At Polk the museum was closed. The sign on the gate said it would re-open to the public in November. Just the usual two outside.
Polk City 19-10-18
N96UC Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
N974R Lockheed L-1649A Starliner
A trio of new dromes for LB and Nay next (everything North of PBI was new for Pogey). Check the tin log for the, err, tin.
Winter Haven 19-10-18
N16NL Cessna 501
N730FA Cirrus Design SJX
Bartow 19-10-18
N3BL Learjet 23
N520G Cessna 680
A quick look at South Lakeland but only a couple of lights out.
We'd been looking forward to Lakeland ever since we'd heard the MiG-21s were now out of their containers. We were not to be disappointed. Secondary target was the NOAA G4 now they'd moved here from MacDill.
We'd been looking forward to Lakeland ever since we'd heard the MiG-21s were now out of their containers. We were not to be disappointed. Secondary target was the NOAA G4 now they'd moved here from MacDill.
Lakeland-Linder 19-10-18
8649 Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis Polish Air Force
8971 Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis Polish Air Force
9294 Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21UM Polish Air Force
9297 Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21UM Polish Air Force
9306 Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21UM Polish Air Force
9309 Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21UM Polish Air Force
9312 Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21UM Polish Air Force
9316 Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21UM Polish Air Force
9320 Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis Polish Air Force
9334 Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis Polish Air Force
9344 Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21UM Polish Air Force
9347 Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21UM Polish Air Force
9407 Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis Polish Air Force
9444 Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis Polish Air Force
9545 Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis Polish Air Force
9700 Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis Polish Air Force
9735 Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis Polish Air Force
9805 Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis Polish Air Force
9809 Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis Polish Air Force
9975 Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis Polish Air Force
N61WF Learjet 60
N115BB Cessna 525
(N121TJ) Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21U - Draken International Gate Guard
(N121TJ) Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21U - Draken International Gate Guard
N127PT IAI Westwind
N384TC Eclipse Aviation 500
N441FX Learjet 45
N441FX Learjet 45
N718AA Hawker 800
N749XL Cessna 560
N883GB Beech 350
N917KW Douglas DC-10 - all white
N928KW Douglas DC-10 - all white
N990MR Cessna 550
N998G Cessna 680
(-) Douglas A-4 Skyhawk - Draken International Gate Guard
Having ignored the museum last time we were here we may as well get it out of the way. Nothing overly exciting inside for us bar an unmarked MiG-21 cockpit section. For completeness I've included everything bar the odd thing that didn't make the paper log.
(-) Douglas A-4 Skyhawk - Draken International Gate Guard
Having ignored the museum last time we were here we may as well get it out of the way. Nothing overly exciting inside for us bar an unmarked MiG-21 cockpit section. For completeness I've included everything bar the odd thing that didn't make the paper log.
Lakeland-Linder - Florida Air Museum 19-10-18
135765 Convair YF2Y-1 Sea Dart United States Navy
(138657)/658 Lockheed XFV-1 Salmon United States Navy
159619/AJ-105 Grumman F-14D Tomcat United States Navy
(57-0598) Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star United States Air Force
(69-16062) Hughes MH-6B United States Army - on loan from VHPA
(138657)/658 Lockheed XFV-1 Salmon United States Navy
159619/AJ-105 Grumman F-14D Tomcat United States Navy
(57-0598) Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star United States Air Force
(69-16062) Hughes MH-6B United States Army - on loan from VHPA
(N3LB) Denney Kitfox - reg on call plate
N5LU Pitts S-1C Special
N8TU M-Squared Microlight
N31EB Piel CP.301 Emeraude
N168CM Anglin Spacewalker II
N297HM Mignet HM.297 Pou-du-Ciel
N303Q Quickie Aircraft Corp. Quickie Q-1
N314T Wittman W.8 Tailwind
N3218 Ford Flivver Replica
N3513 Pietenpol Air Camper
NC13557 Aeronca C.3 Collegian
N14855 Wittman Chief Oshkosh Replica - marked 111
N14855 Wittman Chief Oshkosh Replica - marked 111
(N19904) Boeing S.307B Stratoliner - 'Cosmic Muffin' converted into a boat.
Unmarked MiG-21 cockpit section
__8AS Cirrus SR - GIA area adjacent to museum
N1063M? Cessna 1.. - GIA area adjacent to museum
Unmarked Cessna 1.. - GIA area adjacent to museum
Unmarked Hughes 369 - GIA area adjacent to museum
Happily migged up it was off to the Tampa area.
