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Dilemma · 12 August 2012, 03:45 AM

A few shots from a recent Air Expo.

Christiaan · 12 August 2012, 03:47 AM

Taken at Airventure?
Excellent shots!

Dilemma · 12 August 2012, 03:53 AM

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Taken at Airventure?

Eden Prairie MN.

Dilemma · 12 August 2012, 03:54 AM

Kingair · 12 August 2012, 04:15 AM

Nice shots.

Next week there will be a Sea Furry arriving at our airport.
Currently only 5 flying in the world.
Will shoot some pics and post them

HAGWe

Submarino · 12 August 2012, 04:17 AM

I also love airplanes. Especially commercial airplanes and private jets.

Great shots by the way!!! Here are a few of my shots.

threemonkeys · 12 August 2012, 06:19 AM

Beautiful vintage planes.

Dr. Robert · 12 August 2012, 08:28 AM

Beautiful aircraft.......but my favorite airplane is the Jefferson Airplane.

HL65 · 12 August 2012, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Beautiful aircraft.......but my favorite airplane is the Jefferson Airplane.

N_Architect · 13 August 2012, 12:55 AM

Nice shots so far.

I love long haul flying and have an extensive archive from various trips, though I was never into plane spotting, etc. As a result, not that many of my shots cover aircraft from the outside.

Planes in the U.S. are like buses, you get in, after an hour or two you get out (unless you're flying coast to coast or something like that). Service level is quite low (and that's a pity), at least compared to that of selected carriers from Europe and, especially, Asia.

The 747's are terrific birds to fly, and I'm sure few pilots who may be members here can confirm that. However, the high fuel costs during the last 2-3 years have made it almost uneconomical for these lovely birds to fly. As a result, many airlines who used to have them in their fleets have now replaced them with Airbus or Boeing more fuel efficient aircraft.

An SQ bird waiting at the gate in Incheon International Airport, ready to take us to Singapore.

SQ bird, 777-200. with the old (pre-retrofit) Regional J Class seats. Photo taken en route SIN-DXB, Jan '09.

Taking off from Singapore's Changi International.

SQ 777-200ER J Class cabin (the now aged SpaceBed type of seats).

Flying over Turkey, on the way to Singapore.

On the way to New York, on SQ's 747-400. Summer 2009.

Incheon International Airport, Seoul, South Korea.

ICN Intl., SQ16, 9V-SWI (B777-300ER), getting ready for departure to SFO. May '08.

MoBe · 12 August 2012, 08:12 AM

Thanks for sharing some nice pics.

Dilemma · 12 August 2012, 08:38 AM

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.but my favorite airplane is the Jefferson Airplane

Surrealistic Pillow. One of my top 5 records.

jcd · 12 August 2012, 08:43 AM

Eden prairie? You took those pics at Flying Cloud? I was a controller there years ago. Still know a lot of the controllers and used to know a few pilots there as well. Great pics!

Dilemma · 12 August 2012, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jcd

Eden prairie? You took those pics at Flying Cloud? Great pics!

Yup.

Thanks.

Christiaan · 13 August 2012, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jcd

Eden prairie? You took those pics at Flying Cloud? I was a controller there years ago. Still know a lot of the controllers and used to know a few pilots there as well. Great pics!

I trained at the MARC school on the airport grounds.

Dr. Robert · 12 August 2012, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Dilemma

Surrealistic Pillow. One of my top 5 records.

I also dig "Jefferson Airplane Takes Off"......and their live one....."Bless Its Pointed Little Head"

Dilemma · 12 August 2012, 10:52 AM

theloxmyth · 12 August 2012, 11:15 AM

Wonderfully beautiful pictures, all!

Here's one of an approach way out this way...

And another...

Blazer · 12 August 2012, 11:23 AM

Beautiful photos, thanks for sharing them

jnkay · 12 August 2012, 11:38 AM

I'm a plane lover as well. I miss the days of the tri jets, and concord, but now we have A 340s and 380s. Bring on the photos!

experimentjon · 12 August 2012, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jnkay

I'm a plane lover as well. I miss the days of the tri jets, and concord, but now we have A 340s and 380s. Bring on the photos!

I actually don't think I have seen an A340 in person. I'd probably be very confused as to why the 747 lost its top deck. Then I looked on Wikipedia to see who operates them, and turns out I haven't seen them because only a few airlines fly them, and only a few of them serve the areas I visit.

The A380 on the other hand, I have seen and flown...what a whale of a plane.

Concord was sadly before my time, although I did love looking at the pictures of them as a child...and still love shots of airplanes today! (Although flying has become a bit more of a chore than when I was a kid and would eagerly look out the window...now I know the aisle seats are the best ones.)

And great shots, OP!

EE33 · 12 August 2012, 08:31 PM

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I'm a plane lover as well. I miss the days of the tri jets, and concord, but now we have A 340s and 380s. Bring on the photos!

Here's an A380 for you Mate .

jnkay · 18 August 2012, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by EE33

Here's an A380 for you Mate .

Uh...WOW! Is that a RC (flyable) or display model?

EE33 · 22 August 2012, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jnkay

Uh...WOW! Is that a RC (flyable) or display model?

R/C plane, 4 ducted fans.

She's called The Dalip Express.

Kaylesdad · 12 August 2012, 12:36 PM

Fantastic pics. What camera and lens were you using.

Dilemma · 13 August 2012, 07:33 AM

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Fantastic pics. What camera and lens were you using.

Canon 5D MK.III, Canon 100-400 IS Lens.

apeogre · 12 August 2012, 07:08 PM

Great prop blur on the taxiing mustang!

ROGERWILCO357 · 12 August 2012, 07:34 PM

So what gear did you use to shoot the close ups wide angle? and what tele for the birds in flight? Body?
very nice shots

Beek · 12 August 2012, 07:48 PM

Good stuff! Not as nice as the vintage stuff, but here's a shot of what I use for transport on some occasions.

GermanyMatt · 12 August 2012, 09:25 PM

I flew on an A380 from Paris to Dulles. Massive plane - seems to defy logic to even fly.

12 August 2012, 03:45 AM	#1
Dilemma "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,170	So, Who Likes Airplanes? A few shots from a recent Air Expo.

12 August 2012, 03:47 AM	#2
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	Taken at Airventure? Excellent shots! __________________ "Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities" Frank Lloyd Wright. "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will long to return." DaVinci

12 August 2012, 08:28 AM	#8
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	Beautiful aircraft.......but my favorite airplane is the Jefferson Airplane. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

13 August 2012, 12:55 AM	#10
N_Architect "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Kons Location: ATH Watch: DD40 Posts: 473	Nice shots so far. I love long haul flying and have an extensive archive from various trips, though I was never into plane spotting, etc. As a result, not that many of my shots cover aircraft from the outside. Planes in the U.S. are like buses, you get in, after an hour or two you get out (unless you're flying coast to coast or something like that). Service level is quite low (and that's a pity), at least compared to that of selected carriers from Europe and, especially, Asia. The 747's are terrific birds to fly, and I'm sure few pilots who may be members here can confirm that. However, the high fuel costs during the last 2-3 years have made it almost uneconomical for these lovely birds to fly. As a result, many airlines who used to have them in their fleets have now replaced them with Airbus or Boeing more fuel efficient aircraft. An SQ bird waiting at the gate in Incheon International Airport, ready to take us to Singapore. SQ bird, 777-200. with the old (pre-retrofit) Regional J Class seats. Photo taken en route SIN-DXB, Jan '09. Taking off from Singapore's Changi International. SQ 777-200ER J Class cabin (the now aged SpaceBed type of seats). Flying over Turkey, on the way to Singapore. On the way to New York, on SQ's 747-400. Summer 2009. Incheon International Airport, Seoul, South Korea. ICN Intl., SQ16, 9V-SWI (B777-300ER), getting ready for departure to SFO. May '08. __________________ Travel, See, Feel, Explore.

12 August 2012, 11:15 AM	#18
theloxmyth 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 6,382	A Wonderfully beautiful pictures, all! Here's one of an approach way out this way... And another... __________________ Craig, The (I'm JUST a) Loxmyth. If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. — Albert Einstein (1879-1955) TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION IS ENABLED.

12 August 2012, 03:54 AM	#4
Dilemma "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,170

12 August 2012, 04:15 AM	#5
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Nice shots. Next week there will be a Sea Furry arriving at our airport. Currently only 5 flying in the world. Will shoot some pics and post them HAGWe

12 August 2012, 06:19 AM	#7
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Beautiful vintage planes.

12 August 2012, 08:12 AM	#11
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	Thanks for sharing some nice pics.

12 August 2012, 08:43 AM	#13
jcd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Jack Location: Wisconsin Watch: me vector Posts: 1,152	Eden prairie? You took those pics at Flying Cloud? I was a controller there years ago. Still know a lot of the controllers and used to know a few pilots there as well. Great pics!

12 August 2012, 10:52 AM	#17
Dilemma "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,170

12 August 2012, 11:23 AM	#19
Blazer Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Andrew Location: Western Australia Watch: President/Datejust Posts: 27	Beautiful photos, thanks for sharing them

12 August 2012, 11:38 AM	#20
jnkay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Florida, US Watch: du jour Posts: 1,815	I'm a plane lover as well. I miss the days of the tri jets, and concord, but now we have A 340s and 380s. Bring on the photos!

12 August 2012, 12:36 PM	#25
Kaylesdad "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Lawrence Location: Sydney Watch: Daytona, sub Posts: 167	Fantastic pics. What camera and lens were you using.

12 August 2012, 07:08 PM	#27
apeogre "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: No Clue Posts: 586	Great prop blur on the taxiing mustang!

12 August 2012, 07:34 PM	#28
ROGERWILCO357 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Michigan Watch: Submariner LV Posts: 580	So what gear did you use to shoot the close ups wide angle? and what tele for the birds in flight? Body? very nice shots

12 August 2012, 09:25 PM	#30
GermanyMatt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Matt Location: Northern VA Watch: 126711, 126610 Posts: 1,803	I flew on an A380 from Paris to Dulles. Massive plane - seems to defy logic to even fly.

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