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#4172567 - 09/23/15 09:13 PM Some pics from work :)  
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Here are some pics from my new life as a 737 pilot. Posted from my iPad, so apologies if the orientation is out.

Holding behind a Singapore Airlines A380 at Heathrow



Later the same night at LHR



On the ground in Zrich, Switzerland




This was taken today at Longyearbyen, Svalbard - also known as Spitsbergen, a cluster of islands at 78 degrees north. The runway is laid on permafrost, so it is really bumpy! To give you an idea of how far north this is, the maximum allowed operating latitude of the 737 is 80 degrees north, just 110 nm further north. Barrow, Alaska is at 71 degrees north smile





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#4172570 - 09/23/15 09:24 PM Re: Some pics from work :) [Re: semmern]  
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I think you need to work on your rolls and banking biggrin

Why the 80deg limit? Does the GPS/compass crap out?

#4172572 - 09/23/15 09:26 PM Re: Some pics from work :) [Re: semmern]  
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Wow awesome pictures Semmern! Congratulations to on quite the accomplishment you achieved. cheers

Keep your eyes on the skies though lol.

Your post just reminded me, has anyone heard from beachAV8r lately?

Looking forward to more pictures.


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#4172574 - 09/23/15 09:28 PM Re: Some pics from work :) [Re: U-96]  
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Originally Posted By: U-96
I think you need to work on your rolls and banking biggrin

Why the 80deg limit? Does the GPS/compass crap out?


The IRS systems won't align above that latitude. They take much konger to realign between flights the further north you are.


In all my years I've never seen the like. It has to be more than a hundred sea miles and he brings us up on his tail. That's seamanship, Mr. Pullings. My God, that's seamanship!
#4172580 - 09/23/15 09:44 PM Re: Some pics from work :) [Re: semmern]  
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i've often wondered, how far behind another aircraft do you have to stay when holding? im guessing theres some sort of minimum due to the exhaust air? (or whatever you call the hot air that comes out the back of jet engines!)


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#4172588 - 09/23/15 10:04 PM Re: Some pics from work :) [Re: semmern]  
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#4172591 - 09/23/15 10:09 PM Re: Some pics from work :) [Re: Coot]  
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Originally Posted By: Coot
Your post just reminded me, has anyone heard from beachAV8r lately?


Unfortunately Beach no longer frequents these boards. Huge loss IMO

#4172620 - 09/23/15 11:21 PM Re: Some pics from work :) [Re: bisher]  
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Originally Posted By: Coot
Your post just reminded me, has anyone heard from beachAV8r lately?


Unfortunately Beach no longer frequents these boards. Huge loss IMO


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#4172622 - 09/23/15 11:29 PM Re: Some pics from work :) [Re: semmern]  
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Ah man that stinks. Well the fact that we miss him and his adventures and aviation life-style and the times he's shared his family with us stands as a testament to him. He's a real square guy I think and I'm going to miss him. I miss 20mm too.

Here's to Semmern for his excellent achievement and those other members that have walked among us here at SimHQ and made the experience not only good and entertaining but one that will be remembered. cheers


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#4172649 - 09/24/15 12:42 AM Re: Some pics from work :) [Re: semmern]  
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Nice having the "follow the green lights taxiway" isn't it. Taxiways can be extremely confusing.


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#4172661 - 09/24/15 01:15 AM Re: Some pics from work :) [Re: semmern]  
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I didn't know Switzerland was in the southern hemisphere. Everything is upside-down down there.

Offtopic: what's the story with Beach? Huge loss, I really liked his AARs.


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#4172758 - 09/24/15 09:38 AM Re: Some pics from work :) [Re: - Ice]  
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Now that's a nice workplace! Thanks!


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Huge loss, I really liked his AARs.

You can find his AARs and other stuff at his new home at mudspike.com...

#4172808 - 09/24/15 01:03 PM Re: Some pics from work :) [Re: semmern]  
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I'm starting to hate you sir !! biggrin

seriously...great pics smile


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#4172832 - 09/24/15 01:42 PM Re: Some pics from work :) [Re: semmern]  
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#4172834 - 09/24/15 01:45 PM Re: Some pics from work :) [Re: semmern]  
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#4172836 - 09/24/15 01:51 PM Re: Some pics from work :) [Re: semmern]  
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Glad to see that you are enjoying your new career semmern. smile


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#4172947 - 09/24/15 05:09 PM Re: Some pics from work :) [Re: semmern]  
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Just don't use a selfie stick out the window. biggrin


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#4173025 - 09/24/15 08:31 PM Re: Some pics from work :) [Re: semmern]  
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Originally Posted By: semmern
Originally Posted By: U-96
I think you need to work on your rolls and banking biggrin

Why the 80deg limit? Does the GPS/compass crap out?


The IRS systems won't align above that latitude. They take much konger to realign between flights the further north you are.


Really? I thought the IRS would find you at any latitude and make you PAY. smile

As for Beach, he's busy with his own site at mudspike now. Einstein and FF are there with him.



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