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A rather unusal question re re fuelling
How do you think it will be re fuelled {Over wing with ladders up to the wings like we used to re fuel DC6 s ??
The re fuelling is the least of the issues re Turnarounds
Hook up the Hose X 2 to the underwing the engineers / Crew tell u
Please refuel to XXXXX Tons/Kilos Set the appropriate gauge or whatever then Who eeee Crew requested XXX Tons A/C hax XXX tons Please sign Fuel fuel chit for XXXXXXX Litres Fuel Chit signed.
Crew Happy Fuel Company Happy
I dont want to become a Walter Meldrew on this But its an A/C
Big Bigger than normal but an A/C
A rather unusal question re re fuelling
How do you think it will be re fuelled {Over wing with ladders up to the wings like we used to re fuel DC6 s ??
The re fuelling is the least of the issues re Turnarounds
Hook up the Hose X 2 to the underwing the engineers / Crew tell u
Please refuel to XXXXX Tons/Kilos Set the appropriate gauge or whatever then Who eeee Crew requested XXX Tons A/C hax XXX tons Please sign Fuel fuel chit for XXXXXXX Litres Fuel Chit signed.
Crew Happy Fuel Company Happy
I dont want to become a Walter Meldrew on this But its an A/C
Big Bigger than normal but an A/C
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I used to see A380s everyday when I worked in Hamburg (For Airbus UK), have been in MSN 0003 (Signapore Airlines) in 2007 but never flew in one.
Inside they're 10 abreast cattle cattle class for most of us with a wing so enormous, if you want to see out you need to pick your seat with care. The windows are quite large but a little distant so you can sleep against the wall like on a smaller aircraft. Taking photos through the window is a challenge! I was downstairs but I imagine upstairs will be awesome. I was late checking in so missed the chance to try it.
the beautiful bird will be at MAN, can't wait!
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Both bridges are fully installed and ready and have been tested on the ground believe.
A 777 (I assume EK?) will be put on stand 12 tomorrow to fully test the airbridges on an aircraft
Probably the only two bridges in the airport which work properly
A 777 (I assume EK?) will be put on stand 12 tomorrow to fully test the airbridges on an aircraft
Probably the only two bridges in the airport which work properly
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Thanks for all the comments. Will the 017/018 Emirtes B777 service be using stand 12 all the time from 1st sep too?
Suppose the T2 & 3 airbridges are ok compared to T1? I read somewhere that late this year/early next year some of the T1 stands are getting new airbridges? They all seem to be working at all terminals whenever I have been at MAN. Does the airport have the finance avilable to replace all airbridges that need urgentley replacing, take it that would be most of them?
Suppose the T2 & 3 airbridges are ok compared to T1? I read somewhere that late this year/early next year some of the T1 stands are getting new airbridges? They all seem to be working at all terminals whenever I have been at MAN. Does the airport have the finance avilable to replace all airbridges that need urgentley replacing, take it that would be most of them?
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Will the 017/018 Emirtes B777 service be using stand 12 all the time from 1st sep too?
The evening B777 service is actually the EK19/20, the EK17/18 is the A380 service. In answer the the question, yes it will be using stand 12.
The evening B777 service is actually the EK19/20, the EK17/18 is the A380 service. In answer the the question, yes it will be using stand 12.
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Yep Brieve a new route for MAN, but LCA/PFO are hardly setting the scene on fire.
Also increasing its Venice service from four to six flights per week, Nice from five to six flights per week and adding additional flights to Majorca on Saturdays and Murcia on Sundays.
As this is from summer 2011, Im assuming either another based unit or reduction in other flights?
Also increasing its Venice service from four to six flights per week, Nice from five to six flights per week and adding additional flights to Majorca on Saturdays and Murcia on Sundays.
As this is from summer 2011, Im assuming either another based unit or reduction in other flights?
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Aviation Fair
If you are stuck for something to do this weekend there is a fair on at the viewing park, loads of cockpits and vintage cars coming and a running Rolls Royce Griffon engine !!!!
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well, im guessing that as there are no tales of exploding jetbridges, nor emirates pax trip reports stating they couldnt get to gate 12 due the mass of jet2/monarch pax with huge families donning their rubber rings, that the test on gate 12 with the EK17/18 went well?
what will all the doom mongers talk about now?
On the funny side, the markings on the ground of stand 12 indicate a stop line for an A380, B773 and a B346. Wonder what type of aircraft the B346 is?
what will all the doom mongers talk about now?
On the funny side, the markings on the ground of stand 12 indicate a stop line for an A380, B773 and a B346. Wonder what type of aircraft the B346 is?
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Yes, I take it things went well or ok if no-one has yet commented on any bad points?!
But as someone previously posted on this forum, stands 10 & (I think it was) are not in use when the A380 is on stand 12, A/C can park at the gates but no boarding will be taking place therefore no passengers at the gates in pier b, so shouldn't be to bad, well not as bad as further down at gates 1-9 eh?!
But as someone previously posted on this forum, stands 10 & (I think it was) are not in use when the A380 is on stand 12, A/C can park at the gates but no boarding will be taking place therefore no passengers at the gates in pier b, so shouldn't be to bad, well not as bad as further down at gates 1-9 eh?!
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I also meant Stand 11 too, which Ryanair always use, but don't think their is a FR flight in when EK A380 is in??? Sure they won't be arse if another Pier B gate is avilable (3, 5, 7 or 9)
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Today FR554 arrived whilst EK17 was in. Virgin is gonig to be operating 2 weekly to Barbados again from November 2011. Hopefully they should be able to make it last as there should be fewer problems with availability of aircraft.
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Evening all!
Took a trip to MAN today, had a nosey around the airport, the pub and the AVP (I know that AVP is not correct, can't remember what it is now) and had a great day, despite the sunshine and heavy showers! I think it was about 2.30-3.00PM a 757 Jet 2 was taxing towards 23R passing T3 and it made a left turn, looked like it was going to dock at a stand at T3 but then it turned around facing towards T1 and was stationary for about 20mins, beacon light was still on and couldn't see anyone or any vechiles around it, it eventually departed. Any idea what was up?
Also, I see part of thr cargo centre has had a make over from the outside, looks much more modern, are they doing the rest too? What's going on with all the tractors parked near the fire station? I see it's all cornered off.
Took a trip to MAN today, had a nosey around the airport, the pub and the AVP (I know that AVP is not correct, can't remember what it is now) and had a great day, despite the sunshine and heavy showers! I think it was about 2.30-3.00PM a 757 Jet 2 was taxing towards 23R passing T3 and it made a left turn, looked like it was going to dock at a stand at T3 but then it turned around facing towards T1 and was stationary for about 20mins, beacon light was still on and couldn't see anyone or any vechiles around it, it eventually departed. Any idea what was up?
Also, I see part of thr cargo centre has had a make over from the outside, looks much more modern, are they doing the rest too? What's going on with all the tractors parked near the fire station? I see it's all cornered off.