Factory New Boeing 777 Cargo Delivery Flight - Silk Way West
I visited Boeing factory in Everett, WA and got on the delivery flight of a brand new 777 Freighter of Silk Way West Airlines. In this vlog, I documented the Boeing delivery flight details onboard the world’s largest twin-engine freighter, the Boeing 777F.
The delivery flight started with dispatch inside the Boeing delivery center, with pilot briefing on weather and routing. I went onboard the brand new 777 cargo plane, discovering the massive cargo hold with 105 tons of cargo capacity. In front, there are 4 seats for supernumerary, a small galley, and crew bunk. It was different, no cockpit door, no flight attendant here to serve you…
Flight time from Everett/Paine Field to Baku was 13 hours and 5 minutes with 4 pilots onboard including a Boeing training captain. We were treated to a full moon rising not long after takeoff. As the sky got darker gradually, we were treated to another phenomenon, the northern light! It was beyond words.
During the flight, I chatted with the flight engineer about configuration and their work before delivery. Their work actually started 1 year ago before the plane was built! The pilot told me the new airplane needed to activate Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) in order to fly in the busy airspace. Silk Way’s B777F also needs to acquire ETOPS 180 minutes approval since the airline was only operating 4 engine B747. Before landing, I share about how to get on a delivery flight.
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Most of us can only dream of seeing the Northern Lights. Sam here saw them during a full moon and through the cockpit windows of a brand new Boeing 777.
@SamChui
9 ай бұрын
Extremely lucky, also just my 2nd time seeing the Northern light!
@yan24to
3 ай бұрын
I saw them on a flight in a Royal air force, Nimrod up near Norway in 1979.I wasn't flying I was a passenger on a free flight ✈️
As a kid I was able to take a tour of the factory there at Boeing field. It was an amazing experience, one more than 20 years later is a highlight of my childhood.
The 777 is a bit of an unsung hero, that rarely gets the attention it deserves.
@robloxveterans882
9 ай бұрын
100% agree 2nd best aircraft Boeings ever built
@fatrat6988
4 ай бұрын
@@robloxveterans882what’s first?
@robloxveterans882
4 ай бұрын
@@fatrat6988 747
@lululenox
3 ай бұрын
@@fatrat6988 i imagine it's the iconic queen of the skies have to take first spot ;)
What a privilege to watch the inaugural flight of an engineering marvel. Always amazed at aviation and how lucky we are to have it.
It was amazing seeing that line of 777X's at the start. Can't wait to see them flying in a few years time!
@SamChui
9 ай бұрын
Yes indeed! In fact there are no more passenger 777 classic model being built anymore...
Being a pilot and seeing the northern lights is such a dream. 😀
Boeing 777 is the best aircraft,big love from Kenya EastAfrica,we really appreciate you
Boeing is a company like no other. They care about their customers and people. They treat everyone like family and wants the best for everyone. People make mistakes but that’s what defines us as humans and Boeing and it’s people are always learning and trying to improve. That’s what’s makes Boeing unique.
What a cool experience! Great video Sam.
@SamChui
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Dennis, appreciate your comment.
I was right there at the end of 34L standing on a ladder shooting the delivery, I was hoping to see myself in the video, departure pictures are posted on Flickr!
Excellent video! Could not script that flight and the special experiences any better. Such a privilege to be one of the very few that can go along for the ride. Thank you for taking us along with you Sam! Bravo!!!!!
Great video Sam! Thanks for taking us along.
Love Boeing always. Thanks Sam for providing us with such an informational update on Boeing and their progress to recover.
Sam, that was the best of the best!! Great explanations from the crew (all of them) with accompanying visuals at the assembly factory. Excellent job of explaining RVSM to the non-aviation viewers. I have done several RVSM certification flights in the USA in jets and turboprops. very accurate explanation of ETOPS to the aviation enthusiast. Some aviation personnel jokingly say it means, "Engines Turn or People Swim." The airplane will be a great asset to Silkway and their business model. Thank you for bringing this delivery flight to our attention.
Great video as always, Sam. Love the 777 and all of its variants, can't wait to see those 777X's certified, delivered and flying in the future.
Thanks Sam. This one was crammed with special moments, tech and incredible Silk Way & Boeing staff.
The Ge90 engines are truly amazing!
@flyingfoxaviation6398
9 ай бұрын
6:34 yeah the GE-90-155B is a exelent engine for the 777F, 777-200LR & 777-300ER.
