

2012-02-22, 08:54 PM

I dunno, wouldn't be surprised if one of the Sengaclones was hiding in a light fixture in the Everett factory and got a shot of it six years ago.

This is true he has morphing capability. He never disappoints.

megatop412

2012-02-23, 12:45 PM

OK, if ZA003 is coming to EWR, if you guys come up with a time and a place I will conform with that time and place

This calls for some stealthy spotting

Bellucciman

2012-02-23, 02:16 PM

Should be a fun time when it arrives!!

gonzalu

2012-02-23, 02:48 PM

OK, if ZA003 is coming to EWR, if you guys come up with a time and a place I will conform with that time and place

This calls for some stealthy spotting

I [am] NOT "going to {be} there! :tongue: If you see me, I will deny it...

megatop412

2012-02-23, 08:51 PM

I [am] NOT "going to {be} there! :tongue: If you see me, I will deny it...

Dude this CONVERSATION never even happened....

JDANDO

2012-02-24, 07:53 PM

...

March 10-12: Phoenix, Ariz., to visit Honeywell, other suppliers and Boeing employees.

...

Darn I will be in PHX at the end of the month. Probably the closest I will get to this thing unless they take pity on KMSP and send it up here for cold weather testing....:mad:

viapanam

2012-02-26, 02:27 PM

I was fortunate to see it, photograph it and tour it this past summer in Oshkosk - albeit in the test bed configuration.

Ychocky

2012-03-02, 08:46 PM

Not on par with my best work, but the experience was well worth it.

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http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7050/6801583976_f90a235bff_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10035383@N00/6801583976)[URL="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10035383@N00/6801583976"]

Matt Molnar

2012-03-03, 12:25 AM

Here's the schedule:

Arrives Boston: 9 am Sunday
Departs Boston: 10 am Monday
Arrives Newark: 11 am Monday

njgtr82

2012-03-03, 11:46 AM

Weather is looking good for Monday! Northwest wind is a tossup for either 22L or 4R

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind between 8 and 13 mph.

CX777

2012-03-04, 08:51 PM

Weather is looking good for Monday! Northwest wind is a tossup for either 22L or 4R

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind between 8 and 13 mph.

Yup it is indeed looking good.... I am off tomorrow and maybe worth taking the drive down. Who is going? Or more like who is NOT going!

Chris S

2012-03-04, 09:07 PM

Here's the schedule:

Arrives Boston: 9 am Sunday
Departs Boston: 10 am Monday
Arrives Newark: 11 am Monday

Do you happen to know what time it's scheduled to depart from Newark on Wed. also ?

moose135

2012-03-04, 10:46 PM

Who is going? Or more like who is NOT going!
I won't be there. Great timing by Boeing - a year and a half of unemployment, and they send the 787 here on my first day at the new job...

CX777

2012-03-04, 10:50 PM

I won't be there. Great timing by Boeing - a year and a half of unemployment, and they send the 787 here on my first day at the new job...

Congrats Moose... and if it makes you feel any better... I missed the final flight of BA Concorde departing out of Kennedy due to work :-(

NIKV69

2012-03-04, 11:18 PM

Enjoy guys but I got enough clean shots in VCV. If she departs Wed in good light I may make the trip.

AA757

2012-03-05, 02:11 AM

The 787 is scheduled to depart Boston at 10:00 hrs scheduled to arrive Newark at 11:00...

We had a day of gloomy weather here in Boston on Sunday the 4th but you can check out NYCA Flickr pages to see my results...

Rich B

2012-03-05, 08:02 AM

Newark is currently using the 22's. ZERO clouds, bright blue sky.

AJ

megatop412

2012-03-05, 08:31 AM

anybody got an ETA?

nevermind I just saw it on the other post

gonzalu

2012-03-05, 09:33 AM

It would be nice if our Boston boys (and girls) could post here when they see her preparing to [and] departing for EWR :cool:

steve1840

2012-03-05, 09:52 AM

I believe she is departing BOS at 10am and arriving at EWR at 11am

gonzalu

2012-03-05, 09:54 AM

Steve, thanks.. yeah, that's the party line.. but we know Boeing does NOT have to keep a schedule as it isn't a scheduled pax service :tongue: hence the desperation for VISUAL confirmations ...

gonzalu

2012-03-05, 10:29 AM

OK, Flight Plan posted

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/BOE787

10:10am departure.. 11:02 scheduled arrival!

