Kwek 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2006 A friend called me....."Hey, you wanna hop on a Cessna 150 for a short hop across to Senai Airport? I will be there for some flight practice. You interested?" My reply: "Eh, safe or not? Let me think about it." Friend: "OK, but let you know that the L1011 there is being strip for spares, you better be quick if you want to take a look before they tear her apart." Me: "Oh, in that case on lah....how about this weekend?" Friend: So after a short spotting session at Changi Coast Road, I made my way to the rustic Seletar Airport. A quick CIQ and we were on our way. Props clear! A turn of the key and a twist of a button, the Cessna 150 came alive. We taxiied for a Runway 21 and was given ATC departure to Senai via Point X-ray and east of JB town at 1500 ft. You are cleared for take-off... Rolling down the runway... Downwind view of Seletar, which has not change much since the RAF days. This little airfiled has a rich heritage. She was the first civilian airport on Singapore island. Soon we left urbanized Singapore, tracking over the waters to Sembawang harbour and east of JB town for the open wide spaces of Johor. Over the 127.7mhz and then to Johor Approach on 124.7 mhz. Besides taking in the sights (and photos), I had to do all the RTF. I also had a go at the controls for a while. I'm no pilot but the plane seems easy to handle. Just like flight sim... Young and old - nice ground features Soon we found ourselves on downwind looking out for an AirAsia B737 departure on Runway 34. Once she's departed, we were cleared to join base for Runway 16. The runway seems so wide for a light aircraft. A gentle thud and we are on Johor soil. Welcome to Malaysia! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razlan 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2006 beautiful pics. managed to capture the L1011? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwek 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2006 After clearing CIQ, I found myself looking down at the Apron from the terminal building........ She zipped along rather quickily.....maybe a bit late? Dropped by the Tower to pay navigation charges, and to say hello. With their permission, I took a couple of shots - a different perspective. I was surprised that the Air Asia B737 parked diagonally across the bay and did not use the aerobridge. Cost savings I suppose but to me the facility is already there? I wonder how much to pay to use the aerobridge? We had to trek back on foot to the cargo apron.....nice view Nice Fokker 50 for Pieter! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwek 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2006 The real objective was really the L1011.....without further delay presenting EX-088 Close-up of the tail section She was smiling at me! Look at that! After I took this shot, I realise how fortunate I was that the hydraulic liquid did not drop into my eyes..... The guys working on her were very friendly. I asked to get into the aircraft for a walkaround and they duly obliged and arranged for a cherry picker to hoist me up via the rear door. Inside looking to the front... This is what remained of the cockpit Looking to the rear The toilet doors in retro colours Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwek 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2006 I stayed in the L1011 for quite a while.... Checking out the nooks and corners....there was a trap door that leads to the ground but I did not want to mess up my shirt. Requesting window seat sir! Spotted the tailplanes on the ground Wing view...note the Jumbo at the right. I quickly reposition to another window...... 3-in-one shot. A light - Cessna 150, a medium - the B727 and a heavy - MAS Jumbo on take-off roll! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwek 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2006 The two B727s there XU-RKJ and ZS-TRA attracted some attention as well.... So did the resident An-12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted December 16, 2006 Stunning shots, Kwek The L1011 looks so sad (eventho's she smiled..)... Thanks for sharing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwek 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2006 According to the salvage crew, the L1011 will be turned into a restaurant somewhere in Johor. So there's a silver lining.... Stunning shots, Kwek The L1011 looks so sad (eventho's she smiled..)... Thanks for sharing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwek 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2006 After lunch, I was offered a joyride by some new friends in a Cherokee. View slightly differnt - low wing. On finals to land. Re-positioning for the night. Thanks guys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razlan 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2006 Excellent shots of the L1011. Maybe MW members can visit the restaurant once it is open. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwek 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2006 Johor is home to quite a few flying clubs / school. Here's a selection of photos of the training aircraft based in Senai. 9M-JFA 9M-JFC 9M-ANA 9M-BDL 9M-WCF 9M-ADA Soon to be 9M-BIG (ex 9V-BIG - the "V" is already removed) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hakan 2 Report post Posted December 16, 2006 amazing quality pictures and stroies of the pictures. I'm really enjoyed while reading. Thank you very much sharing how much did you pay for charges and fees for this flight? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TK 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2006 well done Kwek...nice trip report to Johore. It seems JHB is a Malaysian version scrap yard.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naim 6 Report post Posted December 16, 2006 So after a short spotting session at Changi Coast Road, I made my way to the rustic Seletar Airport. A quick CIQ and we were on our way. Props clear! A turn of the key and a twist of a button, the Cessna 150 came alive. We taxiied for a Runway 21 and was given ATC departure to Senai via Point X-ray and east of JB town at 1500 ft. You are cleared for take-off... Rolling down the runway... Enjoyed the pics and story, Kwek . Btw, those AK planes at Seletar. Maintenance? Btw, I had ridden the L1011 twice - CX for KUL-HKG and SV for JED-MED. Pleasant memories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seng Lim 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2006 Love the smile and very 70's retro toilets, it's great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wai Hung 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2006 thanks for the wonderful picts and report... nice experience there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted December 16, 2006 Excellent quality pictures, Kwek, and no doubt A.net will be happy to see those 727's and 1011 pictures (Did you send them in already ? ) Yeah, the 150 is a nice little trainer, huh...or do you prefer the Cherokee Thanks for sharing: as if I was flying along - really a great trip-report Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Teh 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2006 that Mas B744 doing touch and go at JHB? nice trip report.... and nice experience there! Let's go down south to the L1011 restaurant next time for Mwings gathering Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edwin P K 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2006 This is amazing, thanks for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raj 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2006 Kwek, Very Interesting Shots from Johor. Nice to see the L1011 and the B727's.. Btw will the 727's be scrapped as well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted December 17, 2006 that Mas B744 doing touch and go at JHB? nice trip report.... and nice experience there! Let's go down south to the L1011 restaurant next time for Mwings gathering The 744 are probably hajj flights to Saudi (Jeddah or Medinah). The AK 737s are still being maintained at Seletar. AK even proposed at one time, having pax flights from KUL to Seletar iso Changi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwek 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2006 (edited) AK has a maintenance deal with Singapore Technologies Aerospace. Enjoyed the pics and story, Kwek . Btw, those AK planes at Seletar. Maintenance? Btw, I had ridden the L1011 twice - CX for KUL-HKG and SV for JED-MED. Pleasant memories. Edited December 17, 2006 by Kwek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwek 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2006 Yes, she's a haj flight. She's rotated very very late. It was a pity I did not have the right lens on my camera at that moment. The 744 are probably hajj flights to Saudi (Jeddah or Medinah). The AK 737s are still being maintained at Seletar. AK even proposed at one time, having pax flights from KUL to Seletar iso Changi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwek 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2006 Hi Pieter, I'll send them later to A.net....- afterall it takes a long time to vet as well. :-) As for the preference, I like the Cherokee more as it is more spacious. But for aerial photography may the Cessna's are better as she has a high wing as compared to the Cherokee. Excellent quality pictures, Kwek, and no doubt A.net will be happy to see those 727's and 1011 pictures (Did you send them in already ? ) Yeah, the 150 is a nice little trainer, huh...or do you prefer the Cherokee Thanks for sharing: as if I was flying along - really a great trip-report Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Lim 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2006 Wowowow lovely shots from senai, kwek and hope that they'll put tristar back to action Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
