Good news for Pratt & Whitney as well considering the engine problem.

(Written on 2014年 09月 30日)(Permalink)

No spotter was ever in a restricted area at Bradley airport, when we were told a small hill that gave us a good site line to taxiing traffic and arrivals and departures was off limits some spotters started to walk the road, even then they were told to get out. Civilians supposedly called police when they saw long lens camera's which frightened then under the See Something Say Something mantra, the State Police felt it was easier to kick us out then to allow us to stay under our Constitutional Rights. Any open area around the airport has No Parking signs preventing anyone from parking to get a good photo of aircraft. There are at least two areas that could easily accommodate a few vehicles and aviation enthusiasts and could easily be patrolled. Dennis Michaud Connecticut Plane Spotters

(Written on 2014年 09月 09日)(Permalink)

We also mentioned during our meeting with the CAA and State Police that we could be an asset to the Airport as another set of eyes for security. We showed examples of other airports and how well they work with spotters. They didn't go for the idea at all along with other valid points myself and a very knowledgeable spotter gave them during our one hour meeting. All we got out of the meeting was we will get back to you on a couple of locations we requested and they threw us a bone for a location which was the cell phone lot that is surrounded by fences and no view of the terminal area. Dennis Michaud Connecticut Plane Spotters

(Written on 2014年 09月 09日)(Permalink)

Kevin Dillon from the CAA mentions in article:"At one point, staff here tried to accommodate them even in non-publicly accessible areas if they called in advance," he said. "This particular group did not want to do that." That statement is totally false since spotters did call OPS but eventually without explanation they refused us access plus some members were kicked off the public road along the fence. At no time did any illegal activity by spotters happen where we were trespassing or parking our vehicles in no parking areas. We met to find answers to State Police keeping us from photographing aircraft, we felt the answer was unjustified so we contacted the ACLU for guidance. Dennis Michaud Connecticut Airplane Spotters

(Written on 2014年 09月 09日)(Permalink)

Taking pictures of a military installation from outside a gate but yet Google Earth can show clear detailed pictures from above even including the type of aircraft. Yep makes lots of sense.

(Written on 2014年 09月 09日)(Permalink)

This was a main concern for myself and other spotters, more and more our freedoms were being squeezed. We still have to change the culture of the people who see us as a threat because of a camera with a long lens. Also the airport officials need to allow us as a help to airport security not a hindrance. Dennis at the Ct Plane Spotters,

(Written on 2014年 09月 09日)(Permalink)

Still a great journey by a wonderful woman. The original Amelia Earhart disappearance still remains one of the world's great mysteries. As far as the 19 year old, best to him as well. I am sure an 18 yr old then a 17 yr old and all the way down the line will break his feat.

(Written on 2014年 06月 27日)(Permalink)

Absolutely

(Written on 2014年 06月 27日)(Permalink)

Heck of a way to seek asylum. He really thought that one through.

(Written on 2014年 02月 17日)(Permalink)

Back in October I posted a comment about my concern about the Chinese and I was told that the buyer was from Taiwan and is an American. Now this new article mentions what I had said all along about Chinese influence in Mooney Corporation. Here is my original comment: Mooney Announces Its Comeback Is this good news, great news or is it we will wait and see what happens news for Mooney as a California based Company possibly gives much needed $$$$ to a once Great Aircraft Corporation. The Company is question, Soaring America Corporation has listed Cheng-Yuan Chen as its President and is its only employee and he is also listed as the only employee. I am excited for Mooney and hope all the best to present and new employees but this move has all the appearances of the Chinese taking over an American Company. I give big time kudos to Mooney for sticking it out this long waiting for some much needed cash, unfortunately no AMERICAN Company came to their rescue. Meanwhile we will wait for a ne

(Written on 2014年 01月 10日)(Permalink)