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ANITIX87
2012-07-08, 04:33 PM
Hi, guys! Figured I'd do another thread about my spotting in Florida since it's been a while since my last one! A few new worthy visitors, including the 747-8!

Let's start with MIA. All of these shots were taken from El Dorado Furniture location, along NW 12th St., near the threshold of Runway 09.

CX 747-8 is a regular visitor. The Hong Kong Trader comes in rather often, but I wasn't so lucky on this day!
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Avior has three 737-200s they bring into Miami. One red scheme, one blue scheme, and one yellow scheme. I've only gotten the red one so far, but isn't she gorgeous?!
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Another great classic that I finally got in motion after seeing her sitting at the cargo area every day for months!
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SkyLease is enormous at MIA (along with their sister company Centurion Cargo) and these MD-11s are always spectacularly noisy.
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One of my favorite liveries, and AB always uses Runway 09 when on easterly flow.
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Mexican airline called Interjet. I love this livery!
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Another cargo operator with a cool livery. Love the polished look and the logo on the tail.
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One of two daily arrivals from MAD, this is a rare landing on 09 for IB (usually goes to 08R or 12).
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Another rare Runway 09 arrival for BahamasAir, but a nice surprise!
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A usual visitor, and one we get at JFK, but a great angle!
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Now for some FLL action! These were taken from the plane viewing park near the threshold for Runway 09. An amazing location that I underestimated, so I only had my 100-400L, where my Sigma 50mm would have been the ideal lens. FLL is 95% WN/B6/DL/CO, but there are some surprises, as you'll see.

B6 E-190 holding short of 09L.
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WN 737 with plugged eyebrow windows.
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An awesome DC-3 (?) ready for takeoff. What a great noise this thing made! Too bad it was so far away on a stifling hot day.
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I'd never heard of Silver Airways, but they're apparently a rather large organization. Interesting livery, too.
http://tisdigital.com/FL_2012/FL_19.JPG

I had no idea Continetal (now United) Express operated Beech 1900D from anywhere! There is a little "Silver Airways" logo under the cockpit, so does anyone know whether this is UAX on behalf of Silver, or vice versa?
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FLL tower.
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My wheels in front of the action, showing just how close you are.
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I'm very quickly starting to think FL may be the best state for plane-spotting. Many endorsed locations, a nice variety of traffic, and great weather and light all year-round!!

Enjoy! Comments always welcome!

TIS
nssd70
2012-07-08, 06:59 PM
Nice set. I'm heading to Miami for a day of planespotting at the end of July.

Doug
Cary
2012-07-08, 08:56 PM
I'd never heard of Silver Airways, but they're apparently a rather large organization. Interesting livery, too.

I had no idea Continetal (now United) Express operated Beech 1900D from anywhere! There is a little "Silver Airways" logo under the cockpit, so does anyone know whether this is UAX on behalf of Silver, or vice versa?



Silver is the new name for Gulfstream International. Nice pics...the Transcarga is a sweet catch.
Roush6NY
2012-07-08, 09:53 PM
Great set, nice job!
megatop412
2012-07-08, 10:06 PM
Excellent shots

Hmm Florida West....didn't they used to fly 707's once upon a time
TJK
2012-07-09, 07:13 AM
Nice variety there!
gonzalu
2012-07-09, 07:37 AM
Interjet is coming to NY... and Transcarga, I am jealous! nice... Miami is South American Cargo heaven :-) Great set, Tis
PhilDernerJr
2012-07-09, 11:21 AM
Really enjoyed that collection!!! Thanks for sharing!
Delta777LR
2012-07-09, 11:48 AM
nice catch of Transcarga Tis, I love the Silver Airways Saab!
ANITIX87
2012-07-09, 01:28 PM
Nice set. I'm heading to Miami for a day of planespotting at the end of July.
Thanks. Hit me up when you get down here!


Silver is the new name for Gulfstream International. Nice pics...the Transcarga is a sweet catch.
Thanks for the info about Silver, I had no idea!


Great set, nice job!
Thanks, Kaz.


Excellent shots
Thank you, sir. IDK about FloridaWest flying 707s. I'm too young, I think, haha.


Nice variety there!
That's one of my favorite things about MIA/FLL. The variety is awesome, and changes day-to-day with all the maintenance on the North side. In the last weeks, I've seen everything from AF1 (no shots, sadly) to a JeJu Air 737NG.


Interjet is coming to NY... and Transcarga, I am jealous! nice... Miami is South American Cargo heaven :-) Great set, Tis
Interjet in NY will be old news for me. Haha. I'll be out at Panera with you guys drinking my iced tea while you scramble to catch it.


