Looks like they are officially having a grand opening on Nov 4th, 2007 from 11-3pm. http://www.wmof.com/ (http://www.wmof.com/). Link to announcement http://www.wmof.com/announce.htm (http://www.wmof.com/announce.htm)
Regular hours are Wed, Sat, Sun 11am-3pm. Looking forward to this local event. Hope to see and meet some of you guys there.
Quote from: Josh on September 24, 2007, 09:42:08 PM
That could mean some fly-ins! ;D
Nice, I'll be there.
Thanks for trying. ;)
Any idea of what the fly-by's will be?
G
Heres my photos from the preview fly-in earlier this year.
http://www.nyhusphotography.com/WMoFFly-In07.htm
I'm willing to bet that they will have a lot of the same planes, maybe even more?
Quote from: Josh on October 24, 2007, 09:44:17 PM
Heres my photos from the preview fly-in earlier this year.
http://www.nyhusphotography.com/WMoFFly-In07.htm
I'm willing to bet that they will have a lot of the same planes, maybe even more?
A very nice collection! Are those fly-in's and fly-by's? When do they start to fly-in?
G
Quote from: GTagami on October 25, 2007, 07:42:49 AM
Quote from: Josh on October 24, 2007, 09:44:17 PM
Heres my photos from the preview fly-in earlier this year.
http://www.nyhusphotography.com/WMoFFly-In07.htm
I'm willing to bet that they will have a lot of the same planes, maybe even more?
A very nice collection! Are those fly-in's and fly-by's? When do they start to fly-in?
G
Thanks, Fly-Ins and Departures, but a few did a fly-by pass before entering the pattern, Damon is trying to dig up the fly-in time. But last time I seem to remember them starting to drop in around 9am.
I'm going to try to go, but things may prevent it.
So did anyone came up with times?
Also, I've never shot Zamperini Field.
Any suggested spots?
Kevin
aero-engineer
Count me in!
I just learned of this today. I missed the last one, but thanks to this website I finally get to see the museum and the fly in.
:)
I think they start arriving at 9am and if the sun in in the southeast. Somewhere near the Acura dealer or the Armstrong Nursey would be good. That is near Crenshaw and Airport drive, just south of PCH. Unless you want bottow shots you can head about a quarter mile down on Crenshaw just after the curve and get the above you. There is a billboard in the way.
Quote from: aero-engineer on October 29, 2007, 10:32:48 PM
I'm going to try to go, but things may prevent it.
So did anyone came up with times?
Also, I've never shot Zamperini Field.
Any suggested spots?
Kevin
aero-engineer
Theres also the Lowe's parking lot on the north side of the field, if you have a ladder or can stand on your car, it could produce some good, unique shots. Keep in mind that you would be shooting toward the sun though. I also don't know how they would treat photogs there as I haven't personally shot there. The entrance is on Skypark Drive.
I'd also like to shout out a welcome to our newest member, Midnight Mover... Welcome to the group. :)
Quote from: Josh on October 30, 2007, 09:32:44 AM
Quote from: aero-engineer on October 29, 2007, 10:32:48 PM
I'm going to try to go, but things may prevent it.
So did anyone came up with times?
Also, I've never shot Zamperini Field.
Any suggested spots?
Kevin
aero-engineer
Theres also the Lowe's parking lot on the north side of the field, if you have a ladder or can stand on your car, it could produce some good, unique shots. Keep in mind that you would be shooting toward the sun though. I also don't know how they would treat photogs there as I haven't personally shot there. The entrance is on Skypark Drive.
There is also the office building parking lot next to Lowe's that is over laps (separated by fence) on the west side as you drive in as well. I have not been bother there and only shot 15 mins from Lowe's parking lot
Also a quick note, for the preview fly-in, they brought some planes in on Thursday and Friday, so keep your eyes peeled.
I am happy to say things have worked out so that I will be attending, I look forward to meeting you all.
Heres some weather stats for Sunday after looking at a few places.
80-85?F
Clear to partially cloudy.
I even saw one saying theres 4% chance of showers, I wouldn't plan on it tho, just found it amusing.
Daylight Saving Time Ends so adjust your clocks. Just in case you forgot.
