21st Century Jet: The Building of the 777
tv show
5 total episodes
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1 seasons
First Aired January 08, 1996
Genres:
Overview
The Boeing Company develops their most technically advanced aircraft: the 777. From corporate conference rooms to factory floors, its extensive testing and first commercial flight, more than 10,000 people were involved in the creation of the new plane, assembled with parts from all over the world.
Taking Flight
Season 1 - Episode 4 - 1h 57m
Air Date
January 29, 1996
Overview
A year of flight tests ensure the 777 is capable of surviving more extreme conditions than it is ever likely to meet. The tests begin slowly, with minor problems such as panels falling off and undercarriage doors vibrating, and culminate in "The Big One" -- showing the plane at its heaviest weight can use maximum braking without the resulting 3,000 degree heat setting it afire.