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Old 3rd February 2014, 07:02 PM
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Default 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

Tigerair A320 VH-VND at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr

Qantas A330 VH-EBN at Sydney

Qantas A330 VH-EBN at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr

Jetstar A320 VH-VFQ at Sydney

Jetstar A320 VH-VFQ at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr

Scoot 777-200 9V-OTA at Sydney

Scoot 777-200 9V-OTA at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr

Jetstar 787-8 VH-VKD at Sydney

Jetstar 787-8 VH-VKD at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr

Qantas 747-400 VH-OJA at Sydney

Qantas 747-400 VH-OJA at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr

Air Canada 777-300ER C-FRAM at Sydney

Air Canada 777-300ER C-FRAM at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr

Qantas 737-800 VH-XZD at Sydney

Qantas 737-800 VH-XZD at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr

Qantas 747-400 VH-OJA at Sydney

Qantas 747-400 VH-OJA at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr

Qantas A330-300 VH-QPB at Sydney

Qantas A330-300 VH-QPB at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr

Unknown VH-ICV at Sydney

Unknown VH-ICV at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr

Regional Express Saab340B+ VH-ZRJ at Sydney

Regional Express Saab340B+ VH-ZRJ at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr

Fiji Airways A330-200 DQ-FJT at Sydney

Fiji Airways A330-200 DQ-FJT at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr

Jetstar A320 VH-VFV at Sydney

Jetstar A320 VH-VFV at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr

Ambulance NSW Beechcraft VH-NAJ at Sydney

Ambulance NSW Beechcraft VH-NAJ at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr
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Old 3rd February 2014, 07:08 PM
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Virgin Australia Embraer 190 VH-ZPI at Sydney

Virgin Australia Embraer 190 VH-ZPI at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr

Jetstar A320 VH-VQS at Sydney

Jetstar A320 VH-VQS at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr

Skytrans Q300 VH-QQM at Sydney

Skytrans Q300 VH-QQM at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr

Regional Express Saab340B+ VH-ZLA at Sydney

Regional Express Saab340B+ VH-ZLA at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr

Tigerair A320 VH-VND at Sydney

Tigerair A320 VH-VND at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr

Sichuan Airlines A330-200 B-65** at Sydney

Sichuan Airlines A330-200 B-65** at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr

Qantas 747-400 VH-OJM at Sydney

Qantas 747-400 VH-OJM at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr

British Airways 777-300ER G-STBC at Sydney

British Airways 777-300ER G-STBC at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr

Qantas 767-300ER VH-OGG at Sydney

Qantas 767-300ER VH-OGG at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr

China Eastern A330 B-6123 at Sydney

China Eastern A330 B-6123 at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr

Virgin Australia 777-300ER VH-VPH at Sydney

Virgin Australia 777-300ER VH-VPH at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr

Qantaslink Q400 VH-QOW at Syndey

Qantaslink Q400 VH-QOW at Syndey by JL Levien, on Flickr

Untitled Falcon VP-BZE at Sydney

Untitled Falcon VP-BZE at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr

Qantas A380 VH-OQJ at Sydney

Qantas A380 VH-OQJ at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr

Australian Air Express BAE146 VH-NJM at Sydney

Australian Air Express BAE146 VH-NJM at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr
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Old 3rd February 2014, 07:16 PM
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Jetstar A320 VH-VFK at Sydney

Jetstar A320 VH-VFK at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr

Qantas A380 VH-OQJ at Sydney

Qantas A380 VH-OQJ at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr

United Airlines 747-400 N122UA at Sydney

United Airlines 747-400 N122UA at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr

Malaysia Airlines A330-200 9M-MTA at Sydney

Malaysia Airlines A330-200 9M-MTA at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr

Regional Express Saab340B+ VH-ZRH at Sydney

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

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.


VIrgin Australia VH-YID next to us by JL Levien, on Flickr

Some aircraft that I spotted along the way


Virgin Australia Embraer 190 VH-ZPA at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr


Virgin Australia Embraer 190 VH-ZPM at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr


Virgin Australia ATR 72 VH-FVQ at Sydney by JL Levien, on Flickr
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Old 3rd February 2014, 07:23 PM
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Ready to go by JL Levien, on Flickr

Waiting for traffic

Traffic Jetstar A320 VH-VFO by JL Levien, on Flickr

LIFTOFF

AND LIFTOFF by JL Levien, on Flickr

Inflight Entertainment which was complementary for us

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.


Lunchtime Provided by VA for free SCORE by JL Levien, on Flickr

Beginning decent for Coolangatta

Commencing decent into the Gold Coast by JL Levien, on Flickr

Almost There

Almost there by JL Levien, on Flickr

Touchdown

Touchdown Welcome to the Gold Coast by JL Levien, on Flickr

Cockpit view after the flight

Cockpit View by JL Levien, on Flickr

One last look

See ya VH-VOQ by JL Levien, on Flickr
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Old 3rd February 2014, 07:33 PM
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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

My ride home VH-OEJ by JL Levien, on Flickr

Wing View - 9V-STI next to us

WIng View by JL Levien, on Flickr


Emirates A380 A6-EEG at Brisbane by JL Levien, on Flickr


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.


Blast off by JL Levien, on Flickr


Crusing down to Sydney QF8-BNE-SYD by JL Levien, on Flickr


Breakfast QF8 BNE-SYD by JL Levien, on Flickr


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
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