**My 1000th Post!!!**

[FlyingKiwi]

Yay! I'm finally there! :D To celebrate this event I've posted some random pics of some of my favourite FS aircraft. :) :)

I think I'll start with this one. A lovely AN124 departing Prague in the Czech Republic. :)
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...7a245b6f2a.jpg
And another Russian bird, the Tupolev TU-16 is an oldie, but a goodie!
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...d62486a81f.jpg
This Piper Malibu Meridian is one of my favourite light aircraft to fly! :)
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...2724a3a794.jpg
This may be an older add-on, but not much comes close to the adrenaline the Convair B-58 Hustler produces! This shot was taken over the California desert, somewhere near Edwards AFB.
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...a1258e9fb5.jpg
Another of my favourite add-ons, the Dash 7 is just perfect for short, difficult airstrips, such as this one in South America.
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...fa26672e07.jpg
I must say that for it's looks at least, I prefer the Russian Tupolev TU-144 over the Concorde, sadly the aircraft had a poor safety record, and never did very well... :(
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...5a26c75eff.jpg
This would have to be my favourite regional jet, the Embraer ERJ-145 in the livery of America West Express, although my second favourite is the Bombardier CRJ-900 in the same livery. :D
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...c126fd7c13.jpg
Ahhhh... the Blackbird... here's a shot taken near Beale AFB. :)
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...022728a7b2.jpg
I don't go in for jet fighters much, but this is about my favourite, the Sukhoi SU-27 Flanker. (try and work out which angle the plane is at and the shot was taken at :D)
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...572764b3d4.jpg
Another great Russian aircraft, the Tupolev TU-160 Blackjack; this one's in the colours of the Ukraine Air Force.
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...9c279dc90a.jpg
And yet another Russian... The Antonov AN-22 Antheus is one awesome aircraft, shown here taking off from Tallinn, in Estonia.
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...0d27c099d0.jpg
I've never been a huge Boeing fan, although if I had to choose, I guess I would say my favourite Boeing aircraft are the 707 and 757. I felt I had to include this though: The RNZAF operated two of these 727-200's. They have recently been replaced with 757's though, and the 727's are now destined for the scrap heap. :( Here's to 20 years of faithful service! ;-)
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And lastly, I thought I had to include a shot of the plane I am currently flying around Africa! (although in a different livery.)
The Zlin Z142, my Trans-African one is in Red Bull colors, this one's in Czech Air Force livery. :)
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...40286f52c8.jpg


I also have a new banner!

Here's the old one, just for sentimental value. (it's served me for the last 700 posts...)

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And my new one, hopefully good for the next 1000... :)

http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...482944aa22.jpg

Replies are welcome, obviously! :-wave :-wave :-wave

[CombatAce]

Nice Shots and Congrats!

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Alex "CombatAce" Barrios
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[tanveer]

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Excellent 1000 Kiw :-jumpy
keep those shots coming :D

TTYL
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Peace

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[StealthF117]

Very nice shots, CONGRATULATIONS!

Cheers!
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Christian

[FlyingKiwi]

Thanks a lot people, it's thanks to the hospitality of this forum that anyone reaches 1000 posts at all! :D ;-)

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[woottsbj25]

You nearly made me weep at the end with the story about your banner! Nice shots mate!

Thanks,

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[doering1]

Quite the Russian lineup! Some beauties that will definitely stand the test of time. Nice shot of the TU-16!
Here is to the next 1000!
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[Peer]

Congrats Leo :-jumpy, excellent mix of planes!
Great new banner!

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[bjratchf]

don't you get a gold watch?

Brendan Ratchford
Private Pilot
Worcester KORH and Danbury KDXR Airports

[UPS916]

Great selection of planes ya got there, cngrats on the 1000th! ;-)

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100+ posts to the normal tally
Andre Kellner
Kellnerbr@hotmail.com
UPSVAC First officer
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