I love the 747sp...spent 12 amazing hours on one from detroit to tokyo on the way to bangkok back in the late 90s...they're sort of like the a318 of the 747 family
I agree, mine too! I love it when one of these planes come into Boston - and as you said, a really unique and beautiful aircraft! Wish there were more of them out there!
Saw this same plan (or one with the exact same livery) in Hong Kong a couple years back. I wondered where it was from, and some of the spotters around me told me it was owned by a casino. Cool to see it live!
Oh how cool Capt.! Several of the spotters from our local aviation group actually went to Hanscom to see it and got a few nice pictures of the plane while it was there!!! :)
@BostonAirborne Thank you! I think I damaged my tripod skills while I was on vacation, what happened to my steady shots? Too many margaritas I think - got to get back in the groove. I am anxiously awaiting your next masterpiece!
Great video! Was this VQ-BMS? If so I got a video of it flying over Michigan a few days ago. Notice that the APU is running because you can see the exhaust plume; I thought that was bit strange to have the APU running while the plane is flying!
You guys are right. It is Las Vegas Sands' plane. In other words Sheldon Adelson. It takes him around the world picking up friends, family and suckers to gamble at his casinos.
This is a really cool jet. I see it a lot at LAX. It definitely has you do a double take because it is so much shorter than a regular 747. This baby takes a lot of high roller billionaires back and forth from Vegas to Asia. I wouldn't mind riding in this baby across the pacific. I'm sure its very luxurious inside.
Wow, I dream to see one of those beautys you got a great catch and in wonderful light, but actually that aircraft I believe is based out of LAS and is part of a fleet also having L-1011s so maybe one of those beautiful birds will stop at BOS. Great vid.
+Matthew Chan It was originally developed for South African Airways who during the 70's and 80's were barred from entering most African countries' airspace. This meant all flights from SA to Europe had to fly just off the west coast of Africa and around the "bulge". This resulted in an additional 3-4 hours flying time. The first possibility to refuel was then Lisbon. In order to survive the 15 hour flight, Boeing developed a plane that was reasonably smaller and lighter (with the same amount of fuel reserve as a normal 747) that would consume less fuel. When the political system changed in SA. they sold their 747sp fleet - flogged off mainly to Iran.
+Acacia Bloom Thanks for the history! I never knew the story behind the SP. I'll have to buy one of those some day when I'm a billionaire. Just think of the traveling you could do with a private jet with that kind of range. I'd never come home.
Also, the 747SP was developed for a Pan American requirement for a very long-range 747--to be specific, flying non-stop between New York City and Tokyo. Interestingly, Boeing tried to sell the 747SP to Japan Airlines, but JAL didn't want a physically smaller 747, and this airline got the plane they wanted with the 747-200B powered by GE CF6-50 engines, which had the same range as the 747SP.
@sjt375 Thank you! I use a Canon Vixia HG 21. I am itching to upgrade myself, Canon just came out with an amazing new camera the XA10. But, currently it is out of my price range at $1,999!
@fabrice42160 Hi Fabrice! How are you? Thank you for this great information you are absolutely right - wow! And, yes, it was VQ-BMS as Chris and others identified. So, the question is, who did they drop off at Logan??? : )
That's because only a very small number of 747SP's were ever built--45 planes. They were essentially reduced-size 747-100's with a range of around 6,500 nautical miles. When the full-sized 747-200B with similar range arrived in the early 1980's, it made the 747SP obsolete.
To compare any AirBUST to a Boeing is an unsult - let alone the mniserable and lowly A318. You should apologize for that comment to the Boeing family and the venerable 747SP. If it aint a Boeing, I aint going...
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Everyone has dreams but it takes balls, seriousness, competence and sincere effort to make it a reality. Hats off to Sheldon Adelson.
She's got the look!
Paint work accentuates her tail feathers.
She does!!! Thank you for watching!!!
Jen,
That was simply spectacular!!!! We are so fortunate to have such a keen spotter and great camera person in our motley crew!!! 12 thumbs up!!!!!!
I had no idea anyone was still operating the SP's ! What a capture. And the old Pratts on these things sound SO cool.
wonderful airplane the 747SP, flew once on one, CAAC (Air China) from Canton (China) to Sydney, back in 1988. Awesome plane.
Hi Jen! Las Vegas Sands are flying with 2 SP (VP-BLK) and (VQ-BMS), I can't see wich one you've filmed.
Nice take off with amazing sky colours ;)
The Sands really likes those vintage jets! I miss their L1011!
I love the 747sp...spent 12 amazing hours on one from detroit to tokyo on the way to bangkok back in the late 90s...they're sort of like the a318 of the 747 family
I agree, mine too! I love it when one of these planes come into Boston - and as you said, a really unique and beautiful aircraft! Wish there were more of them out there!
The SP is my favorite widebody, Got to fly on two of United's. Looks like it was designed by a balloon folder! Unique and beautiful aircraft.
You nailed that video especially the takeoff! Landing lights shining bright and then the silhouette on climbout. Great work and thanks for posting!
Sounds and looks fantastic.
Saw this same plan (or one with the exact same livery) in Hong Kong a couple years back. I wondered where it was from, and some of the spotters around me told me it was owned by a casino. Cool to see it live!
I remember first seeing the SP as a kid in the early 1980s. (Dad told us what it was, hurrah) Cool plane.
Oh how cool Capt.! Several of the spotters from our local aviation group actually went to Hanscom to see it and got a few nice pictures of the plane while it was there!!! :)
Great job Jen and nice catch!
One of my favorite planes!
Great dark silhouette against the sunset!!
I can say without hesitation that this is a video of a Pro.
thank you for posting such airplanes and keep up!
@BostonAirborne Thank you! I think I damaged my tripod skills while I was on vacation, what happened to my steady shots? Too many margaritas I think - got to get back in the groove. I am anxiously awaiting your next masterpiece!
Wow awesome video! Those Pratt's sound awesome!!!
WOW!!Super catch!!You don't see them everyday!!I loved the SP in backlight!! :P Wonderful video!!Cheers from Barcelona!
Great video! Was this VQ-BMS? If so I got a video of it flying over Michigan a few days ago. Notice that the APU is running because you can see the exhaust plume; I thought that was bit strange to have the APU running while the plane is flying!
Wow!! Incredible catch =) Had no idea 747SP still were active! Thanks for sharing =)
You guys are right. It is Las Vegas Sands' plane. In other words Sheldon Adelson. It takes him around the world picking up friends, family and suckers to gamble at his casinos.
@jenf777 Your steady shots have improved, exceptionally smooth panning! I really like the color setting in this video :)
This is a really cool jet. I see it a lot at LAX. It definitely has you do a double take because it is so much shorter than a regular 747. This baby takes a lot of high roller billionaires back and forth from Vegas to Asia. I wouldn't mind riding in this baby across the pacific. I'm sure its very luxurious inside.
Excellent catch, the Sp and the L15 have been really active recently. I wonder if the 763 is, have not seen it on anything recently.
Thank you so much - and heeeeyyyy from Boston, happy holidays aerobarcelona!!! :)
Wow, I dream to see one of those beautys you got a great catch and in wonderful light, but actually that aircraft I believe is based out of LAS and is part of a fleet also having L-1011s so maybe one of those beautiful birds will stop at BOS. Great vid.
Amazing video very good quality
:O I think it has something that attracts you and can't stop looking at it!!! :P
+Matthew Chan It was originally developed for South African Airways who during the 70's and 80's were barred from entering most African countries' airspace. This meant all flights from SA to Europe had to fly just off the west coast of Africa and around the "bulge". This resulted in an additional 3-4 hours flying time. The first possibility to refuel was then Lisbon. In order to survive the 15 hour flight, Boeing developed a plane that was reasonably smaller and lighter (with the same amount of fuel reserve as a normal 747) that would consume less fuel. When the political system changed in SA. they sold their 747sp fleet - flogged off mainly to Iran.
+Acacia Bloom Thanks for the history! I never knew the story behind the SP. I'll have to buy one of those some day when I'm a billionaire. Just think of the traveling you could do with a private jet with that kind of range. I'd never come home.
Also, the 747SP was developed for a Pan American requirement for a very long-range 747--to be specific, flying non-stop between New York City and Tokyo. Interestingly, Boeing tried to sell the 747SP to Japan Airlines, but JAL didn't want a physically smaller 747, and this airline got the plane they wanted with the 747-200B powered by GE CF6-50 engines, which had the same range as the 747SP.
Its Sheldon Adelson aircraft (owner of lots of casinos in Las Vegas)
Awesome video !!!
@tbird209 Why thank you very much, so very kind as always!!! : )
Graceful bird.
Very hard landing!
@maineboy1979 Thank you maineboy! Hey, what part of Maine are you from? Love your train vids by the way - excellent!
@fabrice42160 Its VQ-BMS
@sjt375 Thank you! I use a Canon Vixia HG 21. I am itching to upgrade myself, Canon just came out with an amazing new camera the XA10. But, currently it is out of my price range at $1,999!
I never See that in real life!! I wish I was there! :)
What airline is that.
@florbor007 Thank you Floris! Yes, I agree this is a wild looking version of the 74 - but I kind of like it because it looks so unique!!! : )
@fabrice42160 Hi Fabrice! How are you? Thank you for this great information you are absolutely right - wow! And, yes, it was VQ-BMS as Chris and others identified. So, the question is, who did they drop off at Logan??? : )
King of skys
@maineboy1979 Wow - thank you again! : ) when you going to come down here and do some spotting???
My parents flew in that exact plane from hands com Air Force base to Israel a couple days ago
Thank you so much!!!
@matthiashaenni Thank you so much!!!
@jenf777 They should come to Boston on business.
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@jackd166 Thank you!
@mghaz Heehee, you make me laugh, but thank you! And, I wish I were a pro and could just make these entertainment videos all day!!!
more :D
Okay, somehow I missed the comment florbor007 - now I am really curious!!!!
C5 Galaxy Sounds
Extremly rare :D
That’s Huge tail
Only 13 of these birds left.
+mountnman3609 amazing that there are just 13 of these left! I absolutely love this plane - unique and just very cool! Thank you for commenting! :)
That's because only a very small number of 747SP's were ever built--45 planes. They were essentially reduced-size 747-100's with a range of around 6,500 nautical miles. When the full-sized 747-200B with similar range arrived in the early 1980's, it made the 747SP obsolete.
Based at mccarran by my house
To compare any AirBUST to a Boeing is an unsult - let alone the mniserable and lowly A318. You should apologize for that comment to the Boeing family and the venerable 747SP.
If it aint a Boeing, I aint going...
Totally UNNECESSARY language!
is it me or is this plane really ugly? xD