RCH5E1 (or 6E1) this week???

[Gerard M]

Hi all, this is more a question for the Sydney people but does anyone know if the weekly flight mentioned from the US came in this week. I didn't pick it up yesterday as usual and figured it might be because of the public holiday here.
did anyone else pick it up at all or see it?
thanks in advance.

gerard

[Peter Agatsiotis]

Nothing on Mode-S yet so it may not come in this week.

I am nr St Marys so I always pick this flight up.

[Mark M]

Am going to be a sticky beak here, but what flight is this. Sounds military and obviously Military. But what is it and where does it come from ?

Thanks
Mark

[Gerard M]

Thanks Peter. Didn't think it had.

Mark, its a USAF flight that comes in most weeks, flies Hawaii-Richmond-Alice Springs-Richmond-Brisbane-Hawaii most weeks over three days.
Im pretty sure its bringing in weekly supplies of Ketchup (probably not ketchup but still i can presume) for the americans over at Pine Gap or whatever it is over in Alice Springs near there that the americans run.
Brisbane is the fuel stop before it heads back to Hawaii on the Wednesday.

Thats my understanding anyway.

[Karl M]

What type of aircraft is it that usually flies this operation?

[Gerard M]

well it really depends. The last 8 odd weeks when ive driven past its been a c17 but i also saw regular runs with the kc10 but im guessing it depends on what they are bringing and just whatever aircraft gets assigned.

[Gerard M]

Has anyone happened to be listening to sydney ATC at the moment and listening to melbourne center and RCH6E1? Just wondering what they were talking about as half of it i couldnt understand because the was a lot of static or something? Something about their decent or something and a visual high speed approach or something, as i have never heard anything like a high speed and overhead approach? It confusing i know but im only getting half of it
Just curious.

Its now holding in a left circuit over Richmond?
And now its just gone to a normal visual 28 approach. strange.

Ta
Gerard

[andrew evans]

I was at Richmond today spotting and there was a C17 from Hickam AFB
HH 55153.I think the call sign was Reach 36 it departed at around 1040am.Hope that helps.

[Gerard M]

Yea thats the one im talking about came in yesterday went out to see it come in, the weekly run but using Reach 6 Echo 1 - but its return this avo was weird what he was requesting!!

[Gerard M]

I was at Richmond today spotting 1040am.Hope that helps.
OK and i dont know about you but when i'm there, simply just sitting in my car, some people just give me the wierdest looks like seriously. kinda creepy!

[andrew evans]

I had a couple of people stairing but who cares.If that's what you like doing then do it as long as we don't brake any rules.:D

[andrew evans]

Yea thats the one im talking about came in yesterday went out to see it come in, the weekly run but using Reach 6 Echo 1 - but its return this avo was weird what he was requesting!!

Do they arrive on the same day of each week. ????
Do they come in around the same time on that day ????

[Gerard M]

Well they are pretty accurate most of the time. They used to be religious coming in at 12pm on the monday but most of this year its been anywhere between 9-1230...1220 yesterday. then it overnights then leaves the same time(give or take) for alice each tuesday and then back and form memory its a 2pm dep on wednesdays. unless of course they go tech, which a kc-10 did a while back was here for a good2-3 weeks...had to bring in the C-5:D with parts etc. But yes usually the same time each week.

might go out tomorrow avo and see it leave.
most of this is from when i listen to atc or PP more recently but i used to go out there and watch it...before i had to go to uni!! haha

and was it anyone here on monday giving me the weird looks!!! lol

[matthew mcdonald]

If you go out this arvo Gerald, I may see you there as long as it departs around about 2pm I should be able to go out. When I go out there I park at the qwestern end of the runway where all the buildings are and I will be in a red Toyota Corolla. Hope to see you there.

[Gerard M]

I was going to, but not going to be able to make it anymore, had a change of plans. Sorry matthew

[matthew mcdonald]

Dont worry it was not there when I went out. The only thing I saw was a freak Bike VS Car accident coming into Richmond. I saw the bike rider lying down on the side of the road with paramedics defribulating him :(

Never a good sign

[Gerard M]

Well there is always next week! can't say ill be able to make it out there for the next month or so but maybe i'll meet you there another time! its closer for me there than yssy..mind you depending what time you go all the M's and tunnels get me to syd pretty quick.

[andrew evans]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3575/3486635315_c6652cf556_b.jpg




This was the C17 that departed that day out of Richmond.(Tuesday 28th April)

[Gerard M]

Nice shot Andrew.
Wonder what it will be tomorrow? (putting my money on another C-17)!

[Philip Argy]

For those interested, the Wikipedia entry is very comprehensive:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C-17_Globemaster_III

[andrew evans]

Nice shot Andrew.
Wonder what it will be tomorrow? (putting my money on another C-17)!

