john roe

Sat 19th Feb: Emirates UAE Fl 412, Crossed nth of Leeman, ( 158.6 NM ,NNW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 390 ( 39000 Ft ) Speed 542 Kts, Tracking at 116.8 Degrees. Airbus A 388, ( A380-861 ), Reg A6- EDO . Time 0036 Hrs. (Dubai to Auckland via Sydney ) ( DXB-SYD-AKL ). ------------------------------------------------ Emirates UAE Fl 424, Decending into YPPH, ( 200 NM WNW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 Ft , Decending Speed 532 Kts, Tracking at 115.6 Degrees. Boeing B77L, ( B 777- 21HLR ), Reg A6- EWG . Time 0044 Hrs. Dubai - Perth. ( DXB - PER ). ----------------------------------------- Etihad, ETD Fl 450, Crossed over Fremantle , ( 14.0 NM , NNW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft), Speed 543 Kts, Tracking at 104.2 Degrees. Airbus A 346, ( A340-642XHGW ), Rego A6- EHH . Time 0056 Hrs. ( Abu-Dhabi to Sydney ) ( AUH - SYD ). ------------------------------------------------ Singapore SIA Fl 227, Crossed over Karratha ( 625.0 NM ,NNE of YPPH )( HFDL by "su" ). Altitude Fl 390 ( 39000 Ft) Speed 497 Kts, Tracking at 136.0 Degrees. Reg 9V- SKG . Time 0059 Hrs. Airbus A388 ( A380 - 841 ). ( Singapore - Melbourne ). ( SIN - MEL). ----------------------------------------------- South African, Fl SAA 281, Departing YPPH, ( 174,2 NM , SW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 320 ( +32000 Ft), Speed 4298 Kts, Tracking at 230.0 Degrees. Airbus A 346 ( A340 - 313E ), Reg ZS-SXH. Time 0113 Hrs. ( Perth - Johannesberg ) ( PER - JNB ). ---------------------------------------------- Thailand THA Fl 476, Passed SW of Tennant Ck, ( 950.0 NM ,NNE of YPPH )( HFDL, Code "su"). Altitude Fl 390 ( 39000 Ft) Speed 507 Kts, Tracking at 313 .0 Degrees. Reg HS - TNA . Time 1116 Hrs. ( Sydney - Bangkok ). ( SYD - BKK ). ------------------------------------------------------------- Garuda Indonesia GIA Fl 713, SW of Alice Sp, ( 1000 .0 NM NNE of YPPH )( HFDL by "su" ). Altitude Fl 400 ( 40000 Ft) Speed 467 Kts, Tracking at 299.0 Degrees. Reg PK - GPJ. Time 1120 Hrs. ( Sydney - Jakarta ). ( SYD - CGK ). ------------------------------------------------------ South African, Fl SAA 280, WSW of YPPH , ( 750.0 NM , WSW of YPPH ( HFDL by "su" ). Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft), Speed 509 Kts, Tracking at 77.0 Degrees. Airbus A 346 ( A340 - 313E ), Reg ZS-SXD. Time 1124 Hrs. ( Johannesberg - Perth) ( JNB - PER ). ----------------------------------------------------- Volga Dnepr Air, Fl VA2346, Decending into YPPH. Altitude Fl 400 ( 37850 Ft), Speed 559.0 Kts, Tracking at 107.2 Degrees. Antonov AN124-100 ( A124 ), Reg RA-82044 . Time Hrs. --------------------------------------------------- ( Last Service to JNB ) V-Australia, Fl VAU15, Crossed overhead of YPPH . Altitude Fl 300 ( 30000 Ft), Speed 431 Kts, Tracking at 284.8 Degrees. Boeing B77W ( B777- 3ZGER ), Reg VH- VPF . Time 1215 Hrs. ( Melbourne to Johannesberg ) ( MEL- JNB ). ( Clearly visable and audible ) --------------------------------------------------- Etihad, ETD Fl 454, Crossed sth of Margaret Rvr, ( 134.5 NM , SSW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft), Speed 583 Kts, Tracking at 104.1 Degrees. Airbus A 346, ( A340- 642XHGW ), Reg A6- EHL .Time 1302 Hrs. ( Abu-Dhabi to Sydney ) (AUH - SYD ). ------------------------------------------------- Etihad, ETD Fl 460 , Crossed sth of Margaret Rvr, ( 134.4 NM , SSW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft) Speed 576 Kts, Tracking at 104.6 Degrees. Reg A6- EHJ . Time 1321 Hrs. Airbus A 346, ( A340- 642XHGW ), ( Abu-Dhabi to Melbourne ) (AUH - MEL ). ------------------------------------------------------ Qantas, QFA Flt 32, Crossed NW of Alice Spr, ( 850.0 NM , NE of YPPH )( HFDL by "fx" ) Altitude FL 390 ( 39000 Ft ), Speed 470 kts, Tracking at 142 .0 Degrees. Airbus A388, ( A380- 861 ), Reg VH- OQC . Time 1446 Hrs. ( London to Sydney, via Singapore ) ( LHR - SIN - SYD ) ------------------------------------------------------ Thailand THA Fl 471, Crossed over Broome, Presently 300 NM NW of Alice Springs, ( 800.0 NM ,NNE of YPPH )(HFDL by "su" ). Altitude Fl 390 ( 39 000 Ft) Speed 470 Kts, Tracking at 132.0 Degrees. (HFDL ) Reg HS - TNB. Time 1455 Hrs. Airbus A346 (A340- 642 ) ( - Syney - Bangkok ). ( SYD - BKK ). ------------------------------------------- Air Austral, Fl REU 772, Crossed overhead of YPPH . Altitude Fl 340 ( 34000 Ft ), Speed 437 Kts, Tracking at 276.0 Degrees. Boeing B772, ( B777-2Q8ER ), Reg F- OSYD. Time 1514 Hrs. ( Noumea to Paris via Sydney and Reunion Island ). ( NOU-SYD-RUN-ORY ). ----------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 412, Crossed over Robe Rvr, 525.6 NM ,NNE of YPPH ).( HFDL hosted by "fx" ) Altitude Fl 380 ( 38000 Ft) Speed 492 Kts, Tracking at 131.6 Degrees. Airbus A 388, ( A380-861 ), Reg A6- EDE . Time 2350 Hrs. (Dubai to Auckland via Sydney ) ( DXB-SYD-AKL ). ----------------------------------------------

Air Alliance , Fl UTY634A, in for the first time F100 Fokker to YPPH, arrived around 2200, Hex 7C7798, Reg VH-XWQ, Sn 11300. Cheers john -----------------------------

Malaysian tracked a new AC into YPPH tonight, Reg 9M-MLH ( Kota Kinbalu - Perth ) ( BKI - PER ). ( See High Flyers for Flight Data ) Cheers john

