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Sun 6th: Observed on North Fremantle wharf is a S-61 Chopper with its rotor blades removed, Reg C-FQNG, believed to be off one of the Visiting Indian Ships in Port. no data can be found on this Rego.
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Sun 6th: Qatar, Fl QTR 031, Crossed south of Albany, to Margaret River, ( 207.4 NM south of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 320 ( 32000 Ft), Speed 510 Kts, Tracking at 296.6 degrees. Boeing B77L ( B777- 2DZLR ), Reg A7- BBE. Time 0006 Hrs. ( Melbourne to Doha ) ( MEL - DOH ). ------------------------------------------------------------------------- V-Australia, Fl VAU16, Crossed south of Dongara, ( 144.2 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft), Speed 511 Kts, Tracking at 106.8 degrees. Boeing B77W ( B777- 3ZGER ), Reg VH- VOZ. Time 1149 Hrs. ( Johannesberg to Melbourne )( JNB - MEL ). ----------------------------------------------------------------- It appears that there are no HF tonight, despite around 2200 Perth time, watched and tracked out of Mel, due West, UAE 407, ETD 461, and QT 031, neither crossed the lower half of Radar range of 300 NM. Guess across the Bight, they decided to take the high road. --------------------------------------------------------------------
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A big warm welcome to TAA "Ross" , I Hope you enjoy the site and post us some goodies.
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Sat %th: 0100 Emirates Fl 424, DXB-PER, First Time ?, AC into YPPH, Reg A6-ERO, Hex 89608E, Sn 783, A343 Airbus A340-313X, arriving approx 0130. ---------------------------------------- Departing is a RAAF C-17A Globemaster III, Call sign STAL04, Reg A41-209, Hex 7CD86C, Sn AUS-4, from Pearce aFB at 12105. ---------------------------------------- Lucky Duck Enterprises Ltd, Cessna Citation Jet 525A, CJ2, Reg N525MA, Hex A69C95, Mas-525A0012, arrived in YPPH around 0935, Departing again at 1214. ---------------------------------------
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Sat 5th: Etihad, ETD Fl 450, Crossed north of Kalbarri, ( 175.7 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft), Speed 599 Kts, Tracking at 112.0 degrees. Airbus A 346, ( A340-642XHGW ), Rego A6- EHE. Time 0014 Hrs. ( Abu-Dhabi to Sydney )( AUH - SYD ). ----------------------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 406, Crossed south of Dongara, ( 140.2 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 390 ( 39000 Ft) Speed 629 Kts, Tracking at 122.7 degrees. Airbus A 345, ( A340-541 ), Reg A6- ERG. Time 0038 Hrs. ( Dubai to Auckland via Melbourne )( DXB- MEL - AKL ). ------------------------------------------------------ Emirates UAE Fl 412, Crossed north of Kalbarri, ( 275.6 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 390 ( 39000 Ft) Speed 616 Kts, Tracking at 112.0 degrees. Airbus A 388, ( A380-861 ), Reg A6- EDC . Time 0042 Hrs. (Dubai to Auckland via Sydney ) ( DXB-SYD-AKL ). -------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 434, Crossed north of Kalbarri, ( 281.4 NM north of YPPH ), Altitude Fl 410 ( 41000 Ft) Speed 600 Kts, Tracking at 112.1 degrees. Airbus A 345, ( A340-541 ), Reg A6- ERE . Time 0044 Hrs. (Dubai to Christchurch via Brisbane )( DXB-BNE-CHC ). --------------------------------------------------------------- V Australia, Fl VAU15 seemed to take the scenic route today, no show MEL-JNB. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1340: Air Austral Fl REU 772 inbound, 16 mins. Air Austral, Fl REU 772, Crossed over Woodman Point, ( 11.2 NM south of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 320 ( 32000 Ft ), Speed "0" Kts, Tracking at "0" Est 288.0 degrees. Boeing B772, ( B777-2Q8ER ), Reg F- ORUN. Time 1409 Hrs. ( Noumea to Paris via Sydney and Reunion Island ). ( NOU-SYD-RUN-ORY ). ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 407, Crossed just south of Albany, to Margaret River, ( 209.7 NM south of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 320 ( 32000 Ft) Speed 500 Kts, Tracking at 296.5 degrees. Airbus A 345, ( A340-541 ), Reg A6- ERG. Time 2245 Hrs. ( Auckland to Dubai via Melbourne )(AKL- MEL- DXB ). ----------------------------------------
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Fri 4th: 1350: Inbound is a RAAF C-17A Globemaster III, Call sign STAL04, Reg A41-209, Hex 7CD86C, Sn AUS-4, estimate RAAF Pearce around 1415. ------------------------------------------ 1200: A new aircraft entered YPPH skys with little data this afternoon, info supplied by another source suggests this. (Quote ) Just had VH-ZXH GLEX pop up on SBS, so N38ZZ may have had it registration & transponder changed. N38ZZ shows as being cancelled from the USCAR on June 1 as exported to Australia so I hope you all got your shots of it with the N registration. Heard it on scanner a bit later, she was tracking direct to Geraldton, test flight or a jolly. (unquote) I recorded 2 arrivals and 2 departures, can any one airside shed more light on this AC to who owns it and what is it etc please. Departed again today 5th at 0735 to ?? Nothing shows yet on the Casa AC Registry. ----------------------------------------
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Fri 4th: Emirates UAE Fl 412, Crossed north of Kalbarri, ( 272,4 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 390 ( 39000 Ft) Speed 619 Kts, Tracking at 109.3 Degrees. Airbus A 388, ( A380-861 ), Reg A6- EDD. Time 0019 Hrs. (Dubai to Auckland via Sydney ) ( DXB-SYD-AKL ). ------------------------------------------------------------------- Etihad, ETD Fl 450, Crossed north of Kalbarri, ( 272.3 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 380 ( 38000 Ft), Speed 604 Kts, Tracking at 109 degrees. Airbus A 346, ( A340-642XHGW ), Rego A6- EHI . Time 0021 Hrs. ( Abu-Dhabi to Sydney )( AUH - SYD ). ---------------------------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 406, Crossed over Yanchep, ( 34.6 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 390 ( 39000 Ft) Speed 602.4 Kts, Tracking at 119.7 degrees. Airbus A 345, ( A340-541 ), Reg A6- ERA. Time 0051Hrs. ( Dubai to Auckland via Melbourne )( DXB- MEL - AKL ). --------------------------------------------------------- Air Austral, Fl REU 771, Crossed overhead of YPPH . Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft), Speed 599 Kts, Tracking at 108.0 ) degrees. Boeing B772 ( B777-2Q8ER ), Reg F- ORUN. Time 0052 Hrs. ( Paris to Noumea via Reunion Island and Sydney ). ( ORY-RUN-SYD-NOU ). -------------------------------------------------------------------- Note the Contrail above top right of this video of QFA A380 Video. Will the Airbus A380 ultimately be a success or failure? incl. Video ------------------------------------------------------------------ Emirates UAE Fl 414, Crossed over Jurien Bay, ( 104.5 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft) Speed 630 Kts, Tracking at 104.9 degrees. Boeing 77L, ( B777- 21HLR ), Reg A6- EWC. Time 1630 Hrs. (Dubai to Sydney ) ( DXB - SYD ). -------------------------------------------------------
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Thur 3rd: Westen australian Police Air Wing Pilatus PC-12 will arrive at Jandakot around 1100, from Townsville, via Kalgoorlie, Reg VH-WPY, Hex 7C7194, Sn 720.