Thanks Gerard do you mean Monday or tomorrow (Sunday).

[Gerard M]

Yea sorry, i mean monday. my days have been out all week, trying to get out of holiday mode and go back to uni :(.
You going to be going out there this week?

[andrew evans]

No not this week my next free monday is in three weeks I might try then

[andrew evans]

If anyone happens to swing past Richmond today could you please post what type of aircraft came in.:D

[Gerard M]

Hi Andrew. Its yet another C-17. Rego is 05-5145. Its from March AFB.

Cheers
Gerard

[andrew evans]

Cool thanks mate

[matthew mcdonald]

Gerard, would you be able to tell me if the C17 is there right now and if it is still going to depart this arvo or there abouts.

Thanks in advance.

[Sarah C]

Matthew - it is still here, currently at the DHL building so it might be leaving soon.

[Gerard M]

Sorry Matthew, am in bathurst at the moment so cant confirm or deny.

And DHL building, is there a DHL building at Richmond? Which ones that?

[matthew mcdonald]

Sarah, Is there a C17 at Sydney Airport?

[Sarah C]

Not any more - it just took off 34L about a minute ago.

Sorry about the confusion - the DHL building I was referring to is the freight terminal near the General Aviation area.

[andrew evans]

This was the C17 in Today Wednesday 6th May at YSSY



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[Gerard M]

Not any more - it just took off 34L about a minute ago.

Sorry about the confusion - the DHL building I was referring to is the freight terminal near the General Aviation area.

Thanks Sarah, we were talking about two different C17s i think. The one that was at Sydney i believe came from NZ...dont quote me on it.

That would make sense about the DHL building though!! ;)

Did anyone get a departure time for the 5Echo1 from Richmond? Actually, has anyone driven past or anything because it is still showing up on PP in the Sydney area i think?

[Gerard M]

Nice shots Andrew. Did you know it was coming in or was is it just a fluke!
You could be sitting at Richmond all day waiting for a dept from the weekly one.

[andrew evans]

I didn't know about it I work around the airport so i all ways have a look each time i pass and this one was just being pushed back when i passed (jackpot).

[Tim Bowrey]

I got a message so I could just see it climbing out once I ran out of my shop in T3 haha.

[andrew evans]

Hey Gerard did you notice if anything came into Richmond.I have been keeping an eye on my Plane Plotter but didn't see anything next to the CO code.
Regards

[Gerard M]

Sorry Andrew, i'll have to wait till tomorrow to check it out. Left Richmond just before 11, couldn't stay any longer as had to be in Bathurst by 1. Will let you know tomorrow.

Cheers
Gerard

[andrew evans]

Thanks Champ.

[Gerard M]

Wasn't able to make it to Richmond this week to confirm if it came in Andrew. I also didn't pick anything up yet on my Plane Plotter so maybe it didn't come in this week for some reason.
Hopefully i'll have better luck next week.

Cheers
Gerard

[Gerard M]

For those that are interested, this weeks is another C-17 from March AFB,Reserves. 05-5141 (http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/0/5/7/1479750.jpg)

Gerard

[matthew mcdonald]

Any idea what time it is due to take off today? I think I may go out if it is a friendly time

[Gerard M]

cant give an exact time but usually i see it come back some time around 4ish but any time in the afternoon. Depends how long they are at alice for. But seriously could be any time.

[andrew evans]

Hey Gerard did you happen to get the call sign.

RCH5E1 or RCH6E1 ????

[Gerard M]

It was RCH5E1 this week andrew.

Did you end up making it out there Matthew?

[Gerard M]

Seems as though they spend a bit more time in Alice today. Just contacted 135.9, 11900 for 9000ft, vectors for the 11 mile arc for Runway 10 as we speak.

Whats the arc? anyone that knows about the approaches into Richmond?

[andrew evans]

Yea I picked it on PLANE PLOTTER

[Mick.B]

These are some for Richmonds RW 28. Nothing for 10. Probably break off for RW 10 when Visual.

http://www.airservices.gov.au/publications/pending/dap/SRINB01-114.pdf

http://www.airservices.gov.au/publications/pending/dap/SRIII01-114.pdf

and departure

http://www.airservices.gov.au/publications/pending/dap/SRIDP01-107.pdf

[Gerard M]

Thanks Mick. I'll spend the rest of the week working out how to read the first two ;). The last one, the departure seems pretty straight forward.

[matthew mcdonald]

Did you end up making it out there Matthew?

Nah I started work at 4pm, to tell you the truth I wasnt really going to go out anyway. Maybe another day.

[Gerard M]

I'll prob head out early on, on my way out yonder. probably can't stay too long though. (Posted my reply here so as not to get O/T on the other one:rolleyes:)

[andrew evans]

I was out at Richmond today 0930-1300 the only Military movement was a Caribou.It was on finals when I arrived and Departed about an Hour later.

[andrew evans]

RCH5E1 has just shown up on PP it is a C17 from McChord AFB.
Bugger I should have hung around for another hour or so at Richmond.I will have to pop out tomorrow.:confused:

[Michael M]

I saw it flying fairly low over Wahroonga on its way to Richmond a bit over half an hour ago.

[Gerard M]

I will have to pop out tomorrow.:confused:

Yeah, tomorrow around midday should be good for its dept.

[andrew evans]

It was a better day today out at Richmond.

RCH5E1 from McChord AFB -C17 -90062 Departed at 1050.
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STALLION16 RAAF -C17-A41 207-Arrived 0900 Departed 1120
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TROJAN13 RAAF-C130H-Arrived 1035 I didn't get any photo's of this.
ENVOY64 RAAF-Challanger 604-Arrived 1115
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This was the CARIBOU from yesterday.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2465/3565649714_2c111b4b1e_b.jpg

I will post some pictures shortly

[Gerard M]

nice shots andrew. Looks like it made up for missing it yesterday. I couldnt really be bothered going out there today.

Whats that say on the side of Caribou in yellow? 45 years of ...?

[andrew evans]

Gerard it says= 45 Years of Operations

[Gerard M]

Cheers Andrew.
5E1 is on its way back in now.

[matthew mcdonald]

Gerard. What time is it set to depart tomorrow and will you be out there to see it leave because I might go out tomorrow.

[Gerard M]

Hey Matt, there is no set departure time i can only go on what they normally do. Usually its an afternoon departure anywhere after one. Could be early as well. But most of the time the avo.
Can't get out there tomorrow, but might see you there on another day or something.

[matthew mcdonald]

Sure thing Gerard. If you were going to go out what time would you go out then?

[Gerard M]

hmm i'd take a punt and go sometime around 1ish but most of the time once i get times worked out over a couple of weeks ..i go expecting a 2pm dept and end up sitting there till 530!!! lol but yea kinda alright really...usually get some other militray goings on whilst you wait. But yeah it really depends. got more chance winning the lottery most of the time.

[Gerard M]

Did anyone get a departure time for today, was before 3pm unless it is still there at the moment. Anyone have PP up or their own sbs?

Cheers
Gerard

[andrew evans]

Gday Gerard I have had PP up all day with no alerts of it's departure.

[Gerard M]

Hmm, very interesting. Thanks Andrew.

[Peter Agatsiotis]

picked up on Mode-S approx 1420.

[Gerard M]

Thanks again for the clarification again Peter. didn't leave my PP on during the day so didn't pick it up.
Much appreciated as usual.

Regards
Gerard

[Gerard M]

Stallion 19 was up in the circuit doing some touch's and go's this afternoon. A41-207

[andrew evans]

Any pics Gerard

[Gerard M]

no sorry andrew. Cant say that im a good photographer either.

[Gerard M]

Just as an aside, Richmond now have their new Panther fire trucks there. They look pretty big even from the street line from 500m away.

[Gerard M]

Did anyone see this weeks come in. I didn't see it on Monday and couldn't get out there today?

[Gerard M]

For those that are interested, this weeks just departing now, 06-6164 (http://www.planepictures.net/netshow.php?id=708515) - Travis AFB.
Was heading east out onto ocean, DIPSO, then planned route. They said they can go this route this time, don't know if they tried once or what but seemed as if it was their second attempt.

Cheers
Gerard

[Gerard M]

Anyone thinking of heading out there tomorrow. I'm betting there isn't going to be much flying but i'm thinking of heading out.

[matthew mcdonald]

What time you thinking of going. If it is sometime in the morning I might go as I start work at 2pm.

[Gerard M]

Well was thinking maybe 10 or 11 but depends how long i stay up tonight studying and what the weather is like tomorrow.

[matthew mcdonald]

Do you know what time the Aircraft it due in or not?

[Gerard M]

Approx early lunchtime, but i guess earlier if they get a good run or good weather etc etc.

[Gerard M]

"Spirit of Los Angeles" (http://www.planepictures.net/netshow.php?id=762161) just popped up on PP and the radio. Inbound to Richmond as Reach 5 Echo 1. 97-0043.

[Gerard M]

Reach5e1 just touched down 28. Travis 06-6163.im pretty sure thats the rego. Also rider18 looks to be a singapore air force c130. Had a nice approach with some cross wind.

[andrew evans]

. Also rider18 looks to be a singapore air force c130.

That would havebeen a good score for the day.

[Gerard M]

It was indeed. I heard Rider over at Londonderry departing for some Sydney Ops somewhere then before i was about to leave i hear it come over the radio and there it was. Great looking plane, shinniest one i have ever seen! Didn't get a rego or a photo. Will see if it is still there tomorrow afternoon though.

