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  • Plane Spotting at BIA

    Hi,

    For all those who were asking about plane spotting at BIA ( including my self ), after many emails back & forth to various parties, finally the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka gave me the email address below of the Airport Manager, BIA.

    head.am@airport.lk

    Those interested please drop a mail & let's see how things go.

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    • Originally posted by flylanka View Post
      Super pics Mate... Far better selection than we see down under
      Speaking of Australia, most of Singapore Airforce Assets are out of Singapore and they do rotate via Australia quite frequently, I believe: Especially the France base gave a new lease of life to the nearly dead neighbourhood,

      RSAF Bases overseas:

      BA 120 Cazaux Airbase (France)
      150 Sqn, 18 × A-4SU / TA-4SU (Advanced Jet Training) As of February 2011, eleven Super Skyhawks remained in service, four of which are single-seater A-4SUs while the other seven are twin-seater TA-4SUs.

      Redmond Taylor AHP – Grand Prairie AASF (Grand Prairie, Texas)
      149th AVN, 6 × CH-47SD (Peace Prairie CH-47 Training)

      Luke Air Force Base (USA)
      425 FTS, 8 × F-16C, 6 × F-16D (Peace Carvin II F-16 Training)

      Mountain Home Air Force Base (USA)

      428 FTS, 10 × F-15SG, (Peace Carvin V F-15 Training)

      Oakey Army Aviation Centre (Australia)

      126 Sqn, 12 × AS532UL Cougar (Training/Support for army exercises)

      RAAF Base Pearce (Australia)

      130 Sqn, 19 × PC-21 (Basic Training)

      Silverbell Army Heliport (USA)

      E/1-285th AVN, 8 × AH-64D (Peace Vanguard AH-64D Training)

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      • Another lucky catch !!

        F/A 18E Doing patterns, into Paya Lebar (Paya Lebar is the former International Airport of SIN, before Changi was opened, despite Paya Lebar being under utilised, LKY foresaw the need for a bigger airport -

        Maybe a post-maintenance flight, from USN





        More about Paya Lebar Air base

        Last edited by ecureilx; 24-04-2015, 07:57 AM.

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        • A RSAF C130 Diving into Paya Lebar



          Another Post-maint flight, possibly, of a USN F/A18 E



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          • Hopefully not my last Lucky catch of the day !



            RSAF F15SG


            The F-15SG (formerly F-15T) is a variant of the F-15E, ordered by the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) after a seven-year evaluation period involving five other fighter aircraft under consideration. The F-15SG was chosen on 6 September 2005 over the Dassault Rafale, the only other remaining aircraft in contention. An order for 12 F-15SG fighter was placed in December 2005.[109] The F-15F designation was also reserved for the RSAF.

            On 22 August 2005, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified US Congress about a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of weapons, logistics and training in the event that the Boeing F-15 was selected by Singapore. The package's options include AIM-120C and AIM-9X missiles; GBU-38 JDAM and AGM-154 JSOW air-to-ground weapons, Night Vision Goggles and Link 16 terminals.

            The Singapore Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) on 22 October 2007, exercised the option to purchase eight more F-15SG fighters which was part of the original contract. Along with this buy, an additional order of four F-15SGs increased the total order to 24 fighters. The first F-15SG was rolled out on 3 November 2008. Deliveries of F-15SGs began in 2009 and all 24 were declared operationally ready in September 2013. Media reports in March 2013 suggested Singapore may buy more F-15SG fighters

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            • SriLankan A330-343E 4R-ALN landing in London Heathrow as UL503 on the 24/4/2015 at 19:59

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              • Originally posted by banuthev View Post
                SriLankan A330-343E 4R-ALN landing in London Heathrow as UL503 on the 24/4/2015 at 19:59

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                Awesome click Banu

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                • Originally posted by flylanka View Post
                  Awesome click Banu
                  Indeed
                  ​Umedha Hettigoda ®

                  https://banners-my.flightradar24.com/umedhah.png

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                  • Airbus A320 VIP













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                    • Originally posted by Max View Post
                      Airbus A320 VIP













                      SriLankan Airlines would have had to buy one of these, had the previous government carried on for just a few more years.

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                      • Originally posted by budgetcarrier View Post
                        SriLankan Airlines would have had to buy one of these, had the previous government carried on for just a few more years.
                        rumor has it, negotiations were ongoing, with a quick change VIP Kit.

