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A380 takeoff from Heathrow

PostPosted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 2:38 pm
by fulanito_uk
I was at Heathrow to pick someone up, and was lucky enough to see a A380 take off.. took some very poor shots i'm afraid, but was really happy to have seen the bird finally! was real quiet on the take off compared to the 747's and what a big tail!!

sorry for the rubbish shots :(

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Re: A380 takeoff from Heathrow

PostPosted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 3:45 pm
by Wii
Lucky spot there!!

Re: A380 takeoff from Heathrow

PostPosted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 3:54 pm
by MWISimmer
and what a big tail!!


Big everything..  :o

Nice catch, I'll be there soon doing the same thing  :)

Re: A380 takeoff from Heathrow

PostPosted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 3:55 pm
by Willit Run
Nice catch!!

Re: A380 takeoff from Heathrow

PostPosted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 4:14 pm
by TSC.
sorry for the rubbish shots :(

Don't worry, seeing as I'm not a fan of the A380 I can only say the shots were fine - could've done with a few more trees, but otherwise fine.

Re: A380 takeoff from Heathrow

PostPosted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 4:20 pm
by pepper_airborne
It's bloody massive!

Re: A380 takeoff from Heathrow

PostPosted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 4:51 pm
by C
Nicelyh caught. :)

Re: A380 takeoff from Heathrow

PostPosted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:10 pm
by Vapour01
What a horrible ugly thing.

Re: A380 takeoff from Heathrow

PostPosted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:34 pm
by MWISimmer
What a horrible ugly thing.


That's your opinion Steven, but it serves a purpose.. Just what it was built and designed for.

Maybe they'll build one with afterburners, missiles and guns... just for you.  ;)  ;D  ;D

Re: A380 takeoff from Heathrow

PostPosted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:57 pm
by Souichiro
What a horrible ugly thing.


That's your opinion Steven, but it serves a purpose.. Just what it was built and designed for.

Maybe they'll build one with afterburners, missiles and guns... just for you.

Re: A380 takeoff from Heathrow

PostPosted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:02 pm
by Vapour01
What a horrible ugly thing.


That's your opinion Steven, but it serves a purpose.. Just what it was built and designed for.

Maybe they'll build one with afterburners, missiles and guns... just for you.

Re: A380 takeoff from Heathrow

PostPosted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:03 pm
by Cobra
agree its not the prettiest of beasts, but its certainly an impressive piece of kit! can't wait to see one in real life! thanks for sharing!

it seems to have a lot of flap down in the final shot? is that normal for the A380 on takeoff?

Re: A380 takeoff from Heathrow

PostPosted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:11 pm
by Wii
I like it...a very modern airplane; it's fat! ;D ;D

Re: A380 takeoff from Heathrow

PostPosted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:19 pm
by C

it seems to have a lot of flap down in the final shot? is that normal for the A380 on takeoff?


An optical illusion - it's one I've noticed a lot more nowadays seeing a lot of larger types.