tdogg Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 I shot this bird a couple of years ago here in Halifax, she sure gets around! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 (edited) I took this of "my" 50 down in Palm Beach. Edited June 20, 2016 by falcon20driver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 I took this of "my" 50 down in Palm Beach. I'm curious how you rate the 3-engined Falcons compared to the twin-engined Gulfstreams and Canuck competetion? It seems that a three engined biz jet is a bit of an anachronism but they keep getting built. Just wondering... Nice pic by the way. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 (edited) I'm a bit biased, but I'd take a Falcon product over any competition, especially the 50/900. Believe it or not, the fuel burns for the 50 isn't too much higher than a 20, especially this one as it has the EX conversion which makes it even more efficient. Heck, last week I went from San Jose to NYC and landed with over 2 hours of gas on board. That was flying at mach .84 at 40,000'. If we went to the service ceiling of 49,000' and slowed down to long range cruise speed we probably could have landed with 3 hours of gas. The greatest part of all is reliability. Lost an engine? Oh well, still have 2. Where that really helps is coming out of somewhere like Aspen in the summer. Climb requirements become a non-factor compared to a twin engine jet. And, they look way better too. Everyone I've talked to who has flown Falcons then others (Gulfstream/Challengers/etc...) has emphatically stated that Dassault makes the best biz jets hands down. Coffin corner, Dassault says "What's that?" If you guys want to see why Falcons are just better, watch and enjoy Edited June 20, 2016 by falcon20driver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 I'm a bit biased, but I'd take a Falcon product over any competition, especially the 50/900. Believe it or not, the fuel burns for the 50 isn't too much higher than a 20, especially this one as it has the EX conversion which makes it even more efficient. Heck, last week I went from San Jose to NYC and landed with over 2 hours of gas on board. That was flying at mach .84 at 40,000'. If we went to the service ceiling of 49,000' and slowed down to long range cruise speed we probably could have landed with 3 hours of gas. The greatest part of all is reliability. Lost an engine? Oh well, still have 2. Where that really helps is coming out of somewhere like Aspen in the summer. Climb requirements become a non-factor compared to a twin engine jet. And, they look way better too. Everyone I've talked to who has flown Falcons then others (Gulfstream/Challengers/etc...) has emphatically stated that Dassault makes the best biz jets hands down. Coffin corner, Dassault says "What's that?" If you guys want to see why Falcons are just better, watch and enjoy I have always loved the look of the 50. Hands down the one bizjet I would love to own. Nothing else screams "gottahavit" Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Lequerica Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Some MV-22 shots from a training exercise at our local airport. saddleup by John Lequerica, on Flickr Evil Eye 13 by John Lequerica, on Flickr Evil Eye 06 by John Lequerica, on Flickr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moose135 Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 The American Airlines "Reno Air" retro-schemed 737 came into CLT this evening. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan Hothersall Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 MASkargo (don't ask me why they spell cargo with a K) A330-223F arrived into Adelaide last night June 20 2016. First time the freighter version of the A330 has come here. Departed early this morning June 21 2016. A very early start and the aircraft departed before it's scheduled departure time, so was caught by surprise, so didn't have the camera set up properly. MASkargoA330-223F-9M-MUB-4 by Ryan Hothersall, on Flickr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moose135 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 World Atlantic Airlines is a charter operator out of MIA - I had to look that up, I had not heard of them before seeing their MD-82 at CLT on Friday. They were flying a charter to Guatamala. Swift Air has been flying weekly charter flights recently. AeroMexico is also flying a weekly charter this summer. A hot day and 36 departures helps with skyline shots. A few night shots from the hourly deck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ishthe47guy Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Interesting that the AeroMexico jet has a US registration number. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Interesting that the AeroMexico jet has a US registration number. Probably an aircraft leased from a US-based company. Moose - those are some outstanding pictures! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moose135 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Probably an aircraft leased from a US-based company. Moose - those are some outstanding pictures! Thanks! And yes, it is a leased airframe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ishthe47guy Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 As I normally do when I fly out of DFW, I take a trip on the people mover to see whats on the ramp, and there were two of the American retro-schemed 737s. I flew on this bird a few weeks ago from Orlando to Miami. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Did the DFW people mover tour a few weeks ago. Good way to kill some time in an otherwise crappy airport. Love the silver AA retro scheme. Wish all their jets where in those colors. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moose135 Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 A few interesting things from CLT today: Charlotte Mecklenburg Police (CMPD) has their aviation unit at the airport, but I've never caught them. Today, one of their helicopters launched, crossed the runways at the south end of the field, then headed north overflying the Overlook - it's backlit, but I finally got one. Elite Airways, a charter operator. I've caught this frame at RDU as well. Grumman Gulfstream II, serial number 1 - the first G-II built by Grumman in 1966. It served as a test and demonstration aircraft for Grumman until 1970, when it was sold to Robert Galvin, CEO of Motorola (and son of the company's founder). Galvin and his family used it until 2012, when it was retired and flown to the Carolinas Aviation Museum at CLT for display. Sikorsky S-58JT owned by Midwest Helicopters, who provide heavy lift services with it - it was built in 1958, and is still in use. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 At CFB Trenton yesterday...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Here are a few of mine from QIAS trenton yesterday as well: Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 I planned on loading a bunch more photos, but my computer is not working right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riffraff Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Nice photos phantom. Was the painted Hawk from 419 Sqn. there to fly with the Lancaster? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 No it was static. I got a couple crowded photos but Photobucket is not working right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moose135 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 We have an Antonov An-12 owned by CAVOK Airlines, a Ukrainian charter cargo operator, paying a visit to CLT! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan Hothersall Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 What a beast and a livery to match. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alternative 4 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 No, UR-CNN. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moose135 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 (edited) Well, this is starting to get to be routine. ;-) We had another CAVOK An-12 arrive early this morning, UR-CKL this time. Both are on the ramp together, but I wasn't in a spot to get them in the same shot. No, UR-CNN. Sorry if I caused confusion, my "CLT" reference wasn't to the registration, it was to Charlotte/Douglas Airport, KCLT. Edited June 29, 2016 by Moose135 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riffraff Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 No, UR-CNN. Said in your best James Earl Jones voice, of course. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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