Fri 18th Feb: Etihad, ETD Fl 450, Crossed nth of Kalbarri, ( 295.3 NM , NNW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft), Speed 496 Kts, Tracking at 107.2 Degrees. Airbus A 346, ( A340-642XHGW ), Rego A6- EHI . Time 0017 Hrs. ( Abu-Dhabi to Sydney ) ( AUH - SYD ). ----------------------------------------------- Qantas, QFA Flt 10, Crossed over Karratha, ( 525.0 NM , NNW of YPPH ).( HFDL by "su" ) Altitude FL 350 ( 35000 ft), Speed 467 kts, Tracking at 140.0 Degrees. Airbus A388 ( A380 - 841 ) Reg VH- OQH. Time 0024 Hrs. ( London to Melbourne, via Singapore ) ( LHR - SIN - MEL ). ------------------------------------------------- Singapore SIA Fl 221, Crossed over Karratha, ( 900.0 NM ,NNE of YPPH )( HFDL by "su" ) Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft) Speed 484 Kts, Tracking at 127 .0 Degrees. Airbus A388 ( A380-841 ) Reg 9V- SKF .Time 0037 Hrs. ( Singapore - Sydney ). ( SIN - SYD ). ------------------------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 424, Decending into YPPH, ( 180 NM WNW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 350 Ft , Decending Speed 507 Kts, Tracking at 127.6 Degrees. Boeing B77L, ( B 777- 21HLR ), Reg A6- EWD . Time 0053 Hrs. Dubai - Perth. ( DXB - PER ). ------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 412, Crossed nth of Kalbarri, ( 295.5 NM ,NNW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 380 ( 38000 Ft) Speed 492 Kts, Tracking at 117.6 Degrees. Airbus A 388, ( A380- 861 ), Reg A6- EDA . Time 0057 Hrs. (Dubai to Auckland via Sydney ) ( DXB-SYD-AKL ). ---------------------------------------- Thailand THA Fl 475, Crossed over Broome, ( 900.0 NM ,NNE of YPPH ).( HFDL hosted by "fx" ) Altitude Fl 350 ( 25000 Ft) Speed 465 Kts, Tracking at 134 .0 Degrees. Airbus A346 ( A340 -541 ?? Reg HS - TND . Time 0058 Hrs. ( Bangkok - Sydney ). ( BKK - SYD). ---------------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 409, Crossed over Derby, ( 950.0 NNE of YPPH )( HFDL by "j7" ). Altitude Fl 360 ( 36000 Ft) Speed 449 Kts, Tracking at ### Degrees. Airbus A 345, ( A340-541 ), Reg A6- ### . Time 0100 Hrs. ( Melbourne to Dubai via Kul ) ( MEL- KUL- DXB ). ---------------------------------------------- Singapore SIA Fl 231 Crossed NW of Ceduna, SA. ( 775.0 NM , E of YPPH )( HFDL by "su" ). Altitude Fl 350 ( 35000 Ft) Speed 536 Kts, Tracking at 122.0 Degrees. Reg 9V- SKJ . Time 0606 Hrs. ( Airbus A388).( A380 - 841 ). ( Singapore - Sydney )( SIN - SYD ). ----------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 425, Departed YPPH , ( 201 .0 NM ,WN of YPPH ), Altitude Fl 340 Ft , Climbing Speed 467 Kts, Tracking at 299.0 Degrees. Boeing B77L, ( B 777- 21HLR ), Reg A6- EWD . Time 0625 Hrs. Perth - Dubai. ( PER - DXB ). ------------------------------------------------- Thailand THA Fl 471, Crossed of Derby ( 1100.0 NM ,NNE of YPPH )(HFDL by "fx" ). Altitude Fl 390 ( 39 000 Ft) Speed 503 Kts, Tracking at 313.0 Degrees. (HFDL ) Reg HS - TNA. Time 0830 Hrs. Airbus A346 (A340- 642 ) ( Syney - Bangkok ). ( SYD - BKK ). --------------------------------------------- Etihad, ETD Fl 460 , Crossed sth of Margaret Rvr, ( 142.7 NM , SSW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 380 ( 38000 Ft) Speed 541 Kts, Tracking at 104.3 Degrees. Reg A6- EHF . Time 1321 Hrs. Airbus A 346, ( A340- 642XHGW ), ( Abu-Dhabi to Melbourne ) (AUH - MEL ). ------------------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 420, Arriving into YPPH, ( 151.6 NM NNW of YPPH ) Altitude Fl 350 Ft , Decending ) Speed 515 Kts, Tracking at 138.9 Degrees. Boeing B77L, ( B 777-11HER ), Reg A6- EWB . Time 1650 Hrs. Dubai - Perth ( DXB - PER ). ----------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 408, Crossed sth of Rockingham, ( 26.0 NM, SSW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 350 ( 35000 Ft) Speed 542 Kts, Tracking at 112.8 Degrees. Reg A6- ECA . Time 1731 Hrs. Boeing B77W, ( B777- 36NER ), ( Dubai to Melbourne via Kul ) (DXB - KUL - MEL ). -------------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 413, Passed over Alice Spr, ( 1100 NM , NNE of YPPH )( HFDL hosted by "fx" ). Altitude Fl 360 ( 36000 Ft) Speed 501 Kts, Tracking at 299.0 Degrees. Airbus A 388, ( A380-861 ), Reg A6- EDA . Time 2134 Hrs. (Auckland to Dubai via Sydney ) ( AKL-SYD-DXB ). ----------------------------------------------------- Qatar, Fl QTR 031, Crossed over Adelaide Est to cross over Pt Hedland ( by "ch ) ( 1350.0 NM , ESE of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 416 ( 41600 Ft), Speed 451 Kts, Tracking at 308.0 Degrees. Boeing B77L ( B777- 2DZLR ), Reg A7- BBD . Time 2150 Hrs. ( Melbourne to Doha ) ( MEL - DOH ). -------------------------------------------------

Thur 17th Feb: South African, Fl SAA 281, Departing YPPH, ( 121,2 NM , WSW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 300 ( +30000 Ft), Speed 425 Kts, Tracking at 244.0 Degrees. Airbus A 343 ( A340 - 313X ), Reg ZS-SXG. Time 0016 Hrs. ( Perth - Johannesberg ) ( PER - JNB ). --------------------------------------------------- Singapore SIA Fl 221, Crossed over Broome, ( 900.0 NM ,NNE of YPPH )( HFDL by "su" ) Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft) Speed 484 Kts, Tracking at 142 .0 Degrees. Airbus A388 ( A380-841 ) Reg 9V- SKI .Time 0033 Hrs. ( Singapore - Sydney ). ( SIN - SYD ). ------------------------------------------------------ Emirates UAE Fl 412, Crossed overhead of YPPH , ( 450 NM out on HFDL by "fx" NW of YPPH ) ( 133.6 NM ,NNW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 390 ( 39000 Ft) Speed 547 Kts, Tracking at 109.3 Degrees. Airbus A 388, ( A380-861 ), Reg A6- EDC . Time 0053 Hrs. (Dubai to Auckland via Sydney ) ( DXB-SYD-AKL ). ( Visable flashing lights and audible ) ------------------------------------------ Emirates UAE Fl 424, Decending into YPPH, ( 220 NM WNW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 Ft , Decending Speed 519 Kts, Tracking at 115.6 Degrees. Boeing B77L, ( B 777- 21HLR ), Reg A6- EWJ . Time 0103 Hrs. Dubai - Perth. ( DXB - PER ). ----------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 434, Crossed overhead of YPPH , Altitude Fl 350 ( 35000 Ft) Speed 545 Kts, Tracking at 109.3 Degrees. Boeing B77L. ( B777 - 31HER ). Reg A6- ECF . Time 0109 Hrs. (Dubai to Christchurch via Brisbane ) ( DXB-BNE-CHC ). ( Visable flashing lights and audible ) ---------------------------------------------- Etihad, ETD Fl 450, Crossed overhead of YPPH . Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft), Speed 534 Kts, Tracking at 109.4 Degrees. Airbus A 346, ( A340- 642XHGW ), Rego A6- EHE . Time 0112 Hrs. ( Abu-Dhabi to Sydney ) ( AUH - SYD ). ( Visable flashing lights and audible ) ------------------------------------------------------ Etihad, ETD Fl 454, Crossed nth of Leeman . ( 141.9 NM , NNW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft), Speed 519 Kts, Tracking at 106.8 Degrees. Airbus A 346, ( A340- 642XHGW ), Reg A6- EHH .Time 1252 Hrs. ( Abu-Dhabi to Sydney ) (AUH - SYD ). ------------------------------------------------------ Etihad, ETD Fl 460 , Crossed nth of Leeman ( 132.9 NM , NNW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 390 ( 39000 Ft) Speed 511 Kts, Tracking at 106.3 Degrees. Reg A6- EHD . Time 1326 Hrs. Airbus A 345, ( A340- 541 ), ( Abu-Dhabi to Melbourne ) (AUH - MEL ). ---------------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 420, Arriving into YPPH, ( 201.6 NM NNW of YPPH ) Altitude Fl 370 Ft , Decending ) Speed 492 Kts, Tracking at 167.9 Degrees. Boeing B77W, ( B 777- 31HER ), Reg A6- EBR . Time 1700 Hrs. Dubai - Perth ( DXB - PER ). ------------------------------------------------ Emirates UAE Fl 408, Passed Nth of Lancelin, ( 63.8NM, NNW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 360 ( 36000 Ft) Speed 512 Kts, Tracking at 120.4 Degrees. Reg A6- ECX . Time 1704 Hrs. Boeing B77W, ( B777- 36NER ), ( Dubai to Melbourne via Kul ) (DXB - KUL - MEL ). ------------------------------------------------- Malaysia MAS Fl 121, Crossed over Karratha, ( 200.0 NM ,N of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft) Speed 453 Kts, Tracking at 186.2 Degrees. Reg 9M- MLH . Time 2252 Hrs. Boeing B738 . ( B737 - 8H6/W ). ( Kota Kinbalu - Perth ) ( BKI - PER ). ------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 421, Departed YPPH, Altitude Fl 340+ Ft , Climbing Speed 486 Kts, Tracking at 300.0 Degrees. Boeing B77L, ( B 777- 21HLR ), Reg A6- EWR . Time 2256 Hrs. Perth - Dubai ( PER - DXB ). ------------------------------------------- Air Austral, Fl REU 771, Crossed over Fremantle, ( 13.1 NM , SW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 360 ( 36000 Ft), Speed 526 Kts, Tracking at 111.7 Degrees. Boeing B772 ( B777-2Q8ER ), Reg F- OSYD. Time 2351 Hrs. ( Paris to Noumea via Reunion Island and Sydney ). ( ORY-RUN-SYD-NOU ). ----------------------------------------------------- Etihad, ETD Fl 461, Crossed sth of Lancelin, ( 50.4 NM , NNW of YPPH )) Atitude Fl 340 ( 34000 Ft) Speed 463 Kts, Tracking at 295.0 Degrees. Airbus A 345, ( A340- 541), Reg A6- EHD . Time 2353 Hrs. ( Melbourne to Abu-Dhabi ) ( MEL - AUH ). ------------------------------------------------

