http://www.yssyforum.net/board/ The Sydney Airport Message Board, for all Australian and International aviation discussion. en Fri, 18 May 2012 05:30:35 GMT vBulletin 60 http://yssyforum.net/board/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.yssyforum.net/board/ http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=8220&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 07:46:07 GMT I am working under the 16R approach, just had Virgin Australia 737-800 go around. Any info? Not monitoring the ATC feed. I am working under the 16R approach, just had Virgin Australia 737-800 go around.

Any info? Not monitoring the ATC feed. ]]> Spotting and Movements Joel D http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=8220 http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=8219&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 21:46:17 GMT N707MQ the OMEGA tanker 707 is due into ASP today 17th around lunch time for a few days opp,s . hope that helps.. N707MQ the OMEGA tanker 707 is due into ASP today 17th around lunch time for a few days opp,s .

hope that helps.. ]]> Spotting and Movements Steve Bottom http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=8219 http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=8218&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 18:18:53 GMT Maybe a new option for the food court at YSSY !!! :cool: Although most people gripe about airplane food, others seem to enjoy dining aboard. Well,... Maybe a new option for the food court at YSSY !!! :cool:

Although most people gripe about airplane food, others seem to enjoy dining aboard. Well, that seems to be the case at least with a certain group of foodies in Chongqing, in southwest China. A novelty restaurant modeled after Airbus’s A380 has recently opened in the city.

DC seafood restaurant (特等舱餐厅), or "Super-class Restaurant" in Chinese, treats diners with steaming congee and hot pot fare served by waitresses dressed as flight attendants. There are also views across Chongqing’s Jialing River (嘉陵江). “Normal restaurants are noisy -- they don’t create a sense of privacy or intimacy for guests,” “First-class travel, on the other hand, is where these services are to be expected, so it was decided to theme the restaurant as an Airbus A380,”

http://www.cnngo.com/shanghai/life/n...029?hpt=hp_bn6 ]]> Flying and Technical Discussion Mike Scott http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=8218 http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=8217&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 08:46:30 GMT Update from Asiana Airlines; ASIANA AIRLINES from 09OCT12 to 27OCT12 is changing operational aircraft on Seoul Incheon – Sydney route, 4 of 7 weekly... Update from Asiana Airlines;
ASIANA AIRLINES from 09OCT12 to 27OCT12 is changing operational aircraft on Seoul Incheon – Sydney route, 4 of 7 weekly flights to be operated by Airbus A330-300 instead of Boeing 777.

Schedule:

OZ601 ICN2030 – 0840+1SYD 333 x167
OZ601 ICN2030 – 0840+1SYD 777 167

OZ602 SYD1030 – 1900ICN 333 x127
OZ602 SYD1030 – 1900ICN 777 127 ]]> Australia and New Zealand Industry Rory Delaney http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=8217 http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=8215&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 22:31:36 GMT G'day,
Just wondering which 744 is operating this flight LAX-BNE and whether it has the newly upgraded 3 class interior.
Cheers ]]> Rego Requests Mick B http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=8215 http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=8214&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 05:23:07 GMT Thought I would put up some shots of the current activity at Boeing at the moment. 30C day in Seattle bought out alot of spotters today. Another... Thought I would put up some shots of the current activity at Boeing at the moment. 30C day in Seattle bought out alot of spotters today.

Another milestone in the 787 program today, with Air India's first 787 was delivered. Will become a frequent visitor to Melbourne late this year.










After a brake check and a RTO, departed for New Dehli.

















Royal Air Maroc 787



Engine Weights.





]]> Spotting and Movements Lukas M http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=8214 http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=8213&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 03:23:44 GMT hi, i was just wondering what people use to log the registrations of planes they have seen or photographed? thanks hi, i was just wondering what people use to log the registrations of planes they have seen or photographed?
thanks ]]> Spotting and Movements Ben C http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=8213 http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=8211&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 14:51:17 GMT Well, I think it’s a wrap!

Our 9th Sydney Airport Spotting Weekend comes to an end. I only have kind words of thanks for all of those people who turned up and chose to partake in this year’s Spotting Weekend. It was yet another successful event, one which was no doubt enjoyed thoroughly by everyone who came. It was a great chance for each of you to meet up or catch up with your fellow Aviation Friends, Spotters and other enthusiasts or just your mates.

