It always amazes me that those airport tractors can push back or tow a huge aircraft, weighing many pounds more than they do -- what power! I like watching that big aircraft test his ailerons and elevator just like I do in my small aircraft, only I can SEE whether mine are working are not, he has to depend on the instruments! I lived on the Coastside and I used to drive over to Milbrae, take a back side-road and stop right near the runway, or as close as I could get! Fascinating! I could sit there for an hour or so and watch.
M.J. Leger Yes it's amazing to see the tractor working. I remember I watched a video on TH-cam which was shot from a tractor, towing an A380 and that was pretty cool
I can't imagine the view from the tractor -- it must have been very cool! It is indeed amazing to see about 55 ton tractor pushing back a 60-133,000 pound Airbus! For sufficient traction the tractor must be heavy, and most models can have extra ballast added. A typical tractor for large aircraft weighs up to 54 tonnes (119,000 pounds) and they are low-slung to be able to fit under the aircraft; they have a tow-bar that fits under the aircraft to pull or push it (usually pushing, but they can pull too.) A mighty strong little tractor! I used to wonder about all that pushing pressure on the front nose-wheel assembly, but it is no doubt very strong, after all, it has to take the weight and rarely, the bounce of landing!
I just found it again on TH-cam: th-cam.com/video/_VJDqx1e3WE/w-d-xo.html It's an amazing video on one of my favorite channel. Looks like somebody has deep knowledge about tractor :) The stress on the nose gear during pushing must be high. Imagine the weight of an airplane and the static fiction a tractor needs to overcome.
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What a fantastic video mate! I loved the angle! :) Liked and also Subscribed!
Good video. Don't understand the reason why these ground service vehicles drive outside of their earmarked lanes. Total crackheads. Their penchant to not follow the rules is big pain for flight crews .
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Air France has one the most beautiful color palettes among airlines. These color palettes give an air majesty to the plane❤❤❤❤.
Sweet engine start up, I get goosebumps whenever I hear that humming sound...
The humming sound was even louder than it sounds in the video. It probably hit some resonance when revving up.
will be on it in 4 more weeks, beautiful vid!
Wonderful video with a great view and perfect quality ! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much Renaud!
Why Air France aircrafts are so magnificent 😆? Congratulations nice video!
Thank you Daniel! You can check out more magnificent aircrafts in the playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLunwt1_6bQvzL-tnDbC6xvFBy7A_IH7JG.html
because FRANCE IS MAGNIFIC ( I am french)
I love Boeing 777
It always amazes me that those airport tractors can push back or tow a huge aircraft, weighing many pounds more than they do -- what power! I like watching that big aircraft test his ailerons and elevator just like I do in my small aircraft, only I can SEE whether mine are working are not, he has to depend on the instruments! I lived on the Coastside and I used to drive over to Milbrae, take a back side-road and stop right near the runway, or as close as I could get! Fascinating! I could sit there for an hour or so and watch.
M.J. Leger Yes it's amazing to see the tractor working. I remember I watched a video on TH-cam which was shot from a tractor, towing an A380 and that was pretty cool
I can't imagine the view from the tractor -- it must have been very cool! It is indeed amazing to see about 55 ton tractor pushing back a 60-133,000 pound Airbus! For sufficient traction the tractor must be heavy, and most models can have extra ballast added. A typical tractor for large aircraft weighs up to 54 tonnes (119,000 pounds) and they are low-slung to be able to fit under the aircraft; they have a tow-bar that fits under the aircraft to pull or push it (usually pushing, but they can pull too.) A mighty strong little tractor! I used to wonder about all that pushing pressure on the front nose-wheel assembly, but it is no doubt very strong, after all, it has to take the weight and rarely, the bounce of landing!
I just found it again on TH-cam: th-cam.com/video/_VJDqx1e3WE/w-d-xo.html It's an amazing video on one of my favorite channel. Looks like somebody has deep knowledge about tractor :) The stress on the nose gear during pushing must be high. Imagine the weight of an airplane and the static fiction a tractor needs to overcome.
What a fantastic video mate! I loved the angle! :) Liked and also Subscribed!
Thank you very much Aero Productions! I subscribed too, great CDG actions captured!
Haha thank you! :) Happy to see you enjoyed!
Great Video!! Really like the engine start part.
Thank you! I really like that part too.
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Good video. Don't understand the reason why these ground service vehicles drive outside of their earmarked lanes. Total crackheads. Their penchant to not follow the rules is big pain for flight crews .