Plane Watching

"Gig 601XL Builder" wr.giacona@coxDOTnet wrote in message
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"Dave Butler" wrote in message
Pictures he
http://www.rdu.com/AboutRDU/obpark.htm

In the GA parking area directly in front of the observation deck, the
airplane directly in front of you in the middle row with the canvas cover
is my Mooney.

Dave

YOu mean the one that the gas truck dinged this morning?


Just kidding!

Now, THAT was cruel....!

Gig 601XL Builder wrote:

"Dave Butler" wrote in message
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KertDawg wrote:

Hello,

I'm looking for an airport in central North Carolina at which I can
watch airplanes and listen to them on my handheld scanner. I've done
this before in other parts of the country with some pretty good
results. For instance, at Allegheny County Airport (KAGC) near
Pittsburgh, PA, you can walk out in front of the tower and watch
private jets, helicopters, and quite a few light aircraft for hours. I
just like watching and listening.

Raleigh-Durham KRDU has a nice observation area with a playground for the
kids and a scanner on the loudspeakers, a shelter to keep you out of the
wind, rain, and sun. It's not very close to the runway, but it is somewhat
elevated so has a pretty good view of rwy 5L/23R. Enough traffic to keep
you entertained, at least during the busy hours.

Pictures he
http://www.rdu.com/AboutRDU/obpark.htm

In the GA parking area directly in front of the observation deck, the
airplane directly in front of you in the middle row with the canvas cover
is my Mooney.

Dave


YOu mean the one that the gas truck dinged this morning?

It wasn't the gas truck ... I saw you do it! :-)


Matt

Gig 601XL Builder wrote:

Pictures he
http://www.rdu.com/AboutRDU/obpark.htm

In the GA parking area directly in front of the observation deck, the
airplane directly in front of you in the middle row with the canvas cover
is my Mooney.

Dave


YOu mean the one that the gas truck dinged this morning?

One of my partners drives the gas truck... :-)

Dave Butler wrote:

Raleigh-Durham KRDU has a nice observation area with a playground for the kids
and a scanner on the loudspeakers, a shelter to keep you out of the wind, rain,
and sun. It's not very close to the runway, but it is somewhat elevated so has a
pretty good view of rwy 5L/23R. Enough traffic to keep you entertained, at least
during the busy hours.

[snip]

Thanks! I had no idea this deck existed, and I've been to RDU many
times. I'll check it out the next free day I get.

I'd also like to drive down to Johnston County at some point, just to
see.

Thanks again!

Here's a good site to watch.

http://www.lookatentertainment.com/v/v-732.htm

Skylune wrote:
Here's a good site to watch.

http://www.lookatentertainment.com/v/v-732.htm


The announcer says, "There's a crazy landing going on here."


- Kertis