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Posted by SkyBaby
- March 12, 2010, 09:08:11 PMQuote from: Code20photog on March 12, 2010, 08:34:17 PM
No one yelled at us.
That's good to know. I've been there before, but only driving by it. Thanks for the advice!
Posted by Code20photog
- March 12, 2010, 08:34:17 PMNo one yelled at us.
Posted by SkyBaby
- March 12, 2010, 03:25:25 PMQuote from: Code20photog on March 11, 2010, 09:07:02 AM
Should work. Definitely worth taking a ride around the airport and checking out everything that's parked out there. I wish the Nordic Leisure DC-9 was in a better spot to get a shot of.
I'll be sure to swing over to the airport next time I'm in the area. I just wonder if security will yell at me.
Posted by Code20photog
- March 11, 2010, 09:07:02 AMQuote from: SkyBaby on March 11, 2010, 06:35:02 AM
I'll check that area out when I can get down there as well. My car is tall. It's a 1999 Ford Explorer. I can just climb on top of that. Is the fence too tall for that to work?
Should work. Definitely worth taking a ride around the airport and checking out everything that's parked out there. I wish the Nordic Leisure DC-9 was in a better spot to get a shot of.
Posted by SkyBaby
- March 11, 2010, 06:35:02 AMQuote from: Code20photog on March 11, 2010, 01:36:46 AM
The parking lot on the side of the SCLA office. Go into the airport on Phantom West, and make a left on Cargo lane until you get to the fence. The people at the office seemed pretty nice, I would say hello and let them know what you're doing. You're either going to need a ladder to clear the fence, or wait for a vehicle to go through the gate and shoot while it's open. We tried, even with my press credentials, couldn't get onto the tarmac.
I'll check that area out when I can get down there as well. My car is tall. It's a 1999 Ford Explorer. I can just climb on top of that. Is the fence too tall for that to work?
Posted by Code20photog
- March 11, 2010, 01:36:46 AMQuote from: SkyBaby on March 10, 2010, 03:40:00 PM
Those sound like good spots. I'll check those out when I go there next. If I get chased, I'll find another spot. Where were those photos shot from?
The parking lot on the side of the SCLA office. Go into the airport on Phantom West, and make a left on Cargo lane until you get to the fence. The people at the office seemed pretty nice, I would say hello and let them know what you're doing. You're either going to need a ladder to clear the fence, or wait for a vehicle to go through the gate and shoot while it's open. We tried, even with my press credentials, couldn't get onto the tarmac.
Posted by nmcbride
- March 10, 2010, 05:44:00 PMQuote from: SkyBaby on March 10, 2010, 04:23:16 PM
Anyone know if the 787 in Victorville will be flying tomorrow 3/10? I may be able to get out there for that.
Or if they will fly on weekends? No way I can make it out there on a weekday before it gets dark.
Posted by SkyBaby
- March 10, 2010, 04:23:16 PMAnyone know if the 787 in Victorville will be flying tomorrow 3/10? I may be able to get out there for that.
Posted by SkyBaby
- March 10, 2010, 03:40:00 PMQuote from: Code20photog on March 10, 2010, 09:59:29 AM
At the Southwest corner of the airport, there is a huge new Dr. Pepper/Snapple facility, and around it, they've graded the pads and roads for a huge business park. Great spot to catch anything leaving R17. Not sure if you're going to get chased out of there, but there is one pad that's built very high up and you can clear the fence without a ladder.
Those sound like good spots. I'll check those out when I go there next. If I get chased, I'll find another spot. Where were those photos shot from?
Posted by Code20photog
- March 10, 2010, 09:59:29 AMAt the Southwest corner of the airport, there is a huge new Dr. Pepper/Snapple facility, and around it, they've graded the pads and roads for a huge business park. Great spot to catch anything leaving R17. Not sure if you're going to get chased out of there, but there is one pad that's built very high up and you can clear the fence without a ladder.
Posted by SkyBaby
- March 10, 2010, 07:21:09 AMBeautiful shots!! I so wish I could see it. My stupid job is keeping me home. I probably wont be down that way for another month. I hate my stupid job. I'm totally willing to make a special 2 hour trip down there, but my husband wont hear of it. He's paranoid of letting me go anywhere out of town on my own. 
Where is the best place to park and stand? I know of a couple spots, but I'm just wondering if there are better ones. There's a dirt road around the outside perimeter of the airport and a good spot to catch landings from the 395. Any photogs who go there may need a four wheel drive to not get stuck on that dirt road with the rain storms and everything. I hope I can at least get some shots of the new 747 at Palmdale. What's the eta of the 747?
Where is the best place to park and stand? I know of a couple spots, but I'm just wondering if there are better ones. There's a dirt road around the outside perimeter of the airport and a good spot to catch landings from the 395. Any photogs who go there may need a four wheel drive to not get stuck on that dirt road with the rain storms and everything. I hope I can at least get some shots of the new 747 at Palmdale. What's the eta of the 747?Posted by airsquad9
- March 10, 2010, 05:45:19 AMThat's a GREAT shot Ken! Looks like enduring the cold was worth it...
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Posted by rander
- March 10, 2010, 12:44:21 AMGood Job, Ken, First shot of a 787 on APSoCal!!!! 
Posted by gfydad
- March 09, 2010, 10:15:32 PMQuote from: kick Z tail out on March 09, 2010, 01:56:24 PM
That's awesome. I'm sure Jim, Brian and Michael will be up there shooting the heck out of it, since it's their regular neck of the woods.
Didn't know about it till Keith mentioned it today. Looks like I'll have to see what I can get.
Great shots Ken!
