ZK-OKE and C-17

[Splitpin]

CHC this morning....sorry their so big, not sure what i did














Marty

[deeknow]

Nice Marty Two great aircraft, nice pics of the 777, how'd you get so close for thos?

[Splitpin]

Thanks deeknow.......there's some major construction going on at the deep freeze apron at the moment, and the crash gate was open.....so..... .....never let a chance go by.....i asked a contractor if i could sit on his truck for a couple of minutes God those T7's sound amazing....deep rumbleing sound, not like a jet at all.....and the smell of jet fuel....ahhhhhhh.

[Charl]

Two great products from the Boeing stable...
I wonder why the C-17 parks with its reverser cascades open?

Great captures Marty, somehow your shots drive me to another Real vs Sim
POSKY B777, best in the business

[mfraser]

QUOTE (Charl @ Nov 21 2010, 08:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Two great products from the Boeing stable...
I wonder why the C-17 parks with its reverser cascades open?

I believe it is a result of the way the beast has been designed. I had a tour through the C17 and posed the same question to the Master Sergeant Loadmaster. The answer he gave was because it was developed to be able to deploy to unprepared landing strips. When reverse thrust is engaged, the cascades open on the top and not the bottom which directs the thrust forwards and upwards. This is supposed to reduce brownout, FOD induction and jet blast - which allows combatants to deplane as soon as the aircraft slows to a suitable speed!! I've also read that it reduces engine wear by preventing windmilling while parked.........

[Splitpin]

Charl your screen is better than my pic.....amazing...everything is or can be virtual

[Ian Warren]

QUOTE (Splitpin @ Nov 21 2010, 07:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

....deep rumbleing sound, not like a jet at all.....and the smell of jet fuel....ahhhhhhh.

Back in my day son , twas the smell of jet fuel and grass clippings after mowing the lawn on a NorthWester wind in Yaldhurst

[Charl]

QUOTE (mfraser @ Nov 21 2010, 10:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

...it reduces engine wear by preventing windmilling while parked...

Ah OK the fan is shuttered.
I guess in the desert that has some benefit, and because it's in the drill manual, NZCH too!

Marty: You try to reduce camera shake, I try to introduce a little blur...I guess we're headed on the same course but on a different path!

[Splitpin]

QUOTE (Ian Warren @ Nov 21 2010, 10:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Back in my day son , twas the smell of jet fuel and grass clippings after mowing the lawn on a NorthWester wind in Yaldhurst

i can just see you on a jet powered ride on......

[Ian Warren]

, it is strange tho the smells and smoke off burnt kero as the 73 s climbed out course back then also enjoyed the sound ...... it don,t figure , these days they build around airports people complain , but in the local streets burn rubber get the smoke and a stereo that can blow the streets windows out . and that,s a car! - arrr Welcome to our world , wont you come on in

[happytraveller]

Good shots of a nice aircraft. Last time I flew on a NZ 777 (to Fiji), I got an upgrade. Always happy to see that the flight is operated by a 777, better than a plastic Airbus. Sad to see the 747s slowly disappearing but the 777 is not a bad replacement.

You were lucky to get airside access for the photos AND to have sunshine AND be there at the right time!!

smooth landings.

[HamiltonWest]

Awesome Photo's Marty like them all - nice cheers.