                        And then, sorry I should say this, the naive masses will insist that it's ok to buy an extravagant thing, because the king deserves it (I have no problem, as long he used his own money .. )

                        Originally posted by umedhah View Post
                        Indeed
                        +1 !! I should head to the Beach in Changi one of these days ..
                        Last edited by ecureilx; 26-04-2015, 05:02 AM.

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                        • And some more military hardware, seen in Singapore


                          F15SG - a clearer picture



                          F15SG - flying in formation

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                          • TG 777-300 that replaced the sleek and sexier 340-600s



                            QR 787



                            SQ 777-200



                            SQ 330-300 deploying gear

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                            • Singapore Airforce F5F, primarily used as Fast Trainers now, as they transition to F15SG

                              Last edited by ecureilx; 29-04-2015, 08:15 AM.

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                              • UAE residents warned against photographing aircraft

                                DUBAI // Airport authorities and planespotting enthusiasts have cautioned against taking photographs of aircraft in the UAE without permission, citing the two-month prison sentence for three British hobbyists as a warning to others.

                                “Any request to film or photograph aircraft from within or around the airports has to follow a strict approval process before an individual or group is granted access,” said a spokesman from Dubai Airports.

                                “Dubai International and Al Maktoum International at DWC are secure environments with restricted access to ensure the safety and security of our passengers, employees and stakeholders.”

                                The response from authorities came after a judge from the state security division of the Federal Supreme Court ordered the release of planespotting British tourists Conrad Clitheroe and Gary Cooper and their UAE resident friend, Neil Munro.

                                Abu Dhabi International Airport also specifies on its website that permission is required for photography and videography. It grants site visits to certain areas of the airport after the required documentation and reasons for filming are submitted.

                                Complying with local security laws and understanding that the hobby is not recognised here as it is in the West was important, planespotters said.

                                “I’m glad they got their freedom and can be reunited with their families but it’s a lesson learnt to be cautious about local rules and not take photographs without permission,” said UAE-based planespotter Sam C, a hobbyist for 20 years.

                                “People believe that a military plane is off limits, but photography of a commercial plane is all right, but the bottom line is we need permission. Authorities may worry that an image could be used for surveillance, by someone with bad intentions. So it’s a very tricky situation. I won’t risk it if I don’t have permission. I will view planes and not take pictures.”

                                Taking photos in restricted areas such as embassies, palaces, airports or security facilities can result in jail sentences lasting between one and three months, or fines up to Dh5,000.

                                Some areas such as military buildings, palaces and courts have signs prohibiting photography, and police can ask people to stop taking pictures or video in restricted areas without warning signs.

                                Dubai airport has been a popular site for planespotters with details widely available on the internet about rooftops and car parks that can be used as vantage points. Spotters said they came to Dubai to watch rare planes from more than 100 countries.

                                Hobbyists are warned on most websites that they may be subjected to security checks with the possibility of Dubai police asking them to delete photographs and Fujairah is described as a no-go area due to high surveillance.

                                Enthusiasts appealed to UAE authorities not see them as a threat since they usually photograph planes in flight.

                                “It would be very helpful for us to get something like a spotting permit which we can show the officers if they check us,” said Julian Mittnacht, a spotter from Germany who has travelled to several countries, including the UAE, for his hobby.

                                “We never take pictures of buildings or restricted areas in Dubai. Just the planes in the air are our target. I’m happy the men were released. Every single day in prison is one day too much.”

                                The British planespotters were arrested on February 22 when Fujairah police found them near the airport taking notes about the planes. The men pleaded not guilty to taking photographs of planes at Fujairah airport but Judge Falah Al Hajeri said last week that the court had 72 pictures of an airport that were presented as evidence.

                                The men were sentenced to two months’ imprisonment, but since they had already spent two months in jail awaiting trial, their sentences had been served.

                                Planespotters share dramatic photographs of planes framed with a city skyline. Others makes notes of registration numbers of aircraft and compile logos and markings.

                                rtalwar@thenational.ae

                                Airport authorities and plane spotting enthusiasts have cautioned against taking photographs of aircraft in the UAE without permission.

                                Bad news! Hopefully other countries wouldn't follow this sort of restriction on plane spotters taking photographing aircraft.

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