LIMA 2013 WEATHER - a Post Mortem

I must admit the biggest thing on my mind when they changed the LIMA dates from December to March was: what would the weather be like? As it was, I needn't have worried. The people at the Hotel I put up at told me it had not rained in any appreciable amounts for 3 months, and as such, a lot of grass was browned and tinder-dry, and  many ponds and waterfalls had run out of water.


The weather was hot hot hot hot (too hot), and dry with clouds.


We were lucky with the clouds, too.


You really didn't want heavy overcast like this:

Out my window today, I am just seeing masses of heavy dark clouds.


The forecast of heavy thunderstorms over the weekend is the main reason I'm not trekking up to Kuantan for the Airshow there. For all those who did attend, do post up some photos!

KUANTAN AB OPEN DAY 6-7 APRIL 2013

I have heard that there will be two RMAF Open Days at Kuantan AB  on 6 and 7th April 2013. For those unfamiliar with the place, Kuantan AB is the home of the MiG-29 and BaE Hawk squadrons, and is about 15km south of Kuantan town, heading south on the coast road. I will post further information as and when it comes in.


The weather forecast, however, does not look that good:

http://www.wunderground.com/weather-forecast/MS/Kuantan.html

http://www.met.gov.my/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=676&Itemid=905&lang=english

In particular, the weather on Saturday afternoon seems to be pretty grotty!

I found a blog posting about the Open Day in March 2011, and it looked pretty wet and grey then too.

http://jijanlaa.wordpress.com/2011/03/27/kuantan-afb-open-day/


So, dunno if I'll go... too many pictures from LIMA 2013 to post process!

But for all those within reach... have a good time.



Postscript:

 MalaysiaFlying Herald has posted a report on the Kuantan AFB Open Day"

http://malaysiaflyingherald.wordpress.com/2013/04/09/maf-open-day-at-kuantan-afb/