JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 1, posted (5 months 1 week 8 hours ago) and read 9600 times:
OK so final clue....
The African airline featured in the new program is located on a tiny airline close to where we filmed this very old french aircraft type...
Once you find this, the European airline featured is located at 11 o'clock.
This requires a bit of research but it can be done.
Good luck
EHRD From Netherlands, joined Jun 2005, 58 posts, RR: 0 Reply 2, posted (5 months 1 week 7 hours ago) and read 9587 times:
I think the African Airline is STP Airways from Sao Tomé which operates the Boeing 767 and the European airline is EuroAtlantic Airways from Portugal which operates the Boeing 757 and 767 and owns 38% of STP Airways
JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 4, posted (5 months 1 week 5 hours ago) and read 9556 times:
Right well Sao Tome becomes out 787th destination... on the day the 787 was scheduled to fly... what a shame.. Anyhow I thought the 757 part of the DVD was very interesting with the overflight of Africa, communications issues, landing on that tiny island on a short runway, weather on the way back, nice night landing in Lisbon and a nice crew. The 767 is rather standard but really nice views in the flightdeck during the 4 takeoffs and landings.
All in all I'm very happy with the program...
The planning right now is for us to release 3 sold out DVDs next week... followed by our 212th airline before our 1st summer closing... and I will say I'm again very excited about this next program but no clues yet, sorry
PHBUF From Netherlands, joined Mar 2009, 192 posts, RR: 0 Reply 6, posted (5 months 1 week 5 hours ago) and read 9550 times:
It is indeed Euroatlantic and STP..even though I love the 757 and 767, I have to admit flying BRU-TFS-BRU twice (and with the exact same aircraft type) is not really appealing..
JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 7, posted (5 months 1 week 5 hours ago) and read 9547 times:
Quoting PHBUF (Reply 6): It is indeed Euroatlantic and STP..even though I love the 757 and 767, I have to admit flying BRU-TFS-BRU twice (and with the exact same aircraft type) is not really appealing..
As the producer of this series one of my aims has always been to bring our viewers the maximum out of each program... It would have been just as easy to make this program strictly on the 757 to Sao Tome... not to mention a lot cheaper to produce while bringing in the same revenue.. but I think our viewers are used to getting a packed program with as much as possible...
We normally would have done the Tenerife roundtrip once to complete the program but I decided to do it twice for it would allow us to give our viewers some more and different views on the pilots flying the approaches and landings as well as takeoffs. The 767 happens to be one of those aircraft that gives a few more possibilities thanks to its size so we just went for it... Off course another destination would have been nicer but the choice was Hurghada in the middle of the night or another Tenerife in daylight...
FatmirJusufi From Albania, joined Jan 2009, 1846 posts, RR: 2 Reply 12, posted (5 months 6 days 4 hours ago) and read 9443 times:
Quoting Blue_Angel (Reply 11): I was actually refering to this sentence by Justplanes : "The planning right now is for us to release 3 sold out DVDs next week"
Ugh, sorry! I've totally misenderstood you after I've just glanced on the title!
CB777 From United States, joined Sep 1999, 1189 posts, RR: 5 Reply 15, posted (4 months 4 weeks 1 day ago) and read 9133 times:
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Quoting JustPlanes (Reply 4): The planning right now is for us to release 3 sold out DVDs next week... followed by our 212th airline before our 1st summer closing... and I will say I'm again very excited about this next program but no clues yet, sorry
757767lover From United Kingdom, joined Dec 2006, 256 posts, RR: 0 Reply 16, posted (4 months 4 weeks 14 hours ago) and read 9074 times:
Quoting CB777 (Reply 15): JP, can we get some clues now?
Yes please just the usual Rough area of there main opperating base Manufacture of the aircraft etc.
I must say i'm dissapointed with you, as you front page of your web site DOES NOT SHOW EuroAtlantic It does show FineAir It does show the re-release of the dvd's EG COUGER Air Europe etc but no EuroAtlantic
Phbuf From Netherlands, joined Mar 2009, 192 posts, RR: 0 Reply 17, posted (4 months 4 weeks 11 hours ago) and read 9055 times:
The only disappointing thing here is you for making childish, foolish and most of all incorrect comments regarding the WAR website. It does show the Euro Atlantic DVD. I think it's completely unnecessary to personally 'attack' JustPlanes here.
JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 18, posted (4 months 4 weeks 6 hours ago) and read 9023 times:
Quoting CB777 (Reply 15): JP, can we get some clues now?
This time only 1 clue will be given but its a good one that should seriously limit the possibilities...
The next airline joining is the 9th member of one of the airline alliances and by that I mean that we have already featured 8 airlines of that alliance in the series.
CB777 From United States, joined Sep 1999, 1189 posts, RR: 5 Reply 19, posted (4 months 4 weeks 4 hours ago) and read 9007 times:
Quoting JustPlanes (Reply 18): This time only 1 clue will be given but its a good one that should seriously limit the possibilities...
The next airline joining is the 9th member of one of the airline alliances and by that I mean that we have already featured 8 airlines of that alliance in the series.
757767lover From United Kingdom, joined Dec 2006, 256 posts, RR: 0 Reply 21, posted (4 months 3 weeks 6 days 11 hours ago) and read 8964 times:
Quoting Phbuf (Reply 17): It does show the Euro Atlantic DVD. I think it's completely unnecessary to personally 'attack' JustPlanes here.
I would like to point out that at the time i wrote the comment Euro were not mentioned on the front page. I am glad it now has a place. It was no way an attack at JPV. I support them every way i can I just thought it was odd. If i have offended any one then I'm sorry, it was not my attention.
Simon
P.S. I hope you had a nice Indipendance Day Celeibration
PHBUF From Netherlands, joined Mar 2009, 192 posts, RR: 0 Reply 22, posted (4 months 3 weeks 6 days 4 hours ago) and read 8928 times:
sorry from my side as well, maybe I overreacted a little..it was the 'I'm disappointed with you' that ticked me off. Let's forget about it all Can't wait to get my hands on the AF A330 program, always wanted to have that one.
And about the new program..both Mexicana and EgyptAir would be awesome, especially the latter..we already have a lot of programs in and around Mexico, but Egypt and it's surroundings would be awesome. I would also love to see an airline like Air Malta
EMA747 From United Kingdom, joined Jun 2006, 881 posts, RR: 2 Reply 27, posted (4 months 3 weeks 5 days 15 hours ago) and read 8915 times:
Quoting Danny (Reply 23): Scandinavian or LOT would be awesome.
Oh man if it was SK I would be SO happy. Also NZ would be cool. I've flown with them quite a bit and it would be nice to see their operations from the cockpit.
JP, any clue on what part of the world it's in?
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PHBUF From Netherlands, joined Mar 2009, 192 posts, RR: 0 Reply 29, posted (4 months 3 weeks 4 days 13 hours ago) and read 8824 times:
To be honest, I could care less about the A380..when it comes to the big birds, I'd be much more interested in A340-500/-600, B777-300 and the big Antonovs, 124 and 225.
757767lover From United Kingdom, joined Dec 2006, 256 posts, RR: 0 Reply 30, posted (4 months 3 weeks 4 days 11 hours ago) and read 8810 times:
Quoting PHBUF (Reply 29): To be honest, I could care less about the A380..
Me to I thought we had putt to bed the idea (certainly for the time being ) of the A-380. Am I wrong or did JPV say he was going to be looking at other aspects of aviation life e.g. the scenery the operations ?
Luke From United Kingdom, joined Apr 2005, 151 posts, RR: 0 Reply 32, posted (4 months 3 weeks 4 days 5 hours ago) and read 8774 times:
Quoting 757767lover (Reply 30): Am I wrong or did JPV say he was going to be looking at other aspects of aviation life e.g. the scenery the operations ?
Have you seen programs such as Vancouver Island Air and Rusts? Loads of great scenery on these. As for operations, the flybe DVD is one with a good tour of operations..
At 3 hours long, I'd say there's plenty of time for all these things on each program and most do already have these aspects (and more) included.
JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 33, posted (4 months 3 weeks 4 days 4 hours ago) and read 8773 times:
Quoting PHBUF (Reply 29): To be honest, I could care less about the A380..when it comes to the big birds, I'd be much more interested in A340-500/-600, B777-300 and the big Antonovs, 124 and 225.
Thats great to hear...
While our goal is try to give an overview of airlines and routes all across the globe... we also want to try to fly each type and that includes the A380... but it may be another few years before we get a decent agreement in place with an airline in order to cover that one...
We may end up getting the 747-8 before we do the A380... who knows...
I hate to say this in public but its very unfortunate that airlines like Singapore, Qantas, Emirates and BA are extremely uncooperative!
JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 34, posted (4 months 3 weeks 4 days 4 hours ago) and read 8772 times:
Quoting 757767lover (Reply 30): Am I wrong or did JPV say he was going to be looking at other aspects of aviation life e.g. the scenery the operations ?
Scenery and operations is what is in every of our program... We focus a part of each DVD on showing both the views on takeoff and landings... as well as during the flight.. whenever there is something to see off course, sometimes you're above the clouds and there is nothing.
