Jonathan Kong 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2006 Nice view from the air side tower Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricky Tiong 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2006 Thanks again guys for the exclusive photos taken! Jonathan, it is indeed a very nice overview of the new LCAT. Funny how Air Asia parked their new toys together away from the older toys. I guess they are trying to keep away from A vs B war! Cheers again guys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth K 3 Report post Posted March 29, 2006 What a busy small terminal! Nice pixs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sneeze Lam 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2006 Nice view from the air side tower so many Air Asia parked together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan Kong 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2006 This photo is dedicated to Sir Norman for inviting me to join him for the air side tower visit. Norman... Euro 10 okay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sneeze Lam 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2006 This photo is dedicated to Sir Norman for inviting me to join him for the air side tower visit. Norman... Euro 10 okay Euro 10? I pay Euro15 to bid the place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Min Chun 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2006 Wah..we can even see the MU plane which Jonathan & Azahan rocked befroe.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted March 29, 2006 Waaaa ... Emperor.... already secured air side pass for you still want to charge me 10 Euro kaaa... Hahaha kidding... anyway it was fun guys... Anyway... for my night shots, I would like to credit the splendid LCCT Pioneer Team in Apron Control Tower that very first night of "real" operation (Real here is that all final KUL arrival for Air Asia were terminated at LCCT that night...). So it really true to life ops... prior to this were simulated in PC's... Here they are in the control room that night We owe our gratitude to Tuan Hj Zulkefli Harun, Acting Director of DCA KLIA (wearing the white skull cap...MW member/non-poster...a friend of mine) They were so serious and so busy... I saw their untouched dinner on the table at 2200.. (they can't afford to have their dinner in the pantry..) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Min Chun 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2006 Wow..They have my full respect.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted March 29, 2006 Sneeze... Air Asia parked together on the tarmac of the new KUL's Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) These photos were taken about 7 hours after the Prime Minister of Malaysia officiated the opening of the new terminal. Currently Air Asia is the main user of the terminal, thus you'll see only AK aircraft there. Ricky, The tarmac closer to the tower is the "International" side where you can see some people in the terminal (they are actually queing at the Immigration desks..) So for planes that are leaving for international destinations the next day will park here for the night... And this one for Sir Azahan, for the tour of Romeo Foxtrot and I won't charge a dime for this... not like Emperor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fitri Shukri 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2006 Wow Norman, you got BIG CABLE in DCA. Its good some of DCA top figures share and understand our interest and passion for spotting. At least they know we mean no harm so that KLIA can be more open and tolerant to spotters in the future. We owe a big thank you to Norman and the geng and the DCA people involve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted March 29, 2006 Sifu Norman, Emperor Kong and bro Azahan, Thanks a lot for sharing these wonderful nightshots and thumbs-up for the ATC guys for the hospitality !!! This way, we can see their working-environment as well... Good to see, AK uses 2 different aprons - one for domestic- and one for international flights Keep those wonderful shots coming, really appreciated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter Sim 1 Report post Posted March 29, 2006 Norman, wonderful closeups. I remember there was a plan to go on tour in DCA KLIA. Any chance of it happening? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted March 29, 2006 Fitri... HjZul is also an avid photog.. but not dSLR laaa... FX9 for the moment BTW known him for past 35yrs already And without him... the trip to witness the first operation of LCCT from the air side won't materialise very BIG THANK YOU to him again Pieter, This photo shows 3 AK's A320 parked on the "Mixed" parking ie can be domestic as well as international... So arrival could be domestic for international departure next day Can also see another 2 out of 3 mixed bays (still empty at time of pix) Norman, wonderful closeups. I remember there was a plan to go on tour in DCA KLIA. Any chance of it happening? Yes... in planning stage... already made known to them just waiting for correct time for everybody Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter Sim 1 Report post Posted March 29, 2006 good to hear that Norman =D That Man Utd jet is stunning!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tze Shan 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2006 wah... i love those life by sitting in the ATC tower besides cockpit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sim Lim Shen 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2006 Really fantastic fantastic night shots. A big thank you to the Emperor, Norman, and T Azahan for sharing with us. Truly amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sneeze Lam 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2006 Sneeze... Air Asia parked together on the tarmac of the new KUL's Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) These photos were taken about 7 hours after the Prime Minister of Malaysia officiated the opening of the new terminal. Currently Air Asia is the main user of the terminal, thus you'll see only AK aircraft there. Oh, no wonder there are so many AKs............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted March 29, 2006 Initially... the LCCT tarmac was relatively empty only a few AK's planes could be since (around about 2230Hrs Local) But slowly, one by one AK's came back for the days last flight to the hub, filling up the available parking space... And pax were escorted to the terminal building along a predetermine route parking bays... Here's an international arrival See how pax making a bee line to terminal.. Good opportunity for wide angle nose shots -- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted March 29, 2006 (edited) Waseh... Can get apron shotslah.. this is Xcellent... Thanks Normy.. I know what to do next time i come.. Be the last one out.. so the whole plane is mine for Clicking hehe.. and all the way to the terminal.. like that no need pass lah hehe.. More pix please.. ehh.. mana King Kongs pix? Han solo also? Next episode please.. So.. lemme see.. LCCT done.. ehh cannot be.. last episode coming ah?? NOOOooooooo!!!!!!!! Edited March 29, 2006 by ignatius Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanjay Thaker 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2006 Fantastic guys..great coverage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Min Chun 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2006 Wah..nice one..can take many photos if they r spotter.. My cousin will be using the LCCT terminal since he will coe back on THAI AK which is International arrival from BKK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sneeze Lam 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2006 Nice photos. May I know if all PAX have to walk on the apron to the LCCT or there would have shuttle bus service for those parked far away? Also if the aircraft needs any push back vehicles for departure? Initially... the LCCT tarmac was relatively empty only a few AK's planes could be since (around about 2230Hrs Local) But slowly, one by one AK's came back for the days last flight to the hub, filling up the available parking space... And pax were escorted to the terminal building along a predetermine route parking bays... Here's an international arrival See how pax making a bee line to terminal.. Good opportunity for wide angle nose shots -- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwek 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2006 Hi Norman, Are you ex-ATC or still in service? Otherwise how to have the "cable' connection.... Small world indeed, I happen to know Haji Zulkifi as well. Say hi for me (or if Zulkifi you're are reading this, pse PM me.) Kwek Singapore Fitri... HjZul is also an avid photog.. but not dSLR laaa... FX9 for the moment BTW known him for past 35yrs already And without him... the trip to witness the first operation of LCCT from the air side won't materialise very BIG THANK YOU to him again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Azahan 1 Report post Posted March 29, 2006 thank you again norman!! u the man that night!!! happy now imran?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
