Category Archives: aircraft

Rainy Pegasus Takeoff

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Rob

I have shot KC-46s in bad conditions more often than would seem probable.  I got one in conditions so dark it was like a night shoot.  This time it was heavy rain.  Of course that can mean vapor.  The matte … Continue reading →

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My First A220

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Rob

The A220 (or C Series CS100 if you are not yet ready to have it labeled as an Airbus) has been in service for a while but, until recently, I hadn’t seen one.  Then, while I was on the shuttle … Continue reading →

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Cape Air Ramp

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Rob

I have read a lot about Cape Air.  They are a small operator in the New England area flying a fleet of (mainly) Cessna 402s.  The reason I know this is that they have been heavily involved in the development … Continue reading →

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Global Finding Everett Sun

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Rob

Returning from Whidbey with Paul, we stopped off at Paine Field to see what might be moving.  There was a bit of frustration with a delayed departure that we couldn’t catch but we got a few bits and pieces and … Continue reading →

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Brand New F-15SA Jets

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Rob

The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) was attending Red Flag 19-2 with some brand new F-15SA jets.  These jets had come direct from delivery so had not yet even made it out of the US.  I guess they had that … Continue reading →

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Max 8 Departs Just Before Grounding

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Rob

Paul and I were in Vegas for Red Flag but the early morning is also a good time to shoot at McCarran International.  The morning light is ideal for the north/south runways and, with the wind playing ball, you can … Continue reading →

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Low and Sporty Lightning II Departure

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Rob

Speedway departures can be a mixed bag at Nellis.  Flex departures with a pull over the Speedway are the best but it does depend on how high planes have got.  Some climb out quite steeply and are way too high … Continue reading →

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Dornier 328Jet

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Rob

The FBO ramps at McCarran had a selection of Dornier 328Jets.  I noticed one at first and only later realized that there were more.  What did please me was seeing a bus pull up by one of them with the … Continue reading →

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Sunset Burner Departures

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Rob

Fighters departing Nellis are well out of burner by the time they get anywhere near you outside the base.  However, if you are shooting in low light, the burners can show up quite well even though you are a long … Continue reading →

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My Convair Up Close

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Rob

The Convair CV580 has shown up in a couple of posts at least so far.  Getting to Everett early one morning prior to heading to Whidbey Island, it was a pleasant surprise to see it out on the ramp.  It … Continue reading →

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