[andrew evans]

Gday Gerard I should be heading out to Richmond tomorrow if the sun wants to stay out.

[Gerard M]

Probaby wont be heading out tomorrow Andrew was out there today. Another C-17 from Chareston i think.
Provinding the Singapore C-130, Rider 18 is still there you should get some shots of it. It left at 12 just before ASY590 came in and subsequently when i was on my way back via Richmond i saw it over near Penrith im guessing Londondarry doing some great airwork. If you hear it go up tomorrow for some work i suggest you take a 20-25min drive down through towards Penrith and stop somewhere on Castlereagh Street near where you turn off to Yarramundi at Springwood road. Saw some great low level ops with its rear end open over there, nearly came off the road myself. i recommend you stop if your going to gawk at it;).

[andrew evans]

Thanks for that Gerard

Look at this I just finished building a 1/177 scale c17 McChord AFB
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[andrew evans]

A good day out at Richmond.
RCH5E1 Departed at approx 1030 today
March AFB 55142
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RIDER18 Departed at approx 1020 and returned approx 1110
Republic of Singapore Air Force C130 735
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I hope you like.

[Tim Bowrey]

Great pics Andrew! Where abouts did you take them from? Nice clear shot you got too. Is there any obstructions or anything there?

[Gerard M]

Thanks for the regos Andrew. Actuallly ended up heading back out there this afternoon. Saw Rider18 depart at around 2ish then come back as Rider 28. ASY590 departed south west again. Trojan29 did quite a few touches and go's this afternoon too and then 5E1 arrived back at 5:55pm. Out of interest sake, this is the second time 05-5142 was in on this route. Was one of the better days to be at Richmond.
Great shots Andrew as usual. Not sure if you were there or not. What time did you end up leaving?
Hey tim, depending where you go you can shoot through and above the trees that they planted on the fenceline and if your in the car park opposite you can generally get a pretty good view with no buildings in the way only have to shoot over the top of the fence or if your lucky, through it. But also, up on the balcony near the cafe you can get clear shots over the fence to the runway. By the looks of it Andrew was on the western fence line at the end of the runway. Is that right Andrew?

[andrew evans]

I left at about Noonish.Perfect day for photo's and yes I was at the western end.

[Gerard M]

Did you get the rego of the Herc sitting on one of those bays behind the tower closer to where you were? That was the one that had the engine problems yesterday? 447 i think i saw?

[andrew evans]

No I didn't sorry

[Gerard M]

Two questions, does anyone know why RCH5E1 is only leaving today as it just came up on my PP. Secondly, the mode S that it is using is for 96-0008 - Spirit of the Total Force (http://www.planepictures.net/netshow.php?id=385182) and not the rego that i saw out there on Monday?

[Noel White]

Gerard, USAF C17 that came into Richmond on Monday at 0915 was 05-514296 (hexcode AF144C) with callsign RCH5E1. It departed Richmond at 1425 on Wed 24 June again with callsign RCH5E1. Today's C17, also used callsign RCH5E1, was 96.0008 (hexcode AE07F2).

[Gerard M]

OK thanks for that Noel. Didn't know the hexcode that mondays used and didn't know if it had been swapped or anything like that between aircraft.
Possibly a TS09 movement?

[andrew evans]

Gday Gerard did you happen to drive past Richmond today.I picked up RCH6E1 on PP but no rego.Thanks mate

[matthew mcdonald]

Hey mate do you know if it is still there now and a departure time for today. If it is still there Ill go out and take a look a it.

[Gerard M]

Hey Matt, a third one came in this morning as usual at around 12/1230 using 6Echo1 this tiem. 94-0068. Wont be departing till tomorrow some time now. The other one may still be there but i think it left on Saturday.

[andrew evans]

A97-007
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A97-004
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Charlston AFB 40068
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Singapore C130
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Another good day at Richmond and thanks again Gerard for the heads up.

[Darren Butterworth]

Brilliant pics Andrew, that C130 is spectacular.

Thanks for sharing.

Darren

[Gerard M]

Great photos as usual Andrew. Looks as though you were there just as i was leaving or there abouts. Great to still see the RSAF C130 still there throwing itself around! I was meant to go round the western side but just stayed in the carpark as only just went out to see if it was still there. Won't be able to get out there for the next two weeks but hopefully i should be out there the week after and i'll see if your free then. And i see you added the watermark to prevent any copyright issues in the future;)

[Gerard M]

As a favour, i'm heading up North for a while for some fishing and was wondering if anyone know happens to get the rego for the flight for the next two weeks would be able to post it up here for me when i eventually return? Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Regards

[Brenden S]

Its a great spot at the cemetery on that mound of mulch. I managed to grab some good shots from there when I was in Sydney last. Great shots to Andrew. Ever thought about putting them up onto Jetphotos.net?

