UTA_flyinghigh From Tunisia, joined Oct 2001, 6495 posts, RR: 52 Posted (9 years 10 months 3 weeks 6 days 11 hours ago) and read 2619 times:
Last month, I was told by 707cmf that an a.net photographer meeting was going to be held at LHR for the weekend of July 12th/13th. So I broke my piggy bank, phoned up old realtives and searched through my girlfriend's purse in order to find the necessary funds for a DUB->LHR return ticket. However, after seeing him at LBG for the airshow, I was told that 'not so many people could turn up after all'.
So did I give up a GP weekend and spend all my drinking money for nothing ? what will really happen at LHR ? my only consolation is that 707cmf, being in the 26-35 age group, paid at least twice more for his ticket than I did
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Sabena332 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 4, posted (9 years 10 months 3 weeks 6 days ago) and read 2488 times:
Hi guys,
I just booked my flight and hotel at LHR. I will arrive on Saturday July 12 at 17:00h and depart on Sunday July 13 at 17:55h. I will stay at the Renissance hotel. Other a.net members who will be there are Alex (Ndebele), Frederic (Sabena 690) and several other spotters from Belgium.
Apuneger From Belgium, joined Sep 2000, 3026 posts, RR: 13 Reply 7, posted (9 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 22 hours ago) and read 2469 times:
Other a.net members who will be there are Alex (Ndebele), Frederic (Sabena 690) and several other spotters from Belgium.
Guess I'm one of the 'other spotters from Belgium' Turbotrent will be there as well.
At LHR, I only care for one thing: to get the Concorde into my viewfinder as many times as possible*. I don't care how many miles I'll have to walk/crawl/whatever...
Hope to see all of you then!
Ivan
*and and pressing the shutter release button ofcourse
Turbotrent From Belgium, joined Jan 2002, 152 posts, RR: 2 Reply 9, posted (9 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 16 hours ago) and read 2448 times:
Patrick, I'm really looking forward to meet you in LHR, after al the good things Frederic and Ivan have told me about you
Ivan, I think we're gonna have a great time in LHR (and of course in all the other airports) and I'm sure that you will get enough opportunities to catch the Concorde
Have you already bought your datatank?
Best regards,
Tom
Man's flight through life is sustained by the power of his knowledge.
Sabena332 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 11, posted (9 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 8 hours ago) and read 2427 times:
Tom, I am also looking forward to meet you, unfortunately we didn`t see each other when I was at BRU for spotting last year. Of course I am also looking forward to meet all the other guys, seems that this meeting will become quite big.
Sabena332 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 14, posted (9 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 6 hours ago) and read 2409 times:
I have an a.net t-shirt but I think that I will wear a nice Boss or Joop outfit, than I can use the Business Class express line at the security checkpoint at DUS without the question from the screener: "Can I see your boarding pass? What you are flying in Economy? You are not allowed to use the express line!"
Apuneger From Belgium, joined Sep 2000, 3026 posts, RR: 13 Reply 17, posted (9 years 10 months 3 weeks 4 days 19 hours ago) and read 2363 times:
Wow, 10 persons already. I suggest we make some reservations for a nice restaurant somewhere around LHR for a large table somewhere between 5h30 PM and 8h00 PM local time. I'm pretty much convinced we won't miss that much aircraft traffic at that time anyway
707cmf From France, joined Mar 2002, 4885 posts, RR: 32 Reply 18, posted (9 years 10 months 3 weeks 4 days 14 hours ago) and read 2355 times:
I suggest we make some reservations for a nice restaurant somewhere around LHR for a large table somewhere between 5h30 PM and 8h00 PM local time
woh woh woh, I'm all for that, but make it not before 6h30 PM, as my plane is not supposed to land before 5h55 PM
And.. anyone knows a good and cheap hotel at LHR ? I have the idea that the Rennaissance will not be that cheap (and I'll keep asking until I get an answer)
Antoine, d-10 for the meeting, d-14 for the PPL-written (I know, bad timing)
Sabena 690 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 19, posted (9 years 10 months 3 weeks 4 days 12 hours ago) and read 2347 times:
Antoine: best (but expensive!) is the Renaissance Hotel. Try expedia in France (probably www.expedia.fr ?) for rates, otherwise go to http://www.accorhotels.com and select the Ibis Heathrow Hotel (I believe the code is 0794). They ask 49.95£ for a double room...
707cmf From France, joined Mar 2002, 4885 posts, RR: 32 Reply 20, posted (9 years 10 months 3 weeks 4 days 12 hours ago) and read 2342 times:
I'll have to see that with UTAflyinghlow, because we shall most probably share the room (not the bed ! I'm a pilot, not a steward ), but although the price is okay by me, it will probably be too much for him (we've nicknamed him Uncle Scrooge McDuck / (Onc'Picsou for the French speakers)).
Any perks making it worth taking that hotel ? (like right under the glide path)
UTA_flyinghigh From Tunisia, joined Oct 2001, 6495 posts, RR: 52 Reply 24, posted (9 years 10 months 3 weeks 4 days 8 hours ago) and read 2326 times:
hey 707cmf, if it's 50 each Uncle Scrooge says fughetaboudit, but if it's 25 each (50 for the whole room) that's exactly what I stole from my GF's housekkeping money this month. I'll go see the Akkor website (they give me more miles when I use my AF/Amex card, did u know ?
Anyway, I can take the First Class counter with an a.net shirt on and a PSG hat worn backwards, that's what SkyTeam Elite status can do for you
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25 Sabena332: I suggest we make some reservations for a nice restaurant somewhere around LHR for a large table somewhere between 5h30 PM and 8h00 PM local time woh
26 Sabena 690: My phone nr is still the same Have yours too in case it's necessary. And Ivan and Tom will be with me normally... Nice idea about the restaurant! Unfo
27 707cmf: Well, as Patrick (Sabena332) arrives not long before me on another LH flight, I suggest LH arrivals as a meeting point for a few of us between 17 and
28 Apuneger: Hi guys, me again. Apparantly, it's time for all of you to wake up a bit I was actually trying to be funny with my restaurant request, but since appar
29 Sabena 690: I was actually wondering already Ivan, seen your interest in Speedbird 001 Hotel restaurants are expensive! Regards Frederic
30 Apuneger: Sabena 690: Anything for a unique event. I just want to have some nice memories to show to my kids before we take our charter flight to Mars or so Als
31 Sabena 690: Also, how 'bout we don't eat for a whole week and use that money to buy aircraft models/books or even take an extra last minute flight? 1) they would
32 707cmf: Okay, this is done now, so I have Plane tickets Hotel room Must remember to bring laptop backup batteries battery charger Smart Media cards (unlike la
33 Apuneger: Sabena 690: 1) they would send me back from where I come if I would dear to come (again) at home with additional models! --> So, as from now on, you b
34 Sabena 690: Yeah Ivan, a hop to BRU must be exciting Regards Frederic
35 Ikarus: I think Concorde (Speedbird 2, I'm afraid, Speedbird 1 lands at Noideawhen in JFK )is meant to land around 5pm, but it's always a bit late. The questi
36 Ikarus: I checked BA.com - it lands at 6pm (scheduled) and flies every day of the week...
37 Qantas744: But it's usually early, it was in at 5.31 on Wednesday. Matt
38 Sabena332: Now I have also everything, a confirmation for my hotel room and a comfirmation for my electronic ticket. Antoine, I will wait for you at Terminal 2.
40 UTA_flyinghigh: I'm coming in with EI. Any idea how I get to you guys arriving by LH ? I won't have a cellphone as O2 doesn't allow roaming in the UK for Irish phones
41 Sabena332: When will you arrive? We can meet at the bar in Terminal 2 or in the Renaissance hotel. Patrick
42 Shamrock_747: I'm going to be at LHR on Saturday 12th July, probably around the time the Concorde flights are arriving and departing (17.00 onwards). Shamrock_747
43 Sabena332: That is great Shamrock_747, we can meet if you like! Patrick
44 Shamrock_747: Where is everyone meeting? If runways 27L/R are in operation I suggest the Visitor Centre Car Park (right by the Renaissance Hotel) to get a good view
45 Sabena332: First I will meet with 707cfm and UTA_flyinghigh at Heathrow`s Terminal 2, than I will check in at my hotel and than I will call the others (Ndebele,
46 Qantas744: Concorde will be landing on 27R on Saturday, arrivals will be 27L untill 1500 on sunday-unless we get easterly winds. Matt
47 Sabena 690: Just back from a little warm-up spotting with Md-11er, his girlfriend, and a non-forum member of a.net in FRA (5/6 july) Now ready for the real work:
48 Apuneger: Guys, I can confirm that my Image Tank is up and running... Did a final test on my girlfriend' PC and now I'm sure it works (it refuses to work on min
49 UTA_flyinghigh: Like 707cmf said, I'm Scrooge McDuck so I booked the el cheapo flight that leaves DUB at 0640 and arrives at 0840. So I'll be bored as a dead rat unti
