Qantas A380 Service from LAX

[aero-engineer]

FYI:
http://www.qantas.com.au/info/flying/A380/schedule

Mon and Wed flights starting Oct 20

Oct 20 Flight QF93
MEL departure: 11:15
LAX Arrival: 07:30

Oct 20 Flight QF94
LAX departure: 23:40
MEL Arrival: 09:15

Fri, Sun, Wed flights starting Oct 24

Oct 24 Flight QF11
SYD departure: 14:05
LAX Arrival: 09:45

Oct 24 Flight QF12
LAX departure: 22:30
SYD arrival: 07:05

Kevin
aero-engineer

[Midnight Mover]

Nice, we will be there

[Midnight Mover]

Why would you be there? 

the plane arrives at 7:30am on October 20 sun behind the plane and leaves  at 11:40pm

October 24 flights are arrival 9:45am and leaves 10:30pm.. 9:30am might work but depends on fog...

Super high ISO on the new Canon 5D mk ll. 

[Midnight Mover]

JK LOL  Forgot about the time when I posted it

[aero-engineer]

Details for Oct 20:

Kevin
aero-engineer

http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/qantas-airways-inaugurates-first-a380/story.aspx?guid={4408ABE6-BF63-4B20-A734-D537E95A9DF0}&dist=hppr

Highlights:

"is scheduled to arrive from Melbourne, Australia on October 20, 2008 and land at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at approximately 7:30 a.m. Pacific Time."

"The Qantas A380 aircraft is scheduled to land on Runway 25L and taxi to Tom Bradley International Terminal for customary passenger deplaning and arrival procedures. The Qantas A380 will then be re-positioned for an arrival ceremony at the Flight Path Learning Center at the LAX Imperial Terminal at 6661 West Imperial Highway."

"Also, for contrast in size, a Boeing 707, the first passenger jet built with Qantas' original livery, will be parked adjacent to the A380. "

"9:50 a.m.
Visual #2: Qantas A380 arrives at ramp area of Flight Path Learning Center for scheduled press event.
12:00 p.m.
Visual #10: A380 pushback and take-off from Runway 25L
2:00 p.m.
Visual #11: A380 scheduled to land on Runway 25L and taxis to Flight Path. Pax deplane. "

[phantomphan1974]

"Also, for contrast in size, a Boeing 707, the first passenger jet built with Qantas' original livery, will be parked adjacent to the A380. "

Is that why Travolta is landing tonight? 

[Josh]

Probably. Says he got in at 1am this morning.

[phantomphan1974]

Will try and stop by Monday after work and see what I can get.  Anyone else going?  Robert, going before work??

[GTagami]

Where is a good place to camp to catch the arrival?

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[Midnight Mover]

Im thinking of going work or airplanes?

[Midnight Mover]

Where is a good place to camp to catch the arrival?

g

Im thinking the hill, and then after landing the flight center, then back to the hill

[Midnight Mover]

Will try and stop by Monday after work and see what I can get.  Anyone else going?  Robert, going before work??

Debating. Might go around 10:00 AM or so, not sure. It looks like a long morning after the A380 lands. I think the best shots will be with the 707 and the takeoff at noon.

[GTagami]

Debating. Might go around 10:00 AM or so, not sure. It looks like a long morning after the A380 lands. I think the best shots will be with the 707 and the takeoff at noon.

Is it possible to get good shots at the Flight Center even though it's a closed event? Do have to shoot through a fence?

[Midnight Mover]

Is it possible to get good shots at the Flight Center even though it's a closed event? Do have to shoot through a fence?

Not sure I think it will have a lot of security with John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John there. It should be easier to get pix after they are done speaking. After 10:30 AM.

[Midnight Mover]

Is it possible to get good shots at the Flight Center even though it's a closed event? Do have to shoot through a fence?

Everyone remember your monopods

If you can get up to the fence, you can use a monopod and a cable release to get some shots without the fence in the way.