Over the years we've experimented with exactly what amount of outside cockpit (scenery) as opposed to inside cockpit views people wanted to see... I think we are about where we were looking to be and the current formula is working... give or take a few percent one way or another and also depending on the programs.. some will have more of one or another.
As far as operations... everything you see on our programs can be called operations...
Maybe you are referring to being inside an operations office? if so, thats been shown on a variety of programs as well where we will let a flight dispatcher go over the flight plan, weather or have the pilots go over it in the dispatch office... some programs have gone into a bit more details we far as showing them planning flights, aircraft etc...
EMA747 From United Kingdom, joined Jun 2006, 881 posts, RR: 2 Reply 36, posted (4 months 3 weeks 4 days 3 hours ago) and read 8762 times:
Quoting JustPlanes (Reply 34): Over the years we've experimented with exactly what amount of outside cockpit (scenery) as opposed to inside cockpit views people wanted to see... I think we are about where we were looking to be and the current formula is working... give or take a few percent one way or another and also depending on the programs.. some will have more of one or another.
JP - On a similar theme I have a slight request (and please please don't take this as a negative comment in any way) but.....would it be possible for you to film the takeoffs/landing with a more wide angle view sometimes? Sometimes I feel the view is a little too zoomed in and only shows what's going on through the windows. It would be good if we could see the panels and through the windows at the same time a bit more.
Again it's not a criticism I just though maybe it's something you guys could look into.
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PHBUF From Netherlands, joined Mar 2009, 192 posts, RR: 0 Reply 37, posted (4 months 3 weeks 4 days 1 hour ago) and read 8748 times:
Quoting JustPlanes (Reply 35): That is extremely kind of you and would love to feature that on a program but would off course have to be part of a KLM DVD.
No problem at all, but of course I can't promise anything..but if you ever get to make a KLM DVD, let me know and I will see what I can do!
JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 38, posted (4 months 3 weeks 3 days 22 hours ago) and read 8744 times:
Quoting EMA747 (Reply 36): JP - On a similar theme I have a slight request (and please please don't take this as a negative comment in any way) but.....would it be possible for you to film the takeoffs/landing with a more wide angle view sometimes? Sometimes I feel the view is a little too zoomed in and only shows what's going on through the windows. It would be good if we could see the panels and through the windows at the same time a bit more.
Again it's not a criticism I just though maybe it's something you guys could look into.
That is indeed a note our cameramen have however most of the time the light makes such an ideal shot impossible... We've been a bit more successful at this than in the past though so we'll continue to try for that off course... and trust me I've taken all requests and suggestions seriously since we started this series, if I hadn't I doubt we would be where we are today so feel free to send them over!
JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 39, posted (4 months 3 weeks 3 days 22 hours ago) and read 8743 times:
Quoting PHBUF (Reply 37): No problem at all, but of course I can't promise anything..but if you ever get to make a KLM DVD, let me know and I will see what I can do!
Absolutely! It would be great to visit!
Over the years we've filmed almost all KLM partners other than Martinair...
KLM Cityhopper, KLM UK, KLM Exel and Transavia have all been featured, not sure why KLM has been so resistent in joining.
NZA320 From New Zealand, joined May 2007, 162 posts, RR: 0 Reply 40, posted (4 months 3 weeks 3 days 20 hours ago) and read 8737 times:
Quoting EMA747 (Reply 27): Also NZ would be cool. I've flown with them quite a bit and it would be nice to see their operations from the cockpit.
Seeing the approach into Queenstown would be really cool to see.
Btw JustPlanes, - just an idea, But I reckon it would be something different if you were to film and get a detailed explanation of the aircraft galleys and how the f/as prepare the meals and service. I know you show cabin shots of the service and galleys in most of your programs but in the ones that I've seen theres been no explanation of how everything works and what each part does. The galleys are probably the part of the aircraft that I know the least about and it would be good to get a bit more knowledge about.
Cheers NZA320
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EMA747 From United Kingdom, joined Jun 2006, 881 posts, RR: 2 Reply 41, posted (4 months 3 weeks 3 days 12 hours ago) and read 8709 times:
Quoting JustPlanes (Reply 38): That is indeed a note our cameramen have however most of the time the light makes such an ideal shot impossible... We've been a bit more successful at this than in the past though so we'll continue to try for that off course... and trust me I've taken all requests and suggestions seriously since we started this series, if I hadn't I doubt we would be where we are today so feel free to send them over!
Thanks for the explanation JP. I can understand that light must be a big problem. Dark in the cockpit and light outside must be really difficult to film.
Quoting JustPlanes (Reply 39): Over the years we've filmed almost all KLM partners other than Martinair...
Martinair MD11F? Man that would be cool.
Quoting NZA320 (Reply 40): Seeing the approach into Queenstown would be really cool to see.
Hell yea that would be cool. Seen planes flying into Queenstown when I was at that airport for real a few years ago and it was quite spectacular.
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JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 42, posted (4 months 3 weeks 3 days 10 hours ago) and read 8701 times:
Quoting NZA320 (Reply 40): Btw JustPlanes, - just an idea, But I reckon it would be something different if you were to film and get a detailed explanation of the aircraft galleys and how the f/as prepare the meals and service. I know you show cabin shots of the service and galleys in most of your programs but in the ones that I've seen theres been no explanation of how everything works and what each part does. The galleys are probably the part of the aircraft that I know the least about and it would be good to get a bit more knowledge about.
Actually we have done a few programs that present and explain galleys... don't ask me which ones... just too much out there to remember that... We've also had some food preparation and presentation footage.. mostly on the Austrian long haul programs if my memory serves me right. Footage of the cook preparing the meals etc...
On the SN Brussels program the purser takes more than half hour to present his duties and the crews work on the flight.
JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 44, posted (4 months 3 weeks 3 days 7 hours ago) and read 8682 times:
Martinair did not want to work with us... no clue why but that's life... we move on
And as far as clues.. I thought I said I was only going to give 1... and I looked up and thats indeed what I said
Quoting JustPlanes (Reply 18): This time only 1 clue will be given but its a good one that should seriously limit the possibilities...
The next airline joining is the 9th member of one of the airline alliances and by that I mean that we have already featured 8 airlines of that alliance in the series.
but fine, I will give another one....
yes as guessed above it is a member airline of the Start Alliance group...
PHBUF From Netherlands, joined Mar 2009, 192 posts, RR: 0 Reply 47, posted (4 months 3 weeks 3 days 2 hours ago) and read 8639 times:
Well, according to the Star Alliance website five airlines founded the Star Alliance..the sixth member was VARIG, and apparently Ansett Australia and Air New Zealand joined at the same time, so technically they both would be the 7th member..but since Ansett is no longer with us, I'm gonna guess the new WAR DVD will feature Air New Zealand!
Quoting PHBUF (Reply 47): I'm gonna guess the new WAR DVD will feature Air New Zealand!
That would be really cool, also a good possibility since Justplanes did a DVD on Freedom Air a few years back which was part of Air NZ so they already have a previously existing relationship.
Quoting JustPlanes (Reply 44): The next airline joining is the 9th member of one of the airline alliances and by that I mean that we have already featured 8 airlines of that alliance in the series.
yes as guessed above it is a member airline of the Star Alliance group...
So far the 8 Star Alliance videos JustPlanes has covered are Lufthansa, United, Varig, Austrian, Spanair, South African, Swiss and Turkish Airways - I think thats the 8th one.
So that leaves:
AC - Unlikely
SK - Even chance
TG - Even chance
NZ - Even chance
NH - Even chance
SQ - Highly unlikely
BD - Even chance
OZ - Even chance
LO - Even chance
US - Highly unlikely
CA - Not a chance
FM - Highly unlikely
MS - Highly unlikely
TP - Even chance
Without knowing the relationship JustPlanes has with those airlines, I would say that SK, BD and LO are possibilities since they normally cover a lot of European airlines. The Asian airlines like TG, NH and OZ are hard to guess since JP hasn't been in that area too much but they probably a bit more unlikely than the others. I'm going to go with either SK or NZ.
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JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 51, posted (4 months 3 weeks 2 days 21 hours ago) and read 8653 times:
Unfortunately ANZ it is now... I would not classify them as an airline that might not one day join the series but we have been in talks for 3 years and there has been virtually no movement in the right direction so something soon is highly unlikely...
I have to congratulate NZAA320 on a very well done post!
1 minor correction in your list of 8 Star Alliance airlines... I did not include Varig since they are no longer in it... but I did include Blue1... no big deal though...
Your conclusion at the bottom of your posting is very accurate I must say... I guess in 12 hours or so you will find out who is really joining the series.
PHBUF From Netherlands, joined Mar 2009, 192 posts, RR: 0 Reply 53, posted (4 months 3 weeks 2 days 5 hours ago) and read 8552 times:
Oh wow this is awesome..I think nobody expected Air Canada here..great airline, great airplane and great destinations..this one is gonna be a top seller for sure!
PHBUF From Netherlands, joined Mar 2009, 192 posts, RR: 0 Reply 55, posted (4 months 3 weeks 2 days 1 hour ago) and read 8519 times:
Hey JP, is there no discount this time on another DVD when purchasing the AC DVD? Usually when ordering a new release the customer gets a discount on another WAR DVD...
Thanks
JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 56, posted (4 months 3 weeks 2 days ago) and read 8502 times:
Quoting PHBUF (Reply 55): Hey JP, is there no discount this time on another DVD when purchasing the AC DVD? Usually when ordering a new release the customer gets a discount on another WAR DVD...
Not sure about these specials in July and August... might resume in September... We have our 2 summer breaks coming up and we need to make sure we get all orders out... I might be wrong and one might show up but I wouldn't count on it through September...
JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 57, posted (4 months 3 weeks 2 days ago) and read 8504 times:
Quoting BW424 (Reply 52): It's Air Canada 767-300ER to South America!!!! WOW. Great release JP. I'm getting this for sure!!
Quoting PHBUF (Reply 53): Oh wow this is awesome..I think nobody expected Air Canada here..great airline, great airplane and great destinations..this one is gonna be a top seller for sure!
Quoting Pitintl (Reply 54): Wow! AC 767-300 on 2 South American routes. I never would have guessed. Great release. I'll have to order my copy here very shortly!
Indeed I was delighted that we finally were able to make a deal with AC about half a year ago and are now able to bring you this South American flight. The new management team has been awesome to work with!
EMA747 From United Kingdom, joined Jun 2006, 881 posts, RR: 2 Reply 59, posted (4 months 3 weeks 1 day 11 hours ago) and read 8444 times:
Great looking DVD. A top seller for sure. I would have preferred SK or NZ myself but it's not so much the airline as the places and crews and this one looks really interesting. I'm skint at the moment but I'll scrape some money together to get this one!
Quoting JustPlanes (Reply 57): Indeed I was delighted that we finally were able to make a deal with AC about half a year ago and are now able to bring you this South American flight. The new management team has been awesome to work with!
Is it the case then that a new management at an airline that has refused to work with you in the past can make way for new negotiations? (not saying AC refused to work with you as I obviously have no idea what the background is on that one).
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Luftfahrer From Germany, joined Mar 2009, 316 posts, RR: 0 Reply 60, posted (4 months 2 weeks 5 days 13 hours ago) and read 8279 times:
Great-looking DVD with interesting destinations. The pilots speak a very clear and comprehensible English which is very important to me. I'll surely consider buying this one.
In the end of the preview video the FO said '..., hope some day we'll get to see you on the 777 or 787 AC is going to get'.
Could this be a secret hint for upcoming DVDs? Air Canada Triple 7 would be a stunner!
Another question, are you generally allowed to film in the cockpits of US-based carriers? Am I right supposing your already released videos from the USA were filmed pre 9/11?
JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 61, posted (4 months 2 weeks 5 days ago) and read 8221 times:
I really shouldnt talk about airline management or about permissions for cockpit filming...
but Air Canada joining the series is certainly a big event, to say the least!
Whether another DVD will come depends on how happy they are off course...
Our warehouse is working on getting all the orders shipped by our 1st summer closing from this weekend... Then we will be back for 10 days at the start of August. We will release a new program (not a new airline) and then the warehouse will go on its 2nd break..
When we get back in September we will have a couple of really cool programs coming out..
757767lover From United Kingdom, joined Dec 2006, 256 posts, RR: 0 Reply 62, posted (4 months 2 weeks 4 days 10 hours ago) and read 8164 times:
I would also like to say the Air Canada looks great; with the Euro Atlantic I am (sorry about the expression ) over the moon I'm in my element. I mean two programs featuring the 767 and one exciting 757 flight.
Can I just say how much I enjoy your Facts and Figures section.
JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 63, posted (4 months 2 weeks 3 days 21 hours ago) and read 8136 times:
Quoting 757767lover (Reply 62): Can I just say how much I enjoy your Facts and Figures section.
Cool... its a work in progress but so far some interesting facts indeed...
When you've been doing this for close to 20 years there are bound to be some statistics... not to mention many stories.. but not sure if those will ever get published
757767lover From United Kingdom, joined Dec 2006, 256 posts, RR: 0 Reply 64, posted (4 months 2 weeks 3 days 10 hours ago) and read 8083 times:
Quoting JustPlanes (Reply 63): When you've been doing this for close to 20 years there are bound to be some statistics... not to mention many stories.. but not sure if those will ever get published
Will the stories come out in your autobiography?????????? Ha Ha
JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 65, posted (4 months 2 weeks 2 days 12 hours ago) and read 8052 times:
Quoting 757767lover (Reply 64): Will the stories come out in your autobiography?????????? Ha Ha
Nah.. dont really think anyone would be interested...
I will give out a little bit of info on a program we just finished though... because I'm excited
This is nbr 4 on the list so not due for release till late September I believe... however in my book it will be the best 737NG program we've ever made...
It includes the longest flight we've ever done on the type (more than 6 hours) to 2 destinations we have never been to...
That is followed by a trip into a place that was extremely foggy and leads to a missed approach followed by an autoland....
Then 2 roundtrips to sort of dangerous airports including 1 we had never been to...
There is a landing that focuses just on the instruments and shows the speeds during the touchdown and rollout which I had never seen before..
And on top of that the crews were really superb...
So we're looking at a fantastic program here...
Although the 3 programs that will be released before that are equally great and very excited about the 2 new airlines joining at the end of August and start of September!!
PHBUF From Netherlands, joined Mar 2009, 192 posts, RR: 0 Reply 67, posted (4 months 2 weeks 2 days 7 hours ago) and read 8004 times:
For those interested:
right now I'm selling two classic Just Planes / World Air Routes VHS tapes..the Turkish Airlines A340-300 and the Flight in the Cockpit 8: SABENA. Both items will end in approx 2 days from now so you'll have to hurry if you're interested! Message me for more info
BW424 From Trinidad And Tobago, joined Sep 2008, 698 posts, RR: 0 Reply 68, posted (4 months 2 weeks 2 days 5 hours ago) and read 7984 times:
Quoting JustPlanes (Reply 65): Nah.. dont really think anyone would be interested...
I will give out a little bit of info on a program we just finished though... because I'm excited
This is nbr 4 on the list so not due for release till late September I believe... however in my book it will be the best 737NG program we've ever made...
It includes the longest flight we've ever done on the type (more than 6 hours) to 2 destinations we have never been to...
That is followed by a trip into a place that was extremely foggy and leads to a missed approach followed by an autoland....
Then 2 roundtrips to sort of dangerous airports including 1 we had never been to...
There is a landing that focuses just on the instruments and shows the speeds during the touchdown and rollout which I had never seen before..
And on top of that the crews were really superb...
So we're looking at a fantastic program here...
Although the 3 programs that will be released before that are equally great and very excited about the 2 new airlines joining at the end of August and start of September!!
That was it for today...
Justplanes!!!
You trying to kill me with all this suspense!! Anyway, around that time I'm busy with college, not like now having nothing to do. But let me just say this..........I love the 737NG!!!! It's on of my most preferred commercial aircraft. Don't know why.......just is.
You say longest flight you ever did on the 737NG. I think I might know what it is, but don't want to say anything as it's way to early.
right now I'm selling two classic Just Planes / World Air Routes VHS tapes..the Turkish Airlines A340-300 and the Flight in the Cockpit 8: SABENA. Both items will end in approx 2 days from now so you'll have to hurry if you're interested! Message me for more info
oh and just to be clear..I'm selling them on eBay
and JP, indeed, your description of the new 737 DVD is magnificent..can't wait to find out more!
757767lover From United Kingdom, joined Dec 2006, 256 posts, RR: 0 Reply 71, posted (4 months 2 weeks 1 day 9 hours ago) and read 7895 times:
Quoting BW424 (Reply 68): You trying to kill me with all this suspense!!
Let me warn you JPV not only could you be up for murder of BW424 as well as me, do you realy want that on your concious. This program is one certainly going on my list.
Can i please put in a thought for a possible destination if ever the opportunity comes up. Sal in Cape Verde. I know you will have little say in the destinations but if you do.
BW424 From Trinidad And Tobago, joined Sep 2008, 698 posts, RR: 0 Reply 72, posted (4 months 2 weeks 1 day 4 hours ago) and read 7877 times:
Quoting 757767lover (Reply 71): Let me warn you JPV not only could you be up for murder of BW424 as well as me, do you realy want that on your concious. This program is one certainly going on my list.
LOL. Certainly on my list as well. Normally when JPV singles out a particular future release, especially as he has done with this latest one, it's gonna be reeeaalllll good!!
Quoting CB777 (Reply 70): I am hoping for another B777dvd this year
That would be great! We haven't had one in a while.
JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 75, posted (4 months 1 week 4 days 4 hours ago) and read 7665 times:
Quoting 757767lover (Reply 74): Oh your worshipful could you please give us a clue to the next release?
