Sunday, August 28, 2011

Ultralight Fly-In at Lake Sangchris Air Park Has Variety of Participants

This weekend's Midwest Ultralight/LSA Rendezvous at Tommy Georges' Lake Sangchris Air Park attracted a variety of ultralight, LSA and GA aircraft.  The lower temperature and low humidity also brought some headwinds, enabling those of us who drove in to arrive comfortably before those who flew!  Here are a few images from Saturday.  Special thanks to the Gateway Area Ultralight Association who were my hosts for the event.


































Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Chicago O'Hare International Airport Offers Variety of Aircraft for Plane Spotters

The Aero Experience contributor Mark Nankivil took these approach photos at Chicago O'Hare International Airport this weekend.  O'Hare has a very interesting variety of aircraft that does not always appear at all midwestern airports.

United Airlines Boeing 747-400

United Airlines Boeing 767-322

United Airlines Boeing 757-222

United Airlines Airbus A319-131 

Air One A330-202

United Airlines Shuttle Embraer ERJ-170-100 SE

United Airlines Shuttle Embraer ERJ-170-100 SE
 
Lufthansa Airbus A330-300

United Airlines Airbus A320-232   

British Airways Boeing 777-236 ER

Etihad Airways Boeing 777-300ER

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 747-400

Spirit Airlines Airbus A319-132

Farmer's Insurance Zeppelin Walk-Around in St. Louis