747-8 first flight

[DHG750R]

the webcast is live at this time, the weather has improved. Expected takeoff approx 3:30est

link http://747-8firstflight.com/

[Matt Molnar]

Taxiing to the active now!

[moose135]

On the roll...

[Delta777LR]

Its in the sky now!! beautiful rotation!!

[Ychocky]

Lovely sight.

[PhilDernerJr]

We'll have photos up very soon from the first flight. Check out our Twitter for updates... http://twitter.com/NYCAviation

[AirtrafficController]

It was very graceful to see the new bird rotate beautifully and ease into the low clouds.

[Midnight Mike]

Damn, I am going to miss the landing, scheduled to land at 1600, Seattle time & I am still stuck at work... :(

[Ychocky]

Nice landing.

[MarkLawrence]

That was an awesome landing!!

[T-Bird76]

Rather a big 24 hours in aviation, 747-8 takes flight, A380 visits Boston for the first time, and the Shuttle makes its last night launch. The 747-8 looks great with the larger engines and longer body.