Simon
Certainly... its all about 2s
its coming in 2 Fridays
its 2 types of airplanes
each of the 2 planes has 2 engines
each plane is flown by 2 pilots
and a total of only 2 Captains on the DVD
Goes to 2 pairs of destinations
all flights are under 2 hours
2 of the flights are under 1 hour
if you review all the above carefully for at least 2 days...
there should really not be more than 2 possibilities
PHBUF From Netherlands, joined Mar 2009, 192 posts, RR: 0 Reply 77, posted (4 months 1 week 3 days 10 hours ago) and read 7609 times:
Bush flying would involve a lot of short legs and usually involves only one pilot..most of the time that is. It does look like it's gonna be something small, i.e. turboprops or something like that.
777guy From United States, joined Sep 2000, 459 posts, RR: 0 Reply 79, posted (4 months 1 week 2 days 23 hours ago) and read 7566 times:
JP, was just reading about Continental Airlines getting in trouble over in India for security checking of an ex-President before he boarded one of their flights. And to think they threw such a fit about your camera man filming a walk around. I believe the Indian government is a little out of intelligence when it comes to airport security.
757767lover From United Kingdom, joined Dec 2006, 256 posts, RR: 0 Reply 80, posted (4 months 1 week 2 days 11 hours ago) and read 7517 times:
Quoting JustPlanes (Reply 75): its 2 types of airplanes
each of the 2 planes has 2 engines
WELL THAT RULES OUT THE DC-10 MD/B 11 OR THE TU-154 OR B727 OR ANY 340 OR 747
each plane is flown by 2 pilots
and a total of only 2 Captains on the DVD
Goes to 2 pairs of destinations
SO 4 IN TOTAL
all flights are under 2 hours
SHORT HAUL
2 of the flights are under 1 hour
VERY SHORT HAUL
Questons for you JPV.
Are we talking Airbus A-320 family arecraft here, and are we talking Europe based?
PHBUF From Netherlands, joined Mar 2009, 192 posts, RR: 0 Reply 81, posted (4 months 1 week 2 days 7 hours ago) and read 7496 times:
It would be more interesting to know if the two engines are jet engines or (turbo)props..considering the legs are so short, I'd think ATR, Saab or Dash props
JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 86, posted (4 months 6 days ago) and read 7238 times:
The new program (of an existing airline) will be announced within 48 hours... even though it won't be released till the weekend... Just trying to get orders in early as our warehouse will only handle orders for about 10 days... so not long before you can find out and watch the 9 minute trailer on You Tube... and after this we're looking at several new airlines joining the series and 3 very exciting programs indeed all with their own little things to bring to the series...
CB777 From United States, joined Sep 1999, 1189 posts, RR: 5 Reply 87, posted (4 months 5 days 23 hours ago) and read 7221 times:
Quoting JustPlanes (Reply 86): and after this we're looking at several new airlines joining the series and 3 very exciting programs indeed all with their own little things to bring to the series...
Are we talking something like 777-300 ie a new series. I must say JPV you know how to keep us guessing by saying "technically;" or are we looking at some Russian built aircraft such as the L4T. Is one of the airlines based in Northern Europe?
JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 91, posted (4 months 4 days 6 hours ago) and read 7056 times:
I guess I will have to keep you guessing for a bit longer... however for this week's program you won't have to wait too much longer... it could be uploaded tonight if things go according to plans here... or Wednesday at the latest...
BW424 From Trinidad And Tobago, joined Sep 2008, 698 posts, RR: 0 Reply 92, posted (4 months 4 days 5 hours ago) and read 7032 times:
Quoting JustPlanes (Reply 86): and after this we're looking at several new airlines joining the series and 3 very exciting programs indeed all with their own little things to bring to the series...
Quoting JustPlanes (Reply 89): Actually technically yes... and I will say 1 more thing.... all 3 programs are in the vicinity of 4 hours long so lotsa stuff coming
I am so excited for the upcoming programs JP!!
Quoting 757767lover (Reply 90): Are we talking something like 777-300 ie a new series
I thought the same thing Simon! That would be great !!
PlunaCRJ From Uruguay, joined exactly 2 years ago today! , 437 posts, RR: 0 Reply 94, posted (4 months 3 days 6 hours ago) and read 6925 times:
Quoting JustPlanes (Reply 65):
This is nbr 4 on the list so not due for release till late September I believe... however in my book it will be the best 737NG program we've ever made...
It includes the longest flight we've ever done on the type (more than 6 hours) to 2 destinations we have never been to...
That is followed by a trip into a place that was extremely foggy and leads to a missed approach followed by an autoland....
Then 2 roundtrips to sort of dangerous airports including 1 we had never been to...
There is a landing that focuses just on the instruments and shows the speeds during the touchdown and rollout which I had never seen before..
And on top of that the crews were really superb...
Copa Airlines?? That would be great!
Regards,
"The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom"- Isaac Asimo
PlunaCRJ From Uruguay, joined exactly 2 years ago today! , 437 posts, RR: 0 Reply 96, posted (4 months 3 days 5 hours ago) and read 6901 times:
Quoting PHBUF (Reply 95): Copa would be awesome, but do they have 6 hour 737 flights?
PTY-MVD and PTY-EZE are aprox. seven hours long.
Another possibility could be Alaska Airlines. Their ANC-ORD is about 6 hours, and some of the airports they serve up in Alaska haven´t got the nicest weather....
"The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom"- Isaac Asimo
Alaskamd80 From United States, joined Jan 2005, 60 posts, RR: 2 Reply 97, posted (4 months 3 days 5 hours ago) and read 6895 times:
A new Alaska Airlines program would be great!!! just wish they got the MD-80 before they left, well i hope their is another Alaska DVD in the works, .. Luciano
EMA747 From United Kingdom, joined Jun 2006, 881 posts, RR: 2 Reply 98, posted (4 months 3 days 2 hours ago) and read 6868 times:
It's Austrian again. This time with the A319 and A321. WOW I didn't see this one coming but am soooo looking forward to getting this. All the Austrian DVDs so far have been outstanding and I don't see why this will be any different. Nice one JP.
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PHBUF From Netherlands, joined Mar 2009, 192 posts, RR: 0 Reply 99, posted (4 months 2 days 19 hours ago) and read 6839 times:
I agree that all Austrian programs have been outstanding so far, but I also have to say I'm not too thrilled by another A319/A320/A321 program..but again, I'm sure it's an excellent program
JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 100, posted (4 months 2 days 19 hours ago) and read 6847 times:
An overview of the A320 family programs in the last 3 years...
In 2007 there was
Eurofly... but that was also more about the A330
Air Berlin... but that was mostly about the B737-700 and 800 and some Fk-100
In 2008 there was
Cyprus Airways... also included the A330
In 2009 so far
Hamburg... but again most of the program was on the 737-300 and 737-700
Kingfisher... the only strictly A320 program in 3 years!
and now Austrian...
So on average only 2 programs a year for the last 3 years... its hard not to cover them as they're all over the place and so many airlines operate them...
and indeed Austrian has been one success story so doing this type was kind of unavoidable...
PHBUF From Netherlands, joined Mar 2009, 192 posts, RR: 0 Reply 101, posted (4 months 2 days 15 hours ago) and read 6872 times:
True, six A32X programs in the last three years, but the A32X has been the main focus on:
Air Arabia
Air Luxor
Armenian
Dutchbird
Goodjet
Kingfisher
MyTravel
and has also been a major feature on:
Air Berlin
Cyprus
Eurofly
Hamburg
Qatar
Spanair
so for me personally, it's been covered (very well I might say, especially on Dutchbird, Kingfisher and MyTravel) so my interest for another A32X DVD is somewhat low..nevertheless, like I said, all of your Austrian programs have been great and I do admit that Sarajevo and Bucharest are very interesting destinations!
EMA747 From United Kingdom, joined Jun 2006, 881 posts, RR: 2 Reply 102, posted (4 months 2 days 12 hours ago) and read 6840 times:
PHBUF It's not about the actual plane so much as the crews, routes and parts of the world in my view. I've seen enough cockpit presentations but JP has hinted that they will become less and less seen as there have been lots already. I think JP is doing a fantastic job to get the great crews and interesting places that we see.
Of course there are things that I would like to see more of, Russia planes, Asian routes for example, but these are just too hard to get a deal done for filming I think. I would really like to see another Silkway IL76 type program, maybe with the Tu154, or a program from China. I'm sure JP and team would like to make these as much as we would like to watch them but the oppertunites are just not there at the moment I think.
Andy S
PS - I'm not having a go at you PHBUF these are just my views.
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JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 103, posted (4 months 2 days 9 hours ago) and read 6848 times:
You are very right... While we obviously cover a certain type of aircraft in each program, its not as much about that type as it is about the airline, the routes etc... Thats why we went from Flight in the Cockpit to calling it World Air Routes...
In each program we try to cover new destinations or at last new routes.
I think if we go over the number of 737s we've covered that would be far higher than the A320...
We would certainly love to cover more Russian planes but unfortunately that does not seem to be working for a variety of reasons... Luckily we have been able to cover a number of them so as to give a taste of how they are operated...
