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Title: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Midnight Mover on January 24, 2009, 12:09:24 PM
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Edwards Air Show 2009 <rocker>

10/17/09

Rosamond, CA

http://www.edwards.af.mil
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: aero-engineer on January 25, 2009, 09:41:33 PM
Tora Tora Tora is headlining....

Kevin
aero-engineer
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Midnight Mover on January 25, 2009, 11:07:20 PM
Quote from: aero-engineer on January 25, 2009, 09:41:33 PM
Tora Tora Tora is headlining....

Kevin
aero-engineer

They are always cool. This is something everyone should see 8)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on July 12, 2009, 11:00:37 PM
I believe Julie Clark will be there as well.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: akradecki on July 13, 2009, 05:46:06 PM
Are you sure about those dates? The FAQ page only lists the 17th. http://www.edwards.af.mil/questions/topic.asp?id=812
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on July 13, 2009, 06:42:06 PM
I think that was posted before they cut the show down to only one day. It was initially going to be the usual two-day show.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on July 30, 2009, 10:55:31 PM
update: B-25 Pacific Prowler will be on display.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Midnight Mover on July 31, 2009, 12:57:13 AM
Quote from: f4_phantom_fan on July 30, 2009, 10:55:31 PM
update: B-25 Pacific Prowler will be on display.

Nice ;)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on August 14, 2009, 02:22:59 PM
Ooo..... :)   All three bombers are scheduled to fly - gotta keep the fingers cross for a formation of all three together. (They've done it once before).  Looks like a pretty good show, was suprised to see the F-22 demo team listed (certainly not a complaint of course, lol), since the closest date to the west coast on the ACC schedule has been the Holloman show's date.

If I remember right, the security screening, as far as camera bags go, was pretty similar to Miramar's. Except LONGER lines.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Midnight Mover on August 16, 2009, 08:03:05 PM
Can't wait <rob>
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: GTagami on August 16, 2009, 08:27:16 PM
I'm thinking about getting a room the night before so I don't have to make that drive in the morning. Anyone interested?
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Midnight Mover on August 16, 2009, 08:31:15 PM
Quote from: GTagami on August 16, 2009, 08:27:16 PM
I'm thinking about getting a room the night before so I don't have to make that drive in the morning. Anyone interested?

Leaving at 3 in the morning is a great time to go >:D
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on August 26, 2009, 09:17:24 AM
Wow, we'll get to see a three-ship bomber flight!!  That's worth going by itself!
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Midnight Mover on August 26, 2009, 09:19:49 PM
Quote from: f4_phantom_fan on August 26, 2009, 09:17:24 AM
Wow, we'll get to see a three-ship bomber flight!!  That's worth going by itself!

Yep  <rob>
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Code20photog on September 06, 2009, 11:19:16 PM
Now, the question begs, what about camera bag backpacks?

I've had bad experiences with Edwards and the security and the past. One year took nearly 4 hours from the time we got on base till the time I walked onto the flightline. Missed most of the show sitting in traffic.

And if memory serves, all the flying is backlit.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on September 06, 2009, 11:39:10 PM
Sounds like Miramar on Saturday.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Code20photog on September 07, 2009, 12:38:15 AM
I haven't had any problems at Miramar. I usually park off base and walk in, and go to the easternmost gate. Seems to be less people trying to come in that way.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: aero-engineer on September 14, 2009, 10:11:30 PM
F-35 AA-1 has arrived at Edwards AFB.

She has completed flying at Fort Worth and is now at Edwards AFB for arrestor-hook testing before heading to China Lake to end her career in live-fire testing. Its 2.8h flight to Edwards on Spe. 10 was the first F-35's 90th flight - making up the majority of JSF flying to date.

The 2009 Edwards Air Show may still hold a treat in store yet!

Kevin
aero-engineer
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: DaFalcon on September 18, 2009, 11:31:29 PM
As usual this should be a fun show, except for the long bus lines when you exit (even if you hang out for a while after the show ends)!
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Midnight Mover on September 25, 2009, 08:46:54 PM
Everyone speakup, who is going?
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Dragonskiss on September 25, 2009, 08:50:16 PM
Negative, I will not be joining the festivities. :-[
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: NikonGuy on September 25, 2009, 09:41:45 PM
I won't be able to go either...  :(
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: GTagami on September 26, 2009, 09:36:49 AM
Is this a back lit show?
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: DaFalcon on September 26, 2009, 09:54:54 AM
I'll be there!
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on September 26, 2009, 10:32:19 AM
I'll be there, too. Really no excuse for me not to go, it's in my backyard pretty much. And yes this IS a backlit show, sorry.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Midnight Mover on September 26, 2009, 10:58:37 AM
Quote from: GTagami on September 26, 2009, 09:36:49 AM
Is this a back lit show?

Yes :(
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: CHILIBEAN on September 26, 2009, 09:57:11 PM
ill be at this one also
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: aero-engineer on September 27, 2009, 10:17:27 PM
I'm planning on being there just to see F-35 AA-1 before the upcoming live fire testing at China Lake.

Kevin
aero-engineer
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Code20photog on September 28, 2009, 08:26:06 PM
I have a travel assignment the weekend before and was terrified I mixed up the weekends. Short of LA burning down, am planning to be there, but going to leave at like 5am.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: NikonGuy on September 29, 2009, 12:03:33 AM
Ok change of plans... Im in for this one!   ;D   <cheers>  Still gonna wait for a response from whoever is in charge of the Media Registrations.   :-\   I dont know how this works... first time for me.    :-[
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: NikonGuy on September 29, 2009, 01:43:31 PM
Quote from: desert rat on September 29, 2009, 08:56:51 AM
  So, what is this with Media credentials? 
Im thinking it might be something like Heroes? I'm going to wait and see what happens, is my first time going to Edwards.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Midnight Mover on September 29, 2009, 07:15:54 PM
Quote from: Code20photog on September 28, 2009, 08:26:06 PM
I have a travel assignment the weekend before and was terrified I mixed up the weekends. Short of LA burning down, am planning to be there, but going to leave at like 5am.

Must be standing at the gate by 7 AM, or the lines are EVIL >:D
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Midnight Mover on September 29, 2009, 07:17:27 PM
Quote from: desert rat on September 29, 2009, 08:56:51 AM
 So, what is this with Media credentials?  

I received my confirmation e-mail that I am approved, but no instructions yet. Any one else get one?
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: aero-engineer on September 29, 2009, 08:26:21 PM
Negative.

