Actually the A345 shared similar problems with any new type entering service. There were some issues with the engine components wearing out prematurely but that's largely solved at this point in time. Airbus is continually improving on these airplanes and they are currently undergoing their C checks...
Jump to postActually <acronym title="BWIA (Trinidad & Tobago)">BW</acronym> manipulation in photoshop is more than just a straight removal of color. My images were actually run through a certain filters to get the look I was after. I don't think it's as fake as you suggest but I tend to see it as another medium...
Jump to postI like this one... <br><center><font color="#EEEEEE" size="1" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva"><a href="/open.file/715971/L/" target="_blank">View Large</a> <a href="/open.file/715971/M/" target="_blank">View Medium<br><IMG SRC="/photos/small/1/7/9/715971.jpg" alt="Click here for bigger photo!" borde...
Jump to postA couple are still on lease to Air India and will be returned shortly. These are the ones still listed on some fleet lists. There are currently no A310s sitting around in SIN.
Jump to postThe only reason why I added the 2 shots taken at Chino (DC-3 and L-29) was because I like the dynamic resolution of the Fuji <acronym title="Sahara Airlines (India)">S2</acronym> and enjoyed the clarity it could resolve even in b/w. Plus I was getting a little tired of color shots and recently went ...
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Jump to postSounds kinda harsh to be banned for a simple infringement. Of late, I've noticed varying standards applied by different screeners. What may seem like badmotiv to one may not be to others. I think Jurgen acted fairly enough by attempting the 3rd upload with correction to the levels, you never know wh...
Jump to postI think it's probably best to email the photographer privately first (if you know who it is), otherwise posting an open thread like this would be the next best thing to do if you recognise the image to be from a.net. The user of the image should be given some benefit of doubt. There are a lot of org...
Jump to postPhotography in any part of Saudi Arabia is a risky business. I was once in Jeddah taking a snapshot of an art piece by the beach when a policeman suddenly ran up to me and grabbed my camera. Apparently, a royal palace was in the background where I had been pointing my camera and images of such build...
Jump to postClass of '94 <acronym title="Prescott - Ernest A. Love Field (PRC / KPRC), USA - Arizona">PRC</acronym> Campus. I'd say the Riddle name did land me my first interview. I say that because I was below an age requirement for the airline I was interviewing with but they allowed me to continue after chec...
Jump to postI assume there is some sort of business relationship going on with the site in question since a.net is listed as one of the partner sites.
Johan, are you able to confirm this? In any case, can our photos be displayed outside of a.net on another commercial site?
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If you need an address of a Mr. Avrane (from WHOIS lookup)
15 rue Robert de Flers
Paris 75015
Tel: +33.145758430
I wonder if the folks at jetphotos have any issue with this site since it also pulls out thumbnails from their servers too.
Jump to postHere's your photo... <br><center><font color="#EEEEEE" size="1" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva"><a href="/open.file/782419/L/" target="_blank">View Large</a> <a href="/open.file/782419/M/" target="_blank">View Medium<br><IMG SRC="/photos/small/9/1/4/782419.jpg" alt="Click here for bigger photo!" bor...
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Jump to postThe ULR flights by <acronym title="Singapore Airlines">SQ</acronym> to EWR and LAX went into undiscovered territory which current FTLs do not take into account. Flight times are typically between 17 to 19 hours and new rest patterns needed to be formulated to take into account the longer working hou...
Jump to postI think a.net management needs to take a serious look at this site. It's essentially a glorified a.net search engine in a vastly different form. The site owner is making a buck off the a.net database and that's not right. And I do have a huge problem when I see my own thumbnails appearing without an...
Jump to postThe same aircraft lost an engine out or <acronym title="Singapore - Changi (SIN / WSSS), Singapore">SIN</acronym> and continued to <acronym title="London - Heathrow (LHR / EGLL), United Kingdom">LHR</acronym>, days after the <acronym title="Los Angeles - International (LAX / KLAX), USA - California"...
Jump to postThe 400/5.<acronym title="Aklak (Canada)">6L</acronym> is still in production, wonderful sharp piece of glass. For the 400/4 <acronym title="Air Vallee (Italy)">DO</acronym>, <acronym title="Air France">AF</acronym> is stilll available when used with the 2x <acronym title="Air Tanzania">TC</acronym>...
Jump to postSQ Cargo typically has 4 to 6 flights tech stopping in SHJ on a daily basis. Cheap fuel ground handling make a perfect stop for its Asian-European cargo runs.
Jump to postI wonder if our uploads go through any form of compression which might degrade the original images from when they were being worked on in <acronym title="Ukraine International Airlines">PS</acronym>. Glad to hear that the screeners don't use LCDs... I'm kinda impressed that it's a requirement for al...
Jump to postAll engine flame out scenarios are often practiced during conversion training. This is a possible occurence should an aircraft encounter flight into an area of volcanic ash. And in addition to 2 engine approaches (on a 4 holer), 2 engine go-arounds are sometimes practiced too. It's quite a dicey man...
