First Boeing 787 Rolls Out

[VPSwow]

Looks nice

[Adam!]

Filton is in Bristol. I live quite close so I see planes take off quite often, they're mainly small ones but you still get some large planes taking off now and again. Hercules (I think that is what they are called) take off from Filton quite often too.
About two weeks ago we saw this weird plane (which looked like a dolphin - I don't know if any of you know what it is ) take off, it was HUGE.

Filton gets some weird traffic..

The controlers are bloody strange, SO bloody posh! - I started laughing the first time I landed there in real life, some posh old geezer was like "Good afternoon, you are identified, cleared to land, surface winds are variable at 09 knots." - Scary.

If I ever fly to Filton again, I might be tempted to turn the engine off over Scarebusses hangers.

[Nixt]

Filton gets some weird traffic..

The controlers are bloody strange, SO bloody posh! - I started laughing the first time I landed there in real life, some posh old geezer was like "Good afternoon, you are identified, cleared to land, surface winds are variable at 09 knots." - Scary.

If I ever fly to Filton again, I might be tempted to turn the engine off over Scarebusses hangers.

I've never heard the ATC at Filton x). Although I have been there, as we get free tickets to the airshow as we live in the area.

[Adam!]

I've never heard the ATC at Filton x). Although I have been there, as we get free tickets to the airshow as we live in the area.

Buy a scanner and tune into ATC.. It's bare fun when you hear emergencies

Next flying lesson I do, im going to ask to fly to Filton

[xxMATTGxx]

Did that plane you see look like:

http://www.airliners.net/open.file/0951030/M/

[xxMATTGxx]

Sorry for double post but you can't edit.

Update:

Boeing prepares for 787 premier
Excitement is building among plane enthusiasts as Boeing prepares to premier its new 787 Dreamliner at its plant in Seattle.

The firm has so far received 642 orders for the midsize, long-haul jet from 46 airlines and leasing firms.

Sunday has been chosen for Dreamliner's unveiling as it is 8 July, or, in the American date style, 7/8/07.

The first flight is expected in August or September, with the plane due to go into service next year.

The first customer to get the jet will be Japan's All Nippon Airways, which is being rewarded for placing orders for 50 of the aircraft.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6278324.stm - For more information.



DIFFERENT MODELS OF 787

• The first will carry between 210 and 250 passengers up to about 9,400 miles (15,125 kms).
• The second will carry between 250 and 290 passengers up to about 9,800 miles (15,770 kms)
• The third will fly between 290 and 330 passengers on shorter routes, up to about 6,500 miles (10,460 kms)

MATERIALS IN THE 787 DREAMLINER

• Carbon-fibre composites: 50%
• Aluminium: 20%
• Titanium: 15%
• Steel: 10%
• Other: 5%

[Nixt]

Did that plane you see look like:

http://www.airliners.net/open.file/0951030/M/

Yes I think so. Omg it's vile on the ground.

[Adam!]

Yes I think so. Omg it's vile on the ground.

It's vile full stop.

[Kenneth]

tommorrow is the big day ;P

[-Soph-]

It's vile full stop.

but it's practical! :eusa_danc: