john roe

Sun 27th Continued. Emirates UAE Fl 407, Crossed , ( 300.0 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 320 ( 32000 Ft) Speed 455 Kts, Tracking at 304.2 degrees. Airbus A 345, ( A340-541 ), Reg A6- ERD . Time 2337 Hrs.(Aprox ). ( Auckland to Dubai via Melbourne ) (AKL- MEL- DXB ). ---------------------------------------------------------

Sun 27th: Qatar, Fl QTR 031, Crossed north of Yanchep, ( 15.2 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 300 ( 30000 Ft), Speed 479 Kts, Tracking at 300.8 degrees. Boeing B77L ( B777- 2DZLR ), Reg A7- BBB. Time 0103 Hrs. ( Melbourne to Doha ) ( MEL - DOH ). ----------------------------- V-Australia, Fl VAU16, Crossed overhead of YPPH . Altitude Fl 360 ( 36000 Ft), Speed 505 Kts, Tracking at 101.3 degrees. Boeing B77W ( B777- 3ZGER ), Reg VH- VPD. Time 1216 Hrs. ( Johannesberg to Melbourne )( JNB - MEL ). ( Very audible, no visability due to cloud ) ---------------------------------------------------------------

Hi all, I am trying to locate the owner of this picture who is some where in the SE of QLD and NE of NSW, cheers john

Well I guess to us earthlings, the Partial Eclipse of the moon does not constitute an Aeroplane, but its in the air, some what, Not bad for a $260 camera.... ---------------------------

Bell 412 ZK-HVM c/n 36313, it arrived at Redcliffe just before dark yesterday and now will fly to the Brisbane docks to be shipped to New Zealand. For SBS users its HEX code A1AB94. (Photo courtesy of "Bert" ) --------------------------------

Sat 26th: RNZAF 757-2K2 NZ7571 departed YPEA at 08.59hrs as 'Kiwi 298' tracking direct to position 'AMANA' RAAF C-17 A41-207 Overflew Perth at 09.00hrs en-route Diego Garcia to RAAF Richmond as 'ASY566' with three fallen soldiers, Private's Ben Chuck, Tim Aplin, and Scott Palmer who were tragically killed when their US Blackhawk helicopter crashed en route to a mission in Afghanistan. The C17 is due to arrive at RAAF Richmond later today welcomed home by their sad but proud parents & families. (Above info from another Forum, collated by "Greg wood") Thankyou. To the Familys and friends, RIP our Fallen Fellow Ozzies soldiers. To the others in a serious condition, get well soon. -------------------------------------------------

Sat 26th: Emirates UAE Fl 406, Crossed over Kalbarri, ( 268.8 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 390 ( 39000 Ft) Speed 627 Kts, Tracking at 103.4 degrees. Airbus A 345, ( A340-541 ), Reg A6- ERB . Time 0013 Hrs. ( Dubai to Auckland via Melbourne ) ( DXB- MEL - AKL ). --------------------------------------------------- Etihad, ETD Fl 454, Crossed north of Leeman, ( 141.9 north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370, ( 37000 Ft), Speed 564 Kts, Tracking at 106.9 degrees. Airbus A 346, ( A340-642XHGW ), Reg A6- EHF. Time 1249 Hrs. ( Abu-Dhabi to Sydney ) (AUH - SYD ). --------------------------------- Etihad, ETD Fl 460 , Crossed north of Leeman, ( 143.4 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 390 ( 39000 Ft) Speed 573 Kts, Tracking at 111.3 degrees. Airbus A 346, ( A340-642XHGW ), Reg A6- EHD . Time 1308 Hrs. ( Abu-Dhabi to Melbourne ) (AUH - MEL ). ------------------------------------------------------------- Air Austral, Fl REU 772, Crossed of YPPH . Altitude Fl 340 ( 34000 Ft ), Speed 426 Kts, Tracking at 285.5 degrees. Boeing B772, ( B777-2Q8ER ), Reg F- OMAY. Time 1412 Hrs. ( Noumea to Paris via Sydney and Reunion Island ). ( NOU-SYD-RUN-ORY ). (Very Visable in the sun glare, audible and a good twin contrail. ) ---------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 414, Crossed north of Leeman, ( 154.3 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft) Speed 553 Kts, Tracking at 92.0 degrees. Boeing 77L, ( B777- 21HLR ), Reg A6- EWC. Time 1616 Hrs. (Dubai to Sydney ) ( DXB - SYD ). -------------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 407, Crossed north of Yanchep, ( 33.5 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 325 ( 32500 Ft) Speed 467 Kts, Tracking at 29419 degrees. Airbus A 345, ( A340-541 ), Reg A6- ERB. Time 2307 Hrs. ( Auckland to Dubai via Melbourne ) (AKL- MEL- DXB ). ------------------------------------------------------------------

