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Formerly known as the A3XX, Airbus' double-decker passenger jet, the A380, will be the largest airliner ever built. Lengthwise, it would nearly stretch from goal line to goal line of a football field while its wing tips would hang well beyond the sidelines. Three full decks will run along the entire length of the plane. Upper and main decks will serve as passenger areas, and will be connected by a grand staircase near the front of the plane and by another smaller staircase at the back. Although the lower deck will be reserved primarily for cargo, it could be outfitted for special passenger uses such as sleeper cabins, business centers or even child care service. In a one-class configuration, the A380 could accommodate as many as 840 passengers. The more likely three-class configuration will still offer an unprecedented 555 passenger seats. Either way, the A380 would offer 30% - 50% more seating than its direct competition, the Boeing 747-400. Although the A380 will be able to fly a distance of over 10,000 miles, the plane's usefulness will not be limited to long-haul flights. For instance, many flights within Japan are among the highest in passenger capacity and would be well suited for A380 service, despite their short distances. Whatever the flight distance, a new breed of engines will be required to lift the plane's 1.2 million pounds into the air. Rolls Royce and GE/Pratt & Whitney are both working on engines to provide thrust that will max out at 75,000 pounds. By comparison, the first American jet airliner in service, the Boeing 707, was powered by only 10,000 pounds of thrust. As amazing as it will be for this behemoth to take off into the air, the A380 faces significant challenges on the ground as well. To integrate into existing airports, the A380 must fit the standard airport-docking plan. The plane's nearly 262-foot wingspan meets this requirement by about 18 inches. Its outer-most engines, however, would hang just beyond the standard 150-foot runway width, requiring upgrades at many airports. The plane's weight will be distributed to 20 landing gear wheels, actually producing less weight per wheel than the 747. The cockpit location, between the main and upper decks, is designed to give pilots a vantage point on the runway similar to that of current airliners. Due to recent technological advances, Airbus claims the A380 will be a more efficient plane than its rival, the 747. Airbus states the A380 will use 20% less fuel and will fly quieter, cheaper and more environmentally friendly than the 747. Airlines seem to be impressed. So far, ten carriers have declared their interest in the plane, placing options to order a total of 66 planes. The first A380 is scheduled to take flight in September of 2004 and may enter commercial service as early as October of 2005. SPECIFICATIONS Manufacturer Airbus First Flight: September 1, 2004 Wingspan: 261 feet, 10 inches Length: 239 feet, 6 inches Height: 79 feet, 1 inch Weight: 606,000 pounds (empty) Top Speed: 652 miles per hour Cruising Speed: 630 miles per hour Flight Altitude: 43,000 feet Range: 8,000 miles Engines: 4 engines Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance Passenger Accommodations: 555 passengers

SKYTROOPER = PISTON PILOT

Skytrooper, Please take your guns to thailand and while your there instead of jumping from a hotel room blow your stupid brains out you imbicile at ease seargent the foot

I’m also happy the millions of gutless, docile statists that comprise Australia are on the other side of the world. I turned down a free trip to Australia in 1998 as I had no desire to visit a populace so ignorant and supine as to have just willingly surrendered the greatest individual liberty a free people may possess. you probably turned down the free trip as you din't know where we are and was scared of the kangaroos jumping down the main city street looks like the agent orange is starting to kick in with you trooper affecting your brain you silly old cunt go and train some more terrorists you poor septic tank the foot

TROOPER You conveniently neglected to explain why the USA had any moral or legal obligation to intervene in Cambodia during Pol Pot's reign since when did USA even worry about legal obligations when it comes to occupying other countries.of course they had a moral obligation they were in Cambodia and left when the NV and KR were moving into Phnom Penh. The only reason you're alive and/or not speaking Japanese is because of armed Americans. Here we go again another wanker thinking the USA saved the world when i fact they use WOMD then get them banned Is there a reason why you Aussies didn't intervene? YES we knew the Americans were involved so a complete fuck up would have taken place like they have everywhere in the world. the last time I checked, Australia was a lot closer to Cambodia than the USA is thanks for that i couldn't think of having USA as a neighbour :crying

jackcorbett Had the local population been armed rather than just those Pol Pot felt should have weaons would this genocide been averted? The Americans had plenty of firepower but chose to leave the Khmer people for dead. they could have averted the massacre but no oils there so not worth the hassle. I am merely bringing up this example because my friends and I spent several days in Cambodia 8 months ago and we did see a number of the old torture chambers as well as the Killing Fields. so that makes you an expert the foot

better get someone to doubly check your email booking is there,as i arrived and told solly sir no booking in your name. even said no after i showed them my email print out and still had the hide to laugh about it, the foot

i think they were in soi skaew beach in june last place on the left from 2nd road and have been there for a couple of years. the foot

im with you on this one Babepecker,as i think that the baht busses are a easy way to get around town. not only that but how am i going to get across 2nd rd if they go never have a problem now as i just walk in front of the baht buses and of course they let me cross thinking i want to get on one. but watch those bikes coming from all directions the foot

season is over in OCTOBER as the gunners are over the line already the foot

you will probably have to stay o/night near kl airport and get the 10am flight next morning to Bangkok. the foot

stayed at siam sawadee pattaya mansion(sic) in soi dianna. it is the greatest shithole i have ever stayed at and must be crossed off your list but don't take my word for it and stay there i will be surprised if you last more than one night. the foot

I used Thai airways 12.00 mini bus in june for 300 baht and was in Pattaya at 2.30pm after a stop at gas station for drink and smokers. found the ride very comfortable as i sat in the front seat the foot

go south on 2nd road from royal garden plaza about 150 yards on the same side of the road a huge shop sells all types of purses and handbags. the foot

Rengoh I have stayed there its attatched to MBK as you say so parking is not a problem. the rooms are a tad small but if you upgrade to a deluxe corner room they are much bigger. they do charge a joiner fee (i think it was 600) getting past security is nigh on impossible with a tg unless you get her in before 10pm as one of the porters told me to avoid the joiner fee. the foot

that is until you get ripped off by this obvious scam the foot

it is still operating from thai limo desk 3 times a day 9am, 12noon,and 7PM the cost is now 300baht not including tolls if you go the express way. i used them in june and only took 2-15 hrs to get there. the foot

I stayed there about 4 yrs ago and they charged 700 for a lady to stay over had a big room with a balcony overlooking the river, but have to say it was not what i would call good value for money. they have a boat that drops you at river city if your going to town. its also a pain getting to nep and cowboy better to stay nearer the action inmho. bigfoot

justafella1969 here is a link to a german site with pics of the room and pool that may be helpful. http://www.der-einsatzplan.de also don't bother trying to email the intown as they no longer have a email address. the foot

correct my sister has shops and here and has a CC price and a cash price thats 5% cheaper. the foot

I use to stay at the Pattaya centre hotel as you know its a chinese/korean tour groups stop. never found the tour groups to worry me as i was getting home long after they were asleep (alone [smiley=teeth.gif])and they would be out of the place when i woke up. very rarely did i run into them around the place so they never affected my stay. the foot

better rate for T/Cs than cash the foot

like most here i agree you can take the kids and still enjoy the sites that pattaya has to offer besides the bar scene. kids i have seen there with families seem to enjoy the atmosphere as much as mum and dad,and lets face it your not going to be taking the kids too sois 6-7-8 or pattalands 1-2 at night so can't see any problems. its common these days to see a family in walking st at night ,so i wouldn't avoid taking them there. but like all say get a baysitter if you want ot go into the bars and check out the scene. the kids will love the place and they won't be bored like can happen in some bigger cities. the foot

here you go 10 reviews here. all you had to do was go to the reviews page from the hotel section. http://www.pattayapages.com/reviewpost/sho...=7&cat=4&page=1

this is the first time i have read any bad reporting on the place,so i agree with highlander its a wind up [smiley=bullshit.gif]. can't see what is depressing about the soi yet to see anyone crying in the place. the foot [smiley=.gif]