I like what what you did with the couch pillows, now I always know which way the couch is facing lol
@MentourPilot
6 жыл бұрын
Hahaha!
@JetNmyFuture
6 жыл бұрын
Signature series Nav Pillows
@Repented008
6 жыл бұрын
Nav pillows. 😄
@paulwebsterantiques8321
6 жыл бұрын
AW you beat me to it.... I spotted that too. Nice subliminal Nav gag on the sofa :)
@737Garrus
6 жыл бұрын
I never realized that until I read about the couch pillows!
@mattf49006
6 жыл бұрын
i've been a private pilot since 1984 having owned five aircraft ranging from a C172 ..182rg..Bonanza..T210 to a C425 conquest..thought myself fairly well i formed aviation wise then i discovered your vlogs...i enjoy your videos and content. It's informative without being over the heads of non aviation viewers.. one of the best channels i've seen that explains a wide range of topics and questions ..well done
@MentourPilot
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That’s really nice to hear from someone with your experience.
@Wardog22476
6 жыл бұрын
Fun fact, the original Boeing 777 had a patent wing fold. But the customers didn't think was nessecary to have the wing fold design. Today, it's all about efficiency, saving fuel, obtaining more lift, longer ranger, cheaper to operate. Like Mentor Pilot said, complexity incereases maintenance cost. But the good thing is that if you can fit a Boeing 777-200LR/300ER, you can fit the 777X at the same gate, without have to redesign the airport. I never forget how so many people feared about the whole the wingtip may get stuck or break off, then I'm like... What about the big round engine falling off the wing, and ever other thing they could fear of. But a wingtip, that causes the most concern, worry, fear, issues. No it won't happen, look at the S-3B Viking, E-2C Hawkeye, F-18 hornets and all other naval aircraft with folding wings. That never got the media attention about wings getting stuck. I'm actually looking forward to the wing fold coming to life.
@andrewallen9993
5 жыл бұрын
You do know that Boeing jet engines are designed to fall off don't you :)
@tabchanzero8229
5 жыл бұрын
I think as a rule, the technology itself (not just the foldable wings, but anything) is safe, but it becomes dangerous when operators start cheaping out on maintenance etc. I'm not sure if military and commercial practices can be compared. I also wonder whether all incidents with military craft see the public light of day. But a wing tip breaking off doesn't even sound that problematic (if it doesn't cause a loss of flight control hydraulics).
@lesnagy3539
6 жыл бұрын
Its a pleasure to listen to an Experienced Airline pilot talking about the intricacies about flying heavys and the knowledge required for such a responsible position. It shows how the so called "Masters" of Microsoft Flight realize that although enjoyable,is is no way compatible with a real life situation. I applaud your willingness to share your expertise with the public at Large. Very Instructive.Thank you.
@MentourPilot
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Nice to hear!
@freerkderuiter8822
6 жыл бұрын
Cushions to match the navigation lights. Clever.
@MentourPilot
6 жыл бұрын
I do what I can to amuse
@terryboyer1342
6 жыл бұрын
Freerk Didn't notice that till you pointed it out. I thought it was just Mentour Pilots poor interior designing taste. Actually quite clever.
@majortom4543
6 жыл бұрын
I didnt pick up on that and its something i like watching everytime when i see an airplane
@Markle2k
6 жыл бұрын
Somebody suggested that in the comments below a previous video.
@Biggles2498
4 жыл бұрын
What about white chair behind settee to indicate white stern light arc of visibility 135 degrees aft ?
@antreaskonstantinou8585
6 жыл бұрын
Finnally the couch pillows showing your heading! I love that way of thinking
@MentourPilot
6 жыл бұрын
Hahaha! Extra points for seeing that!
@metropolan
6 жыл бұрын
Darn! I loved your original show opening, with the meters and the jet. Oh well...time marches on.
@MentourPilot
6 жыл бұрын
Well, I still have that one in the drawer if needed. :)
@traceyturner9428
6 жыл бұрын
I like the original too. 😊
@DBrisky37
6 жыл бұрын
Bring back the original!
@2006gtobob
6 жыл бұрын
Keep the new!!!
@B2BWide
6 жыл бұрын
@Mentour Pilot : Combine the good old one with the new! I like this one, too, but the old one had its splendor even more.
@axelrajr
6 жыл бұрын
great video mentour. i would like to note that the amount of wing represented in the fold is very small, US Navy F-4's and F-8s have accidentally taken off with their much larger wing folds still up and safely landed again, so i imagine that added safety factor is definitely available for the 777 and its likely that the plane can fly just fine with them still folded or even missing, not sure about only one folded or missing, but its still a pretty small amount of the total wing. i also figure that the fold is closely based off of the F/A-18 Hornet design that Boeing already has access to, so it would be based on a well proven and reliable design.
@System0Error0Message
6 жыл бұрын
foldable wings are fun, i had so much fun with them in a ww2 simulator with planes like the old F6, performing movements in the air by folding them and even folding them before hitting the ground on landing. One thing that can be done is to unfold the wings as you're speeding on the runway and also fold them as you land at the same time, it does save time for something that takes a few seconds. Just thought that other than wingspan you could have an aerodynamic hull where the body of the aircraft also provides some lift.
@_OVO_XO
2 жыл бұрын
My man you're like the version of aircraft investigation we always needed
@kevinp8108
6 жыл бұрын
I love the shorter intro! I used to fast forward the old intro with the MENTOUR B777.
@MentourPilot
6 жыл бұрын
Great! Thank you!
@EdgyNumber1
6 жыл бұрын
I like how he has his cushions as port and starboard side....
@antoinebonnet4340
6 жыл бұрын
Aviation Week had an article a few months ago about the folding wings control panel. Boeing announced that in normal operation it would work in an automatic mode, so there should be no risk of forgetting it. Taking off with folded wingtips would probably not be very dangerous anyway (as long as they are symmetrical). It makes the aircraft less efficient, but there would still be enough lift to fly safely (at least to land back at the departure airport). By comparison, a US Navy pilot once took off in an F-8 Crusader with folded wings (and that means half the wings folded, not just the tips like the 777X) and only reported heavier flight controls than usual ! PS: funny that you drop the old 777 intro the one time your video is about that aircraft !
@RahmanSajid
6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic Petter. I cannot wait until the 777X comes into service and I’m very impressed with the new intro ;) Keep it up
@tobywenman4769
5 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see some tech similar to the Fairey gannet. I understand it's a significantly smaller aircraft but it had automatic folding wings and fuel in them. When the wings were deployed it would automatically reconnect and pressurise the fuel system in them. Wonderful engineering.
@victorandrew3789
6 жыл бұрын
not an aviation enthusiast or student but I love general knowledge and I love this channel. Thanks Mentor Pilot! you no doubt are good at your job.
@MentourPilot
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m happy that general enthusiasts like you like the channel.
@jaysmith1408
6 жыл бұрын
The tips not being able to hold fuel shouldn't be a problem, since they have space that wasn't there anyways, and is actually saving fuel. You can go the same distance, using less fuel, even with the dry tips. As well, the 777 must be on it's way out, since they jumped numbers from the 777-300 to the 800 and 900. If they wanted to continue, they would have just used the 777-400. Same with the 747-800, they only have one left.
@DavidLemmo
6 жыл бұрын
It's probably because these new generations are as close as you can get to being a different aircraft from previous generations. Also, the designations may be according to a rollout plan in place from the start of the series.
@unitrader403
6 жыл бұрын
also i would say if the Engineers really wanted they could actually put Fuel in there. these additional Tanks dont have to be Emptied fast (at least not as fast as the Engines consume Fuel), they just have to "trickle" into the Tanks in the regular Wings over the duration of the flight to fully utilize the Space, something which should be manageable with a relatively small pump and a flexible pipe going through the Hinge.
