View Full Version : Great documentary on the 777
shalo
20th Mar 2010, 12:03
I have found a great documentary on the making of the Boeing 777 (if you're going to watch it prepare some time - it's 5 hours long!!!).
21st Century Jet - Making the Boeing 777 (Part 1 of 5) (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3551731641323350192&ei=5rSkS52AJdnm-AaKq9ShDQ&q=making+the+boeing+777&hl=en&emb=1#)
Now I have a question not really related, but as I was watching, I heard Jim McWha (the Chief Engineer, Flight Control) speaking (at 31 "10). Does anyone know where his accent is from and why it sounds so familiar?
Otherwise I really recommend watching this - it's a fascinating insight into the development of a new plane and into the inner workings of Boeing. Great PR on their part by allowing it to be filmed and released.:D
Seat62K
20th Mar 2010, 13:36
Was shown on UK television (Channel 4, I think) about ten years ago. Not available on DVD, not even at Boeing's store. Pity.
Yes it was shown on UK television about 15 years ago. What surprises me is that Boeing did such a superb job on the B777 in terms of design, manufacture and delivery, and then made such a pigs ear with the B787.
I bet Alan Mullaly is having a good laugh.
Groundloop
22nd Mar 2010, 12:21
I bet Alan Mullaly is having a good laugh.
With all his problems at Ford, I very much doubt it!
eirbus06
22nd Mar 2010, 17:05
Yes,its is available on DVD as i got it online from the boeing store. that was 5 years ago though. Its on ebay and amazon in VHS only.:)
lloyd_dsouza
25th Mar 2010, 06:24
hey guys,,it was indeed very nice to see this documentry...hw ever i need some help, do u guys know where can we find videos for reverser lockouts, wheel changes, component t/s etc...i wud be gr8ful
shalo
25th Mar 2010, 23:01
hey guys,,it was indeed very nice to see this documentry...hw ever i need some help, do u guys know where can we find videos for reverser lockouts, wheel changes, component t/s etc...i wud be gr8ful
Having been here awhile, I think that I can advise you that you will get more help and less flaming if you can write in proper english and not texttalk.
Back to my question though.... still no luck on finding out the origins Of Jim McWha... maybe the mods might be kindfull and move this over to JB where it might get an answer. Thanks.
11Fan
27th Mar 2010, 04:11
With all his problems at Ford, I very much doubt it!
Um, given that he probably saved the company, the only one of the big three that didn't get bailed out, outselling CM and Chrysler. He's laughing all the way to the bank.
Jim's accent is northern Ireland, where he grew up on a farm.
Emma Voberry
16th Mar 2014, 18:13
TY, but link broken. Here it is: 21st Century Jet - Building the Boeing 777 - Full Episode 1 - YouTube
Also can get through Amazon. com