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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:15:46 AM EDT
[#1]
Tag. Concorde is/was awesome.
Closest I got was watching one taxi a few times at Dulles with the nose down. |
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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:16:22 AM EDT
[#2]
I've been on a Concord but never flown on one. I was surprised how narrow the plane really is.
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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:17:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Tag. Concorde is/was awesome. Closest I got was watching one taxi a few times at Dulles with the nose down. Such an awesome aircraft. For me, the definition of opulence. Was sad to see it retire, but it was time. |
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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:17:25 AM EDT
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My father did. Someone else was paying for it. He said it was cramped inside and uncomfortable compared to a widebody jet, and the cabin service wasn’t great. Apparently all of the old, ate up stews would bid on those flights because the BA unions rules gave them credit/pay for a full 6 hour trans-Atlantic flight despite it take 3 hours.
There is one on loan to the Boeing Museum in Seattle, you can go onboard. It is a bit clausterphobic compared to a regular jetliner. Like somebody took a Gulfstream cabin and made it really long. |
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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:17:44 AM EDT
[#5]
Wish they would bring it back. Was one of my favorite planes as a kid.
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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:17:53 AM EDT
[#6]
Not I. Saw it fly at Oshkosh once though.
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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:19:36 AM EDT
[#7]
Never flew on it, but a relative of mine flew the test planes and is the only American to ever pilot a British Concorde.
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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:19:46 AM EDT
[#8]
I know people who did. A few TWA pilots had to deadhead to London or Paris.
They said it was cramped, noisy, a bit stuffy/warm and rattled like Fred Sanford’s truck on takeoff and landing. But the service was amazing and it was just plain awesome. I remember being in line behind them at JFK and the noise was incredible. Basically two F-4’s departing with full burners. Really steep climb out. TC |
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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:20:28 AM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Never flew on it, but a relative of mine flew the test planes and is the only America to ever pilot a British Concorde. Whoa. What was the cockpit like on that thing? |
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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:22:44 AM EDT
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had it fly over my house a few times when I lived in Oshkosh
it was like seeing a starship materialize overhead that kinda awesome |
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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:23:51 AM EDT
[#11]
How much more was a ticket for the Concord compared to peasant travel?
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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:26:09 AM EDT
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A friend of mine was booked on a first class flight from London to NY. While waiting in the lounge, he was asked if he would be interested in a free upgrade to Concorde. He said it was a very cool experience all around.
I was at the end of the runway at OshKosh, as close as anyone was allowed to be when it fired up it’s engines for takeoff. That was by far the loudest and most impressive sound I’ve ever hear. |
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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:26:09 AM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryQuoted: had it fly over my house a few times when I lived in Oshkosh it was like seeing a starship materialize overhead that kinda awesome That is awesome. 
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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:27:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: How much more was a ticket for the Concord compared to peasant travel? It was $10K one way when my dad flew in the mid-90s. So probably 10x or more than flying as a prole on a 747. |
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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:28:08 AM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryQuoted: How much more was a ticket for the Concord compared to peasant travel? Last numbers i recall hearing in the late 80's was about $10K+ |
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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:29:33 AM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryQuoted: It was $10K one way when my dad flew in the mid-90s. So probably 10x or more than flying as a prole on a 747. 
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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:29:38 AM EDT
[#17]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Whoa. What was the cockpit like on that thing? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Never flew on it, but a relative of mine flew the test planes and is the only America to ever pilot a British Concorde. Whoa. What was the cockpit like on that thing? Here's a picture of it. A lot going on in it. Back before computers over. 
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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:29:49 AM EDT
[#18]
Wife’s parents flew to Paris and back on it. Still have some of the memorabilia (book matches, napkins etc). I’m sure he enjoyed it as he was a race car fan and went to Indy every year.
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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:30:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Here's a picture of it. A lot going on in it. Back before computers over. https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/10/f7/4c/e4/photo3jpg.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Never flew on it, but a relative of mine flew the test planes and is the only America to ever pilot a British Concorde. Whoa. What was the cockpit like on that thing? Here's a picture of it. A lot going on in it. Back before computers over. https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/10/f7/4c/e4/photo3jpg.jpg Damn!!! Pilot, co-pilot, flight engineer? |
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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:32:43 AM EDT
[#20]
Never looked at the interior before. It does look cramped.
Don't care would have flown anyways. 
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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:33:14 AM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I've been on a Concord but never flown on one. I was surprised how narrow the plane really is. Ditto, it is super tiny inside. |
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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:36:13 AM EDT
[#22]
Ive been inside one along with a TU-144. I wish I could have flown on a Concorde.
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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:36:20 AM EDT
[#23]
I think there is one on the carrier museum in NYC.
Agree that it was super cramped inside. |
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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:40:49 AM EDT
[#24]
The Concord on display in Seattle has the seating area closed off with plexiglass. So it feels even more cramped.