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Thur 3rd: Emirates UAE Fl 408, Crossed north of Kalbarri, ( 275.1 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 390 ( 39000 Ft) Speed 597 Kts, Tracking at 107.3 degrees. Airbus A 345, ( A340-541 ), Reg A6- ERI . Time 0039 Hrs. ( Dubai to Melbourne via Kul )(DXB - KUL - MEL ). ------------------------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 414, Crossed south of Dongara, ( 133.0 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft) Speed 582.4 Kts, Tracking at 99.7 degrees. Boeing 77L, ( B777- 21HLR ), Reg A6- EWG. Time 1628 Hrs. (Dubai to Sydney ) ( DXB - SYD ). -------------------------------------------------------
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Wed 2nd: No HF overnight, must have taken the high road. 1135: V Australia making a bee line for poss overhead of YPPH about 5 mins. V-Australia, Fl VAU16, Crossed overhead south of YPPH . ( 6.0 NM south of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 375 ( 37500 Ft), Speed 600 Kts, Tracking at 113.3 degrees. Boeing B77W ( B777- 3ZGER ), Reg VH- VPF. Time 1144 Hrs. ( Johannesberg to Melbourne )( JNB - MEL ). ( Clearly visable and audible ) ----------------------------------------------------------
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Wed 2nd: RAF Hercules C-130J-30 C.4 , Hex 43C099, Reg ZH866, United Kingdom, Cn 5414, Cs RRR4601, Departed YPPH at around 0735. -------------------------------- Chevron USA Inc departed this morning around 0915, Hex A556D5, Reg N443M, Gulfstream GV-SP-G550. Sn 5199. ----------------------- United Kingdom, Gulfstream GV-SP (G550) GLF5 , Reg VP-CVT, Hex 4001CA, Sn 5102, departed from YPPH around 1000. ------------------------------ 1600: Cessna Citation C750 X, Reg C-GCUL, Hex C04C04, from Canadian Utilities Ltd, tracking in now to YPPH, arrival next 30 mins ? . 1615. (neat colour scheme ) ------------------------------------- 2150: First time into YPPH is Australian Airlines, (AUZ ), Qantas owned AC, Reg VH-OGS, Hex 7C47CA, B763, Boeing 767-338ER , Cn 28725. -----------------------------------
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1/6: Around 0350, a Boeing C17A Globemaster III touched down at Pearce, Callsign ASY540, Reg A41-208, Sn F-173. 1200: RAF Hercules C-130J-30 C.4 Due in shortly, Hex 43C099, Reg ZH866, United Kingdom, Cn 5414, Cs RRR4601, Landed at approx 1230 at YPPH. ZH866 ------------------------------- 1610: United Kingdom, Gulfstream GV-SP (G550) GLF5 tracking in now to YPPH, Reg VP-CVT, Hex 4001CA, Sn 5102. -------------------------------- 1920: Bombardier GLEX, BD 700 Global Express XRS, Reg 9H-XRS, Hex 4D204B, Sn 9329, Comlux Malta, inbound to YPPH, landed around 1945. -------------------------------------
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1st June 2010: Emirates UAE Fl 406, Crossed south of Dongara, ( 135.7 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 385 ( 38500 Ft) Speed 623 Kts, Tracking at 105.4 degrees. Airbus A 345, ( A340-541 ), Reg A6- ERE. Time 0012 Hrs. ( Dubai to Auckland via Melbourne ) ( DXB- MEL - AKL ). ------------------------------------------------------- Etihad, ETD Fl 450, Crossed south of Dongara, ( 137.6 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 380 ( 38000 Ft), Speed 623 Kts, Tracking at 105.2 degrees. Airbus A 345, ( A340-541), Rego A6- EHB. Time 0020 Hrs. ( Abu-Dhabi to Sydney )( AUH - SYD ). ----------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 412, Crossed south of Dongara, ( 136.4 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 390 ( 39000 Ft) Speed 645 Kts, Tracking at 106.0 degrees. Airbus A 388, ( A380-861 ), Reg A6- EDA. Time 0024 Hrs. (Dubai to Auckland via Sydney ) ( DXB-SYD-AKL ). ---------------------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 434, Crossed south of Dongara, ( 137.3 NM north of YPPH ), Altitude Fl 390 ( 39000 Ft) Speed 621 Kts, Tracking at 105. 