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==Other Spotting Locations== | ==Other Spotting Locations== | ||
===Changi Beach Park=== | ===Changi Beach Park=== | ||
This is the best place to spot aircraft arriving on runway 20R and 20C. | This is the best place to spot aircraft arriving on runway 20R and 20C. Most of the time aircraft bound for Terminal 3 or cargo aircraft use 20R, aircraft bound for Terminal 2 use 20C and aircraft heading for Terminal 1 can use either runway except during runway maintenence which would usually last 20-30 mins and arrival traffic would temporarily be diverted to the other runway. Runway maintenence only occurs once every 6-7 hours. As the landing path is such that the plane's entire body will face the sun, it is important to know where to position yourself to get a sunlit shot of the aircraft. The park has a walking path which you can use to find the best position before walking onto the shore to spot. | ||
'''In the morning''': For 20R arrivals it would be best to go to carpark 5. Depending on your lens you can walk around to align yourself in the best spot. For 20C you can try carpark 7 although the angle will be a little awkward and slightly more difficult to shoot. | '''In the morning''': For 20R arrivals it would be best to go to carpark 5. Depending on your lens you can walk around to align yourself in the best spot. For 20C you can try carpark 7 although the angle will be a little awkward and slightly more difficult to shoot. | ||
'''In the afternoon/evening''': For 20R arrivals go to carpark 3 | '''In the afternoon/evening''': For 20R arrivals go to carpark 3. 20C arrivals are best shot from the beach after carpark 6. | ||
You will need a focal length of around 50mm to 150mm depending on where you stand and the size of the aircraft. | Carpark 4 is best for head-on shots. | ||
You will need a focal length of around 50mm to 150mm depending on where you stand and the size of the aircraft. | |||
Public bus services are available to carparks 2 to 5. You will need a car to get to carpark 6 or 7. | Public bus services are available to carparks 2 to 5. You will need a car to get to carpark 6 or 7. | ||