Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted July 12, 2006 Tamon, Why not combine both airports: see my "Globetrotter" topic for pictures and for some ideas Did a HKG-KUL-BKK triangle trip 2.5 weeks ago... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abdul Malik 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2006 Cool guide!!!now i know where to go if there ever is a time when i need to go spotting at KLIA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamon 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2006 Tamon, Why not combine both airports: see my "Globetrotter" topic for pictures and for some ideas Did a HKG-KUL-BKK triangle trip 2.5 weeks ago... Hi Pieter, good idea and good destinations but I did 10 days BKK in March already and I doubt that I could get so much new stuff there again... meanwhile I compared the hotel rates at KUL with HKG and at KUL they seem to be much lower which is good for me...a poor student from Germany will try to decide next week...thanks so far ! greets Tamon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibrahim 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2006 At Last I am Realy Close to KLIA now... I am at Port Dickson Politechnic now... maybe this up coming august holiday i will go spotting with you guyz laaaa.... fuuuh~!!!! fuh~!!!! Everyday there lot lot of Aircraft Decending for KLIA fly above my head... 737.. Air Ersiya.. MAS.. 744.. T7... Fuuhh~!!!! Damn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted July 26, 2006 Everyday there lot lot of Aircraft Decending for KLIA fly above my head... 737.. Air Ersiya.. MAS.. 744.. T7... Fuuhh~!!!! Damn Mana KLM ??? 32L should give you nice left-turn approach patterns Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted July 27, 2006 Until the end of the year, we won't be seing any action for 32L... The runway is closed for upgrading work, only open for 14R take off from 0700-1100 localtime if wind is 14 favour Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted July 29, 2006 "Takeoka", could that be a Japanese surname by any chance? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamon 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2006 "Takeoka", could that be a Japanese surname by any chance? yes last and first name are japanese and I am half japanese as well. greets from Germany Tamon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted July 29, 2006 Tamon, Care to share some of your Russian shots here, also share how spotting is done there (you need Russian 'spotter' contacts, etc.) ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibrahim 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2006 Saturday 19th of August Anyone going spotting for that days arrr~???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibrahim 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2006 Mana KLM ??? I think today i got one KLM B744 Realy Happy OoooH~!!!! I Catch a lot of traffic today... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raj 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2006 Hey Gavin, If u happen to want to go to Observation Hill to go Spot rite..where do u park ur car?? I know that the road leading up to Obs hill is closed rite..And there is a Petronas Petrol Station right next to the road that leads to Obs hill rite..Any map or pics... thanks.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamon 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2006 Tamon, Care to share some of your Russian shots here, also share how spotting is done there (you need Russian 'spotter' contacts, etc.) ?? Hi Pieter, sure I can do that No Russian contacts were needed as the tour was organized and guided by Geroge Pick Travel. They did a good job organising ramp access and flights in Moscow and Nizhni Novgorod. Will post some pics later, greets Tamon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted September 9, 2006 For the benefit of some spotters who've been asking about the "Ladang Touchdown 14L" location. Good for afternoon shots... morning=Bad Backlit Please be aware, this place is within a palm estate that has an owner (MAB perhaps)... and they still harvesting the fruits So you're on your own here Advice... please go in a group if you're first timer Bring along your umbrella (rain & sun), water, snacks plastic bags (to take back your rubbish)... and of course your camera... PS.... if your car can be scratched... can drive up to the spotting hill but parking is limited... Walking distance from parking shown is about 300m Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavin Andrew David 6 Report post Posted September 9, 2006 Don't go on a rainy day unless you want to get stuck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Yohan 0 Report post Posted September 10, 2006 Bad influenced by Mr Azahan.... "Pocitive climb.... gears up!" WohhhoooOoooo London here i come tue tulis kota baru, ke london gak ke? Oh Jonathan, stop it! I cannot concentrate or remove the thought of going to KLIA for spotting from my head! Seriously, you guys better get all the shots from this no.1 spot before they