Penang Planespotting #003 - 29 May 2016 - Part 1

So here we are, on another spotting trip. Was not expecting anything in particular. But hey, always are we surprised by the unexpected.

Private Bombardier Global Express (N360LA) Larger

Sitting there was this Global Express, with sunshades all up . Was hoping that it would depart during the duraion of this trip but timing wasn't right. No worries, there were a lot more.

Korean Air Cargo B747-4B5F (HL7449)

It was raining quite a bit in the morning. This allowed for some amount of condensation to be created by this Jumbo. Click click click.......

Malindo ATR72-600 (9M-LMR)

We have quite a number of narrobodies turning into the runway via Taxiway B. I guess that is to save time since 320s and 737s don't need the full length of the runway anyway.

AirAsia A320-216 (9M-AHF)

Waiting for aircraft on Final

Firefly ATR72-500 (9M-FYF)

Look at how level the plane can be off the ground. This firefly took a rather long time to touchdown. But when it did, it was one smooth landing. I doubt passengers might even feel the usual bump. Now for some Narrowbodies.

Malindo B737-8GP (9M-LNS)

AirAsia A320-216 (9M-AJA)

SilkAir A320-233 (9V-SLK)


China Southern Airlines A320-214 (B-6290)


Malindo B737-9GPER (9M-LNL)


Firefly ATR72-500 (9M-FYF)


AirAsia A320-216 (9M-AJA)

Now that we are done with the Narrowbodies, the next post will feature more widebody cargo aircraft and some special schemed aircraft too.

Penang Planespotting #002 - 16 April 2016 Part 2

Gosh... it has been 2 months........ Gotta keep up.

Korean Air Cargo B747-4B5F (HL7437)

This is where the fun is, with big ones moving in opposite directions for takeoff and landing. 

And now for the narrowbodies.

Malindo Air B737-8GP (9M-LNQ)

Some Malindo planes are already having their tails in Batik Colours. Waiting for one to come in to Penang.

China Southern Airlines A320-214 (B-6289)

SilkAir B737-8SA (9V-MGI)

AirAsia A320-216 (9M-AQA)

Alliance Airlines Fokker 100 (VH-FKA)

This Fokker is on it's trip back to Perth after some heavy maintenance in Slovakia. Curious to have to send a plane so far just for maintenance, unless of course there are no other facilities available nearby.

AirAsia A320-216 (9M-AJA)

Sriwijaya Air B737-86N (PK-CLA)

Notice the turn angle of the nose gear as Sriwijaya prepares to make that 180-degree turn on the runway.

Semangat Harimau Muda (9M-AFI)

Sky was getting gloomier and gloomier. No rain though, but with the abscence of good lighthing, it was time to head off. One last shot for the road with a blip.

Malaysia Airlines B737-8H6 (9M-MLS)

That's all for this session. There are quite a number of trips made within the past 2 months. Will be posting them shortly.

SSLee

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Same place, Different views - 02 / November [Part 1]

It's been almost a month since the last spotting session. To all the readers here, thank you for frequenting this blog. I truly appreciate it. Do leave comments if you have any thoughts.

Time sure flies. Before you know it, week after week, month after month passes in just a blink of an eye. Resolutions are made, deadlines are set, though many are still not met. However, a new year is coming. Time for new (renewed) resolutions and goals.

Back to the spotting session. A lot of shots are made from the ground showing the aircraft in the air. This round, more ground-ish shots are included, just to give a different view and perspective.

Airbus Faceoff

Lucky to have both the A330s push back at the same time. Pilots must've been waving to each other.

Dragonair A330-342 (B-HLI)

First to depart gracefully was Dragonair. Light was out and everything was just perfect. Towards the end of the year, the day tends to be brighter earlier, allowing for better early morning shots. Did not realise the rare species until I reviewed the shot on the camera screen. Saw it??

Thai Airways International A330-321 (HS-TEB)

To be able to catch the Thai from this angle meant that it had rotated really early. Guess it must have been a light load. This route was previously served by the A300 before they were retired and replaced by B734s. For me, whatever comes, if it flies, then I'm fine with it.

Malindo Air ATR72-600 (9M-LMK)

I did mention that there will be some different views in these postings. So here's the first one, giving you the feel of how tiny the ATR is when compared to its surroundings. With majority of my shots zoomed in right to the aircraft, the size gauging may be off sometimes.

AirAsia A320 (9M-AFM) with the Hat's of to Dato' Pahamin Livery

This was one of the special AirAsia that departed Penang. Nice grey touch as opposed to the original reds on AirAsia's fleet. They have very short turnaround times, allowing shots of the same aircraft at different times of the day.

China Southern Airlines A320 (B-6288)

This one was on its way back to China. Looking forward to seeing (and capturing) a Boeing in this livery here in Penang.

Korean Air Cargo B747-4B5F (HL7438)

It goes to show that no aircraft, not even the queen of the skies can escape from the effects of crosswinds. A slight tip to the port side shortly after lift off. Pilots were quick to correct the effects.

Malindo Air ATR72-600 (9M-LMO)

Malindo Air is constantly receiving new turboprops to its fleet. Now the registration has already gone to LMR. Good job to them. Their flight tickets are cheap too, with free baggage and light snacks served.


More updates on the second slot. To be continued........






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2014.01.11 Spotting Session #1

One would think that after a heavy rain, the skies would be clear. But this was not the case on that Saturday. There was plenty of cloud cover to shield the sun's VIBRANT rays all the way till midday. While this affected the photos tremendously, it was a cool and windy spotting session with great company of friends.

Let's begin.

Cathay Pacific B747-467 (B-HOP) "Hopping" out of Penang International Airport

Thai Airways International B737-4D7 (HS-TDG) replacing the A306

AirAsia's Brand New A320 with Sharklets (9M-AJE)

China Southern Airlines A320-232 (B-6910)

Korean Air Cargo B747-4B5(F) (HL 7437)

Same Korean Air with smoke trails

Eva Air Cargo B747-45E(F) (B-16483)

This Eva Air used the same length of runway used by the ordinary A320s of AirAsia. Must have been a really light load out of Penang to be able to perform as such.

More to come.... Stay Tuned.

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