Howdy, Dave. TY for the *. Will post the CAG's "Vader" bird. And "Guess what?" I was offered a job yesterday. For a well known aviation company. But one huge problem. I MUST agree to be paid. I told them I don't accept pay for my photos and they said then I don't get the job. PERIOD. NO IFS, ANDS, or BUTS. And their offer is, ah, well, let's just say, I made 'em repeat it just to be sure I wasn't hallucinating. Dave, I always said I'm an amateur who does not and will not accept $ for my photos, but GEEEESH!! This isn't chicken feed they're offering. And it's not just the pay. I've always felt super fortunate to have the access to the numerous airports and air bases that I have around here. I have 'contacts' up the Wazzoo. But if I take this, I'll have 20-25 times as much access ... and more "contacts" ... across the country. I've got a short window of time to consider and either go Yea or Nay. But no matter which way I go, I am 1000% certain I owe my Thanks for this dazzling opportunity to a couple of super excellent guys at FlightAware who supported me, taught me, and encouraged me way back a dozen years ago when I first joined and submitted my first photos. And I also owe an equal amount of gratitude to the many friends I've made here (FAR too many to individually name at this moment) who have been my ultra-most-loyal viewers, encouragers, and followers. Without FA, and without the awesome friends I've made here, this would NOT have happened. So, those of you who have e/mail connections with me will hear more, but for the many, many of you who I can only talk to via this Comment, I simply cannot express how very, very appreciative I am to have such fabulous friends. Four years ago, when I was invited to be a photographer on the RNO ramp with the international media when AF One arrived, I believed there would never again be anything as wonderful for me as that momentous opportunity. But I never saw THIS coming. And here's the BEST part. Before I discovered FA, I was all hell-bent on getting my pics into JP. The snobs at JP rejected my submissions - 50 of them - without once ever offering any truly sincere suggestion(s) on what I needed to do to make my photos acceptable to their panel of professionally superior photographers. So I joined FA. And, as I stated above, I was supported, encouraged, and taught by the FA person who was a screener back then. As it turns out, if my pics had been accepted by JP, I'd never have joined FA ... and I'd never have gotten this chance.
Written on 17/04/2021 by Gary Schenauer
With the sun rising earlier and the daytime temps going higher every day, the heat coming up from the open airport grounds makes getting undistorted long-range shots somewhat more difficult. So I just move closer.
Written on 17/04/2021 by Gary Schenauer
5* Gary and looking forward to seeing the CAG bird.
Written on 17/04/2021 by Dave Sheehy
Had the pleasure of examining one of these up close at an airshow. Stood underneath in a very slight rain. This was years ago. Not likely to get a chance like that these days.
Written on 17/04/2021 by Dennis Surek
hot and heavy!
Written on 17/04/2021 by Cole Neill
@Samuel Bixler no, From photo guidelines “Please do not upload photos that you do not own (e.g., work belonging to someone else or that you found on the Internet”
Written on 17/04/2021 by Bob Smith
Darth Vader is depicted on the tail. The squadron's CAG colorbird aircraft (#500) has Darth in white and shades of gray on a black background. Will post.
Written on 17/04/2021 by Gary Schenauer
Charlie Gulf
Written on 17/04/2021 by Joseph Edwards
Lovely
Written on 17/04/2021 by Felix Adex
Lovely
Written on 17/04/2021 by Felix Adex
N62382 is a 1940 NORTH AMERICAN SNJ-2
Written on 17/04/2021 by jesse kyzer
http://www.kathrynsreport.com/2018/05/north-american-snj-2-texan-fatal.html
N8358N, 1968 Beech V35A Bonanza
Written on 17/04/2021 by jesse kyzer
1990 AEROSPATIALE AS 365 N2 DAUPHIN
Written on 17/04/2021 by jesse kyzer
nice art and fantastic flying. they are on the exact same attitude and heading
Written on 17/04/2021 by Glenn Mottley
N9096Q - 2005 Promaks M-12
Written on 17/04/2021 by jesse kyzer
http://www.aerialvisuals.ca/AirframeDossier.php?Serial=22103
Written on 17/04/2021 by jesse kyzer
Great photo
Written on 17/04/2021 by Bob Smith
Nice
Written on 17/04/2021 by Bob Smith
pretty close I'd say Gman https://flightaware.com/photos/view/286780-8de430d54826bb89b5fa5cf71c3954528871d13c/user/BFInative/sort/date/page/14
Written on 17/04/2021 by Tom Vance
You are correct Gman,,,,Great sun angle from the top and no fog - 5x,
Written on 17/04/2021 by Tom Vance
Poster/Calendar pic..!!! New airline Avelo?? starts RDD in May 20 2021...maybe I'll get something cool like this,,,Avelo shows 737 service at Redding 3x daily??