So much time and effort goes into making these events really worthwhile and fun for everyone, so for me, it’s quite fulfilling to pull such an event together, and to see firsthand, people really enjoying themselves, meeting new people, forging friendships and learning new things. I’ve always loved the Spotting Weekends and hope we can continue to draw interest for more events in the future.

Of course, no event like this is possible without the help, support and guidance of a few valuable contributors of whom I’d really love to thank and praise. Not only have their efforts helped make this year’s weekend yet another success but some of their contributions and willingness to give has been extremely overwhelming.

Firstly, a huge personal thanks to Anne Walker and Nigel Coghlan from SACL for their amazing involvement in not only helping the Airside Bus Tour become reality, but also seeing it through on the day and being the most amazing hosts that you were. Thanks also to Michael Brown and Rachel from SACL who on the day also looked after the group and made sure everything ran smoothly.



Anne also very cheekily kept a few surprises up her sleeve for the entire group on the day, with 3 amazing lucky-bus-door-prizes which were given away at the end of the tour. Anne, thank you!!

So firstly, congratulations goes to Seth Jaworski for taking out the major of the prizes which is an exclusive media pass to access YSSY airside and be part of the media contingent for the launch of Scoot in early June. Congratulations also to Kieran Wells and Bernie P. who were the two lucky recipients to receive a Sydney Airport Control Tower Tour after the bus tour! What an opportunity for all three winners!

I can only be more and more appreciative of SACL and to those individuals who care enough about our minority spotter group and community. Your support is overwhelming and very much welcomed. So thank you!

A special word of thanks also goes to those 34 spotters who in my opinion were extremely well behaved throughout the entire 3 hours on Saturday morning. You my friends may have just paved way for similar events like this to run again in the future.

Another general word of thanks to those other members of SACL management whom I make contact with every year to advise them of our proposed movements and activities over the weekend. Thank you for allowing the Sydney Airport Message Board to create and hold such an event on the Sydney Airport grounds. We’ve always been very pro-active with our communication to SACL, and we’ve never had any concerns from their team. We’re very appreciative of their support and relationship.

Also on the Saturday we enjoyed our traditional Spotting Weekend Dinner and incorporated the 3rd Aviation Trivia Contest of its kind which was held at the St George Rowers Club. The Trivia Event was proudly created and presented by supreme trivia host, Stephen Brown. My sincere thanks go to him for his support throughout the preparation and presentation of the evening.

It was every individual for themself on the night, and it certainly proved to be quite an interesting contest. Thanks to all who came for dinner and who participated in the trivia to make it such an enjoyable event. For those that missed out this time around, make sure you come to our next organised event. Guaranteed a great time!

Congratulations go to Brad L. for sweeping 1st prize managing to secure 11 out of 15 correct answers for the Trivia. He scored himself an Emirates A380 Model Aircraft donated by Amity Travel and Luke Chittock, a Hornets book from Australian Aviation and Andrew McLaughlin, a Framed Print of a Qantas B737 from Nathan Long, and numerous other aviation memorabilia and merchandise.

Our 4 Lucky Door prize winners were Matthew Chisholm, Tony G, Jason ? and Glenn Stewart. Each winner scored a framed print of an aircraft along with numerous other aviation memorabilia and merchandise.

Thanks to Andrew McLaughlin, David Morrell, Nathan Long and Luke Chittock for kindly donating such great prizes. Your support is truly appreciated and highly valued.

We were also lucky and once again pleased to have Mark Taylor join us at the Spotting Weekend dinner. Mark brought along and demonstrated his Kinetic SBS-3 receiver which was able to track inbound and outbound aircraft at Sydney Airport in real-time on his laptop for display. This is yet another dynamic feature of the Spotting Weekend and attracts a different and more unique enthusiast. So it was great to be able to offer this as another varied interest for those that enjoyed his presentation. I thank Mark for his commitment.

Thanks to Joe Corrigan for hosting Sunday’s Boeing 747 Flight Simulator Session. What an experience! You truly put on a great afternoon for those that attended. A rundown on all flight controls and flight systems, a few fly-by’s down the Vegas strip, an under the Harbour Bridge thrill, numerous circuits around YSSY under full ATC on Vatpac’s Virtual Pilot Network and personal flights for all who attended. Thank you for willingly opening your doors to allow us to experience this seldom opportunity. Well done!


I sincerely enjoy putting on these weekends for all of you, and I really appreciate your support, so I truly thank all those that were able to come and enjoy the weekend with us, especially those that travelled interstate. I hope you all had a great time. I am confident we'll be able to host many more fun and successful Spotting Weekends and gatherings into the future.

Here are a few more photos from the weekend’s events. Enjoy, and hopefully see you again sometime by the fence line.

Cheers
amsy




Friday afternoon spotting by the 34L/16R Old Tower Beach Car Park


Airside Bus Tour




Saturday afternoon spotting by the 34L/16R Old Tower Beach Car Park



Saturday night dinner at St George Rowing Club


Saturday night Trivia Contest


Sunday morning at Millstream


Sunday morning at RWY 25 Threshold




Sunday afternoon at Joe Corrigan's Boing 747 Flight Simulator Session

]]> Spotting Weekend 2012 Kurt A http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=8211 http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=8208&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 11:15:02 GMT http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/aviation/air-pacific-to-become-fiji-airways-as-part-of-turnaround-strategy/story-e6frg95x-1226354874272 http://www.theaustralian.com.au/busi...-1226354874272 ]]> International Industry Radi K http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=8208 http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=8207&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 23:16:04 GMT I have Gulf 550 N556TT (5056) on descent I have Gulf 550 N556TT (5056) on descent ]]> Spotting and Movements Peter Agatsiotis http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=8207 http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=8206&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 01:04:30 GMT http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/story/2012/05/07/north-arnie-schreder-dies.html for those into Ice Pilots on Foxtel, sad to see the Chief... http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/...eder-dies.html

for those into Ice Pilots on Foxtel, sad to see the Chief Pilot, Arnie Schreder, passed away this week in Canada


ps pity season 3 has not been shown in Aussie ]]> Flying and Technical Discussion Andrew P http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=8206 http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=8205&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 08:05:00 GMT Hi QF24 ex BKK on 9th May 2012 to Sydney Thanks in advance. Thanks Hi

QF24 ex BKK on 9th May 2012 to Sydney

Thanks in advance.

Thanks ]]> Rego Requests MorganW http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=8205 http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=8203&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 02:58:18 GMT Image: http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/_MG_1625.jpg Image:...



]]> Spotting Weekend 2012 Kurt A http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=8203 http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=8204&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 02:47:55 GMT On behalf of the 34-odd spotters who were fortunate enough to be on the tour this morning, I just want to say a huge thank you. Thank you to Kurt for... On behalf of the 34-odd spotters who were fortunate enough to be on the tour this morning, I just want to say a huge thank you. Thank you to Kurt for all his organisation, but also to Nigel C, Anne, the bus driver and everyone else who was involved. There was clearly a lot of work done by everyone to get it happening, and fingers crossed it might be an annual event.

As for the tour itself, it was sensational. The bus did the same loop basically as the old Tarmac Tour, the bus was stopped at the end of 16R to see two amazing 747 rotations - the weather was great as well (a little cold in the strong wind but the light was good too). But the highlight was being allowed out onto a section near Rwy 25/16R for about an hour (I lost track of the time) and seeing a lot of action. Others might post pictures of the location to show how good it was but I don't think you could get physically closer to the aircraft.

Once again, thank you so much for an enjoyable morning and it was great to finally meet many of the board members.

All I can say is that is the best $15 I have ever spent.......:) ]]> Spotting Weekend 2012 Sarah C http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=8204 http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=8202&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 06:29:19 GMT A lot of us wish. Highly unlikely but an interesting article that caught my attention. Enjoy. ... A lot of us wish. Highly unlikely but an interesting article that caught my attention. Enjoy.

http://www.theage.com.au/travel/trav...510-1yfo2.html ]]> Australia and New Zealand Industry Luke A http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=8202