Expecting a "no", but I have heard nothing.

Kevin
aero-engineer
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Code20photog on September 29, 2009, 09:41:09 PM
What do you need to get media credentials?
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Code20photog on September 29, 2009, 09:45:20 PM
Quote from: Fernando Sedeno on September 29, 2009, 01:43:31 PM
Im thinking it might be something like Heroes? I'm going to wait and see what happens, is my first time going to Edwards.

The many air shows I've shot with credentials, usually there's a pen set up for credentialed media, sometimes it's worth it sometimes not.

Back in the day at Mugu, one year we got to go out nearly all the way to the runway, which was cool, and other year we were on the rood of the fire station, which was also cool.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on September 29, 2009, 09:52:25 PM
Quote from: Midnight Mover on September 29, 2009, 07:15:54 PM
Must be standing at the gate by 7 AM, or the lines are EVIL >:D

I'll vouch for that!  VERY VERY True......:)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Midnight Mover on September 29, 2009, 09:53:48 PM
Quote from: Code20photog on September 29, 2009, 09:41:09 PM
What do you need to get media credentials?

Just fill out their form and see what happens ;)

http://www.edwards.af.mil/flighttestnation2009/media/index.asp
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on September 30, 2009, 03:04:13 PM
Looks like I'll be at the media days after all, I had to cancel my Albuquerque Ballon Fiesta trip after having to buy a set of new tires for the truck.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: gfydad on September 30, 2009, 04:35:29 PM
Raptor Demo Team looks to be on board too via the FC thread.  <rocker>
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on September 30, 2009, 09:29:02 PM
Quote from: gfydad on September 30, 2009, 04:35:29 PM
Raptor Demo Team looks to be on board too via the FC thread.  <rocker>
And ACC schedule per Desert Rat...
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: akradecki on October 02, 2009, 05:25:32 PM
Just got mine. Will definitely be there on Friday, not sure about Saturday.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: GTagami on October 02, 2009, 09:26:21 PM
What are you guys putting for who you shoot for and what is a SSAN number?
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: aim9xray on October 02, 2009, 10:10:57 PM
Social Security Account Number
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: OES1 on October 02, 2009, 11:10:30 PM
Ill be there.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on October 02, 2009, 11:51:51 PM
APSOCAL for me or Freelance and its the last 5 of your ssn.  Or FIDM for you  ;)  G
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: aero-engineer on October 06, 2009, 08:06:32 PM
BTW - Zeke posted on ASB that they will use one of the test birds for the F-22 TAC DEMO.

Kevin
aero-engineer
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Josh on October 08, 2009, 08:02:51 AM
I'm thinking of going, however I need a ride, anyone willing? Also, whats a good hotel up there?
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on October 08, 2009, 09:17:45 AM
Yeah my dad and I will be there Friday too.  Need the rest Saturday for Aidswalk LA on Sunday.  Link if anyone wants to donate: http://aidswalklosangeles2009.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=315927&lis=1&kntae315927=789C34EE894643DE9E75579BBAF46768&supId=10264938 (http://aidswalklosangeles2009.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=315927&lis=1&kntae315927=789C34EE894643DE9E75579BBAF46768&supId=10264938)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: GTagami on October 08, 2009, 10:33:09 AM
Quote from: Josh on October 08, 2009, 08:02:51 AM
I'm thinking of going, however I need a ride, anyone willing? Also, whats a good hotel up there?

Hey Josh, you can ride up with me but you need to meet me in OC if that okay. What day were you planning leaving?
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Code20photog on October 08, 2009, 12:05:52 PM
Waiting to hear back from the media guy about credentials. Emailed him again to see if they're a go or not.

If I get the credentials (Funny, I'm the one guy here who actually works for the media) I want to go to the media day on Friday and will probably stay the night up there.

If not, I'm hitting the road no later than 6am on Saturday if not earlier.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: GTagami on October 08, 2009, 01:45:40 PM
Quote from: Code20photog on October 08, 2009, 12:05:52 PM
Waiting to hear back from the media guy about credentials. Emailed him again to see if they're a go or not.

If I get the credentials (Funny, I'm the one guy here who actually works for the media) I want to go to the media day on Friday and will probably stay the night up there.

If not, I'm hitting the road no later than 6am on Saturday if not earlier.

I emailed him twice today and received a reply about an hour later. You might want to try and contact him again. I think there is a few of us that are going to be staying over night out there. Maybe we can try and stay at the same location.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on October 08, 2009, 02:23:08 PM
Quote from: Code20photog on October 08, 2009, 12:05:52 PM

(Funny, I'm the one guy here who actually works for the media)


You aren't the only one here who 'actually works' for the media, I can assure you, lol.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: akradecki on October 08, 2009, 04:42:28 PM
Quote from: Code20photog on October 08, 2009, 12:05:52 PM
(Funny, I'm the one guy here who actually works for the media)
???  Dude, print media is just as much media as broadcast...you'd be surprised at how many of us here <i>are</i> at least part time media; right now I'm more like full-time. Of the cadre up here in the high desert, every one of us has our work regularly published. What's great about APSoCal is that everyone tends to treat everyone as equals. Some of the guys here are still learning photography...great! What better place to do so than to rub shoulders with guys who do it for a living, without feeling intimidated. I hope you didn't mean it that way, but your comment came off a bit arrogant...you might want to reconsider it.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Code20photog on October 08, 2009, 10:39:41 PM
It wasn't meant to be arrogant, and sorry if it was taken that way, but I have credentials from across Southern California and thought it was funny I was having problems getting a pass for the show.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Midnight Mover on October 08, 2009, 10:51:04 PM
Quote from: GTagami on October 08, 2009, 01:45:40 PM
I think there is a few of us that are going to be staying over night out there. Maybe we can try and stay at the same location.

Where is a good cheap motel/hotel that is close ?
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Code20photog on October 08, 2009, 11:14:30 PM
Obviously, nothing quite close to Edwards. I'd definitely say be careful on how cheap you go in Lancaster/Palmdale for a motel. Might be worth the extra $$ to get a bit nicer place.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: akradecki on October 09, 2009, 09:22:39 AM
Quote from: Midnight Mover on October 08, 2009, 10:51:04 PM
Where is a good cheap motel/hotel that is close ?
There are several "cheap" ones in Rosamond, which makes them 10 minutes from the gate. I'll get phone #s on the way home from work today.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on October 09, 2009, 10:39:12 AM
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Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Midnight Mover on October 09, 2009, 02:37:11 PM
Quote from: desert rat on October 09, 2009, 01:36:28 PM
  Problem is as for cheap usually from what i have seen in the area when up there they are pretty dumpy places... 
been looking around just now and found a few places, but not cheap. 

