[roti_prata] a photo a day

[roti_prata]

took this last december on holiday, thanks to the kind captain who allowed me in the cockpit for most of the flight

[wildstallion]

Originally Posted by roti_prata took this last december on holiday, thanks to the kind captain who allowed me in the cockpit for most of the flight

Hey, nice pic!, would they still let people in the cockpit after sept 11? It would be great to get some high altitude shots, did u just ask if you could go in the cockpit or did u know the pilot? can pm me if dont wanna post here, thnx

[wildstallion]

Hey, just looked at your other cockpit pics, really like them, also the plane pics are good too, some good shots!

[roti_prata]

the captain was slacking in 1st class while the co-pilot was doing pre-flight. i asked if i could hav a word with him and said tt i was very enthu abt planes.(i fly economy though) before leaving for the cockpit i asked if i could experience takeoff in the jumpsit. he agreed. thn i spent the next 6hrs or so till lunch having a crash-course in flight training.

it was a 13hr flight to LAX so over the north pole so i had 2 chances at shooting sun rise/set. SQ1147 boeing 777-300.

[wildstallion]

Originally Posted by roti_prata the captain was slacking in 1st class while the co-pilot was doing pre-flight. i asked if i could hav a word with him and tt i was very enthu abt planes.(i fly economy though) before leaving for the cockpit i asked if i could experience takeoff in the jumpsit. he agreed. thn i spent the next 6hrs or so till lunch having a crash-course in flight training. it was a 13hr flight to LAX so over the north pole so i had 2 chances at shooting sun rise/set. SQ1147 boeing 777-300.

wow, thats pretty kool, iam also very enthu about planes, either want to move into business or become pilot! But never had the balls to ask if can sit in jumpseat for flight will definatly ask next time if i see the pilot

Thanks

[Stereobox]

Originally Posted by roti_prata took this last december on holiday, thanks to the kind captain who allowed me in the cockpit for most of the flight

HWAHHH!!!!

i want also

[roti_prata]

Originally Posted by wildstallion wow, thats pretty kool, iam also very enthu about planes, either want to move into business or become pilot! But never had the balls to ask if can sit in jumpseat for flight will definatly ask next time if i see the pilot Thanks

lol i oso want to be pilot, going to apply for saf scholarship after a lvls.

p.s SIA only accept pilot applicants >26y/o

[wildstallion]

Originally Posted by roti_prata lol i oso want to be pilot, going to apply for saf scholarship after a lvls. p.s SIA only accept pilot applicants >26y/o

Im thinking of going back to the UK for Uni then enroll in the british airways course, although not sure how to do yet, should really start looking into it more......
First choice would have been SIA but as u said 26+

[roti_prata]

dont need NS?? BA like all other national carriers require local citizenship i assume

dont OT!!

[wildstallion]

Originally Posted by roti_prata dont need NS?? BA like all other national carriers require local citizenship i assume dont OT!!

Yeah, iam british citizen so should be ok, sorry what is OT? never got it?

[roti_prata]

Out of Topic

since ur british u wont be able to apply for sia even if ur 26

[wildstallion]

Originally Posted by roti_prata Out of Topic since ur british u wont be able to apply for sia even if ur 26

was going to try and get PR'ship, sorry, last OT

[philliptan]

roti prata... that's a very nice shot...

Can try for Airliners.net...

Good to know another aviation enthusiast! Check out www.ninervictor.com

Oh, you were on bearing 296... I thought SIN-LAX will take you northeast??

[roti_prata]

Originally Posted by philliptan roti prata... that's a very nice shot... Can try for Airliners.net... Good to know another aviation enthusiast! Check out www.ninervictor.com Oh, you were on bearing 296... I thought SIN-LAX will take you northeast??

the 300/2.8 i took this with was returned oso i wont hav much time to plane-spot.

there're way-points along the way

[philliptan]

Ya, I know but rather drastic and fuel-inefficient to head in the opposite direction once in a while...

Wish I could sit in the jumpseat....

[roti_prata]

there're certain [no-fly] zones in korea and russia, shd be some kind of military base.

[zaren]

lucky u! i've never sat in a cockpit b4

[pop]

neither have I. think should follow roti's example and request it next time I fly.

[AngelZhou]

welcome to the club, roti_prata! you are an aviation photographer? ( or spotter, one of the term used if not mistaken ) if yes such a coincidence, my brother actually one of them.

[Stereobox]

Originally Posted by pop neither have I. think should follow roti's example and request it next time I fly.

remember to put down the butter knife first before you approach the cockpit