@mentourjoe1281
6 жыл бұрын
My news was FILLED with this. Also, congrats for 300K subs!
@springbok4015
6 жыл бұрын
Great, an imposter... +Mentour Pilot
@princegabytv7251
6 жыл бұрын
God is great forever,
@springbok4015
6 жыл бұрын
Okay then...
@Hugo-qu6lo
6 жыл бұрын
Rob Potato he’s not an imposter, he’s a fan channel that watches both captain joe and mentour pilot.
@spotter113
5 жыл бұрын
One thing for sure, "If it ain't Boeing, i'm not going". Learned that slogan after my stay in Seattle, and still got that sticker on my car, lol.
@bender7565
5 жыл бұрын
2 quick points, 25 yrs in Naval aviation I have seen just about everything cause an a/c mishap except a wing lock failure. When you did your vid on keeping the height of the vert stab lower on the bigger 737's, I wondered why they didn't just put a hinge on it so it would fit in the same hanger the other a/c fit in.
@grahamturner2640
5 жыл бұрын
When Sukhoi designed the KR-860, which they never built, they decided to add folding wingtips because the wings would have to be so wide.
@jimmeade2976
6 жыл бұрын
Another excellent piece of aviation information that I would not otherwise know. Thank you!
@MentourPilot
6 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU for watching
@khajawaheeduddinsiddiqui5327
6 жыл бұрын
Mentour i usually used to fly with Airbus but after watching your videos and explanations i started to like Boeing aircrafts
@MentourPilot
6 жыл бұрын
Good stuff! They are both fantastic plane makers though,
@mwbgaming28
6 жыл бұрын
after flying on both the A320 and 737 i still prefer the A320 because the ride is usually smoother in turbulent conditions
@khajawaheeduddinsiddiqui5327
6 жыл бұрын
MWB Gaming agree Boeing is very old and their models also
@mwbgaming28
6 жыл бұрын
old design isnt necessarily bad design and as long as the plane is properly maintained, il fly on anything, but im definitely an airbus fan after my first flight on one
@byronking7266
6 жыл бұрын
It helps that Boeing builds Navy's F/A-18 Hornet/SuperHornet, with folding wings. And Boeing previously had a hand in redesigning the wings for the old Navy A-6E Intruder. From what I understand, much of the tech in the B-777X wing-fold is related to the Intruder fold-system.
@raymondkeller4118
6 жыл бұрын
That old intro CANNOT BE BEAT it is such an awesome uplifting video lets vote!!!!!!!!! Your videos are great you can speak for an extended period of time without having tons of cutaways because you are editing out sections either that or you are a master editor, keep up the good work.
@ncc74656m
6 жыл бұрын
I honestly wouldn't be surprised if the thing can take off safely with those wing tips in the upright position. They're more about efficiency than absolutely needed lift, so chances are, it'll be far from catastrophic if they're in the upright position even in flight. Of course, I could well be wrong, too, but I just don't think so.
@kyr217
5 жыл бұрын
There have been incidents with fighters, F-8s and F-4s, that took off with forgotten folded wings, and managed to land safely after dumping fuel and/or external loads.
@Dowlphin
6 жыл бұрын
Efficiency is the obsession of a scarcity-entrapped mind/society, i.e. based on fear, and fear stifles the kind of enlightened creativity that leads to paradigm shifts introducing beautiful, superior simplicity. At best the introduction of such paradigm shifts will be slowed down so much that the time that passes without them will cause more suffering than those innovations could ever alleviate.
