Eastern DC-7 to FRG March 7!

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03-14-2011, 05:49 PM
Gerard

I thought it was here as part of a TV pilot show but have yet to see or hear of any filming. :confused:
03-14-2011, 07:10 PM
Spunker

I understand it is returning to Opa Locka on Tuesday morning
03-14-2011, 07:10 PM
PhantomII

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerard

I thought it was here as part of a TV pilot show but have yet to see or hear of any filming. :confused:

Patience, Grasshopper...it will happen before you know it. Logistics brought her here early.
03-14-2011, 07:38 PM
Derf

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spunker

I understand it is returning to Opa Locka on Tuesday morning

That is incorrect, departure this weekend
03-14-2011, 07:52 PM
Derf

I took so many shots over the last two days I do not know where to start! Lets just say I am well over 1000 in one day, WELL OVER!
Here is just a few.

http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/PAA...82_rkrRo-L.jpg
03-14-2011, 08:12 PM
Gerard

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derf

I took so many shots over the last two days I do not know where to start! Lets just say I am well over 1000 in one day, WELL OVER!

Can we call Dr Drew or maybe do an intervention here? :smile:
03-14-2011, 09:21 PM
flysail

did anyone notice that the left strut is bottomed out cold wx = leaking seal?? check out the left vs right scissor (on the gear) also heard that they might be here till the 18th delay in shooting
03-14-2011, 09:31 PM
Derf

Yes, the strut needs to be recharged and that will be done before departure this weekend
03-14-2011, 09:40 PM
PhilDernerJr

Quote:

Originally Posted by flysail

did anyone notice that the left strut is bottomed out cold wx = leaking seal?? check out the left vs right scissor (on the gear) also heard that they might be here till the 18th delay in shooting

I noticed the horizon in the cockpit shot indicating that the aircraft was leaning to the left.
03-14-2011, 09:46 PM
Derf

And here I thought it was just that I was drinking the Pan Am Blue Juice
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_M9u2OuNUto...rbles+8x10.jpg
Bottoms up!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerard

Can we call Dr Drew or maybe do an intervention here? :smile:

Can you please wait until Sunday???
03-15-2011, 06:09 PM
Derf

edit
03-15-2011, 06:22 PM
Gerard

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derf

And here I thought it was just that I was drinking the Pan Am Blue Juice
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_M9u2OuNUto...rbles+8x10.jpg
Bottoms up!

Can you please wait until Sunday???

Sadly it may be too late. :eek::biggrin:
03-15-2011, 08:44 PM
Chris S

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derf

Getting put up!
http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/1217661280_HUEqY-L.jpg

That's looking SWEET !!!:cool:
BTW, what "Clipper" name did they put on her ???:confused:
03-15-2011, 08:49 PM
Cary

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris S

That's looking SWEET !!!:cool:
BTW, what "Clipper" name did they put on her ???:confused:

Clipper Derf Rellim
03-15-2011, 09:11 PM
lijk604

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cary

Clipper Derf Rellim

Nice one Cary!
03-16-2011, 12:39 AM
Derf

lolol Actually it is Clipper Atlantis
03-16-2011, 01:06 AM
moose135

http://www.moose135photography.com/A...72_HiQsn-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/A...17_k5ubL-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/A...0_t6KRG-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/A...04_Now45-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/A...51_e86R5-L.jpg
03-17-2011, 07:24 PM
moose135

It's Show Time!

http://www.moose135photography.com/A...21_w7JfF-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/A...79_fEa9S-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/A...88_w9U9U-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/A...87_3Z9Ma-L.jpg
03-17-2011, 07:52 PM
mirrodie

Very cool!
03-17-2011, 08:14 PM
Gerard

Quote:

Originally Posted by moose135

It's Show Time!
http://www.moose135photography.com/A...21_w7JfF-L.jpg

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118024364?refCatId=14
03-18-2011, 06:52 PM
TheAviator