We just completed the production part of the 4th program in line for release, will be October I guess... just as excited about that one as the next 3 so things are looking up for Sept and Oct... and all 4 are around 4 hours...
PHBUF From Netherlands, joined Mar 2009, 192 posts, RR: 0 Reply 104, posted (4 months 1 day 20 hours ago) and read 6776 times:
It's all good and you're right about the 737 JP, for me personally these types have become a bit boring since they have been covered so many times. I can only hope for another program comparable to Ameristar Jet Charter..really loved the business jets (ok, used for cargo/freight, but biz jets nonetheless ) and I can only dream about a program involving a Gulfstream or Global Express or something like it. I've always thought the Ameristar program was one of the best of all DVDs I've seen
EMA747 From United Kingdom, joined Jun 2006, 881 posts, RR: 2 Reply 105, posted (3 months 4 weeks 1 day 10 hours ago) and read 6612 times:
JP when will the new Austrian DVD be available in the UK? I like to support my local aviation shop at East Midlands airport and am flying out of there for AMS next Sunday so I want to pick a copy up if I can. I hope they have it in by then.
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Cb777 From United States, joined Sep 1999, 1189 posts, RR: 5 Reply 106, posted (3 months 4 weeks 1 day 1 hour ago) and read 6568 times:
Quoting PlunaCRJ (Reply 94):
This is nbr 4 on the list so not due for release till late September I believe... however in my book it will be the best 737NG program we've ever made...
It includes the longest flight we've ever done on the type (more than 6 hours) to 2 destinations we have never been to...
That is followed by a trip into a place that was extremely foggy and leads to a missed approach followed by an autoland....
Then 2 roundtrips to sort of dangerous airports including 1 we had never been to...
There is a landing that focuses just on the instruments and shows the speeds during the touchdown and rollout which I had never seen before..
And on top of that the crews were really superb...
JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 107, posted (3 months 4 weeks 19 hours ago) and read 6552 times:
Quoting EMA747 (Reply 105): JP when will the new Austrian DVD be available in the UK? I like to support my local aviation shop at East Midlands airport and am flying out of there for AMS next Sunday so I want to pick a copy up if I can. I hope they have it in by then.
It won't be till the middle or end of next week actually.. not due out of Boston till the end of this week or the start of the next one... Sorry
757767lover From United Kingdom, joined Dec 2006, 256 posts, RR: 0 Reply 108, posted (3 months 4 weeks 13 hours ago) and read 6496 times:
Hi It seems Austrian have been a great company to work with- the evidence is in the programs you have produced. Alas unless you try the subsidiary Arrows there is only the 737 left. With the Arrows you could fly the Canadair Jet Fokker 70/100 and the Bombardier Q-400.
If you did fly with the Arrows would that count as a New Airline?
JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 109, posted (3 months 3 weeks 6 days 21 hours ago) and read 6456 times:
Quoting 757767lover (Reply 108): Hi It seems Austrian have been a great company to work with- the evidence is in the programs you have produced. Alas unless you try the subsidiary Arrows there is only the 737 left. With the Arrows you could fly the Canadair Jet Fokker 70/100 and the Bombardier Q-400.
If you did fly with the Arrows would that count as a New Airline?
Simon
I'm not sure if we will or won't do Arrows... no talks have been scheduled yet but not ruling it out.. and yes it would count as a new company... Arrows is really Tyrolean operating as Austrian Arrows...
EMA747 From United Kingdom, joined Jun 2006, 881 posts, RR: 2 Reply 110, posted (3 months 3 weeks 6 days 11 hours ago) and read 6410 times:
Quoting JustPlanes (Reply 107): It won't be till the middle or end of next week actually.. not due out of Boston till the end of this week or the start of the next one... Sorry
Not to worry. I'll maybe get one of the other new DVD's to watch instead.
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EMA747 From United Kingdom, joined Jun 2006, 881 posts, RR: 2 Reply 112, posted (3 months 3 weeks 1 day 23 hours ago) and read 6178 times:
I'm well looking forward to the new post summer break releases. I'm on holiday for 3 weeks so I'' be really excited to see what's new by then. My brithday is Sept 13 so should have so new DVDs to add to my list.
Have a really nice summer break everyone.
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757767lover From United Kingdom, joined Dec 2006, 256 posts, RR: 0 Reply 115, posted (3 months 2 weeks 3 days 11 hours ago) and read 5837 times:
Quoting 757767lover (Reply 111): All being well you should have received my coments on the euroAtlantic disk. Any clue on the new airline joineing the family?
Have you receverd them and what is the 1st clue on the new member of the family
JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 120, posted (3 months 1 week 11 hours ago) and read 5306 times:
The next clue will help a bit more...
The airline feature in the next program actually does not have any aircraft painted in its own livery...
And someone asked when the DVD would be arriving... Our goal is this coming weekend... but thats not yet 100 confirmed...
757767lover From United Kingdom, joined Dec 2006, 256 posts, RR: 0 Reply 126, posted (3 months 1 day 15 hours ago) and read 4834 times:
Well at least i got they are working for BA it is just i got the wrong continent and the airline of course it's CONAIR from the clip on You Tube it looks great
Luftfahrer From Germany, joined Mar 2009, 316 posts, RR: 0 Reply 128, posted (3 months 5 hours ago) and read 4714 times:
I agree, it indeed looks good... but I'm stuffed with B737 videos. I hope to see a Boeing 777 footage in the future. Preferably from Delta, but that's probably far from happening.
PHBUF From Netherlands, joined Mar 2009, 192 posts, RR: 0 Reply 129, posted (2 months 4 weeks 1 day 15 hours ago) and read 4672 times:
Quoting Luftfahrer (Reply 128): Preferably from Delta, but that's probably far from happening.
Delta, Continental, American..even a renewed United program would be jaw dropping but I agree chances to see those carriers in action are slim..very, very slim.
JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 132, posted (2 months 3 weeks 6 days 11 hours ago) and read 4541 times:
Quoting Sunstar (Reply 131): Anything scheduled for release tonight..?
Actually we're only announcing the release of the Comair/Kulula/British Airways tonight... It really came out last weekend but because we were closed for 3 weeks we had enough orders to handle for this week...
The next release will come in either 1 or 2 weeks from now...
Midcon385 From United States, joined Dec 2006, 474 posts, RR: 0 Reply 134, posted (2 months 3 weeks 6 days 4 hours ago) and read 4490 times:
Hi justplanes,
Been away a little while, but I have to say the Air Canada, EuroAtlantic, and Comair/Kulula/BA DVDs look fantastic and will hope to get them in the fairly near future. Glad to see so many great programs continuing to be produced...
Quoting Midcon385 (Reply 134): Been away a little while, but I have to say the Air Canada, EuroAtlantic, and Comair/Kulula/BA DVDs look fantastic and will hope to get them in the fairly near future. Glad to see so many great programs continuing to be produced...
Thanks very much Midcon.. I have to agree with you... the crews are doing most of it though.. The EuroAtlantic 757 were great pilots and its a fun route as well..
The Air Canada 767 pilots were amazing....
and the crews on the British 733 to Victoria Falls and Kulula 734 to Cape Town are very special as you will see. The other 3 were really good but those 2 really make this DVD and their part accounts for most of the DVD.
Flying in and out of Lanseria was a nice addition as well...
Now as far as the next program...
What can I say... I am very excited...
New airline to the series... and new airline in general...
There is a new type of aircraft as well... even though its really very close to other types we've featured... Some very scenic approaches... and one that will certainly rank as extremely interesting specially for flight simmers I think....
Oh and the program is also 4 hours long...
Have a nice weekend!
EMA747 From United Kingdom, joined Jun 2006, 881 posts, RR: 2 Reply 136, posted (2 months 3 weeks 5 days 11 hours ago) and read 4423 times:
Quoting JustPlanes (Reply 130): I would not count on US airlines coming into the series... but a 777 is always a possibility off course...
Is the part about the 777 an early hint of things to come?
As for the next release. The part about it being interesting for simmers sounds good. Is there some sort of training sim part to the DVD, ie like on the Westjet 736?
I am going to guess either Sky Airline with the 737-900 or Cargoitalia with the MD11F.
Both are new types (at least to DVD as far as I am aware) and both airlines are newish.
I am sure I am wrong though!
Andy S
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757767lover From United Kingdom, joined Dec 2006, 256 posts, RR: 0 Reply 137, posted (2 months 3 weeks 5 days 9 hours ago) and read 4406 times:
Hi JPV is your wear-house now open if so do you know when they are sending the Comair out to the UK distributor?
Quoting JustPlanes (Reply 135): There is a new type of aircraft as well... even though its really very close to other types we've featured... Some very scenic approaches... and one that will certainly rank as extremely interesting specially for flight simmers I think....
Oh and the program is also 4 hours long...
Clues i think not 1/ Some very scenic approaches... Well we have come to expect that from you. At times you can put National Geographic to shame 2/ Oh and the program is also 4 hours long...
Well that will help us a lot. Can you give some clues as to the continent the airline is based in etc. PLEASE NOTE I'VE NO INTENTION IN BEING RUDE in the last paragraph i hope you can take it as being light hearted.
