Cruising traffic over Leeds

[leedseagle]

Hi there

i do contrail spotting from my home in north leeds just south east of LBA, flight routes UL46 going West direct to REMSI and north on UL613 direct to MARGO/TALLA and UY250 direct to GASKO. I use a 12inch Dobson Telescope to spot and when conditions are perfect i'll take pictures with dslr and 2x Barlow Mag Lense.
I got routes from NATS
Does anyone know scanner frequencies for these two routes
Any help and comments would be great
Leedseagle

[olivermbs]

Try here http://jethros.eu/scanner/atc_airways.htm.

[Juliet Sierra Papa]

Cruising traffic over Leeds


Any good pic's to post? :ok:

JSP

[chiglet]

Don't forget....it's "Scottish Control" now.....:{

[leedseagle]

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/IMG_3201.jpg
here's one from the other day KLM MD-11 heading west on ul46 towards pole hill:ok:

[Juliet Sierra Papa]

Fantastic pic there Leedseagle :D. Thankyou very much. :ok:
JSP

[The late XV105]

My favourite, and if it's one of yours I take my hat off to you (and if not, to someone else! :))

Aerodynamic and exhaust contrails:

http://contrailscience.com/wp-content/uploads/aerodynamic-rainbow-contrail-jeffwell.jpg

[EGNT]

Fantastic pic, be sure to post some more if you can!

[purplehelmet]

agreed great pics:ok:keep um coming guys:D

[WindSheer]

You definately need this to give you a 'heads up'....:p


Watch Air Traffic - LIVE! (http://www.flightradar24.com/)

[leedseagle]

A few more pictures from last couple of weeks
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/IMG_3691.jpg
LOT 767 Krakow to Chicago
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/IMG_3731.jpg
Air France CDG to Aberdeen
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/IMG_3680.jpg
Easyjet Krakow to Belfast
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/IMG_3713.jpg
Easyjet Luton to Aberdeen

All the best
Leedseagle

[speedbird9274]

Wow... What fantastic photos. I have tried to produce images like those myself with a 150-500mm lens, however when the image is enlarged my results are poor compared to yours. I would be interested to know what focal length your lens is, and I expect you use a tri / monopod ???. My location 4 mile final at LBA should provide the same conditions for shooting so I have no excuse. Thanks again for a peek at your portfolio.

[leedseagle]

hi there

I use the telescope as my lens focal length 1500mm (3000mm with x2 Barlow Lens)
best conditions are when wind is coming from west, northwest or from the north

All the best
Leedseagle

[ZOOKER]

leedseagle,
superb pictures!
I have been trying to find information on this type of photography for some time.
I use Nikon DSLR/Canon compact equipment, and live near the MCT VOR.
What telescope (refractor/reflector), combinations would work well? I have tried using borrowed 'prime lenses', (up to 600mm), but, scanning the net, 'digiscoping' always seems to produce the best results.
Any ideas you would care to share, or web-sites to look at?

[leedseagle]

hi there
Best scopes for this type of photography are Skywatcher Skyliners 8" 10" or 12"
Camera Centre (http://www.cameracentre.co.uk/advanced_search_result.php?search_in_description=1&inc_subcat=1&keywords=skywatcher+skyliner+dobsonian&categories_id=&osCsid=bf6a95602fe85d88ebf84507ec35efce&pfrom=&pto=&x=0&y=0)
Depending on your budget

Your Dslr will need a Nikon T-ring and generic T-Nosepiece
Nikon T Ring (http://www.harrisontelescopes.co.uk/acatalog/Nikon_T_Ring.html)
T Adaptor 2" (http://www.harrisontelescopes.co.uk/acatalog/T_Adaptor_2_.html#aFF145)

You will also need a 2x Mag Barlow lens Revelation or Televue Powermate (gives 2400mm/3000mm focal length in winter conditions) depending on your budget
Revelation ED 2x Barlow 2" (http://www.harrisontelescopes.co.uk/acatalog/Revelation_ED_2x_Barlow_2_.html#aBC010)
CrazyCameras - Tele Vue 2x Powermate, 2" Image Amplifier (http://www.crazycameras.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=17005&aff_code=gg)

