Jack Emilius 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2016 saw a post in MySarawak's fb saying that the charter flight from Taipei is now ready for booking. If it is true, i suspect it to be Transasia Airways. The only Taiwanese airline other than Eva and CAL to have planes that can fly as far as KCH. Any info on this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prestley Shim 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2016 (edited) I thought Air Asia already has the direct Kuching Penang link Yeap they do have it. Not sure about the frequency but it's 2x a day. Morning and evening. saw a post in MySarawak's fb saying that the charter flight from Taipei is now ready for booking. If it is true, i suspect it to be Transasia Airways. The only Taiwanese airline other than Eva and CAL to have planes that can fly as far as KCH. Any info on this? 27 Jan KCH/TPE MH8772 2040-0100 2 Feb TPE/KCH MH8773 0200-0630. Info from a member of Kuching Spotters group. But of course, things might change at the last moment. However I did recently come across a Powerpoint presentation from ACE Entrepreneurs Conference that included TransAsia Airways for that charter flight. Perhaps a codeshare? Edited October 18, 2016 by Prestley Shim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth Chong WT 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2016 Guys...is there a black and green tailed plane in KCH? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prestley Shim 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2016 Guys...is there a black and green tailed plane in KCH? Whereabouts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 22, 2016 Attention KCH spotters, 9M-NEO is going there today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muhammad Firdaus 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2016 Attention KCH spotters, 9M-NEO is going there today. Supposed to arrive at 19:20 but delayed to 19:40 according to FR24. Too dark for pictures, unless we have access to the apron to take static pictures. Thanks for the info bro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 22, 2016 Supposed to arrive at 19:20 but delayed to 19:40 according to FR24. Too dark for pictures, unless we have access to the apron to take static pictures. Thanks for the info bro Try again tomorrow - it should be doing the same rotations as 9M-AGA. They swapped the two aircraft around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prestley Shim 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2016 Reviving this thread with AK's third A320neo!Came in as AK5208.Departed as AK5209. She came again at night as AK5226/5227. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szesyn 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2016 Nice shots. Pardon my ignorance but is there any way I can tell a A320 Neo just by physical appearance? Any distinguishing features? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted November 5, 2016 Nice shots. Pardon my ignorance but is there any way I can tell a A320 Neo just by physical appearance? Any distinguishing features? Engines are much larger than the old CFM56. Thrust reversers are not like the "flower" type on the CFM56. They slide back, like they do on the IAE V2500 engines or on wide bodies like the A330s. See: http://www.malaysianwings.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=20604&p=366544 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted November 6, 2016 Sounds like kapcai when pass by, if that helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prestley Shim 0 Report post Posted November 6, 2016 Sounds like kapcai when pass by, if that helps. There will be video tonight xD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prestley Shim 0 Report post Posted November 6, 2016 Had a quick spotting session today seeing that the afternoon sun was up and the lighting was good. Joined a few other spotters and our mission was to catch 9M-AGB on its second day in service. I caught her yesterday but wanted to try my luck again today to get shots with better lighting. But knowing Kuching weather very well, the weather will always miraculously turn against our favor just as the main dish approaches.I first went to the shoplots to catch her landing. Weather en route to the location was bright and sunny but as soon as I got there, the sun was hiding behind the clouds. Sigh..should've known this was gonna happen. But anyhoo since I was already there might as well get a shot for what it's worth.AK5208, the flight number dedicated to A320neo aircraft.After that, made my way up the hill to the best spoting location in Kuching so far (for taxi, landing and 07 rotation shots).Limited edition AirAsia Remove Before Flight keychain. RM10, purchased onboard an AK flight last month.At this time, Giovanni and Oliver was already on the hill, with Oliver perched on his ladder and Giovanni on the newly built platform. They were training their weapons on a RMAF C130.The newly built platform was a simple yet ingenius design by Oliver, constructed solely by him. It can hold a maximum of 4 people on top and 3 maximum if a ladder is set up. The underneath doubles as a shelter from rain and sun.FIRE AT WILL!!The target? 