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This documentary style programme allows you the opportunity of an insight into the worlds most popular and well-known civil aircraft - the mighty Boeing 747-400 Jumbo Jet. Each ITVV DVD has been digitally re-mastered ensuring the highest quality possible. They contain Chapter Points and menus which enable you to jump to your favourite point in each programme. For example the A320-200 DVD has 55 Chapter Points which help you to go straight to the Take-Off, PFD, Landing etc. This documentary style programme allows you the opportunity of an insight into the worlds most popular and well-known civil aircraft - the mighty Boeing 747-400 Jumbo Jet. Captain Don Grange escorts you on a flight from London Heathrow (LHR) into one of the worlds most demanding landings - Hong Kongs (HKG) Kai Tak airport. During the programme you will sit on the flightdeck for the departure from London on flight CX250 and see the take-off first hand. Then we go into the Cathay Pacific Boeing 747-400 simulator in Hong Kong. This multi-million dollar simulator is used to show you some incredible facts about the -400. Demonstrations include a full take-off from 09R at Heathrow, from engine start-up (including a hot engine start). Full explanation of what is happening along with views of the PFD (Primary Flight Display). High and Low speed stalling with dramatic actions, engine fire, plus much more. Then we go back to flight CX250 for the landing into Kai Tak. This multi camera shoot of one of the worlds most demanding landings is something to treasure forever. A truly educational programme suitable for anyone interested or involved in civil aviation. Running time approx. 60 minutes |
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