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[Iain_]

NOTE: Once again I had to use a disposable camera, so the photos unfortunately do lack quality.

Flight Info

Date:1st July 2011
Flight Number:TCX366
Aircraft:Airbus A330-300(OY-VKI)
From: Glasgow International (EGPF/GLA)
To: Orlando/Sanford (KSFB/SFB)
Flight Time: 8h 42m
Cruise Alt: 35,000ft (FL350)

Just boarded, and found my seat at the rear of the plane. A US Airways 757 is waiting to depart to PHL.


Just pushed back after a small delay.


Taxiing to Runway 23 as an Emirates 777-300ER touches down from DXB.


In front of us is G-MLJL, operating the same route as TCX246. It was scheduled to depart after us but our delay meant it was there before us.


Beginning our takeoff roll on 23. Got to be the shakiest takeoff I've ever experienced.


A relief from all the bumps as we lift off.


Nearing the West Coast.


Nice view of PIK.


Air France A380 F-HBJB overhead en route to JFK.


After a few hours we were over the coast of the USA, can't quite remember where this was, but I think it was the Boston/NY area.





Passing EWR.


Some impressive clouds building...


What was supposed to be 32C...


After a few turns offering some nice views of golf courses, swamps and Daytona Beach, we finally touched down in SFB.


The reversers were deployed and produced A LOT of spray.


View of the small tower as rain drizzles down the window.


Parking at the gate, we are finally reunited with G-MLJL.


Different view of MLJL.


And finally, the crew were kind enough to allow me a visit to the cockpit.

---MORE TO COME---

[Heeshung]

There's a certain quality of good 'ole film that you can't get with digital nowadays.  Great seeing a flight through tried and true film again.

[Iain_]

Flight Info

Date:15st July 2011 (arr. 16th)
Flight Number:TCX367
Aircraft:Airbus A330-300(OY-VKI)
From: Orlando/Sanford (KSFB/SFB)
To: Glasgow International (EGPF/GLA)
Flight Time: 7h 15m
Cruise Alt: 37,000ft (FL370)

After a pleasant holiday in the US, it was time to return home. Arriving at the airport with hours to spare, a nasty thunderstorm wass building in the area causing delays. Some of the reactions of the other passengers were quite funny - like they'd never witnessed lightning. I heard some 12 year old shout "if the lightning hits the plane we will have to make an emergency landing...!" in a dramatic voice. Perfect example of idiotism. My first sighting of an aircraft from the terminal was this Vision Airlines 767-200.


We finally board to find a pillow and blanket on our seats for the overnight trip as an Allegiant MD-82 sits on the wet tarmac.


Pushed back as we see the grounded 767 again.


Taxiing.


After takeoff.


More clouds...


The beginning of a sunset.


Above the clouds - the sun is blinding!


Epic sunset on the horizon


Almost gone...


Gone.


After a somewhat OK sleep we awaken to a nice snack of a muffin with orange juice, as well as coffee or tea.


Over Scottish land again...


Over Dumbarton after a VERY sharp turn for 23.


Finally touching down. I liked this flight more than the outbound.


Exiting near the end of the runway as we get a view of the apron. Jet2 757 G-LSAL, Air Transat A310 C-GFAT and Thomson 767 G-OBYD can all be seen in this picture. OBYD was also flying GLA-SFB on the same day as us, meaning 3 flights in total that day.


G-CELU gets airborne for Faro.


G-LSAL about to pushback for Tenerife.


Back in the cockpit - sat in the captain's seat this time as we watched an Onur Air A320 and an easyJet A319 land.



I certainly enjoyed my first trip to the USA, and I hope you enjoyed this report - despite the quality.  

Comments and Questions welcome.

[CaptainSpeaking]

If it weren't for the new liveries, I would've guessed these pics were taken in 1995...

They're charming in their own right.

[Iain_]

CaptainSpeaking, on Jul 29 2011, 04:59 PM, said:

If it weren't for the new liveries, I would've guessed these pics were taken in 1995...

They're charming in their own right.

[LA_PHX]

Iain_, on Jul 29 2011, 08:51 AM, said:

I heard some 12 year old shout "if the lightning hits the plane we will have to make an emergency landing...!" in a dramatic voice. Perfect example of idiotism.

The kid was 12...get over yourself.  While you may know a lot about aviation, the majority of the public knows very little.

Nice pictures for a disposable camera, though.

Edited by LA_PHX, 29 July 2011 - 11:20 AM.

[Iain_]

LA_PHX, on Jul 29 2011, 05:20 PM, said:

The kid was 12...get over yourself.  While you may know a lot about aviation, the majority of the public knows very little.

Well it was a guess. He could have been older. 12 at least.

[LA_PHX]

Iain_, on Jul 29 2011, 10:28 AM, said:

Well it was a guess. He could have been older. 12 at least.

You completely missed my point...

What if Nick or Kevin were to ask you a question about truck driving?  Keep in mind, if you get it wrong, you're an idiot.  Get my point now?  Not everyone knows everything about truck driving; not everyone knows everything about aviation.

Anyway, I won't detract from your picture thread anymore.  Just thought you were being a bit harsh.

Edited by LA_PHX, 29 July 2011 - 08:37 PM.

[Independence76]

Sorry to hear about the disposable camera, but it was interesting to see everything through the year 1985!  

Awesome pics for their dated illusion.  

[Spam]

i think the pics are awesome mate! how do you know all the registrations and flights? did you jott them down?

Edited by Spam, 30 July 2011 - 11:37 AM.

[Iain_]

Spam, on Jul 30 2011, 05:36 PM, said:

i think the pics are awesome mate! how do you know all the registrations and flights? did you jott them down?

I just remembered them all. Also, I played back time on FlightRadar24.com and found the AF A380 reg.

Edited by Iain_, 30 July 2011 - 04:34 PM.

[CaptainSpeaking]

Iain_, on Jul 30 2011, 06:25 PM, said:

They're at the top. Why does no one read the details?

I think he wants to know how you got the details...  

[kestrel]

was the first officer and small man with not much hair?? If so thats my dad lol

[shamupilot]

Welcome to the USA mate! Enjoy your stay!

How was the flight? good? ok? bad?

[Iain_]

shamupilot, on Jul 31 2011, 07:21 AM, said:

Welcome to the USA mate! Enjoy your stay!

How was the flight? good? ok? bad?

Umm, I'm back home now. Flight was OK outbound and good inbound.

[Iain_]

kestrel, on Jul 31 2011, 12:06 AM, said:

was the first officer and small man with not much hair?? If so thats my dad lol

The outbound F/O was small, yes.

[Swarley]

Epic photos, love the whole retro/vintage style on all of them !