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Post by beagle on May 29, 2012 21:15:26 GMT 12
For those of us in CHCH, the B787 Dreamliner will be visiting CHC Wednesday, landing between 0930 and 1000.
Cameras at the ready and nobody hog my view.
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Post by 11SQNLDR on May 29, 2012 22:45:06 GMT 12
I heard an ETA of 1015. Hope its not any earlier ;D
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Post by beagle on May 30, 2012 17:06:49 GMT 12
Got there, ready, took a few pre shots of other coming and going then nothing, battery dead, OMG, quick 2 minute trip back to work to put it on charge for 30 min then go back. She's down with hundreds around her and in a stupid spot for photos unless you were a sheep in the next paddock. Got some others from the western side of the airport on the way home but couldn't stay long enough to wait for her to take off. There was this other guy there I was chatting to, who had this massive lens, must have been 2 feet long. So if he is a member here and has a yellow honda jazz, gidday.   [  |
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Post by aeromedia on May 30, 2012 17:26:06 GMT 12
I was lucky to get through it today and it's quite a machine. Looks absolutely gorgeous and perfectly proportioned in the flesh. Spoke with the Captain and the other guy who I think was was first officer. His father flew B17's ! Everything feels roomy about it, although to be fair, that would vary from aircraft to aircraft depending on the required config. The business class seats, angled, looked very comfortable. I could see myself heading very comfortably to London on that ! One day. Was a beautiful Christchurch day and the crew were clearly impressed by the southern scenery as they flew down.
As you probably know, Air NZ is the launch customer for the 787 Dash 9. Longer than the a/c we saw today. Bring it on for 2014.
very very nice. But then what would you expect, . . . it's a Boeing !
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Post by beagle on May 30, 2012 17:32:15 GMT 12
ya could have snuck me in as well.............
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Post by aeromedia on May 30, 2012 17:43:17 GMT 12
I actually was offered a flight on it tonight to Auckland but turned it down cos I wouldn't have got back til late and I have a 4 am start. I'm such a nana sometimes!
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Post by beagle on May 30, 2012 17:48:17 GMT 12
shoot this man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
were you permitted to take a camera on board today
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Post by aeromedia on May 30, 2012 20:10:00 GMT 12
Yeah, no issues taking photos. But I didnt take any. And I could have with my I Phone. I was a bit pre-occupied recording audio, so photos weren't my priority. Piss poor excuse i know. Fire away !!!
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Post by beagle on May 30, 2012 20:11:57 GMT 12
Did they have nibbles and drinks on board
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Post by aeromedia on May 30, 2012 20:24:32 GMT 12
Ya know, I didnt really notice. I got a badge, a sticker and a Lanyard. The crew and Boeing support people from Seattle and a few from Sydney were very very good. As were all the Air NZ people. I was surprised how accessible the aircraft was. Wandered round. Looked up in the nose gear bay. People were kicking the tyres. Very relaxed but very professional. It was a goodwill tour, designed to bridge the gap til the delivery date. As a PR exercise it was great. Nice atmosphere, and everyone very enthused. I guess the 20 per cent better fuel efficiency will help offset the circa 200k USD cost per aircraft. Possibly even more than that now.
This is a nice product and I was told the ANZ apprentices were jumping out of their skins with excitement when they got a look at it today.
Its the future . . . . and its almost here.
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Post by beagle on May 30, 2012 21:07:04 GMT 12
almost = 2 years. almost has changed a bit
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Post by corsair67 on May 30, 2012 21:10:55 GMT 12
Yeah, no issues taking photos. But I didnt take any. And I could have with my I Phone. I was a bit pre-occupied recording audio, so photos weren't my priority. Piss poor excuse i know. Fire away !!! Man, you suck! ;D ;D Sounds like a great experience, and it is good to hear that Boeing were happy for everyone to have a good look at everything on the aircraft. Personally, I just love that Boeing colour scheme. |
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Post by beagle on May 30, 2012 21:14:04 GMT 12
wonder if we paint the first one black
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 30, 2012 21:51:51 GMT 12
They only cost around US$200,000? Surely that is cheap isn't it? I thought they'd be well into the millions.
I saw a couple of news reports tonight, it looked nice inside. I like the fact you can push a button and tint the windows electronically! Very sci-fi.
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Post by beagle on May 30, 2012 22:07:41 GMT 12
na, only 200k Dave. They are plastic now., Air NZ would love it if they only cost that much.
I can tint the windows in my van by the push of a button too. Takes about 10 seconds for this happen. Gets a bit breezy when it it is bright and clear but goes away when it darkens up a fraction......
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Post by area51 on May 31, 2012 1:03:36 GMT 12
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Post by gunny on May 31, 2012 1:19:52 GMT 12
Got there, ready, took a few pre shots of other coming and going then nothing, battery dead, OMG, quick 2 minute trip back to work to put it on charge for 30 min then go back. Sheesh first obiwans camera mishap now you too Beagle?? ;D Just kidding with all the shakes it's its a miricle you can remember what day it is. Take care guys |
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Post by aeromedia on May 31, 2012 10:41:22 GMT 12
They only cost around US$200,000? Surely that is cheap isn't it? I thought they'd be well into the millions. I saw a couple of news reports tonight, it looked nice inside. I like the fact you can push a button and tint the windows electronically! Very sci-fi. Haha Mr H. You knew I meant 2 Hundy mil !!!!!!!! |
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 31, 2012 11:08:05 GMT 12
I was genuinely confused actually. $200 million sounds more right.
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Post by beagle on May 31, 2012 12:28:17 GMT 12
200k might buy you both the cockpit seats, with sheepskins
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