complete the runway works!!! u mean all planes are landing at 14L and are takeoff at 32R right? For the benefit of some spotters who've been asking about the "Ladang Touchdown 14L" location. Good for afternoon shots... morning=Bad Backlit Please be aware, this place is within a palm estate that has an owner (MAB perhaps)... and they still harvesting the fruits So you're on your own here Advice... please go in a group if you're first timer Bring along your umbrella (rain & sun), water, snacks plastic bags (to take back your rubbish)... and of course your camera... PS.... if your car can be scratched... can drive up to the spotting hill but parking is limited... Walking distance from parking shown is about 300m from the map, which one is which? compared to the 1st map on page1 i'm still confused on where's the obsevation hill since in the map looks like the observation hill is between Petornal tank and the runway....i've been there once scouting for the observation hill...izz the one on the rocky area....looks kindda far for spotting..leh nampak belon ngak? any spotters next weekend? 16/17 September? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted September 10, 2006 tue tulis kota baru, ke london gak ke? u mean all planes are landing at 14L and are takeoff at 32R right? from the map, which one is which? compared to the 1st map on page1 i'm still confused on where's the obsevation hill since in the map looks like the observation hill is between Petornal tank and the runway....i've been there once scouting for the observation hill...izz the one on the rocky area....looks kindda far for spotting..leh nampak belon ngak? any spotters next weekend? 16/17 September? All aircraft will takeoff and landing in one direction so not possible to takeoff from 14L and another landing 32R... sure head-on Map on page1 refers to Weather Station and Obs Hill... ie major spotting locations which are easily accesible. But due to runway upgrading works on 14R/32L Weather Station is currently temporarily "closed" for spotters... no aircraft Obs hill... easy to look for... behind Petronas Station... but Officially Prohibited. The satellite pix above here shows the commonly known as "Ladang" or "14L Touchdown". Pls read the post for clearer info. I'm not going to repeat myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Idham 0 Report post Posted September 10, 2006 Surely my bike can go there.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ewan Shamsudin 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2006 Thanks for viewing. I hope I'm on the right thread. Didn't want to start a new one cos, I'm new here... so still malu la.. heheheh edited - Transfered the posts to relevant thread... MOD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maarof Kassim 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2006 Thanks for viewing. I hope I'm on the right thread. Didn't want to start a new one cos, I'm new here... so still malu la.. heheheh There's no case of malu here, Ewan. AFAIK we are all equal here, young or old. I have learnt a lot from this wonderful website. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted September 15, 2006 Thanks for viewing. I hope I'm on the right thread. Didn't want to start a new one cos, I'm new here... so still malu la.. heheheh I think you're in the wrong thread... This one for spotting guides around KLIA... You can open up a new topic and post your shots, We're here to share ... and there's nothing to malu about... Why don't you open a thread & I'll transfer your posts here overthere... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ewan Shamsudin 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2006 I think you're in the wrong thread... This one for spotting guides around KLIA... You can open up a new topic and post your shots, We're here to share ... and there's nothing to malu about... Why don't you open a thread & I'll transfer your posts here overthere... Aye aye sir!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raj Changela 0 Report post Posted October 6, 2006 Norman, I'll be in KL between Nov 11th and 18th. How long the other runway is closed for? Would you say prevailing winds dictate the use for 14 more than 32 in November? My trip is already booked but if I will be missing out a lot due to closed rwy than maybe this trip I'll put in more days @ WSSS and I'll need to plan a re-visit in next 6 months there . I am really excited to visit KL for first time and get some great local flavor of aviation scene. BTW thanks for some nice map and directions. It will come handy for us non locals. Raj Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavin Andrew David 6 Report post Posted October 6, 2006 32R is favoured in months of Nov and Dec Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naim 6 Report post Posted October 31, 2006 Please be aware, this place is within a palm estate that has an owner (MAB perhaps)... and they still harvesting the fruits So you're on your own here Yes, I think MAB owns the whole lot. See map below and note the 'Airport Boundary' line. +++ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
