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  3. Posted · Edited by Jonathan Kong · Report reply

    http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss81/cicaz/trans727.jpg

    trying out my new lens 70-300mm L.. pls feel free to comment. :drinks:

     

    Looks good from a small image. Color accuracy seem to be good too. Very L lens like. :good:

     

    If you don't mind me asking, how's the critical sharpness of this lens? As in how much better compared to your previous lens? Issues with corner softness or image softness beyond certain focal length? Thanks.

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    Thanks Kian Hong, that's my intention to shoot with the dugong :rofl:

     

    Wait for a more sexy aircraft mah ... Dugong not sexy! :p

     

    Sharing two photos from 30/03 ... sexy blended winglets rules !

     

    ANA second B767-300ER JA620A to be fitted with Aviation Partner blended winglets.

    JA620A_WSSS_300311.jpg

     

    First time catching this Garuda retro color PK-GFM. Used between 1961-1969 on their Convair 990. Love the cheat line!

    PK-GFM_WSSS_300311.jpg

     

    Thanks for viewing. Cheers. :)

  8. Posted · Edited by kianhong · Report reply

    Surprised that no one pick it up even though it happened on 12 FEB 2011. A CASA 212 Aviocar 100 PK-ZAI belonging to SMAC crashed on approach to Tg Pinang Airport. All 5 on board perished.

     

    http://wireupdate.com/wires/15056/plane-crash-in-western-indonesia-kills-five/

     

    Preliminary report of the crashed.

     

    http://www.thekathrynreport.com/2011/02/people-killed-wedged-in-cockpit-crash.html

     

    http://avherald.com/h?article=437b9c73&opt=0

     

     

    Rest in Peace.

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    13/2 Sharing some shots from this fine Sunday.

     

    Catch of the day! 'Ed Force One' G-STRX Iron Maiden The Final Frontier World Tour 2011. :yahoo: Piloted by none other than the lead singer - Bruce Dickinson himself.

    G-STRX_WSSS_130211.jpg

     

    Sultan Brunei A342 V8-BKH stopped by SIN for a few hours.

    V8-BKH_WSSS_130211.jpg

     

    TG413 opb HS-TND A346.

    HS-TND_WSSS_130211.jpg

     

    Finally a decent shot of this AirAsia 'Lotus F1' livery. 9M-AFY :)

    9M-AFY_WSSS_130211.jpg

     

    Curry Express VT-AXI. Dirty nose. <_>

    VT-AXI_WSSS_130211.jpg

     

    'All Nippon 111' operated by JA613A with Japan. Endless Discovery sticky.

    JA613A_WSSS_130211.jpg

     

    Surprise of the day was this cute Riau Air B737-500 PK-RAW from Pekan Baru.

    PK-RAW_WSSS_130211.jpg

     

    Thanks for viewing. Cheers. :)

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    Was in Senai yesterday with friends to catch yet another B747-100! :p

    This Bangladesh registered B747-121SF S2-AFA (cn 19650/24) belong to Logistic Air Cargo. This Jumbo was delivered to the now defunct PAN AM on March 1970 as N743PA 'Clipper Black Sea' and remained with Pan Am until 1991. Then it was given new lease of life with Tower Air Cargo as N617FF after being converted to Special Freighter in Wichita, KS. In early 2010, Logistic Air acquired this 40yo airframe for cargo charter.

     

    From far, this 40yo airframe still looks pretty good. ;)

    S2-AFA_WMKJ_141210.jpg

     

    To get up into aircraft, one gotta climb the ladder via the avionic equipment bay.

    S2-AFA_WMKJ_141210-2.jpg

     

    Compare to any current generation aircraft, this cockpit is old school! :blink:

    cockpit_S2-AFA_WMKJ_141210.jpg

     

    Flight engineer station at the aft of cockpit. Overhead escape hatch was opened to let some light in.

    FE-Station_S2-AFA_WMKJ_141210.jpg

     

    The bare minimum main deck cargo area. One can see the rear pressure bulkhead at the far end.

    maindeck-cargo_S2-AFA_WMKJ_141210.jpg

     

    Standing among the classics and they are all B747-100!

    Panoramic-Logistic-Air_WMKJ_141210.jpg

     

    Other collateral catches ...

     

    Cessna 337 Turbo Skymaster N2422Q. Seen here doing slow speed taxi test with the hope of returning it to airworthy conditions.

    N2422Q_WMKJ_141210.jpg

     

    Eurocopter AS-365N Dauphin 2 9M-DBJ operated by Danga Bay.

    9M-DBJ_WMKJ_141210.jpg

     

    Spaceship! :rofl: I wish the light could be better.

    9M-NEP_WMKJ_141210.jpg

     

    Some ex Singapore Youth Flying Club's Piper Warrior. SYFC had started replacing these Pipers with Diamond DA-40 in the mid 2010.

    SYFC_piper-warrior_WMKJ_141210.jpg

     

    Thanks for viewing. Cheers :)

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    Thanks guys ... HND indeed is a great airport to catch all the ANA n JAL specials which are not to be seen outside Japan. All the observation decks located at the top floor of each terminal - T1, T2 and international. They are open air with wire fence separating u from the aircraft. All these fence have lens holes to cater to spotter. And I believe all obs deck have basic facilities like cafeteria or toilets.

     

    Sandeeep : Both SQ flights are either arriving too late (SQ634 2305) or too early (SQ636 0515). No train for me to go back to hotel if i stayed. :p

     

    Here's a few more from HND. Enjoy!

     

    More JAL One World - B777-300 Domestic (JA752J) & B777-200 Domestic (JA771J).

    JA752J_RJTT_211110.jpg

     

    JA771J_RJTT_211110.jpg

     

    Here's one for you, SherM. Ground crews waved goodbye to departing JAL A300.

    IMG_3437e.jpg

     

    Two specials in one - JAL Sky Eco JA8984 and Arashi Jet JA8982

    JA8984_RJTT_211110.jpg

     

    Hello ... JA619A! ANA's brand new B767-300ER with winglets.

    JA619A_RJTT_211110.jpg

     

    The yellow Pokemon jet. JA8957

    JA8957_RJTT_211110.jpg

     

    ANA's B737-800 JA56AN ready to taxi for departure.

    JA56AN_RJTT_211110.jpg

     

    ANA x Gundam JA755A at nite after push-back from gate.

    JA755A_RJTT_211110.jpg

     

    Thanks for viewing. To be continued ... :)

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    Was in Tokyo for a short vacation n few days of spotting. I would like to share some specials that I caught both in HND n NRT.

     

    Weather had not been very kind to me, partly cloudy and some rain too for my entire stay, which was abnormal according some locals. None the less, I enjoy myself tremendously spotting in HND n NRT - the variety of specials livery and very spotter-friendly observation decks on every single terminals are something to die for. :yahoo:

     

    ALOHA Jet JA8981

    JA8981_RJTT_201110.jpg

     

    Domestic B767-300ER 'One World' JA8980

    JA8980_RJTT_201110.jpg

     

    Finally ... seeing the type only exclusive to Japan domestic flights - B744D. JA8908

    JA8908_RJTT_201110.jpg

     

    James Bond vs One World. :rofl: JA007D

    JA007D_RJTT_201110.jpg

     

    With 'Cloud over the Hill' drama series decal. JA601A

    JA601A_RJTT_201110.jpg

     

    ANA Retro 'Mohican' jet. JA602A

    JA602A_RJTT_201110.jpg

     

    Star Alliances. JA711A & JA614A.

    JA711A_RJTT_201110.jpg

     

    JA614A_RJTT_201110.jpg

     

    'ANA X Gundam' Jet with Aloha jet in the background. JA755A

    JA755A_RJTT_201110.jpg

     

    Air DO only serve domestic route. JA98AD

    JA98AD_RJTT_201110.jpg

     

    JAPAN Endless Discovery decal. JA602J

    JA602J_RJTT_201110.jpg

     

    ARASHI jet on climb out of runway 34R. JA8982 In the background is the under-construction Tokyo Sky Tree. This jet is a chicks-magnet, huge crowd of female fence-huggers would appear whenever this aircraft show up.

    JA8982_RJTT_201110.jpg

     

    Finally ... Pokemon jet for me. JA8956 :yahoo: :yahoo:

    JA8956_RJTT_211110.jpg

     

    Thanks for viewing. To be continued ... :)

     

    SV Choong : Yes ... all three whale jets arrive within the 2 hours time frame from 0730 till 0930 in the morning. And they are only allowed to use the longer runway 16R n 34L.

