First time flying/internationally, any advice?
I will be flying for the first time ever in about two weeks. The fact that it's an international flight for my first time is a little daunting. I will be leaving a TX, USA airport and arriving at Manchester airport in UK with two connecting flights in-between, one in Memphis (MEM) airport and one in Amsterdam (AMS) with about two hours at each airport. One of the things worrying me is my checked luggage. The whole flight will be with Delta airlines. Will all my luggage be transferred for me all the way until I arrive in Manchester or will I have to somewhere along the way recheck my bag? I plan on calling the airline again soon to ask these questions but would really like feedback from people who have experienced this. Thank you.
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No, you don't have to do anything of the sort. Just make sure you put YOUR name, the Flt no. and the port of final destination on your checked baggage. Also it would help if you take photographs of your baggage, in case it's lost on the way.
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This is a step-by-step explanation and it may be too much information, but it is quite complete: Join the frequent flier program for the airline you will use. Joining is free and you can do it online. https://www.delta.com/skymilesenrollment/landing.action Call the airline before your flight date if you want to request a seat. You should request a window seat since it is your first-ever flight. It is OK to tell the reservations agent it is your first-ever flight. Some airlines don’t do advance seat selection and others charge a fee. The reservations agent will tell you if there are restrictions. Go to www.seatguru.com for info on seating arrangements on board airliners. Call the airline the day before your flight and the morning before your flight to make sure there are no schedule changes. You can also check flight status online. Pack almost everything in a suitcase that you will give to the airline to "check". The suitcase has to weigh 50 pounds or less. All liquids & gels in containers over 3 ounces and anything that might even LOOK like a weapon (nail file, scissors, etc.) should go in your checked bag. Go to www.tsa.gov for more info on prohibited items. Mark or tag all checked luggage with something that makes the bags more distinctive. An example would be to attach a strip of colored tape to each side of the bag. It reduces the chance someone might pick up your bag by mistake at baggage claim (there are millions of black suitcases). Also clearly tag ALL bags >>> inside and outside <<< with your name and a good phone number + e-mail address (but not your home address). The free tags from the check-in counter are OK, but don’t forget to tag your bags. You are allowed one carryon bag and one "personal bag" (ex. a purse or laptop bag). They have to be not larger than a small backpack. One carryon is better. Take some things to do or read. Also pack basic toiletries and one change of clothing in the carryon bag. You are allowed to pack "travel size" liquids & gels in your carryon bag, but the items have to go in their own clear plastic bag and scanned separately when you get to security. Dress in shoes & clothing that are comfortable and not tight, but also not overly casual. Avoid clothing with metal attached (ex. jeans with studs). Make sure you have your passport, frequent flier number, and ticket (or flight information if it's an e-ticket) on you before leaving home. Get to the airport two hours before your flight. Really. It is MUCH better to have an hour to wait than to arrive later and have a problem. Go to the airline counter and give the agent your passport, FF number, and flight info or ticket. Tell them how many bags you want to "check". You can request a window seat at check-in if you didn't already do so. The agent will put destination tags on your checked luggage and give you a Boarding Pass. They will then either take your checked bag(s) or tell you to carry it/them to the baggage security x-ray machine. Consider getting a day-pass for the airline's lounge (if they have one), especially if you have 2 or more hours before/between flights. Lounges are comfortable places to wait before and between flights. An example is: http://www.delta.com/traveling_checkin/airport_information/delta_sky_club/index.jsp The "Gate" for your flight will be on the boarding pass (example E-17). Follow the signs toward your gate. Ask an airline or airport employee for directions if you are not sure. At some point you will have to go through security. There will be a stack of plastic bins - place your shoes, carryon bag, the clear plastic bag containing any liquids or gels, sweater/jacket, and anything metal (including cellphone) in the bin. Keep your passport and boarding pass in your hand. Follow the instructions of the security personnel - they will have you place the bin on the X-ray conveyer belt and you will walk through the metal detector. Once through you collect the bin and put everything back where it belongs. Then go to the gate. Check to make sure there has not been a gate change - most airports have TV-type monitors with the info. If not sure, ask an airline or airport employee. Try to wait near your gate. If you want to wander off or use the airline lounge, be back 30 minutes