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Wearing One World markings, it is seen here on short finals to runway 21 at 1:42 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Wearing One World markings, it is seen here on short finals to runway 21 at 1:42 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Pushing back from the International Terminal prior to departure at 8:44 am. This is the final A330 service before switching to 787 DreamLiners.
Photo © Matt Hannigan.
Taking off from runway 03 at 8:44 am. This is the final A330 service before switching to 787 DreamLiners.
Photo © Matt Hannigan.
Taking off from runway 03 at 8:44 am. This is the final A330 service before switching to 787 DreamLiners.
Photo © Dylan Thomas.
Taking off from runway 03 at 8:44 am. This is the final A330 service before switching to 787 DreamLiners.
Photo © Dylan Thomas.
Taking off from runway 03 at 8:19 am.
Photo © Dylan Thomas.
On short finals for runway 21 at 3:40 am.
Photo © Marcus Graff.
On short finals for runway 21 at 3:40 am.
Photo © Marcus Graff.
Pushed back from the International Terminal ready to depart at 7:19 pm.
Photo © Ben Cambridge.
The Hummingbird 260L is a kit-built helicopter which uses the airframe, rotor blades, main transmission, and tail rotor drive of the Sikorsky S-52 helicopter, but streamlined with a Bell 206 JetRanger nosecone and windshields. It is powered by a Lycoming VO-435 piston engine. The kits are produced by Vertical Aviation Technologies of Sanford, Florida, USA. VH-MPB was built in 2012.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Seems to have been modified with an infra red camera turret and an unusual antenna under the rear fuselage, and a camera hatch just aft of the main wheels. Taking off from runway 06 L at 12:57 PM.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Taking off from runway 06 L at 12:26 PM.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Taxiing in at 12.44 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Entering service on this day, Cobhams first E-190 is seen landing on runway 03 at 12:40 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Entering service on this day, Cobhams first E-190 is seen landing on runway 03 at 12:40 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Landing on runway 03 at 4:28 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Landing on runway 03 at 4:28 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Landing on runway 03 at 5:15 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Landing on runway 03 at 5:15 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Landing on runway 03 at 5:15 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Built in 1993, ex ZS-PLK, VH-YEH, A32-004, VH-YEH, N564GA, JA8784, N8242A. It once served in the RAAF with 32 Sqn, in support of the School of Air Navigation, as A32-004, from May 1999 to January 2003 on lease from Hawker Pacific.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1993, ex ZS-PLK, VH-YEH, A32-004, VH-YEH, N564GA, JA8784, N8242A. It once served in the RAAF with 32 Sqn, in support of the School of Air Navigation, as A32-004, from May 1999 to January 2003 on lease from Hawker Pacific.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1993, ex ZS-PLK, VH-YEH, A32-004, VH-YEH, N564GA, JA8784, N8242A. It once served in the RAAF with 32 Sqn, in support of the School of Air Navigation, as A32-004, from May 1999 to January 2003 on lease from Hawker Pacific.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1982, ex N65049.
Photo © David Eyre
ACFT ceased flying operations on 24 November 2014, and the company was placed under administration from 15 December 2014.
Photo © David Eyre
Modified for aerial survey work with special camera pod under the fuselage.
Built in 1974, ex N94162.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1979, ex N2072M.
Photo © David Eyre
This aircraft was previously operated by UTS Aviation, and later by Nearmap, who fitted it with a special photographic survey pod called a ‘Hyperpod’ . Built in 1978, ex N6010N.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1981, ex VH-ETW, ZS-KXT, N5352Y.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1976, ex N9951K, VH-KHB, VH-UEE. Previously on contract to Surf Life Saving WA as a beach patrol helicopter.
Photo © David Eyre
Used on powerline inspections and maintenance work for Western Power. This 1981-build Hughes 369D/500D is unusual in having a 369E/500E nose section. Ex P2-PHU.
Photo © David Eyre
This helicopter was built in 1971, the ninth off the line and is the oldest Bell 212 still flying today. Ex N7072J, CF-BHF, C-FBHF, HC-…. Recently returned from a season in Antarctica, it is dismantled for shipping back to Canada.
Photo © David Eyre.