If you look at the routing, it looks like a RWY 11 arrival? That would SUCK!!! lol

NIKV69

2012-03-05, 10:38 AM

OK, Flight Plan posted

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/BOE787

10:10am departure.. 11:02 scheduled arrival!

If you look at the routing, it looks like a RWY 11 arrival? That would SUCK!!! lol

22 still active I would imagine they would give him that approach. Yea 11 would be bad.

2012-03-05, 10:44 AM

I know most runway 22 approaches use SAX (Sparta VOR), then a right turn over the Meadowlands for a straight in. This morning the winds were from the west which rule out a 11 approach. If anything it would be a 29 approach but all the big boys are using 22L so far today.

Just my observation.

AJ

NIKV69

2012-03-05, 10:45 AM

Think I just heard they cleared to push.

NIKV69

2012-03-05, 11:05 AM

Boeing 787 heavy experimental line up and wait and should be in air shortly.

NIKV69

2012-03-05, 11:51 AM

Cleared to a 22L approach.

Bellucciman

2012-03-05, 12:10 PM

I was on the phone talking to my boss when she flew right over me! One hand on phone, the other with the DSLR! I'm out of practice.

gonzalu

2012-03-05, 12:52 PM

Quick one for now.

http://pictures.mannyphoto.com/photos/i-7ZwdSSW/0/O/i-7ZwdSSW.jpg

Derf

2012-03-05, 01:17 PM

Not bad for a Nikon user..... Ya got some Jaggies there tho! ;)

gonzalu

2012-03-05, 01:25 PM

Hahaha... here comes the real one...

gonzalu

2012-03-05, 01:27 PM

http://pictures.mannyphoto.com/photos/i-7ZwdSSW/0/O/i-7ZwdSSW.jpg

NIKV69

2012-03-05, 01:50 PM

Nicely done Manny.

2012-03-05, 02:00 PM

Great shot Manny.

Where were you? I was in the Port Authority maintenance parking lot and got the same shot, will post later.

Did you hear the UA pilot on 22R? He was given clearance for take off but when he heard that the 787 was landing he requested to sit in position for 30 seconds to watch it land.

AJ

NIKV69

2012-03-05, 02:05 PM

Derf

2012-03-05, 02:09 PM

ya still have jaggies behind the engine cowl by the high bypass exhaust....just saying

gonzalu

2012-03-05, 02:13 PM

Yup, tons of it... JPG reduced and sharpened... will happen every time. ...and of course haters will hate :tongue:

gonzalu

2012-03-05, 02:17 PM

Thanks guys... Unfortunately, I was listening to Approach and then when they switched to tower, I tuned out...

AJ, was that you in the Mercedes? I think I saw someone else shooting but again, I was really scared where I was and ran out shot and ran in and took off quickly!

2012-03-05, 02:26 PM

I was in the black Explorer. Of course an FJC Security car drove up as the the 787 was on short final. He didn't notice a thing.

AJ

gonzalu

2012-03-05, 02:31 PM

http://pictures.mannyphoto.com/photos/i-48TfTFv/0/O/i-48TfTFv.jpg

Ychocky

2012-03-05, 02:39 PM

Nice shot Manny!

Good job guys getting out and risking EWR!

RE: The UAL pilot requesting to hold, everything stopped in Toronto for the 787. What a showstopper, props top the pilot, i'd do the same!

megatop412

2012-03-05, 02:52 PM

First time I believe I've ever heard the callsign "Experimental" over my scanner

That thing was absolutely beautiful! Airbus eat your damn heart out. Gonna pull out the Jack Daniels Green Label tonight
http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/476411/20120305/110828.jpg
http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/476411/20120305/110836.jpg
http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/476411/20120305/110845.jpg
http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/476411/20120305/110851.jpg

megatop412

2012-03-05, 02:54 PM

nice front-quarter shot

nexpos

2012-03-05, 03:00 PM

good stuff!

eric8669

2012-03-05, 03:35 PM

best I could do. I was a little far as I didn't chance going to some of the closer locations.

