Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted June 3, 2007 Jess, it was nice meeting you unexpectedly at the meet yesterday As you could have seen in my siggy previously, there was an A.net meet at ZRH on 02jun07, with visits to the airport and ATC facilities. Although the weather was quite bad (low viz and heavy downpours at times), the visit was quite successful and very educative, especially on the Swiss ATC part of the programm. Below, I want to share with you, a small impression of what passed my Darkside lens; hopefully, Jess will add some of his shots later Because of saturday, this airline is not allowed to operate, and this eyebrowless 738 was parked at the gate for the whole day. Can anyone 'translate' the name for me ? Helvetic is operating these very colourful Fokker 100's within Europe and the Mediterranean region; the co-pilot really enjoyed our presence and even opened the window to wave to us A.netters ZRH is a hub for flights to the former Yugoslavia, with aircraft seen out of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro and also this very colourful CRJ900 of Macedonia: Was trying to do some panning shot of this German ATR-72 taking-off from runway 28: We spent about 1 hour at the crossing of runways 16-34/10-28; here are some (panning) take-off shots again, because of the poor light conditions and sometimes heavy rainfall: Runway 28 take-offs: Air Berlin F-100: Star-Alliance/Swiss RJ100: Blue1 RJ85: Runway 14 take-offs: Swiss Airbus A340: Continental B757-200w: Singapore B777-300: Than, it was off to the Skyguide building, where I was able to shoot this "Mana EK" A340 runway 14 take-off: Radar room: Sector East where the left lady is a trainee and the right lady the instructor: Hope, you've enjoyed this small impression, despite the bad quality pictures Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imran K. 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2007 Lovely pictures bro.... First of all...that SQ 773 photo is absolutely magnificent! Illustrates the power of those 2 beasts shoving the aircraft outta there! and last but not least... the EK beauty...marvellous...simply marvellous. Btw...glad you're "Treating yourself to a Smile" by flying Emirates next week... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TK 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2007 oh my Pieter....what a sad sight with those weather on gathering day. I bet it was fun... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaity 1 Report post Posted June 4, 2007 Hi Pieter, good set of photos. Rainy day sure added a lot of drama to the photos Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samuel Chy 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2007 not bad at all... so far still enjoy all of them. especially the Swiss Air 340, you got the vortex from the winglets. which i just learnt it few days back. btw, from the shot of 'Mana EK' 340 taking-off, is that those guys also same groups as you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Teh 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2007 Fui Yoh! that SQ 77W shots is just marvelous! more pictures please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted June 4, 2007 btw, from the shot of 'Mana EK' 340 taking-off, is that those guys also same groups as you? Sam, This was a different group and a regular airport-tour, which only stops there for 10-15 mins while we were able to spot for 1 hour, thanks to the special A.net arrangements But, yes, it's the same spot !!! OK, guys, will see if I can upload some more pictures, but Photobucket quite slow, even for me, so please bear with me, OK ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hakan 2 Report post Posted June 4, 2007 wow, thats great picture Pieter, especially I liked very much SkyGuide radar room. I always wanted to make design and built up like as that operation center for Turkey ACCs but ofcourse it is imposible! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samuel Chy 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2007 Sam, This was a different group and a regular airport-tour, which only stops there for 10-15 mins while we were able to spot for 1 hour, thanks to the special A.net arrangements But, yes, it's the same spot !!! OK, guys, will see if I can upload some more pictures, but Photobucket quite slow, even for me, so please bear with me, OK ? just imagine that how good is if MAHB can offer such tour. is time to jump into imageshack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meor 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2007 Pieter, Nice... love those pic... More please.. SQ depart... LeeCH.. are inside the cockpit?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth K 3 Report post Posted June 4, 2007 Wow Pieter, those are some interesting photos from Zurich, especially the W757 Radar room........amazing! I wish we can have more inside photo of ATC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Azahan 1 Report post Posted June 4, 2007 pieter! wow!! your SQ shot is amazing!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted June 4, 2007 more pictures please? More please.. I wish we can have more inside photo of ATC OK, will add 10 more, but, please, excuse the bad quality, due to the wet weather conditions Wanna know how the Thai 'seal' looks like in detail, on all the TG aircraft ? : C-GHLU departing for Toronto: Some more wingtip vortices as shown by this Swiss A340: Which Helvetic colours do you prefer, the old- or new one ? : Like said before, plenty of airlines from the former Yugoslavia; here's a Croatia ATR42: and a Montenegro Fokker F100: Air One came in with this surprising CRJ900: Here the TG A340-600 is heading for much better climes; you should hear the roar of those engines !!! Fabulous : Intersky was operating from nearby Austria (note the special Pink sticker): Finally, one more ATC room picture for you: Hope, you've enjoyed these bad shots Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edwin Yii 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2007 (edited) pieter mate..really excellent pictures regardless the weather condition Edited June 4, 2007 by Edwin Yii Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chan CS 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2007 It was all fantastic photos! Enjoyed every single bits of it! Anymore pics inside the ATC room? Anyway I have a question, why is the EL Al restricted to operated on Saturday? For security reason again? It is just Saturday or Sunday as well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted June 5, 2007 Anymore pics inside the ATC room? Anyway I have a question, why is the EL Al restricted to operated on Saturday? No more ATC pictures Maybe, Jessnor can share his ? LY cannot fly on Shabbat for political reasons, based on the Torah... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sneeze Lam 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2007 Those panning shots are bravo~~ :drinks: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessnor Arif 1 Report post Posted June 6, 2007 (edited) Hmm Hi Uncle Pieter.. Nice to meet you to finally.. Actually since I know your ID in A.net and how well known you are here in M.Wing... I kind of looking forward to meet you that day. Here's my shots.. seems I have a lot more to learn.. but as this is my first official spotting I take my pride.. My Camera is just a "lowly" Canon Ixus i. Going to be busy this month as my exam approach Edited June 6, 2007 by JessnorArif Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desmond C 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2007 nice pictures from both of you that radar room seems to be very huge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted June 7, 2007 Jess, Love your SQ picture Different angle and showing off her large body Will be flying 9V-SVN shortly (in a few hours from now) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ab Gobets 0 Report post Posted July 4, 2007 Hi Pieter, the name of the ElAl 737 is "Tveria", that´s a city in the north of Israël. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
