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Oberon
06-13-15, 02:00 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4mAEgQVzUE

Nice little video by Boeing there of the new 787 going near vertical on take-off. Nice little stunt that, reminds me of our old Vulcan that used to be able to pull that off and then do a full roll (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPuTgcrA2Zs).

Tex Johnston (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaA7kPfC5Hk) would probably have thrown her around a bit more though. :03:
Herr-Berbunch
06-13-15, 02:31 PM
From what I have heard it was only about 30 degrees and the perspective made it look steeper.

Looks impressive nonetheless. :up:
Harvs
06-13-15, 05:21 PM
Its going to make takeoffs a hoot :yeah:
CptSimFreak
06-13-15, 06:50 PM
So what's the big deal? Any airplane with enough E can do that? Unless you got European software installed
Wolferz
06-13-15, 08:36 PM
The wings stayed put so that's a plus.:up:

I've seen Air Force pilots take off from Wright Patterson AFB in a KC135 tanker, bank the wings full vertical and turn the thing by pulling back on the yoke like it was some kind of high performance fighter jet.:huh:
Tango589
06-14-15, 04:57 AM
That would make the First Class passengers spill their cocktails!
Platapus
06-14-15, 06:28 AM
These airliners, while designed for efficient cruising, do have considerable reserve power when needed. :up:

I have been on a few flights where the pilot has had to demonstrate how much reserve power they had. :o
Jimbuna
06-14-15, 09:10 AM
Crackin stuff....not very often you get to see just how agile some of these aircraft are.
Eichhörnchen
06-15-15, 07:54 AM
http://i.imgur.com/wdysotR.jpg "So what? I can go vertical in one third of a second..."
Oberon
06-15-15, 08:12 AM
http://i.imgur.com/wdysotR.jpg "So what? I can go vertical in one third of a second..."

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/PHOTO/LARGE/peregrine_falcon_3.jpg

"Dude, I pull 23Gs and maneuvers that make Top Gun pilots cry, you want to dance?"
Subnuts
06-15-15, 08:31 AM
It's the only attitude where the batteries won't catch on fire. :O:
Eichhörnchen
06-15-15, 11:03 AM
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/PHOTO/LARGE/peregrine_falcon_3.jpg

"Dude, I pull 23Gs and maneuvers that make Top Gun pilots cry, you want to dance?"

http://i.imgur.com/wdysotR.jpg "I wasn't talking about flying"
Tchocky
06-15-15, 05:07 PM
Even in normal service the 787 climbs rather well.

It is very much appreciated.