RootsAir From Costa Rica, joined Feb 2005, 4179 posts, RR: 45 Posted (6 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 6 hours ago) and read 7300 times:
I'm about to go to central Siwtzerland to go join the Super constellation for a flight above the Alps from Buochs(close to Lucerne) to Geneva. However the problem is they announce a very stromy afternoon and still don't know whether I should go on that plane or not. So far the flight hasn't been postponed but I'm very skeptical about going on board a super connie with this type of weather. I hope it should be fine and that I'll be back safe to wrtie a trip report
Regards
BM
A man without the knowledge of his past history,culture and origins is like a tree without roots
Dogfighter2111 From United Kingdom, joined Nov 2004, 1968 posts, RR: 1 Reply 1, posted (6 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 6 hours ago) and read 7296 times:
haha, trust me on this: They won't allow the flight to depart if there are any issues which will cause problems in-flight. I think with such an old aircraft, they would take extra precautions.
764 From United States of America, joined Jul 2001, 608 posts, RR: 0 Reply 3, posted (6 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 6 hours ago) and read 7288 times:
Actually, the 1049 has survived a lot of bad weather in the past, so why should it be different in Switzerland? It might actually be more fun, although you probably won't get much of a view.
StarGoldLHR From Heard and McDonald Islands, joined Feb 2004, 1529 posts, RR: 1 Reply 6, posted (6 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 5 hours ago) and read 7174 times:
How do you go about getting a ride on a Connie ?
So far in 2008 45 flights and Gold already. JFK, IAD, LGA, SIN, HKG, NRT, AKL, PPT, LAX still to book ! Home Airport LCY
Olympicbis From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 8, posted (6 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 5 hours ago) and read 7111 times:
To fly in a Super Connie : YES
Add some turbulence for fun : YES YES YES
Have a nice & safe flight and I am sure many like me here will be looking forward to read your trip report !
TG992 From New Zealand, joined Jan 2001, 2910 posts, RR: 11 Reply 9, posted (6 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 3 hours ago) and read 6937 times:
Put it this way - if you don't take the trip, you'll regret it for the rest of your life - and if I could, I'd reach through the modem lines and strangle you!
Skidmarks From UK - England, joined Dec 2004, 7121 posts, RR: 60 Reply 10, posted (6 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 2 hours ago) and read 6896 times:
I'm sorry, but I now have to hate you intensely for the rest of my life!!
Your going flying in the sweetest looking aeroplane ever and your twitching about it!! Dammit man, chances like this don't grow on trees, do it and enjoy it. Sod the weather!!
Have a safe flight. May your next one be on a flying saucer
MEA-707 From Netherlands, joined Nov 1999, 4117 posts, RR: 37 Reply 11, posted (6 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 2 hours ago) and read 6873 times:
They cancel the flights if the weather is just remotedly doubtable. My first flight for which I came to Basel last august was cancelled. The weather conditions were above minima for a flight without passengers, but the crew decided not to go as the clouds and turbulence wouldn't appeal to most passengers. So it's more likely the flight is cancelled while conditions are safe enough then that the flight will go while it's not 100% safe.
nobody has ever died from hard work, but why take the risk?
You have NOT to feel jealous. As said on reply #7, you are more than welcome to join the porject if you could afford it. It's not very expensive, and I'm sure that you will be able to secure a flight between UK and Basel or ZRH.
Plus, it will be my pleasure to meet another a.net meeting during the SCFA annual meeting. And we also maybe share a flight!
Quoting Skidmarks (Reply 10): chances like this don't grow on trees, do it and enjoy it
I really have to second that. I actually do feel very lucky to have the opportunity to enjoy a such magical flight considering my age.
Antoniemey From United States of America, joined Dec 2005, 1503 posts, RR: 4 Reply 16, posted (6 years 10 months 3 weeks 4 days 22 hours ago) and read 6522 times:
Quoting DL021 (Reply 14): It is a good day to die! (Star Trek fans will appreciate that)
Very much so, thank you.