Wed 16th Feb: Qantas, QFA Flt 10, Crossed over Pt Hedland, ( 525.0 NM , NNW of YPPH ).( HFDL by "fx" ) Altitude FL 350 ( 35000 ft), Speed 496 kts, Tracking at 133.0 Degrees. Airbus A388 ( A380 - 841 ) Reg VH- OQE. Time 0015 Hrs. ( London to Melbourne, via Singapore ) ( LHR - SIN - MEL ). ----------------------------------------------- South African, Fl SAA 281, Departing YPPH, ( 120,2 NM , WSW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 270 +), Speed 431 Kts, Tracking at 269.0 Degrees. Airbus A 346 ( A340 - 313E ), Reg ZS-SLE. Time 0016 Hrs. ( Perth - Johannesberg ) ( PER - JNB ). ---------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 412, Crossed over Learmonth ( 575.0 NM ,NNW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 380 ( 38000 Ft) Speed 540 Kts, Tracking at 117.6 Degrees. Airbus A 388, ( A380-861 ), Reg A6- ED@ . Time 0035 Hrs. (Dubai to Auckland via Sydney ) ( DXB-SYD-AKL ). ------------------------------------------ Emirates UAE Fl 424, Decending into YPPH, ( 225 NM WNW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 Ft , Decending Speed 496 Kts, Tracking at 113.0 Degrees. Boeing B77L, ( B 777- 21HLR ), Reg A6- EWA . Time 0058 Hrs. Dubai - Perth. ( DXB - PER ). ---------------------------------- Malaysia MAS Fl 122, Departing YPPH Taxiing of Rwy 03 Altitude Fl "0" Speed 17 Kts, Tracking at 314.0 Degrees. Reg 9M- MLG . Time 0101 Hrs. Boeing B738 . ( B737 - 8H6/W ). ( Perth - Kota Kinabalu ). ( PER - BKI ). ------------------------------------------- V-Australia, Fl VAU16, Crossed sth of Rockinham ( 26.8 NM , SSW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft , Speed 518 Kts, Tracking at 99.1 Degrees. Boeing B77W ( B777- 3ZGER ), Reg VH- VPH Time 1133 Hrs. ( Johannesberg - Melbourne ) ( JNB - MEL ). ---------------------------------------------- Air Maritius Fl 943, Crossed over Rockingham, ( 23.9 NM , SSW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 360 ( 36000 Ft) Speed 445 Kts, Tracking at 278.7 Degrees. Airbus A 343, ( A340-313E ), Reg 3B- NBD . Time 1202 Hrs. ( Sydney via Melbourne to Mauritius ). ------------------------------------------------------ Etihad, ETD Fl 460 , Crossed sth of Margaret Rvr, ( 132.8 NM , SSW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 380 ( 38000 Ft) Speed 522 Kts, Tracking at 106.0 Degrees. Reg A6- EHJ . Time 1336 Hrs. Airbus A 346, ( A340- 642XHGW ), ( Abu-Dhabi to Melbourne ) (AUH - MEL ). -------------------------------------------------- Bechtel Corp, Fl SQU1, Departed YPPH, Altitude Fl 370 ( +41000 Ft), Speed 482.0 Kts, Tracking at 357.2 Degrees. Gulfstream Dassult Falcon F900EX Reg N960SF, Time 1500 Hrs. ( Perth - Adelaide ) ( PER - ADL) -------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 420, Arriving into YPPH, ( 200.6 NM NNW of YPPH ) Altitude Fl 370 Ft , Decending ) Speed 492 Kts, Tracking at 167.9 Degrees. Boeing B77L, ( B 777-21HER ), Reg A6- EWC . Time 1640 Hrs. Dubai - Perth ( DXB - PER ). ------------------------------------------ Emirates UAE Fl 408, Passed sth of Margaret Rvr, ( 133.7 NM, SSW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 350 ( 35000 Ft) Speed 550 Kts, Tracking at 114.1 Degrees. Reg A6- EBW . Time 1727 Hrs. Boeing B77W, ( B777- 36NER ), ( Dubai to Melbourne via Kul ) (DXB - KUL - MEL ). ------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 421, Departed YPPH, Altitude Fl 340Ft , Climbing Speed 473 Kts, Tracking at 305.0 Degrees. Boeing B77L, ( B 777- 21HLR ), Reg A6- EWC . Time 2314 Hrs. Perth - Dubai ( PER - DXB ). -------------------------------------------

9M-MLG recently seen 2011-02-15 as flight MAS121 from BKI/WBKK (Kota Kinabalu) to PER/YPPH (Perth). cheers john

---------------------------------- Hi James, welcome to TAA, first to your questions, many people around Oz have such equipment as a SBS Radar, that receives a transmission from the AC, called ADSB, this in time will become compulsory to all AC being fitted with the transponders, modern AC already have it, its a new type of Flying Radar on the AC, replacing the old conventional ground radar, this signal is picked up and received on our Radar screens, supplying us with all the AC data, speed, height, direction, type and flight route, and of course, any one transponding the ADSB signal, it is also received on a program called Plane Plotter, you can buy this for $40 au and also watch any where in the world those who have SBS Radars, transponding to PP, so then you can see the same data we send out on your own PP program screen. It started off with AC flying high over Perth WA, no stop, but due to the un seasional winds now, few do now, many track over other parts of WA coastline, so that unless there is a transponder to PP there, we also do not receive the signals, there was one in Karratha WA, its gone now, We only have 2 in Perth its self, presently,we can see our own transmissions from SBS on PP, ( so if you have $1500 and want to move to, say Port Hedland in the far north of WA, that will help me with more signals hahhaa ) cheers John, (PS, now that we have answered your Q, rather than put any chat in this column of High Flyers, which is only for the recording of the data, suggest you post questions etc into, general chat in the General sections, keeping the HF data recordings in one page, if you do not mind, Thanks ans cheers..

