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Reply #15 - Apr 8^th, 2007 at 7:20pm

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Well...used to be the 777 as my name sugests. But then I flew on the 747-400 LAX-TPE-LAX and theres no feeling like that full load, LONG, powerfull takeoff run Cool

Standing at the gate looking up at the massive bird wondering how something that big can get airborn. Plus sitting right behind those massive wings and watching the incredible flaps apon flaps extend for landing Shocked

Never been on a 777 though, had the pleasure of seeing many at LAX and TPE. Will fly on one some day Wink

I've flown on both the 747 and the 777. The 747 was a more amazing experience. Watching the wings, fully laiden with fuel and with the plane at a dead stop, sitting a good 15 feet below the level of the windows start to flex as the plane roared down the runway, gain lift, and finally end up a good 15 feet above the level of the windows on rotation was amazing. Then the giant miraculously took to the air.

The 777 wasn't nearly as cool. It was definately more traditional in its feel. Despite feeling as wide as the 747 inside it simply looked too traditional from the outside, kinda like a scaled up 737. It was however quite a bit more comfortable. It was quieter, perhaps smoother, and the passenger entertainment video screens really helped pass the time.

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Reply #16 - Apr 8^th, 2007 at 9:01pm

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Very hard call. They are all so great, but it came down to the 777 vs. the 747. I chose the 747.

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Reply #17 - Apr 9^th, 2007 at 4:41am

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bok269 wrote on Apr 8^th, 2007 at 9:01pm:

Very hard call. They are all so great, but it came down to the 777 vs. the 747. I chose the 747.

I chose the 737. Nothing glamorous about it, but it gets the job done and with so many of 'em in the air it's hard to argue against its success.

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Reply #18 - Apr 9^th, 2007 at 8:16am

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Clearly the 747, most beautiful aircraft ever!

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Reply #19 - Apr 9^th, 2007 at 9:32am