You realize turning performance is based on TAS and bank angle. Those warbirds have slower TAS than a jet, hence better turn performance. Of course but why constrain to a 2D plane about x-y axis. The P-63 could have avoided it by pulling the yoke up and flying above the aircraft in the z direction....
Jump to postUSTraveler wrote:"fast dynamics modern planes do?"
this was totally unnecessary. Are their protocols with older birds flying in formation? They don't have the same fast dynamics modern planes do but then again I don't know how the P63 pilot missed it. Maybe the color of the B-17 might have blended well from a top-down perspective but still.
Jump to postDo you really think extending the age by 2 years is going to solve a pilot shortage? It's just prolonging it.
Jump to postI was initially on Airbus's side because I don't like the QR CEO because he has a bully mentality but after looking at the photos... might have to err on their side.
Jump to postCargo and connections to India and East Asia perhaps? I think there are already direct flights connecting them as of now. Interesting to see how this will pan out. I think it would have been good if they established routes to European destinations which were lucrative in the past. Currently UL is v...
Jump to postOk... what the hell are these guys thinking? I get it there are some of us who like to go safaring and visit the national parks but is there demand for weekly A333 service which works to about a 6.5 hour flight. SL's economy is severely hit because of COVID and Kenya which isn't doing too well eithe...
Jump to postMahan Air, HiFly, Air Mauritius, Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Belgium are a few more which come to mind. Air France is retiring it this year.
Jump to postWhat's up with the American registration with a British owner?
Jump to postRecently saw this citation in the VCBI wiki: https://www.aircargonews.net/news/airlines/freighter/single-view/news/fashionable-rickenbacker-picks-up-etihad-cargo-flights-for-trinity-logistics.html Just curious on the duration of the flight? This seems to qualify for the top 10 or top 5 longest sched...
Jump to postI miss ROC.. Attended the U of R till last year and I always loved landing there as it gave a good view of my alma mater. I also miss the occasional FedEx 76F landing there. Created such a roar and was a sight to behold from the top of the math department which was like the highest point on the glid...
Jump to postI'm a Sri Lankan and I'm glad you came to my country! I flew Emirates from CMB-ORD and I encountered terrible service. They have a solid hard product but their flight attendants are absolute rotten when it comes to attitude. Here is a link to my experiences: https://www.airliners.net/forum/viewtopic...
Jump to postI'm a Sri Lankan and I'm glad you came to my country! I flew Emirates from CMB-ORD and I encountered terrible service. They have a solid hard product but their flight attendants are absolute rotten when it comes to attitude. Here is a link to my experiences: https://www.airliners.net/forum/viewtopic...
Jump to postI am so glad that I managed to catch a few shots of her last month over Champaign, IL on it's way to LAX.. Had beautiful lighting when I clicked her as it was in the evening. I look forward to photographing the 789 which I have seen flyover many a time over Colombo on it's way to London from Perth. ...
Jump to postnice report.
Do you know why they established training centers in America? Why not Germany if at all Europe?
Is B6 eyeing Europe?
Jump to postYou guys got me, I wasn't aware of the distinction and I do apologize for the mix up haha
Jump to postThe OP is mistaken. Airlines don't discriminate against Sri Lankans because they are Sri Lankans. Airlines send more premium configurations to more premium markets such as JFK, LHR, NRT, and HKG, because those markets make more money with those planes. It's all about the bottom line. It's all about...
Jump to postAntarius wrote:
Perhaps it has something to do with the stage length to Sri Lanka being a fraction of New York from DXB or DOH.
In the past, I have noticed middle eastern carriers send equipment of far less quality to Asian/African destinations than it would to an American or European destination. Is this a valid observation? It's easier to distinguish this as airlines like Emirates and QR have 777's for routes to both Sri L...
Jump to postthis is old news.. Everyone knows why EK left and that's because of the corruption and nepotism of the previous regimes. They made bad deals like cancelling the 350 order and having to pay fees. I saw 100% LF on flights to FRA and FCO months before they were terminated and I felt these routes were h...
Jump to postSweet report! I suppose EK might have that high-service bubble, and that their growth is kinda having an impact on their services. Although, that growth is nothing short of remarkable. -How are you able to make it on to UA on routes to CMB? With UL being a OW carrier, wouldn't it be a AA/BA itinera...
Jump to postAR385 wrote:Nice report. Photos are not working though.
Nice report. Thanks for posting. The photos are not working but your descriptions were so good, I almost felt as if I were "there." I've heard that Emirates' standards have fallen a bit. Perhaps the inconsistency is a byproduct of over-expansion. Photos can be accessed here: https://www.f...
Jump to postI don't understand what was so "bad" about your trip? It sounds like a very good flight with the exception of a moody FA. There is nothing you mentioned that would deem this "bad"... Maybe you just need more realistic expectations and not your millennial emotions. lol. Everythin...
Jump to postA controversial yet deserved title to my first experience on Emirates. Please note that all views expressed on this report are mine and they might reflect a one off experience. If you have noticed instances like mine, let me know in the comments section. I'm very critical in this TR as I attach high...
Jump to postCX may have flown the 773A to MEL at one point. They use 77W’s to SYD/MEL now on some flights. TG BKK-MEL Maybe the longest recent route? Mainly 77W/77E/359 now. KE flew NRT-LAX and ICN-NAN years ago, a few ICN-AKL, TG a few subs BKK-AKL. SQ had them briefly scheduled SIN-AKL due to Japan Tsunami 7...
Jump to postI'm guessing it's either CX or TG with their service to Australia?
How about the longest route in operational history? Were there any TATL or trans pacific routes?
they use a 77L to LAX so I'm guessing they don't have that much business to the west coast when compared to EK. LA being a much bigger destination than Vegas makes me wonder if there is something more than a 'technical issue'.
Jump to postEmirates is going to end a few airlines in the process. They might tamper the market so much. Imagine a high density config being sent to Sri Lanka.
Jump to postI doubt they will put a barrier since it might have a detrimental effect on tourism for which SXM is a major crowd puller. It was also caused by a 737 and not even a bigger engine similar to a GE-90 which has frequented the airport for ages.
Jump to posthttps://www.yahoo.com/news/m/8871d68d-b ... blast.html
Sad story and RIP.
Wonder what bird was responsible for this? I'm guessing either a wide body or a large narrow body bird such as a 757?
Oh wow! what a great report. You were way ahead of your time when you envisioned this TR 30 years ago. loved every damn pixel of it.
Jump to postAccording to http://dailynews.lk/2017/06/29/business/120426/emirates-fly-airbus-a380-colombo 'An official from Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation said this service would be a once-a-week flight and it would operate with a stopover in a destination in the Far East. The Airbus A380 flies to Sri ...
Jump to postSource: http://www.aviationvoice.lk/emirates-fly-airbus-a380-colombo-2/ This is going to be really interesting. This story is possible due to the new runway expansion to accommodate bigger birds. Wonder how this would affect competition in Sri Lanka since they already have more than one daily with o...
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