Boeing 747-400 / Virgin Atlantic DVD
£20.95
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Full colour throughout |
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Digital video ensuring highest quality pictures |
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Digital editing |
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Multi-camera shots |
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Digital stereo audio sound of Air Traffic Control |
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Complete flight-deck interaction |
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Contains chapter points & menus |
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Jump facility to favourite point |
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166 minutes duration |
In this comprehensive look at the mighty Boeing 747-400 you join Captain Alan Carter, First Officer Allan Rattigan and First Officer John Cullom.
The journey begins at London Heathrow International Airport (EGLL), in the crew despatch office for pre-flight preparations and terminates at San Francisco.
Journey preparations...
Captain Alan Carter takes you through a detailed look at the preparations for our journey. This includes route information, weather, alternate airports, fuel and NOTAM information. We then proceed to our aircraft (G-VXLG) for the walk round followed by meeting the other flightdeck crew members. We then follow the departure brief, pushback, engine start and taxi. Our departure is a Wobun Two Foxtrot using runway 27R.
Multiple camera angles...
During the takeoff on flight VS 19, you will see multiple camera angles showing the externals of the departure, forward view of the runway etc. Once established in the cruise Captain Alan Carter (Pilot Flying) gives you a guided tour of the B747-400 flightdeck. Systems include the Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS), Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System (EICAS), a detailed explanation of the engine start procedure and information on electrics, hydraulics, air conditioning etc.
Follow Air Traffic Control...
First Officer Allan Rattigan also explains the takeoff performance calculations and how they are arrived at, guides you around the overhead panel and introduces you to the Flight Management Computer (FMC). First Officer John Cullom also shows you around the Mode Control Panel (MCP).
We then follow the descent and approach over the Golden Gate Bridge and a briefing for a Golden Gate Four arrival into San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) using runway 28L.
Throughout the flight you can follow Air Traffic Control, briefings and checklists.
Colour 166 minutes.
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