Shuttle Enterprise to New York April 23rd, 2012

[puckstopper55]

I just looked up Live ATC, it's $3... anyone have it, is it decent?


Live atc is well worth it.

Ill spend the $3 now and buy it, but will it help with today? If so, what should I be listening to?

[Vinny Ohare]

Thanks just bought the app. The news just showed the Shuttle still on the ground in DC.

[Billbo1970]

Live atc is well worth it.

OK, I just bought it and am now listening to JFK tower. It also has a feed for FRG, so it will be good for the Jones Beach Airshow as well. I recommend it (I almost never recommend a PAID app, so that's saying something)!

[wunaladreamin]

JFK tower 119.1
JFK approach 132.4

[puckstopper55]

Who is going to be controlling the flight prior to landing? JFK Tower?

[wunaladreamin]

Approach at 132.4

[wunaladreamin]

Shall we start taking bets now? Where will Senga be taking pictures of us taking pictures of te SCA from? Lol

[puckstopper55]

Approach at 132.4

thank you

[Billbo1970]

JFK approach 132.4

For live atc, it's listed as KJFK NY APP FINAL. There are 2 other approach channels listed in the app, anyone know what they are?
KJFK APP CAMRN on 127.4
KJFK APP ROBER on 125.7

[Billbo1970]

well, I'm offline for a bit, need to drive my mother to work so I can have her car for the day. Timing wouldn't work out for driving the wife to work.

[Vinny Ohare]

I am sorry to be a pain but do we know what the flight number is yet to listen to on liveatc app?

[wunaladreamin]

It's all good man. Call sign should be Pluto 95

[Vinny Ohare]

Thanks! I love the way everyone shares info on this forum!

[fk6065]

Shuttle is leaving Dulles at 930am. We should get a pass a JFK and then the landing.

I will be at Bayswater

Good luck everyone

[itsmeian17]

Going to Bayswater myself (heading out now). Seems like a cool group of people here, and this is pretty much a once-in-a-lifetime thing, so looking forwards to this

[Long Beach]

Latest weather: KJFK 270821Z 2708/2812 30022G32KT P6SM SCT025 BKN035 FM271000 30022G32KT P6SM FEW040 FM271600 30027G37KT P6SM FEW050 FM280100 30020G28KT P6SM FEW050 FM280400 30015G21KT P6SM FEW050 FM280700 30012KT P6SM SCT250 22KT winds, gusts up to 32 (!!!) KT. X-wind limit of the 747 SRC is at 20 KT. Let´s see how it goes.

[puckstopper55]

Shuttle is leaving Dulles at 930am. We should get a pass a JFK and then the landing.

I will be at Bayswater

Good luck everyone

Hopefully the planned route is still the same?

[JHNA57]

According to a map in the NY POST, it was to be at about Yankee Stadium at 11:10 then loop around to JFK. Figuring the upper parking lot at Roosevelt Field would be a good viewing spot, I headed that way. While exiting the southbound Meadowbrook at Roosevelt Field, it flew directly over my head, southbound (at 11:10:frown:). Missed it by 5 minutes. Did make the upper deck in time to watch it loop on it base to 31L.

[puckstopper55]

Today was amazing. It flew directly over us at Eisenhower at about 1000'. Thank you guys for all the tips, maps, and scanner info.

[wunaladreamin]

What a show!!!

[cowens727]

What a show indeed!! I was able to secure a vacant office at work up on the 64th floor...caught the whole thing as she went by.

[hiss srq]

Watched it all up close at JFK, once the pomp and circumstance is done and over with I am going to head over and get up close. I've been soo excited today about this that my ankles have been showing since I got dressed.

[Bellucciman]

Nice group of people at Inwood this morning! Just fantastic to be a part of. I'm going back out spotting!!

[ANITIX87]

FML. Stuck in an office on 23rd St where my window faces an adjacent building. Didn't see anything. Very unhappy. I kept having friends text me "OMG DID YOU SEE IT?!?!?" and it just made me angrier.

Darn. And double darn.

TIS

[moose135]

We had about 75 people out at Bayswater this morning - cold, very windy - but definitely worth it!

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Space-Shuttle-Enterprise/i-pQFNMLL/0/XL/JM20120427ShuttleEnterprise001-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Space-Shuttle-Enterprise/i-6Mq3zd5/0/XL/JM20120427ShuttleEnterprise003-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Space-Shuttle-Enterprise/i-djJnkCj/0/XL/JM20120427ShuttleEnterprise006-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Space-Shuttle-Enterprise/i-TwSBdnf/0/XL/JM20120427ShuttleEnterprise008-XL.jpg

Yes, it was an EPIC morning!

[Greg_NY]

Excellent shots John!!!!! Well done.

So bummed I had to work today.

[FlyFotos]

I was at Inwood this morning freezing may "nay-nays" off, isn't it supposed to be spring?

http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j450/Fly-Fotos/photo.jpg

Slightly different take

http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j450/Fly-Fotos/untitledshoot-.jpg

[LGA777]

With 26 years of working at LGA I really wanted to capture the flyover at LGA, was to high to get the shot I had hoped but got various shots and views up and down the Hudson plus this one on the flyover of Runway 13 from a dock in College Point. It was fun being able to view about two-thirds of the Shuttle's tour of NYC from our vantage point.

http://flightaware.com/photos/view/16543-230ed72e787f69173e7b3d6345d67058d73e1be4/all/sort/date/page/1 (http://flightaware.com/photos/view/16543-230ed72e787f69173e7b3d6345d67058d73e1be4/all/sort/date/page/1)

What an epic, historic and chilly morning.

Cheers

LGA777

[AirtrafficController]

Probably the most incredible aviation experience I have witnessed thus far. One chapter of aviation closes, another begins...

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/AirtrafficController/IMG_9340acopy.jpg

[Roush6NY]

Great shots guys ! I am sooo bummed out that I had no way out of work today to be there :mad:

Looking forward to seeing more. Anyone took a group shot of the 75 heads at Bayswater ? :wink:

[rkfast]

aaaand.....Moose with the tower shot. Perfect.

Count me among the oh.....SIX people in all of Nassau County who didnt get to see it. Not happy about that at all...but happy for those who got to enjoy it.

[Billbo1970]

I got some really great shots of this! I didn't have tickets for the VIP seating, but knew I'd be able to find SOMEWHERE on-site that I could get pics from... what I did not expect was to end up on the roof of the building right next to the runway! Here are a couple of the pics I shot, more will be up on my website later:
http://www.filadelfosrc.com/web_images/Shuttle/IMG_1093.jpg

http://www.filadelfosrc.com/web_images/Shuttle/IMG_1095.jpg

http://www.filadelfosrc.com/web_images/Shuttle/IMG_1143.jpg

http://www.filadelfosrc.com/web_images/Shuttle/IMG_1212.jpg

[Wavefront]

From Battery Park. Missed the picture of Enterprise with Statue of Liberty because camera battery died unexpectedly, even it was fully charged last night. :mad: Anyhow, it was fun and exciting.

http://kecheng.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-tczHxt7/0/XL/IMG9189-XL.jpg

http://kecheng.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-N9BQsCB/0/XL/IMG9197-XL.jpg

http://kecheng.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-FBhwLv2/0/XL/IMG9223-XL.jpg

http://kecheng.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-Ztzqdbh/0/XL/IMG9231-XL.jpg

[rkfast]

One more thing...in Mooses tower shot, Im not sure...but it looks like the tower is packed with people looking out.

[Billbo1970]

Those are all RAW shots, I really need to take fred up on his offer to teach me photoshop!

Almost too late, I thought to shoot some vid of it taxiing over to Hangar 12:


http://youtu.be/7Byg_UwVVqM

[Delta777LR]

great shots u guys!!

[Joe]

Nice shots everyone. It was nice to meet a few new people today. Nice talking with you again Moose. Here are a few of my shots, kind of close to Moose's as I was only a few feet away from him:


Pathfinder:
http://joeogden.net/shuttle/IMG_0468a%201024.JPG

http://joeogden.net/shuttle/IMG_0506a%201024.JPG

Stick a needle in me!

http://joeogden.net/shuttle/IMG_0599a%201024.JPG

http://joeogden.net/shuttle/IMG_0632a%201024.JPG

http://joeogden.net/shuttle/IMG_0730a%201024.JPG

http://joeogden.net/shuttle/IMG_0758a%201024.JPG

http://joeogden.net/shuttle/IMG_0944a%201024.JPG

http://joeogden.net/shuttle/IMG_1008a%201024.JPG


The heat haze killed the city shots, but they are better than nothing!

[cowens727]

WOW are these shots incredible....hopefully I can get mine home and edited in a few hours.

/damn work getting in the way....

[yankees368]

What an awesome day! Got some great shots that no one will ever get again. Great seeing just about every spotter out today.

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/Space%20Shuttle/avatar.jpg

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/Space%20Shuttle/avatar-3.jpg

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/Space%20Shuttle/avatar-4.jpg

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/Space%20Shuttle/avatar-5.jpg

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/Space%20Shuttle/avatar-7.jpg

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/Space%20Shuttle/avatar-8.jpg

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/Space%20Shuttle/avatar-9.jpg

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/Space%20Shuttle/avatar-10.jpg

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/Space%20Shuttle/avatar-13.jpg

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/Space%20Shuttle/avatar-11.jpg

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/Space%20Shuttle/avatar-16.jpg

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/Space%20Shuttle/avatar-17.jpg

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/Space%20Shuttle/avatar-18.jpg

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/Space%20Shuttle/avatar-6.jpg

[cowens727]

Yankees, that T-38 shot is killer...great catch..

[Billbo1970]

Yankees:

Newb question here... how did you get such great sharp images of the T-38 when it flew past? I had too much camera shake, so mine all came out a little blurry :(

[Mateo]

Battery Park for me, since I work a few blocks away. Pictures later. Great stuff from everyone. Anyone know how long the Pathfinder DC-9 is sticking around? Would love to get out and see it, but a little pressed for time this evening.

[yankees368]

Yankees, that T-38 shot is killer...great catch..

Thank you! I'm very happy about that one.


Yankees:

Newb question here... how did you get such great sharp images of the T-38 when it flew past? I had too much camera shake, so mine all came out a little blurry :(

As a fellow newb, my answer is luck. I just happened to hear someone yell out "T-38!!" and I quickly refocused on it, snapped, and then back to the shuttle. Just luck :-)

[wunaladreamin]

Luck is half the battle!

[DWaviation]

It was Epic!

http://www.dwaviation.de/wp-content/gallery/space-shuttle-arriving-jfk/img_9226.jpg

http://www.dwaviation.de/wp-content/gallery/space-shuttle-arriving-jfk/img_9290.jpg

http://www.dwaviation.de/wp-content/gallery/space-shuttle-arriving-jfk/img_9297.jpg

http://www.dwaviation.de/wp-content/gallery/space-shuttle-arriving-jfk/img_9331.jpg

http://www.dwaviation.de/wp-content/gallery/space-shuttle-arriving-jfk/img_9406.jpg

[Speedbird1]

Great shots. How did you get access to the area at JFK? I'm sure security was extra-tight. Did you happen to get the tail # of the B747?

[yankees368]

Great shots. How did you get access to the area at JFK? I'm sure security was extra-tight. Did you happen to get the tail # of the B747?

Tail is N905NA. If you parked at the Lufthansa Cargo parking lot, there is a pedestrian bridge over the highway that has a direct view of the shuttle area. Great spot!
http://g.co/maps/nxhpt

[LGA777]

Just saw our own Mike Primamore and his wife Rose being interviewed down at Battery Park on Ch 7 ABC Eyewitness News Pretty decent coverage of today's events, Nice job Mike and Rose !

[Speedbird1]

We also had great fun at Battery Park despite the windy chill. News trucks from Eyewitness News, NY 1, and Fox were there interviewing those with the longest lenses. Incredible. I noticed a slightly different flight path then shown on the map. It appeared that the flight turned west over Staten Island after returning from its Hudson trek then headed to EWR, flying over Rwy 29 as scheduled. In the charts I've seen, there was no flight over Staten Island. Instead, after passing over the Statue the second time, she was shown flying directly to EWR, around NJ until N. Manhattan over to Rwy 13 at LGA, onwards to TRACON at Westbury then southbound to arrive JFK Rwy 31L. It's not a major deviation. After touchdown, EWR stopped using the 4 Rwy Complex and switched to the 22's Approach turning to Rwy 29 due to strong gusts. A wonderful time at Battery Park despite the chill.

[cowens727]

We also had great fun at Battery Park despite the windy chill. News trucks from Eyewitness News, NY 1, and Fox were there interviewing those with the longest lenses. Incredible. I noticed a slightly different flight path then shown on the map. It appeared that the flight turned west over Staten Island after returning from its Hudson trek then headed to EWR, flying over Rwy 29 as scheduled. In the charts I've seen, there was no flight over Staten Island. Instead, after passing over the Statue the second time, she was shown flying directly to EWR, around NJ until N. Manhattan over to Rwy 13 at LGA, onwards to TRACON at Westbury then southbound to arrive JFK Rwy 31L. It's not a major deviation. After touchdown, EWR stopped using the 4 Rwy Complex and switched to the 22's Approach turning to Rwy 29 due to strong gusts. A wonderful time at Battery Park despite the chill.

I saw her from about 20 miles out (was up on the top floor of 30 Rock) and watched her go all the way up the river, make a SWEEPING turn to the west over the Tappan Zee and head back south...it's a sight I'll never forget. Even with the clouds, the vis was superb!

The coverage from all of you was amazing, and the shots & info provided by you guys is wonderful, I surely appreciate it!

[jlaico1]

It was AWESOME at Eisenhower I actually put the camera down and stopped shooting just to take it in. That lasted about 20 seconds when I picked up and kept clicking.

I want to thank Nassau 5 for keeping in touch with the ROBER controller the whole time and running LiveATC on the DROID over the van's IFE system (lol) was a win for all around us.

[threeholerglory]

i had every intention of getting out today...despite blacking out last night and not waking up until noon today (extenuating circumstances) I'm going to turn in my "aviation spotter" card. So upset I missed it, but glad that everyone got such great shots!!!

[gonzalu]

Some of mine... Heat Shimmer was off the scale, even up close :mad:

http://pictures.mannyphoto.com/Airplanes/Spotting/Space-Shuttle-Enterprise-2012/i-6tcJnwG/0/O/D805006.jpg

http://pictures.mannyphoto.com/Airplanes/Spotting/Space-Shuttle-Enterprise-2012/i-mXhwq4g/0/O/D805038.jpg

http://pictures.mannyphoto.com/Airplanes/Spotting/Space-Shuttle-Enterprise-2012/i-wSdJFkm/0/O/D805064.jpg

http://pictures.mannyphoto.com/Airplanes/Spotting/Space-Shuttle-Enterprise-2012/i-kBvnrqX/0/O/D805070.jpg

http://pictures.mannyphoto.com/Airplanes/Spotting/Space-Shuttle-Enterprise-2012/i-VvjBDf5/0/O/D805091.jpg

http://pictures.mannyphoto.com/Airplanes/Spotting/Space-Shuttle-Enterprise-2012/i-rkZWXtk/0/O/D3G1107.jpg

http://pictures.mannyphoto.com/Airplanes/Spotting/Space-Shuttle-Enterprise-2012/i-Rj59k4T/0/O/D805097.jpg

http://pictures.mannyphoto.com/Airplanes/Spotting/Space-Shuttle-Enterprise-2012/i-PFnqck3/0/O/D805176.jpg

[sammers4247]

I will regret being at work on this day for a long, long time.

:(

[Ari707]

just caught a great view from the parking lot by General Aviation building, I will upload photos soon

[Gerard]

How cool was it that Leonard Nimoy was at JFK and spoke at the podium??:cool::cool:

[DustinF]

Beautiful stuff guys... looks like the battery park spots and airport spots were great...

My gamble failed... disappointed ... but this was a great thing to watch no matter what.

[hiss srq]

Could'nt beleive I got paid to watch it land and than go there. I'll get around to posting pics later.

[wunaladreamin]

I can't believe you can't spell or use good punctuation and you have a job whose requirement is not asking "Do you want fries with that?" lol love ya buddy

[cowens727]

shots from 30 Rock, 64th floor...

North up the Hudson..
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7233/6973723270_07af06918b_b.jpg

Crowds at the Intrepid..
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7176/6973723786_fe97f2ea17_b.jpg

And south along the Hudson..
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7203/6973723506_9ab5fc4450_b.jpg

[eric8669]

here are some of mine.

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac155/southpawcaptures/IMG_9989.jpg

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac155/southpawcaptures/IMG_0010.jpg

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac155/southpawcaptures/IMG_0043.jpg

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac155/southpawcaptures/IMG_0127.jpg

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac155/southpawcaptures/IMG_0184_5_6.jpg

[cowens727]

That first pic is insane....is that from the de-icing shed?

/jaw..dropped...

[fk6065]

OK What the heck, a few more,

Fly over at JFK

http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-cfZ75nR/0/L/i-cfZ75nR-L.jpg

Tower Shot!
http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-bF99HhR/0/L/i-bF99HhR-L.jpg

T-38 @ JFK
http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-zZRx75G/0/L/i-zZRx75G-L.jpg

And the main attraction
http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/i-P29VHrK/0/L/i-P29VHrK-L.jpg

[Gerard]

What great shots from everyone from all over. I was at Battery Park City at this little park just south of the museum. I got there around 9 and it was pretty chilly with the wind and not that crowded. The tour copters were pretty busy and listening to the scanner i found out the TFR would start at 10AM. So I moved up to the building at the park to get out of the wind (it worked) and then grabbed a cup of tea. Around 10:10 as i made my way back down to the water I heard one of the PD copters, there were 2 flying around and one on station over Red Hook taking pics, announce that the "shuttle was abeam Atlantic City". They continued to announce its location (not sure what freq cos it was too cold to take out my scanner and look, LOL but I'm believing it was 123.050) then we saw it coming in slowly by the VZ. What a MAGNIFICENT SIGHT!! Gotta say I got chills watching it and not from the cold!!! It moved slowly up north and then came back somewhat lower to the south and by the VZ it turned SW for the EWR flyby then over NJ north towards LGA!!! It was just such a great event and so glad I was able to participate in it.
Amazing sight as the SCA came into view it seemed that EVERYONE, including cops, workers and little kids had a camera pointed to the sky. Yeah i dont see cameras being banned anytime soon!! :rolleyes:
Another cool sight were all the little kids from the local elementary school there on a field trip to view this event. I took a quick look as the shuttle passed and you could see the amazement in their eyes. But so DAMN SAD that these young children might NEVER witness or be a part of a space program like we did growing up!! Just really sad and pathetic!!
And loved that after the initial pass to the North the crowd applauded!!!! That was nice!!
Oh and I was wondering where the T-38 was but when i looked at one of my pictures there it was, DUH!! Guess I was pretty locked in.
More stories and pictures all!!

[Gerard]

How cool was it that Leonard Nimoy was at JFK and spoke at the podium??:cool::cool:

http://news.yahoo.com/leonard-nimoy-shuttle-enterprise-live-long-prosper-nyc-171646429.html

[gpalz1]

Well Eisenhower Park was not the place to be(at least for me). Got a nice shot of the underbelly of the SCA though. Great shots everyone.

How can you not love the T-38? Love that plane. Hats off to Yankee and Fred.

[Zee71]

I am speechless, moved and wind battered from today's historical event in my eye's. Here are just a few for now.

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Enterprise/i-jKK4wm6/0/L/Enterprise06JFK27Apr2012-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Enterprise/i-hWvjrn5/0/L/Enterprise04JFK27Apr2012-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Enterprise/i-Z8FLnsk/0/L/Enterprise01JFK27Apr2012-L.jpg

[LGA777]

First I just want to add my compliments to so many of you for so many great photos. Something that really impressed me today was how NASA pretty much kept to the plan and did what they said they would as far as doing all the fly-overs and such, not using the winds as an excuse to do an abbreviated version, that impressed me. One casualty though because of the winds while their where some helo's up and about the winds kept the local news helo's on the ground as they could provided some awesome videos that didn't happen. All in all though an amazingly AWESOME day, Giggity !

[Screaming_Emu]

Awesome photos guys. I was working Acey 5736 out of LGA this morning and was lucky enough to depart right as the shuttle was flying up the Hudson. The upside is that we were really low so we were able to see it almost cross underneath us. The downside is we were below 10,000ft and couldn't take any pictures. But you guys got that covered!

[Gerard]

One casualty though because of the winds while their where some helo's up and about the winds kept the local news helo's on the ground as they could provided some awesome videos that didn't happen. All in all though an amazingly AWESOME day, Giggity !

Actually at least one news copter was up over NJ opposite West 30 Heliport. Not sure but I believe it was ABC as they were covering this pretty
heavy. PD had 3 ships up and they were taking a ton of pictures (lots of talk on their Company freq) which I'd love to see.

[wunaladreamin]

Does anyone really get the gravity of today's event??? I photographed Senga out spotting!!!

For those of you in the game for a little while, you'll understand.

[moose135]

Fantastic photos, everyone! Great coverage all around. And what an amazing day, an incredible sight to see!

A few random thoughts from the day - when the Shuttle/SCA appeared from behind the trees at Bayswater, I was taken by just how big they looked. Obviously, I've seen 747s and A380s from there, but this combo just looked larger to me. Maybe it was just the excitement of actually seeing it in person. We had a good crowd out, but I was expecting even more folks - although I guess it is a little bit of an out-of-the-way place for many not familiar with it. And thankfully, the guy opened the gate a little before 9am - a few of us got there before 7:30, and were sweating it out. And I'm thankful for an understanding boss, two months into a new job, who simply said "do what ever you need to..." as the schedule kept changing this week. Although I think part of it was because she wanted to show off some cool photos to her kids. :smile:


How can you not love the T-38?
Number one on my list of fun airplanes to fly! Extended trail in the T-38 was just a license to steal.

[steve1840]

Got a front row seat south of the airport and north or HoBe...Ended up frozen, but well worth it....

http://www.fursteditionphotography.com/Airplanes/Spacecraft/EnterpriseSCA-Arrive-at-JFK/i-nNBH2fG/1/L/IMG9018-L.jpg (http://www.fursteditionphotography.com/Airplanes/Spacecraft/EnterpriseSCA-Arrive-at-JFK/22672416_XRC8jT#!i=1816508018&k=nNBH2fG&lb=1&s=A)

http://www.fursteditionphotography.com/Airplanes/Spacecraft/EnterpriseSCA-Arrive-at-JFK/i-mTL75m5/1/L/IMG9027-L.jpg (http://www.fursteditionphotography.com/Airplanes/Spacecraft/EnterpriseSCA-Arrive-at-JFK/22672416_XRC8jT#!i=1816508085&k=mTL75m5&lb=1&s=A)

http://www.fursteditionphotography.com/Airplanes/Spacecraft/EnterpriseSCA-Arrive-at-JFK/i-wkzPgsH/1/L/IMG8981-L.jpg (http://www.fursteditionphotography.com/Airplanes/Spacecraft/EnterpriseSCA-Arrive-at-JFK/22672416_XRC8jT#!i=1816508108&k=wkzPgsH&lb=1&s=A)

http://www.fursteditionphotography.com/Airplanes/Spacecraft/EnterpriseSCA-Arrive-at-JFK/i-xgwkG4M/1/L/IMG9141-L.jpg (http://www.fursteditionphotography.com/Airplanes/Spacecraft/EnterpriseSCA-Arrive-at-JFK/22672416_XRC8jT#!i=1816508440&k=xgwkG4M&lb=1&s=A)

http://www.fursteditionphotography.com/Airplanes/Spacecraft/EnterpriseSCA-Arrive-at-JFK/i-wnKg89L/1/L/IMG9149-L.jpg (http://www.fursteditionphotography.com/Airplanes/Spacecraft/EnterpriseSCA-Arrive-at-JFK/22672416_XRC8jT#!i=1816508473&k=wnKg89L&lb=1&s=A)

http://www.fursteditionphotography.com/Airplanes/Spacecraft/EnterpriseSCA-Arrive-at-JFK/i-BxvcjM9/1/L/IMG9161-L.jpg (http://www.fursteditionphotography.com/Airplanes/Spacecraft/EnterpriseSCA-Arrive-at-JFK/22672416_XRC8jT#!i=1816508707&k=BxvcjM9&lb=1&s=A)

http://www.fursteditionphotography.com/Airplanes/Spacecraft/EnterpriseSCA-Arrive-at-JFK/i-cKnR93p/1/L/IMG9038-L.jpg (http://www.fursteditionphotography.com/Airplanes/Spacecraft/EnterpriseSCA-Arrive-at-JFK/22672416_XRC8jT#!i=1816508879&k=cKnR93p&lb=1&s=A)

http://www.fursteditionphotography.com/Airplanes/Spacecraft/EnterpriseSCA-Arrive-at-JFK/i-nbvp47H/1/L/IMG9216-L.jpg (http://www.fursteditionphotography.com/Airplanes/Spacecraft/EnterpriseSCA-Arrive-at-JFK/22672416_XRC8jT#!i=1816508952&k=nbvp47H&lb=1&s=A)

http://www.fursteditionphotography.com/Airplanes/Spacecraft/EnterpriseSCA-Arrive-at-JFK/i-BzLkxTs/1/L/IMG9240-L.jpg (http://www.fursteditionphotography.com/Airplanes/Spacecraft/EnterpriseSCA-Arrive-at-JFK/22672416_XRC8jT#!i=1816509022&k=BzLkxTs&lb=1&s=A)

Was awesome to get to see this awesome event today as well as meet some new faces (ChrisS, Nexpos, and Vinnie)

[yankees368]

Well Eisenhower Park was not the place to be(at least for me). Got a nice shot of the underbelly of the SCA though. Great shots everyone.

How can you not love the T-38? Love that plane. Hats off to Yankee and Fred.

Thank you!

[njgtr82]

Great shots everyone, what an experience! Here's some of my shots

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8019/6974005662_627d309fc6_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7264/7120087733_3198affd21_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8020/7120087829_670d5ab26b_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7067/6974005932_964565d023_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7264/7120087973_171d7d1622_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7114/6974006094_ea993fd49d_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7059/7120088101_592c9c9f78_b.jpg

Bill

[eric8669]

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac155/southpawcaptures/IMG_0196_7_8.jpg

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac155/southpawcaptures/IMG_0272_3_4.jpg

[eric8669]

How cool was it that Leonard Nimoy was at JFK and spoke at the podium??:cool::cool:

He had some nice words to say.

[wunaladreamin]

Excellent shots everyone! Only one for me as I need sleep before I cull the rest.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8160/7120162245_e221db202d_b.jpg

[Derf]

Here are a few of my shots
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Enterprise-Space-Shuttle-at/i-pVbrPzB/1/L/Enterprise-Shuttle-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Enterprise-Space-Shuttle-at/i-wZxnx8t/1/L/Nasa-Shuttle-JFK-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Enterprise-Space-Shuttle-at/i-DNhDKbm/1/L/Shuttle-JFK-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Enterprise-Space-Shuttle-at/i-WRGFbSP/1/L/Enterprise-747-carrier-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Enterprise-Space-Shuttle-at/i-kv8bztx/1/L/Enterprise-JFK-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Enterprise-Space-Shuttle-at/i-CqT7kw6/1/L/IMG0469-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Enterprise-Space-Shuttle-at/i-swGP5p3/1/L/IMG0383-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Enterprise-Space-Shuttle-at/i-8jZCH6Z/1/L/Shuttle-enterprise-Nose-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Enterprise-Space-Shuttle-at/i-hvkhWPK/1/L/IMG0366-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Enterprise-Space-Shuttle-at/i-PB2MZx8/1/L/The-Shuttle-Carrier-Aircraft-L.jpg

What a great day

[sammers4247]

Does anyone know if it'll be parked outside tomorrow? I'm heading out to do some spotting and was wondering if it'd be visible from the JFK Expwy or the Air Train. Not looking for photo ops, just to get a glimpse.

Really great pictures, everyone. Truly jealous beyond words and angry that I was at work.. I am not a hardcore spotter by any means but I have been looking forward to this day since I knew Enterprise was coming here.

[Mateo]

Easily visible from AirTrain. Look to your right as you travel between Federal Circle and T1.

[Zee71]

Here are some more from me.

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Enterprise/i-rCVJMPq/0/L/Enterprise08JFK27Apr2012-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Enterprise/i-22t3MQ6/0/L/Enterprise07JFK27Apr2012-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Enterprise/i-w4znDsZ/0/L/Enterprise10JFK27Apr2012-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Enterprise/i-2QSqfSC/0/L/Enterprise12JFK27Apr2012-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Enterprise/i-k9JNhwW/0/L/Enterprise09JFK27Apr2012-L.jpg

[Vinny Ohare]

I took a short video. The audio is rough because of the wind so either mute or turn down your speakers. It was an amazing site to see for sure.


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

[mirrodie]

Like Matt, I watched on CNN but I got my son out there with my dad and uncle and that really made up for it.

My son enjoyed it and I think he understands the significance. He'll never forget.

[Zee71]

To all a terrific day to say the least, and closing out my day with this!

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Enterprise/i-f6j364K/0/L/Enterprise13JFK27Apr2012-L.jpg

[Vinny Ohare]

Here are a few of my pictures from today.

http://vinnyohare.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/spaceshuttle10.jpg

http://vinnyohare.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/spaceshuttle11.jpg

http://vinnyohare.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/spaceshuttle14.jpg

http://vinnyohare.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/spaceshuttle13.jpg

[Speedbird1]

Great shots everybody. We're still on a "spotting high" which must last for a long time. I am confused about yesterday's SCA route. The NY Post published their own route map which differs from the official map. The Post map shows there was no fly-by over Rwy 31L at JFK; also the SCA is shown to fly eastbound over the Cross-Bronx to Little Neck, thus not passing over LGA. It also shows no fly-over the TRACON at Garden City but instead a sharp turn over Valley Stream into Rwy 31L at JFK. What was the actual route? I think she flew over Staten Island towards EWR rather than flying through Brooklyn. Where can I see an actual route map? Incidentally, I was at Battery Park and noticed EWR using the 4's during the entire procedure. After the SCA's arrival at JFK, EWR switched to a 22 Approach turning into Rwy 29 due to a gusty wind at 320 degrees.

[Billbo1970]

Steve,

How do you get such crisp shots of the T-38? Do you have something to help steady the camera, or were you using a high ISO?

Bill

[Billbo1970]

Fred,

Where were you at? Were you on a roof near me?

[Gerard]

I am confused about yesterday's SCA route. The NY Post published their own route map which differs from the official map. The Post map shows there was no fly-by over Rwy 31L at JFK; also the SCA is shown to fly eastbound over the Cross-Bronx to Little Neck, thus not passing over LGA.switched to a 22 Approach turning into Rwy 29 due to a gusty wind at 320 degrees.

I try not to use the NY post for any reference points. :cool:
And I heard that when President Obama saw the map published in the Post he called the pilots personally to have them change the route so as to make the Post look bad!! :rolleyes::tongue:
BTw are there any areas at JFK where one could see the SCA, stop the car quickly, jump out to snap off a few pics then hightail it out of there?

[Derf]

Fred,

Where were you at? Were you on a roof near me?http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/i-vjF3Ctp/0/L/i-vjF3Ctp-L.jpg
Yes I was

here were nearby roof
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/i-TwFZrzw/0/L/i-TwFZrzw-L.jpg

[Zee71]

For Steve's shots.....location, location, location and technique :)

[gonzalu]

Vinny thanks for the video. That was awesome!!

[fk6065]

For any of you that were at the VIP Area for the landing and have shots of the crew flying the American Flag out of the hatch and are interested a friend of mine who was involved in the event is looking to see those shots and trade either a mission patch from the flight or an autographed crew picture for a copy.

If you are interested PM me and I will give you his info, I can't post it online.

[Derf]

I have a few good shots for him Fred..... if you can send the info that would be great...thanks -Fred

[Billbo1970]

Yes I was

Hey, you got me in your shot!

http://www.filadelfosrc.com/web_images/Shuttle/i-vjF3Ctp-L.jpg

[Billbo1970]

I've got about 50 shots up, complete with thumbnails. They're HERE (http://www.filadelfosrc.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=69:photos&id=790) if anyone is interested.

[StanNJ1]

Shot this composite from Weehawken

http://www.stansphotos.com/Temporary%20Webpage/Shuttle01.jpg

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Wow! Amazing photo stan!

Here are some of mine:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7183/7122353733_ec729675a0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/7122353733/)
SCA/Space Shuttle Enterprise (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/7122353733/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7091/6976278286_a5e525b408_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/6976278286/)
SCA/Space Shuttle Enterprise (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/6976278286/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr




http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7252/6976278004_6a6851dd98_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/6976278004/)
SCA/Space Shuttle Enterprise (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/6976278004/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7199/7122353987_0de87551ed_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/7122353987/)
SCA/Space Shuttle Enterprise (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/7122353987/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8147/6976275510_a4656c49f8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/6976275510/)

SCA/Space Shuttle Enterprise (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/6976275510/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8149/7122506059_7171791225_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/7122506059/)
SCA/Space Shuttle Enterprise (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/7122506059/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7133/7122354685_8d9d707c7b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/7122354685/)
SCA/Space Shuttle Enterprise (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/7122354685/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr








More @ www.kjpgallery.com (http://www.kjpgallery.com)

[Gerard]

Shot this composite from Weehawken

http://www.stansphotos.com/Temporary Webpage/Shuttle01.jpg

AMAZING!!!!!!!! Well done what a beautiful picture!!!

[fk6065]

It is an awesome composite

[fk6065]

Anybody know if they moved it uner the tent today? Was going to take a ride after dark.

[Zee71]

Stan.............awesome image!!! This is front page material. Here are some images from this morning (4/28) - the day after the Enterprise arrived. Folks were still stopping on the Van Wyke as well as families taking photos from the bridge. Lots of PA folks on the ramp getting images as well. As I walking over to the bridge ramp a T-38 departed and later in the morning the DC-9 departed as well.

A pano composed of 5 images (click on image for larger view)
http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Enterprise/i-q5xJKBs/0/XL/Enterprise04JFK28Apr2012Panora-XL.jpg (http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Enterprise/i-q5xJKBs/0/X3/Enterprise04JFK28Apr2012Panora-X3.jpg)

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Enterprise/i-Tww5Z8s/0/L/Enterprise03JFK28Apr20121800-L.jpg

Nose shot of the 747 (notice the name of the pilots and flight engineers as well as the shuttles ferried) - Click on image for larger view
http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Enterprise/i-Bj3rFVr/0/L/Enterprise02JFK28Apr20121800-L.jpg (http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Enterprise/i-Bj3rFVr/0/X3/Enterprise02JFK28Apr20121800-X3.jpg)

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Enterprise/i-w6cMLqS/0/L/Enterprise01JFK28Apr2012-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Enterprise/i-HrD7FCd/0/L/Enterprise07JFK28Apr2012-L.jpg

NASA DC-9 departing off RWY 31L
http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Enterprise/i-8tQWTP8/0/L/Enterprise06JFK28Apr2012-L.jpg

[LGA777]

Anybody know if they moved it uner the tent today? Was going to take a ride after dark.

I Just saw a friends photo on FB and yes it is now in the deicing hangar.

[fk6065]

Thanks

[gonzalu]

I Just saw a friends photo on FB and yes it is now in the deicing hangar.

Link? :-) I didn't think it would fit!

[FlyingColors]

Just saw our own Mike Primamore and his wife Rose being interviewed down at Battery Park on Ch 7 ABC Eyewitness News Pretty decent coverage of today's events, Nice job Mike and Rose !

Thanks Ron!
It was beyond bitter cold at Battery Park. Twice the waves sent some spray at us and we were standing their since 7AM.
Our little part starts at 3:10 http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/video?id=8638755
I'm still very surprised she came in yesterday and did not call it off again. IMO the conditions were not great along the Hudson.

[Derf]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7183/7122353733_ec729675a0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/7122353733/)



HOLY CRAP!!!! THE KID PULLS OUT AN EPIC HOBE BANK OF A 747 with a SPACE SHUTTLE ON IT!!!!

That is Freakin awesome!!!!


Everyone did an awesome job and it is very good to see all the different viewpoints!

[steve1840]

Steve,

How do you get such crisp shots of the T-38? Do you have something to help steady the camera, or were you using a high ISO?

Bill

Thanks Bill. And to answer your question, I was handheld, and set in aperture priority set at f8 and ISO200

[eric8669]

Link? :-) I didn't think it would fit!

just drove by, It does not fit, its only about half way in. The tail of the Enterprise does not make it in.

[sammers4247]

Yeah, as of this morning, it was in the hangar. Easily visible from the road but the nose is so far underneath that it's very difficult to take any photos of it.

[sammers4247]

Link? :-) I didn't think it would fit!

Pardon my point and shoot shot, Manny, but here it is

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/543246_3022937697230_1376340096_2375293_1224208443 _n.jpg

[Vidiot]

I was with the CNN crew in Red Hook (along with one guy from Getty Images and about 40-50 members of the public), where we froze our butts off in 30mph gusts. Shutter finger got numb, but I got some shots:

http://mlkshk.com/r/F6II

[Speedbird1]

Awesome photos everybody. Friday was the ultimate day for spotters. Read my next posting which will make us feel better. I am curious if anybody spotted by LGA, by the GW Bridge, the VZ Bridge or even over the TRACON. I'd love to see those views. The Orbiter looks so great atop the SCA 747; I secretly wish that it could be displayed like that forever at the Museum but NASA would have to de-commission the SCA and remove all of its controls, just as they did to Concorde "Alpha-Delta". The Intrepid is having enough trouble finding room for the Orbiter on its Flight Deck let alone a 747 to boot, but wouldn't it look great!

[Speedbird1]

Start charging-up batteries for June 4. That is the day the Enterprise is scheduled to begin her 2-day journey to Intrepid. She must be hoisted up to then placed on the barge. Great photo ops, though not equal to her Friday journey in scope. She will arrive at Intrepid on June 6. Exact times to be determined. Something to look forward to! This is deja vue for those of us freezing out in the cold by the Hudson not so long ago waiting for the Concorde barge to sail-by. At least June will be a pleasure.

[Joe]

Here's one of the T-38 taking off, not the best quality, mainly due to the haze off of the water:
http://joeogden.net/shuttle/IMG_0486a%201024.JPG


And here are a few from yesterday. There is a parking lot right off of the service rd of the Van Wyck that no body was hassling anyone at yesterday. We were able to park, take whatever images we wanted (the fairly straight on shots) and then we walked to a foot bridge and took some close ups.

http://joeogden.net/shuttle/IMG_1204a%201024.JPG

From the pedestrian overpass:

http://joeogden.net/shuttle/IMG_1156a%201024.JPG

If you drove further down the road, you were able to get this vantage point. I took a few shots before the NYPD chased everyone away, It's a matter of timing as the local security, even the ones in the image didn't seem to mind people pulling over and taking images.

http://joeogden.net/shuttle/IMG_1237a%201024.JPG

http://joeogden.net/shuttle/IMG_1238a%201024.JPG

[sammers4247]

Ok I'm definitely going back in the coming weeks then. I only saw it from the road.

When are they going to de-mate it?? In June when it is moved??

[gonzalu]

Pardon my point and shoot shot, Manny, but here it is

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/543246_3022937697230_1376340096_2375293_1224208443 _n.jpg

Sam thanks :) Works for me... that's funny looking if you ask me. They could have done a better job of storing this relic!

[PhilDernerJr]

Amazing photos from everyone. I love how Eric went black and white on some....very appropriate and awesome. Below are more of my favs...


Shot this composite from Weehawken

http://www.stansphotos.com/Temporary%20Webpage/Shuttle01.jpg





http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Enterprise/i-Tww5Z8s/0/L/Enterprise03JFK28Apr20121800-L.jpg



Aside from how amazing the shuttle is, I loved seeing the NASA DC-9 photos!

Sadly, by far the most amazing spotting event of all time...I missed. I'm stuck in Florida for 5 weeks of class. So happy that you guys had such a great time with it though!

After years of joking "space shuttle on final to JFK" it really happened. Unreal.

[mikemercury]

Pictures taken from 56th Street at the Hudson. Almost a video...

Thanks to NYCAviation for the tweets getting me there at the right time. It took just about as long to get down/cross town as it did for the 747 to get there from Dulles.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150820486661251.468536.695296250&type=3&l=951d3efdf0

[Gerard]

http://www.universetoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/284699main_image_1204_946-710.jpg

Where's James T. Kirk?

[ronsmytheiii_nsf]

http://www.universetoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/284699main_image_1204_946-710.jpg

Where's James T. Kirk?

Filming Hooker..... was the only one with a day job at the time

[CX777]

Great shots guys ! I am sooo bummed out that I had no way out of work today to be there :mad:

Looking forward to seeing more. Anyone took a group shot of the 75 heads at Bayswater ? :wink:

Just when Enterprise was heading up the Hudson over Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. (lot more photogs not visible that were lined up against the wall on the right side)

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/RChangela/a11859ca.jpg

[THX Express]

At first many thanks to the forum for the information about the timetable and the spotter locations!

And here are the results
http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/30/11aaspacek.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/811/11aaspacek.jpg/)




http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/9404/11aanasadc9k.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/135/11aanasadc9k.jpg/)

Thanks and Cheers from Berlin/Germany

@ CX777

Thanks for the pic, I am the guy with the sandy coat!

[gpalz1]

Number one on my list of fun airplanes to fly! Extended trail in the T-38 was just a license to steal.

Damn Moose. How long did you train in it for?

What I would do to be in the back seat.

[Gerard]

Filming Hooker..... was the only one with a day job at the time

With a Hooker or filming (TJ)Hooker??:redface:
Mmmm TJ Hooker didnt start till 1982 and I believe this pic is from the late 70s. :tongue:

[crowe-t]

Here's one of the T-38 taking off, not the best quality, mainly due to the haze off of the water:
http://joeogden.net/shuttle/IMG_0486a%201024.JPG


And here are a few from yesterday. There is a parking lot right off of the service rd of the Van Wyck that no body was hassling anyone at yesterday. We were able to park, take whatever images we wanted (the fairly straight on shots) and then we walked to a foot bridge and took some close ups.

http://joeogden.net/shuttle/IMG_1204a%201024.JPG

From the pedestrian overpass:

http://joeogden.net/shuttle/IMG_1156a%201024.JPG

If you drove further down the road, you were able to get this vantage point. I took a few shots before the NYPD chased everyone away, It's a matter of timing as the local security, even the ones in the image didn't seem to mind people pulling over and taking images.

http://joeogden.net/shuttle/IMG_1237a%201024.JPG

http://joeogden.net/shuttle/IMG_1238a%201024.JPG

Joe,

Those are great pictures.

I live in Howard Beach so maybe I'll go over to that parking lot and try and take some pictures.

Is this area it's under where the Enterprise/SCA is being kept until it's taken off the SCA and transported to the Intrepid? I thought it was going to be housed inside a hanger.

Mike.

[LGA777]

For anyone interested here is what the LGA fly-by looked like, not sure who took this video but decent view. This fly-by seemed much higher than the JFK one, thinking they ended up being a little higher than the advertised 1000 feet but I could be wrong.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAvA9BlVbBE

[moose135]

Damn Moose. How long did you train in it for?

What I would do to be in the back seat.

About 6 or 7 months, I forget exactly how much time I have in it, a hundred something hours, all at 1.1 hours at a time. A handful of those flights were in the back seat - when we did our instrument training, we rode in the back, with the IP up front, so we could pull the hood over. Student pilots weren't allowed to land from the backseat though - landing from the front seat could be hard enough at times!

[Joe]

Joe,

Those are great pictures.

I live in Howard Beach so maybe I'll go over to that parking lot and try and take some pictures.

Is this area it's under where the Enterprise/SCA is being kept until it's taken off the SCA and transported to the Intrepid? I thought it was going to be housed inside a hanger.

Mike.

Thanks for the compliments Mike, and welcome to NYCAviation. I do not have any inside info on the shuttle. From what I read, they are supposed to store the shuttle in an enclosed hangar, as you can see, it doesn't fit into this one. If I had to make a guess, I would say that it will stay where it is for another few days or so until the equipment arrives from DC to demate the two. Once that occurs, they will move the shuttle to an enclosed hangar like they are supposed to. It is currently too tall for such storage. Then the SCA will head back to Florida for the next shuttle going to CA in the fall as there's no reason for it to stay here.

[Joe]

On a side note, I had taped(DVR'd) Cnn's (the NASA channel is not available on FIOS) coverage of the arrival and watched it this morning. They had nice footage, however, when it came for the actual landing, their footage was horribly pixalated! It looked as though they went from HD to something that my cell phone would have recorded. What a disappointment! I don't know if they were correct, they stated that the SCA/Shuttle combination weighed less than a standard 747 filled with passengers, yet said that the shuttle weighed 150,000 lbs. Just a bit of useless info that i thought that I'd pass along if anyone was interested.

[yankees368]

On a side note, I had taped(DVR'd) Cnn's (the NASA channel is not available on FIOS) coverage of the arrival and watched it this morning. They had nice footage, however, when it came for the actual landing, their footage was horribly pixalated! It looked as though they went from HD to something that my cell phone would have recorded. What a disappointment! I don't know if they were correct, they stated that the SCA/Shuttle combination weighed less than a standard 747 filled with passengers, yet said that the shuttle weighed 150,000 lbs. Just a bit of useless info that i thought that I'd pass along if anyone was interested.

Yep, WCBS had a camera on the south side of the runway as well which was highly pixalated. It must have been using some sort of cell connection like LTE or maybe microwave.

[bluejuice]

I too have many pictures from Friday, Some from the JetBlue Tower and some from the tarmac`, but to all you guys and gals who posted their pictures and comments from all over the world, to this wonderful site, I just want to say Thanks . NYC Aviation has got to be THE BEST aviation site in the world. Lets keep up the good work..

[eric8669]

just playing around with some of my images. here's one i like.

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac155/southpawcaptures/IMG_0157.jpg

[Derf]

just playing around with some of my images. here's one i like.

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac155/southpawcaptures/IMG_0157.jpg

Outstanding Eric! Love the edit! +1

[Zee71]

Two thumbs up! Well done Eric.

[steve1840]

Very nice Eric! Great work

[mikemercury]

Here ya go, Gerard!

He's in there yelling at the 747 to step on it.... https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/p480x480/556238_438959276133531_205344452828349_1557606_171 4499369_n.jpg

[mikemercury]

Courtesy of George Takei on Facebook, btw...

[Billbo1970]

LOL, that's funny

[Derf]

Some more pictures
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Enterprise-Space-Shuttle-at/i-Xtc3nLK/0/L/IMG8942-1821291072-O-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Enterprise-Space-Shuttle-at/i-NJXFcq9/0/L/IMG9068-1821292997-O-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Enterprise-Space-Shuttle-at/i-cdkLzg4/0/L/IMG9079-1821293697-O-L.jpg
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Enterprise-Space-Shuttle-at/i-QFwZv5L/0/L/IMG9099-1821295437-O-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Enterprise-Space-Shuttle-at/i-jHPj6rk/0/L/IMG9193-1821295667-O-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Enterprise-Space-Shuttle-at/i-SWWNvgg/0/L/IMG8994-1821291659-O-L.jpg

[Gerard]

Here ya go, Gerard!
He's in there yelling at the 747 to step on it.... https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/p480x480/556238_438959276133531_205344452828349_1557606_171 4499369_n.jpg

LOL l love that. Saw it over the weekend on Fb.

[AJ]

For the record, N905NA did a fly by over 4R at EWR. On final approach, the sun went away.

The wind was definately from the south and west. After the fly by, the aircraft waiting for departure made a u turn and taxied to the 22's. It looked like the tower waited to avoid a runway 29 fly by.

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc414/A777J/IMG_66521c.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc414/A777J/IMG_6658.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc414/A777J/IMG_6663.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc414/A777J/IMG_6673.jpg

AJ

[Mateo]

Someone posted on the Washington list that the takeoff weight from KSC was 709K for the SCA/Disco combo. Enterprise was a little lighter and obviously there was less fuel for IAD-JFK than the Florida-IAD leg, so you can do the math.

[DustinF]

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for sharing their knowledge and the images...

It was an incredible thing to witness and I'm glad to have seen it...


http://www.dustinfinn.com/gallery/Posted_2012/20120427_091037_Shuttle_Enterprise_Nasa_DCF_2585.j pg
While I was waiting...


http://www.dustinfinn.com/gallery/Posted_2012/20120427_103138_Shuttle_Enterprise_Nasa_DCF_2738.j pg


http://www.dustinfinn.com/gallery/Posted_2012/20120427_104626_Shuttle_Enterprise_Nasa_DCF_2832.j pg
Coming back down the hudson


http://www.dustinfinn.com/gallery/Posted_2012/20120427_104632_Shuttle_Enterprise_Nasa_DCF_2839.j pg
Not Super Exciting, but the thing flew right over us...


I really thought it would be a little lower in the sky and hoped to get an angle on it with some skyline... but it came in close to the shore on NJ and really I was just at an angle that couldnt get what I wanted.


Stan's composite is nice... I couldnt execute both the tight shot and the wide angle so I went tight.

[eric8669]

shot this today.

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac155/southpawcaptures/IMG_0685_6_7.jpg

[DustinF]

Is that from the walk over bridge ?

[megatop412]

Great shots people! When I left town on Wednesday this thread was on page 22, logged back in tonight to find it at page 44 and finished catching up after 20 mins or so. I'll have to watch some youtube vids of the flyby when I get a minute. Surreal seeing the thing by Kennedy tower landing on the same runway it would have used as one of those last resort backup scenarios.

I have to say though, that shuttle isn't filthy enough....just sayin...

