MY flights from Maroochydore to Sydney and back.

[bluebird121]

Ok here we go. At long last I have everything all ready. it took an age to upload my videos on youtube. Hope you enjoy them.

 

Date 13th August -15th August 2010. Flights. Maroochydore to Sydney and back.

 

Departure time from Maroochydore Airport 10.50 am.

 

Airline. Jetstar.

 

Aircraft. Airbus A320-232.

 

Flight number.JQ783.

 

Reg.VH-VQM.

 

Checked in at 8.55am.

 

Boarding gate No 4.

 

Boarded at 10 35 am.

 

The security alarm went off as I passed through the gate. I was told to take my shoes off. I did and again went through with no problem. I had glittery stones in them.. but does the alarm go off randomly?

 

Then I was asked if I would agree to having my bag and clothing swabbed ( do I look guilty I ask myself). anyway not a problem I told the Security Guy. No need to look at the card.

 

Then we boarded.

 

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This was the view from my seat.

 

Seat No.19A. a window seat. Perfect!.

 

Captain ?? Weeks I think and F/O Steven Anderson.

 

The plane was half empty, or it that half full, anyway the next part are the videos of the take off. Please note it was not me screaming .. lol..

 

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This was taken as we approached Sydney.

 

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THis was stunning.. North Stradebroke and South Stradebroke Island.

 

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This is North Stradebroke Island

 

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This is the landing into Sydney Airport (which had outstanding views from above.)

 

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We flew at about 26,000 to 38,000 feet with no bumps apart from our descent into Sydney where there was a few clouds but nothing significant.

 

This is one of the best videos I have done.

 

If you blink you miss this one ..

 

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This one was even shorter.

 

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Yup we have arrived.

 

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This is now us on our way back from Sydney on the 15th August.

 

Again an A320 Airbus.

 

We were checked in at the hotel but still had to book our cases in at No 32 at 4.30 pm.

 

Note no ID was asked for, which we thought a bit odd.

 

Flight No. JQ790.

 

Reg.VH-VQX.

 

Departure Gate No. 57.

 

The funny thing was that Andrew was then stopped and swabbed. I noticed the guy had a list and was ticking them off. Maybe he had to stop a certain amount of folk.

 

Boarded at 5.20pm.

 

Captain Mike Canavan.

 

Take off time was 5.40 pm.

 

Seat No .23E. Again a window seat but by this time it was getting darker and darker.

 

Take off was at 5.55pm.

 

This was partly caused by so many folk having hand luggage due to the fact that they would have been charged an extra $10 for a case. The overhead lockers were becoming full and some folk with small hand luggage had to stow it under their front seat.

 

Height was about 25,000 feet.

 

Our plane

 

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Not a great shot as the windows were flithy and the sun was in the wrong place.. ha ha .

 

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Getting ready for take off.

 

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The take off.. dark.. but lovely..

 

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The landing .

 

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We landed at 7.15pm so made up the time. Excellent flight and great airline . Well done Jet Star.

 

 

[Guest David C]

Great report Bluey ... I loved the video of the Sydney approach and landing . Some very famous landmarks there !! .. I always feel as if I am flying myself when I see a good video like yours ... Well done , and thanks again ..

 

Dave C

 

 

[bluebird121]

Thanks so much for you very kind comments David.. Aye it was just so worthwhile doing. No idea where to next.. I would like to fly to Cairns as I am curious to see what it looks like. Got to start saving again.. LOL.!

 

 

[Guest Darren Masters]

Bluebird, love the pics and video. Love to see my employer there in all of them! I can't help you with the crew as the listings have expired from the crew web portal. If it was recent I could have. Hope you enjoyed the flights!