1900: Still another busy day in WA with RAAF, Canadair CL604 Challenger, Reg A37-002, Hex 7CF85F, Cs Envoy28, Sn 5534, arrived around 1900 hrs. Departed back to Canberra around 1945. ---------------------------------------

Sources tell me it did an abort aproach to Rwy 03, then headed off some where, but believed by some to be still in the area, poss YPEA.

Fri 25th: 1215. RAAF C17 landed on Rwy 03 from Garcia, returning from supply run for Afghanistan troops, Hex 7CF8E3, Reg A41-006, Globemaster C17A III, Cs ASY587. --------------------------------------- Also dropping in around 1240, a RAAF C130J -30, Hercules, Reg A97-442, Hex 7CF832, Sn 5442, Departed around 1415. --------------------------------------- another Visitor today around 1540 to Pearce AFB )PEA) was New Zealand Air Force Boeing 757-2K2, Reg NZ7571, Sn 26633. Cs "Kiwi298", departimg around 0100 sat 26th. ------------------------------------

Fri 25th: Etihad, ETD Fl 450, Crossed north of Kalbarri, ( 287.5 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft), Speed 611 Kts, Tracking at 96.3 degrees. Airbus A 346, ( A340-642XHGW ), Rego A6- EHL . Time 0035 Hrs. ( Abu-Dhabi to Sydney )( AUH - SYD ). ---------------------------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 406, Crossed north Port Gregory, ( 244.2 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 380 ( 38000 Ft) Speed 612 Kts, Tracking at 102.2 degrees. Airbus A 345, ( A340-541 ), Reg A6- ERI . Time 0051 Hrs. ( Dubai to Auckland via Melbourne ) ( DXB- MEL - AKL ). -------------------------------------- Air Austral Fl 771, Reg F-OMAY, Speed 626.7, Tracking 96.2 Deg, signal deteted for 15 seconds out of radar visual range, 0046. ---------------------------------- Qantas, Flt 64, Crossed north of Wedge Island, ( 90.7 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude FL 370 ( 37000 ft), Speed 590 kts, Tracking at 93.3 degrees. Boeing B747, Reg QF OJF . Time 0901 Hrs. ( Johannesburg to Sydney )(JNB - SYD ). ----------------------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 414, Crossed north of Leeman, ( 141.7 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft) Speed 580 Kts, Tracking at 106.1 degrees. Boeing 77L, ( B777- 21HLR ), Reg A6- EWI . Time 1608 Hrs. (Dubai to Sydney ) ( DXB - SYD ). --------------------------------------------------------

The new 3D Google Earth download allows in some places, like in United Emirates to get down to street level and look at thier parked Bomber Planes at the AFB.

Well you didnt say whether in a Plane or Car, one for the wifes seat who wont stop yapping so much , would be handy, :biggrin:

Thurs 24th: 0830: Royal New Zealand Air Force B757-2K2, arrived at YPPH yesterday, departed around 0830 for NZ, Reg NZ7571, Cs "Kiwi 375". -------------------------------------------

