Benjamin Ho 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2005 I was at Singapore last weekend for a look-around-try-not-to-get-tempted trip. Grabing the chance, I have scheduled a spotting to Changi airport. I haven't been to the airport for ages. The last time I was there is at least 13 years ago. But I can still rememberm, the vast viewing mall at Terminal 1. Coming up from the departure floor escalator will bring you to the central viewing area covering 8 gates I think. Turning left after and walk all the way straight one will reach Swensen and the view area provides the best view of the runway and airline like Cathay, Thai and Indian Airlines. I never had the chance of going to the other end i.e. turning right after the escalator. Not sure why but since I was still small kid I have been known to stand at the central\left viewing mall for as long as 3 hours. I still remembr there used to be students sitting in groups on the floor studying... wierd. Anyway, I'm glad I went to my "old fav" spot. There was a Indian airline's A320 being prepared for flight. While I was snapping away, I noticed another guy whipping out a DSLR. Looking at the lense, I instantly knew he MUST be a spotter for no one will use a 300mm lens when all you need is kit-ens for ah-moi shoot... er... correct or not huh? TK? His name is Gerald (hope I get the spelling right) and he is from Honolulu, Hawaii, on vacation in SG... we sort of like, chat, snap, chat, snap... with that kind of traffic in WSSS is really difficult to maintain a chat session for more than 5 min, especially when the airport is on single runway operation. Then came Tsen Tsan, which I believe some of us here know him... one of the admin for www.ninervictor.com, Singapore's spotter website. Apparently the SG spotter group are having an interview with photo-i magazine on local (SG) aviation photographic ... er... trend, scene... cant find the correct word... Continue snapping away while they waited for the rest of the group and the journalist. So many wide body in WSSS I actually got bit jelak after a while... I actually cought myself saying "another T7? boring already la" *off camera* *enjoy Geral and Tsen Tsan's Nikon D70s / D100 shutter symphony* *ka-chak ka-chak ka-chak ka-chak ka-chak ka-chak* John, the journalist came and soon after that the rest of the SG spotter group was there as well... I just sort of like stand around and listen, since I was essentially a "present-by-accident*... One of the spotter, Mr KC started spotting since 1974, days of the D-8 and all at the old airport site. Man, 1974 I was not even an idea yet... Group photo... everyone digged out their own gear and pose... I wanna hide myself somewhere... semua mega-canon... Other then Gerald and Tsen Tsan the rest are all Canon DSLR.I was the only one with point-and-shoot... I want to UPGRADE!!! I want to masuk duck ...er... DARK SIDE!!! Left soon after the photo session, need to rush for the bus back to KL... Great trip I should say, never expect to bump into so many spotters... and so many T7's... and the aircraft model marking on the ground near each gate also appears to be much longer than the one in KLIA... Hope when I go there the next time I will be carrying a D70s... *drool* Will upload photo later... Ben-G Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavin Andrew David 6 Report post Posted August 2, 2005 Tsentsan and 9V spotters spot at viewing gallery ? didn't know that .. Hmmm ... Got glass right in the viewing gall ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Delwin A 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2005 What a coincidence! I'll be going to SIN between 21 and 24th Aug. BTW still can spot a/c at the viewing gallery ah? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raymond Ngu 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2005 Ben, Upload the pics quickly lar, want to see. Delwin, Spotting at the viewing gallery is the only legal place to spot in SIN unless u go out with the local spotters who have cars. Gavin, From what i heard from Emperor JonKong and Benny (from S'pore), u can shoot through the glass without getting reflection. Definitely better than KUL viewing gallery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Azahan 1 Report post Posted August 2, 2005 wei pictures??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan Kong 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2005 Ben... no pictures? we are all waiting anxiously for those pictures Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TK 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2005 i miss SIN spotting.... JonKong, pay my flight ticket to go to SIN please... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benjamin Ho 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2005 *dripping sweat trying ti figure out how to upload**took a peep at Jonathan's reply, panting heavily**wipe sweat, used tissue already piling up one end of the living room**Message Sir Imran for assisant* OK, here goes... I think this portion of the airport is solely for LCC airlines... First time seeing baby boeing's winglet... nice... Mini globe map made out of coins, in the viewing mall This is for testing first... still trying to make sure I do it the right way.. part 2 coming up soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benjamin Ho 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2005 Thanks Sir Imran for helping me with image posting... Now, Ben-G Production is proud to present... *drum roll*... Part 2: The attack of wides... SIA uses T2 so I supposed they are using part of T1 for light maintenance purposes Indian airlines A320 Is it me or their ground marking is more complete than KLIA's Feeding time!!! SIA 744 being towed to... dunno where while 772 lands Mega Ark rotating... i thought they dropped all the nick'd 772 rotates. Positive rates, gears up 744 smokey landing Thai 773 turning to park Reverse thrust for EVA 774 Indian Airline push out... dun ask why the angle, saja la Singapore spotter group with John (first from left) from photo-i magazine. Gerald and Tsen Tsan from the right... didnt get to know the rest of the guys' name FO: handbrake mana? Busy working at CX 772 while TG 77 being pushed out for departure 3 wide bodies Dunno what airline is this... and as Raymond said, no reflection from glass!!! GREAT!!! Phew, done... comment please? i dun mind tomatos and eggs, but do let me know where I can improve. Thanks Ben-G Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imran K. 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2005 Great pix sir. I really like ur AI angle...very creative! That unknown airline..is Mayanmar Airways..sporting my FAVOURITE special c/s. Keep them coming sir! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sing Yew 1 Report post Posted August 2, 2005 Nice shots as usual. Thanks for posting them up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raymond Ngu 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2005 Ben, Nice shots. That "unknown airlines" is Myanmar Airways International. That plane has been spotted in KUL several times. Want to go SIN for spotting again? Somewhere early Sept? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raymond Ngu 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2005 The person from the 2nd left is Benny and the 3rd from right is Aaron. The other one i don't know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan Kong 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2005 The viewing gallery at the terminal 1 provides superb view from early morning till noon. arggg...Feel like doing a spotting trip there again Ben how many SIA B777s you manage to get while you were there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benjamin Ho 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2005 Hi all, Thanks for all the comment. Actually these image are about 1/3 of what I took that day. the others have various problems such as object too small, or horizon issue (was on the phone, 1 hand operation) Raymond, early Sept sounds good, but 3rd Sept that weekend is definitely out 'cause got wedding dinner. maybe the next weekend after that? Jonathan, I caught at least 6 B777 (including depart and arrive) from SIA... cant blame me for feeling bored after a while... TK, can tumpang on jumpseat to singapore in sept ka? Ben-G Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavin Andrew David 6 Report post Posted August 3, 2005 I want to go SIN .. I luvvvvv SQ 777 ! heheheh .. Wanna go ah jonathan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raymond Ngu 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2005 Ben, I'll be in S'pore on 31/8/05-3/9/05. Can u make it? I'll go to S'pore by train from KL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Azahan 1 Report post Posted August 3, 2005 benjamin, good pictures bro! tarmac activities are my favourite as well. after nose shots. hehehe. and good to see one guy in the picture is on the dark side of the force. thanx for uploading bro! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavin Andrew David 6 Report post Posted August 3, 2005 Tsentsan dark side aso Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Azahan 1 Report post Posted August 3, 2005 oh yah laaaaaa. eh gavin join dark side laaaaa better. right prince jonathan???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liau 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2005 What are ground markings for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benjamin Ho 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2005 Ground marking are for ground crew to ensure the plane is parked at the correct position relative to the door / skybridge position. I think if the plane is parked too deep in or vice versa the bridge will have problem docking with the door. Remember that the skybridge's movement is limited to a small box. so its important to get the plane parked at the correct position Ben-G Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavin Andrew David 6 Report post Posted August 4, 2005 Benjamin , what camera are u using ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benjamin Ho 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2005 Sony DSC-V1... Rotote!!! Ben-G Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TK 0 Report post Posted August 5, 2005 Good stuff Ben-G.. Singapore viewing area is nice, it will never be quiet there, not the sound of the plane but the KIDS...they are so happy playing around there...freedom of space. I guess we are all like that once..happy happy joy joy.. Until now, spotting at SIN is always lovely..airlines that comes there are mostly bypass KUL... Keep it up guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
