One-Two-Go 747 at Udon Thani Airport

[letigger]

Fawn, the reason why the aircraft do not fly for long in Garuda livery is because they were used for Hadj flights so only short lease.

Bandung Aero, Have looked at those sites, agree they need updated badly !! Believe Orient Thai still fly charters to Hong Kong and Seoul, plus ad hoc stuff.

Looks like the aircraft I saw at DMK were being used as a christmas tree and there is no intention of getting them ready to fly.

Incidentally also there were two phuket Air B747s one in full Saudia livery but wuth HS markings, these again used for Hadj flights !!

[Fawn]

Fawn, the reason why the aircraft do not fly for long in Garuda livery is because they were used for Hadj flights so only short lease.

I never said it flew in Garuda livery - I am aware of aircraft leasing.

[letigger]

agreed, my mistake, just pointing out the reason why it flew for Garuda.

The B747 is still at Udon Today, I can see it from where I am.

[Fawn]

agreed, my mistake, just pointing out the reason why it flew for Garuda.

The B747 is still at Udon Today, I can see it from where I am.

No mate, not your mistake - mine for being so abrupt. I posted my reply and then went upstairs to bed thinking, 'why did I say that?'

Sorry old chap, my reply was uncalled for, I shall read twice before posting next time.

[jetdoc]

Maybe someone could make one of these. http://www.airplanehomes.com/

[Irish Alan]

Would this put you off your in-flight meal?

[Fawn]

Maybe someone could make one of these. http://www.airplanehomes.com/

Or tow it down to the Compleck and open it up as a bar......are you a qualified aircraft tower, Jetdoc?

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I thought I put those panels back on...and where have all these screws in my pocket come from?

[bubbles]

Hi Fellas there was a plane near the international airport in the philippines which was once Elvis Presleys plane and has been converted into a very good restaurant, dont know if it still there?

[jetdoc]

Hi Fellas there was a plane near the international airport in the philippines which was once Elvis Presleys plane and has been converted into a very good restaurant, dont know if it still there?

I believe that plane was called "Taking care of business" a Convaire 880 or 990.

[jetdoc]

Or tow it down to the Compleck and open it up as a bar......are you a qualified aircraft tower, Jetdoc?

lawks - where's my engine panels.jpg

I thought I put those panels back on...and where have all these screws in my pocket come from?[/quote]

747 fuselage would make a great bar/restaurant ...... I don't think I'm a "qualified aircraft tower" but would be capable of engineering such a project.

In the picture the fan cowl latches obviously were not properly secured, although engine performance won't be affected., fuel burn will be increased, so good idea to return to airplane patch for repairs.

[Benzman2]

Arlanda airport Stockholm Sweden has a 747 200-76 as a hotel

http://www.yozzo.com/index.php?option=c ... Itemid=523

[747man]

When I quickly read the OP on this, I thought it was saying that someone had seen 747Man (Alan) parked up and looking shabby at Udon airport after arriving on a One-Two-Go flight! Heaven forbid.

Nice to know you havent forgotten me Arjay,But rest assured I am still in Blighty Trying to earn a crust.....BTW.I Enjoyed the flight on Singapore Airlines A380 to Heathrow,It was A FULL Flight with 595 Passengers on board After leaving Singapore 45 mins late,we still arrived at Heathrow 30 mins AHEAD of Schedule....Some TAIL Wind that !!!!!!

[747man]

Zidane......Not getting ANY Better,Beaten by Blo*dy Burnley today,Mind you they also beat YOUR LOT the other night !!!! Re; The 747 It looks in a bad way....Did it divert because the 2 engines fell off ???

[Fawn]

The 747 It looks in a bad way....Did it divert because the 2 engines fell off ???

That's right, Jetdoc used the wrong settings on his torque wrench.

Arlanda airport Stockholm Sweden has a 747 200-76 as a hotel

Looks great inside, 82 customers as well. Not sure if I'd like a room where the engine bays were, though.

[beer monkey]

BTW.I Enjoyed the flight on Singapore Airlines A380 to Heathrow,It was A FULL Flight with 595 Passengers on board After leaving Singapore 45 mins late,we still arrived at Heathrow 30 mins AHEAD of Schedule....Some TAIL Wind that !!!!!!

Ohhh did Morti travel back on the same flight..?

[Zidane]

Zidane......Not getting ANY Better,Beaten by Blo*dy Burnley today,Mind you they also beat YOUR LOT the other night !!!! Re; The 747 It looks in a bad way....Did it divert because the 2 engines fell off ???

Looks like the fan cowl latches covering the engine dropped off and the plan had to divert for repairs.
Everton,well......at least they are doing well in Europe,nuff said.
But talking of engines falling off.....have you seen the state of your Fantasy Football team ? That team needs a lot of urgent maintenance !
We were in BBB's last week so sorry to have missed you.Mind you,with Burnley beating both United and Everton it might be better to go for a beer at New York Bistro for a while !

[Aardvark]

Enjoyed the flight on Singapore Airlines A380 to Heathrow,It was A FULL Flight with 595 Passengers on board After leaving Singapore 45 mins late,we still arrived at Heathrow 30 mins AHEAD of Schedule....Some TAIL Wind that...................So tell us a little more about the 380, so far I've not met anyone who's flown on one. Give us a little info about how good or bad it was , please

[747man]

Enjoyed the flight on Singapore Airlines A380 to Heathrow,It was A FULL Flight with 595 Passengers on board After leaving Singapore 45 mins late,we still arrived at Heathrow 30 mins AHEAD of Schedule....Some TAIL Wind that...................So tell us a little more about the 380, so far I've not met anyone who's flown on one. Give us a little info about how good or bad it was , please

1st of all the loading went quiet smoothly at Changi,but sill had a few trying to jump the queue,which was done by row numbers,The seating is only Ordinary in Cattle Class,quite firm seats infact,anyway onto taxiway and about 15 mins to far end of runway as you would expect,Captain putting engines into full throttle now ( NOT as noisy or as much shaking as 747 )Released brakes & Rolling Quiet was my impression,& Take Off,in the air and up to cruising altitude 40,000 feet most of the way,a little turbulence over Bay of Bengal & India for a short time,but after the first couple of hours NO ploblems....Very Smooth inflight,AVOD Had to be rebooted but once fixed was very good,watched a couple of movies one of which was called The Boat that rocked,all about the Pirate Radio stations in the 60s & 70s...Highly Recommended...The Food was quite Plain Just Typical Airline Cr*p,Then it was a Kip( A Nap in other words ) & Woke up somewhere over Germany and got a wash & Shave before a VERY Smooth Landing into London Heathrow,Deplaneing took all of about 10 mins...Quite satisfied with the flight & service on board.......

[747man]

Sean,Might have been,Smelt something strange & I dont think it was coming from the Galley !!!!!

[beer monkey]

I dont think it was coming from the Galley !!!!!

Was he on there too....half of udon map members where on that flight by the sounds of it.

Speaking of ideas for that 747 dumped in Udon......there is a real nice hotel made from a old 727 plane in Costa Rica.

check out the link for photos, a novelty Hotel could be a winner for Udon.....definitely work well on Samui or Phuket.

http://damncoolpics.blogspot.com/2009/0 ... hotel.html