flee 5 Report post Posted December 19, 2011 2011 is coming to a close and from the threads here in Obs Hill, many MWingers had a great plane spotting year! I would like to start this thread for everyone to share their highs (and maybe lows) of the year. For me, the highs would include meeting many MWingers at the various places I went to. It is most enjoyable talking with you guys and hearing your stories. I look forward to 2012 and the MWings Anniversary at BKK. Here is wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and continued good spotting in 2012! To start this thread off, here is a pix of the Patrouille Acrobatique de France's Dassault-Breguet/Dornier Alpha Jet performing at the 2011 Paris Air Show - Le Bourget LBG/LFPB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sneeze Lam 0 Report post Posted December 19, 2011 Haven't been to MWs for long, so I am kind of newbie here To me, Yr 2011 is sweet with the commencement of B787 and B748F first flying. Not too much spotting I did overall for this year. Therefore, I have not much to share. Trips were not happened to much as previous year as I have changed my job in the mid-of-year. Just 6 flights flew i/o 13 in 2010. Hope to see those jokers and gangs in 2012, confirmed in BKK? MWs, the best aviation forum in Asia in my opinion. Cheers to all of you Sneeze, fr HKG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 19, 2011 Haven't been to MWs for long, so I am kind of newbie here To me, Yr 2011 is sweet with the commencement of B787 and B748F first flying. Not too much spotting I did overall for this year. Therefore, I have not much to share. Trips were not happened to much as previous year as I have changed my job in the mid-of-year. Just 6 flights flew i/o 13 in 2010. Hope to see those jokers and gangs in 2012, confirmed in BKK? MWs, the best aviation forum in Asia in my opinion. Cheers to all of you Sneeze, fr HKG Welcome back, Sneeze! Mwings is what it is because of everyone's contributions, no matter how small! We have been enjoying your coverage from HKG - it would be nice if we could see more pix again. Yes, BKK is confirmed for MWings 7th Anniversary and you can follow the progress on this thread! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 19, 2011 One of the highlights for me is the arrival of those OMEGA tankers! We got not one but TWO of them at SZB/WMSA! These old airliners are doing sterling service after the end of their useful life as passenger carrying aircraft. Here is another one, a B757, serving in the RNZAF. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted December 19, 2011 (edited) Great thread, Flee! There is no doubt in my mind that BKI started 2011 with a good note. If only it lasts. Jan 15, 2011. Inaugural KUL - BKI flight. Sad story Picture taken 16/05. Unfortunately this airline also stop service after only 3 months I think. On a happier note. One for the album - April 2011 KC Sim, Vernon Loh & also Jerrold Wu dropped by for some spotting in August during the Raya & Merdeka Day holiday. Edited December 19, 2011 by Waiping Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 19, 2011 Waiping, Yes, my visits to KCH and BKI was another highlight - great to see you guys in BKI and also go spotting with you! I got to see MASWings operate on home ground - here leaving BKI (complete with second hand cargo door) on one of its many flights of the day: FY Jet, while it lasted, also brought me tremendous fares on AK. Alas, this sort of competition cannot be sustained. AK went on to win the Skytrax Best LCC in 2011 again, the third year in succession. Lets hope that they can continue to be Malaysia's "world champion" again in 2012. I think that if I can find another "good fare" to BKI, I will definitely come over for more spotting in 2012! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Idham 0 Report post Posted December 19, 2011 I get my dreamed gear...with my own sweat... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted December 19, 2011 My highlights for this year was the FY inaugural flight from KUL to SBW on July 1st: My very first flight with MASwings: And Tun M trip to SBW on Oct 5th: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter Sim 1 Report post Posted December 20, 2011 (edited) Have not done really much spotting really this year. Definitely my highlight for the year was the recent anniversary, enjoyed meeting up with both old and new faces and doing what we love spotting under the bright hot sun! Looking forward to more gatherings like this in the future! Also a highlight for me, spotting in subzero temperature! It was -2 C / 35 F if i remember correctly in KDFW Looking forward to more spotting opportunities next year! Edited December 20, 2011 by Walter Sim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted December 20, 2011 Love the KLM Airbus, Walter, esp. since the route was stopped since the end of March 2011, so already 9 months no 'blue skies' anymore overthere... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites