Seeing a 747 rotating into the sky and leaving the desert is such a beautiful and emotional sight. You always imagine that many aircraft arrive there, but very few leave.

@bohemoth1

2 жыл бұрын

V-1 ROTATE V-2 Good evening ladies and gentlemen this is your Captain....

@cleekmaker00

2 жыл бұрын

Like the Thunderdome! 😄

@747-pilot

2 жыл бұрын

Seeing a 74 rotate anytime, anywhere, anyhow ...is a beautiful and emotional sight!! 😃😃

@tjfSIM

2 жыл бұрын

@@747-pilot Very true 😀👍

@socorrotello497

2 жыл бұрын

747gargo

The 747 series was a work of art. It changed aviation for millions of people. The fact that they're reactivating these machines after all these years shows just how much Boeing got right all those years ago.✈✈✈

@wlfgang

4 ай бұрын

There is still metal fatigue that is impossible to fix in all metal airplanes, especially older than 15 years.. Micro cracks everywhere.

@darthnihilus511

21 күн бұрын

Anything is better than the DEI crap they’re pushing out today. Disclaimer: I am not a whistleblower and I don’t want to kill myself😂

@kamakaziozzie3038

13 күн бұрын

@@darthnihilus511 you are also correct Sir! And your lack of willingness to unalive yourself is duly noted👍

@beachbum4691

9 күн бұрын

I quote >"The 747 series was a work of art (absolutely). It changed aviation/and what global society was all about for millions of people? ="Global Society-Most?". please think before you challenge?

The 747 and DC-3 will forever be remembered and revered as the planes that impacted aviation most.

The queen spreading her wings again. Glad to see her back in the sky.

@morphman21

10 ай бұрын

Damn right

As a Taiwanese spotter, it's so glad to see ex-Eva Air freighter B-16402 flying again! Thanks Sam for sharing her next life in the sky!

@storyflight8762

2 жыл бұрын

Ex. Former Asiana's 747-400(BDSF), HL7414 soon be flying again too...! so glad...!

There's just something about the legendary Boeing 747 that the Airbus A380 just can't quite capture, I'm not sure how to put it in words.

@kevinj2412

2 жыл бұрын

It's just that the A380 could never fill the shoes of the Queen of the skies. She is my all time favorite too.

@pat1589

Жыл бұрын

The A380s are ugly. The 747s aren't. Does that help.

@moviesnips

Жыл бұрын

@@pat1589 The 747 is more graceful in appearance.

@nathansharma87

6 ай бұрын

Could it be that we grew up with the 747? Or that it's been around for over 5 decades? One day the A380 will be gone and people will say the same things about it.

@moviesnips

6 ай бұрын

Lol I guess ;) @@nathansharma87

This 747 probably has some of the parts I built on it from back in 1991. I worked at Boeing for 20 years. 1985-2005 and built parts for the 747. Nice to see it back in the sky again.

@justing42

2 жыл бұрын

How many times you get laid off?

@JamesAnderson-mr2sg

2 жыл бұрын

Did flight test back in 69 on avionics

@fanatamon

Жыл бұрын

Nice.

@darthnihilus511

21 күн бұрын

Careful, ex Boeing employees are dropping like, well, their products😂

@j.t.cooper2963

21 күн бұрын

@@darthnihilus511 I've been retired since 2005. Their management totally sucks. BlackRock owns most of the company and they are an evil entity.

I worked at a major airport and when regular jets were coming in we barely looked but if it was a 747 we'd all stop and watch her land they were/are grace personified. There's just something so special about those beautiful planes.

@AviGkEy

2 жыл бұрын

I'd definitely put b777 number 2

@bondgabebond4907

2 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to see those planes take to the air again. No need to build new ones. As for looking at 747s coming and going, it is always a sight. I've been on a few while in the military. Another plane that grabs attention is the C-5 Galaxy. What a monster. I've flown in that plane a few times. Big aircraft always attracts attention.

@u2mister17

2 жыл бұрын

Always will be the Queen of the skies.

@Dischingo

2 жыл бұрын

The coolest Aircraft I've seen take off and land are the C-5 Galaxy, 747, An-124(Baby An-225).

@neils5539

Жыл бұрын

As a kid, we lived in the landing pattern for O'Hare. You always knew when a 747 was going over because of the unique engine sound. So big, they just looked like they were hanging in the sky.

Rumour has it the plane’s tail started wagging when the storage area gates were being unlocked.😊👍🏾👍🏾

Really nice to see these aircraft coming out of storage , being refurbished, and given a new life.

@luckytheyorkey9179

2 ай бұрын

Like the DC3 this queen of the skies is eternal and distinguishable from all the others.

The queen of the skies. Best looking aircraft ever.