Pitintl From United States, joined Oct 2005, 82 posts, RR: 1 Reply 140, posted (2 months 3 weeks 5 days 9 hours ago) and read 4399 times:
Quoting Luftfahrer (Reply 139): The B6 of Brazil? Not a bad guess... they already have the Embraer E190 covered, but not the E195. Sounds interesting!
Exactly...since the E195 is a type missing from the logs and it's extremely close to the E190. And Azul is a very new airline, therefore it just made sense. Plus...Brazil...What more can I say? Amazing approaches....think Santos Dumont!
Midcon385 From United States, joined Dec 2006, 474 posts, RR: 0 Reply 142, posted (2 months 3 weeks 5 days 3 hours ago) and read 4365 times:
Quoting Pitintl (Reply 140): Exactly...since the E195 is a type missing from the logs and it's extremely close to the E190. And Azul is a very new airline, therefore it just made sense. Plus...Brazil...What more can I say? Amazing approaches....think Santos Dumont!
That would indeed be awesome!
Quoting JustPlanes (Reply 141):
I'm 60% sure that a 777 will be coming within the next year Wink
Would love if that was an Air Canada 777-300 flight!
757767lover From United Kingdom, joined Dec 2006, 256 posts, RR: 0 Reply 143, posted (2 months 3 weeks 2 days 11 hours ago) and read 4247 times:
Quoting Pitintl (Reply 138): I'm going to go out on the limb and say that the new program is Azul Brazilian. Just my educated guess....would be nice if it was true!
In the latest edition October of the magazine Airliner World the advert for JPV shows the Comair Air Canada and Azul flying the E-190 and E-195. It shows 6 airports, but alas the advert is to small to see them to read.
Pitintl From United States, joined Oct 2005, 82 posts, RR: 1 Reply 145, posted (2 months 3 weeks 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 4137 times:
Quoting Pitintl (Reply 138): I'm going to go out on the limb and say that the new program is Azul Brazilian. Just my educated guess....would be nice if it was true!
Quoting 757767lover (Reply 143): In the latest edition October of the magazine Airliner World the advert for JPV shows the Comair Air Canada and Azul flying the E-190 and E-195. It shows 6 airports, but alas the advert is to small to see them to read.
Simon
What can I say? I'm good! I can't wait to get this one. I should order the GOL one at the same time. It's on my want list. Should be an exciting program!
It totally is very exciting...
David Neeleman opens the program so that, to me anyway, is already exciting!
The 1st trip is to Santos Dumont and the approach into and departure out of are superb as always.
We get to fly the Embraer 195 for the 1st time.
The crews were great and lots of presentations of this high tech aircraft.
One of the most exciting features of this DVD : Azul has equipped their entire fleet with HUDs (Head Up Displays) and somehow we manage to follow one of the approaches and landings through the HUD and we see what the pilot would be seeing... Very cool to say the least!
The program is also 4 hours long so its packed and includes a very nice walkaround, 2 flights in the cabin....
The trailer will be on You Tube Thursday evening and 63 pictures on our website!
757767lover From United Kingdom, joined Dec 2006, 256 posts, RR: 0 Reply 149, posted (2 months 2 weeks 2 days 11 hours ago) and read 3795 times:
Hi JPV is there any chance of any more of the "Flight in the Cockpit" being released onto DVD?
I've just finished the 1st flight in the COMAIR programme and the Capt seems another of your brilliant finds, he seems very passionate about what he does. I cannot wait to get back and find out more.
JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 150, posted (2 months 2 weeks 1 day 23 hours ago) and read 3747 times:
Quoting 757767lover (Reply 149): Hi JPV is there any chance of any more of the "Flight in the Cockpit" being released onto DVD?
I've just finished the 1st flight in the COMAIR programme and the Capt seems another of your brilliant finds, he seems very passionate about what he does. I cannot wait to get back and find out more.
There are a few more Flight in the Cockpits planned however it all depends on when there is an open slot for a release... As long as we have many new programs in line it may take a while... it something slows down there we might be able to fit one in...
1st crew on Comair was great... wait till you meet the 2nd one... awesome!
SAflyer From South Africa, joined Aug 2009, 11 posts, RR: 0 Reply 153, posted (2 months 1 week 5 days 13 hours ago) and read 3531 times:
Quoting 757767lover (Reply 152): Quoting JustPlanes (Reply 150):
1st crew on Comair was great... wait till you meet the 2nd one... awesome!
Boy you are so right i cannot wait to write a review on this one.
I have received my Comair DVD yesterday, what a brilliant dvd, the crews are absolutely professional and really go out of their way to explain everything in detail. Plus the beautiful scenery. I really recommend that every JPV fan add this one to their collection. Thank you so much.
Midcon385 From United States, joined Dec 2006, 474 posts, RR: 0 Reply 154, posted (2 months 1 week 5 days 7 hours ago) and read 3504 times:
Quoting SAflyer (Reply 153): have received my Comair DVD yesterday, what a brilliant dvd, the crews are absolutely professional and really go out of their way to explain everything in detail. Plus the beautiful scenery. I really recommend that every JPV fan add this one to their collection. Thank you so much.
I just ordered the Comair DVD. I know that it has to be awesome, so can't wait to get it and enjoy it!
JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 156, posted (2 months 1 week 4 days 10 hours ago) and read 3410 times:
Quoting SAflyer (Reply 153): I have received my Comair DVD yesterday, what a brilliant dvd, the crews are absolutely professional and really go out of their way to explain everything in detail. Plus the beautiful scenery. I really recommend that every JPV fan add this one to their collection. Thank you so much.
Always looking for some comments/reviews for our website if anyone has the opportunity...
Thank you!
Quoting 757767lover (Reply 64):
Will the stories come out in your autobiography?????????? Ha Ha
Nah.. dont really think anyone would be interested...
I will give out a little bit of info on a program we just finished though... because I'm excited
This is nbr 4 on the list so not due for release till late September I believe... however in my book it will be the best 737NG program we've ever made...
It includes the longest flight we've ever done on the type (more than 6 hours) to 2 destinations we have never been to...
That is followed by a trip into a place that was extremely foggy and leads to a missed approach followed by an autoland....
Then 2 roundtrips to sort of dangerous airports including 1 we had never been to...
There is a landing that focuses just on the instruments and shows the speeds during the touchdown and rollout which I had never seen before..
And on top of that the crews were really superb...
So we're looking at a fantastic program here...
Although the 3 programs that will be released before that are equally great and very excited about the 2 new airlines joining at the end of August and start of September!!
I don't think Aires of Colombia flies a B737 route that is 6 hours long...
Cb777 From United States, joined Sep 1999, 1189 posts, RR: 5 Reply 159, posted (2 months 1 week 3 days 3 hours ago) and read 3275 times:
I am going to guess Copa Airlines because they have the longest B737NG routes in the world over six hours. I know this does not match JP's clue of the first 3 letters of the alphabet. Copa owns 90% of AeroRepublica of Columbia.
JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 161, posted (2 months 1 week 1 day 10 hours ago) and read 3139 times:
Its not COPA guys...
Couple of years back we had long talks with COPA but they lead to nothing unfortunately.
Anyway not that long to wait... looks like this one may be announced tomorrow so we can get orders out over the weekend as our warehouse will be shut for a week after the weekend...
EMA747 From United Kingdom, joined Jun 2006, 881 posts, RR: 2 Reply 162, posted (2 months 1 week 1 day 1 hour ago) and read 3096 times:
Carribean Airlines could fit. It has the A,B,C letters right. Also they appear to operate a 737NG from Trinidad to Toronto. Not sure if it's 6+ hours but it must be close.
Andy S
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CB777 From United States, joined Sep 1999, 1189 posts, RR: 5 Reply 163, posted (2 months 1 week 1 day ago) and read 3095 times:
Quoting EMA747 (Reply 162): Carribean Airlines could fit. It has the A,B,C letters right. Also they appear to operate a 737NG from Trinidad to Toronto. Not sure if it's 6+ hours but it must be close.
I don't think thats it due to JP's clue regarding the dvd
Quoting Cb777 (Reply 158): It includes the longest flight we've ever done on the type (more than 6 hours) to 2 destinations we have never been to...
BW424 From Trinidad And Tobago, joined Sep 2008, 698 posts, RR: 0 Reply 166, posted (2 months 1 week 20 hours ago) and read 3070 times:
Quoting EMA747 (Reply 162): Carribean Airlines could fit. It has the A,B,C letters right. Also they appear to operate a 737NG from Trinidad to Toronto. Not sure if it's 6+ hours but it must be close.
I seriously wish it was! But definitely isn't because I would have known! LOL POS-YYZ is approx. 5.5hrs. It could be done in 5hrs if winds are favorable.
Quoting JustPlanes (Reply 164): ok let me try to lead you guys on the right track...
the 3 letters are part of the airline's call sign
JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 168, posted (2 months 1 week 11 hours ago) and read 3040 times:
Does anyone know the four color process?
Its CMYK... rite...
