The Boeing 787 Thread

Gerald A · #1 16th December 2009, 04:04 AM

From info I received this morning.

Doubt the 787 will fly today, FAA rules for test flights require VFR conditions. The cloud deck is at 2,000-3,000 feet. It all depends on what weather restrictions the FAA has put on the first test flight.

The test flight is due to start at 7:40am Sydney time today.

For anyone who has a HF-USB band radio, below is the list of Boeing flight test frequencies.
2851
3004
3443
5451
5469
5571
6550
8822
10045
11288
11306
13312
17964
21931

Sarah C · #2 16th December 2009, 04:08 AM

It is happening now. Engines are on:

http://787firstflight.newairplane.com/ffindex.html

Sarah C · #3 16th December 2009, 04:33 AM

It is airborne - an AMAZING takeoff!!!!!!!!!

Gerald A · #4 16th December 2009, 04:42 AM

Thanks for the update Sarah

I got the timing wrong

. Seems like the old menory bank, is not working to well these days.

Mike S · #5 16th December 2009, 04:54 AM

Well i just turned the ripe age of 25 and i missed it as well!

Im just waiting for youtube to update hopefully soon with a video!

Mike S · #6 16th December 2009, 04:58 AM

As i wrote that, here they are!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhSN_qLWTho

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tv9ZU4EEMao

Wow she sure has some power!