Written on 17/04/2021 by Tom Vance
Very cool Poster picture here....I saw the jet in 2000? at SJC and videotaped it's departure... it's still flying? wow
Written on 17/04/2021 by Tom Vance
I still don't know how you got your own Casino Resort. LOL! 5x
Written on 17/04/2021 by Tom Vance
Great angle I think I rode N828AW SMF-PHX awhile back - before American....5x
Written on 17/04/2021 by Tom Vance
Gman_ I'll send you an email from 4/17/2021....
Written on 17/04/2021 by Tom Vance
757 is a classic and great angle here, wow! 5x
Written on 17/04/2021 by Tom Vance
Classic Gman I was 6th grader on this snapper, and before leaving Seattle 1964 above BFI for California, we got to watch West Coast Airlines F-27s roll in and out of BFI old terminal. Great memories and I wanted a camera but was a tad too young, plus $$ was an issue until we moved to CA and dad's new job. I never saw Mohawk having never been back east in my life, but you are right, the Electra in the background ads to this timeless scene. all 5 just for the Turkey time story!
Written on 17/04/2021 by Tom Vance
I never knew Midwest used this aircraft, 5X and great oldie!
Written on 17/04/2021 by Tom Vance
Nice hot dog turn at Low level.....! wow 5x
Written on 17/04/2021 by Tom Vance
You are correct, History Book photo ! 5x nice with the snow.
Written on 17/04/2021 by Tom Vance
Very cool wide angle....Ive done that upload photos Ive placed 5 years ago,,,and they seem to delete them fast!
Written on 17/04/2021 by Tom Vance
only 337,000...you're slacking! LOL!
Written on 17/04/2021 by Tom Vance
wow..? Last time in Vegas for me driving was the 70th Anniversary US Airforce at Nellis AFB airshow 2007 - the changes in the skyline in the City is remarkable. Was this snapper taken from the D gates? Most of the buildings taller than the MGM Grand were not there in 2007.
Written on 17/04/2021 by Tom Vance
very cool Gman - I wonder how much these cost - not that I'd buy one but it would be interesting to see how many they have on order. 5*****
Written on 17/04/2021 by Tom Vance
Just a bit of editing and this photo will be good
Written on 17/04/2021 by Luca G
Very nice Scenery in the background
Written on 17/04/2021 by Luca G
Very nice scenery in the background, have you seen a ophthalmologist
Written on 17/04/2021 by Luca G
AMAZING photo
Written on 17/04/2021 by Luca G
Just something very 'majestic looking' about the IL-62 and the Vickers VC-10. Nice shot.
Written on 17/04/2021 by adelma
Just another pretty face!! (But very functional!) Nice capture.
Written on 17/04/2021 by adelma
"If you're planning to slow down, please let me know ASAP!"
Written on 17/04/2021 by adelma
Doesn't look like much clearance!
The size of the landing gear legs is amazing! Takes a lot of room to keep those props clear. Excellent photo of a very interesting airplane.
Written on 17/04/2021 by adelma
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSXMjf_AiQs&t=1040s
Written on 17/04/2021 by befreefilm
Taken at McCarran. Which is going to have it's name changed for some reason...
Written on 16/04/2021 by CHRIS ROBEY
Delivered new to United Airlines as N8975U on 14 October 1969.
Written on 16/04/2021 by David Seider
BEAUTIFUL
Written on 16/04/2021 by KARLA LOZANO
HANDSOME
Written on 16/04/2021 by KARLA LOZANO
What? No bombadier's windows??
Written on 16/04/2021 by Mark Henley
Great capture Gary! You perfectly captured the "SFO" fuel tanks...
Written on 16/04/2021 by Mark Henley
