LH 747-400 Takeoff Hong Kong

Very cool Take-Off from
this Lufthansa 747-400
REG:D-ABVK
Amazing Wing Flex!

[@jasminderpinder]

My goodness.. I've not seen so much wing flex in a long time. Soon after take-off the engine furthest away was truly wobbling, lol. However, for all the amazement, have to say that I love it. I always love watching the wing activity on a plane and it makes flying so much more 'real'. Aircraft engineering always fascinates me, starting with the fact that such a huge and heavy metal machine such as the B747 series (my favourite, even more than the A380) can lift off, fly and land so gracefully.

[@skysurferDublin2011]

That's amazing how much that wing bends and flexes, and that engine sound at 2:37 is amazing!

[@bbinchi]

I've watched this video countless times and it remains my favorite takeoff vid. There is clear, visible evidence of several of the physical forces at play during the takeoff and climb-out phases of commercial flight. I think it's a great testament to the engineering that went into the 747-400. Plus the sound is very good. Love it!

[@WidoZuur]

The best takeoff video I have ever heard! Love the sound of the engines when they spool up!

[@Agui007]

This is a high quality clip and excellent as well. i too love the way the engines wobble slightly and the wing flexes, but shows their robust.

[@707fan]

Excellent! I can replay this video again and again!

[@a090006]

wow amazing video,the smoke in the engines ,the movement off the wing and engines ,the flaps? going in!

[@bassplaya1549]

Awesome footage of the vapor in the engines on the take off roll

[@uchilledfrance]

Wow... 1:40 to 1.55 is absolutely scary to watch... a bumpy start to the journey from the looks of it...lovely video. Thanks.

[@iukanaboi17]

watching this makes my stomach churn. ive never seen a wing flex and shake so much!!! awesome!

[@lineage129]

damn awesome wing flexing. love it. You would be amazed to see how far these wings can flex man. Truly amazing

[@fadecrm12]

Awesome video. Great sound and great view. I love the 747-400. I rode one from Mumbai to Frankfurt the other week and enjoyed every second of the trip.

[@Bitsforboats]

Beautiful footage of awesome engineering at work.

[@rnw26l]

Wonderful departure. A bit of turbulence... Love the wing and engine flexing...

[@Gravitymaster221]

i love that feeling you get when you start to go faster and faster on a plane during takeoff :)

[@LTF85199]

wow, i never seen such a steady clear video of all that wing+engine movement great shot -Hackie

[@ginsunh]

You can hear the overhead bins creaking on takeoff. Sounds exactly like the ones on the All Nippon 747-400 I flew on. Beautiful vid.

[@JupiterTechnology12.000]

Amazing Engine Sound

[@alextownsend565hotm]

love the shot of the slats at the start or the vid, amazing

[@manitogata]

What a spectacular takeoff!! do I really love the sound of those engines!!!!

[@Gamespeed91]

Exellent job showing that massive wing flex!

[@sklzlm]

OH WOW! That is some AWESOME wing flex right there!

[@hawkboy000]

Simply beautiful. What a beast!

[@robrych]

I think this is one of the best 747´s take-off videos on youtube..if not the best one..amazing :))

[@zedextreme8177]

This video flew right into my favourites!

[@Island_Line_Rail_Productions]

nice vid love watching the wing flex!

[@elceea320]

this is the best vid n youtube that i have seen to do with 747 takeoffs! Magnificent aircraft performing superiorly well! The camera was well positioned and all! AWESOME! 5 STARS!

[@roxetterc747]

Awesome takeoff! And what a wingflex! Great! :)

[@SpoolinX]

I've never seen that much flex of the wing...wow!

[@Mav1843]

Some of the best American Engineering ever! Great Plane! So glad that I was able to fly it once in my life!

[@kernowdel]

Brilliant. All those 747's on the ground as well.

[@johnmarcos1929]

This is my favorite take off. We can see how flexive the wing can be.

[@jackd166]

Very cool! 5* Can you imagine what a first time flyer would think of that wing flex. They'd think the wing would come of. The wing flex on a A330 is amazing too. I remember flying on Aer Lingus A330 to Malaga

[@MrBear1967]

fantastic...damn that wing does flex...bloody awesome....

[@my235]

I love watching that aileron working away like crazy out there.

[@pr1268]

Simply amazing! It seemed like an unusually long time before the Krueger Flaps (and also presumably the trailing-edge flaps, although they weren't visible in the video) were retracted.

[@onecunningfox]

Watch closely at 0:52 and 0:57 as the engines start to rise and the wing (also at 0:57) when the plane is holding. The pilot has the brakes on full and the engines at max!. This flight was fully loaded + cargo. You can tell the weight by the bounce that she takes at 1:30 as the wings are starting to flex up and down. They make teh plane jump a bit before the nose even starts to rise. THAT EQUALS A VERY HEAVY LOAD.. Great video and NICE camera work!

[@th992000]

You can see the wing bump up and dow under the take off. Really cool!

[@girldemprado]

Really flexible wings, looks like they were very heavy with fuel and those engines seemed as if they were going to take off on their own and leave the plane behind. AWESOME!

