His channel has really taken off - pun intended. I am glad Ron is having so much fun in his retirement and providing all this interesting content and information.
Enjoyed it Ron! I just retired off the dash 300 at AA. 2500+ hours. Great briefing. We had the GE-90-115B engines which actually had a “classified” max thrust rating that exceeded 115,000 lbs of thrust per side. Got to ferry one a couple of times, 25% of max fuel capacity and just us two pilots. To say the thing took off and climbed like a raped ape, is putting it mildly. 😂. The plane could be a bit challenging to roll on at very light weights, but landing it with flaps 25, at max landing weight was like buttah!
I now fly a Citation Mustang CE-510 as my retirement gig. Fun Fact….The baby slotation, at FL 410 cruising at 350KIAS (.61 Mach) has the same fuel burn as the APU on the 777-300 does at the gate keeping the cabin cool on a warm day.
Fantastic Video, absolutely enjoyed it. The B777 is an awesome aircraft I really enjoy flying it, handles beautifully in all flight phases and a heavily robust machine.
These stories are captivating, Ron. Thank you again for sharing them! Off-topic... I think all large aircraft should all have cameras that show the control surfaces, landing gear, and engines. I've seen plenty of accident recreations and reports, where that visual info could've been vital.
Pretty neat seeing things on the -300, many seem to think this bird and the -300ER are the same…they’re not! Only the -300ER has exclusive GE engines. I believe the -300’s that flew only had a mix of PW and RR engines.
Ron, re: shutting down an engine by spraying water into it. There was (I believe) an Airbus made an emergency landing at an airport in Asia (Singapore, I think it was). After getting stopped it was necessary to evacuate the aircraft, so they shut down the engines. Except the starboard engine wouldn't shut off, and the evac couldn't proceed with this engine running. The Airport Fire Dept guys wound up shooting it full of foam to shut it down.
I can vouch for Terry Lutz as I flew Phantoms with him in Europe. Years later he went through the AF Test Pilot School. He did a full test pilot evaluation on my RV-4.
Love your digression material! The helicopter story was a new one. Did you read about the A-380 that had an engine that wouldn't shutdown and the fire service tried water too w/o success. Added foam did the trick though. ❤
The Japanese had what they called "747SR" planes. Basically, 747s with tiny fuel tanks and lots of seating. 498 for the early ones, 563 for the later ones. Sadly, one of these crashed with 524 people aboard. Only 4 survived. An improper tail-strike repair by Boeing was to blame. The aft bulkhead blew out and ripped off most the tail and destroyed all four hydraulic systems.
@@brooklyndrive One did. A 747SR-100, along with a regular 747-100 (ex-AA). Both got mounting points for the shuttle, vertical stabilizers on each side of the tail, and strengthened hulls. I'm guessing they didn't increase fuel capacity because it would have been too expensive and/or impractical to do so. It had a range of about 1,150 nm at 15,000 ft doing 0.6 Mach with the shuttle attached. Quite a cut from a regular 747.
so amazing, all these details, background infos, mentioned people. Good incentives for me to research deeper into the matter 🖖🏽🤩👍🏽 - sunny gtx from the Lake of Constance, 55km from Zurich Airport and right under the landing & starting flightpath 👋🏽 - and finally I know what "digress" means .. I myself do it a lot 😂
If you haven't yet, go watch the documentary "21st century jet" - it's on UA-cam. PBS followed and filmed everything from concept to design to building to testing to entry to service and it's just an amazing look into the program.
I've got some time flying aerobatics in a Great Lakes. My club has one. N60GL. But I haven't flown it in a few years. I'll go pay it a visit and see if its the same situation as yours. Your Great Lakes is certified, right? Does that cause complications in adding these boots if you screw them on (permanently attached)?
I've always wondered if the onboard engineers have a very stressful job. Are they afraid to be sitting in the back of the airplane when the pilots doing things like stalls and stuff? Is that why every time I see all that equipment in the back of the airplane they have so many beer kegs? Did the guys in the cockpit ever get jealous?
Hi, Ron. As a member, can you please try to retrieve the following issue from the ALPA Mag for me, please? It is for a project. J. Lauber, “Resource Management in the Cockpit,” Air Line Pilot, vol. 53 (1984), pp. 20-23. Thank you in advance!
Never stop making videos! They’re comprehensive and intelligent and entertaining just absolutely gold . Thank you
Glad you like them!
His channel has really taken off - pun intended. I am glad Ron is having so much fun in his retirement and providing all this interesting content and information.
@@ronrogers I agree. I'm a relatively new airline pilot and your stories are gold and a great source of knowledge!
Sir, you have had a glorious career! Thank you for sharing it with us.
Thank you kindly!
Very interesting! Boeing needs your group to over see their space craft program! :-)
Yes they do🤣
Simulator only!!! :-)
Enjoyed it Ron! I just retired off the dash 300 at AA. 2500+ hours. Great briefing. We had the GE-90-115B engines which actually had a “classified” max thrust rating that exceeded 115,000 lbs of thrust per side. Got to ferry one a couple of times, 25% of max fuel capacity and just us two pilots. To say the thing took off and climbed like a raped ape, is putting it mildly. 😂. The plane could be a bit challenging to roll on at very light weights, but landing it with flaps 25, at max landing weight was like buttah!
I now fly a Citation Mustang CE-510 as my retirement gig. Fun Fact….The baby slotation, at FL 410 cruising at 350KIAS (.61 Mach) has the same fuel burn as the APU on the 777-300 does at the gate keeping the cabin cool on a warm day.