[andrew evans]

I will try and get those rego's for you Gerard I will not be able to make out there this week but I will keep an eye on PP.Thanks for your feedback on the pic's Brendon I have signed up with jetphotos.net but they have not activated my account yet.I have some waiting in the cue for airlinersnet.Hey Gerard any sign of the US C-130's at Richmond here for the exercise.

[Noel White]

This morning's service RCH5E1 was operated by 05-5145.

[Gerard M]

Thanks for the rego Noel. No sign of any US c130s in Richmond or any other transport aircraft on friday when i drove out before i left Andrew. Guess they might be there later on during the exercise. Won't be able to check for the next two weeks but if i have my computer on i'll leave PP up to see if it logs anything. (Suprisingly i have internet reception up here on the coast)

[Peter Agatsiotis]

On Mode-S at the moment is USAF HC-130P 65-0986 with id as KING 30.
Might go and have a lokksy tomorrow morning.

[Gerard M]

Thanks for the info Peter. If you get any photos feel free to pop them up;)
Most likely one of the mentioned TS09 movements arriving. If you get anymore of those sort of hits would you mind letting me know either by PM or up here?

Thanks

[Gerard M]

Reach 5E1, Cleared Visual RW28, 06-6155. Another C-17 from Travis.

[Tim Bowrey]

Gerard what freqencies can you find them on for arrival and departures? When you see them go over Sydney Airport I never know what freqency to listen to.

[Gerard M]

Hey Tim, for arrival its some melbourne center frequency which ever one covers arrivals into Syd airspace from the east coast, then approach on 135.9, then tower on 135.5. Departures its reversed tower, approach then melbourne center usually. Will try find what mel center ones that i listen to for their departure, changes depending what leg of their journey they are doing (eg dept to Hickam or dept to Alice etc).

Where abouts over Sydney do you see them coming in? Over the airport? Do you ever get and photos of them?

[Tim Bowrey]

One is on final now for 34L. Probably the same one from Richmond.

"Reach 1822"

[Gerard M]

No i think the one on finals will be RCH1822 07-7187. Can you confirm?

Cheers, confrimed it just as i was posting ;) Does anyone know where it came too and from or what its in for? It was around here earlier this morning not sure if at YSSY or YSRI.

[Tim Bowrey]

This time it didnt Touch and go. It has parked at Bay 98B apaprently.

[Gerard M]

Where is bay 98B? Is that the cargo ones or somewhere else?

[patrick woodward]

Coming into Richmond from the east you will hear them on Brisbane center 128.6 mhz... then a Sydney approach or departures freq then Sydney approach (Richmond control zone) 135.9 mhz or 363.8 mhz then tower at Richmond 135.5 mhz or 257.3 mhz...

Departing to the west...Ground and tower at Richmond... Sydney approach (Richmond) 135.9 mhz or 363.8 mhz then Melbourne center 133.5 mhz...

Cheers

Pat

[Tim Bowrey]

Where is bay 98B? Is that the cargo ones or somewhere else?

It was parked at the second closest parking spot to the fence near the GA where you see V-Oz and FedEx parked.

It is currently parked at DHL.

[andrew evans]

This was the C17 that came in today
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[andrew evans]

Another big day at YSRI
Envoy 26 (BBJ) RAAF Did some missed approaches 0900

King30 US C-130 Departed at 0920

Trojan 14 RAAF C-130 Dep 0914 Arr 1310

Trojan 63 RAAF C-130 Dep 0924 Arr 1020
Dep Appr 1340 Arr Appr 1420
This C-130 was in a circuit doing some parachute drops

Envoy 29 (BBJ) RAAF Did some touch and go's 1355

A Sea Hawk flew over approx 2000 ft at 1340

King 32 US C-130 Dep 1350

Mentor 13 RAAF C-130 Dep 1420

and finally RCH 5E1 US C-17 Dep 1450

[matthew mcdonald]

Any ideas if we can expect the same kind of movements tomorrow as it is my day off.

[Gerard M]

Did you get the rego's for all the US Hercs? Did u also see King16? Its upon balus and pp earlier this afternoon?

[andrew evans]

KING 30 US C130
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KING 32 USC130
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RCH5E1 US C17
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RAN Sea Hawk
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2441/3725373725_6b5ec8f880_b.jpg
Envoy 26/29 RAAF BBJ
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3509/3725373559_b7761357ec_b.jpg
Mentor 13 RAAF C130
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3470/3726180314_1de3c58c26_b.jpg
Mentor 63 RAAF C130
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3436/3725393281_e23e0dc3c8_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2494/3725393375_9b16e4be22_b.jpg

[Gerard M]

Ducked out to Richmond this morning only for a short while and it was relativly busy.