9M-MLT rotating off 07 back to Kuala Lumpur as MH2521.By the time 9M-AGB pushed back and begun taxi, the sun was completely covered by clouds with dark angry storm buildups west of the airfield. I decided it was not worth trying to get a decent shot...So I took a video.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mN3ZIA8vqI4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szesyn 0 Report post Posted November 6, 2016 Engines are much larger than the old CFM56. Thrust reversers are not like the "flower" type on the CFM56. They slide back, like they do on the IAE V2500 engines or on wide bodies like the A330s. See: http://www.malaysianwings.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=20604&p=366544 Thanks that's helpful. Now that you mention it, indeed engine looks different. I suppose they are ETOPS certified as well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sri Ramani K. 0 Report post Posted November 6, 2016 Nice shots. Pardon my ignorance but is there any way I can tell a A320 Neo just by physical appearance? Any distinguishing features? Just look at the trailing edge of the reverser cowls at the 6 o'clock position. Unique to the NEOs (both PW & CFM engines). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted November 6, 2016 Thank you for pointing out the distinguishing birthmark ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted November 10, 2016 Nice spotting location; It's been a long time since my trip to KCH. Maybe you guys could bring me there should i'm in town. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muhammad Firdaus 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2016 So this is where you guys have been hanging out at..that is quite exclusive with 3 levels Thank you for sharing the video Prestley..those lucky dudes in the cockpit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prestley Shim 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2016 Nice spotting location; It's been a long time since my trip to KCH. Maybe you guys could bring me there should i'm in town. Sure thing! Just hit us up and I'm sure my colleagues will be happy to bring you around if I'm not free So this is where you guys have been hanging out at..that is quite exclusive with 3 levels Thank you for sharing the video Prestley..those lucky dudes in the cockpit. Hahaha yeah quite innovative xD the video doesn't do justice lah. You gotta be there for yourself to really hear how quiet it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raymund Yeoh 1 Report post Posted November 25, 2016 Just came back from KCH......weather there during my 3 days there is quite looney....likes to shower around noon to 2pm and after that showers again at around 5ish to 6ish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prestley Shim 0 Report post Posted November 25, 2016 Just came back from KCH......weather there during my 3 days there is quite looney....likes to shower around noon to 2pm and after that showers again at around 5ish to 6ish Yeah it's like that 4-5 days a week. Getting quite predictable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prestley Shim 0 Report post Posted November 28, 2016 9M-LCG, bumped into Kenneth who was about to board this flight to KL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charles 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2016 Anybody has any info on the fire at KIA which occurred last night? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prestley Shim 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2016 Anybody has any info on the fire at KIA which occurred last night? Information from social messaging: source authenticity yet to be verified. Status Operasi : Sampai ditempat kejadian didapati benar berlaku kebakaran melibatkan sebuah generator milik syarikat TJ Pacific yang diletakkan diluar bangunan. Kebakaran juga melibatkan 4 tong minyak Jet A1 dan sebuah tangga penumpang Airbus. Kebakaran telah berjaya dikawal dan dipadamkan oleh pasukan Bomba Lapangan Terbang semasa Pasukan Bomba BBP Tabuan Jaya sampai ditempat kejadian. Kebakaran tidak melibatkan strukur bangunan MAS kargo sepertimana yang dilaporkan. Maklumat Tambahan:Set Generator tersebut digunakan untuk kerja-kerja kimpalan pada waktu berkerja siang hari dan tidak dihidupkan pada sebelah malam, 4 tong minyak JET A1 menyebabkan api cepat marak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prestley Shim 0 Report post Posted December 10, 2016 (edited) Some of my favorite picks from November's spotting sessions.Seeing Hong Kong Airlines here in daylight for the first time.One of the most fun and colorful AK liveries I've seen.The Banana with a white radome.Tune Talk's flying billboard arriving in evening light from Lumpur.The second A320neo rotating back to Lumpur.With Captain Aquila Ismail in seat 0A.Do or die, I just gotta catch this 767!Finally got a shot of the 'Kuching City Alarm Clock'.Airport authorities began digging out some unsightly mounds. Edited December 10, 2016 by Prestley Shim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites