Naim 6 Report post Posted December 3, 2009 (edited) Now the turn of RMAF Sukhoi-30 ... [all pix 02/12/09] Edited December 3, 2009 by Naim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naim 6 Report post Posted December 3, 2009 For all fans of VistaJet Canadair CL-600-2B19 Challenger 850 (delivered 30.10.07), and MASwings ATR 72-212A (delivered 27.11.09) ... [all pix 02/12/09] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nik H. 3 Report post Posted December 3, 2009 (edited) My LIMA09 went like this; Jumped into my little 700cc car this morning and blasted my way to KLIA; Arrived just 20 minutes before departure and hopped into the jumpseat of the B734 After a short 44 minutes in the air, found myself on finals RWY03 LGK Had the MH staff car ferry me to the Exhibition site Inside Went to MH Booth to say hello to the two lovely ladies manning the Booth. Then went outside to check out the planes on the apron. I thought the MH Pax Steps attached to the Sukhoi was hilarious.... With a point and shoot, taking shots of the flying display as best left to members of MWings with DSLRs. Only three displays caught my eye. The Sukhoi of RMAF never fails to impress. The RSAF F16/Longbow combo had novelty value The F111 as spectacular. After that I had to earn my keep and joined dato Nawawi, MH External relations SGM at the booth. The DPM dropped by. By 5pm I made my way back to the terminal to hop into the A330 cockpit fora ride home. Not a bad day. Left thehouse at a quarter past 7, home a quarter to 7. Saw an airshow, met a couple of VIPs, including MW Ibrahim and MW Norman ( photos please ). Not much of an airshow though. Seems like the apron was filled with Malaysian Registered aircraft from the Air Force, Police, Bomba and Navy. Perhaps we should stop spending money on shows that competes with Singapore, Hong Kong and Dubai. I'd prefer the money be spent on grassroots recreational aviation invitation event. A fraction of what's granted to Lima will finance such shows for many years to come. For me, I guess the hilite of the day was meeting an old friend and getting him to get into the spirit of ONE MALAYSIA. See Below. Edited December 3, 2009 by Nik H. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naim 6 Report post Posted December 3, 2009 Great stuff, Nik, esp. driving while taking pic at 170km/h. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted December 3, 2009 OH My that Brabus clocking V1 speed.. that was quick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weihong 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2009 Gosh....besides envy, i duno what can i say! Sittig in the cockpit for takeoff and landing! Dream! Thanks for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raymund Yeoh 1 Report post Posted December 3, 2009 Chaity, that is B737-700 which belongs to US Navy. More info here: http://www.airliners...inct_entry=true all right, time to upload to a.nal Yes...its US Navy all rite....wonder what type of big brass they are bringing to LIMA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter Sim 1 Report post Posted December 3, 2009 The last pic says it all! Thanks Capt for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yusoff 1 Report post Posted December 3, 2009 Many thanks for sharing guys!... Keep coming. Lovely lovely.. Capt, I was wondering, a 700cc? Until i saw just below the speedometer and the center of the steering wheel... good one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted December 4, 2009 Dr.Naim,thanks for the photos of 9M-MWG Definitely an exclusive one for those who haven't see the MASwings aircraft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaity 1 Report post Posted December 4, 2009 (edited) Capt Nik, nice coverage of the exibition area. It looks like not many people during trade days. Edited December 4, 2009 by Chaity Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nik H. 3 Report post Posted December 4, 2009 Capt Nik, nice coverage of the exibition area. It looks like not many people during trade days. Yes chaity, the halls were empty, not much crowd. In fact, the money for LIMA can be btter used channeled into other Aviation Events, such as organising an Oshkosh East Flying Festival or the like; grassroots aviation feeds aviation interest bette that the LIMA Flg Waving exercise. Many booths were empty. In fact the exhibition was diluted by having booths that sells Canon Cameras and even prepaid by Celcom and TM. I think just RM 6Million for a 4 day Pleasure flying event will be attended by at least 100 light aircraft from Ultralights, Microlights, homebuilts etc etc. Much Much better than LIMA, and will probably translate to a more meriah event. SIGH....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azreen 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2009 Great stuff, Nik, esp. driving while taking pic at 170km/h. My thoughts precisely.. Bravo Capt!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted December 4, 2009 Maybe it is time LIMA becomes a once in 4 year airshow.. , save the money for something more fruitful Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashmil Abd Ghani 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2009 Emm nice pictures there by our fellow members there. thank you for your coverage. Capt Nik, your last picture mean 1000 words beyond it.hehe. your old friend always love be in between of two...... Still waiting the picture of USAF B-52,anyone please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derik 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2009 MH upgrade it's fleet from B734 to A330? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted December 4, 2009 Excellent coverage sofar, guys: a lot better than 2 years ago !!! Captain Nik, Never knew a Smart-Brabus could reach up to 170 kph... Hope to see more shots, guys - please, share (incl. the B52)... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nik H. 3 Report post Posted December 5, 2009 Excellent coverage sofar, guys: a lot better than 2 years ago !!! Captain Nik, Never knew a Smart-Brabus could reach up to 170 kph... Hope to see more shots, guys - please, share (incl. the B52)... Original speed limited to 160km/h. I got it tweaked and remapped, removed the limiter, and it tops out 182kmh GPS ( off scale on the speedo ) and reaches 175km/h fairly easily. From a three potter 698cc motor. Not Bad eh. Back to topic; This LIMA should be the last. The only aircraft I really like was the Piaggio Avanti ( I have two of their products in my Garage, a 500cc three wheeled scooter, and another ( world's fastest scooter) 800cc. I was hoping the Firebomber would do a flying display but NO. If I recall, the Flying display program was as follows; 1. Migs 29 - Ok only,lots of noise, plenty of Gs pulled, but nothing great 2. Solo PC9 - Poor guy, no one paid much attention 3. Solo Macchi - Poor guy too, pulled a lot of Gs in vain 4. F111 - Nice, nice, flaming tail, variable sweep wings 5. F16 / Longbow Combo - OK, but I thought the Longbow demo was too tame. Definitely have seen better from the legendary Dollah Nasution on an Alloutte. 6. MIG29 - Never fails to impress , no Cobra though.....so no medal to the pilot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted December 5, 2009 Still waiting the picture of USAF B-52,anyone please. May be ATC should reroute all traffic between BKK/SIN, EUR/Indian continent/SIN via LGK at FL 2,000 ft, then LIMA can claim A380, A340, 77W, KC135, C17, etc participation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naim 6 Report post Posted December 5, 2009 The Firebomber - the amphibious Bombardier 415MP ... [all pix 02.12.09] One of the pilots: Capt Zalina Sungib [source: http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2009&dt=1204&pub=utusan_malaysia&sec=Dalam_Negeri&pg=dn_18.htm&arc=hive ] . NST 15.12.09 [source: http://www.nst.com.my/articles/14eac/Article/index_html ] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted December 5, 2009 The Firebomber - the amphibious Bombardier 415MP ... http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Cjqzkw0dnpY/SxojwKgEyqI/AAAAAAAAC6c/PoLsOCZIxkE/IMG_7127.JPG Aiming for the most left- or right-hand 'object', Doc ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naim 6 Report post Posted December 5, 2009 Aiming for the most left- or right-hand 'object', Doc ? Didn't I tell ya I'm a versatile all-rounder? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ow Eng Tiong 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2009 http://www.alert5.com/2009/12/picture-of-lifetime-mig-29n-and-f-11c.html The most important picture I took at LIMA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelvin Raw 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2009 See Below. Wah!....Tony seems to be too happy till cannot focus on the cam!!! wakakakaa.....! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites