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I drive an 18-wheeler with a retractable gear that goes long-distance at a relatively fast speed.
Kanazawa is on western edge of Japan. It is known for its rich cultural heritage. In the distance is Takaoka.
11.11.2025 23:38 — 👍 45 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0The max takeoff weight for that runway was 889, 200 lbs. We weighed 882, 300 lbs.
07.11.2025 13:42 — 👍 28 🔁 0 💬 3 📌 0On the B747-8 we have four GEnx-2B67 engines that each produce up to 67,000 lb.of thrust. Under normal conditions we take off with reduced power to prolong the longevity of the engines. Last night was not the case. This will give you a sense how powerful these engines really are.
07.11.2025 13:42 — 👍 25 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0It's something we practice in the simulator but rarely do on the line as our runway lengths are normally greater than 10,000 feet.
Last night they opened the second of three runways in Louisville. It is only 8579 feet long. The long one was still closed.
We were close to 700,000 lbs. landing on a runway that was only 7900 feet. That's not much distance to stop a heavy aircraft touching down at 156 knots.
On short runways such as this we utilize full reverse thrust, max autobrake, and spoiler deployment.
This will give you a sense of the versatality of the B747-8 and the challenges we faced the last few days.
When Louisville airport opened Wednesday morning, we were one of the first aircraft to land. At that time only the short runway was open.
Rest in peace my friends
07.11.2025 13:36 — 👍 118 🔁 9 💬 10 📌 0
Sun setting in Taiwan as we finish our day.
10.10.2025 21:23 — 👍 67 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0
Tashkent is the capital and largest city of Uzbekistan. With a population of 3 million, it is the most populous city in Central Asia.
08.10.2025 07:03 — 👍 57 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
When in Paris...
05.10.2025 12:53 — 👍 106 🔁 0 💬 3 📌 0
Toronto/Hamilton/Lake Ontario
03.10.2025 11:58 — 👍 66 🔁 4 💬 5 📌 1Good catch!
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Today, we head northwest to cooler weather before we continue east on our "around the world" tour. Temperature in Dubai is 42C (107 F). Köln 16C (61 F).
31.08.2025 07:30 — 👍 56 🔁 0 💬 3 📌 0Not usually.
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Took a walk down to Bund this morning.
14.08.2025 02:30 — 👍 52 🔁 0 💬 3 📌 0B747-400
20.07.2025 19:14 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Computer designates an Econ mach number based on a cost index that is sent with our flight plan.
20.07.2025 19:13 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0This is messed up!
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Sun is beginning to rise as we head north on our 13-hour flight to Tokyo.
19.07.2025 12:06 — 👍 165 🔁 6 💬 6 📌 0US?
15.07.2025 23:56 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0I just left the Everglades Immigrant Interment Camp. No, I’m not using their ridiculous name. It was a very tough to witness humans in those cages. Every Floridian should be ashamed that our taxpayer money is being used for this.
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Great view of my colleagues 2000 feet below us heading north on the "Papa" tracks.
10.07.2025 23:38 — 👍 74 🔁 3 💬 4 📌 0
Gora Elbrus is the highest mountain in Russia and Europe. It is a dormant stratovolcano rising 18,510 ft.
09.07.2025 01:12 — 👍 41 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Another long flight today(UPS14).
08.07.2025 03:55 — 👍 67 🔁 2 💬 3 📌 1
Dinner at Al Nafoorah Lebanese Restaurant inside Jumeirah Al Qasr complex. It was incredible! #aviatrix #b7478 #worldtraveler #finedining
06.07.2025 10:05 — 👍 49 🔁 0 💬 4 📌 0
The river Seine cutting through Paris. Look close, and you can see some of the iconic landmarks.
05.07.2025 16:10 — 👍 65 🔁 2 💬 2 📌 0Angry drunk?
26.06.2025 17:06 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Beginning a week long trip. Today? Louisville! (UPS197)
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