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by trikkke
08 Aug 2006, 17:50
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: Is this a good way to save fuel?
Replies: 27
Views: 4511

Do you have more details about the Boeing system, in my opinion it would just be for pushback, not for taxi.

info about the boeing electric nosewheel tests: http://www.boeing.com/news/releases/200 ... 0801a.html

grtz,
trikkke[/quote]
by trikkke
08 Aug 2006, 15:28
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: Is this a good way to save fuel?
Replies: 27
Views: 4511

what about electric semi-robotic tugs?

they just need to be hooked up at the gate and are remotely controlled by the pilots, so there is no extra ground personnel needed.

the tugs would be monitored by the pilots through camera's (mounted on the tugs or on the plane)

when arriving on the hold ...
by trikkke
30 Apr 2006, 22:33
Forum: Plane spotting - Belgium
Topic: Fujifilm Finepix S9500?
Replies: 19
Views: 6941

hello skyfighter,

i own a fuji finepix s9500.

it is an excellent allround camera for everyday use.
i especially like the lens, which has a great range (28-300)
the lens is fixed, so you cannot use a second lens, but this is also an advantage, because no dirt can enter the camera.

the ...