Thur 24th: Etihad, ETD Fl 450, Crossed just south of kalbarri, ( 259.3 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft), Speed 599 Kts, Tracking at 102.6 degrees. Airbus A 346, ( A340-642XHGW ), Rego A6- EHI . Time 0013 Hrs. ( Abu-Dhabi to Sydney )( AUH - SYD ). ---------------------------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 412, Crossed over Kalbarri, ( 268.8 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 372 ( 37200 Ft) Speed 614 Kts, Tracking at 104.1 degrees. Airbus A 388, ( A380-861 ), Reg A6- EDA . Time 0046 Hrs. (Dubai to Auckland via Sydney ) ( DXB-SYD-AKL ). ------------------------------------ Emirates UAE Fl 406, Crossed north of Leeman, ( 129.9 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft)(Changed to Fl 400 ) Speed 623 Kts, Tracking at 100.6 degrees. Airbus A 345, ( A340-541 ), Reg A6- ERH . Time 0109 Hrs. ( Dubai to Auckland via Melbourne ) ( DXB- MEL - AKL ). ----------------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 434, Crossed over Kalbarri, ( 268.8 NM north of YPPH ), Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft) Speed 608 Kts, Tracking at 95.9 degrees. Airbus A 345, ( A340-541 ), Reg A6- ERB. Time 0114 Hrs. (Dubai to Christchurch via Brisbane ) ( DXB-BNE-CHC ). -------------------------------------------------------- Qantas, Flt 64, Crossed just north of Lake Clifton , ( NM 49.9 south of YPPH ). Altitude FL 370 ( 37000 ft), Speed 585 kts, Tracking at 94.5 degrees. Boeing B747, Reg QF OJS . Time 0834 Hrs. ( Johannesburg to Sydney )(JNB - SYD ). ( A rare visitor to our Western shores from the Great Southern Ocean normally ) ------------------------------------ Emirates UAE Fl 414, Crossed just north of Leeman, ( 142.3 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft) Speed 597 Kts, Tracking at 105.6 degrees. Boeing 77L, ( B777- 21HLR ), Reg A6- EWC . Time 1604 Hrs. (Dubai to Sydney ) ( DXB - SYD ). -----------------------------------------------------------

23rd: I wonder where the common sence of the powers to be (experts ) decide to build one of Australias most major and busiest Secondary Airports "Jandakot", dead in line with YPPH center line of Rwy 03, just 10.4 NM SSE, last night a RFDS AC VH-OWB, was defered from landing at 2500 ft on base lef for R24, in poor weather and diverted further East away from JKT, climbing to 5000 ft, from an inbound UAE 424 AC on long Base leg at 5500 Ft, 30 NM away, while the RFDS PC12 goes hovering out east of the center line to let the big beast have prioety, who has Prioety first, the RFDS, why in my books, had ample time to put down, long before any conflict beteen the 2 AC, finally after 40 mins the RFDS in visability of 500 Mtrs makes 3 missed approaches beforefinally putting down in heavy rain, maybe a prioety 3 flight, never the less, not the best controlling of inbound traffic. ( in the meanwhile, the scores of the World Soccer results were being broadcast over VHF to such AC as SAA to who won, ).

Wed 23rd: 1027: Inbound enroute to DIEGO GARCIA (FJDG ), RAAF C17 Globemaster III, Hex 7CF86A, Reg A41-207, Call sign ASY566, Sn AUS-2, should arrive for refueling around 1045. Departed aprox 1420 hrs. ------------------------------------------------------

Wed 23rd: Emirates UAE Fl 406, Crossed just south of Lancelin, ( 60.0 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 390 ( 39000 Ft) Speed 596 Kts, Tracking at 107.7 degrees. Airbus A 345, ( A340-541 ), Reg A6- ERG. Time 0040 Hrs. ( Dubai to Auckland via Melbourne ) ( DXB- MEL - AKL ). ---------------------------------------------------- Etihad, ETD Fl 450, Crossed over Leeman, ( 133.9 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft), Speed 631 Kts, Tracking at 100.6 degrees. Airbus A 346, ( A340-642XHGW ), Rego A6- EHK . Time 0048 Hrs. ( Abu-Dhabi to Sydney )( AUH - SYD ). ----------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 412, Crossed over Leeman, ( 133.1 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 390 ( 39000 Ft) Speed 625 Kts, Tracking at 100.7 degrees. Airbus A 388, ( A380-861 ), Reg A6- EDE . Time 0127 Hrs. (Dubai to Auckland via Sydney ) ( DXB-SYD-AKL ). -------------------------------- V-Australia, Fl VAU16, Crossed south of Rockingham, ( 25.7 NM south of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 362 ( 36200 Ft), Speed 606 Kts, Tracking at 109.1 degrees. Boeing B77W ( B777- 3ZGER ), Reg VH- VOZ . Time 1135 Hrs. ( Johannesberg to Melbourne )( JNB - MEL ). ------------------------------------------------------ Emirates UAE Fl 414, Crossed north of Leeman, ( 143.1 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 360 ( 36000 Ft) Speed 621 Kts, Tracking at 106.9 degrees. Boeing 77L, ( B777- 21HLR ), Reg A6- EWA. Time 1619 Hrs. (Dubai to Sydney ) ( DXB - SYD ). --------------------------------

