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Join us now on the flight deck for an informative and engaging flight
In this Boeing 747-200 "Classic" documentary-style programme we join Captain Guy Stephenson, Virgin Atlantic's B747-200 fleet manager, Chief Flight Engineer Alan Bonnick and First Officer Adrian Thurley on flight number VS005/6 from London Gatwick to Miami, Florida and the return journey to Gatwick.
- 1 Hour 46 Minutes
- Virgin Atlantic Airways
- London Gatwick > Miami, Florida, USA > London Gatwick
- Relevant Air Traffic Control Audio
En-route Guy, Alan and Adrian will guide you around the various systems that make this a truly "Classic" Jumbo aircraft.
Some of the topics covered during your journey: -
- Weather Brief
- Flight Plan
- Pre-Flight Briefing
- INS Cross Check
- Before Start Checklist
- Engine Start
- Generator Two Issue!
- Takeoff
- Oceanic Clearance
- Pilots Instrument Panel
- Overhead Panel
- Centre Panel
- Flight Engineers Panel
- Miami Touchdown
- Miami Takeoff
- Engine Instruments
- EPR Limit Gauge
- Flap Gauges
- TAS
- TCAS
- SELCAL
- Programming the INS
- Progress Chart
- Detailed tour and explanation of the Flight Engineers Systems Panel
- And much more...
In addition to seeing and hearing all key aspects of the flight and aircraft operation from the aircrew's perspective, this multi camera shoot programme will introduce you to many systems on this Boeing 747-200 "Classic" Jumbo Jet!
Alan will give you a detailed tour and explanation of the Flight Engineers systems panel. Adrian will provide you with an insight into the many systems which go to make up the overhead panel. Guy will take you through the process of the flight from flight planning to programming the INS.
This programme is suitable for anyone who is interested in how these aircraft fly. A truly educational programme for all to enjoy on one of the world's best loved airliners.
About Captain Guy Stephenson
Captain Guy Stephenson is the fleet manager for Virgin Atlantic Airways Boeing 747-200 aircraft. Guy was an Undergraduate at the Loughborough College of Technology, where he obtained a Diploma (Hons) in Industrial Chemistry.
In 1958 he became a pilot officer in the Royal Air Force and obtained his wings in January 1960. Several years later he became a Squadron Pilot of 213 Squadron in the Allied Tactical Airforce in Germany. Developing his flying career in 1966, he became a Pilot for the British Overseas Airways Corporation, piloting the Boeing 707 fleet.
In 1975 Guy obtained his Command on the B707 and is also an Authorised Examiner for the CAA. He later became a Base Training Captain on the B747-400. In his spare time he is to be found sailing, playing tennis, squash and skiing.
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