4 degrees. Airbus A 345, ( A340-541 ), Reg A6- ERG. Time 0034 Hrs. (Dubai to Christchurch via Brisbane ) ( DXB-BNE-CHC ). -------------------------------------------- V-Australia, Fl VAU15, Crossed just north of Margaret River, ( 132.3 NM south of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 299 ( 29975 Ft), Speed 525.4 Kts, Tracking at 290.6 degrees. Boeing B77W ( B777- 3ZGER ), Reg VH- VPF. Time 1123 Hrs. ( Melbourne to Johannesberg )( MEL- JNB ). -------------------------------------------------------------- Air Austral, Fl REU 772, Crossed over Woodman Point, ( 13.3 NM south of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 320 ( 32000 Ft ), Speed "0" Kts, Tracking at "0" Est 288.5 degrees. Boeing B772, ( B777-2Q8ER ), Reg F- ORUN. Time 1513 Hrs. ( Noumea to Paris via Sydney and Reunion Island ). ( NOU-SYD-RUN-ORY ). ----------------------------------------------------
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Naww guys, "The Flywheel fell of the boiler" .......
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31st: Paying a visit to WA is a RAAF C-17A Globemaster 111, Reg A41-2007, Hex 7CF86A, Cs Stal47, Sn AUS-2, landed at Pearce around 1400. Also joining the skys today is RAAF C130J, Reg A97-467, Hex 7CF83A, around 1600. As well as a Cessna Citation Sovereign 680, Hex A74FF8 USA, Reg N570RZ, Sn 680-0231, arrived around 1710. Another USA, Hex A556D5, Reg N443M, Gulfstream GV-SP-G550. Sn 5199, from Chevron USA Inc, last here on 24/3/10 touching down shortly.1645.
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Mon 31st: Emirates UAE Fl 406, Crossed south of Mandurah, ( 66.2 NM south of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 390 ( 39000 Ft) Speed 636 Kts, Tracking at 109.0 degrees. Airbus A 345, ( A340-541 ), Reg A6- ERC. Time 0010 Hrs. ( Dubai to Auckland via Melbourne )( DXB- MEL - AKL ). ------------------------------------------------------------------ Etihad, ETD Fl 450, Crossed south of Navel Base, ( 20.6 NM south of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 390 ( 39000 Ft), Speed 639 Kts, Tracking at 101.9 degrees. Airbus A 346, ( A340-642XHGW ), Rego A6- EHC. Time 0025 Hrs. ( Abu-Dhabi to Sydney )( AUH - SYD ). --------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 412, Crossed south of navel Base, ( 20.3 NM south of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 390 ( 39000 Ft) Speed 666 Kts, ( 12 NM off coast ) Tracking at 101.6 degrees. Airbus A 388, ( A380-861 ), Reg A6- EDE. Time 0047 Hrs. (Dubai to Auckland via Sydney ) ( DXB-SYD-AKL ). ( needed 1 more Kts to break current 2009 speed record.) ------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 434, Crossed south of Jurien Bay, ( 87.4 NM north of YPPH ), Altitude Fl 392 ( 39200 Ft), Speed 631 Kts, Tracking at 96.2 degrees. Airbus A 345, ( A340-541 ), Reg A6- ERH. Time 0048 Hrs. (Dubai to Christchurch via Brisbane ) ( DXB-BNE-CHC ). ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1020: Air Austral Fl 771 approaching from NW, approx 18 mins , poss overhead, Air Austral, Fl REU 771, Crossed overhead of YPPH, Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft), Speed "0" Kts, Tracking at "0" ( Approx 99.0 ) degrees. Boeing B772 ( B777-2Q8ER ), Reg F- ORUN. Time 1040 Hrs. ( Paris to Noumea via Reunion Island and Sydney ). ( ORY-RUN-SYD-NOU ) ( changed course to 122.0* over YPPH ). ---------------------------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 414, Crossed south of Dongara, ( 143.6 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft) Speed 629 Kts, Tracking at 106.4 degrees. Boeing 77L, ( B777- 21HLR ), Reg A6- EWA. Time 1556 Hrs. (Dubai to Sydney ) ( DXB - SYD ). -----------------------------------------------------------------
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Sun 30th: arrival of, from via BNE, Reg N38ZZ, Hex A45B48, GLEX, Bombardier Aerospace Corp, BD-700-1A10 Global Express, arrived approx 1200.
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I was "Dave" just, testing to rotation speed, but she rotated to about 10 ft and rolled over, nose in first, a broken shoulder blade to remember it by, rebuild a 2nd one, only to have the same happen, and to receive 3 broken ribs under the opposite shoulder blade, when they move now and then, "I Remember", it is called, jumping off the farm shed roof, with mums umbrella...
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Sun 30th: Emirates UAE Fl 406, Crossed over Lancelin, ( 62.4 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 380 ( 38000 Ft) Speed 544 Kts, Tracking at 114.3 degrees. Airbus A 345, ( A340-541 ), Reg A6- ERI. Time 0011 Hrs. ( Dubai to Auckland via Melbourne )( DXB- MEL - AKL ). ------------------------------------------------------------------- V-Australia, Fl VAU16, Crossed south of Mandurah, ( 38.2 NM south of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 380 ( 38000 Ft), Speed 580 Kts, Tracking at 106.6 degrees. Boeing B77W ( B777- 3ZGER ), Reg VH-VPE. Time 1143 Hrs. ( Johannesberg to Melbourne )( JNB - MEL ). --------------------------------------- 1234: ETD 454 approaching from the west, about 8 mins for poss overhead Fl390. Etihad, ETD Fl 454, Crossed overhead of YPPH . Altitude Fl 390, ( 39000 Ft), Speed 594 Kts, Tracking at 101.2 degrees. Airbus A 345, ( A340-541 ), Reg A6- EHB. Time 1245 Hrs. ( Abu-Dhabi to Sydney ) (AUH - SYD ). ( Clearly visable with good audible, and a excellent contrail ) (Changed course over YPPH to 122.4 ) ----------------------------------------------------------- 1245: ETD 460 approaching from NW to over Yanchep. ----------- Etihad, ETD Fl 460 , Crossed south of Lancelin, ( 53.6 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 390 ( 39000 Ft) Speed 594 Kts, Tracking at 122.9 degrees. Airbus A 346, ( A340-642XHGW ), Reg A6- ERF. Time 1304 Hrs. ( Abu-Dhabi to Melbourne ) (AUH - MEL ). (Visable with a great contrail, 25 NM, NE of Northern Suburbs. 37 NM east of YPPH ) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 414, Crossed north of Yanchep, ( 34.7 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 360 ( 36000 Ft) Speed 612.6 Kts, Tracking at 99.8 degrees. Boeing 77L, ( B777- 21HLR ), Reg A6- EWF. Time 1557 Hrs. (Dubai to Sydney ) ( DXB - SYD ). -------------------------------------------------------------------
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Sat 29th: US Navy, Rego 165351, a Hercules C130T, Sn 382-5409, departed Pearce at around 0950.
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Your "Avitar" David, I wouldn't mind one of those. reminds me back in the 80's of the days I built 2 Gyro-Copters, and ,,,well tried to see if they fly upside down at 5 feet off the ground, in the stall position.
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Well well well now, aint the media great people, after receiving those pics from a realiable source, I sent them around and also had many of my contacts ask, where and when did it happen, etc.
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Fri 28th: was baron of any known High Flyers for the 24hr plus duration. ------------------------------ Sat 29th: Emirates UAE Fl 406, Crossed north of Kalbarri, ( 301.4 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 410 ( 41000 Ft) Speed 603 Kts, Tracking at 107.1 degrees. Airbus A 345, ( A340-541 ), Reg A6- ERB. Time 0006 Hrs. ( Dubai to Auckland via Melbourne )( DXB- MEL - AKL ). -------------------------------------------------------------------- V-Australia, Fl VAU15, Crossed south of Dunsborough, (123.7 NM south of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 305 ( 30500 Ft), Speed 443 Kts, Tracking at 290.1 degrees. Boeing B77W ( B777- 3ZGER ), Reg VH- VPE. Time 1145 Hrs. ( Melbourne to Johannesberg )( MEL- JNB ). ------------------------------------------------------------ 1320: Air Austral Fl 772 approaching from the east/north/east, 50 nm out, about 8 mins for north of Yanchep ? Air Austral, Fl REU 772, Crossed over Yanchep, ( 17.6 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 320 ( 32000 Ft ), Speed 440 Kts, Tracking at 285.3 degrees. Boeing B772, ( B777-2Q8ER ), Reg F- OMAY. Time 1345 Hrs. ( Noumea to Paris via Sydney and Reunion Island ). ( NOU-SYD-RUN-ORY ). -----------------------------------------------------
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Fri 28th: Global Express, Reg N889CP, Sn 9104, GLEX, BD-700-1A10, Kirra Aircraft Leasing, arrived around 0140, departed YPPH at around 1008. Also a USA Rego N816MG Gulfstream GV-SP G550 owned by Chevron USA INC popped into YPPY around 1550, departing around 1822. Another Visitor, US Navy, Rego 165351, popped into Pearce with a Hercules C130T, Sn 382-5409, around 1410. Another RAAF Hercules paid a quick visit to Pearce AFB, Rego A97-450, C130J-30, Sn 6450, arrived around 1320, departing as quick after refueling at around 1510.
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Thurs 27th: Emirates UAE Fl 406, Crossed north of Kalbarri, ( 276.7 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 380 ( 38000 Ft) Speed 644 Kts, Tracking at 110.8 degrees. Airbus A 345, ( A340-541 ), Reg A6- ERG. Time 0012 Hrs. ( Dubai to Auckland via Melbourne )( DXB- MEL - AKL ). ---------------------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 434, Crossed just south of Kalbarri, ( 255.2 NM north of YPPH ), Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft) Speed 642 Kts, Tracking at 95.0 degrees. Airbus A 345, ( A340-541 ), Reg A6- ERC. Time 0016 Hrs. (Dubai to Christchurch via Brisbane ) ( DXB-BNE-CHC ). ---------------------------------------------------------- Etihad, ETD Fl 450, Crossed north of Kalbarri, ( 273.3 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 380 ( 38000 Ft), Speed 657 Kts, Tracking at 102.9 degrees. Airbus A 346, ( A340-642XHGW ), Rego A6- EHK. Time 0027 Hrs. ( Abu-Dhabi to Sydney )( AUH - SYD ). ---------------------------------------------------------- Emirates UAE Fl 412, Crossed over Kalbarri, ( 266.2 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 390 ( 39000 Ft) Speed 663 Kts, ( just 3 knots short of last years speed record Aug 2009 ) Tracking at 102.8 degrees. Airbus A 388, ( A380-861 ), Reg A6- EDE . Time 0032 Hrs. (Dubai to Auckland via Sydney ) ( DXB-SYD-AKL ). ------------------------------------------------------------------ Emirates UAE Fl 414, Crossed south of Dongara, ( 143.5 NM north of YPPH ). Altitude Fl 370 ( 37000 Ft) Speed 579 Kts, Tracking at 106.1degrees. Boeing 77L, ( B777- 21HLR ), Reg A6- EWF. Time 1601Hrs. (Dubai to Sydney ) ( DXB - SYD ). -----------------------------------------------------------