Sydney Spotting - 3 January 2009 - Page 2

neil330 · 01-05-2009, 02:14 PM

That Wunala looks like its wearing sungl*****!

Abraxas · 01-05-2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ek&sq

nice pics

Where were they taken from? The beach or near the gate?

Interesting question... this location would be the beach, but actually up at the fenceline which is as close to the action as you can get.

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Originally Posted by captain adam w

nice pics, i was never aware that BA where using 777s on that route

A few years ago it was two B744's from BA, but they downgraded one to a B772. Interestingly, the 744 arrives first thing in the morning with the 777 a short while later. The 777 then leaves an hour earlier than the 744 in the afternoon. I'm guessing one of these tagged on to Melbourne originally whereas now both aircraft sit in layover bays throughout the day.

Dan

A380-QOTS · 01-06-2009, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by captain adam w

nice pics, i was never aware that BA where using 777s on that route

BA have two services into SYD the B744 operates LHR-HGK-SYD and the B772 operates LHR-SIN-SYD

A380-QOTS · 01-06-2009, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Abraxas

Interesting question... this location would be the beach, but actually up at the fenceline which is as close to the action as you can get.

A few years ago it was two B744's from BA, but they downgraded one to a B772. Interestingly, the 744 arrives first thing in the morning with the 777 a short while later. The 777 then leaves an hour earlier than the 744 in the afternoon. I'm guessing one of these tagged on to Melbourne originally whereas now both aircraft sit in layover bays throughout the day.

Dan

Up until March 06 MEL had its own BA service operating via SIN.

cathay250 · 01-06-2009, 07:43 AM

As always, Very nice photos!

Abraxas · 01-06-2009, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by A380-QOTS

Up until March 06 MEL had its own BA service operating via SIN.

Thanks for that info Marty, I didn't know MEL got it's own BA service, I just assumed it was a tag on. I'm guessing there wasn't enough market to send the flight to Melbourne, and maybe it was around the same time the second 744 flight to Sydney was downgraded to 772 as well?

Dan

Archipelago · 01-07-2009, 12:00 PM

Nice pics Dan, those are real up close and personal with those A380s. Anyone who dislikes A380 should take a look at that full shot of OQC's wingspan.

Good to see that Air Vanuatu 738WL since I've never seen Air Pacific's 738WL anymore for ages.

By the way, since it is summer now and days are longer, is there a chance to spot any 763 Hawaiian which only arrives and departs nightime? Do they arrive before 8:30 PM?

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Originally Posted by Abraxas

Atlas Air B747-400F N492MC - There were THREE Atlas Air B744F's at the airport and this one falls into the regular category for them in that it needs a new coat of paint!

I agree, have seen a couple of them with serious paint conditions. This N412MC registered looks even worst. Hope you don't mind, I put it as an attachment below.

A380-QOTS · 01-08-2009, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Abraxas

Thanks for that info Marty, I didn't know MEL got it's own BA service, I just assumed it was a tag on. I'm guessing there wasn't enough market to send the flight to Melbourne, and maybe it was around the same time the second 744 flight to Sydney was downgraded to 772 as well?

Dan

Dan,

Im coming upto SYD on the 7th and 8th of Feb for some spotting (organised w/end) through www.yssyforum.net

Head out if you are free that w/end, PM me if you are and I will give you my mobile number.

Cheers

Abraxas · 01-08-2009, 03:11 AM

Hey Marty,

I haven't been paying attention to the developments in that post on YSSY Board, but am interested in going along. Have you been to one before? Assuming I have no plans on either day I'll definitely try to make it out there.

Dan

A380-QOTS · 01-08-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Abraxas

Hey Marty,

I haven't been paying attention to the developments in that post on YSSY Board, but am interested in going along. Have you been to one before? Assuming I have no plans on either day I'll definitely try to make it out there.

Dan

No never been before, Ive never even spotted in SYD before except from the terminal.

Chard · 01-08-2009, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by A380-QOTS

BA have two services into SYD the B744 operates LHR-HGK-SYD and the B772 operates LHR-SIN-SYD

LHR-SIN-SYD
LHR-BKK-SYD

British Airways haven't had Kangaroo routes operating via Hong Kong since at least the 70's, excluding CX codeshares.

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