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by andrew50
Tue Dec 19, 2023 2:19 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: iAero Group files bankruptcy
Replies: 161
Views: 28957

Re: iAero Group files bankruptcy

We seem to get quite a few iAero flights at IAH,HOU also. I believe the Oakland A’s (MLB) were using iAero last year. Had one come into HOU this past Saturday from FTW.

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by andrew50
Sat Aug 19, 2023 1:32 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Houston Aviation - 2023
Replies: 391
Views: 70370

Re: Houston Aviation - 2023

iAH expansion has been a nightmare for travelers, seems like HAS could have done a better job planning it out. The newest one is you have to have a reservation for Terminal parking. So people are driving up for terminal parking only to be turned away after waiting in line because they don’t have a Q...

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by andrew50
Sun Apr 03, 2022 1:42 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Pilot caught taking pics of FA
Replies: 297
Views: 29689

Re: Pilot caught taking pics of FA

Has anyone ever seen the sometimes pretty risqué photos of flight attendants in full uniform on Instagram? There are several different sites.

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by andrew50
Mon Feb 21, 2022 10:57 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AS Groundcrew meltdown at SFO?
Replies: 115
Views: 19575

Re: AS Groundcrew meltdown at SFO?

Sister and Brother-in-law waited 1 hour 11 minutes at OGG this past Saturday to pull into a gate on a flight from Chicago on UA. It’s ridiculous what the contractors pay the rampers! I worked outside for 42 years here in Houston, it’s brutal in the summer, and not speak of winter in northern states,...

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by andrew50
Tue Jul 27, 2021 11:44 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: RNO & US West Airports Fuel Shortages
Replies: 53
Views: 9155

Re: RNO & US West Airports Fuel Shortages

I retired this past March. I wasn’t a trucker, but worked for a utility and we had large trucks that I drove where you needed a CDL. I have had the CDL for about 40 years, with a tanker endorsement. My license was up for renewal and I decided just to downgrade to a regular class A license and drop t...

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by andrew50
Mon May 10, 2021 2:34 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Upstate New York Aviation Thread - 2021
Replies: 373
Views: 105977

Re: Upstate New York Aviation Thread - 2021

I don’t remember what year it was, but I flew IAH-DFW-SYR on the CRJ. I think at that time I read something about in being the longest RJ flight in the US. I have lived in Houston for 42 years now, and the best I ever got was on US AIR flying IAH-PIT-SYR, with just a stop at PIT and staying on the s...

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by andrew50
Wed Jan 27, 2021 12:08 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Short-haul aircraft like KL 747 Combi?
Replies: 63
Views: 8576

Re: Short-haul aircraft like KL 747 Combi?

Flyingsottsman wrote:
Did KLM use their combi's mainly on the LAX route?

KLM used the 747 combi’s on the AMS-IAH route for years.

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by andrew50
Mon Sep 24, 2018 1:51 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: United's IAH-SYD flight progress.
Replies: 98
Views: 20903

Re: United's IAH-SYD flight progress.

There is no reason the flight can't work out of IAH. Qantas is running a very successful A380 daily out of DFW and has for a couple of years. And that is without a JV with its OneWorld Partner American. United has a major hub at IAH and it could serve the same way as DFW does for AA/QF. Also, AKL -...

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by andrew50
Tue Sep 04, 2018 3:04 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Why so many LAX Overhead Pics?
Replies: 30
Views: 11683

Re: Why so many LAX Overhead Pics?

It’s a super busy airport next to the ocean and the second largest city in America? And it’s always sunny. Don't ever believe LAX is always sunny! I used to think that until I started going out there about 12 years ago. The marine layer has ruined quite a few of my trips, plus a lot of times when i...

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by andrew50
Tue Jul 31, 2018 11:14 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Aeroméxico E190 Accident in Durango July 31
Replies: 281
Views: 59960

Re: Aeroméxico E190 Accident in Durango July 31

XA-GAL at IAH

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by andrew50
Wed Jun 13, 2018 8:40 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Airlines and Corporate Jets
Replies: 90
Views: 10811

Re: Long Distance RJ Service

Several years ago I flew DFW-SYR on American Eagle, I believe it was
on a CRJ. It is around 1,400 miles and I think at the time it was the
longest RJ flight in the country.

