Hi, I really can't comment on door size designs and how they effect cabin layout.. But, the current 737 series door design really needs attention and modernization... It's a pig...The current design is mechanically complex, awkward and real monster to rig.. The thought that went into the design of t...
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Jump to postHi All, I hate to bother you all with a rumour, but I keep hearing this and I would love it confirmed with some details if possible... I have heard that <acronym title="Emirates (United Arab Emirates)">EK</acronym> has had another in-flight shutdown and has made a diversion into <acronym title="Sing...
Jump to postHi Jetsgo, I hear yah mate... That did cross my mind, but I was hoping that the a.net site could feature this new photography medium and encourage its excellence.. There is some really good instagram work out there and with a.net presenting the best in photographs, I could see an opportunity to embr...
Jump to postHello All, I am one of the many have recently become hooked on Instagram. I find it a wonderful way to create some fantastic photos and have been very surprised and pleased with a few of the shots I have managed to sneak in. I was wondering what would everyones thoughts, good, or bad, on the idea of...
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I was wondering if there are any KLM maintenance or ramp staff members out there who could swap a KLM safety vest for me.. I have a some brand new ones in my collection ready for swap...
Please private message me if you are able to trade..
Regards...
G’day All, It’s been a number of years since I last posted on airliners.net forum and I can say it has changed much from its early days… Anyway...!!! “Fuel Saving Ideas” I have notice that there are several airline employees frequenting a.net now, all with a vast range of skills and knowledge. With ...
Jump to postG'Day Fellow Anetters, I am planning a trip around the world for February next year. After a stop in the Netherlands to visit family & Friends, I hope to make my way to Canada with a first stop being in Montreal. Wanting a ride in an <acronym title="Air Madagascar">MD</acronym>-11 before they disapp...
Jump to postG'Day Fellow Anetters, I am planning a trip around the world for February next year. After a stop in the Netherlands to visit family & Friends, I hope to make my way to Canada with a first stop being in Montreal. Wanting a ride in an <acronym title="Air Madagascar">MD</acronym>-11 before they disapp...
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Jump to postG'day All.
Just a quick question & forgive me if it has been asked a million times.....
What routes are KLM using the F50 on at the moment???.. I would love to plan a flight with a KLM F50 sometime next year..
Kind Regards,
Will.............
BTW,
G'day HMMMMM,
How yah going.....???
Regards,
Will.......
G'day, Without a doubt... It is the engine core... !!! Look at the shaft size.....and combustor can configuration and the size of the one damaged fuel nozzle that is visible... APU fuel nozzles are way smaller than the one in the photo... The shaft size says it all for me...It is the engine core.......
Jump to postNever Say Never... But for now I tend to agree... No Tri-Jets for now thanks to economics, design issues, etc, etc...
Regards,
Will.....
I’d love to be one of the Engineers during the restoration of this great old Classic bird. What a magic opportunity and nostalgic experience that would be to work on a <acronym title="Cargolux (Luxembourg) and Air Chathams (New Zealand)">CV</acronym>-990. As for colours.?? The airline that originall...
Jump to postG’day All, I’m in the process of finalising my trip to New York this weekend. I will be arriving in NYC on the 24th and I plan to stay for a day or so before I hire a car and drive through to Boston, Bangor Maine and then to Halifax. I was thinking about making a visit to the World Trade Centre (Gro...
Jump to postI kind of like the B747-200 fitted with RR engines...
But the winner for me is the B747-400ER with G.E's.
You can't beat the 744ER
Regards,
Will.....
RA-85154................
LOL..... You have to be the winner for sure......
Well done.....
Will...
Emirates: No Narrow Bodies?..... HMMMM.... No Narrow Bodies Yet !!!! They will someday soon for sure.....Don't know what or when.... But hey will have narrow bodies.
Just my thoughts...
Will...
Thanks to Garuda in 1983 I was delayed in Jakarta for two days.. We left <acronym title="Amsterdam - Schiphol (AMS / EHAM), Netherlands">AMS</acronym> 15 hours late and as a result missed our conecting flight to <acronym title="Melbourne - Tullamarine (MEL / YMML), Australia - Victoria">MEL</acronym...
Jump to postT/Rev's on the first jet airliner was "I Think" the Comet 4.
I could be wrong but I remember seeing an old marketing presentation on the Comet 4 years ago. The T/Revs technology was presented as an advancement in airliner landing performance.. Etc..
Regards,
Will........
G'day, Just a simple question... Can someone let me know the flight time between London Heathrow (<acronym title="London - Heathrow (LHR / EGLL), United Kingdom">LHR</acronym>) and Toronto (<acronym title="Toronto - Lester B. Pearson International (Malton) (YYZ / CYYZ), Canada - Ontario">YYZ</acrony...
Jump to postBoeing 747...... Classic more so.... it has a Flight Engineer......
G’day All, Could someone please help me with some information regarding the fuel tank arrangement on the B747-400 <acronym title="Erfurt (- Bindersleben) (ERF / EDDE), Germany">ERF</acronym> (Freighter) I am aware that standard B747-400 F’s do not have a tail tank like that on the 400 Pax’s versions...
Jump to postVH-OEE... B747-438ER...<acronym title="Melbourne - Tullamarine (MEL / YMML), Australia - Victoria">MEL</acronym>-<acronym title="Los Angeles - International (LAX / KLAX), USA - California">LAX</acronym>-<acronym title="Melbourne - Tullamarine (MEL / YMML), Australia - Victoria">MEL</acronym>...<acro...
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A Boeing 747-400ER... with both aux tanks fitted... Executive interior... CF6 Engines.....
Regards,
Will.................
QANTAS 94 LAX direct to MEL. Flight time..15 Hrs 30 min
Will...
G'day,
I kind of like the good old B737-200's..
Regards,
Will.....
G'day,
1/ Qantas
2/ 2 Ansett Australia & Qantas
3/ 15 years
4/ LAME, Mechanical
5/ Melbourne, Australia, Line Maintenance, International.
B737-200's... You gotta LOVE them ...... I miss the Ansett B737-200..... they looked great.
I guess missing those Ansett B732''s is showing my age.....
See yah,
Will.............
Thank you B747-437B for your most informative posts! I have been curious about this for quite sometime and had been unable to find the data.I would venture to guess that most AA staff are unaware these ships are in their fleet.
Jump to postADL-MEL,
I was in the jumpseat of a B737.
Miss Ansett......... ;-(
Will........
G'day NonRevKing, I must sincerely and fully confess that you are right. I did feel a little silly giving them away for free and later I did consider that it disadvantages the professional photographers out there try to make a dollar. I have had a re-think and I will keep my photos to myself in cons...
Jump to postG'day, I received an e-mail from IATA as well. At first it seemed nice that someone wanted my photos, but I understand that some photograph airliners for professional reasons and I thought $2 USD per photo was a little strange. Correct me if I’m wrong, but from professionals photos can vary in...
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It is sad to see a great airline go. I worked for AN for 10 years in which time I did my apprenticeship, attained a engineering licence, made lots of good friends, travelled heaps and met my girl.
Thanks Ansett.
I’ll miss you.
Will Lanting.
242, You are right, it is a good start in the right direction. I believe that we are all in a good position for when it comes to the future. With the increasing demand for air travel and a short fall in interest of people wanting to become aircraft mechanics/engineers. I truly believe there are good...
Jump to postDALMD88, Thank you again for the good advice. The one thing l forgot to mention to you is that I am impressed with the hourly rate A&P Engineers are awarded, $45:00 USD an hour. In conjunction with the current pathetic Australian dollar “against the USD”, and along with this being the av...
Jump to postGentlemen, Thank you all for your advice regarding FAA A&P Exams. I plan to sit my exams early next year along with a fellow colleague. We are anticipating on going to California since l guess it will be the most convenient for us both. DALMD88….. I totally agree with you when it comes to the ...
Jump to postG'day, Over the last few weeks l have been considering sitting my FAA A&P license exams. l currently hold an Australian AME License and since l have recently gained employment with Qantas l think it is time for me to look into sitting my FAA A&P exams. l'm not too familiar as to what is involved, wh...
Jump to postHello, l was wondering if there are any Australian ATC personal whom are visiting this forum. l'm looking for a old friend that l've lost contact with over the years, and l last knew that he worked at Melbourne Air Traffic Center at Melbourne Airport. If you work at Melbourne Air Traffic Center, or ...
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