[@Mafk345]

I love those lufthansa 747-400s!!!!

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

I love the engine sound too

[@globulus1]

Oh my god! That wing shakes like crazy!

[@northean]

That is some crazy wingflex

[@hotelgulf]

Beautiful departure sequence! Felt like I was there! Thanks for YT'ing this-

[@tsunningwah3471]

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[@nomisme]

I love the engine sound!

[@txff2002]

That's an awesome angle. I never knew the wings flexed like that.

[@westondaniel]

Wow its incredible how much the wings flex and engines wobble. They look like they will just snap off. Scary.

[@Ontario245]

It is amazing how flying to this day leaves most people breathless with excitement

[@jorgete25]

Those flaps "Krüger" ara beautiful! Happy Landings!

[@WEAJHD]

It's so impressive to see the wing flex on the 747.. looks like it's all about to fall off :)

[@ilovemthtrains]

One of the best Video`s on you tube!!

[@drumdude46]

the flex in those wings in unbelievable! yeah, i know they are designed to bow quite a lot, but........watching this makes me shiver! awesome nonetheless!

[@MrPants1970]

There is a lot of flexing goin on there, amazing!

[@TBPBAviation]

Great Wing flex...its good to see the design specifications in action..almost looks like its flaping

[@B744ER]

Those GE CF6 80E's are so sexy, the spool sounds amazing! AWESOME VIDEO!

[@ukweatheroutlook]

wow! Wingflex on tht!! Engines look as light as a fether :D

[@artmusz]

Interesting view and cool sounds.

[@CherokeeXJ40]

Beautiful!!!

[@seanwdc10]

Awesome video...what a plane.

[@JavierRamones456]

so heavy wing moving!! wow the most wondefull take off!!

[@Ubeans2001]

yes it does but the checkerboard approach was one of a kind. Both airports are great!

[@paul10102]

Incredible video. Kind of a scary takeoff. Lots of turbulence. Great video.

[@Ubeans2001]

Wow!! Look at the wingflex!

[@MRmacja22]

THOSE WINGS ARE GOING TO SNAP OFF!!

[@conoramoia]

has all the factors of a good takeoff video,sound,wingflex,engines fogging up,etc.

[@zedextreme8177]

I love that sound!

[@sk84life0808]

i love hong kong because of its hills and mountains!!

[@banstaman]

wow that was a whole lot of wing flex, oh i did notice the vortices in the engines during takeoff

[@mechmove]

pretty cool stuff.... all way to flaps and leading-edge slats retracted, flying in the clean configuration.

[@kolbpilot]

@LTV249 Love the way the wings & engines flex. Boeing was a master a that.

[@Helicopterpilot16]

Cool Cathay pacific in the back!

[@CTBLM]

One of my best flights was on a Lufthansa 747-400 (D-ABTB) from Seoul Incheon to Frankfurt. The 747s are great and still a wonderful airplane to fly.

[@CaptainFox91]

I love this video thank you very much for posting 5/5*

[@etopsflight]

great vid, love how you keep the camera still for the whole footage

[@mccallfrank007]

this comment is older than most kids who play fortnite wonder if anyone is on this account

[@dido93]

Excellent vid...

[@TheNauma]

The first lady of the civil jets - with her unimitable sound...!

[@seventhflatfive]

Love the engine sound at around the 0:50 mark.

[@joffie]

Very nice video Gotta love the shaking wings lol

[@svscared]

Wow! I don't think I've ever seen a wing move around like that before! lol

[@dufey1969]

amazing wing flex nice video

[@guuuuuust]

men that's hard so nice the engines !!! it gives a kick !! 747-400 top !!!

[@saidsitooo089]

Excellent! Very good! :D

[@aristosdxrdre]

Great job!

[@suspendmeassholes]

Damn, that was a turbulent takeoff, look at those engines bouncing around!

[@flygwada971]

That´s wonderfull. Great catch .

[@aftnoon2]

Hi! I don't know if there's some videos about, but it's also very impresive the flexing capability of a B-52 bomber wing. An old 50 years (or more?) design, you know. The 52's wings are very high located, and are so flexible that they need supports at its extremes, on ground.

[@glvdtxn]

Talk about flapping your wings! Very cool indeed!

[@ukweatheroutlook]

AMAZING WING FLEX!!

[@DouglasUrantia]

The flexing makes the ride more comfortable for the passengers and causes less stress on the plane structure as you mention in your post.

[@nightmare1045]

cool!thanks for the information

[@TheVidsbids2012]

thanks for the video :)

[@Thicp]

Nice video dude!!!

[@mickfs2004]

mmmmm love the sounds of those GE's Engines =)

[@dido93]

Excellent video...;-)

[@MMSband737]

This video is cool. Wing flex is cool too.

[@rb21122b]

Excellent video! Its nice to know that LH will be the launch costomer for the new 747-8....the only airline that has ordered it. lol (at least so far)

[@4BS0LUT3RN003]

awesome video thanks :DDDD

[@DouglasUrantia]

also the flexing makes the ride for the passengers a lot more comfortable.!!

[@Trulli75]

Brutal wingflex!

[@Shak333k]

Amazing how flexible the wing is.