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VHS : 21st Century Jet - Building of 777In association with Amazon.com Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 0794054827736 Format: NTSC Label: Pbs (Direct) Manufacturer: Pbs (Direct) Publisher: Pbs (Direct) Release Date: May 09, 2000 Running Time: 285 minutes Studio: Pbs (Direct) Sales Rank: 40877 Editorial Review: Description: Packed with drama, human courage and nerve-racking suspense, this riveting documentary traces the development of the Boeing Company's most technically advanced aircraft-the 777. The program takes you from corporate conference rooms to Boeing's factory floors, from the exhaustive testing process to the jetliner's first commercial flight. Follow the intricate design process, the procurement of the plane's four million parts, the race to meet deadlines, the myriad, risky testing procedures, the first "test drives," the risky testing procedures, the first "test drives," the countdown to delivery, and the inaugural flight as the 777 enters the skies as Boeing's flagship carrier. Amazon.com: The Boeing 777 is one of the newest, most technically advanced jet airliners in the world. Taking 5 years and 10,000 people to design and build, and consisting of some 4 million separate parts, it is also the most tested aircraft in aviation history. This 1995 documentary series tells in remarkable detail the story of the 777 from conception to design to its maiden commercial flight. Boeing's corporate boardrooms, design floor, and manufacturing centers are the settings for scenes a bit dry and tedious (engineers might disagree), a bit dramatic, and surprisingly emotional. Depictions of intense contract negotiations, late-night design, and business decisions underscore the enormous corporate risk involved with a new airplane design (Boeing's seventh), and the immense pride and determination of its creators. While the success of this project could ensure aviation industry dominance for years to come, its failure could mean Boeing's slipping to second place behind rival airline manufacturer Airbus. Whatever the outcome , this film series will stand as a fascinating memoir of the creation of an aviation marvel. --Ed Noble Average Rating:
 Rating: - Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About The Boeing 777This series of tapes chronicles with great detail the development, construction, marketing, first flight, and delivery of a grand technological achievement: The Boeing 777 widebodied jet airliner. The "Triple-Seven" is the largest twin-engined aircraft ever produced, with an overall length of 209.1 feet and a wingspan measuring 199.9 feet (for the initial model built, the B777-200). The tail rises more than six stories into the sky (60.4 feet). The enormous engines, one tucked under each ... Read More Rating: - A Primer for New Project Managers21st Century Jet is an exciting look at the complexities of modern product development. It is highly illustrative of the very latest concepts of systems engineering, integrated product and process teaming, logistical considerations, and customer satisfaction. The documentary is applicable to virtually any category of complex systems -- from freeway overpasses, to automotive advances, to children's toys. A must-view for today's managers of engineering design efforts. Browse for similar items by category:
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