Quoting MarkHKG (Reply 15): Hrmm...I wouldn't think Klingons have a pre-flight safety card...the safety briefing would be tips on how to die honorably.
"If the aircraft is going to crash, stand up and face it like a warrior!"
(Note, human beings should not try this)
Make something Idiot-proof, and the Universe will make a more inept idiot.
Contrails From United States of America, joined Oct 2000, 1818 posts, RR: 0 Reply 17, posted (6 years 10 months 3 weeks 4 days 19 hours ago) and read 6407 times:
I've never even seen a Connie. I'd be very happy if I could just see one on final to DCA.
I'd fly on it in a minute, storms or not. If the crew thought it was safe it would be good enough for me.
What a fantastic opportunity. I hope you enjoy every second of it -- I know I would.
MCOflyer From United States of America, joined Jun 2006, 8552 posts, RR: 14 Reply 18, posted (6 years 10 months 3 weeks 4 days 18 hours ago) and read 6226 times:
I agree with Contrails. A super connie over DCA would be perfect. Good luck. BTW, my 100th post. Not to shabby for a green horn.
Dw747400 From United States of America, joined Aug 2001, 1244 posts, RR: 1 Reply 22, posted (6 years 10 months 3 weeks 4 days 16 hours ago) and read 4815 times:
Quoting Contrails (Reply 17): I've never even seen a Connie. I'd be very happy if I could just see one on final to DCA.
There is one parked at IAD... sadly its in poor condition. Ultimately it will become part of the Udvar-Hazy center if money permits.
DC6BDreaming From United States of America, joined Jun 2006, 12 posts, RR: 0 Reply 23, posted (6 years 10 months 3 weeks 4 days 13 hours ago) and read 4081 times:
With liability insurance issues and a beautiful restored, but old airframe, I doubt they are going to fly the Connie in weather conditions that wouldn't be favorable. But even if they do, go for the finest ride of your life! A flight in a 1049 is something to savor! And if you do go down in flames, you did it in style!
TheRonald From United States of America, joined Jun 2006, 41 posts, RR: 0 Reply 24, posted (6 years 10 months 3 weeks 4 days 12 hours ago) and read 3742 times:
hey, go for it! you may NEVER get this oppurtunity again....note: if you really super nervous going on super connie, maybe e-bay OH YEA be sure to get pics/vids...
I already have the quilty concious, may as well have the money, too.
25 Mikester540: Yes, I took a picture of it in September of 2004. It was in a mothballed state. Not looking very good, but I'm sure they must've done something with
26 LXLucien: Hi RootsAir, did you flew the SuperC, was a very beautifull afternoon! Did you flew over the Lake of Zurich? If yes, saw you side by side with a Jet..
27 RootsAir: Hi folks My trop yesterday was just AMAZING. Finally the Gods of Weather were with us. The weather was very great. Unfortunately we didn't fly over t
28 Legoguy: How much is that in Euros? Glad your decided to go and enjoyed it!
30 LXLucien: Hi RootsAir Nono, I was at Wädenswil, at school and saw the Connie flying from the Vierwaltstätersee in direction Zurich.. over the lake of zurich a
31 RootsAir: Here is the promised trip report Panoramic Flight On SuperConstellation(w Pics+vid) (by RootsAir Jun 30 2006 in Trip Reports)
32 Amazonphil: RootAir, Enjoy your trip! Your in for a treat, I flew on them in S. Amercia in the 60's-70's when they were the latest in air travel....although I was
33 Amazonphil: RootAir, Enjoy your trip! Your in for a treat, I flew on them in S. Amercia in the 60's-70's when they were the latest in air travel....although I was
34 David L: " target=_blank>http://www.superconstellation.org/ Typical! I'll be in Switzerland the week after the July programme . Not that I'd have got a flight
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