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Post by mumbles on Jan 16, 2013 22:16:28 GMT 12
Who hasn't flown in a 707 or a DC8?  Me for one. Not old enough ;D Have managed the following though: Cessna 152, 172, 185, 210, 402, Caravan, Piper Navajo, Beechcraft Skipper, SAAB 340, F-27, Metroliner, HS.748, DHC-8, Jetstream, DC-3, Tiger Moth, Dragon Rapide, Jetranger, Hughes 500, Westpac Rescue BK117, B737-200 and -300, B747-200, B767-200, A320, A330. The fastest I recall seeing was cruising at 1000+kph on the in cabin display on the B747-200. |
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Jan 16, 2013 22:37:59 GMT 12
I just remembered three that I missed.
Te Anau Waterwings — Cessna 206 floatplane
Jetstream (it was operating a Christchurch-Hokitika flight on behalf of Eagle Air/Air NZ)
Air NZ — Airbus A320
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Post by shamus on Jan 17, 2013 9:23:41 GMT 12
Here are a few just to prove my age. DC3, Heron, Friendship, DC6, DC7, DC8, DC10, MD11, Viscount, 737 (200 & 300) 747 (200 & 400) 767 (200 & 300) 777 (200) A320, Hercules, Widgeon (original Ranger engines) A340, Boeing Stratoclipper, Convair 440 (Piston) Super Constellation, 707,
DC9, Dash 8, ATR, 600-72, and just 2 rare ones, Saab Skandia, & Argonaut (4 Merlin engines) plus some i've probably forgotten. These are passenger ones then there is the ones i've flown myself.
too many to print.
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Post by strikemaster on Jan 17, 2013 11:54:06 GMT 12
Similar to Suthg, had a delay flight from Melb to AKL and the pilot reckoned we had a mean tail wind. I can't remember the speed or the aircraft but I didn't think it was possible at the time. Twin engine Boeing at a guess.
I've done several 747's, 400's and earlier. Also F-27, DC10, pretty much any twin engine Airbus or Boeing from the last 20 years or so, Beach 1900D, ATR72 Cessna 172 (ZK-DRP), RNZAF Bell UH1.
More than I though.... still saving for the blunty flight. :-)
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Post by alexjc on Jan 17, 2013 12:25:50 GMT 12
 Crikey....on airlines for me, NZ- NAC: Viscount 807, F27-100. (no memory of - toddler) Air NZ: DC10, B737-200&300, F27-100&500, B767-200&300, B747-400, B777-200, A320....and the Britannia 757-200. Air Nelson: Saab 340, Q300. Eagle Air: B1900D, Metroliner, Emb Bandierante. Mount Cook: HS748, ATR 72-200&300, BN Islander. Southern Air/SI Flights: GAF Nomad, BNI Islander. Ansett NZ: DHC8-100&300, BAE146-300. Pioneer: DC-3. Overseas- Pan Am: 747-(?) (vague memories, was only 6 but remember the hostesses coddling me and my sister) Qantas: 747-200&400, 767-200&300, B737-400&800. TAA: B727-200. Virgin Group: B737-800. Cathay: B747-400, A340-200. British Airways: 747-200, 757-200. Singapore: B747-400.
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Post by TS on Jan 17, 2013 12:47:09 GMT 12
Let's see now ..... Viscount, F27, DC8, DC3, DC 10, 747sp, 747, 737,727, Carvair? Sorry can not remember exactly. ::)ATRs.. Beech1900D, Metros.....BAE 146...That's the heavies..... Then it's Zk TEX, Devon, Dragon, Tiger moth, Trojan, Mustang, Widgeon, Partnavia, L4 cub.. Then C 210, 206, 206 Floatplane, 180,172,152, C150, F150L. CT 4, Pitts ZK ELI... Various gliders even did some aeros in one now that's exciting! Hugh's 500 and R22, Jet Ranger. Bucket list Spitfire,Lancaster,B17, etc,etc...  |
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Post by shamus on Jan 17, 2013 13:27:35 GMT 12
The forgotten ones; Boeing 727, 737-700, 737-800, Saab 340, BA 146 Whisper Jet, Piper Navajo. HS 748.
I also notice, like me, very few have flown on the Electra.
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Post by corsair67 on Jan 17, 2013 21:04:54 GMT 12
Air New Zealand: DC-10, 747-200, 747-400, 737-300, 767-200, 767-300, A320, ATR-72 and B1900.
QANTAS: 747-300, 747-400, 737-300, 737-400, 737-800, 76-200, 767-300, DASH-8 100, DASH-8 200, DASH-8 Q300 and DASH-8 Q400.
Australian Airlines: 737-300 and 737-400.
Ansett: 737-300, 737-400, 747-300, 767-200, 767-300, 146-200, 146-300 and Fokker F-50.
Virgin Australia: 737-700, 737-800, E-170 and E-190.
Regional Express: SAAB 340A/B.
Kendall Airlines: SAAB 340A.
East-West Airlines: Fokker F-28.
Finnair: MD-11 and MD-80/2.
British Airways: 747-400.
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Post by chinapilot on Jan 18, 2013 5:50:27 GMT 12
Was lucky enough to get a ride in this one today...  |
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Post by TS on Jan 18, 2013 10:32:58 GMT 12
Was lucky enough to get a ride in this one today... Cool was that your Birthday Present?  And oh Happy Birthday Sir 21 again is it..... ;D |
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Post by chinapilot on Jan 18, 2013 14:29:06 GMT 12
NZ5218 wrote Heh...thanks  In a way it was a present as my first time in that model... ;D There has been a few posts about 747 speeds and cruising levels so here's a couple of shots from the last few days just in case anyone is interested... Heading towards Narita, top left shows Groundspeed and Wind, as you can see it's a mini jetstream...
Out of Narita the next day,...slight drop in Groundspeed but a great view from FL430 :-) 
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Post by Barnsey on Jan 18, 2013 14:57:07 GMT 12
 I see your 630kts g/s and raise you.... |
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Post by chinapilot on Jan 18, 2013 15:11:51 GMT 12
Heh Knew someone would have a higher one... Seen 720 North mid Pacific in the winter. |
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Post by classicman on Jan 18, 2013 17:59:05 GMT 12
 Mt Fuji as seen from the best seat in the 744 last month. (Sniff). |
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Post by beagle on Jan 22, 2013 17:36:21 GMT 12
Today in History
First commercial B747 flight today in 1970
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Crikey....on airlines for me,
