A380 - combined threads
GunsssR4ever
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From: Out there somewhere ...
Congratulations Airbus and all the sub's involved putting this great machine together.
Amazing how CNN keeps on showing useless info re the Dreamliner - Wonder how much Boeing paid for the " add "
PS: I love her .. only real problem I have is to see her 5 maybe 10 .. well who cares 12 m longer.
Is the " stretched version" a joke or reality ?
Cheers Airbus and Europe Aviation
Amazing how CNN keeps on showing useless info re the Dreamliner - Wonder how much Boeing paid for the " add "
PS: I love her .. only real problem I have is to see her 5 maybe 10 .. well who cares 12 m longer.
Is the " stretched version" a joke or reality ?
Cheers Airbus and Europe Aviation
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: _
Wow, pigs really do fly! But it really was quite impressive in the air. I noticed that the main gear bogeys tilt forward, tippy-toe'd like the b767. A mate of mine says the 67's bogeys tilt forward due to clearance issues with the cargo bay/doors. Anyone know the reason for the 380's config?
Super-Friendly Aviator
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From: Reigate, UK
I like the new "Seeing Is Believing." slogan on the Airbus website. Sounds as if they were just as surprised/amazed to see the A380 get of the ground as quite a few of us! 
Been at work all day so only now able to kick back and have a look at all of these vids...
Very impressed so far...
V1R
Been at work all day so only now able to kick back and have a look at all of these vids...
Very impressed so far...
V1R
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From: Skagness on the beach
I think I am beginning to sense a little bit of animosity there Jerricho..... Mrs. focal thinks it is "bits" envy.
Me, I think your just trying to bait me. But you and I know thats not going to work.
Me, I think your just trying to bait me. But you and I know thats not going to work.
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: Sydney
Its a plane. In 10 years someone will build something equally new
Congrats to all involved, you made history today.
So good to see what the human race is capable of with focussed minds.
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From: Far East
Gear retraction
Airbus.com has a great video clip showing the gear retraction. Has anybody eles noticed that the main body gear bogies, the 6 wheelers, appear to retract directly upwards rather than folding either sideways or forwards like most airliners.
How the hell do they do that?!
How the hell do they do that?!
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Chertsey, Surrey
ITS ONLY A PLANE
Good on you Airbus, you've just proved a lot of people wrong...
PPRuNe Engineering Dept Apprentice
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Deep in the boglands of Western Ireland
Alright, I now will never buy a tabloid again.
I don't buy the Sun because it's racist.
I don't buy the (Irish) Star because it uses words like "Mad Mullah MacDowell"
And now if you look at page 14 of the Mirror, you'll see why I will never buy another copy.
*Hint: look at the thread I've posted my rant in*
Anyways, to bring things back on track, what did you all make of the pics in the newspapers? I liked the one the Irish Independent has. A great shot.
I don't buy the Sun because it's racist.
I don't buy the (Irish) Star because it uses words like "Mad Mullah MacDowell"
And now if you look at page 14 of the Mirror, you'll see why I will never buy another copy.
*Hint: look at the thread I've posted my rant in*
Anyways, to bring things back on track, what did you all make of the pics in the newspapers? I liked the one the Irish Independent has. A great shot.
Bear Behind
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Canadia, the French bit
Bahrainlad,
Not to mention the viability of such ludicrous routes. I'm looking forward to the Boeing 787 service from Doncaster Robin Hood to Bakersfield California, or maybe I'll go to La Paz. Loony - absolutley loony! You'd be lucky to fill a Cessna Citation once a week with people wanting to go to these destinations!
Indi - Bremen is just as loopy, quite frankly.
Not to mention the viability of such ludicrous routes. I'm looking forward to the Boeing 787 service from Doncaster Robin Hood to Bakersfield California, or maybe I'll go to La Paz. Loony - absolutley loony! You'd be lucky to fill a Cessna Citation once a week with people wanting to go to these destinations!
Indi - Bremen is just as loopy, quite frankly.
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From: Great White North
I am a boeing fan, never bought into the joystick controller, wheel thingy, nintendo gamepad type whatever. Always liked the stick between my legs, if you know what I mean.
I just saw the video for the first time here on AIrbus.com and WOW....absolutly awesome.
It is BIG, it sounds big, looks big and it is going to be a great airliner for any airline.
Good Job AIrbus.
I just saw the video for the first time here on AIrbus.com and WOW....absolutly awesome.
It is BIG, it sounds big, looks big and it is going to be a great airliner for any airline.
Good Job AIrbus.
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Europe
I don't know about the pics in the (british) newspapers, but I like this pic on PlanePictures, showing the news helicopter hovering behind the A380's tail:
http://www.planepictures.net/netshow.php?id=327562
http://www.planepictures.net/netshow.php?id=327562
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From: Merry old England
380 in the UK
just heard on the BBC that;
"The new Robin Hood airport is the only airport in the UK, outside of London, that is capable of handling the new A380".
surely this cant be correct!
Anyone care to prove me right/wrong?
"The new Robin Hood airport is the only airport in the UK, outside of London, that is capable of handling the new A380".
surely this cant be correct!
Anyone care to prove me right/wrong?