Trojan 18 C-130 Departed at 915

Trojan 19 C-130 departed at 917

Mentor 16 C-130 departed to low level flying area at 927

Reach 5 Echo 1 USAF C-17 arrived at 931
-March AFB - 05-5139 (http://images3.jetphotos.net/img/2/5/8/3/43769_1200959385.jpg)

Mentor 16 arrived 1000 for circuits and was still going at 1130

King 30 USAF C-130 departed at 1120

I also heard Reaper** (?) contacting 135.9 at FL220. Anyone know who this was?

[matthew mcdonald]

Hey Gerard. Ill be heading out from morning till lunch time tomorrow and was wondering if you know of anything that will be happening. Hopefiully as good as today was. I might see you out there if your going.

[Gerard M]

Yea i might try head out tomorrow morning if i get up. 5E1 should depart some time late morning and you should see at least one of the Kings get up i reckon. pretty sure that King30 hasnt arrived back yet, so will keep my eye out. Dont think it went to queensland this time as it wasn't on balus and it departed north west unlike the direction that the first two hercs went who were going to townsville and where ever williamson is.

[matthew mcdonald]

Cool mate, well ill be up the end of the runway waiting all morning. ;)

[matthew mcdonald]

Here are mine from today:

[Gerard M]

Nice photos matt. Looks like it was a good day out there weather wise.

Sorry i didnt end up coming. Slept through my alarm and when i did get up i figured by the time i got there you'd be gone. Another time maybe

[Steve V]

where ever williamson is
Williamson is within the Shoalwater Bay Training Area

[Gerard M]

This weeks was another C-17 from Elmendorf AFB Alaska. 99-0168 (http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/3/6/4/1551463.jpg).

Also the remaining C-130 with the shark mouth from Moody AFB departed early this morning.

Cheers

[Jeff T]

Hi Gerard,

Looks like I was a day early, I was out there yesterday hoping to catch the "Sharkmouth" C-130 take off, and I also missed the C-17 coming in, I was at the other end of the Runway when it did.

There wasn't much movement out there, and these two were probably my best for the day.

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n93/jpthompson/9407-Herc-A97-467wW.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n93/jpthompson/IMG_9340Blackhawk-219--Harlequin-WW.jpg


Cheers,
Jeff.

[Gerard M]

Hi Jeff, yeah i was pretty annoyed i couldn't get out there to see the C-130 leave. Fat chance i'll ever see that one again. Well you could try your luck tomorrow for the C-17. Great photos though, bit of a bonus considering with the Black Hawk, certainly not all that regular!

Cheers

[Jeff T]

Thanks Gerard,

I'd love to catch the C-17, but can't get the time off work!:(

Another day maybe.


Jeff.

[andrew evans]

RCH6E1
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3520/3787862132_8090683229_b.jpg
Rescue24
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3532/3787864850_5ea5b96b8d_b.jpg

[Gerard M]

Nice photos Andrew. Thanks for the info this morning.

Shame it didnt arrive whilst you were there but Maple 10 i presume Fa18 is in the circuit at the moment. :)

Missed approach then for ILS 28

[Stephen Brown]

Considering some of the recent events I would be extra careful taking pics around bases at the moment. They've pinged some photographers from the Telegraph (although they were inside the base perimeter). Wouldn't be too much of a stretch to go looking for people outside the perimeter.

[andrew evans]

Noted and I have to agree with you Stephen.

[Gerard M]

Have to agree there too. Bit of common sense should be used but i still maintain so long as your not breaking the laws with that article that was posted before then i think you should be ok. Mind you im not going to argue with them! And every time i'm there i see minimum 3 patrols drive past both military police/fire/private security company vehicles. So clearly even before security wasn't an issue for richmond but prepare for an increase im sure!

[Gerard M]

And, we're back to the C-17 this week after last weeks C-5 to bring a bit of variety.
05-5139 from March AFB again in this week.

[andrew evans]

Thanks for that Gerard

[Peter Agatsiotis]

Galaxy 86-0011 was on my SBS earlier; not sure if it was inbound but no log yesterday so assume it came into RIC. Might go out later and have a looksey.

[matthew mcdonald]

Has anybody found out if it is in or not and if it is if it will depart sometime today.

[Gerard M]

Yep, its at Richmond.

Im about to head out and have a look ;)

[matthew mcdonald]

I'll see u out there Gerard. Im in the red corolla.

[Gerard M]

Peter, did you happen to log the C-17 leaving on its usual days Tuesday and wednesday? Nothing came up on my pp other than on monday?

Thanks

[Gareth Forwood]

Does anyone know what the expected departure time is today?

[Peter Agatsiotis]

The C17 left this morning around 10:30.

Took a few rough photos of the C5 from the skateboard park.