[Speedbird1]

I saw the Enterprise and the SCA at the JFK Hangar yesterday. I suggest you plan your visit soon as there is already a crane there waiting to hoist the Enterprise off the 747. The security was very nice and understood the intense interest in the Shuttle. There is a parking lot right near the hangar but I think it's for employees only. Beware if you stop along the Van Wyck, the PA will ticket you. I conveniently arrived by city bus as I have no car and could stay as long as I desired. Friday was the opposite, where the Shuttle moved quickly overhead and you had no time to change batteries or change lenses. It was a once-in-a-lifetime blast. Please visit this before it's moved. Where else can we see a craft piggy-back? Enjoy!

[sammers4247]

Thanks for the heads up. I was out on Saturday but only saw it from the Van Wyck, didn't know I could get closer. I was (wrongly?) under the impression that it'd be on top of the SCA until it was moved in June.

[eric8669]

It should stay atop the SCA for at least another couple of weeks. The equipment has not arrived at JFK.

[Speedbird1]

After its removal off the SCA, where will the 747 go? To Cape Kennedy or maybe Houston? What will it be used for now? How awesome if the Enterprise could be displayed piggy-back at the Museum. Of course the Flight Deck could never accomodate a 747, but just the idea excites me!

[Chris S]

It will either go back home to Edwards AFB for awhile or back down to the KSC because they still need it to ferry Space Shuttle Endeavour to California later this year.:wink:

[Zee71]

Here's one more to the collection. Not everyday do you see the space shuttle, SCA and a A380!

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Enterprise/i-nrXQfKd/0/L/Enterprise21JFK27Apr2012-L.jpg

[fk6065]

The cranes and equipment needed to remove the enterprise from the SCA have to drive up from Dulles and it will take a while as they are very slow, I believe under 20mph. If I remember correctly the rumor was somewhere around the 22nd of May for removal.

The SCA 747 will be returning to Edwards AFB until its final mission with Endeavor.

[Gerard]

Here's one more to the collection. Not everyday do you see the space shuttle, SCA and a A380!

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Enterprise/i-nrXQfKd/0/L/Enterprise21JFK27Apr2012-L.jpg

Nice Nice Bloody Well Nice!!

[gettysburgerrn]

Very cool shot..very impressive!

[Speedbird1]

Great shots. I researched the fate of the SCA 747 and sadly, it will return to Dryden Resarch Center in California to be used for spare parts. So bluntly speaking, it will never fly again after over 25 years of service to NASA ferrying shuttles. This aircraft should not be broken-up but placed in a museum, but that's my opinion. Anybody know when the SCA will depart JFK? I'd love to see that! It probably won't be for a few weeks.

[NickPeterman]

That isn't what NASA has said, though. One SCA has been retired to serve as a spares source for SOFIA (the 747SP telescope) and NASA has said that the current SCA will remain in service as the crew training and concurrency aircraft for SOFIA, as well as other misc tasks (like transporting Boeing's Phantom Ray for instance).


Hopefully she's got a few years left in her new job

[Derf]

Crane is getting setup as we speak...started yesterday

[Speedbird1]

Wikipedia says the SCA will be sold for spare parts. Hopefully, NASA has changed its mind and will hold-on to her for now at least. Didn't know the LA Shuttle wasn't ferried yet, so yes, she's safe for now. I feared for her safety since '79 after watching the opening to the Bond film "Moonraker". The SCA is destroyed in the opening scene. I've been trying to find a model of the Shuttle atop the SCA as a sad reminder of our defunct space program but they stopped making the Revell model kit 1/144 scale. I made one back in the 70's but it get misplaced. It had the old AAL cheatline. It was cool! Only toys remain as reminders.

[Billbo1970]

I've been trying to find a model of the Shuttle atop the SCA as a sad reminder of our defunct space program but they stopped making the Revell model kit 1/144 scale. I made one back in the 70's but it get misplaced. It had the old AAL cheatline. It was cool! Only toys remain as reminders.

Look around for the kit from Academy models, I'm sure there are still some of those out there. I just sold my last one 2 weeks ago, you should have piped up sooner! It's Academy Models Kit #1640:

http://www.filadelfosrc.com/web_images/Plastics/Shuttle_0161.jpg

If you're interested in Diecast, I have a very nice model from Dragon Wings, #56184, which is 1:400 scale for $70: http://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/prodd.asp?pid=DRW56184

Regards,
Bill

[Speedbird1]

1/400 scale is too small. NASA has a model at 1/200 for $200. Thanks. I've been making model aircraft for over 30 years and never heard of Academy. When did they start making models? My prized possession is my fibreglass model of Concorde G-BOAD 1/100 with the Singapore Airlines/British Airways logos. It was shipped from England. I also made a model of the Braniff Concorde which was never flown at 1/144 scale. I have a rare model of the Tupolev 1/144 Concordeski with a retractable nose made by a West German manufacturer. I am a senior now and have no patience for painting and decaling. I have an un-opened 1/72 British Concorde model which if I construct will just fit into my bathtub.

[Speedbird1]

How will we spotters learn the date and time the Enterprise will be removed from the SCA by crane? If the equipment has already arrived, then this could be very soon. We'd have a good view from the Van Wyck overpass. I fear that there will be no mention of this except maybe to the press for publicity. How thrilling it would be to see the Shuttle hoisted off its SCA. I stronly fear we won't learn of this action until it's already been lifted-off. Any feedback would be appreciated. I recall when the Concorde's radome was repaired after the accident at Aviator Sports, the repairs were done without fanfare and I have still seen no photos of the repair. In fact, I still don't know if the radome replaced on the nose was the original or a spare.

[fk6065]

How will we spotters learn the date and time the Enterprise will be removed from the SCA by crane? If the equipment has already arrived, then this could be very soon. We'd have a good view from the Van Wyck overpass. I fear that there will be no mention of this except maybe to the press for publicity. How thrilling it would be to see the Shuttle hoisted off its SCA. I stronly fear we won't learn of this action until it's already been lifted-off. Any feedback would be appreciated. I recall when the Concorde's radome was repaired after the accident at Aviator Sports, the repairs were done without fanfare and I have still seen no photos of the repair. In fact, I still don't know if the radome replaced on the nose was the original or a spare.

From my understanding there are two cranes needed to lift the Enterprise off the SCA so if one is here they have to wait for the second one to arrive from DC. Originally they were looking around the 3rd week of May but that may have changed.

[Billbo1970]

I've been making model aircraft for over 30 years and never heard of Academy. When did they start making models? I have an un-opened 1/72 British Concorde model which if I construct will just fit into my bathtub.

1:72nd... WOW, LOL!! Academy has been around for a while now, they are higher quality than Revel/Monogram/MPC but not as high of quality as Tamiya/Hosegawa. The scale is 1:288, which is a little odd, I know.

Here is some info from my old page on it:

This kit contains the Shuttle and the 747 configured for flight. Both aircraft contain fully engraved panel lines, landing gear and engine detail, a beautiful decal sheet, paint details and a display stand. All of the necessary cradle equipment for attaching the shuttle to the 747 is included. Complete landing gear and engine assemblies for the 747 are included. A clear brown plastic display base is included. One Decal Sheet with Markings for One 747 and Four Shuttles. NASA 747 with Shuttle Atlantis, NASA 747 with Shuttle Columbia, NASA 747 with Shuttle Discovery and NASA 747 with Shuttle Endeavour. Skill level 2.

Specifications:
Scale: 1/288
747 Length: 9-3/4" (24.6cm)
747 Width: 9-1/4" (23.4cm)
747 Height: 2-3/4" (6.8cm)
Shuttle Length: 4-1/2" (11.4cm)
Shuttle Width: 3-1/4" (8.1cm)
Shuttle Height: 1" (2.5cm)

Regards,
Bill

[Speedbird1]

Thanks for the info. Unfortunately when I contacted the company, it's also out-of stock. In the meantime, I got a nice 4D puzzle from Daron Toys of the model but it's kind of small.

[Billbo1970]

There are some up on eBay... for cheap: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=Academy+Models+1640&_sacat=See-All-Categories

[Speedbird1]

Thanks again for the info. I have been obsessed with this since seeing the SCA/747 fly over my head twice, once in 1984 and again last week. I was able to get a small metal model in the meantime; the SCA length is only 6"; the scale must be 1/400 but I'd like a bigger model. NASA sells a model pre-assembled, 1/200 for $200, which is kind of steep. I wish I had saved my Revell model which I constructed in the late 70's which was 1/144 and cost about $15. I worked hard to construct but now I can't locate it. I know I never dumped it out.

[Speedbird1]

Please advise when the second crane arrives, I'm obsessed with seeing them hoist the Enterprise off the SCA. I'm fully retired so any day is fine but I must know in advance. If I could photograph it, I'd love to post photos but I dob't see the options when I reply to a message. I only see Edit Post, Reply, and Reply with Quote. My laptop has a slot for my Memory Card but I don't know how to transdfer those shots to this site. I'd love to share.

[Billbo1970]

Please advise when the second crane arrives, I'm obsessed with seeing them hoist the Enterprise off the SCA. I'm fully retired so any day is fine but I must know in advance. If I could photograph it, I'd love to post photos but I dob't see the options when I reply to a message. I only see Edit Post, Reply, and Reply with Quote. My laptop has a slot for my Memory Card but I don't know how to transdfer those shots to this site. I'd love to share.

When you reply (even with Quick Reply), there are some icons over the box you're typing in. The 4th one from the left is a square that sort of looks like a polaroid photo. Click it, and you can insert a photo. You can't upload though, you can only link... so if you upload the photo to facebook, photobucket, etc. you can link to it & it will be inserted in your post.

Regards,
Bill

[gonzalu]

There is a very large crane now on the ground at JFK and the support anchor towers seen at IAD are also in place right where the news event took place on the day of arrival. Looks like operations to de-mate will begin soon.

Now, does anyone know where the Shuttle will actually be placed in the water? I have looked around that part of JFK and can't see an obvious pier or dock or any sort of solid surface where the transition can be made safely and efficiently.

Where did the Concorde make the transition from land to water?

[AirtrafficController]

One possibility is to transport Shuttle Enterprise up Taxiway Quebec to the northwest side of Hangar 19. Then the Shuttle would be loaded onto a barge in the Bergen Basin. Then the barge would transport the shuttle from the basin to Jamaica Bay, NY Harbor, Hudson River.