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Jump to postThere's been a push to increase the ULR capacity on the NY runs as the demand for business seats seem to have exceeded their current projections. New city pairs are also being considered, San Francisco and Chicago are 2 prime examples. And with the current negotiations on the kangaroo routes out of ...
Jump to postKtachiya,
The A310 was retired about 2 years ago. The current types include:
B777-200ER/300 (-300ER have been ordered)
B747-400/400F
A340-500
A380 (due 2006)
Lear 45 (Training)
Negotiations are taking place now for a purchase for either the B777-200LR or more A340-500s on lease.
Hey Vasco, You're probably better off sticking it up on photography forums like <a href="http://www.fredmiranda.com" target=_blank>www.fredmiranda.com</a> <a href="http://www.photo.net" target=_blank>www.photo.net</a> <a href="http://www.robgalbraith.com" target=_blank>www.robgalbraith.com</a> Lots ...
Jump to postA few pics to help you in your decision... These pics are by no means a definitive review of how good a lens is or not, but they are just the results that I achieved through my own use. I junked the 24-70L only after 3 months of owning one, the Tamron 24-135 is still in my possesion, I in fact own 2...
Jump to postThat's strange, I've owned 2 copies of this lens before and they're both excellent. The 300mm doesn't have a history of back focusing problems but why don't you try focusing manually and see what sort of results you get.
Jump to postI'd personally advise against the <acronym title="Far East Air Transport (Taiwan)">EF</acronym> 24-70L. It's a great lens for close up portrait work but hate bringing it for outdoor shoots. It's kinda large and heavy, and quality control seems to be hit and miss with this particular model. I deal re...
Jump to postI've had several rejections of scenes taken in a full flight sim. The screeners confirmed through several email exchanges that sim shots were no longer being accepted. Simulators are very much part of the aviation scene and it is disappointing that a.net has chosen, as a matter of policy, not to acc...
Jump to postGiven the current jet stream and weather conditions over the north pacific, current <acronym title="Los Angeles - International (LAX / KLAX), USA - California">LAX</acronym>-<acronym title="Singapore - Changi (SIN / WSSS), Singapore">SIN</acronym> flights are averaging 19 hours in flight time alone....
Jump to postIt's shooting season on the southside at this time of year. Imperial Hill would be good almost all day long though I prefer shooting towards the end of the day with a low sun. Some examples... <br><table align=center border=0 width=500><tr><td><center><font color="#EEEEEE" size="1" face="ARIAL, Helv...
Jump to postI have the 100-400L, 400/5.<acronym title="Aklak (Canada)">6L</acronym> and 400/4 <acronym title="Air Vallee (Italy)">DO</acronym> <acronym title="Island Airlines (USA) and Eagle Air/Arnaflug (Iceland)">IS</acronym>. All of which are usually shot handheld except maybe for the 400 <acronym title="Air...
Jump to post727Lover... Currently arriving about 5pm and departing at 11pm, daily.
Jump to postThe <acronym title="Newark - Liberty International (EWR / KEWR), USA - New Jersey">EWR</acronym>-<acronym title="Singapore - Changi (SIN / WSSS), Singapore">SIN</acronym> flight is either routed via the N. Atlantic or a polar routing, it never flies west. The polar routes are viable only during the ...
Jump to postWith the current turnaround of Australian policy, there might be a possibility that <acronym title="Singapore - Changi (SIN / WSSS), Singapore">SIN</acronym>-<acronym title="Sydney - Kingsford Smith International (Mascot) (SYD / YSSY), Australia - New South Wales">SYD</acronym>-<acronym title="Los A...
Jump to postThis is a strange one... the bird on the Jatayu tail looks like a chicken. Every aircraft in the Jatayu fleet bears some resemblence to its former self. No prizes for guessing where this one came from... <br><table align=center border=0 width=500><tr><td><center><font color="#EEEEEE" size="1" face="...
Jump to postI'm not entirely afraid of bugs, I do hate roaches though, especially the ones which come flying at you. I don't mind spiders, caterpillars, bees etc. I just took this shot last week while I was out spotting.
I suppose the forums needs to have a disfunctional old fart, gives it a bit of flavour.
Jump to postFalcon84,
I was just expressing an opinion, no need to get so bloody hostile over my post. You should have taken a few tips from the 5 other persons who posted before you, they seem to express their views in a much more civil manner. You're worse than the roach ad.
Unbelievable.
While I understand that banner ads are necessary to generate income for the site, is the one with the crawling cockcroaches really appropriate? I have a slight phobia of bugs and it creeps me out to see those things running around... I'm staring at them now as I type out this post. IMO, I'd like the...
Jump to postThe link doesn't work anymore, can you provide the rejected pic link instead?
Jump to postA2A, Thanks a lot for your indepth replies to my and the other many queries posted on the thread. I will actually try to write in to the local defence ministry as you suggested and see what comes out of it. You'll never know if you never try. It's always great when one of the pros are kind enough to...
Jump to postGreat idea! My question would be how would one get a2a assignments. I suppose having an established portfolio of past works would be a must but how would you go about getting contacts for such airborne shoots, especially the military assignments.
Thanks.