Rwy 25 today

[Peter Agatsiotis]

As always, whenever 25 is in use there are fantastic photo opportunities to be had especially on sunny days. Took quite a few approach and taxi shots most came out okay.

Just sharing a couple from today (BTW we were asked to move away from the fence by SNP and the Air Safety guys, i.e. to stay on the other side of the road!)

[Andrew Coggan]

Nice shots there Peter.. they look almost identical to my own! Except for the MasKargo.. I was over by the fence and was just about to get a picture when that security guard told us to move :(

[Peter Agatsiotis]

Yes I think I was with you Andrew? at the time. No point going over it, just do as you're told. Some people start arguments and that makes it worse for all of us.

[Jayden Laing]

Later tonight/early tomorrow morning:

TAF YSSY 051028Z 0512/0618
28015KT CAVOK
FM052300 27020G35KT CAVOK
FM060800 28015G25KT CAVOK
RMK
FM051200 MOD TURB BLW 5000FT TILL 061500
FM061500 MOD/SEV TURB BLW 5000FT
T 13 12 11 11 Q 1010 1009 1010 1010

[Tony G]

Nice Shots Peter , I like the 3rd photo where they are all lined up.

[Peter Agatsiotis]

Thanks Tony, I should have taken some from the heliport area which would have given a good view (and id) of the aircraft queued. You don't get such queues (normally) at the other holding points as they are spread over several taxiways. Looks like we may see more of the same tomorrow.

[Peter Agatsiotis]

Yes its on again today. PP shows lots of a/c holding to the north, south and east of Sydney.

[Michael Cleary]

I arrived on CX111 just after 6AM - we landed on 34L - the A/C was rolling around all the way down final but no severe bumps. We actually did an orbit down around Mittagong - presumably to bring us in after 6AM.

And for info, Hong Kong was almost crystal clear yesterday afternoon - quite a rarity in my experiences there.

[Darren Butterworth]

I got a couple of snaps of an A380 crossing from my front balcony this morning. SIA rotating out of 34L and Qantas on final to 25.

Nice to see.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/darrenbu/5910721630/" title="A380 Crossing 1 by darrenbu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6058/5910721630_2f2d9b4616.jpg" width="500" height="253" alt="A380 Crossing 1"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/darrenbu/5910721638/" title="A380 Crossing 2 by darrenbu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6032/5910721638_a28054a9a6.jpg" width="500" height="373" alt="A380 Crossing 2"></a>

Darren

[Darren Butterworth]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/darrenbu/5910721630
http://www.flickr.com/photos/darrenbu/5910721638

[Darren Butterworth]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/darrenbu/5910721630.jpg/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/darrenbu/5910721638.jpg

[Darren Butterworth]

http://http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6058/5910721630_2f2d9b4616.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/darrenbu/5910721630/)

[Darren Butterworth]

I give up - look here

http://www.flickr.com/photos/darrenbu/5910721630/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/darrenbu/5910721638/

[Paul McFarlane]

Great photos!!! With a view like that, I think there are a few people that would be envious of you and your balcony! (Me included) :D

[Dan Collins]

Great shots everyone, Darren I really like the two A380's! You can see that from your balcony?! Envious!!!

I like it when 25's in operation, the spotting location from near the big sign along General Holmes/Ross Smith is great. I haven't yet seen the 'queue' though and would love to capture that on video. 25 ops would probably make for a great timelapse video as well. One day!

Dan

[Jaryd stock]

Anyone get Vietnam 330 skyteam and China Eastern expo (B-6100) I've always seen it when I haven't got my camera..

[Peter Agatsiotis]

Yes Jaryd, got both. Will post soon (camera battery on charge).

[Peter Agatsiotis]

I think Darren just solved where our next spotting weekend will be:D:D

[Peter Agatsiotis]

Photos from today.

[Peter Agatsiotis]

a couple more (and a better image of the Phenom)

[Alexander.L]

This might sound very amaterish but where do you take these photos?

