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Re: Easter egg in flight path of last 747 delivery flight

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Post by mulmen »

supernova87a wrote: post #46

I find it just really endearing that at companies, regardless of how many other issues they have or the dysfunctions and bland corporate culture, there are people who keep the pride of purpose and "olden days / traditions" in their memory and do things like this. Or are able to call on institutional memory of something bygone, that reappears once in a while. (whether it's a big gesture like this or small cultural day…

Boeing still needs pilots. They're a sentimental, capable, and stubborn bunch.

Re: Easter egg in flight path of last 747 delivery flight

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Post by dheera »

davidw wrote: post #14

As someone who does not like flying (I don't like heights), I will miss those planes. The large size makes me more comfortable in one.

Interesting. I often feel safer in smaller (but not too small planes), where I don't see the wings visibly flapping. Something like a A320 or a 737.

With 747s the wings flap up and down quite visibly in turbulence, and you can even see the fuselage twisting if the curtains aren't closed between the sections.

There's also just the wall thickness to mass ratio. You ever notice that you can crash toy RC cars all you want and they never break, but if you crash a real car even mildly it's rather easily totaled?

Re: Easter egg in flight path of last 747 delivery flight

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Post by turnsout »

isaacdl wrote: post #18
aeturnum wrote: post #16

Makes me think of the famous "707 Barrel Roll" story from its initial testing: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/60-years-ago-the-f... “You know that. Now we know that. But just don’t do it anymore.” Edit: forgot the barrel roll was on a 707 - not a 747

Should note that's a 707 that Tex Johnston rolled, not a 747. I'm not aware of any barrel rolls performed in a 747.

FTA: "In his Boeing office, he [Tex] hung a sign that proclaimed, 'One test is worth a thousand opinions.'"

I need that sign. ha

Re: Easter egg in flight path of last 747 delivery flight

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Post by dleslie »

SQueeeeeL wrote: post #57
supernova87a wrote: post #46

I find it just really endearing that at companies, regardless of how many other issues they have or the dysfunctions and bland corporate culture, there are people who keep the pride of purpose and "olden days / traditions" in their memory and do things like this. Or are able to call on institutional memory of something bygone, that reappears once in a while. (whether it's a big gesture like this or small cultural day…

> You wonder how pockets of this survive when top management comes and goes, who sometimes only know the company as just some logo or another corporation to be managed This makes me so sad, all of our traditions which make companies unique will actually be eroded away by market forces. No wonder no one stays at a workplace anymore.

The market force putting a stop to this is legal liability that can arise from undocumented or unauthorized behaviour. That's more an issue of an overly-litigious society.

Re: Easter egg in flight path of last 747 delivery flight

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Post by londons_explore »

unglaublich wrote: post #25
topher515 wrote: post #20

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Not a flight buff, but... - Jet fuel from NYC to LAX seems to cost ~$10k.[1] - You pay a pilot $50 / hour salary. (+100% more with benefits?)[2] - Double all of that for a bunch of random things I can't think of (airport fees?) My napkin math seems to indicate this couldn't possibly cost Boeing more than $10-20k? Pretty small potatoes to such a large company. [1] https://simpleflying.com/commercial-airliner-fuel-cost…

Then count the fame you get for it... and it actually _increases_ value!

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Re: Easter egg in flight path of last 747 delivery flight

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Post by cj »

SQueeeeeL wrote: post #57
supernova87a wrote: post #46

I find it just really endearing that at companies, regardless of how many other issues they have or the dysfunctions and bland corporate culture, there are people who keep the pride of purpose and "olden days / traditions" in their memory and do things like this. Or are able to call on institutional memory of something bygone, that reappears once in a while. (whether it's a big gesture like this or small cultural day…

> You wonder how pockets of this survive when top management comes and goes, who sometimes only know the company as just some logo or another corporation to be managed This makes me so sad, all of our traditions which make companies unique will actually be eroded away by market forces. No wonder no one stays at a workplace anymore.

I’m sure culture/traditions play a role in employee retention, but it feels like “the 20-year tenure company man/woman” of the 90’s was likely driven by less optionality in the job market compared to today, and also fewer benefits to staying with a company long-term (e.g. no more pensions, unlimited vacation for both new and old employees, etc).

Re: Easter egg in flight path of last 747 delivery flight

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Post by mrchucklepants »

someweirdperson wrote: post #60
NotYourLawyer wrote: post #29

What a shitty website. Throws up a modal dialog that says: This site uses cookies By clicking “Accept all cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. No option to decline some or all cookies. No option to keep using the website without clicking accept. I hope some European sues them and wins under GDPR.

Seems fair. Why should they treat their (voluntary) web-visitors any better than the owners/pilots of the aircraft they collect data from without any form of consent?

The flight data is broadcast from the aircraft. Anyone with a receiver can listen. There is no expectation of privacy regarding this data.
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