Post: #1

Around the 30 second mark.

Would be a fun takeoff.

Got to think at least one guy worked on designing this plane.

Post: #2

The 787 is one badass looking plane. I doubt that would be possible if it were carrying passengers and cargo, nevertheless quite impressive for a commercial passenger jet.

Post: #3

Yeah it's amazing how those birds can move when they are empty. They are built to fly comfortably while carrying tons and tons of weight. With nothing but 3 people on board they can lift and maneuver like there's no tomorrow.

Post: #4

Breathtaking. 'Toxic masculinity' in action.

Post: #5

He was talking about the 767 and Egyptair in an unrelated article, but I love how Langewiesche described a modern airplane:

William Langewiesche Wrote:I don't fly the 767, or any other airliner. In fact, I no longer fly for a living. But I know through long experience with flight that such machines are usually docile, and that steering them does not require the steady nerves and quick reflexes that passengers may imagine. Indeed, as we saw on September 11, steering them may not even require much in the way of training—the merest student-pilot level is probably enough. It's not hard to understand why. Airplanes at their core are very simple devices—winged things that belong in the air. They are designed to be flyable, and they are. Specifically, the 767 has ordinary mechanical and hydraulic flight controls that provide the pilot with smooth and conventional responses; it is normally operated on autopilot, but can easily be flown by hand; if you remove your hands from the controls entirely, the airplane sails on as before, until it perhaps wanders a bit, dips a wing, and starts into a gentle descent; if you pull the nose up or push it down (within reason) and then fold your arms, the airplane returns unassisted to steady flight; if you idle the engines, or shut them off entirely, the airplane becomes a rather well behaved glider. It has excellent forward visibility, through big windshields. It has a minimalist cockpit that may look complicated to the untrained eye but is a masterpiece of clean design. It can easily be managed by the standard two-person crew, or even by one pilot alone. The biggest problem in flying the airplane on a routine basis is boredom. Settled into the deep sky at 33,000 feet, above the weather and far from any obstacle, the 767 simply makes very few demands.

Post: #6

Stunt maneuvers in planes like this always bring me back to the story of Alvin Johnston.

The 367-80 (also known as the Dash 80 or Model 707) was a prototype plane designed by Boeing in 1952 and built by '54. Boeing risked the future of the company on this ~$16 million project, designed to show airline customers the feasibility and advantages of jet aircraft for the future of passenger flight. It had little luck and experience selling to commercial airlines in the past, and in order to outdo the more standard Douglas Aircraft's DC7, they would have to show a completed aircraft. However, they could only afford to build the one, which was then shown around to various airlines and boards.

In 1955 at the Seafair in Seattle, the Dash 80 was shown off to members of the Aircraft Industries Association and the International Air Transport Association. The plane was scheduled for a flyover during the Gold Cup course. However, the test pilot, Alvin M. Johnston (nicknamed "Tex" because he liked wearing cowboy boots and a Stetson, though sadly he's from Kansas), lost his motherfucking mind and instead decided to perform two barrel rolls over the event. Although this was "completely safe" according to the specs of the prototype, Tex's experience with the aircraft, and physics, remember that this is a TESTING PROTOTYPE, and remember that noone else (in the aircraft even!) knew it was going to happen.





Understandably after witnessing his company's "golden goose" prototype being piloted with all the glee of a 14-year-old playing Microsoft Flight Simulator, the president of Boeing, Bill Allen, called Tex to his office the next day and asked him what the hell he thought he was doing rolling their company's future around in the sky. Tex replied, "I was selling airplanes". Allen asked Tex not to do it again (likely because, having experienced one panic attack, Allen did not want to repeat the event).

Here's to Tex and his giant fucking balls.

Post: #7

(06-12-2015 04:02 PM)Teedub Wrote:  Breathtaking. 'Toxic masculinity' in action.

Fuck me! That is amazing. I didn't know that was remotely possible.

Post: #8

How far away was the camera plane? Also, never trust an Asian airline.

If anyone is a fan of aviation, BBC did a great documentary about the early days of the British aircraft industry. The De Havilland Comet was an amazing plane - except for that pesky metal fatigue.

Here's part 1:

Post: #9

(06-12-2015 04:13 PM)Que enspastic Wrote:  

(06-12-2015 04:02 PM)Teedub Wrote:  Breathtaking. 'Toxic masculinity' in action.

Fuck me! That is amazing. I didn't know that was remotely possible.

I never know with fellow Brits/Aussies on here if they're being serious or sarcastic! I refer, of course, to my "toxic masculinity" comment
I'll assume serious and agree that it looks completely incredible!

Post: #10

My greatest regret is not becoming a jet pilot.

Is the 787 a replacement for the 757? It's hard to see the old '57 having much of a lifespan after this.

Post: #11

If you have never been to an airshow go; buy the vip seats, bring ear plugs and wear roomy pants to accommodate your man boner that you will have during every demo.

The best ones are where it is really humid outside and you can see compression waves forming, like this



Or if you want to see flying and shooting, find an air weapons range demo/open house day





That is some toxic masculinity.

Edit: if that guy wasn't having such a seizure with the camera you would've seen the back of ol doc howard's head alongside a big titted asian milf that would make cattle rustler jealous.

Post: #12

(06-12-2015 03:43 PM)samsamsam Wrote:  Got to think at least one guy worked on designing this plane.

Nah, it was all the "girl wannabe engineers" who were saved from the oppressive subliminal messages of Thomas the tank engine.

Edit: After watching this I saved the video and threw out my viagra.

Post: #13

(06-12-2015 04:02 PM)Teedub Wrote:  Breathtaking. 'Toxic masculinity' in action.

Post: #14

They should take all those giant poodles that look like horses and give them free rides in cargo.

Post: #15

(06-12-2015 10:05 PM)aSimpNamedBrokeback Wrote:  

(06-12-2015 04:02 PM)Teedub Wrote:  Breathtaking. 'Toxic masculinity' in action.

I know flying is seen as male thing, but it shouldn't be surprising to see female pilots. This isn't a physically rigorous job or one that requires aggression.

Post: #16

After a number of flights in the 787 it is the only plane I want to be in. Even a 777 (which I like) is nothing in comparison.

My first flight I remember standing in front of the window in the lounge and looking at the plane, its steep wing angle, the bad face grin on the fuselage and thinking this mofo was going to take me across the world. Shivers ran up my spine.

Quote:Posted by speakeasy - Today 07:25 PM
My greatest regret is not becoming a jet pilot. very sad

Is the 787 a replacement for the 757? It's hard to see the old '57 having much of a lifespan after this.

Same here. If I wasn't partially colorblind it might have happened.

Post: #17

(06-12-2015 09:25 PM)speakeasy Wrote:  Is the 787 a replacement for the 757?

From the videos I've watched, it looks like its more similar to the 767 than the 757. The 787 is made from composite material so it has larger cockpit windows and cabin windows, it burns less fuel (I think thats the main selling point?), it can start both engines virtually the same time, and it can get up to cruising altitude alot faster than other planes. Those justplanes clips are interesting when the captains are sitting there rambling on about the aircraft.

Post: #18

Holy shit...Hope no one was on the toilet in that airplane