There were lines drawn on the outside of the plane. Guide lines. But nice to see a straight cut using a heavy saw. I've used one and I'm a burly dude and I can tell you it ain't easy!
As much as I love airplanes, aircraft boneyards, and reading about airplane crashes, it's taken me a while to actually watch a plane being cut up like this. I really enjoyed this video!
I thought it was going to be sad to see her scrapped, but it was cool to see how she will continue to serve a purpose. And can we talk about how skilled that guy was with the cuts? I can barely cut a straight line in a piece of paper with scissors!
I am always wondering what they are doing with the chairs when they recycle/destroy an airplane. I mean some of them are made from leather, and in general they require many resources.
They most likely won't reuse them, because the chairs on recycle planes, are from "old collection", but I bet they disassembled them, and reuse the resources?
@@ors1392 They might. I mean, this problem also needs to be dealt with when an airline upgrades the interiors of an aircraft. For example QATAR upgrading its Business Class, to QSuites and such.
@@OrSNCucumber the fabric is very coarse because it has to be fire resistant, as a result its not good for much and most of it goes to landfill unfortunately.
some companies will buy them for a small price. They can be reused as a seating area. for a (air) travel based companies and companies surrounding actual air travel.(near airport hotels) it might be nice to have a few to get the costumer in to the mood. they do tent to use just the economy seats above the higher end once.
@@sirBrouwer Correct. Therefore I was wondering what can be done with the premium classes seats, since I imagine each seat costs good few thousands of Dollars.
Sam, as a retired 4 million miler (Mainly Oneworld) I would like to say that you are the only Vlogger I follow. The other people reviewing flights etc, do not come close to your expertise, emotion and passion. Keep up the great work and seeing you on all these flights makes me glad that aviation is now only a part of my vAcation lifestyle and not vOcation anymore...well done!!!
The 717 was built after the merger (1998-2006) while the 777 started deliveries in 1995. There are 777s older than the oldest 717. And there are no MD series still flying with major operators (vast majority stored or scrapped), so while some of them lasted 30+ years, they are inefficient and tired by today’s standards.
@@aurktman1106 we are talking old air craft. the dc3 is flying to day. boeing has no plane that age flying today. the 737 max is efficient but they crash a lot
Agreed. It’s sad that so many planes had to be retired or grounded during this time. I was bummed when Air France retired its A380 fleet because I would never be able to experience it again
@@timpss9311 its not profitable for Air France, Emirates A380s were profitable because they have so many of them. They have the maintenance infrastructure and can buy parts in bulk.
Thannks sam. Keep flying. You are my paasion of flying. Ypu got me into aviation. Im thankful for that. Remember thia phrase. Keep calm and start flying
How sad. I know it’s a machine without a soul but when it was alive it protected and carried humans in comfort and safety to far flung corners of the world. Consider the effort that went into creating that machine.
I’ve never imagined the day I witness the scraping of a 777 in my lifetime, first time i flew in one in the year 2000 on board of a Saudi airlines when I was 6 y/o it was also the first time i even get on a plane absolutely one of the best experiences in my life. Since when they started scraping them anyway?
I was on the repair of a 747, line 1372. We cut the cockpit out of it, built a new -M in Kansas, installed it. 72 days round the clock. It's still flying. Pressure test damage in production.
Great video as always, Sam, once this is all over we’ll meet in the skies again. Stay safe until then. You’ve inspired me to start my own aviation RU-vid channel, I’ve tried some trip reports and flying videos out. I’d love some interaction. Stay safe, everyone
I just found your channel and love the first class experiences I did not know existed. The airplane graveyards are impressive and I have a new found appreciation for airplanes and how they have changed the world.
