New York has the Statue of Liberty. LAX has the Tower of Shame.
Yes folks, it is that ugly.
Photo by ValkyrieXB70
Monday, February 28, 2011
Monumental Monday.
New York has the Statue of Liberty. LAX has the Tower of Shame.
Yes folks, it is that ugly.
Photo by ValkyrieXB70
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Sunday Is Funday!
Sunday for most people is a day of rest. However, when you hear the unmistakable sound of a C-130 buzzing the local aerodrome, one must whip out the cell phone and record the event.
Shot location: Near RIR (Photo by our roving smartphone reporter, H.B.)
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Spring Will Soon Be Upon Us.
And lush, green trees will be Jacking Up photos the world over.
We can hardly wait.
Shot location: LHR (Photo by James Mellon)
Friday, February 25, 2011
The "Romance" Of Flight.
"Take me to where the sun sets," she said.
So, I took her to LAX.
(Photo by Sean Moran)
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Boeing wins KC-X, NewGen 767 becomes KC-46A?
We'd insert the hyper-links, but most of the time Google sucks and won't allow us to insert them. Go figure.
So, check 'em out at: http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/flightblogger/ and http://www.boeing.com/
Info and photo courtesy FlightBlogger
First United/Continental 747-400 Spotted, Again.
This time we present it to our loyal viewers in its true intended form - Jacked Up.
Shot location: SFO (Photo by Ben Wang)
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
First United/Continental 747-400 Spotted.
Shot location: TOP SECRET (Photo courtesy of FlightBlogger)
Monday, February 21, 2011
Can Airplane Photography Occasionally Be An Uphill Battle?
You bet!
Shot location: UIO (Photo by Bill Hough)
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Saturday Late Edition.
When men were men, Stewardesses were beautiful and photographers shot slides.
Shot location: LAX (Photo by ValkyrieXB70)
Friday, February 18, 2011
"Thar She Blows! Again!"
Honestly, if it were not for the glareline on the fuselage, this would have been a great shot.
Shot location: LHR (Photo by James Mellon)
Thursday, February 17, 2011
More Royals In England.
Airport fences: Keeping the nuts out or the keeping the nuts in?
Shot location: LHR (Photo by Allan Huse)
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Even More Boeing 747-8's In Flight Test.
These things do indeed get around.
Shot location: SBD (Submitted by our roving smartphone reporter, H. B.)
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Unique Jeppesen Approach Plate: Miracle On The Hudson.
We just couldn't resist passing this one along. Good to see folks still have a sense of humor.
Click once to enlarge. Click again to see it full size. It is a whole lot funnier that way.
Thanks to Jeppesen and AircrewBuzz.com
Surf's Up - Aussie Style!
Some people always make the best of a bad situation.
Hang 2-2, Brah!
Shot location: ROK
Monday, February 14, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Boeing Unveils New 747-8 Intercontinental.
Today at the Everett factory, Boeing officially presented the latest 747 to the world, the 747-8 Intercontinental.
The new demonstrator color is very refreshing. More images at http://www.boeing.com/
Shot location: PAE (Photo courtesy FlightBlogger and Boeing)
Delivery Is Not The Only Thing Boeing’s 787 Is Caught Behind.
We simply call it "Sex and the Glide Slope Antenna."
Shot location: PAE (Photo by Jon Ostrower - FlightBlogger)
Friday, February 11, 2011
"♫ Off We Go Into The Wild Blue Yonder...♫♪"
How the Air Force really scrambles.
Shot location: PDX (Photo by Daniel T. Jones)
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Obstructionism - A Dirty Trick In Politics.
But an admirable quality in aircraft photography.
Shot location: LAX (Photo by Michael Breck-Shot)
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
HD Twilight Landing At LAX (Cockpit View). Great Audio.
This video has been making the rounds, so in case you missed it...
Thanks to Surfbumhnl
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Our Worldwide Contributors Never Sleep.
Even when they really, really should.
Shot location: UIO (Photos by Bill Hough)
Monday, February 7, 2011
Sometimes History Is Not Pretty.
But in this case, we would not have it any other way.
Shot location: PAE (Photo by ValkyrieXB70)
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
Boeing 787 Visits Houston Customer.
N787FT visited Houston based customer Continental Airlines (can't bring ourselves to call 'em United yet) last night for a show 'n tell, RON, and a next day departure.
Shot location: IAH (thanks to our Texas Cell Phone Division for the photos)
Thursday, February 3, 2011
The Rockin' Ramp Tour Bus Ride.
It separates the men from the boys.
Shot location: ZRH (Photo by Bob Holland)
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Reason #42 First Officers Get No Respect.
Having to deal with the after-effects of the Captain's breakfast burrito.
Shot location: AMS (Photo by Allan Huse)