TK 0 Report post Posted May 24, 2012 KLIA is growing.....now we need to find/locate new spotting locations.... This is the "BOX" where i learn to fly my 738.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LW Wong 0 Report post Posted May 24, 2012 nice pics! thanks for sharing and keeping this topic alive..was browsing through the earlier 2005 posts. time flies..so does age Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJong 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2012 Love all the pictures you've taken TK Keep them coming. Hope one day I'll be on the same flight you're in command. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavin Andrew David 6 Report post Posted May 26, 2012 love the picture of the ' box ' TK.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TK 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2012 737-400 and 737-800 tires foot print!!! we know that 737-800 are longer than 737-400. When we park at KLIA, the nosewheel will be at the 737 stop line, either -400 or -800. But main wheel is further back. Hence i see the difference of tire foot print on the tarmac! (which KLIA never scrub the tarmac...i guess) 737-400 Outboard main landing lights are attached below the outer flap fairings. 737-800 Outboard landing lights no longer at the flap fairings... it is underneath the belly, just below the Ram Air door intakes. and when we do walk around, i have to check....if it doesn't CRACK...he he he Hope you enjoy these photos...more to come. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJong 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2012 Nice one TK! Woah lamp's cover crack? You knock too hard ah? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornelis Boersma 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2012 Nice shots from down the belly TK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TK 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2012 Male (Maldives) flight sometime last year. The longest "night owl" or "Red eye" flight for us at night. While all of you are asleep at night, we in MH, 738 crew crossing the Indian ocean or bay of Bengal for the flights to India, Colombo and Maldives. Very small apron at Male airport. Some planes that are also nocturnal in Male airport And off course, our beloved MH 737-800...Quick turn around in an hour. 9M-MLC, before FireFly ops. So far, always a heavy take off from KUL to MLE. Flight level requested either FL340 or FL360. If too heavy, FL340 is ideal. Sometimes, if i see 500 feet above our Optimum altitude, i may accept the level. As long as no weather activity, no Turbulence. Example here, Optimum is FL355, west bound is either FL320, 340 or 360. So i accepted FL 360 as final cruising level. As we fly along, and get lighter after burning some kerosene...Cruise level will be the same as Optimum level. Hence, save fuel and better performance. Good tail wind too,,, Flying above optimum has a draw back. If i do encounter a turbulence...my buffer on the speed tape or speed margin are very small. If turbulence too strong, i may over speed, or too slow if sudden lost of wind, i may be too slow...and stall. Here you can see, not much of a margin on the speed tape. This condition only happen on earlier phase of flight, let say the first one hour. Heavy fuel, get the best optimum level and cruise along until the planes gets lighter and it will always be within the optimum level. as i mentioned earlier, weather good and no turbulence expected...it is fine...for the next 4 hours to Male...aaarrrgghhh, now i am sleepy!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted June 7, 2012 Wah, red eye flights! Why is the aircraft so heavy from KUL? Are you flying on full tanks so that you do not need to uplift so much fuel at MLE as turnaround time is tight? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TK 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2012 Cargo are always good load from KUL to Male. We bring fruits, flowers and much much more. When the aircraft zero fuel weight is high (Passenger and Cargo). we will be limits on fuel to carry. Normally the flight dispatch will coordinate with load control to make sure Zero Fuel Weight is within the limit so that base on the weight, how much fuel that we can load. So to add all of it, high zero fuel weight plus minimum sector fuel to carry, hence the heavy take off from KUL. Load control is to make sure that they will get the right weight so that fuel can be carry for a flight. We never carry less fuel. If we need to carry more Fuel, then load control will be inform to reduce some cargo to be carried. This are the trading we do, we need fuel, cargo reduced. Send on next flight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted June 7, 2012 Wow, TK - I did not realise the export trade to Maldives is so healthy. So MH's B738s have instantly meant that yields are higher compared to the B734s. Thanks for explaining the delicate balancing act that needs to be done on each flight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timothy 1 Report post Posted June 7, 2012 I'm curious as to what pilots do during cruise I once asked an ang mo MH F50 captain and he said he would start planning the next leg or fill paperwork and enjoy the scenery. This was in the 90's and for intra-borneo routes so no iPads, smart phones or Kindles ... But what would the crew of say B737 KUL-KCH or even longer haul flights do? Thanks TK if you would entertain my question Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth Chong 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2012 Thanks. TK. Another fruitful "lecture" for me. Aviation is so interesting............at least for me.........a health care worker........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdsaleh 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2012 Spotting TK at work...,This is how he took all those great pictures and shared with us,...Pics taken in 2010, Starts the walkaround check.... Out his pocket cam,and snap,snap.... The jovial TK as usual... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJong 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2012 Such big smile TK! Keep those wonderful pictures coming.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TK 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2012 oh my god... This was on the 737-400... Thank you mdsaleh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Lim 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2012 two shots to share number 4 engine looking from the belly tail has to be supported during loading Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted June 17, 2012 Excellent inputs, guys! Always interesting to see from the pilot's point of view. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlvinLvK 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2012 Really love those kind of shots, keep them coming! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TK 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2012 Ian, I want a shot of the step ladder from main deck to upper deck. Upper deck galley, rest area and bunk please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornelis Boersma 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2012 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted June 18, 2012 Ian, Now flying 747's (+ into AMS too) ??? Hope to see you sometime in the future @ AMS; send me a SMS when scheduled again...ok ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth Chong 0 Report post Posted June 18, 2012 (edited) two shots to share number 4 engine looking from the belly tail has to be supported during loading Great shots, Ian. And, welcome back. By the way, why the tail need to be supported while loading? Now, you shift to cargo? Edited June 18, 2012 by Kenneth Chong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Idham 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2012 Ian, I want a shot of the step ladder from main deck to upper deck. Upper deck galley, rest area and bunk please. Ian, me too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Lim 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2012 the winglet, a 6 footer! without them means burning more fuel backside of the glorious queen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
