WT Liew 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2010 Nice vapour trail and the T1 overview Nice to meet you the other days. Thanks, Nice to meet you too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S. Huang 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2010 Changi T1 Why are there SQ aircrafts parked at the T1 gates? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwek 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2010 SQ aircraft are parked at T1 to relief the bay shortage the T2 and T3. These aircraft does not operate from T1, the airport authority is just putting the space parking capacity at T1 to good use. The aircraft will be towed to a departure gate at T2 or T3 closer to the departure time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S. Huang 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2010 (edited) SQ aircraft are parked at T1 to relief the bay shortage the T2 and T3. These aircraft does not operate from T1, the airport authority is just putting the space parking capacity at T1 to good use. The aircraft will be towed to a departure gate at T2 or T3 closer to the departure time. Thanks for the explanation. I would have thought that with the on-going renovation work at T1, T1 would be the one facing a shortage of parking bays. Edited January 24, 2010 by S. Huang Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandeep G 1 Report post Posted January 24, 2010 SIAEC ASU (Apron Services Unit) is also located in T1 beneath the Delta Pier. So parking some of the SIA aircraft that are on longer layovers also permits easier access to the SIAEC guys and gals when T1 is having it's lull period during the late night/early morning or during midday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tsentsan 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2010 24/1/2010 My best day in aviation spotting this year. 9V-SKI arriving in beautiful evening light, as SQ321. OO-THB arriving as 3V001. Glad to have caught her in such good light. First time catching the orange. PK-GPH arriving as GA830. VH-VWW arriving as JQ57. First sight of JQ's A321. VH-OQF arriving as QF10. Although LH's 346 and NH's "Panda" landed 02C, I am happy to have stayed at 02L, for we had our first Singapore Airshow practise rehearsal and actual run, all thanks to Alitalia's B777. Seen here, I-DISE in new colours, doing a fly-past of 02L at probably 200 or 300 feet. What a beauty! So near, so close, so low. Fantastic! Her extremely steep climb after the pass made it so much better than any airshow manuever you will ever witness in Singapore. She then returned on a 2nd round for a landing on 02L, going dead slow since she's empty and super light. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoe Jyh 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2010 :yahoo:Here are some more angles from the low level flypast. The gracefulness of the B772 was absolutely stunning at low speeds, and one has to witness it personally to believe Following which, the undercarriage doors were opened briefly to retract the RAT and the aircraft executed a beautiful steep climbout. QF's newest A380 VH-OQF operating the evening QF10 flight from LHR. Earlier in the morning, Delta kicked off the day's specials with A333 N804NW in DL's new colour scheme as DL9751 from Guam Not to be left out, AK also sent 9M-AFJ on an early morning rotation from Langkawi. The starboard of the aircraft is different from the port side of the aircraft. On this side, Lat is seen proudly leading his cast of characters while bearing the Malaysian flag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kianhong 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2010 (edited) Beautiful! Nice catch of the RAT! Edited January 24, 2010 by kianhong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted January 24, 2010 Wow... look at those good lights sthots Amazing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yap Wei Heng 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2010 Earlier in the morning, Delta kicked off the day's specials with A333 N804NW in DL's new colour scheme as DL9751 from Guam Nice pictures..... Sorry for this question, but Singapore has flight connections to Guam? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vernon 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2010 Those are beautiful pictures of the AZ 777 fly-by, TTT and Hoe Jyh. I notice a tiny fan-like structure protruding from the belly of the aircraft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nguyen Vu Loc 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2010 Those are beautiful pictures of the AZ 777 fly-by, TTT and Hoe Jyh. I notice a tiny fan-like structure protruding from the belly of the aircraft. Vernon: Kianhong has mentioned it at the RAT, acronym for Ram Air Turbine. This device is the last resort for hydraulic power and electric to control the aircraft when all engines shut down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC Sim 2 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 Greetings . . . for those who thought I went missing, here I am (and I appreciate your messages). It was Super Sunday yesterday . . . great skies and absolutely wonderful planes (and might I add that I had great company in the form of Hoe Jyh and Tsan Tsan too). It was a 12-hour shooting spree for me but nothing thrilled me more than the Alitalia B777-200ER I-DISE going on an air test. ALthough we had an early scare when it was due to return at 1409hrs (instead of 1600hrs), it eventually had its full air test and returned after 1600hrs. The pilot gave me what I felt was the true Singapore Airshow 2010 when it did its wheels-up go-around. With a blue sky to match the occasion, the shot looked like it was taken at FL330 (except for the Ram Air Turbine that is deployed - could someone explain if the RAT could be deployed at high altitudes? Here's a shot of it doing that go-around and then a proper landing thereafter. The day began really well for me . . . a sign of what turned out to be a great day of spotting. It all began with the MD-11F of UPS (UPS15 from BKK) being delayed till after sunrise. Delta Airlines' A330-300 (N804NW) arrived from Guam just after 0800hrs in beautiful light that showed off its gorgeous paintwork. AirAsia was not going to let the Americans steal the show and so sent in two beauties in Bank Rakyat and 1Malaysia liveries. Garuda Indonesia's B737-800s in new livery are practically a daily sight these days - but in great light, it is always a welcome sight. Sharp-eyed spotters may notice that Valuair's A320 9V-VLB now has one Jetstar wingtip fence (only on the starboard side). And what are the chances of photographing two albino B747-400Fs in one day . . . one in the morning in the form of Cargolux's LX-PCV (it does actually have "Operating for Silk Way Airlines" stickers) . . . . . . and in the afternoon, China Airlines Cargo followed with its own Snow White. TNT's very punctual arrival every Sunday afternoon is always a high