@jeromejeffy1216

2 жыл бұрын

Uhh don't you think the a380 looks a bit better ?

@carsandstuff365

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeromejeffy1216 Na .. devhilland comet .. wide body tri stars .. md-11 dc-10 L-1011 .. in my opinion more retro and cool

@zalee252

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeromejeffy1216 A380 sucks

@mr.caspian9232

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@jeromejeffy1216

2 жыл бұрын

@@zalee252 that's what i would say about the 747 but each to their own I guess

Seeing a B747 departing from the desert storage after years is magnificent, ALL HAIL THE QUEEN OF THE SKIES! 🛫

@alanrix5344

2 жыл бұрын

Yes 747's are magnificent aircraft

@kinkane5566

2 жыл бұрын

Long live The Queen!

Out of the dirt and into the sky! 2 beautiful queens flying again. This is a great video Sam.

@andersonrodriguez8258

2 жыл бұрын

Unlike the 380

@richardcline1337

2 жыл бұрын

@@andersonrodriguez8258, the 380 is NOT a good looking airplane, unlike the 747 which is a beautiful aircraft.

Having flown these 747s for 18 year give me joy to see then back again in the air. Those aircraft looked like new from the first day until now that I saw your video. Thanks for bringing those experiences to everyone.

As a retired Boeing modification mechanic, I love seeing 747's return to the skies! Wish I could fly with you sometime Sam. Thanks for the great video!

The absolute Queen of the skies. No other plain compares. Just beautiful. Thank you for sharing this with us.

I love how passionate Sam is about the aviation industry, it's really great to see.

@gj1234567899999

2 жыл бұрын

If you think about it- human beings are flying! It’s crazy how we modern people take this miracle for granted. It’s great that there are people who are rightfully still amazed and awed by flight.

@jerrybennett7856

2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a video about the on going maintenance during storage. People outside of aviation do not understand the various maintenance performed on stored airplanes.

Amazing video. In the cockpit, you can see some instruments that were produced 30 years ago and in newer 747's, those are not there. Quite rare to see.

This makes me so happy to see these 747's back in the sky. maybe there will be more with such a demand and backlog in freight delivery. I got to fly a 747-200 sim many years ago and it was a great experience.

So amazing to see these get back in the sky again instead of wasting away :)

@slennie

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately both aircraft are stored again at the moment

I always understood that once a plane has been assigned to long term desert storage, that was it. It was just robbed for bits. Great to see this bird back in the air....

@PGHammer21A

2 жыл бұрын

Some of these B747s wound up at Marshall BWI when Prime Air Marshall was stood up. (As to *why* it was stood up, Prime Air Marshall BWI is one of two Prime Air B747-capable hubs (Prime Air Dulles is the other) that will serve HQ2. Unlike Dulles, I have actually flown out Marshall BWI as a passenger (more than once, in fact - my last flight of ANY sort outbound was out of Marshall BWI six years ago).

This is just such a beautiful feeling watching these wondrous giants resurrect from the dead. I was forever taken by a 747 as a 13 year old in 1975 watching my UA 747 pull up, preparing to take me on my first trip to Hawaii. 747, you are etched forever in my memories.

@awuma

2 жыл бұрын

My first 747 flight was in that year too, out of Honolulu for Vancouver. I was sitting near the back, near a window, so I could see up the whole cabin and the curving sides. An evening flight, with all the lights of Honolulu visible as we climbed out.

The Queen of the Skye's will never die! I did see some major carriers retired their 747 last year when COVID hits, but to see this one retiring to service - this is awesome!

Sam, your genuine joy and enthusiasm is so infectious! What a life you have..

Good to see 747 coming back!🤗

@willemlenteren1485

2 жыл бұрын

We fly on Pacifica 747 s go on at least to2030 a good example to other airliners worldwide to still passengers 747

Others stranded B747 see one of their friend flying again. B747 family: We have hope

Nothing better then 747 taking off, the size and power of this great airplane, there'll never be another like it. Great video sam

The 747 is my absolutely favorite aircraft ever made. I’ve fueled many different aircraft in the military, and even though never a 74, I grew up watching this airplane dominate the passenger and cargo world. Great video, Sam! I would volunteer in a heartbeat to fly on a humanitarian aid mission anywhere in the world for free just to be able to say that I’ve flown on a 747. Not to mention, of course, the glowing feeling from being able to help those in need. Great video!!!

I was always thinking that any plane will retire and end up in the desert will not fly again. This video says that it's possible to see these babies are embracing the skies again.

@soumyaval

2 жыл бұрын

Same

@pbyfr

2 жыл бұрын

USAF took a 10 years stocked B-52 back to service in April. It's quite rare, but it happens. And with most A-380 grounded, and practically all passengers 747 retired, air freight loose a lot of available shipping volume. Therefore, I would not be surprised that a lot of old stocked 747 cargo will be back to the sky.

@williamjones4483

2 жыл бұрын

I think that it's going to be a very long time before the Boeing B747 aircraft will no longer be needed.

@Sacto1654

2 жыл бұрын

In fact, there is a burgeoning business converting good condition 747-400's into freighters.

@FantasticF113

2 жыл бұрын

@Spank A Leftist Yep, the dry desert air with low humidity, stable temperatures and lack of rainfall are all key factors in preserving the aircraft. It's great seeing these amazing machines flying again - especially when they're being used for humanitarian missions. Just because something's old, it doesn't mean you have to throw it away. Peace everyone 🙏

Thanks for sharing Sam. It’s amazing how an aircraft that was in storage for so long can be reactivated like that.

As a recent retired flight attendant I loved flying on the 747 plane ✈️ I’m glad to see these planes ✈️ leaving the desert for another chance to fly again

it just goes to show old stuff dont get old it ages gracefully to go again !

Having flown my family and I with a long haul 747-400... The take off thrust is just a fun experience... Bring them back... One of the safest jets in the sky... 😎

There is nothing like a 747. She's the queen of the skies. 🌐

5:41 I had tears in my eyes when I saw that KLM MD-11 in the background, beautiful aircraft

Beautiful to see these Queens of the skies flying again ❤️❤️❤️

Great to see more 747s being brought back to life again!

I never thought I'd see the day 747's are back in the sky. I hope they bring more back in service.

Great to see the old birds flying again!👍😎🙏

Must admit I smiled when you went into the 747 and even more on the upper deck.

Love to see The Queens came back to service!!! ❤💙💚✈✈✈

I remember Malev recieving their 767-300, it's been stored in the desert too in Bahrein, the plane used to fly for Gulf Air before but haven't been used for years, so it needed some serious maintenance before it was flown to Budapest...

I was 9 years old and living in Seattle when Boeing began test flying the 747. I had a great view of the huge jet as it came around and lined up for approach to Boeing field in the Kent Valley. Soon, 747's were frequently coming in to SeaTac Airport day and night. I started to learn the different names and logos, PanAm, TWA, United, Western Airlines, Continental, BOAC, Lufthansa, etc. We also drove up to Everett Field for the 747's open house to the public. The jumbo had a distinct sound to the engines that no other jets had. My neighbor told me it was water injection. 🤷‍♂️ I'm a little bit older than the jumbo's, but I'm glad that we are both still plugging along as best we can.👍

I can only imagine the list of AD's the maintenance teams needed to complete to get it flying again. I would have loved to see all of that.

Great to see the effort to restore the 747!!! Fantastic achievement to restore the queen of the skys!!! 🛩👑👍

it's great to see Eva Air 747 going in the sky again 🙏🙏🙏👋👋👋👍👍👍

Boeing B-747... An amazing piece of engineering with human touch

I’ve dropped off and picked up quite a few 747’s to/from the desert as well!

Call this aircraft The Phoenix....this was awesome, and what an amazing mission it has!

This is the kind of video that brings joy. Seeing a giant already with many stories return to the flight routine is the most beautiful thing to see! 747 and A380 is an aviation icon!! Very happy to see a video like this!

Great to see those KAL's and Eva Air 747's back in the sky! Queen of the skies!

glad to see the 74 back in service again!

Great vlog Sam ! Glad to see one coming back

I absolutely love seeing a plane that everyone had given up on suddenly being given a new lease on life. It's like it's being reborn and its life has a purpose once again.

The 747 just makes me smile. Thank you for sharing this video. Long live the 747-8 and 747-400

It’s just a shame there aren’t more flying. One of the most beautiful aircraft ever made. Iconic!

It's really great to see one of the Queens get reactivated. I fully realize why airlines stopped using them for passenger service; it's all about economics, but there isn't another aircraft in the sky that compares. She was and always will be a lady of grace and beauty. I recently traveled from Denver to London, but via ORD so we could take Lufthansa's 747-8 from there to Frankfurt. There won't be many more chances to fly on a 747 and I'm taking every opportunity to do so. Besides, I have issues flying on a twin-jet across the Atlantic. And yes, I know all about ETOPS and that they do it multiple times a day without incident but I felt a lot safer on that 747 with nothing but water under me. Eight hours in premium economy and it felt like I was in my house. No bumps, plenty of room and the knowledge that I was onboard the Queen of the Skies. I knew she'd get us there safely. Thanks for the video, Sam; keep 'em coming.

Queen shall continue to fly for more years to come RESPECT THE 747

Very exciting to see, thanks for posting!

The older generation 747s came out of retirement, ferry cargo to the world awesome!

Sam's like a little kid when you get him around an airplane. So cool to see that boundless enthusiasm!!! Add to that a humanitarian mission, what could go wrong??????

It was so great to see another Queen of the Skies has given a second life after being in a dessert storage for a long time ago. I really love 747 even if I never flew one of this giant aircraft. Hopefully we would love to see you here in Manila Queen of the Skies.

Awesome!!! Glad to see a 747-400 put back in service.

A fantastic aircraft performing a fabulous mission!!! Thank you to everyone in this video and mentioned in it, too!!

5:25 Glad to see former Korean Air B747-400 aircraft fly in the sky again!!!!!!

4:35 I didn't know planes have jack points like on cars. It's wild seeing a huge flying beast hanging on four jack stands.

@justing42

2 жыл бұрын

Swung the gear on many planes many times ….it is in fact a trip. Some hangars you put the jacks in place then the floor drops down…. THAT is cool

I lived in both Macau and Taiwan over 12+ years so likely flew on this EVA 747-400 several times. Nothing better unless it’s a 747-8. Flown on those too with Korean. Love the power and stability of a 747!

Deeply moving, The B747 is an iconic legend. In a humanitarian role its built for the job. Everyone involved can be proud of what they have accomplished. Just proves we can do Great things when we work together. ****Team work makes the dream work****

@volvo24091

Жыл бұрын

Humanitarian? Covid aid?? Crappy as it gets

And that’s why she’s called the queen of the skies she will live forever

@workonitm8

2 жыл бұрын

747 will ALWAYS be the Queen of the Skies, even when they're gone. Once a queen, always a queen.

The best comeback EVER!

@cybird1

2 жыл бұрын

@@SamChui OMG OMG OMG Mr. Sam i am your biggest fan thanks for liking my comment

My first flight was on a Olympic airways 747 back in 1993 I have very fond memories of the 747 and I can still remember the anticipation of walking onboard.

♥️Good to see some of these old 747s flying again!

Sam is like a kid in the candy store when he talks about the 747 series!!!

I really miss seeing and hearing the 747’s fly over my house to and from DTW here in Michigan.

747 they don't build them like this no more it was and still is a work of art to this day

Best aircraft ever built, I rather fly a four (4) engine aircraft any day and the Boeing 747’s are the BEST. She still is the QUEEN of the skies. Thanks to companies like these are giving her life again.

Nothing can compare to the 747 :-) great to see this is happening, especially with extended upper deck versions :-)

Long live the queen. This might be your best video yet. Really enjoyed this very interesting content. Big congrats on your own pilot's licence as well!

The most beautiful aircraft ever to take to the skies

Sam,congratulations, also super good for the b747,new life again, thanks to the people, etc.

There are more to follow and the A380s are coming back, and in my opinion its about time!

Hi flew her for many years,great plane love it

@FutureSystem738

2 жыл бұрын

Ditto. Best plane I’ve ever flown.

Sam, it’s such great news 747 are being saved and will keep flying! Fantastic and looking forward to that humanitarian mission video.

Even as a freighter this plane is the most beautiful in the sky!

Awesome video! The Queen of the Skies, and the AVGeek King. Who could ask for anything more? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Great to see an amazing plane flying again. This was when Boeing used to build some amazing planes back then and they have certainly lost their way with the recent 737-Max series of planes which is a big shame

Glad to see them flying again !

Just wow.. these things should be preserved forever.

Awesome! Its so sad to see those jets rot in the desert...Especially majestic ones like the 747!

A very rewarding job for the A&P’s involved in this kind of work..

Great video !! Nice to see her flying again 😊

Great video, good to see the 747 renovated and made useful again.

The queen of the skies 🌌 undoubtedly

I couldn't believe that one day I would have my picture featured on one of Sam Chui's vlogs! I follow and watched his videos for 3 years now and there was my photo along with the team featured as one of cameo pictures. Awesome!

Dear Sam, thanks to share your love for all planes all around the world. It's a real pleasure to watch it everytime =) Thanks to make me/us dream about Boeing, Airbus and some Antonov too !!! Best regards from France. Take care, and long life to this awesome aviation channel

Great to see my favorite aircraft type being put back into service!

Forward section "41" made in Wichita Kansas (shipped to Everett on a train) , This Freighter conversion by IAI, but others also designed and originally done in Wichita KS. lots of other parts made in Wichita.

So much respect for these pilots and pilots in general, they have to learn how to operate such sophisticated and fascinating machines/airplanes, tons and tons of buttons in that cockpit and they have to know it all.

Also always loved the 707, 727, & DC-10s

Awesome! The greatest passenger plane ever made.