nerdling Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 I was driving so I didn't get any photos but I got to see Erickson Aero Tankers new MD-87 Tanker fly over. It's been in active service for only a few days and it has already been actively making retardant drops. When it flew over me it was only about 700 feet up and going fast. http://fireaviation.com/tag/erickson-aero-tanker/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AX 365 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 No photos but I was working yesterday and I was parked on Alert Rd near runway 07 - 25 while doing a report on the laptop in the cruiser. I knew the Australian Prime Minister was coming to Ottawa to commence a state visit but I wasn't sure what time his flight was landing. As I was doing my report, all kinds of folks showed up and parked all along Alert Rd and got all their camera gear out, waiting to take photos of his flight as it landed. Folks were gathered around for about 20 - 30 minutes awaiting the grand arrival. At about 1330 hrs or so, the Australian PM's aircraft landed. I don't know if it was this specific 737 but it looked a lot like this: http://www.aviationwa.org.au/ACPhotos/Photos-Les_Bushell/737%20%5BWL%5D%20%5BBBJ%5D%20A36-001%20RAAF%20PERTH%209%20SEP%2012%20LES%20BUSHELL.jpg The photo op for the landing and taxi lasted a mere two minutes. The photogs were standing around waiting for other RCAF or support aircraft but none showed up. There were plenty of people milling around with a "That's it!?" look on their faces. At least they saw it land and were able to snap a few photos. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan Hothersall Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 No photos but I was working yesterday and I was parked on Alert Rd near runway 07 - 25 while doing a report on the laptop in the cruiser. I knew the Australian Prime Minister was coming to Ottawa to commence a state visit but I wasn't sure what time his flight was landing. As I was doing my report, all kinds of folks showed up and parked all along Alert Rd and got all their camera gear out, waiting to take photos of his flight as it landed. Folks were gathered around for about 20 - 30 minutes awaiting the grand arrival. At about 1330 hrs or so, the Australian PM's aircraft landed. I don't know if it was this specific 737 but it looked a lot like this: http://www.aviationwa.org.au/ACPhotos/Photos-Les_Bushell/737%20%5BWL%5D%20%5BBBJ%5D%20A36-001%20RAAF%20PERTH%209%20SEP%2012%20LES%20BUSHELL.jpg The photo op for the landing and taxi lasted a mere two minutes. The photogs were standing around waiting for other RCAF or support aircraft but none showed up. There were plenty of people milling around with a "That's it!?" look on their faces. At least they saw it land and were able to snap a few photos. Mike The RAAF VIP flight has two 737 BBJs A36-001 and A36-002. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ross blackford Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 :D, And apart from the tail numbers they would be identically marked. It appears 34 Sqn hasn't followed 33 Sqn's habit of naming its aircraft like back in the 707 days. Does anyone know if 33 Sqn will be giving individual names to their tankers? , Ross. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AX 365 Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Ryan and Ross: Thanks for the clarification. I saw the aircraft land but I was concentrating more on writing my report so I'm not sure which one it was. Cheers. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moose135 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 It eluded me several times, but with a little help from a friend, I finally caught the US Airways Arizona special scheme today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I was shocked to see it, but I saw a Hind flying over me Friday evening in Dallas. I've never seen one in person so I was quite excited to see it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalo Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Hi Everyone, Well I saw this on Saturday in Port of Prince Haiti. There were 15 crew members for this thing. They were delivering UN vehicles. Sorry for the blurry picture. https://www.flickr.com/photos/125485019@N03/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalo Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 (edited) Let me try this again.... Edited June 17, 2014 by gonzalo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalo Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Ok I give up. I can't seem to get the actual picture into the post Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalo Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Hi Everyone, Well I saw this on Saturday in Port of Prince Haiti. There were 15 crew members for this thing. They were delivering UN vehicles. Sorry for the blurry picture. https://www.flickr.com/photos/125485019@N03/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Devilleader501 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Gonzolo you managed to get it into every post you made except the last one. Nice pic of the AH-124 Volga though. It used to come here to Yuma quite often in support of WTI. They used to bring in CH-53D's from Hawaii. 2 at a time plus other equipment in one trip was quite impressive. Not only that but how much fuel that thing drinks. One time me and one other guy fueled one of them for 48,000 gallons that equates to 324,000 pounds of fuel for their return flight to Hawaii. Impressive indeed. Watching that Lumbering Beast take off was fun too used almost all of a 2 mile runway when loaded. I'm sure its quite a puckering event to be in control of that thing while on take off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalo Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m81/gdmendoza2032/imagejpg1_zps0e739fda.jpg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalo Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m81/gdmendoza2032/imagejpg1_zps0e739fda.jpg Hi everyone why can't I get the actual picture to show up and not just the link? I've read the post on how o do it but I'm still doing something wrong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tdogg Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Went out this morning because Flighaware said the 787 was coming to town again...then when I got there they changed their minds, sent an A321 so I didn't stick around for long. messed around with longer exposures for the prop planes to get some panning and learning along the way so nothing special, a Q400, 1900D, and a king air Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dylan Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 (edited) Gonzalo. click on the link that says Direct.on the photobucket page, it will change to say "copied". then go to the little picture icon on the top of the arc reply page (little green square) click on the icon and a little window will pop up. paste the url into the text box and then click on post image.. voila pic posted Edited June 17, 2014 by dylan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dylan Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I saw the USS Nimitz putting around off the coast of Vancouver Island I'll post more later when they finish uploading Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dylan Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 aaaand a few more all were cropped from a shot like this, so the IQ isnt the greatest Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RCAFFAN Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Dylan: My wife and I were on a whale watching trip off Victoria about a year and a half ago and we caught the Nimitz coming out too. My wife's shots are a little more detailed than yours but I suspect we were a lot closer than you as they actually warned our boat off for getting too close..Great shots from the shore and thanks for posting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dylan Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 fresh from the restoration hangar... the Mosquito the whole airport stopped for the flyby I am lucky enough to work next door to the place where it is kept Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Emvar Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Was in my Office driving to my next assignment...... so I parked and attached my office to the Bird. And the video clicky here > https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=745724775471407 That Was Flight AC616 787-8 service Between YYZ and YHZ on June 19 2014. This is our second of 15 787-8 and we will start getting the first of 22 787-9 starting in 2015. The Video is the fun part of my Job..... This is a PG Video so kids can watch...... no Colourful Metaphors being said. :cheers:/> Emil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Emvar Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 This is from June 9...... Night Ops Flight AC858 Boeing 777-300ER service between YYZ and LHR This is my Cubicle as you can see Stand up room only.... Here is the view from my Cubicle.... Opening up to start the loading My work area :cheers:/> Emil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) Was in my Office driving to my next assignment...... so I parked and attached my office to the Bird. That Was Flight AC616 787-8 service Between YYZ and YHZ on June 19 2014. This is our second of 15 787-8 and we will start getting the first of 22 787-9 starting in 2015. The Video is the fun part of my Job..... This is a PG Video so kids can watch...... no Colourful Metaphors being said. :cheers:/>/>/> Emil Thanks for posting. Nice shiny clean 787. Heck, even the tow bar looks like it was just waxed. Impressive :)/> Edited June 20, 2014 by 11bee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ross blackford Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 :D, Just saw a V-tail Bonanza over my house. This aircraft doesn't get up much, spending most of its time on the ground at Maitland. Sorry, didn't have a camera at the ready at the time. Last night at the AAL meeting at Maitland airfield there was a newly overhauled local Cessna 210, the RNAC's 2 Cessna 152 Aerobats, a couple of Mooneys and a Cessna Titan and several others out on the tarmac overnight. , Ross. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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