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by andrew50
Tue May 01, 2018 2:30 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Airline companies stare at a burning issue as fuel prices skyrocket
Replies: 54
Views: 10414

Re: Airline companies stare at a burning issue as fuel prices skyrocket

Remember the baggage fees were imposed because of oil being $100 a barrel! The fares were high when oil was at $50 plus ripping people off on all the extra charges, baggage fees, and the biggest ripoff of any business I can think of the $200 change fee. They are making millions on all those fees. I ...

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by andrew50
Fri Mar 23, 2018 9:36 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: KL 744 Phase out News and Discussion Thread
Replies: 1343
Views: 414831

Re: KLM Started Phase Out Of The 747-400

Last day today 03/23/2018 for the KLM combi at IAH. It's been a long run!

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by andrew50
Thu Jul 13, 2017 2:29 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Woman dies at SXM after falling from jet blast
Replies: 157
Views: 33636

Re: Woman dies at SXM after falling from jet blast

Does anyone have any info on what airline/aircraft it was? I have taken some awesome shots as the aircraft are turning to line up on 10. I stand on the guardrail next to the fence but well past the centerline where the jet blast is. I can't imagine them doing anything but putting a blast fence in, i...

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by andrew50
Sun Mar 05, 2017 7:54 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: New Maho beach cam SXM!
Replies: 38
Views: 10907

Re: New Maho beach cam SXM!

http://sunsetsxm.com/sunset/plane-info/.
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They have the beach bar camera up now also, nice to have both views!

http://sunsetsxm.com/sunset/plane-info/.

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by andrew50
Fri Dec 30, 2016 1:33 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: LA Times: Soon every day at LAX is holiday travel mess
Replies: 99
Views: 14329

Re: LA Times: Soon every day at LAX is holiday travel mess

I was at LAX in November. I was taking night shots from the roof level of P3. The traffic was so incredible I had to take a video to show my wife when I got back to the hotel, this was around 9 PM at night. I have been shooting at night from that location for years and although the traffic has been ...

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by andrew50
Wed Sep 28, 2016 12:04 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Screening Queue
Replies: 1
Views: 1343

Screening Queue

Can any of you hard working screeners give an update on how long the queue is right now. Any idea if the old screening statistics will come back? Thanks!

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by andrew50
Wed Jul 20, 2016 1:25 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Thanks to the developers!
Replies: 13
Views: 2143

Thanks to the developers!

The site looks so much better now with the blue being added, I really like the upload page. After the roll out of the new site and being shocked by the change, the site has come a long way! Keep up the good work!

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by andrew50
Sun Jun 26, 2016 1:56 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Deleteing photo from the queue
Replies: 5
Views: 648

Deleteing photo from the queue

Pardon me if this has been answered, but is there any way to delete a photo form the queue yet? I needed to change the info on a photo I uploaded. I don't see a change option or delete option. Thanks.

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by andrew50
Sat Jun 18, 2016 1:22 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: How to delete an image from the queue
Replies: 4
Views: 1027

Re: How to delete an image from the queue

I tried to delete the 11 images in the queue I have, and just found out about the glitch where you can't delete them. I really didn't want any of mine added if you can't see the original size. To much time and effort editing and going out to the airport to have the photos displayed in the current wa...

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by andrew50
Wed Jun 15, 2016 2:37 am
Forum: Site Related
Topic: Airliners.net Site Upgrade Announcement & Discussion
Replies: 2553
Views: 403467

Re: Airliners.net Site Upgrade Announcement & Discussion

How do you see the photos in their original size? When you expand the photo it looks awful in the full screen mode

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by andrew50
Mon Jun 13, 2016 3:21 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Canon 7D + Canon 100-400L Is II
Replies: 16
Views: 2251

RE: Canon 7D + Canon 100-400L Is II

I have never had to adjust any Canon lenses I have purchased. In my opinion if you purchase a $2100 lens it should be ready to go. Besides the 100-400 version <acronym title="Business Air (United Kingdom)">II</acronym>, I have the 70-200L <acronym title="Island Airlines (USA) and Eagle Air/Arnaflug ...

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by andrew50
Sun Jun 12, 2016 6:17 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Eerie Video Of Cirrus SR-20 Crash In Houston
Replies: 32
Views: 18438

RE: Eerie Video Of Cirrus SR-20 Crash In Houston

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/trnswrld" class="quote" target="_blank">trnswrld</a> (<a href="#12" class="quote">Reply 12</a>):<br/><i>This was definitely a busy time at this ...

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by andrew50
Sat Jun 11, 2016 4:34 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Canon 7D + Canon 100-400L Is II
Replies: 16
Views: 2251

Canon 7D + Canon 100-400L Is II

I am sure there are some of you all out there using this combination. I just wanted your opinions on what kind of results everyone is having. I know the lens gets rave reviews for sure. After having the old version for 11 years, and being very happy with it, I decided to upgrade to the new version. ...

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by andrew50
Sun Dec 13, 2015 9:02 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Canon 7D Question
Replies: 7
Views: 5257

RE: Canon 7D Question

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/angad84" class="quote" target="_blank">angad84</a> (<a href="#1" class="quote">Reply 1</a>):<br/><i>Check the menu and see if long exposure nois...

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by andrew50
Sun Dec 13, 2015 3:03 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Canon 7D Question
Replies: 7
Views: 5257

Canon 7D Question

Trying to see if anyone has had this issue with the 7D. While doing some night shooting this week I had this problem, took a shot , maybe a 10 second exposure, the shutter released as normal after the shot was finished. A few moments later I looked at the back of the camera and noticed the busy ligh...

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by andrew50
Mon Oct 26, 2015 1:48 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Canon Lens Upgrade
Replies: 13
Views: 3641

RE: Canon Lens Upgrade

I have had the 70-300L <acronym title="Island Airlines (USA) and Eagle Air/Arnaflug (Iceland)">IS</acronym> since the first week or 2 it came out It is fantastic lens even out to 300. I can't say it is as sharp as my 70-200L <acronym title="Island Airlines (USA) and Eagle Air/Arnaflug (Iceland)">IS<...

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by andrew50
Fri Oct 23, 2015 12:26 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Clinton Says Airlines Are Gouging, DL Responds
Replies: 133
Views: 20844

RE: Clinton Says Airlines Are Gouging, DL Responds

Still paying for bags when oil prices are so low, and $200 change fees, price gouging at it's best!!!

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by andrew50
Sat Aug 15, 2015 5:19 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Old Tbit At LAX
Replies: 2
Views: 3635

Old Tbit At LAX

I noticed an aerial photo on the front page by Andy Hunt today of <acronym title="Los Angeles - International (LAX / KLAX), USA - California">LAX</acronym>. I noticed the old TBIT on the north side has been torn down. I had not been out there since 11/2014. I have spent many a night on P-3 taking ni...

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by andrew50
Thu Jul 23, 2015 2:23 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Thai To Cancel Los Angeles And Rome
Replies: 80
Views: 22657

RE: Thai To Cancel Los Angeles And Rome

Sorry to see them leave <acronym title="Los Angeles - International (LAX / KLAX), USA - California">LAX</acronym>. I have always heard the route was never profitable. Beautiful livery to say the least! This one from the 'alley' at <acronym title="Los Angeles - International (LAX / KLAX), USA - Calif...

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by andrew50
Tue Jul 21, 2015 1:10 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Should Photos Be Rejected If No Registration?
Replies: 66
Views: 9035

RE: Should Photos Be Rejected If No Registration?

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/unattendedbag" class="quote" target="_blank">unattendedbag</a> (<a href="#25" class="quote">Reply 25</a>):<br/><i>Fortunately, it isn't one of t...

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by andrew50
Mon Jul 20, 2015 10:05 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Should Photos Be Rejected If No Registration?
Replies: 66
Views: 9035

RE: Should Photos Be Rejected If No Registration?

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/unattendedbag" class="quote" target="_blank">unattendedbag</a> (<a href="#23" class="quote">Reply 23</a>):<br/><i>Would you rather not see my ni...

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by andrew50
Mon Jul 20, 2015 2:12 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Should Photos Be Rejected If No Registration?
Replies: 66
Views: 9035

RE: Should Photos Be Rejected If No Registration?

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/johnr" class="quote" target="_blank">johnr</a> (<a href="#17" class="quote">Reply 17</a>):<br/><i>I know the rules state that this is only a req...

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by andrew50
Sun Jul 05, 2015 5:15 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Recent Changes To The Screening Rules?
Replies: 36
Views: 6832

RE: Recent Changes To The Screening Rules?

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/unattendedbag" class="quote" target="_blank">unattendedbag</a> (<a href="#0" class="quote">Thread starter</a>):<br/><i>I have yet to get any luc...

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by andrew50
Wed Mar 04, 2015 10:16 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Rocks At Maho Beach?
Replies: 7
Views: 4826

RE: Rocks At Maho Beach?

I think this photo was taken right after the hurricane that hit St. Maarten last October. The beach got washed away. I was there the first week of December 2014 and the beach was back.

