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Flyjet601 · 3 December 2006, 02:29 PM

Here are some pix I took on a recent trip. Various phases of the trip.

1. Sunrise over Eastern India/Burma
2. Approach and landing Runway 28 New Dehli India
3. Approach Seletar Airport in Singapor
4. Those are not clouds in the distance, that is Mount Everest.
5. And of course I had to check the time to see if we were ahead of sched(had to have a Rollie shot

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JJ Irani · 3 December 2006, 02:32 PM

WOW!! Great shots, pal....the right watch for the right profession!! Well done!!

Lol-x · 3 December 2006, 03:58 PM

Excellent shots from a privileged position, much appreciated.
Good to see you have an appreciation of fine tools too, namely the GMTII and the MontBlanc. Perfect combination.
Either the auto pilot is works well or you have a very steady hand/s to keep it dead on 37,000 feet.
I take it you took the detour around Everest or did you go over the top?
Anyway,

JJ Irani · 3 December 2006, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Excellent shots from a privileged position, much appreciated.
Good to see you have an appreciation of fine tools too, namely the GMTII and the MontBlanc. Perfect combination.
Either the auto pilot is works well or you have a very steady hand/s to keep it dead on 37,000 feet.
I take it you took the detour around Everest or did you go over the top?
Anyway,

I think Everest peaks at 29,000 feet, so he still had a good 8,000 feet of clearance!!

Lol-x · 3 December 2006, 04:09 PM

I don't know if flying protocols would dictate flying around Everest, I mean 8,000 feet is a lot less than 37,000 feet as a vertical distance to correct an error or make a deviation, if the situation were to arise. Why take an unnessary risk?
Anyway, I have no idea on these policy or flying protocol issues, but I would be interested to know (unless of course they are confidential practices).

JJ Irani · 3 December 2006, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

I don't know if flying protocols would dictate flying around Everest, I mean 8,000 feet is a lot less than 37,000 feet as a vertical distance to correct an error or make a deviation, if the situation were to arise. Why take an unnessary risk?
Anyway, I have no idea on these policy or flying protocol issues, but I would be interested to know (unless of course they are confidential practices).

Let's put it this way, Steve. He might be better off attempting Everest's summit the easier way....i.e. climbing. Landing a 747 on that peak would be quite a challenge....even with the GMT-II on!! LOL!!!

Lol-x · 3 December 2006, 04:21 PM

Yes I agree, I can't recall there being a aircraft runway on Everest of the horizontal kind :)

Flyjet601 · 3 December 2006, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

I don't know if flying protocols would dictate flying around Everest, I mean 8,000 feet is a lot less than 37,000 feet as a vertical distance to correct an error or make a deviation, if the situation were to arise. Why take an unnessary risk?
Anyway, I have no idea on these policy or flying protocol issues, but I would be interested to know (unless of course they are confidential practices).

We were enroute from Manila to New Dehli so our route took us south of the big peak!! Great view though....

There are no restrictions that I know of on going over the top of it. Would make some great pix. Most of the terrain that we go over is hostile anyway(jungles, oceans, deserts), so if there is a trip over mountains it is just another set of decisions. Thank god we got a few engines out there!!

Flyjet601 · 3 December 2006, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

Excellent shots from a privileged position, much appreciated.
Good to see you have an appreciation of fine tools too, namely the GMTII and the MontBlanc. Perfect combination.
Either the auto pilot is works well or you have a very steady hand/s to keep it dead on 37,000 feet.
I take it you took the detour around Everest or did you go over the top?
Anyway,

Thankfully we have a great autopilot

mailman · 3 December 2006, 08:18 PM

Those are great pics Larry. Definetly not something you see every day.

BruceS · 3 December 2006, 08:21 PM

I love these kind of shots!

astcell · 3 December 2006, 08:23 PM

What airplanes are they?

montecristo · 4 December 2006, 12:50 AM

I sure feel safe knowing pilots spends like taking snap shots of their rolex while flying. :D

Just kidding, more pics please.

padi56 · 4 December 2006, 01:02 AM

Great pictures from the pilots seat

Flyjet601 · 4 December 2006, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by montecristo

I sure feel safe knowing pilots spends like taking snap shots of their rolex while flying. :D

Just kidding, more pics please.

...and thats only what I can take pictures of

montecristo · 4 December 2006, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Flyjet601

...and thats only what I can take pictures of

You fly personal or commercial?

JJ Irani · 4 December 2006, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Those are great pics Larry. Definetly not something you see every day.

We know the kind of pics you like to see everyday, tosser!!

Rockrolex · 4 December 2006, 05:01 AM

Wonderful pics, Larry. The world looks so much more pleasant at 37,000 ft than it does at sea level.

What were you driving?

Prince · 4 December 2006, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

...What were you driving?

His co-pilot crazy!!!

Flyjet601 · 4 December 2006, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Wonderful pics, Larry. The world looks so much more pleasant at 37,000 ft than it does at sea level.

What were you driving?

It is pleasant and a great view.
It is a private jet.....Challenger 601-3R

Flyjet601 · 4 December 2006, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

His co-pilot crazy!!!

Rockrolex · 4 December 2006, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Flyjet601

It is pleasant and a great view.
It is a private jet.....Challenger 601-3R

Never flown in one, but I hear it's a nice ride.

What's the max operating ceiling on it?

Flyjet601 · 4 December 2006, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Never flown in one, but I hear it's a nice ride.

What's the max operating ceiling on it?

41,000 ft.
..and very few people get to ride in the back. It is a pay scale well above mine that can afford these toys

Flyjet601 · 4 December 2006, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by montecristo

You fly personal or commercial?

Personal, its a private jet.

montecristo · 4 December 2006, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Flyjet601

Personal, its a private jet.

Sounds like fun, I guess its too much for me both financially and responsibility wise.

I can barely afford to drive in NYC now, just parking + insurance + gas cost me over a grand a month. Let alone keeping a plane that I can't really have much use for.

Was debating about getting a yacht though, but probably going to be a waste of money for me anyway.

Flyjet601 · 4 December 2006, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by montecristo

Sounds like fun, I guess its too much for me both financially and responsibility wise.

I can barely afford to drive in NYC now, just parking + insurance + gas cost me over a grand a month. Let alone keeping a plane that I can't really have much use for.

Was debating about getting a yacht though, but probably going to be a waste of money for me anyway.

Things are certainly getting more expensive.......

Well to give you an idea, it costs about $1.5M USD in direct operating cost for a bird like this, per year, and that assumes nothing breaks or needs fixin'.....

......and we operate 3 of them, for private use. Just glad someone else is paying the bills

and not me.

Buy a lot of Rollies with that pile of cash

4 December 2006, 09:39 PM

I flew a Challenger twice in August. Pretty nice ride and good leg room.

Rockrolex · 4 December 2006, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by montecristo

Was debating about getting a yacht though, but probably going to be a waste of money for me anyway.

Parking a yacht in Midtown would probably cost an arm and a leg.

You know the definition of a yacht - A hole in the water into which you keep throwing money.

watchfan1 · 7 December 2006, 03:37 PM

awesome pictrures from the flight deck THANKS !!

Flyjet601 · 9 December 2006, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by watchfan1

awesome pictrures from the flight deck THANKS !!

No prob.....I will try to get more and post them on occasion

3 December 2006, 02:32 PM	#2
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Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,545	Wonderful pics, Larry. The world looks so much more pleasant at 37,000 ft than it does at sea level. What were you driving? __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

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Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,263	Excellent shots from a privileged position, much appreciated. Good to see you have an appreciation of fine tools too, namely the GMTII and the MontBlanc. Perfect combination. Either the auto pilot is works well or you have a very steady hand/s to keep it dead on 37,000 feet. I take it you took the detour around Everest or did you go over the top? Anyway,

3 December 2006, 04:09 PM	#5
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,263	I don't know if flying protocols would dictate flying around Everest, I mean 8,000 feet is a lot less than 37,000 feet as a vertical distance to correct an error or make a deviation, if the situation were to arise. Why take an unnessary risk? Anyway, I have no idea on these policy or flying protocol issues, but I would be interested to know (unless of course they are confidential practices).

3 December 2006, 04:21 PM	#7
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,263	Yes I agree, I can't recall there being a aircraft runway on Everest of the horizontal kind :)

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BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	I love these kind of shots!

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montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	I sure feel safe knowing pilots spends like taking snap shots of their rolex while flying. :D Just kidding, more pics please.

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Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	I flew a Challenger twice in August. Pretty nice ride and good leg room.

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watchfan1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: N/A Location: USA Watch: Rolex Patek AP JLC Posts: 246	awesome pictrures from the flight deck THANKS !!

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