Yea! or Nay!: Africa One

Gordon Werner · 03-25-2002, 01:05 PM

What are your opinions on this scheme?

smoothjazz · 03-25-2002, 01:15 PM

Not crazy about it, but an interesting one...

Chansen · 03-25-2002, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by smoothjazz
Not crazy about it, but an interesting one...

Logo is about the only good thing here!

Jeremy · 03-25-2002, 01:35 PM

Nay!
Too plain and boring!

Ozz · 03-25-2002, 05:00 PM

This one I like, although it has a lot of boring white, the tail provides a nice contrast, bring it on!

Travelin' Man · 03-25-2002, 08:13 PM

I like it, but what is the story behind this airplane. Is this a new airline or a cherter kind of thing?

tdh8192 · 03-25-2002, 09:14 PM

Shouldn't all the wheels be on the ground before deploying the thrust reversers? Maybe this guy was in a hurry.

I voted hmmm... is that the neutral option, then? It's a DC-10, and that's good, but the livery is rather unimaginative.

UALsprtofSEA2 · 03-25-2002, 10:54 PM

Not the greatest livery, but its not that bad. Tail is the best part of the livery. The title print needs alittle work in front.

Scott

Gordon Werner · 03-26-2002, 01:08 PM

I personally think the logo is very eye-catching!

G.

NEADC9 · 03-26-2002, 04:16 PM

It works for me. I like it!

AirDar · 03-26-2002, 04:22 PM

It has Fed Ex overtones, but it's not as bad as another all white. I actually like the title font and the logo and second read globe on the tail is quite nice.

I'll give it a yea... not for originality, but for the tail design workout.

Travelin' Man · 03-26-2002, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tdh8192
Shouldn't all the wheels be on the ground before deploying the thrust reversers?

As you can see, no.

Scott · 03-27-2002, 12:01 AM

Not a bad livery, but could use a bit more local character. Engine operation varies by aircraft, but selecting reverse thrust to idle on the 737-300 is permissible without the nose wheel touching the runway. In fact, the system will allow reverse in-flight within 10 feet of the ground (as measured by the radar altimeter) but no sane pilot would dream of doing so. Generally, we do not select significant reverse thrust until the nosewheel contacts the runway to prevent loss of control should both engines fail to spool-up simultaneously. That would be a bummer on a slick runway.

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03-25-2002, 01:05 PM	#1
Gordon Werner Insane Collector Join Date: Jun 1998 Location: Somewhere else Age: 37 Posts: 2,059	Yea! or Nay!: Africa One What are your opinions on this scheme?

03-25-2002, 01:15 PM	#2
smoothjazz More Korean Air in 1/200! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SEOUL KOREA Posts: 6,363	Not crazy about it, but an interesting one... __________________ BENJAMIN MY COLLECTION http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...tion-1179.html

03-25-2002, 01:35 PM	#4
Jeremy Master Collector Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: BAA Indianapolis Posts: 583	Nay! Too plain and boring! __________________ One Nation under God There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth

03-25-2002, 05:00 PM	#5
Ozz Insane Collector Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Canada (CYVR) Age: 51 Posts: 2,763	This one I like, although it has a lot of boring white, the tail provides a nice contrast, bring it on! __________________ Ozz ORANGE IS BEAUTIFUL *GO WESTJET!!!* We need more CPAir/CDN and don't forget PWA and BA Landor!

03-25-2002, 08:13 PM	#6
Travelin' Man Insane Collector Join Date: May 2000 Location: Aspen USA!!! Posts: 1,919	I like it, but what is the story behind this airplane. Is this a new airline or a cherter kind of thing?

03-25-2002, 09:14 PM	#7
tdh8192 Mmmm... pep'roni pizza Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 3,241	Shouldn't all the wheels be on the ground before deploying the thrust reversers? Maybe this guy was in a hurry. I voted hmmm... is that the neutral option, then? It's a DC-10, and that's good, but the livery is rather unimaginative. __________________ - Tom

03-25-2002, 10:54 PM	#8
UALsprtofSEA2 Master Collector Join Date: May 2000 Location: Chicago Age: 45 Posts: 895	Not the greatest livery, but its not that bad. Tail is the best part of the livery. The title print needs alittle work in front. Scott

03-26-2002, 01:08 PM	#9
Gordon Werner Insane Collector Join Date: Jun 1998 Location: Somewhere else Age: 37 Posts: 2,059	I personally think the logo is very eye-catching! G.

03-26-2002, 04:16 PM	#10
NEADC9 Insane Collector Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Franklin, MA Posts: 981	It works for me. I like it!

03-26-2002, 04:22 PM	#11
AirDar I'm watching you... Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Land of BBQ & thin chips Posts: 1,787	It has Fed Ex overtones, but it's not as bad as another all white. I actually like the title font and the logo and second read globe on the tail is quite nice. I'll give it a yea... not for originality, but for the tail design workout. __________________ Dar~ Yours is not to question why, Yours is but to BUY or DIE!

03-27-2002, 12:01 AM	#13
Scott Insane Collector Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Escondido, Ca. USA Age: 50 Posts: 2,763	Not a bad livery, but could use a bit more local character. Engine operation varies by aircraft, but selecting reverse thrust to idle on the 737-300 is permissible without the nose wheel touching the runway. In fact, the system will allow reverse in-flight within 10 feet of the ground (as measured by the radar altimeter) but no sane pilot would dream of doing so. Generally, we do not select significant reverse thrust until the nosewheel contacts the runway to prevent loss of control should both engines fail to spool-up simultaneously. That would be a bummer on a slick runway. __________________ Fly the Friendly Skies of United uniTED takes wing Feb 12, 2004

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