Mostly in Lancaster

Holiday inn Express
Courtyard Marriott
Oxford Suites
Best Western


Ok, maybe not that "cheap". A place where your car will be there in the morning and you don't need to bring weapons to sleep with.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Midnight Mover on October 09, 2009, 03:09:51 PM
What about motel 6 -$46.00 / friday night
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: akradecki on October 09, 2009, 05:21:53 PM
WK2 will fly...cool!
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Code20photog on October 09, 2009, 07:25:38 PM
Quote from: Midnight Mover on October 09, 2009, 03:09:51 PM
What about motel 6 -$46.00 / friday night

You a gamblin' man?  ;)

I think it might be worth the $100ish to stay somewhere you can sleep without worrying about a drive-by.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: GTagami on October 09, 2009, 07:41:04 PM
I'm at the Best Western in Lancaster.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: akradecki on October 09, 2009, 07:46:30 PM
We ought to have an APSOCAL meet-up Friday night...I know some are on a budget, so maybe the Lancaster Roundtable Pizza?
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: GTagami on October 09, 2009, 07:56:31 PM
Quote from: akradecki on October 09, 2009, 07:46:30 PM
We ought to have an APSOCAL meet-up Friday night...I know some are on a budget, so maybe the Lancaster Roundtable Pizza?

Sounds good to me.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: aero-engineer on October 09, 2009, 10:14:08 PM
Quote from: Code20photog on October 09, 2009, 07:25:38 PM
You a gamblin' man?  ;)

I think it might be worth the $100ish to stay somewhere you can sleep without worrying about a drive-by.

Yeah, I just stayed there a month ago for the Shuttle Departure.  A lot more seedy than I remember it 10 years ago.

Personally, I'll go somewhere else next time.

Kevin
aero-engineer
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Midnight Mover on October 09, 2009, 11:29:40 PM
Quote from: Code20photog on October 09, 2009, 07:25:38 PM
You a gamblin' man?  ;)

I think it might be worth the $100ish to stay somewhere you can sleep without worrying about a drive-by.

Sounds like a bad place >:D

Maybe Mojave ;)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Josh on October 10, 2009, 09:01:49 AM
Quote from: Josh on October 08, 2009, 08:02:51 AM
I'm thinking of going, however I need a ride, anyone willing? Also, whats a good hotel up there?

Once again something came up. Can't make it.  :'(
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Midnight Mover on October 10, 2009, 01:18:32 PM
Quote from: Josh on October 10, 2009, 09:01:49 AM
Once again something came up. Can't make it.  :'(

:(
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: NikonGuy on October 10, 2009, 08:11:04 PM
I'm good to go!!! Got next Sat off..   ;D
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: WARBIRD KEITH on October 12, 2009, 11:04:10 AM
I'm in, if I drive
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: akradecki on October 12, 2009, 11:42:04 AM
Quote from: akradecki on October 09, 2009, 07:46:30 PM
We ought to have an APSOCAL meet-up Friday night...I know some are on a budget, so maybe the Lancaster Roundtable Pizza?
Ok, 6pm, Lancaster Roundtable Pizza. It's on 10th West between J and K, at the corner of 10th and J-4. Should be short distance from all Lancaster hotels. If you need specific directions, let me know.

Alan
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Wombat_1 on October 12, 2009, 06:44:38 PM
Hell ya'

Looking forward to the Edwards Air Show myself!  Hello all Photogs. I'm Wombat_1 !
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Midnight Mover on October 12, 2009, 07:25:36 PM
Quote from: Wombat_1 on October 12, 2009, 06:44:38 PM
Hell ya'

Looking forward to the Edwards Air Show myself!  Hello all Photogs. I'm Wombat_1 !

Welcome to the forum Wombat_1  ;D Hope to meet you at the show.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: NikonGuy on October 13, 2009, 02:56:31 AM
Anyone leaving Sat morning? I think I might need a ride, my bro might be working that day...  :(

I havent heard anything from John...   ::)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on October 13, 2009, 09:22:11 AM
I haven't heard from John, either............. >:(
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: GTagami on October 13, 2009, 04:31:42 PM
Did anyone shoot as media during the 2006 show?
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Midnight Mover on October 13, 2009, 06:40:54 PM
Quote from: Fernando Sedeno on October 13, 2009, 02:56:31 AM
I havent heard anything from John...   ::)

Quote from: f4_phantom_fan on October 13, 2009, 09:22:11 AM
I haven't heard from John, either............. >:(

Yep me either, what is the story here, meeting times etc. for friday? Don't want to go friday if we can't get in :-\
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: akradecki on October 13, 2009, 07:22:39 PM
I tried calling John today, no answer, will try again tomorrow, will post if I learn anything.

Alan
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Midnight Mover on October 13, 2009, 07:51:31 PM
Quote from: akradecki on October 13, 2009, 07:22:39 PM
I tried calling John today, no answer, will try again tomorrow, will post if I learn anything.

Alan

Thanks ;)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: NikonGuy on October 13, 2009, 07:54:55 PM
John contacted me today, he said that I am approved for media credentials. I only got Saturday off from work thinking that he wasn't going to respond, see you guys on Saturday.   :)     <apscs>
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on October 13, 2009, 10:13:08 PM
Quote from: GTagami on October 13, 2009, 04:31:42 PM
Did anyone shoot as media during the 2006 show?

I shot there in '06 as media. We had an issue at the west gate when the guards wanted things done one way, while John had already set everything up. Held us all up at the gate for quite awhile, I don't remember if that was the Wed or Friday though.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: cheetah on October 14, 2009, 10:48:20 AM
Morning all and Hi. Just joined, but some of you know me from FC. Work has had me pretty busy so not a lot of shooting lately. Did make Miramar and got the day off from work, so should make Edwards. Hope to see some of you there.

Chet
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: cheetah on October 14, 2009, 10:56:30 AM
Question, where do most of you hang out at Edwards? Would like to meet everyone.

Chet
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: gfydad on October 14, 2009, 11:35:00 AM
Quick tourist note here.  :D

Off Ave G from the 14 Freeway, turn west and, in only about 4 miles (in the left lane) you'll be treated to one of the very few musical roads in the world. Round trip to and from the freeway should be about 15 minutes or so.

Hint... unless you get up to 70mph or better it kind of sounds like a funeral hymn (I should know).

Disclaimer: It really sounds great at 90mph but be advised, the speed limit is around 55mph so you're on your own!  ;D
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on October 14, 2009, 11:45:07 AM
It that the one from the Honda commercials??
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: akradecki on October 14, 2009, 11:50:50 AM
Quote from: phantomphan1974 on October 14, 2009, 11:45:07 AM
It that the one from the Honda commercials??
No. They did the Honda one closer into town, and residents complained about the noise, so they paved over it. Then folks complained that something really unique to our town was lost, so they relocated it to Ave G.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on October 14, 2009, 12:14:33 PM
Quote from: cheetah on October 14, 2009, 10:56:30 AM
Question, where do most of you hang out at Edwards? Would like to meet everyone.

Chet
Ok, who's going Saturday as well?  I am going Friday and I know that on Saturday: Ferando, Glen?, Ken? Alan, Brian, Michael, ,,,, are going.  Maybe you all could meet up?  
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: NikonGuy on October 14, 2009, 12:34:20 PM
Quote from: phantomphan1974 on October 14, 2009, 12:14:33 PM
Ok, who's going Saturday as well?  I am going Friday and I know that on Saturday: Ferando, Glen?, Ken? Alan, Brian, Michael, ,,,, are going.  Maybe you all could meet up?  
That sounds good to me..  :)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: GTagami on October 14, 2009, 01:52:52 PM
Quote from: f4_phantom_fan on October 13, 2009, 10:13:08 PM
I shot there in '06 as media. We had an issue at the west gate when the guards wanted things done one way, while John had already set everything up. Held us all up at the gate for quite awhile, I don't remember if that was the Wed or Friday though.

Does the media get to shoot from a media area or are you mixed in with the crowd? How is it shooting from the tower?

G
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on October 14, 2009, 01:58:30 PM
Quote from: GTagami on October 14, 2009, 01:52:52 PM
Does the media get to shoot from a media area or are you mixed in with the crowd? How is it shooting from the tower?

G

There is a modest sized media area, but a lot of us like to shoot from a spot further west. You can of course, shoot within the crowd, but if you're gonna do that, get in early and I'd recommend doing what Jim does - bring caution tape and rope off an area for yourself.

I have not yet shot from the tower, but I'd imagine it's probably a superb viewpoint, of course there's no guarantee of what you'll see when you're up there though. I'd love to be up there when the bombers come by!
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Midnight Mover on October 14, 2009, 07:40:58 PM
Quote from: phantomphan1974 on October 14, 2009, 12:14:33 PM
Ok, who's going Saturday as well?  I am going Friday and I know that on Saturday: Ferando, Glen?, Ken? Alan, Brian, Michael, ,,,, are going.  Maybe you all could meet up?  

I will be there Friday and Saturday. I still did not get a schedule from John but Fernando forwarded his to me. What time does everyone expect to arrive at the Century Circle on Friday?

As for Saturday, I'm thinking of just shooting from the crowd line at the usual place unless something changes ;)

Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on October 14, 2009, 09:31:35 PM
Just found out I am on the 'standby' list for Friday, so there's hope yet for me, lol............
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: gfydad on October 14, 2009, 09:39:44 PM
From today...

C-130 AMP w/glass cockpit...  The airframe is a C-130H2

F-16 ACAS (in the foreground) which was in a NASA hangar with some other nice airframes.

F-35
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: gfydad on October 14, 2009, 09:49:55 PM
If anybody forgets any equipment or needs more cards while up this way, there's a photo shop in Lancaster.  King Photo Supply is west of Sierra Hyw at 749 West Lancaster Blvd (between Fig and Fern Avenues).  ;)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: gfydad on October 14, 2009, 10:22:57 PM
Also, while in the NASA hanger...

The F-15 ACTIVE which is being readied for static.

The F-16 Cranked Arrow (XL) from a different angle.  :)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Midnight Mover on October 14, 2009, 11:12:25 PM
Great shots Jim ;)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: gfydad on October 14, 2009, 11:15:04 PM
Thanks!  :)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: NikonGuy on October 15, 2009, 01:42:00 AM
Quote from: Midnight Mover on October 14, 2009, 11:12:25 PM
Great shots Jim ;)

Yep  <cheers>   ;) 
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on October 15, 2009, 06:15:11 AM
REALLY looking forward to tomorrow.  Is a tripod/monopod suggested or will some of the aircraft in hanger be out side tomorrow I wonder.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: gfydad on October 15, 2009, 08:29:19 AM
I would imagine that the F-35 might be hangared as they still want to keep people from shooting the rear of the aircraft.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: akradecki on October 15, 2009, 09:04:00 AM
Just heard from John. If you're coming to Media Day tomorrow, be at the Century Circle parking lot to check in and get your media pass prior to 8 am, then meet up at the museum. The group will then leave together to watch the rehearsal activities.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: GTagami on October 15, 2009, 09:29:18 AM
Great shots Jim. Are you standing on something or using a lifted monopod?
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Scott D on October 15, 2009, 10:19:40 AM
I'll be there on Friday, can't make it on Saturday

Scott D
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on October 15, 2009, 11:02:36 AM
Does anyone know the cross streets nearest to Bldg 1405? I have to meet with John today and he told me he's no longer in the one office I was familar with............
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: akradecki on October 15, 2009, 01:06:48 PM
Can I get a head count of those coming to the Friday night pizza get-together in Lancaster? Thanks!
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on October 15, 2009, 01:10:11 PM
Those going Friday remember to bring water/drink and food as all that is out there is a porta-potty.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: gfydad on October 15, 2009, 01:19:45 PM
Quote from: akradecki on October 15, 2009, 01:06:48 PM
Can I get a head count of those coming to the Friday night pizza get-together in Lancaster? Thanks!

Depends upon if I have any catching up to do at the office afterward.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Kevin Joyce on October 15, 2009, 04:51:17 PM
Quote from: akradecki on October 15, 2009, 01:06:48 PM
Can I get a head count of those coming to the Friday night pizza get-together in Lancaster? Thanks!

