WCFLYR From United States of America, joined Jun 2011, 24 posts, RR: 0 Posted (8 months 2 weeks 14 hours ago) and read 4679 times:
Hey
I'm going to try and go to KSEA this Saturday and it looks like it might be a 34 or 16 kind of day and I was wondering any recommendations as far as Camera settings for a Canon XSI and Where the better spots were? I was also thinking about going to the parking garage and wasn't sure if what I had was alright for there? Any Thoughts?
cargolex From United States of America, joined Apr 2010, 1163 posts, RR: 9 Reply 3, posted (8 months 1 week 6 days 21 hours ago) and read 4615 times:
If arrivals are on the 34s (northbound), SEA in the morning is the pits, because there just aren't very many good spots for that, and with three active runways, what you want might require anywhere from 100mm to 500mm. But if it's the 16s (southbound) in use for arrivals, the water tower is a great spot - a peaceful public park that is sometimes frequented by other spotters, and you can walk to other locations nearby from there. If they are departing on the 16s, the afternoon is also good at south 188th for departures, but that is a busy and rather unpleasant road.
WCFLYR From United States of America, joined Jun 2011, 24 posts, RR: 0 Reply 4, posted (8 months 1 week 6 days 14 hours ago) and read 4591 times:
XCoaster - Email me at WCLFYR2009@gmail.com and we can exchange information and maybe we can meet up and spot if you are interested.
I think all Heavies are on 16L and most of the other stuff is on 16C and R and so I'm going to listen to the ATC in the morning and see what runways they are using
My 55-250 has been pretty good to me on 34 and 16's, I wish I had a longer lens and ladder for 3R!
seahawks7757 From United States of America, joined Jul 2007, 145 posts, RR: 0 Reply 8, posted (8 months 1 week 5 days 23 hours ago) and read 4534 times:
BFI is not PAE lol. And Boeing test schedules are so unpredictable. Shoot me an email and I may be free to join up for a little bit- brandon.farris12@gmail.com
nmraja From India, joined Jul 2009, 60 posts, RR: 0 Reply 10, posted (8 months 1 week 5 days 20 hours ago) and read 4523 times:
All,
I have been thinking about a spotting visit to SEA. Seeing your posts, I am thinking to do it this Saturday so that I won't be the only one there.
WCFLYR From United States of America, joined Jun 2011, 24 posts, RR: 0 Reply 11, posted (8 months 1 week 5 days 12 hours ago) and read 4507 times:
Hi nmraja
KSEA Is fun though you get ALOT of Alaska Jets It's cool to see what Liverys come in and I'm hoping for a Southwest 800 Safe bet that won't happen right?
dcaviation From United States of America, joined Aug 2011, 165 posts, RR: 0 Reply 13, posted (8 months 1 week 5 days 4 hours ago) and read 4487 times:
Quoting cargolex (Reply 3): f arrivals are on the 34s (northbound), SEA in the morning is the pits, because there just aren't very many good spots for that, and with three active runways, what you want might require anywhere from 100mm to 500mm
Seriously? You are from SEA and spreading this nonsense? Plenty of spots for 34s in the morning. You have a park and golf course. You don't need more than 300mm for both locations.
WCFLYR From United States of America, joined Jun 2011, 24 posts, RR: 0 Reply 14, posted (8 months 1 week 5 days 3 hours ago) and read 4484 times:
DCAviation - Golf Course SUCKS -188th is the way to do it atleast this time I'm going to be on the other side of the street I think cause last time I didn't do to well. 34L Arrivals suck too in the sun!
We will see ya on Saturday Coaster, I think I'm going to try and borrow a ladder!
KSEA Is fun though you get ALOT of Alaska Jets It's cool to see what Liverys come in and I'm hoping for a Southwest 800 Safe bet that won't happen right?
Hi WCFLYR,
Yes, lots and lots of AS 737s and Q400s. Southwest flies 800s to PDX, but not sure about SEA. I am still hoping to make it to SEA this Saturday.
WCFLYR From United States of America, joined Jun 2011, 24 posts, RR: 0 Reply 17, posted (8 months 1 week 5 days 1 hour ago) and read 4471 times:
Everytime I go to KSEA I call the Airport Duty Manager and let them know who what's going on and my presence there and so if they get a call about me they will have a heads up, They've just said it was alright and make sure to stay out of the road, Last time I was there some cop pulled up cause I was sitting down, He was a dick about it but whatever...
nmraja - Inbox me at wcflyr2009@gmail.com and I can give you my info for Saturday!
WCFLYR From United States of America, joined Jun 2011, 24 posts, RR: 0 Reply 18, posted (8 months 1 week 5 days ago) and read 4459 times:
Any Canon XSI Users might be able to suggestion what kind of settings I should set mine on Saturday? Looks like it's going to be sunny but again it's Seattle it might be cloudy....
seahawks7757 From United States of America, joined Jul 2007, 145 posts, RR: 0 Reply 19, posted (8 months 1 week 4 days 17 hours ago) and read 4428 times:
I never call them, I have only had a cop stop once in 100 trips there. And he was really nice!
Quoting dcaviation (Reply 13): Seriously? You are from SEA and spreading this nonsense? Plenty of spots for 34s in the morning. You have a park and golf course. You don't need more than 300mm for both locations.
Yes. Yes I am. I've got photos at SEA from just about every public location there is. You don't have to take my advice, but rest assured - I'm telling you the truth. In the morning, 34 arrivals are difficult while 16 arrivals are a breeze.
Difficult, but not impossible. Yeah, you can go to the golf course, it's true. But the trees are not your friends - and they're bigger than ever. Some places which used to be open are now obstructed. The light isn't so easy either, since it is coming from behind and to the left when you are watching an aircraft approach on 34R. There is no public park in the approach path for the 34s, though you can go to South 188th. But not for 34R, because you'll have trees or a huge fence in your face.
This is a 16L departure right near the golf course:
nmraja From India, joined Jul 2009, 60 posts, RR: 0 Reply 23, posted (8 months 1 week 2 days 14 hours ago) and read 4327 times:
Hi Will & Jeremy,
It was wonderful meeting you guys today. And, we got tons of pictures with some good variety , mostly good. Hope to catch up again whenever and wherever possible. Thanks.
WCFLYR From United States of America, joined Jun 2011, 24 posts, RR: 0 Reply 24, posted (8 months 1 week 15 hours ago) and read 4242 times:
Hey RaJa!
It was a great time - Post me your Flickr Account and so I can see how you did....
Rumor has it that October 1st ANA's 787 is coming in? Any Truth to this?
25 yeelep: It may be gone by now, but there was/is a ex JAL MD-90 with no titles in SEA as of 7:25 this morning. I saw it at Delta's hangar. Anybody close by cou
26 seahawks7757: This is correct. We will see it soon here in Seattle. Also sorry I couldn't make it out guys. I just needed the day to relax. Things with work have b
27 3DoorsDown: For you guys talking about ladders in Seattle, are you using them at BFI, which I fully understand, or at SEA which I have no idea where you could use
28 matai: I've been going going on the little grassy hill where the on-ramp from 188th west to 509 North is. Great spot for 34L and 34C, 34R is kinda far away.
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