Chaity 1 Report post Posted January 27, 2010 (edited) Direct copy from FIFA.com Country: Malaysia City: Kuala Lumpur Venue: Mid Valley Exhibition Centre Date: 29 January Time: 10am -10pm Key Facts: - The Football Association, The South African Ambassador and the Coca-Cola General Manager will welcome the Trophy at Kuala Lumpur International Airport - The Trophy will be taken to the King's Palace on 28 Jan, allowing the a chance for the King to get up close and personal with the trophy. - The Trophy will be on display at Kuala Lumpur International Airport for the public for two hours before the trophy departs to New Caledonia. - On Fan Experience Day, attendees will get up close with local celebrities who will be hosting the various football activities (virtual football, goal striker etc) at the event ----------------------------------- I have been hunting high and low for her arrival to KUL. Finally landed in KUL and how nice if spotters can access Weather Station <_>As usual, heat wave everywhere while shooting from Anjung Tinjau. Just a sneak peek and more will come ..... For those with photos, do share them here ! Edited January 27, 2010 by Chaity Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter Sim 1 Report post Posted January 27, 2010 OMG!! MORE MORE CHAITY! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kanehoshi 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2010 Nice catched Chaity san ! and waiting for her on DEP day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted January 27, 2010 Nice flying coca cola... more please!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hon Kit 3 Report post Posted January 27, 2010 any news when is her departure? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WT Liew 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2010 Hi Everyone, F-GMLU The moment of truth... guess what are they waiting for ? (the answer is in the last picture) At remote stand Ta da..... Joking...joking Over to you Chaity for the rest over the coverage, especially those close up's... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashmil Abd Ghani 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2010 Nice 1 there Chaity and WT Liew...Very rare ea,once in 4 years have such chance... More please... Previously I was thought the MD model for sale is fantasy livery, never know such livery exist... I'll attend at the exhibition at Mid Valley on Friday (4-6pm session)... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nguyen Vu Loc 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2010 Superb series of pics, Liew. U still managed to go up to the weather station hehe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaity 1 Report post Posted January 28, 2010 (edited) any news when is her departure? I have no idea when is her departure. My guess is coming Saturday (30/1) but again in FIFA website, it stated 31/1 as the arrival in New Caledonia. Perhaps those attending the Mid Valley event can get more info and post it here. My other photos are still in my home computer. Will edit some photos tonight. Liew, you managed to stitch the side profile of the aircraft from 3 photos ? I didn't expect the aircraft is going to Gate B. Though she would go to Bungaraya Complex. Hmmmmm I left my wide angle lens at home. Here's one more full shot before my telephoto lens cuts her into 3 parts BTW, she is parked at open bay B52 with no cone obstruction or security guards. Good view from Anjung Tinjau too. Still have at least 3 more days to see her in KUL. Edited January 28, 2010 by Chaity Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted January 28, 2010 Nice catch of Lulu, Chaity & Liew.... Now... should I or shouldn't I...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaity 1 Report post Posted January 28, 2010 Nice catch of Lulu, Chaity & Liew.... Now... should I or shouldn't I...? Norman, do you think Lulu will come back here to meet you again ? FYI, Bay B52 is good for afternoon or evening shooting from Anjung Tinjau. A question, is it possible for this MD-83 to fly non-stop to New Caledonia ? If not, where do you know she will do a tech stop ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted January 28, 2010 A question, is it possible for this MD-83 to fly non-stop to New Caledonia ? If not, where do you know she will do a tech stop ? I don't think so, according to the Boeing website, the MD-83's max range is 2,504 nautical miles (4,635 km) - not sure if this range is at MTOW. This plane should be quite light since it is a VIP plane, so it might have longer range. I think that they might need 2 tech stops - maybe one in Indonesia and another in Australia's east coast. Very nice shots of a rare aircraft and livery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaity 1 Report post Posted January 28, 2010 (edited) Here's a few more shots that I have with me at the moment. It seems only 2 "crazy spotters" covering from Anjung Tinjau (AT) that chased after her from the middle of AT to the left side B gates. Before even the main door is open, back door open first with these people going on board. Not sure why but perhaps World cup trophy is too hot so a nurse is needed to check the temperature. I believe the Regional GM of Coca-Cola accompanied by the 4 ladies and 2 security walking towards the plane. While near the terminal, press and others are eager to go out. MAB did provide a mobile stairs initially ...... But not needed as the aircraft has her own with the press of a button Edited January 28, 2010 by Chaity Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaity 1 Report post Posted January 28, 2010 Last few photos for the event. Here's one for the album with the striking aircraft behind Pilot & Co-pilot are still busy after the event Carbon Neutral = Extra legs power ? GOAL! Great, how the hell to get the football out ? Sorry, no photo showing the real trophy. You have to see for yourself in Mid Valley or KLIA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WT Liew 0 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 Just about to be towed to B2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 Nice Go for A.net! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavin Andrew David 6 Report post Posted February 2, 2010 Thats a fantastic night shot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WT Liew 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 Nice Go for A.net! Thats a fantastic night shot Thanks... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted May 4, 2010 A question, is it possible for this MD-83 to fly non-stop to New Caledonia ? If not, where do you know she will do a tech stop ? It transited at Darwin on January 31 while enroute from KLIA to Noumea,New Caledonia. Callsign: BlueBerry 654. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
