787 Power-on Testing Begins

[spitfire1500]

Good maybe I'll start delivering planes soon. Been flying the Dreamlifter empty a few legs for currency.

 

[FDJ2]

It's good to see progress on the 787.

 

[Spooky 2]

True.

However, what happened to the days when men got things done? This plane should have been completed by now, without delays or mistakes. If I were an engineer for Boeing, I would be working 16 hours a day to get this plane into production. If they keep working at this pace, Boeing and the airlines will be out of business. They aren't re-inventing the wheel or developing new technologies, just changing the way those technologies apply with respect to the airplane.

If they are working as hard as possible, then I will stand corrected. It doesn't look like that is so and all of us will suffer from it, including Boeing.

I am simultaneously disappointed and impressed by the Boeing team for their delay and conception (respectively) of such a great airplane. We can end the disappointment by introducing a true American competitor which will speed deliveries. (Not Airbus)

You have to be clueless. There is so much new technology in this airplane that the test program will be a huge challenge. As they are fond of saying, there are only to problems left, software and hardware.

 

[UALjan15]

True.

They aren't re-inventing the wheel or developing new technologies, just changing the way those technologies apply with respect to the airplane.

If they are working as hard as possible, then I will stand corrected. It doesn't look like that is so and all of us will suffer from it, including Boeing.

I am simultaneously disappointed and impressed by the Boeing team for their delay and conception (respectively) of such a great airplane.

Just because it looks like a traditional airliner doesn't meen that new technologies haven't been developed. I have spent some time reading about all of these, and they are indeed re-inventions of a lot of the systems. Take a look at the electrical system, for example. Entire systems like pneumatics and pressurization are now powered by massive generators. Then of course there is the widespread use of carbon and composites in areas never before attempted. Do some research before you post your ignorance on FI.

I think the delays are understandable and even expected considering all of the new technology. This is not just a scaled down 777 by any stretch of the imagination. I hope Boeing gets it right--this company is one of our country's best exporters and should always be a symbol of American engineering excellence.

 

[Superpilot92]

http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/flightblogger/2008/06/onboard-dreamliner-four.html

some new pictures

Cockpit pictures

http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/flightblogger/2008/06/fours-front-office.html

 

[The_Russian]

Just because it looks like a traditional airliner doesn't meen that new technologies haven't been developed. I have spent some time reading about all of these, and they are indeed re-inventions of a lot of the systems. Take a look at the electrical system, for example. Entire systems like pneumatics and pressurization are now powered by massive generators. Then of course there is the widespread use of carbon and composites in areas never before attempted. Do some research before you post your ignorance on FI.

They are not developing any new technology or any new sciences. Carbon and composites have been used in production airplanes for the last thirty (30) years or more. This includes FAR Part 25 aircraft. Also, while the pressurization may be powered by a different source, the principles are the same. New advances in magnetism outside of aviation have lead to the development of more powerful generators and electric motors which now allows them to make this transition. Boeing had little, if anything to do with these technological advances.

Once again, they are not re-inventing the wheel, because these technologies already exist.

I think the delays are understandable and even expected considering all of the new technology. This is not just a scaled down 777 by any stretch of the imagination. I hope Boeing gets it right--this company is one of our country's best exporters and should always be a symbol of American engineering excellence.

The delays are based on poor planning and lack of dedication of the American workforce. Also, a lack of another American competitor does not breed an excellent Thoroughbred. I also hope that Boeing gets it right, or the airlines and Boeing will suffer tremendously.

I find it offensive that you refer to me as "ignorant".

 

[The_Russian]

You have to be clueless. There is so much new technology in this airplane that the test program will be a huge challenge. As they are fond of saying, there are only to problems left, software and hardware.

See above.

 

[whymeworry?]

I didn't see the cup holders anywhere in the pics.

 

[Spooky 2]

See above.

Sorry. Your are not ignorant, but you are a pompass commie.

 

[The_Russian]

Sorry. Your are not ignorant, but you are a pompass commie.

Honestly, I don't see how you take any of my posts as pompous. I feel they are quite objective, actually.

Why do some of you have a pension for talking down to others? What ever happened to mutual respect between flight crews?

 

[Spooky 2]

Honestly, I don't see how you take any of my posts as pompous. I feel they are quite objective, actually.

Why do some of you have a pension for talking down to others? What ever happened to mutual respect between flight crews?

I can just feel the love. BTW, I think your a poser also. Come on, when did you fly a MIG 29? No one respects a poser.

 

[NuGuy]

http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/flightblogger/2008/06/onboard-dreamliner-four.html

some new pictures

Cockpit pictures

http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/flightblogger/2008/06/fours-front-office.html

Heyas,

They are going full tilt over at the puzzle palace making room for the FTDs and the sim. Lot's of construction.

Got to sit in the mockup. VERY cool.

Nu

 

[The_Russian]

I can just feel the love. BTW, I think your a poser also. Come on, when did you fly a MIG 29? No one respects a poser.

I think you just need to chill out a little! Or maybe you just need to get laid.

 

[Spooky 2]

I think you just need to chill out a little! Or maybe you just need to get laid.

Love or not, it's still fun to push your buttons, and yes you are a poser.

 

[pianoman]

There's a lot in common with the 777 as far as controls/switches/buttons go.