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by andrew50
Tue Jan 20, 2015 1:28 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Photography At LAX
Replies: 24
Views: 13331

RE: Photography At LAX

Renaissance Hotel parking garage top level. Great shots of the 24R arrivals. I have always stayed there so I wasn't worried about being asked to leave.

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by andrew50
Wed Jan 07, 2015 3:00 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Air Canada Air To Air
Replies: 31
Views: 6486

RE: Air Canada Air To Air

When I first saw these shots, all I could think was WOW! Absolutely stunning shots! Unbelievable that someone would be trying to find something wrong with these photos.

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by andrew50
Thu Dec 25, 2014 2:31 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Canon 70-300 L Vs 300 L
Replies: 15
Views: 7412

RE: Canon 70-300 L Vs 300 L

I have had the 70-300L <acronym title="Island Airlines (USA) and Eagle Air/Arnaflug (Iceland)">IS</acronym> since it came out. Mine is paired with a 7D. I am extremely pleased with the lens. I have a 100-400 I rarely use anymore since I got the 70-300. I get sharp shots even at 300mm, plus it is so ...

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by andrew50
Fri Dec 19, 2014 3:08 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Canon 100-400 Good & Bad News
Replies: 10
Views: 6969

RE: Canon 100-400 Good & Bad News

I am more than happy with my 9 year old 100-400. For the most part I have good luck even at the 300-400 range. No upgrade for me.

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by andrew50
Tue Dec 02, 2014 2:55 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Air Carabies Flight Schedule To SXM
Replies: 1
Views: 3998

Air Carabies Flight Schedule To SXM

Can anyone help me with Air Carabies schedule to SXM. Thanks.

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by andrew50
Tue Nov 25, 2014 6:09 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: USA Today 1/2 Page Ad...Slams Southwest
Replies: 87
Views: 24446

RE: USA Today 1/2 Page Ad...Slams Southwest

In my opinion Southwest is far from a low cost carrier. I fly between <acronym title="Houston - George Bush Intercontinental (IAH / KIAH), USA - Texas">IAH</acronym>-<acronym title="Los Angeles - International (LAX / KLAX), USA - California">LAX</acronym> quite often. A few weeks ago my wife and I f...

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by andrew50
Tue Nov 25, 2014 1:05 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Edit Option
Replies: 3
Views: 4522

Edit Option

I have noticed a couple of my uploads in the queue do not have the edit option available, just the delete option. Has anyone else seen this?

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by andrew50
Sat Nov 15, 2014 12:33 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: NK To Announce 7 New Intl/3 Domestic Rtes From IAH
Replies: 54
Views: 10707

RE: NK To Announce 7 New Intl/3 Domestic Rtes From IAH

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/omad" class="quote" target="_blank">omad</a> (<a href="#24" class="quote">Reply 24</a>):<br/><i> Slightly off topic, but I have a feeling United...

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by andrew50
Fri Nov 14, 2014 10:19 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Database Problems?
Replies: 114
Views: 10494

RE: Database Problems?

So has screening stopped again?

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by andrew50
Thu Nov 13, 2014 2:12 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Database Problems?
Replies: 114
Views: 10494

RE: Database Problems?

I have 3 photos I uploaded on the same day, 11/6. Those should not even be up for screening. It is telling me 1 photo currently in screening. It has been like that for about 3 days, anyone else having this problem?

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by andrew50
Mon Nov 10, 2014 11:43 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: At Long Last ...
Replies: 36
Views: 6381

RE: At Long Last ...

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/NZ107" class="quote" target="_blank">NZ107</a> (<a href="#7" class="quote">Reply 7</a>):<br/><i> It has a similar build to the 70-300L so hopefu...

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by andrew50
Sat Nov 08, 2014 2:49 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Things Mr. Smisek Has Done Right
Replies: 26
Views: 8229

RE: Things Mr. Smisek Has Done Right

HE HAS DONE NOTHING RIGHT! Flying on United is horrible, especially if you get an old United crew in the cabin. And people talk about how bad Spirit is!

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by andrew50
Tue Sep 30, 2014 11:15 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: DFW/DAL Spotting.
Replies: 0
Views: 3691

DFW/DAL Spotting.

I was thinking about heading up to Dallas this weekend. Friday looks like the winds will be out of the north, I have been to <acronym title="Dallas / Fort Worth - International (DFW / KDFW), USA - Texas">DFW</acronym> before and the north flow is kind of tough for photography. It looks like Saturday...

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