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June 15, 2004 at 4:13 pm in reply to: Pictures from the National Air and Space/Udvar-Hazy Center #1794734

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I believe it was a Kawasaki Ki-45 Kai Hei. As with most aircraft on display there was very little information regarding the actual airframe on display. Right behind the cockpt were 2 rather large cannons rigidly mounted at a 45 degree angle upward. What mission would use such a setup? Flying under US bombers?

June 15, 2004 at 3:21 pm in reply to: Shocker:Airbus calls B7e7 'Unsafe' #680154

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Trying to skip an actual aircraft evacuation demonstration for certification doesn’t sound like Airbus trying to take extra measures.

June 15, 2004 at 3:02 pm in reply to: Shocker:Airbus calls B7e7 'Unsafe' #680193

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It would be to large to handle safe evacuations was something I recall Boeing said.

I don’t remember Boeing ever calling the A380 unsafe but they did attack the attempt by Airbus to skip a full A380 evacuation demonstration for certification purposes. Airbus claimed that such a demonstration would only result in injuries of the participants.

June 15, 2004 at 2:43 pm in reply to: Pictures from the National Air and Space/Udvar-Hazy Center #1794936

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I’ll admit that the lifts are a bit unusual but I rather liked how it displayed the aircraft. It’s my guess that the lifts allowed the cockpit to be elevated high enough so that it was clearly visible from the overhead walkway.

June 15, 2004 at 7:04 am in reply to: Zeppelin flies again — Over Historic Route of 1929 #681040

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That’s very interesting, but i think it should be in the Historic forum

Not necessarily as the Zeppelin NT’s are operating in scheduled commerical service. Check here to book a flight:

http://www.skycruise.ch/home.aspx?Sprache=2

I hope this publicity event brings some added interest. I would love to see something here in the US at some point.

June 15, 2004 at 5:52 am in reply to: Pictures from the National Air and Space/Udvar-Hazy Center #1795709

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It’s still a developing collection with a lot of open space left for additional aircraft which made for a quick visit. Still, it was very enjoyable and I would recommend it to anyone flying through the Washington-Dulles airport. I have more pictures if anyone is interested.

June 15, 2004 at 5:49 am in reply to: Pictures from the National Air and Space/Udvar-Hazy Center #1795713

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This last group is just of the Enola Gay. The aircraft was on large stands which elevated it quite far off the ground and gave a great view. It was also parked right up against a nearby walkway so you could look right down into the cockpit which was nicely lit.

June 15, 2004 at 5:45 am in reply to: Pictures from the National Air and Space/Udvar-Hazy Center #1795725

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Round 3: A few jets

June 15, 2004 at 5:43 am in reply to: Pictures from the National Air and Space/Udvar-Hazy Center #1795727

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Round 2

June 15, 2004 at 5:11 am in reply to: Qantas 737 skipper charged over reckless takeoff #681064

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I often light up the airport of my old home field as I fly over. Nothing like burning a little of their $$. 🙂

It’s a great system that allows great flexibility for operations at smaller airports or those that run part-time ATC towers. It takes a little getting use to as you have to remember to re-activate the lights before you land as a precaution. They only remain on for a few minutes so during repeated trips around the pattern or competing a long approach it’s common to have the light system time out before landing. After having the lights go dark during a landing or 2 you learn a valuable lesson. 🙂

June 14, 2004 at 3:23 pm in reply to: F-BVFA photos and a few others fresh from the USA #682190

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If you look at the end of each hangar you’ll see that they have huge doors for moving the aircraft in and out. You can see the doors in the background of the Shuttle picture and the first Concorde picture.

June 14, 2004 at 12:50 am in reply to: what has happened to chicago meigs field here is a pic!! #682622

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Well thank God for the new park. I’m sure it’ll be a bigger asset to the city than the airport was. :rolleyes:

June 14, 2004 at 12:08 am in reply to: F-BVFA photos and a few others fresh from the USA #682827

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The Space Shuttle Enterprise is the only one with it’s only hangar currently. 🙂

June 14, 2004 at 12:05 am in reply to: F-BVFA photos and a few others fresh from the USA #682839

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How’s that? 😀

June 14, 2004 at 12:04 am in reply to: F-BVFA photos and a few others fresh from the USA #682845

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and the last 2.
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