point that leaves us guessing if we will see the Big Kumquat (as it did today with OO-THB) or the Emirates Skycargo variant. Rounding off a superb day was Qantas newest A380 VH-OQF operating QF010 from London to Melboune via Singapore. Appropriately, the "QF" registration appears on the top of the tail fin and on the nosegear door. For those travelling to SIN for the Singapore Airshow 2010, wishing you a pleasant journey south and a great experience at the show. KC Sim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vivek 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 Excellent shots, KC Sim, Hoe Jyh and tsentsan! You guys are whipping up my appetite for SIN. Just another six days to go. Can't wait.... I hope, I can meet up with some of you at CBP on Sunday (31st Jan) afternoon for some spotting. Regards, Vivek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan Kong 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 Nice coverage KC Sim, Hoe Jyh and Tsentsan! Next week, troops of Malaysianwings are coming in town and we gonna paint Changi RED Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junichi Suzuki 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 What wonderful shots with beautiful sky and an interesting airplanes I always check this topics,Changi is really fantastic airport for me, so I want to visit near the future Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 Uncle KC,Love the AZ 772ER flypast photo! Is the AZ bird involved in Singapore Air Show next Feb? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC Sim 2 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 No . . . the Alitalia B772ER was on a post-maintenance test flight and would not be at the Singapore Airshow 2010. But for me, it was as spectacular as anything I had hoped to see at the upcoming airshow . . . hence the reference to both in the same sentence. KC Sim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 Greetings . . . for those who thought I went missing, here I am (and I appreciate your messages). http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b104/aviasian/mw-I-DISE-2010-01-24-00Cr2-APS.jpg . . . and in the afternoon, China Airlines Cargo followed with its own Snow White. http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b104/aviasian/mw-B-18722-2010-01-24-00Cr1-AllWhit.jpg For those travelling to SIN for the Singapore Airshow 2010, wishing you a pleasant journey south and a great experience at the show. KC Sim Nice to see you back and kickin', KayCee... Great shot with the Ram Air Turbine being employed... Saw also 18722 at SFO a few weeks back; from a distance it's difficult to see who the owner is... Does this mean, you won't be around while SIN Air Show is on ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC Sim 2 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 I will be around at the Singapore Airshow . . . starting 1 Feb 2010 (Media Day) until 5 Feb. Saying that the "show is over for me" was just a joke hinting that after Alitalia's performance, nothing's going to be more interesting at the airshow. This of course is not the case as I am keen to see the A330-200F (there will be a cargo loading demonstration only on 1 Feb at 1100hrs), the A-10 Thunderbolt II (never seen that one fly before) and RAAF F-111 doing its most famous (and brilliant) trick. See you at the show. KC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C.Foo 3 Report post Posted January 25, 2010 Yes it can be used at higher altitudes but only as an emergancy as its back up power Greetings . . . for those who thought I went missing, here I am (and I appreciate your messages). It was Super Sunday yesterday . . . great skies and absolutely wonderful planes (and might I add that I had great company in the form of Hoe Jyh and Tsan Tsan too). It was a 12-hour shooting spree for me but nothing thrilled me more than the Alitalia B777-200ER I-DISE going on an air test. ALthough we had an early scare when it was due to return at 1409hrs (instead of 1600hrs), it eventually had its full air test and returned after 1600hrs. The pilot gave me what I felt was the true Singapore Airshow 2010 when it did its wheels-up go-around. With a blue sky to match the occasion, the shot looked like it was taken at FL330 (except for the Ram Air Turbine that is deployed - could someone explain if the RAT could be deployed at high altitudes? Here's a shot of it doing that go-around and then a proper landing thereafter. Is the trick dump and burn I will be around at the Singapore Airshow . . . starting 1 Feb 2010 (Media Day) until 5 Feb. Saying that the "show is over for me" was just a joke hinting that after Alitalia's performance, nothing's going to be more interesting at the airshow. This of course is not the case as I am keen to see the A330-200F (there will be a cargo loading demonstration only on 1 Feb at 1100hrs), the A-10 Thunderbolt II (never seen that one fly before) and RAAF F-111 doing its most famous (and brilliant) trick. See you at the show. KC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC Sim 2 Report post Posted January 28, 2010 Due to workload in recent weeks, there is a backlog of images that I would have loved to share here. So here's the beginning of the upload - working backwards. There's quite a lot more to come and here's just two for the time being. The Lockheed L-100-30 of Kuwait Air Force has recently made quite a few sorties to Singapore, routing via Colombo. Here's KAF325 photographed on its second visit on 22 January 2010. On the morning of 23 January 2010, Transaero Airlines' B747-400 arrived on a non-stop flight from Moscow for a maintenance visit to SIA Engineering Company. It is still in SIAEC's hangar. KC Sim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vernon 0 Report post Posted January 31, 2010 Vernon: Kianhong has mentioned it at the RAT, acronym for Ram Air Turbine. This device is the last resort for hydraulic power and electric to control the aircraft when all engines shut down. Hi Mr Nguyen! Thanks for your note. Nice to meet you here after meeting you at Cafe Diem Hen last month! Vernon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kianhong 0 Report post Posted January 31, 2010 Some special movements caught over the weekend. I am a happy man once again with all these nice metal birds in good light. 30/01 DU001 came back from airtest. A incredibly clean B744. This little fella - Gulfstream G450 repositioned from WSSL. Finally !!!! KLM 'SkyTeam' PH-BVD in exceptional light! Still with blue engine cones. Now a few of QF10 flight in a week will be ops by A380. 31/01 I am speechless ...... Another first for me. Surprise to see this as well. And the day ended with SQ A380 arriving in golden light with dark background. Thanks for viewing. Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel 1 Report post Posted January 31, 2010 A tiring but fruitful weekend. A prelude to Singapore Airshow week. Have a great airshow week ahead.~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites