Milo Willamson
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How many of you are next to an airport, I am pretty close to one, and see them take flight oh about every day, they go off in different directions, some huge planes, others are just crop dusters..
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use to live in Santa Barbara and the house i rented was right under the take off flight path for the airport. i did not really see the planes, but i definitely heard them.
I did spend about a year living and working in Hounslow, West London, and one just gets used to the sound of planes, big and small.
And I've been on Airbus 380 quite a few times.
And I've been on Airbus 380 quite a few times.
MrJavi
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MrJavi
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That sounds like fun, the interior looks beautiful.
Airbus A380-800
The Airbus A380 800 is a passenger plane made in France with capacity for 853 passengers in a single class or 644 in a two-tiered class. It has a travel range of 8,208 nautical miles or 15,200 kilometers. The plane costs $318 million. However, Airbus has just announced that it would retire the jet in 2021. The European manufacturer stated that with Emirates reducing its order, the program is not sustainable anymore.
Which would be all economy class. But I don't think any airline has had the Airbus A380 in that configuration. I did fly Emirates Airbus A380 last month, Beijing to Dubai, and then Dubai to London. There's plenty of room in economy. From experience it also has one of the quietest cabins I've been in. Also from experience the Boeing 787 Dreamliner has a quiet cabin.
Milo Willamson
Android Expert
You are a brave person whom took a flight over that big style of an air carrier, looks so beautiful.
Milo Willamson
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I ridden on the https://www.airliners.net/photo/American-Airlines/Boeing-747-123/906466 it was terrifying when I was really little. The last time my family flew on one, was a much nicer one at 737 aircraft, no loud jet engine.
I live close enough to an international airport that I can't go 5 min without seeing one taking off. And we have one of the largest Amazon depots, so every other plane is a Prime plane, lol
Not as close as @mikedt has. I'd have to be from Southie for that.
Have I mentioned I'm from Boston? Home of Logan international airport. I think Quincy has the landing problems though.Nope Winthrop!
True, I can still fly my drone at the house without worrying about planes. They are easier couple thousand feet up when I see them.
That's why I wish rangefinders were the next big thing for phones. After 300 feet I'm clueless in judging distances.
After having my drone consistently at 400 feet, it is a bit easier to guess, *somewhat*. I've had drone up 1600 feet before once as well.
Milo Willamson
Android Expert
I flew to Logan multipule times to see my Aunt who Resides in Quincy.. :ONot as close as @mikedt has. I'd have to be from Southie for that.
Have I mentioned I'm from Boston? Home of Logan international airport. I think Quincy has the landing problems though.
I live a few miles away from one, thankfully not exactly on the flight path. I do hear them but it's not right overhead except when the national guard spends all day practicing takeoffs and landings. They go right over, low and loud!
It was pretty neat to have Air Force One go over my house a few times - I waved haha
It was pretty neat to have Air Force One go over my house a few times - I waved haha
I did read that Boeing is retiring the 747 as well. So everything from now is really twin jets only. I've not seen a tri-jet plane for a long time, apart from in a boneyard.
I live five miles or so from an Air Force base. I'm not in the normal flight path so I'm not often effected. Years ago they had a B-1B squadron there and once in a great while they would practice their rapid deployment. It was awesome to witness for they were low over my home, fast, and extremely loud. They would rattle the entire house and everything in it. It was a beautiful bird.
puppykickr
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There is an app for that!
Proper calibration is very important, as is the quality of device.
https://on-distance.en.uptodown.com/android
It's quieted down now so I guess even pilots eat lunch at noon.
Milo Willamson
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By the way here is our local Airport : https://www.ifly.com/champaign-airport
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Milo Willamson
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Are you sure, it really quick skim.
My best friend from age 13 has been around aircraft his entire life. His father was a Huey pilot in Vietnam, and continued flying them for air shows and demonstrations until retiring recently due to age-related health issues. I have the utmost respect for him. My bud is in management at an airport concessions company that runs all those shops with overpriced souvenirs and essentials. Because of the recent outbreak, corporate made two calls in two days: yesterday, all salaried personnel would get a 15% pay cut and 401k contributions would stop. Today, expect layoffs.
As experienced as he is and respected in his field, he's concerned that being the best still isn't good enough. It's tough watching it and being unable to do anything about it...
As experienced as he is and respected in his field, he's concerned that being the best still isn't good enough. It's tough watching it and being unable to do anything about it...