17.06.2009, 00:06
That's a good question! There are a couple of reasons
1. Since these are VERY rare museum pieces (some of them are the only ones of their kind still flying in the WORLD) they don't really push these aircraft a lot. It's more about simply seeing them in the air and taxiing around than putting on an airshow.
2. This is the main reason: That is still an active airport! They fly these planes at Paine Field, which is home to Boeing's final assembly plant for the 747, 777, and 787 airliners. As you can hear in the background of the Storch video, this museum is also located to an extremely busy maintenance facility for 737 and 757's. The jet heard in the background of that video was a UPS 757 running up.
Because Paine Field is still active, there is not only a limitation on non-aerobatic maneuvers, but also a speed limit of 200 kts.
Hope that helps!
1. Since these are VERY rare museum pieces (some of them are the only ones of their kind still flying in the WORLD) they don't really push these aircraft a lot. It's more about simply seeing them in the air and taxiing around than putting on an airshow.
2. This is the main reason: That is still an active airport! They fly these planes at Paine Field, which is home to Boeing's final assembly plant for the 747, 777, and 787 airliners. As you can hear in the background of the Storch video, this museum is also located to an extremely busy maintenance facility for 737 and 757's. The jet heard in the background of that video was a UPS 757 running up.
Because Paine Field is still active, there is not only a limitation on non-aerobatic maneuvers, but also a speed limit of 200 kts.
Hope that helps!