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I found this from the NY Times website:
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An A380 airliner with about 500 passengers aboard will arrive at Kennedy International Airport from Frankfurt around noon on March 19 in a test flight to demonstrate what its operator, Lufthansa, and its manufacturer, Airbus, call the A380’s “operational maturity.”
Want an exclusive viewing, enter the following contest. Please do not share this link on other websites or forums. This is for NYCAviation only. (If you received this link from another source, you may of course do what you please with it)
http://www.lufthansa-usa.com/A380/
The questions are really easy, use the "hints"....
Mike
I've entered butI will be in Paris on the 19th so if I win.....I guess it goes to the highest bidder.......
Thanks for the link Mike!
It has leaked out onto the forums at airliners.net now...
Word on A.net is it will be in Airbus House colors - which I think is just great.
So many want full Luftansa colors, but we'll be seeing that eventually anyway.
Tom
YUMMY! :)
Senga
Anybody notice that, if you win, you have 4 hours to either respond to their phone call or e-mail. Spotter rennt.
Just my luck. I am starting my new job on Monday the 19th. Do you think my employer will look down on calling in sick on my first day. LOL.
Pete
Pete,
I feel for you. I started a new job on March 1st and can't take a sick day so soon. The worst part is that I used to have rooftop access to Terminal 9 which has a great sight line to Terminal 1's gate next to the Van Wyck. Ohh well, it would have been nice to be around for that.
Hey guys! I'm excited about the A380 coming to JFK as all of you are. But as for photography, I know this is hard to predict now, but which runway would it most likely come in on? If the 31s are in use, 31L? It's the longest runway at JFK and is also in the vicinity of T1. I'm hoping for this one.. as for lenses, which are you guys thinking about? How would wide lenses work out?
Thanks for any info =]
Taken from the T&C from this thread (http://nycaviation.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5644)
So the A380 will definitely be on the ground at JFK on March 21.Quote:
One (1) winner will receive a pair of tickets to a reception at JFK Airport Wednesday, March, 21, 2007 at 4:00pm followed by a tour the World's largest Jet, the Airbus A380.
Here it is. I think this post should be a new topic but I'll post here.
The following information and time table is on the A380 movments into the US. It should kill and further hearsay and incomplete information that have plagued this thread for the last month.
PUBLIC INFORMATION
Regarding A380 (two aircraft) Visit to United States
(as of 3-5-07 12.25)
(“MSN” = Manufacturers Serial Number)
Monday March 19, 2007
A380 MSN #1
Arrives at LAX 9:30 local
Static display for media and invited guests - specifics to be announced
A380 MSN #7
Arrives at JFK 12.30 local
Static display for invited media in late afternoon - specifics to be announced
Tuesday March 20, 2007
A380 MSN #7
11.20 Departs JFK (no guests/press on flight)
13.00 Lands ORD
14.30-15.00 Static display for invited media
15.30-17.30 Static display for invited guests (no media) at ORD
19.40 Departs JFK en route JFK
23.00 Lands at JFK
A380 MSN TBD
19.45 Departs LAX
Wednesday March 21, 2007
A380 MSN #7
-10.30 Invited Media and VIP demo flight JFK-JFK
13.00-17.00 Static display for invited guests (no media)
22.00 Departs JFK en route FRA
Sunday March 25, 2007
A380 MSN #7
22.00 Lands at IAD
Monday March 26, 2007
A380 MSN #7
7.00 - 8.30 Static display for media
11.00 - 12.30 Invited Media and VIP demo flight IAD-IAD
14.00 - 18.00 Static display for invited guests (no media)
22.00 Departs IAD for FRA
Senga
Senga, do you know any other details about the flight by chance?
Hehhe I knew somoene was going to ask that! :)
I know nothing else I'm sorry. If I get anything new I will be sure to post.
Senga
"10.30 Invited Media and VIP demo flight JFK-JFK"
She will depart at 10:30?
Mike, Affirmative.
I can only imagine what a Tom Turner 31L departure would be like with the A380.
So far, the 10 day forecast on Intellicast.com is showing partly cloudy and 43 degrees for 3/19. Hope it stays like that!
Looks like 21st might be an even more opportune day for spotting - you get a take off and a landing in a span of what 30 min to 1hr?? that too in morning light.
Hopefully the winds will be in favor and you get a 31L departure and a sweet bank before canarsie. That would be nice.
What would be even nicer, a touch-n-go at EWR!! OHH YEAH!
-Vik
That's what I'm thinking too.Quote:
Originally Posted by VikHathi
Furthermore, I can't leave work for 3 days for a "dumb airplane" and could only get away for one viewing. Looks like the 21st has the best bang for the buck.
I'm finally all set! Took the day off and am planning a full day at JFK for this ship. I can't wait to see it!
Yeah, I confirmed with the boss this morning - she's been out of town the last week & a half, and I was worried I would get a hassle, but I got the day off. I may need to see if I can make Wednesday a "late day" and get the morning demo flight departure & arrival.
Where will it be parked for the time being that it will be at JFK?
Unforunatly I still have school that day and won't be able to see the landing.
Yes does anyone know where it'll be parked? I will be in JFK that day, is there any chance I could see it from the terminal?
Just wanted to make everyone aware, if anyone cares, Joey Collura and myself intend on being present on the 19th at JFK to watch this beast's first arrival at JFK, pending flight availability on Delta. Looking forward to seeing many people out there!
-Justin
I hope to be rampside for this bad boy!!!
Ah, shoot...the Orlando boys are coming. Time to leave town... That Justin guy is just too much trouble :) (How was that late flight back to MCO?)
Can't say this is 100% but expect 31L arrival with slow taxi over to T1 for parking.
Mike
If so, would inwood park be a good spot?
Wow sounds like this is gonna be a turnout with a lot of spotters. I hope the weather is going to be good, for prime shooting.
If I were to take the air train and take it around the airport, would it pass by where it will be parked?
If it does park at T1, you'll be able to see some part of it. Some of the T1 gates you only see for a second or two, others a bit more. All views would be at weird angles. Hope for it to park at gate 4, 6, 8, or 10 if it does park at T1.Quote:
Originally Posted by nikon50bigma
I'll be heading up to NY for this one as well....will be in town Sunday through Tuesday. It'll be nice to finally get to meet some of you...
-Rich
What side of Terminal 1 does DLH park at usually?
I seem to remember seeing it on both sides?
If its on the inside then you can get a great shot- provided the sun isn't out.
Senga
Both sides, although I generally see the LH 744 on the odd side.Quote:
Originally Posted by SengaB
Which T1 gates are capable of handling the A380?
A press release was issued for the LAX arrival stating that 24R would be used for the arrival and then detailing the taxi/parking movement. Has there been a similar press release for the JFK arrival?
http://www.sys-con.com/read/348627.htm (Check out all the details...wow)
Haha Mike. Watch out! That late return was good. First class :). Sat next to a EMB-120 captain the whole way home. Had some nice conversations. Good meal too. How was your last day in LA?Quote:
Originally Posted by mikephotos
Back on topic... Anyone seen the latest weather forecast? Rain on Monday. :( Hope that changes.
NOAA's calling for partly cloudy, which if she comes in on the 31s on time your not going to want a bright sunny day. The sun is going to be ontop of her. Sun through clouds or light clouds will provide you with better results.
Alright its official. Looks I'll be heading up to JFK for this beast as well. Looks like I'll be the only PHLer making up though.
Closer to Monday's event depending on what the weather forcasts say I'll have to coordinate with some of the NYers to figure out exactly where I should go when I come up there. I'm not thoroughly familiar with the area.
Joe Wagner, PHL
Re the parking at T1 the A-380 will be parking on gates 1 and 2 and there may be a decent view from the upper level departure roadway especially upon arrival.
Regards LGA777
DLH usually has a daily 747 flight that comes in on the left side of T1. It is the first gate on the side. I usually walk from T4 acroos Delta and Song's terminal sidewalks and can get a good veiw of that gate.
Winglets747 thanks for the details on the LA run.Quote:
A press release was issued for the LAX arrival stating that 24R would be used for the arrival and then detailing the taxi/parking movement. Has there been a similar press release for the JFK arrival?
http://www.sys-con.com/read/348627.htm (Check out all the details...wow)
24R that is gonna be an awesome vantage point - especially if you get up on the top floor of TheParkingSpot garage.
Checking out the logistics, they are really going all out for the LA arrival - even the mayor is showing up. I wonder if there will be a similar reception at JFK.
-Vik
Pity there aren't the sort of festivities here as will be at LAX, but NYC is just not an aviation-minded town. Bloombucks will probably send Dan Doctoroff or Iris Weinshall or some other junior official/flunkie (if anybody), because if he wants to see a big airplane that was made in France, he can hop in his Falcon and fly to one of his several homes around the world!
haha... Thats true!Quote:
Bloombucks will probably send Dan Doctoroff or Iris Weinshall or some other junior official/flunkie (if anybody), because if he wants to see a big airplane that was made in France, he can hop in his Falcon and fly to one of his several homes around the world!
-Vik