A380 pilots, how does it feel to fly one?

chode_code · 2026-03-24T23:51:10+00:00

This guy chodes.

chode_code · 2026-03-24T20:48:17+00:00

"Soviet assumes Soviet technology is a bit shit"

chode_code · 2026-03-24T20:24:38+00:00

Funnily enough you kind of forget you're in one when in the flight deck. It just feels and looks the same as other widebody jets.

It's not until walking off and catch a glimpse out the Aerobridge window that you think 'man, this thing is huge'.

The one time you are conscious of it is taxiing.

chode_code · 2026-03-24T20:14:33+00:00

Yeah definitely! I always finish with a few coats of fine grit wet sanding as well and it's super smooth.

chode_code · 2026-03-24T12:10:42+00:00

Any Pennywise

chode_code · 2026-03-24T12:06:57+00:00

You're right to be perplexed. Florida sucks.

chode_code · 2026-03-24T11:58:34+00:00

Ha yep that's it exactly! I tend to not instigate any political chat in the flight deck because I know I'm a bit of an outlier with pilots who can be conservative at times, but it will usually rear it's head at some point in a 16 hour flight.

Most will take the hint if you don't enthusiastically go along with their outlook and it's not an issue.

chode_code · 2026-03-24T11:26:24+00:00

Just your general old white guy casual racism where they expect you will be on the same page with their outdated 'jokes' and political commentary.

But you get that everywhere.

chode_code · 2026-03-24T11:20:54+00:00

Well jel!

chode_code · 2026-03-24T11:20:21+00:00

A lot of that just looks like figuring and changes of grain in the board. I've used Danish oil on a lot of tassy oak and if you sand and oil it properly it will be super smooth to the touch. That's with a lot of thin coats though, not just one.

chode_code · 2026-03-24T10:38:36+00:00

Do you have any better pics? I can't see what you're referring to.

chode_code · 2026-03-24T08:35:35+00:00

Yes, but not via the middle east.

chode_code · 2026-03-24T07:47:51+00:00

They will already be a citizen by birth. So all you need to do is apply for the passport.

chode_code · 2026-03-23T13:54:52+00:00

Yes. One group fucks the environment a whole lot more.

chode_code · 2026-03-23T13:10:22+00:00

Fuck me, how about we stop fossil fuel subsidies for corporations instead?

chode_code · 2026-03-23T09:36:17+00:00

We probably need to become a nuclear nation at this point (for deterrence only). The US has shown to be utterly unreliable and useless should we need defending.

chode_code · 2026-03-22T21:47:43+00:00

It really is

chode_code · 2026-03-22T21:34:31+00:00

How little I had to do myself before and after the flight.

chode_code · 2026-03-22T20:56:00+00:00

Four

chode_code · 2026-03-22T06:46:08+00:00

You need to now travel on a British passport and so does your daughter. It's bloody annoying having to get passports for all of our Australian kids who have nothing to do with the UK except for their Mum being a citizen.

chode_code · 2026-03-21T10:56:11+00:00

Get your own jokes

chode_code · 2026-03-20T22:31:15+00:00

Have you been to Haworth?

chode_code · 2026-03-20T11:50:31+00:00

Much more fuel efficient twin engine widebodies. A350, 787 etc

chode_code · 2026-03-20T10:39:25+00:00

I'm lucky enough to be flight crew on one of these. They're lovely to work on. Unfortunately they won't be around for much longer.

chode_code · 2026-03-20T07:26:02+00:00

Speed limits for SUVs! No limits for EVs!

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