Slightly off topic...
I know it probably doesn't really fit into this thread, but I didn't want to start a new one and wanted to share my experience with those I've come to know through this thread.
I got the chance to see how an aircraft is manufactured today. Very instructive and informative to see the components from the inside out and how they are put together and how the aircraft gradually forms into a single whole unit.
This wasn't any old production line though, it was absolutely massive with 5 A380s all in various states of construction. My day job means that I'm currently doing some work with Airbus and I was due to take a look at the test aircraft today. Unfortunately it wasn't available so our hosts arranged for the tour of the production facility. I'll keep my fingers crossed for a chance to sit in the left seat on a future visit and compare and contrast the view with that from a PA28 ;-)