Peter Smith 1 Report post Posted September 8, 2009 May be interesting to note that usually a 767 towbar is used to push back the C-17's, as WAC don't like them reversing themselves, however yesterday's C-17 brought in a C-17 specific towbar to be based here, perhaps a sign of things to come. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted September 8, 2009 Good info, Liam Here's a shot of the C-17 with its specific towbar "Spirit of Ronald Reagan" of the 452ND Air Mobility Wing Thanks for viewing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg Wood 3 Report post Posted September 9, 2009 Absoutely brilliant night shots there Mir! Can I ask what settings you used to get those pictures. Well Done & cheers Greg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted September 9, 2009 (edited) Thanks Greg For night shots, I'll usually shoot in RAW format, white balance set to tungsten light, timer shutter release and using semi-auto mode(P). F-stop : f/4.5 Exposure time : 4 seconds ISO speed : ISO.100 Exposure bias : -0.7step But the magic starts to happen by adjusting the White balance, color temperature & tint settings in the Adobe Camera Raw interface. Edited September 9, 2009 by MIR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Lim 0 Report post Posted September 10, 2009 waahhhhh!! love hose C17 so much. having seen qatar's, imagine c17 in MH colour Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg Wood 3 Report post Posted September 10, 2009 Hi Mir, Thanks for your explanation on your settings for the C-17 night photos you took recently. Would I be right in assuming that this would be the appropriate formula for all night photography, or would the settings vary depending upon the location ie: (indoor / outdoor), weather conditions, lens size etc... If you could advise any further it would be appreciated. Regards Greg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted September 11, 2009 Greg, white balance settings vary depending upon your spot(indoor/outdoor), lighting conditions etc. I'll set to tungsten for shooting subjects under orange lights like at YPPH. I'm just using the semi-auto mode for all my night shots at the moment. Still can't get the right settings on TV,AV & Manual. Check out this one - Aviation Night Photography Guide Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg Wood 3 Report post Posted September 12, 2009 Perth Airport Parking Update: As you know 3 vehicles had their wheels clamped for illegal parking in front of a newly constructed hangar approx 3 weeks ago now, as a result of this I wanted some clarification to see whether or not we as aircraft enthusiasts could or were able to park our vehicles without recrimination near this location. A meeting was being hosted between Geoff Thomas, a Aviation Journo with our morning weekly newspaper and airport operators WAC on Fri 4.09.09. As I had not heard back from Geoff since that date I decided to ask what if anything came from the discussions held. His response from my e-mail posting earlier today is below: Hi Greg and All: I have been assured by Alana that we may park up the end of that roda BUT not in the car park where that hangar is as that is private lease hold. There may be some more works surrounding the fence and that fast folwing creek - but I am not sure. However I am sure you are all aware there is another way to the mound via Great Eastern Highway. The other day I was there and a guy was driving his Nissan XTrail along a track running his dog!! So for the time being all is fine to park cars etc. * I must emphasize his last few words "For the time being" all is fine to park* read into that what you will! MIR: Thanks for your reply on night photography, and hope to catch up out there one fine & sunny weekend soon! Regards Greg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Min 6 Report post Posted September 12, 2009 couldnt express meself how glad i am now!!??? CHEEEERRSSS GREG FOR THIS GREAT NEWS!! YAY! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted September 12, 2009 Greg, Thank you for the parking info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg Wood 3 Report post Posted September 12, 2009 Just remember when parking on the road outside or near that building to be courteous and to leave enough room for vehicles (both cars & trucks) which may need to access the driveway as trucks turning circles are much wider than cars. Thanks goes to GT for his assistance in regards to the parking. Cheers Greg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Min 6 Report post Posted September 13, 2009 Greg, I just got fined $110 just because I park at the 3 car sized unmarked parking spot across new hanger. I thought this has been resolved? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Min 6 Report post Posted September 13, 2009 (edited) Greg, I just got fined $110 just because I park at the 3 car sized unmarked parking spot across new hanger. I thought this has been resolved? Please ignore my quote. as i was really upset that time, i posted that right after i got fined using my Blackberry. Ok the plan was to get RAAF 737BBJ ETA 1530 informed by MIR. Assumed everything is ok to park at the unmarked parking spot as the meeting held last week. So i went there, i saw 1 mitsubishi lancer parked at the shoulder of the road as i heading towards the parking. I started to become a bit suspicious. then Black commodore SV park 200M ahead from this lancer. anyway, as i keeps monitoring from the mound area, i saw the parking man, i ran ran and ran thru all the bushes and muds all over... in the end. i got fine $110. i told him about the meeting that we are allowed to park here. He asked me do you have any proof that i can park there, i said "yes" from the website and i can show you now. He chuckles and tought i was joking. i even showed him what Greg stated in that meeting in MW using my phone. he read it and he said they never been told about this at all. So he asked to bring this up to the Collector of Public Monies at baker road. SO here's our bulis... mannnnn.... Because of this, i gave up to go back to catch the RAAF, it just totally put me down spotting and angry so i drove off.. anyway see pictures below. This is the commodore i was talking about (probably spying on me car) And this is the GREAT bulis who fined me. So i would kindly to ask you Greg how can i dispose this ticket? Your help will be much much appreciated..... Brief ticket Authorised Officer ID P0507 On Sunday 13/09/09 at 1500 Parked: Newton Rd Desc: Stopping in a permit zone $110 You know which parking im talking about right its in the end of the road near new hanger? because i asked the guy where the sign saying that this is permitted?? he point me the sign far far away from my sight that i couldnt even see??? aparently the second last hanger before you reach the new hanger.. what the?? that far and you expect me to know that where i parked is not allowed? may as well put a Perth Airport signboard near Kalamunda area and the airport miles away from the sign board?? Edited September 13, 2009 by Min Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Min 6 Report post Posted September 13, 2009 Only these 2, again not even a change for RAAF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg Wood 3 Report post Posted September 13, 2009 Min, Can you e-mail your last posting on MWings please, including ALL photos (as an attachment) relating to you getting aparking fine TONIGHT. I have spoken with Geoff Thomas who will be in contact with Alana at WAC tommorrow. DONOT Pay the fine! We shall reverse the fine for you! But please ring me ASAP Tonight 93093535 and e-mail everything as per your post on MWings ASAP. My E-Mail: b747spjet@hotmail.com Regards Greg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg Wood 3 Report post Posted September 13, 2009 Min, UPDATE: I've copied & pasted your comments (minus photos) into a word document and have e-mailed them direct to Geoff Thomas who will speak directly with Alana at WAC tommorrow who gave the assurances enabling 'us' aircraft enthusiasts to park there without recriminations. Please dont worry, rest assured all will be resolved in due course, please can you ring me tommorrow between 9am - 2pm is best if you can , as I work shift work around those hours on 9309-3535 or after 6pm in the evening. My e-mail as in my previous post is there if you need to contact me also. Look forward to hearing from you tommorrow. Regards Greg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Min 6 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 Greg, Good chat with you yesterday. I would like to say thank you for your concern re: this matter. As disscussed, the ticket number: 20799.. Can't wait to hear what they (WAC) say about this... anyway, Cheers bud! looking forward for the summer sunshine soon.! Regards Min Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Min 6 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 UPDATE: Been advised by Greg.W to ignore the ticket today. Im happy, glad, god knows! So i saved AUD110. i was thinking with that money i could buy dual battery pack for my nikon! Problem has been resolved. And i'll continue going to "The Mound" for spotting in future. (when there's a sunlight) Thanks Greg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaity 1 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 Min, good to hear that your ticket issue was resolved. Now I can expect more shots from you in the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Min 6 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 (edited) Chaity, lol, Thanks for your support.. Cheers bud! Edited September 14, 2009 by Min Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornelis Boersma 0 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 Lovely shot of Romeo Kilo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Li Ren 2 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c141/mzaf/055145_070909_ypph_MW1.jpg Congratulations MIR..Your picture of Boeing C-17A Globemaster III is top viewed at A.net for the past 24 hours Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted September 18, 2009 Thank You, Li Ren Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 Boeing C-40A "Clipper", Registration: 165833 'The Lone Star Express', Fleet Logistics Support Squadron Five Nine (VR-59) of the United States Navy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raj 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2009 Nice one MIR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites