The UN General Assembly 2014

[Broomstick Flier]

Dear friends,

First post here, a small introduction is due: airline piloto based in South America, flying freighters for a living with quite a few flights to Southern Florida per month, avid spotter and enthusiast (since the early 90's) and currently a Nikon guy. Always ready for a good banter, some friendly chat and a pint or two of Sam Adams (when in the States).

So, for this year vacations I am planning a trip to New York area and I have been scheduled to take them around September, which I understand is roughly when the UN General Assembly takes place, and, therefore, a interesting array of traffic is expected in JFK. Now the main question is, when are the best days, or best week, traffic-wise, it seems to be the last week of September, is this correct? I have to combine my NYC trip with another part of the trip, so knowing the exact days is a good start.

Thanks for any help and time permitting, I will try to be a regular visitor around here

Stay safe chaps
Cheers

BF

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[Zee71]

This years UNGA is scheduled for Sept 16-29, 2014

Opening date of the General Assembly is Sept 16, 2014
Opening date of the general debate is Sept 23, 2014

So, plan accordingly.

[Landing Lights]

With the General Debate opening on the 23rd, that means that the bulk of the traffic will arrive between the 20th and 22nd. Some will arrive the week before as well, but those three days will give you the best bang for your buck if you have limited time to spend here.

[Broomstick Flier]

Thanks for the very informative answers so far.
Will indeed plan accordingly and hopefully will be able to make it work.

[gonzalu]

Just a slight update on the UN Website. Wonder what day Putin and Obama are speaking.




69th session



Tuesday, 16 September
3 p.m.
Opening of the 69th session


Monday, 22 - Tuesday, 23 September


High-level plenary meeting of the General Assembly to be known as the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples (Resolution 66/296 (http://undocs.org/a/res/66/296))


Monday, 22 September
1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Special session of the General Assembly on the follow-up to the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development
(Resolutions 65/234 (http://undocs.org/a/res/65/234) and 67/250 (http://undocs.org/a/res/67/250))


Tuesday, 23 September
"Climate Summit 2014" convened by the Secretary-General (for information - non-GA meeting)


Wednesday, 24 September to Friday, 26
September and Monday, 29 September up to
Tuesday, 7 October
General debate

General debate [8] (decision 68/512 (http://www.un.org/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=a/68/l.9))

[megatop412]

So...how does that affect what the best traffic days will be? Will it still be the 20th-22nd?

[Gerard]

Just a slight update on the UN Website. Wonder what day Putin and Obama are speaking.


Arent they having a boxing match at MSG? :eek::tongue::cool:

[gonzalu]

I hear you, GErard. I think it should be a Poker Match a-la Casino Royale.

"I'll see your Ukraine and raise you a Cuba"

[ANITIX87]

I've already requested off of work September 19-22 just in case anything extravagant shows up - I should be out most of the weekend. Can't wait!

Antonis

[MSN007]

Change of heart if the weather forecast is to my liking I will be up that weekend to pay my dues to JFK and hope for the best.

[misael787]

I HOPE FOR A 747SP


http://www.planepictures.net/netsearch4.cgi?srch=Misael+Ocasio+Hernandez&srng=2&stype=name
http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.search?photographersearch=Misael%20Ocasio&distinct_entry=true

[Delta777LR]

21st I'll be out there.

[ANITIX87]

Let's get this thing planned!!! I went through and took some information others have posted, if it's changed, let me know!

I really like shooting with others, and I haven't gotten out much lately, so I'd love to meet up with a decent group. One year we had close to 30 people at the mounds, but last year people split up into a lot of smaller groups and I always think that's a shame.

I've told all my friends/family that I am unavailable this weekend - spotting galore!

WHO'S SHOOTING WHEN:
Saturday, September 20
ANITIX87 - all day with friend
MSN007 - conditional on weather forecast
NIKV69 - sunset

Sunday, September 21
ANITIX87 - all day
Delta777LR - all day
MSN007 - per forecast
NIKV69 - sunset

Monday, September 22
NICKV69 - all day

I assume the rest of you guys will be out, hope to see some familiar faces and meet some new people!

[NIKV69]

WX permitting I will be out at sunset Sat and Sun and all day Monday prob.

[sdspinelli2]

I'll be out all day Saturday and Sunday and possibly Friday afternoon if anything is coming in. I'm looking to stay late on Saturday and do some night shooting.

[Landing Lights]

I'll be around all day Saturday and Sunday, and most of the day Wednesday. I may be out Friday evening, but that is TBD. The rest of the week is going to depend on a few factors.

[CO777ER]

Headed to NYC this Wednesday - Friday morning. I doubt any UN stuff will show up, but I've been surprised before.

[ANITIX87]

UPDATE:

WHO'S SHOOTING WHEN:
Saturday, September 20
ANITIX87 - all day with friend
MSN007 - conditional on weather forecast
NIKV69 - sunset
sdspinelli2 - all day
mldoc - all day

Sunday, September 21
ANITIX87 - all day
Delta777LR - all day
MSN007 - per forecast
NIKV69 - sunset
sdspinelli2 - all day
mldoc - all day

Monday, September 22
NIKV69 - all day

[TriStatePlaneSpotting]

When do most of the planes arrive? I am hoping to catch some IL action as well as some 727s and 707s!

[Broomstick Flier]

Planning to arrive at NYC next Friday night and stay until Monday night. Full spotting all days, unless it is raining cat and dogs :)

Cheers!

BF

[gonzalu]

When do most of the planes arrive? I am hoping to catch some IL action as well as some 727s and 707s!

Typically heavy action the weekend before main event, so this coming weekend. But you can never tell. Planes come and go 24x7 for the next three weeks, impossible to predict anything other than AF-1

[megatop412]

So I had my first dream about UNGA spotting last week. UN Week vibe now officially in my blood.

I am not going to be so foolish so as to mention what I am hoping to see. Instead, I offer the following prayer:

"Oh, mighty and powerful spotting gods
Behold, your humble supplicants are gathered before thee
Incline thine ear to our prayer.
Such that, you see fit to bestow upon us
A veritable bounty of exotic registrations, liveries, and most importantly, types
To make this year's General Assembly
A cornucopia of crazy-a** airplanes
And an avoidance of that damn 13L/22L split
We beseech thee! To bathe in the light of the Super Bowl of Plane Spotting
So that we may dwell in the house of Kennedy Airport(and Stewart Airport for the parked aircraft), forever and ever"

Amen, brothers

See you on Saturday

[gonzalu]

I definitely will be as anti-social as I need to be when hunting or gathering. Besides we can hang out whenever you like as long as it is not UN Week. One needs to track and pay close attention to the radio. One missed handoff can be the difference between 31R and 31L and from Costco to Inwood can be a quick uneventful swing and a 15 minute expletive laced failure (been there done that)

(and yes, I will still give you a big ol hug, just don't be pissed when I ignore you the rest of the day :tongue: not personal)

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[Len90]

I'm going to try and get out there for one day this weekend. Not sure if that will be Friday or Saturday though.

[TriStatePlaneSpotting]

I was there on a random Thursday last UN Week (don't judge me) shooting on 13L and only caught an Abu Dhabi Amiri 77L. Will the traffic be available on LiveATC and would you rather stand by The Mounds runway or The hotel runway (I'm confused!)

Len, I am geared toward Saturday just so you know.

[Zee71]

As Manny stated "One needs to track and pay close attention to the radio." Having a radio or listening to LiveATC will be helpful. The key thing is to stay focused and listen. Happy UNGA hunting!

William ... Amen to that prayer!!!!

[gonzalu]

I was there on a random Thursday last UN Week (don't judge me) shooting on 13L and only caught an Abu Dhabi Amiri 77L. Will the traffic be available on LiveATC and would you rather stand by The Mounds runway or The hotel runway (I'm confused!)

Len, I am geared toward Saturday just so you know.

LiveATC will be OK but remember to reduce the buffer in settings to have less delay. Typically LiveATC is 3-5 seconds behind. That can be the difference in missing a catch if you have to re-locate.

The pattern at JFK will change with the winds if they are strong enough but sometimes commands come from higher up in Washington because of the broader EWR/JFK/TEB/PHN/FRG congestion (as told to a pilot by the tower some time ago after a pilot got upset they had to land in poor crosswind conditions). There is no rhyme or reason but, they usually like 22/13 split in the afternoon and 4/31 in the morning during September.

Having a scanner with a headset and paying attention is the best way to catch all the action and to [contribute] back to the community. The more ears on more frequencies the better.

[Zee71]

Ditto to what Manny says! In addition, if you do miss an arrival you should be able to catch the departure, since JFK doesn't have the room to accommodate and park all UN visitors. They typically are in and out, the PANYNJ allows them 2 hours before they need to relocate the aircraft to another airfield. I think I've made a contribution.

[sdspinelli2]

Hope to see you out there Len!
I'm going to try and get out there for one day this weekend. Not sure if that will be Friday or Saturday though.

[gonzalu]

Most of us locals, the ones that care about actually photographing planes of all types, wait all year for this special two week period. We are out almost every weekend and sometimes during the week. MOST of the time I see absolutely NO ONE, I am all by myself NOT by choice. All of a sudden, during the most sought after time of the year for us, throngs of spotters descent on JFK to also enjoy UN Week. All I ask is to respect and consider what others enjoy about the hobby, whatever that may be. I welcome everyone and hope anyone who I am not so frendly with understands that it is not personal, I am just concentrating on the radio chatter and trackers.

Usually, when traffic is on 31's or 22's or 13's is when I am most unfriendly and abrupt since we have a lot of challenges to move to another location.

The 4s offer us all the opportunity to just hang out and relax and chew the fat since there is no option... you're stuck with what you got!

Finally, respecting spotting locations is a must. If you follow a local spotter and he/she leads you into a location that is sensitive, DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT go and throw a party! This happened a few times last year and it nearly ruined a few locations we like to reserve for special moments. If you're in a public park, by all means do as you wish, but in sensitive areas, keep a very low key and follow the lead of the locals.

I am known to be the big mouth when it comes to expressing my opinion and for that I take full credit even if it means I lose a few friends in the process. I know lots of folks that keep these feelings a secret so I know I am not alone in what I am saying. If anyone really knows me, you know you can count on me to be very generous and friendly... but please, UN Week is very serious for serious spotters, all I ask is a little respect of such and not to read too much into it. Come hang out with us on a lazy boring Sunday and you will get a much better perspective of what we are really like :smile:

[MSN007]

Manny your points are valid. When you have many folks gathered there will be playing and chatting creating room for error. I am hopping we will do more work than chatting and playing in a group. Instead of one person combing the entire globe by himself on planefinder we can divide by region and make life easier. The same with the four approach frequencies on the radio. No one should be called hater for deciding to be alone. For instance I am not big fun of Costco which offers more belly than side so I may not join the group if they are on the 31s so that shouldn't make me a hater.