Weather for tomorrow:
Hourly Forecast5am
58?F | | 8am
63?F | | 11am
74?F | | 2pm
77?F | | 5pm
72?F | | 8pm
65?F |
Clear and sunny.
Wind: S 9 mph
Max. Humidity: 37%
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Sunrise: 6:15 AM PT
Sunset: 4:58 PM PT
FYI, was driving by the airport, and saw an F7F Tigercat fly in.
Darn... Saw the DC-3 come in too.
Quote from: phantomphan1974 on November 03, 2007, 05:20:32 PM
Darn... Saw the DC-3 come in too.
Going down there now to check it out
CAF's DC-3 from Riverside (I think), Tigercat, and Clay Lacy's United DC-3
Very cool. ;D
Quote from: Josh on November 03, 2007, 07:48:11 PM
Very cool. ;D
These were with my new 12-24mm too. I like it so far.
I'm stuck at home working on my masters thesis.
I keep hearing planes, but with the haze, I can't see any out my window here in San Pedro/RPV.
Have fun guys!
Kevin
aero-engineer
Damon, Glen and Robert, it was great to meet you all, was an awesome event! Aero, sorry to hear you didn't make it.
Going through my photos right now, I may post a few tonight.
Likewise, Josh. Thanks to you, Damon, and Gar for getting us access beyond the line. That was pretty sweet. I have a ton of photos to comb through but I might post a few tonight. Nice to meet Robert, Wolf (fencecheck.com) and Keith as well.
G
One before bed. Glen I will call you tomorrow when I get to LAX
I don't think I am going to make it to LAX. I have to watch my little one tomorrow.
Quote from: GTagami on November 04, 2007, 09:50:49 PM
I don't think I am going to make it to LAX. I have to watch my little one tomorrow.
Nice shots. Yeah I am going to try for a short time and see what I can get.
Great shots Glen and Damon, looking forward to more. It was good to meet you Glen, sure wish I had known about this event earlier. You mentioned LAX, do you guys hang out there to shoot? I used to go the the west hill and watch the aircraft for hours back in the 70's. Now it has been fenced off.
John
Heres a few of mine. Unfortunately it was foggy and gray in the morning.
A few more.
Last set for now.
It was great meeting all of you. What a spectacular event. Great photos by all!
Time to get ready for Vegas. I will be there both days. Hope to see some of you there. :)
Variation of the ribbon-cutting photo. 8)
Nice shots Robert and great meeting you. May see you at Nellis in the crowd.
Great shots guys, thanks for posting.
:)
Did you use the Tokina 12-24 for the T-34 shots?
Nice pictures guys! I see all of you guys use Canon camera's, I use a small Nikon D50 SLR.
Quote from: N675W on November 19, 2007, 08:20:15 PM
I use a small Nikon D50 SLR.
Sorry I had to smite you for that one. ::) :P
LOL! ;D
Quote from: Josh on November 08, 2007, 08:57:20 AM
Did you use the Tokina 12-24 for the T-34 shots?
Yeah I did and I am very happy with it. Used it at the autoshow too.
Poeple shots and a camera shot
:)
F-5 the Sunday after the show (next day)
Nice photo Damon ;)
Quote from: Fernando Sedeno on November 27, 2007, 06:57:31 PM
Nice photo Damon ;)
Thanks, have a little time to edit some of them.
Pan of SkyRaider Bob's Posse
WWII Sepia sort of.
Quote from: Fernando Sedeno on November 27, 2007, 06:57:31 PM
Nice photo Damon ;)
there are some new ones on page three too.
Last 5 for today. Warbird Keith at the top the "O".
Heres some more.
:)
:)
Misc and APSC at work.
Great shots!!
Great work team! Very cool Josh. <apsops>
Has anyone sent in their photos to the museum?
Quote from: Josh on February 10, 2008, 08:37:22 AM
Has anyone sent in their photos to the museum?
I keep saying I need to burn something for them. :( But have not yet.
Quote from: phantomphan1974 on February 10, 2008, 06:31:17 PM
I keep saying I need to burn something for them. :( But have not yet.
Not alone, I haven't had a chance either. :-\