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Fantastic Video, absolutely enjoyed it. The B777 is an awesome aircraft I really enjoy flying it, handles beautifully in all flight phases and a heavily robust machine.
"I was off half a Hertz", is my new go to reason for any question.
Good stuff Ron. The-300 is a very impressive machine.
It sure is!
These stories are captivating, Ron. Thank you again for sharing them! Off-topic... I think all large aircraft should all have cameras that show the control surfaces, landing gear, and engines. I've seen plenty of accident recreations and reports, where that visual info could've been vital.
There has or had been a lot of discussion of that issue back when I was chairman of the committee.
Always learn something when I watch your videos. You had quite the career, thanks for sharing.
Glad to hear that!
Wonderful video and story. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent video Ron. I always look forward to your content. Thanks a million.
Thanks for watching
Pretty neat seeing things on the -300, many seem to think this bird and the -300ER are the same…they’re not! Only the -300ER has exclusive GE engines. I believe the -300’s that flew only had a mix of PW and RR engines.
Ron, re: shutting down an engine by spraying water into it. There was (I believe) an Airbus made an emergency landing at an airport in Asia (Singapore, I think it was). After getting stopped it was necessary to evacuate the aircraft, so they shut down the engines. Except the starboard engine wouldn't shut off, and the evac couldn't proceed with this engine running. The Airport Fire Dept guys wound up shooting it full of foam to shut it down.
Yes, that was on a A-380.
I can vouch for Terry Lutz as I flew Phantoms with him in Europe. Years later he went through the AF Test Pilot School. He did a full test pilot evaluation on my RV-4.
Love your digression material! The helicopter story was a new one. Did you read about the A-380 that had an engine that wouldn't shutdown and the fire service tried water too w/o success. Added foam did the trick though. ❤
Don't remember the A-380 incident.
The Qantas Flight 32 incident in 2010.
(thanks for the interesting and informative video Ron)
Good stuff! Now a days at least at UAL we have ge90-115s, on our -300s. 115,000 lbs of thrust each 😊 My favorite airplane we have
Ron, your flight test reports are the best videos. How do they play out viewership wise?
They vary but usually pretty good.
The Japanese had what they called "747SR" planes. Basically, 747s with tiny fuel tanks and lots of seating. 498 for the early ones, 563 for the later ones. Sadly, one of these crashed with 524 people aboard. Only 4 survived. An improper tail-strike repair by Boeing was to blame. The aft bulkhead blew out and ripped off most the tail and destroyed all four hydraulic systems.
I think one ended up as a space shuttle carrier aircraft.
@@brooklyndrive One did. A 747SR-100, along with a regular 747-100 (ex-AA). Both got mounting points for the shuttle, vertical stabilizers on each side of the tail, and strengthened hulls. I'm guessing they didn't increase fuel capacity because it would have been too expensive and/or impractical to do so. It had a range of about 1,150 nm at 15,000 ft doing 0.6 Mach with the shuttle attached. Quite a cut from a regular 747.
Thanks.
You're welcome
the triple seven was the last boeing airplane that was built by engineers. everything since was built by accountants.
so amazing, all these details, background infos, mentioned people. Good incentives for me to research deeper into the matter 🖖🏽🤩👍🏽 - sunny gtx from the Lake of Constance, 55km from Zurich Airport and right under the landing & starting flightpath 👋🏽 - and finally I know what "digress" means .. I myself do it a lot 😂
If you haven't yet, go watch the documentary "21st century jet" - it's on UA-cam. PBS followed and filmed everything from concept to design to building to testing to entry to service and it's just an amazing look into the program.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Quantas 32 A380 required firefighters to absolutely unload into the damaged engine that wouldn't turn off.
I've got some time flying aerobatics in a Great Lakes. My club has one. N60GL. But I haven't flown it in a few years. I'll go pay it a visit and see if its the same situation as yours. Your Great Lakes is certified, right? Does that cause complications in adding these boots if you screw them on (permanently attached)?
Yes, that is a consideration which is why I want WACO to address the issue.
I think the newer 777-300ER dont have the tail strike plate, instead relies on the computer to stop a strike.
Didn't save that LATAM 777 that dragged it's ass along the runway for about 100000ft the other day 😅
@@Spike_au Haha haven't heard about that one, ill have to look for it!
I've always wondered if the onboard engineers have a very stressful job. Are they afraid to be sitting in the back of the airplane when the pilots doing things like stalls and stuff? Is that why
every time I see all that equipment in the back of the airplane they have so many beer kegs? Did the guys in the cockpit ever get jealous?
I would imagine there is a bit of concern riding in the back.
If I had digressed more in my life , I would have been so much better off. Maybe someday people will come with a digression rating
My fav part at 28:44.
What do they use for ballast to change the cg? Water?
Yes water, although we accused the French of using wine.
Knowing the aviation industry, probably beer.
@@HeimirTomm too much CO2 in beer, too much foam 🤪☠
Hi, Ron. As a member, can you please try to retrieve the following issue from the ALPA Mag for me, please? It is for a project. J. Lauber, “Resource Management in the Cockpit,” Air Line Pilot, vol. 53 (1984), pp. 20-23. Thank you in advance!
I tried but the archives do not go back past 2010. And unfortunately, I no longer have that copy.
@@ronrogers Thank you for trying anyway, Ron. You are great!