Plane Spotting - The Quiz

[Jay Sata]

Here is a puzzle,

Where is this Thai airport?

[GrantSmith]

Simpang's also home to the RMAF, no?

Edited August 10, 2013 by GrantSmith

[Jay Sata]

Simpang's also home to the RMAF, no?

Yes they are still there but allow the flying club to operate from the site.

It's a great city to fly over and land in a light aircraft.

I like KL as it feels a lot more relaxed than BKK>

[SinglePot]

Here is a puzzle,

Where is this Thai airport?

I'm stumped with this. Terrain is very flat. My guess, somewhere in Isaan.

[Jay Sata]

You are in the right part of Thailand but where is the airport?

[SinglePot]

You are in the right part of Thailand but where is the airport?

Excellent.

Khon Kaen Konfident.

[Jay Sata]

Correct and you can see it's lunchtime because the Thai Airways flight from BKK has just landed.

[Jay Sata]

It's amazing how much spare undeveloped land there is around the airport at Khon Kaen

[SinglePot]

Correct and you can see it's lunchtime because the Thai Airways flight from BKK has just landed.

And it's a Wednesday if I am not mistaken.

[Jay Sata]

Correct and you can see it's lunchtime because the Thai Airways flight from BKK has just landed.

And it's a Wednesday if I am not mistaken.

[David48]

That 'which Airport am I ?' ... great addition ...

I'm back at the Farm under the approach to Swampy.

But in Summer, the wind, so far, seems to blow from the South, thus they take off over our place and not land.

By the time they are overhead they are too high and it's difficult to get a decent shot.

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[Jay Sata]

That 'which Airport am I ?' ... great addition ...

I'm back at the Farm under the approach to Swampy.

But in Summer, the wind, so far, seems to blow from the South, thus they take off over our place and not land.

By the time they are overhead they are too high and it's difficult to get a decent shot.

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That statement will be ringing bells at CIA headquarters

[GrantSmith]

That statement will be ringing bells at CIA headquarters

Lol.. Nice one..

[SinglePot]

Could be a drone circling as we speak.

[David48]

Actually, when I was out there this morning they had 2 380's taking off ... I do like to watch that one.

BTW ... is the Dreamliner in service anywhere at the moment ... I'm yet to see one in flight.

[GrantSmith]

Actually, when I was out there this morning they had 2 380's taking off ... I do like to watch that one.

BTW ... is the Dreamliner in service anywhere at the moment ... I'm yet to see one in flight.

The 7late7 is back in ops after the FAA lithium battery issue...

None fly to BKK as yet.. Mostly plying Japan-USA, Qatar (not sure where they're flying it to, Ethiopian Airways (which might see it flown between Adis Abah-Bangkok-Hong Kong) and inter subcontinental India I believe...

QF Group gets their first next year I think and it will then transfer to Jetstar...

[Chao Lao Beach]

QF Group gets their first next year I think and it will then transfer to Jetstar...

Yeah, Qantas diverted their 787's to Scab-Star and

Singapore Airlines has diverted theirs to Scoot.

I like Cathay and SQ in Asia, but for the Aussies, Scoot (&AA) are killing them. When Scoot triple their fleet with these 787's, it will be great for consumers in Asia.

I am still amazing they get crews though with the T & C and the cost of living in Singapore.

PS, QF and Malaysian have flights, 26k to OZ at the moment ex BKK.

Edited August 13, 2013 by Chao Lao Beach

[SinglePot]

Actually, when I was out there this morning they had 2 380's taking off ... I do like to watch that one.

BTW ... is the Dreamliner in service anywhere at the moment ... I'm yet to see one in flight.

The 7late7 is back in ops after the FAA lithium battery issue...

None fly to BKK as yet.. Mostly plying Japan-USA, Qatar (not sure where they're flying it to, Ethiopian Airways (which might see it flown between Adis Abah-Bangkok-Hong Kong) and inter subcontinental India I believe...

QF Group gets their first next year I think and it will then transfer to Jetstar...

Ethiopian Airways had a problem with a 787 at LHR recently. not sure what happened or what the result was.

[SinglePot]

Heathrow reopens after Boeing Dreamliner 787 fire.

BBC News .

Not sure if this is covered elsewhere.

July this year.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23294760

Edited August 13, 2013 by SinglePot

[GrantSmith]

I actually flew MH for the first time in June this year due to their joining of the OneWorld alliance..

Suffice to say it's really quite a coup for the alliance to have MH.

KUL is a first class airport. I'd have to use it more for a true comparison between it and SIN (Changi) but the Malaysians do appear more relaxed.

As for LCC's dominating the skies, I wouldn't say that is entirely true, they're just enabling more people to fly..

They're not my cup of tea and won't use them whilst I maintain elite status with the airline alliances.

[David48]

Boeing 787 Hit by Setback With Fire-Extinguisher Wiring Flaw ...

By Kiyotaka Matsuda & Robert Wall - Aug 15, 2013

Boeing Co. (BA)’s 787 Dreamliner suffered a fresh setback after ANA Holdings Inc. (9202) the model’s biggest operator, said it discovered wiring defects in the fire-suppression system on three aircraft. The fault, first detected on a 787 due to depart Tokyo’s Haneda airport today, would trigger the wrong extinguisher in the event of a blaze in one of the two engines, ANA said

The airline subsequently inspected all 10 of its 787s and found no issues, he said. Among other carriers flying Dreamliners, LOT Polish Airlines SA said its jets are flying as scheduled, while Qatar Airways Ltd. said it has had no problems and Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA said it was unaware of the issue.

Bloomberg ana-finds-wiring-defects-in-dreamliners-as-jal-plane-scraps-trip

[Dancealot]

I was at an airport today.. Got this beauty on cam.

Model and carrier, please..

Edited August 15, 2013 by Dancealot

[David48]

Driving RHS, no rubbish on the road or verge.

Efficient street Lighting.

Certainly Europe, not England.

Back to you soon.

[Dancealot]

One more, closer..... But no more hints, for now..

[David48]

An Airport in Holland (somewhere).

KLM

Unless, you meant the other plane in the photo ...

[David48]

Jetpack company gets clearance for manned flights ...

Christchurch-based Martin Aircraft Company has revealed details of its latest jetpack prototype, which it says has taken a "quantum leap" in performance over the previous model.

The company had made huge progress in recent months in increasing flight time of the aircraft, and had full Civil Aviation Authority certification for a manned flight, company chief executive Peter Coker said.

"Changing the position of the jetpack's ducts has resulted in a quantum leap in performance over the previous prototype, especially in terms of the aircraft's maneuverability," Mr Coker said.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10911448

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6odJvvEyDNw

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[Chao Lao Beach]

It looks like a 330 / 340

It appears you have taken a touch of Thailand with you, driving on the shoulder out of the lane !!!!!

But there are no bikes to suicide in front of you.

[Chao Lao Beach]

An Airport in Holland (somewhere).

KLM

DAL_5597 KLM.JPG

Unless, you meant the other plane in the photo ...

I think he means the other one, that KLM is a B747-400 By the way

[David48]

It appears you have taken a touch of Thailand with you, driving on the shoulder out of the lane !!!!!

I think that's affectionately known as the 'Racing Line' ...

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[dickyknee]

sorry for the poor photo.

Edited August 19, 2013 by dickyknee