It looks like a lot to buy but i bought 12" scope, T-ring and T-adapter, Revelation Barlow and it all came to less than what a Bigma 50mm-500mm Lens would cost

Telescope set up can be found here
Weather & Aviation Page - Contrail telescope setup (http://www.skystef.be/scope-setup.htm)

Best sites to upload images
Luchtzak Aviation • View forum - Contrail spotting (http://www.luchtzak.be/forums/viewforum.php?f=25)
Extreme Spotting - Samoloty Na Wysokosci Przelotowej - Airlines In Flight :: View topic - Airliners In Flight - 2010 (Samoloty Nad Nami - 2010) (http://extremespotting.com/ang_viewtopic.php?t=1344)


All the best

Leedseagle

[ZOOKER]

leedseagle,
many thanks for the information and links.
Some astonishing pictures there!

[speedbird9274]

Leedseagle,

Many thanks for the info passed on to myself, and others on this thread. Might give the telescope a try myself. Wishing you continued success.
thanks BA9274

[leedseagle]

hi there
a few from this evening

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_3746.jpg
BA1318 LHR ABZ A320 G-EUUH

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_3752.jpg
ECA872 5B-DBZ b737-8 Larnaca-Belfast

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_3770.jpg
BMI G-DBCJ A319

All the best
Leedseagle

[DTY/LKS]

Brilliant Pics.

Where you are positioned the freqs would be;

Up to FL280 118.775
Fl290-FL330 133.705
FL340+ 132.860

[Jinkster]

Initial Scottish - 133.800

Leeds Approach - 123.750
Leeds Tower - 120.300
Leeds Atis - 118.025

Enjoy and great pics!

[CentreFix25]

Great pics, keep em coming!

[leedseagle]

hi there

here a four from this morning between 7-8:30am


BCY5050 CDG EDI Avro heading north on UL613
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_3781_filtered.jpg

EZY141 G-EZKG LTN ABZ B737 Heading north on UL613
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_3788_filtered.jpg

OHY243 ONUR AIR A320 TC-OBH Dalaman-Glasgow Heading west on UL46
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_3803_filtered.jpg

DAL272 A333 N821NW Amsterdam-Detroit Heading west on UL46
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_3814_filtered.jpg

All the best
Leedseagle

[leedseagle]

hi there

a couple of rare ones in Leeds skies from this evening both heading north on UL613

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_3835_filtered.jpg

CLX772 LX-MCV Boeing 747-4R7F (SCD) (B744) :D

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_3843_filtered.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_3848_filtered.jpg

Aramco Associated N767A Boeing 767-2AX (B762) :D

Missed Fedex9 MD11 as Battery on camera run out :lol:

All the best
Leedseagle

[leedseagle]

Hi there

I've been listening on my old Realistic Jetstream to planes overhead 132.860 for UY46 heading east and UL613 Direct Margo they change to 135.530 over my house nearly blows the speaker:O
I'm looking for scanner at the moment on ebay a Realistic Pro 2042/2006 as the old Jetstream has done me proud but would like an upgrade also an antenna connection to airband discone/dipole to put on the roof so i can also hear the control centres

[leedseagle]

Hi there

Finally a break in the clouds yesterday evening and the upper winds were very kind Europe/LHR - Transatlantic flights routiing north on UL613

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/IMG_385898.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/IMG_386198.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/IMG_386698.jpg
AF348, F-GSPI, Boeing 777-228ER (B772), 35975 feet, Paris, Charles De Gaulle (CDG)- Montreal, Pierre Elliott Trudeau (YUL)

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/IMG_387098.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/IMG_3872.jpg
AAL107, N780AN, Boeing 777-223 (B772), 36000 feet, London, Heathrow (LHR)- New York, John F Kennedy (JFK)

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/IMG_387398.jpg
AFR008, F-GSQE, Boeing 777-328ER (B773), 31975 feet, Paris, Charles De Gaulle (CDG)-New York, John F Kennedy (JFK)

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/IMG_387798.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/IMG_388398.jpg
AFR322, F-GITI, Boeing 747-428 (B744), 34025 feet, Paris, Charles De Gaulle (CDG)-Boston, Logan (BOS)

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/IMG_388998.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/IMG_389198.jpg
TSC913, C-GTSH, Airbus A310-308 (A310), Altitude: 32000 feet, Leonardo da Vinci Int'l (Fiumicino Int'l) (LIRF / FCO)-Toronto Pearson Int'l (CYYZ)

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/IMG_390698.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/IMG_391498.jpg
TSC709, C-GITS, Airbus A330-243 (A332), 35975 feet, CDG-Vancouver

All the Best
Leedseagle

[TopazBlue]

I live right on that flight path and watch the tiny trail, your pictures are amazing, keep them coming.