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac155/southpawcaptures/IMG_6077.jpg

Roush6NY

2012-03-05, 03:42 PM

Nice work guys !!

CX777

2012-03-05, 03:49 PM

Great shots guys, (I didn't make it) awesome wx to go with it too!

Matt Molnar

2012-03-05, 03:55 PM

A few Instagram shots from this morning. Camera shots coming later.

http://distilleryimage11.instagram.com/1ed8538866de11e1a87612313804ec91_7.jpg
Awaiting pushback from Terminal E at Logan.

http://distilleryimage10.instagram.com/54ecf78a66de11e1abb01231381b65e3_7.jpg
After landing at Newark

http://distilleryimage7.instagram.com/f369bf5e66e011e1a87612313804ec91_7.jpg
Parked outside one of the Continental hangars. Wouldn't be surprised if some flights were delayed this morning because it seemed like every ramper, fueler, security guard, etc, was surrounding the plane.

Matt Molnar

2012-03-05, 04:08 PM

There were three threads on this so I merged them for housekeeping. Please post photos in this one.

Ychocky

2012-03-05, 04:31 PM

Awesome work guys.

I wish we'd had some access at YYZ. Ah well.

njgtr82

2012-03-05, 07:51 PM

gonzalu

2012-03-05, 08:08 PM

Rumor is there might have been some ATC guys as well, can't confirm nor deny at this time!

Ha! Good one Bill, good one ... :tongue:

megatop412

2012-03-05, 08:22 PM

Congrats Moose... and if it makes you feel any better... I missed the final flight of BA Concorde departing out of Kennedy due to work :-(

That is exactly what happened to me...I started my job on 10/20/2003, there was no way I was going to be able to take off in the first 2 weeks for Concorde...which is why I played hookey today, because that wasn't happening again

Woz

2012-03-05, 08:42 PM

Nice shots Manny!!!

CX777

2012-03-05, 10:19 PM

Rumor is there might have been some ATC guys as well, can't confirm nor deny at this time!

Thats ok Bill, we are not picky.....will take 'em night litup shots you usually post :smile:

Jhenriquez28

2012-03-05, 11:20 PM

Hi guys,

Quick question: Is the 787 leaving EWR at 10:00 on Wednesday?

Thanks in advance

njgtr82

2012-03-05, 11:58 PM

unfortunately Raj its been placed in a well lit hangar so I'm afraid that will have to wait for now.... But here's some of mine from today, more on my flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7066/6811806466_a4f197c27e_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7188/6957911001_539e382bdd_b.jpg

I like this next one for obvious reasons.........
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7180/6811800356_61d6c3b074_b.jpg

Bill

Zee71

2012-03-06, 12:07 AM

Nicely done gentlemen! I was there in spirit with you, unfortunately I had to fly down to Richmond (RIC) this week for work. Looks like you guys had some great conditions while i was in the snow here for a good part of the day.

gonzalu

2012-03-06, 01:01 AM

Nice shots Manny!!!

Thank you sir... but I wish I was as fortunate as Bill S. :smile:

moose135

2012-03-06, 01:28 AM

Very nice shots, everyone! Good coverage of the arrival.

PhilDernerJr

2012-03-06, 10:35 AM

Great stuff, guys. Love you pre-touchdown shot, Bill!!!

I know we did this with the A380, and maybe I just like the 787 more, but what was it like for you guys to first see and shoot a new plane like that for the first time?

I like how everyone on the ramp shows up for stuff like this...the inner geek comes out for those that aren't even enthusiasts otherwise. Shows the level of the event's importance.

