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Old 29th Jan 2015, 20:23
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Donkey497
 
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If you thought a 767 full power was something, it's not as impressive as a light 757 on a full power launch or an obstructed runway go-around.


Short of being in a fighter jet, I don't think there is any way to change elevation by that many feet in so very few seconds, short of jumping off a cliff, except in a 757 you go up not down. It put a grin on the face of everyone on board.


I seem to recall that the pilot lined up at the end of the runway then came over the intercom to say that he wanted the cabin crew to make sure everyone was well strapped in before taking their seats and then suggested that we lean back and enjoy the ride. Then he spooled up the engines to the extent that we might well have been skidding down the runway despite the brakes being on & when he let them off, I'm sure that we took off round about the point in a normal takeoff that the engine spool-up starts. Astounding. Still puts a smile on my face.....
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