Unofficial 2005 Jp.net US meetup

[PortColumbus]

I am up for it. Infact I will fly from Alaska for.

Ok, now which weekend would be best for all involved?

Alaska would like a long weekend, and Monday May 30 is Memorial Day, so we could do something the 28th or 29th.

July 4th is a monday, so we could do that weekend on the 2nd or 3rd.

[janni-chan]

Seems achieveable for me =) CPH-ATL with British Airways would only be around 500 USD The weekend up to July 4th would definitely be great... that's just my opinion
~*~Janni~*~

[MauwieAir]

maybe il be there to it isn't hard to get from AMS to ATL actually its very easy we have a lot of DL and KL flight's....

[MD11Forever]

I would be fairly flexible with dates, but could be more difficult for me to get off work over a major holiday.
Keep in mind also that some airlines cut back service levels on holidays, I was at ORD on July 4th, most airlines seemed about the same with the exception of FedEx .

[PortColumbus]

I would be fairly flexible with dates, but could be more difficult for me to get off work over a major holiday.
Keep in mind also that some airlines cut back service levels on holidays, I was at ORD on July 4th, most airlines seemed about the same with the exception of FedEx .

Good points there, I might have trouble getting off as well. Hotel rooms would likely be pricier too for those major travel weekends.

We could still shoot for the middle of June, maybe the weekend June 18th and 19th?




Alaska, when are you out of school?

[Chasen_KSFO]

well im in. As long as its not a school day, I can do it for sure It would be next summer right?

[PIAA310]

so ATL it is! Better start saving up!

[PortColumbus]

Chasen - Yes, probably sometime in June 2005.


PIAA - Save enough for a room at the Renaissance.

[PIAA310]

CAn someone post links for hotels and car rentals near that area??

[Chasen_KSFO]

well my school ends like june 5th, so in that case. Im in! Can't wait to see ATL! Would I need to find a ride with someone, or can buses drop u off by the spots?

[PortColumbus]

For PIAA:

Renaissance Hotel: http://marriott.com/property/propert...rshaCode=ATLSA

An impressive-looking Clarion Suites ATL (found rates around $65): http://www.choicehotels.com/ires/en-...kI.2tJ48lvUt.3

Sleep Inn ATL (~$55): http://www.choicehotels.com/ires/en-...kI.2tJ48lvUt.3

Holiday Inn North Airport (there's also a Holiday Inn South): https://<a href="http://www.ichotels...p?irs=null</a>


South: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/...atlas?irs=null

Crowne Plaza Airport (<$70) : http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/6c/...AFPAi8AmelV9oE

There's also a $200/night Sheraton near the airport.



Chasen, I wouldn't have a problem hauling 1 or 2 people (in my tiny shitbox) around if need-be, and I'm sure others will have cars.


EDIT: The links look messed up, but they all work.

[MD11Forever]

If I am able to make it I will most likely rent a car, so I would be able to help with the transportation aspect.
Where are the spotting areas around ATL? And does anyone have links to photos taken from those locations? I've never been there and am unfamiliar with the views.
Also, will heat haze in mid-June Georgia be a problem with spotting?

[srbmod]

If I am able to make it I will most likely rent a car, so I would be able to help with the transportation aspect.
Where are the spotting areas around ATL? And does anyone have links to photos taken from those locations? I've never been there and am unfamiliar with the views.
Also, will heat haze in mid-June Georgia be a problem with spotting?

As it was already mentioned, the Renaissance on the northside of ATL is one of the better spots on the north end of the airport. There are a few other spots depending upon wind directions, most of them by North Cargo, giving got photo ops on the 26s. The Holiday North on Virginia Avenue has some alright views, and some other good spots are along Loop Road heading towards Camp Creek Parkway and I-85. The College Park MARTA station sits right in the flight path for the North runways (I've been walking to the station and the a/c are low enough to read the regos.), and you can get some good shots when the 8s are in use.

As for the southside of the airport, the best spots have "no parking" signs, so one would have to park away from those signs and walk to those good spots. There's a decent spot at the corner of Loop Road and Clark Howell Hwy right before you go over I-285. It's a decent spot for takeoff shots when they're using 27R. You have to walk down the street about 100 feet or so to take any side on landing shots on 27L. I haven't really scoped out any sites for spotting when the 9s are in use.

These are the areas I've reconned over the years, a few of my old spots are now gone due to the fifth runway project and the realignment of several of the major roads on the southside of the airport. I'll do some more riding around and report back (that's what's good about working right by the airport).

I'll do some searching in the DB for shots, and post them along with approximate location.

As for heat haze, the heat doesn't start getting bad here until July and Augusta around here.

[ASpilot2be]

I get out of school towards the end of May usually. Those dates work for me.

[b777]

If SYD is not possible for me, then I will be at ATL. All I need to do is drive there I need a roommate or two though to keep hotel costs down.