Tues 15th Feb: South African, Fl SAA 281, Departing YPPH, ( 185,2 NM , SSW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 349 ( 34000 Ft), Speed 454 Kts, Tracking at 279.0 Degrees. Airbus A 346 ( A340 - 313E ), Reg ZS-SXH. Time 0029 Hrs. ( Perth - Johannesberg ) ( PER - JNB ). ----------------------------------------- Qantas, QFA Flt 32, Passed NW of Tennant Cr, ( 850.0 NM , NE of YPPH )( HFDL by "su" ) Altitude FL 390 ( 39000 Ft ), Speed 479 kts, Tracking at 121 .0 Degrees. Airbus A388, ( A380- 861 ), Reg VH- OQD . Time 0031 Hrs. ( London to Sydney, via Singapore ) ( LHR - SIN - SYD ) ----------------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 412, Crossed 80 Mile beach, ( 825.0 NM ,NNE of YPPH )( HFDL by "fx" ). Altitude Fl 380 ( 38000 Ft) Speed 540 Kts, Tracking at 117.6 Degrees. Airbus A 388, ( A380-861 ), Reg A6- EDN . Time 0044 Hrs. (Dubai to Auckland via Sydney ) ( DXB-SYD-AKL ). ------------------------------------------------- Air Maritius Fl 942, Crossed sth of Margaret Rvr ( 131.4NM , SSW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 ( 3000 Ft) Speed 523 Kts, Tracking at 99.2 Degrees. Airbus A 343, ( A340-313E ), Reg 3B- NBD . Time 0646 Hrs. ( Mauritius to Sydney via Melbourne ). ( MAU - MEL - SYD). ------------------------ Emirates UAE Fl 425, Departed YPPH , ( 225.0 NM ,NNW of YPPH ), Altitude Fl 340 Ft , Climbing Speed 489 Kts, Tracking at 306.0 Degrees. Boeing B77L, ( B 777- 21HLR ), Reg A6- EWF . Time 0700 Hrs. Perth - Dubai. ( PER - DXB ). ------------------------------------ Singapore SIA Fl 238, Crossed over Ceduna, Tracking towards Pt Hedland. ( 950.0 NM ,NNE of YPPH )( HFDL by "nt" ) Altitude Fl 400 ( 40000 Ft) Speed 475 Kts, Tracking at 305 .0 Degrees. Reg 9V- SKK . Time 1013 Hrs. Airbus A388 ( A380 - 841 ) ( Melbourne - Singapore ). ( MEL - SIN ). ---------------------------------------------------- V-Australia, Fl VAU15, Crossed sth of Margaret Rvr, ( 131,2 NM , SSW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 330 ( 33000 Ft), Speed 457 Kts, Tracking at 292.8 Degrees. Boeing B77W ( B777- 3ZGER ), Reg VH- VPD . Time 1210 Hrs. ( Melbourne to Johannesberg ) ( MEL- JNB ). ------------------------------------------------ Etihad, ETD Fl 460 , Crossed over Learmonth, ( 525.9 NM , NNW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 395 ( 39500 Ft) Speed 498 Kts, Tracking at 126.6 Degrees. Reg A6- EHA . Time 1216 Hrs. Airbus A 345, ( A340- 541 ), ( Abu-Dhabi to Melbourne ) (AUH - MEL ). --------------------------------------------------- Qantas, QFA Flt 81, Crossed over Ceduna, (900.4 NM , E of YPPH ). Tracing for Pt Hedland Altitude FL 318 ( 31800 ft), Speed 448 kts, Tracking at 306.0 Degrees. Airbus A333, A 330-303, Reg VH- QPG. Time 1247 Hrs. ( Sydney to Singapore, via Adelaide ) ( SYD - ADL - SIN ). ---------------------------------------------- Air Austral, Fl REU 772, Crossed sth of YPPH . ( 13.3 NM , SSW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 339 (34000 Ft ), Speed 463 Kts, Tracking at 295 Degrees. Boeing B772, ( B777-2Q8ER ), Reg F- OSYD. Time 1514 Hrs. ( Noumea to Paris via Sydney and Reunion Island ). ( NOU-SYD-RUN-ORY ). -------------------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 420, Arriving into YPPH, ( 201.6 NM NNW of YPPH ) Altitude Fl 350 Ft , Decending ) Speed 484 Kts, Tracking at 149.9 Degrees. Boeing B77L, ( B 777-11HER ), Reg A6- EBG . Time 1650 Hrs. Dubai - Perth ( DXB - PER ). ---------------------------- Bechtel Corp, Fl SQU1, Arrived at YPPH, Altitude Fl 410 ( 41000 Ft), Speed 482.0 Kts, Tracking at 357.2 Degrees. Gulfstream Dassult Falcon F900EX Reg N960SF, Time 2200 Hrs. ( Singapore - Perth ) ( SIN - PER ) ------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 421, Departed YPPH, Altitude Fl 222+ Ft , Climbing Speed 445 Kts, Tracking at 303.0 Degrees. Boeing B77W, ( B 777- 36NER ), Reg A6- EBG . Time 2235 Hrs. Perth - Dubai ( PER - DXB ). ---------------------------------------- Value Air, Fl , VLU, Arrived at YPPH, Altitude Fl 410 ( 41000 Ft), Speed 482.0 Kts, Tracking at 357.2 Degrees. Airbus A320 ( A320-232 ) Reg 9V- VLE, Time 2310 Hrs. ( Singapore - Perth ) ( SIN - PER ) ---------------------------------------- Malaysia MAS Fl 121, Decending into YPPH, ( 190.0 NM ,N of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 390 ( -.39000 Ft) Speed 437 Kts, Tracking at 186.0 Degrees. Reg 9M- MLG . Time 2300 Hrs. Boeing B738 . ( B737 - 8H6/W ). ( Kota Kinbalu - Perth ) ( BKI - PER ). ( First time to YPPH ) ------------------------------------------------ Etihad, ETD Fl 461, Crossed nth of Yanchep, ( 49.4 NM , NNW of YPPH ) Atitude Fl 340 ( 34000 Ft) Speed 480 Kts, Tracking at 296.1 Degrees. Airbus A 345, ( A340- 541), Reg A6- EHA . Time 2344 Hrs. ( Melbourne to Abu-Dhabi ) ( MEL - AUH ). --------------------------------------------------- Qatar, Fl QTR 031, Crossed over Mt Hope. SA. Est to cross over Learmonth, WA ( 1150.0 NM , SSE of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 320 ( 32000 Ft), Speed 452 Kts, Tracking at 297.0 Degrees. Boeing B77L ( B777- 2DZLR ), Reg A7- BBH . Time 2358 Hrs. ( Melbourne to Doha ) ( MEL - DOH ). ----------------------------------------------

0020: Presently tracking towards the West Coast is a new Air Austral Aircraft, 1st time flight Hex 3A4B03, Boeing B77W, Reg F-OSYD. cheers John High Flyers.

Monday 14th Febuary: Valentine ................. 0020: Presently tracking towards the West Coast is a new Air Austral Aircraft, 1st time flight Hex 3A4B03, Boeing B77W, Reg F-OSYD. Air Austral, Fl REU 771, Crossed overhead of YPPH . Altitude Fl 340 ( 34000 Ft), Speed 543 Kts, Tracking at 100.7 Degrees. Boeing B772 ( B777-2Q8ER ), Reg F- OSYD. Time 0042 Hrs. ( Paris to Noumea via Reunion Island and Sydney ). ( ORY-RUN-SYD-NOU ). --------------------------- Singapore SIA Fl 227, Crossed over Pt Hedland ( 725.0 NM ,NNE of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 390 ( 39000 Ft) Speed 474 Kts, Tracking at 140.0 Degrees. Reg 9V- SKK . Time 0046 Hrs. Airbus A388 ( A380 - 841 ). ( Singapore - Melbourne ). ( SIN - MEL). ------------------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 424, Decending into YPPH, ( 200 NM WNW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 Ft , Decending Speed 529 Kts, Tracking at 111.6 Degrees. Boeing B77L, ( B 777- 21HLR ), Reg A6- EWA . Time 0044 Hrs. Dubai - Perth. ( DXB - PER ). --------------------------------------------- Jetstar, Fl JST110, Departed YPPH, ( 125 NM ,N of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 284 ( +28400 Ft), Speed 469 Kts, Tracking at 05 .0 Degrees. Airbus A320 ( A 320-232 ), Reg VH- JSA . Time 0055 Hrs. ( Singapore - Perth ) (SIN- PER ) ------------------------------ Etihad, ETD Fl 450, Crossed sth of Margaret Rvr, ( 134.3 NM , SSW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft), Speed 520 Kts, Tracking at 106.2 Degrees. Airbus A 346, ( A340- 642XHGW ), Rego A6- EHJ . Time 0100 Hrs. ( Abu-Dhabi to Sydney ) ( AUH - SYD ). ------------------------- Malaysia MAS Fl 120, Departed YPPH, ( 37.0 NM ,N of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 113 ( +11300 Ft) Speed 357 Kts, Tracking at 02.0 Degrees. Reg 9M- MXB . Time 0102 Hrs. Boeing B738 . ( B737 - 8H6/W ). ( Perth - Kota Kinbalu ) ( PER - BKI ). ------------------------------------ Emirates UAE Fl 412, Crossed over Kalbarri, ( 268.6 NM ,NNW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 380 ( 38000 Ft) Speed 515 Kts, Tracking at 108.6 Degrees. Airbus A 388, ( A380-861 ), Reg A6- EDA . Time 0106 Hrs. (Dubai to Auckland via Sydney ) ( DXB-SYD-AKL ). --------------------------- RAAF, Fl DNGO49, Departed YPPH, ( 150.0 NM, E of YPPH ) Altitude Fl 290 ( 40000 Ft), Speed 320.0 Kts, Tracking at 090.0 Degrees. Beechcraft B350 S ), Reg A32-670, Time 1216 Hrs. Perth - Amberly --------------------------- United States Navy. Fl CNV7423. arrived at YPPH. Altitude Fl 410 ( - 41000 Kts ), Tracking at 357.2 Degrees. Boeing B737/C- 40A Clipper ( B737 ) Reg 165832 , Time 1240 Hrs. --------------------------------------- South African, Fl SAA 280, Decending into YPPH, ( 188.0 NM , WSW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft), Speed 499 Kts, Tracking at 74.8 Degrees. Airbus A 346 ( A340 - 313E ), Reg ZS-SXH. Time 1250 Hrs. ( Johannesberg - Perth) ( JNB - PER ). ----------------------------------------------- Etihad, ETD Fl 460 , Crossed sth of Margaret Rvr, ( 131.4 NM , SSW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 ( +38000 Ft) Speed 512 Kts, Tracking at 104.6 Degrees. Reg A6- EHE . Time 1331 Hrs. Airbus A 346, ( A340- 642XHGW ), ( Abu-Dhabi to Melbourne ) (AUH - MEL ). ----------------------------- Qantas, QFA Flt 9, passed west of Lake Eye, ( 1125.4 NM , ENE of YPPH )( HFDL by ("nt" ). Altitude FL 360 ( 36000 ft), Speed 471 kts, Tracking at 320.0 Degrees. Airbus A388 ( A380 - 841 ) Reg VH- OQG . Time 1550 Hrs. ( Melbourne to London via - Singapore ) (MEL - SIN - LON). -------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 420, Arriving into YPPH, ( 201.6 NM NNW of YPPH ) Altitude Fl 370 Ft , Decending ) Speed 444 Kts, Tracking at 107.9 Degrees. Boeing B77L, ( B 777-11HER ), Reg A6- EWE . Time 1710 Hrs. Dubai - Perth ( DXB - PER ). -----------------------------------------

