Standing by for the takeoff clearance from Paris Orly's runway 24 in A319 CS-TTF. Destination: Porto.Oct 14, 2009
"Alignez piste 24"
Standing by for the takeoff clearance from Paris Orly's runway 24 in A319 CS-TTF. Destination: Porto.
Oct 6, 2009
Wind Clouds
Spectacular lenticular cloud formation sculpted by strong winds blowing across the Pyranees. A320 CS-TMW from Lisbon (LPPT) to Budapest (LHBP) then Prague (LKPR) and back.
"Smoke On"
Hot smoke climbing straight up from the stack and bursting through the inversion layer somewhere in Belgium. Descending towards Amsterdam (EHAM) in A321 CS-TJF.Aug 7, 2009
Night Flight Ending
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Portuguese coastline (Serra da Arrabida) showing off its beauty for us shortly before landing at Lisbon in A321 CS-TJE. We had left the previous evening for the long flight to Sal (GVAC), Cape Verde and back. Jul 26, 2009
Jul 19, 2009
Midnight Sunrise
High latitude (and high altitude) sunrise at around 2:00 AM LT while approaching Helsinki (EFHK) in A320 CS-TNP.
Jun 25, 2009
Cake Cloud?
Embedded cumulonimbus punching through until encoutering its upper limit, the tropopause, at FL400. We were deviating from it at FL390 enroute from Warsaw (EPWA) to Lisbon (LPPT) in A319 CS-TTA.Apr 15, 2009
Feb 20, 2009
Lisbon Fog
Cristo Rei monument and the "ponte 25 de Abril" towers protruding from the morning fog at Lisbon. We had just taken off bound to Zurich in A319 CS-TTC.
Jan 7, 2009
Airbus Heavy's
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The mighty Emirates Airbus A380 holding short of rwy 09R at London Heathrow (EGLL) allowing a Virgin Atlantic A340-600 to land. We were in sequence for departure in our (little) A321 CS-TJG...Longreach from Down Under
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The beautiful Qantas 747-400 on a very short final for rwy 09R at London Heathrow (EGLL). We were in sequence for departure in A321 CS-TJG bound to Lisbon (LPPT).Dec 6, 2008
Scandic Contrail
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In the climb out of Oslo (ENGM) bound to Lisbon (LPPT) in A320 CS-TNP. Shortly before we were busy dealing with de/anti-icing and performance calculations for taking off from a snow covered runway.Dec 4, 2008
Astro-STAR
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Lisbon, the Moon, Venus and Jupiter all in one shot. The next opportunity for a similar one is said to be around 2050. A319 CS-TTN on FTM2A STAR (Standard Arrival) to Lisbon (LPPT) incoming from Paris Orly (LFPO). Nov 24, 2008
Cloudy Sunrise
Day breaking through the clouds enroute from Milan Linate (LIML) to Lisbon (LPPT) in A320 CS-TMW.Nov 19, 2008
In the Ockham Hold
Entering the holding pattern at OCK VOR just south of London Heathrow. 20 minutes delay is frequent and this time was no exception. A319 CS-TTA.Porto
Porto seen from A319 CS-TTA climbing to FL380 enroute from Lisbon (LPPT) to London Heathrow (EGLL).Nov 4, 2008
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Sep 24, 2008
Evil Anvil
One of those nasty looking Cb's seen just after taking off in low visibility conditions from Porto (LPPR) in A319 CS-TTC bound for Zurich (LSZH).Aug 20, 2008
Lunar Eclipse
You can't really tell yet but the Earth's shadow was beginning to be projected onto the moon originating a lunar eclipse that we were in a priveleged place to witness. 16th of Aug 2008 enroute to Frankfurt (EDDF) in A319 CS-TTG.Aug 7, 2008
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Jul 13, 2008
A340 short final
A340-300 on short final runway 03 at Lisbon (LPPT). We were in A320 CS-TNH holding short bound for Frankfurt (EDDF).Jul 9, 2008
Stby ASI and Altimeter
Stand by airspeed and altitude indicators in A320 CS-TNG on our way to Sal (GVAC) from Lisbon (LPPT). Jul 7, 2008
Ocean Flowers
Wind tubines in the strait. This shot was taken shortly after taking off from rwy 04R at Copenhagen Kastrup airport (EKCH). A319 CS-TTH.Jul 1, 2008
Cb Genisis
Cumulonimbus in the making over Spain. Flight Level 390 from Munich to Lisbon in A319 CS-TTR.Jun 10, 2008
Airbus A380
Here she is at London Heathrow, Singapore Airlines Airbus A380, the first (and for now, the only) one to fly commercially.Jun 6, 2008
Speedbird 747-400
British Airways Boeing 747-400 1000ft below. We were at FL390 enroute from Hamburg (EDDH) to Lisbon (LPPT) in A319 CS-TTM.Jun 1, 2008
Whiskers...