So take the 3rd one in there and you get the 1st half of this airline's call sign..
Then take the 3 first letters of the alphabet.... and you get the 2nd half of this airline's call sign...
With this someone HAS to find it... come on guys...
Have fun
Luftfahrer From Germany, joined Mar 2009, 316 posts, RR: 0 Reply 170, posted (2 months 6 days 16 hours ago) and read 2951 times:
I was going to ask whether you had plans for any more German airlines... now there is my answer What a pity STR is not on the list, but the destinations seem interesting nonetheless!
Sebjacques92 From United Kingdom, joined Jun 2007, 134 posts, RR: 0 Reply 171, posted (2 months 6 days 4 hours ago) and read 2892 times:
The new release looks great JP!! I can't express how long i have wanted to see an Innsbruck arrival and departure explained from a pilots perspective. You can count on me purchasing this DVD
757767lover From United Kingdom, joined Dec 2006, 256 posts, RR: 0 Reply 172, posted (2 months 5 days 14 hours ago) and read 2841 times:
Quoting 757767lover (Reply 71): Can i please put in a thought for a possible destination if ever the opportunity comes up. Sal in Cape Verde. I know you will have little say in the destinations but if you do.
Simon
This was posted on the 17th July. Thanks for listening, I've already got my order in with Ron at JPV-UK.
EMA747 From United Kingdom, joined Jun 2006, 881 posts, RR: 2 Reply 173, posted (2 months 5 days 12 hours ago) and read 2827 times:
This looks great. The INN flight looks like a fun one to watch.
Quoting Sebjacques92 (Reply 171): The new release looks great JP!! I can't express how long i have wanted to see an Innsbruck arrival and departure explained from a pilots perspective. You can count on me purchasing this DVD Big grin
The Transavia DVD has INN as a destination as well. Might be worth a look. Great pilots on the DVD too.
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JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 176, posted (2 months 4 days 3 hours ago) and read 2769 times:
Quoting EMA747 (Reply 174): JP - I have a slightly strange question but do you have any idea how many copies of the Iran Air DVD you made and shipped out worldwide?
Andy S
Hello Andy,
Is there a particular reason you are asking that? Would have to research but prefer keeping things like that confidential if you don't mind.. but certainly interested in knowing why you asked
JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 177, posted (2 months 4 days 3 hours ago) and read 2771 times:
Quoting Luftfahrer (Reply 170): I was going to ask whether you had plans for any more German airlines... now there is my answer What a pity STR is not on the list, but the destinations seem interesting nonetheless!
Working with TUIfly was a total pleasure! Now we had already worked with Hapag Lloyd and Hapag Lloyd Express so we were no strangers there but we were able to pick the destinations which is not always the case...
We picked Sal and Boa Vista because we had never been to the Cape Verde Islands so that was great.
We picked Calvi because that's not a place many airlines go and its an interesting approach.
We picked Innsbruck because its never boring to fly in and out of there.
We got Venice thrown in in there because we had planned to be with this 1 crew for the day... but that turned out super luck as we got a missed approach and autoland at minimums... I mean you literally see the runway and touch it at the same time... as you will see on the You Tube trailer...
Besides that all crews were great, talked a lot... and its not easy when you're asking pilots to do all presentations in 2 languages!
We also filmed a few things we had never done before such as showing just the instruments for 1 takeoff and 1 landing... and some other things...
JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 178, posted (2 months 4 days 3 hours ago) and read 2768 times:
Quoting 777guy (Reply 175): I am curious about the difference of running time for German [228 mins] versus English [177mins]?
The main reason the German version is longer is because of the cockpit presentation in German... and other than that maybe a few of the presentations were a bit longer in German... We had 2 different Captains do the walkaround... 1 did it in English and another one in German at another airport.. its possible one of those is longer than the other...
but with the English version being 3 hours you're not missing anything...
EMA747 From United Kingdom, joined Jun 2006, 881 posts, RR: 2 Reply 179, posted (2 months 4 days 2 hours ago) and read 2762 times:
Quoting JustPlanes (Reply 176): Hello Andy,
Is there a particular reason you are asking that? Would have to research but prefer keeping things like that confidential if you don't mind.. but certainly interested in knowing why you asked Smile
The reason I am asking is I saw on ebay today someone selling both these DVDs for $75! In the add he says they are very rare and that you only released about 100 copies worldwide! I was a bit surprised by this and thought it likely false advertising.
Someone had even bought one at $75. I'm not saying it's not worth that much it's just I saw some in an aviation shop near me in the UK for £22.
Andy S
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JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 180, posted (2 months 4 days ago) and read 2761 times:
Quoting EMA747 (Reply 179): The reason I am asking is I saw on ebay today someone selling both these DVDs for $75! In the add he says they are very rare and that you only released about 100 copies worldwide! I was a bit surprised by this and thought it likely false advertising.
Someone had even bought one at $75. I'm not saying it's not worth that much it's just I saw some in an aviation shop near me in the UK for £22.
Andy S
I knew there was a reason thats why I asked... and indeed I understand your question...
Actually he's exaggerating a bit. We only released 20 copies of the DVD...
Considering our production costs are around $20,000 per program... with 20 copies out there they should be selling at $1,000 each! or if as he says there were indeed 100 copies made they should be selling at $200 each, so his price of $75 is a steal...
757767lover From United Kingdom, joined Dec 2006, 256 posts, RR: 0 Reply 181, posted (2 months 3 days 10 hours ago) and read 2729 times:
Quoting JustPlanes (Reply 177): We picked Sal and Boa Vista because we had never been to the Cape Verde Islands so that was great.
We picked Calvi because that's not a place many airlines go and its an interesting approach.
We picked Innsbruck because its never boring to fly in and out of there.
We got Venice thrown in in there because we had planned to be with this 1 crew for the day... but that turned out super luck as we got a missed approach and autoland at minimums... I mean you literally see the runway and touch it at the same time... as you will see on the You Tube trailer...
Do you get to pick the routes ie the airline sayes we have routes XYZ. Or can you make a request?
EMA747 From United Kingdom, joined Jun 2006, 881 posts, RR: 2 Reply 186, posted (2 months 2 days 12 hours ago) and read 2662 times:
Quoting JustPlanes (Reply 185): I really can't give out production figures.. but what I was saying is it wasn't 20 since we have to have then replicated in multiples of 1000pcs
I see. I totally understand you not being able to say the exact figures.
In other words the ebay guy is talking a load of rubbish saying there are only 100 worldwide!
On another note any idea when will the new DVD be in shops in the UK?
Andy S
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JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 188, posted (2 months 2 days 9 hours ago) and read 2657 times:
Quoting 757767lover (Reply 181): Do you get to pick the routes ie the airline sayes we have routes XYZ. Or can you make a request?
Somehow I overlooked this question, sorry.
Depends on the airline... In the majority of the cases we pick but not always... But even when we pick there are a lot of factors to consider so its not all about just picking a place we haven't been to before... Schedules, crew, types etc.. always come into play too...
Midcon385 From United States, joined Dec 2006, 474 posts, RR: 0 Reply 189, posted (2 months 1 day 3 hours ago) and read 2586 times:
Quoting SAflyer (Reply 153): I have received my Comair DVD yesterday, what a brilliant dvd, the crews are absolutely professional and really go out of their way to explain everything in detail. Plus the beautiful scenery. I really recommend that every JPV fan add this one to their collection.
I second this! The Comair DVD is outstanding! Haven't even watched half of the DVD yet but it's amazing...the crews are happy to give literally tons of detailed information and to point out scenery. Comair was obviously a fantastic airline to work with.
757767lover From United Kingdom, joined Dec 2006, 256 posts, RR: 0 Reply 190, posted (1 month 3 weeks 6 days 16 hours ago) and read 2451 times:
Quoting JustPlanes (Reply 188): Somehow I overlooked this question, sorry.
Depends on the airline... In the majority of the cases we pick but not always... But even when we pick there are a lot of factors to consider so its not all about just picking a place we haven't been to before... Schedules, crew, types etc.. always come into play too...
Many thanks for the reply.
I noted the change of crew on the HF6148 did Capt Aldinger fly out as passengers or did they join the plane at Boa Vista?
JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 191, posted (1 month 3 weeks 4 days 12 hours ago) and read 2352 times:
Quoting 757767lover (Reply 190): I noted the change of crew on the HF6148 did Capt Aldinger fly out as passengers or did they join the plane at Boa Vista?
Because of the length of the flight they have to change crews in the Cape Verde Islands.
The crew stays there until the next flight...
757767lover From United Kingdom, joined Dec 2006, 256 posts, RR: 0 Reply 192, posted (1 month 3 weeks 2 days 13 hours ago) and read 2239 times:
i am so sorry but seeing the latest release and the 1st one in duel language i am disappointed with the program. Please i want to make this very clear, i fully understand why you have the two language i have no problem with that at all, it is just the flow of the program is to jumpy What i am trying to say is the editing needs to be a bit better.