Tampa-Executive 19-10-18
N578GG Cessna 550S Citation S/II
NX28100 North American T-28A
I do not know how but on the last visit here we managed to miss the Kiowa on the gate. Rectified.
NX28100 North American T-28A
I do not know how but on the last visit here we managed to miss the Kiowa on the gate. Rectified.
Tampa-Hillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park 19-10-18
67-15722 Bell Helicopters AH-1F Huey Cobra United States Army
68-15562 Bell Helicopters UH-1H Iroquois United States Army
67-15722 Bell Helicopters AH-1F Huey Cobra United States Army
68-15562 Bell Helicopters UH-1H Iroquois United States Army
(71-20748) Bell Helicopters OH-58A Kiowa United States Army
Arriving at TPA and doing a biz circuit we were umming and aahing over where to park up. The multi storey or by the biz. It was rather warm with no shade at either so we opted for option three. An early check-in at the hotel. The Ramada was on the approach path and a request for high rooms with our desired view was duly met. You can also easily see arrivals for PIE from here.
On the liner front it is Southwest again who are the major players. The other main carriers also have a presence but smaller.
Arriving at TPA and doing a biz circuit we were umming and aahing over where to park up. The multi storey or by the biz. It was rather warm with no shade at either so we opted for option three. An early check-in at the hotel. The Ramada was on the approach path and a request for high rooms with our desired view was duly met. You can also easily see arrivals for PIE from here.
On the liner front it is Southwest again who are the major players. The other main carriers also have a presence but smaller.
Tampa 19-10-18
5N-BOO Hawker 800
G-CKAZ Embraer EMB-505
HK-4670 Hawker 800
N13SY Cessna 750
N25KZ Dassault Falcon 2000
N40AG Hawker 750
N55TJ Eclipse Aviation 500
N97XP Hawker 800
N100WE Raytheon 390
N142J Challenger 605
N159MJ Hawker 850
N192SA Hawker 900
N217ML Beech 200
N323CM Raytheon 390
N348FX Embraer EMB-505
N422TK Gulfstream G3
N472GJ Beech 400XP
N490RM Cessna 525A
N510JK Cessna 510
N525U Cessna 525B
N555GS Falcon 2000
N590TM Beech 400XTi
N721AF Pilatus PC-12
N728MG Pilatus PC-12
N762EL Learjet 45
N765QS Challenger 350
N800TL Hawker 800
N821UP Beech 350i
N850CA Socata TBM850
N853UP Beech 350i
N860UP Beech 350i
N864DC Hawker 800
N886UP Beech 350i
N888GD Cessna 560
N900XP Hawker 900
N999AH Gulfstream G4
N1327J Cessna 525
N1931C Beech B200GT
YV2653 Beech C90
Once the light went it was time for dinner. We'd clocked the Longhorn Steak House on the way in so it was steak and beer time. Both went down a treat. Back to the hotel and a lazy rest of the evening where you'd could see anything landing from laying on the bed. Pogo, having only had about four naps today, was tired. LB and Nay found it humourous to let him know another of his last 600 SW 737s was on its way. Kept him up til midnight!
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Once the light went it was time for dinner. We'd clocked the Longhorn Steak House on the way in so it was steak and beer time. Both went down a treat. Back to the hotel and a lazy rest of the evening where you'd could see anything landing from laying on the bed. Pogo, having only had about four naps today, was tired. LB and Nay found it humourous to let him know another of his last 600 SW 737s was on its way. Kept him up til midnight!
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Up early and TPA was as busy as Pogos dropped list. We didn't stay too long as there were dromes to do.
Tampa 20-10-18
N601FM Cessna 680A
A couple of tin dromes next with nothing too exciting, Tampa-Peter O Knight and Clearwater Air Park.
Off to PIE where things had changed since our last visit in 2013. The road that went to the biz behind the USCG area was now closed off. Quite a few biz in the middle of the field looking like they were being parted out. On the liner front all we saw were Allegiant 320s
Off to PIE where things had changed since our last visit in 2013. The road that went to the biz behind the USCG area was now closed off. Quite a few biz in the middle of the field looking like they were being parted out. On the liner front all we saw were Allegiant 320s
Clearwater 20-10-18
1503 Lockheed HC-130H Hercules United States Coast Guard
1718 Lockheed HC-130H Hercules United States Coast Guard
1718 Lockheed HC-130H Hercules United States Coast Guard
6037 Sikorsky MH-60T Jayhawk United States Coast Guard
(51-7176) Grumman HU-16B - marked as 1023 - USCG GG
(51-16138) Hiller H-23A Raven - GIA
(51-7176) Grumman HU-16B - marked as 1023 - USCG GG
(51-16138) Hiller H-23A Raven - GIA
N83BG Mitsubishi Diamond 1A
N136SL Piaggio P-180 - stored
N137SL Piaggio P-180 - stored
N147SL Piaggio P-180 - stored
N150TX Falcon 50
N150TX Falcon 50
N162SL Piaggio P-180 - stored
N265CP Rockwell Sabreliner
N458HC Beech 400 - stored
N265CP Rockwell Sabreliner
N458HC Beech 400 - stored
N570R Rockwell Sabreliner
N818LD Hawker 700
N918E Gulfstream G450
N918E Gulfstream G450
N43722 Aero Vodochody L-39ZO Albatros - also marked 149
+ a Westwind stored with the Avantis, no id visible
Next was to be the small museum at Largo which had a MiG-21. Unfortunately the owner passed away so the museum had closed and the exhibits had moved on.
Charity stop next for Pogo
Charity stop next for Pogo
St. Petersburg-Pinellas Park 20-10-18
80-0528/MC General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon United States Air Force
We had a look at the Farragut Academy for the F11F, no sign of it... if only we'd realised we saw it at Titusville a few days ago. Oopsy.
Just one PC at the the next stop amongst the 50+ tin.
Just one PC at the the next stop amongst the 50+ tin.
Albert Whitted 20-10-18
N81MW Pilatus PC-12
A different story at Sarasota where they seem to be breaking up Citations. Quiet on the liner front.
N81MW Pilatus PC-12
A different story at Sarasota where they seem to be breaking up Citations. Quiet on the liner front.
Sarasota-Bradenton 20-10-18
C-GRCC Cessna 560
C-GRCC Cessna 560
N10JY Learjet 45
N15CF Learjet 45
N44AS Cessna 550
N45TK Learjet 45
N47HF Cessna 560
N47HF Cessna 560
N60S Cessna 560
N220CV Falcon 10
N225DF Falcon 2000LX
N285DH Learjet 55
N289CP Cessna 550
N290VP Cessna 550 - stored
N289CP Cessna 550
N290VP Cessna 550 - stored
N442FP Learjet 45
N450EF Gulfstream G4SP
N450EF Gulfstream G4SP
N481SC Gulfstream G4SP
N501JF Cessna 500
N501JF Cessna 500
N504D Cessna 500 - stored
N505AZ Cessna 500 - stored
N505AZ Cessna 500 - stored
N507UP Cessna 560
N528FX Challenger 300
N528FX Challenger 300
N551RJ Cessna 550
N555RB Cessna 500
N560ES Cessna 560
N625QS Cessna 560
N665MM Cessna 501
N560ES Cessna 560
N625QS Cessna 560
N665MM Cessna 501
N675KM Eclipse Aviation 500
N700BF Socata TBM700
N703SM Hawker 800
N710VL Cessna 500
N717AJ Learjet 35A
N776JS IAI Astra
N786HC Beech B200GT
N818RJ Cessna 550S
N853AC Cessna 560
N853AC Cessna 560
N918JM Falcon 900EX
N941BB Cessna 550 - stored
N970RP Cessna 500 - stored
N7070A Cessna 550S
N7070A Cessna 550S
Venice 20-10-18
N64TF Cessna 550
N316AF Embraer Emb-110
N501FJ Cessna 501
N847CA CASA 212
That was the end of the planned day. It was still light so we opted for a look at Punta Gorda to see how it looked as we'd planned to do the airshow tomorrow. The static was rather uninspiring and we poled most of it off anyway. $25 for going in for maybe an extra warbird or two got three thumbs down. Liner wise, Allegiant 320s.
That was the end of the planned day. It was still light so we opted for a look at Punta Gorda to see how it looked as we'd planned to do the airshow tomorrow. The static was rather uninspiring and we poled most of it off anyway. $25 for going in for maybe an extra warbird or two got three thumbs down. Liner wise, Allegiant 320s.
Punta Gorda 20-10-18
6562 Aerospatiale MH-65D Dolphin United States Coast Guard CGAS Miami
N10VD Grumman OV-1D Mohawk - also marked 15958
6562 Aerospatiale MH-65D Dolphin United States Coast Guard CGAS Miami
N10VD Grumman OV-1D Mohawk - also marked 15958
N28YM North American T-28C Trojan - also marked 6287
N119BA Learjet 23
N128EM North American T-28C Trojan
N139LS Aero Vodochody L-39C Albatross
NX287WK North American T-28B Trojan
N341RD/BDC Aerospatiale SA.341F Gazelle
N4168E North American T-28C Trojan - also marked 56-239
N9025Y North American T-28C Trojan
Shell Creek 20-10-18
N130D Douglas DC-3
N220GB/20 Douglas DC-3
N7500A Douglas DC-3
Then it was the short hop back up to Port Charlotte for the nights lodging at the Days Inn. It'd been a week since the last Denny's so why not.