Today the president of Ukraine will arrive in Washington. He speaks at Congress on Thursday.

[Jared Blech]

To get back on topic.
Qatar Ameri 004 just landed 13l from KIAD. (A342)
VP-BRA a Dassault looks like she is heading our way over KBOS .ETA 20-30 min

[MSN007]

I would like to remind everyone that the Japanese and Korean 747s are due to retire soon so if you don't have them yet, make that a priority.

[Fly]

I plan on going down Saturday for some spotting. It should be my last run down until the spring of 2015. I hope to see some of you down there.

[Jared Blech]

P4-mis is about to cross pond, did some research and it's a a319cj in an awesome livery. Looks to be a political figure.

[Gerard]

UN Week is very serious for serious spotters, all I ask is a little respect of such and not to read too much into it. Come hang out with us on a lazy boring Sunday and you will get a much better perspective of what we are really like :smile:

The Super Bowl of Spotting? :cool::biggrin:

[Zee71]

For others and definitely for me it's the SuperBowl of spotting. As always during UNGA week I will be focused and on a mission to catch these rare visitors. Happy UNGA week!

[megatop412]

I have greatly benefited from the assistance of other spotters and look forward to spending some time shooting the breeze, but I intend to come prepared with my radio to do whatever I can to contribute tracking the rare ones as Fasil had suggested. The way I look at it, I have to pay it forward. A few years back it was Cary who helped me get the Turkmenistan 767 during UNGA, he was very mellow about it and I just followed his lead as Manny said. Two years ago it was Eric who reported hearing that a Tupelov was inbound, and a half hour later I was fist pumping like a maniac after we shot it. Speaking of Manny, what he mentioned about the difference between regular spotting and UNGA is a good point- I too am happy to schmooze amidst the CRJ's and ERJ's, but dang it....dangle that SP carrot in front of me and I become quite driven to achieve the mission.

Right now I am just hoping that something won't come up at the last minute to wreck my plans to hang out and watch the planes with everyone.

[skyteam18]

For what it's worth one, possibly two, of these were moving around Dulles today. A German Air Force A300 has been up flying a bit lately as well around IAD.

http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/middle/2/8/3/2475382.jpg

[NIKV69]

I guess UNGA week means different things to different people. I am blessed in the winter that I can see SPs and other stuff. In fact the superbowl for me was the evening Dave Budd and I hung with an SP for hours. I sat on the nose gear and watched the sun go down. I also enjoy the boneyards much more for the special things that you can find.

UNGA is awesome but if I miss something I miss it. Hopefully omlettes with Manny and I can claim victory!

[gonzalu]

Oh yeah, omelettes are in order at least ONCE this week :smile:

[Zee71]

A few of us were fortunate to see both Qatar (Ameri) A340s, and we did manage to see the German Air Force A310 passing overhead from the mounds during the late afternoon hour.

A7-AAH on short final for RWY 31L (she was given vectors for 31R, and then at the last minute she requested 31L, this is why you have to listen and stay focused).
http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/UN-Week/Sept-2014/i-vDg4RCP/0/L/QatarAirways_05_JFK_17Sep2014_31R_A7_AAH_80-400mm-L.jpg

A7-HHK on short final for 13L (This one came in from Dulles)
http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/UN-Week/Sept-2014/i-t3c3njd/0/L/QatarAirways_03_JFK_17Sep2014_13L_A7_HHK_80-400mm-L.jpg

[Jared Blech]

Dub6 Dubai air wing 6 is a 738 2 hours of the coast of England

[Jared Blech]

OE-LOV is a private a319. Just about to cross the atlantic.
No update on the Dubai 737.

[Jared Blech]

Looks like there's a German Air Force 319 inbound. Just starting journey over atlantic.
Also there is a Saudi 7772 inbound eta 610 pm

[Zee71]

DUB6 was over Cleveland last time I looked!

[CathayA340]

Wow, looks like lots of awesome aircraft are gonna be at JFK! :D I'll be there on the 21'st from 11:30 ish to 3:30.

[Gintaras B.]

OE-LOV is a private a319. Just about to cross the atlantic.
No update on the Dubai 737.

This one came today:

http://g4.img-dpreview.com/50BF8D5B7BE34D19831B701014BBB89E.jpg

http://g2.img-dpreview.com/E2D17B4601B1461498AEA950A8F3260B.jpg

[Gintaras B.]

Looks like there's a German Air Force 319 inbound. Just starting journey over atlantic.
Also there is a Saudi 7772 inbound eta 610 pm

Saudi came around same ETA you posted:
http://g3.img-dpreview.com/2BB664B0BFA54889B0DCF9E00CDF6BE7.jpg

http://g4.img-dpreview.com/F3C6FE8ECBCC49FD987D0680ACEBDE2B.jpg

[springbok]

The South African BBJ is in for overhaul so they should be using a chartered VIP B727 - ZS-PVX.

[MSN007]

DUB6 was over Cleveland last time I looked!

Yes A6-HEH is spotted in CLE and Senga got the Dreamliner in SWF already.

[markg]

P4-MIS went to EWR. Parked up on the ramp next to UA Cargo, along with VT-IAH

[fk6065]

The POTUS is scheduled to address the UN next week so look for AF-1 into JFK

[SengaB]

Greetings,
I went to catch the UAE B788 A6-PFC as it arrived at SWF direct from the UAE. I had been dying to get this aircraft the moment I laid eyes on it. I have always been a fan of anything in the UAE Government colors as its one of my most favorite liveries (With the thick red cheatline). What a great way to start the UNGA. This could be the only new plane for me during this session but hopefully that won't be the case. Also getting a shot of my first Super Puma was a nice treat.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3882/15102540147_19dd88bec6_o.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3906/15266071716_b1c6e20274_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3874/15285920681_a6053f0a28_o.jpg


https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5571/15285921881_19c04fe7d8_o.jpg


https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5572/15102000137_1318114404_o.jpg

Senga

[jerslice]

Very nice

[Mateo]

Oh, wow. Senga's Seventh Sense strikes again! Hoping hoping hoping that both of those are still there on Sunday morning when I'm scheduled to get there.

[CO777ER]

Good meeting up with the crew the last two days. I managed to get the Qatar A310 while my plane was taxing to 13R to head to DFW. I should get some shots up in the next few days.

PSA: Always carry your ID and make sure your car's registration is up to date :rolleyes:

[Gintaras B.]

Great !!! nothing else...

[Gerard]

The POTUS is scheduled to address the UN next week so look for AF-1 into JFK

Do we know what day? Usually he stays overnight, maybe two nights!!

[Zee71]

Not much action this brisk morning at Bayswater in terms of UN traffic, but we did get a treat to a concert. The afternoon was followed by the dreaded 13s and 22L split. For those shooting 13L arrivals had better luck than those of use waiting for 22L. The evening was capped off by the Kuwait 747 arriving on 13L. Here are a few shots from today's (9/19) outing.

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/UN-Week/Sept-2014/i-9k8nQ8d/0/L/KuwaitAirways_01_JFK_19Sep2014_13L_9K_ADE_70-200mmD4s-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/UN-Week/Sept-2014/i-G7wmfvK/0/L/KuwaitAirways_03_JFK_19Sep2014_13L_9K_ADE_70-200mmD4s-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/UN-Week/Sept-2014/i-cDccWVn/0/L/KuwaitAirways_04_JFK_19Sep2014_13L_9K_ADE_70-200mmD4s-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/UN-Week/Sept-2014/i-hnktwR3/0/L/BundesrepublikDeutschland_01_JFK_19Sep2014_Ramp_9K _1501_80-400mm-L.jpg

[Gintaras B.]

Great photos Mark !!!!

[moose135]

Well done, Senga!

[NIKV69]

Nice catch!

[Zee71]

Well done! Hopefully she makes her way here one of these days.

[PhilDernerJr]

Very nice! I like that cheatline, too....gives it a classic look.

[TriStatePlaneSpotting]

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/QTR7450

Qatar Amiri Flight 7450 is due in around 3:30 PM, type is A330-200

[Kiffy]

Real sweet catch Senga! I was hoping she'd make an appearance for the UNGA.
Also nice catch of the Super Puma. Is she based there or on a job?

[TriStatePlaneSpotting]

OK. If anyone feels like meeting up, I am by Police Officer Edward Byrne Park on No Conduit Ave by 134 st.

[MSN007]

Zimbabwe is almost here.

[ANITIX87]

What time is Zimbabwe due? (Ninja edit: found him on FR24, never mind)

Nothing incredibly noteworthy for me so far today, been here since 9.

[springbok]

The Zim B767 Z-WPF has just been returned to service after being mothballed for 2 years

[Fly]

Can you spot from there and get good pics? From Edward Byrne park?

[TriStatePlaneSpotting]

Its really good here. All traffic is 13L today and no cops bother you!

[Fly]

Its really good here. All traffic is 13L today and no cops bother you!

I am at the park now. Pics are getting backlit but it's better than not getting them at all

[TriStatePlaneSpotting]

Where is the worth while stuff?

[Len90]

Heightened security prevented me from getting anything. Had a nice visit from the NYPD letting me know there is no photography, especially this week due to UN.

[moose135]

Were you in a public location? Because if you were, they lied to you.

[Len90]

Its really good here. All traffic is 13L today and no cops bother you!

130th st near the sanitation depot. Police were nice and informed me of the dangers in the area. I was in my car parked on the side of the road.

[eric8669]

130th st near the sanitation depot. Police were nice and informed me of the dangers in the area. I was in my car parked on the side of the road.

That was you. I was on 130th. You were not in your car. You were walking up and down the street with camera in hand. If that was you?

[Len90]

That was you. I was on 130th. You were not in your car. You were walking up and down the street with camera in hand. If that was you?

I only walked from the PS 124 to across the street. Parked there saw it wasn't good, got out and decided to walk across the street to just stretch my legs. Camera was over my shoulder. Person I was with moved the car to the other side of 150th ave where I was going to sit and spot. Made it to the other side of the street where I was approached by an NYPD car. Total time there approximately 90 seconds.

[SengaB]

Thanks,

Kiffy,
About the Puma. Its at SWF for a job. Not sure how long it will be there but it would be great to get it departing. I just wish it was easier to track these Flying Cranes. I got a Erickson Air Crane S-64 Sky Crane a few years back at SWF. That was a Very nice catch to get.

