V AUSTRALIA B777 - Spotters Invitation!

[Kurt A]

Dear fellow "Spotters",

The fantastic team over at V Australia recently made contact with the Sydney Airport Message Board and were keen to arrange an event that coincided with our Group Membership here at the Forum.

Since it's a given that many of you will be out and about on Monday 9th Feb morning to watch their first Boeing 777-300LR arrive into Sydney; V Australia has recognised the 'Spotters' enthusiasm, and is throwing us a party!

So come along, meet the V Australia Crew, have some donuts courtesy of Krispy Kreme's and V Australia, and welcome Australia's newest International Airline.

Please visit the special page on the V Australia website for all the details.
http://www.vaustralia.com.au/777/

Be at Shep's Hill from 8.30am to witness the arrival on Monday 9th February.


Kind Regards,
Stephen Brown and Kurt Ams

[Nigel C]

Nice job Kurt. Good to see some 'formal' recognition of Shep's Hill, or The Mound.

[Tony P]

What a fantastic effort by VA and Kurt. Well done all.

[Warren P.]

This stage I am not working on Monday, so I should be up there at Sheps Mound.

Regards,
Warren

[Joseph D]

I am working on Monday but might go anyway and grab me some donuts.

[damien b]

Great effort by all involved - just a pity i am working Monday.

[Kieran Wells]

Well done guys! 2 days in a row out there!! :)

[Stephen M]

Great work Kurt, I got the same info in a email from V. Hope its a nice day, weather forecast predict Monday Shower or two.....:D

[Howie D]

Here is the Boeing release issued today of the handing over of the new plane http://www.boeing.com/news/releases/2009/q1/090206c_pr.html

[Stephen M]

Nice Howie....

[Michael Morrison]

Myself and my car 777 JET :D:D will be their to see the VA 777-300er land.... :) :p

[Mike W]

Australian Red Tails won't necessarily mean Qantas from this point...:cool:

[Marty H]

Australian Red Tails won't necessarily mean Qantas from this point...:cool:

Let the games begin:D Their super dooper high profit protected route is no more!!!

[Michael Mak]

What's the ETA of the flight?

[Matt R]

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/VAU9090

Edit: She's finally on her way, an hour late.

[Andrew McLaughlin]

For those of you who work in the city and can't get away, I hear there's harbour flyby scheduled, although with the low cloud this morning who knows what might happen now???

[Carsten Bauer]

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/4595/vau9090js4.th.jpg (http://img9.imageshack.us/my.php?image=vau9090js4.jpg)

[Radi K]

ETA 0945L - about to enter Aussie FIR

[Carsten Bauer]

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/4519/vau90902eu3.th.jpg (http://img11.imageshack.us/my.php?image=vau90902eu3.jpg)

ETA 0950 at this stage.

[Matt_L]

For those interested A6-EHJ is operating ETD450 arriving at 939 this morning.

That is the formula 1 special livery on a346.

Just picked her up on radar north of Melbourne.

[Sarah C]

For anyone at the Spotting weekend, were the two cranes by the Mound blocking any views? I can see two cranes near the bus terminal so it looks like they might block the view for a 16R landing (which is currently in place).

[Radi K]

Carsten can you PM me?

Tks

[Michael Mak]

For anyone at the Spotting weekend, were the two cranes by the Mound blocking any views? I can see two cranes near the bus terminal so it looks like they might block the view for a 16R landing (which is currently in place).

They have just lowered the cranes after loading one of the aerobridges onto a truck. But all the stuff there certainly blocks some view. VA is kind enough to hire a double decker bus for all the spotters at the mound.

[Radi K]

Hold @ Shark.

Landing time 1014. Fly-by doesn't look like being authorised ATC have just advised.

[NickN]

VA is kind enough to hire a double decker bus for all the spotters at the mound.


This is what I love about Virgin, no matter what they do they always go all the way and think outside the square.

[Matt R]

I'm at work looking west over Darling Harbour.. nothing but cloud :(

[Anthony J]

It just landed.

[Sarmad Al-Khozaie]

Matt R

I'm in same position as you are, my building is facing the airport side ( Wespac building) and got nothing.

[Stu M]

TOUCHDOWN!!!! Just saw it fly by my place in Petersham.

[Michael Mak]

Touched down at 1012 and is heading to Bay 60.

[Matt R]

Matt R

I'm in same position as you are, my building is facing the airport side ( Wespac building) and got nothing.

I just went around to the south side of the office.. even my 400mm isn't long enough

[Mark Howarth]

Pictures anyone?

[Joseph D]

Do these count?

Took them from the RESA Construction site using a standard camera. I probably could have gotten into a better position.

http://i43.tinypic.com/28i3jn4.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/i6xgtu.jpg

[Michael Morrison]

some standard camera shots too....

