mdsaleh 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2011 Omega DC-10 Tanker.. Callsign "Expert 18' and "Expert 19" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syukri 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2011 Nice catch...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syukri 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2011 Any photos of the C-130 bound to Cairo? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raj 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2011 Nice one Saleh! That Omega Tanker sure is a Stunner! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted February 4, 2011 Finally they left this morning for VOYK,Yelahanka Airbase,Bangalore.. Your patient "stalking" finally paid off! Good catches! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdsaleh 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2011 Your patient "stalking" finally paid off! Good catches! You,me and TK been stalking for the Omega since Tue,Wed is the worst,I've been waiting since 0800 to 1530,no luck at all..Finally yesterday they left,really Fatt Choy shot for me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanjay Thaker 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2011 finally got them! Worth the wait! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted February 7, 2011 Any photos of the C-130 bound to Cairo? Sorry, I did not stay long enough to see the departure. This one landed at SZB on 1 February and might have been used for the mission. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) Libyan Arab Air Cargo, Lockheed L-100-30 Hercules arrived around 1800hrs today. Arrgh..I should have arrived SZB a few minutes earlier, just managed to get it taxiing on Tango to Airod Edited February 8, 2011 by MIR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Faridz Mohd Yunus 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2011 Saleh..excellent shots of the trio aircraft,Omega Tankers supporting the SuperBug!!I guess they are here as a promo tour as well then off to India for some more promos..Wish I was there snapping the Hornets with u Guys...cool shot!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted February 9, 2011 Finally we have the answer - those aircraft were headed to Aero India: http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2011/02/09/352926/aero-india-video-boeing-reveals-advanced-super-hornet-options.html I wonder if they are returning to the US via the same route or they will move on to other countries in the Middle East/Europe after this show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mokhzani 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2011 Omega Tanker, its a commercial aircraft DC-10-40, right? It can't be KC10.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Faridz Mohd Yunus 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2011 Omega Tanker, its a commercial aircraft DC-10-40, right? It can't be KC10.... Yup...its a DC-10,basically fitted with two Chobams Drogue refuelling units under the wings.Omega Tanker is a civillian contractor basically providing support for military planes crossing the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean.They own a couple of DC-10s and 707s as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted February 10, 2011 It's funny how the US Navy contracted the long haul refueling to a civilian contractor. Can't they have the USAF lend them a KC-135/KC-10? If I recall the KC-10 & KC-135 can be refitted with a drogue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HanX 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2011 Heyz guys... xD~ 3rd Transmile MD-11F is doing Taxi check on this Friday and departing on this SATURDAY at 9am... Time might vary depending on DCA clearance. the 4th one will depart on 24th this month. waiting for engine to arrive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandeep G 1 Report post Posted February 10, 2011 I have a feeling those Super Hornets are a combined US DoD/Boeing sales pitch to India and hence the possible use of a civillian tanker (probably less red-tape than air-force jets). Have a feeling they stopped in Malaysia for more than just an R&R layover - I'm sure our boys at the TUDM & MinDef were giving them the lookover for potential purchase - similar to the C17 visit/demo during the Thunderbirds trip. I hope that TUDM at least orders some C130-J or the C17 type. The region could actually use a more logistics based airforce what with all the natural disasters and relief missions flown. Plus, the A400M seems to be dawdling along. Typhoon? Gripen? Rafale? Super Hornet? or more SU-30MkM? The air-defence definately needs some upgrades to more versatile types & quantity is also an issue. At least 50-100 strong to look after the entire nation's airspace. I'd like to see the money spent here rather than, for example, on Warisan Merdeka and the KL International Finance Centre - two important, but redundant projects given the amount of available land within the CBD for equally good and definately cheaper projects. When are the Super Pumas arriving? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted February 10, 2011 I have a feeling those Super Hornets are a combined US DoD/Boeing sales pitch to India and hence the possible use of a civillian tanker (probably less red-tape than air-force jets). Have a feeling they stopped in Malaysia for more than just an R&R layover - I'm sure our boys at the TUDM & MinDef were giving them the lookover for potential purchase - similar to the C17 visit/demo during the Thunderbirds trip. I hope that TUDM at least orders some C130-J or the C17 type. The region could actually use a more logistics based airforce what with all the natural disasters and relief missions flown. Plus, the A400M seems to be dawdling along. Typhoon? Gripen? Rafale? Super Hornet? or more SU-30MkM? The air-defence definately needs some upgrades to more versatile types & quantity is also an issue. At least 50-100 strong to look after the entire nation's airspace. I'd like to see the money spent here rather than, for example, on Warisan Merdeka and the KL International Finance Centre - two important, but redundant projects given the amount of available land within the CBD for equally good and definately cheaper projects. When are the Super Pumas arriving? If that'e the case then we might be in for a treat during LIMA 2011? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HanX 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2011 SORRY GUYS, Transmile MD11 departure changed to monday 9am... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wong Hock Peng 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2011 anyone spotted the new bird in SZB? the kingfisher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted February 14, 2011 Went to SZB after lunch yesterday hoping to get the MD-11s but a bit disappointed their departure are delayed..again Anyway, nice surprise for me to get this boxy plane for the first time flee,nice meeting you mate! GLEX back from test flight with Ram Air Turbine(RAT) deployed Heavy loaded Charlie departing SZB... 14-02-2011 log (afternoon) 9M-SAS Dauphin - WMSA to WMKF 9M-RED Cessna 172 A6-*** Boeing 737BBJ Royal Jet - Emir of Ajman's flight (UAE), parked at Skypark ZS-*** Oil Spill Response (Safair) - Parked at Airod N120LH EC120B N939ML GLEX - Air test, returned with RAT deployed 9M-PEB Dauphin2 PLUS - circuit training 9M-KAA Cirrus SR-20 9M-GPB Cessna 172 9M-WAC SenecaV 9M-JAQ DA-42 Twin Star 9M-PIH Short SC-7 Skyvan Pan Malaysian Air Transport 9M-PTB King Air PDRM 9M-WAB AW-139 Weststar M70-01 Dauphin2 MMEA M30-08 KC-130H RMAF M44-08 CN-235 RMAF Thanks for viewing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S M Tang 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2011 Any idea of the MD'11's new ETA? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Idham 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2011 GLEX back from test flight with Ram Air Turbine(RAT) deployed http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c141/mzaf/n939ML_WMSA_140211.jpg this bird currently at AOR...parked at remote bay...too far for my lens @300mm <_> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted February 15, 2011 Any idea of the MD'11's new ETA? 9M-TGS departed SZB at about 10.55am today. flee,nice meeting you mate! A6-*** Boeing 737BBJ Royal Jet - Emir of Ajman's flight (UAE), parked at Skypark The pleasure is mine, MIR. Have a pleasant journey back to PER! The BBJ departed from SZB right after the Transmile/FedEx MD-11. Did not manage to get a good pix of it, though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KS Ong 1 Report post Posted February 15, 2011 MasWings latest aircraft to KK (9M-WMJ) Friendly pilot while taxing to holding point Kilo Royal Jet - BBJ (A6-AIN) The elusive MD-11. Last one is 'to depart' on the 24/2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Azahan 1 Report post Posted February 15, 2011 Cheers KS! Good shots!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
