Roo Tales

[Red Roo]

Something for the #avgeeks, introducing Roo Tales: behind the scene access to Qantas, the airline and its people.

As an example of what to expect, did you know today's QF63 from Sydney to Johannesburg took off with an extra special passenger on board?

A first in 5 years, you'll want to see these photos! That time when we strapped an extra engine on to a jumbo - Qantas News Room

Happy reading!

 

[deejo77]

Nice interesting read.....

 

[SeatBackForward]

Something for the #avgeeks, introducing Roo Tales: behind the scene access to Qantas, the airline and its people.

As an example of what to expect, did you know today's QF63 from Sydney to Johannesburg took off with an extra special passenger on board?

A first in 5 years, you'll want to see these photos! That time when we strapped an extra engine on to a jumbo - Qantas News Room

Happy reading!

Very interesting read. Was there a 747 stuck in JNB?

 

[kermatu]

I thought you were about to tell us what you did over summer Red Roo!

But a good looking site and I'm sure there'll be plenty of interesting info. Nice one.

 

[RooFlyer]

Nice story. If I was in the lounge watching that aircraft taxi in, I might wonder how many G&Ts I had just consumed!

 

[kermatu]

Nice story. If I was in the lounge watching that aircraft taxi in, I might wonder how many G&Ts I had just consumed!

Clearly not enough, would be the answer.

 

[opusman]

Sounds like it might be interesting! Hopefully less PR fluff than RfTO

 

[emeline]

Thanks, RedRoo - will make for an interesting read. I too was expecting a trip report of sorts when I opened this thread. Hope you had an enjoyable break!

 

[medhead]

Nice.
One question, the 707 has a cover/cowling (i suppose is the correct name) over the spare engine. They don't do the same for the 747 spare engine?

 

[Mr_Orange]

As an example of what to expect, did you know today's QF63 from Sydney to Johannesburg took off with an extra special passenger on board?

Well, I never....

 

[BD1959]

Interesting read, Red Roo.

How does an A380 engine get transported in the event of one going tech?

Regards,

BD

 

[grussellt]

Happy New Year, Red Roo. So with all that spare capacity to carry additional weight there should be no excuse for ever running out of Champagne!

 

[GarrettM]

Might be worth a visit to the Perth Airport obs deck to check it out this arvo.

 

[Red Roo]

Might be worth a visit to the Perth Airport obs deck to check it out this arvo.

If you're lucky enough to get a good view, please do share your photos.

 

[GarrettM]

If you're lucky enough to get a good view, please do share your photos.

Sadly I am at work...

 

[Himeno]

Interesting read, Red Roo.

How does an A380 engine get transported in the event of one going tech?

Regards,

BD

777F. Shown in an ep of Ultimate Airport Dubai

 

[timster]

I wonder if QF got any calls from concerned observers ... "Hey guys, do you realize you put one too many engines on that plane !" or "Hey that plane is missing its sixth engine !".

 

[anat0l]

Who writes / is responsible for the content for Roo Tales?

 

[Gold Member]

Enjoying 'Rootales' so much more than ACA (errr, 'Ready for takeoff')

Any Rootales about selective YQ/YR reduction on awards for Y pax but not for Biz/first? :shock: Although I suspect I know the reason already, an 'honest' revenue management marketing spin might be entertaining.

 

[astrosly]

When I first glanced at the title of this thread I thought I saw Roo Tails

Thanks Red Roo, a good story and looking forward to some more interesting articles.