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Trip Report: VA SYD-OOL - QF BNE-SYD
Intro -
Since I haven't been on an aircraft for more than 2 years, I decided I should shout myself a trip to see the relatives on the Gold Coast. Flights out of CBR were over $160, so I decided to go to SYD early in the morning and do some spotting before I boarded my flight to OOL. SYD Airport - Got to T2 at about 09:30, check in was quick & smooth, however security was a joke, people realising they had aerosols after they been screened then they had to get it out of their bags. Sydney really does need an new airport AND SOON. After that debacle, it was time for spotting, & I was so happy not to see just Q400's, 737's & E190's. Spotting - Tigerair A320 VH-VND at Sydney http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2863/1...e5ec100c_z.jpg Tigerair A320 VH-VND at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr Qantas A330 VH-EBN at Sydney http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5488/1...34a39ebc_z.jpg Qantas A330 VH-EBN at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr Jetstar A320 VH-VFQ at Sydney http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3732/1...f2e9298e_z.jpg Jetstar A320 VH-VFQ at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr Scoot 777-200 9V-OTA at Sydney http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7451/1...9f488c71_z.jpg Scoot 777-200 9V-OTA at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr Jetstar 787-8 VH-VKD at Sydney http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5484/1...ac5cb6fb_z.jpg Jetstar 787-8 VH-VKD at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr Qantas 747-400 VH-OJA at Sydney http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3802/1...242d02f9_z.jpg Qantas 747-400 VH-OJA at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr Air Canada 777-300ER C-FRAM at Sydney http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5479/1...771c5b98_z.jpg Air Canada 777-300ER C-FRAM at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr Qantas 737-800 VH-XZD at Sydney http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7298/1...aa01f405_z.jpg Qantas 737-800 VH-XZD at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr Qantas 747-400 VH-OJA at Sydney http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7307/1...a4b0a4f0_z.jpg Qantas 747-400 VH-OJA at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr Qantas A330-300 VH-QPB at Sydney http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2824/1...fdafa1b2_z.jpg Qantas A330-300 VH-QPB at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr Unknown VH-ICV at Sydney http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3745/1...01253caf_z.jpg Unknown VH-ICV at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr Regional Express Saab340B+ VH-ZRJ at Sydney http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3791/1...7ecaa7ef_z.jpg Regional Express Saab340B+ VH-ZRJ at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr Fiji Airways A330-200 DQ-FJT at Sydney http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7428/1...76a52dc9_z.jpg Fiji Airways A330-200 DQ-FJT at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr Jetstar A320 VH-VFV at Sydney http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5473/1...50e8f6a6_z.jpg Jetstar A320 VH-VFV at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr Ambulance NSW Beechcraft VH-NAJ at Sydney http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3795/1...1a5f149f_z.jpg Ambulance NSW Beechcraft VH-NAJ at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr |
Jetstar A320 VH-VFK at Sydney
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5522/1...8b7f275c_z.jpg Jetstar A320 VH-VFK at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr Qantas A380 VH-OQJ at Sydney http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5478/1...c9d3424e_z.jpg Qantas A380 VH-OQJ at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr United Airlines 747-400 N122UA at Sydney http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5549/1...787194ae_z.jpg United Airlines 747-400 N122UA at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr Malaysia Airlines A330-200 9M-MTA at Sydney http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2838/1...2eba27d0_z.jpg Malaysia Airlines A330-200 9M-MTA at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr Regional Express Saab340B+ VH-ZRH at Sydney http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2858/1...bd36c2c2_z.jpg Regional Express Saab340B+ VH-ZRH at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr Flight - Virgin Australia Flight - VA531 Aircraft - VH-VOQ Load - 50% Takeoff RWY - 34R Seat - 17A I boarded via the rear stairs, to a warm welcome from Flight Attendant Chloe, legroom on the flight was more than enough for a 6 foot 2 bloke like me. Legroom http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7413/1...53b802d8_z.jpg Legroom on Virgin Australia VH-VOQ by JL Levien, on Flickr We made a steady pushback from the gate, with Captain Cameron McDonald & First Officer Michael Oh at the controls, we made a quick taxi to RWY 34R for departure. http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3806/1...5eb07750_z.jpg VIrgin Australia VH-YID next to us by JL Levien, on Flickr Some aircraft that I spotted along the way http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3810/1...86f334bc_z.jpg Virgin Australia Embraer 190 VH-ZPA at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3737/1...bf603fc4_z.jpg Virgin Australia Embraer 190 VH-ZPM at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3691/1...34526520_z.jpg Virgin Australia ATR 72 VH-FVQ at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr |
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Ready to go by JL Levien, on Flickr Waiting for traffic http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2877/1...94780f1a_z.jpg Traffic Jetstar A320 VH-VFO by JL Levien, on Flickr LIFTOFF http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5484/1...081f9cc1_z.jpg AND LIFTOFF by JL Levien, on Flickr Inflight Entertainment which was complementary for us http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2841/1...28122c4d_z.jpg Inflight Entertainment by JL Levien, on Flickr Over Newcastle I noticed that my parents had set me up, It was my B'day and the flight attendants made an announcement that it was my B'day over the PA. As an added bonus lunch was provided for nothing as well. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7345/1...2a512af8_z.jpg Lunchtime Provided by VA for free SCORE by JL Levien, on Flickr Beginning decent for Coolangatta http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3700/1...7165452d_z.jpg Commencing decent into the Gold Coast by JL Levien, on Flickr Almost There http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3826/1...e508c0a1_z.jpg Almost there by JL Levien, on Flickr Touchdown http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3709/1...d0b164ff_z.jpg Touchdown Welcome to the Gold Coast by JL Levien, on Flickr Cockpit view after the flight http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3715/1...b2377496_z.jpg Cockpit View by JL Levien, on Flickr One last look http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7370/1...7f43cfe5_z.jpg See ya VH-VOQ by JL Levien, on Flickr |
Return Flight -
Since I have never been on an international flight, I had always wanted to fly on a big plane. I decided to fly on QF8 BNE-SYD Qantas Flight QF8 Load: 75% Aircraft: VH-OEJ without the Wnuala titles Departure RWY - 01 Arrival RWY - 34L Seat - 53A Finally a 747:D:D http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5473/1...bb75d877_z.jpg My ride home VH-OEJ by JL Levien, on Flickr Wing View - 9V-STI next to us http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7300/1...b6ef6cef_z.jpg WIng View by JL Levien, on Flickr http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3679/1...8105a14e_z.jpg Emirates A380 A6-EEG at Brisbane by JL Levien, on Flickr http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2813/1...04bcef63_z.jpg Virgin Australia Stand-off bays by JL Levien, on Flickr As we turned onto the RWY, I had sweaty palms just itching to get into the air, the amount of power the 747 has is unbelievable, I was thrusted back into my seat as we left the ground. http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2864/1...168c0ebd_z.jpg Blast off by JL Levien, on Flickr http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7318/1...be2ab544_z.jpg Crusing down to Sydney QF8-BNE-SYD by JL Levien, on Flickr http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2850/1...8ee6126c_z.jpg Breakfast QF8 BNE-SYD by JL Levien, on Flickr http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5547/1...5b890011_z.jpg Qantas A330-300 VH-QPC at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr Having a D on my boarding pass meant I could bypass customs & quarantine Conclusion - Both Flights were great, I totally enjoyed them all. I hope to get back into the air soon. Cheers Guys Jacob:D |
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