[simfly]

Do you upload all your photos? Would love to look at them all...

[leedseagle]

yeah i upload all my photos


A few from yesterday evening shots taken in RAW pleased with results compared with shots from the other day which were taken as Large JPEGS

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_3917158.jpg
EZY6438, G-EZFG, Airbus A319-111 (A319), 21100 feet, Paris, Charles De Gaulle (CDG)-Newcastle (NCL) Decending North on UY250

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_3926_filtered.jpg
EZY6956, G-EZBB, Airbus A319-111 (A319), 37975 feet, Paris CDG- Edinbrugh heading north on UL613

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_3931_filtered.jpg
SAS MD82, LN-ROT heading west,(This was on Radar taking same route at the same time) *****SAS542 Airbus A319-132 (A319), Manchester (MAN)-Copenhagen, Kastrup (CPH)*****????

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_3939.jpg
BA1336, G-EUXE, Airbus A321-231, Altitude: 21100 feet, LHR-NCL, Decending North on UY250



All the best
Leedseagle

[leedseagle]

hi there

Just one from me from thursday morning

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_3950.jpg
BE141 Dash-8 Southampton-Newcastle Heading North on UY250

All the best

Leedseagle

[leedseagle]

hi there

A few from me from Sunday 10th October between 4:15pm and 6:30pm

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_3977_filtered.jpg
RYR7TL, EI-DAO, Boeing 737-8AS (B738), 40000 feet, Heading 324° on UL613

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_3998_filtered.jpg
SAS2537, LN-RKI, Airbus A321-232 (A321), 36025 feet, Heading 260°,Copenhagen, Kastrup-Dublin

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4010_filtered.jpg
ACA877, C-GHKR, Airbus A330-343 (A333), 35975 feet, Heading 281°on UL46 From : Frankfurt, Main (FRA) To: Toronto, Pearson (YYZ)

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4039_filtered.jpg
DLH404, D-ABVR, Boeing 747-430 (B744), 34000 feet, Heading 280* on UL46 From : Frankfurt, Main (FRA) To: New York, John F Kennedy (JFK)

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4029.jpg
DLH424, D-AIHR, Airbus A340-642X (A346), 35975 feet, Heading 279°on UL46, From : Munich, Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) To: Boston, Logan (BOS)

This one taken flying towards sunset :cool:
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4052_filtered.jpg
EZY776H, G-EZII, Airbus A319-111 (A319), 36000 feet, Heading 281° on UL613

All the best
Leedseagle

[purplehelmet]

great pic's again. thanks for posting them.
keep up the good work.:ok:

[JKKne]

Wonderful set ogf photos, quite beautiful

[leedseagle]

hi there

a few from Tuesday afternoo between 4pm and 6:15pm

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4054.jpg
TOM16D, G-CDZI, Boeing 737-804 (B738) Decending for Newcastle or Darlington on UY250

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4058.jpg
Bizjet heading north on UL613

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4061.jpg
DLH434, D-AIHU, Airbus A340-642X (A346), 35975 feet, Heading 281° on UL46, From : Munich, Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) To: Chicago, O'hare (ORD)

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4088.jpg
BA Shuttle 18V Heading north on UL613 LHR-ABZ

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4100.jpg
KLM641, PH-BQL, Boeing 777-206ER (B772), 34000 feet, Heading 287° on UL46, From : Amsterdam, Schiphol (AMS)-To: New York, John F Kennedy (JFK)

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4116.jpg
Ryanair B737 Heading North on UL613 towards the Sun

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4125.jpg
KLM643, PH-BQL, Boeing 777-206ER (B772), 34000 feet, Heading 287° on UL46, From : Amsterdam, Schiphol (AMS)-To: New York, John F Kennedy (JFK)

All the Best
Leeedseagle

[leedseagle]

hi there

Had our first freezing crystal clear conditions here this morning perfect conditions, here are a trio from this morning between 9:30am-10am before sun got too high

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4139.jpg
SAS537, oy-kbr, A319, Heading 263*, 34,000 ft, Copenhagen-Dublin

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4152.jpg
RJA264, JY-AIB, A340-211, Heading 110*on UL46, 37,000ft, Chicago-Amman, Queen Alia
Taken many miles away on UL46 when planes on this flight path heading east into europe they fly further south

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4169.jpg
SHT18Y, G-EUUT, Heading 310* on UL613, 36,000ft, LHR-ABZ

As skies are clearing i'll be making a few trips to Holme Moss (One of the Highest Roads in England on West Yorkshire Border of the Peak District under all busiest flightpaths Pole Hill VOR to the north, Manchester VOR to the West and Trent VOR to the South also Waypoints BOLBI, DENBY AND DESIG are all nearby)


All the best
Leedseagle

[PAPI-74]

How do you upload an image like that?

[leedseagle]

upload to photobucket and use image code

[PAPI-74]

Thanks:ok:
http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/James_Drummond/1631231.jpg

[leedseagle]

Hi there

A few from Sunday with Barlow and new fan (to ventalate scope) fitted for the winter

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4225.jpg
Flybe heading north

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4231.jpg
ICE543 B757 38000FT Heading 330* TF-FIA CDG-KEF

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4223.jpg
USAF on Contrail Heading Southeast

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4181.jpg
AF084 CDG-SFO A340 Heading 332* F-GLZJ 30000ft

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4197.jpg
Air Tahiti Nui THT7 CDG-LAX-PPT A340 Heading 332* F-OJTN 32000FT

All the best
Leedseagle

[jetstar.8]

photo`s are brilliant they just keep getting better and better keep on posting them :ok:
jetstar.8

[leedseagle]

Hi there

Had some perfect crystal clear conditions the last few weeks up in leeds but been so busy at work haven;t been able to get out until today

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4249.jpg
Sorry didn't get flight number. Luftansa B747 heading west on ul46

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4278.jpg
COA71 N34131 B757 34000ft Heading 285* on UL46 AMS-EWR

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4284.jpg
AF66 F-GSPA B777 34000ft Heading 332* on UL613 CDG-LAX

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4288.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4290.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4291-1.jpg
AF84 F-GLZS A340 32000ft Heading 332* on UL613 CDG-SFO

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4302.jpg
THT7 F-OJTN A340 34000ft Heading 326* on UL613 (a few miles west of its normal route as usually over head) CDG-LAX-PPT

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4311.jpg
DLH459 D-AIHU A340 36375FT Heading 113* on UL46 SFO-MUC

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4296.jpg
ACA851 C-GFAJ A330 35000ft Heading 332* on UL613 LHR-YYC

Also saw Air Berlin A330 routing from Berlin- Varadero (Cuba) on Ul46 but didnt get scope set up in time (Strange route would've thought it'd routed over Essex/ Kent towards Cornwall :? )

Merry Christmas
Leedseagle

[Janu]

Stupendous shots, leedseagle.

[ANDYSPPR]

Leeds Eagle

Fantastic photos.

I live a few minutes (flying) south of you in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. I see all these planes and would love to take the kind of photos you do. Keep up the good work.

I saw THT7 yesterday and, just like you said, it was a little further west then normal. Right over my house.

Andy S :ok: :ok:

[cieloitaliano]

Shame you haven't encountered/posted the Super-Jumbo yet.

[DutchBird-757]

Fantastic shots! BUT, you've missed one! I fly that route almost daily and still you haven't spotted one of ours. BA E-Jets from EDI/GLA to LCY 7 times a day. Catch us if you can and I'll give ya a wave. :)

[cieloitaliano]

DutchBird. Your ride is far too sleek to show up even with a Barlow's lens!
Have you drove the 700th one yet?

[DutchBird-757]

Spend a few days on YN last week. Still had a wee bit of the 'new plane smell'.