[gonzalu]

OK, I mean once in the water, I know the route... just was wondering about where the transition could happen without too much hanging way over the edge of the sandy beach surrounding the airport. Thanks Luke!

[Zee71]

I wouldn't be surprised if they fabricate a temporary ramp of some sort that leads to Bergen Basin near RWY 13R

[gonzalu]

I say use a Sky Crane and airlift the sucker to the Intrepid!

[Speedbird1]

Thanks Bill. I found the Poloroid icon but when I click it to insert my photo, I get a blank box in which to insert a URL #. How can I transfer a photo from my iPhone or a memory card ? How do I get the URL #? It must be simple to find but I am a senior and not savvy about such things. Thanks,

[Speedbird1]

Let's remember that the Orbiter won't begin her journey until June 4 so what will they do with her until then at JFK? Will she be returned to the hangar to protect her from the elements? NASA must be in a rush to get her off the SCA so they can use her for the final destination ultimately to LAX. To the bargain, this week is supposed to rain or even shower until Friday so I'll try to wait til then. NASA would never pre-announce her separation from the SCA to the public.

[Billbo1970]

Thanks Bill. I found the Poloroid icon but when I click it to insert my photo, I get a blank box in which to insert a URL #. How can I transfer a photo from my iPhone or a memory card ? How do I get the URL #? It must be simple to find but I am a senior and not savvy about such things. Thanks,
You can't. You need to take the photos off your phone & put them on your computer. Then you need to upload them to some kind of photo-sharing website like photobucket. Once they're online, you'll have a URL that you can paste into that box. Photobucket is free, here is a link to it: PHOTOBUCKET (http://register.photobucket.com/).

Regards,
Bill

[moose135]

Thanks Bill. I found the Poloroid icon but when I click it to insert my photo, I get a blank box in which to insert a URL #. How can I transfer a photo from my iPhone or a memory card ? How do I get the URL #? It must be simple to find but I am a senior and not savvy about such things. Thanks,
You have to upload your photo to a web site - your own site, or a photo site like Flickr or Photobucket. Once it is uploaded, you get the URL to the location of the photo, and use that to post it here. You cannot upload your photo directly to this site.

[Speedbird1]

OK. I'm halfway there. I uploaded a photo from my iPhone to my Flickr account but I see no way to send the photo to nyc Aviation as no URL # is shown. How do I find that #?

[moose135]

Where is the photo located? Post a link to the page, and I'll see if I can figure it out.

[Joe]

I tried looking you up on Flickr, if you use the name Speedbird1, it shows that you haven't uploaded any images yet. If you use a different screen name, please post it or PM me or Moose and we'll try to help you out.

[Joe]

If you can see the image on Flickr, you can right click on it and you will have the option to "copy image location" click this and then that will be your url to insert in your post.

[gonzalu]

I will try to help... here is a small video (producing it now, coming right up) of how I uploaded the photo below to Flickr and then shared it here on the forum

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5040/7161812258_bfa43b07e2_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyphoto/7161812258/)
_MAG9475_Edit_D3+200-400mmf4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyphoto/7161812258/) by gonzalu (http://www.flickr.com/people/mannyphoto/), on Flickr

[gonzalu]

That's one way... now I will show you a different way... Just copy the IMG location itself, the JPG URL and use the img tool above... here goes...


Use the IMG icon above or you can enclose in the tags yourself... the tags are left bracket "[" the keyword IMG and the right bracket "]" no spaces... the URL of the JPG (sorry the video got split) and then end the line wit hte same code but with a right slash or forward slash

So, I will use shortcut

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5040/7161812258_bfa43b07e2_c.jpg

That's the other way! :-)

[gonzalu]

That's one way... now I will show you a different way... Just copy the IMG location itself, the JPG URL and use the img tool above... here goes...


Use the IMG icon above or you can enclose in the tags yourself... the tags are left bracket "[" the keyword IMG and the right bracket "]" no spaces... the URL of the JPG (sorry the video got split) and then end the line wit hte same code but with a right slash or forward slash

So, I will use shortcut

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5040/7161812258_bfa43b07e2_c.jpg

That's the other way! :-)

Here is what the code actually looks like. vBulletin just interprets it for you... (shown in the video, not here statically)

[gonzalu]

Here is the video. Please pop out and view it full screen


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMnR1MgX7aI&hd=1

[fk6065]

Getting back to the shuttle. Look for removal next week, probably earlier in the week

[moose135]

Getting back to the shuttle. Look for removal next week, probably earlier in the week
A little birdie told me today that it might be Monday.

[Speedbird1]

I should have posted my photography questions in the Photography section. This section is for posting about NYC visitors. Again, I apologize. I have 10 years of terrific Hi8 videos in my collection showing aircraft movements around JFK back in the 90's. They will all get dumped after I am gone. It includes the Pokemon ANA, TWA and other treasures. I know they could be transferred to digital but I have no equipment or time. Most were taken from T3 at JFK before 9-11 when nobody bothered me. I don't even know if I could find them anymore in my collection. Most are 2 hours long!

[gonzalu]

A little birdie told me today that it might be Monday.

The Shuttle Whisperer

[fk6065]

A little birdie told me today that it might be Monday.

Moose that is a very smart bird you were talking too. I would listen to what he is chirping

I get the impression they don't want this being a public event

[Billbo1970]

I know they could be transferred to digital but I have no equipment or time. Most were taken from T3 at JFK before 9-11 when nobody bothered me.

I don't have the equipment or the time either, but I'm sure you can find someone willing to do this for you. Do you have any Concorde footage?

Regards,
Bill

[Speedbird1]

No, I was also kept in the dark about when they repaired the Concorde's Radome before her return to the Intrepid. They didn't want the press or public to see her without her world-famous nose intact! I finally saw her sail on her barge up the Hudson River ressembling Cleopatra (Elizabeth Taylor's) voyage to Rome to be with her beloved Caesar. I have a suspicion that Enterprise will be hoisted off the SCA either during the night or early 1 morning. She will then probably get placed back into the hangar as protection from the elements until early June. We'll miss a rare opportunity. Only those who operate the crane and JFK workers will know. We will probably miss the departure of the SCA, N905NA back to Cal. as well.

[Speedbird1]

On my way to JFK to see if Shuttle atop SCA.

[eric8669]

Yes, its still atop SCA.

[Speedbird1]

Enterprise stil sitting atop SCA. Cranes nearby. Lots of activity. Front cabin door of 747 open and stairs in constant use. Very windy. Soon the Orbiter will be de-tached. But when?

[Chris S]

BTW, is there an accessible parking lot where you can park quick to get a photo of the Shuttle on top of the SCA ??

[Gerard]

BTW, is there an accessible parking lot where you can park quick to get a photo of the Shuttle on top of the SCA ??

Good question Chris. I have to drop my wife off in Forest Hills Saturday and am planning to scoot on over to JFK to see what I can see.:cool:

[Joe]

BTW, is there an accessible parking lot where you can park quick to get a photo of the Shuttle on top of the SCA ??


Yes there is, it's on the corner of South Service Rd and Joseph Hock Memorial Drive. that's where I parked and took the images posted on the top of page 42

[tiny123]

Late Space Shuttle pics. Taken from Staten Island.

http://images51.fotki.com/v278/photos/8/56808/10626156/IMG_4700-vi.jpg

http://images36.fotki.com/v1134/photos/8/56808/10626156/IMG_4722-vi.jpg

http://images109.fotki.com/v786/photos/8/56808/10626156/IMG_4729-vi.jpg

http://images61.fotki.com/v390/photos/8/56808/10626156/IMG_4742-vi.jpg

http://images59.fotki.com/v255/photos/8/56808/10626156/IMG_4755-vi.jpg

http://images16.fotki.com/v258/photos/8/56808/10626156/IMG_4774-vi.jpg

http://images61.fotki.com/v218/photos/8/56808/10626156/IMG_4799-vi.jpg

http://images51.fotki.com/v282/photos/8/56808/10626156/IMG_4878-vi.jpg

http://images60.fotki.com/v778/photos/8/56808/10626156/IMG_4891-vi.jpg

http://images61.fotki.com/v219/photos/8/56808/10626156/IMG_4894-vi.jpg

http://images56.fotki.com/v701/photos/8/56808/10626156/IMG_4833-vi.jpg

[yankees368]

Late...but awesome! Nice job.

[Chris S]

Yes there is, it's on the corner of South Service Rd and Joseph Hock Memorial Drive. that's where I parked and took the images posted on the top of page 42

Joe, Thanks for the info. I see the roads on Mapquest and wanted to know if it's the lot
on the North side or South side of Joseph Hock Memorial Drive and if the entrance is off
the South Service Rd. or JHMD ?? Thanks again !

[flight884]

Hi all,

I'm a long time lurker/short time poster :smile:

Like tiny123 above, I'm a little late in the game, but here's my contribution:

http://747project.smugmug.com/Airplanes/JFK/Shuttle-Public/i-fSKSLtn/0/X3/wm250DSC02365-X3.jpg

[Joe]

Joe, Thanks for the info. I see the roads on Mapquest and wanted to know if it's the lot
on the North side or South side of Joseph Hock Memorial Drive and if the entrance is off
the South Service Rd. or JHMD ?? Thanks again !


It's on the South side of Joseph Hock MD, a lot of vans were parked there. There were no signs stating that you couldn't park there, we even inquired with the people operating the vans if it was OK and they didn't seem to care. We parked, took several shots, and then walked down to the pedestrian overpass to get closer images.

[Joe]

The shots taken from the rear, were taken from the service rd a little further down. For these, we parked on the North bound side close to the entrance. You are not allowed to legally park there. We parked, snapped a few images and moved on. Airport security didn't seem to mind us being there, as there were several cars parked at this location, although NYPD chased everyone away. You only need a minute or so to snap a few images, if police are there, drive around for a minute or two and try again. Please remember that we were there on the Saturday after it arrived, which was two weeks ago, so other than the shuttles location, things may have changed with regards to security. From reading the above posts, there are now cranes there that may or may not be blocking the view, I haven't been back, so I can't confirm or deny this. Please post your images if you go.

