For many years, I had always taken a keen interest in the aviation field. Unfortunately, for better or worse, I ended up in the medical profession instead. In any case, I still continue to closely monitor developments in the aviation sector.

Over the past few years, I started collecting miniature aircraft and I am thankful to AirAsia for coming up with such products.

As you can see here, I have a modest collection of AirAsia models dating back to the B737-300 days.

However, my prized collection is the A330-300 (1:200) limited edition with landing gear - seen below taxiing onto runway 32R... Yes, you guessed right - I built a 1:200 scale taxiway(A10 & A11)/partial runway (32R) to better appreciate these models.... Bet you guys know exactly where that is, sparing me the ordeal of explaining further!

Next up, I can't wait to get my hands on the Raiders A340 (9M-XAC). I hope AirAsia will come with with at least a 1:200 scale model and hopefully with landing gear..... I'll probably be the first one to 'raid' the AirAsia stall at LCCT or Red Megastore, if and when the model rolls out.

My family and I flew from Chiang Mai, Thailand to Kuala Lumpur with AirAsia flight AK897 CNX-KUL last month. This flight used the amazing Airbus A320 aircraft registered 9M-AFW named "AT&T Willams". 2 hours and 50 minute in the air, the sky is so very nice so I could see Koh Samui, Hat Yai Airport and Pulau Pinang too!!

This is not the first time for me to go to Malaysia. I have been to Kuala Lumpur so many time before fly to the new destination. Yes !! every time I always fly with AirAsia to LCCT Kuala Lumpur. (read more...)

As the aeroplane curved into the parking bay and a block of chock saddled to the front tires, the clock starts ticking for the 25 minutes turnaround.

25 Minutes Turnaround means, it takes 25 minutes for an aircraft from the moment of arrival to depart to the next destination.

It's one of the practice of AirAsia berhad in order to operate as Low Cost Carrier.

What actually happen in the 25 minutes time?

First, you will hear the boarding announcement being made for your departure.

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A ‘ferry flight’ is one when company pilots go to Toulouse/Sharjah to fly the aircraft home once it’s rolled out from the plant. It’s an experience akin to taking ‘a new car for a spin’. Recently, I had that rare opportunity with Capt. S.A. Tan ferrying 9M-AHG from Sharjah-Kuala Lumpur. Although Sharjah has its fair share of sights and sounds, it was a tad boring for us. So we attempted to ride a camel across the freezing desert while awaiting the aircraft to arrive from Toulouse! This post documents our brief journey and subsequent elevation as certified Airbus pilots cum camel jockeys.

First things first, the 'chain-of-command'. Despite Capt. Tan’s vast experience as a commander, we both decided that commanding a camel is more suited for one as obstinate as the camel itself. So he asked ME to be Captain while HE volunteered to be my FO atop the camel! Since I had no problems accepting an early promotion, we got down to business immediately. After the pre-departure briefing, I commanded my camel to rise. She didn’t! I asked for the checklist again. Nose peg? Check! Hump Seat? Check! Foot Harness? Check! (read more...)

In light of the Qantas incident that involved its Airbus A330-300, I hope this will serve as a lesson to all to ALWAYS, ALWAYS wear seat belts whenever you are seated on an aircraft. You will never know when the plane will encounter extreme turbulence.

The Qantas Airbus suffered a drop of 650ft in a matter of 20 seconds, and as a result, many passengers who were not strapped in, suffered serious head injuries because they hit the aircraft ceiling. Some even suffered spinal injuries.

Remember, folks, flight safety is always there for a reason. Life matters more than inconvenience.