Sun 13th Feb: Etihad, ETD Fl 450, Crossed nth of Kalbarri. ( 295.7 NM , NNW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft), Speed 502 Kts, Tracking at 117.2 Degrees. Airbus A 346, ( A340-642XHGW ), Rego A6- EHI . Time 0016 Hrs. ( Abu-Dhabi to Sydney ) ( AUH - SYD ). ------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 412, Crossed nth of Kalbarri, ( 295.6 NM ,NNW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 390 ( 39000 Ft) Speed 506 Kts, Tracking at 117.6 Degrees. Airbus A 388, ( A380-861 ), Reg A6- EDM . Time 0037 Hrs. (Dubai to Auckland via Sydney ) ( DXB-SYD-AKL ). ---------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 424, Decending into YPPH, ( 190 NM WNW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 Ft , Decending Speed 513 Kts, Tracking at 124.6 Degrees. Boeing B77L, ( B 777- 21HLR ), Reg A6- EWE . Time 0059 Hrs. Dubai - Perth. ( DXB - PER ). ----------------------------------------------- Singapore SQC Fl 7295, Arrived at YPPH, Altitude Fl - 380 Speed 484 Kts, Tracking at 319.0 Degrees. Boeing B744 ( B747- 412F SCD) Reg 9V- SFO . Time 0714 Hrs. ( Ackland to Perth ) ( ACK - PER ). CAR GO. Departed Perth for Singapore 1200. ----------------------------------------------- Air Maritius Fl 940, Decending into YPPH, ( 75 NM , WNW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 210 ( -4500 Ft) Speed 427 Kts, Tracking at 101.6 Degrees. Airbus A 343, ( A340-313E ), Reg 3B- NBM . Time 0958 Hrs. ( Mauritius - Perth). ( MAU - PER). ----------------------------------------------- V-Australia, Fl VAU16, Crossed sth of Rockingham ( 28.0 NM , SSW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft , Speed 516 Kts, Tracking at 110.1 Degrees. Boeing B77W ( B777- 3ZGER ), Reg VH- VPD Time 1137 Hrs. ( Johannesberg - Melbourne ) ( JNB - MEL ). --------------------------- Singapore SIA Fl 238, Crossed Pt Hedland, ( 570.0 NM ,NE of YPPH )( HFDL by "nt" ) Altitude Fl 400 ( 40000 Ft) Speed 500 Kts, Tracking just SE of Newman Tracking at 313 .0 Degrees. Reg 9V- SKJ . Time 1226 Hrs. Airbus A388 ( A380 - 841 ) ( Melbourne - Singapore ). ( MEL - SIN ). ------------------------------------------------ Qantas, QFA Flt 9, passed west of Alice Spr, ( 825.4 NM , NE of YPPH )( HFDL by (ax" ). Altitude FL 360 ( 36000 ft), Speed 512 kts, Tracking at 319.0 Degrees. Tracking towards 80 Mile Bch, Airbus A388 ( A380 - 841 ) Reg VH- OQE . Time 1650 Hrs. ( Melbourne to London via - Singapore ) (MEL - SIN - LON). -------------------------- Etihad, ETD Fl 461, Crossed over Ceduna. SA, Tracking for cross Pt Hedland ( 950 NM , E of YPPH )( ch) Atitude Fl 320 ( 32000 Ft) Speed 422 Kts, Tracking at 302.0 Degrees. Airbus A 345, ( A340- 541 ), Reg A6- EHD . Time 2135 Hrs. ( Melbourne to Abu-Dhabi ) ( MEL - AUH ). ------------------------------------------------- Qatar, Fl QTR 031, Crossed over Ceduna. SA. Est to cross over Pt Headland ( by "ch ) ( 950 NM , E of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 320 ( 32000 Ft), Speed 451 Kts, Tracking at 302.0 Degrees. Boeing B77L ( B777- 2DZLR ), Reg A7- BBC . Time 2150 Hrs. ( Melbourne to Doha ) ( MEL - DOH ). ----------------------------- Singapore SIA Fl 218, Crossed over Ceduna. SA. Tracking in direction of Karratha. ( 825.0 NM E of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 360 ( 36 000 Ft) Speed 426 Kts, Tracking at 303 .0 Degrees. ( B77W, Boeing B777- 312ER ). Reg 9V- SWI . Time 2344 Hrs. Melbourne - Singapore ( MEL - SIN). ----------------------------------------------

The A388 that blew an engine in Singapore is being covered about the dangers in a 60 Minutes segment this sunday. cheers john

Sat 12th: Etihad, ETD Fl 450, Crossed over Yallingup. ( 115.8 NM , SSW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft), Speed 558 Kts, Tracking at 110.8 Degrees. Airbus A 346, ( A340-642GW ), Rego A6- EHK . Time 0049 Hrs. ( Abu-Dhabi to Sydney ) ( AUH - SYD ). ------------------------------------------ Emirates UAE Fl 424, Decending into YPPH, ( 225 NM WNW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 Ft , Decending Speed 531 Kts, Tracking at 105.6 Degrees. Boeing B77L, ( B 777- 21HLR ), Reg A6- EWF . Time 0053 Hrs. Dubai - Perth. ( DXB - PER ). -------------------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 412, Crossed over Yallingup, ( 115.8 NM ,SSW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 380 ( 38000 Ft) Speed 569 Kts, Tracking at 110.1 Degrees. Airbus A 388, ( A380-861 ), Reg A6- EDO . Time 0056 Hrs. (Dubai to Auckland via Sydney ) ( DXB-SYD-AKL ). ------------------------------------------ Emirates UAE Fl 425, Departed YPPH over Geraldton, ( 201 .0 NM ,N of YPPH ), Altitude Fl 340 Ft , Climbing Speed 467 Kts, Tracking at 355.0 Degrees. Boeing B77L, ( B 777- 21HLR ), Reg A6- EWF . Time 0638 Hrs. Perth - Dubai. ( PER - DXB ). ------------------------------------------------- Qantas, QFA Flt 32, Crossed NW of Alice Spr, ( 950.0 NM , NE of YPPH )( HFDL by "ax" ) Altitude FL 390 ( 39000 Ft ), Speed 479 kts, Tracking at 121 .0 Degrees. Airbus A388, ( A380- 861 ), Reg VH- OQH . Time 1433 Hrs. ( London to Sydney, via Singapore ) ( LHR - SIN - SYD ) ------------------------------------------------- Singapore SIA Fl 222, Crossed SW of Alice Spr, ( 825 NM NNE of YPPH ) Altitude Fl 400 ( 40000 Ft) Speed 500 Kts, Tracking at 311 .0 Degrees. ( Airbus A388 ( A380-841 ). Reg 9V- SKH. Time 1641 Hrs. ( Sydney - Singapore ). ( SYD - SIN ). --------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 420, Arriving into YPPH, ( 201.6 NM NNW of YPPH )(over Geraldton Altitude Fl 370 Ft , Decending ) Speed 492 Kts, Tracking at 167.9 Degrees. Boeing B77L, ( B 777-11HER ), Reg A6- EWH . Time 1710 Hrs. Dubai - Perth ( DXB - PER ). ----------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 405, Crossing over Ceduna SA Tracking towards Pt Hedland ( 1050 NM , E of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 360 ( 36000 Ft) Speed 424 Kts, Tracking at 305.8 Degrees. Reg A6- EBW . Time 1720 Hrs. Boeing 77W, ( B777- 31HER ), ( Melbourne to Dubai, via Singapore ) ( MEL- SIN - DXB ). ------------------------------------------------ Etihad, ETD Fl 461, Crossed over Elliston.SA, Tracking for cross Learmonth ( 437 NM , NNW of YPPH )( "fd") Atitude Fl 260 ( 26000 Ft) Speed 420 Kts, Tracking at 297.0 Degrees. Airbus A 346, ( A340- 642XHGW ), Reg A6- EHJ . Time 2120 Hrs. ( Melbourne to Abu-Dhabi ) ( MEL - AUH ). ----------------------------------------------------------- Qatar, Fl QTR 031, Crossed over Adelaide Est to cross over 80 Mile Bch ( by "fd ) ( 1200.0 NM , E of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 300 ( 30000 Ft), Speed 436 Kts, Tracking at 314.0 Degrees. Boeing B77L ( B777- 2DZLR ), Reg A7- BBA . Time 2200 Hrs. ( Melbourne to Doha ) ( MEL - DOH ). ---------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 421, Departed YPPH, ( 100 NM NNW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 320+ Ft , Climbing Speed 470 Kts, Tracking at 325.0 Degrees. Boeing B77L, ( B 777- 21HLR ), Reg A6- EWH . Time 2250 Hrs. Perth - Dubai ( PER - DXB ). -----------------------------------------------

