787 Dreamliner

[brenflys777]

ETOPS said:

But, being a pilot, I base my real opinion on how it looks. In this case, we have a new champion. Beautiful, it is.

[mcdjl]

megy said:

Anyone know if it will fly anywhere near East Midlands Airport? If so, any details?

Apparently between 8.30 and 9 tomorrow morning. Flypast along the runway.

[FUBAR]

Currently sitting in a Virgin hangar at LGW. Mate has sent me some photos and a vid this morning

Doesnt look that comfy to me (but then I do have a fat ass)

[fatboy69]

FUBAR said:

Currently sitting in a Virgin hangar at LGW. Mate has sent me some photos and a vid this morning

Doesnt look that comfy to me (but then I do have a fat ass)

That looks like a toilet cubicle!!!! Not very inviting at all IMO.

[miln0039]

fatboy69 said:

FUBAR said:

Currently sitting in a Virgin hangar at LGW. Mate has sent me some photos and a vid this morning

Doesnt look that comfy to me (but then I do have a fat ass)

That looks like a toilet cubicle!!!! Not very inviting at all IMO.

Assume that is a lie flat?!

I would imagine most airlines will fit out the aircraft with their own unique cabins / seats though - so I'd not expect to be parking my arse on that any time soon...

[megy]

mcdjl said:

megy said:

Anyone know if it will fly anywhere near East Midlands Airport? If so, any details?

Apparently between 8.30 and 9 tomorrow morning. Flypast along the runway.

Do you happen to have a link to a site to track it so I can leave the hangar I work in and watch it?

[mcdjl]

megy said:

Do you happen to have a link to a site to track it so I can leave the hangar I work in and watch it?

Afraid not, i just got the info passed as a friend knew people in my office would be interested.
BMI hanger?

[megy]

mcdjl said:

BMI hanger?

Indeed, where are you?

[mcdjl]

megy said:

Indeed, where are you?

Cargo East next to one of your warehouses on Argosy Road

[AndyNetwork]

megy said:

Do you happen to have a link to a site to track it so I can leave the hangar I work in and watch it?

http://www.flightradar24.com/

It has been flying on the flight number BOE787, don't know if it still is.

[MitchT]

AndyNetwork said:

http://www.flightradar24.com/

It has been flying on the flight number BOE787, don't know if it still is.

If the flight number changes you can also find it on FlightRadar24 using the reg. number which is N787BX.

[megy]

Keeping an eye on the site linked to see when its close, the rain here means a quick exit rather than a prolonged outside trip.

[Wheelrepairit]

17000 ft above Hastings at the moment, heading west.

[Eric Mc]

Just north of Reading at 15,000 feet. Won't see it from Farnborough as there is too much cloud.

[anonymous-user]

I think the 787 looks great but it's a bit disappointing considering the original Boeing yellowstone Y2 (75/767 replacement) design was the sonic cruiser.



Even the original 7E7 was a bit less conventional in design.



Still a great looking aircraft and flight deck with HUDs.

[Eric Mc]

I don't like that spooky picture on one of the LCD screens. Is the 787 haunted?

[anonymous-user]

Eric Mc said:

I don't like that spooky picture on one of the LCD screens. Is the 787 haunted?

I can't see it. Is it a victorian lady or jesus or something?

[anonymous-user]

OMG just noticed it.

It's an image of Jesus on the PFD. What does it mean?

[Wheelrepairit]

Does the 787 have rolls Royce engines, as it's just gone very close to the factory where I used to deliver engine bits yrs ago.

[Eric Mc]

It certainly does. At the 2010 Fanborough Air Show it performed flypasts flanked by a Spitfire and Hurricane.