This helicopter was built in 1971, the ninth off the line and is the oldest Bell 212 still flying today. Ex N7072J, CF-BHF, C-FBHF, HC-…. Recently returned from a season in Antarctica, it is dismantled for shipping back to Canada.
Photo © David Eyre.
Channel Seven moved to new TV studios in Osborne Park on 2 March 2015 and as a result, they no longer need the helipad in Dianella, so their news helicopter is now house with Heliflite at Jandakot.
Photo © David Eyre.
Built in 1983, ex 3932014 PLAAF (Chinese Air Force), VH-NNO.
Photo © David Eyre
Undergoing maintenance in the RFDS hangar.
Photo © David Eyre
Undergoing an engine change in the RFDS hangar. Built in 2009, ex HB-FQD, (PH-OLS not taken up), HB-FQD.
Photo © David Eyre
This aircraft was registered VH-YHU three days prior to this photo on 18 March 2015, but the registration had not yet been painted on the aircraft. Still wearing its Malaysian registration and titles of former owner Gulf Golden International Flying College (GGIFA) of Bintulu, Malaysia. Built in 2008, ex 9M-GFH, N5020U
Photo © David Eyre
This aircraft was registered VH-YHO two days prior to this photo on 19 March 2015, but the registration had not yet been painted on the aircraft. Still wearing its Malaysian registration and titles of former owner Gulf Golden International Flying College (GGIFA) of Bintulu, Malaysia. Built in 2008, ex 9M-GRM, N6340X.
Photo © David Eyre
This aircraft was registered VH-YHJ two days prior to this photo on 19 March 2015, but the registration had not yet been painted on the aircraft. Still wearing its Malaysian registration and titles of former owner Gulf Golden International Flying College (GGIFA) of Bintulu, Malaysia. Built in 2008, ex 9M-GAZ, N828JA.
Photo © David Eyre
This aircraft was imported with a number of other Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP aircraft from Gulf Golden International Flying College (GGIFA) of Bintulu, Malaysia, all of which were registered in March 2015 to Airflite using registrations commencing with VH-YH.. Built in 2008, ex ?.
Photo © David Eyre
This was only added to the Australian register on 4 March 2015, 17 days before this photo. The registration has now been painted on the aircraft. Built in 2003, ex C-GZRR.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1980, ex ZK-LAM N4788H.
Photo © David Eyre
Built 2009, first registered 9.4.2010.
Photo © David Eyre
Photo © David Eyre
Taking off from runway 06L at 9:07am for a flight to Carnarvon and back. Built in 2009, ex HB-FSK.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1992, ex N55626. Originally owned by Singapore Flying College, this aircraft was previously based at Jandakot.
Photo © David Eyre
Landing on runway 06L, with a Cessna 172 Skyhawk in the background landing on the parallel runway 06R. VH-CZG was built in 2005, ex N3126L.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 2007. DPaW uses a fleet of American Champion 8GCBC Scout aircraft as fire spotter aircraft for forest patrols in the south-west of WA, based at Jandakot, Bunbury, Dwellingup and Manjimup. They fly over areas set each day according to forecast fire weather conditions.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1977, ex (N733VM not taken up), N1900C. Landing on runway 06L.
Photo © David Eyre
Parked on the domestic ramp.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Taking off from runway 03 at 7:56 am.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Departing from Terminal 1 at 8:29am as ‘DRAGON 16’ to its home base at Amberley, Queensland. It arrived the previous day from Darwin.
Photo © Steve Jaksic
Departing from Terminal 1 at 8:29am as ‘DRAGON 16’ to its home base at Amberley, Queensland. It arrived the previous day from Darwin.
Photo © Steve Jaksic
Taking off from runway 21 at 8:30am as ‘DRAGON 16’ to its home base at Amberley, Queensland. It arrived the previous day from Darwin.
Photo © Steve Jaksic
Taking off from runway 21 at 8:30am as ‘DRAGON 16’ to its home base at Amberley, Queensland. It arrived the previous day from Darwin.
Photo © Steve Jaksic
On 2 September 2013, VH-EPK was the first helicopter to perform a test landing on the helipad at the new $2 billion Fiona Stanley Hospital, before the hospital became operational.
The hospital recently became operational, but when VH-EPK was due to land there during an emergency airlift of two patients on 21 February 2015, the landing procedures for Fiona Stanley Hospital had not been finalised, so the helicopter had to divert to Jandakot. This photo shows VH-EPK on another training visit.