I am sure that UAE 787 will be some aviation spam in a few months :)

Senga
Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (http://www.google.com/url?q=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikorsky_S-64_Skycrane&sa=U&ei=BRgeVOiQDs32yQSQlYHIDg&ved=0CBQQFjAA&usg=AFQjCNFABzubN_66m_Q2L5SBoXg6cUb_Zg)

[fk6065]

In reference to the POTUS visit he is scheduled to address the UN on Wednesday.

[SengaB]

Greetings,
So far two days in row 2 new planes for me.

I treked over to EWR today for the Nigeria I mean....errr "Niger".....B737. This one is a mixed bag. I was very disappointed that they got a new BBJ instead of flying in the very nice 737-200 they have/had. I have been hoping it would come but never under my watch the new livery leaves much to be desired when compared to the 737-200 colors. With that being said. On the upside I was able to add a new African country to my list of nations from the continent and a very exotic one at that. With the exception of maybe 3-4 counties remaining for me all the others don't have dedicated or significant VIP aircraft or use charters. In the end I am here to take pictures of VIP aircraft so I guess I did OK today! Ivory Coast Government "IVY01" came in shortly after on Generic CS-TLU A319 instead of the State 727-200. Togo was to come later into EWR (probably in the Generic Burkina Faso F7X they use).

5U-GRN
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3851/15279968936_450e7b576d_o.jpg

Senga

[Mateo]

Saturday wrapup - here's what I've been able to glean as far as interesting things that moved through the area today. Post if I've missed anything.
Zimbabwe - Z-WPF - B762, Air Zimbabwe. To JFK, has now left. They've gone to Stewart in the past, but nothing confirmed yet.
Qatar - A7-AFL - A332, Qatar Airways. To JFK, is now heading back across the Atlantic.
Indonesia - PK-GPE - A333, Garuda. To JFK, reposition IAD.
White 9601 - CS-TLU - A319. To EWR, reposition SWF. [Carried Cote d'Ivoire, thanks Senga!]
Niger - 5U-GRN - BBJ. To EWR, current location unknown. [EDIT: To SWF, thanks John!]
Argentina - T-01 - B752. Over Cape Cod (2100L), likely inbound JFK within the hour. [EDIT: Arrived JFK ~2130L] [EDIT2: Reposition WRI. aargh!]
Monaco - 3A-MGA - F7X. To TEB.
Malaysia - 9M-NAA - A319. To HPN.
Mexico - TP-01 - B752. Over Richmond (2100L), destination unknown. Typically the Mexicans go to Newark and reposition WRI. [EDIT: Arrived EWR ~2145L]
Jordan - VQ-BNZ - G650. Arrived JFK, arrived 2230L. Will turn and burn, filed out to ISP. [ADDED/EDIT]
Longtail/LGT1 - VP-BOP - BBJ. Over Maine [2210L]. Arrived JFK 2300L, filed out to ISP. This went to DC during the Africa summit, so it might be carrying a delegation. [ADDED/EDIT]

[Tom_Turner]

It's got titles and colors... Well done and worth getting I'd say. It suffers only in the context of its predecessor, as many of the VIP aircraft do. But anyway, your proactive approach pays off once again.... This could be a good year for your collection after all.....

[SengaB]

We will see Tom :) Yes, One has to stop , reset and then look at things from a new perspective. The reason why I started shooting these things is long gone. I am almost there not not yet :)

Senga

[lijk604]

Niger went to SWF after EWR

[Zee71]

Senga .... well done again! We were tracking it and hoping it would head for JFK, but no such luck.

[yankees368]

Chilean Air Force 763 en route, registration 985, looks to be just ahead of LAN 532, ETA about 7:40am.

[Landing Lights]

The 727 that was chartered by South Africa was visible on FR24 a little while ago passing the Canary Islands. It's out of range now, but was heading due north (towards Iceland) during the time it was visible.

[Kiffy]

Here're a few shots from 9/20 at Dulles:

Qatar A340 (A7-AAH) and A310 (A7-AFE).
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3877/15301178521_17749d3640_c.jpg

Luftwaffe A310 (1027) touching-down on the center runway.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3852/15301178481_59517318c6_c.jpg

[Gerard]

About the Puma. Its at SWF for a job. Not sure how long it will be there but it would be great to get it departing. I just wish it was easier to track these Flying Cranes.
Senga
Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (http://www.google.com/url?q=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikorsky_S-64_Skycrane&sa=U&ei=BRgeVOiQDs32yQSQlYHIDg&ved=0CBQQFjAA&usg=AFQjCNFABzubN_66m_Q2L5SBoXg6cUb_Zg)


That same Super Puma has been at FRG a few times!! I saw it last January parked over by the back of Atlantic!! Took off out to NE.

[SengaB]

The South African B722 ZS-PVX is currently over the western part of the Azores now. Should be at JFK in 4-5 hours time. Current time 03:15EDT/07:15Z Senga

[SengaB]

Mark, Yea the Niger did swing way up north on arrival. He executed a missed approach and landed on the second attempt. Definitely not expect to see that.

Senga

[PhilDernerJr]

I definitely understand missing hte -200 but they done good for the new buy! Nice lookin plane. Good shot, Senga!

[TriStatePlaneSpotting]

ALERT ONE: Chilean Air Force 763 on downwind for 22

[TriStatePlaneSpotting]

Also, the Gabonese 77L is on final for 4L.

[Gerard]

Hows the weather out there guys? Crappy morning here out east.

[megatop412]

Well the marine layer that seems to have been imported straight from LAX is finally burning off. Should be decent for the rest of the day. Was at Inwood this morning, they seemed to be sending the VIP's to 4L while everyone else went right. They better not stay on the 4's all day or I will be renting a boat

[jran225]

Brunei 747-400 (V8-ALI) descending over the Hamptons right now.

[JHNA57]

10:14 am -V8-ALI, Sultan of Brunei 747-400 on Flightradar24 (without info) over Marthas Vineyard and appears to be heading for JFK (Now on the 4's)

[Gerard]

Well the marine layer that seems to have been imported straight from LAX is finally burning off. Should be decent for the rest of the day. Was at Inwood this morning, they seemed to be sending the VIP's to 4L while everyone else went right. They better not stay on the 4's all day or I will be renting a boat

LOL whatever it takes I guess.

[jran225]

EGY1 (A342; SU-GGG) is about an hour away from JFK.

[JHNA57]

10:14 am -V8-ALI, Sultan of Brunei 747-400 on Flightradar24 (without info) over Marthas Vineyard and appears to be heading for JFK (Now on the 4's)


Departed JFK at about 13:15 and "appears" to be repositioning to SWF.

[Fly]

Well the marine layer that seems to have been imported straight from LAX is finally burning off. Should be decent for the rest of the day. Was at Inwood this morning, they seemed to be sending the VIP's to 4L while everyone else went right. They better not stay on the 4's all day or I will be renting a boat

How's spotting for the 4's at Inwood?

[lijk604]

Belarus TU-154 just came in on 31R
Air China had an A330 as well.

[aemoreira81]

Weather permitting---when is the best day for spotting after the General Assembly is over? I didn't go out today because of the cloud cover.

[AirtrafficController]

Here is my contribution from this weekend:

From Saturday:

What a crazy pilot. He barely made the approach and later when it took off 13R, it climbed like a rocket:
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/AirtrafficController/IMG_2218acopy_zpse0a244e1.jpg (http://s171.photobucket.com/user/AirtrafficController/media/IMG_2218acopy_zpse0a244e1.jpg.html)

Nice scheme:

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/AirtrafficController/IMG_2480acopy_zpsba704d23.jpg (http://s171.photobucket.com/user/AirtrafficController/media/IMG_2480acopy_zpsba704d23.jpg.html)
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/AirtrafficController/IMG_2468acopy_zpsbe978543.jpg (http://s171.photobucket.com/user/AirtrafficController/media/IMG_2468acopy_zpsbe978543.jpg.html)

From Today:

UN related? :

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/AirtrafficController/IMG_2547acopy_zps3a2d66fe.jpg (http://s171.photobucket.com/user/AirtrafficController/media/IMG_2547acopy_zps3a2d66fe.jpg.html)

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/AirtrafficController/IMG_2538acopy_zps99b68b70.jpg (http://s171.photobucket.com/user/AirtrafficController/media/IMG_2538acopy_zps99b68b70.jpg.html)

Had to rush to get a shot of these two:
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/AirtrafficController/IMG_2566acopy_zps4e77c1c9.jpg (http://s171.photobucket.com/user/AirtrafficController/media/IMG_2566acopy_zps4e77c1c9.jpg.html)
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/AirtrafficController/IMG_2600a_zpsaf097956.jpg (http://s171.photobucket.com/user/AirtrafficController/media/IMG_2600a_zpsaf097956.jpg.html)


Royal Jet BBJ
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/AirtrafficController/IMG_2665acopy_zpsaa2332cc.jpg (http://s171.photobucket.com/user/AirtrafficController/media/IMG_2665acopy_zpsaa2332cc.jpg.html)

[Tom_Turner]

Great Shots Luke! Regarding the other matter, I used to assume that only the very best pilots in any given country would be entrusted to fly around the respective Head-of-State. But 10+ years of watching this, and I am now more inclined to believe nepotism or similar is at play in some cases.... :)

[yankees368]

Hey, that visual 13L approach is no easy task for the uninitiated! At least they landed, unlike Chile last year!

[SengaB]

Nice shots Luke, I guess Ill post my shot of the Day I ended up photography the BRU from 4 different angles. Even got some video ill post if if its worth it. The last time I had a chance to get a shot a Belarus T154 was in 2003 when it flew form Europe to Boston and then it Cuba (Airline colors). It never made the return trip.

The BRU could possibly be my shot of the year. I didn't think I'd have another chance to shoot a T154 again. The Air China was also a nice catch.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3915/15316136595_7ee0c87263_o.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5552/15129592227_8e7f127063_o.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5564/15312972881_e068c3e755_o.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3893/15293082686_302acd33d1_o.jpg
Senga

[MarioFL]

WOW!!!!......... Belarus could have sent their 767 and they arrive on a TU-154. Splendid looking machine but then again an all-white Tu-154 would still be more attractive than any modern Boeing or Airbus. If I were up there id' been out in rain and hurricane winds just to see it. The new Turkish VIP A330 looks darned good too for a VIP transport livery. I agree that Niger BBJ's livery is such a disaster I would not miss anything if i never photographed that airplane. Their 732 in the classic livery on the other hand is beautiful. That newer Zimbabwe scheme is another visual disaster. Ok rant over don't want to spoil the happiness.

[megatop412]

How's spotting for the 4's at Inwood?

Not everyone likes Inwood Park because you are further away from the planes, but I like it better than Bayswater as I have 500mm on a crop sensor to play with. It's also much easier to stay ahead of runway changes as opposed to the extra distance to Bayswater and the shots are more side-on

[Gintaras B.]

