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. Snifff -- mmmm, that new airplane smell. This is the worlds newest 747, just a few weeks old. It's a UPS 747-8f Freighter. The aircraft is immaculate, having just left the factory at Boeing to enter service with UPS. UPS was nice enough to invite me onboard the aircraft for an interview and tour with Erik, a long time Captain for UPS.
First, we go through some of Erik's career and talk about how he got into aviation. Then we move onto what it's like to fly the 747, and what makes this 747 different from the 747-400. As we discuss some of those aspect of flying the plane, we start to touch on the details of the cockpit with a basic overview of how the cockpit controls, systems, and autopilot functions work together.
We go over things such as the PFD, MFD and EICAS which are part of the glass cockpit. These systems have been around for a long time, but they're getting more refined and reliable as time goes on. While the displays and controls may look the same, there's a lot more going on behind the scenes. LED screens, faster computers, and more refined algorithms make this and other Boeing aircraft some of the safest in the world.
Erik also talks about the 747-8fs new electronic checklist, which was introduced with the 777 and 787, and now making it into these upgraded versions of the 747, 737, etc.
He also discussed redundancy of the FMCs (Flight Management Computers) as well as where pilots spend most of their time controlling the aircraft, which the Mode Control Panel (MCP) and Control Display Unit (CDU).
We then take a look at the crew rest area for long haul flights, in addition to the cargo area where we run through some of the unique logistics that UPS must go through to load cargo.
It's truly an amazing machine, and I hope you guys enjoy watching the video!
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[@angleofattack]

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[@leesantos9711]

So glad to see a brand new 747 , hope they never stop making them ! The Queen of the Skies ! Thank you AofA and UPS !

[@daveinstlouis]

Another 16 Dash 8's on order! Thank you UPS for helping to keep the 747 alive!

[@herbm8709]

Great interview! You asked every question that I thought of right after I was thinking of it .

[@herzglass]

My favorite airliner! I so envy you for this tour. The closeups on the cockpit are pure eyegasm for me. Thanks a lot!

[@leatherwoodjay]

Great info vid. Still enjoying Josh's Alaska vids also. Thanks for the fantastic tour you gave him especially the last Denali vid! Incredible!! You could probably make huge bucks just taking peeps on those tourist flights.....

[@Runmikerun1onTube]

Great interview! Thank you!

[@rudolfabelin383]

Thank you Captain for giving this interview!!!

[@masteryoda498]

The Boeing 747, greatest aircraft ever made, it's sad that the passenger variation has died, but there will still be a demand for the freighter version because of the design.

[@Roodj1]

Ahh the nice new look of a new aircraft... sooo different then the Q400 I fly.

[@traineepilot57]

Those fire resistant containers reminded me of UPS 6. Glad that UPS implemented additional safety measures to prevent the same incident from happening again. I hope the other cargo airlines will follow suit.

[@mrpaulgrimm6129]

Worked for UPS 39 years. Great Company

[@papanoel3999]

I really enjoyed this video.the 747 is my fave plane.

[@grandpa1687]

Glad to see they are still building the 747. In my humble opinion; it is the most beautiful and graceful airplane in the world. Angle of Attack, thank you for the video.

[@billnicholson2470]

Nice video Chris. Very cool cockpit. I wouldn't want the payment book for that monster. Thanks for sharing.

[@pilotconnor2930]

I love going to check these out in the factory and on the flight line. It is a very impressive aircraft. Especially sitting in the cockpit 30 feet off the deck!

[@SC-sf8xt]

First 747 made is parked at the museum of flight near seattle, the 747 800 of today is a marvel of technolgical evolution since 1969

[@mattguthmiller]

I think I learned more in this video than in my own tour 😂 nice work buddy!

[@danozism]

Great to see companies like UPS keeping the Queen of the Skies alive!

[@chase.sansone]

Cool walkthrough