KUL 32R in 2010

[Chaity 1]

Planning to go spotting again next week? I have break on tuesday and wednesday.

 

Sorry, Keith I will be working next week. <_>

 

32R was closed from 12-2++ for aircrash exercise..

any pictures of the exercise??

 

No pictures. Didn't climb the infamous Oscar Hotel.

 

I saw that too when I was at KLIA on 15 July. In front of one of the rooms en-route to Anjung Tinjau there was a sign which says "A380" only. So I thought they temporarily name one of the meeting room as A380 and not exactly about the aircraft.

 

The sign you saw was there for sometime.

 

They put up a new Laminated A4 paper at the entrance of Anjung Tinjau.

There were Bulis guarding the entrance. <_>

Those wanting to view "kapal" were turned away.

Edited August 4, 2010 by Chaity

[Ignatius 4]

Watever happen to spotting in KUL??

[Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2]

I think someone should write to MAHB or the papers to get them to clarify about the reasons why they're sternly discouraging spotting activities besides the vague "security reasons". Do spotters really pose a threat to the safety of the aircraft? In fact I think spotters could be the second eyes and ears of the airport who can detect if anything's amiss! Wouldn't that be good?

[Sri Ramani K. 0]

I think someone should write to MAHB or the papers to get them to clarify about the reasons why they're sternly discouraging spotting activities besides the vague "security reasons". Do spotters really pose a threat to the safety of the aircraft? In fact I think spotters could be the second eyes and ears of the airport who can detect if anything's amiss! Wouldn't that be good?

I have written to Tan Sri Bashir twice and even handed him a memo when I met him a month ago. But i guess nobody's interested in these petty issues.

[Chaity 1]

I think someone should write to MAHB or the papers to get them to clarify about the reasons why they're sternly discouraging spotting activities besides the vague "security reasons". Do spotters really pose a threat to the safety of the aircraft? In fact I think spotters could be the second eyes and ears of the airport who can detect if anything's amiss! Wouldn't that be good?

 

Been there, done that.

 

One sentence to sum up. Spotters are NOT welcome in KUL !!

 

As Ramani mentioned, MAHB is looking at the bigger number of millions.

What if there are thousands of spotters. No big deal to them.

Edited August 5, 2010 by Chaity

[Joseph Foong 0]

Is really feel disappointed to hear that, Was the MHAB are too over concern about the safety of the aircraft, I don't ever believe that the aircraft spotters will cause the safety issue with the aircrafts and the surrounding of the airport environment, Even the Zurich airport(LSZH) also more more welcome everyone to visit their very relaxing observation area some more the observations area and other terminal also equipped with CCTV and you even can watch the airport daily activity thru their live stream CCTV at the Zurich airport website. I think KLIA should be learn like Zurich airport.

[Chaity 1]

Well, above issue was discussed many times over.

We can talk until the cows come home and nothing happen.

 

Might as well share some shots in --> 32L thread while my little spotting spirit still lingers.

Edited August 5, 2010 by Chaity

[Sri Ramani K. 0]

Mini spotting today...And the attendees are...

 

L-R: Keith, Special guest from HKG, Chaity, Hon Kit and Yong..

 

Spotting from 9 a.m. till 6.30 p.m.

 

And to kickstart the thread (of course la, BKI thread so happening, KUL thread must be twice as happening right? )

 

tadaaa...9M-MLE!

[Chaity 1]

The special guest from HKG is Cummins Ng.

[Hon Kit 3]

Ramani... I just reach home and you posted... How unfair..

[Chaity 1]

Ramani... I just reach home and you posted... How unfair..

 

Ha ha Hon Kit, go buy that piece of land in Sepang Town as mentioned by Ramani

[Keith Ng 0]

Bathed, on the com to check email. Saw this '[KUL 32R in 2010] New Reply Notification‏'. I tell myself, surely is Ramani. and I'm right. haha

[Sri Ramani K. 0]

Ramani... I just reach home and you posted... How unfair..

 

 

Bathed, on the com to check email. Saw this '[KUL 32R in 2010] New Reply Notification‏'. I tell myself, surely is Ramani. and I'm right. haha

 

Haiyaa you guys....When I got home you know what I did? I opened the BKI thread and the guys in BKI going gaga mah...I want them to go gaga in KUL thread too I believe you guys have more poison to come

 

Thanks Chaity, all I remember was his surname is Ng, but wasn't too sure, so decided to just call him our special guest. BTW we have story for you later in 32L thread

[Chaity 1]

 

Thanks Chaity, all I remember was his surname is Ng, but wasn't too sure, so decided to just call him our special guest. BTW we have story for you later in 32L thread

 

Alright Ramani, awaiting you story when your scripts are ready.

