I have been to St. Marteen and have enjoyed the plane spotting there. I have seen departures over the beach. But never like this!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzRUR9Tq12k
Any thoughts??
It has also been reported that Air France flies 777's into Reunion Island. If so, was a flaperon ever replaced on an aircraft at this island, and if so, how was it disposed of? Could this just be a piece of locally disposed of junk, as opposed to something that floated up on the beach?
Jump to postA Singapore Airlines A380. Flt # 26 from Frankfurt to <acronym title="New York - John F. Kennedy International (Idlewild) (JFK / KJFK), USA - New York">JFK</acronym>, was diverted early today to Stewart Airport (<acronym title="Newburgh - Stewart International (AFB) (SWF / KSWF), USA - New York">SWF...
Jump to postContinental flew 767-400's direct from <acronym title="Newark - Liberty International (EWR / KEWR), USA - New Jersey">EWR</acronym> to <acronym title="Honolulu - International / Pearl Harbor-Hickam JB (Hickam AFB) (HNL / HIK / PHNL / PHIK), USA - Hawaii">HNL</acronym>, at least back in 2008, when I ...
Jump to postLaGuardia back in the late 1930's and early 1940's, when the Marine Aviation Terminal was in full swing. It is the oldest still active passenger terminal in the US, dating from the first generation of passenger service. The Pan Am Clipper fleet operated their trans-Atlantic service from there. If ev...
Jump to postI am surprised that I have not seen this posted yet. A vintage C-47, known as Whiskey 7, is heading back to Normandy for the 70th Anniversary events to be held there in June. The aircraft, affectionately known by her distinctive squadron marking, W- 7, was the lead ship of the 37th Troop Carrier Squ...
Jump to postI have also heard this noise, and it seems to be exclusively 777. I just came back from a round the world business trip, and flew 777 on 3 legs. The noise appeared on all 3 flights. It is definitely an engine spool up, and my thoughts were that it was an altitude change. At the same time, I could no...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/sandyb123" class="quote" target="_blank">sandyb123</a> (<a href="#3" class="quote">Reply 3</a>):<br/><i>As I understand it the fabric of A hot a...
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Jump to postWas it spectacular? Yes. Was it probably at the limits of the envelope? Most likely. Was it prudent over the heavily populated area surrounding Bourget? Not so sure on that one.
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Consider this scenario. The US, using newer than RQ10 technology, uncovers Iranian facilities manufacturing nuclear capable weapons. Now comes the question, what do you do about it? If you bomb it, you run into two issues. The first is both the Iranian and international furor over this action. The s...
Jump to postWhat's scary is that, if they can actually hack the reconnaissance versions, what's to prevent them from hacking the armed versions and turning them against us. Or perhaps even worse, using them to fly over another country to attack their installations, and have us take the blame? This allows for a ...
Jump to postGiven the shape it appears to be in, there is no way this was either shot down or landed "out of control". There doesn't seem to be a scratch on it. Either Iran (with possible help from the Russians or China) hacked into the controls and landed it themselves, or we did just deliver a Trojan Drone in...
Jump to postWhat do you think the odds are that I can pick up the C-5 simulator at Stewart on the cheap? It's only 5 miles from my house, and I have a 15 passenger van. It may take a few trips, but they are probably going to have to clear out the sim building for the new C-17 sim. <img src="http://cdn-www...
Jump to postI just installed <acronym title="Egyptair">MS</acronym> <acronym title="Coffs Harbour (CFS / YSCH), Australia - New South Wales">CFS</acronym> 3. It will not run without the <acronym title="Alliance Air (India)">CD</acronym> being in the <acronym title="Alliance Air (India)">CD</acronym> drive. Is t...
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Jump to postIt now looks like President Obama is being put in a position to decide on whether or not to move forward with this program. News article in todays (Feb 16) NY Times. <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/16/us/politics/16chopper.html?scp=2&sq=marine%20one&st=cse" target=_blank>http://www.nytimes.c...
Jump to postTdscanuck, you are right. I did some searching after I read your post and found the following: <a href="http://www.ntsb.gov/Events/2000/Aka261/presentations/presentations.htm" target=_blank>http://www.ntsb.gov/Events/2000/Aka261/presentations/presentations.htm</a> The second animation on the page sh...