---------------------------- No, it was removed off Ebay the same day as the kid tried to buy it, why, I dont know. cheers john

Fri 11th Feb: South African, Fl SAA 281, Departing YPPH, ( 141,2 NM , SW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 292 ( +15100 Ft), Speed 438 Kts, Tracking at 244.0 Degrees. Airbus A 346 ( A340 - 313E ), Reg ZS-SLB. Time 0016 Hrs. ( Perth - Johannesberg ) ( PER - JNB ). ------------------------------------- Malaysia MAS Fl 120, Departed YPPH, ( 37.0 NM ,N of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 182 ( +18200 Ft) Speed 402 Kts, Tracking at 05.0 Degrees. Reg 9M- MXB . Time 0057 Hrs. Boeing B738 . ( B737 - 8H6/W ). ( Perth - Kota Kinbalu ) ( PER - BKI ). ------------------------ Singapore SIA Fl 238, Crossed over Derby, ( 950.0 NM ,NNE of YPPH )( HFDL by "su" ) Altitude Fl 400 ( 40000 Ft) Speed 514 Kts, Tracking at 309 .0 Degrees. Reg 9V- SKJ . Time 1214 Hrs. Airbus A388 ( A380 - 841 ) ( Melbourne - Singapore ). ( MEL - SIN ). ------------------------------------------------------ South African, Fl SAA 280, Decending into YPPH, ( 113.0 NM , WSW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 300 ( 30000 Ft), Speed 490 Kts, Tracking at 101.0 Degrees. Airbus A 346 ( A340 - 313E ), Reg ZS-SXH. Time 1250 Hrs. ( Johannesberg - Perth) ( JNB - PER ). ( New AC, 1st Time to YPPH ) -------------------------------------------------- Etihad, ETD Fl 460 , Crossed sth of Margaret Rvr, ( 132.9 NM , NNW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 395 ( 39500 Ft) Speed 542 Kts, Tracking at 104.6 Degrees. Reg A6- EHJ . Time 1341 Hrs. Airbus A 345, ( A340- 541 ), ( Abu-Dhabi to Melbourne ) (AUH - MEL ). ----------------------------- Qantas, QFA Flt 32, Crossed over Alice Spr, ( 1125.0 NM , NE of YPPH )( HFDL by "ax" ) Altitude FL 390 ( 39000 Ft ), Speed 483 kts, Tracking at 138 .0 Degrees. Airbus A388, ( A380- 861 ), Reg VH- OQC . Time 1621 Hrs. ( London to Sydney, via Singapore ) ( LHR - SIN - SYD ) ------------------------------------------------- Qantas, QFA Flt 9, passed west of Alice Spr, ( 825.4 NM , NE of YPPH )( HFDL by (ax" ). Altitude FL 360 ( 36000 ft), Speed 512 kts, Tracking at 319.0 Degrees. Airbus A388 ( A380 - 841 ) Reg VH- OQB . Time 1755 Hrs. ( Melbourne to London via - Singapore ) (MEL - SIN - LON). --------------------------------

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Thur 10th: Emirates UAE Fl 424, Decending into YPPH, ( 225 NM WNW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 Ft , Decending Speed 516 Kts, Tracking at 116.6 Degrees. Boeing B77L, ( B 777- 21HLR ), Reg A6- EWE . Time 0033 Hrs. Dubai - Perth. ( DXB - PER ). ------------------------------------------- South African, Fl SAA 281, Departing YPPH, Altitude Fl 340 ( 15100 Ft), Speed 450 Kts, Tracking at 264.0 Degrees. Airbus A 346 ( A340 - 313E ), Reg ZS-SXG. Time 0035 Hrs. ( Perth - Johannesberg ) ( PER - JNB ). ------------------------------------------------ Qantas, QFA Flt 10, Crossed over Pt Hedland ( 725.0 NM , NNW of YPPH ).( HFDL by "ax" ) Altitude FL 350 ( 35000 ft), Speed 479 kts, Tracking at 134.0 Degrees. Airbus A388. ( A380 - 841 ) Reg VH- OQE. Time 0047 Hrs. ( London to Melbourne, via Singapore ) ( LHR - SIN - MEL ). ------------------------------------------- China Eastern Fl CES738, NE over Tindale, Altitude Fl 350 ( 35000 FT ) (487 Kts ) (HFDL by "ax" ) Tracking at 50 Degrees. Airbus A 346 ( A340 - 313E ), Reg B- 6120 ,Time 1320 Hrs. ( Melbourne - Changhai ) ( MEL - PVG ). ----------------------------------------------------- Qatar, Fl QTR 030, Crossed nth of Leeman. ( 142.6 NM , NNW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft), Speed 507 Kts, Tracking at 107.79 Degrees. Boeing B77L ( B777- 2DZLR ) Reg A7- BBA . Time 1550 Hrs. ( Doha - Melbourne ) ( DOH - MEL ). ------------------------------------------------------- Malaysia MAS Fl 121, Crossed over Karratha, ( 250.0 NM ,N of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft) Speed 479 Kts, Tracking at 179.0 Degrees. Reg 9M- MXB . Time 2258 Hrs. Boeing B738 . ( B737 - 8H6/W ). ( Kota Kinbalu - Perth ) ( BKI - PER ). -------------------------------------------------

