October 1st A380 and BDL (Pics)

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10-02-2007, 03:55 PM
Iberia A340-600

October 1st A380 and BDL (Pics)

After missing the mighty beast in New York in March while I was out of the country I was extremely excited to hear that she would be visiting Bradley(BDL) which is a two hour drive from my house.

Unfortunately the weather did not turn out great for the arrival but at least it opened up afterwards.

A special big thanks to Raj for showing me around the airport and helping us out!

A380:

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...A380bdlsea.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...380bdlsea2.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...380bdlsea4.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...380bdlsea5.jpg

Other Activity:

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1.../atidc8bdl.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...midwestcr2.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...33UA320bdl.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...54uw734bdl.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...40aebdl145.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...N695SWn734.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...6uwe190bdl.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...99SKerjbdl.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...70dn752bdl.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...ts/n946uw2.jpg
10-02-2007, 04:03 PM
G-BOAD

Re: October 1st A380 and BDL (Pics)

Great shots Gordon!
(Really like the one w/ the landing lights)
I'm glad you saw the 380 and hope you enjoyed it! :D
10-02-2007, 04:19 PM
nikon50bigma

Re: October 1st A380 and BDL (Pics)

Those are greats shots ya got there.
10-02-2007, 04:30 PM
Iberia A340-600

Re: October 1st A380 and BDL (Pics)

Thanks guys.

I almost forgot this one:

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...shots/a10s.jpg
10-02-2007, 04:32 PM
AirtrafficController

Re: October 1st A380 and BDL (Pics)

Excellent shots there Gordon.
10-02-2007, 04:43 PM
moose135

Re: October 1st A380 and BDL (Pics)

Nice shots, Gordon. Glad you were able to finally catch the beast! What is that 4-engine jet in the first of your "Other Activity" shots?
10-02-2007, 04:53 PM
HPNPilot1200

Re: October 1st A380 and BDL (Pics)

Great shots, Gordon. Particularly like the photo with the ALSF-2 array underneath; great angle. If I wasn't taking off school Friday for AOPA Expo in Hartford, I probably would have gone up since it's only an hour from my house.
10-02-2007, 04:58 PM
SengaB

Re: October 1st A380 and BDL (Pics)

I love BDL,
I remember when MK airlines 747-200s and Laker Airways 727-200s flew there.

Did the A380 land on runway 6 or 24?

Senga
10-02-2007, 07:21 PM
Iberia A340-600

Re: October 1st A380 and BDL (Pics)

That was an ATI DC-8, Moose.

The A380 landed on runway 24, Senga.

I'll definitely be heading up to that airport once in a while now since I know that it has some great spots!
10-02-2007, 10:27 PM
SengaB

Re: October 1st A380 and BDL (Pics)

Make sur eyou get a pik fo the ABEX Caravelle
10-03-2007, 06:30 AM
BDLGUY

Re: October 1st A380 and BDL (Pics)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iberia A340-600

The A380 landed on runway 24, Senga.

Actually, she landed on Runway 06. :)

Cheers!
John/BDL
10-03-2007, 06:33 AM
pinktristar

Re: October 1st A380 and BDL (Pics)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iberia A340-600

The A380 landed on runway 24, Senga.

The A380 landed on runway 6 !!

Geoff

Oh and this is the piece they did on WTNH Channel 8!!

http://wtnh.com/Global/story.asp?S=7157562
10-03-2007, 06:35 AM
Iberia A340-600

Re: October 1st A380 and BDL (Pics)

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinktristar

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iberia A340-600

The A380 landed on runway 24, Senga.

The A380 landed on runway 6 !!

Geoff

Oh and this is the piece they did on WTNH Channel 8!!

http://wtnh.com/Global/story.asp?S=7157562

Forgive me I'm not too well acquainted with my BDL runways. :oops:
10-03-2007, 06:47 AM
pinktristar

Re: October 1st A380 and BDL (Pics)

[/quote]

Forgive me I'm not too well acquainted with my BDL runways. :oops:[/quote]

Forgiven! - http://www.airnav.com for runways etc at any US airport !

Excellent photos - I'm jealous! I need to get my eye back in the game, I've been really disappointed with a lot of my approach type shots recently!

Geoff
10-03-2007, 09:53 AM
CX777

Re: October 1st A380 and BDL (Pics)

Well it was thrilling day.... a visit by the largest jetliner in the 2nd smallest state! Crowds were estimated at 1500+ and it was a scene of oos and aah as the guest of honor made the appearence. Heres my report....
After landing on Rwy 06 "Echo Alpha" turns towards deicing area as AA 73 is about to line up Rwy 06
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ela/FWWEA8.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ela/FWWEA2.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ela/FWWEA1.jpg

After the sun moved....
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...a/FWWEA4lr.jpg

Sorry Gordon, I wish you could have stayed. This one is dedicated to you & Sr. and for your spotting efforts @ BDL .
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ela/FWWEA5.jpg

Comparing the 2 BUSES! This is how VIPs got bused in front of the jetliner.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ela/FWWEA7.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ela/FWWEA6.jpg

And now the regular stuff....
A group of 3 A10s from CT ANG made a low pass over Rwy 24, brokeoff and landed....
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...gela/A10LR.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ela/A10blr.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ela/A10alr.jpg

Arriving...
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ela/N946UW.jpg

Departing...
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2.../N946UW1lr.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...a/N695SWlr.jpg

Always great pleasure to catch the old schemes... :D

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...a/N348NBlr.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2.../N670DN1lr.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...a/N670DNla.jpg

Raj Changela
Pleasant Valley, CT
10-03-2007, 01:04 PM
INNflight

Re: October 1st A380 and BDL (Pics)

Lovely shots Gordon and Raj!
BDL seems to have an excellent background for photography these days.....those foilage is beautiful!!!

Cheers,
Flo
10-03-2007, 02:45 PM
nikon50bigma

Re: October 1st A380 and BDL (Pics)

CX777, great A-10 shots.
What did you guys do for spotting?
Stand on the roof of your cars near a fence or were there "locations" like for LGA and JFK?
10-03-2007, 02:45 PM
Chris102

Re: October 1st A380 and BDL (Pics)

Great shots, Raj and Gordon! :borat:
10-08-2007, 09:44 PM
CX777

Re: October 1st A380 and BDL (Pics)

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikon50bigma

What did you guys do for spotting?
Stand on the roof of your cars near a fence or were there "locations" like for LGA and JFK?

There is an embakment at Rwy 24 (northeast side). Very easy to reach. Rt 91 N. Exit 40 for Rt 20, Bradley Airport. Exit at Rt 75, Right and follow signs for New England Air Museum. Let me know if you visit my neck of the woods in CT.