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    Re: Today at Farmingdale 2008/2009

    ><usually the day of the Belmont Stakes, <

    Anyone watch the race and see the helicopter parked in the back along the first turn? Looked like a Agusta 109
    to me. Im not sure but i think in the past they might have had a temporary pad set up for copters with VIPS and
    public safety ships.
    Also was there a blimp being used for the aerials that I saw? No one was parked at FRG.
    Great ending to the race.

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    Re: Today at Farmingdale 2008/2009

    [quote="Gerard"]><usually the day of the Belmont Stakes, <

    >Im not sure but i think in the past they might have had a temporary pad set up for copters with VIPS and
    public safety ships.<

    Minutes after writing this post I hear a Sikorsky S-76 contacting JFK advising they were landing at Belmont.
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    Re: Today at Farmingdale 2008/2009

    Belmont Park has a registered helipad 4NY9. It is used as a soccer field most of the year, they paint the helipad lines a week before Stakes Day. This year's Stakes Day was actually not that bad, we had 50,000 patrons as of 4pm and the final count may be close to 70,000. There was a flyover around 10am, I missed it as I was getting my 25 EMTs and 10 Paramedics deployed throughout the Park. Belmont actually offers some great spotting sites for the JFK 22s. If anyone is ever interested in a tour of the facility or wants hassle free spotting access just lemme know.
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    Re: Today at Farmingdale 2008/2009

    Quote Originally Posted by Gerard
    Also was there a blimp being used for the aerials that I saw? No one was parked at FRG.
    No blimp, just a news chopper. :-/

    Didn't get a great look at it but I think it was Chopper 7, which would make sense since the races were broadcast on ABC and ESPN.
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    Thanks "Medic" and "Gotham"

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    Re: Today at Farmingdale 2008/2009

    Quote Originally Posted by NYCMedic
    Belmont Park has a registered helipad 4NY9. It is used as a soccer field most of the year, they paint the helipad lines a week before Stakes Day. This year's Stakes Day was actually not that bad, we had 50,000 patrons as of 4pm and the final count may be close to 70,000. There was a flyover around 10am, I missed it as I was getting my 25 EMTs and 10 Paramedics deployed throughout the Park. Belmont actually offers some great spotting sites for the JFK 22s. If anyone is ever interested in a tour of the facility or wants hassle free spotting access just lemme know.
    i agree, it's a great spot to watch. i've been there on a few race days, my father was the on-site physician there for a while.
    it is mathematically impossible for either hummingbirds, or helicopters to fly. fortunately, neither are aware of this.

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    Re: Today at Farmingdale 2008/2009

    Well there's a switch. Kalitta Charters B727F just landed at FRG, (Sun 1425lcl) and is parked on Atlantic's ramp. Pictures hopefully tonight after I get home from work.

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    Re: Today at Farmingdale 2008/2009

    Quote Originally Posted by lijk604
    Well there's a switch. Kalitta Charters B727F just landed at FRG, (Sun 1425lcl) and is parked on Atlantic's ramp. Pictures hopefully tonight after I get home from work.
    Got there just as they came in. Even the Tower was surprised when the pilot advised they were going to Atlantic. I also saw
    they were greeted by a DHS officer before the pax were allowed to deplane.

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    Another cool moment was just after Noon and I had just left the Main Terminal after using the "facilities". Walking to my truck and what do i hear but the unmistakable sound of an approaching HUEY!!! It was coming in from the East and I grabbed my binocs and finally saw the ship. It was an Army medevac Huey and it must have been at least 5000 feet
    up heading W/SW.
    Damn I love that sound!!!
    :D :D

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    Re: Today at Farmingdale 2008/2009

    Today the Camo L-39 flew, it looked like he went out to Jones Beach.
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    Re: Today at Farmingdale 2008/2009

    Quote Originally Posted by Gerard
    Quote Originally Posted by lijk604
    Well there's a switch. Kalitta Charters B727F just landed at FRG, (Sun 1425lcl) and is parked on Atlantic's ramp. Pictures hopefully tonight after I get home from work.
    Got there just as they came in. Even the Tower was surprised when the pilot advised they were going to Atlantic. I also saw
    they were greeted by a DHS officer before the pax were allowed to deplane.
    They were met by US Customs as the aircraft came in from Calgary, Canada.
    ...and here it is...

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    Re: Today at Farmingdale 2008/2009

    Wow, SheltAir is getting quite a beating business wise now since the airshow eh? :lol:
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    Re: Today at Farmingdale 2008/2009

    Tiger came in today to play a practice round of golf at Bethpage. Headed home to Orlando after that (early aft).
    Did he use FRG?

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    Re: Today at Farmingdale 2008/2009

    Ernie Els' G-V N526EE is sitting over at Atlantic. Tail is blocked, so I'm not sure when he got here, but I can state it was after 9pm last night, and before 1145am today. ;)

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    Re: Today at Farmingdale 2008/2009

    I noticed at Shelt Air there's a ton of luxury cars cars all lined up waiting for VIPs. Looks like FRG is going to be a busy place.

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