February / March 2017 Noteworthy Movements - Discussion & Photos

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[Robert.M]

JetGo's Embraer ERJ 140 VH-ZJE has operated two BNE-WGA-BNE flights and is scheduled for tomorrow's JGO38/39 (as of 9pm).
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RAAF C-27J A34-001 arrived this evening, parking in Bay 6. As VH-QQR required the bay, 001 reversed to the taxiiway (due to the B300 Air Ambulance parked in Bay 5) and relocated to Bay 1.
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Alliance Fokker 70 VH-QQR (typically WA based) arrived from PER as UTY551, chartering West Coast Eagles players and staff for an AFL pre season in Narrandera on Saturday afternoon.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2334/32117914253_c5f7b6d976_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QW9GWi)

Interesting arrival of QantasLink Q400 which has one engine shut down
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[Grahame Hutchison]

Thanks Robert, great to see the movements from Wagga Wagga - good catch on the C-27J

[Zac M]

Nothing unusual about the Q400, its just a one engine taxi in position, has been in place for over a year

[Greg Hyde]

Robert,

Great shots,

The other shots of the JetGo ERJ was interesting as the reverse thrusters were deployed.

[Robert.M]

good catch on the C-27J
Thanks Grahame, missed the brief visit by A34-005 the following day.

Nothing unusual about the Q400, its just a one engine taxi in position, has been in place for over a year

Thanks Zac, haven't noticed it before (other than VA's AT72s). Though QON needs a touch up. :/

Robert,

Great shots,

The other shots of the JetGo ERJ was interesting as the reverse thrusters were deployed.

Thanks Greg, had noticed that as well. Have seen the odd Cessna CJ and Fokker deploy the reverse thrusters while taxiing.

Rare visit for NRA, VA AT72-600 VH-VPJ chartering GWS for the AFL Pre Season game in Narrandera. Missed VH-QQR departing WGA back to PER by 8 minutes.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2538/32928215756_a2d4941b92_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/SaKHkS)

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[Greg Hyde]

A34-007 has recently been delivered.

A34-005 is on the cover of the latest RAAF News

http://www.defence.gov.au/Publications/NewsPapers/Raaf/Default.asp

[Grahame Hutchison]

Love was in the air at Sydney Airport this morning, with Emirates SkyCargo B777 A6-EFL in "Valentine's Day Rose" livery arriving on Runway 16R at 0957L.


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[Grahame Hutchison]

Indonesian President Joko Widodo, and his wife Iriana Widodo, departed Sydney on Sunday afternoon at 1700L, following a weekend of talking trade and investment with some of the nation's biggest companies,
the Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, and NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian. A large official party was on hand to farewell the President and his wife.

The Indonesian Air Force's Boeing 737-8U3 BBJ2 (41706) 2012 A-001 was used on this trip, touching down in Sydney on Saturday morning at 0658L.

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[Cliff Cook]

Hi Grahame,

Your photos are so great as sharp and contrast. Thanks for sharing.

From Cliff Cook.

[Grahame Hutchison]

Antonov AN-124 RA-82046 arriving at Sydney Airport this afternoon from Avalon - Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Haajr_SYBTo)

[Robert.M]

Nice video Grahame! Would've loved to see it in Avalon but also landing in Sydney, but time and money was a problem this year!

Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (VH-EAF) Douglas C-47 Dakota taxiing at Wagga Wagga Airport, used to transport Connie's crew back to HARS.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2894/33123617532_460e2e1803_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/St2cu1)
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Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (VH-EAG) Lockheed Super Constellation 'Connie' at Wagga Wagga Airport (heat haze was a problem for the landing). Also thanks to an employee at the airport for allowing GA access.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3881/33279630325_dd9f747438_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/SGNNDK)
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[Brian Wilkes]

What livery are they both getting?

[Nigel C]

The Dak was just stopping to collect the Connie crew.

[Brian Wilkes]

OK TA Nigel!

[Robert.M]

What livery are they both getting?
As Nigel stated, it was only there to pick up. My understanding, the same "Connie" livery as before. Connie is still in original paint from when it was restored in the US, shows that the paint has done very well.

Gulfstream IV-SP (N810LP) made a brief stop in WGA.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3722/33199151902_2b94d2f738_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/SzGkdJ)

[Robert.M]

Embraer Phenom 300 (N227SL) charter visit to WGA
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[Grahame Hutchison]

Justin Bieber arrived at Sydney Airport late this afternoon, cutting things fine for his 7pm concert at ANZ Stadium tonight. His Gulfstream G550 N776RB departed the Sunshine Coast airport about an hour
late #PurposeTourSydney

Conditions: Light showers and shot through a wet security fence.

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[Robert.M]

Royal Australian Air Force (A36-002) Boeing 737-7DT (BBJ) at Wagga Wagga Airport, chartered Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to WGA for this Snowy Hydro announcement and tour in Tumut/Talbingo
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Commissioner of the New South Wales Police Force, Andrew Scipione, arrived on New South Wales Police Force (VH-DFV) Cessna Grand Caravan 208B EX in WGA as part of his 'unofficial' farewell tour.
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[Robert.M]

Columbia Helicopters (P2-CHK) Boeing-Vertol Chinook 234UT called into WGA, heading to MEB.
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[Reece perram]

MH123 did a Go around at YSSY this morning at around 11:40 due to a "unstable approach"

[Kent Broadhead]

Columbia Helicopters (P2-CHK) Boeing-Vertol Chinook 234UT called into WGA, heading to MEB.

Also visited DBO, on Friday afternoon according to my far from spotter wife :)

[Robert.M]

I think it overnighted in Dubbo.

Cessna 525A CitationJet2 (VH-MOR)
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2931/33638836346_29935203d9_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/TfxQ61)

Rare visit from QantasLink (VH-TQX) de Havilland Canada DHC-8-202Q. Though TQX is more frequent than the remaining 200 (TQS).
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Finally VH-ZJG is back in service. First visit to YSWG.
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Unfortunately was out of town for Alliance (VH-FKJ) Fokker 100 arrival from Brisbane, no doubt here for paint once Connie is finished (and no doubt when I'm OS!). Hopefully FKJ didn't get damaged from the 102 km/h (80 km/h sustained) winds two hours after this was taken.
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[Grahame Hutchison]

Thanks for the Wagga Wagga image update Robert, it's always appreciated.