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    Thanks YK and Chaity for the info.

     

    ANA first brand new B767-381ER (JA619A) to be fitted with Aviation Partners blended winglets.

    JA619A_WSSS_061110.jpg

     

    JA619A_WSSS_061110-2.jpg

     

    Pardon the photos quality as it was raining when she arrived. <_ and she was the last to landed on rwy after which runway changed hope will come sin more often.>

     

    Thanks for viewing. Cheers :)

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    Some interesting traffic on 21/9. Only if light can be a little better. <_>

     

    FedEx MD-10F N562FE back from air test, landing on 20R after several touch & go at 20C.

    N562FE_WSSS_210910.jpg

     

    Qatar 638 was opb a B77L A6-BBH instead of the usual B77W.

    A6-BBH_WSSS_210910.jpg

     

    Bo Rocks 9M-AFD operated AK703 from KUL.

    9M-AFD_WSSS_210910.jpg

     

    Surprise of the day was this Tentera Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Udara B737-200/Adv A-7304. Basically showed up out of no where. :pardon: :yahoo:

    A-7304_WSSS_210910.jpg

     

    Thanks for viewing. Cheers. :)

  23. Posted · Report reply

    Fantastic shots, Kian :good: Does the Phenom has a lav onboard? And is that Learjet25 has been converted to a freighter/'Con Air'? No cabin windows meh? :pardon:

     

    *Recieved info that 9MNAA arrived Singapore tonight and will return back to Malaysia mid afternoon tomorrow. But not sure whether it went to XSP or SIN.

     

    Thanks MIR... Yes it's behind the partition at aft cabin. Yup ... the Learjet 25 just been converted and still on jacks.

     

    yup ...it arrived as Perdana 1 at Changi.

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    Was at Seletar on this lovely afternoon attending the Aircraft Appreciation Program - Embraer Executive Jets jointly organized by WingsOverAsia.com & Embraer.

     

    Aircraft used for demo was the very popular Embraer EMB-500 Phenom 100 PT-FQM (c/n 50000139). IMO, this is one of the better looking aircraft in Light Jet category. On apron Phenom 100 has much better present than it's competitors like CJ1+, Mustang, Eclipse 500 as it's much taller.

    PT-FQM_WSSL_180910-3.jpg

     

    Powered by two PW617F producing 1695Lbs thrust each. Utilizing deicing boots instead of heated leading edge found on larger jet.

    PT-FQM_WSSL_180910-5.jpg

     

    Interior is designed jointly with BMW DesignWorks. Seat 4 in club configuration at the back and 2 infront. Certified for single pilot operations.

    PT-FQM_WSSL_180910-2.jpg

     

    Front end is powered by Garmin 1000 based Prodigy flight deck with two 10inch PFD and one MFD.

    PT-FQM_WSSL_180910.jpg

     

    Seem to a norm now that aircraft nav lights and some interior lights are powered by LED arrays.

    PT-FQM_WSSL_180910-4.jpg

     

    Last but not least, found this vintage Learjet 25A inside the hangar. The difference in flight deck alone is just astounding compared to the Phenom 100.

    N239CA_WSSL_180910.jpg

     

    Thanks for viewing. Cheers :)

  25. Posted · Report reply

    For all you know, FAA/Boeing/Airbus are already working on pilotless commercial planes, so O'Leary is not far off. :)

     

    See; http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2010-06/faa-launches-exploration-unmanned-commercial-flight

     

     

    If one is to read unmanned commercial flights = unmanned commercial airliners, then one probably had taken the fantasy a little too far. Even the terms itself is just oxymoron.

     

    IMO, unmanned commercial flights in the articles could refer to UAVs use for commercial applications. For examples, remote sensing, banner towing, mapping, news reporting etc etc. Embraer was just talking about single pilots ops for commercial airliners. There are lotsa technical and practicality challenges which can not be solved in the near terms. One being how pilot can jump directly into Captain seat without the required experiences.

     

    I don't see unmanned commercial airliners appearing anytime soon in the near future. At least not within the next 20-30 years.

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