Radzi 2 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 The shortest for me would be LBU-BKI several years ago on a 734. It took just 13 minutes. No kidding ! Really fun sector, isn't it? 5000 ft, 300 kts overflying Kuala penyu area, slow down for the approach. And if weight is low, a quick stop to prevent ATC from asking to hold at T2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samuel Chy 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 Really fun sector, isn't it? 5000 ft, 300 kts overflying Kuala penyu area, slow down for the approach. And if weight is low, a quick stop to prevent ATC from asking to hold at T2. but it's nightmare for cabin crew. have to serve in speed. especially Rwy32 departure, Rwy02 arrival. or Rwy20 departure, Rwy14 arrival. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted March 17, 2011 but it's nightmare for cabin crew. have to serve in speed. especially Rwy32 departure, Rwy02 arrival. or Rwy20 departure, Rwy14 arrival. Serve in speed? For 13 mins, don't think they even have time to distribute! Isaac do you remember if they ever distribute the drinks on such short 13 mins sector? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted March 17, 2011 It would probably like serving a fully loaded B734 from BKI - LBU. Make another turn so that everyone can finish their drinks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted March 17, 2011 now consider peak season. school holiday. BI regularly schedules the 772 on this route. Nothing to do with school holidays. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2011 Really fun sector, isn't it? 5000 ft, 300 kts overflying Kuala penyu area, slow down for the approach. And if weight is low, a quick stop to prevent ATC from asking to hold at T2. Indeed it is. It was a first for me too. I actually flew from KUL that day. Plane had a brief stop in LBU before continuing for its final leg to BKI. If my memory serves me correctly, it was the last 734 flight from LBU to BKI for the day. Serve in speed? For 13 mins, don't think they even have time to distribute! Isaac do you remember if they ever distribute the drinks on such short 13 mins sector? No. It was made through PA that the drink service had to be canceled due to the extreme bad weather that night. It was raining heavily and the whole journey was like a roller-coaster ride. Okay, roller-coaster ride is an exaggeration Anyway, the plane was shaking terribly all the way to BKI and the fasten seat belt sign was never switched off. It would probably like serving a fully loaded B734 from BKI - LBU. Make another turn so that everyone can finish their drinks. We did make a turn. But it wasn't because the crews hadn't finish serving drinks. What happened was our plane aborted landing that night. Our plane was coming in from Putatan. The spoilers were all fully deployed and even i can see the runway below our plane already. It was just a few seconds before touching down but the plane suddenly aborted landing when we flew past Terminal 2. Anyway, the plane then flew over Sutera Harbour towards UMS, made a turn and this time, our plane came in from Tanjung Aru instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samuel Chy 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2011 BI regularly schedules the 772 on this route. Nothing to do with school holidays. maybe. <_> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted March 18, 2011 We did make a turn. But it wasn't because the crews hadn't finish serving drinks. What happened was our plane aborted landing that night. Our plane was coming in from Putatan. The spoilers were all fully deployed and even i can see the runway below our plane already. It was just a few seconds before touching down but the plane suddenly aborted landing when we flew past Terminal 2. Anyway, the plane then flew over Sutera Harbour towards UMS, made a turn and this time, our plane came in from Tanjung Aru instead. Spoilers deployed even before touch down?? And you saw the runway below the plane as in directly below? What aircraft was that again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2011 (edited) Spoilers deployed even before touch down?? Alright. I thought the thing that is usually deployed before touching town is call spoilers. I believe it's called flaps or something ? You could have just given the correct term you know ? To clear the air once and for all. Edited March 18, 2011 by Isaac Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason Yong 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2011 Slats and Flaps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted March 18, 2011 Seems like BI is not scheduling daily early morning flights to BKI anymore. However, according to flightstats another T7 will be here 0750 on Sunday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason Yong 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2011 Seems like BI is not scheduling daily early morning flights to BKI anymore. However, according to flightstats another T7 will be here 0750 on Sunday. Thanks for the info. I think I should not laze around and go spot it already. its rare burung ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2011 (edited) Alright. I thought the thing that is usually deployed before touching down is called spoiler. Anyway, i believe it's called flaps or something ? You could have just given the correct term you know ? To clear the air once and for all. Spelling mistake Seems like BI is not scheduling daily early morning flights to BKI anymore. However, according to flightstats another T7 will be here 0750 on Sunday. Man ... they will surely loss many connecting passengers to HKG, BKK, PVG etc Edited March 18, 2011 by Isaac Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted March 18, 2011 Man ... they will surely loss many connecting passengers to HKG, BKK, PVG etc Maybe a case of MH vs AK and BI simply just lose out. I remember BI used to offer way cheaper return ticket price compared to MH, and when MH advertise you can be sure BI will follow about a month later. But that's history now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zamir 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2011 (edited) I was thinking of catching her arrival but she came in early today and depart on time. I also saw this 777 flying over my hotel when school holiday vacation at Kota Kinabalu this weekend Edited March 18, 2011 by Zamir Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted March 19, 2011 Seems like BI is not scheduling daily early morning flights to BKI anymore. However, according to flightstats another T7 will be here 0750 on Sunday. I think you meant the 772 is not scheduled for those early morning flights? I can see that the early morning flights continue into the northern summer schedules but on the airbuses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted March 20, 2011 Caught today. Was looking for that Changi beach effect but too bad weather was not cooperating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted March 20, 2011 Nice shot, nontheless, Waiping !!! (really like these colours on the 777) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason Yong 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2011 Good capture. Tomorrow she come again. STD 0750 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted March 24, 2011 Indeed a very classy livery on a classy airframe. Good capture. Tomorrow she come again. STD 0750 Better catch it when you can. Next week or the week after will revert back to the A319/A320. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason Yong 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2011 always late sleeping missed again :x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jahur 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2011 always late sleeping missed again :x It's coming again tomorrow 7.50AM arrival 8.50AM departure Sleep early wake up early got SPOT XD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason Yong 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2011 It's coming again tomorrow 7.50AM arrival 8.50AM departure Sleep early wake up early got SPOT XD. Today got A319 but i don't bother it. Yup tomorrow 777ER @ 7.50am again arrival Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason Yong 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2011 aiyooooooooo !!! No good lar today. Why so early arriva wan. swt. 7.35Am already landed :x Doh !! While i was walking to the path, I saw an aircraft prepare for landing duno it was RBA 772ER then when i was near the wood fences there it already touched down. Sob sob. 9AM Depart Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted March 27, 2011 Lovely shots, love the spirit of trying different angles and such.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