before your flight is scheduled to depart. Follow the instructions of the ground staff when boarding starts. Your seat number will be on your boarding pass; The numbers increase toward the back of the airplane and the letters go from left to right >> as you face the front of the plane << (Seat 1A is at the front on the left and seat 22 F would be towards the rear + probably on the right). . Once you find your seat, take out whatever you want for entertainment (book, etc.) and put your carryon bag either in the overhead storage compartment or under the seat in front of you. Follow the instructions of the flight crew. The aircraft is a machine and has a lot of moving parts that make noise. There will be sounds like "Thunk" when taking off and landing as the landing gear is retracted (after take-off) and lowered (for landing). The pilots also adjust parts of the wings during the flight and that sometimes causes noise. The flight attendants will serve drinks and snacks once the plane is at "cruising altitude". Meals are only served on long distance flights (more than 5 hours). Long distance flights also usually offer entertainment, like movies. There are restrooms on airplanes. Be sure to latch the door to let others know it’s occupied, and latching the door also turns on the light. When the flight is almost over, the crew will instruct the passengers to put everything away and fasten seatbelts. Follow their instructions. Once the plane has landed it will taxi to the airport terminal. Stay in your seat with the seatbelt fastened until the crew tells you it is OK to exit the aircraft. It will be obvious when you can do so. Make sure you collect everything you brought with you. CHECK the pocket in back of the seat in front of you to make sure you aren't leaving something you put there. You may have to change planes somewhere. If so, you will get a boarding pass for the connecting flight when you check-in at your home airport. Once off the plane just follow the signs to the gate for the next flight. You may have to go through security again. Your checked bags will be automatically transferred to the connecting flight by the airline. At your final destination, exit the aircraft and follow the signs to Passport Control or Arrivals. Then go to Baggage Claim if you checked luggage Most airports have multiple baggage carousels (conveyer belts) and there is usually a sign or TV-type monitor that indicates which carousel on which your flight's bags will appear. Ask an airline or airport employee if you are not sure. Collect your bag(s) and go to Customs. In most places you can leave the Customs area via the “green†Nothing To Declare doors. Exit the terminal (usually by going out the doors marked "Ground Transportation"). I hope you have a good trip!
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Saturday, January 14, 2012
about my first trip on an airplane (experienced airline travelers)
about my first trip on an airplane (experienced airline travelers)?
I have a round trip ticket. I'm going on my first airplane trip from Memphis to Washington, DC. I have to land in Atlanta to catch my connecting flight. I need to know if I need to check in at Atlanta and get a new boarding pass to go to Washington. And, will I need to check in again when I get ready for my return to Memphis?
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When you check in for your departure flight you should receive two boarding passes one for your first flight and one for your connecting flight. You will have to check in at D.C. for your flight home. The most important thing to remember is do I have a boarding pass for all of my flights for today.
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They should put your luggage through to Washington and give you both boarding passes in Memphis so that when you get to Atlanta, all you have to do is find your gate. When you get ready to return, you will have to check in in Washington and again they should give you both boarding passes and check your luggage all the way through.
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You will not need to check in again at connection points. When you check in in Memphis, you will receive your boarding pass for Memphis to Atlanta and Atlanta to DC. You will have to check in again when you fly from DC to Memphis.
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No. Don't need to check in Atlanta for your connecting flight. When you arrive in Atlanta, you just need to go to the gate of your connecting flight. They will give you your boarding pass for your connecting flight in Atlanta when you check-in and board in Memphis. Yes. You will have to check-in again in DC, and they will give you all your boarding passes if you need to connect again when you take your returning flight to Memphis. Have a safe trip!
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Hi There, I am not American but with most connecting flights when you check in for the first time you should actually get 2 boarding passes , one for the first leg of your flight and one for the second. This means your luggage will be tagged as being on connecting flight and the airline will actually transfer the luggage between your flights for you. All you need to do it make sure you pass through all the security points and get on your connecting flight on time. I hope this helps.