Best looking airplane as of today....




https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3893/15293082686_302acd33d1_o.jpg
Senga

[Zee71]

A BIG THANK YOU to Manny ... for the chow!

Nice seeing some of you that I haven't seen in ages. Here are a couple.

On the move at ISO 5000 and some heavy duty processing
http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/UN-Week/Sept-2014/i-BBTHJQ8/0/L/TurkishGovernment_01_JFK_21Sep2014_Taxi_TC_TUR_80-400mm-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/UN-Week/Sept-2014/i-NrqpsdQ/0/L/FortuneAir_02_JFK_21Sep2014_Taxi_ZS_PVX_80-400mm-L.jpg

[Kiffy]

Congo 707 just landed on 31R.

[MSN007]

It was nice seeing all of you and meeting new folks that came from abroad. This weekend was simply a blast for me and I am still trying to digest everything I caught today that I didn't even know they existed. I am sure you guys will be catching more in the coming days so I look forward to your postings.

[backlash]

Wow... a lot of very rare planes you maybe never see in your life...

Markus

[skyteam18]

That TU-154 is money; And the light on that Turkish 330 is singing. dang

[megatop412]

Wow... a lot of very rare planes you maybe never see in your life...

Markus

Your quote says it all, Markus- you have to try to kick a little ass sometimes!

Going back out now. Great seeing you again Fasil

[Speedbird1]

Awesome shots. Trying to figure-out the arrival runways: looks like 13L and possibly 22L.

[Kiffy]

Wahoo, The Gambia IL-62 just landed on 31R with plenty of sun!

[SengaB]

I went out to get the FAP B735 this morning. This is the 4th livery it has had on it. This is the first aircraft I ever shot during a UNGA in 2002. Also Got the Gambian IL-62.. AGAIN. I said if I saw it again I was going to scream so I am going to scream now. I wish the planes that I have missed in the the past would come back for once.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5589/15136045628_12f2df8be8_o.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5593/15136098747_c07b00623d_o.jpg

Senga

[Iberia A340-600]

Landed at JFK a little while ago and noted The Gambia IL-62 departing 31L. There was also a Mauritania BBJ by the deicing hangar and an Ethiopian 767-300 (could have been the 757-200) by the former Tower Air area... The Egypt A340-200 and Kuwait 747-400 are still parked at the airport as well.

I should hopefully have an update from SWF later tonight.

[SengaB]

I'll be up there again tomorrow for my Typical Morning trip My "The day of" trip to KSWF

The only thing for me there will be the Iraqi B738.
Senga

[skyteam18]

Leaving IAD I saw both Japanese VIP jets

http://imgur.com/ER5V9V5

[Mateo]

Congo on final for 31R. Amiri 7 has also just landed.

Mauritania and Peru have both departed.

3C-EGE, the Equatorial Guinea BBJ is descending over NW CT, Stewart-bound?
Iran looks to be bringing a Mahan 343, EP-MMC. About to go feet dry just S of Boston; ETA around 1640L. [EDIT: Mahan now on final 31R, 1627L]

Mali BBJ P4-PRM arrived JFK around 2200L.
BBJ HZ-HR5 opf Lebanon arrived EWR earlier in the afternoon and has repositioned to McGuire.
The Ceiba 772 CS-TQX, which brought the other half of the Equatorial Guinea delegation to EWR is on its way to Boston now.
Venezuela F900 YV2485 on final to JFK 2320L. Venezuelan F50 YV2165 is just behind him. And just behind him is Conviasa E190 YV3016!
Philippines 343 RP-C3435 arrived EWR earlier this afternoon and is now repositioning to DOV.
The French snuck in when no one was looking, since it just departed 31L. Call was CTM0001 heavy, so maybe the 340?

[PhilDernerJr]

Please be advised that ALL posts in this thread that are not discussing UN General Assembly spotting or about the photos will be deleted. Off topic posts will be deleted in full...not just the portions of your posts that were off-topic.

Sorry and thanks!

-Phil

[DCaviationgeek]

To those of us who were out at Panera yesterday (Sunday), did anyone figure out what caused the EK A-380 to divert to Bradley???

[misael787]

a great day today later i post some pic BTW the Korean AF1 Came in 31R

[Mateo]

Made it to JFK for some late afternoon looking; Korea 744 way at the back by the AER 13L, Comlux 762 P4-CLA opf Congo and Amiri 332 A7-HJJ at Hangar 12, and the Mahan 343 EP-MMC at the Triples. The Amiri was towed up by Fedex, Congo left for SWF, and Mahan was taxiing out around 1930. The Kuwait was still way in the back on the north side, and the Ethiopian is still over by Tower. Didn't see the Egypt, but I wasn't looking for it, either.

[Iberia A340-600]

List of what's at SWF from what I could gather:

Brunei 747-400
UAE 787-800
Gabon 777-200
Gambia IL-62
Congo 707
Belarus TU-154
South African 727-200
Niger BBJ
Equatorial Guinea BBJ
Mauritania BBJ
Iraqi Airways 737-800
Chile 767-300
Air Zimbabwe 767-200
Spain A310 + Falcon 500
Libya Dassault 900
Comulux 767-200

[Zee71]

Here just a few from today. BTW ... Korean Air Force landed on 31L (not 31R).

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/UN-Week/Sept-2014/i-4ZrhTzP/0/L/RepublicOfTheGambia_01_JFK_22Sep2014_31L_C5_RTG_80-400mm-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/UN-Week/Sept-2014/i-X8bXcdz/0/L/JapanAirForce_01_JFK_22Sep2014_31L_20_1101_80-400mm-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/UN-Week/Sept-2014/i-TpKHPh6/0/L/IslamicRepublicOfIran_01_JFK_22Sep2014_31R_EP_MMC_ 80-400mm-L.jpg

[jran225]

I was only a little bit jealous of all the UNGA action until I saw that IL-62 departure shot. You're killing me, Mark. With that being said, great shots everybody!

[Kiffy]

Didn't see the Egypt, but I wasn't looking for it, either.
Egypt is still at JFK, hidden behind the Port Authority building.

Any whereabouts of the Uganda G-V?

Mark that IL-62 is awesome! I was wondering what that beast would look like departing, it must have sounded good too. :cool:

[Mateo]

Tuesday morning [0600L]:
Brazil 319 2101 appears to be taxiing out right now.
Iraq 772 YI-AQZ is over Maine. If it's coming to JFK, it'll be there in about an hour or so.

EDIT: Iraq 772L departed 4R around 0840.

[torch]

Folks

Thanks for posting all of the great info and pictures. I had been planning on coming down to JFK for this weekend but a last minurte family trip to Disney World changed those plans. Now I am tearing my hair out at some of the activity this weekend. For sure, I will mark this in my calender for next year. By the way, Mark, that Gambia Il62 departure at HOBE is exceptional. Won't be many more chances to get an Il62 on the Canarsie climb out.
Thanks to all and keep the pics coming

Cheers

Trevor

[markg]

List of what's at SWF from what I could gather:

Brunei 747-400
UAE 787-800
Gabon 777-200
Gambia IL-62
Congo 707
Belarus TU-154
South African 727-200
Niger BBJ
Equatorial Guinea BBJ
Mauritania BBJ
Iraqi Airways 737-800
Chile 767-300
Air Zimbabwe 767-200
Spain A310 + Falcon 500
Libya Dassault 900
Comulux 767-200

Falcon 500?? Shouldn't that be a 900?

[MSN007]

Mark you killed it. That is what I call a show stopper awsome man.

[Mateo]

Presidential flotilla just landed at Wall Street. Usual 2x MV-22, 2x VH-3, with the third Osprey circling overhead and not landing. Landing Ospreys were code 04 and 06; don't have the time to go and see about the Sea Kings.

[SengaB]

Went to to SWF as I always do on The Tuesday of. The only two new for me was Iraqi 737 and the 777. Posting the 777 now.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3913/15329876181_434114d487_o.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3898/15149866669_6e9fc5a236_o.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3917/15150731258_66feb95447_o.jpg
Senga

[markg]

Great shot Senga!

[Max]

I took off from work for two hours to catch Airforce One today for the first time.
As a relative new member and spotter it was really nice to receive such a warm welcome from Manny and some of the other folks taking pics today.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3913/15147440389_bd4a4c0c49_b.jpg

with all air traffic stopped, I cannot figure out what the other plane in the background is
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2942/15331034171_e64ac21ca3_b.jpg

a small view of the crowd
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3839/15147670117_fbb5fc7038_b.jpg

[BDLGUY]

Turkish Government A330-243 Prestige parked at Bradley Int'l Airport (BDL) on 9-22-14. :cool:

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2942/15310392726_c094d930d3.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pjVLmo)

TC-TUR (https://flic.kr/p/pjVLmo) by japb777 (https://www.flickr.com/people/53586645@N00/), on Flickr

[Mateo]

with all air traffic stopped, I cannot figure out what the other plane in the background is
https://www.flickr.com/photos/128030151@N05/15331034171

Plane in the background is likely a straight-in to LGA 31.

[PhilDernerJr]

Plane in the background is likely a straight-in to LGA 31.

It indeed is, an American Eagle it seems.

[Aviation.High.Guy]

Here just a few from today. BTW ... Korean Air Force landed on 31L (not 31R).

AWESOME Mark! The Japan looks like a postcard and the Gambia, Well I'm speechless.

[eric8669]

Oh. Look. I made it into a pic. That's Rose the reporter next to me.Good crowd out this morning.

And we didn't get thrown out of bayswater this year. Very friendly officer on patrol in the park today.

[skyteam18]

That shot from hartford looks like a screen capture from a computer game haha! Nice catch though!

[jran225]

Russian Government IL-96 (RA-96019) flying south over Boston right now as RSD8, presumably en route to JFK.

[Zee71]

Senga ..... beautiful shots of that Iraqi

[SengaB]

Russian IL-96 is landing 22L as I type this out.
EWR
Tarom makes it way back to the NYC area as a VIP flight. Been a while since they have been here. Went out because they didn't have the "updated livery" when they used to fly into JFK.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3883/15150104299_f6409bebd8_o.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3915/15336695692_54d631e9b0_o.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2944/15336957375_7d04947451_o.jpg

[Gintaras B.]

AWESOME Mark! The Japan looks like a postcard and the Gambia, Well I'm speechless.

Me too...

and...I wish, I could get that IL-62...

[Gintaras B.]

Wasn't it impossible to get AF1 from Inwood Park? Much closer to 31L.
I caught AF1 just once from Inwood Park late this past spring.


I took off from work for two hours to catch Airforce One today for the first time.
As a relative new member and spotter it was really nice to receive such a warm welcome from Manny and some of the other folks taking pics today.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3913/15147440389_bd4a4c0c49_b.jpg

with all air traffic stopped, I cannot figure out what the other plane in the background is
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2942/15331034171_e64ac21ca3_b.jpg

a small view of the crowd
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3839/15147670117_fbb5fc7038_b.jpg

[gonzalu]

Max, great meeting you and talking with you today and welcome to the community. Looking forward to your pictures and spotting stories!

Cheers!

Senga, wow, as always, you kill it with the rare ones. Are the planes at SWF parked in a way that are not too tight? Always wonder if it is worth it to go up only to find out they are not cleanly photographable (is that even a word? :smile: )

Thanks...

[Gintaras B.]

Rose.. The Reporter? I think, she was @ mounds this afternoon...Yesterday, some guy was interviewing spotters @ Panera...
It's a very good thing !!! way better if journalists are interviewing spotters than LEO does...

Pitty me...I can spot only after work...
Today's catch only - Amiri 3:

http://g1.img-dpreview.com/E9EDB0F609FD42F2B39F619BAE034570.jpg


Oh. Look. I made it into a pic. That's Rose the reporter next to me.Good crowd out this morning.

And we didn't get thrown out of bayswater this year. Very friendly officer on patrol in the park today.

[misael787]

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3889/15334239871_2da39b1c83.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pn2Zh4)af2wa (https://flic.kr/p/pn2Zh4) by misael ocasio hernandez (https://www.flickr.com/people/51871053@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2943/15314382576_35c5ae99f3.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pkhdoU)a7-aagwater (https://flic.kr/p/pkhdoU) by misael ocasio hernandez (https://www.flickr.com/people/51871053@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3903/15337107122_4174dc87fd.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pnhFBq)yi-agzwater (https://flic.kr/p/pnhFBq) by misael ocasio hernandez (https://www.flickr.com/people/51871053@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3904/15337090912_df41569f80.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pnhAMW)TC-TURWATERE (https://flic.kr/p/pnhAMW) by misael ocasio hernandez (https://www.flickr.com/people/51871053@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3901/15150634319_abb15f75ba.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/p5NXK6)EW-85815EDIT****ERE (https://flic.kr/p/p5NXK6) by misael ocasio hernandez (https://www.flickr.com/people/51871053@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2944/15314368696_bdd3332b36.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pkh9gA)A6-AINWATER (https://flic.kr/p/pkh9gA) by misael ocasio hernandez (https://www.flickr.com/people/51871053@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3852/15150870457_87d25895d5.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/p5QaWr)v8-aliWATER (https://flic.kr/p/p5QaWr) by misael ocasio hernandez (https://www.flickr.com/people/51871053@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2943/15334227011_246c2d3b62.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pn2Vsk)TR-KPRWATER (https://flic.kr/p/pn2Vsk) by misael ocasio hernandez (https://www.flickr.com/people/51871053@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3889/15303996686_1dfe0610b8.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pjmZ2Q)p4-clawater (https://flic.kr/p/pjmZ2Q) by misael ocasio hernandez (https://www.flickr.com/people/51871053@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3859/15326721242_9b058fc8a0.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pmnsfw)JAPAN1water (https://flic.kr/p/pmnsfw) by misael ocasio hernandez (https://www.flickr.com/people/51871053@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5593/15323871891_bd42e43111.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pm7ReM)ep-mmcwater (https://flic.kr/p/pm7ReM) by misael ocasio hernandez (https://www.flickr.com/people/51871053@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5587/15323875231_7f28c70df0.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pm7Sen)a7-hjwaj (https://flic.kr/p/pm7Sen) by misael ocasio hernandez (https://www.flickr.com/people/51871053@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3912/15140451888_18093a176d.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/p4ULRW)A7-HHKwater (https://flic.kr/p/p4ULRW) by misael ocasio hernandez (https://www.flickr.com/people/51871053@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3926/15326726312_0390b0bbdc.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pmntKW)PERU 1water (https://flic.kr/p/pmntKW) by misael ocasio hernandez (https://www.flickr.com/people/51871053@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3869/15150944967_c2b99ed9fe.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/p5Qy66)A7-AFLWATER (https://flic.kr/p/p5Qy66) by misael ocasio hernandez (https://www.flickr.com/people/51871053@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3838/15334301091_824e9f1d39.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pn3itz)PK-GPE2WATER (https://flic.kr/p/pn3itz) by misael ocasio hernandez (https://www.flickr.com/people/51871053@N02/), on Flickr

[SengaB]

Manny,
Yea they seem to crowd the planes close together. They has several smashed against walls now and in the corners. They have been parking the planes a little different starting from last year so there is a little more randomness how they are parked and they are not lines up nicely like they used to be. Usually I only bother with what I need and you find most of the stuff there yo already got at JFK. They only plane that was there when I arrived that I need was the Irqai 737. I got a crap shot but at least I got it that's why I go. I'll get it when it goes back to JFK so will have to try again later when it come back to JFK.

A few of my shots
https://www.flickr.com/search/?details=1&w=25793825@N06&q=kswf
Senga

[Gintaras B.]

Great shots of yours Misael!

I'm jealous :)



https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3889/15334239871_2da39b1c83.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pn2Zh4)af2wa (https://flic.kr/p/pn2Zh4) by misael ocasio hernandez (https://www.flickr.com/people/51871053@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2943/15314382576_35c5ae99f3.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pkhdoU)a7-aagwater (https://flic.kr/p/pkhdoU) by misael ocasio hernandez (https://www.flickr.com/people/51871053@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3903/15337107122_4174dc87fd.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pnhFBq)yi-agzwater (https://flic.kr/p/pnhFBq) by misael ocasio hernandez (https://www.flickr.com/people/51871053@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3904/15337090912_df41569f80.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pnhAMW)TC-TURWATERE (https://flic.kr/p/pnhAMW) by misael ocasio hernandez (https://www.flickr.com/people/51871053@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3901/15150634319_abb15f75ba.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/p5NXK6)EW-85815EDIT****ERE (https://flic.kr/p/p5NXK6) by misael ocasio hernandez (https://www.flickr.com/people/51871053@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2944/15314368696_bdd3332b36.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pkh9gA)A6-AINWATER (https://flic.kr/p/pkh9gA) by misael ocasio hernandez (https://www.flickr.com/people/51871053@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3852/15150870457_87d25895d5.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/p5QaWr)v8-aliWATER (https://flic.kr/p/p5QaWr) by misael ocasio hernandez (https://www.flickr.com/people/51871053@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2943/15334227011_246c2d3b62.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pn2Vsk)TR-KPRWATER (https://flic.kr/p/pn2Vsk) by misael ocasio hernandez (https://www.flickr.com/people/51871053@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3889/15303996686_1dfe0610b8.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pjmZ2Q)p4-clawater (https://flic.kr/p/pjmZ2Q) by misael ocasio hernandez (https://www.flickr.com/people/51871053@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3859/15326721242_9b058fc8a0.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pmnsfw)JAPAN1water (https://flic.kr/p/pmnsfw) by misael ocasio hernandez (https://www.flickr.com/people/51871053@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5593/15323871891_bd42e43111.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pm7ReM)ep-mmcwater (https://flic.kr/p/pm7ReM) by misael ocasio hernandez (https://www.flickr.com/people/51871053@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5587/15323875231_7f28c70df0.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pm7Sen)a7-hjwaj (https://flic.kr/p/pm7Sen) by misael ocasio hernandez (https://www.flickr.com/people/51871053@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3912/15140451888_18093a176d.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/p4ULRW)A7-HHKwater (https://flic.kr/p/p4ULRW) by misael ocasio hernandez (https://www.flickr.com/people/51871053@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3926/15326726312_0390b0bbdc.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pmntKW)PERU 1water (https://flic.kr/p/pmntKW) by misael ocasio hernandez (https://www.flickr.com/people/51871053@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3869/15150944967_c2b99ed9fe.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/p5Qy66)A7-AFLWATER (https://flic.kr/p/p5Qy66) by misael ocasio hernandez (https://www.flickr.com/people/51871053@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3838/15334301091_824e9f1d39.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pn3itz)PK-GPE2WATER (https://flic.kr/p/pn3itz) by misael ocasio hernandez (https://www.flickr.com/people/51871053@N02/), on Flickr

[misael787]

Great shots of yours Misael!

I'm jealous :)

thanks gintaras

[CO777ER]

Here's my take on OE-LOV:

http://www.netairspace.com/photos/OE-LOV/Tyrolean_Jet_Service/Airbus_A319-115X_CJ/JFK_KJFK_New_York_John_F_Kennedy_International/photo_56792/medium.jpg (http://www.netairspace.com/pic/56792/)

And A7-AFE (Taken from the taxiway while waiting for departure off 13R)
http://www.netairspace.com/photos/A7-AFE/Qatar_Airways/Airbus_A310-308/JFK_KJFK_New_York_John_F_Kennedy_International/photo_56795/medium.jpg (http://www.netairspace.com/pic/56795/)

[Zee71]

Here are a few more from a few days ago.

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/UN-Week/Sept-2014/i-QKtJcwk/0/L/EygptianAirForce_01_JFK_21Sep2014_Taxi_SU_BEY_70-200mmD4s-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/UN-Week/Sept-2014/i-4Z3smn5/0/L/GabonGovernment_03_JFK_21Sep2014_Taxi_TR_KPR_70-200mmD4s-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/UN-Week/Sept-2014/i-NhMr3Mb/0/L/GabonGovernment_01_JFK_21Sep2014_Taxi_TR_KPR_70-200mmD4s-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/UN-Week/Sept-2014/i-N7B2ptf/0/L/BruneiSultansFlight_02_JFK_21Sep2014_Taxi_V8_ALI_7 0-200mmD4s-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/UN-Week/Sept-2014/i-29J5nj9/0/L/BruneiSultansFlight_03_JFK_21Sep2014_Taxi_V8_ALI_7 0-200mmD4s-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/UN-Week/Sept-2014/i-ZPqs9pM/0/L/SlovakRepublic_01_JFK_23Sep2014_22R_OM_BYO_80-400mm-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/UN-Week/Sept-2014/i-mj4SWsz/0/L/USAF_02_JFK_23Sep2014_13L_SAM90004_24-120mm-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/UN-Week/Sept-2014/i-T6Wp222/0/L/USAF_01_JFK_23Sep2014_13L_SAM90004_24-120mm-L.jpg

[Zee71]

FYI .... Air China CA15 A330 arrived back at JFK this morning around 5:30am. There is a 763 that looks like it may be inbound for JFK. She was passing through Nova Scotia around the same time. Happy hunting!