[Speedbird1]

I again visited the Orbiter yesterday and had no problems except for strong winds. I stayed well-over an hour to view from different locations. I noticed a lot of activity; especially going up and down the stairs leading to the SCA cabin. The cranes were not blocking the view at all as 1 was on the Bay side. Those wishing to see this should visit ASAP. Enjoy. She might leave shortly.

[Speedbird1]

I saw a security lady chase-away a guy who wanted to use the parking lot. Maybe you need to show an ID. I was on-foot. I was too shy to ask if I could enter the parking area. I have no car so the public bus let me off right by the overpass where nobody bothered me. Try to take the bus to avoid problems.

[bluejuice]

I dont have any official word on anything but from the looks of things, the cranes have been set up and I would say it will be taken off early next week.

[Chris S]

It's on the South side of Joseph Hock MD, a lot of vans were parked there. There were no signs stating that you couldn't park there, we even inquired with the people operating the vans if it was OK and they didn't seem to care. We parked, took several shots, and then walked down to the pedestrian overpass to get closer images.

Thanks for the info Joe.!
I'm still hoping to get in there, but not sure if I'll be able to catch before they crane if off the SCA.

[Gerard]

Just back from JFK on a BEAUTIFUL day. And what an easy time. I pulled up to the bus stop cutout under the bridge, jumped out and grabbed a few shots through the fence. Then other cars pulled up and I saw no PAPD or security around or coming up the road so I walked quickly up the bridge and took a few more pics. When I got back to my car more and more vehicles were pulling up parking on the road and even on the zebra stripes including SUVs, Town cars and even a private bus. Still no PD. I drove south, took a U-turn then drove into the Port Authority lot near the GA terminal. There was covering over the fence but large pieces had been ripped open to allow head on shots. While I was there I heard a siren whooping by the area I was just at and a PA announcement to move the cars. But by the time I left and did another quick ride for one last look the PD were gone and vehicles were once again massing in the area. I guess they werent hassling so much since it wasnt the main road and most people were stopping quickly to take their pictures and leave.
Very cool to see the aircraft up close and personal. :biggrin:

[Zee71]

Passed by the shuttle on the way home this evening and the space shuttle/SCA were moved (not under the de-icing tent anymore). They are situated more or less where it sat when it arrived, and with the cranes near by. Something tells me that the removal of the shuttle will be sooner than later. I plan on passing through later tonight to see if there is any thing doing.

[Gerard]

. Something tells me that the removal of the shuttle will be sooner than later. I plan on passing through later tonight to see if there is any thing doing.

A birdie whispered time to dismount this evening. Anything?

[fk6065]

The little birdie that originally said Monday has changed his mind. It won't be Monday as originally rumored

[Chris S]

FYI, Eyewitness News just announced that they will be craning the Shuttle off the SCA on Sunday.:wink:

[fk6065]

Remember Sunday starts at midnight

[Zee71]

Eric and I are at the field and the shuttle is in the process of being removed off the SCA

[eric8669]

what fun night. tired. pics and video later today. watching the whole de-mating was very interesting.

[Speedbird1]

Had a feeling they'd de-mate the Shuttle late at night. For some reason, they didn't want the public to view. I recall they likewise moved the Concorde very early in the morning several years back. Is the SCA still at JFK or did it leave? It's needed to transport the final Orbiter to LAX. Was the Orbiter returned under the tent to protect it from the rain forecasted for today? Glad I saw this amazing sight for the final time for me on Thurs. Saw lots of action then around the 747.

[bluejuice]

On the way to work this AM and it has been removed and is now sitting on the ground. Ill try and see what pic I can take when I go home at 1330

[Gerard]

Glad I saw this amazing sight for the final time for me on Thurs.

Same here. I was very lucky with the timing of the arrival. The original Monday date was a no go as i was out of town. The Wed date was also no good as I had two meetings in work that morning!!
Since it arrived at JFK I wanting to go over there but kept putting it off. Saturday I drove my wife into Manhattan (originally to be Forest Hills but that's another story, LOL) then made my way at a relaxed pace from the Upper East Side to JFK with a brief stop at Broad Channel to stretch my legs and use the Porto Potty which is in danger of either tipping over or to be consumed by the sand!!:eek:
Now we wait for its trip to the Intrepid. Hopefully that isnt done in the middle of the night either.

[sammers4247]

When is the SCA going to depart?

[eric8669]

When is the SCA going to depart?

Friday

[cancidas]

if anyone here is on flickr, add "nasa hq photo" as a contact to see thier pix of the demate of enterprise.

[eric8669]

and any of you guys that are coming out for the Enterprise move to the intrepid, you're going have a few opportunities as it will take up to 3 days for the move to happen. Enterprise will be headed to New Jersey first where it will be transfered to another barge and then on to Intrepid this according to the guys at NASA.

[eric8669]

if anyone here is on flickr, add "nasa hq photo" as a contact to see thier pix of the demate of enterprise.

ok. Mark and I was there, I will post pics and video as soon Mother's Day activities are done.

[Zee71]

Here are a few from this morning..........it was well worth it staying out to the wee hours of the morning.

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Enterprise/i-xPrZw8G/0/L/Enterprise01JFK13May2012-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Enterprise/i-dgW7wdL/0/L/Enterprise02JFK13May2012-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Enterprise/i-Jdm4JmD/0/L/Enterprise03JFK13May2012-L.jpg

[eric8669]

Here are a few from this morning..........it was well worth it staying out to the wee hours of the morning.

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Enterprise/i-xPrZw8G/0/L/Enterprise01JFK13May2012-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Enterprise/i-dgW7wdL/0/L/Enterprise02JFK13May2012-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Enterprise/i-Jdm4JmD/0/L/Enterprise03JFK13May2012-L.jpg

great stuff Mark, great hanging out to the wee hours, well worth it.

[Matt Molnar]

Did they lift the shuttle and then pull the SCA out from under it?

[Zee71]

Matt......they lifted the shuttle up enough so that it cleared the SCA and then they pushed back the SCA. Then they lowered her to the flatbed cradle. They did not lower the landing gear. Eric videoed it.......it was a long night/morning.

[fk6065]

They can't lower the landing gear as it will make the shuttle to tall to fit under one of the bridges they will be traveling under by barge

[Zee71]

Here are a few more. FYI - According to one of the NASA workers, when the orbiter gets moved and placed on a barge it will be going to New Jersey, once in NJ it will get transfered to another barge with a crane before it makes it way to the Intrepid.

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Enterprise/i-vXWrwqT/0/L/Enterprise06JFK13May2012-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Enterprise/i-h6NwmrJ/0/L/Enterprise05JFK13May2012-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Enterprise/i-6wWzNtj/0/L/Enterprise04JFK13May2012-L.jpg

[wunaladreamin]

Stellar shots Mark! Do we know when OV101 will start her Hudson trip?

[Zee71]

Not really sure, but there are rumblings of the 1st week of June (I heard the 6th, but unconfirmed). Also, unconfirmed and rumblings is that the SCA may depart on Friday (they need to bring the flight crew, etc.). I honestly wouldn't hang on hat on any of this stuff, considering that they detached the shuttle this morning. Weather is a key factor.

Eyewitness New states on their website:"The next step will come June 6th, when the Enterprise is moved onto a tugboat and carried around New York Harbor to the Intrepid".

Based on the above, I have a feeling it will be moving out of JFK earlier.

[sammers4247]

Hoping it's any day OTHER than Friday.. not liking missing all of this stuff!!

[fk6065]

Great shots of the removal. I gave up at midnight. Just too tired. As of yesterday's schedule SCA 905 is scheduled to depart sometime on Friday. They are waiting on the flight crew that are on different assignments right now

[eric8669]

how do you put a youtube video up? I used to be able to do it.

[yankees368]

In the quick reply box, there is a button, second from the right, "Insert Video". Copy the youtube URL and paste it int hat dialog box.

[eric8669]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa0cpD001_A

[Gerard]

ok. Mark and I was there, I will post pics and video as soon Mother's Day activities are done.

So I guess you guys were up on the bridge!! Were you the only ones there and did anyone (security/PD) say anything?
Good work!! :cool:

[eric8669]

So I guess you guys were up on the bridge!! Were you the only ones there and did anyone (security/PD) say anything?
Good work!! :cool:

nope, no problems. Even the NASA guys came up to chat. there were people up and down all nigh and a few diehards that made it to the wee hours of the morning. One scary moment though, a van had either slowed down or stopped in the North bound lane to view the shuttle and was rear ended at high speed by Taxi. The taxi was totaled. I think every one was ok though.

[Chris S]

Mark and Eric, GREAT job on both the photos and video !!:biggrin:
AND seeing it done at night with ALL the spotlights on the Shuttle
makes it even MORE impressive in my opinion !!
BTW, where was Derf ???? He couldn't have asked for a better NIGHT SHOOT !!! Ha !! :wink:

[Zee71]

I think Derf was operating the crane :)

[PhilDernerJr]

Just incredible stuff, guys. Sucks I couldn't witness anything or see it, but this is a close second!!

[Speedbird1]

Great shots. Thanks for posting. Guess that NASA and Intrepid wanted few spotters to witness or they would have lifted the Shuttle when more people are around. Now where will they store the SCA until it departs and Enterprise must wait for the barge. In the future. A DVD will be released showing the final journey of Enterprise. A similar DVD was made of the British Concorde's final voyage. Everything boils down to $$$; that's why Enterprise will be hidden in a pavilion which cannot be seen unless tickets are purchased!

[Zee71]

The SCA is behind the de-icing tent. You can just barely see the nose of it. Your best shot of seeing it is from HoBe from the bridge. The shuttle is under the tent and will be there till it gets
moved to the barge.

[LGA777]

Another words no point in taking a drive over there at this point it seems?

[eric8669]

here are a few of my shots from this morning.

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac155/southpawcaptures/IMG_2759.jpg

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac155/southpawcaptures/IMG_2767.jpg

only had my wide angle lens at the time
http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac155/southpawcaptures/IMG_2782.jpg

ran back to my car, but Enterprise was already being lowered. still like the shot though.
http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac155/southpawcaptures/IMG_2792.jpg

[Derf]

I was invited but I was still tired from the Manassas airshow. Had a good time but needs some rest


Awesome shots!