KLM Boeing 747-400 'Rocket' Takeoff St Maarten Princess Juliana Airport

KLM Boeing 747-400 Rocket-Takeoff St Maarten Princess Juliana Airport October 2016 Seat 16A

A lot of discussions are held on the headline. No there are no rockets on this Video! "Rocket takeoff" means that the takeoff-run was very short and the climb rate was very high due to the fact that the aircraft was very light. Normally a Boeing 747-400 serves long haul routes with a lot of fuel on board on takeoff. In this regular case it needs a much longer takeoff-run. On rather rare short flights like the 1 hour flight form St. Maarten to Curacao, the aircraft is pretty light as it doesn t need much fuel. This is why it accelerates very fast and can climb very steep, other than on regular typical B747 Long Haul Takeoff procedures. Thanks for watching.

[sweetness_]

One of the best recording of a takeoff from a passenger. No camera shake, not talking while recording, great shot provided by the limited window space. Great job!

[davidgachugu]

I love watching planes land and take off.
This engineering is unbelievably beautiful.

[charliegould]

I spent 50 years working as an avionics ground engineer, in that time the Boeing 747 was my favourite aircraft, I spent 35 years working on them, great aeroplane. And yes, they can take to the skys like a rocket, I’ve been on maintenance positioning flights and experienced a few take offs at minimum weight with no cargo, no passengers (apart from 20 to 30 engineers) on board and minimum fuel. With that little weight the 747 climbs very very quickly, and apparently handles really responsively. We arrived at our destination once and the first officer said “I’ve never seen a 747 in a turn banked over that steeply before” from the cabin windows all we could see was sky one side and ground the other. The next thing was getting a minimum weight 747 on the runway with the ground effect it’s not easy task apparently.
Fun days, fun experiences.

[kelvinpanesar]

There are somethings made by man that are beautiful. This is one of them. Love the

[mylastbraincell]

she will always be the queen of the sky

[ltr]

You should have rolled the window down so we could hear them better.

[djones]

The wing flex at 3:50 is incredible! You can actually see the outer engine moving.

[christoohunders]

The roar and wing swing of four engines aircrafts are priceless, great video AND Sound, thank you !

[thewildbruce]

The Boeing 747's are my favorite airplanes of all time! Truly beautiful machines! ✈

[cherylehrhart]

I was a Eastern Flight Attendant for 15 years. Still love seeing these jets take off and land

[BlownC]

Amazing how those wings flex and don't break

[jayd]

The 747 in my opinion is the greatest aircraft ever to have flown in the Skies

[ABitOfEverythingHD]

That’s the fastest takeoff on a 747, pure power! Love the sound of those engines.

[brianwhite]

Queen of the skies forever and nothing will ever beat this gorgeous machine now in retirement in Gloucestershire! Magnificent!😁💐🕊👌

[philipmartin]

You had the ideal seat for this video. You know what we airplane nuts like. And the video didn't end till the leading edge devices were retracted. Nice work. Thanks.

[atxgti]

The motion/flex in the wing at 3:48 is absolutely amazing.

[zew]

Always was my favorite plane to fly on. The feeling of the thrust at takeoff throwing you back in your seat will always be my favorite part.

[ibidesign]

That was so cool to see all the plane-spotters at the fence of one of the most famous locations to watch take-offs and landings! I've only ever seen it from the ground perspective. Thanks for uploading this.

[kenbina]

The way the 747 lifts off so gracefully. Simply amazing!

[ELPasoTX]

Noticed how the thrust increased at 5:17 for a short time. Love the sound of them GE motors. 747 will always be my favourite airplane.