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This episode of PilotsEYE.tv introduces the new Airbus A350, made using the most modern construction methods yet for a commercial aircraft. |::| The most important man in the film is the head of the Lufthansa fleet, Captain Martin Hoell, who allowed PilotsEYE to accompany him on his visits to factories in Hamburg and Bremen and even to the final assembly line (FAL) in Toulouse. Aboard the maiden flight from Munich to Boston, he describes the individual stages of manufacturing needed to make this, the first of 25 aircraft for whose phasing in he is responsible. |::| For the first time in the ten years of PilotsEYE.tv's existence, it was possible to film the hallowed delivery flight, during which, for example, all the hydraulic systems necessary for steering the actual flight are turned off. A truly high-level -live emergency test. |::| Also for the first time, the film crew was able to turn their cameras on the Iron Bird, the skeleton aircraft built in a secret hangar for initial flight tests three years before the prototype. |::| Striking results: repairs using Speed Tape |::| This episode explains a brief incident in detail. A little yellow stone penetrated the lining of a landing flap actuation system and threatened the safety of an entire flight. That was a small part of the runway that hit us... |::| Plane printing: first 3-D mass-produced components |::| For several years, the aircraft industry has been using 3-D prin¬ters to make small, non-safety-related parts from polymers. With the A350, a new era of titanium 3-D printing has dawned..|::| All-engine flame-out: training the worst-case scenario|::| What happens when both engines suddenly fail during a flight? PilotsEYE shows you for the first time how both captains break into a cold sweat under their oxygen masks. Will they be able to complete the mission? |::| Acceptance flight: a test-drive in the sky|::|After ten years, it s finally worked out: PilotsEYE has now, for the first time, been able to capture an acceptance flight the second altogether of the third A350 for Lufthansa (D-AICX) using several cameras. |::| A highlight of the transfer is a test in which both hydraulic systems are turned off mid-flight, which normally makes the aircraft impossible to steer. Not so with the A350. |::| Iron Bird: inside Airbus s restricted area |::| The inner workings of the A350 were assembled from all the original components three years before the prototype (MSN001). Chris Norden, one of the test pilots in the film, completed his first missions using this skeleton model. The secured doors have opened a crack for Captain Martin and PilotsEYE.tv. |::| Roll-in: Welcome party of the year |::| When the curtain falls, a new age begins. To welcome the first of 25 planes ordered, more than 1,000 invited guests celebrated in a Munich hangar that was converted to a giant party zone and decorated accordingly. But how do people celebrate when the guest of honor is 66 meters long and weighs 116 tons? |::| The Route to Boston Munich (DE), Würzburg (DE), Aachen (DE), Antwerp (NL), London (GB), Cardiff (GB), Cork (IE), Atlantic Ocean, Newfoundland (CA), Fredericton (CA), North Haven (USA), Gulf of Maine, Boston (USA): 6367 km (3438 nm) |::| New in episode 19 |::| My goal of depicting reality in a slightly more understandable way has been achieved in this episode for the first time through our cooperation with Flightradar24 from Sweden, enthuses producer Thomas Aigner, because for the first time, you can not only hear all nearby aircraft, but also see them. |::|The pilot steers, the command center thinks |::| It s a familiar sight: the command center used during NASA s rocket launches. Airbus has a similar command center, which monitors all images and data during test flights...