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It's all about the boarding pass,If you have a seat assignment on your boarding pass then you are good to go!I assume both flights are with the same airline,if this is the case then you will not have to check in when you get to ATL.Also your bags will make the connection automatically also.There should be a Gate agent when you land in ATL at the top of the jetway to direct you to the gate of your next flight.Also a lot of Airlines have the Ability to check in and print boarding passes as well as up to date flight and gate info on the web.Sounds like possibly Airtran to me.WWW.airtran.com
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If it's all the same ticket (which it is almost 100% of the time) you just need to check in for both flights at Memphis. Ask to be sure at the ticket counter when you check in. You will need to check in at Washington for your return flight. I recommend, for your first flight, arriving an extra half hour or hour ahead of the recommended time at the airport. Sure, you'll probably be waiting a little longer and get bored--but believe me "bored" is better than "stressed" !
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as long as you are traveling on the same airline, you should be fine. Skip the long checkin lines and check in online. You can always do the bag drop (shorter line) if you need to check bags. This way you print all the boarding passes and you are checked in in Advance.. YAY!
I have a round trip ticket. I'm going on my first airplane trip from Memphis to Washington, DC. I have to land in Atlanta to catch my connecting flight. I need to know if I need to check in at Atlanta and get a new boarding pass to go to Washington. And, will I need to check in again when I get ready for my return to Memphis?
Air Travel - 8 Answers
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When you check in for your departure flight you should receive two boarding passes one for your first flight and one for your connecting flight. You will have to check in at D.C. for your flight home. The most important thing to remember is do I have a boarding pass for all of my flights for today.
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They should put your luggage through to Washington and give you both boarding passes in Memphis so that when you get to Atlanta, all you have to do is find your gate. When you get ready to return, you will have to check in in Washington and again they should give you both boarding passes and check your luggage all the way through.
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You will not need to check in again at connection points. When you check in in Memphis, you will receive your boarding pass for Memphis to Atlanta and Atlanta to DC. You will have to check in again when you fly from DC to Memphis.
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No. Don't need to check in Atlanta for your connecting flight. When you arrive in Atlanta, you just need to go to the gate of your connecting flight. They will give you your boarding pass for your connecting flight in Atlanta when you check-in and board in Memphis. Yes. You will have to check-in again in DC, and they will give you all your boarding passes if you need to connect again when you take your returning flight to Memphis. Have a safe trip!
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Hi There, I am not American but with most connecting flights when you check in for the first time you should actually get 2 boarding passes , one for the first leg of your flight and one for the second. This means your luggage will be tagged as being on connecting flight and the airline will actually transfer the luggage between your flights for you. All you need to do it make sure you pass through all the security points and get on your connecting flight on time. I hope this helps.
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It's all about the boarding pass,If you have a seat assignment on your boarding pass then you are good to go!I assume both flights are with the same airline,if this is the case then you will not have to check in when you get to ATL.Also your bags will make the connection automatically also.There should be a Gate agent when you land in ATL at the top of the jetway to direct you to the gate of your next flight.Also a lot of Airlines have the Ability to check in and print boarding passes as well as up to date flight and gate info on the web.Sounds like possibly Airtran to me.WWW.airtran.com
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If it's all the same ticket (which it is almost 100% of the time) you just need to check in for both flights at Memphis. Ask to be sure at the ticket counter when you check in. You will need to check in at Washington for your return flight. I recommend, for your first flight, arriving an extra half hour or hour ahead of the recommended time at the airport. Sure, you'll probably be waiting a little longer and get bored--but believe me "bored" is better than "stressed" !
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as long as you are traveling on the same airline, you should be fine. Skip the long checkin lines and check in online. You can always do the bag drop (shorter line) if you need to check bags. This way you print all the boarding passes and you are checked in in Advance.. YAY!
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Flights to Burbank, CA
Flights to Burbank, CA??
I have a pretty good shot at winning free tickets to see my favorite band in Burbank. I signed up for the contest without looking to see if transportation is paid for...its not; and my parents won't let me go unless I find a flight for under $150...which is very unlikely because the cheapest i've seen so far is $500. But maybe i'm missing something. So can anyone find me a flight for less than $150 from Memphis, TN to Burbank, CA?? Thank you!! Sorry, I meant to post the dates. The concert is August 4th. But I guess we would leave on August 3rd and come back on the 5th...anytime is fine!!
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Please post the dates and I will look the pricing up for you... **UPDATE: Well, for now, its a bit hard because Sundays are BIG flying days, due to business travelers getting to their destinations before the beginning of the work week. However, that tuesday works in your favor because that is generally a slow day. If, however, you choose to, you can save some money by driving to / from one of these airports. Otherwise, check back in 10 minutes and I will ahve a final answer :D UPDATES : 12:29 : Well, it looks like the cheapest I found directly from Memphis to LAX (which is only 18 Nm away from Burbank) is 453.50 (tax and all). If you drive to Nashville, however, I found a cheap fair for a total of 386.50 Still looking for you though, but by the looks of it that is the best you will get unless you fly out the saturday prior... **HOWEVER: You an get the same 386.50 fair if you fly out a day prior (that saturday) and drive from LAX to the concert/etc. That is the best I could find, safe travels and here is the info for you: Depart Aug 03 Sun Nonstop BNA-LAX 2420 Depart Nashville (BNA) at 8:20 AM Arrive in Los Angeles (LAX) at 10:35 AM ---- Return Aug 05 Tue Nonstop LAX-BNA 2478 Depart Los Angeles (LAX) at 12:15 PM Arrive in Nashville (BNA) at 6:15 PM ---- $386.50 =================================== from $408.99 + $44.51 taxes & fees = $453.50 2:39 pm Depart Memphis (MEM) Arrive Los Angeles (LAX) 6:24 pm Sun 3-Aug Duration: 5hr 45mn US Airways 2827 / 32 Connect in Phoenix (Sky Harbor Intl.) EXPEDIA ========================================= from $338.99 + $47.51 taxes & fees = $386.50 7:50 am Depart Memphis (MEM) Arrive Los Angeles (LAX) 2:50 pm Sat 2-Aug Duration: 9hr 0mn US Airways 2969 / 6979 Connect in Las Vegas (McCarran Intl.) Total stops: 2 EXPEDIA P.S. Make sure you follow all of the 3-1-1 liquid ban rules, and all TSA regulations and have a great time!
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the best prices are for flights to LAX Burbank Airport is really really expensive go to the Airline's websites for prices (ex. unitedairlines.com, southwestairlines.com etc)
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Just fly to LAX, it should be a lot cheaper. They're only about 30 miles apart. Burbank is near Hollywood and so all the celebrities use it with their private jets, so it's very expensive.
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hi.. Yea its too difficult to find flight under $150 reason is, you have not mentioned your date of travel. However if your travel on 14th aug n return 18th aug Roundtrip fare from US airways is $370, that means almost $185.00 oneway. and yes, travel dates does matter, so, You should inform of your date as well. To check yourself with your dates, go to http://www.moneybulls.com/travels.htm (this website help you search, compare with multiple travel sites and book lowest prices available directly with airlines hotels or agencies with no commission.) I would recommed you to use it search for your airfare. you can find upto 50% off on last minute flights even on this website that would probably help you find flights below $150. Regards MIKE I have used
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Hi, Try searching at FlyAirfares.com
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hi you the place to start here is to find out if transport is include in the prize if not try logging onto e-travail.com and this site will give you the price of the cheapest flight to Burbank you don't have to book it there and then but you must also remember that the 3rd and 4th is a Sunday and Monday of a bank holiday weekend and airline tickets or even normally cost more
I have a pretty good shot at winning free tickets to see my favorite band in Burbank. I signed up for the contest without looking to see if transportation is paid for...its not; and my parents won't let me go unless I find a flight for under $150...which is very unlikely because the cheapest i've seen so far is $500. But maybe i'm missing something. So can anyone find me a flight for less than $150 from Memphis, TN to Burbank, CA?? Thank you!! Sorry, I meant to post the dates. The concert is August 4th. But I guess we would leave on August 3rd and come back on the 5th...anytime is fine!!
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Please post the dates and I will look the pricing up for you... **UPDATE: Well, for now, its a bit hard because Sundays are BIG flying days, due to business travelers getting to their destinations before the beginning of the work week. However, that tuesday works in your favor because that is generally a slow day. If, however, you choose to, you can save some money by driving to / from one of these airports. Otherwise, check back in 10 minutes and I will ahve a final answer :D UPDATES : 12:29 : Well, it looks like the cheapest I found directly from Memphis to LAX (which is only 18 Nm away from Burbank) is 453.50 (tax and all). If you drive to Nashville, however, I found a cheap fair for a total of 386.50 Still looking for you though, but by the looks of it that is the best you will get unless you fly out the saturday prior... **HOWEVER: You an get the same 386.50 fair if you fly out a day prior (that saturday) and drive from LAX to the concert/etc. That is the best I could find, safe travels and here is the info for you: Depart Aug 03 Sun Nonstop BNA-LAX 2420 Depart Nashville (BNA) at 8:20 AM Arrive in Los Angeles (LAX) at 10:35 AM ---- Return Aug 05 Tue Nonstop LAX-BNA 2478 Depart Los Angeles (LAX) at 12:15 PM Arrive in Nashville (BNA) at 6:15 PM ---- $386.50 =================================== from $408.99 + $44.51 taxes & fees = $453.50 2:39 pm Depart Memphis (MEM) Arrive Los Angeles (LAX) 6:24 pm Sun 3-Aug Duration: 5hr 45mn US Airways 2827 / 32 Connect in Phoenix (Sky Harbor Intl.) EXPEDIA ========================================= from $338.99 + $47.51 taxes & fees = $386.50 7:50 am Depart Memphis (MEM) Arrive Los Angeles (LAX) 2:50 pm Sat 2-Aug Duration: 9hr 0mn US Airways 2969 / 6979 Connect in Las Vegas (McCarran Intl.) Total stops: 2 EXPEDIA P.S. Make sure you follow all of the 3-1-1 liquid ban rules, and all TSA regulations and have a great time!
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the best prices are for flights to LAX Burbank Airport is really really expensive go to the Airline's websites for prices (ex. unitedairlines.com, southwestairlines.com etc)
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Just fly to LAX, it should be a lot cheaper. They're only about 30 miles apart. Burbank is near Hollywood and so all the celebrities use it with their private jets, so it's very expensive.
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hi.. Yea its too difficult to find flight under $150 reason is, you have not mentioned your date of travel. However if your travel on 14th aug n return 18th aug Roundtrip fare from US airways is $370, that means almost $185.00 oneway. and yes, travel dates does matter, so, You should inform of your date as well. To check yourself with your dates, go to http://www.moneybulls.com/travels.htm (this website help you search, compare with multiple travel sites and book lowest prices available directly with airlines hotels or agencies with no commission.) I would recommed you to use it search for your airfare. you can find upto 50% off on last minute flights even on this website that would probably help you find flights below $150. Regards MIKE I have used
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Hi, Try searching at FlyAirfares.com
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hi you the place to start here is to find out if transport is include in the prize if not try logging onto e-travail.com and this site will give you the price of the cheapest flight to Burbank you don't have to book it there and then but you must also remember that the 3rd and 4th is a Sunday and Monday of a bank holiday weekend and airline tickets or even normally cost more
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Hey I just watched Fly boys, UGH, so, what are the top 5 Aviation films of all time
Hey I just watched Fly boys, UGH, so, what are the top 5 Aviation films of all time?
What are the top five aviation movies? My criteria; the aircraft used are (look) believable for the time period of the movie. The flight scenes look real, the movie has a decent story line. oh, and a lack of crappy plot lines, that lend nothing to the movie, and distract from the most important parts i. e. cool air-to-air shots of the aircraft! Here are my top five; 1. Rudy, has nothing to do with flying, and everything to do with Notre Dame 2. Flying Leathernecks, great actual combat footage, decent story, F6F hellcat and F4U corsair air-to-air footage (oh and MARINE pilots! Semper Fi!) 3. Memphis Belle,B-17's, P-51's, Me-109, Combat footage, excellent Aerial footage,decent story, ok acting. 4. Battle of Britian, forget the story and acting, Spitfires! Hurricanes!, He-111's, Me-109' s(although the German A/C were actually Spanish) 5. The Blue Max, George Peppard at his most evil, GREAT air to air action, with actual period replicas! Did I mention Rudy
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Go to you tube...
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The top five flying movies with authentic aircraft: 1) Memphis Belle 2) Top Gun 3) Rambo III 4) Blue Max (what a great movie!) 5) Pearl Harbor
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The Blue Max The great Waldo Pepper State of Division. Remember the Nazi tank chasing the Warhawk across the African desert. Birds of Prey, The movie with the radio helicopter guy chasing the bank robbers in their own helicopter? And ofcourse, Those Magnificent Men and Their Flying Machines
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by far the two most realistic air combat movies made were: "tora tora tora" and "battle of britain". "633 squadron" is also right up there. unfortunately, can't think of any good ones that involve modern aircraft. (top gun's ok, but too mushy)
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1. 12 O'Clock High 2. Strategic Air Command 3. Gathering of Eagles 4. Top Gun 5. Afterburn Ret. USAF SNCO
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I have to say The Aviator is up there... about Howard Hughes... and Hell's Angels, Howard Hughes' movie... Dont leave out Airplane, while not realistic, its comedy makes up for it...
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The Douglas Badder story, The Dam Busters 12 o'clock high 633 Squadron The Great Waldo Pepper The Blue Max
What are the top five aviation movies? My criteria; the aircraft used are (look) believable for the time period of the movie. The flight scenes look real, the movie has a decent story line. oh, and a lack of crappy plot lines, that lend nothing to the movie, and distract from the most important parts i. e. cool air-to-air shots of the aircraft! Here are my top five; 1. Rudy, has nothing to do with flying, and everything to do with Notre Dame 2. Flying Leathernecks, great actual combat footage, decent story, F6F hellcat and F4U corsair air-to-air footage (oh and MARINE pilots! Semper Fi!) 3. Memphis Belle,B-17's, P-51's, Me-109, Combat footage, excellent Aerial footage,decent story, ok acting. 4. Battle of Britian, forget the story and acting, Spitfires! Hurricanes!, He-111's, Me-109' s(although the German A/C were actually Spanish) 5. The Blue Max, George Peppard at his most evil, GREAT air to air action, with actual period replicas! Did I mention Rudy
Aircraft - 7 Answers
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Go to you tube...
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The top five flying movies with authentic aircraft: 1) Memphis Belle 2) Top Gun 3) Rambo III 4) Blue Max (what a great movie!) 5) Pearl Harbor
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The Blue Max The great Waldo Pepper State of Division. Remember the Nazi tank chasing the Warhawk across the African desert. Birds of Prey, The movie with the radio helicopter guy chasing the bank robbers in their own helicopter? And ofcourse, Those Magnificent Men and Their Flying Machines
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by far the two most realistic air combat movies made were: "tora tora tora" and "battle of britain". "633 squadron" is also right up there. unfortunately, can't think of any good ones that involve modern aircraft. (top gun's ok, but too mushy)
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1. 12 O'Clock High 2. Strategic Air Command 3. Gathering of Eagles 4. Top Gun 5. Afterburn Ret. USAF SNCO
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I have to say The Aviator is up there... about Howard Hughes... and Hell's Angels, Howard Hughes' movie... Dont leave out Airplane, while not realistic, its comedy makes up for it...
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The Douglas Badder story, The Dam Busters 12 o'clock high 633 Squadron The Great Waldo Pepper The Blue Max
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