A380 flew into Heathrow today

The one thing that caught my attention (okay, TWO things) besides how
solidly the pilot plunked the plane onto the runway (evidenced by wing
flexing) was that only the inboard engines have thrust reversers. I'd
assumed all four did, as any aircraft that heavy would probably need
lotsa help slowing down during the rollout.

MSN video link he

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12851908/?GT1=8199

Kingfish wrote:
The one thing that caught my attention (okay, TWO things) besides how
solidly the pilot plunked the plane onto the runway (evidenced by wing
flexing) was that only the inboard engines have thrust reversers. I'd
assumed all four did, as any aircraft that heavy would probably need
lotsa help slowing down during the rollout.

MSN video link he

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12851908/?GT1=8199

It's getting up to where the aircraft don't so much approach the runway
as the world just shrinks to suit.....

One word: UGLY

Sorry Europe... It's not meant to be us versus you, it's just
that Boeing makes a much prettier ship.
Although I will admit that Boeing has no imagination left.
Or should I say, GUTS to put out something new and radical out on the
market. Corporate Weazels.

Yeah, yeah.. I know I said it would be one word, but I just
didn't want to hurt anyones feelings by making it sound like
an American beating his chest.
It's all about style and grace and the A380 doesn't have that.

David - Where are you now McDonnell /Douglas?

Flav8R,

One word: UGLY


Two words: SO WHAT?

When did you last buy an airline ticket based on the (perceived, by you
personally, I might add) beauty of the airplane used? Be honest,
please. I'd really like to know if you ever did.

FWIW, I like its look.

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

"Thomas Borchert" wrote in message ...
Flav8R,

One word: UGLY


Two words: SO WHAT?

When did you last buy an airline ticket based on the (perceived, by you
personally, I might add) beauty of the airplane used? Be honest,
please. I'd really like to know if you ever did.

FWIW, I like its look.

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

I don't have to buy airline tickets, it is one of my benefits to fly for
free.
Since I fly for free I don't board planes with ugly flight Attendants
or ugly aircraft designs.
It will never replace the Concorde for grace or the 747 for beauty.

David - KORL, KGSP

Flav8R,

Since I fly for free I don't board planes with ugly flight Attendants
or ugly aircraft designs.


Then you obviously don't need to fly often.

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

"Thomas Borchert" wrote in message ...
Flav8R,

Since I fly for free I don't board planes with ugly flight Attendants
or ugly aircraft designs.


Then you obviously don't need to fly often.

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

Well you are right on that one.
Ever since the US flight Attendants (stewardesses) sued the
airlines for the weight restrictions there haven't been
very many slender ones. Now most look like they
would take your last cookie by force if need be.
I don't know if you have seen this video but I figure
you might enjoy it since it has to do with the A380.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...etpack&pl=true

Enjoy, David

"FLAV8R" wrote in message
...

Since I fly for free I don't board planes with ugly flight Attendants
or ugly aircraft designs.

Having flown for free for many years, I have a difficult time believing
this.

"The attendants are ugly. I think I'll go sit in the terminal for another
few hours and see if the next batch are better.
....oh, wait. It's a 737. Ew. I think I'll pick a different flight...."

-c

Gatt,

Having flown for free for many years, I have a difficult time believing
this.


You do? gd&r

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

"Thomas Borchert" wrote in message

FWIW, I like its look.

Looks reminiscent of the old Super Guppy