First A380 To visit Aus....
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Re: First A380 To visit Aus....
Originally Posted by Flying Banana
But then - I'm paranoid anyway like that sometimes
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Re: First A380 To visit Aus....
You have to wait till 2007 to try the new Airbus 380, but the extra long haul Boeing 777-200LR will be in service a year ealier.
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The 777-200LR is the world's longest-range commercial jetliner and is capable of connecting virtually any two cities around the globe. It is the fifth 777 model. In service, the 777-200LR can carry 301 passengers and baggage up to 9,420 nautical miles (17,445 kilometers).
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Re: First A380 To visit Aus....
Originally Posted by Centurion
You know, maybe its just me but I want to see this thing fly a bit first before I jump on board. I know its unreasonable and all that - but its just one of those things and to be honest it just about makes the biggest possible target for any terror attack.
But then - I'm paranoid anyway like that sometimes
But then - I'm paranoid anyway like that sometimes
I agree entirely, and wouldn't say it's unreasonable at all. That's what this trip is all about, not for passengers, Airbus is flying it round the world to a/show it off and b/ prove it does what it says on the tin.
Just will be interesting to see how big it really is next to those ickle 747s hehe
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dont worry guys, i help build em and its just a bigger version of the technology that Airbus already have! "tried and tested"
all the info is here;
http://www.airbus.com/en/aircraftfamilies/a380/
and just think if this little baby can operate in our sky's all day every day transporting aircraft wings, the A380 shouldnt have much trouble!
all the info is here;
http://www.airbus.com/en/aircraftfamilies/a380/
and just think if this little baby can operate in our sky's all day every day transporting aircraft wings, the A380 shouldnt have much trouble!
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Re: First A380 To visit Aus....
Originally Posted by robos
dont worry guys, i help build em and its just a bigger version of the technology that Airbus already have! "tried and tested"
all the info is here;
http://www.airbus.com/en/aircraftfamilies/a380/
and just think if this little baby can operate in our sky's all day every day transporting aircraft wings, the A380 shouldnt have much trouble!
all the info is here;
http://www.airbus.com/en/aircraftfamilies/a380/
and just think if this little baby can operate in our sky's all day every day transporting aircraft wings, the A380 shouldnt have much trouble!
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Re: First A380 To visit Aus....
Originally Posted by Centurion
You know, maybe its just me but I want to see this thing fly a bit first before I jump on board. I know its unreasonable and all that - but its just one of those things and to be honest it just about makes the biggest possible target for any terror attack.
But then - I'm paranoid anyway like that sometimes
But then - I'm paranoid anyway like that sometimes
I reckon I must be paranoid too
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Re: First A380 To visit Aus....
Originally Posted by JackTheLad
I'm not sure I could handle that one quite frankly. Thats a long time to be in an aircraft.
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Originally Posted by <")))><
Saw an article about the experimental ultra longhaul flight Boeing were trying out this week. Heathrow to Sydney direct.
I'm not sure I could handle that one quite frankly. Thats a long time to be in an aircraft.
I'm not sure I could handle that one quite frankly. Thats a long time to be in an aircraft.
The only thing that concerns me about the A380 is the extra amount of people & luggage at the airport. I can just imaginge the crowds waiting for luggage / customs / etc. with 500 or so passangers on board :scared:
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Re: First A380 To visit Aus....
Originally Posted by Flying Banana
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Re: First A380 To visit Aus....
Originally Posted by robos
dont worry guys, i help build em and its just a bigger version of the technology that Airbus already have! "tried and tested"
all the info is here;
http://www.airbus.com/en/aircraftfamilies/a380/
and just think if this little baby can operate in our sky's all day every day transporting aircraft wings, the A380 shouldnt have much trouble!
all the info is here;
http://www.airbus.com/en/aircraftfamilies/a380/
and just think if this little baby can operate in our sky's all day every day transporting aircraft wings, the A380 shouldnt have much trouble!
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Re: First A380 To visit Aus....
re: new Airbus
Hope the economy class seats are bigger and have more leg room.
re: new Boeing
Due to head winds and that then Sydney from London may not be poss. hence flight as featured on news yesterday was only Hong Kong to London.
Hope the economy class seats are bigger and have more leg room.
re: new Boeing
Due to head winds and that then Sydney from London may not be poss. hence flight as featured on news yesterday was only Hong Kong to London.
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Re: First A380 To visit Aus....
For the plane buffs out there.
Did ya know Google owners, have just bought a 747 from quantas... second hand, to make into a super winnebago with wings !!
I think the biggest aircraft ever was the one made by howard hughes, the wooden plane ! took off on water did 200 metres and landed again, then ditched lol
Id sooner to a transatlantic flight in a new aircraft than a 10 million mile jobby
Did ya know Google owners, have just bought a 747 from quantas... second hand, to make into a super winnebago with wings !!
I think the biggest aircraft ever was the one made by howard hughes, the wooden plane ! took off on water did 200 metres and landed again, then ditched lol
Id sooner to a transatlantic flight in a new aircraft than a 10 million mile jobby
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Re: First A380 To visit Aus....
Originally Posted by ChadW
re: new Airbus
Hope the economy class seats are bigger and have more leg room.
Hope the economy class seats are bigger and have more leg room.
Originally Posted by ChadW
re: new Boeing
Due to head winds and that then Sydney from London may not be poss. hence flight as featured on news yesterday was only Hong Kong to London.
Due to head winds and that then Sydney from London may not be poss. hence flight as featured on news yesterday was only Hong Kong to London.
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Re: First A380 To visit Aus....
Originally Posted by <")))><
Saw an article about the experimental ultra longhaul flight Boeing were trying out this week. Heathrow to Sydney direct.
I'm not sure I could handle that one quite frankly. Thats a long time to be in an aircraft.
I'm not sure I could handle that one quite frankly. Thats a long time to be in an aircraft.
It's still a pretty amazing achievement though.