[leedseagle]

Hi there

here are 2 from 3rd Feb UL613 very busy in the morning but only captured these two before high cirrus moved in

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4438.jpg
Delta A330 routing north on UL613

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4445.jpg
Air France A340 F-GLZC Routing north on UL613

All the Best
Leedseagle

[leedseagle]

Hi there

couple from yesterday

AA89 B767 Heading 330* on UL613 BRU-ORD 31975ft
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/IMG_4489.jpg

TCX25YR A330 G-OMYT Heading 330* on UL613 35975ft
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/IMG_4473.jpg

All the best
Leedseagle

[leedseagle]

Hi there

Made a trip out to Holme Moss yesterday here are my results

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4511.jpg
HZ-AKC Saudi Arabian B777 Routing West on UL46

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4518.jpg
G-VATL Virgin Atlantic A340 Routing North on UN601

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4523.jpg
N17133 Continental(United) B757 Routing west on UL46

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4542.jpg
G-YMMC British Airways B777 Routing North on UN601

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4553.jpg
Unknown A330 Routing North on UN601

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4555-1.jpg
4X-EXE EL AL B777 Routing West on UN603

All the best
Leedseagle

[Gulfstreamaviator]

Now thats a challenge, did you get any shots of the shuttle and the ISS, with your kit would be FANTASTIC....

glf

[leedseagle]

was all set up but didnt see much as entered view in southwest just after sunset so quite bright also was quite hazy

[leedseagle]

Hi there

Clear conditions were forcast for Saturday morning so loaded scope Friday night, set my alarm for 4:15am to check on Flightradar24 what airway transatlanic traffic was on and made the journey 40 miles south to Balborough Links golf course just off jct 30 M1 Chesterfield/Newark for Airway UM16 (All shots taken between 6-7:30am)

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4945.jpg
DAL238 N808NW A330 36000FT Heading 98* ATL-AMS-BOM

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4957.jpg
JAI227 VT-JWH A330 39000FT Heading 99* EWR-BRU-BOM

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4964.jpg
KLM670 PH-AOH A330 39000FT Heading 99* DFW-AMS

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4967.jpg
KLM18 PH-AOC A330 40000FT Heading 101* IAD-AMS

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4970.jpg
EIN60A EI-CPH A321 36950FT Heading 99* DUB-AMS

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4971-1.jpg
CPA3222 B-HKH B747 35000FT Heading 100* Highlight of the morning :D :D

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4977.jpg
AWE798 N204UW B757 37000FT Heading 100* PHL-AMS

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4980.jpg
EZS1217 HB-JZT A319 Heading 330* UL613 BSL-EDI

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4984.jpg
EIN630 EI-CVD A320 Heading 100* 37000FT DUB-BRU

Also seen but shots lost as not in focus as planes not on contrails and finderscope not set (wife hanging handbag off it :rolleyes:)
KLM24 PH-BFR B747 Heading 99* 37000FT IAH-AMS
UL908 N777UA B777 Heading 99* 35000FT ORD-AMS

All the best
Leedseagle

[leedseagle]

Here are a selection of my shots from April/May

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4675-1.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4676-1.jpg
Sat 9/4 19:00 EZY422Q G-EZDY A319 Heading 339* on UY250 20350ft on decent to Newcastle

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4712.jpg
SAS 2550 LN-RPA B737 20325FT Climbing MAN-ARV Heading 53* (not on airway SAS seem to fly over Yorkshire Tria(g) to get to Scandinavia)

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4717.jpg
THY11 TC-JJB B777 35975FT IST-JFK 281* on UL46

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4725.jpg
SHT12Q (BA1336) G-EUXH A321 17150FT LHR-NCL 337* UY250

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4737.jpg
DLH420 D-AIKB A333 36000FT FRA-BOS 280* UL46

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4844.jpg
TXC3519 B-757 G-JMAB 34000FT Heading 282* on UL46 AYT-BFS Sunset

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GOTO FMS REG:164409 Boeing E6A Mercury US Navy 26000FT Heading 360* on UY250 Sunset

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4863.jpg
Cityjet Avro Heading North on UL613 Sunset

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4874.jpg
SIA26 9V-SPQ B-744 34000FT Heading 282* on UL46 SIN-FRA-JFK Sunrise

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4900.jpg
KLM 643 PH-BFI B-744 34000FT Heading 287* UL46 AMS-JFK (5:35PM With Barlow)

All the best
Leedseagle

[magpienja]

Amazing, keep them coming.