This very brave cat (can you see him?) decided to cross taxiway "F" right in front of our A320 CS-TNG almost bringing us to a halt. We had just landed on runway 35 at Porto (LPPR) incoming from Paris Orly (LFPO). In the background A330-200 CS-TOH was lined up and ready for departure.May 27, 2008
Swiss Alps
Great view of the alps shortly after takeoff from Geneva (LSGG) bound to Lisbon (LPPT). A319 CS-TTF.May 7, 2008
Captain's Sunset
Eventhough this looks like many of the sunset pic's found on this blog, it's actually quite different. It was taken from an A320 enroute from Amsterdam to Lisbon and is in fact my first "pic from the office" as Captain.Mar 1, 2008
Jan 25, 2008
Crying Cloud
Cumulus Congestus also known as Tower Cumulus (TCU) showering over Brazil. Inflight from Lisbon (LPPT) to São Paulo (SBGR) in A330-200 CS-TOH. Jan 24, 2008
LCD PFD & ND close up
View of the LCD Primary Flight Display and the Navigation Display of the new A330-200 CS-TOL. This flight from Rio de Janeiro (SBGL) to Lisbon (LPPT) was the aircraft's 78th sector since delivery from the Airbus production line in Toulouse.
Ilha do Fogo
Cape Verde's Ilha do Fogo. This shot was taken enroute from Lisbon (LPPT) to Rio de Janeiro (SBGL) in A330-200 CS-TOF.
Ilha do Fogo
Cape Verde's Ilha do Fogo. This shot was taken enroute from Lisbon (LPPT) to Rio de Janeiro (SBGL) in A330-200 CS-TOF.
Oct 15, 2007
When Night Divides the Day
Spectacular late afternoon arriving at Lisbon (LPPT) incoming from Maputo (FQMA) and Johannesburg (FAJS) all in one day. A340-300 CS-TOA.The Passage
Here we were in A340-300 CS-TOA at FL350 flying from Maputo (FQMA) to Lisbon (LPPT). The radar image on the navigation display shows us flying through an opening among the African CB's. Notice that our routing is almost perpendicular to the present heading. This is what severe weather enthusiasts might call "the real thing"...The Office
A340-300 flightdeck at the end of the day. In this case CS-TOA from Maputo (FQMA) to Lisbon (LPPT). This one is for my friend Pedro Mesquita.Sahara Dunes
The wonders of the Sahara seen from A340-300 CS-TOA flying from Maputo (FQMA) to Lisbon (LPPT). Incandecent Skies
Sunset anticipating the arrival at Lisbon (LPPT) from Maputo (FQMA) in A340-300 CS-TOA.
Evening Plumes
Shot taken from A340-300 CS-TOA shortly before starting the descent towards Lisbon (LPPT) incoming from Maputo (FQMA). The mountains beneath the sunlit clouds are the Sierra Nevada in Spain.Sep 22, 2007
Joining Rivers
Arid landscape somewhere in southern Morocco. A340-300 CS-TOA from Luanda (FNLU) to Lisbon (LPPT).Tombouctou (Timbuktu)
It doesn't look like much and it actually isn't. That dark spot with the road leading to it is Timbuktu in Mali. Just south of it is the Niger river. A340-300 CS-TOA flying from Luanda (FNLU) to Lisbon (LPPT).The Fire of St. Elmo
"The storm watch had been set, and all hands awaited the onset of the tempest that raged to windward. Rushing ahead of gale winds, heavy seas rocked the brig. Then suddenly, at the mastheads and bowsprit, ghostly blue flames leapt into the somber night, lighting the masts like candles. The atmosphere of dread anticipation split at the sight. The sailors to a man breathed a sigh of relief, for their patron saint Elmo had come to watch over the brig and see her safely through the storm." A340-300 CS-TOA. Flying at FL370 from Lisbon (LPPT) to Luanda (FNLU) in light turbulence...The Fire of St. Elmo
St. Elmo's Fire on A340-300 CS-TOA's windscreen. Flying at FL370 from Lisbon (LPPT) to Luanda (FNLU).Fire in the sky
Another fantastic sunrise. This time flying from Rio de Janeiro (SBGL) to Lisbon (LPPT) in A330-200 CS-TOE. The contrail just below the horizon is from a Lufthansa Boeing 747-400.Sep 5, 2007
North Atlantic moonlight
With the fast rising moon, the Atlantic and a contrail (condensation trail) to guide us, he we were flying from NY Newark (KEWR) to Lisbon (LPPT) in A340-300 CS-TOA.CB "Made in Senegal"
Large cumulonimbus over the ocean in the Dakar FIR while flying at FL380 from Lisbon (LPPT) to Rio de Janeiro (SBGL) in A330-200 CS-TOE.Salvador da Bahia
Salvador da Bahia seen from FL400 while flying on an alternate routing from Lisbon (LPPT) to Rio de Janeiro (SBGL) in A330-200 CS-TOE.Aug 27, 2007
Daybreak at FL400
Another great sunrise at FL400 flying from Brasilia (SBBR) to Lisbon (LPPT) in A330-200 CS-TOG.Jul 28, 2007
The Office
The F/O's Office seen from an interesting angle on the A340 flight deck. This is CS-TOD enroute from São Paulo (SBGR) to Lisbon (LPPT) at FL380.Jul 26, 2007
Spots of Shade
White cumulus clouds along with their shadows in northeastern Brazil. A340-300 CS-TOA from Lisbon (LPPT) to São Paulo (SBGR).Ilhas Desertas
The Desert Islands off the coast of Madeira. Shot taken from A340-300 CS-TOA enroute to São Paulo (SBGR) from Lisbon (LPPT). Tejo Bridge
The "Ponte 25 de Abril" seen shortly after taking off from Lisbon (LPPT) bound to São Paulo (SBGR) in A340-300 CS-TOA. Jul 22, 2007
NAT Daybreak
A340-300 CS-TOB enroute in the NAT (North Atlantic) from New York, Newark (KEWR) to Lisbon (LPPT). This is the first "pic from the office" with my new camera; quality should be improved. Jul 14, 2007
Summer Mornings
Great morning! A view of "serra da Arrabida" and the southern coast of "cabo Espichel" among the morning mist while arriving at Lisbon (LPPT) from Rio de Janeiro (SBGL). Who knows maybe the brazilian singer, Caetano Veloso who was sitting behind me on the jump seat, got inspired for a new song... A340-300 CS-TOB.Jul 9, 2007
A340 Pedestal
The distinctive four thrust levers and engine master switches of the A340-300. This is CS-TOA inflight to São Paulo (SBGR) from Lisbon (LPPT).
North African Convection
Tower cumulus (TCU's) and cumulonimbus (CB's) over northern Algeria. This shot was taken from A340-300 CS-TOB at FL350 from Maputo (FQMA) to Lisbon (LPPT).Jun 19, 2007
Northern Sahara
A view of the north-western Sahara from FL390 in A340-300 CS-TOB flying from Johannesburg (FAJS) to Lisbon (LPPT). Sideways
Flight from Maputo (FQMA) to Johannesburg (FAJS) as a passenger in A340-300 CS-TOB. I landed this aircraft shortly before in Maputo incoming from Lisbon (LPPT). Jun 9, 2007
South America Sundown
As the sun is going down we are going up. A340-300 CS-TOB climbing to FL330 over Brazil shortly after taking off at 250 tons from São Paulo (SBGR) towards Lisbon (LPPT).Reflections
A340-300 CS-TOB mirroring off of São Paulo Guarulhos (SBGR) terminal 2 windows just before pushing back for the flight to Lisbon (LPPT).Fortaleza
The Brazilian city of Fortaleza seen at landfall from A340-300 CS-TOC on course to São Paulo (SBGR) from Lisbon (LPPT).May 27, 2007
Outbound A340's
A340-300 CS-TOC pushing back at Lisbon (LPPT) starting the flight to São Paulo (SBGR). I am in A340-300 CS-TOD just before flying to Rio de Janeiro (SBGL).A340-300
A340-300 CS-TOD's right wing along with engines #3 and #4 at Lisbon (LPPT). This picture was taken from outside of the First Officer's window. These CFM 56-5-C3 engines develop 32.500 lbs of thrust each.Ilha do Fogo & number 4
Cabo Verde's Ilha do Fogo seen along with A340-300 CS-TOA's #4 engine and wingtip on our way to Rio de Janeiro (SBGL).Brazilian Skies
Cumulus clouds over northern Brazil. Flying from Lisbon (LPPT) to Rio de Janeiro (SBGL) in A340-300 CS-TOD. Apr 29, 2007
Winglighted #4
Wing light illuminating the wingtip and #4 engine of A340-300 CS-TOD enroute from Rio de Janeiro (SBGL) to Lisbon (LPPT) at FL370. View from the First Officer's seat.Galeão Arrival
View of rwy 15 at Rio de Janeiro (SBGL) and Sugar Loaf Mountain (Pão de Açucar) in the distance. We were on the ILS for rwy 10 in A340-300 CS-TOB.Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro seen from the approach for rwy 10 at SBGL. This shot was taken from A340-300 CS-TOBThe Quad Affair
The distinctive four thrust levers and engine master switches of the A340-300. This is CS-TOB inflight to Rio de Janeiro - Galeão (SBGL) from Lisbon (LPPT).Apr 5, 2007
Warrior at Rest
A330-200 CS-TOE on the tarmac at Porto (LPPR) just before the long flight to Rio de Janeiro (SBGL). Mar 30, 2007
Frozen Seas
Icy waters off the coast of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Shot taken enroute from Lisbon (LPPT) to NY Newark (KEWR) in A330-200 CS-TOE. 
Mar 4, 2007
A330-200
A330-200 CS-TOF's right wing along with engine #2 at Lisbon (LPPT). This picture was taken from outside of the First Officer's window. Each of these Pratt&Whitney engines develops 68000 lbs of thrust. 
Feb 11, 2007
Crossing Monarch A321
Monarch A321 crossing 1000ft above. This shot was taken from A330 CS-TOG at FL380 flying from Lisbon (LPPT) to São Paulo (SBGR). Jan 21, 2007
Madeira Island
The Portuguese island of Madeira seen from A330 CS-TOG flying from Porto (LPPR) to São Paulo (SBGR). The city of Funchal can be seen on the left side of the island and its airport (LPMA) in the bottom of the photo.Equator Atmosphere
This picture was taken from A330 CS-TOG from Porto (LPPR) to São Paulo (SBGR) very close to the geographical equator. It is pretty much what this part of the South Atlantic looks like most of the time. Jan 2, 2007
Airbus A330-200
The beautiful Airbus A330-200. This is CS-TOF pushing back at Lisbon (LPPT) for the 10 hour flight to Rio de Janeiro (SBGL). Funchal
The city of Funchal on the island of Madeira seen from 40000 ft. This shot was taken from A330 CS-TOF from Porto (LPPR) to São Paulo (SBGR).Oct 23, 2006
A330-200 Wingtip
This is the view from the First Officer's seat in the A330-200. This airplane's wingspan is of 60,30 m.
Oct 22, 2006
Salvador da Bahia
Salvador da Bahia seen during the approach. We were just about to intercept the localizer for rwy 10 at Salvador (SBSV). A330-200 CS-TOF.
FEMUR Atoll
This is an atoll in the South Atlantic (Atol das Rocas - obrigado Ricardo) not far from the Brazilian island of Fernando Noronha. It is easily located since it is near a waypoint called FEMUR.
Passing the Equator
This is the position monitor page of the MCDU showing GPIRS latitude of 0º meaning that the present position is on the earth's equator.
Oct 7, 2006
Zurich
Swiss A320's waiting for departure from rwy 28 at Zurich (LSZH). Landing rwy 14 in the background. Shot taken from A319 CS-TTB.
Holding Short...
Another traffic holding short of Rwy 28 on twy B at Zurich (LSZH) only this one has feathers... Shot taken from A319 CS-TTB before departing towards Lisbon (LPPT).
Wave in the Clouds
Mountain wave revealed by clouds. A319 CS-TTA from Lisbon (LPPT) to Barcelona (LEBL). Present position over NVS VOR at FL380. Wind at FL380 was 005/100kts and hdg 060.
Wave in the Clouds
Mountain wave revealed by clouds. A319 CS-TTA from Lisbon (LPPT) to Barcelona (LEBL).
Visor Sunset
A321 CS-TJG from London Gatwick (EGKK) to Funchal (LPMA) at FL350. Shot taken through the cockpit sunvisor.
Visor Sunset
A321 CS-TJG from London Gatwick (EGKK) to Funchal (LPMA) at FL350. Shot taken through the cockpit sunvisor
Visor Sunset
Shot taken through the cockpit sunvisor. A321 CS-TJF. Inflight from Rome-Fiumicino (LIRF) to Lisbon (LPPT) at FL350.
Visor Sunset
Inflight from Geneva (LSGG) to Lisbon (LPPT) at FL370. A319 CS-TTH. Shot taken through the cockpit sunvisor showing the reflexion of a Jeppesen high altitude chart.
Oct 5, 2006
Traffic
KLM Boeing 737 showing off a nice contrail during his right turn. Shot taken from A319 CS-TTH at FL370 from Brussels (EBBR) to Lisbon (LPPT).
Summer CB
This is one of those big Cumulonimbus's or CB's that can be seen over Europe in the summer.
TAP A310 New Colors
TAP A310 2000ft above. Shot taken from A319 CS-TTH from Paris Orly (LFPO) to Porto (LPPR).
Oct 3, 2006
St. Elmo's Fire
Static discharges known as St. Elmos fire on A321 CS-TJG windshield from Lisbon (LPPT) to Dakar (GOOY).
St. Elmo's Fire
Static discharges known as St. Elmos fire on A321 CS-TJG windshield from Lisbon (LPPT) to Dakar (GOOY).
747-400 in the Fog
KLM 747-400 about to depart from Amsterdam Schiphol (EHAM) in low visibility conditions.
Oct 1, 2006
TAP Airbus 330-200
TAP Airbus 330-200 CS-TOF at Lisbon (LPPT). What a beautiful airplane. Handles great too as I would find out a few months after taking this picture.
Sep 26, 2006
Rainbow A319
A319 CS-TTI parked at A7 on a showery day at Lisbon (LPPT). There should be a pot of gold around there somwhere...
Sep 25, 2006
Lenticulars
Lenticular cloud formation over Eastern Spain (approaching TOBAL). A319 CS-TTO from Venice (LIPZ) to Lisbon (LPPT) at FL390.
Great Sunset
Great Sunset on a late afternoon flight from Madrid (LEMD) to Lisbon (LPPT). Shot taken from A319 CS-TTK.
Remains of a Contrail
This is a close up view of a contrail (condensation trail) left by another aircraft after its been exposed to the upper atmosphere for a while.
Deviating from TCU
TCU's (Tower Cumulus) over Spain. We were enroute from Lisbon (LPPT) to Rome (LIRF) in A320 CS-TNM at FL380.
Sep 22, 2006
Scandanavian Sunset
Got this spectacular sunset just in time. A few seconds later we were in the clouds descending towards Stockholm Arlanda (ESSA) incoming from Copenhagen (EKCH). Shot taken from A320 CS-TNA.
Contrail
This is a contrail (condensation trail) of a traffic ahead, 2000ft below following the same track as us. For all you ecologists out there: this is not smoke, its water.
Flowing clouds
Clouds being drawn down the mountain slope by strong winds across the tops. This shot was taken shortly after taking off from Geneva (LSGG).
Ice Indicator
This device, installed between the windscreens, indicates ice accretion on the airframe telling the crew that its time to switch on the wing anti-ice system. This shot is A321 CS-TJG descending towards London Heathrow (EGLL). An ice build up is clearly visible.
Foggy morning at Heathrow
Taxiing for departure behind an A320 in low visibility conditions at London Heathrow (EGLL).
Sep 19, 2006
Self portrait
Hey, look at me! Our own A320 showing off while taxiing for departure at Frankfurt (EDDF).
"Eusebio"
TAP A319 CS-TTJ "dressed up" and named "Eusebio" for the Euro 2004 soccer/football championship.
Another Belgian morning
Standing by for the takeoff clearance. Rwy 25R at Brussels (EBBR) in A320 CS-TNL.
Sep 18, 2006
Air Force One
Arrival of Air Force One at Paris Orly (LFPO). I hope George W. Bush can speak french..
The Azores
Ilha de São Miguel, Açores. Shot taken from A320 CS-TNJ flying from Horta (LPHR) to Lisbon (LPPT).
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