VH-EPK built in 1994. Ex C-GFNO, N68654, XC-JCU, N412HH.
Photo © Christian Moore
Flight GA727 to Denpasar (Bali), being pushed back from Terminal 1 for departure at 8:10am on a wet morning.
Photo © Steve Jaksic
Flight MK440 from Mauritius, landing on runway 21 in wet conditions at 8:39am.
Photo © Steve Jaksic
Flight VA682 to
Flight TG484 to Bangkok taxying out from Terminal 1 at 9:16am.
Photo © Steve Jaksic
Aborted takeoff from runway 21 at 12.02pm.
Photo © Steve Jaksic
Taxying in at the far end of runway 21 at 12.02pm, after an aborted takeoff.
Photo © Steve Jaksic
Taxying in at the far end of runway 21 at 12.02pm, after an aborted takeoff.
Photo © Steve Jaksic
17 March 2015. On short finals for runway 24 at 2:36 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
17 March 2015. On short finals for runway 24 at 2:36 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
17 March 2015. On short finals for runway 24 at 2:36 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
On short finals for runway 24 at 2:38 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
On short finals for runway 24 at 2:38 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
On short finals for runway 24 at 2:38 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Call sign ‘CONVOY 7918’, on finals at for RAAF Pearce at 12:04pm.
Photo © Clyde Lannan.
Flight GA727 to Denpasar (Bali), taxying out to runway 03 at 7.56am for takeoff.
Photo © Steve Jaksic
Flight GA727 to Denpasar (Bali), taxying out to runway 03 at 7.56am for takeoff.
Photo © Steve Jaksic
Flight CX136 to Hong Kong, taxying out to runway 03 at 8.13am for takeoff.
Photo © Steve Jaksic
Flight CX136 to Hong Kong, taxying out to runway 03 at 8.13am for takeoff.
Photo © Steve Jaksic
Flight TG484 to Bangkok, taxying out to runway 03 at 9.36am for takeoff.
Photo © Steve Jaksic
Flight TG484 to Bangkok, taxying out to runway 03 at 9.36am for takeoff.
Photo © Steve Jaksic
Built in 2007, ex ZK-HPE. Just added to the Australian register on 27 February 2015. Photo © Keith Anderson.
Built in 2007, ex ZK-HPE. Just added to the Australian register on 27 February 2015. Photo © Keith Anderson.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Built in 1988 in the Peoples Republic of China.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
The ‘Thunderbird’ formation was a salute to nine Australian Defence Force students of number 238 Pilots Course who graduated as military aviators in a ceremony held the next day, on Fri 13 March 2015 at RAAF Base Pearce, after their 38-week course with 2 Flying Training School (2FTS). The Thunderbird formation is also treated as a training activity for the student pilots. After taking off from RAAF Pearce, they gathered into their formation west of Gingin, then headed south west to pass over Rottnest Island, over Fremantle (as seen here after 4pm), then up the Swan River to pass in front of Perth city, before before passing over RAAF Pearce for a flypast and landing.
Photo © Tim Grime
The ‘Thunderbird’ formation was a salute to nine Australian Defence Force students of number 238 Pilots Course who graduated as military aviators in a ceremony held the next day, on Fri 13 March 2015 at RAAF Base Pearce, after their 38-week course with 2 Flying Training School (2FTS). The Thunderbird formation is also treated as a training activity for the student pilots. After taking off from RAAF Pearce, they gathered into their formation west of Gingin, then headed south west to pass over Rottnest Island, over Fremantle (as seen here after 4pm), then up the Swan River to pass in front of Perth city, before before passing over RAAF Pearce for a flypast and landing.
Photo © Tim Grime
Taking off from runway 21 at 3:02 pm.
Photo © Ben Cambridge.
Taking off from runway 21 at 3:02 pm.
Photo © Ben Cambridge.
Taking off from runway 21 at 3:02 pm.
Photo © Ben Cambridge.
Departing the helicopter training area at 3:18 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Departing the helicopter training area at 3:18 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Departing the helicopter training area at 3:18 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Taxying in at 2:11 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Photo © Nick Stubbs-Ross.
Photo © Nick Stubbs-Ross.
