Endeavor flight plan Sep 21 over Los Angeles

Anyone planning on getting a shot?

See link for map of planned flyover

Getty center, Griffith observatory , Disneyland, Malibu , JPL


http://www.latimes.com …0120918,0,13326​57.graphic

I think I will go to the Griffith observatory . It is at a good elevation and has a good background of Los Angeles. Malibu might be cool too

Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

Very cool Leonard. you ought to post this under member activities thread under SoCal.

https://photography-on-the.net/forum/forumdis​play.php?f=80

Umm... pretty sick list of gears bro.

I was considering the Griffith observatory but that could be a problem.
The observatory doesn't open till 12 noon, past the flyover time. Most likely their gates will be closed. Their property might be off-limits. I checked their site - nothing about the flyover. Perhaps some where near the observatory on the hill.

A friend recommended standing near the Proud Bird restaurant, from which one can see planes landing. You won't be able to get into the restaurant unless you have reservation. A city official on tv said people will not be allowed to be on the periphery of the airport. Does that mean the sidewalk?

I'm open to other ideas.

Oh man! I might be able to see it from school! Maybe I'll go to school early and take my tele along with me!

Griffith observatory Update...

Looks like the Griffith Observatory may be a good place after all. Read this link!

http://www.msnbc.msn.c​om/id/49096412

Perfectly Frank wrote in post #15017191
Griffith observatory Update...

Looks like the Griffith Observatory may be a good place after all. Read this link!

http://www.msnbc.msn.c​om/id/49096412

Thanks for that link. I just changed my mind. I will take my chances at the Huntington beach pier.


Good luck to all.

mellofelow wrote in post #15014887
Very cool Leonard. you ought to post this under member activities thread under SoCal.

https://photography-on-the.net/forum/forumdis​play.php?f=80

Umm... pretty sick list of gears bro.

Thanks
I never even knew that thread existed!

do we know what time is the flyover? Is it going to pass by santa monica?

I'll be at Disneyland!! Woo Hoo!! Never brought my Camera though. Does anybody actually take an SLR with a monster like the 70-200 into the park?

gratchie wrote in post #15018784
do we know what time is the flyover? Is it going to pass by santa monica?

Very possible
See the latest news with is link

http://latimesblogs.la​times.com …r-submit-your-photos.html

hopefully I can see it from my work in North Anaheim. Most likely not cause the walls and AC units will get in the way. =( Gonna miss it most likely.

peeaanuut wrote in post #15020690
hopefully I can see it from my work in North Anaheim. Most likely not cause the walls and AC units will get in the way. =( Gonna miss it most likely.

Call in sick.

gratchie wrote in post #15018784
do we know what time is the flyover? Is it going to pass by santa monica?

10AM to 10:30 is the widest rang.
As it passes down from Malibu, be prepare to see it on the first pass about 10-10:05AM You may be see it again during final touch down at LAX even from Santa Monica but be prepare to be on higher levels, May be Santa Monica's public parking top floor or top floor of Santa Monica collage.

Perfectly Frank wrote in post #15017191
Griffith observatory Update...

Looks like the Griffith Observatory may be a good place after all. Read this link!

http://www.msnbc.msn.c​om/id/49096412

Passage has nothing to do with operational hours of Griffith Observatory.
I used to go take the morning hike, in the beautiful hills north of observatory early in morning for a long time and actually you would be having a good view from there.

Main thing is when She passes over the Hollywood sign you should utilize that best capture opportunity and you can get it well from Norther-West corner of Observatory park or the path that leads to park. Remember this thing is huge and you may need something in 50 mm range or even wider to get the best image including the landmark over which she flies so don't take all your big long teles with you only.
Good think if you are in Griffith, you can move to the south west and see the final touch down later on (Probably some 10 minutes later), when She is back from orange county.
Franklin street should be a very nice location to see Her with the Hollywood sign.

No one talked of it here but I am sure one of the best location to picture Her is going to be Long Beach when she is scheduled to pass over Queen Mary... Just think of it Queen and Angle...

Of course if you have to get the most historical moment when she lands for the very last time in history of mankind...(I have tear in my eyes), you need to be in El Segundo. Oh gush I am giving all the clues and creating a longer than what I want heads in front of me tomorrow...

In past I have seen people stopping in the western end of freeway 105 (Just before coming down the ramp, after LAX exit) by the side of free way to catch the historical or very unique emergency touch downs at LAX but that is one dangerous tricky location, you play with your life and then with the bad economy, there is a good chance of getting a large size ticket from our nice CHP officers.

She will be pretty much visible form anywhere in LA only if you understand that you should be patient, be ready to catch Her when she could be not very punctual at dating time and there is more than one occasion that she will be seen from 15-20 miles radius of downtown area. Every things depends on visibility and marine layer and forecast is for a very good visibility with disappearance of marine layer early in morning.

Best of luck to all.

samsen wrote in post #15021725
Passage has nothing to do with operational hours of Griffith Observatory.
I used to go take the morning hike, in the beautiful hills north of observatory early in morning for a long time and actually you would be having a good view from there.

Main thing is when She passes over the Hollywood sign you should utilize that best capture opportunity and you can get it well from Norther-West corner of Observatory park or the path that leads to park. Remember this thing is huge and you may need something in 50 mm range or even wider to get the best image including the landmark over which she flies so don't take all your big long teles with you only.
Good think if you are in Griffith, you can move to the south west and see the final touch down later on (Probably some 10 minutes later), when She is back from orange county.
Franklin street should be a very nice location to see Her with the Hollywood sign.

No one talked of it here but I am sure one of the best location to picture Her is going to be Long Beach when she is scheduled to pass over Queen Mary... Just think of it Queen and Angle...

Of course if you have to get the most historical moment when she lands for the very last time in history of mankind...(I have tear in my eyes), you need to be in El Segundo. Oh gush I am giving all the clues and creating a longer than what I want heads in front of me tomorrow...

In past I have seen people stopping in the western end of freeway 105 (Just before coming down the ramp, after LAX exit) by the side of free way to catch the historical or very unique emergency touch downs at LAX but that is one dangerous tricky location, you play with your life and then with the bad economy, there is a good chance of getting a large size ticket from our nice CHP officers.

She will be pretty much visible form anywhere in LA only if you understand that you should be patient, be ready to catch Her when she could be not very punctual at dating time and there is more than one occasion that she will be seen from 15-20 miles radius of downtown area. Every things depends on visibility and marine layer and forecast is for a very good visibility with disappearance of marine layer early in morning.

Best of luck to all.

Thanks for the info. I'm not familiar with the Griffith park area, so your post helps.

I really like to see it land, so I'm considering viewing from Aviation Blvd between
W 104th St and W 111th St, in the area of the Proud Bird restaurant. That's next to the east end of the south runway (which the Endeavour is reported to use). Of course I'm sure others are considering this, so it's unknown what the crowds will be like and what law enforcement might do to control it. But if the shuttle lands from a east to west direction the view should be excellent.