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Gladiator Fire – Day 4Posted on May 17, 2012
Coming Soon ‘Salmon-Thirty-Salmon II’Posted on May 15, 2012
Gladiator Fire – Day 2Posted on May 14, 2012
Coolidge: A Season In ReviewPosted on May 8, 2012
Pratt and Whitney showing off their stuffPosted on May 4, 2012
Gladiator Fire – Day 4Posted on May 17, 2012- Coming Soon ‘Salmon-Thirty-Salmon II’Posted on May 15, 2012
- Gladiator Fire – Day 2Posted on May 14, 2012
- Coolidge: A Season In ReviewPosted on May 8, 2012
- Pratt and Whitney showing off their stuffPosted on May 4, 2012
21Apr2012
What is your Poison?
I was 8 years old when I first fell in love with Jet Fuel. I remember my first experience sitting in the Captains seat of a TWA 747-100. That is the moment when I fell in love with Commercial Aviation. Please don't misconstrued my passion for commercial aviation. There is just something about those two Rolls-Royce RB211 engines that produce 32,700 lb pounds of thrust hurdling the Boeing 757-200 down the runway. I have a weakness for
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Japan Airlines visit Phoenix International Airport
On March 22nd 2012, Phoenix International Airport had a special visitor arrive at 10am. Japan Airlines (JAL) brought their Boeing 777-300 (JA736J). The airline was chartered for the Seattle Mariners to fly them to the 2012 Open Series Japan. They will be playing against the Oakland A’s. It is a special treat for us at Phoenix when we get to catch a couple photos of a Boeing 777. PHXSpotters members had the coverage all over r the various
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US Airways vs Southwest Airlines special themes
While Standing in line waiting to clear the TSA security checkpoint. I overhear a little boy talking to his mom about going to see the "Fishy Plane". After clearing the checkpoint, I started thinking about the difference between US Airways and Southwest Airlines and their Special Themed liveries. Being a employee of US Airways, they will always have a special place in my heart. In my own personal opinion, I believe Southwest Airlines
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The 64th AS Gets a New Camo Scheme
This is the first post about Aviation Nation 2011, I really feel like this deserves its own post. One of my surprises at Aviation Nation this year was one of the Aggressors on static display, an F-16 in a white/black/gray arctic camo. I was promptly informed by Joe Kates (Photorecon) that it was a new scheme for the squadron and this was the first plane to be painted like that, having rolled out of the paint shop only 4 days before the
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End of Coolidge Fly-in Season 2011
A few weeks ago, when I got a message from Jason telling me about the Coolidge fly-in this Saturday, I wasn't sure if I wanted to go, part of me said yes, part of me said it's a bit of a long drive (Google said 3 hrs 20) for a morning event. Eventually I decided I was going no matter what and made sure I had Saturday free. I left for Coolidge around 5 AM (30 minutes late!) and thanks to the lack of traffic, made it to Coolidge around 7:45
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NASCAR invades Goodyear Airport
This is a busy time for KGYR having hundreds of private planes coming in this weekend for the NASCAR races out at Phoenix International Raceway (PIR). Phxspotters was out on Friday for a majority of the arrivals. KGYR was tied with Atlanta for the best Airport when it comes to
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Oldie ..but a Goodie!!
I'll add one of my more popular(and one of my favorite) photos from back in the day when America West 75's carried a special scheme. I can't say much for the new special liveries painted on the 319s. Their nice..but when the 75s were painted...those were the days!!! You
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Wonderful Aircraft Artwork
I was cruising thru some of the modeling websites and found this guy's wonderful artwork. He happened to have a composite of the old America West "City of Phoenix" livery on N901AW. Go visit his site and check out the cool C-32A he
Read MoreLeave a Comment10Nov2010
Terminal 2 Spotting location
I thought I had all locations locked down until Saturday driving around I look and I see a Spotter. What is that employee parking? So I turn around and only to find out that its public parking. At only $4.00 a hour for parking that is the same as the rest. There was plenty of parking to choose from. I find a location and set up my equipment I only needed my 70-3oomm vr lens but I also tried my 18-105mm and it also worked brilliantly. With
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NAF El Centro or Bust.
This was the first time I had the opportunity to really get up and close and feel the power what these Navy aircraft had to offer. I would like to send out a special thanks to my friend Matt and Joe who are the Co-Founders of Arizona Aviation Photographers (AzAP) , for giving me a chance to experience something that I might never have the chance to do again. I would also like to give a big thanks to Michelle Dee who is the Public Affairs
Read MoreView Comments (4)10Jun2010
Boeing 787 Dreamliner visits Arizona
MESA, Ariz., May 25, 2010 – The Boeing 787 Dream liner made its first landing at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport this weekend. The fourth 787 to be built, ZA004, is undergoing a short series of tests that require a combination of hot weather and low-altitude conditions. A crew of nearly 75 is supporting the airplane to ensure smooth operations during testing. The stay in Arizona is expected to last only a few days. The 787 flight test
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Luke AFB Airshow
Joe and I caught this Aggressor out at the Thunder in the Desert show last spring. i am really liking this camo
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The Collings Foundation Wings of Freedom Tour 2009
The Wings of Freedom Tour brings historic aviation to your community! Tour through the authentically restored aircraft or take a flight aboard for the ultimate immersion in history! The aircraft will be at The Glendale Airport April 21st- 24th and at the Scottsdale Airport April 24th-27th Flight Experiences Donations are $425 per person aboard the B-17 or B-24. The B-25 is available at select locations for flight experiences. Flight
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Preserved Aircraft on Luke AFB taken during TITD 2009
In 1940, the U.S. Army sent a representative to Arizona to choose a site for an Army Air Corps training field for advanced training in conventional fighter aircraft. The city of Phoenix bought 1,440 acres (5.8 km2) of land which they leased to the government at $1 a year effective March 24, 1941. On March 29, 1941, the Del. E. Webb Construction Co. began excavation for the first building at what was known then as Litchfield Park Air Base.
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