If I had a TARDIS (that should be my catchphrase at this point lol), this is one of the eras I'd go back to, as much for Concorde as for the 707s/One-Elevens/Tridents/classic 747s/TriStars etc.
An excellent choice. Shall defo be giving that one a watch.
One of the things I was born too late to witness, let alone experience. Few airports, open or closed, have managed to attain the same legendary status that Kai Tak has.
I strongly suspect the general feeling of those onboard that 747 was distinctly different to those watching from the ground! But yes, Kai Tak's Runway 13 approach over Lantau Island, Victoria Harbour, Kowloon City & past Checkerboard Hill pushed even the best pilots out there to their limit and beyond, even with the specialized training and a modified IG system to back them up. The airport's Wikipedia article goes into a lot more detail than I ever could on it.
I don't think I'd ever get over the jealousy if I were in your place tbh lol
Yeah, somewhat surprising the IL-86 was even allowed to operate out of Tivat given it's relative lack of power and the overall difficulties of flying in and out of there. The IL-86 was/is The Era of Stagnation in airliner form despite some noteworthy features, which serve to make it all the more fascinating in my eyes.
That was a spectacular approach/landing. Seeing it from the cockpit like that makes the fact that IL-86s operated from there all the more remarkable.
The IL-86 (and IL-96) have always reminded me of the A340 generally (though it's obviously not hard to see why lol). Though I suspect the A340-600 you were on wasn't quite as noisy as that IL-86!
Seen that one as well. The different angle (not directly under the flightpath) really does illustrate how the IL-86 is literally having to claw it's way into the air.
Like chalk and cheese really.
Indeed. Like I say, it was/is The Era of Stagnation in airliner form. Despite all that and contray to what the underpowered engines would (rightly) lead you to believe, the IL-86 never had a single passenger fatality during it's career as a passenger-carrying aircraft. Yes, I won't deny that there have been tragic and fatal accidents involving the type, but none of the fatalites there-in involved passengers; much the same applies to the IL-96 as a matter of fact. Something of a miracle, I'd say.
Yeah, the feeling that such large airplanes are struggling to get into the air is of course heightened if you're sat at the back. As elegant as I think the A340-600 is overall, it does look from certain angles like it's just a smidge too long. I dunno, maybe that's just me lol
Have to admit.. completely the same! I missed any notifications in the alerts section. Thanks @Strathclyder , you've definitely nailed it re. my airliner preferences with that recommendation
