October 2015 Noteworthy Movements - Discussion & Photos

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[Bernie P]

Some of the AWESOME resources that the NSWRFS have to fight the bushfire season... Operating a display out at Sydney International Regatta Centre at Penrith

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5816/21844028872_152c2ff229_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zhhmKs)
N189AC Erickson Air-Crane Penrith Regatta Center NSWRFS-1449 (https://flic.kr/p/zhhmKs) by Bernie (https://www.flickr.com/photos/berniep/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/679/21667899830_063f24b12d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/z1HDHQ)
N405LC C-130 Penrith Regatta Center NSWRFS-1663 (https://flic.kr/p/z1HDHQ) by Bernie (https://www.flickr.com/photos/berniep/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/772/21855948315_b527a3cc2e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zikrZ6)
N612AX DC-10-30ER Penrith Regatta Center NSWRFS-1677 (https://flic.kr/p/zikrZ6) by Bernie (https://www.flickr.com/photos/berniep/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5728/21233177064_0da191698b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ymizMJ)
N612AX DC-10-30ER Penrith Regatta Center NSWRFS-1681 (https://flic.kr/p/ymizMJ) by Bernie (https://www.flickr.com/photos/berniep/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5656/21865531911_4de2e358f1_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zjbyRv)
N612AX DC-10-30ER Penrith Regatta Center NSWRFS-1695 (https://flic.kr/p/zjbyRv) by Bernie (https://www.flickr.com/photos/berniep/), on Flickr

[Grahame Hutchison]

Great images Bernie, thanks for posting - love the DC-10-30, there goes 43,910 litres of fire suppressant

[Greg Hyde]

Great shots.
Also video on Ch10 news last night.

[Robert.M]

Great pics Bernie!

[Grahame Hutchison]

Some aerial mapping underway in the Williamtown area this morning.

http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/ADS-B-20151003.jpg

... and parachuting by Cessna 208 VH-UMV out of Illawarra Regional.

http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/ADS-B-20151003 B.jpg

[Grahame Hutchison]

VH-VEC has continued its aerial photography, moving south to the Central Coast. The orbit over Warnervale is probably where they need to change
the film in the camera.

http://www.16Right.com/MessageBoard/ADS-B-20151003 C.jpg

[Robert.M]

VH-VSZ made a brief visit to Wagga yesterday.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/565/21716659129_80265d3b09_c.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bidgee/21716659129/sizes/l)
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/777/21877433086_0ecf533cea_c.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bidgee/21877433086/sizes/l)

Meanwhile CareFlight 3 (VH-IME) made two visits for retrievals for NETS (Newborn Emergency Transport Service).
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5661/21282279023_5135288829_c.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bidgee/21282279023/sizes/l)

Pel-Air VH-AJV IAI Westwind 1124 is missing a little paint from a few places.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/627/21891070362_45f964064e_c.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bidgee/21891070362/sizes/l)

VH-YXI called in for fuel, to continue its trip north. Though missing the "Ambulance Victoria" logo
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5738/21715815749_8be075c7e6_c.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bidgee/21715815749/sizes/l)

[Robert.M]

VH-YXG called in for fuel and lunch, currently heading south to YMEN (Essendon).
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5722/21303854354_a5da9fdb0a_c.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bidgee/21303854354/sizes/l)

[Paul S.]

VH-YXI passed thru Ballina this morning heading North

[Robert.M]

Network Aviation (QantasLink) VH-NHC Fokker 100
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/594/21947565082_99e4647b68_c.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bidgee/21947565082/sizes/l)
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5767/21959957565_b06d8efef3_c.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bidgee/21959957565/sizes/l)

and as I post this, Little Aviation VH-LAL Gulfstream 550 is flying low to the SE of Wagga.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/629/21339039793_a723034ae0_o.png

Seems to be touring the countryside
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/626/21960337555_049b13a7ed_o.png

[Grahame Hutchison]

Great catch Robert

[Robert.M]

Thanks :)

Got out to the airport but VH-LAL was on the runway and did quite a few takeoffs and landings at Wagga but finally headed back to the terminal tarmac.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/739/21937216656_fe83b30e5a_c.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bidgee/21937216656/sizes/l)

[Grahame Hutchison]

Another good catch Robert, I still haven't managed a shot of VH-LAL.

[MarkR]

Great images Bernie, thanks for posting - love the DC-10-30, there goes 43,910 litres of fire suppressant

The VLAT has been tasked to Victoria, its first job, which is ironic given Victoria in the past saying they are not worth the money!

Edit - It's actually the LAT (C130) under call sign Bomber 132

[Robert.M]

which is ironic given Victoria in the past saying they are not worth the money!

Thats politics for you, which is a shame. Both LAT and VLAT have their roles and will never replace Helitak (light, medium and heavy) and the bombers (Air Tractor), which each having their own roles.

VLAT is also heading down.
https://twitter.com/CFA_Updates/status/651264789419692032

[MarkR]

The VLAT has now launched as well. VH- LVG (Aerocommander) launched ahead of the Herc and DC10 and is coming on station, acting in FAC (forward air control) capacity by the looks of it

[Grahame Hutchison]

Holding patterns in all directions this morning, the change in the weather probably hasn't helped ...

http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/ADS-B-20151007-A.jpg

[Robert.M]

Interesting colour scheme on this R44 parked at Wagga!
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/757/22005138912_9cbd4d460d_c.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bidgee/22005138912/sizes/l)

[Robert.M]

Looks like Sharp Airlines (VH-SWK) Fairchild Swearingen SA-227DC Metro 23 operated a Bathurst 1000 charter. Though the weather made it bit of a challenge to arrive. QantasLink and REX SYD-WGA flight diverted to ABX, though REX didn't land at ABX and re routed back to WGA. QLink remains on the ground at ABX.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/592/21467035764_c844e039a1_c.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bidgee/21467035764/sizes/l)
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/724/21902964399_0412e1944e_c.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bidgee/21902964399/sizes/l)

[Grahame Hutchison]

VH-SWK was a new ADS-B pickup for me yesterday, operating SH471 at 08:38-AEDT and SH474 at 19:01-AEDT.

[Nigel C]

TCS World Travel B757 arrived this afternoon on a golfing tour. http://www.tcsworldtravel.com/expedition/kalos-golf-around-the-world/2015/october

Not sure when it departs, but next stop is Bali.

[Robert.M]

Victoria POLAIR30 (VH-PVD) Eurocopter AS.365N3 Dauphin stopped for fuel for a operation in NSW.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/765/22029033729_c196c175e3_c.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bidgee/22029033729/sizes/l)

[Adrian B]

That is an absolute magical shot mate. Well done

[Greg Hyde]

Awesome shot, how many did you take to get that one ?

[Robert.M]

Thanks, almost missed it. This was the first photo. Took a guess at how long to leave the shutter open (original is slightly over exposed but RAW is a life saver), the second had shake but exposed good and helicopter moved in the following photos.

[Grahame Hutchison]

Simply magic image Robert

[andrew sattler]

A fantastic shot Robert! Well done, and thanks for sharing. ��

[Robert.M]

VH-NHC
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5661/22483178426_00eec30622_c.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bidgee/22483178426/sizes/l)
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/746/22321216870_5e56cc1f49_c.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bidgee/22321216870/sizes/l)

POLAIR 1 (VH-PHW) is in town for ops.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/741/22322682549_95a8e68dc3_c.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bidgee/22322682549/sizes/l)
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/700/22322685669_80d66029f4_c.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bidgee/22322685669/sizes/l)

Also of note is that both VH-KNS and KNU have flown today.
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5694/21888313653_576ea03354_c.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bidgee/21888313653/sizes/l)

[Grahame Hutchison]

Fokker 100 VH-NHC looking pretty good for 22 years of age - thanks for the photo update Robert.

[Nigel C]

I wonder if Polair 1 is out looking for the Stocco boys...?

[JamesL]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xtf1/t31.0-8/12191222_10208330309444990_7942591859475288063_o.j pg

Keep an eye out for this one...

[Robert.M]

Yes, POLAIR1 is down south helping ground units to look for the Stoccos (including a large number of Metro HWP), POLAIR7 was used yesterday (though didn't visit Wagga).

[Grahame Hutchison]

Philippines operated an A343 on the PAL211/212 service today - first time since the beginning of February this year from what I can see.

http://www.16right.com/Aircraft-Images/displayimage.php?image=RP-C3439 D300-20151028-075.jpg

http://www.16right.com/Aircraft-Images/displayimage.php?image=RP-C3439 D300-20151028-078.jpg

http://www.16right.com/Aircraft-Images/displayimage.php?image=RP-C3439 D300-20151028-080.jpg

[Zac M]

Last couple of days now...has moved to a late night arrival.

[matthew mcdonald]

Philippine Airlines from 25OCT15 is adjusting operations on Manila – Sydney route. From this date, the airline will once again operates 7 weekly flights, instead of 5, while operational aircraft changes from A330-300 to A340-300.

In addition, 3 of 7 weekly flights departs Manila in daytime hours, early-morning from Sydney.

PR213 MNL1100 – 2225SYD 343 137
PR211 MNL2205 – 0930+1SYD 343 x137

PR214 SYD0610 – 1125MNL 343 124
PR212 SYD1115 – 1630MNL 343 x124


Source from Airlineroute.net

[Grahame Hutchison]

The beautiful LAN B787-9 Dreamliner is a regular visitor these days ... today it was CC-BGC operating the LAN801/800 services - its fourth time on the route.

http://www.16right.com/Aircraft-Images/displayimage.php?image=CC-BGC D300-20151030-005.jpg

http://www.16right.com/Aircraft-Images/displayimage.php?image=CC-BGC D300-20151030-009.jpg

http://www.16right.com/Aircraft-Images/displayimage.php?image=CC-BGC D300-20151030-018.jpg

[John Thoroughgood]

Indeed a beautiful bird, and beautifully captured by your good self.