@AviXation
9 ай бұрын
@@flyingfoxaviation6398 The GE9X that the 777x will have is just 🥶
Thank you Sam, as a resident of the area. I love how you captured your time here. Thank you!!
Awesome video Sam as always! Thanks for making them! Really enjoy watching your channel!
Sam, I think this is one of my favorite behind the scene vlogs you have provided. I remember working on the 777 back in the early 90's on the design build teams. Great to see how this model has evolved over the years to meet the customers demands.
EYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY THE TRIPLE 7 IS ALWAYS THE BEST
Sam, I always love your videos! I really appreciate the copilot checking on paper his measurements rather than solely on his iPad. Co- pilot needs to be commended for hi level of safety & proficiency.
@SamChui
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for your support as always!
Great video sam. Its so nice to finally see how my favorite plane in the world is delivered!
Thank you, another great video Sam... Another Sam special, what a remarkable aircraft... I always look forward to seeing these videos and can't wait for the next one... Roger.... Pembrokeshire UK
That was sharp very very nice. Please keep coming out with more vlogs!!
What’s interesting is Boeing provides a full tank of fuel on delivery just like a new car.
@terryterry1655
9 ай бұрын
I asked for full tank on my PA28-161 too wen taking delivery in Spore.
@user-oc8oi2vi3c
9 ай бұрын
woahhh u have a plane in singapore?@@terryterry1655
@-DC-
9 ай бұрын
And Floor Mats.
@Cynsham
9 ай бұрын
It's all part of creating a good relationship with the customer. This is Silkway's first ever 777F so Boeing probably wanted to do a little extra to incentivize them to purchase more Aircraft
@frimmbits
9 ай бұрын
Based on today's fuel prices, Boeing must be rethinking this 😁😁
Fabulous video. The 777 is a truly iconic aircraft. I was at the Paris airshow for the launch of the -300 way back in 1995.
Judging from what the engineer said, this 777 was ordered and delivered only a year or so after ordering, that's rapid! Some cars take longer to build! (due to waiting lists of course; I know that)
@SamChui
9 ай бұрын
Boeing is selling production slot on their airplane, so customer airlines buy a slot, then configure before Boeing start building it.
@n1msu
9 ай бұрын
Ah thanks Sam! Is this because there isn't a waiting list for new 777f or can an airline pay extra to get a plane put straight into production@@SamChui? I don't expect Sam to answer but does anybody else know if Sam doesn't reply?
@Bill_N_ATX
9 ай бұрын
@@n1msuAirlines have been known to trade production slots. In addition, slots become open because an airline might want to delay its delivery for many reasons. Like cashflow. Finally, the speed of production can change by the manufacturer increasing shifts, workers, etc. it’s a dance to make it all match up and get maximum efficiency and profit.
Great video Sam. Fairly new viewer here. Your passion for aviation is amazing!! Please keep the videos coming!!
I really thought SAM would have been given the controls for a few minutes . 😊 ✨✈️
Awesome vlog sam with 10/10 score.
What an amazing machine. Excellent video! Thank you for posting.
Thanks Sam for another wonderful informative video!! Cheers.
Had a great chance to be inside of the VP-BMG at HHN. Awesome new aircraft with full of cargo!
Fantastic video my friend ❤✈️
What a beautiful expansive Slik Way 777F😊
Thank you Sam for taking us along,it was extremely enjoyable to watch 😍
Really enjoyed this video because a lot of the Boeing airplanes start here in the air capital, Wichita. Our Boeing builds a lot of the fuelslages then they get sent often by train northwest to Seattle for completion. We also have spirit, Cessna, beechcraft. And another one that has slip my mind. The presidents planes come her to be serviced. The Harrison Ford flies here routinely to get his plane serviced. The big treat which I think you would really like is our diamond here in Wichita and that is DOC a B 29 bomber from ww2 fully restored. The bonus is you can take her up for a ride. Pretty amazing huh. If you ever make it here would love to meet you and say hello.
Thank you for sharing your flight here. Very nice.
Incredible video,its amazing what these talented people do,creating ,maintaining and operating these amazing aircraft.Its humbling to see what happens behind the scenes because usually we only see the finished product,which we do take for granted I hate to say.Thank you Sam for the work that you do and all the dedicated people involved in the cargo industry which makes all of our lives better!
Wow! I am very excited to watch the special flight.
Great life Sam you Lucky B👍🏴
😊😊 amazing 777 ❤ the lights were cool to see great video Sam 🩵
Amazing! Thank you very much for sharing with us.
Great video Sam. Envy you for a flight like this. No passengers, just a small crew. Looks like the 777 will take over from the 747 for freighters.
Another awesome video by Sam…❤
This Cargo videos are really interesting.... we want more cargo videos... and thanks for sharing with us❤
Very amazing Silkway 777 Freighter, first time seeing a Silkway 777F and the Pilots looks like those that Flew on the Silkway 747-8Fs flying the 777F.
@SamChui
9 ай бұрын
Yes indeed, SIlkway is training 747 pilots onto the 5 B777F they ordered.
What a good experience it felt like on board on the airplane while watching at my sofa. Thanks for good video
Great video Sam!
Amazing Video as always and the b777 is awesome.✈️✈️
Nice work. Enjoyed watching.
thanks for great video sam,am really like delivery flight from factory to customer ❤
Northern lights + full moon
Amazing video, Congrats Sam
this is flipping awesome!!!!! So happy for you Sam! I was at the boeing factory last year, it was so awesome!
@SamChui
9 ай бұрын
Thank you. Special flight makes great memory to treasure!
so nice sam to be on cargo planes also , other than only on passengers airplanes , for breaking down routines , very nice video
My favorite always the video on delivery flights...keep it up
Just like the Boeing 747, the Boeing 777 is also one of my favorite aircraft and a beautiful aircraft in my opinion. I remember spotting a Boeing 777 takeoff from Jakarta and my god it was awesome. I think the Boeing 777 is not just one of the most automated commercial aircraft in the world, but also the biggest twin engine aircraft ever made and has a perfect safety record.
@SamChui
9 ай бұрын
Yep, agree. 777 is such a workhorse and deserves huge credit.
Thanks for this vlog. Wow. Fly and stay safe. Cheers.
Amazing Video Sam
Very nicely done Sam! The Boeing Triple Seven is on my top five favorite aircraft. Outside of the Boeing 747 and the Lockheed L-1011. :)
Best aviation channel / content hands down. Thank you Sam for another amazing video! You never let us down … everything you create is truly interesting, well done, positive, and educational. And what a treat with the northern lights on this flight! Thank you for sharing this experience!
@Nooticus
9 ай бұрын
agreed ^
@SamChui
9 ай бұрын
Thank you, I really appreciate this.
Fantastic content as always.
Wow your channel is doing pretty well. Congratulations
Love the 777 Great vlog Sam 😀
Both captains had a huge sigh of relief when they landed! (as if they were nervous)
Very nice ! ✈️👍
So cool! I just saw that aircraft parked at Boeing Everett.
Wow, this is such a fascinating experience, Sam! 🛫 I really enjoyed following you on this unique journey aboard the brand new Boeing 777 Freighter of Silk Way West Airlines. It's incredible to see the inner workings of such a massive cargo plane, and the details you provided throughout the flight were truly informative. The views of the full moon and the northern lights were breathtaking! ✨ It's also amazing to learn about the preparations and approvals required for a flight like this. Your content is always so engaging and educational. Keep up the great work, Sam! I can't wait to see more exciting aviation adventures on your channel. 👏
Great video!
Wow, fascinating video, thank you for sharing:)
Nice video! Thanks!
Love your videos Sam!
Love the video as always Sam :)
Nice flight, was expecting water cannon salute upon arrival lol
Thank you Sam! what a great surprise
you are the best sam, love all you video ,i love flying like you🙏❤🛫✈✈✈✈✈✈✈
Excellent, as usual.
Seeing the northern lights is one of my biggest life time dream. Hope I could see it one day❤
sam wonderful video great insperation for us who are looking to switch careers in the near future and make lifelong dream come true
Wow all those new 777Xs lined up looks so cool
Congratulations. B777 is really nice aircraft.
You make such a good videos
The best "Case Study" video I've ever seen :)
Thank you for sharing with us this journey. Miss my Baku.
Very interesting cool video thanks for sharing 😊
GE-90 sound has separate fan base Love it ❤
I have just gotten in to aviation like 2 weeks ago and i already like this person :)
Cool video. Everyone seemed very enthused abt the delivery
great video!
Fascinating !
I love your videos
that 777x line up is amazing
Wonderful
Hi,Sam I love your vlogs.
Selalu menyenangkan video baru dari Sam Chui, terimakasih Sam❤
Very interesting! Thanks!
So awesome!!!
That landing was butter.