[Andrew Coggan]

Performing the MARUB departure.







As we began to make our way down south again, I saw a lot of aircraft flying downwind for runway 34R, just a few thousand feet below us and also a V Australia 777 performing an over-flying left circuit for runway 34L.



That little red dot is a DJ 737 going downwind for 34R.


We were cruising way above the clouds heading south west and off to Melbourne. The cabin crew came around with the usually food trolley but I didn’t purchase anything as I was too busy reading my magazine as seen in the picture below. Leg room was pretty good, with Jetstar I couldn’t even sit straight.



As we approached Melbourne we began to circle. The captain advised us that we would be just doing one big circle around then starting our descent.

circling past the moon.


Landing video can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCw2GNNhF4Q

After the flight I went into the cockpit, had a little chat with the captain but didn’t take any photos. We discussed the upcoming aircraft for DJ such as VH-YFC.

As soon as we collected our bags, we jumped in a taxi and were on our way to Sunbury Road, to do a little spotting. Just a few shots are seen below…

Note one of the taxi lights is out. VH-VGQ


B-6500


VH-TQL