Jump to postInteresting to see the jackscrew mechanisim, similar to the <acronym title="Air Madagascar">MD</acronym>-80. I wasn't aware that Stab Trim was accomplished the same way on non-T tail aircraft. I would assume given it's location that it does not have the maintenence issues the <acronym title="Air Mad...
Jump to postA pretty good segment from Fox News Sunday on Air Force One.
http://www.foxnews.com/video-search/...ir_force_one.htm?q=fox+news+sunday
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Thanks for all of the advice and comments. My wife figured that indulging my hobby will give her and my daughters free reign to shop. Who am I to argue? As I mentioned, we are staying at the Royal Islander, but I will head over to Mary Boons to see if I can use their roof. Does anyone know how the r...
Jump to postSo my wife calls me this afternoon and tells me that she just booked a trip for the family to the Royal Islander Club in St. Maarten for next June. She tells me that they have a beach with good views of the airport. I've wanted to go there for years, but figured there was no way she would ever want ...
Jump to postI believe that they are launched from the silo's using compressed air while submerged, with motor ignition occurring as soon as the missle clears the surface of the water. This video shows actual footage of a launch at about the 3 minute mark of the video. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xv...
Jump to postWatching the video some more, it appears that they did not eject until the left wingtip came in contact with the ground. Talk about having nerves of steel. Kudos to the crew. What I really don't understand is how moisture contamination could cause this? What happens when they fly through rain? Guam ...
Jump to postI don't know if any of you went to the Air Combat Command website and looked at the animation videos. I did, and one data point stood out to me. The aircraft rotates at about 155 knots, and accelerates to a maximum airspeed of 158 knots. At this point it noses up, and the airspeed drops dramaticly t...
Jump to postNASA's funding is a rounding error in the federal budget. You could pull 5% of senatorial and congressional pet projects and fund NASA for 10 years. It shouldn't even be an issue. At the same time, as long as you can get congressional leadership to push NASA funding, Obama is not going to veto an en...
Jump to postHere is a youtube clip on carrier certification testing of the F-4. Noj sound, but launches and traps are shown.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=_P6ItbKjPZM
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Here is a much more impressive departure. This was at an airshow in 2003 at <acronym title="Newburgh - Stewart International (AFB) (SWF / KSWF), USA - New York">SWF</acronym> (Stewart Airport, Newburg, NY.) This flight was empty and lightly fueled, and was off the ground in much less than 5000'. Mor...
Jump to postI believe that the Navy does research and development of carrier catapult systems at Lakehurst. It may be part of the infrastructure to support that testing.
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Jump to postI was able to get in and get some shots without any hassle. The main door is taped shut, so I guess is that it is staying here for a while. One of my daughters told me he is shooting a movie somewhere in the area. Must be nice to own a toy like this....fuel bill not withstanding! <a href="http://i.p...
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Jump to postMr. Travolta's Quantas 707 is currently parked at Stewart International Airport in Newburgh, NY. Does anyone know when it might be departing, or how I could find out. Would love to get some shots of that beauty as it leaves. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
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Why the serated edges on the back of the engine cowlings? Is there an aerodynamic reason, or is it just esthetics?
Jump to postI am still sticking with the 31's, probably 31R. They seem to be too high for anything else at JFK.
Jump to postNice work by the pilot to put it down safely without hitting anyone. Wish they could all end this way.
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My guess is this is a 767 turning south over Manhattan and will head out over the ocean to return heading northwest to land on 31R. IMHO.
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The only thing I know is that there is much more room around the refueling station than there is on the <acronym title="Carpatian Air Transport (Hungary)">KC</acronym>-125, which should give whoever is at that position a pretty good view of the aircraft being refueled. Bring plenty of cameras, memor...
Jump to postSo the next time the big earthquake happens, and the City Council start screaming for military and national guard aid, the response should be; "Sorry, but we are afraid we may terrorize you, ruin your delicate ecological environment and otherwise negatively effect your delicate mental balance, there...
Jump to postI own a 30D, which I bought to replace my 300D Rebel last year. Although I love my 30D, I would also reccomend starting with the XTi. I started with the 300D and some good glass. It was more than enooug for my first two years. Spend the money on the glass is ALWAYS good advice. Additionally, there a...
Jump to postI guess it is not as uncommon as you would think. My son, who is an ANG firefighter, sent me pictures last week, of an Apache helicopter that was blown over by a taxing C-17. It's all about being aware of your surroundings.
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