Nick.

[ANDYSPPR]

I have commented before but seeing the latest photos makes me even more envious.

I live in Chesterfield only a few miles west of Barloborough Links were some of these photos were taken. UM16 passes right over my head so I see these beauties every day, I just wish I could get the shots that you both achieve.

The E6 was particularly good as my son and I stood in the garden watching it glide past in the evening sunlight. A beautiful sight.

Keep up the excellent work:ok::ok::ok:

Andy S

[Mr Mac]

Leeds Eagle I live west of you above Huddersfield, and we have both East to West as well as South / North routing at high level also planes on approach to Man (when wind from west). Have you thought of Holme Moss or Pole Moor near Huddersfield for photos, as both give you height and a wide view, as well as plenty of traffic at the right time of day. Saves the drive down the M1. Great photos.

[leedseagle]

Hi there
Thanks for your feedback, I've made trip to Holme Moss in Feburary,
http://www.pprune.org/spectators-balcony-spotters-corner/405780-cruising-traffic-over-leeds-3.html#post6252527

I find Holme Moss and Pole Hill are perfect locations in winter months between 10am-3pm when planes routes East to West on UL46 and South to North on UL613 (after 12pm) giving excellent sunlight.

I've made two morning trips so far this year to Holme Moss only to be greeted with with the Pennine Fog

So my locations for morning shots are Castle Hill Car Park, Hudds if I go straight from work in Bradford (6am) if planes are routing from Blackpool-Holme Moss-Mexborough-Alford (UL603) on Flightradar24.com.

or if I go from home in Leeds I go to Wombwell Woods Car Park if planes are routing from Blackpool-Holme Moss-Mexborough-Alford (UL603) on Flightradar24.com.

or Balborough Links Golf Course Car Park if planes are routing Wallesey-MCT-Dronfield-Woodhall Spa (UM16)

I try to stay on the motorways as in the morning I only have until 7:30am this time of year until Heatwaves and Haze affect picture quality

All the best
Leedseagle

[CentreFix25]

I would also like to add my appreciation of these pics. I really enjoy looking at them, keep them coming:D

[Guest 112233]

There is something very ethereal about those cont-trailing airliners;

The other day I saw an A380 going N.W bound going; I suppose from BKY along one of those UL routes - A crystal clear morning - MK Eyeball job - I suspect it was an AF - it reminds me of my childhood in Brum - because of their altitude and my location - about a mile and a half west of the old Golf X-ray NDB, you cold see Vulcan's coming across Wales from about 100 miles away descending towards the LIC (at a guess) across what would have been the "Ambers" -

I used a 50 x "toy " telescope to distinguish between the Mk I's and the more crescent shaped wings of the MK II's - I do not remember any Victors though. - On a clear day you could see the trails of aircraft traveling along A25 in the low horizon at about sunset.

I would have been about 7-8 at the time - There is always the imperative to look skyward at that cont-trailing spec in the blue either.

Keep those pics coming.

CAT III

[leedseagle]

Brilliant Pics.

Where you are positioned the freqs would be;

Up to FL280 118.775
Fl290-FL330 133.705
FL340+ 132.860

Finally got my scanner (Uniden ez33xlt) and dipole antenna
Are these still frequencies for flight levels and airways over my house?
Cheers
Leedseagle

[HEATHROW DIRECTOR]

Hope you have the dipole positioned vertically with the "earthy" side downwards.

[737 Speedbrakes]

Finally got my scanner (Uniden ez33xlt) and dipole antenna
Are these still frequencies for flight levels and airways over my house?
Cheers
Leedseagle

I don't know about above FL280, but below FL280 :-

118.775 has changed to 118.780

Also in use at certain times is 133.8 and 136.575

[thing]

Hi Leedseagle.

How do you track the jets with your set up? I do astronomy and the odd bit of astrophotography with an 8 inch Newton on a motorised mount although I can move it manually if required. Jets have always been a nuisance when you catch them at night trailing across your images but your pics have made me wonder if I ought to get it out in the daytime and give it a go. I live under L603 and UM16 so it's always busy above my head.

[leedseagle]

Hope you have the dipole positioned vertically with the "earthy" side downwards.

