Dreamliner goes vertical
 

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.

Tex Johnston would probably have thrown her around a bit more though. :03:

From what I have heard it was only about 30 degrees and the perspective made it look steeper.

Looks impressive nonetheless. :up:

Its going to make takeoffs a hoot :yeah:

So what's the big deal? Any airplane with enough E can do that? Unless you got European software installed

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:

That would make the First Class passengers spill their cocktails!

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

Crackin stuff....not very often you get to see just how agile some of these aircraft are.

http://i.imgur.com/wdysotR.jpg "So what? I can go vertical in one third of a second..."

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/P...e_falcon_3.jpg

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

It's the only attitude where the batteries won't catch on fire. :O:

http://i.imgur.com/wdysotR.jpg "I wasn't talking about flying"

Even in normal service the 787 climbs rather well.

It is very much appreciated.