This is way OFF TOPIC but interesting!

[byronleehk]

I know this is way off topic but thought it's interesting!

The "birth" of an airplane (Airbus)

Sorry if this is unacceptable to this forum

[Sweeney921]

very cool

[Matra et Alpine]

Originally Posted by byronleehk

I know this is way off topic but thought it's interesting!

The "birth" of an airplane (Airbus)

Sorry if this is unacceptable to this forum

I liked it.
I was lucky to visit the Boeing factory and see 747 manufacture.
To me it just seems all wrong the way the Airbus fly wings and fuselage in from all over Europe to bolt together

Have a rep point ( but you'll need to wait as I need to spread a little before I can give you it )

[Sweeney921]

i would expect better fitting, also. i sincerely hope that they weld the fittings really tight.

[Matra et Alpine]

Originally Posted by Sweeney921

i would expect better fitting, also. i sincerely hope that they weld the fittings really tight.

All large planes are made the same way and 'bolted' together.
It's just that Airbus build the bits in 3 different countries and fly them around in those guppies

[byronleehk]

Thanks Matra

[byronleehk]

And the funny (also scary) part is, we build model airplane kits almost the same way (just without the testing part)

[NoOne]

Originally Posted by byronleehk

I know this is way off topic but thought it's interesting!

The "birth" of an airplane (Airbus)

Sorry if this is unacceptable to this forum

Very cool video, I'll throw you a rep point

BTW: Nothing is off topic in the miscellaneous forum

[DarkPhenix]

Amazing!! Very cool!!!

[crisis]

I gave you a point too. Love that shit. Matra, is there anything you havent done. I was right about your birthday, you must be at least 70.
I was glad to see them use such big bolts.

[Chinky_boi]

interesting. now lets see a video of ship building. then it will be complete.

[byronleehk]

Originally Posted by crisis

I gave you a point too. Love that shit. Matra, is there anything you havent done. I was right about your birthday, you must be at least 70.
I was glad to see them use such big bolts.

Thanks Crisis

[Matra et Alpine]

Originally Posted by crisis

I gave you a point too. Love that shit. Matra, is there anything you havent done. I was right about your birthday, you must be at least 70.

Have you got two big sisters ?
No, oh well THAT is the one thing then

Seriously though, I've been lucky with friends and family that have varied interests and locations. Also I've worked for a multi-national for 20+ years and have spend about a third of that out on the road all over the world. Whenever I visit a location I always try to find something to do to keep my weekends busy but NOT work So I go see things, talk to people, drink and party when possible

And the one continent and 2 places I've not been ? OZ and NZ So if there's a knock at the door it'll be ....." he-ere's Peter " ... in my best Nicolson manner

[Matra et Alpine]

First flight was today -- http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/news_web...15_bb_16x9.asx



What amazed me was this was the FIRST TIME EVER it took to the air and they flew it around for 4 hours !! usually first flights are a circuit

[Mustang]

nice vid good to see its working