@andraslibal
6 жыл бұрын
The old intro way way way better with the gauges, perhaps not the Mentour painted airplane but the gauges were nice ... good thing you kept the sound I like that sound. REALLY COOL pillows on the couch :)
@pascalolivier4458
6 жыл бұрын
I like your videos very much. You do everything in one take only so it makes them nice to watch. And of course I love learning new stuff about planes :)
@annasstorybox7906
6 жыл бұрын
Yep... In military aviation, on carrier based planes specificly, folding wings aren't a new thing, thats correct... I think it's possible because those are smaller planes, so the joints don't have to support as much weight and such planes often carry external fuel tanks... but passenger plane with a little 'carrier takeoff'-vibe ging on when unfolding it's wings would be awesome...
@mikeriesco6174
6 жыл бұрын
Port and starboard pillows...great!
@williamwatkins6669
5 жыл бұрын
I preferred the intro where you could see a close up of instruments. I loved the engine reving up
@jeeeeeeees
6 жыл бұрын
I really LOVE how precise, thorough, smart / intelligent / good attitude, you have. I am a little bit perfectionist (don't be perfectionist people - try to be as good as you can, sure, but the perfectionist criticizes themselves and others too much. Be serious about being great! But try not to use the negative motivation ;) ) - and I love it when people and things makes sense. When there is logic and good reasoning, and clear, precise information. Ok, enough ego boosting Mr Mentor ;) - but I appreciate the work.
@karlp8484
6 жыл бұрын
Another advantage to the blended wing-fuselage concept which both Boeing and Airbus are pursuing. Shorter wingspan because the fuselage is a lifting body.
@neurofiedyamato8763
6 жыл бұрын
lifting body shapes aren't great for pressurization. Its ideally a ball or less or a cylinder, adding 'fairings' to give it the airfoil shape can lead to weight increase. I guess it really depends on how it is designed.
@karlp8484
6 жыл бұрын
Well that's true, but the maximum pressure differential at altitude is only about 0.8 atm which is peanuts, so with modern materials it's not difficult to design the pressure vessel no matter what profile it is.
@kevinbrennan8794
6 жыл бұрын
Great video Captian. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and taking the time to explain how foldable wing tips work and assist in efficiency.
@davidbailey4976
5 жыл бұрын
I am working my way through all of your videos (aviation enthusiast) and what I particularly enjoy is the fact that I can click on a (seemingly) mundane title - one which I think I understand already - and there is ALWAYS something in the video that is enlightening. Many thanks. I'd love to get the app but my iPad has too old an OS and cannot be upgraded. New iPad required, at some point.
@quincedapence
6 жыл бұрын
Seems like the delays you were talking about could be prevented by folding-down the tips either when you are #2 for takeoff or at the last intersection before you get to the holding point (while parallel to the runway, as long as the distance between the runway and taxiway is enough (it's usually more than the spacing between taxiways it seems) then there shouldn't be any issues).
@MentourPilot
6 жыл бұрын
Yes, I’m sure they will sort that out.
@InuKun2008
5 жыл бұрын
Indeed, some airlines (like Air Wisconsin and Trans States) already have to delay themselves before entering the runway as they utilize electric motors which are mounted to the nose gear wheel and run off the APU. So they start their engines prior to entering the runway, which saves fuel as they don't have to run the main engines while taxiing.
@egoequus6263
5 жыл бұрын
I would assume any problem with extension/retraction of the winglets would be a trivial problem. Existing airframes can take off/land/cruise with fixed winglets without issues. In the event of asymmetric deployment, the computers would instantly apply the appropriate engine and control surfaces to compensate as they normally do anyway. We are only talking about 15% or so aerodynamic effect anyway.
@iFrostNight
6 жыл бұрын
Great video! I always get excited when I see you upload. I'm really appreciative of the information. P.s. the intro looks quite sleek, but the last intro you had always gave me chills
@dangleason9023
5 жыл бұрын
Man, I love this sort of information. I love the 777, i wish I lived in Europe just so I could fly on the newer planes more. We have a flight to Hawaii from the mainland, I'm hoping for a 777 or the Dreamliner. Also wouldn't mind being on the 747 again for possibly the last time. The end of an era, sad... Love the info, these are the sorts of questions I would be asking a pilot friend, but I have no pilot friends. Thank you.
