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On Dec 9th I'm flying down to FLL for the day to spot. I'm flying down on WN on the 6:45 AM flight and returning on the 7:05 PM flight. Fares are still pretty good and if anyone cares to join me it would be great to go down with a group. Mark I hope you're free that day, it would be great to meet up with you.
I might be available.
Eric
I'm up for this as well. Mel and I might actually go down there the day before to see some family, and spot on Sunday with the boys.
I plan on taking the afternoon off and meeting up with Tom around 12 noon. I'll be able to get 4 in the car to go up to the public park at the take-off end of 9L. For anyone that does come down - spotting at the take-off end of 9L (of course assuming they are using 9L and not 27R), a 200mm will be great - for spotting on the car park - I'd recommend a 400mm for nice lift off shots.
[EDIT] - Duhhhh...blondie just realized 12/9 is a Sunday - no problem - will be good to see you all in FLL - no problem at all!!!
See you in December!
Which airport are these WN flights from?
(I might like to get in on this, but it may be more worthwhile to save my time and money for SXM next year...)
ISP, but that doesn't mean one can't fly out of JFK and LGA and meet up.Quote:
Originally Posted by adam613
I am liking this idea. I'll have to give this one some thought and see if I can make a weekend out of it...
I am working on getting the day off. It would be a fun day.
I will probably be flying JetBlue down there.
*We. :wink:
interesting
Everyone bring their Senga-scanners with them - we need to know of the approach!!! :borat:Quote:
Originally Posted by SengaB
Hey Bill - get the day off and get one of your CO friends to jumpseat you down for the day!! :)
Well Mark I wouldn't be able to jumpseat since I don't work for COA anymore but I'll check some fares and let you know.Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkLawrence
Might drive down there and what a b-day present since 12/10 is my b-day
Sounds great.
I 've done the same on February this year. LGA-FLL-LGA with Spirit for less than $ 90,- I spend aprox 11 hours on the roof of the parking lot and got a terrible sunburn! :-) Anyway.. the day was great and the photos were even better!
A nice mix of airlines and when they land from east side the backround is also nice.
If anyone has directions to the spotting location you guys are going to set up in let me know
What time are you guys who have booked getting down to FLL? I will probably spend the weekend in RSW and drive over, but I'm curious as to when the events of the day will kick off...
There are two points to spot at KFLL. The first is on top of the parking area - either terminal 1 or the Car Rental parking lot - both are good spots - close to the terminals. Runways are pretty good - a 300mm lends will do for that, but if you want lift off pics on 9L, I would recommend a 400mm lens. The second spot is just off the perimeter road at the landing end of runway 9L. A 200mm lens will do great here. There is a lot of road work there at the moment and closer to the time, I'll give everyone directions as to where the park is. I'll be coming down from Palm Beach, so, 45-60 mins drive.
Some people have asked before, but I'll clarify one point. As long as you are in the two spotting locations, Broward County Sheriff Dept are extremely friendly, will stop and chat - I've never been asked for ID. If you stop at locations other than those, they might get a little funny - I had one wave at me yesterday when I was outside Signature getting the NWA B742 - but I was parked in a public spot and walked to the location - he didn't seem to matter - parking illegally - they will probably come after you - but that's it.
The plan for Sunday is simple, get up early and spot from sun up to sun down. I'm flying down Sat afternoon now and will arrived about 4 PM. I'm staying at the Hilton Garden Inn at FLL.
Okay so it looks like I am going to fly down Sat. night on either B6 or NK and than come home on the same. I am going to look at cheapest fares later and than pick who etc Non rev is not a relable option for me.
Well my trip to FLL has been cancelled. My wife got tickets to the Lightning/Islander game the night before for my Birthday so I will prob be too tired to drive down the following morning. Looking foreward to some other day maybe in TPA OR MCO.
We're gonna fly in the morning before to PBI and stay with family Saturday night. We just need to figure out the best way to get from Delray Beach to FLL in the morning. Come to think of it...I bet my grandma would drive us ;)
This is exciting! An "off-site" spotting outing. :D
95 S. all the way
Depending on timing Mel, I'd probably be able to pick you guys up again.
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Originally Posted by NYARTCCFAN
No, I know HOW to get there...I meant logistically, figuring out transportation.
Thanks anyway.
sorry MY BAD
It's official, I will be there as well. Will fly down on DL and stay in Ft. Myers for Fri & Sat with a buddy of mine and then will either hitch a ride with him or will rent a car to drive to FLL on Sunday morning and fly back at 6:50 PM on DL. If we have more people coming than Mark can take in his car, let me know and I will rent the car so we can all get around (I can do it for relatively cheap).
My plans have been made.
Flying down on Jetblue Saturday Morning out of LGA, renting a car and heading down to spot MIA all day Saturday and Spot at FLL all day Sunday. Flying home early evening on us airways.
Eric
I'm to now going to FLL Sat morning, Eric and I are going to meet up and head down to MIA and spot there for the day.
I made a reservation for a Ford Mustang from Hertz for the day to drive from RSW over to and around FLL :twisted:
So I can carry a few people around the FLL spots as well. Have it until 6PM (flight home at 6:50)
"I feel the need...the need for speed!"
I'd be very interested in going as this would 1.) Give me a chance to finally fly out of SWF on either Air Tran or Jet Blue and 2.) Would give me a chance to finally spot at MIA.
Lets just see if I can swing my dad, fares aren't so bad.
Being that FLL has eveyrting you all already have I'm glad SOMEONE finally mentioned MIA...I thought you guys had lost your minds to go that far only for FLL.
Senga
I'm heading down the 24th through the 29th. Too bad we can't meet up. Maybe one of our resident FL guys can meet up with me.
I'm not going to make it to this, because I have to come back to FL the last weekend in Dec and enough is enough :P
However, my brother got rather interested in plane-spotting when we went to FLL on Friday, and he wants to join y'all on the 9th if he can borrow or rent a long enough lens. Unlike me, he has both a DSLR and a car :) Can I give him someone's phone number so he can track down the crowd?
Ok so the trip to FLL is back on since the prices of Hockey tickets here in Tampa are outrageous. This way I will be well rested for a 4 hour drive down to FLL.
Yes, this convo died down some. I hope people remember that it's next week!
Ok so what time will the festivities begin and can someone kindly foreward me directions to the exact spot we will be using. I will be approaching from I-75 from RSW.
There are two spots at KFLL - the first is on top of the Hibiscus Parking garage - follow the signs to the airport and take the lane for parking at the terminal 1 parking garage.
The second spot is View Park at the end of runway 9L/27R. For anyone that doesn't know the area, the easiest is to get to I-95 (I-595 from I-75 for the travelling people). From I-595, take I-95 south and take the Griffin Road exit. Head west (turn right) onto Griffin Road and head over the railroad tracks. At the next lights, turn right onto Ravenswood Rd. Continue up to the next light. Turn right and head over the bridge over I-95. Keep following that road until you hit a T junction. Turn left and you will be on the perimeter road. When it makes a 90 degree turn to the right, you are next to the Broward County Animal Control building. At the end of that building is a road to the right - take that and follow it and you will see the park. You are right next to the fence at the taxiway.
I use my 80mm-400mm in both spots, but a 200 will probably do at the View Park - they are landing and taxiing pretty close to you. A lot of people shoot the taxiing aircraft through the fence.
I will be coming down to FLL on Sunday morning - not exactly sure of the time yet, but anyone that wants, drop me a PM and I'll give you my cell number.
Just watch out with those ElAl cops at MIA guys. They aren't very freindly.