Wong Kok Choy 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2009 Hi everyone, friend of mine gave me this link which seems to indicate the Thunderbirds are coming to KL: http://thunderbirds.airforce.com/schedule.html Not sure if it's an aerial demonstration or static one as I could not find any information about the event on google. Hope I didn't place it in the wrong section of the forum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted September 8, 2009 (edited) There will be an aerial demonstration. Part of their Far East Tour. Edited September 8, 2009 by MIR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted September 8, 2009 They won't be around during LIMA but are in KL on 3 October. If they display at SZB, the place will see traffic jams cos it will be a Saturday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted September 8, 2009 (edited) Support aircrafts : 2 Boeing C-17 Globemaster III and probably a KC-10 tanker 1. Tuesday 22 September - Hawaii to Townsville(Australia)AFB via Cairns (Show on 26 September) 2. Monday 28 September - Townsville to Anderson AFB, Guam (Show on 30 September) 3. Arrival Date (TBA. prolly 1st October) - Guam to SZB 4. Monday 5th October - SZB to Don Muang. Edited September 8, 2009 by MIR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted September 8, 2009 Bravo! Suggest email to military attaché at the US embassy in KL for more information. May be this forumers can organize a small get together after the air show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted September 8, 2009 Yes, it wud be good to cover their arrival! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wong Kok Choy 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2009 Yeah hoping to be able to cover their arrival as well. Perhaps maybe even the departure? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ASIA Images 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2009 Hello y friends, I am a foreigner... so, how can I travel from KLIA to Subang? Will it be easy? Like, bus? From google earth I measured it is about 45km... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted September 13, 2009 (edited) Hey I will be in KL on 2nd & 3rd! Can someone suggest a place to stay around SZB? Edited September 13, 2009 by Waiping Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iwan 3 Report post Posted September 13, 2009 whoaa!!whoaa!!the thunderbirds are coming!!!3rd october??gosh i cant wait!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted September 13, 2009 Hello y friends, I am a foreigner... so, how can I travel from KLIA to Subang? Will it be easy? Like, bus? From google earth I measured it is about 45km... Hello... Mr ..errr.. nvm Don't think there's a direct bus service from KUL to SZB taxi is safe bet to go direct... But as it has been for the past few years when there's airshow in SZB, the RMAF will open their airbase to public. Really hope they'll do the same for Thunderbird.. When was their last visit here?... I only remembered they performed in the heavy haze over Subang... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iwan 3 Report post Posted September 13, 2009 Hello... Mr ..errr.. nvm Don't think there's a direct bus service from KUL to SZB taxi is safe bet to go direct... But as it has been for the past few years when there's airshow in SZB, the RMAF will open their airbase to public. Really hope they'll do the same for Thunderbird.. When was their last visit here?... I only remembered they performed in the heavy haze over Subang... the thunderbirds were here before??i actually thought this was their first time here..explains my excitement.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mokhzani 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2009 Twice actually. 1st the early 90s and later in 1995 or 1996. The latter one is where as Norman stated above where they have to cancel the performance because of haze. But their practice sessions were conducted in fine weather. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azrin A 2 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 (edited) There are bus service from LCCT to Subang Jaya (hope my memory doesn't fail me here) , thereafter take a cab to SZB. Or use ERL Express to KL Sentral, thereafter use U81 RapidKL bus service from there and stop at SZB. Edited September 14, 2009 by Azrin A Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ASIA Images 0 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 Thank you my friends... I am still choosing between Bangkok and Subang. So, except thunderbirds, what else Malaysian Air Force might put on static (or even air) display? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 (edited) Thank you my friends... I am still choosing between Bangkok and Subang. So, except thunderbirds, what else Malaysian Air Force might put on static (or even air) display? Hrmm..hope they'll set some displays similar during the Patrouille de France Asian Tour 2004, Subang. RMAF placed their F/A 18, Mig-29 & a Hawk on static display in 2004. There was also a Pitts Special aerobatic display, helicopter show by Eurocopter, paragliding and skydiving demonstration. Edited September 14, 2009 by MIR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 Twice actually. 1st the early 90s and later in 1995 or 1996. The latter one is where as Norman stated above where they have to cancel the performance because of haze. But their practice sessions were conducted in fine weather. Should be 1994 then, 'cos I remembered I just got back from a short stint in England but I missed the practice session, but remembered they did take-off in the haze and we just heard the roaring, before they came back to land... Gotta to look for the old photos back... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 Bravo! Suggest email to military attaché at the US embassy in KL for more information. May be this forumers can organize a small get together after the air show. I contacted the military attaché at the US embassy in KL but he did not have any information at all. He said best to check the RMAF website. Maybe we should monitor the airspace closure announcements around SZB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaity 1 Report post Posted September 15, 2009 Got this from NOTAM for SZB --------------------- A2207/09 - AERODROME CLSD DUE TO AEROBATIC DISPLAY. DLY BTN 0300-0430, 02 OCT 03:00 2009 UNTIL 03 OCT 04:30 2009. CREATED: 10 SEP 07:13 2009 --------------------- Looks like only 1 practice day on 2/10 (1100 - 1230 LT) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaybin 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 Anyone planning to go snap photos during their practice and actual session? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wong Kok Choy 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 I plan to go shoot during their practice and actual session. Was wondering if someone around here could recommend a good place to shoot them in the air around the airport area? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W Goh 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 My link Says here the Thunderbirds are gonna be performing at RMAF Subang and the Sukhois will be in action too. Does anyone know if buses go there? Last I remember, RapidKL's U81 only goes to the passenger terminal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 Got this from NOTAM for SZB --------------------- A2207/09 - AERODROME CLSD DUE TO AEROBATIC DISPLAY. DLY BTN 0300-0430, 02 OCT 03:00 2009 UNTIL 03 OCT 04:30 2009. CREATED: 10 SEP 07:13 2009 --------------------- Looks like only 1 practice day on 2/10 (1100 - 1230 LT) Waaa... midday!... Doesn't look good with the aircraft in between the sun & the lens.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 A2207/09 - AERODROME CLSD DUE TO AEROBATIC DISPLAY. DLY BTN 0300-0430, 02 OCT 03:00 2009 UNTIL 03 OCT 04:30 2009. CREATED: 10 SEP 07:13 2009 I read it as SZB being closed daily between 3:00am to 4:30am on both 3rd and 4th October 2009 for aerobatic display I know there must be something wrong with my interpretation Any help appreciated ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 I read it as SZB being closed daily between 3:00am to 4:30am on both 3rd and 4th October 2009 for aerobatic display I know there must be something wrong with my interpretation Any help appreciated ! Those are Zulu times (GMT)... +0800 for local time.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
