IAD51FL From United States, joined Dec 2006, 281 posts, RR: 4 Posted (2 years 10 months 1 week 4 days 4 hours ago) and read 4006 times:
From a airport meeting we have heard that the A380 will do a visit to IAD on March 25th-26th. Only details I have is that LH is sponsoring the visit, the ac will arrive at 10:00pm on Sunday March 25th and depart Monday March 26th at 10pm.
Not sure why the arrival and departure are so late, but hey beggers cant be choosers.
Moved to IAH, living across from the approach end of 26R
IAD51FL From United States, joined Dec 2006, 281 posts, RR: 4 Reply 2, posted (2 years 10 months 1 week 4 days ago) and read 3875 times:
I have to work that day, more than likely, so I hope to see it a few times around B Terminal. Since LH is hosting it I wonder if they are still going to try to use B45/47 for it... or if they even think they have a chance of it working out there.
Chris
Moved to IAH, living across from the approach end of 26R
Ikramerica From United States, joined May 2005, 18485 posts, RR: 60 Reply 3, posted (2 years 10 months 1 week 3 days 23 hours ago) and read 3855 times:
So can someone just confirm that LH is going to JFK, ORD, and IAD, and see if they are also coming to LAX and SFO? I assume they are route proving their main USA airports. Would that include MIA as well?
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AlitaliaMD11 From Spain, joined Dec 2003, 4068 posts, RR: 20 Reply 5, posted (2 years 10 months 1 week 3 days 23 hours ago) and read 3805 times:
I really hope that it will indeed visit IAD on the 25th-26th because I will miss out on her at JFK and ORD on the 19th and 20th.
Not that I doubt the source but I would like so hear some more confirmation like what has been given for JFK and ORD because I would like to purchase my plane ticket down to IAD as soon as possible.
United767 From United States, joined Aug 2006, 356 posts, RR: 5 Reply 8, posted (2 years 10 months 1 week 3 days 21 hours ago) and read 3705 times:
Quoting IAD51FL (Reply 2): I have to work that day, more than likely, so I hope to see it a few times around B Terminal. Since LH is hosting it I wonder if they are still going to try to use B45/47 for it... or if they even think they have a chance of it working out there.
My guess is it will be parked on the remote H ramp. I to have to work that day and hope to see it.
I wish UA flew mainline to MYR, that way you wouldn't be stuck in a smelly Saturn for 12 hours.
SkyexRamper From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 12, posted (2 years 10 months 1 week 2 days 2 hours ago) and read 3055 times:
Quoting IAD51FL (Thread starter): Not sure why the arrival and departure are so late,
MMMM..probably so there is no need to deal with large volumes of moving traffic. Don't need to create a hassle airline traffic when it's just a promo stunt.
Electech6299 From United States, joined Aug 2005, 616 posts, RR: 4 Reply 14, posted (2 years 10 months 1 week 1 day 22 hours ago) and read 2921 times:
Quoting Gigneil (Reply 1): Someone coordinate an effort.
What sort of coordination would you like? I'm up for a local A-net gathering, since I know I won't be in JFK or ORD in March. However, I suspect the obs. tower will be closed at 2200, unless they make it a special event. If we want to do daytime spotting, we'd have to know where it will be parked in the daytime and what will be visible.
I think I might be a little late getting to bed on the 25th, maybe I'd better get the 26th off now so I don't have to call in sleepy.
Send not to know for whom the bell tolls...it tolls for thee
Electech6299 From United States, joined Aug 2005, 616 posts, RR: 4 Reply 16, posted (2 years 9 months 3 weeks 6 days 22 hours ago) and read 2394 times:
Jran225 From United States, joined May 2004, 308 posts, RR: 10 Reply 17, posted (2 years 9 months 3 weeks 6 days 13 hours ago) and read 2267 times:
I've heard that LH will be doing a VIP flight with the A380 out of IAD on the 26th - this is the time to catch it! Here's a quote from a Flightglobal article outlining the schedule for the IAD visit:
Quote:
The A380 would arrive at 21:30 and offload passengers before repositioning the aircraft to hard stand H15 by 23:30. The following day the airport would load passengers via a mobile lounge from Signature Flight Support at 11:50 and depart for a VIP flight, scheduled to return at 13:20. The A380 will depart the USA from B41/B43 at 16:20 with ground handling provided by Evergreen Aviation.
I'll be out there for sure and hopefully some of you guys will be there aswell!
Greets,
-Omar S.
Never tell your girlfriend about all the 'action' you're getting at the airport - only photogs understand that.
B777A340Fan From United States, joined Oct 2005, 722 posts, RR: 0 Reply 18, posted (2 years 9 months 3 weeks 6 days 11 hours ago) and read 2192 times:
OMG! SOOOOOO EXCITED!! I don't know the inside details of IAD, so where is the best place to spot? Do you need tickets? Will it be on display on Monday before it leaves?? Any details??
Jran225 From United States, joined May 2004, 308 posts, RR: 10 Reply 19, posted (2 years 9 months 3 weeks 6 days 10 hours ago) and read 2120 times:
Quoting B777A340Fan (Reply 18): don't know the inside details of IAD, so where is the best place to spot? Do you need tickets? Will it be on display on Monday before it leaves?? Any details??
If you are planning on catching it at IAD then I suggest you join the Washington-Baltimore Spotters Group ( http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WashBaltSpotters ) for the latest updates and info about where and when to see it. Cheers!
Greets,
-Omar S.
Never tell your girlfriend about all the 'action' you're getting at the airport - only photogs understand that.
Mk777 From United States, joined Oct 2006, 1129 posts, RR: 0 Reply 20, posted (2 years 9 months 3 weeks 6 days 10 hours ago) and read 2119 times:
Well I am hoping for a 19L arrival, then i can see the A380 making an approach right from my house. Infact, you can get a good view from the economy parking lots too, if the arrival is on 19L. If 1R, then the best would be to take rte 28 toward centerville and take the Air and space museum/udvar -Hazy center exit, as soon as you take the exit, you can see the approach lights for 1R on your right.
I am not too sure for a rwy 12 or rwy 19R/1L landing (maybe the daily parking lots??)
AlitaliaMD11 From Spain, joined Dec 2003, 4068 posts, RR: 20 Reply 22, posted (2 years 9 months 3 weeks 6 days 3 hours ago) and read 1955 times:
Quoting Cadet57 (Reply 21): Ok, so what is the official date for JFK? Im on spring break so I may duck down for the day.
No official date has been set yet for any visits but supposedly the 19th or 20th is speculated for JFK.
Quoting Electech6299 (Reply 16): 24 March to JFK
25 March to IAD, landing ~2200
26 March depart IAD ~2200 for ORD
First time I have heard of these dates!
Quoting Jran225 (Reply 17): I've heard that LH will be doing a VIP flight with the A380 out of IAD on the 26th - this is the time to catch it! Here's a quote from a Flightglobal article outlining the schedule for the IAD visit:
That would make a visit down to IAD to see her so much more worth it!
The A380 would arrive at 21:30 and offload passengers before repositioning the aircraft to hard stand H15 by 23:30. The following day the airport would load passengers via a mobile lounge from Signature Flight Support at 11:50 and depart for a VIP flight, scheduled to return at 13:20. The A380 will depart the USA from B41/B43 at 16:20 with ground handling provided by Evergreen Aviation.
Thanks!!
Hmm, depart the USA? For an interim stop in Canada, or a direct flight to Asia? Were the ORD rumors incorrect, or is it flying JFK-ORD-IAD?
Not that is matters much to me...sounds like IAD is my place to catch it. Time to put in for leave and start praying for good weather
Send not to know for whom the bell tolls...it tolls for thee
Electech6299 From United States, joined Aug 2005, 616 posts, RR: 4 Reply 25, posted (2 years 9 months 3 weeks 6 days 1 hour ago) and read 1882 times:
Quoting LHUSA (Reply 24): It's flying JFK-ORD-JFK. It will be on the ground at ORD for about 2.5 hours on the 20th.
Thanks for clearing that up...So it looks like a lot of time spent at JFK!
Any word on where it's heading after IAD?
Send not to know for whom the bell tolls...it tolls for thee
26 LHUSA: I believe IAD is the last stop. This is how I understand the routing over the couple of weeks that LH will partnership with Airbus. FRA-JFK JFK-ORD-J
27 Electech6299: Fantastic! I really appreciate the info... Poor LAX...
28 ORDRyan28: Yes, thank you for clarifying. Do you know of the time...a rough estimate..?
29 DALCE: All LH personell could sign upto be on board....now cross my fingers to be one of the chosen... If so, that is one Trip report
30 Af773atmsp: Please tell all about it because sadly I will not be able to see the A380, the best chance of seeing it would be at ORD. Which midwest city will be th
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I don't know the inside details of IAD, so where is the best place to spot? Do you need tickets? Will it be on display on Monday before it leaves?? Any details??
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