[AA757]

Plenty of great shots from UN week 2014 from everyone...... A couple of UN flights stopped in at Boston as well:

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2943/15153215889_d4c8aa9cd2_c.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2942/15153662648_746e611f55_c.jpg



Rich B

[PhilDernerJr]

I'm blown away by the shots this year. I feel like this is one of the best years we've had in a while....very impressed with the variety and schemes even as older planes get phased out.

Great work, guys.

[jbadger10]

FYI .... Air China CA15 A330 arrived back at JFK this morning around 5:30am. There is a 763 that looks like it may be inbound for JFK. She waw passing through Nova Scotia around the same time. Happy hunting!

The 763 turned out to be an Omni charter

[Landing Lights]

A few quick edits from SWF yesterday afternoon. Unfortunately, an area that was wide open last year right next to the fuel farm is now gated off. So there isn't much that has an unobstructed view now.

Spanish Air Force A310 and Falcon 900 were parked right next to each other at the entrance to the terminal area:
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3882/15318649986_9092b40320_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pkE5WW)
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3894/15318650256_396256a458_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pkE62A)

Also parked back there was Royal Air Maroc (CN-RNT, obstructed view), and this Libyan Falcon 900 (Thanks Mateo!):
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3912/15318744456_5fa9123f4f_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pkEz2J)

Morocco also brought a C-130, parked on the other side of the passenger terminal:
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3845/15318649486_f4ee250ab1_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pkE5Nj)

Next to the C-130 was the South African 727 charter. The Congo 707, Iraq 737, and Chad 777 were all parked in that area with obstructed views:
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3904/15154919689_d818e2b79d_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/p6bVCM)

The Belarus TU-154M was sitting just inside one of the gates to the GA ramp. Many thanks to the security guard who had no problems with me taking a picture.
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2942/15154980480_e0e915c4e8_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/p6ceGU)

The Gambia IL-62 was over there too, behind a couple NYSP helicopters:
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2944/15341779145_32ef6e3734_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pnGCrx)

Finally, you never know what's going to show up at SWF at any given time. I always have the scanner on when I'm there, so when I heard "<weird callsign, sounded like "Kuwaiti"> heavy, cleared for the option," i stopped what I was doing and made a beeline for a shot of the runway. At first I thought it was the State of Kuwait A340-500 that parked up there last year, but it was much better than that:
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3887/15155146557_9c4423a3b6_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/p6d65i)

The Iraqi 77L was pretty visible but with lots of obstructions. The UAE 787 is parked right behind the Atlantic Aviation building, only the nose was visible. Niger was right next to it, out in the open but behind a tank. Several other BBJs were parked back by the fuel farm, but completely obstructed.

[Speedbird1]

Thanks for sharing. Great job! Curious if you had to show any kind of credentials or IDs up at Stewart?

[Speedbird1]

JFK using 13L now approach. Saw a few interesting sights from my house. PIA 2 about 1220, and what looked like a USAF military a few minutes before and several others of interest. Had no binoculars and Flight Aware doesn't show military. Aircraft all backlit. Got the A388s': SIA, KAL and UAE as well.

[Kiffy]

Awesome shots so far guys! Senga, the Iraq 772 shots are great, nice light.

Tarom A310 (YR-LCB) parked at Atlantic (with a Dow CRJ taxing in).
Re-positioned from EWR yesterday evening as ROT8535 (http://flightaware.com/live/flight/ROT8535).
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3858/15342732765_a71076be88_c.jpg
Nice to see a passenger A310 still active.

[Aviation.High.Guy]

Nice catch! Funny how close the tail logo design is to LOT Polish.

[PhilDernerJr]

Tarom A310. Unreal.

[Zee71]

Rich .... great shots of the UN visitors up there. Psst! Send them this way!

[Gerard]

Thanks for sharing. Great job! Curious if you had to show any kind of credentials or IDs up at Stewart?

Yeah i was wondering also!! Its been a long time since I've been up there but got stopped once by the MPs for taking pics of some Medevac Hueys!! Guy called it in, saw my kids and they let me slide!!
NYSPD have a base at Stewart.
Love the Egyptian C-130 shot and pretty cool that people got shots of AF1 AND AF2 same day (?). sweet!!
Great great selection of pictures all and excellent coverage!! And I guess hassle free for the most part? Dont see and ranting posts in Spotter Blotter :rolleyes::eek:

[CathayA340]

Does anyone know where N767KS came from? It arrived on 22L on the 21st

[SengaB]

!! :biggrin: !! AA5C7B N767KS CHAD001 B762 40.01151 -73.24691 14675' 48.9° 383.4kts 19:40:01UTC

République du Tchad :)

Senga

[CathayA340]

!! :biggrin: !! AA5C7B N767KS CHAD001 B762 40.01151 -73.24691 14675' 48.9° 383.4kts 19:40:01UTC

République du Tchad :)

Senga

Haha ok, thanks Senga! :) That would be NDJ (IATA code)?

[Mateo]

Ben, the Falcon is the Libyan 5A-DCN.

Other UN seen today:
PHL
Tarom 310 YR-LCB

ILG
Namibia F7X V5-GON
the Bolivian F900 was also known to be present, but I missed it :(

BWI
Belgium F900 CD-01
Egypt C-130s 1292 and 1271

[Iberia A340-600]

Just had the Mauritania BBJ pass overhead, sounded much louder than a 737 but per FR24 that's what it was! Looks to be heading for an Atlantic crossing, must have left as a live flight from SWF.

[Kiffy]

Other UN seen today:

Dover AFB:
Uganda G-V, 5X-UGF
Peru AF 735, 356
Columbia AF 737, FAC0001
Nigeria AF 737, 5N-FGT

[SengaB]

Hi CathayA340,

Yea its ICAO/IATA FTTJ/NDJ I would think the flight originated somewhere in Chad. I don't know where though. They have a VIP MD-87 that came to the UNGA a few years back but hasn't been back since.


https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3496/3947961447_44d4c004a9_o.jpg

Senga

[CathayA340]

Hi CathayA340,

Yea its ICAO/IATA FTTJ/NDJ I would think the flight originated somewhere in Chad. I don't know where though. They have a VIP MD-87 that came to the UNGA a few years back but hasn't been back since.


https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3496/3947961447_44d4c004a9_o.jpg

Senga
Awesome shot! Thank you for the information :)

[Broomstick Flier]

Back at home at last...

Had a great time spotting around JFK with all the local (and not so local) photographers. My score for the UN traffic was quite good, while I missed some good ones due to being ill placed or too late for it. Nevermind, maybe next year. Being my first ever visit to JFK, regular traffic was also of interest and I managed to get quite decent photos on this subjects too.

My personal highlights:

http://sbxp.info/photos/UNGA14/C5RTG_UNGA14_1024_RS.jpg

http://sbxp.info/photos/UNGA14/TCTUR_UNGA14_1024_RS.jpg

Thanks for the company at Panera, the Mounds, etc .. Nice to know you all, see you soon guys!

Cheers

[Landing Lights]

Yeah i was wondering also!!

I responded to Speedbird1 privately, but since it seems like several people want to know...

I have never been hassled at SWF, even when I have parked myself on the side of the road for several hours waiting on a departure. Lots of locals come out to watch the planes up there, and if I run into one, I always chat them up. Usually they learn something and it makes them less suspicious of me. The airport is far less militarized now than it used to be, so MP's aren't really a concern as long as you stay away from the ANGB area. I actually feel more comfortable spotting on-property there than I do spotting from the few off-airport spots there are.
For that TU-154 shot, I felt it was best to approach the guard in the shack instead of just walking up to the gate and grabbing my shots. He was totally cool with it.

In terms of being hassled, Saturday morning was rough. After that, things seemed to settle down.

[SengaB]

To add on to what Ben shared.
I have been shooting SWF since 2002. Its actually the airport I enjoy visiting the most in the area. I have flown myself in there many times and also have shot there countless times over the years. Its small airport with a laid back relatively low level of hostility and aggression towards people watching/ photographing planes. SWF is a fun airport to shoot at.

My general "Mantra" carries over. Don't make a spectacle out of ones self, for an out-of-towner behave accordingly, respect Police AND Security (Most importantly yourself). Please consider a few of us (I think) have been shooting there for many years well before and will even after while others come and go.

Senga

[NIKV69]

Don't make a spectacle out of ones self



Hmmmm

[LGA777]

Columbian Govt BBJ FAC0001 just landed at LGA. First UN foreign vistor I have seen this year here.

Cheers

LGA777

[Gintaras B.]

Great shots....Turkish one came in a great light and spectacularly painted aircraft...

I wish, I could have that IL-62 photo, since I have been on - great plane to fly on....


Back at home at last...

Had a great time spotting around JFK with all the local (and not so local) photographers. My score for the UN traffic was quite good, while I missed some good ones due to being ill placed or too late for it. Nevermind, maybe next year. Being my first ever visit to JFK, regular traffic was also of interest and I managed to get quite decent photos on this subjects too.

My personal highlights:

http://sbxp.info/photos/UNGA14/C5RTG_UNGA14_1024_RS.jpg

http://sbxp.info/photos/UNGA14/TCTUR_UNGA14_1024_RS.jpg

Thanks for the company at Panera, the Mounds, etc .. Nice to know you all, see you soon guys!

Cheers

[SengaB]

Hi Ron,
Before Colombia got the BBJ do you ever recall seeing the FAC 707-300 or the F-28 they have fly into LGA in years past?

Senga

[LGA777]

Senga saw the F-28 here once in the mid 1990's or so not able to get a photo. The 767 has been here once or twice and I think this was my third or 4th time seeing the BBJ including 1 arrival right in the middle of Kids Day a few years ago.

[Gerard]

I have never been hassled at SWF, even when I have parked myself on the side of the road for several hours waiting on a departure. Lots of locals come out to watch the planes up there, and if I run into one, I always chat them up. Usually they learn something and it makes them less suspicious of me. The airport is far less militarized now than it used to be, so MP's aren't really a concern as long as you stay away from the ANGB area. I actually feel more comfortable spotting on-property there than I do spotting from the few off-airport spots there are.


Totally agree. That one time I was stopped was because I was taking pics through the fence by the south end where at that time they had a hangar for the evac copters!! That was back in the 90s.
I loved sitting up on the road that parallels the runways and watching the aircraft, especially the C-5s, land and depart!!

[JBoulin94]

Does anyone have any info on when President Rouhani is leaving New York? If possible I'd like to try and get a shot of his A340 leaving Andrews. Thanks to all the NYCAviation guys I met up with last Saturday (Jason, Ben, William) for helping me out. A rough incident with PAPD and the fact that I couldn't find a single hotel room on all of Long Island sent me home for the night, but I will hopefully be back up soon!

