LAX Welcomes A380 FT DO
Mar 19, 2007 | 10:00 pm
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I missed finding a decent place to park in time to get a good view. I had a false alarm when the UA 747 (mentioned previously) landed about 4 mins before the A380. I was able to see the plane pass over the parking lot areas east of Sepulveda and noticed it didn't seem "that" big. Sounded unique (engines) compared to other aircraft and thought it was supposed to be quieter than most aircraft?!?
As far as the landing, I saw on TV a much better view. I noticed the slight swerve of the aircraft when landing and several twitches of the tailfin. A friend said WOW that's a crazy landing, I wasn't going to say anything until they made that comment and now I see alect making that observation.
As far as the landing, I saw on TV a much better view. I noticed the slight swerve of the aircraft when landing and several twitches of the tailfin. A friend said WOW that's a crazy landing, I wasn't going to say anything until they made that comment and now I see alect making that observation.
Mar 19, 2007 | 10:16 pm
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I saw the ABC7 video of the landing, but it had to buffer every 10-feet so it was hard to tell what was happening.
Do you guys think the shimmying was really minor but emphasized by the extreme telephoto lens and head-on shot? Seems like from the straight-on camera I saw, the slightest waver would be exaggerated and look much more significant than it was. Just a thought.
Do you guys think the shimmying was really minor but emphasized by the extreme telephoto lens and head-on shot? Seems like from the straight-on camera I saw, the slightest waver would be exaggerated and look much more significant than it was. Just a thought.
Mar 19, 2007 | 11:41 pm
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It seemed like just before touchdown they spooled up the engines creating that noise. The UA 744 before seemed quieter! All in all, it was very exciting to see even with the bad weather. Hopefully I can catch its departure tomorrow evening from Imperial Hill.
Mar 20, 2007 | 9:36 am
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good morale boost for LAX
Saw it land from gate 122 at TBIT. Seemed like a slow, smooth landing.
What was most exciting was arriving to see the crowds around LAX and the buzz among airport employees. LAX is a horrible airport and is not exactly known for friendly employees. I think this gave everyone something to feel good about. I hope the momentum continues...
What was most exciting was arriving to see the crowds around LAX and the buzz among airport employees. LAX is a horrible airport and is not exactly known for friendly employees. I think this gave everyone something to feel good about. I hope the momentum continues...
Mar 20, 2007 | 10:10 am
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Nevermind .. foind some interesting ones ..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK10MxtCAHc
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...7&q=a380&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK10MxtCAHc
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...7&q=a380&hl=en
Mar 20, 2007 | 12:59 pm
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Missed the landing at the airport but watched it on TV on KTLA (where LA lives!).
Looked like after the mains touched, the plane (pilot?) bounced up slightly and on the second touch, one set of wheels hit first inducing a little yaw?
If you look at the videos on line, observe the rudder. Seems like the pilot blips it to the left to cut down on some of that wiggly landing.
Looked like after the mains touched, the plane (pilot?) bounced up slightly and on the second touch, one set of wheels hit first inducing a little yaw?
If you look at the videos on line, observe the rudder. Seems like the pilot blips it to the left to cut down on some of that wiggly landing.
Mar 20, 2007 | 6:37 pm
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Mar 20, 2007 | 9:51 pm
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Didn't make the landing, but decided to go to LAX this evening for the departure. Mr. Chchkiwi and I managed to get a parking space in a private lot just off Imperial, right behind where the A380 was parked. We arrived at around 5:55 p.m., in plenty of time for the scheduled 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. departure time. At around 6:10 p.m. we noticed the A380 was moving so scrambled across Imperial and up the hill. Lo and behold, the plane took off at 6:15 p.m., so I would imagine there would be a lot of disappointed folks who missed the take off.
Take off was amazingly quiet and it didn't seem to use up much of the runway. Out over the Pacific then turned right, apparently heading back to France. As reported previously, the plane was very tall, but didn't appear as big as we thought it would.
Take off was amazingly quiet and it didn't seem to use up much of the runway. Out over the Pacific then turned right, apparently heading back to France. As reported previously, the plane was very tall, but didn't appear as big as we thought it would.
Mar 20, 2007 | 11:27 pm
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gqbo9gZH2ac
and,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fZK_mPM6tw