CX 747-8F 'Hong Kong Trader' due in SYD Sunday

[Robert M]

I searched, but couldn't find any other reference to this movement...

The first-ever 747-8F aircraft is planned to arrive SYD on Sunday afternoon as CX021. STA is 17:05. At the moment, the aircraft is planned to be the 'Hong Kong Trader' livery.

Happy spotting people!

Next one is planned for Tuesday.

R

[Oliver Gigacz]

So the one on Tuesday will continue down to MEL?

[Stefan Perkas]

Looking at the Schedules Oliver it should continue down to Melbourne. ETA should be 1415LT.

[Nigel C]

Arrived at 1651 Rwy 16R. Parked on Bay 5.

Now for the 40-odd photos... ;)

[James S.]

Boy she looked stunning! :)

Very quiet too, idle reverse thrust I believe? I also heard on the scanner that they couldn't take the rapid exit on 16R, does anyone know why?

[Arjun M]

Anybody got any idea what time she departs at all?

Thanks

[Nigel C]

1920 departure.

Perhaps they were carrying too much speed to commit to the rapid exit? Alfa-4 is certainly suitable for Code F aircraft.

[Michael Mak]

Is this the first B747-8 visit to SYD?

[Nigel C]

Sure is.

[Michael Mak]

Thanks Nigel :)

[James S.]

1920 departure.

Perhaps they were carrying too much speed to commit to the rapid exit? Alfa-4 is certainly suitable for Code F aircraft.

They did say it on final well before touchdown, but I suppose that could be the case. Perfectly normal touchdown, and yet they used idle reverse thrust, I think with a bit of reversers they could have made the Alpha 4 quite easily. But hey I'm not a pilot to judge! Just curious. ;)

[Brian Wilkes]

Im not 100%, but I think there is one due in next Sunday as well!

[Andrew Coggan]

http://i43.tinypic.com/1z18x83.jpg

I thought there would have been heaps of pics posted by now!

[Ryan Hothersall]

Nice photo.

[Nigel C]

It will be seen each Tuesday and Sunday in Sydney, and as Stefan posted, the Tuesday flight will continue to Melbourne. I believe this pattern will continue until around Christmas/New Year.

[Dave Dale]

Nice photo Andrew. Here's hoping for a 747-8I in Cathay colours in the future.

[Brad Varney]

Same as always, the sun goes behind the clouds just as something comes in.......

[Jayden Laing]

Originally posted by Nigel C
It will be seen each Tuesday and Sunday in Sydney, and as Stefan posted, the Tuesday flight will continue to Melbourne. I believe this pattern will continue until around Christmas/New Year.


And then we will never see it again in SYD unless there is an adhoc charter that requires the 747-8F. I'm lead to believe that its only visiting Australia for CASA certification as CX want to use it on the Asia/USA routes.

[Jaryd stock]

Good work Andrew here is my effort, Brad should of been at the beach.....

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6410524047_58b49e17e7_b.jpg

[Dan Collins]

Managed to capture her landing from Swamp Rd. Snuck up on the few spotters that were there. Really quiet as she flew over head. Only got one snapshot as I video'd her landing. Any other shots were blocked by the BA 777 lining up for 16R but I'm just glad to have been there!

Great shots from those down at the Beach, a much better spot to appreciate the paintjob and the length of the -8!

Dan

[Brad Varney]

Well here are some from me.
I also wanted to get SQ 241 on approach as city rail had replacement buses which allowed me to go from the international terminal to central without paying huge fares haha.

[Brad Varney]

Haha I saw all of you up there.
Brilliant shots there Chris.

[Shayne G]

Maybe not very scientific, but it seemed quieter than Emirates A380 A6-EDP tonight which was hammering the reverse thrust for a very long time down the runway.

I saw that too, very long landing it seemed with reverse thrusters going off for longer then expected.

