Very nice shots. Especially the F70. I like the light effect of the shots of the undersides of the aircraft. Thanks for sharing them.

Neil.

A little reminiscent of the old Cubana tail livery:diablo:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Cubana_Il-62M_CU-T1208_SXF_1990-8-18.png

As has been said, very sad time for the employees. A few months ago, we had a really impressive new branch of HMV open up locally. Laid out in such away over two big floors, that browsing is a real treat. The choice of items on sale, was the best I’ve seen in a very long time. I guess we might lose that place, if no buyer can be found for the company.

Our branch of WH Smith, is just the worst, if any company needs to wake up and smell the coffee, its them. Until I saw this thread, I had no idea that Blockbuster was still around.

Is it better to risk a potential fire given system warnings and odors then risk a possible injury with an evacuation? Nope. Evacuate. By the time the crew would get their 3rd or 4th indication after ignoring the first 2 (warnings and odor) it could very well be too late to insure a safe evacuation for all passengers and crew.

I totally agree with your post. It’s all too easy for any of us to play ‘armchair pilots’ and yes, those of us who find themselves supporting the evacuation, are doing the same. IMO, as I’ve already said, that pilot was there, we were not, he was in command, and that was his command decision, and he made it, end of. Surely better that, than everyone looking at a burning blob of composites, smouldering at the end of the runway.

I have an iPad 4, I’m thrilled to bits with it. Had a look at the Samsung…..not impressed by it quite honestly. Yes, it costs less than the iPad, and it shows, and no way am I giving up my I phone 🙂

It would appear that there are now some urgent issues to be addressed with this aircraft. The ANA crew obviously thought that the evacuation was necessary, after all, none of us were there at the time.

I’m sure that Boeing are working 24/7 on this, to get these problems sorted. Its a nice aircraft, and its pioneered a lot of new technology. Sometimes, its not easy to be the first in a new field.

I have 3 Gulfstreams….well 1/40 scale models of them, all made for Gulfstream
themselves, very prized possessions 😉