Airbus 380 is coming to AirVenture!

Zachary · **Posted:** Wed Apr 15, 2009 12:27 pm

Confirmed this morning, the Airbus 380 is coming to AirVenture. Guess we'll have to expand AeroShell Square along with the other site improvements that are going on...

Zack

bdk · **Joined:** Sun May 02, 2004 1:16 am **Posts:** 11319

Zzzzzzzzz.....

Zachary · **Posted:** Wed Apr 15, 2009 3:16 pm

bdk wrote:

Zzzzzzzzz.....

If it's so boring, why bother replying? If it's not your thing, don't read it.

bdk · **Joined:** Sun May 02, 2004 1:16 am **Posts:** 11319

Because I'm a jerk and don't care for Airbus products. I've also lost interest in the former "fly-in" at Oshkosh, now the trade show known as "AirVenture." But these are my problems. Please have a good time and fly safe!

A2C · **Posted:** Wed Apr 15, 2009 11:18 pm

I second bdk:

Buy American...

262crew · **Joined:** Thu Nov 15, 2007 7:24 pm **Posts:** 877

Well I work for the competition, but I'd still love to see Airbus fly non stop right here to Paine field and park an A380 just south of the 747 docks. Sorry but I'm twisted like that. Dont get me wrong I love my company and I am not a fan of scarebus (having ridden on my share) but it would make a great photo! :twisted:

JDK · **Posted:** Fri Apr 17, 2009 12:06 am

A2C wrote:

I second bdk:

Buy American...

We have a Boeing factory in town (Melbourne, Aus). Among other stuff they build Airbus parts.

Personally I'd rather buy the best and the best price, and expect my competitive free trade domestic marketplace to produce the best for the local market. But then I still hope the washing-up fairy is goona turn up one day, too.

Not a big surprise it's at Oshkosh - and it should be.

As to the endless Boeing vs Airbus bull, I can't, frankly, tell the difference between most airliners I fly in any meaningful qualitative manner.

If the difference is so important to everyone, then why don't they put the name over the entry door so you see what it is you are flying when you board?

Tulio · **Joined:** Mon May 03, 2004 1:05 am **Posts:** 3236

JDK wrote:

A2C wrote:

I second bdk:

Buy American...

If the difference is so important to everyone, then why don't they put the name over the entry door so you see what it is you are flying when you board?

Don't they do that, on the emergency procedures thingy that they put on the back of the seats?

Saludos,

Tulio

JDK · **Posted:** Fri Apr 17, 2009 2:12 am

Tulio wrote:

Don't they do that, on the emergency procedures thingy that they put on the back of the seats?

Err, I was talking about positive marketing, rather than the 'thank you for crashing in...'

Car makers also put their name on the handbook, but the car's badges and logos aren't supplanted by the equally ignored paperwork.

bdk · **Joined:** Sun May 02, 2004 1:16 am **Posts:** 11319

JDK wrote:

Tulio wrote:

Don't they do that, on the emergency procedures thingy that they put on the back of the seats?

Err, I was talking about positive marketing, rather than the 'thank you for crashing in...'

Car makers also put their name on the handbook, but the car's badges and logos aren't supplanted by the equally ignored paperwork.

Maybe they should put a big decal on the side like the... Oh never mind! That's already been worn out in a few other threads.

Tulio · **Joined:** Mon May 03, 2004 1:05 am **Posts:** 3236

bdk wrote:

JDK wrote:

Tulio wrote:

Don't they do that, on the emergency procedures thingy that they put on the back of the seats?

Err, I was talking about positive marketing, rather than the 'thank you for crashing in...'

Car makers also put their name on the handbook, but the car's badges and logos aren't supplanted by the equally ignored paperwork.

Maybe they should put a big decal on the side like the... Oh never mind! That's already been worn out in a few other threads.

Sorry, I completely missed the inference to positive marketing.....

To being able to responsibly operate any piece of machinery, at a minimum I read the instructions and note the operational limitations. I guess it comes from having had the responsibility of actually flying an airplane a few times in my life.

Bad habits, I guess.

Saludos,

Tulio

JDK · **Posted:** Sat Apr 18, 2009 3:26 am

@bdk.

Is there a 'Boeing' sign near the entrence to your work complex? Just curious.

Tulio wrote:

To being able to responsibly operate any piece of machinery, at a minimum I read the instructions and note the operational limitations. I guess it comes from having had the responsibility of actually flying an airplane a few times in my life.

Glad to hear you smoke a pipe and wear a pullover...

(Sensible, grounded, responsible...)

Brand preference purchasing isn't driven by the manual.

Just seems an obvious piece of brand id that all manufacturers seem to neglect. I guess all it'll take is one to cotton-on. Maybe I should patent the idea...

Tulio · **Joined:** Mon May 03, 2004 1:05 am **Posts:** 3236

JDK wrote:

Tulio wrote:

To being able to responsibly operate any piece of machinery, at a minimum I read the instructions and note the operational limitations. I guess it comes from having had the responsibility of actually flying an airplane a few times in my life.

Glad to hear you smoke a pipe and wear a pullover...

(Sensible, grounded, responsible...)

Brand preference purchasing isn't driven by the manual.

Just seems an obvious piece of brand id that all manufacturers seem to neglect. I guess all it'll take is one to cotton-on. Maybe I should patent the idea...

You could at least try to smoke a pipe. No Pullover for you, that would be a stretch. : )

Saludos,

Tulio

bdk · **Joined:** Sun May 02, 2004 1:16 am **Posts:** 11319

JDK wrote:

Is there a 'Boeing' sign near the entrence to your work complex? Just curious.

Why certainly! In letters about 4 feet high.

As I recall, the Douglas jets (DC-9, MD-80, etc.) had a small metal plaque near the entrance door on the bulkhead common to the cockpit.

Matt Gunsch · **Posted:** Sun Apr 19, 2009 8:42 am

Airbus, Floats like a boat..............

Warbird Information Exchange

Airbus 380 is coming to AirVenture!

Who is online