Wed 9th Feb: South African, Fl SAA 281, Departing YPPH, ( 95.5 NM , WSW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 229 ( +22900 Ft), Speed 406 Kts, Tracking at 258.0 Degrees. Airbus A 346 ( A340 - 313E ), Reg ZS-SLA. Time 0012 Hrs. ( Perth - Johannesberg ) ( PER - JNB ). ------------------------------------------------ Singapore SIA Fl 221, Crossed over Pt Hedland, ( 725.0 NM ,NNE of YPPH )( HFDL by "ax" ) Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft) Speed 547 Kts, Tracking at 170 .0 Degrees. Airbus A388 ( A380-841 ) Reg 9V- SKB .Time 0025 Hrs. ( Singapore - Sydney ). ( SIN - SYD ). ------------------------------------------------------- Etihad, ETD Fl 450, Crossed tip of Augusta . ( 151.9 NM , SSW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 360 ( 36000 Ft), Speed 528 Kts, Tracking at 106.2 Degrees. Airbus A 346, ( A340-642XHGW ), Rego A6- EHI . Time 0047 Hrs. ( Abu-Dhabi to Sydney ) ( AUH - SYD ). ----------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 412, Crossed tip of Augusta, ( 151.9 NM , SSW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 380 ( 38000 Ft) Speed 537 Kts, Tracking at 106.2 Degrees. Airbus A 388, ( A380-861 ), Reg A6- EDM . Time 0050 Hrs. (Dubai to Auckland via Sydney ) ( DXB-SYD-AKL ). ------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 424, Decending into YPPH, ( 150 NM WNW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl -366 Ft , Decending Speed 515 Kts, Tracking at 116.1 Degrees. Boeing B77L, ( B 777- 21HLR ), Reg A6- EWC . Time 0051 Hrs. Dubai - Perth. ( DXB - PER ). --------------------------------------------------- Garuda Indonesia GIA Fl 713, Passed NE of YPPH , Tracking towards Karratha. ( 775 .0 NM NE of YPPH ).( HFDL by "su" ) Altitude Fl 400 ( 40000 Ft) Speed 479 Kts, Tracking at 299.0 Degrees. Reg PK - GPH. Time 1118 Hrs. ( Sydney - Jakarta ). ( SYD - CGK ). ------------------------------------------------- V-Australia, Fl VAU16, Crossed overhead YPPH . Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft , Speed 517 Kts, Tracking at 104.1 Degrees. Boeing B77W ( B777- 3ZGER ), Reg VH- VPH Time 1131 Hrs. ( Johannesberg - Melbourne ) ( JNB - MEL ). ( Very visable and audible ) ------------------------------------------------- Air Maritius Fl 943, Crossed overhead of YPPH . Altitude Fl 360 ( +38000 Ft) Speed 448 Kts, Tracking at 285.7 Degrees. Airbus A 343, ( A340-313E ), Reg 3B- NBE . Time 1156 Hrs. ( Sydney via Melbourne to Mauritius ). (SYD - MEL - MAU ). ------------------------------------------ South African, Fl SAA 280, Decending into YPPH, ( 170.0 NM , WSW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 ( -37000 Ft), Speed 484 Kts, Tracking at 48.0 Degrees. Airbus A 346 ( A340 - 313E ), Reg ZS-SXG. Time 1305 Hrs. ( Johannesberg - Perth) ( JNB - PER ). ------------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 420, Arriving into YPPH, ( 235 NM WNW of YPPH " ) Altitude Fl 370 Ft , Decending ) Speed 513 Kts, Tracking at 116.7 Degrees. Boeing B77L, ( B 777-11HER ), Reg A6- EWH . Time 1700 Hrs. Dubai - Perth ( DXB - PER ). ------------------------------------------ Qantas, QFA Flt 31, 200 NM SE of Pt Hedland, ( 700 NM , NE of YPPH )( HFDL by "ax"). Altitude FL 370 ( 370000 Ft ), Speed 512 kts, Tracking at 305.0 Degrees. Airbus A388 (A380 - 841 ) Reg VH- OQC . Time 1842 Hrs. ( Sydney - Singapore ) ( SYD - SIN ) ---------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 413, Tracking towards Pt Hedland, 250 NM south of Alice Sp (HFDL by "su" ) ( 1125 NM , NNE of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 360 ( 36000 Ft) Speed 531 Kts, Tracking at 294.0 Degrees. Airbus A 388, ( A380-861 ), Reg A6- EDM . Time 2100 Hrs. (Auckland to Dubai via Sydney ) ( AKL-SYD-DXB ). ---------------------------------------------------- Etihad, ETD Fl 461, Crossed over Adelaide.SA, Tracking for crossing Pt Hedland ( 1200 NM , ESE of YPPH )( fd) Atitude Fl 340 ( 34000 Ft) Speed 487 Kts, Tracking at 305.0 Degrees. Airbus A 346, ( A340- 642XHGW ), Reg A6- EHJ . Time 2110 Hrs. ( Melbourne to Abu-Dhabi ) ( MEL - AUH ). ------------------------------------------------------

On Feb 21st, V Australia Fl 15/16.Will cease 2 weekly ops from Mel-Jnb-Mel. And have already started Code Share as Fl VA7460/1 with Etihad Fl 460/1 daily flights from Abu Dhabi-Mel-Abu Dhabi. cheers john

Tue 8th Feb: South African, Fl SAA 281, Departing YPPH, Altitude Fl 151 ( 15100 Ft), Speed 418 Kts, Tracking at 249.0 Degrees. Airbus A 346 ( A340 - 313E ), Reg ZS-SXE. Time 0006 Hrs. ( Perth - Johannesberg ) ( PER - JNB ). ------------------------------------------------- Singapore SIA Fl 215, Crossed over Green Head, ( 156.0 NM NNW of YPPH ). Decending into YPPH. Altitude Fl 295 ( -29000 Ft) Speed 511 Kts, Tracking at 159.0 Degrees. Airbus A333, ( A 330-343E ). Reg 9V- STM . Time 13 Hrs. ( Singapore - Perth). ( SIN - PER ). ----------------------------------------------- Etihad, ETD Fl 450, Crossed over Leeman . ( 132.7 NM , NNW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft), Speed 535 Kts, Tracking at 117.2 Degrees. Airbus A 346, ( A340-642XHGW ), Rego A6- EHK . Time 0017 Hrs. ( Abu-Dhabi to Sydney ) ( AUH - SYD ). ------------------------------------------------ Singapore SIA Fl 221, Crossed over Broome, ( 900.0 NM ,NNE of YPPH )( HFDL by "ax" ) Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft) Speed 484 Kts, Tracking at 142 .0 Degrees. Airbus A388 ( A380-841 ) Reg 9V- SKJ .Time 0019 Hrs. ( Singapore - Sydney ). ( SIN - SYD ). ------------------------------------------------- Qantas, QFA Flt 78, Crossed over Green Head, ( 156.4 NM , NNW ).Decending into YPPH .Altitude FL 370 ( - 35900 ft), Speed 513 kts, Tracking at 160.0 Degrees. Airbus A333, A 330-303, Reg VH- QPI . Time 0022 Hrs. ( Singapore - Perth ) ( SIN - PER ). ----------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 412, Crossed over Leeman, ( 133.6 NM ,NNW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 380 ( 38000 Ft) Speed 540 Kts, Tracking at 117.6 Degrees. Airbus A 388, ( A380-861 ), Reg A6- EDO . Time 0035 Hrs. (Dubai to Auckland via Sydney ) ( DXB-SYD-AKL ). ----------------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 424, Decending into YPPH, ( 225 NM WNW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 390 Ft , Decending Speed 513 Kts, Tracking at 112.6 Degrees. Boeing B77L, ( B 777- 21HLR ), Reg A6- EWI . Time 0053 Hrs. Dubai - Perth. ( DXB - PER ). ------------------------------------------- Air Maritius Fl 942, Crossed ( out of range ) signal recieved and lost at 0550 ) ( @@@ NM , @@@ of YPPH ). Altitude Fl "@" ( 3000 Ft) Speed "@" Kts, Tracking at "@" Degrees. Airbus A 343, ( A340-313E ), Reg 3B- NBE . Time 0550 Hrs. ( Mauritius to Sydney via Melbourne ). ( MAU - MEL - SYD). ------------------------------------------------ V-Australia, Fl VAU15, Crossed overhead of YPPH, Altitude Fl 326 ( 32600 Ft), Speed 473 Kts, Tracking at 286.8 Degrees. Boeing B77W ( B777- 3ZGER ), Reg VH- VPH . Time 1135 Hrs. ( Melbourne to Johannesberg ) ( MEL- JNB ). ( Very visable and audible ) --------------------------------------------------- Singapore SIA Fl 238, Crossed over Derby, ( 950 NM ,NNE of YPPH )(HFDL by "ax" ) Altitude Fl 400 ( 40000 Ft) Speed 509 Kts, Tracking at 304 .0 Degrees. Reg 9V- SKB . Time 1 Hrs. Airbus A388 ( A380 - 841 ) ( Melbourne - Singapore ). ( MEL - SIN ). ------------------------------------------ Garuda Indonesia GIA Fl 713, Crossed over Derby, ( 950.0 NM NNE of YPPH )) HFDL by "ax" ). Altitude Fl 400 ( 40000 Ft) Speed 500 Kts, Tracking at 303.0 Degrees. Reg PK - GPI. Time 1200 Hrs. ( Sydney - Jakarta ). ( SYD - CGK ). ------------------------------------------- Etihad, ETD Fl 454, Crossed over Learmonth,. ( 575.9 NM , NNW of YPPH )( HFDL by "ax" ). Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft), Speed 465 Kts, Tracking at 119.1 Degrees. Airbus A 345, ( A340- 541 ) Reg A6- EHA .Time 1257 Hrs. ( Abu-Dhabi to Sydney ) (AUH - SYD ). ------------------------------------------- Air Austral, Fl REU 772, Crossed over Yanchep. ( 26.8 NM , NNW of YPPH ). Atitude Fl 340 ( 34000 Ft ), Speed 470 Kts, Tracking at 296.6 Degrees. Boeing B772, ( B777-2Q8ER ), Reg F- ONOU. Time 1502 Hrs. ( Noumea to Paris via Sydney and Reunion Island ). ( NOU-SYD-RUN-ORY ). ------------------------------------------ To my wonderful Wife Fay.... ---------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 420, Arriving into YPPH, ( 200 NM WNW of YPPH " ) Altitude Fl 340 Ft , Decending ) Speed 534 Kts, Tracking at 129.9 Degrees. Boeing B77L, ( B 777-11HER ), Reg A6- EWK . Time 1647 Hrs. Dubai - Perth ( DXB - PER ). ------------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 408, Crossed over Pt Kennedy, ( 31.2 NM, SSW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 350 ( 35000 Ft) Speed 535 Kts, Tracking at 111.8 Degrees. Reg A6- EBW . Time 1714 Hrs. Boeing B77W, ( B777- 36NER ), ( Dubai to Melbourne via Kul ) (DXB - KUL - MEL ). ------------------------------------------------------ Etihad, ETD Fl 455, Crossed over Pt Hedland, ( 725 NM, NNE of YPPH )(HFDL by "kE" ). Altitude Fl 340 ( 34 000 Ft ) Speed 503 Kts, Tracking at 295.0 Degrees. Airbus A 345, ( A340- 541 ), Reg A6- EHA . Time 2349 Hrs. ( Sydney to Abu-Dhabi ) ( SYD - AUH ). ----------------------------------------------

