Radzi 2 Report post Posted September 23, 2007 On 19 Sep, I had the opportunity to go into the airport to take part in a recce in preparation for photography of the A380 delivery flight. KC Sim Mind tell us more about it? When will the A380 arrives to SIN? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted September 23, 2007 Excellent shots there, KC !!! Agree with Norman: that Antonov rocks !!! (would love to make a trip on that one from Singapore to Batam)... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoe Jyh 0 Report post Posted September 24, 2007 Wow...nice sunset shots KC! Especially love the one of the CX jumbo rotating. Some powerful Lotus Power to chase away the Monday blues Introducing Mihin Lanka's A321 TC-TUB in a simple yet striking livery. It now serves SIN three times a week from Colombo. If one lotus isn't enough to drive away the blues, there's always the option of having two (P.S. Anybody itching to visit SIN now? ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smith 1 Report post Posted September 24, 2007 Tiger......better take each and everyone of them....9V-TAA is no more at SIN Kwek et al, seems -TAA's stay in MEL was shortlived, she's now back in Singapore! (flew back on Wednesday via DRW). Must have been for promo stuff only or something. Awesome stuff, KC! I hope -GEE or -GEF (or any of the -500's) get the new E-travel decals! Hoejyh, yes i'm very tempted to come back...hoping for November. Very nice pics of the first MJ601 from CMB! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC Sim 2 Report post Posted September 25, 2007 When I received 7 missed calls from a friend, I knew it had to be something interesting. Former United Airlines B747-422 N106UA (now painted in the colours of Blue Sky Airlines) has gone out on an air test at 1455hrs. This was the one air test we have been waiting and waiting for months already . . . several engine runs near the hangar and each time, it was towed back and remained firmly on ground. So naturally, I "flew" off to the airport. The sky was blue and the sunlight perfect . . . but as Blue Sky B744's scheduled arrival approached, a storm descended on us. The clouds were thick and were hanging overhead - the air was still and humid. We had to really summon our most positive thinking and shamelessly told ourselves that the weather will break. And it did . . . the rain poured and the breaks came . . . and finally the sun peeped out and the clouds were banished . . . and Blue Sky arrived. The rest as they say . . . is history. After its landing, it probably remained on the runway 20R for some time . . . causing a SilkAir A320 and an SIA B777-300 to abort their landing and perform their respective go-around. The long wait to capture this was worth it. Thanks Xuyong . . . for the perseverence in trying to get me to pass on the great news. KC Sim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted September 25, 2007 Very nice, KC... and that's with some great preseverence... Seems that BlueSky 744 still has some teething problems by letting others to gor round?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC Sim 2 Report post Posted September 26, 2007 I certainly hope that there are indeed teething problems that require yet another test flight - just so that more of us could photograph it again. In the meantime, I sure hope that they will wash the plane more thoroughly to remove the dirt from the upper forward fuselage . . . and hopefully we too could photograph it being delivered with its definitive registration (still wondering what that would be). KC Sim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavin Andrew David 6 Report post Posted September 26, 2007 Nice one KC , never knew such airline existed ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samuel Chy 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2007 if i'm not mistaken, in the market got one biscuit named BlueSky as well. btw, nice shot there, KC! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted September 26, 2007 Which country does Bluesky operate from? Is it an LCC? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smith 1 Report post Posted September 26, 2007 Awesome stuff, KC! I couldn't believe it when I found out this bird was going up for a flight, its been sitting down at SIAEC for months!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick R. 0 Report post Posted October 2, 2007 (edited) KC, would like to congratulate you (& your 380 pic) for being main front cover for this month SilverKris mag absolutely stunning! Edited October 2, 2007 by Nick R. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LW Wong 0 Report post Posted October 2, 2007 I like your blog KC...no more updates? looking forward to read more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted October 2, 2007 Nice one KC , never knew such airline existed ... Better check the Obs Hill - AMS section, Gavin: one was 'stored' there almost 1 year Which country does Bluesky operate from? Is it an LCC? No LCC, SV, airline is from Kyrgyzstan...well, it's more difficult I guess; these 747-400's are ex UA and were destined for Mahan Air in Iran - due to political reasons, they were delivered with British- or Kyrgyz registrations, so to answer your question : have been seen operating from THR 'by an unknown operator'..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoe Jyh 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2007 Some catches last Sunday... 9V-SPQ returning from LHR in her new titles V8-ALI making another appearance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smith 1 Report post Posted October 5, 2007 Awesome stuff, Hoejyh! I hope to catch -SPQ next month! Everytime I visit singapore, either V8-ALI or -BKH come into Singapore either just before I leave, or just before I arrive so I always miss them!! Next trip I want to shoot both Sorry KC, N106UA left last week for ICN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raj 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2007 Nice shot of the Jumbo's! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwek 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2007 Sorry KC, N106UA left last week for ICN No need to be sorry, we got her on departure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavin Andrew David 6 Report post Posted October 6, 2007 Elephant ALI loves Singapore .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Hunt 0 Report post Posted October 6, 2007 9V-SQG now has new titles! and looks great...... Regards Andrew Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Hunt 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2007 Hi Guys, Had a fun morning at Changi today.....no KC who is currently in TLS searching for a certain 9V-SKA! Not to be undone, I also managed to get another "big bird" and was lucky enough to have her rotate right in front of me....must have been completely empty! Also, some more of the fleet getting those "new" coats of paint! Enjoy Andrew Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan Kong 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2007 Andrew, that Antonov is a cracker shot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prashant K 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2007 Great shot of the antonov.....SQ's birds always looks so clean.....i dont think i have ever seen a dirty one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hon Kit 3 Report post Posted October 14, 2007 A380 arriving tmr!! whos going?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sneeze Lam 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2007 B744 with Big title, seems looking much smart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
