Madrid-Colmenar Viejo (LECV) - 2008

r.e.hendriks · Post by **r.e.hendriks** » 17 Apr 2008, 11:03

Spotting conditions at Colmenar Viejo (Spain)

Hi all,

Can anyone tell me how the spotting conditions are at Colmenar Viejo?? Which places give the best overview and from where is it possible to take pictures from outside the fence?

Every little bit of help is welcome.

Best regards, Rob.

Sleegertje · Post by **Sleegertje** » 17 Apr 2008, 11:41

Hi Rob,
We didn't find the field very easy because of wrong discription in the AIM.
You can spot very well at Colmenar Viejo as long if you're not afraid of the bulls.

If the helicopters are taking off the wright way you can take very nice pics, but remember you're in spain.

Regards, Rene Sleegers

michel N · Post by **michel N** » 17 Apr 2008, 11:42

Hello Rob,

I assume you are coming from Madrid. You have to pass the main gate, and when the gate ends, there is a dusty parking lot. From there you have to follow the fence, and eventually you'll see the platform on your right side. We used some large rocks and trees to stay out of sight.

with regards,

Michel

r.e.hendriks · Post by **r.e.hendriks** » 18 Apr 2008, 19:58

Hey guys,

Thanks a lot!! This is of great help!

Best regards, Rob.

raptor · Post by **raptor** » 19 Apr 2008, 15:51

Hi,

Last week I was @ Colmenar Viejo. A really nice airfield and easy to spot from the above mentioned spot.
We stand very close to the fence (see photo forum for pictures). The security passed several times, but they didn't get attention about our stay there the whole day.

Watch out for the bulls they like your camera bags as well

Regards,

John van Golen

Le Addeur noir · Post by **Le Addeur noir** » 01 Oct 2008, 12:27

HT.17-03 ET-403 CH-47D BHELTRA-V
HT.17-04 ET-404 CH-47D BHELTRA-V
HT.17-05 ET-404 CH-47D BHELTRA-V
HT.17-06 ET-406 CH-47D BHELTRA-V

HT.17-15 ET-415 BV-414 BHELTRA-V
HT.17-16 ET-416 BV-414 BHELTRA-V
HT.17-18 ET-418 BV-414 BHELTRA-V
HT.17-19 ET-419 BV-414 BHELTRA-V

HU.21-08 ET-502 AS.332B-1 PCMHEL

Stored helicopters

H. ET-1.. OH-58B
(HR.15-15) ET-134 Bo-105CB
(HR.15-72) ET-173 Bo-105CB
(HU.10-49 ) ET-223 UH-1H
ET-236? UH-1H
(HU.10-75) ET-245 UH-1H

Preserved helicopters

H...... ET-1.. OH-58B
HE.15-6 ET-137 Bo-105
HU.8B-10 ET-206 UH-1B

Lex · Post by **Lex** » 16 Oct 2008, 18:30

Le Addeur noir wrote:Preserved helicopters

H...... ET-1.. OH-58B

Could it also be this one?
HR.12-1/ET-109 AB-206A-1

Hope this helps.

Elmar · Post by **Elmar** » 16 Oct 2008, 18:42

Well guess they were:

HR12B-9/ET-118 is the preserved one..
HR12B-14/ET-123 is the stored one and is in sand camo!
although they were so in november 2007...

Then also some noted during saturday the 11th:
CH-47's
HT17-03/ET-403
HT17-04/ET-404
HT17-06/ET-406
HT-17-07/ET-407
HT17-17/ET-417
HT17-19/ET-419

AS332
HU21-08/ET-502

AS532UL
HT27-04/ET-652

UH-1H
HU10-41/ET-264
HU10-67/ET-237

plus the stored stuff....
also noted another Puma/Cougar in front of the CEMAFET hangar.. Anyone?

Hope it helps..
Grtz

Lex · Post by **Lex** » 17 Oct 2008, 17:44

Oops, didn't look at the right place.

Do you happen to know were OH-58 HR.12B-6/ET-115 is preserved?
Scramble DB gives them both preserved at Colmenar Viejo and I logged this one in july 2007!

Thanks and greetings!

Lex · Post by **Lex** » 17 Oct 2008, 18:09

Elmar wrote:Well guess they were:

HR12B-9/ET-118 is the preserved one..
HR12B-14/ET-123 is the stored one and is in sand camo!
although they were so in november 2007...

