A380 landing at LAX 03/19/07

Apex174 · 19th of March 2007 (Mon)

Historical day in aviation as the Massive A380 landed at LAX for the first time. It was difficult to shoot a white aircraft on an overcast day. I've already PP'd these shots. A little C&C would help me out for next time. Oh and I had my 70-300 on and didn't realize that I was going to get real close and couldn't frame the whole aircraft as it flew in front of me. Anyways, here they are...

RadAL · 19th of March 2007 (Mon)

huge, but they've been having serious problems with these, and lost a lot of customers (something about the countries not getting along and failing to do this and that)

Apex174 · 19th of March 2007 (Mon)

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Originally Posted by RadAL

huge, but they've been having serious problems with these, and lost a lot of customers (something about the countries not getting along and failing to do this and that)

The delays have caused the customers for the freighter version to cancel their orders. FedEx was the original launch customer, then UPS also canceled their orders. Airbus is hurting right now, but eventually we will see this Monster in service in the next year or so.

nigelr07 · 19th of March 2007 (Mon)

You might want to have a look at the info on the UK's BBC website as to the problems. She is one monstrous beaut of an Aircraft and to not expect problems on an aircraft of this size would be incredulous.

I was lucky enough to be working at Airbus in Chester when they were laying out a basic steel framework of part of the wing on the shop floor and it was just ENORMOUS.

Follow this link for more info. - Note this is info as of Oct 06

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/5405524.stm

peacock · 19th of March 2007 (Mon)

Its a quite amazing beasty when you see it in the flesh isnt it

I note with interest there are fewer carrier stickers on her than last year

I also note the 1/3 pounders

tomd · 19th of March 2007 (Mon)

Huge airplane. 500 passenger plus! Interesting shape of the wings, starting out from low and curving out/upward.

cbock · 19th of March 2007 (Mon)

can't wait to spy one of these myself. thanks for sharing!

Bandit 00C5 · 19th of March 2007 (Mon)

Damn wish I would have known. I would like to have seen it. Oh well, good shots.

Apex174 · 19th of March 2007 (Mon)

As I was driving away, I was able to see it park on the opposite side of LAX, beside a couple of 747 Kalita Freighters. From my POV the freighters were closer yet the A380s tail was still 20% taller. Amazing!

Apex174 · 19th of March 2007 (Mon)

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Originally Posted by Bandit 00C5

Damn wish I would have known. I would like to have seen it. Oh well, good shots.

You still have a chance. It will be at LAX until 7pm tomorrow. I'm hoping to get some sunset departure shots.

Karl C · 19th of March 2007 (Mon)

Two words...

Buy Boeing

(or)

Go Boeing

kaitanium · 19th of March 2007 (Mon)

i wish i could have been there!

slcr1 · 19th of March 2007 (Mon)

Such a huge airplane.. great pics! However.. I still think the sticker on my toolbox says it all..

(don't laugh much at the quality, took it with my blackberry pearl)..

freaking102 · 19th of March 2007 (Mon)

I imagine it will be miserable to be cooped up with 500 people on that monster. A full 747 is a dreadful experience, especially when stuck in the middle section. I think I'll stick to the smaller planes.

Bandit 00C5 · 19th of March 2007 (Mon)

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Originally Posted by Apex174

You still have a chance. It will be at LAX until 7pm tomorrow. I'm hoping to get some sunset departure shots.

Where is the best viewing area. Would really not like to have to enter the airport itself but if necessary no biggie. What time are you thinking of heading up there?

19th of March 2007 (Mon)	#1
Apex174 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 203 IMAGE EDITING OK	A380 landing at LAX 03/19/07 Historical day in aviation as the Massive A380 landed at LAX for the first time. It was difficult to shoot a white aircraft on an overcast day. I've already PP'd these shots. A little C&C would help me out for next time. Oh and I had my 70-300 on and didn't realize that I was going to get real close and couldn't frame the whole aircraft as it flew in front of me. Anyways, here they are... __________________ 5D-II, 400D w/ BG-E3 & 40D w/ BG-E2 50 1.8, 17-85 IS USM, 24-70 2.8L, 70-200 2.8L IS 430EX, 580EXII

