andrewkif Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Hello and happy December everyone! The following was a long-haul flight I made some time ago from Miami International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, operating as British Airways Flight 206 and utilizing the B747-400 aircraft. The jumbo jet really is quite a joy to fly! As always, hope you enjoy the shots and all comments are welcomed. - Andrew - - - - - - - Awaiting pushback from gate. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss19/andrewkif/BAW206/download_zpsc5vrmneq.jpeg Taxiing past another regular visitor from Britain. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss19/andrewkif/BAW206/download%201_zpsgvunr7ct.jpeg Readying to thrust towards takeoff at runway 30. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss19/andrewkif/BAW206/download_zps7x2sesem.jpeg Jetting out of busy Miami! http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss19/andrewkif/BAW206/download%201_zps46pk6ijb.jpeg Turning right heading 055 as we ascend through 7,000 feet. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss19/andrewkif/BAW206/download%202_zpsnoqkvysf.jpeg Embracing the Florida sun as we head north past Palm Beach. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss19/andrewkif/BAW206/download%203_zps5gio7mqm.jpeg Flying up the East Coast, shores of the Carolinas visible to our west. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss19/andrewkif/BAW206/download%204_zpskwmeurzt.jpeg Greeting the evening in Delaware at FL350. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss19/andrewkif/BAW206/download%205_zps7m41a2ia.jpeg Turning further east as we head past Rhode Island. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss19/andrewkif/BAW206/download%206_zpsefuf3emu.jpeg Crossing over into Canada from Maine. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss19/andrewkif/BAW206/download%207_zpsgkl1ti3y.jpeg “Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.†- Leonardo da Vinci :pilot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewkif Posted December 2, 2016 Author Share Posted December 2, 2016 Sweet dreams, North America! http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss19/andrewkif/BAW206/download%208_zpswfuprm4e.jpeg Some midnight gazing as we cruise over the moonlit Atlantic. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss19/andrewkif/BAW206/download%209_zpsnbnwbxmh.jpeg Beginning of sunrise as we get closer to Europe. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss19/andrewkif/BAW206/download%2010_zpslrpnjq4m.jpeg Cruising into Irish airspace, contacting Shannon Center on 131.150. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss19/andrewkif/BAW206/download%2011_zpsrods5vj3.jpeg Making our way now into a sleepy British early morning. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss19/andrewkif/BAW206/download%2012_zpsq1oyaefe.jpeg Beginning descent down to FL230 as we approach London. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss19/andrewkif/BAW206/download%2013_zpspuifsmsh.jpeg Turning right as we are cleared for Heathrow ILS runway 9L approach. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss19/andrewkif/BAW206/download%2014_zpsmile1mcb.jpeg Coming in for a jumbo Speedbird landing! http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss19/andrewkif/BAW206/download%2015_zps5qpbbpxd.jpeg Touchdown at good old Heathrow. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss19/andrewkif/BAW206/download%2016_zpsu5zpbpoh.jpeg Arrival at the gate next to a fellow B747. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss19/andrewkif/BAW206/download%2017_zps0cioabxu.jpeg “Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.†- Leonardo da Vinci :pilot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Beautiful Beautiful!! You even have a rainbow!! Thanks so much Andrew!!:cool::cool: Michael Being an old chopper guy I usually fly low and slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLW Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 A fine series of pics. Andrew. Very informative narrative too. :cool: :cool: :D Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzaro Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Somewhere over the rainbow, Boeings fly... :rolleyes: Very pretty set. Love the edits. Subtle yet striking. — Bob [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] i7-7700 3.6GHz / GTX1660 6GB / 32GB RAM / 49" Samsung CHG90 / WIN10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewkif Posted December 3, 2016 Author Share Posted December 3, 2016 Michael, Larry, and Bob, Many thanks to all of your kind comments! :) It's quite fun trying to angle the shot just right to get the rainbow in. :pilot: “Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.†- Leonardo da Vinci :pilot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDSTRAKA Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Love the 747. Long hauls can be quite fun too. Great way to spend a lazy Saturday :pilot::cool: Senior Rookie Bragware: FSX Gold - Acceleration | HP Omen Obelisk Desktop | Intel Core i7 3.2 Ghz |16GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | 1TB HD | 256 GB SSD (Gaming Computer) REX Worldwide Airports HD AS16 + ASCA ORBX Global BASE ORBX Freeware Airports ORBX HD Trees [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewkif Posted December 3, 2016 Author Share Posted December 3, 2016 Absolutely. Thanks for commenting! ;) “Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.†- Leonardo da Vinci :pilot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamb Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Gorgeous set of shots Andrew!! :) [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner simpilot Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Thanks for sharing Andrew, fantastic pics, enjoyed all of them. Kenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annber Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Amazing set Andrew, always great to see the Queen, and those screens make her look fabulous.:pilot::cool: ANNBER https://www.facebook.com/Photosim-Labs-133663917277630/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewkif Posted December 4, 2016 Author Share Posted December 4, 2016 Adam, Kenny, and Annber, Truly appreciate all of your kind words! Glad you liked them. :) “Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.†- Leonardo da Vinci :pilot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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