CLT - 3/15/2015 [IMG Heavy]

[Kiffy]

I visited CLT on my way down south and left with way more shots than I had anticipated thanks to the new garage spot.

First I stopped by the overlook and the gorgeous day (mid 70's, clear sky) seemed to bring everyone out; the most crowded I've seen it!
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I stayed at the overlook long enough to get a few departures:
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Headed south for Augusta.
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E175 with the new winglet design, just two months old.
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Since they were using the 36's and traffic was slow I decided to give the garage a try.
And wow what an incredible sight from up there!!

The new colors taking over!
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RJ getting detached from the tug.
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Dash 8 ready for push-back.
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Flight 4944 heading out for departure to Lynchburg, one of 10 flights "Delta, Charlie" made that day.
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The new CLT "signature shot" with the Panther's logojet over the Bank of America Stadium and an A332 taxiing in.
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Taxiing to the gate after arriving from Punta Cana.
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"Amflight 743" departing on its Sunday-Thursday run to central Florida.
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A few more skyline shots:
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Rear view of a JBU E190.
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Push-back.
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Some sodas ready to be stowed.
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The afternoon rush picking up...
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Finding their gate.
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US/AA, LH, an RJ and some museum birds visible in the background.
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Some mainline action.
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Near perfect sunset light.
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Old passes new.
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Finding the gate on one engine.
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Taxiing to the gate with a feathered prop.
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"Pretty in Blue" arriving at sunset from JFK.
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Finally, a panorama of the new view at sunset.
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I was able to meet a few local spotters on the garage that explained how nice and understanding law enforcement has been to them with regards to spotting up there.
It's a great (cheap (http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/Airport/Parking/Pages/HourlyParking.aspx)) spot and one I'm very much looking forward to spotting at again!

[moose135]

We must have just missed each other, Chris - I was at the Overview around 1:30, and on the deck from 3 to 4 on Sunday. Glad you had a good day to take advantage of the new deck.

[Kiffy]

Oh man, that was close I got to the garage at about 5-5:30, maybe next time! It was a perfect day for spotting.
I only wish that there was some more mainline action but beggars can't be choosers. I'll have to give it a try when they're on the 18s.

[Zee71]

Chris .... nice shots ... The A330 looks sweet in the American colors.

[skyteam18]

Way too much PSA crap and not nearly enough Piedmont DHC-8 metal. Nice angles though, wonder where that mesa 900 was headed that caused it to roll so long? CLT is now on the list for me in the near future!