HunterJohnson Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 It landed in my city, lax airport. Saw it fly by twice and went out with the crowd pretty cOol Quote Scion tC SQ BuildiPad mini, lots of fabrication, daily drivenFord Explorer C Pillar Wall Build Just a cheap car to destroy with bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WastedTalent Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 While it's cool and all, not putting that down at all, how the hell can airlines charge us for overweight baggage? I mean seriously, can carry a shuttle but has problem with baggage? Anyways, definitely cool that you got to see it in person. Likin the pics. Quote Sheena = pedobear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterJohnson Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 While it's cool and all, not putting that down at all, how the hell can airlines charge us for overweight baggage? I mean seriously, can carry a shuttle but has problem with baggage? Anyways, definitely cool that you got to see it in person. Likin the pics. more lbs means more gas to move it. You're getting charged for that extra gas Quote Scion tC SQ BuildiPad mini, lots of fabrication, daily drivenFord Explorer C Pillar Wall Build Just a cheap car to destroy with bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WastedTalent Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 While I get that since it is simple to get, as if your vehicle is empty, it'll get the best gas mileage. Fill it up and weigh it down, it'll suffer on gas mileage. But isn't a shuttle heavier than all the cargo (baggage and persons) of a normal flight? I know, just another way of making money but still... carries a jet but has problem with baggage. Ironic to me. 1 Quote Sheena = pedobear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprkn_ranger Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 While I get that since it is simple to get, as if your vehicle is empty, it'll get the best gas mileage. Fill it up and weigh it down, it'll suffer on gas mileage. But isn't a shuttle heavier than all the cargo (baggage and persons) of a normal flight? I know, just another way of making money but still... carries a jet but has problem with baggage. Ironic to me. The 747 that carrys the shuttle is is an empty shell and total weight is actually less than a normal 747 fully loaded with passengers and cargo. That's what they said the other day on the news atleast. Quote Check out my build log! 4 Havocs in a blowthrough http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/187506-sprkn-rangers-blowthrough-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WastedTalent Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 "According to NASA, the shuttle-shuttling 747s handle more sluggishly at slow speeds, burn about twice the amount of fuel and have to be more careful about avoiding inclement weather. (A normal 747 can go over 5,000 nautical miles; the retrofitted NASA 747s barely exceed 1,100 nautical miles in one go.)" Source: http://dcist.com/2012/04/how_the_747_managed_to_carry_the_sh.php It does state that the shuttle 747 weighs as much as a 747 with JUST passengers, or atleast that's what they say. But also consumes a lot more fuel. Quote Sheena = pedobear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscoe1129 Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 sweet pics! best i seen so far. what camera did you take em with? Quote Some people need a sympathetic pat... on the head...with my hammer Scientia est Vox "In Nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti" DONT BE AFRAID TO USE THE SEARCH BUTTON!!! SMD SUPER BUYER/SELLER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog24fret Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 That's cool to see something like that. Quote Cowboy Escort GrAnny ThUmper The Burp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprkn_ranger Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 "According to NASA, the shuttle-shuttling 747s handle more sluggishly at slow speeds, burn about twice the amount of fuel and have to be more careful about avoiding inclement weather. (A normal 747 can go over 5,000 nautical miles; the retrofitted NASA 747s barely exceed 1,100 nautical miles in one go.)" Source: http://dcist.com/2012/04/how_the_747_managed_to_carry_the_sh.php It does state that the shuttle 747 weighs as much as a 747 with JUST passengers, or atleast that's what they say. But also consumes a lot more fuel. Yea it consumes a lot more fuel because it has a huge glider on top of it which creates drag. More drag equals more fuel consumed. Quote Check out my build log! 4 Havocs in a blowthrough http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/187506-sprkn-rangers-blowthrough-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Fizzy Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Fucker was flying damn low. Ya it was! hey did you get my message about the Kicker headphones? I been trying to let you know i have them at the shop. Nope never got a message. When are you free? Quote under construction I hate People with crappy primered cars rolling on hubcaps that are louder then me. u hate c-fizzy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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