[Allen Choi]

Here is one shot of the 747-8F. Enjoy

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7025/6410289481_8e3b397d83_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hkallen/6410289481/)
IMG_0842 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hkallen/6410289481/) by hkallen1991 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hkallen/), on Flickr

[Jaryd stock]

Did anyone else think that the hump looks really small because of the length of the thing ?
I know there the same size as the 744F's the hump i mean, the aircraft has now taken over as the longest aircraft from the A346...

[Shayne G]

Yeah Jaryd, it's a little out of proportion in my opinion. Same with the 747-8i, they look good but they will take some time to get used to because of the different dimensions etc.

[Brad Varney]

Haha I loved the chaos at the eastern park when we were all informed that arrivals had switched to 16, we all went racing off...

[Bernie P]

Here's a couple form me whilst we're at it!!!

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6102/6411239277_af4420989e_b.jpg

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6237/6411240443_0b099553aa_b.jpg

[Lee G]

I'm not going to add to the multitude of photos of the landing ... some really good ones here - but the take off ......

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2010288/IMG_7561_1024H_BLJA_20111127_YSSY.jpg

[Shayne G]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxdy-zNfig0

[Kieran Wells]

Did anyone else think that the hump looks really small because of the length of the thing ?
I know there the same size as the 744F's the hump i mean, the aircraft has now taken over as the longest aircraft from the A346...

Exactly my thought Jaryd when i saw it in PAE at first.. Had to look at it several times...

Anyhow, heres my arrival shot from yesterday...
http://www.aircraftimages.net/display.php/Boeing_12649

And Lee, Fantastic as always!

[Dan Collins]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxdy-zNfig0

Nice work Shayne! I got the touchdown, I guess you can expect my upload in late 2012 or early 2013 ;) haha!

Dan

[Shane B]

gday guys long time lurker here i was there yesterday at the beach heres a few picks from me :)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7149/6414088565_b647282273_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shane33/6414088565/)





Cathay Pacific Cargo
Boeing 747-867F

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6046/6410221393_5ab56865fe_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shane33/6410221393/)



Cathay Pacific Cargo
Boeing 747-867F

[A McLaughlin]

Re the 748 not taking the high speed exit - it's probably part of the 'running in' process where they don't like to use full reverse unless absolutely necessary.

If you've got plenty of runway, why not use it?

[Brian Wilkes]

Going by HK arr/dep cargo site, tomorrows CX Cargo has been Cancelled !

[Alexander.L]

Where did you take that picture Burnie?
Is qantas drives gate always locked or is it just during a period of time?

Thanks

[Jaryd stock]

Going by HK arr/dep cargo site, tomorrows CX Cargo has been Cancelled !

Info I got of a mate is that it's still on and it's arriving about 11am. Hoping it's LJE if that's the case....

[Jaryd stock]

It's B-LJA again today in around 10:30.... Not LJE unfortunately.

[Jaryd stock]

B-LJA just left for YMML.

[Lee G]

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2010288/IMG_7971_FB.jpg

[Jaryd stock]

Nice Lee, I was undecided wether to stay at mound or go to beach due to the sun...

[Lee G]

Jaryd, I thought about it as well but with the crosswind, elected for the beach as the aircraft would nose into the wind making the beach-side of the aircraft in the light - having said that, the heat haze knocked everything around.....

[Danny G]

Top effort with the difficult sighting spots .Thanks for the pics.Surprised no media interest ?

[A McLaughlin]

One of our writers was on the first flight down from HK on Sunday and will be writing a detailed report for the next issue...stay tuned!

[Chung Choo]

Hi everyone! I thought I'd share my experiences on B-LJA during her quick turnaround here in MEL. Ive attached the public link to my Facebook album.

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150388500401727.346657.730136726&type=1&l=e6ac3f41a5

I hope you enjoy the pictures!

Kind regards,
Chung

[Tim Bowrey]

Just a heads up for people who haven't caught it yet.

Hong Kong Trader B-LJA is back on Sunday 4DEC11 SYD-HKG CX21 1705 out as CX24 back to HKG 1925. Always subject to change.

[Michael Mak]

Great pictures, Chung, thanks for sharing! :)

[Grahame Hutchison]

Enjoyed your images Chung, great coverage of all aspects of the aircraft.