787 flys...

[flight17]

who all watched the Boeing 787 take flight today?

I did and loved it! i was gonna go out there to see it, but couldnt, so instead watched it live on the web.

[trax1]

I was just about to post about it, saw the video online, but apparently 83 customers have already canceled there orders for it. 

http://www.comcast.net/video/dreamliner-makes-first-flight/1359718176/Comcast/1359427160/

[flight17]

I was just about to post about it, saw the video online, but apparently 83 customers have already canceled there orders for it. 

ya, but most of them were do to the economy... i dont think one airline actually canceled because of delays actually...



also first takeoff: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fucq5BoEfEI

first landing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kijk7yK9OlM

[john9001]

i think you mean 83 aircraft not 83 customers.

[68Wooley]

If the tech on this thing is as far advanced as is being claimed, its going to have a long production run so being 18 to 24 months late probably wont harm it too much in the long run. It does look pretty cool for a bus.

[Wedge1126]

Everyone here watched it at work.

[lyric1]

It's about time I was making parts for that thing more than 5 years ago.

[mechanic]

anyone see that guy trying to vulch them? lucky he overshot 

[crazyivan]

anyone see that guy trying to vulch them? lucky he overshot 

Check 6!

[Getback]

Someone explain that wing design to me.

[Kazaa]

The bus has a beautiful looking wing.

Queue the Airbus Vs Boeing argument...

[Stoney]

Someone explain that wing design to me.

There's not much of it, that's for sure.  And, an impressive amount of effective dihedral when its flying. 

[Cornbread]

Won't be long before someone dive bombs a V-base with it....

[mechanic]

 

[Shuffler]

Is it going to be perked?