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Title: Spot The Seats...
Post by: EHM-1980 Brian on December 11, 2008, 12:12:31 pm
Hi Guys,

Welcome to my brand new competition called 'Spot The Seats'. The aim of the game is very similar to that of 'Guess That Terminal' where I will provide a picture of the inside passenger cabin of an airline and you must guess which airline the seats belong to.

I will provide a picture and a written clue to help you along the way. First person that reaches 5 points will be gain the title 'Spot The Seats Champion'. Who will prevail? Will Matt add another title belt to his already impressive CV or will Javier beat him to the punch? Can any of the rest of the Euroharmony crew put up a substantial fight?....

Let the games begin....

(http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/6065/seat1yv6.th.jpg) (http://img120.imageshack.us/my.php?image=seat1yv6.jpg)

Aircraft: Boeing 747-100 or Boeing 777-300

Clue: Asia

What airline does this seat belong to?

Best of luck lads,

Brian ;D
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Post by: EHM-1821 Javier on December 11, 2008, 01:55:15 pm
OMG This is killer! :o:]

I haven't got a clue, but its definitely not SIA :]

Pakistan International Airways? they have some old 747s :%
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Post by: EHM-1980 Brian on December 11, 2008, 04:32:52 pm
It's further east than Pakistan Javier...

;D
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Post by: EHM-1821 Javier on December 11, 2008, 07:35:06 pm
:o and i thought i was way off!

Saudi Arabian Airlines?
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Post by: EHM-2168 Vaz on December 11, 2008, 07:57:06 pm
Ethiad ?
It's the 777 for sure :)
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Post by: EHM-1821 Javier on December 12, 2008, 07:34:23 am
Ah wait, my bad, mistook east for west :$

How about an airline based in India or Japan(based on that cute toy on the seat;D)? I haven't got a clue which airline :]
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Post by: EHM-2168 Vaz on December 12, 2008, 08:19:10 am
Me too (I must have failed on navigation exam :))! Ok, let's go again

JAL ! that's my final offer :))
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Post by: EHM-1980 Brian on December 12, 2008, 10:27:22 am
And your final offer has just been accepted Vaz.... It is indeed JAL !! Well done mate as you have now just taken an early lead...

Rankings Table:  Vaz = 1 point

Let's move on to the next airline as I'm sure Javier is itching to catch up...

(http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/5135/seat2lx0.th.jpg) (http://img244.imageshack.us/my.php?image=seat2lx0.jpg)

Aircraft: Boeing 747-400, Airbus A340-300 & Airbus A340-600

Clue: More than an airline..... ( a nice tough clue to get you started )

Good luck,

Brian ;D
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Post by: EHM-1821 Javier on December 12, 2008, 12:46:12 pm
Aww dang i was so close!!! :]

Lufthansa? They have all of the 3 types and they are "more than an airline" ;D
Title: Spot The Seats...
Post by: EHM-1980 Brian on December 12, 2008, 01:01:30 pm
Afraid it is not Lufthansa my friend ;D  are red & blue Lufthansa colours?? :o

Clue 2: The person who owns this airline ( and more ) is a billionaire businessman...

;D
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Post by: EHM-1821 Javier on December 12, 2008, 01:08:05 pm
Well, blue is :]

Virgin Atlantic? ;D
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Post by: EHM-1980 Brian on December 12, 2008, 01:22:43 pm
Like an old concorde flying at top speed he swoops in and grabs himself a point !! Well done Javier ;D He is a man on a mission... Where are ya Matt? Vaz & Javier are stealing your thunder....

Rankings Table: Javier & Vaz = 1 point

Lets move on....

(http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/3692/seat3ka2.th.jpg) (http://img171.imageshack.us/my.php?image=seat3ka2.jpg)

Aircraft: Boeing 747-400 & Boeing 777-200

Clue: Look at the picture as closely as possible.....

Good luck,

Brian ;D
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Post by: EHM-1821 Javier on December 12, 2008, 01:44:30 pm
I'm not that old! :]

The blue reminds me of Korean Airlines, their ad kept playing on the TV here some time ago :@:] but they don't have 772s...:%

The seat does look like the new Cathay Pacific business class, their ad has also been playing on the tv here :]

Plus the green floor, i'll guess Cathay Pacific!
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Post by: EHM-1980 Brian on December 12, 2008, 01:48:13 pm
It aint Cathay Pacific....

now i've got ya thinking eh...... ;D

no more clues until I've had a few more guesses from the others....