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N220GB/20 Douglas DC-3
N7500A Douglas DC-3
Then it was the short hop back up to Port Charlotte for the nights lodging at the Days Inn. It'd been a week since the last Denny's so why not.
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The brekkie at the hotel was duly scoffed before heading out on our last full day of the trip.
We passed Pine Shadows early doors, no surprise that there was nothing outside.
Another missed MiG chance next. A yard in Fort Myers that had an A-4 and 3 MiG-21 cockpit sections now only contained cars and an RV or two...trailer park style, not Van's.
We passed Pine Shadows early doors, no surprise that there was nothing outside.
Another missed MiG chance next. A yard in Fort Myers that had an A-4 and 3 MiG-21 cockpit sections now only contained cars and an RV or two...trailer park style, not Van's.
Fort Myers-Page Field 21-10-18
'243925'/A-204 North American AT-6 - Preserved, false serial
N98AV Cessna 501
'243925'/A-204 North American AT-6 - Preserved, false serial
N98AV Cessna 501
N237GR Gulfstream G450
N238SM Cessna 560
N750GB Cessna 750
N910TK Cessna 560
N7679T Pilatus PC-12
Buckingham Field is a difficult place as they are all in shelters. We managed a few though at least another Huey and a Dak went begging.
Buckingham Field is a difficult place as they are all in shelters. We managed a few though at least another Huey and a Dak went begging.
Fort Myers-Buckingham Field 21-10-18
N484MC Beech C90 Lee County Mosquito Control District
N766MC Airbus Helicopters AS.350B3 Lee County Mosquito Control District
N858M Bell Helicopters UH-1H Lee County Mosquito Control District
N867MC Airbus Helicopters AS.350B3 Lee County Mosquito Control District
Each time we visit RSW it seems to get a little bit busier. Nothing out of the ordinary in the liner department and still slow, but not as slow as it was.
N867MC Airbus Helicopters AS.350B3 Lee County Mosquito Control District
Each time we visit RSW it seems to get a little bit busier. Nothing out of the ordinary in the liner department and still slow, but not as slow as it was.
Fort Myers 21-10-18
N243AF Pilatus PC-12
N328AJ Beech 350
N412PB Global Express
N243AF Pilatus PC-12
N328AJ Beech 350
N412PB Global Express
Naples 21-10-18
N4CP Gulfstream 650ER
N7DR Embraer EMB-505
N4CP Gulfstream 650ER
N7DR Embraer EMB-505
N30BP Cessna 525
N38BK Challenger 300
N161TM Cessna 550
N212LW Beech B200
N215H Cessna 560
N215H Cessna 560
N219CQ Cessna 525A
N236WA Challenger 605
N269JH Learjet 60
N269JH Learjet 60
N409RK Cessna 525B
N443PW Cessna 525B
N467MS Socata TBM900
N511RS Falcon 50
N571QS Cessna 680A
N689AM Hawker 800
N700SP Socata TBM700
N703SM Hawker 800
N726QS Challenger 350
N703SM Hawker 800
N726QS Challenger 350
N730RA Falcon 20F
N786TT Cessna 560
N887SG Learjet 45
N890BB Falcon 900DX
N890BB Falcon 900DX
N975MD Cessna 560
N986JC Hawker 4000
N986JC Hawker 4000
N1933S Beech B200GT
Something must have been knocked down at Marco Island as the views were a lot better than we remember from last time.
Something must have been knocked down at Marco Island as the views were a lot better than we remember from last time.
Marco Island 21-10-18
N109C Cessna 501
N226WC Beech 400XT
N353HA Cessna 650
N468JJ IAI Galaxy
N600NP Challenger 601 - stored
N643EA Beech C90A
N700EB Socata TBM700
N884HJ Cessna 680
All that was left was the trip across the Everglades to MIA. A stop off halfway for some gators.
All that was left was the trip across the Everglades to MIA. A stop off halfway for some gators.
