Spotting Gathering For Public Access TV Show

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06-29-2006, 11:27 AM
PhilDernerJr

Spotting Gathering For Public Access TV Show

I've been contacted by a gentleman that produces public access TV who wants to do a 10 minute piece on our hobby. Most of it would be him filming us in action, performing a couple of interviews, and the now typical thing for us when being covered by the media *yawn*. lol

This producer airs one show each month in Queens, usually a profile about a local feature such as a park, historical site, local group or event. LAst week's episode was about the Jamaica El Train.

I haven't decided when, but I assume on an upcoming Saturday. On LGA's runway construction schedule, I see that 13/31 will be closed on July 15, which would mean the Planeview would be the place to be, and a good place for this kind of event (close to traffic, green, open, legal, etc.)

Let me know your thoughts guys.
06-29-2006, 11:44 AM
moose135

That sounds like a great idea, Phil, hopefully one more opportunity for us to present our hobby in a favorable light. I like your thoughts about LGA on 7/15, weather permitting. Should make for some great visuals, and like you say, accessible and legal. I should be available that day.
06-29-2006, 12:34 PM
T-Bird76

July 15th sound's good to me to.
06-29-2006, 01:13 PM
Greeney

Let me know! I would love to spot at planeview!
06-29-2006, 02:13 PM
pgengler

As long as the weather looks good, I should be able to get myself out there. Maybe I'll actually manage to meet some of you this time!
06-29-2006, 03:10 PM
lijk604

July 15...writing it on the calendar.
06-29-2006, 04:21 PM
nickdrj

I'll come too, I'm new here but i want to meet fellow ny spotters
06-29-2006, 04:44 PM
cancidas

putting it in my phone now, going to work on getting the day off.
06-29-2006, 05:35 PM
PhilDernerJr

Awesome guys. :)

I've emailed the producer about the date, and I also invited him to the picnic. I'm awaiting a response and will let you know if we are a go for July 15.

Thanks for being willing to get involved in this.
06-29-2006, 07:32 PM
Iberia A340-600

July 15th, awesome. I can come, I'll have been back from Spain for two days.
07-05-2006, 07:43 PM
G-BOAD

i might be going to work with my dad on that day, so we might stop by. what time? this might be a great chance for me to meet the gang
07-11-2006, 08:42 AM
lijk604

Phil,

Any news on this Saturday yet? Long-range forecast looks like a decent morning. Although with chance of T-storms Fri & Sat, it may be pretty-hazy.
07-11-2006, 08:58 AM
PhilDernerJr

The producer can only be there from 8-9am, so I hope you folks can make it out there that early.

I have to take Mel to a doctor's appointment in the early afternoon, so we'll try to make as much of the morning as possible. :)
07-11-2006, 09:19 PM
Iberia A340-600

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil D.

The producer can only be there from 8-9am, so I hope you folks can make it out there that early.

I have to take Mel to a doctor's appointment in the early afternoon, so we'll try to make as much of the morning as possible. :)

Meh... sucks that it's between 8-9. It would mean my dad and I would have to get up at 5:30 on Saturday for the drive.

Not sure if I can make it for the interview but I know my dad and I planned on going down anyway to JFK, I got my new lens and I'm dying to use it for banking shots!

Anybody thinking of JFK afterwards?
07-11-2006, 10:30 PM
pgengler

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iberia A340-600

Anybody thinking of JFK afterwards?

Since I'll already be out (trudging out from Jersey that day), I may head over to JFK if I don't feel like just falling asleep from being up. Any idea where you're going to be, in case I should head over and want to meet up with you?
07-12-2006, 07:38 PM
Iberia A340-600

Quote:

Originally Posted by pgengler

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iberia A340-600

Anybody thinking of JFK afterwards?

Since I'll already be out (trudging out from Jersey that day), I may head over to JFK if I don't feel like just falling asleep from being up. Any idea where you're going to be, in case I should head over and want to meet up with you?

I won't be able to make it down afterall on Saturday. My reservations on my flight to Madrid tommorow have been cancelled and the airline has rebooked us for a flight on Sunday!
07-12-2006, 08:48 PM
PhilDernerJr

The producer, Fred, will be there at 7:45am.

Even if it's cloudy, I'm gonna be there, and I hope you guys come, too, regardless.

If you guys have questions, email me. If you need my cell phone number for that morning, PM me and I'll give it to you.
07-13-2006, 11:12 AM
lijk604

I plan on heading out as soon as I take out the dogs for their morning stroll. So if all goes well I should be there by 7-730am.
Phil, where do you get your LGA contruction info?
07-13-2006, 12:17 PM
PhilDernerJr

boom http://www.panynj.gov/CommutingTravel/a ... t_sked.pdf

See you there, John. :)
07-13-2006, 12:22 PM
Matt Molnar

98% chance I'll be hungover but I'll be there. :)
07-15-2006, 05:49 AM
PhilDernerJr

They are landing and departing rwy 4.

See you guys there!
07-15-2006, 10:06 AM
G-BOAD

yeah, i just saw some 4 takeoff from my house. a UA 737 at 10:45? anyone still out there, i missed the tv show because of a messed up plan but i might leave now and be there at apx 11:45.
07-15-2006, 10:24 AM
pgengler

Sorry I didn't make it; I was nearby, but I'd left my directions at home and was trying to do it from memory, which almost worked (I tried along 24th Ave with no success, not 23rd).
07-15-2006, 12:39 PM
PhilDernerJr

It's ok, guys. Fred came out and did some filming of us. It went well.

He should also be showing up to the picnic for some filming of us also.
07-15-2006, 05:31 PM
G-BOAD

hey. i got back from plane view, where i was from apx. 2:30 -5:00. the active was 22 at that time and i sot some shots of planes on rotate and a few belly shots. sorry i couldent make it to the TV show but i had a really messed up plan, but how was it?
07-15-2006, 11:46 PM
moose135

Here's Phil being interviewed for the show:

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h8...JM_Phil_01.jpg

And a few of the Rwy 22 departures:

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h8..._15_N907FR.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h8..._15_N613NW.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h8..._15_N505AA.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h8..._15_C-FFYG.jpg
08-14-2006, 12:38 PM
PhilDernerJr

I just got word that the airdates are Aug. 25 @ noon, CH. 34 and Aug. 28 @ 830pm, Ch 56. North Shore Magazine is a half-hour show.
08-14-2006, 12:49 PM
Iberia A340-600

I have Direct Tv, any idea what channel it would be?
08-14-2006, 02:13 PM
mirrodie

similarly I have optimum. what is the channel's name?
08-14-2006, 02:17 PM
PhilDernerJr

I don't know about your situations, but it's "QPTV" Queens Public Access Television.

It might not be available outside of Queens. If that's the case, I'll tape it.
08-14-2006, 02:45 PM
Iberia A340-600

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil D.

I don't know about your situations, but it's "QPTV" Queens Public Access Television.

It might not be available outside of Queens. If that's the case, I'll tape it.

Thanks Phil, I don't think I get that channel.
08-14-2006, 04:27 PM
USAF Pilot 07

It's probably not available outside of Queens. If someone could tape it and put it online that would be great!