I should be there, I am leaving Anaheim at 2:00 tommorrow afternoon.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: CHILIBEAN on October 15, 2009, 04:59:19 PM
ok check it out..did everyone get there media pass???? i didnt get mine and im wondeirng what i can do so i meet up with you guys on friday...if not is anyone going to be with the general public area? if so let me know...gracias...robert
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: GTagami on October 15, 2009, 05:29:00 PM
Quote from: CHILIBEAN on October 15, 2009, 04:59:19 PM
ok check it out..did everyone get there media pass???? i didnt get mine and im wondeirng what i can do so i meet up with you guys on friday...if not is anyone going to be with the general public area? if so let me know...gracias...robert

You get the pass at Edwards. You just need to know if you are on the list. I would keep emailing or maybe someone can give you his number?

Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Code20photog on October 15, 2009, 05:57:06 PM
My plan is Friday, and if it turns out there's something missing like what happened at Miramar, I may stay for Saturday.

Plan is to head out from Thousand Oaks (Staying at my Parent's for the week to avoid the 405 disaster to and from work in the rain) about 6am and hopefully at the gate no later than 8:30a
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Code20photog on October 15, 2009, 06:14:33 PM
Oh and I'm in for pizza regardless of whether I stay for Sat or not.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: gfydad on October 15, 2009, 06:47:18 PM
Quote from: GTagami on October 15, 2009, 09:29:18 AM
Great shots Jim. Are you standing on something or using a lifted monopod?

Thanks!
For the NASA hangar, just my monopod. For the X-35, top of a staircase in the hangar plus the monopod.  :D
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on October 15, 2009, 07:04:55 PM
Managed to get on via a duplicate registration!  <thumbup>  See ya there tomorrow.

So what's on the schedule for Fri? South Base AND static walk/rehearsal viewing? Or did they do South Base on Wed as well as the F-35/NASA bit?
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: gfydad on October 15, 2009, 07:12:39 PM
Nothing yesterday on South Base(no practice that day) but the C-130AMP, F-16 ACAS in the NASA hangar and the static F-35 were great!  :)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Midnight Mover on October 15, 2009, 07:33:26 PM
Quote from: akradecki on October 15, 2009, 01:06:48 PM
Can I get a head count of those coming to the Friday night pizza get-together in Lancaster? Thanks!

I'll be there ;D
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Midnight Mover on October 15, 2009, 07:39:39 PM
Quote from: akradecki on October 15, 2009, 09:04:00 AM
Just heard from John. If you're coming to Media Day tomorrow, be at the Century Circle parking lot to check in and get your media pass prior to 8 am, then meet up at the museum. The group will then leave together to watch the rehearsal activities.

Should be there by 7:30 ish. will see you guys there ;) If for some reason they don't let me in, I will be shooting some of the static aircraft around the base & Blackbird park ;D
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: DaFalcon on October 15, 2009, 09:20:52 PM
I'm on standby for media access.  I'm going to try and get in on the afternoon ramp static photo op.
I may join you guys for dinner on Friday.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: aero-engineer on October 15, 2009, 10:27:29 PM
Detail Schedule posted.

GLOBAL HAWK Flyby!

http://www.edwards.af.mil/news/story_print.asp?id=123172986

Kevin
aero-engineer
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: g0_command0 on October 16, 2009, 05:40:19 AM
i got bit by the flu bug. so idk if im still going
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: akradecki on October 16, 2009, 06:05:05 AM
Quote from: aero-engineer on October 15, 2009, 10:27:29 PM
Detail Schedule posted.

GLOBAL HAWK Flyby!

http://www.edwards.af.mil/news/story_print.asp?id=123172986

Kevin
aero-engineer
I believe this will be GH's very first in-air airshow performance!
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: airshowdave on October 16, 2009, 05:23:00 PM
Where is everyone meeting for pizza? :)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: NikonGuy on October 16, 2009, 07:25:38 PM
I will be leaving at 3:30-4:00 am on Saturday..  where should I go for the media pass?
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on October 16, 2009, 10:00:26 PM
Quote from: akradecki on October 16, 2009, 06:05:05 AM
I believe this will be GH's very first in-air airshow performance!
Ken called it took off a little before 6pm when we were leaving
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on October 16, 2009, 10:01:16 PM
Quote from: Fernando Sedeno on October 16, 2009, 07:25:38 PM
I will be leaving at 3:30-4:00 am on Saturday..  where should I go for the media pass?
Alan please correct me but shouldn't Fernando go in the south gate??
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on October 16, 2009, 10:04:49 PM
Hey how was the pizza?  LOL  
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: akradecki on October 16, 2009, 10:06:02 PM
Quote from: phantomphan1974 on October 16, 2009, 10:01:16 PM
Alan please correct me but shouldn't Fernando go in the south gate??
I would think so, but at pizza tonight someone said that you couldn't get in south gate w/o already having a pass, so it's a bit chancy.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on October 16, 2009, 10:11:09 PM
"no taxi shots of the B-2!!"   Well technically this was a landing roll, lol
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on October 16, 2009, 10:14:09 PM
Kind of a test post, having trouble getting these two to upload.........
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: GTagami on October 16, 2009, 10:16:36 PM
Departures...
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on October 16, 2009, 10:18:29 PM
Some F-35 shots...........
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: gfydad on October 16, 2009, 10:18:39 PM
Three from today.

Back seater in T-38 was having a good time.  :D
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on October 16, 2009, 10:29:05 PM
one more batch and back to cleaning up some more..........
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: gfydad on October 16, 2009, 10:38:15 PM
Really a target-rich environment today. Time to hit the hay!  ;)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on October 16, 2009, 10:50:41 PM
F-22A non-demo
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on October 16, 2009, 10:55:19 PM
WK1
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on October 16, 2009, 11:01:02 PM
March ARB C-17A Globemaster III Demo
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: GTagami on October 16, 2009, 11:03:07 PM
Statics...
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on October 16, 2009, 11:06:00 PM
More C-17 Demo from the great "March" guys!!
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on October 16, 2009, 11:07:23 PM
Quote from: GTagami on October 16, 2009, 11:03:07 PM
Statics...
Neat shot with all the Photog shadows.  It was fun shooting with all you guys!!! and gals!!
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on October 16, 2009, 11:20:01 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: NikonGuy on October 17, 2009, 12:01:46 AM
Quote from: akradecki on October 16, 2009, 10:06:02 PM
I would think so, but at pizza tonight someone said that you couldn't get in south gate w/o already having a pass, so it's a bit chancy.
Thanks for the info guys, so I should go in through the regular entrance right?    ;)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: GTagami on October 17, 2009, 12:07:47 AM
Fly-bys...
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: GTagami on October 17, 2009, 06:52:45 AM
Quote from: f4_phantom_fan on October 16, 2009, 10:04:49 PM
Hey how was the pizza?  LOL  

I should have stayed for the pizza. It forever to get back home. I forgot it was Friday and we left just in time to hit the backside of Friday traffic.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on October 17, 2009, 09:22:04 AM
Quote from: GTagami on October 17, 2009, 06:52:45 AM
I should have stayed for the pizza. It forever to get back home. I forgot it was Friday and we left just in time to hit the backside of Friday traffic.
And the Dodger game too right!!!  we got home about 8:45pm also stopping to eat.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: g0_command0 on October 17, 2009, 10:33:09 AM
lucky guys
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Code20photog on October 17, 2009, 11:05:52 AM
Quote from: phantomphan1974 on October 17, 2009, 09:22:04 AM
And the Dodger game too right!!!  we got home about 8:45pm also stopping to eat.

