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Post by delticman on Jul 14, 2013 22:14:48 GMT 12
Is it just me or is that 747 extra stubby and short?[/quote]
It's an old Pan Am 747SP
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Post by ErrolC on Jul 14, 2013 22:32:43 GMT 12
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Post by suthg on Jul 15, 2013 6:54:02 GMT 12
That is a huge hatch just in front of the fin for the telescope I am guessing, - do they just relocate on the ground or is it used in flight - I assume so... must be a lot of turbulence around an open hatch like that if flying at the time.
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Jul 15, 2013 7:30:55 GMT 12
Is it just me or is that 747 extra stubby and short? It's an old Pan Am 747SP[/quote] And the SP DOESN'T stand for short-plane Dave... |
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Post by baz62 on Jul 15, 2013 12:41:57 GMT 12
That is a huge hatch just in front of the fin for the telescope I am guessing, - do they just relocate on the ground or is it used in flight - I assume so... must be a lot of turbulence around an open hatch like that if flying at the time. Actually its quite smooth.It would have to be for the telescope. Google or search on Youtube for Sofia NASA 747 test flights and you'll see the testing done with smoke etc. Lots of additional bulging to direct the air so it doesn't try and dive into the hole. |
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Post by suthg on Jul 15, 2013 12:55:02 GMT 12
Yes you can see in Beagle's first photo that there is quite a promounced bulge there to enhance the airflow and probably some airfoil components inside as well close to the edge...
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Post by Kereru on Jul 15, 2013 16:25:01 GMT 12
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Post by beagle on Jul 15, 2013 16:37:58 GMT 12
Qantas had some on the South African route 30 years ago
Didn't they bring them into Wellington at times due to their short landing as well ?
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Post by delticman on Jul 15, 2013 16:57:39 GMT 12
Qantas had two, so they used them into Wellington. Pan Am also operated them on Auckland LAX in late seventies.
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Post by raymond on Jul 15, 2013 17:59:58 GMT 12
That is a huge hatch just in front of the fin for the telescope I am guessing, - do they just relocate on the ground or is it used in flight - I assume so... must be a lot of turbulence around an open hatch like that if flying at the time. Actually its quite smooth.It would have to be for the telescope. Google or search on Youtube for Sofia NASA 747 test flights and you'll see the testing done with smoke etc. Lots of additional bulging to direct the air so it doesn't try and dive into the hole. And if its anything like the old C131 telescope they purge the scope area (where the mirror is) with nitrogen (liquid nitrogen storage tanks inside the aircraft) before opening the doors |
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Post by ngatimozart on Jul 15, 2013 19:26:57 GMT 12
Qantas had some on the South African route 30 years ago Didn't they bring them into Wellington at times due to their short landing as well ? Yes they did. I lived onboard at Shelly Bay when they did the first proof of concept landings which were impressive and when it was in service. Was a very impressive sight on finals flying past the Bay or on its take off climb out. |
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Post by Ykato on Jul 15, 2013 19:43:14 GMT 12
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Jul 15, 2013 19:57:36 GMT 12
Is it just me or is that 747 extra stubby and short? Do you mean to say "am I not the only one who's extra stubby and short"? Or would you like to re-phrase the question?  |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 15, 2013 19:59:18 GMT 12
Nope. I admit I'm short and stubby, thanks to my genes.
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Post by baz62 on Jul 15, 2013 22:40:37 GMT 12
Is it just me or is that 747 extra stubby and short? Do you mean to say "am I not the only one who's extra stubby and short"? Or would you like to re-phrase the question? I'd ban him for life for that crack Mr Homewood sir.  |
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Post by beagle on Jul 18, 2013 5:23:18 GMT 12
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Post by 11SQNLDR on Jul 18, 2013 6:20:11 GMT 12
Nice job Beagle.
It's good having this new visitor in town although I'm yet to see it fly....
What time did it depart last night? And has it flown most nights since its been here?
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Post by suthg on Jul 18, 2013 7:29:09 GMT 12
Beagle - great shots in very low light - what a steady hand! It looks like there are quite a few on board in the last shot as she taxis out, some lighting on even in the upper deck as well. Or perhaps that was perfunctory and all were together in Cattle Class... Thanks.
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Post by ErrolC on Jul 19, 2013 7:52:31 GMT 12
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Post by suthg on Jul 24, 2013 17:57:23 GMT 12
NASA747 has taken to the skies this evening for a 9 hour flight. It took off at 17:11 this afternoon and is 43mins into the 9hr 47min flight. headed out through Cook Strait and now turned SW to line up with the West Coast travelling at 474kts, altitude as yet unknown, usually 30-40,000ft. Due to land at 02:58. flightaware.com/live/flight/NASA747Cheers  |
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