Epic airshow with the A350-1000 😎

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Hello IFC.
Yesterday, the Airbus A350-1000 made it’s first appearance in the simulator and a few hours later, the A35K unexpectedly began to move for a test flight. The aircraft was controlled by @Dan . (sorry for the ping)
With the news spreading, many people began to gather at Toulouse and some of us; including me and even some moderators began escorting the new aircraft during its test flight and IMO, I’ve never seen the Expert Server getting this chaotic before (i.e. stealing each other’s fuel), but it was all for a good reason just to admire the A35K inflight! :sparkles:

Although the A350-1000 was designed as a “soft rework” with no cabin interior, this was a major surprise considering that the A330-200 was officially released like a week ago and now this aircraft will join the party very soon. I’m sure many people are very excited to fly the aircraft as well but some good news is that Laura mentioned that the aircraft “will come to you all quickly.”

Once again, I would like to thank the developers for making this aircraft and Dan for performing the epic test flight!

・Photos were edited using Lightroom.

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Dan towing the A35K shortly before starting its engines and beginning the test flight.

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And there it goes taking off from Toulouse for the first time with an A330-900neo watching.

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Another shot of the A35K taking off with an F/A-18 in the foreground.

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Passing low over Toulouse with a parked A350-900. Dan also performed a small wing wave, which was a nice touch.

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Miami vibes.

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Probably my favorite action shot of two F/A-18s flying behind the A35K.

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Flying somewhere near the France-Spain border.

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Banking left during twilight hours.

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My best shot of the team in action shortly before I had to disconnect due an upcoming class.

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Although I wasn’t able to witness the landing, I managed to get this shot during class of everyone taking a group photo at Toulouse with Dan’s A35K.

Thanks for viewing and good job everyone who had participated!

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Official A350-1000 Tracking Thread
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This was indeed a lot of fun.

The F/A-18 was me trying not to stall in order to let Dan catch up so I could fly behind. :joy:
Also I had my fuel stolen on several occasions…
cough cough Anshul…

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Wow, honestly I like it

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These pics are so fire :fire: I am glad I was there to witness the first test flight of the new A350-1000 coming into Infinite Flight soon. Can’t wait! :smiley:

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Its Beautiful! :saluting_face:

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Im the F-18 on the right side :laughing:

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Oo thats me i did not notice it before lol

That was fun

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@Anshul What did you do bud

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I have no clue. I apparently stole fuel, gave fuel and drank fuel all at the same time

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I may be a little late but thats me in the Blue Angels in most of the shots! So cool to see this whole thing from another perspective.

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Next aircraft for the 26.2 update! Finally I can operate NZAA-EGLL!

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Pls rework the Mask . Its too big than the realistic One. I think that devs took a350 900 pipeline

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This is just a placeholder until a full family rework. A full A350 rework will come, but unfortunately, not immediately. I feel your pain, I seldom fly the A350 because of the mask