Went storm chasing in Southern AZ staying in TUS for several days and driving as far as Nogales and Sierra Vista. Saw amazing stuff but torrential rains stopped me from setting up a tripod anywhere and getting the shots of lighting and cacti I'd hope for (though I saw tons of that). Managed to spend one evening spotting at Davis Montham AFB as well. Almost gave up when I shot 3 or 4 planes in 3 hours then right at sunset a C-130 came in against the monsoon clouds followed by a flight of 4 A-10s and it was all worth it. Just something so badass about A-10s in the wild.
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That was the Vegas/LA bday trip. But luckily the night before my bday a friend was driving to LA and brought my camera down so I had it on my bday at the H Hotel for spotting before I flew home. Which was pretty cool since they were using the 24L for the ILS in the morning with lots of condensation and I finally saw an Emirates A380 for the first time since they left SFO in April 2020.I thought you forgot to pack your camera for the trip?
That was the Vegas/LA bday trip. But luckily the night before my bday a friend was driving to LA and brought my camera down so I had it on my bday at the H Hotel for spotting before I flew home. Which was pretty cool since they were using the 24L for the ILS in the morning with lots of condensation and I finally saw an Emirates A380 for the first time since they left SFO in April 2020.
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That's a sweet looking ANA 773!
Did you know that @ASpilot2be pilot hates the 777? Did you? He said it was the 737 of widebodies. My soul just hasn't been right since he said that •.
He’s a good dude.
One of the best, I'm sure he'll be one of the most chill captains in F9's history one day.He’s a good dude.
And I plan on being his right seat F/O from hell. . .One of the best, I'm sure he'll be one of the most chill captains in F9's history one day.
One of the best, I'm sure he'll be one of the most chill captains in F9's history one day.
I still have this dream that my company will decide that someday it actually wants quality pilots to work for them and will entice @ASpilot2be and @JordanD to come put up with my BS.
Might take a lot for @ASpilot2be to leave the Zoo!
quality pilots
I have some terrible news for you.
Now, now, now. Let's not get carried away. I said the 777X is like the 737 Max. It's unimaginative.That's a sweet looking ANA 773!
Did you know that @ASpilot2be pilot hates the 777? Did you? He said it was the 737 of widebodies. My soul just hasn't been right since he said that •.