On finals for runway 21 at 4:41 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
On finals for runway 21 at 4:41 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
This helicopter was built in 2014 and first registered on 3 Nov 2014 and is photographed here on finals to runway 24 at 12:31 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
This helicopter was built in 2014 and first registered on 3 Nov 2014 and is photographed here on finals to runway 24 at 12:31 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Parked on the domestic apron at 3:35 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
On finals for runway 21 at 1:08 pm after a flight from South Africa.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
On finals for runway 21 at 1:08 pm after a flight from South Africa.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
On finals for runway 21 at 1:08 pm after a flight from South Africa.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
This aircraft has been undergoing slow restoration at the museum since 2006. Construction of the aircraft was originally started in the early 1930s by Capt. William (Bill) G Boulden, using drawings from the “Popular Mechanics” magazine. He completed the structure, but did not cover it with fabric, and ceased work on it. The partially-completed aircraft was kept in storage until 1958, when it was given to the Ultra Light Aircraft Association of WA, who stored it in the rafters of their hangar at Maylands Aerodrome. It was eventually completed around 1962 and secretly flown at country airfields as it could not get approval from the Department of Civil Aviation. It was kept at Maylands until December 1964 when it was flown to Jandakot and later a private property near Kellerberrin. The DCA found out about these two illegal flights and the pilot was fined. Although efforts were made to bring it to DCA standards in the mid 1960s, this failed and the aircraft ended up at the RAAFA Museum in 1979.
Photo © David Eyre
This 5/8th-scale replica is now suspended from the roof of the southern hall.
The first Sindlinger HH-1 Hawker Hurricane Replica was designed and built by Fred Sindlinger, and first flew in January 1972. It was later released as a kitbuilt aircraft. This particular aircraft was built by former BOAC and British Airways Concorde pilot Arthur Winstanley. The aircraft was first registered in the UK as G-BJSH in 1981, with construction started in 1982. The owner decided to move to Perth, Australia and brought his unfinished aircraft in 1985. In June 1991, it was registered VH-AFW (the owner’s initials) and construction was finished in early 1993 after 7,500 man-hours of work. It made its first flight on 17 March 1993. It suffered a trio of accidents whilst flying at Serpentine Airfield. In 1998, the owner passed away and the aircraft was initially stored at York, before being donated to the RAAFA Museum.
Photo © David Eyre
Undergoing restoration. Built in 1939 by De Havilland in England and shipped to De Havilland Aircraft at Bankstown, Sydney for final assembly.
Handed over to the RAAF in February 1940 as A21-12. In July 1940, it was allocated to 25 Squadron, at RAAF Pearce. It was later allocated to 35 Squadron at Pearce in January 1943. In November 1943, it went to No. 7 Communications Unit at Dunreath (later Guildford, now Perth Airport).
In November 1944 it went to 9 Elementary Flying Training School at Cunderdin, WA. In March 1945, it was sold, and registered as VH-AMI in January 1946, based at Maylands. Following an accident, it was rebuilt and re-registered as VH-DDG in 1952, and based at Busselton. In 1955, it was re-registered VH-THT and made its last flight in 1962. In 1979, it was displayed at the RAAFA museum.
Photo © David Eyre
Undergoing restoration.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1975, ex N9729S. First delivered in 1975 to the Queensland Government, initially with their Premier’s Department, and later the Queensland Police. Delivered to Network Aviation in February 2003. Suffered main undercarriage collapses on 18.1.2005, and 9.4.2007, following which it was withdrawn from use at Perth Airport. Cancelled from the register on 19.1.2009, it was stripped of spares and trucked to Jandakot. On 14.7.2009 it was registered to Formula Aircraft Pty Ltd at Jandakot. Initially stored in the Formula Aviation hangar, then moved to the ‘boneyard’ area near runway 24R, then moved landside, next to the RFDS hangar, before being moved to the museum storage area between their two display halls.
Photo © David Eyre
Built under licence by Canadair, at Cartierville, Montreal, Canada, was allocated the Royal Canadian Air Force serial 23702. First flown on 24 May 1956, delivered 11 October 1956. It was the last of 34 delivered to the South African Air Force, allocated the serial 383. After retirement, it went to Kempton Park Technical Collage, then a private owner in Lanseria, South Africa. It was then shipped to Ardmore, NZ around 2006. It was transported to Panama Jacks Aircraft Restoration at Jandakot Airport in April 2008, but was not restored. On 27 November 2013, the RAAFA Museum heard that this Sabre was at Perth Metals Recycler in Willetton, about to be scrapped. The Museum acquired it for $2,000 and it was transported to the museum aboard two trucks on 29 November 2013.
Now stored dismantled between the two museum hangars. Museum staff indicated that they have since determined that it may be beyond their capability to restore this aircraft.
Photo © David Eyre
This helicopter was built in 2001, and first registered on 10 July 2001. It was initially based in Victoria, then in January 2006 it was sold to an owner near Geraldton, WA. It was cancelled from the register on 9 July 2010 as damaged in accident. The tailboom is displayed in southern hangar, and the fuselage is stored between the two display halls.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 2005, ex N105KS. The WACO YMF is a modified version of the 1930s vintage WACO YMF, built to meet current FAA standards.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1950 and delivered to the Royal Air Force on 2 Oct 1950 as WB728. Sold 22 June 1956(?) at No.9 Maintenance Unit, RAF Cosford. Registered EI-AHP on 31.5.1956, but then sold in UK in December 1956. Registered G-AOZU 21.2.1957 to Airways Aero Association Ltd, London, UK.
To Nigeria 14.11.1962 as 5N-AGP to Federal Government of Nigeria.
Registered G-AOZU on 2.5.1990 to Ronald H Cooper, Gamston Airport, Nottinghamshire, UK. Registered 17.10.94 to Ronald H Cooper, Stow, Lincolnshire & Richard I Vaughan, Lower Broadheath, Worcester.
Registered 15.7.1997 as VH-RWI to Royal Aero Club of Western Australia Inc. Sold on 10 Dec 2010 to Griffin Aviation.
Photo © David Eyre
Covered in dust and with almost flat tyres, this aircraft hasn’t flown for some time. 274 Aero Subarus were built in 1967 – 1986 by Fuji Heavy Industries in Japan. This is one of about 20 imported into Australia. VH-FGI was built in 1969 and first registered in January 1970. It was leased to the Royal Aero Club of WA early in its life. It still wears the same paint scheme that it wore since new.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1966, ex N2775W.
Photo © David Eyre
At the back of the Royal Aero Club of Western Australia hangar.
Photo © David Eyre
Built 1988, ex N5282Z. On 5 September 2014, the aircraft was written off on a solo training flight from Jandakot to Northam, where it did some circuit training. After taking off from Northam’s runway 14 the aircraft stalled at about 50 ft above ground level and the left wing dropped. The pilot tried to recover but the aircraft clipped a hangar and pivoted around the left wing, wedging itself between two hangars. The pilot suffered minor injuries.
Photo © David Eyre
Built 1988, ex N5282Z. On 5 September 2014, the aircraft was written off on a solo training flight from Jandakot to Northam, where it did some circuit training. After taking off from Northam’s runway 14 the aircraft stalled at about 50 ft above ground level and the left wing dropped. The pilot tried to recover but the aircraft clipped a hangar and pivoted around the left wing, wedging itself between two hangars. The pilot suffered minor injuries.
Photo © David Eyre
In the Royal Aero Club’s hangar. VH-PNT has been with the Club since new in 1976, but was withdrawn from use in 2014, after accruing 22,350 flying hours. It had only 800 flying hours left before the aircraft would require new engines and new wings, and the last inspection revealed corrosion, requiring the spar caps to be replaced. It is not economic to refurbish VH-PNT, so it is being stripped of spare parts. It has been replaced by another P.68B, VH-IXE.
Photo © David Eyre
Undergoing major maintenance work. Built in 1941. Ordered for Rhodesia as DX535 but taken on RAAF charge on 4 October 1941 as A17-421. Acquired by Dept of Civil Aviation (DCA) from RAAF stock and converted for civil use with a raked-forward undercarriage which permitted the use of a tailwheel and wheel brakes. It was registered to DCA as VH-AZL on 26 June 1947. At the time of its initial conversion, or shortly afterwards, it was fitted with a canopy of a style developed by De Havilland Canada. Following a change of policy, it was re-registered in DCA’s block as VH-CAG on 4 May 1949. It was allocated to DCA’s Western Australia Region, based at Maylands. By 6 April 1957, the canopy had been removed, and the aircraft was used by DCA to test prospective aerial agriculture pilots. Sold to the Gliding Association of Western Australia on 5 April 1960 for £450. Reregistered 7.7.1960 as VH-TUG Gliding Association of Western Australia Inc, Doubleview, WA, later to Gliding Club of Western Australia Inc. , Bedford Park, WA. Reregistered 23.10.1965 as VH-CKF. Went through a number of owners before being sold in 1986 to Reg Adkins (ex MMA DC-3, F27 & F28 pilot). It was acquired by the Aero Club in December 2004.
Photo © David Eyre
This was only added to the Australian register on 4 March 2015, 5 days before this photo, and the registration had not yet been painted on the aircraft. Built in 2003, ex C-GZRR.
Photo © David Eyre
This was only added to the Australian register on 4 March 2015, 5 days before this photo, and the registration had not yet been painted on the aircraft. Built in 2003, ex C-GZRR.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1999. In the Royal Aero Club of WA hangar.
Photo © David Eyre
VH-PNT Partenavia P.68B Victor (MSN 73) of the Royal Aero Club of Western Australia Inc (withdrawn from use);
VH-MMQ Vans RV-6 (MSN W235), named ‘Lady Jo’, owned by Paul Drayton, Boyup Brook, WA;
VH-TQO American Champion 8KCAB Decathlon (MSN 928-2003) operated by Royal Aero Club of Western Australia Inc, at Jandakot Airport – Mon 9 March 2015.
In the Royal Aero Club of WA hangar.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1997, ex N9291N, ZK-MBT. This aircraft was registered to Airflite on 20 June 2013. Used for multi-engine training of airline pilots for China Southern.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 2014, ex N5523L.
Photo © David Eyre
This aircraft has been at Jandakot for some time now. It flew Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) to Cairns and Cloncurry in June 2014, before later arriving at Jandakot. It has been to Jandakot in the past, and has had its prop removed. the aircraft is used for geophysical surveys, detecting variations in the Earth’s magnetic field caused by mineral bodies, using a magnetometer tail “stinger” boom.
Photo © David Eyre
Next to Air Australia International’s facility. Built in 1967, ex N3023Q.
Photo © David Eyre.
Built in 1975, ex N32121, VH-SGF.
Photo © David Eyre
Recently had Jandakot Flight Centre logos added to the fins on the tailplane.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1977, ex (N735GL not taken up).
Photo © David Eyre
Engine covers removed for maintenance. Built in 1943, ex 41-911 (USAAF), N52042, N59GA, VH-JBC.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1977, ex N759FC, N1629C.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 2011, ex N9093U. One of nine Cessna 172R aircraft based at Jandakot Airport to train pilots for Singapore Airlines.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 2011, ex N9089L. One of nine Cessna 172R aircraft based at Jandakot Airport to train pilots for Singapore Airlines.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 2011, ex N9091G. One of nine Cessna 172R aircraft based at Jandakot Airport to train pilots for Singapore Airlines.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 2011, ex N9088R. One of nine Cessna 172R aircraft based at Jandakot Airport to train pilots for Singapore Airlines.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 2011, ex N90900. One of nine Cessna 172R aircraft based at Jandakot Airport to train pilots for Singapore Airlines.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 2011, ex N9090U. One of nine Cessna 172R aircraft based at Jandakot Airport to train pilots for Singapore Airlines.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 2011, ex N90904. One of nine Cessna 172R aircraft based at Jandakot Airport to train pilots for Singapore Airlines.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1965, ex N2401X.
Photo © David Eyre.
This aircraft is awaiting rebuild after an accident on 28 November 2014, 111 km SE of Halls Creek, WA. VH-TWD was enroute on a charter flight from Balgo Hills to Ringer Soak, when the pilot noticed a low oil pressure indication, followed by a burning smell in the cockpit, visible engine vibration and smoke. The pilot shut down the engine and configured the aircraft for a wheels up forced landing. The aircraft impacted the scrubby terrain hard and slid to a stop, suffering substantial damage. The passenger and pilot were unharmed and exited the aircraft.
Photo © David Eyre
This kit-built aircraft was built in 2000 and is powered by a Walter M601-D turboprop from the Czech Republic.
Photo © David Eyre
Converted from an AS350BA, with the Turbomeca Arriel engine replaced by a Textron Lycoming LTS-101-700D-2 engine.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 2005, ex ZK-HLU.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 2008. One of a fleet of American Champion 8GCBC Scout aircraft used as fire spotter aircraft for forest patrols in the south-west of WA. They are based at Jandakot, Bunbury, Dwellingup and Manjimup, and fly across areas set each day according to the forecast fire weather conditions.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 2007.
Photo © David Eyre
This aircraft has recently been converted from a standard Grand Caravan to a Texas Turbine Conversions Supervan 900, where the previous Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A is replaced by a Honeywell TPE331-12JR engine, and the 3-bladed prop is replaced by a 4-bladed prop. This conversion delivers a 40% reduction in takeoff distance, improved rate of climb, 14 knots faster on the same fuel burn (or 14% less fuel at the same airspeed), 7000 hour time between overhauls (compared to 3600 hours with the original engine), and a lower hourly operating cost. The aircraft is converted for geophysical survey, and is normally equipped with a magnetometer tail ‘stinger’. It has had two extra sensors added to the cockpit ceiling.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1976, ex N1364G, VH-URS.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1973, ex N1869W. Formerly owned by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations), and based at Jandakot.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1981, ex N9469T.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 2005.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1977, ex N43EL, (D-CFVG), N43TJ, N752AC). This arrived in Australia on 22 February 2014. It was repainted in October 2014. See photo of its original livery in our photos for 5 September 2014.
Photo © David Eyre
Note the pod fitted under the left wing, believed to be a LIDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) pod. Built in 1980. Ex N2629Y, N51LR. Formerly owned by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations).
Photo © David Eyre
Note the pod fitted under the left wing, believed to be a LIDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) pod.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1974, ex N61442, VH-SRZ.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1978, ex N31893. This was acquired to replace Seneca VH-ESY, which was damaged in a wheels up landing at Jandakot.
Photo © David Eyre
Formerly operated by Singapore Flying College (you can see where the logo still shows just forward of the tailplane). Built in 1981, ex N5899Y, N333MB, N333MV, VH-HSD.
Photo © David Eyre
Sunday 8 March 2015. Now based at Jandakot.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Flight parked at Bay 13 at 1.49pm, this aircraft took off at 2.16pm as QF1114 to Port Hedland.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight parked at Bay 13 at 1.49pm, this aircraft took off at 2.16pm as QF1114 to Port Hedland.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight VA1727 to Karratha, taxying out to runway 21 at 1.51pm.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight VA1727 to Karratha, taxying out to runway 21 at 1.51pm.
Photo © David Eyre
Parked at Bay 14, Terminal 4, at 1.57pm, this aircraft departed at 4.25pm as flight QF594 to Brisbane.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight QF651 from Brisbane, taxying in to park at Bay 13, Terminal 4 at 2.21pm.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight QF651 from Brisbane, parked at Terminal 4 at 2.22pm, shortly after arrival.
Photo © David Eyre
Parked at Terminal 4. Behind are VH-VXN and VH-XZI, with the Control Tower in the distance.
Photo © David Eyre
Being towed towards Terminal 4.
Photo © David Eyre
AeroRescue operates five Dornier 328s, one of each based at Perth, Darwin, Cairns, Brisbane and Melbourne. The aircraft are modified for search and rescue, operating under contract to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), using RESCUE callsigns – VH-PPF is ‘RESCUE 461’.
Photo © David Eyre
AeroRescue operates five Dornier 328s, one of each based at Perth, Darwin, Cairns, Brisbane and Melbourne. The aircraft are modified for search and rescue, operating under contract to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), using RESCUE callsigns – VH-PPF is ‘RESCUE 461’.
Photo © David Eyre
AeroRescue operates five Dornier 328s, one of each based at Perth, Darwin, Cairns, Brisbane and Melbourne. The aircraft are modified for search and rescue, operating under contract to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), using RESCUE callsigns – VH-PPF is ‘RESCUE 461’.
Photo © David Eyre
PW119C engine. AeroRescue operates five Dornier 328s, one of each based at Perth, Darwin, Cairns, Brisbane and Melbourne. The aircraft are modified for search and rescue, operating under contract to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), using RESCUE callsigns – VH-PPF is ‘RESCUE 461’.
