Peter Smith 1 Report post Posted January 24, 2006 (edited) Haha, I did catch VXP on the same day as well!! Sandeep, here's something that will freak you out, the first of 3 leased from QRA... (did you get my PM the other day?) got talking with SMF's captain this afternoon, here's some more goss from Maroomba. - QQB is first of 3 DHC-8-102's due, QQA is next. They gave up on sourcing Dash 8-200's, with a $5mil price tag each was out of their range. The three birds will either have engines upgraded, making them - 103 standard, however if engines can not be sourced locally, Bombardier has a rather large stock pile of Dash 8-103's in Canada and they will be bought/leased and ferried for operation here. - Dash 8's will be used on Golden Grove (8 times a week) and Wiluna, and there is more contract work coming only shortly. They are contracted for an initial 10years. - The owners of the Golden Grove minesite have (or are) purchased an interncontinental Bizjet, sorry model unknown, perhaps this is why we had Gulfstream Demo G450 N990GA in town recently?? Maroomba will be operating this jet on their behalf. Exciting times to come! Edited January 24, 2006 by Liam Gibb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azuddin 1 Report post Posted January 24, 2006 lucky you I never been on any ramp with large widebodies. All that i've been around is MAS 737-400 and Kuala Terengganu and a Fedex 727-200 at Houston Hobby Airport. Azuddin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibrahim 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2006 Wooooooooooooa Cool Stuff Dude. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smith 1 Report post Posted January 29, 2006 Thanks guys. More pics to come featuring Air Tractors, a King Air...an Emb-120 go around and a QFA 743. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smith 1 Report post Posted January 31, 2006 For the few interested ones... Norman: VH-SMZ returning from a Sunday charter EMB-120 VH-XUD executing a go-around as part of training, she later performed a flap less landing, which was very exciting to witness. Air Tractor AT-802 VH-ZED "Bomber 607" returning to PER to "reload." She was combating a fire in the northern suburbs Here is the twin seat version, as "Bomber 608" 767-338ER VH-OGO is dire need a new lick of paint! 737-76N VH-VBO, short finals... "Qantas 64" opb 747-338 VH-EBY from Johburg, short finals just prior to strong gust forcing her to balloon significantly "Malaysian 1...24" opb 747-4H6 9M-MPE, just prior to smacking on the deck, a wise move given the windy conditions! "Thai 99999997" from BKK. Again, HS-TEG graces us with her presence on the Sunday arvo service! Thanks, enjoy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TK 0 Report post Posted January 31, 2006 Thanks Liam... Good one...call me in when you drop by KL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavin Andrew David 6 Report post Posted January 31, 2006 Nice stuff Liam ... Like the weather over there . ' Sweet ' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Azahan 1 Report post Posted January 31, 2006 Liam, u are just as lucky as the folks in Japan being blessed with clear skies. No haze what soever. Makes shooting more fun. Good quality landing shots! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smith 1 Report post Posted January 31, 2006 Thanks heaps guys, means a hell a lot coming from you! 12 days and counting, lets hope I bring the weather with me! (Sundays wind can stay here though!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted January 31, 2006 Liam, Thanks for the B200..... But now I've my eyes set onto the Air Tractor.... Mannnn... what a machine..!! I think when the pilot was doing crop-dusting in this machine he must be thinking of straffing the enemy in a Spitfire or Me109 Hey thanks for sharing, Liam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smith 1 Report post Posted February 1, 2006 Your welcome Mr Yusof. Went down to Jandakot to shoot the RFDS King Air's this afternoon, only to find PC-12 VH-MWO being the only bird on their share of the apron. Will upload a pic of this fine machine when I return from dinner with family. Also have Beech 1900C VH-FWA to share...and QF 744 VH-OJT. Hopefully will have another go on Sunday. Watch this space. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smith 1 Report post Posted February 1, 2006 Beech 1900C VH-FWA on short finals, after completing a single circuit Pilatus PC-12 VH-MWO, resting between lifesaving sorties Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Attan 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2006 Thanks for the shots, Liam, especially the crop-dusters and the turboprops. Like Norman, I too am a King Air fan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smith 1 Report post Posted February 11, 2006 Attan, your most welcome. King Airs certainly a very nice bird! Here is PK-OSP from last Sunday (Sandeep, did you see her?) And this was being loaded onto TG (A333 HS-TEJ), although this is very much secured, does it remind anyone of anything?? Two words: Kilo Bravo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Attan 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2006 To me KB stands for KA..BOOOM! Heh heh just joking :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandeep G 1 Report post Posted February 11, 2006 Indeed I did see her in all her splendour and glory... she may have an eagle on the tail, but she sure as hell doesn't have the span to match it! mmmmm toxic drums! mmmmmm I wonder what they are though... that's kind of odd... HS-TEJ! yeeah would you believe it, I convinced my sister to name her son after this plane! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smith 1 Report post Posted February 11, 2006 (edited) Geez, Sandeep its an Osprey, geez... hahaha. Man how awesome are the indo's and their thing for private regional airliners...now just to get F28 PK-RJW (again) and the newer F100 PK-RJI. Although its hard to be hardcore when you arrive aboard your private jet in PER, that had to techstop to get here from CGK FYI, when you own your MRO facility, we're buying a VIP 717 Edited February 11, 2006 by Liam Gibb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imran K. 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2006 Indeed I did see her in all her splendour and glory... she may have an eagle on the tail, but she sure as hell doesn't have the span to match it! mmmmm toxic drums! mmmmmm I wonder what they are though... that's kind of odd... HS-TEJ! yeeah would you believe it, I convinced my sister to name her son after this plane! :) Your nephews name is "Sudawadi" ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smith 1 Report post Posted February 12, 2006 HS-TEJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TK 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2006 the Bae 146...use to be with the British Royal flight... now it is own by one Indonesian Tycoon...owns a TV company i think.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smith 1 Report post Posted February 12, 2006 Spot on! Is owned by Metro TV. Was with Queens Royal Flight as ZE702 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted February 12, 2006 Here is PK-OSP from last Sunday (Sandeep, did you see her?) Still a great looking bird with the Queen's Flight cheat-line; that eagle looks awesome on the 146's big tail; did the #4 APU need some repair(s) ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imran K. 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2006 Gibby...go check out the new LOUNGE!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandeep G 1 Report post Posted February 15, 2006 (edited) Gibby...go check out the new LOUNGE!! Yo Imran, say lah, properly!!! "MANA LOUNGE!?!?! " hehehehe Edited February 15, 2006 by Sandeep G Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imran K. 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2006 HUAHUAHUAHAUHAUHAUAHUA...... That exclamation...is only reserved for the lovely aunty EK's aeroplanes... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
