Cornelis Boersma 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2007 (edited) Hi guys, Next month I come to Asia. I first fly from Amsterdam to Bangkok (KLM), then an onward flight to Koh Samui (Bangkok Airways). I stay there for a week just to relax a little. Then I fly with Bangkok Airways to Phuket where I stay half a day, then I'll continue my trip to my final destination Kuala Lumpur (Air Asia) to have a week of photographing around KLIA. I have a few questions about my trip. Is it perhaps nice to stay longer then half a day at Phuket for aircraft spotting? I also like to go to Jakarta for one day. How is aircraftspotting over there? An opportunity to get some nice shots of the stored aircraft or not at all? (see picture below) According to airfleets.net 9M-MPA 744 of MAS is stored at SZB/Subang, is this correct? When Yes, any possibility to make a photograph of her? Is it possible to get most of the MAS (medium/longhaul)fleet on camera in a day or 5/6? After these 2 weeks I fly back home with KLM. When I have more questions I'll ask them later on. I hope for some helpfull replies! Thanks in advance, Cornelis Boersma Edited February 15, 2007 by Cornelis Boersma Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaity 1 Report post Posted February 15, 2007 (edited) Hi guys, Next month I come to Asia. I first fly from Amsterdam to Bangkok (KLM), then an onward flight to Koh Samui (Bangkok Airways). I stay there for a week just to relax a little. Then I fly with Bangkok Airways to Phuket where I stay half a day, then I'll continue my trip to my final destination Kuala Lumpur (Air Asia) to have a week of photographing around KLIA. I have a few questions about my trip. Is it possible to get most of the MAS (medium/longhaul)fleet on camera in a day or 5/6? Hi Cornelis, welcome to KUL in advance. I don't have all the answers for you and perhaps some of the members can provide at a later time. In a day or 2 at KUL, I am sure you will see most of the local fleets of MAS & AK unless those under maintenance. Edited February 15, 2007 by Chaity Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth K 3 Report post Posted February 15, 2007 Hi Boersma, 2 weeks, that's like more than enough time to catch everything, I only been to the airport for an hour I already see the highlights at KUL!! Wish you a happy journey!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavin Andrew David 6 Report post Posted February 15, 2007 MPG is also on long term parking at Subang . I wouldn't think you would be able to get a decent shot of MPA because of the location . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornelis Boersma 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2007 I hope its possible somehow, maybe a zoomed shot of nose section or something. Something is more then nothing and the MPA is one of the only 744s I still need. The MPG I have photographed already one year ago when I was in transfer to Adelaide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavin Andrew David 6 Report post Posted February 15, 2007 MPA is in the hangar at the moment She should be out by the time you come I guess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornelis Boersma 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2007 Are they planning to get her up in the air again someday? Futher whats a recommanded hotel at/near KLIA? the Concorde Inn? Its the best I found! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavin Andrew David 6 Report post Posted February 15, 2007 There is Pan Pac as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Fendy Report post Posted February 15, 2007 Are they planning to get her up in the air again someday? Futher whats a recommanded hotel at/near KLIA? the Concorde Inn? Its the best I found! concorde is a terrible place... i havent stayed at pan pac yet, but i guess it should be better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yukihiro 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2007 Is it perhaps nice to stay longer then half a day at Phuket for aircraft spotting? Cornelis, Forget HKT. If you are first time visitor,non-pro HKT, you may be arrested. Then missing AK flight to KUL. Especially, European looking guy is dangerous. Security keep their eyes on! Please note aviation photography is not allowend in Thailand and HKT is secured airport now! Half a day transit/spotting sounds very boring if you choose non-charter day/timing. I think BKK conx better na krab? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornelis Boersma 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2007 then so is BKK isnt it? But I guess I never can keep my camera in my bag when at BKK Airport!!! I am addicted to my camera! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Levent Report post Posted February 19, 2007 Hallo Cornelis, alles goed? Regarding spotting in Thailand> Taking pictures in and around the new Bangkok airport, Suvarnabhumi, is no problem at all. Don Muang is/was military terrain so that was dfficult, but Suvarnabhumi isn't. You can get some shots from the terminal, but it's much better to head for spots along the Rwy thresholds or anywhere along Rwy 01R/19L. Samui is a fun place to spot as well. Practically all traffic is Bangkok Airways, but at the airport you can stand virtually next to the runway and get some excellent close-up shots. The security guards are very friendly and will gladly show you the best locations! I haven't been to Phuket yet, but am planning to in the near future. You can get more info on spotting at BKK and USM on my site, see the address below this message. Have a great trip! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornelis Boersma 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2007 Hi guys, I am in KL from 16 March until 21 March, someone wants to show me around the nice spots at KLIA? I stay in the Concorde Inn those nights. I am really looking forward to it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornelis Boersma 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2007 A few nice ones from today: 18 March @ KUL/WMKK China Southern 752, when this one was leaving and spooling up I really got goose bumps of it.. it was so amazing, I still had them a few minutes later! Just the good old Rolls Royce! This 777 MRE was really rotating very fast! We thought of a verry flight to Subang maybe? But it arrived back in the begin of the afternoon. Just has been away for 3 or 4 hours. Perhaps to SIN/WSSS? PH-BFK, I flew this one back home from KUL last year. This for now! Enjoy them. Best regards from Holla... uhh Kuala Lumpur, Cornelis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted March 18, 2007 Great shots Cornelis... ... That MRE... could be TK on the right-seat... carrying out the KUL-CGK-KUL, I guess.. MasKargo touchdown.... nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Teh 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2007 yeah, nice touch down shot of the Mas Cargo, Cornelis... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raj 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2007 Wow, that Maskargo touchdown shot is superb. Loads of happening effects.thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted March 18, 2007 Nice shots, Cornelis, especially the MASKargo one with the vortices See, you're enjoying yourself overthere Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornelis Boersma 0 Report post Posted March 19, 2007 Hi guys, a few pics I made this afternoon! After the thunderstorms of this afternoon they started to use RWY 14L instead of 32R. Further I still need 3 triple 7s known the MRC, MRL and MRQ. Hope to nail those 3 tomorrow or Wednesday! Anyone planning to do some spotting tomorrow or Wednesday? Maybe I'll meet you then, I think I go to Spooky place only. Even I have bad light in the morning, but I've been already send away 2 times from observation hill I got 2 KLM 744s in one hour time. PHBFN and -CKA, both really fast rotation! Ik stond helemaal op die kisten te kwijlen Pieter! Tis dat ik op vrouwen val, maar anders This Airbus I specially made for Jonathan! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desmond Loo 0 Report post Posted March 19, 2007 Hi Cornelis, Great Pics. Hope you are enjoying your trip to KUL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted March 19, 2007 Wow.... Cornelis... as I said to you and saying it again... "you're one lucky guy".. mannn! Mahan Air!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted March 19, 2007 I was on the hill this morning, hoping to see Cornelis. No he wasn't there, and the light was bad too. Nice shot of the Mahan Air, Cornelis. Where does it comes from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted March 19, 2007 Ik stond helemaal op die kisten te kwijlen Pieter! Tis dat ik op vrouwen val, maar anders Sorry, guys, but I've to 'do' this in Dutch: Probeer een T-shirt aan te trekken die niet opvalt, Cornelis, zoals grijs of donkergroen: nooit een probleem mee gehad op de OH...en heb je nog leuke dames gezien ? Lucky you, with the Mahan !!! Only saw her once at DUS...never since Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Teh 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2007 oh Mahan air, was wondering about it when i checked the real time schedule on klia website, and you got it!!! Good one cornelis, I might go spotting this wednesday on the hill... i can pick you up from your hotel if you want to join me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Ong 1 Report post Posted March 20, 2007 Nice to see the Mahan Air A310 again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
