One thing to keep in mind is that it won't be daily until October and when it enters on EK201/202 on August 8th it will arrive at 2:00pm when the light is a little tougher then at 4:45pm.Quote:
Originally Posted by T-Bird76
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One thing to keep in mind is that it won't be daily until October and when it enters on EK201/202 on August 8th it will arrive at 2:00pm when the light is a little tougher then at 4:45pm.Quote:
Originally Posted by T-Bird76
Adam, who/where do you rent from? Is it mail order?Quote:
Originally Posted by adam613
Which baseball field are you referring to? I don't remember ever shooting from a baseball field for the 13s, but would love to know of a good spot to nail those sweet 13L banks.Quote:
Originally Posted by T-Bird76
By the way, I don't know if you know the answer to this related question, but I think I saw some pictures a while back of afternoon 4R arrivals and I have no idea where they were shot from. The planes were in the air with gear down, and perfectly lit. Is there an afternoon spot for shooting 4R arrivals?
It's on the airport near the Federal Circle. With the cargo area pretty much out of service for shooting, you are limited for the 13s. I saw this spot a while back and asked a few of our JFK folks about it, but I don't know that any of us have shot from there yet, and don't know how PAPD will react.Quote:
Originally Posted by jakbar
Its across from the Cell phone waiting lot and old Tower Air terminal and the NAA building. The only problem is parking, you'd have to park in long term, take the train to Federal Circle and walk. Or if you know you want something park in the cell phone lot, snap and move on.Quote:
Originally Posted by jakbar
What 4R pics are you talking about? Do you know who took them?
I've been trying to search for them without luck, but I think I saw them on this site in a thread a while back -- this was after I moved to Arizona, so it would be in the past year and a half. I have a fairly good recollection of there being a Qantas photo and perhaps a few others. I remember not recognizing the name of the photographer(s) -- I think it was someone new(ish) to the site.Quote:
Originally Posted by T-Bird76
Does anyone remember seeing these photos? I'd really like to figure out where those photos were taken, as it would be fantastic to have an afternoon 4R spotting location.
There are places where you can shoot 4R/4L pics in the afternoon, however I would not recommend those locations as they are not in the best of neighborhoods.
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Originally Posted by jakbar
The pictures are in this thread:
jfk-3-29-pics-review-amazing-thai-bank-t11202.html
Would anyone know exactly where the spot is? For such an occasion, I would definitely take my chances there.
Thanks for tracking that down. At least I know I wasn't hallucinating!Quote:
Originally Posted by Iberia A340-600
Anyway, I'd like to find a place to take such shots. Eric, it sounds like you may know. Any advice on a place to shoot from -- without putting yourself in danger -- if the A380 comes in on 4R on Friday?
I believe there is a park/open field on Bayfield Ave. off of beach 65th st. Have not been there in some time. I don't know if this is the location where those were taken. Like I said not the best of areas, but with a group may not be that bad.
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Originally Posted by jakbar
I personally will probably go for where the biggest crowd is. I was thinking about bringing some shears to trim some of the brush on the top of the mounds to allow more people to fit.
Rockaway Blvd was mentioned in another thread, and it would definitely be a nice angle, but be careful, as it's a busy roadway and cops seem to dislike that greatly. I don't think the general populace is familiar with this first revenue flight, so they might not be as forgiving as the last A380 visit.
The other park near the Mounds offers good angles, but with the summer sun, I'd assume the plane would be very toplit from there, no?
Well in any case, I'm happy to get the chance to finally meet some (most) of you. I was at the picnic in September but I just kinda layed low. I'll be the tall, goofy white kid.
If we know of an alternate rwy 4 spot, let's try to figure it out quickly, map it and figure out directions to determine who needs a ride and all of that. Otherwise, if it comes in on 4, I'll settle for a Bayswater backlit shot if I have to. I just don't want to miss it, and the group.
Otherwise, will there be anyone who will need a ride to the event?
Anyone who wants my cell number to help coordinate day-of, PM me and I'll give it you to. To learn of runways, where people seem to be meeting up, etc.
Well good luck boys on catching the A380. I may see it 6 miles above my head in Poland. :D
Feel free to do the same with me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phil D.
Not at 5:45, this time of year 5:45 is going to offer perfect light and with the WX predicted on Friday should be ideal conditions.Quote:
The other park near the Mounds offers good angles, but with the summer sun, I'd assume the plane would be very toplit from there, no?
