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BigPhilNYC
11-23-2002, 07:06 PM
I just came back from spotting at LGA. 35 MPH gusts coming from the north are making it tough for me to film.

I shoot video, and it's more important to keep it straight to filming, and man was that tough!

The wind chill makes it feel like its 2 degrees, but other than that, high winds, clear skies and runway 31 landings and departing makes for a great day of spotting at LGA.

If anyone is ever down for some LGA action, jsut email me.
tommyalf
11-23-2002, 08:40 PM
Windy is an understatement!

I was down at ISP early today and dam it is kicking up. 35 to 40mph+ wind gusts! Made for some interesting landings for the small props. On a side note there was really cool looking private 737 parked near the tower, rainbow looking color scheme, very loud. I to far to see it's reg number. Phil where do you go spotting at LGA? One day I have to take a ride in and check it out myself. ISP is alright but I'm tired on watching flying pumpkins and beach balls (Southwest) all the time.

Tom
"You Attitued will Dictate Your Altitude"
BigPhilNYC
11-23-2002, 09:13 PM
I spot at this dock. Let me know when you want ot go and I'll escort you there. images/smiles/icon_smile.gif
PolishAir42
11-23-2002, 10:59 PM
Phil ever heard of a tripod... GASP images/smiles/icon_razz.gif
BigPhilNYC
11-24-2002, 12:01 AM
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by PolishAir42:
Phil ever heard of a tripod... GASP images/smiles/icon_razz.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yeah, I used one. the wind was that hard. It will be that way in 50MPH gusts until I get an 80 pound tripod.

Wiseass. naughty.gif images/smiles/icon_wink.gif
SST2707
11-24-2002, 01:18 AM
Not only was it windy today... it was freezing. Went running and took me 2 hours for my hands to warm up afterwards. It doesn't help that i insist on running in shorts and t shirt! images/smiles/icon_razz.gif
PolishAir42
11-24-2002, 11:43 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Phil Derner Jr:
Yeah, I used one. the wind was that hard. It will be that way in 50MPH gusts until I get an 80 pound tripod.

Wiseass. naughty.gif images/smiles/icon_wink.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hold the tripod with your hands then lol...
BigPhilNYC
11-25-2002, 12:33 AM
I'm telling ya, I was. One hand on the tripod, and the other functioning the camera.

I bench 200 and curl 50, so it's not like I'm weak. lol images/smiles/icon_razz.gif