Bellucciman

2012-03-06, 10:58 AM

I was fortunate to attend a viewing of her in the hanger yesterday. It was a spur of the moment invite and Newark being Newark, I didn't think it wise to bring my DSLR, was I ever wrong! I had my P&S with me though. What an incredible experience, once in a lifetime for me anyway. What an impressive liner! Here are some decent shots:

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u127/Jetblue22L/EWR%2003-05-2012/EWR_N787BX_787_03_05_2012_2133.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u127/Jetblue22L/EWR%2003-05-2012/EWR_N787BX_787_03_05_2012_0485.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u127/Jetblue22L/EWR%2003-05-2012/EWR_N787BX_787_03_05_2012_0453.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u127/Jetblue22L/EWR%2003-05-2012/EWR_N787BX_787_03_05_2012_0483.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u127/Jetblue22L/EWR%2003-05-2012/EWR_N787BX_787_03_05_2012_0492.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u127/Jetblue22L/EWR%2003-05-2012/EWR_N787BX_787_03_05_2012_0450.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u127/Jetblue22L/EWR%2003-05-2012/EWR_N787BX_787_03_05_2012_0484.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u127/Jetblue22L/EWR%2003-05-2012/EWR_N787BX_787_03_05_2012_0504.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u127/Jetblue22L/EWR%2003-05-2012/EWR_N787BX_787_03_05_2012_0509.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u127/Jetblue22L/EWR%2003-05-2012/EWR_N787BX_787_03_05_2012_0510.jpg

gonzalu

2012-03-06, 11:10 AM

I kept asking Cary "Is that it? is that it?" Although it is unmistakable to see those wings flex like they do... very unique indeed. Felt weird to see it finally but not truly enjoy it as I was busy shooting it :tongue:

Tom_Turner

2012-03-06, 11:34 AM

Nice shots by everyone! Although I have to say, shooting at EWR when the aircraft are landing from the north in the morning, is my least favorite challenge locally.

But anyway, aside from being another "big twin" there are things I do like visually about the 787 - the nose for one is reminiscent of the comet and caravelle! But the wings and engines are great too!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7203/6810679456_caa70dd2b9.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11606523@N06/6810679456/)
BOEING 787 (787-800), N7878X, at EWR, New Jersey, USA. March 2012 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11606523@N06/6810679456/) by Tom Turner - SeaTeamImages / AirTeamImages (http://www.flickr.com/people/11606523@N06/), on Flickr

PhilDernerJr

2012-03-06, 11:36 AM

Tom, finally someone else says that it looks like the Caravelle!! I agree.

NIKV69

2012-03-06, 11:38 AM

what was it like for you guys to first see and shoot a new plane like that for the first time?

I like how everyone on the ramp shows up for stuff like this...the inner geek comes out for those that aren't even enthusiasts otherwise. Shows the level of the event's importance.

I thought the first time at VCV would be hard to beat but I was wrong. It just got better and better. The 3rd time I slept in my car in a parking lot there and when the sun started to rise I got in position and put the radio on. I didn't have to wait long and I think the fact I was in such a remote place made it better. No car traffic or other people around, the sound of the reverse thrusters was all to be heard. Then it parked for a few mins and turned and just spooled up and departed and did so many other nice things. Did testing the rest of the morning.

Pretty Biblical.

megatop412

2012-03-06, 11:54 AM

I drove up from Philly just to catch this thing. When it appeared from behind the building I was next to, I was stunned at how good it looked in person. I was also surprised by how quiet it was. I felt like the damn paperazzi though, laying low in my car till the last second before jumping out, getting the shots, then flooring it out of there. All those Starsky & Hutch episodes finally paid off

CX777

2012-03-06, 07:38 PM

unfortunately Raj its been placed in a well lit hangar so I'm afraid that will have to wait for now.... But here's some of mine from today, more on my flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7066/6811806466_a4f197c27e_b.jpg

Bill

Awesome shots from inside guys, and Bill love how you managed to get the downtown skyline too!

gonzalu

2012-03-07, 08:43 AM

8:10am departure for Chicago. Damn short notice :-(

lockon

2012-03-07, 01:10 PM

Ychocky

2012-03-07, 02:41 PM

Great departure shot Sunil!

2012-03-07, 06:46 PM

Here's my departure shots from today.

AJ

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc414/A777J/IMG_23261.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc414/A777J/IMG_23521.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc414/A777J/IMG_23731.jpg

NIKV69

2012-03-07, 07:18 PM

Hi guys,

I made the mad dash up from DC to catch it this morning:

http://lockonaviation.net/html/showphoto.php?id=7497

Only Cary and I were out there this morning, which surprised me.
Many thanks to Senga for real time updates and navigation assistance and also Matthew for updates :)

Just met Nick out at the beach at JFK too!
Sunil

Awesome Shot Sunil! That Nikkor 80-400 VR still a workhorse! Crispomat!

Nice shooting with you! I was going to head to EWR but with no confirmed time till last minute I bagged it for the TNT 777 departure which worked out nice. I can't believe the Dreamliner did a special request and banked the opposite way the usual 22 EWR departures do. If it banked the normal way it would have been a heck of a shot!

gonzalu

2012-03-07, 08:39 PM

Hmmm, wasn't aware of any spot to see the runway from the turnpike side of the field :smile: is this a spot that can be shared? It could come in handy in the future! Very Nice shot indeed...

2012-03-07, 09:01 PM

Rule number 1... When you work in a building near the airport... always tip the building maintenance guy at Christmas. He knows how to get up on the roof.

Unfortunately, he has the key.

AJ

megatop412

2012-03-07, 09:07 PM

Zee71

2012-03-07, 11:11 PM

Nice work AJ, good deal to take care for the maintenance guy.

lockon

2012-03-08, 12:00 AM

Sunil, that is one heck of a departure shot. Well done sir! That is the 80-400VR Nikkor? Impressive, given how much people rag on it

Thank you! Yes, this is with the old beat up 80-400 VR. It is a great lens if you set it correctly: turn off the VR and shoot it at f7.1. It's not a perfect lens by any means, but given the range, it is the perfect travel lens.

Rumor has it that Nikon filed a patent for an internal focus 80-400 design... time will tell if we ever see it.

Sunil

PS, I wanted to post the shot quickly so I edited it on my crappy laptop and missed the huge dust spot and color cast (my D200 likes to cast every shot green for some reason). It's re uploaded looking a little better I hope.

lockon

2012-03-08, 12:03 AM

Awesome Shot Sunil! That Nikkor 80-400 VR still a workhorse! Crispomat!

Nice shooting with you! I was going to head to EWR but with no confirmed time till last minute I bagged it for the TNT 777 departure which worked out nice. I can't believe the Dreamliner did a special request and banked the opposite way the usual 22 EWR departures do. If it banked the normal way it would have been a heck of a shot!

Hey Nick,
Just got home about 30 minutes ago.. I'm pooped!
Had fun hanging out too! See you up there next time.
Sunil

PhilDernerJr

2012-03-08, 05:38 AM

Sunil, welcome to the site, good to have you! Great photo as well!

Ychocky

2012-03-08, 09:35 AM

Rule number 1... When you work in a building near the airport... always tip the building maintenance guy at Christmas. He knows how to get up on the roof.

Unfortunately, he has the key.

AJ

Awesome!

NIKV69

2012-03-08, 10:46 AM

Thank you! Yes, this is with the old beat up 80-400 VR. It is a great lens if you set it correctly: turn off the VR and shoot it at f7.1. It's not a perfect lens by any means, but given the range, it is the perfect travel lens.Rumor has it that Nikon filed a patent for an internal focus 80-400 design... time will tell if we ever see it.SunilPS, I wanted to post the shot quickly so I edited it on my crappy laptop and missed the huge dust spot and color cast (my D200 likes to cast every shot green for some reason). It's re uploaded looking a little better I hope.I remember the threads on anet with Royal when we discussed this lens LOL. Sunil is right though. I did find much better results turning off the VR and using a monopod. I just found it a little too heavy. Especially on a windy day in LAS. On the top of the garage trying to get crisp departures. Even in perfect light. Great day Sunil hope you get back or I get down soon. I may do a BWI trip soon!