You could have stayed for pizza and STILL gotten stuck in that traffic. I was at a dead stop at 9:30pm on the 405. Now that they've created that new bottleneck, it's seriously time to find a new way home.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Code20photog on October 17, 2009, 01:15:20 PM
Man, I'm wasting the day. Here's a few, but I gotta get outta the house

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Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on October 17, 2009, 02:01:43 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on October 17, 2009, 03:10:23 PM
EDW C-17A
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on October 17, 2009, 03:15:52 PM
N31611
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on October 17, 2009, 04:59:06 PM
KC-135
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: akradecki on October 17, 2009, 06:19:58 PM
Look at all the ants!
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: akradecki on October 17, 2009, 06:30:14 PM
Any APSoCal-ers shoot from South Base today?
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: akradecki on October 17, 2009, 06:33:21 PM
I've waited a long time to get this much of a bank angle on a B-2! Shot from the tower.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Code20photog on October 17, 2009, 06:59:28 PM
Quote from: akradecki on October 17, 2009, 06:33:21 PM
I've waited a long time to get this much of a bank angle on a B-2! Shot from the tower.

Whew! Thank goodness you didn't get it taxiing!
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Code20photog on October 17, 2009, 07:01:53 PM
Quote from: akradecki on October 17, 2009, 06:19:58 PM
Look at all the ants!

Yeah... Friday definitely was worth getting up at 5am.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Kevin Joyce on October 17, 2009, 08:04:48 PM
A couple shots from today.
Golden Knights
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Kevin Joyce on October 17, 2009, 08:08:46 PM
White Knight 1 and White Knight 2 depatring for home.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Kevin Joyce on October 17, 2009, 08:11:12 PM
F-16 demo
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Kevin Joyce on October 17, 2009, 08:30:51 PM
B-17
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Kevin Joyce on October 17, 2009, 08:47:28 PM
Steve Hinton in his office
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on October 17, 2009, 10:53:09 PM
Thanks Glen, My Dad and me.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on October 17, 2009, 11:17:16 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: gfydad on October 17, 2009, 11:32:25 PM
Here are some...  :)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: gfydad on October 18, 2009, 12:10:47 AM
One more...  :)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: GTagami on October 18, 2009, 12:16:59 AM
Great shots everyone. We really had this one covered!  <laughing>
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Code20photog on October 18, 2009, 01:00:18 AM
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Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: NikonGuy on October 18, 2009, 02:42:04 AM
Beautiful! Great shots everyone.. I just woke up, I'm going to start going through my shots so I can post soon.  <cheers>
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on October 18, 2009, 07:13:14 AM
JSF, would have been cool to see fly.  Couple more years or just hang at Plant 42....
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: DaFalcon on October 18, 2009, 08:36:43 AM
Quote from: akradecki on October 17, 2009, 06:30:14 PM
Any APSoCal-ers shoot from South Base today?

I was over on the south base on Saturday.  Did you get any shots that show a small
brown car with a yellow and black umbrella behind it?

Nice meeting you at Round Table on Friday.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on October 18, 2009, 09:36:10 AM
Here's a couple showing the view from IN FRONT OF the announcer's stand........... >:D        Plus a few pyro shots.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Code20photog on October 18, 2009, 09:50:29 AM
Quote from: phantomphan1974 on October 18, 2009, 07:13:14 AM
JSF, would have been cool to see fly.  Couple more years or just hang at Plant 42....

Over at aircraftresourcesenter.com, a couple people are saying it's heading to China Lake for live fire testing for about 3 weeks.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on October 18, 2009, 10:28:59 AM
Zeke turns and burns...........
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on October 18, 2009, 01:06:47 PM
Nailed my best P-38 photo pass shot on Sat.........here's some B-2 and Tora stuff as well.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on October 18, 2009, 01:15:19 PM
Another batch.........quick question, where did most of you with media passes have to park? I managed to get in the 1414 lot right behind John and one other person, but I only saw a handful of others come in behind us, and heard later they changed where everyone was being sent.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Mustang on October 18, 2009, 01:20:21 PM
Awesome shots from everybody! Seeing all these spectacular shots makes me even more upset that I couldn't make it this year.  :P Maybe next time!
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Scott D on October 18, 2009, 02:36:14 PM
Nice shot of me Glen!  :)
Nice hanging with you all on Friday.  Here are a few ground statics
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Scott D on October 18, 2009, 02:58:17 PM
and some of my air shots
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Scott D on October 18, 2009, 03:00:32 PM
and a few more with one more static of the F-35
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Scott D on October 18, 2009, 03:42:46 PM
Last two for now
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on October 18, 2009, 06:14:58 PM
Some Tora stuff + various flybys
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Midnight Mover on October 18, 2009, 07:21:22 PM
Great shots everyone ;D

Just getting back from Edwards & Plane Crazy Sunday ;)

I might even post something this week ::)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: CHILIBEAN on October 18, 2009, 08:15:12 PM
here are a few more
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: CHILIBEAN on October 18, 2009, 08:17:04 PM
few more
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: CHILIBEAN on October 18, 2009, 08:19:06 PM
and more
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: CHILIBEAN on October 18, 2009, 08:20:47 PM
and more then ill edit more and post more..yay yay
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on October 18, 2009, 09:14:14 PM
here are some of my static shots...........
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on October 18, 2009, 09:18:29 PM
White Knight 1........
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: aero-engineer on October 18, 2009, 09:27:03 PM
I went Sat only.

