HOW TO perform a TAKE-OFF in a BOEING 747? Explained by CAPTAIN JOE

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00:00 Intro
00:56 What is the FMA
01:51 Autothrottle and Thrust REF
04:19 HOLD mode
05:20 80 knots Callout
06:27 100 Knots
07:07 V1 Callout
08:06 V Rotate
10:01 Airbourne 50 feet LNAV engaged
11:38 400 feet VNAV engaged and Thrust REF
12:35 1500 feet thrust reduction and acceleration
13:59 Retracting Flaps
14:47 After take-off checklist
15:42 Outro

Preparation:

Preflight Inspection: Prior to initiating the takeoff procedure, the flight crew conducts a thorough preflight inspection of the aircraft. This includes checking all systems, control surfaces, engines, and ensuring the aircraft is in airworthy condition.

Cockpit Setup: The pilots enter the cockpit and prepare for the flight. This involves setting up the flight management system (FMS), programming the route into the navigation system, and configuring the autopilot and other flight instruments.

Briefing: The flight crew conducts a pre-takeoff briefing, discussing the departure procedure, runway, weather conditions, and any other pertinent information relevant to the flight.

Takeoff Procedure:

Taxiing: The aircraft is pushed back from the gate or starts its engines at the parking stand and taxi to the assigned runway. The pilots communicate with air traffic control (ATC) for taxi instructions.

Pre-Takeoff Checklist: Prior to entering the runway, the pilots run through a pre-takeoff checklist, which includes items such as setting the flaps to the appropriate takeoff position, verifying engine parameters, ensuring flight controls are free and correct, and setting the autothrottle.

Lineup: Upon reaching the runway threshold, the aircraft stops and lines up with the centerline. The pilots verify the runway is clear and obtain clearance from ATC for takeoff.

Thrust Application: The pilots advance the throttles to initiate takeoff thrust. In the case of the Boeing 747, which typically has four engines, the throttles are advanced simultaneously or sequentially to achieve takeoff power.

Acceleration: As the engines spool up and produce thrust, the aircraft begins to accelerate down the runway. The pilots monitor engine parameters and ensure the aircraft is tracking straight along the runway centerline.

Rotation: At a predetermined airspeed known as rotation speed (Vr), the pilot flying (PF) gently pulls back on the control column to raise the nose of the aircraft. This action initiates the transition from ground roll to flight.

Liftoff: As the nose is raised, the wings generate sufficient lift, and the aircraft becomes airborne. The main landing gear leaves the ground, and the aircraft climbs away from the runway.

Climbout: After becoming airborne, the pilots retract the landing gear and continue climbing away from the airport. They follow the departure procedure as instructed by ATC and navigate towards their planned destination.

Conclusion:
Performing a successful takeoff in a Boeing 747 requires precise coordination between the flight crew, adherence to standard procedures, and meticulous attention to detail. From preflight preparations to liftoff, each step in the takeoff procedure is critical to ensuring a safe and efficient departure.

Thank you very much for your time! I hope you enjoy this video!
Wishing you all the best!

Your "Captain" Joe

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[Raphael]

Now all I need is my pilot licence, jokes aside this is genuinly a good video

[larryluffel]

As a former FMC developer with Boeing/Honeywell for 747s, this is one of the best detailed explanations of how the FMC displays data on the PFD I have ever seen on YT. Bravo! Can’t correct you on anything. Good job, love these detailed videos you provide.

[arafatyhussein]

Today's evening I hve just earned a new type rating for 747 thanks very much capt. Joe.

[fourthnebula]

Ah thanks, I was wondering how to take off that 747 in my backyard. Now thanks to Joe I can!

[abdulryklief]

I love it when Captain Joe gets very technical, love the detail for us serious simmers

[perniciouspete]

Great video--very helpful. I got a slightly used 747-8 for Christmas, and I've been anxious to learn to fly it. I followed your procedures carefully, and the takeoff was perfect! Now I'm anxiously awaiting your video on how to land this thing.

[NehpetsG]

Excellent work - never realised the after takeoff checklist was only two items!

[LuxPlanes]

awesome video! just got a 747-8 for X-Plane earlier today so this video was good timing :)

[AnneMarieDamian-sr]

Bei deiner Art wie du deine Vorträge hältst, wird man neugierig auch wenn
man vorher nichts davon wusste, du bist einfach toll, Joe 😍😍😍

[roeydaz]

Great stuff. Many years ago when I was into flight simulation I had a PMDG Boeing 747 and I had studied all this FMA annuciations. It took a while to wrap my head around it all! It was quite accurately modelled within the constraints of MSFS software. Thanks for this and look forward to some more!

[Eric-kfjz]

Truly educational and inspirational as always Cpt Joe! Really looking forward to more detailed videos like this one. Good to see you back on the channel, have been longing for so long now, after all you still are and will always be among the favourite aviation-channels out there creating quality content over quantitiy!

[jonweinraub]

Fantastisch! Danke schön für das ausgezeichnet Video!

[rajainthesky]

Love this video! So interesting! I didn’t know about your FMA modes and flap retraction procedure in such detail. Awesome 👏👏👏

[B-OO]

Excellent explanation! 👍 Thx Joe, for sharing your knowledge. 😎

[Grashalm]

Thank you for giving us such detailed insights, Aviation is just so fascinating!

[hicemkld]

yep piloting a commercial airplane is facilitate by these instruments, for that they need all these procedurs and full attention. thank u captain. very instructive

[David-ifvi]

Brilliant! Many thanks, and greetings from Africa.

[cmdOptEscape]

Love this kind of video. I've started watching full flight videos and while I understand the broad strokes of what is happening on the screens, a lot of it goes over my head.

Would love more vids like this! ♥️

[hanssoloever]

This was really cool and a very clear and detailed list of what to do.

[Uluc]

Joe, I got accepted to Flight Academy yesterday :) your videos were so inspiring in the interview process! Can’t thank you enough