Review

A few days ago, I've found the eagerly awaited new PilotsEYE.tv episode in the mail. This one's different read on to find out more! About PilotsEYE.tv Since ten years, PilotsEYE.tv creates high-quality documentaries directly out of the cockpit of airliners in unparalleled quality and accuracy using ten cameras mounted in the cockpit. To date, PilotsEYE.tv is well-known for accuracy and high quality productions. This episode is different from all the others I've seen: it does not take the viewer on a flight so much, but is more about Lufthansa's new Airbus A350. The DVD starts with a very nice drone flight over MUC past the tower (it must have been paperwork hell to obtain that permission). There is just one actual flight on this DVD, LH 424 from MUC to BOS on April 4th, 2017. Yes, there is no actual footage of Boston nor the return flight. That is because the true star of this episode is Lufthansa's shiny new Airbus A350 with MUC as its fleet base. Cpt. Martin Hoell and Senior First Officer (clocking about 17000 and 9500 flight hours respectively) talk about various topics of the Airbus A350, and take a tour through the Airbus plant in TLS with you. You get to see a lot: from mounting the WiFi antennas to laying, autoclaving and water-cutting the carbon fiber wings, from painting to testing the wing devices such as flaps, slats and spoilers there is not a single minute that does not give some great insights! Resume As someone who is interested in technology (badmouths would label such a person a nerd ), I really like this episode. The holiday season is just about to start, so this will be a great gift for anyone with an interest in aviation; for your local travel afficinado: not so much! I'd like to see more episodes in this style every once on a while for other aircraft: the Airbus A380, A330 and Boeing B777 come to my mind (the episode on Seattle already includes a visit to the Boeing factory). But please do this maybe just every second or third episode, as I like to see some beautiful places! As always, these are just my two cents, and your opinion may vary. --FLIGHTMAP First Class Flight by Konstantin Koll

After what can only be described as a stunning cinematic introduction which featured aerial shots over Munich airport, viewers are introduced to Captain Martin Hoell who is a Training Captain and Hans Peter Jaehner who is a Senior First Officer at Lufthansa. Prior to our departure from Munich to Boston, the crew takes us through some of their normal pre-departure procedures which includes a comprehensive departure briefing and other necessary steps that are to be completed before pushing back from the gate. After all of the pre-departure procedures have been completed, this is typically the moment where the flight crew would prepare for pushback, taxi and departure. However, as one would expect in a dynamic real world environment, our flight to Boston was delayed for a few minutes due to a potential hazard which was detected by the ground crew. While it wasn t quite clear if the damage to the Flap mechanism would have cancelled our flight, the engineers came to the rescue and were able to repair the damage with some high speed tape. With programs of this nature, one would have expected scenes such as these to be omitted, however I was quite pleased that Lufthansa and Pilotseye included this event, since it showcases to the flying public that safety is one of the primary objectives of Lufthansa s operations and all eyes (both in the cockpit and on the ground) are instrumental in ensuring that passengers are safe when flying. After a quick fix of the flap mechanism, our flight to Boston pushes back from the gate with numerous camera angles from the cockpit and on the ramp via the pushback truck to capture every moment. Once airborne, this program comes to life as our Captain and First Officer discuss various aspects of the aircraft. While a verbal discussion about the aircraft can in itself be very enlightening, Piloteye has also included a special treat for the viewers. While discussing various components of the aircraft, viewers are taken to the Airbus factory where the A350 was created. This tour of the factor featured Captain Hoell as he witnessed firsthand how the A350 was masterfully put together. This tour featured how the wings and fuselage is constructed and how many of the components of the aircraft such as AC, water and electrical systems are installed. Perhaps one of the most fascinating presentations of all was the insider look at the Iron Bird Prototype. This prototype is basically a stationary skeletal simulation of the A350 with all of the aircraft components installed and is primarily used for testing. If you like to learn more about this top secret prototype, this segment of the program will be especially intriguing to you. Continuing with our tour of how the A350 came to life, we also visit the A350 simulator where viewers can see firsthand how pilots handle various emergency procedures such as a dual engine flame out. An emergency of this nature can be very difficult to manage, but our pilots in training (who are described as two of the best Lufthansa has to offer), made it all seem like a walk in the park. After just a few more presentations on the A350, we rejoin the flight crew onboard our flight to Boston as they prepare to land the A350 for the first time at this destination. Unlike other Pilotseye videos which featured stunning exterior views on approach, the overcast weather at Boston didn t allow us to see much of anything. In fact, with the clouds being extremely low, the very first (and only) sight of Boston was the approach lights of runway 4R. After making an uneventful landing, the aircraft is given the customary water cannon salute as it makes it arrival at the Gate, thus bringing an end to this memorable journey. To the Lufthansa family, the A350 holds a very special place in their hearts. This was quite evident in our final video treat which showcased the Rollin --AVSIM by Marlon Carter