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Delivered today, non-stop from Seattle to LGW a 9hr 24m flight.
B737-8 MAX G-TUMJ.
Looking beautiful shiny and new in the evening light.
#AvGeek
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@Peston
The success of an event like this depends upon the morale and motivation of the team, from the person in charge to those serving the yummy ice cream.
Knowing you’re working for a Labour administration rather than an arrogant, corrupt Tory one may have been the difference.
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@FabioBoeckli
@BatteryFires
The fire took place in Perugia. The bus was powered by methane- NOT batteries.
“Fear in Perugia on Saturday afternoon, Easter Eve. It had just passed 3 pm when… a bus powered by methane caught fire.”
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As part of the 15 day storage we check the operation of the Nose Wheel Steering.
Nose wheels placed on two steel plates with grease between them.
First with the handwheel to 75° left and right and then with the pedals to 6°.
#avgeeks
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Never witnessed anything like this in 30 years at
#LGW
.APU, GPU and engine run ban as Police and now Army units listen and watch for
#Drone
activity.
#Gatwick
#DroneAttack
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I definitely think
@hifly_airline
are my new favourite operator:-
1. They’ve got a A380, awesome.
2. They’ve got a A330neo, ultra cool!
3. They always acknowledge a Twitter mention. 😉
4. They are into marine conservation.
5. They are removing single use plastic from their a/c.
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Last chance to see?
@FlyDATAir
beautiful MD-83 leaving
#LGW
after doing its bit for
#OperationMatterhorn
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@NoContextBrits
That embarrassing whiney faux aristocratic accent epitomises by Rees-Mogg.
Just the idea that he could have been a member of the government of the United Kingdom ought to be, by itself, enough to ensure that the Tories will never return to power.
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We are being spoilt at LGW this week.
@hifly_airline
magnificent
#A380
drops in to pick up a service or two for our Norwegian friends.
#avgeeks
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CFM Leap 1A - The 2 large electrical boxes you can see under the cowl are EEC Channel A and Channel B. The smaller box below is the PSS- Pressure Sub-System You can also see the long cylindrical oil tank mounted vertically aft of these.
#avgeek
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So farewell
#ThomasCook
, we spent much time together, alas you were so often, as you were at the end, Lions led by Donkeys.
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@Tipler1983
I saw something like this about 20 years ago in a field between Waterstone and Cork.
I don’t have a picture, but here’s an AI recreation of the scene-
The ultimate Irish scarecrow!
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Interesting visitor to
#LGW
tonight. Looks great among the endless ranks of identical orange
#A320
s.
#MD80
#avgeek
#McDonaldDouglas
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Any Paw Patrol fans out there? No is it just me? Alright here’s a Sun Express B737-800 TC-SPE advertising some kind of film for kids about dogs who rescue people, or other dogs, or something.
#aviationdaily
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Here she is again, and a fine looking flying machine she is too.
#RedVelvet
#A350
@AirbusintheUK
@VirginAtlantic
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I've shared pictures of this beauty before, but I hope you'll indulge me one more time.
#LGW
@Icelandair
#avgeek
#mystopover
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It's all happening at
#LGW
this afternoon. First, what we have here, so I'm told, is an
#A321NEO
ACF -Airbus Cabin Flex. (Note the absence of door 2.) Apparently this thing has 240 seats! Who needs the
#BoeingNMA
?
#avgeek
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Over in Lufthansa Technic hangar NLG retractions carried out for troubleshooting into a Lockstay defect.
#LGW
#AvGeek
#Engineering
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I never thought I’d see the day- TCX aircraft ‘snow-ploughed’ on stand at
#LGW
#ThomasCookcollapse
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An increasingly rare sight here at LGW, let’s enjoy them while we still can. B757-200 still looking great despite being slightly long in the tooth.
#AvGeek
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@whitebritishman
@jamesjpdrake
Oh yes, all those bearded, nerdy climatology professors wielding their huge power over poor defenceless oil companies executives, Saudi princes, automobile manufacturers and airline bosses, coal barons and US presidents.
