Despite the Memorial Day Weekend, Boeing is still going full tilt is getting the 787 ready for its first flight. They have 36 days to get her in the air with gauntlet testing, low speed and high speed taxi runs still ahead for ZA001.
Guy Norris reported that VHF/RF tests were completed yesterday and today they're running verification tests of the systems test monitor devices.
Matt Cawby reports on his blog that controls surfaces were tested yesterday in the air mode using the center hydraulic system as well as cycling the right engine thrust reverser 30 times between the stowed and deployed positions.
Guy's Report
Matt's Report
Sounds like alot of acomplishments...but never heard of these tests..
ReplyDeleteHow does it look at this point to get it in the air by the end of June? ( Safely)...probably too early to tell
Uresh,
ReplyDeleteHas Boeing clearly signaled that its software has been so "matured" that it appears that final gauntlet will be less risky and shorter? Is this an accurate appraisal
Do you know if Boeing is working on the 787 Tests 24 hours a day or normal days work.
ReplyDeleteIf 24 hours that increases the chances of normal or early completion.
How is progressed in the testing process measured? Is there a master checkoff sheet...something that is coordinated with the FAA?
ReplyDeleteWhat reports will Boeing give out during this period? Just milestone levels...or specific accomplishments
ReplyDeleteIs there any way that Boeing can cut corners in the testing process?
ReplyDeleteCan the Executives put pressure on the Testing Pilots or Team?
Since the tests are done on a progressive basis, will it only be after the taxi tests that we will know if the plane will fly.
ReplyDeleteThat is...does every day present a new challenge and obstacle to flight?
Or, at some point things have been going so well, that it would be fair to say that flight will probably be a go.