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Video: ‘Moving massive airplane parts’

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This week’s video reports on a vehicle used by Boeing to move some of their massive airplane parts. Watch the video to find out more about how they do it.

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  1. How well known is this truck in the area?
  2. What do the team driving the truck have to be careful of?
  3. How long is the truck with its trailer?
  4. How many positions are there in the team involved in operating this truck?
  5. What’s the purpose of the pilot car?
  6. How many times a day does the truck go out?

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Boeing Moves Massive Airplane Parts

Get in the driver seat: see how our Long Load Crew moves spars & stringers over 30 meters long for our Boeing 777, 767, and 747. The steer car is attached to the back of a long truck that hauls large structural components for wings about 70 miles (113 kilometers) from Boeing’s Fabrication facility in Frederickson, Wash.

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Video answers: ‘GE’s bet on goliath engines’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

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  1. The GE9X was selected to power the new 777X aircraft.
  2. They loosened the regulations related to twin-engine aircraft operations, making it possible for airlines to start using them on their long-haul flights.
  3. He had to decide whether to build a derivative of the CF6 engine, which was cheaper, or spend more than $2 billion on a completely new engine.
  4. Its most impressive improvement was the enormous increase in the high pressure compressor capability, which allowed the engines to set a world record for thrust.
  5. It will be lighter, more durable, will have a larger fan, a higher pressure ratio, and a 10% improved fuel burn over the GE90.

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Video: ‘GE’s bet on goliath engines’

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This week’s video is about GE’s decision to manufacture massive engines for twin engine operations. Watch the video to find out how it worked out for them.

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. Which engine was selected to power the 777X wide-body?
  2. How did aviation regulatory bodies change their views on twin-engine aircraft?
  3. What decision did Brain Rowe have to make about GE’s engine development for airplanes?
  4. What was the GE90’s more impressive improvement?
  5. What’s different about the GE9X?

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GE’s Big Bet on Goliath Engines

In 1990, Brian Rowe bet $2 billion on a revolutionary jet engine design that would go on to influence three decades of propulsion. The GE90’s concept, architecture and technologies allowed for extraordinary gains in the aviation industry, culminating in the new GE9X engine for the Boeing 777X.

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Video answers: ‘Boeing’s 737 MAX test plane’

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  1. They needed a reboot because the previous version was getting a little old and ‘long in the tooth’.
  2. It’s got new engines, split-tip winglets, airframe updates and some new technology in the cockpit.
  3. It’s 14% more efficient and 40% quieter.
  4. The test pilots fly the plane at the edge of the envelope, sometimes beyond the edge to make sure it’s safe for the flying public.
  5. They use it to take measurements of what’s happening behind the plane.

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Video: ‘Boeing’s 737 MAX test plane’

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This week’s video reports on Boeing’s 737 MAX test plane. Watch the video to find out more.

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. Why did Boeing need a reboot of the 737?
  2. What’s new about the MAX?
  3. How much more efficient is it?
  4. How do the pilots test the plane?
  5. What do they use the clear plastic tubing for?

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Step Inside Boeing’s Elaborate New 737 Test Plane | WIRED

Boeing is putting its newest plane, the 737 MAX, through a grueling series of test flights. Onboard, instead of seats and a meal service, a team of engineers captures data on its performance, and eats snacks from a cooler. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube?

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Video answers: ‘737 MAX preview’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

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  1. It’s 14% more fuel efficient than current 737s.
  2. It comes from the engines, the winglets and cockpit systems.
  3. It can carry 12 more passengers in a two class configuration.
  4. No, it’s 8% cheaper to operate.
  5. They wanted it to be spacious, more environmentally friendly and quieter, which is what Boeing has achieved, so passengers should love it.

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