Peter

[Gerard M]

Thanks Peter, did it fly any other days or just today and monday?


C-5 was still there 40mins ago. Looks pretty tighly locked up.

[Peter Agatsiotis]

Gerard

C17 - just Mon & today so should be back later today and probably leave tomorrow.

[Gerard M]

Thanks for the help Peter. You were right, C-17 arrived back and departed the next day. Followed by the C-5 a couple of hours later.

[Gerard M]

Well yet again another C-17, 05-5146 (http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/0/2/6/1201620.jpg) a Hickam Bird for a change as RCH6E1.

And it appears that Mango55 is on PP at the moment. A C-40B BBJ 01-0015 (http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/7/0/0/1487007.jpg)

From 16right.com
01-0015 MC6602 31/08/2009 15:52 USAF / USN ---------- -------- --------
Not sure where this one is going sorry.

Cheers

[Gareth Forwood]

Here is 01-0015 on the ground.

http://www.jetphotos.net/img/2/5/5/9/62763_1251778955.jpg

[Greg McDonald]

Nice pic Gareth.

[NickN]

Very nice looking plane!

http://nickfouche.smugmug.com/photos/636470526_ji293-XL.jpg

[Jethro H]

Cute intake covers!

[Sarah C]

It is departing now off 34R

[Gerard M]

Great photos guys, certainly a great looking plane. Looks like it departed to New Zealand.

[wayne b]

G'day Everyone.
A bit late I know. I took my son out to Richmond last Friday and by luck saw the USAF C5 depart. From the noise I guess it was an old model not the "super Galaxy". Are these once again going to be regulars to Richmond or just a one off? Pics are not the best but I have attached anyway.

Wayne.

[NickN]

There was also a C-130 tracking north east over Victoria as Redback 37 not the usual King Air looks to heading up to Nowra maybe.

[Gerard M]

I just searched the ADS code for Redback 37 which was showing as a C-130 and it came back as A32-437, one of the King Airs. I wonder why it was showing up as a C130?

[NickN]

Not sure but I had a feeling it wasn't a C-130.

[Noel White]

Nick, that could be caused by the sharer uploading the data to PP may have entered the wrong details in their database for the 3 Army Kingairs.

I think that all the regular sharers would agree that:-

7CF86D = A32-426
7CF86E = A32-437
7CF86F = A32-439

The C130Js have also been sorted but as for the C130Hs, it's a case of anybody's guess. :confused:

[Mark W]

Reach 5E2 today, just landed RWY 10.

Anyone know what type we have today?

[Gerard M]

C-17 from Travis, 06-6160.

Also, expect another one, 01-0196 RCH377 in an hour/hour and a half.

RCH377 inbound now.

Cheers

[NickN]

I can see 01-0196 but must have missed the first one...........

Here is a little note from airframes.org about this aircraft..............

"437th AW Charleston, damaged when run off the runway at Bagram AB on 2005-08-06, repaired and bis 2006-11-17"

[Mark W]

Cheers.

Am a bit of a 5E1 junky. In a former life (1980's) I got to accompany the crew on one. There used to be two missions a week with the C-141 out of Norton AFB (closed in 1994), which was the then home to the 63 AW (now inactive).

MAC 876 went Norton, Hickam, Pago Pago, Richmond, Woomera, Learmonth, Richmond, Christchurch, Pago Pago, Hickam to Norton. And, MAC 877 which went Norton, Hickam, Pago Pago, Christchurch, Richmond, Alice Springs, Richmond, Pago Pago, Hickam, Norton.

The aircraft would both be on the ground at Richmond at the same time mid missions.:)

[Gerard M]

I only just remember the 141's. They were a great aircraft, shame they retired them really. I'm all for bringing back the C-5 or the KC-10 to this route permanently. The C-17 has had a good run on it, only fair that they share it around :rolleyes:. Mind you its probably to do with whats most economical or their loads etc rather than whos been on it for the longest!

[Grahame Hutchison]

You will find C-141 70028 at Richmond back in 1982 half way down the page ...

http://yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=3644&page=9


There is a lizard livery further down the page and I also have a shot of one at the Qantas Jet Base back then.

[Mark W]

Excellent photo(s).

I can't remember now which specific C-141 it was but it was in the grey and white scheme and had only just been redelivered from being stretched into the lengthened C-141B Model (literally, it was about ten days into service).

The USAF was removing navigators off the aircraft and replacing them with an INS at the time. Our aircraft was INS equipped but we actually had a Nav in the crew who to his chagrin, was demonstrating the INS to us two guest riders! :D

The Norton crews called the flights the "Kiroo trip" - a blend of the words Kiwi / Kangaroo. :)

[Gerard M]

Today we have 05-5140 from March AFB again as RCH5E1.

[Mark W]

Thanks!

[Gerard M]

USN C-130T 165348 (http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/3/3/8/1381833.jpg)is in tonight.

Cheers

Gerard

[Gerard M]

RCH5E1 just came in through what looked like what aircraft coming into Sydney from the south for 16L/R do. Flew right over the hills district at 2,000' for a 28 approach.
05-5143 this morning.

Cheers

Gerard

[Mark W]

Yes, ATC took him from MARLN to the SYD VOR, then tracked him on hdg 270 until he was just about abeam Bankstown. They then turned him right onto hdg 360 which they held him to before being cleared to intercept the RWY 28 LLZ.

Seems as if the run is becoming one largely allocated to AMC gained Reserve Wings. Probably a couple of Delta/United/American/Continental etc drivers on a few days off! :D

[Gerard M]

Thanks Mark, now that you mention it, it did come more from Bankstown direction but still i don't often see them cutting across my back yard! I have also noticed that its usually a reserves crew doing the run. And for today we get, 06-6156 (http://images3.jetphotos.net/img/2/2/0/5/39035_1192732502.jpg)Spirit of the Golden Bear today from Travis.

Cheers

[Mark W]

They must have seen my post - we got Active Duty this week, and from Travis, which 'owns' the Echo channel flights. Head Office itself! :D

[Gerard M]

Back to the reserves from March again today.

[Mark W]

I am in HNL and have watched and listened from the other end :D

Left Sunday morning HNL time at 0100 (2200 Sunday night in SYD) and arrived back Wednesday morning HNL time at 0030 (2130 Wednesday night in SYD).

Airplane watching has come to an end now as my wife is now here. Shops will be my life until we leave...:eek:

[andrew evans]

lol

[andrew evans]

06-6163 RCH5E1 C-17 from Travis AFB just picked this up on PP.This weeks flight.

[Mark W]

Not sure what PP is, but I have discovered Libhomeradar, which means I never miss which aircraft it is now!

I must admit, it does take a bit of the 'fun of the chase' away however. :)

[Gerard M]

Its a good site that Mark, and the good thing is if your cluey enough you can sometimes figure out which one its going to be a few days before. (i'm still working on that one though).
PP is planeplotter

[Mark W]

Ah, I think I have narrowed that one down too!

If you find a C-17 that activates on the Friday generally between 1600 and 2300 GMT (so between 0800 and 1500 Californian time or 0300 to 1000 Sydney time) and it has a callsign that is the last digits of its tail ie RCH6163, that usually is the aircraft.

Perhaps AMC could just PM us the schedule! :D

[Gerard M]

Yep, that sums up what i was looking at, after the info you gave me the other week. And a PM from them would certainly save a lot of time and effort...good luck trying to convince them though ;)

[Mark W]

Aloha Gerard,

The 735th AMS at Hickam have a recorded Flight Information Service, which lists services for two days - current day and the next day. Call sometime Sunday and they should have promulgated the movement (by destination, not flight number).

AMC Flight Information (24 hours):

0011 808 449 6833

Press 2 for Departures and that will by-pass all of the passenger information details.

Mahalo! :)

[Gerard M]

Thanks Mark, but should this be on the open forum? or is it a public service?

[Mark W]

It is published information, non restricted.

[Gerard M]

Ah k, thanks for that. :)

[Mark M]

Wow, if only international calls were a bit cheaper my flight sim would be looking great with realistic Hickham movements !!! If anyone does call would love a list of the flights other than the weekly Richmond flight.

[Mark W]

Todays service was re-routed and operated Hickam AFB Hawaii to Andersen AFB Guam, thence Richmond. He'll be somewhere within the BNE FIR about now I would suspect.

Back to the normal schedule tomorrow, and operates back Wednesday via Pago as usual.

[Peter Agatsiotis]

05-5142 arr YSRI about an hour ago.

[Mark W]

Was an interesting mission this time. As I mentioned above, he came via Guam and when he left Richmond on Wednesday, flew direct to Hickam rather than going via Pago Pago, which is quite unusual - the winds must have been very favourable. I think that may have been an inflight decision...

Usually the callsign terminates at Hickam but not this time - RCH5E1 was then used for the flight from Hickam to Travis after a night stop.

Liveatcf.net actually broadcasts Travis AFB, and was able to listen from contacting approach until handed off to Ground. :D

About an hour later, the aircraft left to go home to March AFB. The crew and ATC used the callsign RCH5142 however, the ACARS download for this sector still displayed the callsign RCH5E1.

[Mark W]

RCH6E1 left Elmendorf AFB Alaska 3 hours ago on his way to Travis AFB. 00-0171 this week. :)

[Mick.B]

Very interesting Mark. The internet just gets bet ter and better.

[Gerard M]

00-0171 just came up now.