;D
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Post by: EHM-1821 Javier on December 12, 2008, 01:50:32 pm
Aww c'mon! :]

This is an advantage for me ;D:]
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Post by: EHM-1980 Brian on December 12, 2008, 01:53:41 pm
Think about what I said in the first clue....

Quote
Clue: Look at the picture as closely as possible.....


my lips are sealed....

;D
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Post by: EHM-1821 Javier on December 12, 2008, 01:58:33 pm
uhh, yea, it becomes a pixelated mess when i zoom in :s
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Post by: EHM-1980 Brian on December 12, 2008, 02:24:17 pm
study the picture harder.... ;D  it may become pixelated but you should be able to make out something...
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Post by: EHM-0948 Bruno on December 13, 2008, 12:06:15 am
Air malaysia?
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Post by: EHM-1821 Javier on December 13, 2008, 07:27:08 am
I see Air M...something on the magazine :s

Air Madagascar? :] (I like to move it move it;D)
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Post by: EHM-2168 Vaz on December 13, 2008, 11:39:47 am
A very wild guess :) Air Seychelles!
DISREGARD LAST TRANSMISSION :)))

New clearance : Air New Zealand! :)
My final destination
Title: Spot The Seats...
Post by: EHM-1980 Brian on December 13, 2008, 02:29:34 pm
And the crowd are chanting his name..... 'Vaz, Vaz, Vaz, Vaz.....' - He's done it again lads!! Correct Vaz it is indeed Air New Zealand!! ;D ;D

Rankings Table: Vaz= 2 points    Javier = 1 point

Now we must press on! Next seat pleas....

(http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/7120/seat4ls4.th.jpg) (http://img115.imageshack.us/my.php?image=seat4ls4.jpg)

Aircraft: Airbus A340-300

Clue: A picture says a thousand words...

Good luck lads...

Brian ;D
Title: Spot The Seats...
Post by: EHM-2168 Vaz on December 13, 2008, 03:25:37 pm
I think (therefore I am) :), that we are now on board Olympic Airways.
Let the Games begin

I even have proof to back my olympic sprint :)
http://oainfo.olympicairlines.com/business_class_onboard_en.htm
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Post by: EHM-1821 Javier on December 13, 2008, 05:06:22 pm
Ohh c'mon! :'( :]

grats Vaz ;D
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Post by: EHM-2168 Vaz on December 13, 2008, 05:39:03 pm
Let's see what Brian as to say, Javier. He has made me surf the web on a olympic quest :)
If I win this one I promise to make a few flights from/to your base airport. Need to learn from other fellow controlers for my IVAO C3 exam :)
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Post by: EHM-1980 Brian on December 14, 2008, 04:22:06 pm
Ladies & Gentlemen.....  The man from Faro has done it again!!! Vaz is taking a commanding lead here in this competition!! Whats gone wrong Javier?? Can anyone stop 'Super Vaz'? Where are the rest of the Euroharmony crew? Are they going to enter into this competition or are they afraid Vaz is too good!!!! ;D

Rankings Table: Vaz = 3 points    Javier = 1 point

Lets continue....

(http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/7682/seat5pc7.th.jpg) (http://img141.imageshack.us/my.php?image=seat5pc7.jpg)

Aircraft: Airbus A340-500

Clue: An executive economy seat on an airline that was officially born in 1972 after a major airline company was split into two.....

Good luck,

Brian  ;D
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Post by: EHM-1821 Javier on December 14, 2008, 04:47:44 pm
Singapore Airlines! They've changed the A345s to all-business seats now :]

That was a give-away, Brian! (At least for me, A345, Executive Economy, Malaysia-Singapore Airlines split in 1972, i know my SIA history ;D)
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Post by: EHM-1980 Brian on December 14, 2008, 05:33:32 pm
There's no sneaking one past you Javier my friend!! Well done! Is it just Vaz & Javier in this competition?? Can anyone put up a fight against these two? Matt.... you're very quiet mate??

Rankings Table:  Vaz = 3 points   Javier = 2 points

It's close now at the top so lets keep it going....

(http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/883/seat6mz2.th.jpg) (http://img241.imageshack.us/my.php?image=seat6mz2.jpg)

Aircraft: Boeing 767-300

Clue: Africa ( is there a clue in the picture too?? )...