Then also some noted during saturday the 11th:
CH-47's
HT17-03/ET-403
HT17-04/ET-404
HT17-06/ET-406
HT-17-07/ET-407
HT17-17/ET-417
HT17-19/ET-419

AS332
HU21-08/ET-502

AS532UL
HT27-04/ET-652

UH-1H
HU10-41/ET-264
HU10-67/ET-237

plus the stored stuff....
also noted another Puma/Cougar in front of the CEMAFET hangar.. Anyone?

Hope it helps..
Grtz

And on monday 13-10-2008 we noted this and;

CH-47's
HT.17-05/ET-405, HT.17-10/ET-410, HT.17-18/ET-418

EC-135's
HE.26-02/ET-180, HE.26-04/ET-182

Both EC-135's, CH-47 ET-417 and UH-1 ET-237 were flying.

Request for the AS532 next to the left hangar and for the serials of the preserved and stored helicopters.

Thanks!

r.e.hendriks · Post by **r.e.hendriks** » 20 Oct 2008, 17:09

Donderdag 16 oktober 2008, Colmenar Viejo (SP)

Parked / flying from main ramp:
HT.27-04/ET-652 AS.532UL BHELMA III Spanish AR
HT.27-. . /ET-6. . AS.532UL BHELMA III Spanish AR
HT.17-03/ET-403 CH-47D BHELTRA V Spanish AR
HT.17-04/ET-404 CH-47D BHELTRA V Spanish AR
HT.17-06/ET-406 CH-47D BHELTRA V Spanish AR rotorless
HT.17-07/ET-407 CH-47D BHELTRA V Spanish AR camo c/s
HT.17-16/ET-416 CH-47D BHELTRA V Spanish AR
HT.17-17/ET-417 CH-47D BHELTRA V Spanish AR
HT.17-18/ET-418 CH-47D BHELTRA V Spanish AR
HT.17-19/ET-419 CH-47D BHELTRA V Spanish AR
HE.26-04/ET-182 EC.135T2 CEFAMET Spanish AR
HU.26-07/UME-101 EC.135T2 UME Spanish AR
HU.10-34/ET-214 UH-1H BTRANS Spanish AR
2x UH-1H BTRANS Spanish AR 1 dep.

Stored close to main ramp:
HE.15-15/ET-134 Bö-105C nn Spanish AR
HR.15-72/ET-173 Bö-105GSH nn Spanish AR
HR.12B-14/ET-123 OH-58B nn Spanish AR camo c/s
HU.10-21/ET-258 UH-1H nn Spanish AR
HU.10-49/ET-223 UH-1H nn Spanish AR
HU.10-75/ET-245 UH-1H nn Spanish AR

Gateguards:
HR.12-1/ET-109 AB.206A-1 nn Spanish AR Marked as “HR.12B-15”
HE.15-6/ET-137 Bö-105C nn Spanish AR
HU.8B-10/ET-206 UH-1C nn Spanish AR

Preserved on base:
HR.15-18/ET-160 Bö-105GSH nn Spanish AR

We had some mayor problems with the Guardia Civil at this airfield. The nature park north of the field is private terrain, so it is prohibited to go there. We didn't know this and after a hour the Guardia Civil came from all directions and made us delete all our aircraft shots. Luckily we all made some back ups. So for all of you, be aware here!!!

Additions are always welcome.

Best regards, Rob.
http://www.danger-zone.fotografeert.nl

Rabbit · Post by **Rabbit** » 21 Oct 2008, 17:23

Were can i find this field at Google Maps? The coordinates 40º 38' 60.000N 3º 43' 59.880W don't work here in Maps and i can find it in the neighbourhoud of the village of Colmenar Viejo...

Thx

Lex · Post by **Lex** » 21 Oct 2008, 17:49

Rabbit wrote:Were can i find this field at Google Maps? The coordinates 40º 38' 60.000N 3º 43' 59.880W don't work here in Maps and i can find it in the neighbourhoud of the village of Colmenar Viejo...

Thx

It's North of Colmenar village. Follow the M-607 and the the M-625 North then the field is on your right.
Look here 40°41'49.87"N 3°45'49.82"W

Hope this helps

Greetings
Lex

Paco Rivas · Post by **Paco Rivas** » 22 Oct 2008, 14:56

Hi Lex, Hi Rob,

Are you sure that you has seen the HE.26-04/ET-182?. See:

Lex · Post by **Lex** » 22 Oct 2008, 15:16

Paco Rivas wrote:Hi Lex, Hi Rob,

Are you sure that you has seen the HE.26-04/ET-182?.

Paco,

see http://www.scramble.nl/forum/viewtopic.php?t=45846" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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