[Gerard]

I couldn't find a single hotel room on all of Long Island sent me home for the night,

Not sure how hard you tried or how far you went, lol!!:eek::confused:

[MSN007]

Not sure how hard you tried or how far you went, lol!!:eek::confused:

He is right there was no hotel available last weekend. If I were him I would've slept in the car.

[SengaB]

Ron,
Ah I see. yea I never got the FAC B703 or the FK28. That BBJ came on line before I had a chance :(

Senga

[Mateo]

Colombia always uses LGA for some reason. From looking at the trackers, an A332 (probably Turkey) departed JFK this morning, and the Ceiba 772L just departed EWR (1200L), but it looks to be heading south. It's a semi-frequent IAD visitor, so one to watch. [EDIT: Nope, not IAD - FL360 over Delaware. Wouldn't be surprised if this one wound up in either MIA or HAV]

[MarioFL]

In which tracker can that Ceiba be tracked? Don't see the flight in the ones i'm familiar with.

Anyone know when the Gambia left?

[MarioFL]

In which tracker can that Ceiba be tracked? Don't see the flight in the ones i'm familiar with.

Anyone know when the Gambia left?

Nevermind I see it, my guess would be HAV or resort at Varadero (VRA) since I know he's been to the latter before.

[Kiffy]

I stopped by Dover AFB yesterday to catch what remained of the UN flights.

FAP 735 was all that was left.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3858/15370632242_81c14137f5_c.jpg

Two close arrivals of exotic C-130s.

Turkey AF.
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2945/15184352118_948f2bbc33_c.jpg

Eygpt AF.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3876/15367777821_8da2e7aa77_c.jpg
(Although probably neither had to do with the UN.)

Then I pulled a Senga to catch this rare Indian gem. :wink:
Re-positioning from JFK as AIC1345.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3901/15184351848_cce7004195_c.jpg

[gonzalu]

Nice going Chris

[Iberia A340-600]

For anyone at JFK today - I'm up at SWF currently and the Congo 707, UAE 787, Equitorial Guinea BBJ, and Libyan Dassault all appear to be getting ready to depart soon. The Niger BBJ is still here but closed up.

[Derf]

Taken a few days ago
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/JFK-Assorted-Photos/i-55x5ppw/0/L/Untitled_Panorama1-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/JFK-Assorted-Photos/i-Mqpdc4B/0/L/IMG_3128-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/JFK-Assorted-Photos/i-rBhs926/0/L/IMG_3066-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/JFK-Assorted-Photos/i-hZzvqKb/0/L/IMG_3094-L.jpg

And some assorted shots

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/JFK-Assorted-Photos/i-JxhW68D/0/L/IMG_2874-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/JFK-Assorted-Photos/i-PFzZ6S8/0/L/IMG_2771-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/JFK-Assorted-Photos/i-xDd7j64/0/L/IMG_2722-L.jpg

To see more of my JFK pictures click here (http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/JFK-Assorted-Photos/)

[AirtrafficController]

Spent two hours on a nice day. Good to see Sergio
.http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/AirtrafficController/IMG_2806acopy_zps74161319.jpg (http://s171.photobucket.com/user/AirtrafficController/media/IMG_2806acopy_zps74161319.jpg.html)http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/AirtrafficController/IMG_2834acopy_zpsf64cc3b9.jpg (http://s171.photobucket.com/user/AirtrafficController/media/IMG_2834acopy_zpsf64cc3b9.jpg.html)

Catch of the day, of course this guy had to divebomb to make the approach:


http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/AirtrafficController/IMG_2876abcopy_zpsee1228c2.jpg (http://s171.photobucket.com/user/AirtrafficController/media/IMG_2876abcopy_zpsee1228c2.jpg.html)http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/AirtrafficController/IMG_2881abcopy_zps79e6b2ca.jpg (http://s171.photobucket.com/user/AirtrafficController/media/IMG_2881abcopy_zps79e6b2ca.jpg.html)Sorry for the qualityhttp://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/AirtrafficController/IMG_2916acopy_zpsb40e88c8.jpg (http://s171.photobucket.com/user/AirtrafficController/media/IMG_2916acopy_zpsb40e88c8.jpg.html)

[Mateo]

So I take it the Gambia slipped away while no one was looking? EQG did indeed go to Havana.

With the holiday and Shabbat now over, El Al 33 is due in at 1440L tomorrow. Showing as a 763, so something that we don't see very often in this area.

[Iberia A340-600]

Unfortunately due to heightened security within the ramp area at SWF this year I wasn't afforded the close view of the rare visitors as in years past. However, I did spend a few hours at the airport today and was very happy with the few aircraft I captured!

Here's to another successful UNGA all around, great shots to all!

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2942/15188735759_e8280e1504_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/p9beYt)

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3844/15188793110_91edc3e7c1_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/p9bx2h)

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2946/15375475515_4ab8b207f8_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pqFkcr)

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3890/15372317561_db0c956d23_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pqp9rX)

[Gintaras B.]

Some of my catches today:

http://g1.img-dpreview.com/E20DE9020ABE45A1AC55BB0D1E6F03FD.jpg

IL96 RUSSIA over NYC...Isn't scary?(for those: "My Radio Talks To Me"):

http://g3.img-dpreview.com/4C0C5CF14DC746FA969BB5121AA0E7A3.jpg

http://g3.img-dpreview.com/DE8E85A9A97C4B03A12F391FF9285956.jpg

http://g3.img-dpreview.com/D1B4CE6D530A43EF9AAED21C4E17385D.jpg

http://g1.img-dpreview.com/B9557B131DEC4CCAAD879E272962165A.jpg


http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss35/gbmax/UN%202014/P9275450_0.jpg (http://s559.photobucket.com/user/gbmax/media/UN%202014/P9275450_0.jpg.html)

http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss35/gbmax/UN%202014/P9275549_0.jpg (http://s559.photobucket.com/user/gbmax/media/UN%202014/P9275549_0.jpg.html)

[Aviation.High.Guy]

Awesome catches Gintaras. Wish I could have been there with you guys.

[Gintaras B.]

Thanks Don.

Mahan Air A340 arriving to JFK yesterday:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xo6910zzcEY

[MarioFL]

The A343 is quite a photogenic machine, great video!

[megatop412]

Finally got through my shots, it was great seeing everyone and meeting some new folks! Click on the dropshots link below to see the full set. I'll post some epic video of the Slovakian Tu-154 landing 13L as soon as I can figure out how to get the HD video onto youtube

Managed to snag one more after coming home- I swung by PHL and caught Tarom departing, great way to end UN Week despite the bad weather:
http://media701.dropshots.com/photos/476411/20140928/b_113611.jpg

http://media701.dropshots.com/photos/476411/20140928/b_113737.jpg

http://media701.dropshots.com/photos/476411/20140928/b_114043.jpg

[Aviation.High.Guy]

Great catch William!

[Gintaras B.]

A couple pics from today - Slovakia TU-154 came to JFK:

http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss35/gbmax/UN%202014/P9285709_0.jpg (http://s559.photobucket.com/user/gbmax/media/UN%202014/P9285709_0.jpg.html)

http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss35/gbmax/UN%202014/P9285726_0.jpg (http://s559.photobucket.com/user/gbmax/media/UN%202014/P9285726_0.jpg.html)

[gonzalu]

Great catch on Tarom William!!

And everyone else, wow, some great coverage as usual... I am so glad to live in NY and share the experience with great friends local and foreign. Til next year.

I have over 300GB of images to go through (yes, my RAW files are 45MB each :/ ) and absolutely ZERO time to do it ... so I just managed to get them in their proper folders in Lightroom and maybe by UNGA2015 I will have at least properly cataloged them LOL

[Zee71]

Still processing .... after arriving back from a work related trip on Friday night, I headed out to the field to see if there was any residual traffic. I was able to catch these.

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/UN-Week/Sept-2014/i-JdZHm6W/0/L/RepubliqueGabonaise_01_JFK_26Sep2014_Taxi_TR_KPR_7 0-200mmD4s-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/UN-Week/Sept-2014/i-8ShvwxB/0/L/Qatar_01_JFK_26Sep2014_Taxi_A7_AFE_70-200mmD4s-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/UN-Week/Sept-2014/i-rv955mH/0/L/Peruvian_02_JFK_26Sep2014_Taxi_70-200mmD4s-L.jpg

[Gintaras B.]

Mark, your night photos are simply crazy...

[gonzalu]

Is the A310 going to the bathroom? :wink:

[Zee71]

I think so ..... The ISO on those images range around 6400 and higher since they were on the move.

[AA757]

Great night shots Mark!


Rich B

[Mateo]

Is the A310 going to the bathroom? :wink:Marking its territory :D

From yesterday (Sunday):
Malaysian 319 9M-NAA still at HPN
Slovakian Tu154 departed JFK 31L just after 1800
El Al 763 4X-EAR on the back ramp by the AER 13R.

Nothing UN-related that I could see at TEB or EWR.

[EDIT: There's an article in the Gambian press about their President returning to Banjul early Saturday morning, so figure a Friday evening departure for his Il-62.]

[SengaB]

As I drove past EWR making my way to KDOV for the TUAF the Niger BBJ taxied to 22R and flew over me heading south east as I was at the gas station filling up.

Senga

[jbadger10]

Listening to JFK Tower at the moment and I just heard Angola 2 and Angola 3 land. Not sure if anyone is around to catch what they are?

[Mateo]

Listening to JFK Tower at the moment and I just heard Angola 2 and Angola 3 land. Not sure if anyone is around to catch what they are?
One of them is likely the Falcon 900 D2-ANT that was kicking around at SWF last weekend. They also have Global D2-ANG, but I think that's the flagship of the government fleet, and would presumably get the 1 call, but those are the two most likely candidates.

[EDIT: FR24 shows a Global arriving around 1100 from SWF, so -ANG perhaps? Don't see any sign of the other one.]

[Speedbird1]

Thanks for posting this Slovakian TU-154. I saw it on approach over Coney beach on Sunday and thought it was an IL-62. It did not appear on Flight Aware. I also noticed an ELY flight #37 on Flight Aware, a B762, but sadly she was sent over to the 22L approach. I think she was UN related. She later departed for Toronto.

[Speedbird1]

I love this AIC B744 in the new livery. We only get the B773 at JFK. When did she arrive at JFK? I would die a happy man to see this!

[Speedbird1]

ELY B762 was flight 37 from TLV and arrived Rwy 22L. It later departed for CYYZ yesterday evening. I think it was indeed UN-related as it doesn't appear to be a regularly scheduled flight although the flight shows on Flight Aware which usually hides diplomatic and military flights, I believe.

[JHNA57]

I love this AIC B744 in the new livery. We only get the B773 at JFK. When did she arrive at JFK? I would die a happy man to see this!


