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For those Virtual Pilots who would like to take a jump-seat ride in a Boeing 737-300/400, this Just planes' DVD is the next best thing. Shot from the point-of-view of the flight-deck "guest," watch as the pilots prepare and fly their "baby" Boeings from/to airports in South Africa, whilst discussing some of the points pilots take into consideration during operational flights. Points such as routing considerations, FMC set-up, weather, and arrivals.
Just Planes assume that their audience has a working knowledge of the Boeing 737 in terms of the displays, FMC, and autopilot. Although none of the instruments are explained or demonstrated, none of the enjoyment is taken away from this DVD and it is well suited to any Virtual Pilot who would like to witness the operation of this exceptional aircraft.
Having watched the Comair Ltd DVD "simmers" can venture over to the schedules pages and choose and fly the Comair routes with BAV also. Putting into practice some of the information shared on the screen with Flight Simulator is a great way of adding to the reality of British Airways Virtual, which should please the majority of Virtual Pilots and enhance their abilities. This DVD is a good companion to the simulation world.
Flying online and watching this DVD during the cruise, on a Saturday, with some Pan Haggerty cooking in the kitchen, the smell of Smokey Bacon filling your nostrils, will be an experience great weekends are made of. There is nothing that compares to receiving a new purchase through the post and having some free time to savour the delights of watching the Comair Captains fly their 737s.
The only down-side is that the DVD makes you wish that was your job! There are 249 minutes of footage, in total, on this DVD making the US$30 price tag a reasonable request.There will be nothing to stop you from enjoying this title. .
Review by BRITISH AIRWAYS VIRTUAL
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Brilliant Dvd Makes flying with them that much more special. I'm always hoping to see one of the pilots when I'm at the airport. Lethukuthula Vilakazi, SOUTH AFRICA
Excellent DVD! Thought I've just watched the JNB-VFA till now. Very fast delivery. (within four days from the USA to Europe!) I'm already deciding which DVD to buy next! Christopher Siegrist, SWITZERLAND
I have 10 DVD's from Just Planes and I love them all. Comair is a big favorite! Great commentary from the pilots and great destinations. Makes me want to travel there and take some flights in Africa!! Robert S., USA
Comair...ah, what can I say? The crews, especially on the trips involving Victoria Falls and Lanseria, are superb, giving lots of detail and inside information about flying in South Africa and surrounding countries. Also, there's great views of scenery from both the cockpit and the cabin. Another fascinating addition to the World Air Routes catalog, and I'm glad to have it! Tim Herman, USA
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Flight Information |
A/C |
Reg |
Flight |
Route |
Flt Time |
Destinations |
B737-300 |
ZS-OKK |
BA 6285 |
JNB-VFA |
1h27 |
JNB Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA
VFA Victoria Falls, ZIMBABWE |
B737-300 |
ZS-OKK |
BA 6282 |
VFA-JNB |
1h25 |
VFA Victoria Falls, ZIMBABWE
JNB Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA |
B737-400 |
ZS-OTF |
MN 451 |
HLA-CPT |
1h52 |
HLA Lanseria, SOUTH AFRICA
CPT Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA |
B737-400 |
ZS-OTF |
MN 456 |
CPT-HLA |
1h41 |
CPT Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA
HLA Lanseria, SOUTH AFRICA |
B737-300 |
ZS-OKH |
BA 6399 |
JNB-MRU |
4h03 |
JNB Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA
MRU Mauritius, MAURITIUS |
B737-300 |
ZS-OKH |
BA 6398 |
MRU-JNB |
4h00 |
MRU Mauritius, MAURITIUS
JNB Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA |
B737-400 |
ZS-OAP |
MN 009 |
JNB-GRJ |
1h38 |
JNB Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA
GRJ George, SOUTH AFRICA |
B737-400 |
ZS-OAP |
MN 010 |
GRJ-JNB |
1h27 |
GRJ George, SOUTH AFRICA
JNB Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA |
B737-300 |
ZS-OKC |
BA 6241 |
JNB-PLZ |
1h25 |
JNB Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA
PLZ Port Elizabeth, SOUTH AFRICA |
B737-300 |
ZS-OKC |
BA 6242 |
PLZ-JNB |
1h20 |
PLZ Port Elizabeth, SOUTH AFRICA
JNB Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA |
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