JFK - 12/8/07 (Lotta Pix)

Spent a little time spotting this afternoon with my new friend from Europe - Klaus from Munich, Germany. It didn't look great this morning, but it turned out to be a pretty nice afternoon. Klaus wanted to try some departure shots, so we started at Howard Beach a little before 2 pm. It turned out to be fairly slow going, this being about the only departure that didn't turn way early:

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We finally gave up and headed to Firestone, where the action was hot and heavy.

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It was nice to catch one of these before they are all gone, and a first time sight for Klaus.
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Jefferson Airplane
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Caught this one departing a couple of weeks ago at HoBe, I think it's the first UA 757 with winglets:
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After departing 31L, Air China passed over us at Firestone:
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Here's Klaus, excited by his capture of an American Eagle RJ - not something you see every day in Munich.
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The highlight of the afternoon - first time I've seen her:
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Turned out to be a good afternoon - weather ended up decent, we got some interesting captures, got to make a new friend, and someone to show me around if I ever get to Munich to spot.

I'm glad you guys made it out! I wasn't expecting the weather to clear up, but it looked beautiful by about noon.

Great stuff! I need to get back to NYC soon.

Lovely low light shots Moose, well done - and thx for sharing! :borat:

Very cool, thanks for sharing! I like Klaus's choice of equipment. 8)

Nice catch of PIA 773ER

Nice shots Moose, wish I could have run into you guys and caught some arrivals. The weather did clear up and it was beautiful. I went to Frank M. Charles Park instead of the park on the other side of the bridge and caught some departures in the afternoon. Here are my hightlights.

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http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...340Passing.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...5/Saudi747.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...i747Sunset.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...argoand757.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...America767.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...rChina7472.jpg

I really wish I would've gone out there yesterday.
Nce shots.

why did the CX leave the gear down so long?

Yeah, really, That must've been quite a way out. Great shots moose.

Here are some more arrivals.

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http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r...IMG_0666-1.jpg

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r...IMG_0695-1.jpg

Love the Jet Airways, can't wait to catch that some day. Fdx924 where were you when you took those shots?

Gear cooling Matt. Or at least my most logical guess as it never returned to JFK. I LOVE everyones shots. I particularly like the NAA 767 shot though for the vapor trails.

Fedx925, fantastic shots to your arrivals and im very happy to see that you caught that Airborne Express 767-200Freighter. :lol:
Im assuming that its an ex Delta machine. And i also like the Delta 757W and the Continental Dash 8 shot as well....

Moose, amazing quality photos!! Wow.

brontis, would you be willing to post a larger version of that North American with the contrails behind the wings? Gorgeous shots.

All of you with some great coverage.

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Originally Posted by cancidas

why did the CX leave the gear down so long?

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They do that to cool the brakes.