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Almost new
#Norwegian
#Dreamliner
undergoing engine change on the ramp at
#LGW
.The No.1
#RollsRoyce
#Trent
suffered FOD to the fan and cold stream duct following ingestion of a servicing panel.
#AvGeek
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@thenewarea51
@Webgear3
Yes, no reason to remove pins taxing for maintenance.
It was normal on the DC-10 for the outer nose wheel to come off the ground at high steering angles- it was possible to change a wheel without a jack this way.
My guess would be inexperienced mechanic taxing for maintenance
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@Mattisamazing33
@jetdriver757
I understand what he means, and it makes some sense to say that when sat at the wheel of an Italian sports car from the 1980’s.
But a modern small petrol hatchback from Korea is no more interesting than an electric car.
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One more treat for us at LGW today-
@airBaltic
#A220
in a striking special livery, the
#Lithuanian
flag I think. These things look great in standard colours, but this one is stunning!
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A very diverse fleet of aircraft here at
#LGW
for
#OperationMatterhorn
to repatriate
#ThomasCook
passengers to the UK.
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What bad news this a.m. as
#Monarch
Airlines cease trading. Shame providing great service to customers is not enough to ensure survival now.
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@Partisangirl
That doesn’t look shelled, it’s still standing, a tank shell would have reduced a building like that to splinters.
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Hundreds of flights delayed, thousands of passengers facing disruption, scores of aircraft diverted. Let’s hope we can start flying again soon so everyone can
#GetHomeforChristmas
#Gatwick
#LGW
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Yesterday, we replaced the No.2 engine bleed Over Pressure Valve (OPV).
It’s right above the engine core, 12 o’clock position. So thrust reverser cowlings open.
It’s a simple valve, just two clamps and a plug, but a little awkward to reach.
The old one had a minor leak.
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A couple of
#Gatwick
visitors today, the small one is new to me, but the big one has been a regular lately. When the latest technology lets you down, who are you going to call?
#TheQueenoftheSkies
#B747
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Beautiful
#sunrise
at
#LGW
this morning. Worth staying up all night fettling slightly long in the tooth
#aeroplanes
to see..? Err.. Maybe!
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Some aircraft have been prepared for longer periods of storage than other- for a period of 30 days or less, engine, APU and pitot and static covers required. Batteries disconnected and hydraulics, fuel and tyres checked every 7 days. Thrust reversers and packs and more every 14.
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Closing the Thrust Reverser Door (C-Duct) No.1 Engine on the A320 CEO.
External hand pump line visible connected to fitting forward bulkhead.
#avgeek
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Well here’s the source of the leak. No.2 engine pylon hydraulic pressure line leaking from the swaged fitting shown.
We had one available at LGW, so after a few hours of spannering, cleanup and testing, she’s good to return to service.
#TeamOrange
💪👍
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@kane
Except it didn’t have turboprops, it had 6 R-4360 28 cylinder radial engines. And 4 J-47 jets.
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Great to see
@Fly_Norwegian
back in action
@Gatwick_Airport
today. Good to have you back guys!
#AvGeek
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@airplusnews_EN
@breakingavnews
Relax, it’s just Bob from Engineering wondering where he left his screwdriver.
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@ukrainiansquad
United Kingdom.
I stand with freedom and democracy against tyranny and oppression.
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Here's that super looking
@airBaltic
#Bombardier
#CSeries
on a quick spin at
#LGW
@purepowerengine
sculpted fan blades look cool too.
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Weekend visitors at LGW. Perhaps Eastern Airways could take a leaf out of Air Baltic’s book and add a splash of colour to their aeroplane.
#AvGeek
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Spotted at the Boeing hangar here at LGW last week- Polar Air Cargo B777F from Amarillo Texas.
#avgeek
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Busy day for us
@Gatwick_Airport
today. Lots of storage checks on fleet to perform, then finished the day getting TD ready for an APU change in the hangar tonight.
#AvGeek
#aviation
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