As a young man, I'd ride my bike there and watch the planes. It used to blow me away how the Ransom and Piedmont Dash-7s would appear to hover as they lifted off on windy days. Then I learned to fly and got a job at NATIONAL flying charter out of the old Butler terminal at the North end of the field. Then I got a job flying Metro's out of NATIONAL for a small commuter. Then I took my little kids there to look see the planes. Then I got a job at one of the Big 3 and flew 727s,-737's-757's, and the Airbus out of there. Now I am a retired old man with a bunch of great memories. Love it.
Way back in the day, during summer vacations, I would ride my bike from the Ft. Myer main gate, past the Iwo Jima Memorial, along Arlington Nat. Cemetery, & along the Potomac till I got to Gravelly point & watch the action for hours, & ride back, never breaking a sweat. Not so much 35 years later.
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As a young man, I'd ride my bike there and watch the planes. It used to blow me away how the Ransom and Piedmont Dash-7s would appear to hover as they lifted off on windy days. Then I learned to fly and got a job at NATIONAL flying charter out of the old Butler terminal at the North end of the field. Then I got a job flying Metro's out of NATIONAL for a small commuter. Then I took my little kids there to look see the planes. Then I got a job at one of the Big 3 and flew 727s,-737's-757's, and the Airbus out of there. Now I am a retired old man with a bunch of great memories. Love it.
I went here so many times in my life and I love watching the planes land
I was thrilled to see the landing of each flight one by one immediately.... Very interesting and nice spending too😊
I grew up in this area and every time I visit home, Gravelly Point is on my itinerary. Spent a LOT of time there in my youth.
As someone who lives near DCA, I know where my next planespotting video will take place at thanks
Way back in the day, during summer vacations, I would ride my bike from the Ft. Myer main gate, past the Iwo Jima Memorial, along Arlington Nat. Cemetery, & along the Potomac till I got to Gravelly point & watch the action for hours, & ride back, never breaking a sweat. Not so much 35 years later.
It was great I went over there today and it was amazing and I just found this video
Nice video Big like😍🌿👍
Nice thx for sharing
We used to visit here when we were children.
Nice video. Love taking pictures and video of planes too. Look up Little Victor having fun at the airport and tell me what you think lol.
Excellent videography 👌
Awesome!! Thanks for sharing such a beautiful landings compilation
Looks super fun! Wish I could be there
At Gravelly point, everyone becomes a planespotter for a moment
These are some fantastic catches 👏
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Thank you very much!
Wow wow Amazing
this spot is always on the list when we're in the DC area!
This is great! Thanks so much for posting!
You are welcome! Thank you so much for watching!
Good morning my friend
I worked at DCA for Delta back in 81 82 in January 82 i was one of the eyewitnesses to the Air Florida 737 crash
Please tell us about it.
i have been there but never recorded it. i plan to make a video about it next time
I wonder if any video exists of when a United airlines DC-10 landing at DCA.
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Hi, what time of day were these shots record? Thanks.
I hope they cleaned it up. I wouldn't allow our children out of the car, in the 80s.
What is that shit playing in the background? Mute.
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