[Waiping 12]

Nice! I salute you all despite problems with spotting in KLIA generally these days. No camouflage dress code?

[Chaity 1]

Nice! I salute you all despite problems with spotting in KLIA generally these days. No camouflage dress code?

 

Waiping, we could try camouflage dress code but our cars were dead give away.

Unless we repaint our cars as well .....

 

Here's one from our airport in a jungle

[Sri Ramani K. 0]

Waiping, unfortunately no. Everyone was well aware and were well dressed for the occasion

 

Anyways, one to share before I hit off to bed.

 

9M-XXC on a takeoff roll!

 

[Samuel Chy 0]

Haiyaa you guys....When I got home you know what I did? I opened the BKI thread and the guys in BKI going gaga mah...I want them to go gaga in KUL thread too I believe you guys have more poison to come

 

Thanks Chaity, all I remember was his surname is Ng, but wasn't too sure, so decided to just call him our special guest. BTW we have story for you later in 32L thread

 

it was so mean. shall we all freeze the thread?

[Sri Ramani K. 0]

it was so mean. shall we all freeze the thread?

 

Haha, no worries la bro. Just wanted to add some humour only

[Samuel Chy 0]

Haha, no worries la bro. Just wanted to add some humour only

 

l o l . . .

[Keith Ng 0]

Thanks alot Cummins from HKG to let me use his 18-200mm lens since i'm still using with my 18-105mm.

 

 

[Sri Ramani K. 0]

Nice photos Keith! Maybe a little bit of post processing and some proper cropping, you'll be there already

 

Coming back again to where I left off, yesterday was a NG day (yes both Cummins Ng day and also New-Gen day )

 

First out was 9M-MLE as shown in the previous thread. Then her brothers and sisters left in a mannerly order!

 

9M-MLA departing at 9.51 a.m.

 

9M-MLB departed at 9.56 a.m.

 

more to come after work

[flee 5]

Looks like you guys had a good time with Cummins Ng yesterday. I was just wondering if the Sepang town locals might find spotters to be a nuisance if more people "invade" their territory. Although they are friendly so far, it only takes one person to make a bulis report... Be vigilant, guys!

 

Thanks for sharing the pix...

[Sri Ramani K. 0]

Looks like you guys had a good time with Cummins Ng yesterday. I was just wondering if the Sepang town locals might find spotters to be a nuisance if more people "invade" their territory. Although they are friendly so far, it only takes one person to make a bulis report... Be vigilant, guys!

 

Thanks for sharing the pix...

 

Flee, I don't think anyone would bother la. Morning spot in Sepang town, the house owner is more than willing for anyone to use his compound where else for the evening spot, the only ones who might get a little affected would be the cows

 

Anyways, wondering why nobody wants to share any pictures of their specials? Light was on and off the whole day, so cannot expect much from me.

 

VT-JGU was the first aircraft departed when I arrived. Prior to this, I missed 9M-XXF.

 

A40-DD. According to Yong, believe this is an upgrade to the -300 too from the usual -200? I don't know, my first time capturing this bird.

 

CX sent in a 773. B-HNJ

 

A6-EBO

 

A7-AEO. One thing that Cummins highlighted, KUL should be proud to receive so many middle eastern carriers where else all he gets in HKG is Dragonair, CX and cargo.

 

LX-UCV

 

9M-MPQ. Thank you for the late rotation, and as a souvenier, I'll present that famous tree in this frame

 

A9C-LH. Staying optimistic for the A330 service

 

9M-MRK. Another one of our local hero!

 

Since Merdeka Millenium Endurance Race was on going in SIC on the same day, I never saw any GT girls. In MW though we have our very own...

 

 

Hon Kit? If only Chaity wore a headgear...

 

More to come @ 32L thread.

[Johan Z 0]

Is really feel disappointed to hear that, Was the MHAB are too over concern about the safety of the aircraft, I don't ever believe that the aircraft spotters will cause the safety issue with the aircrafts and the surrounding of the airport environment, Even the Zurich airport(LSZH) also more more welcome everyone to visit their very relaxing observation area some more the observations area and other terminal also equipped with CCTV and you even can watch the airport daily activity thru their live stream CCTV at the Zurich airport website. I think KLIA should be learn like Zurich airport.

 

Don't forget MAN, there are hundreds of spotting videos on Youtube taken up close. They have a nice park just next to the taxiway for everyone to enjoy plane spotting.