Me too...let me know if you're trying to get there without a car, as I've been to most of the spotting locations by mass-transit and I'm happy to help.Quote:
Originally Posted by wunaladreamin
Winds are predicted to be NW between 10 and 15 knots on Friday. Anyone care to make a prediction.
Do I get a prize iffin I win?
Yes a Starbucks Gift card. LOLOLQuote:
Originally Posted by wunaladreamin
Yeh, a free vented lottery or something... :roll:Quote:
Originally Posted by wunaladreamin
Whoops, too slow. :P
Directions to where Eric is talking about. Don't look too bad. I may take a dry run just in case.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phil D.
Psst...don't let Tommy hear you calling it that...he'll bludgeon you into submission with a mocha flappychinny straw!Quote:
Originally Posted by flyboy 28
Bring your gun or better yet an M16.Quote:
Originally Posted by wunaladreamin
I'm going to venture to say we may be looking at the 31s which if that's the case ppl better be ready to move quickly since she might go to the left side.
NW winds in the summer usually means haze.
5:45pm light is still too high I think for that park. There are still a few hours of daylight left that time, and when you're underneath a plane like that, any angle other than close to sunset will be too high, I think.
If you got scanners, may be a good idea to tune into approach.Quote:
Originally Posted by T-Bird76
Sunsets at 8:10 that day, the sun will not be to high.
Agreed about the 31s, and good advice about remaining "on alert" to move to the 31L spot. I remember a group of us did that for Pink Song once (before it was Pink Delta).Quote:
Originally Posted by T-Bird76
Perhaps a local could post directions to the 31L spot for the benefit of others who aren't familiar with the area. Also, I think it would be helpful if someone could post the relevant New York Approach and JFK Tower frequencies that should be monitored to plan for this contingency. (I'd post all this info if I actually remembered it -- I can't believe its been a year and a half since I moved out West!)
Thanks.
P.S. - Tommy, judging by your comment, clearly you think the 4R afternoon spot is unsafe. I've never been there -- what kind of area are we talking about?
Arrival time is 4:45pm, not 5:45pm. Assuming the plane came in on 22L, I think the sun will be too high for good shots from that park. You're darn near directly underneath planes at that park, so you get lots of dark underwing shadow.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phil D.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for 31R.
If you are by yourself yes it is not a safe area at all but in a large group like what we'll have on Friday you'll be fine. Its a rather low income area Josh that's a known high crime sector.Quote:
P.S. - Tommy, judging by your comment, clearly you think the 4R afternoon spot is unsafe. I've never been there -- what kind of area are we talking about?
31s are looking pretty likely...I didn't know there *was* a 31L spot...where is it?
The 4R spot is not a great neighborhood but it certainly isn't any worse than the area around Bayswater...or The Mound(s)...
Approach 132.4, 127.4, 125.7
Tower 119.1
Josh, I think Tommy is implying that the area is overrun with savagery. A place where "Say, do you have the time?" = "Gimme your watch mother******!"
I think 31L would be Bayswater.Quote:
Originally Posted by adam613
No its not Bayswater. There's a park on the way to Bayswater we've shot out before. The Park Supervisor is a total Douche Bag and will prob freak out and call the swat team on us but F him..Quote:
Originally Posted by wunaladreamin
Here's the park
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=40.6 ... 3&t=h&z=18
That's what I thought, Tommy said 5:45 though.Quote:
Originally Posted by jakbar
It's just best to be ready to move I guess.
Yeah, like that doesn't describe half of this group. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by flyboy 28
I've shot there numerous times without a problem. It's called Inwood Park - there is a small brown sign at the corner of Sheridan Blvd that says "NC Park" or words to that effect (It's a Nassau County park.)Quote:
Originally Posted by T-Bird76
http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/ ... nwood.html
The best place there for 31L shots is the walkway along the shore on the north side. Mario & I caught AF1 there last year.
Right. I'll be the tall, goofy white kid with yellow shoes and plaid pants. :borat: (the shoes are roughly the same shade as Borat over here.)Quote:
Originally Posted by moose135
Whaddarya tryin' to say?!?!Quote:
Originally Posted by moose135
Oh there is just SOOOOO much I can say right now ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by wunaladreamin