Really enjoyed that collection!!! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Phil. You'd particularly enjoy MIA and FLL. There are Shorts Skyvans and Shorts 360s coming in and out of here all the time (at least, I thought it was you who had an unhealthy obsession with them...)


nice catch of Transcarga Tis, I love the Silver Airways Saab!
Thanks, Sergio. The Silver Airways was a sweet surprise.

TIS
Just_Lucas
2012-07-10, 03:01 AM
Nice photos,I'd say West palm is the Best casue you got The best view sense i do Live in Fl and i was Just at Pbia Last Week i gotta Edit and upload the Pics,haven't been to Mia yet,Is there a lot of Security around there? Never really go to Mia cause to far from Where i live Pbia is the closet Ia to me :P Nice photos mate well done
Just_Lucas
2012-07-10, 03:01 AM
What kind of camera did you use to shoot these photos By the way? Looking for a new digital Camera To use mine is to old :S
Thanks. Hit me up when you get down here!


Thanks for the info about Silver, I had no idea!


Thanks, Kaz.


Thank you, sir. IDK about FloridaWest flying 707s. I'm too young, I think, haha.


That's one of my favorite things about MIA/FLL. The variety is awesome, and changes day-to-day with all the maintenance on the North side. In the last weeks, I've seen everything from AF1 (no shots, sadly) to a JeJu Air 737NG.


Interjet in NY will be old news for me. Haha. I'll be out at Panera with you guys drinking my iced tea while you scramble to catch it.


Thanks, Phil. You'd particularly enjoy MIA and FLL. There are Shorts Skyvans and Shorts 360s coming in and out of here all the time (at least, I thought it was you who had an unhealthy obsession with them...)


Thanks, Sergio. The Silver Airways was a sweet surprise.

TIS
ANITIX87
2012-07-10, 08:17 AM
Nice photos,I'd say West palm is the Best casue you got The best view sense i do Live in Fl and i was Just at Pbia Last Week i gotta Edit and upload the Pics,haven't been to Mia yet,Is there a lot of Security around there? Never really go to Mia cause to far from Where i live Pbia is the closet Ia to me :P Nice photos mate well done
No security whatsoever as long as you're at the El Dorado spot, the 94th Aero Squadron, or the Holes. Other places have high fencing or police presence, but those two spots, as long as they're using an easterly flow, are spectacular.


What kind of camera did you use to shoot these photos By the way? Looking for a new digital Camera To use mine is to old :S
Most were shot using a Canon 50D + Canon 100-400L IS USM. A few were shot with a 5D Mk II (the ones with a vignette).
PhilDernerJr
2012-07-10, 09:33 AM
I do enjoy Shorts! I think I've only seen them once in my life!
Screaming_Emu
2012-07-10, 07:59 PM
Nice Speed3! Though I'm biased :-)
nssd70
2012-07-10, 08:04 PM
"Thanks. Hit me up when you get down here!"-TIS

I'll do that. I plan on going to Miami on July 27.

Doug
ANITIX87
2012-07-10, 09:48 PM
Nice Speed3! Though I'm biased :-)
Are you a fellow Speed owner? If so, do you know the forum mazdaspeedforums.org? I'm a very active member there.


I'll do that. I plan on going to Miami on July 27.
Cool, I'll definitely be around!

TIS
Screaming_Emu
2012-07-11, 12:00 AM
Are you a fellow Speed owner? If so, do you know the forum mazdaspeedforums.org? I'm a very active member there.



Yessir, a black 2010.

I've been looking for a good forum. I just recently moved to a new house that is up a steep and rough gravel road. Will need new tires at the least, but also looking for a few other things that might make it a little easier on the car in the long term. Figured a place like the MS forums would be a good place to start.
ANITIX87
2012-07-11, 08:11 AM
I've been looking for a good forum.
Well, there's Mazdas247.com, but that's for ANY Mazda owner and is more of an enthusiast forum. There are some great discussions but there is also the occasional ricer, or someone who has no idea what they're talking about. mazdaspeedforums.org is specifically for cars with the 2.3L DISI turbo and is so full of technical information it's mind-blowing. This engine has so much potential, and any mod you can think of has been done. PM me and I'll give you some more information and advice so you can pick the one that's best for you.

Also, read this: http://www.mazdaspeedforums.org/forum/f511/new-members-must-read-99499/

And here's an idea of what kind of information you can find: http://www.mazdaspeedforums.org/forum/f544/link-all-ultimate-resouce-threads-111614/

TIS