Boeing 787 Maiden Flight

Aviaction · 04-23-2008, 02:43 PM

Remember you read it here first!!!

In a surprising move the Boeing 787 undertook its first flight this morning.
I found this on their website with attached photo.

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RandySF · 04-23-2008, 02:53 PM

How about posting the URL from which you retrieved this? I noticed the article is dated April 24, and in the U.S., today is April 23.

1:200Freak · 04-23-2008, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Aviaction

Remember you read it here first!!!

In a surprising move the Boeing 787 undertook its first flight this morning.
I found this on their website with attached photo.

Quote from the Website:

Is this for real?

RandySF · 04-23-2008, 03:12 PM

The photo does not look real, either. I assume it's the Phoenix model. It is not clear and sunny here in Seattle today. It will be raining here soon. (No surprise.)

1:200Freak · 04-23-2008, 03:14 PM

Strange that the two pics in the article don't even match the full picture posted.

Springbok · 04-23-2008, 03:42 PM

Can't believe how much time some people have, to come up with stuff like this... it's def. not from the Boeing website...
Boeing: Boeing Revises 787 First Flight and Delivery Plans; Adds Schedule Margin to Reduce Risk of Further Delays

VC10 · 04-23-2008, 05:03 PM

In an even more surprising move, the undercariage failed to tilt aft (like the 757) when it got airborne resulting in the aircrafts air/ground logic systems thinking it was still actually on the ground.

Perhaps because it actually was ?

MarinerOne · 04-24-2008, 02:10 AM

Nice Photoshop job there ... honestly, if I didn't already own that model by Phoenix, I would have had to look twice to be sure it wasn't a fake.

Very real looking!

Now on the OTHER hand, although this is an official BoeingMedia.com release, this computer rendering is indistinguishable from the REAL thing, IMHO.

Mystère · 04-24-2008, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MarinerOne

Now on the OTHER hand, although this is an official BoeingMedia.com release, this computer rendering is indistinguishable from the REAL thing, IMHO.

Of course it is, it flies !!!

(Sorry, I couldn't resist

)

TexAV8R · 04-24-2008, 01:00 PM

doesn't look quite ready to fly yet according to this report ;-) Some pics here too

Boeing's big dream - (1) - FORTUNE

cyhupilot · 04-24-2008, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mystère

Of course it is, it flies !!!

(Sorry, I couldn't resist

)

Hehe good one

swisshansa10 · 04-24-2008, 01:21 PM

April Fool joke- but may be 24 days too late

DLmd11 · 04-24-2008, 01:30 PM

It got me going until I saw the closeup of the plane.

Now show us some pictures of Bigfoot or Lochness.

1:200Freak · 04-24-2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DLmd11

It got me going until I saw the closeup of the plane.

Now show us some pictures of Bigfoot or Lochness.

Look closely, they are both in the flightdeck, with Bigfoot at the controls

,

!!

A Tupolev · 04-24-2008, 10:29 PM

Here are the most recent Boeing News Releases:

Boeing: News Releases

Nice photo shop job on that phony press release.

bennz · 04-24-2008, 11:42 PM

Oh come on people ! That photo is too obvious that is unreal !...
Does any plane land without having Landing lights and navigation lights on?
and where the heat generated from engines ? :P

Next time if you want to fake a photo of plane do some studies in advance

CcrlR737pilot · 04-25-2008, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aviaction

Remember you read it here first!!!

In a surprising move the Boeing 787 undertook its first flight this morning.
I found this on their website with attached photo.

Quote from the Website:

That looks like the Phoenix model

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1:200Freak

Is this for real?

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Originally Posted by swisshansa10

April Fool joke- but may be 24 days too late

Yeah too late. If it really happened, it would have been on the news all around the world like when it was revealed. I want it to fly for real!!!!!!!!

Rex · 04-25-2008, 06:41 AM

It's a hoax. No such things may be posted as it can damage Boeing. (We all know it's delayed) lol
I suggest you delete this thread, and I'm pretty sure you (DAC) will be contacted soon for this.
I've experienced something similar but with Airbus and that A380 was cut off the production line, and soon after the website was contacted by Airbus itself, and demanded to get the particular thread deleted or ELSE............

And it was a screenshot and edited photos too.... What a coincidence.

MarinerOne · 04-26-2008, 03:03 PM

Well, here's a REAL photo of the STATIC TEST PLANE, which is going into the hangar where the Static Testing equipment is located.

Here's the description from the BoeingMedia.com website:

Boeing Moves 787 Dreamliner Static Test Airframe to Testing Rig

EVERETT, Wash., April 25, 2008 -- Boeing [NYSE:BA] moved the 787 Dreamliner static test airframe from its Final Assembly facility in Everett to its structural test rig this evening. The test rig is located only 1,000 feet away from Final Assembly at the Everett factory.

Some assembly remains to be completed on the static airframe. That work will be completed concurrently with test set-up. Test set up is expected to begin immediately, with tests commencing this summer.

"During static tests we apply loads to the airplane structure that simulate both normal operation as well as extreme flight conditions," said Randy Harley, vice president of Engineering & Technology for the 787 program. "We monitor the airplane to confirm analytical predictions and make sure the structure holds up to these conditions."

Movement of the static airframe clears the way to begin assembly of the third 787 to enter the flight test program. Most pieces of the third airplane arrived in Everett earlier this month. All assemblies for Airplane #3 are now in Everett, and the airplane will be loaded into the first position of Final Assembly early next week.

At least they are making SOME progress ...

QFA388 · 04-26-2008, 07:01 PM

I just love the marketeering speek.

"some assembly remains"

That thing has a loooooooooooooooong way to go.
There are some in the aviation world now touting this thing won't see EIS until 2010.

Ouch to the cashflow.

Horizon CRJ700 · 04-27-2008, 02:31 AM

That front nosegear looks a little short in that picture. I was expecting longer for a plane that size

TexAV8R · 04-29-2008, 01:29 PM

787s out in the sun...

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cyhupilot · 04-29-2008, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by QFA388

There are some in the aviation world now touting this thing won't see EIS until 2010.

And they're being optimistic

Roarer · 04-29-2008, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DLmd11

It got me going until I saw the closeup of the plane.

Lochness.

The Loch Ness Monster I think you'll find

MarinerOne · 05-01-2008, 01:48 AM

Here comes the rollout of the first 787-800F Freighter prototype ... looks pretty sharp!!!

Looks like Boeing is "back on track" ...

Bill-ay · 05-01-2008, 05:23 PM

Is that really a 787? It looks a lot like a 777 with the three-wheel bogies. I'm sure that I am wrong though.

CitationDrvr · 05-01-2008, 06:09 PM

Definately B777...look at the cockpit arrangement.

cyhupilot · 05-01-2008, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill-ay

Is that really a 787? It looks a lot like a 777 with the three-wheel bogies. I'm sure that I am wrong though.

You're not wrong, it is a 777...

Rex · 05-01-2008, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MarinerOne

Here comes the rollout of the first 787-800F Freighter prototype ... looks pretty sharp!!!

Looks like Boeing is "back on track" ...

^^That's a 777F, destined to go to Air France Cargo

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The first Boeing 777F began final body join as the all-new long range freighter moves closer to taking to the skies later this quarter.
Sources familiar with the 777 program tell FlightBlogger that the body join process got underway today.
During the final body join, the forward, center and aft sections of the 777F fuselage will be mated together. The wings are attached to the center fuselage section, which is made up of Section 44 and the center wing box. Wing installation occurs before the 777 fuselage sections are mated to one another after they complete systems installation.
Installation of the cargo doors was completed as a part of the systems installation process.
Following the completion of the final body join, final assembly of the 777F is expected to begin along the moving production line later next week. The moving assembly line, which was launched in November 2006, moves at a speed of 1.6 inches per minute.
According to a source close to the 777 program, the first 777F is expected to make its first appearance on the Everett flight line around the middle of this month.
The second test flight 777F is expected to enter final body join in June.
Air France/KLM, launch customer for the 777F, is expected to receive its first of five freighters by the end of the year.

Image Credit The Boeing Company

MarinerOne · 05-02-2008, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by cyhupilot

You're not wrong, it is a 777...

Just foolin' with y'all ... it was the LAST day I could do the ol' April FOOLin' ...

Mystère · 05-02-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by C-Rex

^^That's a 777F, destined to go to Air France Cargo

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Interesting, I guess the reduced version will follow soon.