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Kelly @kclepley.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Passing Mt. Fuji enroute to Hong Kong.

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Kelly @kclepley.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Kanazawa is on western edge of Japan. It is known for its rich cultural heritage. In the distance is Takaoka.

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Kelly @kclepley.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

The max takeoff weight for that runway was 889, 200 lbs. We weighed 882, 300 lbs.

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Kelly @kclepley.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

On the B747-8 we have four GEnx-2B67 engines that each produce up to 67,000 lb.of thrust. Under normal conditions we take off with reduced power to prolong the longevity of the engines. Last night was not the case. This will give you a sense how powerful these engines really are.

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Kelly @kclepley.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

It's something we practice in the simulator but rarely do on the line as our runway lengths are normally greater than 10,000 feet. Last night they opened the second of three runways in Louisville. It is only 8579 feet long. The long one was still closed.

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Kelly @kclepley.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

We were close to 700,000 lbs. landing on a runway that was only 7900 feet. That's not much distance to stop a heavy aircraft touching down at 156 knots. On short runways such as this we utilize full reverse thrust, max autobrake, and spoiler deployment.

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Kelly @kclepley.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

This will give you a sense of the versatality of the B747-8 and the challenges we faced the last few days. When Louisville airport opened Wednesday morning, we were one of the first aircraft to land. At that time only the short runway was open.

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Kelly @kclepley.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Sun setting in Taiwan as we finish our day.

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Kelly @kclepley.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Tashkent is the capital and largest city of Uzbekistan. With a population of 3 million, it is the most populous city in Central Asia.

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Kelly @kclepley.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Toronto/Hamilton/Lake Ontario

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Kelly @kclepley.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Today, we head northwest to cooler weather before we continue east on our "around the world" tour. Temperature in Dubai is 42C (107 F). Köln 16C (61 F).

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Kelly @kclepley.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Took a walk down to Bund this morning.

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Kelly @kclepley.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Computer designates an Econ mach number based on a cost index that is sent with our flight plan.

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Kelly @kclepley.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Sun is beginning to rise as we head north on our 13-hour flight to Tokyo.

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Maxwell Frost @maxwellfrost.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

I just left the Everglades Immigrant Interment Camp. No, I’m not using their ridiculous name. It was a very tough to witness humans in those cages. Every Floridian should be ashamed that our taxpayer money is being used for this.

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Kelly @kclepley.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Great view of my colleagues 2000 feet below us heading north on the "Papa" tracks.

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Kelly @kclepley.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Gora Elbrus is the highest mountain in Russia and Europe. It is a dormant stratovolcano rising 18,510 ft.

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Kelly @kclepley.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Another long flight today(UPS14).

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Kelly @kclepley.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

Dinner at Al Nafoorah Lebanese Restaurant inside Jumeirah Al Qasr complex. It was incredible! #aviatrix #b7478 #worldtraveler #finedining

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Kelly @kclepley.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

The river Seine cutting through Paris. Look close, and you can see some of the iconic landmarks.

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Kelly @kclepley.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Beginning a week long trip. Today? Louisville! (UPS197)

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Kelly @kclepley.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Only a 3200 nm commute to work.

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Kelly @kclepley.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Sad day in aviation! My heart goes out to my friends at Air India and all the families of loved ones.

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Kelly @kclepley.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Yep. They extended me two days into my days off, so I'm making the most of it.

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Kelly @kclepley.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Learning the medicinal properties of the different type of teas!

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Kelly @kclepley.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Venice of China, Zhujiajiao is an ancient town located in the Qingpu District of Shanghai. It was established roughly 1,700 years ago. There are 36 stone bridges and numerous rivers that line Zhujiajiao. Many ancient buildings still line the riverbanks today.

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Kelly @kclepley.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Cruising along at FL 390 over central China when we see this fast moving object with a plume passing off my left side. Come to find out, it was the Tianwen 2 mission on its way to snag samples of a near-Earth asteroid. www.space.com/space-explor... www.space.com/space-explor...

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Kelly @kclepley.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Enjoying the Emirates experience!

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Kelly @kclepley.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Approaching Nice, France.

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Kelly @kclepley.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

It's over 7000 nm to Dubai. Flight time will be over 13 hours. (UPS76)

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Kelly @kclepley.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

My friend and colleague gave me this beautiful coffee cup for my birthday. Best gift ever!

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Kelly @kclepley.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Wave-like clouds are sometimes referred to as fluctus clouds. These clouds form when two layers of air with different speeds interact, causing the top of the cloud layer to roll over like ocean waves. We try to avoid them. Otherwise, I need to get a lid for my coffee.

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Kelly @kclepley.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Beautiful evening for a walk last night

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Kelly @kclepley.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Heading to Shanghai today. Flight time is roughly 11.5 hours. (UPS10)

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