Airbus A340-600 takeoff Frankfurt FRA runway 25C - cockpit view 4K

[@mgking777]

Ein Traum der A346 😍

[@Jannik_Stein]

4:08 that was the coolest "Gear Up" I've ever seen

[@johannesschmidt9580]

It is his signature move...

[@GrafHenry]

Danke danke danke Jungs das ist mal ein Erlebnis. Ich liebe den A346 so sehr und das mal ausm Cockpit zu sehen und zu hören ist ein Traum

[@PapaPadde]

Vielen Dank, das freut uns sehr! :-)

[@Jan-ov5tm]

A beautiful and elegant aircraft! Happy Landings

[@PapaPadde]

Thank you!! :-D

[@Airbus-A350]

Es gibt nichts besseres als die Callouts vom Bordcomputer „approaching 2 5 center“

[@christianbayerstein5243]

The cockpit still looks very modern with its LCD screens and the Sidesticks, it looks like an A320 cockpit with 4 thrust levers, and no real difference compared to an A330neo cockpit from 2024.

[@stingerbean1848]

That‘s because it is… the A320/330/340 basically have the same cockpit. As a matter of fact pilots licensed to fly the A330 can also fly the A340…

[@PapaPadde]

...if they are rated respectively... ;-)

[@Kaipeternicolas]

I will forever love the A340-600. Flew on it many times LH452/453. Good old days. I am already tearing up thinking about its retirement.

[@PapaPadde]

Oh yes, the end of service is approaching and I am thankful for every flight I am allowed to perform until then!

[@Gallygoy]

Sooo sooo beautifull plane -lufthansa 340-600 - often called " the beast" ;) i smile every time i see this plane , i even flew it to los angeles from munich - almost 12 hours , i never reget one second!!! soo nice plane ..i love it soo much ...i could kiss it on the noose tip , thats how much i love this plane.

[@3MinutesofAviation]

Awesome perspective! May I feature this a part of this takeoff in one of my next episodes? Of course with a link back to your original video. All the best to you!

[@PapaPadde]

Thank you and yes, I have no objections! 😉

[@3MinutesofAviation]

@@PapaPadde Cool, thanks!

[@Radersch]

Mega, Danke! A340-600 Material ist echt rar... 🙏

[@PapaPadde]

Und es wird weniger werden, denn die Tage im Einsatz dieses tollen Flugzeuges sind leider gezählt…😥

[@torben.249]

Ich möchte mich kurz für die beeindruckenden Videos bei Dir bedanken - jedes einzelne Video motiviert mich an dem Traum, Pilot zu werden, festzuhalten 🤩Danke!!

[@PapaPadde]

Das freut mich sehr, zu hören! Vielen Dank für die tolle Rückmeldung und ich drücke die Daumen, dass der Traum in Erfüllung geht!

[@experience_aviation]

Haben eigentlich auch andere Airbus Flugzeuge diesen Approaching 25 Center Sound?

[@PapaPadde]

Jedes Flugzeug, dass ein RAAS (Runway Awareness and Advisory System) eingebaut hat, hat diese call-outs. Ich kenne es von den Mustern A330, A340-400 und -600, vermute aber, dass es auf A350 und A380 ebenfalls installiert ist, wie auch in der B747.

[@bflewis9713]

I flew both the LH A346 and A380 this summer. Both great aircraft. Can’t say which I preferred more. D-AIHP & D-AIMK

[@PapaPadde]

I flew on the A380 as a passenger only once and liked it a lot. :-)

[@aloosh1375]

Amazing video!

[@PapaPadde]

Thank you!

[@flightmode254]

Love your plane capture! Can I feature it in my project with a link to your video? Thanks!

[@tell.A.vision]

I thought you were a fellow South African.... Until I checked your other videos. I'm Cape Townian. Hope you enjoyed my City and the country overall.

[@PapaPadde]

I always enjoy a stay in your city - it is far too seldom, though! ;-)

[@lucaas]

Awesome video, thanks for sharing! Would you be okay with me featuring this takeoff in my series Weekly Dose of Aviation? Of course you will be credited both in the video and in the description.

[@PapaPadde]

Hi and thanks for the feedback! Showing my video in your series would be okay with me if you do not forget to credit... ;-)

[@wolfgang.wunder]

1:25 Sind das die Blinker Schalter am Overhead Panel die der Pilot erst einschaltet und dann gleich wieder aus ? Frage nur mal so für einen Freund.

[@PapaPadde]

Ist die Frage ernst gemeint…? 🤔😉

[@kylefaris5487]

Awesome video! I hope to fly an A340 at some point. Is it normal procedure to do a packs off takeoff with no APU bleed? I'm assuming it's so you can use a higher FLEX temp which reduces fuel burn for takeoff.

[@PapaPadde]

Thank you! A packless takeoff is indeed normal procedure for the reason you mentioned. To use the APU as backup for air conditioning is an option but other factors have to be taken into account in that configuration.

[@robertkeddie]

This is beautifully exposed - it must be nearly impossible to avoid having the interior too dark or the exterior blown out, or both at the same time.

[@PapaPadde]

Thank you very much for your comment, really appreciate it! You are so right, it is very hard to find a good balance in lighting AND angles but I keep experimenting. Cheers! ;-)

[@spencerijeoma2463]

After the the thrust was set to climb thrust i didnt hear the power reduce does the A346 have a double derate feature? Or an airbus equivalent for flex temp?

[@PapaPadde]

We are using flex temp on the A346 but I do not remeber the exact values for that day. Sometimes, the difference is quite marginal which could be the reason that you cannot hear the reduction of power so well. Furthermore, we usually climb with a derated thrust (D2).

[@spencerijeoma2463]

Ah makes sense does the 346 climb better than the 343 I'm guessing it does lol and which variant is your favorite the a330 343 or 346?

[@RicciWork]

@@PapaPadde I can hear on video that you used Flex 66 which is a high value, meaning not a lot of takeoff thrust hence why the thrust reduction was not audible. If you used Flex 41 on the other hand there would have been a noticeable difference. Additionally, I have come to notice from watching many videos that very high power used on takeoff roll actually makes less sound, on video at least, than using low power. The difference is noticed at thrust reduction.

[@PapaPadde]

Yes, the engines of the A346 are more powerful and therefore climb performance is much better. I really like the A346 as it has power and actually feels like a large aircraft. It can be challenging to fly in gusty conditions but apart from that, it is great! The A330 feels more direct, sportier, almost like a heavy A321 and is nice to fly as well. The A343 is a bit more sluggish, especially with high weight but still a classic I am thankful to be able to fly! ;-)

[@spencerijeoma2463]

Lol the a346 is my favorite as well interesting on the landing in gusty conditions I thought the extra mass would make it more stable I'm guessing the tailstrike risk

[@okell8319]

Is there going to be a landing video into Sea-Tac on this same one or another A346?

[@PapaPadde]

Hello and thanks for asking! I do have a a short landing video into Seattle Tacoma in my list - kzbin.info/www/bejne/moOQYqt9g8ySZ7c - but I will prepare another one soon. Thanks for reminding me, I almost forgot to prepare the footage...;-)

[@larrymwilson]

Best flight I ever had was on a 340-600. I have flown on a 380, and the 340 was much better.

[@linuss10]

always nice to see these videos, my dad works as a atc in Frankfurt and its nice to see a cockpit view

[@PapaPadde]

Thank you for the feedback! I might have talked to your dad, then - very nice! :-)

[@Nomaddigital619]

Very Nice ✈️👍

[@wsly1001]

WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ehsan83]

Excellent video captain thank you. I have a question about FRA. sometimes I see that the ATC sends several aircrafts to take off from runway 36 although 25L and 25C are available. Do you have any idea of the basis they use their runways? Thank you

[@PapaPadde]

Hello and thanks for your comment! Normally, depending on the wind direction, of course, they are using 25C and 18 for departures and 25L mainly for landings, whereas 18 is generally used for all southern and easterly departures and 25C for the rest.

[@templitudee6124]

ive never seen a takeoff with such a long manoeuvre without the autopilot, when are you activating the AP after that ?

[@PapaPadde]

We take into account the weather conditions, traffic situation, personal fitness and more aspect in order to decide, how long to fly manually. Sometimes, it just does not make sense to fly manually over a prolongued period of time, sometimes it is a good time to train your skills. On that particular flight, I switched on the auto pilot shortly after the video ends.

[@v1charlie]

@@PapaPadde I enjoyed seeing you in manual flight for so long. Too many people are scared of flying the airplane. Great video!

[@ronaldramsaran5615]

What date was this flight? I was on a EDDF-SEA flight recently

[@PapaPadde]

When did you fly there?

[@ronaldramsaran5615]

@@PapaPadde sept 9th

[@PapaPadde]

That was not us, sorry!

[@tell.A.vision]

I think only SAA has Airbus in their fleet, out of all the local South African airlines, probably Lift as well, I'm not too sure. Its fairly new. It wws founded by my former Boss (Sub Saharan Africa UBER head)

[@igorstukkert1631]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@lucasdix7914]

Does the plane have BTV?

[@PapaPadde]

I do not know - could you please explain what BTV means?

[@lucasdix7914]

@@PapaPadde Brake to Vacate, like the A350 and A380. The other Airbuses just have Autobrake Low Medium and Max. In this video it looks like that the Aircraft has another Brake system

[@PapaPadde]

Oh yes, now I see what you were referring to!😂 i did not thave that in mind as the models I fly do not have that oprion. It is unique to the A350 and A380. The A346 has a slightly different autobrake panel layout and more settings than the A330 and A343 but still no BTV.

[@lucasdix7914]

@@PapaPadde okey, thank you🙈 and btw great Videos 💪

[@Kuzo32]

Heading to Washington DC?

[@PapaPadde]

Been there two weeks ago... ;-)

[@Kuzo32]

@@PapaPadde oh cool, the approach routes go over me in pennsylvania, wonder if I saw you

[@joedi6339]

Der 340 ist eigentlich untermotorisiert, der fast baugleiche 2 strahlige A 330 hat eine höhere Take Off Performance. The A 340 is underpowered, the 2 engine sister model A 330 has a better take off perfomance.

[@AntonioCaruso906]

💓💓💓💓💓💥💥💥💥💥💥💫💫💫💫💫💫

[@Nomaddigital619]

VR : Vlo: VRef: 😮 Please?

[@PapaPadde]

I do not remember the exact numbers but VR was around 155 kts, V2 166 kts, and Vlo was something in between. We do not use Vlo as it has no relevance to the T/O calculation, V1, VR and V2 are important, therefore they are being calculated for every takeoff. Vref is relevant for the approach but Airbus is using VLS - which basically corresponds to Vref - and VAPP. That day VLS was something around 145 kts.

[@Nomaddigital619]

Tks ✈️✈️✈️

[@yaanimani2666]

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