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May 2, 2011 at 9:13 pm in reply to: EGPH wants to go to EGLL to spot! #482976

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Definitely best option fly BA/BMI EDI-LHR-EDI

Definitely best option fly BA/BMI EDI-LHR-EDI

If you try http://www.britishairways.com/travel/home/public/en_gb?DM1_Mkt=UK&DM1_Channel=PPC&DM1_Campaign=Masterbrand&gclid=CO3Z4qCIyqgCFYINfAodoGpkow

And if you opt for a mid week as far in to June as possible or ideally July then unless you have some special deal going with the Railways (ie a student railcard, etc) you will fly there and back cheaper than a sleeper fare.

Think of the convenience. Then all you have to do is to travel in to Central London to see the sights.

A day return is always marginally higher than staying overnight.

Fly down earliest flight, stay overnight and return on latest flight the next day. That way you will get your fill of aircraft and see London too.

I always fly BA from EDI if I am going down for Airshows, etc

May 1, 2011 at 9:05 pm in reply to: Airline Profits #483147

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You may upset Andy – he’s a competent authority

He asked about BA but as Deano sayd there are so many variables. I had thought maybe an accountant type might frequent the forums but then the accountant types I have met are not particularly interested in aviation:D
Thanks for the replies.

You may upset Andy – he’s a competent authority in his profession.

Mr Totty has brought up a very valid point. Airlines that protect themselves against wildly fluctuating fuel costs with strategic ‘hedging’ can do better than those who don’t.

If the aircraft is owned and fully paid for then apart from routine maintenance and operational overheads, profits can be improved, but as Deano has pointed out it usually depends if ticket prices weren’t heavily discounted.

May 1, 2011 at 8:58 pm in reply to: Breakthrough in AF 447 search #483155

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This is I hope the technical breakthrough they need to start unravelling the mystery

This is I hope the technical breakthrough they need to start unravelling the mystery.

If they can locate the other data recorder it really moves things into a very useful technical result ensuing from a terrible tragedy.

My thoughts are with those bereaved relatives who have waited patiently. I must admit respect for the French Government, Airbus and Air France for not giving up on a very arduous and expensive mission of recovery/salvage.

May 1, 2011 at 8:50 pm in reply to: Novice pilot lands plane safely on busy highway #413935

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Pilot is very lucky that there weren’t any pile ups or rear end shunts on the highway

Good job! Check the mailbox for any traffic tickets to follow. :diablo:

Pilot is very lucky that there weren’t any pile ups or rear end shunts on the highway, otherwise never mind the parking tickets it would be hefty insurance bill on his policy.;)

Overall a happy ending so far.

May 1, 2011 at 8:47 pm in reply to: Novice pilot lands plane safely on busy highway #413941

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I did not write the headline/caption – some journalist did

A 180-hour pilot is hardly a ‘novice pilot’.

A ‘novice pilot’ is someone who has a nice shiny new PPL, not someone with probably 140hours’ P1 logbook time.

Technically I agree but the headline/caption was the ‘work’ of some journalist and all I did was pasted it avoiding misquoting.

Still lucky for the motorists on the busy highway that no one was hurt.:rolleyes:

April 29, 2011 at 7:39 pm in reply to: Today's RAF fly over following the BBMF above Buckingham Palace #2354602

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[IMG]/IMG]

Hi Tango III
Thanks for this confirmation.

April 29, 2011 at 1:16 am in reply to: Not a good day #413961

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Sad news in both cases

Sad news in both cases.

Condolences to those bereaved

April 27, 2011 at 9:19 pm in reply to: Breakthrough in AF 447 search #484176

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It’s been nearly a very long painful 2 years for bereaved relatives

It’s been nearly a very long painful 2 years for bereaved relatives, and for their sake I hope they find all the important pieces to the jigsaw including the CSMU for the FDR and CVR.

April 27, 2011 at 9:14 pm in reply to: When all that training pays off! – videos #484178

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Interesting collection of vids – thanks

Interesting collection of vids – thanks 😎

April 25, 2011 at 4:09 pm in reply to: When are Thomson's 787's due #484575

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This info from Boeing may re-assure sceptics, includes test Aircraft flight paths

This info from Boeing may re-assure sceptics, includes test Aircraft flight paths

Airplane Flights Hours
ZA001 426 1,069 hrs., 15 min.
ZA002 238 700 hrs., 20 min.
ZA003 139 456 hrs., 30 min.
ZA004 215 547 hrs., 55 min.
ZA005 193 549 hrs., 50 min.
ZA006 47 172 hrs., 55 min.
ZA102 12 20 hrs., 20 min.
TOTAL 1,270 3,517 hrs., 05 min.

Go to http://787flighttest.com/boeing-begins-change-incorporation-on-787/ and see test aircraft’s flight paths and other details on change incorporation following results of continuous testing.

April 25, 2011 at 3:56 pm in reply to: When are Thomson's 787's due #484577

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Late but safer ………

Late but safer …….
http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2011/03/15/354388/boeing-pegs-july-for-787-first-delivery.html

“With the latest iteration of its 787 schedule, Boeing aims to hand over the first aircraft to Japan’s All Nippon Airways in late July, the first of 20 planned for delivery in 2011, according to several sources familiar with the new plan.

While Boeing won’t confirm the late July guidance, that target remains in line with an “early summer” completion of flight test activities……”

Boeing ready to bring 787 Training on a Global Scale
http://boeing.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=1707

A few weeks more to wait and see if customer launch dates are secure.

April 23, 2011 at 5:08 pm in reply to: EX Travel agent model 707 what airline? #485011

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It sure wasn’t Air Lanka – see URL

It sure wasn’t Air Lanka – see URL for Air Lanka and Sri Lankan Logos http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=airlanka+logo&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1024&bih=477

April 23, 2011 at 3:09 pm in reply to: Proper flight designations – IATA or ICAO codes? #485016

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This is a personal thing: ‘Speedbird’ goes back to B.O.A.C. days long may it last

This is a personal thing: ‘Speedbird’ goes back to B.O.A.C. days long may it last with BA.

I believe it still is used by British Airways preceding the numerics and there’s both a very nice but official ‘ring to it. Possibly used by BA apart from on the UK ‘Shuttle’.

As a toddler my parents took me to Japan post war on an official visit my father had to make. We flew on a B.O.A.C. Argonaut (overnight stop of Argonaut in HK, Ha Ha :D) and all the in flight postcards had/have ‘Speedbird’ on it.
The logo changed colour from white to gold in 1965.

I hope the ‘speedbird’ call sign stays after the merger and new liveries, etc as it is a unique identifier and is recognised by ATCs all over the world.

April 21, 2011 at 10:11 pm in reply to: UA-CA and AA report $649 million loss first quarter 2011 #485245

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Hazarding a guess but a third of that could be attributed to mergered to

Hazarding a guess but a third of that could be attributed to merger integration/related costs.

Revenue stream is up though and that probably means reasonable cash flow will keep them from needing Chapter 11 protection at least for now.

Let’s see what each one’s share of the final year end accounts yield and also what the full year group accounts show.

Maybe early days to speak about redundancies or route closures but some economy measures will help.

April 21, 2011 at 11:16 am in reply to: Checkerboard Approach Old HKG Video #485271

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Great – thanks

Great – thanks – excellent video
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