Dipole is being fitted to my chimney on monday by a ariel installer, i bought the rocket radio airband dipole with the + sign on one side which i presume is earthy side?

[leedseagle]

I don't know about above FL280, but below FL280 :-

118.775 has changed to 118.780

Also in use at certain times is 133.8 and 136.575

Had strong signals with just antenna that came with scanner on original frequencys above FL280 but nothing below but new frequency must be the reason, as i have problems finding flights climbing and descending from Newcastle which obviously fly lower than the rest.
Also very far in the distance i can see planes flying SE/NW from Hull-Newcastle would you know frequency for this route?

[leedseagle]

Hi Leedseagle.

How do you track the jets with your set up? I do astronomy and the odd bit of astrophotography with an 8 inch Newton on a motorised mount although I can move it manually if required. Jets have always been a nuisance when you catch them at night trailing across your images but your pics have made me wonder if I ought to get it out in the daytime and give it a go. I live under L603 and UM16 so it's always busy above my head.

I would give it a go look a my original posts on page one for my set up, i just track them in my finderscope and if that is set correctly they will be in shot

[thing]

Ok, will give that a go I reckon. Any particular settings you use on the DLSR? I use one for astrophotography but obviously have it set on Bulb on a timer for the long exposures I need. I'm using a Sony Alpha 900.

[PositiveClimbGearUp]

"Also very far in the distance i can see planes flying SE/NW from Hull-Newcastle would you know frequency for this route?"

Have you tried the London Military frequencies such as 135.075, 135.275 or 135.625? I'm sure they handle NCL inbounds and outbounds on the OTR track.

[thing]

OTR was out of commission for a while recently (by a while I mean a considerable time), wonder what they used instead? In fact a lot of the VORs a going in the next couple of years or so, the one at Gamston has about 18 months left I think. Everyone seems to be going over to RNAV.

[leedseagle]

Ok, will give that a go I reckon. Any particular settings you use on the DLSR? I use one for astrophotography but obviously have it set on Bulb on a timer for the long exposures I need. I'm using a Sony Alpha 900.

Hi, I use the 'Av' setting on my camera with iso 200 (unless its early morning evening, I use manual settings), and take pics in RAW format.
I'm using a Canon 300d

[thing]

Hi, I use the 'Av' setting on my camera with iso 200 (unless its early morning evening, I use manual settings), and take pics in RAW format.
I'm using a Canon 300d

Thank you.

[leedseagle]

"Also very far in the distance i can see planes flying SE/NW from Hull-Newcastle would you know frequency for this route?"

Have you tried the London Military frequencies such as 135.075, 135.275 or 135.625? I'm sure they handle NCL inbounds and outbounds on the OTR track.

Is this the case for upper levels as had a lot of AA and DAL routing on UL602 that i couldnt pick up?

[PositiveClimbGearUp]

I'm not sure about that, sorry. Hopefully someone here will know. It may be worth asking about frequencies in a separate thread.

[rolaaand]

126.925 for the high level UL602 traffic.

[leedseagle]

126.925 for the high level UL602 traffic.

Brilliant! Can pick up high level traffic and hear planes move over to 126.780.
The dipole has amazed me i live 140m about sea level anyway but can pick up all Daventry sectors, Strumble, Brecon, Bristol, Lakes (obviously as above my head), North Sea, Wirral, Montrose south, Dean Cross North & South, Rathlin East and Amsterdam 123.7 and Shannon 132.150 only thing is i cant pick up the control centres,

Anyway will have my equipment back so will have some new contrail pics up very soon

[Evening Star]

Some fantastic photos:ok:. Prompts a memory.

As a wet behind the ears graduate back in the last century and based in nearly the top floor of a Headingley office building, my window positioned drawing board had a superb view. One crisp cloudless winter's day I watched an aircraft with contrails emerge from the east and tracked it as it flew over and disappeared to the west. Was captivated by it and the idea that in the time I tracked it (cannot remember now and can only guess 20 minutes or so) this solitary aircraft must have passed from North Sea to Irish Sea, during which time goodness knows how many people could have looked up to see this tiny dot pass by.

Suppose that should have been 20 minutes when I was working:}, yet it was so mesmerising that the memory sticks:).

[leedseagle]

Here are a selection of my contrail videos taken on Nikon Coolpix P900

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og5q7jyzTgQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDXJ7LbbcLI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvCITLGnr7w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgAX9MGQ-eQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbOHcEIuxQo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqRzjwb53UU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0dE6Xa4CTM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaUPuImdB0g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uh_-yj_v9vs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YovEpdSfKA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m0UmFJgIv4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9c55v9AM1g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVBzIv2tBKA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knkuaDj5GjY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4g1xg6D93Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyzUiOl7p-I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GByliZ8HP50

Clear Sky's
Leedseagle

[leedseagle]

Hi there

Here are a selection of stills from 8" Dob and EOS 550d

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/image_4.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/60B01DDF-1014-49E2-BC37-A07143EADDDA.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpg
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http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/9A9840E8-CC16-4DF0-97E3-F569DCDFD34D.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/939595C1-21FF-4E46-8B3E-CB7EF66B378D.jpg
Easyjet heading NW on UL613

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/image_5.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/10D6680C-05A0-4BB5-BB93-2251ECA66125.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/39567825-2E59-4AD8-94B1-29C1EC45280A.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/image_6.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/9FCC3467-364D-4C6D-8154-4520976628F9.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/image_7.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/9AF9195D-910E-4F24-B9F8-AEDEE452767D.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/image_8.jpghttp://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/CB22C7DE-DC53-4245-BF98-93B8631A9C3E.jpg

[leedseagle]

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/4E7B7C22-31E7-4DB5-89F7-3191880E51CF.jpg

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http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/BE83E15C-BDE1-4F38-8B01-246144004670.jpg

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http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/6E859472-2CA5-4C7C-92BB-2EA8EDDE8D8E.jpg

Clear Sky's
Leedseagle

[leedseagle]

Hi there
Here is a selection of stills from P900
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/38ADD842-E3DB-4298-A067-3ADBE605BF03.jpg
Easyjet A319 heading NW on UL613

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/B24E7DDF-3A1C-4E50-A99E-789978B74751.jpg
American Airlines A330 heading NW on UL613

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/3242260A-A5B9-423D-AC80-1E85EB16F7CB.jpg
Air France A340 heading NW on UL613

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/1CC2A61D-2086-48F8-A72E-EA5BD9A2E097.jpg
Air France through the clouds heading NW on UL613

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/6D526585-8BBC-4AE3-82FA-D0254C8BE2F9.jpg
Delta B767 heading NW on UL613

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/4A501827-BC9F-45AB-8B17-4F4FDB0A9E11.jpg
Easyjet A319 heading W on UL46

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/BFA71AD3-0A7B-4A22-9983-357ED6DCC0AF.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/2619EB9E-0BDF-4330-8603-F11C99CFE4E3.jpg
Easyjet A319 heading NW on UL613

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/image_1.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/C8C8DEA8-4A51-42D5-B8D6-112C22D9DA97.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/D0560F0C-7433-43FE-904A-0D4C3AD84EA4.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/6D1B0FF0-FF08-4DF3-81B9-79925A9058FB.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/E10823B8-9518-4033-9373-43D9EC3A04C4.jpg
Multiflight Flying Lesson from Leeds Bradford

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/DAA1B583-A44D-41A6-8315-AF751DE246A0.jpg
Air France B777 heading NW on UL613

[leedseagle]

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/EFAE4291-DA08-4675-A4B5-B38E533D29DA.jpg
United B767 heading NW on UL613

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/81ABE424-17A2-4AB5-A201-E7ECADF4E2EF.jpg
British Airways B747 heading NW on UL613

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http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/CB4574B5-76C9-4C50-907E-714F57788868.jpg
Saudi Arabian B777 heading W on UL46

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/D89F229E-717A-435E-9D4A-F836D958BA2F.jpg
Easyjet Heading NW on UL613

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/Mobile%20Uploads/F4C40CF7-D821-4F2A-83C9-65673F583BDD.jpg
Delta B767 heading W on UL613

Clear Sky's
Leedseagle

[leedseagle]

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http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/7A20FAF3-8CB1-4226-BF90-3E39E62F70D0.jpg
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Clear Skys
Leedseagle