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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:41:05 AM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Whoa. What was the cockpit like on that thing? |
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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:42:20 AM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Damn!!! Pilot, co-pilot, flight engineer? Typical for larger subsonic jets of that design era, as well. Look at cockpits on legacy 747s, L1011s, DC-10s, etc. |
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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:44:51 AM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Never looked at the interior before. It does look cramped. Don't care would have flown anyways. https://cnet2.cbsistatic.com/img/vexpzG9gvz_TDRdAPUhSURBp0jc=/470x353/2017/12/15/e898ad60-76e6-4f81-b590-c4a251798853/concorde-aerospace-bristol-18.jpg |
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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:44:58 AM EDT
[#28]
Always wanted to, but never could, and never even seen one in person.
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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:47:00 AM EDT
[#29]
Been in the one at the Seattle museum.
I would not want to spend much time in one, the cabin is CRAMPED. |
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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:53:04 AM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Never looked at the interior before. It does look cramped. Don't care would have flown anyways. https://cnet2.cbsistatic.com/img/vexpzG9gvz_TDRdAPUhSURBp0jc=/470x353/2017/12/15/e898ad60-76e6-4f81-b590-c4a251798853/concorde-aerospace-bristol-18.jpg Huh...I guess that I was expecting something a little more luxurious. |
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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:53:36 AM EDT
[#31]
 Scenes from onboard last flight from JFK |
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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:54:08 AM EDT
[#32]
Was in a 707 or DC-8 at JFK waiting in line to takeoff a long time ago back when I was a kid.
An Air France Concorde was ahead of us and was ready to take off. It finally did and it was so loud, I could hear the Concorde's jet engines from inside the plane I was in. |
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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:56:55 AM EDT
[#33]
 British Airways Concorde take off -includes ATC and pilot / copilot call outs |
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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:57:47 AM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: had it fly over my house a few times when I lived in Oshkosh it was like seeing a starship materialize overhead that kinda awesome Cool |
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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:59:39 AM EDT
[#35]
Passed on a chance to pay $350(?) for a 15-minute ride in one at an airshow.
One of my big regrets 
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Posted: 4/29/2020 9:02:45 AM EDT
[#36]
One of my favorite ads, ever. Love the Concorde sequences.
 Aviators, British Airways To Fly To Serve |
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Posted: 4/29/2020 9:03:46 AM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Passed on a chance to pay $350(?) for a 15-minute ride in one at an airshow. One of my big regrets Yeah, I could see that regret. Cockpit seat, or passenger? I am curious at the cockpit view during take off and the nose moving in the up position. |
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Posted: 4/29/2020 9:04:00 AM EDT
[#38]
It was very cool but definitely cramped.
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Posted: 4/29/2020 9:04:31 AM EDT
[#39]
I've always been fascinated by them. Wish I could have.
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Posted: 4/29/2020 9:08:59 AM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I've always been fascinated by them. Wish I could have. Me too. I am an aircraft nerd, and the Concorde has always been one of my favorites. |
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Posted: 4/29/2020 9:09:00 AM EDT
[#41]
Random fact most of you guys know but some guys won't.
The lines of the plane for supersonic flight made it awful to see out of. That's the why the nose pivots, otherwise it would be really difficult to see the runway. Taxi mode:  Mach 2 mode: 
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Posted: 4/29/2020 9:11:16 AM EDT
[#42]
Had tickets but my flight was rescheduled then canceled due to the crash / retirement.
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Posted: 4/29/2020 9:12:33 AM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Had tickets but my flight was rescheduled then canceled due to the crash / retirement. Did you get a refund? |
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Posted: 4/29/2020 9:13:02 AM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Yeah, I could see that regret. Cockpit seat, or passenger? I am curious at the cockpit view during take off and the nose moving in the up position. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Passed on a chance to pay $350(?) for a 15-minute ride in one at an airshow. One of my big regrets Yeah, I could see that regret. Cockpit seat, or passenger? I am curious at the cockpit view during take off and the nose moving in the up position. Passenger, was gonna take off, zip up to some altitude, zoom around and come back down. I don't even remember if it was going to go supersonic - I think so, but not hit top speed. Was a stupid amount of money that I didn't really have back in the early 90s and back then I thought "Nah, someday I'll actually take a trip in it". Wrong was I. 
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Posted: 4/29/2020 9:13:59 AM EDT
[#45]
yep, super small pax windows due to alt/pressure settings.
Just another ride in the back.  Did get a candle holder as a "free" gift! 
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Posted: 4/29/2020 9:14:06 AM EDT
[#46]
Somewhere, I have a ticket for a Concord flight that my grandfather took.
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Posted: 4/29/2020 9:14:23 AM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Cool Yep...and my X wife had all these stupid nick nacks lined up on shelves back then... 
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Posted: 4/29/2020 9:15:25 AM EDT
[#48]
I hear that the Russian copy was a sweet ride.
 WHAT? I CAN'T HEAR YOU. I SAID THE RUSSIAN ONE WAS NICE. |
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Posted: 4/29/2020 9:16:27 AM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: yep, super small pax windows due to alt/pressure settings. Just another ride in the back. Did get a candle holder as a "free" gift! What was the service like? Were you treated differently than flying on a 747? Was there room under the seats for a carry-on? How was the acceleration during take-off, was it noticeable? |
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Posted: 4/29/2020 9:16:49 AM EDT
[#50]
Haven't flown:
1) But I got to enter one while it was on the Tarmac at Heathrow 2) And the Brit Air fleet captain gave me a signed certificate stating I flew on one.
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