Scaled Composites Model 348 WhiteKnightTwo (WK2)

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June 19, 2009, 12:07:06 PM Last Edit: June 20, 2009, 12:44:41 AM by Joe Copalman
Virgin Galactic "White Knight 2" is currently at Gateway.  Not sure when it is leaving, but keep an eye on FlightAware for the outbound flight plan - http://flightaware.com/live/airport/KIWA.

"I'm sorry sir, you can't take photos of that aircraft."

"If you've seen my work, you'd know I really can't take photos of any aircraft." 

Joe Copalman
AzAP Co-Founder
Mesa, AZ

Matt Ottosen

#1
June 19, 2009, 12:38:08 PM
Joe-

That is really freakin' awesome!  Keep me posted via email, I'll try to come out after work if she's still out there.
Matt "Linus" Ottosen
Ottosen Photography
Phoenix, AZ

The Legend of the Guardian of the Line
The Greek God "Linus" comes from the Greek name Λινος (Linos) meaning "leg."
In Greek legend, he was the son of the God Apollo who was accidentally killed when he stepped over the white line.

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Joe Copalman

#2
June 19, 2009, 03:13:39 PM
Heard from a guy who heard from an ops guy that the crew didn't want any photos of it on the cargo ramp and to hold off on posting photos of it on the ground until after it departs, so I've deleted my photo of it on the ground (even though it wasn't on the cargo ramp) to avoid any friction with Gateway ops.
"I'm sorry sir, you can't take photos of that aircraft."

"If you've seen my work, you'd know I really can't take photos of any aircraft." 

Joe Copalman
AzAP Co-Founder
Mesa, AZ

Dave S.

#3
June 19, 2009, 05:17:25 PM
We sort of made the news on this.  Glad I read Joe's post; I was about to post a shot or two.  Nice to see that we all are complying with the request of no pictures of her while on the ground.  Can't wait for her departure.

Here's a link to the article on Azcentral.com (not sure if I'm pasting the link correctly): http://www.azcentral.com/community/mesa/articles/2009/06/19/20090619mr-whiteknight0620.html

Dave

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Matt Ottosen

#4
June 19, 2009, 05:19:27 PM Last Edit: June 19, 2009, 06:29:12 PM by Matt Ottosen
Space plane makes forced landing in Mesa Friday

by Art Thomason - Jun. 19, 2009 03:55 PM
The Arizona Republic

Gateway airport spokesman Brian Sexton said WhiteKnight Two departed Mohave, Calif., airport Friday morning and headed to Las Cruces, where Branson plans to base the world headquarters for Spaceline Virgin Galactic when it begins operating commercially in 2012.

Shortly after the plane landed in Mesa, several photographers who track test aircraft stood on a knoll just outside a chain-link security fence holding cameras with long telephoto lenses.

Sexton said Virgin Galactic officials and the aircraft's pilots asked that no photographs be taken of the plane.

But airport officials had no authority to prevent photography, he said, as long as photographers didn't enter the airport's secured areas.
Matt "Linus" Ottosen
Ottosen Photography
Phoenix, AZ

The Legend of the Guardian of the Line
The Greek God "Linus" comes from the Greek name Λινος (Linos) meaning "leg."
In Greek legend, he was the son of the God Apollo who was accidentally killed when he stepped over the white line.

All images © Matt Ottosen | Ottosen Photography, all rights reserved.

Matt Ottosen

#5
June 19, 2009, 05:25:21 PM
From Twitter:

@Virgin_Galactic
WhiteKnightTwo will be flying over Las Cruces airport tomorrow morning weather permitting.

I'm planning on being out at IWA around 7am (I'll head to the "knoll" first).  I'll keep this thread updated via my BlackBerry.
Matt "Linus" Ottosen
Ottosen Photography
Phoenix, AZ

The Legend of the Guardian of the Line
The Greek God "Linus" comes from the Greek name Λινος (Linos) meaning "leg."
In Greek legend, he was the son of the God Apollo who was accidentally killed when he stepped over the white line.

All images © Matt Ottosen | Ottosen Photography, all rights reserved.

Rob Silliman

#6
June 19, 2009, 05:30:20 PM
Joe - Have you licensed your image to the Republic yet?  In exchange for 'Media' credentials?

;D

Matt Ottosen

#7
June 19, 2009, 05:33:03 PM
Quote from: Dave S. on June 19, 2009, 05:17:25 PM
We sort of made the news on this.

I was contacted by 3TV, they were looking for "several photographers who track test aircraft" that "stood on a knoll just outside a chain-link security fence holding cameras with long telephoto lenses."  I forwarded the email to Joe, and he contacted the producer.
Matt "Linus" Ottosen
Ottosen Photography
Phoenix, AZ

The Legend of the Guardian of the Line
The Greek God "Linus" comes from the Greek name Λινος (Linos) meaning "leg."
In Greek legend, he was the son of the God Apollo who was accidentally killed when he stepped over the white line.

All images © Matt Ottosen | Ottosen Photography, all rights reserved.

Matt Ottosen

#8
June 19, 2009, 05:42:25 PM
Just found this on Twitter:

Virgin Galactic's WhiteKnightTwo is scheduled to make a flyover at the Las Cruces airport 9:30 a.m. Saturday.
Matt "Linus" Ottosen
Ottosen Photography
Phoenix, AZ

The Legend of the Guardian of the Line
The Greek God "Linus" comes from the Greek name Λινος (Linos) meaning "leg."
In Greek legend, he was the son of the God Apollo who was accidentally killed when he stepped over the white line.

All images © Matt Ottosen | Ottosen Photography, all rights reserved.

Dave S.

#9
June 19, 2009, 07:36:09 PM
Joe,

I like your style!  Will be interesting to see if your new friend at Flightglobal tries to contact you to 'clarify' things.

See you in the AM.  I'll be there just as soon after my run as I can, probably around 6:30 or so.  Anyone showing up earlier?

Dave
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Joe Copalman

#10
June 19, 2009, 07:54:56 PM
Matt and I are shooting for being out there around 0630 as well.  PM inbound.
"I'm sorry sir, you can't take photos of that aircraft."

"If you've seen my work, you'd know I really can't take photos of any aircraft." 

Joe Copalman
AzAP Co-Founder
Mesa, AZ

Dave S.

#11
June 19, 2009, 08:57:56 PM
All,

Confirming Matt's info he found on Twitter, they are expecting WK2 to arrive at around 9:30.

http://www.spaceportamerica.com/news/press-releases/245-virgingalacticmothershipflyoverlascruces.html

Dave
Constructive Comments & Critiques are always welcomed
All images © David Shields, all rights reserved
www.roxphotography.com
Some Canon bodies and lenses

Rob Silliman

#12
June 19, 2009, 10:43:16 PM
I am going to try to make it around 6:45->7am range.

Matt Ottosen

#13
June 20, 2009, 05:10:09 PM
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
June 20, 2009


VMS Eve
Matt "Linus" Ottosen
Ottosen Photography
Phoenix, AZ

The Legend of the Guardian of the Line
The Greek God "Linus" comes from the Greek name Λινος (Linos) meaning "leg."
In Greek legend, he was the son of the God Apollo who was accidentally killed when he stepped over the white line.

All images © Matt Ottosen | Ottosen Photography, all rights reserved.

Joe Copalman

#14
June 20, 2009, 07:36:03 PM
Really shows off the eyeball design to good effect.

Nice work, Matt.
"I'm sorry sir, you can't take photos of that aircraft."

"If you've seen my work, you'd know I really can't take photos of any aircraft." 

Joe Copalman
AzAP Co-Founder
Mesa, AZ
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