Why do they change the plane every few weeks? Is there anywhere you can find out which plane you will be on in advance?
Why do they change the plane every few weeks? Is there anywhere you can find out which plane you will be on in advance?
Pat
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Linicia
Why do they change the plane every few weeks? Is there anywhere you can find out which plane you will be on in advance?
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The aircarft I have listed rotate with Gatwick and every ten days or so they change aircraft in Orlando and the Manhcester aircraft goes back to Gatwick which is a proper base for them for engineering and upkeep checks etc.[msnwink]
I am trying to find out in advance the aircraft for the next week or so[msnsmile]
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Mach 2
OMG! I was just watching the Virgin coming in to land and she did a very late aborted landing banking hard left (unusual type of aborted take off normally go straight) and power full on whilst bringing the wheels up - spectacular sight but I bet all the passengers were pooing themselves!![msnscared]
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A BA Dash 8 called a full MAYDAY emergency straight after take off as it had a
problem with it's engine.
The controller told the Virgin 747 and Aer Lingus A320 to do an immediate
missed "Go Around" to get the Dash in ASAP.
The Dash turned around and landed only a few minutes later on 24R after
taking off 24L.
The go around off an ILS approach on 24R is straight ahead to 750 feet or I-NN DME 0 and then right onto track 359 degrees, climbing to 3500 feet. There is no mention of a left turn - just curious what that was as it would take the aircraft more into conflict with the departing traffic off 24L? As a pilot myself I'm just curious.
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by floridadreamvilla.co.uk
The go around off an ILS approach on 24R is straight ahead to 750 feet or I-NN DME 0 and then right onto track 359 degrees, climbing to 3500 feet. There is no mention of a left turn - just curious what that was as it would take the aircraft more into conflict with the departing traffic off 24L? As a pilot myself I'm just curious.
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Exactly John so you can imagine my surprise this morning, is was very impressive, it was as I stated above the Dash 8 departing had a full Mayday and ATC apparently told the Virgin and Shamrock to get the hell out and go ariund.
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It always amazes me the turns aircraft have to do as soon as possible after take off at some US airports. Chicago O'Hare I recall seeing a B747 make a left turn literally as soon as the wheels have left the ground. An amazing sight and presumably part of the noise abatement procedures [msnsmile]
Not quite as impressive as the Canarsie departures of Concorde off 31L at JFK but very impressive nonetheless.
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by floridadreamvilla.co.uk
It always amazes me the turns aircraft have to do as soon as possible after take off at some US airports. Chicago O'Hare I recall seeing a B747 make a left turn literally as soon as the wheels have left the ground. An amazing sight and presumably part of the noise abatement procedures [msnsmile]
Not quite as impressive as the Canarsie departures of Concorde off 31L at JFK but very impressive nonetheless.
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Don't start me off on Concorde departures out of JFK, I have sat in the flight deck many many times on both take off and landing at JFK - superb!!!
I also stood up (against all the rules) in the flight deck going into Kai Tak in Hong Kong when you had head for the chequered board before turning onto short finals, truly awesome!!![msnwink][msnwink][msnwink]
Yesterdays aircarft was G-VROY Pretty Woman (Nova inflight entertainment) I would think she will be on route for the next few days at least based on past movements, so for anyone flying out today it should be on 'Pretty Women'
Happy flying[msnwink]
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Mach 2
Yesterdays aircarft was G-VROY Pretty Woman (Nova inflight entertainment) I would think she will be on route for the next few days at least based on past movements, so for anyone flying out today it should be on 'Pretty Women'
Happy flying[msnwink]
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Its still G-VROY for anyone flying out tomorrow its likely to be Pretty Woman again tomorrow[msnwink]
Thanks[msnwink]
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