flee 5 Report post Posted October 3, 2009 Awful day for an airshow! And I had to sit in the car park for almost 2 hours before being able to get away! So I started the day resigned to taking ground shots: As the display started, I was tempted to try my luck: So thats it folks - Thunderbirds 2009! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashmil Abd Ghani 0 Report post Posted October 3, 2009 Hello & Good Day guys... Here some shots from me on the Air Show day...I have some photos on practice day,,that will be edit & upload later... Part I - Sukhoi-30 MKM of RMAF 11th Squadron Gong Kedak AFB... Roll out at 1043LT from the AB At same time commercial turboprop get busy out from SZB before the airspace close about 2 hours... At 1057LT low height takeoff and steep turn towards the AB The best SU30 shot I ever captured on sky Large version Belly shot Others pix of SU30 not really nice since weather play big factor yesterday also not interest me on SU30 show this time compare to last time during 50 years celebration. Dedicated to 1 of your spotters at the tower Entering taxiway to air base on 1106LT More less on 15 minutes show by the SU30,,compare 30 min as stated in schedule... Could be due to weather,,C-17 also not show his power as yesterday. For large version Let see the pilots for our latest fighter jet... But,, Will continue soon with F16 Thunderbird... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desmond C 0 Report post Posted October 3, 2009 Ape ni, he showing his middle finger kah? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Idham 0 Report post Posted October 3, 2009 Well done Ashmil... Desmond, no laaa....he was showing something maybe... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted October 4, 2009 (edited) WTF with the finger lah? He's showing it to the VIPs is it? Just one from me at the moment. Reached home around midnight and now still a bit dizzy. Edited October 4, 2009 by Waiping Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 4, 2009 Waiping, Wah you came all the way for the show! I hope u got their souvenir booklet and some autographs too! Looking forward to seeing more of your shots! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Li Ren 2 Report post Posted October 4, 2009 (edited) Waiping,you come all the way from BKI for Thunderbirds,hope to see more pics from you.. Didn't ajak Louis along?? Edited October 4, 2009 by Li Ren Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 4, 2009 thanks alot for the tips TK!!will show u the results later tonight..really tired from the airshow..was there since 7.30am and left only around 4pm..need to recharge first.. Yes, sifu TK's tips will set you on the right track. Do post your pix and maybe we can learn something from you too. Hope you enjoyed your visit to TUDM Subang! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Victor A. 2 Report post Posted October 4, 2009 also related to the Thunderbirds show in Subang AFB but more towards the aftermath of the show.. whenever Bolehlanders gather in a huge numbers, this is the result and it speaks a lot of Bolehlanders attitude... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 4, 2009 To be fair, all the dustbins were full! But yes, the rubbish should have been taken home for proper disposal! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Lim 0 Report post Posted October 4, 2009 what a shame <_> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelvin L 1 Report post Posted October 4, 2009 Saw some plastic bags flying in the air when the C130 preparing for take-off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Teh 0 Report post Posted October 4, 2009 at least when dustbin are full... you throw right beside the dustbin, not all around .... boleh! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaybin 0 Report post Posted October 4, 2009 Was there event dustbin? where! I can't find any! I was holding my plastic back all the way back, including the 2:30 hours jam! Terrible! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fitri Shukri 0 Report post Posted October 4, 2009 (edited) Nice pictures from all, and some are simply awesome. Many Malaysian-based internet forum also features lots of photos of the Thunderbirds. However nothing beats MalaysianWings for the extensive coverage by its members, technical know-how and most important of all, the passion for metals that fly. I wasn't able to attend the official show day on Saturday. So I made sure I make it up on the rehearsal day on Friday. Here are some photos taken from the Parking Rooftop, MAS Complex B, SZB. C17 short aerial show Shortly, the RMAF Su-30 MKM took off to the skies The Sukhoi is a very big fighter aircraft, even when compared to the Falcons The Thunderbirds F-16 rehearsal Showing off its afterburning butt Break formation More photos to come. Hopefully I'll try to show angles that spotters on the ground missed. Edited October 4, 2009 by Fitri Shukri Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iwan 3 Report post Posted October 4, 2009 whoaa..nice pics fitri!!loved the ones with the afterburners.. sad news was,my cars timing belt putus on the way back yesterday..need a major overhaul now so i still cant upload my pics yet..so excited to show u guys but cant! @flee my pics not as good as fitris but since this is my first time i cant tell you how proud i am!have a few 'surprise' pics to show as well since i was at the front most of the crowd..prepared the list of maneuvers beforehand so i know where the good photo opportunities are...and came REALLY early to make sure i was at the middle of showcentre!so i was quite prepared although some of the shots i planned to take failed due to the speed of the planes.. the weather changed alot so i should have changed my settings as well but not enough knowledge yet..so some pics are not properly colored..will keep learning so i get supershots like u guys!it was a VERY VERY happy day for me..although ended up with me stuck on the PLUS highway.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted October 4, 2009 Waiping, Wah you came all the way for the show! I hope u got their souvenir booklet and some autographs too! Looking forward to seeing more of your shots! No lah. Just coincidence only and was there with Taiko Sam. Too bad didn't get the souvenir booklet, just bought some pins for myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted October 4, 2009 Sorry for posting garbage. After the airshow and everyone retreated to the hangars, this happened. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samuel Chy 0 Report post Posted October 4, 2009 (edited) didn't realize that there are so many fly passed! haha... some small contribution by me! before the show. holy sm0k@.... drinking waters from US! anyone wan? someone attract her attention from my back but she look another way round. wuakaka.... busy....... preparing for a ground inspection??? or a demo? haha... cheers! Edited October 4, 2009 by Samuel Chy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iwan 3 Report post Posted October 4, 2009 i saw that!!was like a cyclone or something..i had problems finding a rubbish bin too..ended up with a mineral water bottle jutting out of my pocket.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 4, 2009 (edited) However nothing beats MalaysianWings for the extensive coverage by its members, technical know-how and most important of all, the passion for metals that fly. I wasn't able to attend the official show day on Saturday. So I made sure I make it up on the rehearsal day on Friday. Agree 100% with you - now I wonder who has news of their departure. If some of us can cover that, then we will have a complete record! I think that if you were there on Friday, it had the best weather (despite the haze) for photography. Whilst it was a pity you did not make it on Saturday, I think that you will be happy that the rest of the "crew" here have shared their pix with all of us. It was nice meeting so many of you and to see such great coverage of the USAF Thunderbirds 2009 Far East Tour! sad news was,my cars timing belt putus on the way back yesterday..need a major overhaul now so i still cant upload my pics yet..so excited to show u guys but cant! @flee my pics not as good as fitris but since this is my first time i cant tell you how proud i am!have a few 'surprise' pics to show as well since i was at the front most of the crowd..prepared the list of maneuvers beforehand so i know where the good photo opportunities are...and came REALLY early to make sure i was at the middle of showcentre!so i was quite prepared although some of the shots i planned to take failed due to the speed of the planes.. the weather changed alot so i should have changed my settings as well but not enough knowledge yet..so some pics are not properly colored..will keep learning so i get supershots like u guys!it was a VERY VERY happy day for me..although ended up with me stuck on the PLUS highway.. Sorry to hear that you had car problems - maybe you can ask the Thunderbirds' technical crew how they manage to keep everything running all these 50+ years of air displays without a single cancellation due to maintenance problems! Very good to hear you had a great day! Now you will need to study your results and know how to repeat the formula for the successful pix. You also need to analyse the failures and try not to repeat the errors again! Edited October 4, 2009 by flee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iwan 3 Report post Posted October 4, 2009 (edited) haha..thunderbirds crew must have been sleeping soundly already by then..saw that they were obviously drained by the hot sun.all merah merah muka...btw ill start posting some pics here..and since this is my first time with a DSLR i hope u guys wouldnt mind me posting alot of pics..abit excited at the moment! i took a lot of pictures of the crews since honestly,after seeing the manpower involved in making the show a successful one,i think this guys deserve alot of credits too! just arrived.9am sharp!was quick to find a front slot to test my new cam! interesting communication equipment brought along by the thunderbirds! the crews!they were very friendly and sporting in acknowledging the crowd! this guy ignacio in the desert camouflage..full of energy in entertaining the crowd before the show started..and note the guy beside him! sporting!!makcik beside me was so excited! makan nasi lemak ayam the planes! samuel,looking for her? crews sweeping the tarmac for foreign objects the crowd.. "i take ur picture,u take my picture!fast! fast!" more to come.. Edited October 4, 2009 by iwan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter Sim 1 Report post Posted October 4, 2009 I heard Ignacio speaking Malay to some of the crowds that day, was surprised! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iwan 3 Report post Posted October 4, 2009 yup..said "selamat datang" and more surprisingly,even said "insya allah" when asked if the show would go on despite the weather.. more pics, MkM coming out of nowhere..after the long wait even watching it taxi was exciting! makcik marshall shocked by the size of the MkM! now flying pics..struggled to capture good ones here..almost like im using my phone to capture..comments are much appreciated! stopped snapping after awhile and enjoyed the show..sukhoi landed soon after and its time for the THUNDERBIRDS~!! remote controlled pilots walking sychronizingly to their respective planes.. pilots looked so good and guess who passed by??our very own maj. Azman Jantan (callsign:mantan)..pilot of the MkM. taxiing out..love to see them wave at the crowd!beautiful plane with a beautiful color scheme! and while waiting for the thunderbirds to "run em up!" MkM demanded more attention! pics are still blurred i dont know why.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iwan 3 Report post Posted October 4, 2009 (edited) more pics!! diamond formation simultaneous aileron rolls.. calypso pass this was one of the pictures i wanted most!!the crossover break but my cam couldnt focus in time.. :( thunderbirds diamond pass in review low speed high alpha pass.. one of my favourites!solo pilot overtaking the diamond formation in front of showcentre! didnt edit or crop this pics except the crossover break since im still trying to figure out where i can improve.. Edited October 4, 2009 by iwan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
