A380spotter:
A bus gate means a complimentary safari across the T5 apron. Thanks BA.
A380spotter:
[06:26] ..boarding by mobile air stair.
A380spotter:
[06:27] ..the BA A321neo 'Euro Flyer' cabin.
A380spotter:
[06:29] ..a very light load this morning.
A380spotter:
[06:31] ..the view from 16F (plus an old friend).
A380spotter:
[06:39] ..A321neo wing leading-edge and pylon.
A380spotter:
[06:48] ..A321neo overhead panel.
A380spotter:
[06:52] ..engine start.
A380spotter:
[06:55] ..taxiing out for a 27L departure.
A380spotter:
[06:59] ..approaching the holding point for 27L.
A380spotter:
[07:01] + 00' 00" ..climbing through 1,500 feet abeam the London Orbital (M25).
A380spotter:
[07:26] + 00' 25" .."cabin crew: ten minutes to landing".
A380spotter:
[07:29] + 00' 28" ..turning finals for runway 23R.
A380spotter:
[07:31] + 00' 30" ..established on the 23R approach.
A380spotter:
[07:31] + 00' 30" ..passing the Audenshaw Reservoirs.
A380spotter:
[07:33] + 00' 32" ..slats at 27° and gear extended.
A380spotter:
[07:34] + 00' 33" ..short finals over Shadowmoss.
A380spotter:
[07:34] + 00' 33" ..the famous Airport Pub.
A380spotter:
[07:35] + 00' 34" ..in the flare.
A380spotter:
[07:40] ..passing sister-ship 'Echo Bravo' as we enter TWY JF.
A380spotter:
[07:42] 'SHT3M' (BA1383) MAN-LHR preparing to depart from stand 143.
A380spotter:
[07:42] ..after a short delay 'Safedock' guides us onto stand.
A380spotter:
[07:43] ..pulling onto Pier A.
A380spotter:
[07:44] ..the 'Shuttle Three Mike' is ready to push.
A380spotter:
[07:44] ..parked on Pier A, stand 142.
A380spotter:
[07:48] ..disembarkation.
A380spotter:
[06:49] ..stepping onto the airbridge.
A380spotter:
MAN: Terminal 3, Pier A: Stand 142
A380spotter:
'November Echo Charlie'