I heard that it will be Departing tomorrow at 10:30am, can anyone confirm that?
03-18-2011, 08:54 PM
moose135

Approximately...maybe a little earlier, 10am or so, but with old airplanes, they usually set the schedule.
03-20-2011, 10:05 PM
NLovis

Well I got to see her.... AS she flew right over my head at low altitude.
03-21-2011, 04:01 PM
moose135

It was suggested that the photos originally seen in this space might cause an ill-tempered response by a certain short-sighted production company. They have been replaced to avoid any consequences to innocent parties.

http://www.moose135photography.com/p...9_UkhhW-XL.jpg

We apologize for any inconvenience...

Saturday's departure:

http://www.moose135photography.com/A...73_f8GrR-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/A...33_myVxv-L.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/A...33_3LoCZ-L.jpg
03-21-2011, 05:50 PM
cancidas

Quote:

Originally Posted by moose135

http://www.moose135photography.com/A...33_3LoCZ-L.jpg

did the PAA colors stay on after filming was completed?
03-21-2011, 06:17 PM
Gerard

Quote:

Originally Posted by moose135

Approximately...maybe a little earlier, 10am or so, but with old airplanes, they usually set the schedule.

Wheels up around 12:22PM or so. There was talk of flyby while they were prepping but they continued out VFR to the SW. Moose said that maybe with all the time they took warming
up and waiting to depart they decided to nix the flyby. I was in the AAM parking lot then decided to head over to the movie theater parking lot when I heard on my scanner that they would
be using 3-2 to depart. A few others had the same idea. Looked pretty cool as they flew out into the breezy blue skies.
03-21-2011, 07:23 PM
wunaladreamin

Quote:

Originally Posted by cancidas

did the PAA colors stay on after filming was completed?

The meatball came off and it ripped the **** out of the paint on the tail.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5016/...e132e6b1_b.jpg
03-22-2011, 09:06 AM
Derf

Quote:

Originally Posted by wunaladreamin

The meatball came off and it ripped the **** out of the paint on the tail.

This was expected and planned for, they just did not know how bad it would be. As per the flyby, Charles apologized to me for not doing it as #3 or #4 was running a little rough and it if did not clear they were going to return and turn some wrenches. Charlie is the son of Frank Moss, the owner/Pilot and a true gentleman. It was really nice to meet him and his family. I hope we see them again soon.
03-22-2011, 12:12 PM
Chris S

Yeah, I also noticed they had a quick stop over at PHF on their way home to OPF and was wondering back then if that stop had already been planned or if they had to stop and check their engines out ??Anyway, I'm glad they made it back home safe to Miami and hope they'll be back to FRG again someday !!:cool:
03-22-2011, 05:23 PM
Gerard

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derf

. As per the flyby, Charles apologized to me for not doing it as #3 or #4 was running a little rough and it if did not clear they were going to return and turn some wrenches.

THanks Fred. While they were lined up and waiting Tower kept asking them if they were ready to go and they kept asking for more time. Glad they got home safely. Those old beauties
must need a lot of wrench work.
03-23-2011, 05:19 PM
wunaladreamin

Very glad they made it home ok. It was a real treat so see such a classic 'round these parts.

NOW BRING ME FIFI!!!
03-24-2011, 02:29 PM
NIKV69

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certain short-sighted production company

Can't say I blame them. The show hasn't aired yet. Though the kitty is awesome!
03-24-2011, 09:33 PM
GrummanFan

There have been only 86 photos of this bird's visit posted so far (debating whether or not to count the kitty). For shame, I expected better from this crowd...

My contributions...

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/R...1_Riekp-XL.jpg

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/R...8_B5ZtD-XL.jpg

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/R...6_bLwpG-XL.jpg

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/R...2_g6wsW-XL.jpg

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/R...4_pMj8t-XL.jpg

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/R...9_kTf3L-XL.jpg

The rest at http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/R...27449529_kTf3L

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