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by Chris Trott
13 May 2006, 18:34
Forum: Aircraft and Routes
Topic: Info needed to get aircraft onto the FlyNET database
Replies: 56
Views: 17100

Then what's the max capacity of the Merchantman? I'll trust your numbers more because I can't imagine the pax bird having the ability to carry as much as the freighter. That'd be a world's first.
by Chris Trott
13 May 2006, 18:16
Forum: Aircraft and Routes
Topic: Info needed to get aircraft onto the FlyNET database
Replies: 56
Views: 17100

Dave, are you sure on those weights? That's a mere 600kg less than the Merchantman can apparently carry for total payload.
by Chris Trott
13 May 2006, 14:29
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Aircraft Nicknames
Replies: 70
Views: 18408

Oh, I forgot about the 'busses....

A300 - Scarebus
A321 - Little Bus Plus
A320 - Little Bus
A319 - Mini Bus
A318 - Midget Bus
A380 - Scarebus Plus
by Chris Trott
13 May 2006, 14:24
Forum: Gallery
Topic: FSX Video
Replies: 19
Views: 6484

I find it to be extremely premature to state what this program is or isn't when you have a few dozen previews and a 1 minute video of a product still in production. Especially when there are now 4 interviews with members of the team who say exactly the opposite of your assertions. In the past they'v...
by Chris Trott
13 May 2006, 14:19
Forum: CBFS Forum
Topic: Emerald Airways
Replies: 65
Views: 15788

DeathCruiser-10 I've heard, but couldn't think of it.

Anyway, moved the "Aircraft Nicknames" discussion to a topic in E&S so not to get fried for taking yet another topic, off-topic.
by Chris Trott
13 May 2006, 14:17
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Aircraft Nicknames
Replies: 70
Views: 18408

Aircraft Nicknames

Okay, instead of getting off topic up higher, I figured, let's move it here - Okay, the ones I know - Civilian - 'Budgie' - HS.748 'Guppy' - 737 'Whale' - 747 'Diesel-8' - DC-8 'Douglasaurus Rex' - DC-10 'Pencil' - ERJ-135/145 'Pocket Rocket' - 727-100/200 Advanced Military- 'BUFF' - B-52 (Big Ugly ...
by Chris Trott
13 May 2006, 14:11
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: sad passing
Replies: 8
Views: 2498

Clear skies and smooth ride BGen.

Sad to hear another great personality has passed on.
by Chris Trott
13 May 2006, 14:09
Forum: CBFS Forum
Topic: Emerald Airways
Replies: 65
Views: 15788

Budgie is the nickname for the Avro/HS/BAe 748 airrcaft, like "pig" for a B737-200 or "Albert" for a Hercules etc Haven't heard "Pig" for a 737. I've only heard "Guppy". 'Whale' for the 747, 'Pocket Rocket' for the 727 Advanced models, 'Diesel-8' for the DC-8...
by Chris Trott
13 May 2006, 13:42
Forum: Aircraft and Routes
Topic: Info needed to get aircraft onto the FlyNET database
Replies: 56
Views: 17100

Okay, aircraft completed -

Vickers Vanguard 953
Vickers Vanguard 953c Merhcantman
deHavilland DH.104 Dove
British Aerospace BAC 1-11 200
British Aerospace BAC 1-11 400

Keep them coming.
by Chris Trott
13 May 2006, 13:41
Forum: Aircraft and Routes
Topic: Info needed to get aircraft onto the FlyNET database
Replies: 56
Views: 17100

Chris Not sure about ICAO codes. VC9 for Vanguard and VC9C for Merchantman ? This will make it easier to sort the cargo flights from the passenger flights. Rgds John ICAO codes need to be the real ones. There was no distinction between cargo or not. The way to separate the Cargo flights from Passen...