My phobia is about to be tested.... eeeeeeeek!

[munitalP]

I may have passed a comment once in the distance past regarding my aversion to flying on a *gulp* scarebus eeeeeeek!380

Now that I am a tough hi viz wearing mining electrical commissioning engineer who can't wait for his first roster to end and head on into the welcoming arms of my fellow hi viz brethren in KTA R-QP then followed by PER QP, I thought it was time to get some practice in for an upcoming flight to HKG on the eeeeeeeek380 at Xmas - the day after the event....

So....

with a need to go to NZ in 12 or so days time, I thought we would experiment on an eeeeeeeeek380 TT. This means my terrified screaming will only be 3.5 hours in the first instant.

As not to wake the unwashed masses of Y & Prick1 PAX (the new P1 meaning so far only applied to one I can think of), we decided a suite would be the go, but after a long debate:

G - hey, we'll fly in a F suite eh?
K - NO

we decided on J. Also due to timing (ETA) and wanting to play cards at Auckland casino, the flight over is on VA.

So, when NSW residents hear the sound of a Stuka Dive Bomber heading into SYD in a couple of weeks time, don't be concerned, it will only be me on an eeeeeeeek380 screaming!

 

[JessicaTam]

I am sure you will be fine. It is a great aircraft to fly in.

Just try not to think about the nearly 200,000 kg of fuel onboard.

 

[Austman]

me on an eeeeeeeek380

I guess you can be thankful it's not an aaaaaaaaF380! (well maybe it, sort-of, is...)

 

[cove]

Be brave little Noddy said Big Ears. (extracted from a once banned publication)
Enjoy your ride on the A380! We did the sub 13 hour run from SYD-LAX yesterday and Mrscove enjoyed the Australian speaking crew. You will be fine!

 

[oz_mark]

You'll be fine once the alcohol kicks in....

 

[JohnK]

Good luck.

I was sceptical when the A380 was first announced but have now been flying for 2-3 years and it is just like any other aircraft.

Now if Ryanair, Tiger, Jetstar etc ever had an A380 I would be terrified....

 

[haydensydney]

*cough cough*

 

[munitalP]

*cough cough*

Especially helpful post mate - cheers!

 

[cove]

I wondered about that so I chose an Enid moment for you.

 

[Simo]

They are a great aeroplane.

Very quiet inside.

But if you are a boeing fan you don't want to be going.

 

[drron]

In just 4 days time we will also have our maiden scarebus eeeeeeek!380.
SYD-LAX though.

 

[Ansett]

I have now done 40 flights on the A380 and honestly I would rather board an A380 that any other aircraft. The A380 has proven its self in service and after OQA all have been and are continoulsy scrutinised. They are quiet, comfortable and well equiped.

To the OP relax and enjoy im sure you will have a fantatsic time

 

[nlagalle]

I may have passed a comment once in the distance past regarding my aversion to flying on a *gulp* scarebus eeeeeeek!380


So, when NSW residents hear the sound of a Stuka Dive Bomber heading into SYD in a couple of weeks time, don't be concerned, it will only be me on an eeeeeeeek380 screaming!

munitalP as a good friend of yours I have some words of advice for you that will assist you in your journey..

Toughen up Princess!!!

 

[blackcat20]

Especially helpful post mate - cheers!

But even with all that damage, it still landed safely. You'll be fine!

 

[mannej]

I have now done 40 flights on the A380 and honestly I would rather board an A380 that any other aircraft. The A380 has proven its self in sewrvice and after OGA all have been and are continoulsy scrutinised. They are quiet, comfortable and well equiped.

To the OP relax and enjoy im sure you will have a fantatsic time

VH-OGA only has 2 engines though

 

[Ansett]

VH-OGA only has 2 engines though

LOL meant OQA ofcourse good old Nancy she has 4 engines

 

[blueflamenco]

I too share this aversion (not quite a phobia). "If it's not Boeing, I'm not going".

 

[Pushka]

I flew on the Nancy the week before she blew the engine. I took a photo as we embarked at Tullamarine of that very engine. We then had to fly back on an A380 after we learnt of the explosion a day afterwards. We were just glad to fly as others departing LA were stranded due to loss of the large plane. Total chaos at LA airport as a result.

2 year anniversary isn't it?

 

[Mattg]

As not to wake the unwashed masses of Y & Prick1 PAX (the new P1 meaning so far only applied to one I can think of

LOL I wonder who that may be...

 

[amaroo]

Just get to the Flounge earlier.....I'm sure this will help