@wakeuproy
6 жыл бұрын
Liked the intro video with radio... Now if extension of those wing tips takes 20sec. The one way problem could be solved is after it leaves the gate the aircraft taxis through the taxiways meant for 380 or 747 so they can be extended while taxiing. Ofcourse at secondary airports you might not have much options
@johnscott1956
5 жыл бұрын
Ken, so glad you survived and you had such great care from the people there.
@sureshkumarramachandran239
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mentour. Easy to follow.
@cubetorials3530
6 жыл бұрын
At first I thought the title said folding wings so I thought the wings literally folded up for a minute lol
@jeeeeeeees
6 жыл бұрын
Old intro was way better. Intermission, I liked (second part of intro). Like it was silent, no ATC. First part'd be better without ATC too, in my opinion. Love the vids. You're intelligent, thorough and precise. I like that.
@schmal911
3 жыл бұрын
it wouldn't be as bad if the atc didn't sound like such an obnoxiously monotone robot
@mikegallegos7
6 жыл бұрын
This video, thank you, inspired me to ask: have you, or would you, produce a wing loading video topic ?
@gordonlawrence4749
6 жыл бұрын
This begs the question if extendible wings could ever be practical. All it would need is an actuator and internal rails which could actually be the wing spars. Extend for take-off and climb, retract for high speed flight, where you want less drag. Would take up too much room to be practical at the moment (too much of a compromise on fuel loading), but maybe one day.
@rayleslie1991
6 жыл бұрын
you make it fun to hear about those things that fly...
@MentourPilot
6 жыл бұрын
Great to hear that you think so!
@isaaclao2380
6 жыл бұрын
NEW INTRO IS LIT
@MentourPilot
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@danstinson7687
5 жыл бұрын
Fw Ta 152 was one of these type of high aspect ratio aircraft. When I tour aviation museums and look at old carrier aircraft with their wings folded it amazes me they hold in place with just the locking rods thorough a few steel rings.
@jur4x
6 жыл бұрын
So we've got folding wings on civilian aircraft now. Next step - steam catapult under the runway :) Or giant hook at the back of an aircraft that catches cables along the runway, to stop quicker. By the way, not the first time Boeing came up with folding wings idea. Boeing 2707 was supposed to have variable geometry wings, unlike it's British-French and Soviet rivals:)
@laertesl4324
6 жыл бұрын
I find the explanation of aspect ratio somewhat lacking. The high aspect ratio reduces the induced drag, which is big only at low speeds, that's why gliders have such a high aspect ratio wing. At the speeds airliners fly the important drags are skin friction, pressure and wave drag, and for those low aspect ratio wings are better. In any case this a very complex topic, and wing designers have to carefully balance many aspects, not only aerodynamic ones. It is impossible to give a clear explanation in a 11 minute video.
@BickSnarf
3 жыл бұрын
I don't know why but I love hearing "Delta260, see ya later dude" at the start of your videos
@jonathonhayden2406
6 жыл бұрын
Good intro, short and sweet.
@MentourPilot
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@johnferguson7235
5 жыл бұрын
Boeing got it folding wingtip technology from McDonald Douglas, they have been manufacturing folding wings for carrier based planes for almost 70 years. It is a very reliable technology. The biggest issue is controlling wing flutter on these high aspect ratio wings. Carbon fiber composites are the solution. The stiffer and stronger wing skins make these new wings possible on a commercial aircraft.
@WeeRosieOurFrenchie
6 жыл бұрын
Great to see your subs go over the 300k , always very interesting videos and well explained. Keep them up please. Also folding wings were around many moons ago in military use, ie carriers aircraft. Obviously for space saving on deck, but there was a weight increase due to mechanics of them.
@MentourPilot
6 жыл бұрын
Yes, I mentioned that in the video.
@marbleman52
6 жыл бұрын
david....You kinda beat me to it...I was gonna make a silly comment about how these planes could now be deployed aboard Aircraft Carriers since part of the wing now folds...but I won't..LOL..!!
@nidhin4173
6 жыл бұрын
At 1:10 he says 7779x. Love your videos.
@DanFrederiksen
5 жыл бұрын
The reason wider wings are more efficient is like how walking in sand is draining. The wider the air surface you walk on the less it falls down under your load and the less there is swirling turbulence at the end of the wings. In principle it can be extremely efficient with a long blade wing.
@soobirssenseerdoyal4973
6 жыл бұрын
Pilot should look up to him hes a captain and yet a youtuber. hats off you captain much respect
@DUBaviator
6 жыл бұрын
Airbus are also testing Laminar flow wings, will be interesting to see how that develops.
@JundaComputersGmbH
5 жыл бұрын
Basically theres a wing length limit of 65 meters of airport gates, for category E which means widebody planes must have 65 meter or shorter wings, narrowbody planes must have 35 meter or shorter, and jumbo has a limit of 80 meters, but having longer wings will make the plane more efficient because longer wings generate more lift so engine power can be reduced during cruising altitude, saving fuel. So the 777X's folding wingtips gives you longer wings for more fuel efficiency and retract/extend the wings during taxing so by the time the plane reaches the gates, the wingtips are folded and will fit within 65 meter limit. But if the 777X wingtip folding mechanism breaks down and doesn't fold, the 777X won't fit in the airport gate and that could potentially be a big problem
@penguentezegi
6 жыл бұрын
thank you mentor, you made the aviation fun and interesting for me, thank you so much
@MentourPilot
6 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you think so!
@angeljamais8541
6 жыл бұрын
THE PILLOWS!!! WELL DONE!!!!
@manjunathrao3692
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your info Mentour Pilot.
@waldopepper4069
6 жыл бұрын
surely the answer to taking off without the aeroplane configured properly is a "final check" button one pushes literally just before takeoff acceleration. if the wing tips are not extended, or anything else not configured, you get an alarm. several accidents have been caused due to pilots forgetting to extend the flaps and slats, and surely this would be eliminated also by this system ?
@MentourPilot
6 жыл бұрын
Yes, there will probably be something similar to the “takeoff configuration warning” we already have.
@waldopepper4069
6 жыл бұрын
could i ask while i have you. many of the air crash investigations detail crashes due to the instruments giving false data and pilots not knowing if they are up flying level or even inverted. i suggested a rather heavy but small ball bearing hanging from a string from the roof of the cabin would always tell you which way was up down, left and right. ie. if your instruments fail or are giving faulty readings, you open the compartment that contains the emergency ball bearing system, and it doesn't fall out, you would know you were upside down. if it falls out and hangs 45 degrees to the left you would know you were in a fairly steep bank. i was told this would not work due to centrifugal forces on the ball bearing. if that is correct, could you explain why it would not. surely the ball bearing would hand straight down as if it is on a string centrifugal forces can not act upon it ?.
@EnglishLawyer
2 жыл бұрын
The foldable wing tips seem a very good idea. I note you say that it adds complexity and you can't use them to store fuel but I have this observation. Surely if the wing tips were computer controlled and constantly adjust themselves during flight (like an Eagle's(the bird) wing tips during flight) for maximum efficiency (just like adding the correct amount of attack angle (pitch) to a propellor), wouldn't that more than compensate for the downside and make the aircraft even more efficient?
@ns81
6 жыл бұрын
Hey! Love the videos! Your English is better than that of a lot of Americans, and I’m sure others have commented on this before, but “very welcome to...” isn’t idiomatic. You could say “you’re very welcome”, so I know it’s confusing. Usually we would just say “welcome to mentour, so happy you’re joining me”. Not trying to be a nit picker and love the show 🤜🤜
@MentourPilot
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That’s kind of a signum for the channel now so I think I will keep it.
@Magnacore88
6 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to see the 777x in action!
@avamendez1272
6 жыл бұрын
it lumbers out to the stop bars, does the wing thing and the rest is quite routine
@TazzeOptical
3 жыл бұрын
Imagine if you had a variable-sweep wing aircraft that hits the width limit at minimum sweep, the wings would be massive at maximum sweep, I bet you'd be able to simplify the mechanism a lot compared to military aircraft since you only need two positions and don't need to change between them in flight, not to mention the benefits of the wing remaining one whole piece
@muhamedalthaf4463
6 жыл бұрын
Old intro was better. Still you're awesome 😊😊
@MentourPilot
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback!
@captainhjy509
6 жыл бұрын
To reduce Vortex.& wingspan ...nice intro.
@tudorginga
6 жыл бұрын
It would be interesting to share your thoughts on the Boeing-Honeywell Uninterruptible Autopilot Control System (patent US7142971B2). Keep up the good work!
@ytpdeluxe8919
5 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna fly in two weeks, and I'm scared as F! This video actually helped! Thank you!
@bobw222
6 жыл бұрын
Now I am confused. I thought the purpose of the winglets was to reduce drag but still get the same amount of lift as a longer wing provided.
@MentourPilot
6 жыл бұрын
It gets very complicated on long flights. The winglets also produce some drag,
@ShawnHCorey
6 жыл бұрын
What airplanes need are video cameras to act as rear-view mirrors. This would let pilots see things like whether the wing tips are in the correct position. Bonus if they can see if the landing gear is down or the engines are on fire. Note that modern video cameras are small and lighter than mirrors and modern aircraft have video displays rather than instruments in the cockpits, which can be used to show the videos from the cameras.
@Jehty_
6 жыл бұрын
A sensor or switch is even smaller and lighter than a camera. I don't see the benefits of a camera. Yes, a sensor can fail, but also a camera. And I think that it is more likely that a camera will fail than a sensor. And how many aircrafts crashed because the "landing gear sensor" was faulty? I assume none.
@ShawnHCorey
6 жыл бұрын
A camera can show more than a sensor. A sensor can only show one thing. A camera can show many things, including things the designers did not anticipate.
@Jehty_
6 жыл бұрын
@@ShawnHCorey and that is a bad thing. If you have an indicator light showing whether the wings (or gears) are folded or not, you can see that with one glance. Let's take for example the folding wings and the landing gear. If you use cameras you need two monitors. One for the wing the other for the landing gears. If you want to see something on the monitor it has to be relatively large. I would say larger than most smartphones. So instead of two small lights you need two large monitors. And for the wings at the 777x. If the indicator light shows that something is wrong, the cabin crew should be able to see the wings. And they can tell the pilot what is wrong.
@theflyingmylle
6 жыл бұрын
Great intro, Love the 777X
@MentourPilot
6 жыл бұрын
Great! I’m happy you liked it!
@alankalaf2743
4 жыл бұрын
I wonder if making some wider taxi paths and some gates that could accommodate longer wings would be a safer option. Airports could try to fit the plane.
@srivastavaavinash921
6 жыл бұрын
I liked your old intro more 😕 BTW. Great video
@MentourPilot
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It’s great to hear that you guys like it!
@samuelstroh8631
6 жыл бұрын
The new Intro is amazing, keep improving this channel
@timgarrison
6 жыл бұрын
This is a great channel for aviation geeks like me
@djrudz
6 жыл бұрын
Denny Rudzinski 1 second ago Slightly off topic but still pertinent: Can you comment on Iron Maiden's "Ed Force One"? Here's an iconic heavy metal rock band whose lead singer has earned his stripes! Even if you can't, your videos are still A+!
@MentourPilot
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I would love to speak to Bruce
@CharleyGeorge
6 жыл бұрын
Did you know that NASA has done an insane amount of research on the winglets versus other types of wings versus .. I have had several conversation with a guy who was instrumental in this research. He was talking about how winglets are important to reduce the vortexes behind the wings when smaller planes land behind the large planes. He also said the same thing you were saying about the 777 wings where that design is more efficient than winglets but the draw back is that the little planes like personal jets cannot land directly after the large planes if the large planes do not have winglets.
