Saturday, February 21, 2009

A321 Main Landing Gear


A321 Main Landing Gear certified to 89 tons.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Jetstar Pacific B737-400

A tired looking Jetstar Pacific B737-400 starting up in Hanoi

Lazy Afternoon Street Side Saigon




Typical Saigon scene on a quiet afternoon


Tuesday, February 10, 2009

A321 Cockpit

Cockpit instruments are displayed on LCD screens

Flight Management Guidance Computer (FMGC) where the pilot input flight plan data


Central pedestal containing the thrust levels and aircraft communications


Overhead panels viewed from the right hand seat

Overhead panel further back

Circuit breakers and the cockpit door

co-pilot's view of his instruments

co-pilot's Side Stick
Further back from the sidestick is the microphone and storage for manuals
Still further back, fire exthinguisher and oxygen mask storage

Monday, February 9, 2009

Vespa







Classic Vespa Scooter, a common sight in Saigon, Vietnam



Jetstar Pacific A320


Jetstar Pacific Airline's 1st A320 taxiing in for parking at Tan So Nhat International Airport (VVTS) on a lazy afternoon.

Lambretta







A beautifully restored Lambretta Scooter in Saigon, Vietnam