Andrew Hunt 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2006 Great pics everyone.....some really talented photographers out there! Regards Andrew Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Teh 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2006 the DragonAir special livery holding for some time on the special runway... awaiting clearance from the spotters... i realized this is a rare opportunity so i joined KC, Jon.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Hunt 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2006 Ohhhh, just found this one. Anytime KLIA needs a gate guardian, you could use this as an idea! Regards Andrew Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Min Chun 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2006 Wow Andrew and fellows! Tons of great shots! Love the reflection one by Andrew Cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter Sim 1 Report post Posted July 2, 2006 WoW! Very Very good pictures indeed. Love that Dragonair! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwek 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2006 (edited) I'm glad I finally made it to KLIA for spotting, after a couple false starts this year. I would like to thank Jonathan for his efforts to make this an unforgettable spotting trip for us. First for playing host and dragging himself out of bed to meet us at some unearthly hour, and then for the carefully thought out sequence of spots which maximize our day trip to KLIA. As Andrew said, it's the friendship and company that will be cherished. Thanks for the guys who made the effort to spend time with us. It was indeed an extremely wonderful experience and I thoroughly enjoyed the company of fellow MalaysiaWings spotters who quite obviously have great passion for this hobby! As for the "Jurassic" ringgit notes, I will be having them assessed - hey maybe that will bring me a small fortune - then can fly in for spotting. Here are some of the photos. The first aircraft to greet us at Spot no 1 (Pond) was Hibiscus! No light but it certainly set the standard of traffic of the rest of the day. Pakistani got some of the first light on her tail. A couple of shots before we moved to spot no 2. Observation Hill here we come... Rotate!! Luv the dense air in the engines. We met Mr Pakistani again... She rotated early.. We spotter a familiar face. Then we broke for lunch as we noticed that Andrew keep shafting CF cards into his mouth..... Edited July 2, 2006 by Kwek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwek 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2006 (edited) The stars at KLIA are naturally the home-based aircraft. Baby Boeing leaps into the air. Climbing on a Jumbo. All Malaysian. But where' the real stuff that we are looking for? When we first reached the top of Observation Hill, there were shouts of joy as we spotted Heliconia. We waited patiently..... 2 specials for the price of one click. I like this backdrop. If only the aircraft was facing the other direction. Maybe a few months later when the wind changes direction? Presenting Ms Heliconia. Target 1 achieved! Not to be outdone, Ms Hibiscus duly pushed back and taxied for departure The standard photo stop. I like this one very much....Target 2 achived! Edited July 2, 2006 by Kwek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edwin Yii 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2006 (edited) Kwek .. tat MH 777 rotation shot is awesome dude here's mine.. really glad u guys enjoyed the time @ Malaysia .. we'll surely be heading WSSS soon Edited July 2, 2006 by Edwin Yii Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwek 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2006 (edited) Miss Air India Express was shy at first, hiding from the sun during her approach. Finally there is light but she's all covered by her sari.. She turned to reveal a little of her face...but not too much (like the old Ribena advertisment). We take a commercial break. Introducing the "Flying Nun" 2006 version, starring KC. For those old enough, this will invoke memories of Sally Field flying around..... He attempted a take-off but failed. The lift to weigh ratio was grossly mis-judged. Secondly the propulsion was lacking in power. Ok, but back to serious subjects... The MU A-320. Better take more of this one, especially this side. There may be a change in the Ronaldo's pic. The grin will be wider now, after his part in getting Rooney sent off in the World Cup quarter-final match. So happy to see MAS Cargo B744. Target 3 achieved. Spotless! Edited July 2, 2006 by Kwek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted July 2, 2006 Presenting Ms Heliconia. Target 1 achieved! Excellent shots there, Kwek; sorry to have missed you guys by just one weekend Anyhow, my mission was also to 'nail' Mike Romeo Delta the previous weekend, but it was NOT gonna be, even in ZRH on 28/06 it was not her but Romeo Bravo Still waiting patiently..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwek 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2006 (edited) OK, the last batch - I promise.. This one for Pieter. This one for LeeCH This one for everyone Gulf Air twinkle toes Burning rubber Burning rubber 2 Common subject but in great light Ditto Spilling her gills Cute baby bus Intersection departures. I like the backdrop for this shot. I end with a note of thanks to everyone for making our spotting trip a most unforgetable one. A special mention for Jonathan, captured here waitng to pounce on a chance to taking candid shots (note the mischevious grin). Edited July 2, 2006 by Kwek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Azahan 1 Report post Posted July 2, 2006 lovely lovely kwek! action packed!! cheers for uploading. in case of emergency, call my aircraft. hehehe after our singapore buddies left, we stayed back to wait for hibiscus, LH and CX..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Azahan 1 Report post Posted July 2, 2006 the state of the art 'dreamliner' in special orange livery. door locked because new aircraft maaa.... face to face with airbus 350 low cost AK 320 with special livery in between flights. it hasnt used to malaysia weather yet. and its co pilot has to buy his own drink. nothing is free for low cost airline. the venerable 707-300 ultra classic. with its michelin air tyre and kong out strobe light. co -pilot wears short and adidas sneaker. at least the sneaker is black which is in line with industry norm. hahaha....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted July 2, 2006 Azahan... haha.. that was good laught haha.. Especially classic 707 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwek 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2006 (edited) Pieter, Not really a target but we had hope to see see these and our dreams actually came true. We couldn't believe our luck! 2 hibiscus and Heliconia, and MAS Cargo B74F in a single day!! Plus mostly good weather and light for the day. Anyway, I hear it was hazy the next morning, and no hibiscus or heliconia. Someone was being kind to us! Excellent shots there, Kwek; sorry to have missed you guys by just one weekend Anyhow, my mission was also to 'nail' Mike Romeo Delta the previous weekend, but it was NOT gonna be, even in ZRH on 28/06 it was not her but Romeo Bravo Still waiting patiently..... Edited July 2, 2006 by Kwek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M.Hafiez 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2006 muahahaha...u guys r so hilarious... the 707-300 classic looks like a rally car...+ palm trees as backdrop..malaysian rally version Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Teh 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2006 kwek, good shots! obs hill is a nice place to spot but i've never been there yet. hopefully can made it there next spotting session... infact, the 707-300 is operated by Cathay as CX6960 for an extended D check at the palm plantation... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yk goh 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2006 Hi all, I had just registered on Malaysian Wings and wow, what an active forum. I would like to echo what Andrew, KC & Kwek said about the wonderful hospitality we recieved during the one-day trip at KLIA. Thanks again to all we met and especially Jonathan for meeting us so early in the morning and guiding us the rest of the day. This trip was particularly great for me as I had been an avid collector of 9M-registered aircraft but little opportunity to do so. The flocks of 9Ms in its home ground was fantastic. Unfortunately, I have nothing to post at the moment as am the only one still on slides! Many thanks also to my three fellow spotters from this side of the causeway for this wonderful trip. Andrew for getting us there and back safely, KC for his usual humour and Kwek who provided the subject of the humour. Aircraft spotting is great, especially with friends like all we met at KLIA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaity 1 Report post Posted July 3, 2006 Wonderful shots guys. Lovely weather and many different liveries too. You bunch of jokers really make me laugh with those behind the scene shots. Azahan, I like those dreamliner to 707 shots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavin Andrew David 6 Report post Posted July 3, 2006 Kwek , those are absolutely MAGNIFICENT shots .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Min Chun 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2006 Kwek and other fellows spotters, what a wodnerful spotting session u guys have. Awesome rotation! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Teh 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2006 My Chapter of MASkargo When norman picked me up from cowboy town and go into the plantation, we spotted a big MH tail passing by... and we both agreed that's a jumbo. Malaysian 4? no no ... its already 12.30pm.. we went on quickly to the spot and yes, its a MASkargo 742 TF-ATX, quickly made our camera ready just before her take-off roll. a while later after jon's call saying that they are going for lunch, norman spotted a jumbo approaching thru his Nikon F2.8 Binocular itz a MH jumbo.... and when it comes nearer... we both getting very excited that the MASkargo 744F. Papa Sierra! click click click click click while she slowing down on the runway before jon and guys come to our spot after lunch, we saw another MASkargo 742F taxiing out with two AK baby following, and all of a sudden it turn back to the other direction... back to the cargo complex... forgot to bring passport ka? then she came again after jon and guys arrived. TF-ARJ. while jonathan and our friends from singapore dissapointed to miss the MPS approach, she appeared infront of us again when we're at the rotation spot. Everyone getting ready and guessing which spot she will rotate, i follow Kwek's prediction.... "Today no durian, she will rotate infront of us... " while KC and others walk further down with prediction of Ms Papa Sierra will rotate late with good loads of cargo. And Kwek was right! there goes my MASkargo more shots later Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edwin Yii 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2006 nice stuff guys..and Azahan..hell u got me with my eyes close.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Min Chun 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2006 nice stuff guys..and Azahan..hell u got me with my eyes close.. EDwin, stop 'spamming'..Mana pictures? Kevin, your jumbos are awesome huh! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth K 3 Report post Posted July 3, 2006 Amazing pieces of photos!!!!!! All high quality! Kwek & Kevin & andy & and all photographer, photos looks absolutely stunning! Quite a gathering there! Keep more coming.............and the jokes too So, this mean no CO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
