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Etihad 777-200LR in its Last Days
When Boeing developed its updates to the base versions of the 777, it came up with the higher capacity long range 300ER and a lower capacity but ultra long range version, the 200LR. The 300ER sold very well but the … Continue reading
Eyebrow Windows Still Exist?
The 737 fuselage is closely tied to the previous generations of Boeing jets like the 707 and 727. It inherited the eyebrow windows above the main cockpit windows. These days, the controlled airspace has made the need for these while … Continue reading
Japanese Government Comes to Town
I was sitting at the gate waiting to board a flight when the sound of a heavy jet reversing thrust outside caught my attention. It was a Japanese 747-400. JAL retired their 747s a few years ago and that made … Continue reading
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Aer Lingus 757 at Newark
In the UK, I have seen plenty of Aer Lingus A320 family jets. In the Midwest and on the west coast I have seen their A330s a lot too. One type of theirs that I have not seen before is … Continue reading
Max7 Test Aircraft
The 737 Max8 and Max9 Jets are both certificated and in service. Next to come along is the Max7. It is a lower priority as a result of a far lower level of orders combined with a redesign it underwent … Continue reading
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El Al 777 Overwing Vortex on Takeoff
Engine nacelles are optimized for cruise performance. At high angles of attack, their shape results in some rather awkward flow properties which can influence the wing performance above and behind them. In order to control things, you will see small … Continue reading
Bounce It Down and Do It Again
Since the Growler crews were training as if they were on the deck at sea, they don’t flare their landings at all. They hit the runway hard and the tire smoke that results is substantial. Normal landing procedure on a … Continue reading
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The First 737
The Museum of Flight has a number of prototypes of Boeing airliners. They have the first Boeing 737. This is a 737-100. Very few of these were built with the 200 series being introduced soon and then taking over completely … Continue reading
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Growler Overhead
The approach to the runway at Coupeville brings the jets right over one of the local roads. This meant I had the opportunity to go for some head on type shots of the jets. As they came right over the … Continue reading
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FCLP Training for the Growlers
Naval aviators have to practice the art of landing on a carrier a lot. Before they ever go to the boat, they undertake a lot of field carrier landing practice. This involves flying the carrier pattern to a runway as … Continue reading
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