KC Sim 2 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 The Singapore Airhsow kicks off today with the first of four trade days . . . followed by two public days on Saturday and Sunday. The new airshow venue is absolutely beautiful. Occupying a seaside location, it is constantly washed with a seabreeze that (according to a crew member from the RAAF Roulettes) was gusting up to 40 knots. It was media day yesterday and here's a trio of shots just to give you a glimpse of some of the highlights . . . tonnes of pictures begging to be processed. The six-ship Black Knights aerobatic team from the Republic of Singapore Air Force opens the show each day . . . but in this shot, only four of the Black Knights are seen climbing into the blue yonder . . . The US Air Force along with its Navy cousins provide much of the foreign military hardwares including a C-130J, B-1B, two F-15s, an F-16, an F-A-18 Super Hornet, a KC-135. Wowing the crowd - definitely the crow-pleaser - is this Airbus A380 with the "Greener, Cleaner, Quieter, Smarter" slogan. It is seen on its final pass in front of the crowd just before leaving the show site at the end of each day's performance. More shots from others and me will follow in the coming days. For other MalaysianWings friends coming to the Singapore Airshow 2008, remember to add a cap to your survival kit. Transportation to and from the site is via a shuttle bus from and to the EXPO MRT Station ($5 one-way). Tonnes of photography opportunities whenever aircraft are being towed. So keep your eyes peeled for such action. KC Sim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simon 3 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 Great pics KC Sim .....any more? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samuel Chy 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 good start, KC... wonder what will Boeing present during the airshow. <_> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Yong 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 KC, thank you for your update . Wow the photos are really make me excited can't wait untill this Friday to feel myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 Wow KC.... superb photos! I like the dugong's pix... the wing reflecting the tagline on the fuselage great shot there Can't wait for other shots... as well from other shooters... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bats 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 Great shots!! Can't wait for more..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simon 3 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b104/avi...r-Greener-F.jpg Wonder who will make this in 1/400 scale Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 I knew you were going to say that Simon... hahaha... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tsentsan 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 And one from me for today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tsentsan 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 (edited) And for you Dugong Nose lovers... Edited February 19, 2008 by tsentsan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth K 3 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 they shud hv use this slogan, harder better faster stronger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raj 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 Nice pictures guys. Keep them comming Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibrahim 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 It Damn Hot To Miss~!! Cilaka.. Working this Saturday.. and Gaji blum dapat lagi aduuhaai~!!! Btw. Nice Shot Guyz.. especialy the massive A380.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaity 1 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 And for you Dugong Nose lovers... http://www.tungsten.per.sg/images/planes/sa2008/a380nose.jpg Thanks guys for the nice coverage down south. The sky was so blue when tsensan took the photo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terence Ong 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 Beautiful shots TTT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TK 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 hhhmmm... Can we buy trade pass there?? Thanks for the update...the B-1B...can we go Close to it?? I mean walk very near the plane? Like underneath it?... I guess...more to come. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KS Ong 1 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 Fantastic! Great coverage! Keep 'em coming! Thanks KC Thanks tsentsan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Nizam 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 Nice .. keep 'em coming fellas .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 hhhmmm... Can we buy trade pass there?? Thanks for the update...the B-1B...can we go Close to it?? I mean walk very near the plane? Like underneath it?... I guess...more to come. I think the trade pass is available at SGD50 per day or SGD150 for the entire trade days... go to their website.. should be somewhere there,... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoe Jyh 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 Wow nice dramatic pix KC and TTT! Something new about this airshow is that aircraft would be towed along the public road to take off from the adjacent air base. In other words, it is for once able to get very decent shots of some aircraft participating in the aircraft without paying a single cent for admission. Wide angle is definitely needed! A significant part of the wing passes over you as it makes the turn into the airbase taxiway later. And of course a whole new background to catch her in when she returns after the flying display to be towed back to the static display area. As for getting to the airshow, I recommend taking the hotel shuttle instead as it is much more value for money due to the longer journey time (but save on MRT fare to expo), more comfortable buses (tour coaches) ($5 also). The hotel shuttle runs every half hour and tickets are sold at the Tour East set up in the hotel lobby. They take about 40mins and depart from Meritus Mandarin, Pan Pacific, Marina Oriental, Marina Mandarin and Swissotel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC Sim 2 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 19 February 2008 - First Trade Day. Weather was very sunny. The Black Knights opened the flying display as usual. Today's flying display was beefed up by the participation of the Korean Aerospace Industry (KAI) A-50 Golden Eagle. This is competing against the Aermacchi M-346 for a Singapore trainer order. Here the Black Knights is seen performing a burst in a nice blue sky. And crossing one another . . . The A380's departure and return to the static park is as much a highlight as its flying display itself. It is seen here in a nose-on study . . . showing clearly the flex in the wing. Malaysia's Hornbill Skyways' Super King Air B200 is also in the static park. F-OKEF . . . a Eurocopter heli from Indonesian Air Transport (IAT) is seen here in a lovely blue livery. The Royal Australian Air Force's Pilaus PC-9 aerobatic team - the Roulettes . . . is seen here executing a loop. Absolutely worn out by the heat . . . lots more pics remain unprocessed. KC Sim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter Sim 1 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 WOWW!! This is going to turn to be a fantastic thread. Have fun guys!! Will be waiting for more picturess!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Victor A. 2 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 WOOOOWWWW!!!! keep it coming Sim. simply awesome and mouth watering. this is far, far, far better than LIMA. <_> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tsentsan 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 hhhmmm... Can we buy trade pass there?? Thanks for the update...the B-1B...can we go Close to it?? I mean walk very near the plane? Like underneath it?... I guess...more to come. Trade pass - Yes you can buy. $50 a pop. B-1B - No, you cant. On media preview day we were allowed to do so. So something like this can be shot: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavin Andrew David 6 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 Wow nice ... Then what can we expect on trade days ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites