(Air) 787 Dream Tour Comes To Phoenix

Through the connections I made last fall when I visited Everett, WA for the 787 "First To Fly" ceremonies at Boeing, I was able to attend the first 787 visit to Phoenix, Arizona.

787 003 on short final with Phoenix in the background

You are so lucky you get to photograph airplanes like this. Great photos.

Thanks Tommy but it feels like I'm working awfully hard to earn the "Luck!"

They are fantastic, love #1.

These are excellent, Jay! Did they have a cherry picker there for the high angles on it?
And I see the new ©. I hope you made a nice sale from the event.

I assume that the dispenser for the complimentary shoehorn for the passengers to get into the seats is near the door?

I was going to say, having watched your lics for a while Jay....nothing about good luck.....lots a hard work ..

Beaut pics mate, as always...

Al

great shots. It amazes me how much those composite wings flex. Massive amount of flex in what does not look like harsh conditions.

Very nice, Jay. Must have been nice to shoot her in some real light vs what we get up here at 'home'

Nicely captured, love the last one.

Is that the Coyotes 727 on the left side of the flight deck shot?

HUD and a cupholder in the pit!

Excellent series ....

FlyingPhotog wrote in post #14065764
Thanks Tommy but it feels like I'm working awfully hard to earn the "Luck!"

You know, Jay, I was just thinking about that yesterday while looking at some of your work. I've watched you since before you quit your other job, and it's obvious to me that you are really working your butt off to build a business and reputation. If you don't succeed, no one can. Your work has earned you the recognition. I'd love to shake your hand in person some time.

Excellent stuff Jay
Got some great angles.

Gary McDuffie wrote in post #14067410
You know, Jay, I was just thinking about that yesterday while looking at some of your work. I've watched you since before you quit your other job, and it's obvious to me that you are really working your butt off to build a business and reputation. If you don't succeed, no one can. Your work has earned you the recognition. I'd love to shake your hand in person some time.

Agree and I hope my use of the word luck was not misunderstood.

ty wonon wrote in post #14066026
They are fantastic, love #1.

Thank You. I was fortunate to be able to put a nice background in the shot.

PhotosGuy wrote in post #14066254
These are excellent, Jay! Did they have a cherry picker there for the high angles on it?

And I see the new ©. I hope you made a nice sale from the event.
I assume that the dispenser for the complimentary shoehorn for the passengers to get into the seats is near the door?

"Cherry Picker" = Upstairs balcony at the FBO. Buddy of mine works there and he was kind enough to invite me up for a different angle.

Ando27 wrote in post #14066398
I was going to say, having watched your lics for a while Jay....nothing about good luck.....lots a hard work ..

Beaut pics mate, as always...

Al

Thanks Al. Very kind of you.

MPelley wrote in post #14066706
great shots. It amazes me how much those composite wings flex. Massive amount of flex in what does not look like harsh conditions.

Thank You. When the 787 gets into wider service, go watch one depart near max gross weight. The wing flex just after rotation when all the weight comes off the wheels is mind blowing!

Snydremark wrote in post #14066775
Very nice, Jay. Must have been nice to shoot her in some real light vs what we get up here at 'home'

Certainly better Wx than I had last September at Everett for the ANA hand off.

aviator.4.life wrote in post #14067100
Nicely captured, love the last one.

Is that the Coyotes 727 on the left side of the flight deck shot?

Thanks and Yes it is...

dashotgun wrote in post #14067130
HUD and a cupholder in the pit!

Lots of screens, monitors and other goodies too!

horse51 wrote in post #14067375
Excellent series ....

Gary McDuffie wrote in post #14067410
You know, Jay, I was just thinking about that yesterday while looking at some of your work. I've watched you since before you quit your other job, and it's obvious to me that you are really working your butt off to build a business and reputation. If you don't succeed, no one can. Your work has earned you the recognition. I'd love to shake your hand in person some time.

Thank You very much Gary. I hope our paths cross as well.

Desertraptor wrote in post #14067445
Excellent stuff Jay
Got some great angles.

It was a pretty good afternoon. Local paper had a web gallery as well and I saw some shots that I really wish I'd thought to grab. I didn't do enough in the cabin.

tommykjensen wrote in post #14067501
Agree and I hope my use of the word luck was not misunderstood.

No worries Tommy. I knew what you meant.