My day was like this:

1. Leave Long Beach at 5:15 am
2. Arrive 2 miles from ED West gate at 7:10 am, park car in line. (Gates opened at 7:20ish I later heard)
3. Park car on lakebed FINALLY at 9:15ish am.  (Find nearest porta potty in record time)
4. Arrive at F-35 at 9:45 am and start shooting
5. Shoot show all day
6. Get kicked out of hanger w/ rest of public after shooting F-35 at 5:30 pm
7. Get stuck in traffic forever on the lakebed.
8. 6:40 pmish - Get stuck even further (still on lakebed) when they decide to tow the X-47B mockup, F-35 AA-1, and Global Hawk back to hangers.
9.  7:00ish - Traffic is finally let go to exit base.
9. Exit Edwards Main Gate at 7:15 pm
10. Get home around 9:45 pm.

Long day.  But worth it.

Kevin
aero-engineer
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on October 18, 2009, 09:32:36 PM

Quote from: aero-engineer on October 18, 2009, 09:27:03 PM
I went Sat only.

My day was like this:

1. Leave Long Beach at 5:15 am
2. Arrive 2 miles from ED West gate at 7:10 am, park car in line. (Gates opened at 7:20ish I later heard)
3. Park car on lakebed FINALLY at 9:15ish am.  (Find nearest porta potty in record time)
4. Arrive at F-35 at 9:45 am and start shooting
5. Shoot show all day
6. Get kicked out of hanger w/ rest of public after shooting F-35 at 5:30 pm
7. Get stuck in traffic forever on the lakebed.
8. 6:40 pmish - Get stuck even further (still on lakebed) when they decide to tow the X-47B mockup, F-35 AA-1, and Global Hawk back to hangers.
9.  7:00ish - Traffic is finally let go to exit base.
9. Exit Edwards Main Gate at 7:15 pm
10. Get home around 9:45 pm.

Long day.  But worth it.

Kevin
aero-engineer


UGH, that was a looooong day alright - hope you managed to get enough great shots to make it worthwhile.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: aero-engineer on October 18, 2009, 09:45:51 PM
BTW - was the B-2 even Static on Sat?

By the time I was able to get out there, WK II was doing it's thing and taxied up.

Kevin
aero-engineer
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: CHILIBEAN on October 18, 2009, 10:22:51 PM
man i forgot one
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: sr-aeronut on October 18, 2009, 11:02:39 PM
My Best Shot:

(https://apsocal.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.static.flickr.com%2F2652%2F4024131808_fa55516628.jpg&hash=73d5934e0ed97066e3656c100d5728feb8e9cf9f)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Code20photog on October 19, 2009, 12:24:33 AM
Quote from: aero-engineer on October 18, 2009, 09:27:03 PM
I went Sat only
My day was like this:

1. Leave Long Beach at 5:15...

10. Get home around 9:45 pm.

This is EXACTLY why I stopped going to this show. There's absolutely no reason why it takes 2 hours to get from the gate to the parking lot.

It was never this bad until a couple years ago.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: gfydad on October 19, 2009, 07:36:44 AM
A few more...
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: OES1 on October 19, 2009, 03:56:17 PM
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27447826@N03/sets/72157622608236242/
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Kevin Joyce on October 19, 2009, 05:17:28 PM
A couple more White Knight 2 shots
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Kevin Joyce on October 19, 2009, 05:21:52 PM
Royal Danish Air Force F-16
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Kevin Joyce on October 19, 2009, 05:41:13 PM
P-38 and China Doll
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: sr-aeronut on October 19, 2009, 07:48:38 PM
Just could not help myself!

(https://apsocal.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.static.flickr.com%2F2767%2F4028323198_c780e94e38.jpg&hash=ff7f242f1bb00b432e61057cc5f03acdbc31c9c4)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: aero-engineer on October 19, 2009, 08:06:28 PM
Quote from: sr-aeronut on October 19, 2009, 07:48:38 PM
Just could not help myself!

(https://apsocal.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.static.flickr.com%2F2767%2F4028323198_c780e94e38.jpg&hash=ff7f242f1bb00b432e61057cc5f03acdbc31c9c4)

Fantastic!

Kevin
aero-engineer
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Midnight Mover on October 19, 2009, 08:13:37 PM
Quote from: sr-aeronut on October 19, 2009, 07:48:38 PM
Just could not help myself!

(https://apsocal.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.static.flickr.com%2F2767%2F4028323198_c780e94e38.jpg&hash=ff7f242f1bb00b432e61057cc5f03acdbc31c9c4)

<rocker>
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: CHILIBEAN on October 19, 2009, 08:26:00 PM
Michael thats one cool photo   <thumbsup>
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: NikonGuy on October 19, 2009, 09:22:54 PM
Quote from: CHILIBEAN on October 19, 2009, 08:26:00 PM
Michael thats one cool photo   <thumbsup>
I agree too..   ;)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: gfydad on October 19, 2009, 11:50:36 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Sparkvark on October 20, 2009, 01:12:56 AM
Saturday's Strategic Bomber Pass.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: NikonGuy on October 20, 2009, 08:06:38 PM
Here are my first pic's of Edwards that I'm posting.. been so busy working working working...  >:D

The pilot in back of the T-38 had a camera! seems like a video cam.  
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: airshowdave on October 20, 2009, 09:29:38 PM
I know its a little late but heres a few images I got from the show. :)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on October 20, 2009, 10:04:55 PM
Never too late Dave.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Midnight Mover on October 20, 2009, 10:50:02 PM
Quote from: Fernando Sedeno on October 20, 2009, 08:06:38 PM
Here are my first pic's of Edwards that I'm posting.. been so busy working working working...  >:D

The pilot in back of the T-38 had a camera! seems like a video cam.  