Good luck,

Brian  ;D
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Post by: EHM-1821 Javier on December 14, 2008, 05:44:18 pm
Kenyan Airways? (is it what its called?)
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Post by: EHM-2168 Vaz on December 14, 2008, 07:29:09 pm
I think you are on the spot Javier, the only correction to do is the name "Kenya Airways".

I go for Virgin Nigeria.

On second thoughts.... Air Madagascar... yes that's it (or not:))
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Post by: EHM-1980 Brian on December 14, 2008, 09:14:23 pm
your both wrong boys..... ;D

It's a tough one isnt it? no more clues till tomorrow so keep guessing away! Does no one recognise a clue in the picture?? :o
Title: Spot The Seats...
Post by: EHM-2168 Vaz on December 14, 2008, 10:55:34 pm
A second try..... Air Algérie
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Post by: EHM-1980 Brian on December 14, 2008, 11:30:34 pm
your second try is............ rejected !!  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: EHM-1821 Javier on December 15, 2008, 06:36:03 am
Ehtiopian Airlines? the view in the window looks kinda like their livery, besides Ethiopian, i have no idea whatsoever :s
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Post by: EHM-2168 Vaz on December 15, 2008, 08:29:51 am
Ok, either Javier is right (do they have a B763?), or I vote for Virgin Nigeria! :)
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Post by: EHM-1980 Brian on December 15, 2008, 01:00:05 pm
Yes!!!! And Javier has just scored the equalizer and tied up the scores in this two man race!!! So close Vaz but no cigar my friend! Well done Javier! Can he snatch victory close to the end?

Rankings Table: Javier & Vaz = 3 points each

Lets continue this tight race to victory...

(http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/9273/seat7fd2.th.jpg) (http://img266.imageshack.us/my.php?image=seat7fd2.jpg)

Aircraft: Boeing 747-100, Boeing 747-200, Airbus A300-600 & Airbus A310

Clue: This airlines motto is 'Our Mission Is Your Safety' - Middle East

Best of luck & who's gonna win????

Brian ;D
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Post by: EHM-1821 Javier on December 15, 2008, 03:08:22 pm
Iraqi Airways? it's got pretty much all old planes :]
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Post by: EHM-1980 Brian on December 15, 2008, 05:01:32 pm
ooooooooo so close!!!!!  :% ;D ;D
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Post by: EHM-1821 Javier on December 15, 2008, 05:18:02 pm
Must be Iran Air then! ;D :]
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Post by: EHM-2168 Vaz on December 15, 2008, 05:55:35 pm
You scored again Javier... grrrr :)
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Post by: EHM-1980 Brian on December 15, 2008, 06:19:37 pm
You are correct Vaz.....

Javier has scored again !! ;D ;D The lad has come all the way from being 3-1 down to leading the competition 4-3 !! Well done Javier! Can Vaz stop the 'Javier Express' ??

Rankings Table: Javier = 4 points     Vaz = 3 points

Next set of seats coming up....

(http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/2055/seat8kx4.th.jpg) (http://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=seat8kx4.jpg)

Aircraft: Airbus A340-300 & Airbus A340-600

Clue: Europe...

Good luck & come on Vaz dont let Javier beat ya to it!!!!,

Brian ;D
Title: Spot The Seats...
Post by: EHM-2168 Vaz on December 15, 2008, 06:30:15 pm
Europe !? is that a clue? :| how about planet earth! :)
Searching... searching....

By the way, how about some more competition? where is the rest of the Euroharmony people?
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Post by: EHM-2168 Vaz on December 15, 2008, 06:36:08 pm
My guess is.... close to me, the other side of the peninsula.... IBERIA

(I had to start somewhere...west to east... so few airlines in Europe:) )
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Post by: EHM-1980 Brian on December 15, 2008, 06:42:33 pm
Ya see Vaz.... my clue worked!! ;D ;D

It is indeed Iberia! You have just drawn level once again with Javier!! And your right! Where are the rest of the Euroharmony crew?? I think they're running scared Vaz!! ;D

Rankings Table: Vaz & Javier = 4 points

Next...

(http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/4076/seat9ip2.th.jpg) (http://img155.imageshack.us/my.php?image=seat9ip2.jpg)

Aircraft: Boeing 747-400 & Boeing 777-300

Clue: This first class suite can be found on an airline that was founded in 1952...

Good luck,

Brian ;D
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Post by: EHM-1821 Javier on December 15, 2008, 07:40:16 pm
Ohh man! No clue whatsoever right now! :]
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Post by: EHM-1980 Brian on December 15, 2008, 07:53:10 pm
I'm going to leave this one with you guys overnight and I'll check back in the morning to see if there any correct guesses.... if not? I will provide another clue!! :8
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Post by: EHM-2168 Vaz on December 15, 2008, 07:56:13 pm
I did it again, I thought!
And then light was all around.... ;D

"ANA's earliest ancestor was Nippon Helicopter and Aeroplane ..."

The airline is All Nippon Airways aka ANA
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Post by: EHM-2168 Vaz on December 15, 2008, 08:02:11 pm
Brian, you edited your post while I was searching! :) I remember seeing something related to helicopters :)
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Post by: EHM-1980 Brian on December 16, 2008, 02:45:56 pm
I did indeed Vaz I originally thought I made it too easy for you!! So I changed it but you were to quick for me there!!

And the champion of the 'Spot The Seats' competition is....... (drum roll).....

VAZ!!!!

Well done mate! You pipped Javier to the post and win the race 5-4! So close...

Would you boys like me to continue?

;D
Title: Spot The Seats...
Post by: EHM-2168 Vaz on December 16, 2008, 07:32:21 pm
Absolutely!! But with more competition :)
Keep the seats (or whatever part) coming :)

(i think there are some errors in my english, but I'm portuguese, so it's ok! :) )
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Post by: EHM-1980 Brian on December 16, 2008, 11:25:33 pm
Great! ;D

Let's keep this competition going then.... and maybe some of the others might join in!!!

Rankings Table: Vaz = 5 points   Javier = 4 points

(http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/6960/seat10hp5.th.jpg) (http://img205.imageshack.us/my.php?image=seat10hp5.jpg)

Aircraft: Airbus A340-300

Clue: a new enough airline commencing flight operations in 1998!!

Good luck boys!!

;D
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Post by: EHM-2168 Vaz on December 17, 2008, 10:52:33 pm
Sorry Brian, I haven't had time to "spot the seat". And Javier, where are you?:)
With the coming celebrations, family, shopping, etc, it's dificult....
Could we go for a two weeks break from the competition? I really look forward for it, because it's amusing and educational, but right now time is short.
Anyway I'm searching for this one... just a moment....
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Post by: EHM-1821 Javier on December 18, 2008, 07:50:44 am
I've got absoloutely no idea on this one, thats why i haven't posted, i'm still looking :]
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Post by: EHM-1980 Brian on December 18, 2008, 10:14:26 am
Hi Vaz/Javier,

We can of course have a two week break over the christmas and new year period that is no problem at all my friends. Please see if you can figure out this particular one and then after that I will announce the current rankings and take the break as suggested. To make this one slightly more achievable I will give you one more clue....

Clue 2: It's a visual clue !! First one in wins !! :P

(http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/3078/clue2kn1.th.jpg) (http://img512.imageshack.us/my.php?image=clue2kn1.jpg)

Good luck,

Brian ;D
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Post by: EHM-2168 Vaz on December 18, 2008, 07:36:21 pm
Now, that was a clue! Sorry Javier :)
Air Tahiti Nui ! (proof : http://www.airliners.net/photo/Air-Tahiti-Nui/Airbus-A340-313E/0976737/M/ )
http://www.airtahitinui.com/

(Airliners net is a mine of gold :) . Almost an encyclopedia )
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Post by: EHM-1821 Javier on December 19, 2008, 02:54:17 am
Well, i didn't recognise the tail though i've heard of the airline :]
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Post by: EHM-1980 Brian on December 19, 2008, 10:04:25 am
Well done Vaz! You have now taken a 2 point lead into the christmas period my friend!!

Rankings Table: Vaz = 6 points   Javier = 4 points

This competition shall return in early January.....

;D
Title: Spot The Seats...
Post by: EHM-2168 Vaz on December 19, 2008, 06:39:57 pm
I still think it would be much better to have a long list of Euroharmony people on that ranking....
Well.... anyway....
Merry Christmas to all (for those who don't celebrate, I'm sorry but I'm to old to be politicaly correct)
and a Happy New Year