Photo © David Eyre
AeroRescue operates five Dornier 328s, one of each based at Perth, Darwin, Cairns, Brisbane and Melbourne. The aircraft are modified for search and rescue, operating under contract to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), using RESCUE callsigns – VH-PPF is ‘RESCUE 461’.
Photo © David Eyre
AeroRescue operates five Dornier 328s, one of each based at Perth, Darwin, Cairns, Brisbane and Melbourne. The aircraft are modified for search and rescue, operating under contract to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), using RESCUE callsigns – VH-PPF is ‘RESCUE 461’.
Photo © David Eyre
AeroRescue operates five Dornier 328s, one of each based at Perth, Darwin, Cairns, Brisbane and Melbourne. The aircraft are modified for search and rescue, operating under contract to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), using RESCUE callsigns – VH-PPF is ‘RESCUE 461’.
Photo © David Eyre
Based in Hong Kong, this has visited Perth a number of times. It arrived from Jakarta on 1 March 2015 at 3.24pm using callsign ‘TAGJET 22’, and departed again as TAGJET 22 on 7 March at 2.05pm, back to Jakarta.
Photo © David Eyre
Based in Hong Kong, this has visited Perth a number of times. It arrived from Jakarta on 1 March 2015 at 3.24pm using callsign ‘TAGJET 22’, and departed again as TAGJET 22 on 7 March at 2.05pm, back to Jakarta.
Photo © David Eyre
Based in Hong Kong, this has visited Perth a number of times. It arrived from Jakarta on 1 March 2015 at 3.24pm using callsign ‘TAGJET 22’, and departed again as TAGJET 22 on 7 March at 2.05pm, back to Jakarta.
Photo © David Eyre
Based in Hong Kong, this has visited Perth a number of times. It arrived from Jakarta on 1 March 2015 at 3.24pm using callsign ‘TAGJET 22’, and departed again as TAGJET 22 on 7 March at 2.05pm, back to Jakarta.
Photo © David Eyre
Based in Hong Kong, this has visited Perth a number of times. It arrived from Jakarta on 1 March 2015 at 3.24pm using callsign ‘TAGJET 22’, and departed again as TAGJET 22 on 7 March at 2.05pm, back to Jakarta.
Photo © David Eyre
Parked outside one of the Virgin Australia hangars at Perth Airport. Delivered to Perth on 3 February 2012 wearing Dutch registration PH-ABX, painted all white, with no titles. Later, the Australian registration VH-FXF was taped onto the engine cowlings. The aircraft has been in long term storage at Perth Airport since delivery.
Photo © David Eyre
Parked outside one of the Virgin Australia hangars at Perth Airport. Delivered to Perth on 3 February 2012 wearing Dutch registration PH-ABX, painted all white, with no titles. Later, the Australian registration VH-FXF was taped onto the engine cowlings. The aircraft has been in long term storage at Perth Airport since delivery.
Photo © David Eyre
Landing on runway 06L at 2:47 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Landing on runway 06L at 2:47 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Flying southwest at 9.34am after takeoff from RAAF Base Pearce, returning to Brisbane with callsign ‘CONVOY 3921’. It had arrived at Pearce on 28 February 2015, using the same callsign.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight EY486 from Abu Dhabi, at 3,000 feet on descent at 1.40pm, before joining the approach to Perth Airport’s runway 21.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight EK423 to Dubai, parked at Bay 54 at 5:07pm, prior to departure.
Photo © Evan Robson
Flight EK423 to Dubai, taking off from runway 21 at 5:52pm.
Photo © Evan Robson
Flight QF773 from Melbourne, landing on runway 21 at 6:12pm.
Photo © Evan Robson
Flight TZ8 from Singapore, landing on runway 21 at 5:49pm.
Photo © Evan Robson
Parked at the International Terminal.
Photo © Ian Moy.
Landing on runway 03 at 1:23 pm.
Photo © Nick Stubbs-Ross.
Landing on runway 03 at 1:23 pm.
Photo © Nick Stubbs-Ross.
Landing on runway 03 at 1:23 pm.
Photo © Nick Stubbs-Ross.