50 Apuneger: UTA_flyinghigh: Don't worry, we arrive at 8 AM Ivan
51 707cmf: I don't have an image tank, but I have ~200 mb smart media cards + a company laptop that I should smuggle for the WE. Should be okay Sabena332 > I hav
52 Ikarus: OK, my e-mail is Ikarus@easy.com Assume I'll be there - at least on one day, perhaps even both. In summary: when & where do people meet up on Sat, and
53 Sabena 690: UTA: how can you be bored at LHR? On saturday me, Ivan and Tom will probably go to Hatton Cross, and after 3pm go to the parking lot (somewhere at the
54 UTA_flyinghigh: Let's recap : what are evryone's arrival times, and what airline (what terminal are they arriving on ?) I'm coming in on an Aer Lingus flight from DUB
55 Sabena332: Ok, lets make a list: UTA_flyinghigh: Arrival at 0840 from DUB with EI (Terminal ?) Sabena332: Arrival at 1700 from DUS with LH (Terminal 2) Feel free
56 Shamrock_747: I'll be coming by bus on saturday. I've arranged to meet Patrick after 1700, but I'll be at LHR earlier then that. Frederic/Ikarus/UTA do you want to
57 Donder10: I will be there both days most likely.Time depends on whether I get a lift really.Prob. around 9am or so though.
58 Sabena 690: UTA_flyinghigh: Arrival at 0840 from DUB with EI (Terminal ?) Sabena332: Arrival at 1700 from DUS with LH (Terminal 2) Donder10: both days around 9am
59 Sabena 690: @Donder10: was it the last Sabena timetable you needed?
60 Qantas744: I'm not able to make it on Saturday but will try and be there for Sunday, probably 12-3 in Myrtle Ave. I'm easy to spot as I'll be the one on the red
61 Qantas744: Just checked two weather forecast and they both predict easterleys for Sunday so expect 09L for landings. Matt
62 UTA_flyinghigh: I'll try to meet up with you guys coming in on the 0800 BA flight. BA=oneworld, EI=oneworld so same terminal ?!?
63 UTA_flyinghigh: I'm arriving with EI 152 at 0800 at Terminal 1. Hope I can snap a pic of the BA with the Belgians in it
64 LGW: "Hope I can snap a pic of the BA with the Belgians in it" Follow the smell of Stella and Waffles! Ben Pritchard
65 Apuneger: Follow the smell of Stella and Waffles Euh, that should be Palm (yes, a beer, not the PDA's ) and....euh...Palm again See you then, Ivan
66 Sabena 690: Ben, you forgot to add the good old Belgian fries About the beer you are correct! How do you go to the 09L spotters area? Never been there... Regards
67 Ikarus: Sabena690: You walk. Only a few dozen miles.... About recognizing the plane arriving from Belgium: Try looking for the pilot doing the most neutral, b
68 Sabena 690: Ikarus: that planes arriving from Belgium make boring approaches is not always true, since I once smashed at 27L on a VEX 737 a few years ago, I belie
69 Ikarus: Well, see the positive side of things.... at least you're not French!
70 Sabena 690: As long as I'm not American it's fine for me
71 Ikarus: Sabena: I'm about to report you and request deletion for offensive language... the A-word is taboo!
72 707cmf: Well, I feel quite secure, as I am neither from France, nor from America, nor from anywhere... Antoine
73 Ikarus: Elbonia..... Sounds like the Duchy of Grand Fenwick to me...
74 Apuneger: Sabena 690: Don't worry, me and Tom know how to get there (and how to be asked to move on ). We even went back to the place to see Concorde coming in
75 UTA_flyinghigh: BA flight people (Belgians) - what are your plans until the others arrive ? hope my EI gets parked somewhere near your BA - if I believe my ticket, mi
76 707cmf: Okay. As Elbonian Airways don't have too many international routes (mainly LFLE-LFLB served by a monoseat twin), I will be coming with LH, here are my
77 Sabena 690: LOL Ikarus! Since meeting up in T1 or so is a bit difficult, I think we will go to the runway where they are landing (I hope Hatton Cross). When they
78 UTA_flyinghigh: ..except that I don't have a rat's hoohaa idea of how to get there from T1
79 Ikarus: UTA: Follow the signs to the "Central Bus Station" - it's outside & between the 3 terminals, you can reach it easily underground (it's exit is opposit
80 UTA_flyinghigh: Thanks for the info. I'll look like a guy with an a.net T-shirt with another froggy accent with hints of Irish accent
81 Sabena 690: UTA: bus 285 is better than H30! Ikarus: I don't like waffles Fries-smelling Belgians sounds better Regards Frederic
82 Ikarus: Velll, I vill be ze wun viz ze Krauty acktsent and smelling of Wurst & Bier! Ven shood I be zere? I vill prolly come on Saturday but not on ze Sunday.
83 Sabena 690: ROFLMAO Ikarus, you gave me a chuckle!! Come whenever you want Regards Frederic
84 Ikarus: Zen I shell arrive betveen 10 and 11 am, hopefully....
85 Sabena 690: Ok, I viell haf a look for you... I zzo hope I recognizze ze guy wizz ze stylizz look... Regards Frederic
86 EGGD: I was gonna try and be there, but I am at LHR evening of the 14th and I leave for KEF on the morning of the 15th so I won't be there . by the way: htt
87 Sabena332: LYS-FRA-LHR (733-A321) : Arriving at LHR at 1745 by LH4618 Ok Antoine, I will wait for you at the bar, you find it on the upper level, it is on the ri
88 707cmf: And I'll be the crazy French guy with a A.net shirt and a Camera, shooting everything in sight Antoine
89 Sabena332: Good to know that both of us are easy to recognize Patrick
90 UTA_flyinghigh: Belgians - how about the first there waiting for the other ? because if runways change, I have no farking idea on how to get to the spotting areas (ne
91 Sabena 690: UTA - we will have a look if we can find out at which gate you are arriving. Otherwise, I have no clue where we can meet up somewhere, I only was ther
92 UTA_flyinghigh: When I get there I will wait just outside the customs area in case you guys turn up, unless you have a better idea for a meeting point. If at 0900 sti
93 Ikarus: Careful, the 285 is useless in case of easterlies.... It's only for westerlies, if Da Fwog's map is any guide Regards Ikarus
94 Sabena 690: They expect N/E winds. I hope we find eachother over there, UTA! Just look at three young guys wearing hand luggage... 2 have a big camera, one a book
95 Shamrock_747: I'll come to end of whichever runway is in use for landing at ~12 midday. I think the fastest (though quite confusing) way to get to the end of 09L is
96 Apuneger: Just checked some weather forecasts for London area and the weather seems good, a bit too good: somewhere around 29°C ... Oh boy, better wear a nice
97 LGW: Ivan, We are experiancing some what of a heat wave here at the moment! You picked a good wekend to come! Yup forcast for London is around 28/29 and ye
98 Sukhoi: Can somebody get a nice pic of BA2 on Saturday for me Cheers Paul
99 Sabena 690: Questions for the ones with a big knowledge about LHR: which runway will be in use? Regards Frederic
100 Shamrock_747: This weekend if winds are not easterly 27L will be used for landings until 3pm, and 27R will be used for landings after 3pm. However, Concorde will ta
101 Ikarus: OK, I changed my mind: I want to be at a place where Concorde takes off towards me, not away from me: So, until Concorde takes off, I will go to the e
102 Shamrock_747: Ikarus - the BA001 departure time is now 1830, so Concorde is normally not in the air until 1845-1915. Shamrock_747
103 Ikarus: When did they change from morning departures?!? Dammit!
104 Qantas744: Here's a link to the weather forecast- http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?world=4583&links I don't know what I will do on Sunday, I am tempted to
105 Shamrock_747: I think BA switched the departure time from 1030 to 1830 at the end of March. The BGI season starts on July 26th, so from then until the end of August
106 UTA_flyinghigh: Belgians, when you are still in the Customs area, will you have access to the EI gate ? if so we can meet there, it'll be easier
107 Sabena 690: Will have a look at the screens where the EI arrives See you all tomorrow!
109 UTA_flyinghigh: Fair enough, I'll try to stay at the EI baggage claim them. I'll have a a.net T-shirt and a camera case. C-ya all tomorrow !
110 UTA_flyinghigh: Ooops ! I'm on the LHR website right now and that won't work out as you guys are getting out on the ground floor (continent arrivals) and I'm getting
111 Donder10: Will be up later in the day now or only on Sunday.
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so it seems it won't be just a CMF spotter meeting after all !
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