@jonathandempsey7079
6 жыл бұрын
The new intro is amazing!!!!!
@MentourPilot
6 жыл бұрын
Great! I’m happy you like it!
@Cancun771
6 жыл бұрын
At he larger airports they can just as well taxi with the wing tips down since those are built to accomodate the largest aircraft. So no problem.
@neildahlgaard-sigsworth3819
6 жыл бұрын
Wow, it's only taken them 25 years to bring this feature into use. Both Boeing and Airbus talked about folding wings to allow their VLCT designs so that they could use the gates and taxi-ways in used back in the 1990s. IIRC the structural penalties were too great compared to the savings of the shorter wing span.
@FlyingInlines
6 жыл бұрын
Love the new intro :D but I will miss the old one :/
@MentourPilot
6 жыл бұрын
Sure, it might come back from time to time.
@bakabaka2061
4 жыл бұрын
Add's stability and the end tail drag of air pressure that sweeps off the end of the wing. Already know. Same analogy why tractor trailers are having under skirts installed.
@victorcarballoararuna3972
6 жыл бұрын
the new intro looks gorgeous!
@MentourPilot
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ianmacdonald6350
5 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of the anecdote (true or false) that Lockheed built a prototype only to find it was too big to go through the hangar doors, so it was stuck inside. Maybe the same thing happened here, but they thought of a fix which could also be a selling point ;)
@EATSLEEPJD
5 жыл бұрын
There is already enough wing collisions, imagine with a foldable one. You can easily take an a/c out of service. Lot of forseeable issues coming with this one. I guess one benefit would be if you damage it you can always just replace the foldable part.
@felixgorney7845
5 жыл бұрын
Composites probably make newer wing shapes and this folding wingtip more feasible.
@rjs2384
6 жыл бұрын
Like the new intro. I always thought the old one was a little too long. Congrats on 300K.
@MentourPilot
6 жыл бұрын
That’s why this new one came. It’s a bit shorter and “sportier”
@welshpete12
5 жыл бұрын
Interesting , I used to fly gliders . We were told that the wings on a Bowing 747 , if the engines were removed . Would give a better glide angle then the wings on our gliders !
@iRxyanDestinygtaandmoreL
6 жыл бұрын
Love the new intor and the pillows on the couch
@Papershields001
6 жыл бұрын
As long as airplanes have been landing on ships folding wings have been standard tech. For me, I’m surprised civilian airliners haven’t adopted them earlier.
@Papershields001
6 жыл бұрын
I go jogging everyday at my local municipal airport. Every few days I get lucky and see the guy here who owns a TBM Avenger. He taxis out with his wings folded just as if he’s on a carrier deck until he gets to the threshold of the runway then unfolds and is off moments later. It’s really something to see.
@yvng4697
6 жыл бұрын
That intro 🔥🔥🔥
@MentourPilot
6 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@yvng4697
6 жыл бұрын
I love it💖💖
@rjflight7625
6 жыл бұрын
Nice video! Always love watching your videos. Could you consider putting your new and old intro together. Like the engine rpm rising. Then the plane taking off. Nonetheless, fantastic video, and the intro is still very good :)
@MentourPilot
6 жыл бұрын
That’s an interesting idea, but I want the intro to be short.
@rjflight7625
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the response, and considering this. It’s all good, I understand. New intro is perfectly fine. Keep up the good work!
@111danish111
6 жыл бұрын
Please bring back the previous intro . It was classy .
@moose354
6 жыл бұрын
Great new intro!
@scuddrunner1
5 жыл бұрын
I agree the folding wings can take up the fuel carrying capability but couldn't they add exterior fuel pods/tanks that would also help with lift? Great videos keep them coming!
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