Tues 22nd: Excelent 50 NM Contrail over YPPH at 0804, 0 Deg, ex Busselton to Pilbara Mines site transfere, Skywest Charter, poss VH-FNJ or VH-FNR. --------------------------------------- 1900: Reg G-PVHT Dassault Falcon 7X, FA7X, presently over flying Perth to CBR. Hex 4061AB, Tag Aviation (UK) Ltd. (Mode-S ) -------------------------------------

Tues 22nd: Etihad, ETD Fl 450, Crossed north of Hillarys, ( 6.0 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft), Speed 533 Kts, Tracking at 108.0 degrees. Airbus A 346, ( A340-642XHGW ), Rego A6- EHF . Time 0050 Hrs. ( Abu-Dhabi to Sydney )( AUH - SYD ). ----------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 406, Crossed over Fremantle , ( 11.3 NM south of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 390 ( 39000 Ft) Speed 539 Kts, Tracking at 111.4 degrees. Airbus A 345, ( A340-541 ), Reg A6- ERH . Time 0102 Hrs. ( Dubai to Auckland via Melbourne ) ( DXB- MEL - AKL ). ------------------------------------------------------ Qatar, Fl QTR 031, Crossed well north of Carnarvon, ( 500 NM north of YPPH )(Est by Track Deg ). Altitude Fl 300 ( 30000 Ft), Speed 470 Kts, Tracking at 314 degrees. Boeing B77L ( B777- 2DZLR ), Reg A7- BBD . Time 0130 Hrs. (Est) ( Melbourne to Doha ) ( MEL - DOH ). ---------------------------------------------------------- # Heard UAE434 to Melbourne Center at 0100, not sighted, had to be further north. ------------------------------------------------------------ V-Australia, Fl VAU15, Crossed south of Margaret River , ( 152.4 NM south of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 310 ( 31000 Ft), Speed 422 Kts, Tracking at 293.5 degrees. Boeing B77W ( B777- 3ZGER ), Reg VH- VOZ . Time 1152 Hrs. ( Melbourne to Johannesberg )( MEL- JNB ). --------------------------------------------------------- Air Austral, Fl REU 772, Crossed overhead of YPPH . Altitude Fl 340 ( 34000 Ft ), Speed 340 Kts, Tracking at 286.4 degrees. Boeing B772, ( B777-2Q8ER ), Reg F- OMAY . Time 1534 Hrs. ( Noumea to Paris via Sydney and Reunion Island ). ( NOU-SYD-RUN-ORY ). ----------------------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 414, Crossed north of Leeman, ( 141.7 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft) Speed 574 Kts, Tracking at 106.1 degrees. Boeing 77L, ( B777- 21HLR ), Reg A6- EWB . Time 1611 Hrs. (Dubai to Sydney ) ( DXB - SYD ). -------------------------------------------------------

Mon 21st: 1155: Detected in the Sky's is a US Navy Hercules C130T, dest unknown. departed at 1155, . Cs/Sn 165350. -----------------------------------------------------------

Mon 21st: Emirates UAE Fl 406, Crossed north of Kalbarri , ( 276.1 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 390 ( 39000 Ft) Speed 564 Kts, Tracking at 117.6 degrees. Airbus A 345, ( A340-541 ), Reg A6- ERJ . Time 0032 Hrs. ( Dubai to Auckland via Melbourne ) ( DXB- MEL - AKL ). (Unusual to have Fl 406/7 pass opp directions on same night ) ------------------------------------ Qatar, Fl QTR 031, Passed 312.2 NM east of YPPH, ( Crossed over Denham, 376.7 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 340 ( 34000 Ft), Speed 422 Kts, Tracking at 310.9 degrees. Boeing B77L ( B777- 2DZLR ), Reg A7- BBF. Time 0118 Hrs (Est). ( Melbourne to Doha ) ( MEL - DOH ). ----------------------------------------------------- Air Austral, Fl REU 771, Crossed overhead of YPPH . Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft), Speed 507 Kts, Tracking at 108.6 degrees. Boeing B772 ( B777-2Q8ER ), Reg F- OMAY . Time 1039 Hrs. ( Paris to Noumea via Reunion Island and Sydney ). ( ORY-RUN-SYD-NOU ). (Excelent contrail with good visual and audio ) (Changed course over YPPH to 122.7 deg ) -------------------------------------------------------------

Sun 20th: Detected around some where is a Lockheed 18-56 USA Reg N77777, Hex AA8675, Sn 2373, Operated by Holiday Tours Inc, Between 0750-0830. # This is a MIS-CODE # Incorrect Data entered. ------------------------------------------------------- Reported due from DIEGO GARCIA (FJDG ) around 1750. from the (British Indian Ocean Islands, US Navy Air Support AFB) to YPPH, A RAAF C17A Globemaster lll, Rego A41-207, Cs ASY566, Hex 7CF86A, Sn AUS-2. Presently tracking into YPPH, as from 1641 as ASSY556,landing around 1705. # Departed YPPH at around 1945 hrs to Amberly. --------------------- #(Noted from Google Earth Photo, 16 Boeing B52's sitting on the Apron ) # Sources report that( FJDG) is a staging ground AFBase for troops in Afghanistan, our C17a was taking supplies for Australian troops stationed up there. -------------------------------------------------- 1535: presently tracking in is RAAF B737, Boeing737-7DF/W BBJ, Reg A36-002, Hex 7CF85D, Cs AVY16, to YPPH. Turning final for Rwy 21, landing at 1619. to Domestic terminal area. 1745: EVY16 Departed YPPH, tracking back to East Coast at 114.2 deg. ---------------------------------------------- 1802: Detected in the Sky's is a US Navy Hercules C130T, dest unknown. landed at 1840. Cs/Sn 165350 ----------------------------------------

Sun 20th: # appears high winds are tracking the HF well North, no shows last night and today are the Syd and Bne flights, UAE412, UAE434, ETD454, ETD450, UAE414, QTR30. ---------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 406, Crossed over Denham, ( 366.7 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 380( 38000 Ft) Speed 585 Kts, Tracking at 121.3 degrees. Airbus A 345, ( A340-541 ), Reg A6- ERA . Time 0014 Hrs. ( Dubai to Auckland via Melbourne ) ( DXB- MEL - AKL ). ------------------------------------------------------- V-Australia, Fl VAU16, Crossed over Woodman Point, ( 15.6 NM south of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft), Speed 530 Kts, Tracking at 109.4 degrees. Boeing B77W ( B777- 3ZGER ), Reg VH- VOZ . Time 1145 Hrs. ( Johannesberg to Melbourne )( JNB - MEL ). ------------------------------------------------------------ Etihad, ETD Fl 460 , Crossed just north of YPPH, ( 6.4 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 410 ( 41000 Ft) Speed 554.7 Kts, Tracking at 112.9 degrees. Airbus A 345, ( A340- 541 ), Reg A6- EHD. Time 1329 Hrs. ( Abu-Dhabi to Melbourne ) (AUH - MEL ). ----------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 407, Passed at 303 NM east of YPPH, ( Crossed north of Kalbarri, 275.7 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 300 ( 30000 Ft) Speed 436 Kts, Tracking at 304.2 degrees. Airbus A 345, ( A340-541 ), Reg A6- ERA . Time 2338 Hrs. ( Auckland to Dubai via Melbourne ) (AKL- MEL- DXB ). ------------------------------------------------------------------

Sat 19th: 1050: Inbound is a RAAF Boeing 737, Cs EVY97, Rego A36-002, Hex 7CF85D, from 34 Sqn, tracking to Geraldton at 150 NM, SE at 38000 Ft. 1133: crossed over Moora for Geraldton. 1140:decending into Geraldton. 1204: Departed Geraldton to YPPH 1250: Landed YPPH 1330: Departed YPPH for Canberra, via Edinburgh AFB, South Australia, landing at 1812 CT. as Cs EVY97. ------------------------------------------- 2148: Departed Air Charter Express Douglas DC8-62AF, reg 9G-AED, Hex 04402F, Sn 46162, Cs ACE752, Ex Mel to Mauritius via YPPH. Pretty Noisy off Rwy 21. -------------------------------------------