What a beautiful sight! I can hear Boeing calling a panic meeting as we speak! :E

Pretty quick in the air, I measured apx 28 secs?

A milestone in aviation history.

Well it was amazing - not often you see a new aircraft being flown for the first time :ok:

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Reported that 6 crew members are on board.

Wow amazing! Where is 747FOCAL?:)

Airborne!

She made it.

Regards

747Focal time to change your name!;)

The way it left the runway with such ease suggests that it will be a "huge" success. It may not look right, but it flies right.

Terrific to watch, well done to all those involved in this project :ok:

6 crewmembers on board - in answer to the question above

Shame the BBC had a big red strip across the bottom of the screen with the words 'Breaking News First Flight of the A380' which blocked half the screen and the bottom of the aircraft.

Airborne: 10.31 local

Looks great out there, good luck guys.

Just look at how many "Pruners" have registered tonight, coming out for the flight... haven't seen this many names for years!:ok:

Eat your heart out Boeing, you've got some catching up to do :p

It was just wonderful to see it shoot up into the air! :D

WOW - fantastic job guys. Great aircraft and great video feed.

Superb coverage on Sky

Take off optional, landing mandatory. Can't wait to see it land.

Ahh and here he is, up at 2 am to watch the fat lady....oops I mean big bird fly. :E

My congratulations.

The hardest part of the whole game is yet to come. ;)

Great Stuff, very elegant bird. Should'nt they get the wheels up?!!

Have a good day 747Focal.