How many plane types have you been on?

[MEL_Traveller]

Seems the caravelle, Convair 880/990, Dassault Mercure and Comet are all fairly rare? I've only been on the Caravelle out of those.

 

[OZDUCK]

Mine are:-

B707
B727
B737
B767
B777
B787

A300
A320
A330
A380

DC9

Fokker
F27
F28
F50

Bae146
Bae Jetstream

SAAB 340

Metroliner

Shorts 360

Plus a couple of Cessna's

 

[SFSC]

My memory isn't up to the task of compiling a complete list but I particularly remember an Electra 2 flight to NZ in around 1968, a few Fokker Friendship flights around regional NSW in the late 1960's, a CNS-CTN in a Bush Pilot's Airways DC3 in 1973 and a 2002 flight in a JU52 operated out of an air museum in Dübendorf.

 

[jb747]

I'm amazed you've not flown in a 777 jb. But I guess if you've had the same employer since leaving the military and that employer doesn't operate the type, I guess it's not entirely surprising.

I have. Forgot about it. Same with the Nomad. I've corrected the original list.

 

[Happy Trails]

The usual suspects plus a few of old ones which I don't think have had a mention yet:

Vickers Vanguard
de Havilland Comet
Caravelle

Seems the caravelle, Convair 880/990, Dassault Mercure and Comet are all fairly rare? I've only been on the Caravelle out of those.

Just edited my post to include the Caravelle.
Air Algerie, back in the seventies.

 

[codash1099]

Can I ask - How did you find the A350 and which carrier were you with for it ? Considering it is the most modern aircraft I assume.

A350 was with Finnair (HEL-HKG). Very smooth, comfortable and quiet flight. I don't have a comparison with the 787, but if it's better, it must be really great.

 

[ChrisGibbs]

Rotary Wing:

Sea King
R44
EC130

Fixed Wing

C150 Aerobat*
C172*
C172RG*
C310 P/Q/R*
PA28/R*
PA44*
P68*
8KCAB - Decathlon*
RV-8 - Victa Airtourer*

Dash 8 Q200
Dash 8 Q300
Dash 8 Q400
Bombardier CRJ
BAE146
ATR
Saab Metroliner
BA146
MD11
DC-8
DC-9
DC-10
MD80
MD81
707
717
727
737
747 - 100/200**/SP/Combi/300/400
757
767
777
787
A300
A310
A319
A320
A321
A330 - 200/300
A340 - 200/300/500/600
A380

* Indicates flown as PIC
** Indicates first flight QF731 January 1974 - Sydney - Singapore - Kuala Lumpur - Bahrain - Rome - London (Capt/s Henderson & Quinn were a couple of the pilots). Return was London - Amsterdam - Bahrain - Singapore - Sydney.

 

[Deleted member 29185]

Hmmm, memory not great, but here goes:

A320
A330

ATR-42
ATR-72

B707 (Prime Ministers aircraft - "Richmond Town")
B717
B727
B737
B747
B767
B777
B787

Bell (Huey) Iroquois
Bell 206
Bell 417
Bell 412

DC3
DC9

CH47 Chinook

DHC-4 Caribou
DHC-6 Twin Otter (wheels and floats)
DHC-8 Dash 8

Embraer 175
Embraer 190

Fokker F27 (I think.....that old NTL-OOL milk run)
Fokker 50
Fokker 100

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

Macchi MB326

+ possibly BAe146 and any other Ansett or TAA of the 80's and 90's not clearly remembered (as long as the thing landed in one piece I was pretty happy, didn't so much care what it was)

EDIT: Does flying (and crashing) the A380 in Dubai count?

 

[Cossie]

Hmm, most of the usual, will have to make a proper list, anyone recoginse this landing gear? Flying into Chongqing in 1984. It was possibly a Yak or an Antonov, wish I had kept a proper diary!

The most unusual planes I have been in, well they are sort of in the air is the Tupelov Tu-144 along with the Concorde at The Auto & Technik Museum in Sinsheim, Germany. I do have photos but I haven't gotten around to scanning the negatives. (The Concorde and TU-144 on Display - AirlineReporter : AirlineReporter)

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[Limewood]

Done the usual 707, 747, 777, A380 etc, but years ago met a guy at Maroubra Beach pub one Friday might with a few surfing mates, Billy P. a 747 pilot for Qantas, over a few beers he told us all he was starting his own airline!, we were all very intrigued, he then said he bought a DC3 and called it Rebel Air.

The first trip was a day at Hunter Valley, so I rounded up a mixture of Aussie & Swiss drinking mates and a few ladies to fill the empty seats, the following Sunday off we went from Mascot, the plane levelled out, the curtain opened there was Bill dressed in flying boots, dark jeans and a scarf he looked just like Biggies except on his head he had a bright yellow beanie with large green horns, he said "high I'm you captain" someone yelled out "strap yourselves in!". Was a good day from the time we got on the bus to visit a swag of vineyards to our late return, none of us remember much except that I dropped my case of wine on the road outside my beach pad at 8pm, as luck had it only broke one bottle!.

The second flight months later was to the Melbourne Grand Prix, we near filled the plane, took what seemed all day to get there and back, we flew so low we really did see the countryside. Bill had taken out the internal storage and installed huge esky so we were near gone by lunch time at the track, don't remember who won the race, but apparently we all had a good time. Oh' my the things one does when younger

 

[OATEK]

Done the usual 707, 747, 777, A380 etc, but years ago met a guy at Maroubra Beach pub one Friday might with a few surfing mates, Billy P. a 747 pilot for Qantas, over a few beers he told us all he was starting his own airline!, we were all very intrigued, he then said he bought a DC3 and called it Rebel Air.

The first trip was a day at Hunter Valley, so I rounded up a mixture of Aussie & Swiss drinking mates and a few ladies to fill the empty seats, the following Sunday off we went from Mascot, the plane levelled out, the curtain opened there was Bill dressed in flying boots, dark jeans and a scarf he looked just like Biggies except on his head he had a bright yellow beanie with large green horns, he said "high I'm you captain" someone yelled out "strap yourselves in!". Was a good day from the time we got on the bus to visit a swag of vineyards to our late return, none of us remember much except that I dropped my case of wine on the road outside my beach pad at 8pm, as luck had it only broke one bottle!.

The second flight months later was to the Melbourne Grand Prix, we near filled the plane, took what seemed all day to get there and back, we flew so low we really did see the countryside. Bill had taken out the internal storage and installed huge esky so we were near gone by lunch time at the track, don't remember who won the race, but apparently we all had a good time. Oh' my the things one does when younger

My DC3 flights were far more prosaic, and I think occurred with TAA. I used to fly them between Sydney and Port Macquarie, when I was going to visit my grandparents. I made several return trips while still under 10yo, and was looked after very well by the flight attendants. We used to get a very good view as the plane flew up the coast.

 

[Deleted member 29185]

Billy P. a 747 pilot for Qantas, over a few beers he told us all he was starting his own airline!, we were all very intrigued, he then said he bought a DC3 and called it Rebel Air.

My DC3 flights were far more prosaic,

So what is this...Gooney Bird reminiscent night?

OK you wound me in.......

I've only flown twice on a DC3, twice was to Tasmania, twice was a return day trip, twice included big end-of-day pub events, twice the F&B selection was rubbish and twice was for a funeral oh, and twice I had no idea who the dearly departed was, nor did I know any of the family or friends! Work that one out.

 

[Boca68]

Hmm, most of the usual, will have to make a proper list, anyone recoginse this landing gear? Flying into Chongqing in 1984. It was possibly a Yak or an Antonov, wish I had kept a proper diary!

The most unusual planes I have been in, well they are sort of in the air is the Tupelov Tu-144 along with the Concorde at The Auto & Technik Museum in Sinsheim, Germany. I do have photos but I haven't gotten around to scanning the negatives. (The Concorde and TU-144 on Display - AirlineReporter : AirlineReporter)

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Your thought about an Antonov might be right. I'm thinking either AN-26 or AN-32 looking at the rigging. And its an overwing design.

 

[Deleted member 29185]

Kiowa*

Is there a story with this one Straitman?

I seem to recall Kiowa's being Army aircraft based at Oakey. I also seem to recall you being a RAAF man.

 

[Major]

This will test the memory

F27
F28
F50

Trident
Caravelle
Queenair
Kingair
Twin Otter
Vickers Viscount
BAe146
ATR42
ATR72
CRJ200
Q300
Q400
Dash8
Beech1900

Embraer 120 Brasilia
Embraer 170
Embraer 190

DC3
DC9
DC10

B707
B717
B727
B737
B767
B747
B777

A319
A320
A330
A340
A380

Kiowa
UH1H
Wessex
Pilatus Porter
Nomad
CH47C
C130
Caribou
(parachuted from the last 3)

Lots of Cessna type thingies

Also whatever Oxley Airlines and Bush Pilots used

I am sure there are others I have forgotten

 

[straitman]

Is there a story with this one Straitman?

I seem to recall Kiowa's being Army aircraft based at Oakey. I also seem to recall you being a RAAF man.

No real story. I flew the Sioux at Amberley and Townsville, The Pilatus Porter in New Guinea, New Britain and Oakey and the Kiowa at Oakey when I was there doing a flag waving tour in the CT4 from 1FTS.

 

[tuapekastar]

Likely to be missing the odd one, and without going to the variant level:

DC9
B707
B717
B727
B737
B747
B757
B767
B777
B787
A319
A320
A321
A330
A340
A380
F27
MD80
Pilatus Porter
Shorts 360
Saab 340
Bombardier Q300
Bombardier Q400
ATR72
Embraer E190
A couple of 'light planes' e.g. Cessna/Piper types
Ecostar Helo
Eurocopter Squirrel Helo

 

[flychrisfly]

My list - all as a boring ol' passenger

A319
A320
A321
A330
A340
A380
ATR 72
Avro RJ85
BAE146/Avrojet
737
747
757
767
777
CRJ900
Cesna Caravan 208
Dash 8 Q400
DH1
DHC3
E140
E190
E175
E190
MD80
Saab 340

+ stuff from my childhood.

 

[tuapekastar]

Hmmm, memory not great, but here goes:


EDIT: Does flying (and crashing) the A380 in Dubai count?

The crashing earns you double points!

 

[straitman]

The crashing earns you double points!

.... but no SC.