China Airlines 744 (B-18203) in "Jimmy Livery" and Air India 744 (VT-EVA) arrived at JFK within minutes of each other at about 13:15. (Mon 9/29/14)

[Mateo]

ELY B762 was flight 37 from TLV and arrived Rwy 22L. It later departed for CYYZ yesterday evening. I think it was indeed UN-related as it doesn't appear to be a regularly scheduled flight although the flight shows on Flight Aware which usually hides diplomatic and military flights, I believe.The El Al flight 37 that you see on Flightaware is from 2005. It did not depart for Toronto last night. The Air India 744 arrived midday Friday to drop off the PM, and returned midday today to pick him up.

[skyteam18]

Big thanks to Cary Liao and Matt Smith for making me feel welcome in NYC during the UN Summit

Here's a big group (of y'all I presume) getting the Iranian President's Arrival at COSTCO:

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3861/15209046387_a8f616c979_c.jpg

[SengaB]

Nice shot.. very nice :) I like it!


Senga

[Cary]

It was good hanging out...hope you're able to make it back next year!


Big thanks to Cary Liao and Matt Smith for making me feel welcome in NYC during the UN Summit

Here's a big group (of y'all I presume) getting the Iranian President's Arrival at COSTCO:

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3861/15209046387_a8f616c979_c.jpg

[Gintaras B.]

UN Week 2014 spotters @ Panera, Cloudy Sunday, 9/21:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xjRAT0-oMU

[megatop412]

Since we are now posting video, I need to do my part to keep this thread going.

Cary knows what the word "Epic" means, because he was shooting stills destined for anet while I filmed this a few feet from him:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqWiNoGOQCw&amp;list=UUmZzI6A2yrsymM6q7qw2OaQ

[Gintaras B.]

Since we are now posting video, I need to do my part to keep this thread going.

Cary knows what the word "Epic" means, because he was shooting stills destined for anet while I filmed this a few feet from him:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqWiNoGOQCw&list=UUmZzI6A2yrsymM6q7qw2OaQ

Great video ! Nice meeting you William !

[Mateo]

UN Week 2014 spotters @ Panera, Cloudy Sunday, 9/21:Dudes doing nothing. It's like a piece of performance art :)

[Gintaras B.]

Dudes doing nothing. It's like a piece of performance art :)

Don't forget that dudes got that day some UN planes in that weather conditions...

Mateo...you wanted to see "dudes" pointing their lenses to the sky/planes?

Sorry, I didn't video Fasil dancing after Belarus TU154 passed by... :) :)

[Zee71]

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/UN-Week/Sept-2014/i-855QwVQ/0/L/JapanAirForce_02_JFK_22Sep2014_31L_20_1101_80-400mm-L.jpg

[Mateo]

Don't forget that dudes got that day some UN planes in that weather conditions...

Mateo...you wanted to see "dudes" pointing their lenses to the sky/planes?

Sorry, I didn't video Fasil dancing after Belarus TU154 passed by... :) :)Ha! I'm one of the dudes doing nothing in the video :)

So as to add something worthwhile to this thread; I did a quick check of the Liveatc tape from this morning:
Angola 2 is the Global and it came from SWF, so it's almost certainly D2-ANG.
D2-ANT (the Falcon) checked in about 5 minutes later. It used its reg as the callsign in the air, but then Angola 3 on the ground.

[MarioFL]

Thank u very much Mateo for the info on Gambia, he did the same last year for departure but this year arrived on daylight and everyone got a shot. From this thread i gather this year's VIP arrivals looked unusually concentrated, with most good stuff in two days except Belarus mid-week (which actually came in for the "Climate Summit" not the General Debate). I notice UN airplane paintschemes are getting progressively worse though, too many thin wavy lines like in some A319s, Niger BBJ, even Iraqi Airways new look is zzzzz.. or some bizarre ugly paint like on Lybian 5A-ONE last year, or even worse - military gray like that Peruvian 737 :frown:

Now, that Tupolev video was beautiful! Replayed it at least 5 times in a row, never thought I'd see it on video. Real machine with sound and smoke, hard to believe it's still around since i first got her on film some 10 years back. I don't shoot video, but wonder if a still in HD can make a good photo? (not talking about for sending it to buttkissers.net). I mean simply to get a pleasant image to look at

edit: nothing for us down here as far as VIPs going to Miami or Disney which can happen on occasion

[Gintaras B.]

Ha! I'm one of the dudes doing nothing in the video :)



Wait...

Are you the one who was spotting planes and writing reg#'s on note pad?

[torch]

Mark - that is truly an exceptional shot of the Japan 747 - thanks for sharing it

Cheers

Trevor

[MSN007]

Mark killer shot.

[ANITIX87]

Great shot Mark, that new superzoom is killing it for you!!

Here are mine, finally. Just a few of my favorites. I had a great time with everyone, it was a blast shuttling people back and forth between Panera and Inwood, even if Gintaras almost killed me, Jared, Steve, and Ryan once on the way to catch Egypt.

All taken with Canon 5DMkIII + Sigma 120-300 f/2.8 + Sigma 1.4xTC. Forgive the quality, they're from Photobucket.

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[Kiffy]

I did spend a few hours at the airport today and was very happy with the few aircraft I captured!
Great shots! Especially the shot of the UAE 788 and DRC 707 taken near sunset on your photostream.


Here's a big group (of y'all I presume) getting the Iranian President's Arrival at COSTCO:
Nice shot, I like the Olds front and center :redface:


Since we are now posting video, I need to do my part to keep this thread going.
EPIC VIDEO!!! Great angle, that must have sounded great in person!!


Angola 2 is the Global and it came from SWF, so it's almost certainly D2-ANG.
"Angola Two" this year was 9H-VJE (http://planefinder.net/flight/ANGOLA2/time/2014-09-22T18:56:30%20UTC/speed/1), a VistaJet GLEX.
It headed to SWF Tuesday (9/22) evening as VJT859L (http://flightaware.com/live/flight/9HVJE). Too bad though, it would have been nice to finally catch an Angola Government aircraft...


From this thread i gather this year's VIP arrivals looked unusually concentrated, with most good stuff in two days except Belarus mid-week (which actually came in for the "Climate Summit" not the General Debate). I notice UN airplane paintschemes are getting progressively worse though, too many thin wavy lines like in some A319s, Niger BBJ, even Iraqi Airways new look is zzzzz..
That's where I have to stop; I do wish Iraq Airways kept more green on the fuselage but I'm in love with the tail! As for 5A-ONE, she's definitely different but she sure is eye-catching!
Also the Belarus TU-154 initially arrived on Sunday 9/21 as BRU2003 (MSQ-KEF-JFK).

[Gintaras B.]

I don't shoot video, but wonder if a still in HD can make a good photo? (not talking about for sending it to buttkissers.net). I mean simply to get a pleasant image to look at


I think, you can get a pretty good still from video. Depends of camcorder and your perception of "pleasant" image.
I got some "pleasant" still's from my cheapo($200) Panasonic HD camera...

And I like your definition - buttkissers.net - great !!!

[Zee71]

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/UN-Week/Sept-2014/i-LGH5rpf/0/L/ArabRepublicOfEgypt_01_JFK_24Sep2014_RAMP_SU_GGG_1 8-300mm-L.jpg

[Max]

Love the shots from Bayswater, Was the Jet Airways taken from there as well?

[eric8669]

http://southpawcaptures.com/my-blog/2014/9/30/un-week-2014

My shots from UN Week

[Zee71]

Awesome collection of this years visitors Eric.

[Mateo]

"Angola Two" this year was 9H-VJE (http://planefinder.net/flight/ANGOLA2/time/2014-09-22T18:56:30 UTC/speed/1), a VistaJet GLEX.
It headed to SWF Tuesday (9/22) evening as VJT859L (http://flightaware.com/live/flight/9HVJE). Too bad though, it would have been nice to finally catch an Angola Government aircraft...Ah, thanks. Didn't bother to make a deep dive to confirm. Funny thing is I need 9H-VJE, but I saw D2-ANG at Stewart last year.

[rmssch89]

I've finally gotten registered and gotten around to sharing my shots here. It was nice being out for the weekend and meeting everyone. I only wish I could have been out for Monday and Tuesday as well, definitely some good action then. Here are my UN grabs. The entire album with all the non-UN traffic can be found on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/rmssch89/sets/72157647969759985/

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3913/15149919139_bb934b4b05_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/p5Ki9p)US Air Force C-17 (https://flic.kr/p/p5Ki9p) by rmssch89 (https://www.flickr.com/people/80211803@N04/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3896/15336690055_427c3d7301_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pnfxCB)Private 727-200 ZS-PVX (https://flic.kr/p/pnfxCB) by rmssch89 (https://www.flickr.com/people/80211803@N04/), on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2944/15149972120_e945ccf26b_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/p5KyTS)Brazilian Air Force VC-2 (https://flic.kr/p/p5KyTS) by rmssch89 (https://www.flickr.com/people/80211803@N04/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3838/15149917639_49a49b7b09_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/p5KhGx)Government of Brunei 747-400 V8-ALI (https://flic.kr/p/p5KhGx) by rmssch89 (https://www.flickr.com/people/80211803@N04/), on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2943/15336688605_d3a558f2a6_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pnfxcB)Air China A330-200 B-6131 (https://flic.kr/p/pnfxcB) by rmssch89 (https://www.flickr.com/people/80211803@N04/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3844/15336688345_5dcfdeb45b_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pnfx88)Arab Republic of Egypt A330-200 SU-GGG (https://flic.kr/p/pnfx88) by rmssch89 (https://www.flickr.com/people/80211803@N04/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3845/15313655566_d79ee2f203_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pkduhf)Government of Belarus TU-154M EW-85815 (https://flic.kr/p/pkduhf) by rmssch89 (https://www.flickr.com/people/80211803@N04/), on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2942/15333513781_7cfc90937c_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pmYgrg)Private 767-200 N767KS (https://flic.kr/p/pmYgrg) by rmssch89 (https://www.flickr.com/people/80211803@N04/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3866/15333513381_18e9aac683_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pmYgjn)Tunisavia Falcon 900 TS-JSM (https://flic.kr/p/pmYgjn) by rmssch89 (https://www.flickr.com/people/80211803@N04/), on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2942/15336374482_b68a7488dc_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pndVPG)Ethiopian 767-300 ET-ALJ (https://flic.kr/p/pndVPG) by rmssch89 (https://www.flickr.com/people/80211803@N04/), on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2944/15336687235_be16b47603_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pnfwMZ)Republic of Turkey A330-200 TC-TUR (https://flic.kr/p/pnfwMZ) by rmssch89 (https://www.flickr.com/people/80211803@N04/), on Flickr