Double Tenth Crash

October 10th,2013, a sad day for Malaysian Aviation Enthusiasts.The day when a de Havilland Canada Twin Otter Series 300,operating as MASwings Flight 3002 crashed at Kudat,killing 2 persons,including the co-pilot as well.

The plane (cn 804) was a complete write-off,due to the extensive damage it had received.

Condolences to the family of the deceased victims of the MH3002,which are:

* Tan Ah Cai (Passenger of the MH3002)
* Marc Joel Bansh (Co-Pilot of the MH3002)

And here are the photos (courtesy of Bernama News):

Rest in Peace to those killed in the crash.

Latest addition to my collection: Malaysian Airline System Airbus A300B4-203 by Aeroclassics

Just received another model in my collection; although it's an old release,but its rarity makes me looking for it.And when the opportunity window opens,I decided to grab it at all costs,because if i missed it,It's gonna take me another long time to find it.

And the model was Malaysian Airline System Airbus A300B4-203,9M-MHA in delivery color.Released by Aeroclassics on 15th February 2008,this model would become one of the 3 MAS A300,which is:

* 9M-MHB (15th March 2008)

*9M-MHC (Malaysia Airlines color,15th March 2009,a year after Hotel Bravo was released)

(photos courtesy of Aeroclassics website)

And here is the photo of the actual model,which i've received yesterday:

Hotel Alpha alongside her younger sibling,Hotel Delta:

And my attempt to create a 'retro' photo of Hotel Alpha

The actual aircraft (msn 073) was delivered to MAS on 30th of October 1979,and it ushers the wide-body era in MAS history.And it also marks the long term relationship between MAS and Airbus,which stands up to this day when MAS orders the newer A330-300 to replace its first-generation A330-300 and also the A380 jumbo jet.

After 16 years serving MAS,she was officially retired in 1995,alongside her other 3 sibling.She later went to the United States,and re-registered N224KW,and she later wears the color of Carnival Airlines:

Photo copyright: JetPix via Airliners.net

And in 1998,after the collapse of Carnival Airlines,she was acquired by Pace Cargo Enterprises,and her passenger flight ended when she was converted into a freighter,which is B4-203(F).And in 2002,another operator,Express Net Airlines took her as one of their A300Fs,and she still retains her registration (N224KW),and she was spotted in all-white color:

Photo Copyright: Dan Tanna via Airliners.net

However,since the airline is inactive since 2008,it is highly possible that she no longer flies.According to airfleets.net,she was stored at Detroit,MI since November 2006.

Kuching (10-11/09) : The Final Day

11/09/2013,the final day.The seminar was supposed to end with a dinner that night,but we've decided to skip the dinner,and fly back to Sibu later that day.

Morning view from our room

Breakfast at Waterfront Cafe,Hilton Kuching.

After the breakfast,we later head on to the seminar,and decided to grab another round of breakfast,

Speech by YB Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan on the second day 

Around noon,We've decided to leave the seminar early,and to have a short walk around the City before returning back to Sibu later that day.And the place we're going is Plaza Merdeka.

First time visiting here; and it was simply awesome.

Interesting info for the first timer

Afterwards,we later returned to the Hotel for check-out procedures,and decided to lay down at the lobby for a long time.And at the same time,I've received a news that a fellow aviation enthusiast,a Captain with Malaysia Airlines is having a night stop at Kuching that day.So I've managed to contact him via FB,and meet him at the lobby.Glad to meet him and talk lots of things,especially aviation.

Around 1800 hrs,we later move on to the airport,however the weather is pretty bad due to the heavy rain couple of hours earlier.Upon arriving at the airport,we later proceeded to the departure hall since all of us had checked in via online.However I had made a grave error where i did not notice that I'm holding my fellow guy boarding pass,and he holds mine! The error was quickly informed by the security guards after the body check,and I quickly apologize for the error.

Since the weather was bad on the return flight; So I've decided not to snap photo.But the landing was quite rough; a first time for me since flying with ATR.And the flight was:

Flight: MH 3704

Airline: MASwings

Aircraft: ATR 72-500

Registration: 9M-MWC "Mulu"

Seat: 10F

On October,I'm gonna hit the road again,first to Kuching for the PBB Convention,and later to West Malaysia via air for my youngest brother convocation.The route for the West Malaysia journey will be  SBW-JHB-KUL-LGK-KUL (confirmed); only the KUL-SBW leg is yet to be confirmed. The SBW-JHB and KUL-LGK-KUL will be with AirAsia,and JHB-KUL will be with Malindo. Well,that's another story,and i will tell you guys about it later on.

Kuching 10-11/09 (The Seminar)

Continuing from the previous post.

The Seminar where I'm attending was the 6th Sarawak Malay Cultural Seminar,held at Hilton Kuching.

And here are the photos from the seminar.

The logo of the Seminar

Presentation by Prof Madya Datu Dr.Sanib Said,the Seminar Chairperson

Presentation by National Laureate Prof Dr.Muhammad Salleh

The Closing Pantun

Afterwards,around 11.00am,the opening ceremony was initiated by the Chief Minister of Sarawak,YAB Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud

The Welcoming Performance

Speech by YB Tan Sri Datuk Amar Haji Adenan Haji Satem

Opening speech by YAB Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud

After the opening ceremony,lunch was later served,and we decided to check-in at our room.For this,me & seminar partners decided to stay at Hilton Kuching,to make thing easy.

Awesome view of Sarawak State Assembly Building from our room,Room 516

Afterwards,we take a short break,before returning to the seminar,and walk out half a hour earlier before it ends. And then,we've decided to take a stroll around the City.

It's been a while since the last time i've visited the Riverside Shopping Complex.

Curry Mee @ Kuching Station.Tastes awesome,but be careful,it's hot!

Awesome place to hang out; and here's the address:

C56,Taman Sri Sarawak Mall,Jalan Padungan,93100 Kuching

(located opposite The Hills & Pullman Kuching)

It's been ages,and it tastes good too.Ahhhhh

Then,it's time to hit the sack.Will continue the last part,the last day.

Kuching 10-11/09 (The Flight)

Since the previous post was accidentally deleted,so I've decided to write-up all over again.

On 9th of September,I was called up to attend a seminar at Kuching,as my officemate was unable to attend it due to last-minute matter.Therefore the details of the trip are follows:

* Flight (SBW-KCH)
* Photo during the Seminar
* Final day

First,the photos of the flight.

Flight: MH3693
Airline: MASwings
Aircraft: ATR 72-500
Seat: 10A

Being informed that she was grounded

View from seat 10A

The room leg

The LCD screen

The sole helicopter at SBW that time

The weather was cloudy throughout the flight

Approaching soon

Touchdown!

What a surprise; 5 Sukhoi Su-30MKM Fighter jets were spotted

Managed to spot 2 MH B738s on that morning

Latest addition to my collection: MH MD-11 & B737-800 Oneworld

Here are my latest addition to my collection:

* Malaysia Airlines MD-11 N271WA,Phoenix 1:400

The actual plane was among the few MD-11s leased from World Airways of USA (hence the November registration).Up to this day,the actual frame (N271WA) is still with active service with World Airways.

This model was released exclusively for My Hobby House,with 268 models released worldwide,alongside her sister model N273WA.Mine was no.38 out of 268.

* Malaysia Airlines B737-800 'Oneworld',Phoenix 1:400

This plane (9M-MXC) was the second aircraft to painted in oneworld billboard livery.

My MH B737-800 collection