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I never flew the Concorde, not just because the expense but also because based on friends who did, it seemed like it'd be a loud, cramped trip.

I sure hope I get a chance in my lifetime to catch a ride on this.

1 posted on 01/28/2025 12:22:59 PM PST by Miami Rebel
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To: Miami Rebel
it seemed like it'd be a loud, cramped trip

That is over quickly...

2 posted on 01/28/2025 12:30:09 PM PST by L,TOWM (An upraised middle finger is my virtue signal.)
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To: Miami Rebel

I’ve flown on the Concorde twice. It was a fantastic experience and beautiful service. I’m small, so maybe that makes the difference.


3 posted on 01/28/2025 12:32:32 PM PST by ryderann
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To: Miami Rebel

AOC says we will be taking trains to Europe so I don’t see a need for a new passenger plane.


5 posted on 01/28/2025 12:35:42 PM PST by llevrok (Keep buggering on!)
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To: Miami Rebel; Red Badger

If you are into aerospace, the Mojave Air & Space Port is a fun place to visit. They’ve got a few exhibits. You can walk into the terminal and sit down in the break and ready rooms. My son and I some years ago met the pilot and copilot of an EA-18G Growler parked on the tarmac just outside. They gave us a really cool tour of their aircraft and invited us to sit in the cockpit.


6 posted on 01/28/2025 12:39:42 PM PST by ProtectOurFreedom (They were the FA-est of times, they were the FO-est of times.)
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To: Miami Rebel

Loud until it went supersonic. Had a friend who managed global business for a US manufacturer with a factory in Scotland. Flew regularly to and from the UK on Concorde and said it paid off terms of comfort and his performance after arrival. Of course, that was back in the days when even coach class wasn’t torture. Now the nickname “cattle class” is an understatement.


7 posted on 01/28/2025 12:57:38 PM PST by katana
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To: Miami Rebel

Bkmk


8 posted on 01/28/2025 2:02:10 PM PST by sauropod (Make sure Satan has to climb over a lot of Scripture to get to you. John MacArthur Ne supra crepidam)
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To: Miami Rebel

I have toured the Concorde at the museum in Seattle. It is indeed cramped, tiny seats, and a window about the size of your palm. If I am paying that much I would fly first class and enjoy the free drinks for longer....


9 posted on 01/28/2025 3:57:12 PM PST by Organic Panic (Democrats. Memories as short as Joe Biden's eyes)
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