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Post by peter on Jun 18, 2013 11:53:39 GMT 1
From what I can see Air Austral, Kingfisher and Hong Kong Airlines are still present... Fabien  And Transaero is still not between Thai and Virgin  |
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Post by a380fanclub on Jun 18, 2013 18:49:07 GMT 1
MSN004 will be back at Le Bourget from Thursday until and including Sunday, Engine Alliance confirmed. She will be on static display and in the air.
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Post by addasih on Jun 19, 2013 19:39:56 GMT 1
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Post by eastmids13 on Jun 19, 2013 19:50:57 GMT 1
Brilliant work on all your photos today Addasih! Thank you! |
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Post by bvb09 on Jun 25, 2013 9:53:50 GMT 1
any idea where this unusual flight pattern will eventually lead to?  |
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Post by bvb09 on Jun 25, 2013 12:09:02 GMT 1
any idea where this unusual flight pattern will eventually lead to? seems like it just leads to where it came from... while drawing some kind of stylish horseriding boot on the fr24 map.  |
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Post by walter on Jun 25, 2013 12:35:04 GMT 1
In addition I would have another question as it is just shown in the picture. (Don't know how to open a new thread for this)
When I look at other A380s flying they seem to be between 35000 and 38000 (purple). This one flyes at 43000(red). Why would the others not try to fly also at 43k? Would this not be more fuel efficient?
Thanks, Walter
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Post by FabienA380 on Jun 25, 2013 16:14:58 GMT 1
I think the most efficient altitude depends on many factors such as winds strenghes, directions, etc... Most of the time we see planes cruising between 30000 and 40000 indeed, I guess as MSN004 is a plane-test they are doing some tests at higher altitudes?... Fabien  |
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Post by a380fanclub on Jun 25, 2013 16:24:03 GMT 1
Today's testflight was roundtrip Toulouse via Italy as north as Denmark and back South again via Germany, France to Spain and then home. Most was flown at FL430. Distance flown 5736 km, according to FR.
Only question remaining: what for? Is there a new version of the GP7200 to be tested? Aerodynamic changes? 004 has what looks likes sensors on the left of the fuselage, clearly seen at Le Bourget.
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Post by Baroque on Jun 25, 2013 16:26:06 GMT 1
I think the most efficient altitude depends on many factors such as winds strenghes, directions, etc... Most of the time we see planes cruising between 30000 and 40000 indeed, I guess as MSN004 is a plane-test they are doing some tests at higher altitudes?... Fabien Also dependent on weights. I think this test flight could have been light. |
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