NZFF

What a great afternoon......heard a rumour about a C-5 so i shot out and waited....glad i did. The place looks like a U.S base at the moment....2 C-17's, 4 LC-130's and the big boy.
Also got a shot of that Uzbekistan 767 taking off with a load of fishermen going east.....and in the middle of it all ...a bloody 4.7 earthquake

Before you ask...yes it is a C-5M....Confirmed by the tail number...almost brand new.




























Sorry about the washed out colour....but the light was awfull.....enjoy

Marty

Is the Sparrow waiting to clear customs too

dbcunnz wrote:

QUOTE (dbcunnz @ Oct 24 2010, 05:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Is the Sparrow waiting to clear customs too

opps....sorry about the bird...took that while i was waiting....

Great Photo's marty All very awesome - sparrow included - C-5M wise The Base name on tail 'stewart' or NYANG 105th Airlift wing Stewart ANGB only operate C-5A at pres - cheers.

http://www.105aw.ang.af.mil/shared/media/d...-100618-009.pdf

137th Airlift Squadron

The 137th AIrlift Squadron is the only Air National Guard unit in the Air Force flying C-5A aircraft.The unit provides global strategic airlift of passengers and cargo on Air Mobility Command and National Guard Bureau directed training, contingency, exercise and humanitarian relief operations in support of Department of Defense agencies.
http://www.105aw.ang.af.mil/units/index.asp

only c-5m at stewart at pres is this one:
New York Air Guardsman work on C-5M
http://dmna.state.ny.us/index.php?id=1286981464
http://dmna.state.ny.us/index.php?id=1286469033

HamiltonWest wrote:

QUOTE (HamiltonWest @ Oct 24 2010, 05:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Great Photo's marty All very awesome - sparrow included - C-5M wise The Base name on tail 'stewart' or NYANG 105th Airlift wing Stewart ANGB only operate c-5a at pres - cheers.

http://www.105aw.ang.af.mil/shared/media/d...-100618-009.pdf

only c-5m at stewart at pres is this one:
New York Air Guardsman work on C-5M
http://dmna.state.ny.us/index.php?id=1286981464
http://dmna.state.ny.us/index.php?id=1286469033

Thanks HW...I stand corrected......never quote me .....thanks for looking...the pics arent that sharp....i was so nervous about missing it, thanks again for the correction.

Jezz Marty , you could have come to pick me up ! .. Loved to been 'head' out there is out off the question at the mo - and i missed all this .

The C5M , they are upgrades , the hull was built in 1970 , the entire aircraft has been stripped and rebuilt with new engines and complete mod with all the fancy gadgets added

Damn pleased you got the shots

Nice Photos. Was there today was great. Shame I missed the C-5.

The place looks like a U.S base at the moment .... This is what i love about Christchurch ... was US Navy now our friendly USAF aircraft and crews

bk117westpacrescue wrote:

QUOTE (bk117westpacrescue @ Oct 24 2010, 05:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Nice Photos. Was there today was great. Shame I missed the C-5.

Bugger ...oh well .....Im told he's here for at least 24 hours....so you might get a look at it.

Ian Warren wrote:

QUOTE (Ian Warren @ Oct 24 2010, 05:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Jezz Marty , you could have come to pick me up ! .. Loved to been 'head' out there is out off the question at the mo - and i missed all this .

The C5M , they are upgrades , the hull was built in 1970 , the entire aircraft has been stripped and rebuilt with new engines and complete mod with all the fancy gadgets added

Damn pleased you got the shots

Ian....Im so sorry.....i didn't even think

Awsome shots! wish i coulda been there but had to work

orion wrote:

QUOTE (orion @ Oct 24 2010, 07:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Awsome shots! wish i coulda been there but had to work

Thanks Orion......i just heard from a friend out at deep freeze, thats he's he untill wednesday....but dont quote me..

Splitpin wrote:

QUOTE (Splitpin @ Oct 24 2010, 06:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Ian....Im so sorry.....i didn't even think

No prob,s , long zzzzz times , you may have missed me - i do wonder if i should ride out there . you see an extra jutter bar cross the road .. CHECK could be me

Ian Warren wrote:

QUOTE (Ian Warren @ Oct 24 2010, 07:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

No prob,s , long zzzzz times , you may have missed me - i do wonder if i should ride out there . you see an extra jutter bar cross the road .. CHECK could be me

If you have a play around with your photo editing program, you may find a tab or menu option for 'shadow correction'. I find this easier to use than the curves graph, and it brings out the details in the shadows nicely. For something like the first few shots, where they are against a bright sky, then shadow correction might be just the answer I use Photoshop CS and there is both a shadow and highlight option, find it under the 'adjustments' menu.

Only a thought though, there might also be a setting on the camera to compensate for backlit subjects.

smooth landings.

orion wrote:

QUOTE (orion @ Oct 24 2010, 07:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Awsome shots! wish i coulda been there but had to work

I was working too........ controlling those very same planes as they made their way down from PHNL!!

The ice season is a busy and interesting time for ATC...... for safety, all flights coming and going from the programme must do so at separated levels until it is known that they have either landed or passed the PSR (Point of Safe Return) and are known to be continuing. Quite often, aircraft will get close to the PSR only to find the weather has deteriorated below minimums. Because comms can be dodgy so far South its not uncommon to have an aircraft call you well after they've already turned around and started heading back to NZCH!!

Great to have these visitors to our shores, and get the inside info here!
Thanks to Marty, standing there shivering on the airport boundary, a chance for a little Real vs Sim with my beloved C-17.
Think I'll fly it down to the ice, actually, where the FS9 world ends...

happytraveller wrote:

QUOTE (happytraveller @ Oct 25 2010, 05:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

If you have a play around with your photo editing program, you may find a tab or menu option for 'shadow correction'. I find this easier to use than the curves graph, and it brings out the details in the shadows nicely. For something like the first few shots, where they are against a bright sky, then shadow correction might be just the answer I use Photoshop CS and there is both a shadow and highlight option, find it under the 'adjustments' menu.

Only a thought though, there might also be a setting on the camera to compensate for backlit subjects.

smooth landings.

Thanks HT....All advise is greatfully accepted .....i really did rush those shots , but thanks for checking them .

Charl ....that is pretty amazing....Im having second thoughts about that A/S C-17........

mfraser wrote:

QUOTE (mfraser @ Oct 25 2010, 10:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I was working too........ controlling those very same planes as they made their way down from PHNL!!

The ice season is a busy and interesting time for ATC...... for safety, all flights coming and going from the programme must do so at separated levels until it is known that they have either landed or passed the PSR (Point of Safe Return) and are known to be continuing. Quite often, aircraft will get close to the PSR only to find the weather has deteriorated below minimums. Because comms can be dodgy so far South its not uncommon to have an aircraft call you well after they've already turned around and started heading back to NZCH!!

Thanks for the info MF.....thats what i love about the hobby/forum.....i post a few pics......and as a result Ive learnt so much other stuff....cheers team, and i said before, all information/advise is greatfully taken on board

Great photos, that's an impressive lineup of interesting aircraft!

Brilliant, nice captures, thanx for sharing. You musta nearly choked on your lunch when you saw that Galaxy rumbling into site?