Where were you? We were sitting on the taxiway by the B-17
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: gfydad on October 20, 2009, 11:16:43 PM
A few more...  :D
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: NikonGuy on October 21, 2009, 01:36:42 AM
Quote from: Midnight Mover on October 20, 2009, 10:50:02 PM
Where were you? We were sitting on the taxiway by the B-17
Oh whaaaat??? You were at the other end huh.. I was right next to Robert (Chilli) also sitting right next to the taxiway, pretty much in back of the B-1. I saw Eric when he got there but didn't see him afterwards.. but I did have my APSC T-Shirt.   ;)   <cheers>
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: NikonGuy on October 21, 2009, 01:40:12 AM
Quote from: gfydad on October 20, 2009, 11:16:43 PM
A few more...  :D
Nice!   ;)   <thumbsup>
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: gfydad on October 21, 2009, 07:25:53 AM
Thanks!  :)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on October 21, 2009, 08:04:37 AM
Quote from: Fernando Sedeno on October 21, 2009, 01:36:42 AM
Oh whaaaat??? You were at the other end huh.. I was right next to Robert (Chilli) also sitting right next to the taxiway, pretty much in back of the B-1. I saw Eric when he got there but didn't see him afterwards.. but I did have my APSC T-Shirt.   ;)   <cheers>
So where is a shot of the t-shirt  we want to see it.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: NikonGuy on October 21, 2009, 01:28:53 PM
Quote from: phantomphan1974 on October 21, 2009, 08:04:37 AM
So where is a shot of the t-shirt  we want to see it.
This is the only pic I took..   :(
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: NikonGuy on October 21, 2009, 02:56:28 PM
NASA 747
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: akradecki on October 21, 2009, 05:17:29 PM
Quote from: CHILIBEAN on October 19, 2009, 08:26:00 PM
Michael thats one cool photo   <thumbsup>
I agree, but that Joshua Tree doesn't look very Hawaiian!
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: gfydad on October 21, 2009, 07:04:44 PM
Quote from: Fernando Sedeno on October 20, 2009, 08:06:38 PMThe pilot in back of the T-38 had a camera! seems like a video cam.  

Took a look and it's actually two video cameras. One is a Sony.. no baloney!   :D

I have a hunch about him using the two mounted together. I'm betting that one is set to wide angle and he manually controlled the zoom of the other.

Back when I was shooting video, I went to Home Depot and got a bar. Drilled out the holes where I wanted them and then mounted three SVHS video cameras to it. I mounted that to a tripod.

I sighted all cameras, zoomed all the way in, on a far away point. Then, I brought on back for wide angle, left the other zoomed in and manually operated the zoom on the third.

This way, when I cut the videos together, I had three focal lengths to choose from and intercut. All done with one operator (me) and one tripod.  ;)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: NikonGuy on October 21, 2009, 07:17:48 PM
Nice, I remember Chilli telling me that the pilot had a camera.  ;)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Midnight Mover on October 21, 2009, 11:38:25 PM
Quote from: Fernando Sedeno on October 21, 2009, 01:36:42 AM
Oh whaaaat??? You were at the other end huh.. I was right next to Robert (Chilli) also sitting right next to the taxiway, pretty much in back of the B-1. I saw Eric when he got there but didn't see him afterwards.. but I did have my APSC T-Shirt.   ;)   <cheers>

Dam, we were all over the place :o
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Midnight Mover on October 21, 2009, 11:42:09 PM
Quote from: gfydad on October 21, 2009, 07:04:44 PM
Back when I was shooting video, I went to Home Depot and got a bar. Drilled out the holes where I wanted them and then mounted three SVHS video cameras to it. I mounted that to a tripod.

I sighted all cameras, zoomed all the way in, on a far away point. Then, I brought on back for wide angle, left the other zoomed in and manually operated the zoom on the third.

This way, when I cut the videos together, I had three focal lengths to choose from and intercut. All done with one operator (me) and one tripod.  ;)

Nice ;)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Midnight Mover on October 21, 2009, 11:42:52 PM
Quote from: Fernando Sedeno on October 21, 2009, 01:28:53 PM
This is the only pic I took..   :(

Very cool ;) How about the details, where did you get it done and what was the cost?
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on October 22, 2009, 04:31:43 AM
 :)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on October 22, 2009, 04:33:45 AM
 :)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on October 22, 2009, 04:34:48 AM
Heritage Flight
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on October 22, 2009, 04:36:00 AM
 :)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: aero-engineer on October 22, 2009, 10:02:20 PM
Here's a shot from Sat.

Kevin
aero-engineer
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on October 23, 2009, 04:32:36 AM
 :)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: gfydad on October 23, 2009, 07:43:56 AM
SR-71 955 in "patent leather" paint... really unnatural as it reflects the sky.  :-[

And, after I tried to tweak it so it looks more like the iron ball paint in the next image.  :D
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Midnight Mover on October 23, 2009, 09:17:51 AM
Quote from: gfydad on October 23, 2009, 07:43:56 AM
And, after I tried to tweak it so it looks more like the iron ball paint in the next image.  :D

Cool ;)
Title: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: F104Jim on October 23, 2009, 10:17:01 AM
Some of my photos from 2009 Edwards air show. Wish I had taken some of the photos I've seen other members post. Awesome!
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: CHILIBEAN on October 23, 2009, 04:30:26 PM
Here are a few more of the White Knight. Not sure how they are going to come out i"m using a new editing program.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: CHILIBEAN on October 23, 2009, 04:37:23 PM
wait how is this one
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: DaFalcon on October 24, 2009, 12:34:36 PM
Well I finally got around to processing my images and here are a few of the highlights.
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on October 24, 2009, 02:53:47 PM
Great shots David and Robert
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: gfydad on October 24, 2009, 03:10:57 PM
 <thumbsup>
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Midnight Mover on October 24, 2009, 05:39:30 PM
Nice ;)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: Code20photog on October 24, 2009, 05:55:39 PM
That F-16 shot is one of the best I've ever seen!  <rocker>
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: DaFalcon on October 24, 2009, 06:32:31 PM
Quote from: Code20photog on October 24, 2009, 05:55:39 PM
That F-16 shot is one of the best I've ever seen!  <rocker>

Thanks, I was having some fun with that one.  ;)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on October 27, 2009, 09:46:46 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on October 27, 2009, 09:49:33 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: NikonGuy on October 27, 2009, 11:37:22 PM
Great shots, Damon.. Your dad was chillin.  <cheers> 
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: aero-engineer on December 15, 2009, 10:16:46 PM
Finally had the chance to put some F-35 AA-1 shots together.

Kevin
aero-engineer
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: gfydad on December 15, 2009, 10:18:14 PM
 <thumbup>
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: aero-engineer on December 15, 2009, 10:19:00 PM
One more...

Kevin
aero-engineer
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: CHILIBEAN on December 16, 2009, 08:27:08 AM
Aye Damon those are some nice shots of the B-2
Title: Re: Edwards Air Show 2009
Post by: phantomphan1974 on December 16, 2009, 10:39:04 AM
Quote from: CHILIBEAN on December 16, 2009, 08:27:08 AM
Aye Damon those are some nice shots of the B-2
Thanks.  See Glen's appropiate footwear for the desert.  ;D