BalZ18 From United States of America, joined Oct 2008, 143 posts, RR: 0 Posted (3 years 11 months 3 weeks 4 days 3 hours ago) and read 22891 times:
Good day everyone!
I didn't find this anywhere else but if it is a repeat I apologize. Now I know that we have all seen the INSANELY and dangerously low pass of the TAP A310 but here's one of a 747 crew trying something a bit similar... Thoughts? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgusXzo6omU&feature=related
ImperialEagle From United States of America, joined Jan 2006, 1230 posts, RR: 14 Reply 1, posted (3 years 11 months 3 weeks 4 days 3 hours ago) and read 22781 times:
Lawdy,lawdy that port side wingtip got mighty close!
"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough!"
BalZ18 From United States of America, joined Oct 2008, 143 posts, RR: 0 Reply 4, posted (3 years 11 months 3 weeks 4 days 3 hours ago) and read 22655 times:
Quoting EICVD (Reply 3): Without looking at the vid im going to guess its the Aerosur "Turismo" 747.
Pawsleykat From United States of America, joined Jul 2005, 1978 posts, RR: 14 Reply 5, posted (3 years 11 months 3 weeks 4 days 3 hours ago) and read 22654 times:
Jeeez!
That was lower that even I felt comfortable with.
Would be awesome to see in real life though
JG
First Class passengers are my favourites. They can't get any further forward without an ATPL.
HaYnFlyer From United States of America, joined Nov 2008, 126 posts, RR: 0 Reply 9, posted (3 years 11 months 3 weeks 3 days 21 hours ago) and read 21487 times:
Wow, what a dramatic pass and climb. I think this pass is even lower, granted in a smaller 747SP. There are three passes in the video clip, the third being the lowest:
Keesje From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 10, posted (3 years 11 months 3 weeks 3 days 18 hours ago) and read 19245 times:
Lower then would be acccepted in the west. Looking at the clip it seems a very controlled pass though. He comes in smoothly, radio attitude is exact and the pilot does a pitch up before the turning.
TrnsWrld From United States of America, joined May 1999, 763 posts, RR: 0 Reply 11, posted (3 years 11 months 3 weeks 3 days 13 hours ago) and read 15424 times:
Beautiful pass!!!! That turn looked amazing especially how quick that 747 can roll out. That was fairly close to the ground however I still dont think it was as close as the wingtip got on that A310 airshow flyby.
FuturePilot16 From United States of America, joined Mar 2007, 2018 posts, RR: 0 Reply 12, posted (3 years 11 months 3 weeks 3 days 12 hours ago) and read 13603 times:
That plane is empty, a 747 is just as maneuverable as any other aircraft when it's empty. But still impressive
"The brave don't live forever, but the cautious don't live at all."
Irobertson From Canada, joined Apr 2006, 601 posts, RR: 4 Reply 14, posted (3 years 11 months 3 weeks 3 days 11 hours ago) and read 12469 times:
Quoting Keesje (Reply 10): Lower then would be acccepted in the west. Looking at the clip it seems a very controlled pass though. He comes in smoothly, radio attitude is exact and the pilot does a pitch up before the turning.
Not to be picky, but South America isn't "east" - it's most definitely in the western hemisphere. It just be that Aerosur puts a lot more trust in their 747 pilots than say... Cathay Pacific?
Luv2cattlecall From United States of America, joined Sep 2007, 1648 posts, RR: 2 Reply 15, posted (3 years 11 months 3 weeks 3 days 10 hours ago) and read 11673 times:
And that would be be the only acceptable instance where saying "Weee, this is fun" is appropriate cockpit talk below 10k'!
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Mirrodie From United States of America, joined Apr 2000, 7419 posts, RR: 65 Reply 16, posted (3 years 11 months 3 weeks 3 days 10 hours ago) and read 11158 times:
What a great price of footage, right up there with the TAP A 310.
I especially enjoyed what one guy yelled out at about 42 seconds into the clip.
I wish I knew the full translation, but I know I heard "bitch" in there somewhere! LOL
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Jeffrey1970 From United States of America, joined Apr 2001, 1335 posts, RR: 13 Reply 21, posted (3 years 11 months 3 weeks 3 days 3 hours ago) and read 3824 times:
I did not see a problem with it. The plane was obviously empty accept for the crew so it was pretty light. Plus, there may have been a bit of an optical illusion. The plane may not have been quite as close to the ground as it appeared to be. Also, I am sure that the airline would have only had an experienced pilot fly that for that show. Until I learn of a good reason, I will trust the pilots ability.
Silver1SWA From United States of America, joined Mar 2004, 4536 posts, RR: 26 Reply 23, posted (3 years 11 months 3 weeks 2 days 18 hours ago) and read 3243 times:
Quoting HaYnFlyer (Reply 9): I think this pass is even lower, granted in a smaller 747SP. There are three passes in the video clip, the third being the lowest:
Quoting Aerdingus (Reply 13): Holy crap I never saw that one before! The last turn gave me goosebumps! And an sp, so adorable with the big Fry's title making it look even smaller!
Quoting Mandala499 (Reply 19): The 74SP... not as low or as low but... flapless...
A shameless plug, I know. I'm sorry. But it's just so darn relevant!
BalZ18 From United States of America, joined Oct 2008, 143 posts, RR: 0 Reply 24, posted (3 years 11 months 3 weeks 2 days 10 hours ago) and read 2904 times:
Osiris30 From Barbados, joined Sep 2006, 3182 posts, RR: 26 Reply 25, posted (3 years 11 months 3 weeks 2 days 8 hours ago) and read 2764 times:
Quoting HaYnFlyer (Reply 9): Wow, what a dramatic pass and climb. I think this pass is even lower, granted in a smaller 747SP. There are three passes in the video clip, the third being the lowest:
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