[Outcast]

Any aviation enthusiasts here?

I'd like to start off by expressing my sadness at the discontinuation of the Airbus A340, easily my favourite long haul aircraft

[leik oh em jeez!]

They're still making the A380, right? Personally I find the Antonov An-225 to be quite beast. I'd definitely want to learn to fly if I had the money, but I can barely afford to sit at home right now.

[Outcast]

yep, A380 still in production and will be for a long time to come. a bit worried about the stress crack problem on the wings though, not to mention those Trent 900 engines exploding but I think RR may have fixed the problem

[sivispacem]

A topic like this is long overdue. As a huge aircraft geek, I approve.

[*MURDOC*]

I like me some elliptical wings, yo.

[Outcast]

A350-800 - what they're replacing the A340 with, not really liking how the similarity to the Boeing 777.

I can understand though as engines are becoming more powerful and reliable and also fuel efficiency is a big thing so 4 engines arent really justifiable anymore

[Lurch]

While I've never been too big on commercial jets, I'll say the An-225 is a beast. Replaced the AT400 with it in SA and had so much fun running it into buildings jihad style.


Now WW2 and Korean War era fighters, high altitude bombers, dive bombers, etc, now that's what I'm really in love with.

[sivispacem]

Late 1950s through 1970s interdictors and multi-role aircraft for me, thanks.

BAC TSR2, for instance.

[Outcast]

im not much of a fan of cold war era british military jets, they look..unsophisticated compared to similar aircraft in the US arsenal.

BAC made some pretty great looking commercial planes though, the Concorde and VC10

[Waddy]

I took this on my way home a few weeks ago.
I've been on this A380 too.

[Outcast]

how'd you like the A380?

i've flown on it several times with both Emirates and Singapore Airlines and both from LHR to DXB/SIN

I like it a lot because the seats seem to just be that little bit wider while still keeping with the industry standard seat configurations

[Waddy]

QUOTE (Outcast @ Friday, Jan 20 2012, 11:10)

how'd you like the A380? i've flown on it several times with both Emirates and Singapore Airlines and both from LHR to DXB/SIN I like it a lot because the seats seem to just be that little bit wider while still keeping with the industry standard seat configurations

Love it! The Emirates one was superb, I flew economy and it was like flying premium economy with any other airline. I also flew the Lufthansa A380, was nowhere near as good as the Emirates one but was cool. They are so quiet.

[The General]

I've always loved the A-10


Pretty much took the concept of making a gun and then building a plane around said gun and ran with it. Also it can take a lot of damage and keep on flying.


It ain't the prettiest plane, but it doesn't have to be.

[Outcast]

hell yeah! the A10 is a tank in the sky designed to destroy tanks on the ground. its a beast that one




EDIT: some pics of the AN-225




Only Antonov i've seen is the AN-124 unloading lynx helicopters for the RAF up at Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) absolutely one of the most massive cargo aircraft i've seen, cant even imagine how big an AN-225 would be close up

This post has been edited by Outcast on Friday, Jan 20 2012, 13:24

[Illousion]

Concordes are fascinating airplanes.

[Ronnyboy]

I've always had a fascination with Vietnam era planes, especially the F-4



That's a beautiful plane, and my APUSH teacher had the honor of flying many a mission over Vietnam in one.

[Outcast]

The Dassault Rafale looks absolutely sexy

[visionist]

I'm mainly into my Private Airliners, BBJs, Flying Palaces et al:







The convenient way to join the Mile High Club

Oh yeah, they come in larger sizes too...

[visionist]

In memory of the Beautiful A340:






Wonder if the Sultan would adopt me?

His A310 is my favourite:







EDIT: I'd have a Luxurious interior whilst maintaining a standard airline livery. Stewardesses would wear standard uniforms, just... a little nicer



This post has been edited by visionist on Sunday, Apr 29 2012, 12:36

[Lurch]

What's one of those suckers run? Just absolutely beautifully done.