Dekalb-Peachtree (PDK) - 11/27/07
If you like general aviation, PDK gives an up-close-and-personal view of the entire airfield. PDK is buzzing with business jet traffic year-round and occasionally is forced to close one of their runways for ramp parking spaces. The airport has a spotting/viewing area set up - complete with a live ATC audio feed and playground for children. Definitely a class act management there and plenty of spotter "eye candy."
I personally LOVE shooting general aviation. Sometimes it's a good change from larger aircraft - more variety.
Here are a few of my shots from yesterday.
It would appear Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Intl. Airport isn't the only Atlanta area airport handling international traffic. This Swiss-based Dassault Falcon is seen here arriving at PDK.
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Unfortunately I didn't catch this bird's registration. I love the look of a King Air - classy and stylish.
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United Co.'s Gulfstream G-V arriving at PDK. Note the deployed thrust reversers in action.
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This Raytheon 400A is owned by Wilkes and McHugh PA out of Tampa, FL.
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This BAe-125-800A is owned by GW Enterprises LLC out of Norfolk, MA.
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This Wachovia Financial Services LearJet 45 is based here at PDK. Note the Pilatus in the background doing engine run-up tests.
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Gulf Hawk's BAe-125-800B departing Dekalb-Peachtree Airport in Atlanta, Georgia.
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The highlight of the day at PDK, Colonial Bank's Challenger 600. Seen here reversing thrust following her arrival.
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Flickr photoset: http://www.flickr.com/photos/atlaviatio ... 320471291/
Cheers,
Chris in ATL
Re: Dekalb-Peachtree (PDK) - 11/27/07
Nice shots, Chris. I know what you mean, you can see some interesting stuff shooting bizjets.
Re: Dekalb-Peachtree (PDK) - 11/27/07
I like these shots...I'd like to get out to a bizjet-heavy airport to spot one of these days.
Re: Dekalb-Peachtree (PDK) - 11/27/07
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Originally Posted by ChrisW
what's that PC-12 doing in the back all by herself?
Re: Dekalb-Peachtree (PDK) - 11/27/07
He said, it's doing run-up tests.