Thanks Scott, I didnt know more were on thier way, Turn an old B727 or B747 freighter into a water bomber like the Americans have, I think we do really need a big aircraft like that uses in this manor... cheers john

The 2 S-61 choppers arrived last week, one for Perth and other went to Busselton, where some pics Scott, post on here, cheers john

Mon 7th Feb: Singapore SIA Fl 221, Crossed over Derby, ( 950.0 NM ,NNE of YPPH )( HFDL by "su" ) Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft) Speed 481 Kts, Tracking at 136 .0 Degrees. Airbus A388 ( A380-841 ) Reg 9V- SKH .Time 0032 Hrs. ( Singapore - Sydney ). ( SIN - SYD ). --------------------------------------------- Qantas, QFA Flt 10, Crossed overhead Newman, ( 525.0 NM , NNW of YPPH )( HFDL by "su") Altitude FL 350 ( 35000 ft), Speed 504 kts, Tracking at 146.0 Degrees. Airbus A388 ( A380 - 841 ) Reg VH- OQI. Time 0036 Hrs. ( London to Melbourne, via Singapore ) ( LHR - SIN - MEL ). -------------------------------------------------------- Thailand THA Fl 475, Crossed over Derby ( 925.0 NM ,NNE of YPPH )( HFDL by "su" ). Altitude Fl 370 ( 37 000 Ft) Speed 460 Kts, Tracking at 142 .0 Degrees. Reg HS - TNC. Time 0046 Hrs. ( Bangkok - Sydney ). ( BKK - SYD). ----------------------------------------------------- Singapore SIA Fl 227, Crossed over Newman, ( 525.0 NM ,NNE of YPPH )( HFDL by "su" ). Altitude Fl 390 ( 39000 Ft) Speed 510 Kts, Tracking at 147.0 Degrees. Reg 9V- SKJ . Time 0051 Hrs. Airbus A388 ( A380 - 841 ). ( Singapore - Melbourne ). ( SIN - MEL). ----------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 424, Decending into YPPH, ( 170 NM WNW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 Ft , Decending Speed 534 Kts, Tracking at 122.6 Degrees. Boeing B77L, ( B 777- 21HLR ), Reg A6- EWF . Time 0100 Hrs. Dubai - Perth. ( DXB - PER ). ---------------------------------------------- Air Maritius Fl 941, Departed YPPH, Altitude Fl 380 ( 38000 Ft) Speed 425 Kts, Tracking at 299.1 Degrees. Airbus A 343, ( A340-313E ), Reg 3B- NBM . -Time 0145 Hrs. ( Perth - Mauritius ). ( PER - MAU ). --------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 425, Departed YPPH, Altitude Fl 340 Ft , Climbing Speed 439 Kts, Tracking at 299.0 Degrees. Boeing B77L, ( B 777- 21HLR ), Reg A6- EWF . Time 0638 Hrs. Perth - Dubai. ( PER - DXB ). ------------------------------ Qantas, QFA Flt 32, Crossed over Derby, ( 950.0 NM , NNE of YPPH )( HFDL by "ax" ) Altitude FL 390 ( 39000 Ft ), Speed 483 kts, Tracking at 138 .0 Degrees. Airbus A388, ( A380- 861 ), Reg VH- OQH . Time 1340 Hrs. ( London to Sydney, via Singapore ) ( LHR - SIN - SYD ) -------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 420, Arriving into YPPH, ( 225 NM WNW of YPPH " ) Altitude Fl 370 Ft , Decending ) Speed 535 Kts, Tracking at 116.9 Degrees. Boeing B77L, ( B 777-11HER ), Reg A6- EWC . Time 1655 Hrs. Dubai - Perth ( DXB - PER ). --------------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 408, Passed Nth of Leeman, ( 141.4 NM, NNW of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 350 ( 35000 Ft) Speed 541 Kts, Tracking at 104.8 Degrees. Reg A6- ECA . Time 1711 Hrs. Boeing B77W, ( B777- 36NER ), ( Dubai to Melbourne via Kul ) (DXB - KUL - MEL ). ---------------------------------------- Qantas, QFA Flt 31, Crossed NE of Derby, ( 1050 NM , NE of YPPH )( HFDL by "su"). Altitude FL 370 ( 370000 Ft ), Speed 519 kts, Tracking at 307.0 Degrees. Airbus A388 (A380 - 841 ) Reg VH- OQE . Time 1842 Hrs. ( Sydney - Singapore ) ( SYD - SIN ) ------------------------------------------- Etihad, ETD Fl 461, Crossed over Elliston.SA, Tracking for cross Carnarvon. WA. ( 437 NM , NNW of YPPH )( ch) Atitude Fl 270 ( 27000 Ft) Speed 488 Kts, Tracking at 298.0 Degrees. Airbus A 346, ( A340- 642XHGW ), Reg A6- EHF . Time 2135 Hrs. ( Melbourne to Abu-Dhabi ) ( MEL - AUH ). -------------------------- Qatar, Fl QTR 031, Crossed over Adelaide Est to cross over Carnarvon. WA. ( 437.0 NM , NNE of YPPH )( ch ). Altitude Fl 320 ( 32000 Ft), Speed 451 Kts, Tracking at 302.0 Degrees. Boeing B77L ( B777- 2DZLR ), Reg A7- BBC . Time 2150 Hrs. ( Melbourne to Doha ) ( MEL - DOH ). --------------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 421, Departed YPPH, Altitude Fl 160+ Ft , Climbing Speed 404 Kts, Tracking at 298.0 Degrees. Boeing B77L, ( B 777- 21HLR ), Reg A6- EWC . Time 2247 Hrs. Perth - Dubai ( PER - DXB ). --------------------------

Boy, 7, tries to buy fighter jet on eBay for £69K February 04, 2011 7:55AM US marine helicopters & Harrier fighter jets tightly stacked on the deck of a US aircraft carrier. The youngster almost bought a Harrier fighter jet after he hit the "buy it now" button on the eBay website / AFP Source: AFP AN overenthusiastic seven-year-old London boy almost bought today his very own real-life Harrier fighter jet on eBay for £69,999 ($113,515). The British-built Harrier jump jet was for sale on the site - but for a fixed price instead of an auction. A youngster hit the "buy it now" button to purchase the restored fighter jet, causing his father to quickly apologize to the sellers and tell them his son was not able to buy the aircraft out of his pocket money. "His dad rang up and profusely apologised to us, so it's still for sale. We've put it on as an auction now so that won't happen again," said a spokeswoman for Jet Art Aviation, of Bradford, central England, which is selling the Harrier. The British-built jet was integral to the nation's arsenal in the Falklands War, but the Government put the elite fighting machines out of service in 1997. Read more: http://www.news.com.au/weird-true-freaky/boy-7-tries-to-buy-fighter-jet-on-ebay-for-69k/story-e6frflri-1225999929305#ixzz1DAX5tazN