EMA747 From United Kingdom, joined Jun 2006, 881 posts, RR: 2 Reply 196, posted (1 month 3 weeks 14 hours ago) and read 2091 times:
Quoting 777guy (Reply 195): To be honest I wonder why you make two languish versions.
I guess if they are selling these DVDs in German speaking countries then they are far more likely to buy them if they have German language options. Plus the crew are German so why not get them to do a few bits in their native language?
Andy S
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JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 197, posted (1 month 3 weeks 11 hours ago) and read 2077 times:
Not sure which program 757767lover is referring to... The latest program is not the 1st dual language program we've released so I'm confused...
The latest program (TUIfly) is the 3rd to be released with a German version (Austrian & Hamburg were the other 2).
The reason we've done this is that 75% of the sales of those titles occur in German speaking countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland).
The English version is not affected by this... You get what you would normally get. We just add certain presentations in German so the local viewers in those countries can get things like the instruments, the briefings etc... done in their language since they are the vast majority buying those specific titles...
That sounds good. While I don't have a problem with understanding English speaking pilots (some are really good at that, some others not really...) it is nice to see a DVD partly or completely produced in my first language This one is definitely on my wish list...
777guy From United States, joined Sep 2000, 459 posts, RR: 0 Reply 201, posted (1 month 2 weeks 6 days 23 hours ago) and read 2042 times:
Quoting JustPlanes (Reply 197): The English version is not affected by this... You get what you would normally get. We just add certain presentations in German so the local viewers in those countries can get things like the instruments, the briefings etc... done in their language since they are the vast majority buying those specific titles...
So the English version is 3 hours and the German version is 4 hours. In spite of that some of my personal favorites are German Airlines such as such as LTU.
It looks like JP's relationship with AC is really developing well ... maybe potential for some more productions in the future ... particularly the 787, whenever it gets into service!
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EMA747 From United Kingdom, joined Jun 2006, 881 posts, RR: 2 Reply 208, posted (1 month 2 weeks 1 day 4 hours ago) and read 1729 times:
I think you have a best seller on your hands JP.
It looks fantastic. Great to have the 77W in the series. I am going to get this one as soon as my local shop has them. Send 'em over to the UK quick JP.
It's really great to see what comes from the good link you make with these airlines. Austrian being another one.
Andy S
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JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 211, posted (1 month 2 weeks 22 hours ago) and read 1696 times:
Quoting EMA747 (Reply 208): It looks fantastic. Great to have the 77W in the series. I am going to get this one as soon as my local shop has them. Send 'em over to the UK quick JP.
As the sun rises in London today the DVDs will be with our UK distributor...
KrisYYZ From Canada, joined Nov 2004, 1102 posts, RR: 0 Reply 213, posted (1 month 1 week 6 days 10 hours ago) and read 1591 times:
I was soo excited when I learned about the AC 777 video! I just returned from flying YYZ-FRA on an AC 773. I'm looking forward to reliving my flight from the flight deck.
Alberchico From United States, joined Sep 2004, 2077 posts, RR: 0 Reply 214, posted (1 month 1 week 3 days 22 hours ago) and read 1479 times:
I just want to say that I love these videos especially the Baboo Embraer -190 one. Just out of curiosity is it possible to release these programs in wide screen mode? Also, if hd camcorders are used, is it possible in the near future to have some releases in blue ray ?
I only ask because I found another company that does similar aviation programs but in HD and it looks awesome.
PHBUF From Netherlands, joined Mar 2009, 192 posts, RR: 0 Reply 215, posted (1 month 1 week 3 days 11 hours ago) and read 1451 times:
+1 for the widescreen, that would be great I would think the vast majority of customers have widescreen monitors or TVs nowadays so a widescreen DVD would be appropriate
Quoting PHBUF (Reply 215): I would think the vast majority of customers have widescreen monitors or TVs nowadays so a widescreen DVD would be appropriate
I do not know about "" vast majority " some of us have low income. I know im haveing to live off the state; but if the majority goes for this option i'll have to see what happenes
Kappel From Suriname, joined Jul 2005, 2734 posts, RR: 7 Reply 217, posted (1 month 1 week 1 day 10 hours ago) and read 1326 times:
Quoting PHBUF (Reply 215): +1 for the widescreen, that would be great I would think the vast majority of customers have widescreen monitors or TVs nowadays so a widescreen DVD would be appropriate
I asked about this a while ago and was shot down quite rigoursly... . I'd love to see that as well...
Anyway... LOVE the 77W video!!! I saw it on youtube yesterday and it looks like one of the best JP DVD's ever... it can have a place right next to my SAA a346... my favorite so far...
PHBUF From Netherlands, joined Mar 2009, 192 posts, RR: 0 Reply 219, posted (1 month 1 week 1 day 9 hours ago) and read 1319 times:
Quoting 757767lover (Reply 218): Without question it has to be OASIS HONG KONG to LGW
Hmm I don't know about that..I personally feel the Air Atlanta Icelandic 744 was at least as good as the Oasis one..and, while a bit less good on the explaining-cockpit-and-procedures side, the Atlas 747 DVD is still my favorite WAR program ever
JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 220, posted (1 month 1 week 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 1312 times:
Hello kids...
Let me just say that when the market is ready for the next format, we will be there. Right now it is not... When you produce the amount of titles we produce you can't afford to be producing different formats....
We were the first ones to switch from VHS to DVD but only once we knew for sure that DVD was going to be the next thing... it will be the same this time... so I'm afraid that until that time comes we will continue the current format.
Also you're comparing us to a company who's produced 5 or 6 titles and may produce a couple more... If we were producing 1 or 2 titles a year we would have them in Blue Ray as well...
Hope that answers this question... if not let me know...
Have a nice weekend!
PHBUF From Netherlands, joined Mar 2009, 192 posts, RR: 0 Reply 221, posted (1 month 1 week 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 1302 times:
Hehe unfortunately that certainly answers the question JP
I can certainly live with the current 4:3 format, but I for sure welcome a widescreen format in the future. We'll see
(I guess I do have another question though..you said 'when the market is ready for the next format', but how do you know when the market is ready?)
and something entirely else..from a commercial point of view, wouldn't it be a good idea to, permanently or temporary, give a discount when one purchases multiple titles of the same airline? So both Westjets for a discounted price, both Air Canadas, etc etc. Of course I'm not talking about a 30 dollar discount or anything, more like 50 bucks instead of 60 bucks..any thoughts on that JP?
EMA747 From United Kingdom, joined Jun 2006, 881 posts, RR: 2 Reply 222, posted (1 month 1 week 1 day 7 hours ago) and read 1296 times:
I for one am quite gald you are sticking with the current format. I mean Blue Ray DVDs of big movie titles are still damn expensive in the UK so I hate to think what JP would have to charge to make it work financially!
One thing Pilots Eye TV do that I really like is the very wide angle shots. It would be great if you could do more shots like that JP. Maybe something like standing at the back of the cockpit and getting a view over the whole thing so you really get that "being there" feel. (if you know what I mean). Also some out the window wide angle would be cool.
Quoting PHBUF (Reply 221): and something entirely else..from a commercial point of view, wouldn't it be a good idea to, permanently or temporary, give a discount when one purchases multiple titles of the same airline? So both Westjets for a discounted price, both Air Canadas, etc etc. Of course I'm not talking about a 30 dollar discount or anything, more like 50 bucks instead of 60 bucks..any thoughts on that JP?
One thing I would like to see but I doubt it's possible to do would be to be able to get a kind of cashback for the DVD offers you have if bought outside the US. I mean we have a little shop at my local EMA and I like to support this two man shop as they have been very friendly to me in the past. As a result I miss out on all the offers JP does through their online shop. I would certainly buy more if I could get the offers without having to buy them from the US. I really understand if this is not possible, it was just something I thought last time you had an offer on.
Andy S
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PHBUF From Netherlands, joined Mar 2009, 192 posts, RR: 0 Reply 223, posted (1 month 1 week 1 day 6 hours ago) and read 1290 times:
Just to clarify, I am not a big fan of blueray just yet! I was referring to widescreen only (16:9 or 16:10)..BR is way too expensive for now, I just would love to view any cockpit DVD in widescreen on my 56 inch TV
JustPlanes From United States, joined Apr 2006, 686 posts, RR: 0 Reply 224, posted (1 month 1 week 1 day 3 hours ago) and read 1283 times:
Widescreen would require a big investment for us as far as filming equipment, editing equipment etc... and that would just be temporary as we will again need to make the investment when we move to the next format and we can't do this twice so I'm afraid we have to wait until the time is right to move onto the next format... If we were to go to widescreen now and it seems in 6 or 12 months the market is ready for blue ray then we would have a problem so we have to be patient now....
As far as discounts... You need to realize that the cost of producing these DVDs is extremely high compared to the demand... If we were producing big numbers like a Disney we could give them away... but because we're not I'm afraid you will never get a discount on popular titles such as Air Canada, Westjet, Oasis etc... that is really impossible... We give discount on slower selling titles from time to time just to move them out because we need the space more than anything... When you have more than 100,000 DVDs in stock its tough when a new title comes out and requires new space in the warehouse...
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