19th of March 2007 (Mon)	#2
RadAL Cream of the Crop Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Spanish Fort, AL Posts: 9,633	Re: A380 landing at LAX 03/19/07 huge, but they've been having serious problems with these, and lost a lot of customers (something about the countries not getting along and failing to do this and that) __________________ Equipment: Canon PowerShot A650IS (semi retired) and Canon Powershot G10 (primary) and Rebel XT 350D w/18-55mm kit lens and Quanterey 18-200mm-- www.youtube.com/alexander1485 (has links to some of my pictures on the main page)

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nigelr07 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lancashire, England Posts: 169 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: A380 landing at LAX 03/19/07 You might want to have a look at the info on the UK's BBC website as to the problems. She is one monstrous beaut of an Aircraft and to not expect problems on an aircraft of this size would be incredulous. I was lucky enough to be working at Airbus in Chester when they were laying out a basic steel framework of part of the wing on the shop floor and it was just ENORMOUS. Follow this link for more info. - Note this is info as of Oct 06 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/5405524.stm __________________ "God, don't you just hate low batt....." Canon EOS 50D Canon EOS 30D EOS 300D; Canon 18-55 EF-S (Kit Lens); Canon 28-135 EF IS USM; Sigma 70-200 HSMII f2.8; Canon 80-200 EF USMII; Grip; Canon Speedlite 430EX; Lowepro Mini Trekker AW

19th of March 2007 (Mon)	#5
peacock Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hampshire , South Coast UK Posts: 1,919	Re: A380 landing at LAX 03/19/07 Its a quite amazing beasty when you see it in the flesh isnt it I note with interest there are fewer carrier stickers on her than last year I also note the 1/3 pounders __________________ Just started populating a site with snaps @ www.3cakes.co.uk

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tomd Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: I live next to my neighbor Posts: 12,287 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: A380 landing at LAX 03/19/07 Huge airplane. 500 passenger plus! Interesting shape of the wings, starting out from low and curving out/upward. __________________ mark iin; mark iid(S); 7d; G10: Canon 17-40, nifty 50, Canon 24-70L, Canon 10-22, Canon 70-200/2.8 L II, 300 2.8, 400/5.6, L 135, Canon 85/1.8: Canon 100 macro, tubes, Canon 1.4 tele conv. =======>>> play W.A.I.N.

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cbock Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: La Mesa, CA Posts: 917 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: A380 landing at LAX 03/19/07 can't wait to spy one of these myself. thanks for sharing! __________________ Body: 1DIIn Canon Glass: 16 - 35 II F2.8L \| 24 - 70 F2.8L \| 50 II F1.8 \| 70 - 200 F2.8L IS \| 300 F4L IS Sigma Glass: 24-60 F2.8 EX DG \| 70-200 F2.8 EX DG HSM APO \| 30 F1.4 EX DC HSM Other Stuff: Canon 580 EX II \| Vivitar 285HV \| Manfrotto 679B & 488RC0 \| StarFlash 650 & 300

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Bandit 00C5 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 94 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: A380 landing at LAX 03/19/07 Damn wish I would have known. I would like to have seen it. Oh well, good shots.

19th of March 2007 (Mon)	#9
Apex174 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 203 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: A380 landing at LAX 03/19/07 As I was driving away, I was able to see it park on the opposite side of LAX, beside a couple of 747 Kalita Freighters. From my POV the freighters were closer yet the A380s tail was still 20% taller. Amazing! __________________ 5D-II, 400D w/ BG-E3 & 40D w/ BG-E2 50 1.8, 17-85 IS USM, 24-70 2.8L, 70-200 2.8L IS 430EX, 580EXII

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Karl C Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Now: N 39°36' 8.2" W 104°53' 58"; prev N 43°4' 33" W 88°13' 23"; home N 34°7' 0" W 118°16' 18" Posts: 1,932 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: A380 landing at LAX 03/19/07 Two words... Buy Boeing (or) Go Boeing __________________ Gear: Kodak Brownie and homemade pin-hole cameras. Burlap sack for a bag.

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kaitanium Goldmember Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sacramento/San Francisco USA Posts: 3,544 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: A380 landing at LAX 03/19/07 i wish i could have been there!

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freaking102 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 412 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: A380 landing at LAX 03/19/07 I imagine it will be miserable to be cooped up with 500 people on that monster. A full 747 is a dreadful experience, especially when stuck in the middle section. I think I'll stick to the smaller planes.

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