Miami 21-10-18
N3SA Pilatus PC-12
N32MJ Gulfstream G3
N46VE Challenger 300
N90FB Hawker 850
N207JB Challenger 601
N219QS Challenger 650
N207JB Challenger 601
N219QS Challenger 650
N280LJ Learjet 60
N367QS Embraer EMB-505
N382QS Cessna 680
N367QS Embraer EMB-505
N382QS Cessna 680
N405DC Learjet 60
N522QS Cessna 680A
N566QS Cessna 560
N566QS Cessna 560
N583QS Cessna 560
N660QS Cessna 560
N660QS Cessna 560
N700JE Hawker 4000
N806AF Pilatus PC-12
N828FL Gulfstream G280
N843JS Cessna 560
TC-AAA Challenger 605
TC-AAA Challenger 605
XA-BPS Embraer EMB-505
XA-ZPS Gulfstream G450
Tonights stay was in the Clarion. Whilst the views are okay it is rubbish for photos due to the double glazing being too far apart. Whilst doing the last Sig run we stopped off at BK for a change.
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Again it was brekkie in the hotel. MIA was a bit uninspiring so we decided we'd rather have our last few hours at FLL.
Tonights stay was in the Clarion. Whilst the views are okay it is rubbish for photos due to the double glazing being too far apart. Whilst doing the last Sig run we stopped off at BK for a change.
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Again it was brekkie in the hotel. MIA was a bit uninspiring so we decided we'd rather have our last few hours at FLL.
Miami 22-10-18
N164RA Cessna 560
N750XJ Cessna 750
N750XJ Cessna 750
N1122K Cessna 560
A biz circuit then a few hours at the viewing area to finish off the trip.
A biz circuit then a few hours at the viewing area to finish off the trip.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood 22-10-18
C-GNCB Global Express
FAH-001 Embraer ERJ-135 Honduran Air Force
LV-HXK Learjet 60
N67WG Embraer EMB-505
N69VK Embraer EMB-505
N129MC Cessna 560
N160QS Global Express
N181CL Global Express
C-GNCB Global Express
FAH-001 Embraer ERJ-135 Honduran Air Force
LV-HXK Learjet 60
N67WG Embraer EMB-505
N69VK Embraer EMB-505
N129MC Cessna 560
N160QS Global Express
N181CL Global Express
N246JR Cessna 750
N248SL Gulfstream G150
N300FJ Embraer EMB-505
N305KN Gukfstream G650ER
N248SL Gulfstream G150
N300FJ Embraer EMB-505
N305KN Gukfstream G650ER
N323JR Cessna 550S
N325QS Embraer EMB-505
N330QS Embraer EMB-505
N332QS Embraer EMB-505
N330QS Embraer EMB-505
N332QS Embraer EMB-505
N400PZ Embraer EMB-500
N404NA Global Express
N404NA Global Express
N413SK Cessna 560
N416RJ Gulfstream G5
N488AM Hawker 800
N416RJ Gulfstream G5
N488AM Hawker 800
N520GP Gulfstream G4
N550MX Cessna 525B
N550MX Cessna 525B
N739QS Challenger 350
N810YS Learjet 60
N818AF Challenger 604
N865HC Cessna 525
N868DM Cessna 750
N888WU Canadair Regional Jet
N925G Global Express
N925MW Learjet 45
N926HL Cessna 560
N868DM Cessna 750
N888WU Canadair Regional Jet
N925G Global Express
N925MW Learjet 45
N926HL Cessna 560
N933SP Cessna 560
N941RJ Cessna 550S
PR-MLJ Global Express
PR-MLJ Global Express
T7-AAZ Global Express
VP-BVG Global Express
XA-ATJ Embraer EMB-500
And that was that. Time for a last meal before dropping the car off and going airside.
The pleasure of being our ride home went to G-CKWC on the DI7046. A couple more films and a nap saw the time go pretty quickly.
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VP-BVG Global Express
XA-ATJ Embraer EMB-500
And that was that. Time for a last meal before dropping the car off and going airside.
The pleasure of being our ride home went to G-CKWC on the DI7046. A couple more films and a nap saw the time go pretty quickly.
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Nothing exciting at Gatwick upon our return to Blighty. No great views in the South terminal so we opted to get the train back to Luton straight away. A circuit of the local on foot before the 5-10 minute walk home. Pogo still had to travel back oop norf.
Luton 23-10-18
N167TV Gulfstream G400
N277GM Gulfstream G4
N664JN Gulfstream G4SP
N848JA Gulfstream G550
N910AF Gulfstream G4SP
N167TV Gulfstream G400
N277GM Gulfstream G4
N664JN Gulfstream G4SP
N848JA Gulfstream G550
N910AF Gulfstream G4SP
N917VZ Gulfstream G450
Until next time.