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/246/3265102862_32627c7cf1.jpg?v=0

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/233/3265097322_1a9c38d029.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3505/3264273893_5b7aa968fb.jpg?v=0

Oh and one of my car :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3362/3265105852_334fc62b29.jpg?v=0

[Greg McDonald]

Matt R

I'm in same position as you are, my building is facing the airport side ( Wespac building) and got nothing.

Sarmad - What a coincidence....we work in the same building. Should have gone to L15 coffee shop..At least I saw it on finals!!

[Warren P.]

Here's some of mine

Regards,
Warren.

[Darren Butterworth]

A few for the Lads

471

472

473

474

Darren:)

[Carsten Bauer]

Heh... theres me in the black top giving the reverse V wave :)

Here are some of my photos. PIty about the clouds :(

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/2341/img3625wh2.th.jpg (http://img25.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img3625wh2.jpg) http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/7934/vhvozyssyimg3723fe5.th.jpg (http://img26.imageshack.us/my.php?image=vhvozyssyimg3723fe5.jpg) http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/1245/vhvozyssyimg3730copyai0.th.jpg (http://img5.imageshack.us/my.php?image=vhvozyssyimg3730copyai0.jpg)

[Bernie P]

And here are some of mine...

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1341/3265340270_a8787bf88f.jpg
Or a BIG version here (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1341/3265340270_bd07d9a743_o.jpg)
&
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3523/3265341376_439a8268d4.jpg
Or a BIG version here (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3523/3265341376_3444449059_o.jpg)

[Sarmad Al-Khozaie]

Sarmad - What a coincidence....we work in the same building. Should have gone to L15 coffee shop..At least I saw it on finals!!

Im on level 9, was looking and looking and couldnt belive that i missed it :(

[Gavin Otto]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Greg McDonald
Sarmad - What a coincidence....we work in the same building. Should have gone to L15 coffee shop..At least I saw it on finals!!

Im on level 9, was looking and looking and couldnt belive that i missed it

Greg and Sarmad, I'm on Level 25 and my boss called a meeting in one of our non-view rooms right at this time.

Gavin

[Marty H]

Sarah C did you see it out your office window?? If you did how good did it look???

[Sarah C]

Sarah C did you see it out your office window?? If you did how good did it look???

I caught a glimpse after it touchdown and made its way back to the gate. It looked very nice Marty - any 777 looks great in my view! :)

The funny thing is with the grey weather out there, it almost "blended in" with the cloud, the colours were so similar.

[Joseph Saragozza.]

great photos every one!;)

is there any chance someone knows the dates and times when it will be visiting melbourne. or is it still too early?

thanks

[Kieran Wells]

I would probably suggest watching channel 7 news tonight..Their chopper flew over the mound and where we were on top of the bus. I was very impressed with what Vaustralia did, also great to have a quick chat with some of the guys who will be working the planes. One of the pilots who will be flying March 1 flight was standing right behind me.

Michael - you must have been standing right next to me. I was the guy in the maroon polo top. I'll add some photos a lil bit later.

[matthew mcdonald]

At about 11:45 am it was tugged across and parked at the GA. Great views but it was definately the luck being on my side:

[Andrew P]

I would probably suggest watching channel 7 news tonight..Their chopper flew over the mound and where we were on top of the bus.

I expect the bushfire will take up all the news

[Annette Logan]

Yeah I have been looking out for any news but the fires have taken it all and so they should.

Channel 10 news had a quick news bit about it but showed no pictures of everyone on the mound just the plane landing and when it was on the ground.

I have kept an eye out for any news but it is quite sad about the fires and if someone lits them, I shake my head at them I really do.

Annette

[Sarmad Al-Khozaie]

Greg and Sarmad, I'm on Level 25 and my boss called a meeting in one of our non-view rooms right at this time.

Gavin

Unlucky, Don't worry I missed it too.... what is interesting is that 3 persons on this board work at westpac, what a small world :D

[Krzysztof M]

A few snaps:

Krispy Kreme arrives!
http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn327/N495QS/Aviation/04600.jpg

Coffee time.
http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn327/N495QS/Aviation/05600.jpg

Oh yes, the plane. Some people got a bit closer to the action.
http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn327/N495QS/Aviation/VHVOZFeb092600.jpg

Some spotters arrived well prepared.
http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn327/N495QS/Aviation/02400v.jpg

There's an easier way to get onboard VAustralia!
http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn327/N495QS/Aviation/01400v.jpg

Inappropriate photos shall not be uploaded due to strong adult themes. :)

Regards,
K.

[Gerald A]

Full info for the rego chasers.

rego VH-VOZ
type B777
sub type B777-3ZG(ER)
line 745
con 35302
s-code 7C6C61
selcal AG-JQ

[Andrew McLaughlin]

AKrispy Kreme arrives!
http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn327/N495QS/Aviation/04600.jpg

Pity the poor buggers from Virgin who drew the short straws to take Krispy Kremes down to you lot at the Mound! :eek:

[Lukas M]

Some spotters arrived well prepared.
http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn327/N495QS/Aviation/02400v.jpg

Who is this nut, lol? Just a little bit extreme perhaps:p

[matthew mcdonald]

His name is Tim Bowrey and I agree with you 100%....A NUT

[Stephen Brown]

Here's some of mine...

http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=6480972

http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=6480973

http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=6480986

http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=6480987

http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=6481001

[Seth Jaworski]

That's a different and much more interesting angle than the usual cabin shots- nicely done! Unfortunately my exterior shots were a lot better than my interior ones...
http://jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=6480904&nseq=6

[Stephen Brown]

Thanks Seth, I'll send through the Seth Moment Photo we took later....

And the shot is fogtastic!!!

[Anthony J]

Nice shots guys. I can't say I am a fan of the interior!

Really bad circumstances for V with the media's attention (rightly) elsewehere and poor weather.

[Craig Murray]

Here's some of mine...

Some? SOME?

It's a plugfest

http://www.diytools.co.uk/diy/Images/DB_100_100/039069.jpg

But I like what I see cobber, great pics. Interior is a bit ho-humish but it will serve its intended purpose very well.

Good luck to V Aust. I hope the livery looks better in sunshine because I'm not liking what I see so far (the livery, not the photos of it!) at all.

[Kurt A]

As the day unfolded...

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/1.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/3.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/4.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/5.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/6.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/7.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/8.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/9.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/10.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/11.jpg

[Kurt A]

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/12.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/14.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/15.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/16.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/17.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/18.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/19.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/20.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/21.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/22.jpg

[Tim Bowrey]

For those interested A6-EHJ is operating ETD450 arriving at 939 this morning.

That is the formula 1 special livery on a346.

Just picked her up on radar north of Melbourne.

Still parked near General Holmes drive. Must have been delayed badly! She was 2hrs late arriving thismorning so somthings up.

Nice pics Amsy!

[Raymond Rowe]

Could not arrive on the daylight flight over the weekend.

[D Chan]

was on the M5 at around 19:50 westbound. The Etihad A346 was at the remote stand.

Looking through the photos they were quite nice. Exterior-wise colourscheme looks ok. The seat fabric however is appallingly ugly (once you look closer) - the fabric pattern of the economy seat is really bad - cant believe they went for those colours / patterns - I wouldve expected that from a mainland Chinese carrier...

[Annette Logan]

Nice pictures everyone and thanks for the updates on here.

Looking good although I wish they could have gone for something a little different to the red tail but still nice looking. Can not wait to see it in real.

[Ricky T]

Unlucky, Don't worry I missed it too.... what is interesting is that 3 persons on this board work at westpac, what a small world :D

While I don't work at Westpac, I work just across the road at KPMG... ;) Maybe we can have a small get together of some sort :D

Unfortunately, my desk faces the Western Distributor, so no view of the plane at all :(

Anyhow, gotta say the colour scheme blends into the cloud perfectly today :p . I have to say I am still not a great fan of this scheme just yet.

[Sarmad Al-Khozaie]

While I don't work at Westpac, I work just across the road at KPMG... ;) Maybe we can have a small get together of some sort :D

Unfortunately, my desk faces the Western Distributor, so no view of the plane at all :(

Anyhow, gotta say the colour scheme blends into the cloud perfectly today :p . I have to say I am still not a great fan of this scheme just yet.

Ahhh KPMG I used to work there before I shifted accross the road for better pay and 50 meters closure to home haha.:D

[Robert S]

Here's some of mine...

http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=6480972

Hmm... putting logos on the underside is really all the rage now. Also am I blind or did she arrive nameless?

[Robert S]

http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,25031828-3122,00.html

The 14-hour flight from Los Angeles had a shaky start, as lightning struck the plane just minutes after take-off. No damage was apparent but an inspection was set to be carried out by ground crew.

Nothing terribly notable I'm guessing.

[Andrew McLaughlin]

http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,25031828-3122,00.html


Nothing terribly notable I'm guessing.

Is was a startling moment for the pax on the aicraft though...

[Peter Agatsiotis]

Robert, the last of Kurts' photos shows the name 'Didgeree Blue'.

[Seth Jaworski]

She was nameless when she arrived, but had the stickers applied before moving from the intl terminal over to the GA.

[Peter Agatsiotis]

Thanks Seth; that was sneaky!! Must have had a vote on the flight!!

[Seth Jaworski]

I'm pretty sure they ran a public competition a while ago to name it....

[Michael Mak]

She was nameless when she arrived, but had the stickers applied before moving from the intl terminal over to the GA.

Was there any reason why it wasn't painted at Boeing?

[Robert S]

Robert, the last of Kurts' photos shows the name 'Didgeree Blue'.

This is what prompted my question - because it was missing in the earlier photos. :) There was also quite a big deal made about the name.

http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,25031828-3122,00.html

Members of the Yolgnu people, the traditional keepers of the didgeridoo, attended the ceremony yesterday to welcome the plane, dubbed Didgeree Blue. They gave permission for use of the name.