I'm planning on taking a vist to YSSY on Saturday and wanted to take some shots.

Thanks

[Peter Agatsiotis]

They are from the eastern GA area Alexander, next to all the buildings along Ross Smith Ave. They might not be using this runway on Saturday if the winds abate.

[Brad Varney]

Does anyone know what happened to the Southern air 7472 today?
I went around to QF drive to see if it was at the freight terminal but it wasn't.
thanks

[Jaryd stock]

Nice shot of them together Peter thanks for that. How often has VNM 330 skyteam been in ?

[Jayden Laing]

First time today Jaryd.

[Sarah C]

I too am jealous of Darren's location :)

[Jaryd stock]

Thanks jay, mate if you or anyone else know's of China Eastern's colorful birds coming in can ya give us a heads up if possible thanks...

[Darren Butterworth]

I'm happy to host afternoon drinks at the next spotting weekend if they're on for 25 or 07, or at least a BBQ breakfast to start a day.

Lock it in Nige.

Darren

[Brad Varney]

Nice view Darren, I've always wanted to see the
view those people have that you can see from the airport on the small hill thing.
:)

[Wayne B.]

Hey Peter (aka Papa Smurf)
It's hard enough keeping ones spirits up whilst trying to clear up the mess at my place after the storms....without you getting to shoot the MU Expo and Vietnam Skyteam, lol......nice shots, mate.
Wolf

[Peter Agatsiotis]

thanks Wolf have sent you a PM

[Bernie P]

Anyone get Vietnam 330 skyteam and China Eastern expo (B-6100) I've always seen it when I haven't got my camera..

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6046/5911719585_f8a64ea70b_z.jpg

[James G.]

I flew in on Air Pacific FJ911 yesterday morning and it was a bumpy approach all the way to the threshold. The wind was throwing the 744 around like a little toy!

[Peter Agatsiotis]

Rather than starting a new thread, B-6129 has been in for the last 2 days. I seem to remember hearing that this too is in a special scheme. Any confirmation (Jaryd was asking for a heads up if this is the case)?

[Lee G]

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2010288/B6029.jpg

[Tim Bowrey]

Anyone get Vietnam 330 skyteam and China Eastern expo (B-6100) I've always seen it when I haven't got my camera..

How about both together Jared?:p

[Peter Agatsiotis]

Very Nice Lee! Nothing wrong with my hearing then:D

[Bernie P]

OK Tim, no-one likes a show off.... But I love your work!! :p

[Jaryd stock]

I'm with BP on that one tim, is a good shot though well done.
And thanks Peter for the heads up on China Eastern got to the airport as she was rotating so no luck....

[Tony G]

Where is that shot taken from Bernie. Near cooks river 07 end? Thanks

[Brad Varney]

@ james G:
I filmed your plane flying over my head.
@Tim G
Where was that taken from?
thanks

[Bernie P]

Where is that shot taken from Bernie. Near cooks river 07 end? Thanks
Hey Tony, yes I got my shot from 07 end near the Cooks River tunnel...

Lee, Nice shot... Haven't seen you lately, but my flights are ALL booked to go to the Hort Expo!! :pIt was thanks to your tip off to it that got me interested in going, thanks mate! I'll be sure to get some pics for you!!! :D

[Lee G]

No problems Bernie .... wish I was going along for the ride.

One for Jaryd ...

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2010288/vn_skyteam.jpg

[James G.]

@Brad Varney
Nice! Would you be able to post a vid somewhere?

Much Appreciated!

[Brad Varney]

Okay i'll put it on youtube. :)

[Brad Varney]

heres the vid :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPO9bHsAVHs

[Maikha Ly]

Fantastic videos and photos everyone! Seeing them all made me miss Sydney... well, spotting at the airport anyway, don't care much about the rest of the place :)

[Tony G]

Thanks Bernie, nice shot. I'm always looking out for different locations. 90% of my shots are usually from the mound or taxiing out to 34 in the arvo.