PANC 12/5/10

[seahawks7757]

Thats cause they are what seems to come out the most crisp w/out getting to compressed in some factors, well depending on your lens/setup

Also photobucket resized all to 1023, when I upload to flickr I'll post links to the full sizes.

[NLovis]

Ah yes 482. The last Aero Union Corporation converted freighter in our fleet. We will be pretty busy through ANC now as cargo peak is getting under way. A note for everyone here and you ANC guys. "Strikebird" 485 is currently operating UPS, ANC-SDF. 485 is approaching 29,000 cycles and through the vine a D check is approaching soon. Will most likely see this bird retired sometime 2011 as 33,000 cycles this bird must cease operations. Other EIA bird shown is 488.

[seahawks7757]

I think we saw 3 on the ground when we landed and then another 2 I think came in.

[NLovis]

I think we saw 3 on the ground when we landed and then another 2 I think came in.

485 was there on the 5th. 490 was AOG in ANC and 482, 486 did their normal fuel n go through ANC.

[jerslice]

Thanks everyone!

A few more:


Glad to see their new -300:


Finally getting some consistent pans:


Not a very exciting shot from an artistic perspective but DAMN! This is easily my catch of the year and a very big check mark off my spotters list. I really hope this isn't the last time I see this bird.

[Vivek777Kaul]

Superb selection Jeremy and Brandon..I still have to work up the courage to go spotting in the weather...

[seahawks7757]

Superb selection Jeremy and Brandon..I still have to work up the courage to go spotting in the weather...

If you really love it, you just do it lol

[sporky]

If you really love it, you just do it lol

Or if you are obsessed!

-Tad

[gonzalu]

Obsessed yes!! but my bank account does not support my obsession LOL. Kid in private school does not help!

BTW, Brandon, the only reason your pans are working up there is because you're frozen stiff. Once you thaw in LA your panning will go back to bad

Just kidding of course! That last set is just super... I am going to go up but the question is when. I ran out of days off this year so no good until next January. But by then, cargo rush will be over unfortunately!

[jerslice]

But by then, cargo rush will be over unfortunately!

ANC is a permanent cargo rush Manny! This was a slow day, since it was a Sunday there were very few FedEx / UPS and no Everetts and most other local carriers. Even still we saw near to 20 747's, around half a dozen triholers, the same in 737's...and that was 5 hours on a slow day.

[seahawks7757]

Obsessed yes!! but my bank account does not support my obsession LOL. Kid in private school does not help!

BTW, Brandon, the only reason your pans are working up there is because you're frozen stiff. Once you thaw in LA your panning will go back to bad

Just kidding of course! That last set is just super... I am going to go up but the question is when. I ran out of days off this year so no good until next January. But by then, cargo rush will be over unfortunately!

Like Jeremy said that was a weak rush, mondays are much better. 4 FedEx Trip 7's generally.

Also here is the full size FedEx MD-11 shot-

http://www.flickr.com/photos/1349734...n/photostream/

[sporky]

Plus the summer has near 24 hours of light, so even if your family is with you. Send them to bed and head out for a little picture taking. I have noticed that there is heavies all throughout the night, though the most is between 10am and 3pm.

I have always wanted to do a 3 day trip there with coverage of all 24 hours during that time. (12am - 8am one day, 8 am - 4pm the next, 4pm - 12am the final day).

-Tad

[seahawks7757]

Or if you are obsessed!

SSSSHHHHH not supposed to share the truth.

[gonzalu]

Plus the summer has near 24 hours of light, so even if your family is with you. Send them to bed and head out for a little picture taking. I have noticed that there is heavies all throughout the night, though the most is between 10am and 3pm.

I have always wanted to do a 3 day trip there with coverage of all 24 hours during that time. (12am - 8am one day, 8 am - 4pm the next, 4pm - 12am the final day).

-Tad

You know, I am all for spending WAAAAYYY too much time spotting LOL. Count me in if you decide to do it and need company.

[Zee71]

Count me in for a trip to ANC (as long as it doesn't conflict with my other travels in 2011).