How a B747 Returns to the Skies After Years in Desert Storage
2 Boeing 747s have been given a second life and have returned to the skies after years of storage in the desert. It is quite unbelievable In this video, I have documented the work behind the scenes. An exEva Air Cargo B747400BCF has been reactivated out of its desert storage recently. Find out the work undertaken in order to return the B747 to flying condition. In the video, I interview Ferry Pilot Gloyd Robinson. He has shared with me details about the tests undertaken, such as engine runs, high speed taxi and rejected takeoff. It has taken almost 6 months for the B747 to be returned to an airworthy condition, under the FAAs Designated Airworthiness Representatives (DAR) supervision. This B747, Reg N27063, flew out of Mohave for San Bernardino on 30th July. It flew gear down. When it arrived at San Bernardino, it was put on jacks and performed a gear swing to ensure the landing gear was working. The new owner of this B747 is SkyOne FZE, based in the UAE. This B747 is expected to
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