Simon 3 Report post Posted September 19, 2008 No there is a reason to go to Changi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC Sim 2 Report post Posted September 19, 2008 A tour of North Korea is a novelty and perhaps the very very last opportunity anywhere in the world where you still feel the communistic reclusive atmosphere. And I can assure you that you will be very impressed by its cleanliness - due to its poverty, nobody wastes anything and don't dump rubbish anywhere - and beauty. The food is good and there are many sights to take in. Just need to go in with an open mind and the intention to not be bothered about politics - just have a wish to experience a different environment. KC Sim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted September 19, 2008 (edited) Wow..Tupolev Tu-204 ! :clapping: The next Air Koryo flight frm Singapore to Pyongyang:24 September 2008. CLICK ME Edited September 19, 2008 by MIR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC Sim 2 Report post Posted September 19, 2008 After a long spell of inclement weather, we finally had a run of good weather and hopefull this continues for some time to come yet. With a friend from LAX - Michael Ing whom some of you have met about two years ago, it was an early start to take advantage of the sun. The day was slow, with very little traffic and the few that came in the morning were quite satisfying. Cebu Pacific Air finally decided it was fine to land on 20R and Michael was over the moon with this landing. China Cargo's MD-11F B-2171 followed suit . . . and was followed by the "star" of the AirAsia fleet. How appropriate, with the F1 Grand Prix making its Singapore debut in a week's time. The afternoon's spotting got off to a good start - albeit with a huge surprise - when this Vietnam Airlines Airbus A330-200 arrived. It's movement was not noted on the teletext and I could only assume it is the same one that was in maintenance at SIAEC. What follows are a whole parade of regular subjects in good light . . . including the A320 of Jetstar Airways from Australia, SilkAir's newest A320 and Turkish A340 in Star Alliance livery - its second appearance in three days. KC Sim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simon 3 Report post Posted September 19, 2008 and was followed by the "star" of the AirAsia fleet. How appropriate, with the F1 Grand Prix making its Singapore debut in a week's time. Nico Rosberg and fellow partner might be onboard Nice catch KC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terence Ong 0 Report post Posted September 19, 2008 Wow! Beautiful shots, KC. Simply love the variety and the light. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hon Kit 3 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 VH-OQA operating as QF6008 TLS-SIN ETA 1905 UTC+8 Anyone gonna catch this bird? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 QF6008 has just landed at 18.45 local time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC Sim 2 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 Yes it has indeed . . . and in a few hours, it will be crossing the equator and enter the Southern Hemisphere and head home to Sydney, Australia - the first airline in the Southern Hemisphere to receive an Airbus A380. Although it was scheduled to arrive at 1910hrs - when it will be near impossible to get a decent shot, a punctual departure from Toulouse and perhaps with a push from tailwinds enroute, it arrived at 1845hrs. Waiting to welcome it were 15 photographers . . . and after the big bird (since this plane is named after Qantas' pioneer lady pilot Nancy Bird) landed, you could see 15 anxious photographers nervously reviewing their shots. And I swear there were enough smiles to cover the entire stretch of Changi Beach. We now await the delivery of the next two Qantas A380s and hope that they pass through SIN at an earlier timing . . . and eventually enter service on the SYD-SIN-LHR route on January 16, 2009. Thanks to all who were on the beach for a great time . . . KC Sim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 Bravo...KC Sim !! Bravo !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simon 3 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 Yahoo....something new on A380. THanks KC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louis L. 2 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 qantas whale , thanks alot KC Sim .......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raj 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 Nice catch there KC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tsentsan 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 (edited) And mine... Edited September 20, 2008 by tsentsan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andi C 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 I must say the QF livery looks pretty good on an A380. Nice work there guys! Wish I was there... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibrahim 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 WoooW~!!! BIG Kangarooo~!!! nice catch KC and Tsentsan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Hunt 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 Here's mine! Enjoy! Andrew Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Azahan 1 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 KC, Tsentsan, Andrew..... You all made our day. And thank god for the tailwind....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TK 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 ooh la la.....clean n white rim on its wheels... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simon 3 Report post Posted September 21, 2008 Here's mine. OQA landed at my airport then head to Sydney Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fablee 0 Report post Posted September 21, 2008 (edited) Beaut shots of Nancy, guys. Thought I would add a video of Nancy (VH-OQA) overflying the sea towards Changi Beach. This was taken before I started taking stills of her. Here it is Edited September 21, 2008 by fablee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raymond Ngu 0 Report post Posted September 21, 2008 Here is mine. VH-OQA over changi beach. Another special yesterday was Vietnam A332 doing test flight. Hope u guys enjoy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted September 21, 2008 Thanks so much for sharing, guys !!! Whale looks awesome with the Kangaroo dress Raymond, so lucky with the VN A330 !!! Although, I've been plenty of times in SGN now, NEVER ever saw one as yet (are they based at HAN ?) Keep, those Changi shots, coming, guys !!! You made my day ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yusoff 1 Report post Posted September 21, 2008 Lovely shots, guys!!! Red and White blends really well... Love the blue on VN Simon, u tipu..... [u lied] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoe Jyh 0 Report post Posted September 21, 2008 (edited) A bit late here with some of my own to add on... VH-OQA on approach A slightly different angle of the Air Koryo Tu-204-300. It looks shorter in real life! Edited September 21, 2008 by Hoe Jyh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites