747-SP Startup - Checks - Departure from Orly

[@EnfieldNo4]

Gosh I remember that engine sound. Unforgettable to anyone who’s ever flown a classic. Happy memories.

[@SyafiqFly]

Omg!!..i never knew 747 could have an adorable version!!!..

[@MarshallBennett64]

What an outstanding video. Great plane as well, Believe the design was aimed at added distance with a lighter payload. Ran into competition with the 1011 and DC-10 tri-bodies. Lots of gadgets and gauges on the old flight decks. Add the old engineer's panels as well. Thanks for sharing...one of the best cockpit videos on this site I've seen.

[@radwi69]

Oh, that beautiful humming zen of the RollsRoyce engines......love it!

[@ahmadsunbulli2185]

it's such an amazing video for SVA 74s , I've already seen that 6 years old video at that time , but unfortunately I wasn't able to find it anymore , thanks John for this nice add .

[@Parker6432]

+Ahmad Sunbulli - I'm glad you enjoyed it Ahmad... I love it through a big stereo system! Sounds AWESOME!!!

[@Subgunman]

Just gotta love the drone of those engines! Quite noticeable in the early cockpits but really muted today with the advent of more modern and efficient insulation.

[@sky173]

Listen to the engines growl! Love it. Thanks for sharing.

[@LaylaSweetman]

I am sensing your passion! Nice find... 👍

[@magnoboavista]

Really nice! Thanks for sharing!

[@mhayli1]

I flew on a QF SP from YMML to WADD in June or July 1998, so retirement to Arizona was later than early '90s.

[@phillipcoffman2510]

Years ago I went with my grandparents back to Virginia the desert with my cousins and my aunt and uncle we flew into Salt Lake and had to change planes when we got on there was another little boy that said Mommy I can't see out my window his mom said that's because there's a really big airplane next to us so my grandparents and I got seated of course I grab the window seat in one of these 747s we're literally right next to us and we were in a 707 I've always wanted to fly in one of these but I've never been lucky enough wow what a plane

[@LudeauvieK]

Sound engine take off ...great on my hears...🎵🎶👍👌 It reminds me of the F.-GTOM of corsair (747-SP44) withdrawn from the airline in September 2002

[@eat_a_dick_trudeau]

Interesting, since they're RB211s.

[@TheKingTubby1]

fantastic - the better days of long haul wide body piloting and travel

[@hottuberrol968]

The Qantas SP’s were not retired in the early 90’s because I flew on one out of Seoul in late 1996. And I think it was sold on , not retired to the desert .

[@Parker6432]

Both QF 747-SP's were retired to the Arizona desert and broken up for parts- the parts being worth more than a sale of an airframe. Word has it that Qantas resale price was so outrageous nobody was interested. MORE rumour says that John Travolta was interested in one of the SP's but QF was totally ridiculous with their sale price. Thus two magnificently maintained air frames were "scrapped" with many miles still available to them.

[@richardshiggins704]

I only flew a B747SP once with SAA from CDG to JNB via Zürich in 2003 .

[@Parker6432]

This aircraft is certainly Saudi Royal flight. I believe the plane is still in service and fully maintained. One of the last 747-SP aircraft still airworthy!

[@Parker6432]

Don't you love the "bump" on engine ignition! :D

[@Jerutastic]

Wow, if the engines are this loud from the cockpit imagine the cabin...and btw this is definitely Saudi Airlines.

[@4r1ffster70]

Wow,that sweet roaring....😄

[@elhadjhamza1130]

amazing start taxi

[@alexp3752]

I love those RB211s! However, judging by the engine panel that airframe is old, old, old.

[@Parker6432]

Still flying and in immaculate condition! :D

[@mischka76]

Thar's not Orly it's De Gaulle! You can clearly see the ground chart of LFPG/CDG with the co-pilot and when they depart you can see the runway 27R from the window, which doesn't exist in LFPO. Nice video though, thanks for posting!

[@richardshiggins704]

In fact it is from CDG1 . It may have been A Saudia Royal flight ?

[@Parker6432]

It was Saudi Royal Flight

[@Wayrack]

amazing dijareedoo sound :)

[@lb_reflections]

At 8:11, what does the Captain want his FO to activate, only to do it himself? Anyone care to enlighten, please?

[@redsloane9905]

Transponder.....I think.

[@DavidBerquist334]

Are the instruments the same as the 727 and 737 100 and 200 series vsi attitude indicator altimi ter and the airspeed like can you swap from one plane to a another if you need to while waiting for the part oo come in

[@POON3345]

Correction that is CDG airport.

[@brian6779]

Question to 747 pilots, is it usual to handle the yoke with both hands versus right hand on the throttle below cruising altitude?

[@SyafiqFly]

Brian Cheung nope. Usually we fly with one hand on thttle and the other on contrl column. Never use both hand on control colomn unless really2 necessary. Like all hydraulic failure or commencing a steep turn

[@gaygaz9737]

And to think pilots could smoke in the cockpit. I miss those days. Prepare for take-off.

[@Neosum123]

08:52 What is he doing with the gear handle?

[@kristoflaskai8270]

Just disconnected it from the hydraulic system. The locks holds the gears in place :)

[@SyafiqFly]

Gears up and off. Disconnecting hyd from valve.

[@faresalmodaihsh1296]

This is proudly a Saudi Arabian VIP flight!

[@Parker6432]

+Fares It is one of my favourites. It was posted by a Saudi pilot about six years ago and I recorded it. He removed it but I was able to reproduce it for those who enjoy it! I have another in my library on the same crew doing a descent into an American airport in the same 747-SP

[@poki3100]

💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@damonlang1185]

there's a time and a place for shit like that and it sure as hell isn't now

[@Ayezoo2014]

What’s so proud about it 😀😀

[@Wolshanze]

This things a fucking Antique !!!!!!

[@Parker6432]

Yes it is! Just be thankful you have it on here to see.

[@Wolshanze]

Scrap it things a flying danger ....

[@CSKsynthwave]

Steve Hatt, You must be an Airbus fan.

[@MrSuniman]

Several are still in use, extremely reliable, just uneconomical for most purposes !

[@gatekeeper65]

One of those antiques piloted by their singer Bruce Dickinson, got Iron Maiden, their families,crew, and all their gear and stage setup clear around the world trouble free for their last tour. Not bad for a fucking antique.

[@BadGuyDennis]

If we keep this plane flying, where to hire the flight engineer nowadays?

[@mike20259]

Still this 747 in service ?

[@asherswing]

nice to see saudi pilots

[@Variety_and_Fun_Math]

This is CDG Roissy airport. Clearly see the round terminal 1. On pilot's chart too.

[@XXKXKX]

Is this Saudi Arabian airlines or Qantas??

[@Parker6432]

Saudi Royal Flight 747-SP. Aircraft is still in service.

[@axelsflightsimulation]

Saudi

[@dariak.7561]

Probably HZ-HM1B or HZ-HM1C

[@johno9507]

SC Plays. Qantas SP's had RR RB211-524D4's engines, this has RB-211-524C2's. I was lucky enough to work on both Qantas SP's VH-EAA and EAB as back in the 90's

[@XXKXKX]

John O Lucky! Thanks for clearing that up

[@wsx2000lol]

those sound definetely like rolls royce rb211 engines so it's definetely saudi arabian special 747sp's

[@Promo52.]

Charles de Gaule pas Orly ;)

[@richardshiggins704]

SAA subsequently used them on their domestic services from JNB-CPT-JNB before their ultimate retirement .

[@Parker6432]

+Richard - I never had the chance to fly a 747SP. Qantas had two of them, and when they were retired, John Travolta wanted one of them. Qantas decided they were more valuable for scrap prices, so they ended their lives in the Arizona desert... chopped up! :( SAA retired one of their SP's (Maluti) to Rand Airport museum. There are clips on YT of the final flight into Rand airport

[@Parker6432]

Yes it is a Saudia 'royal' flight Richard

[@mengheng3510]

Synco Synco ?

[@racerboom3389]

The FE in the thumbnail is using an iPad. Where was the photo taken?

[@brian6779]

racerboom I think he was using foreflight for weather

[@racerboom3389]

I think the actual video predates the iPad or Foreflight.

[@Parker6432]

Yes this is in the 1990's - tho the aircraft is still flying

[@elhadjhamza1130]

this 747 sp from what company

[@johannes747flightexperienc8]

Qantas

[@khalidabdulghani]

No, Saudi Arabian Airlines

[@jeromebonnard328]

This is CDG, not Orly

[@JASONISAACREYES]

IT'S CALLED ADDED DISTURBANCE OF FLIGHTS ✈️ TURBULENCE

[@Wolshanze]

where they flying too Newyork lol

[@poki3100]

i think this is jeddah INTL air port

[@mohammedallaf9336]

This is one Saudia Airlines plane. The flight was from Paris charl degol international airport.

[@mengheng3510]

U let the Captain know

[@adamhowley8037]

When men were men and planes were planes

[@jeffl1944]

Very old plane

[@خالدالخالد-ص5ي7ث]

Saudi 747sp They have 3 planes 747sp B1 F C

[@alrwily4040]

Saudi arabia 747