World's Last B747SP Flight - Iran Air Special Performance!

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3 ай бұрын

I flew on the last B747-SP commercial flight in the world. It was operated by Iran Air from Tehran to Mumbai. The flight took place 8 years ago in April 2016…it was one of my golden memory flight.
My flight was off to an excellent start. I was invited to join the crew in the cockpit. The B747-SP took off with a beautiful Pratt and Whitney JT9D engine spooling sound. We climbed straight to 39,000 feet and later cruised at 41,000 feet with a speed of Mach .86. Our takeoff weight was 235 tons which is quite light. I had a chat with the friendly captain about the weather, fuel burn, and longevity of the SP. Iran Air did a good job maintaining it.
During the cruise, I went around the entire B747-SP main deck. There were 145 passengers mostly Muslim pilgrims returning to India. The main deck of the SP was massive. The Iran Air crew were some of the most hospitable crew in the world. We flew over Pakistan and entered India from the state of Gujarat. With a final landing in Mumbai, this ends my last commercial B747-SP flight. The last Iran Air B747-SP was operated by registration EP-IAC.

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@rhnq 2 ай бұрын

i love Iranian people, they deserve better conditions for their country, hope soon they will be better. Turkish friend

@_majaszy 23 күн бұрын

thank you ❤

@saxonysteamtv8219 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful aircraft, and NO politics here. Perfect - thats what we all need!

@Aeronaut1975 2 ай бұрын

Hopefully the good people of Iran get their country back soon.

@mfall-so6iz 18 күн бұрын

What!?!?😂 From Iran what!?!!

@Aeronaut1975 17 күн бұрын

@@mfall-so6iz In the last few years, 50,000 out of 75,000 mosques in Iran have closed. Minister of Culture Mohammad Mehdi Esmaili described it as “highly alarming”. The Iranians have had enough of their Islamist rulers, and want their country back, like it was before the Islamist takeover in 1979 when the Shah was overthrown. So, I repeat: "Hopefully, the good people of Iran get their country back soon".

@mreagle7870 2 ай бұрын

My grandfather was a catering manager for Iran Air a long while ago. He flew on the 747SP plenty of times. He was also given a tour of the concorde when it was first introduced to Iran Air. He got to fly in that as well. Lucky man. 2 Legendary aircraft’s; what an experience.

@baaz-clipz 2 ай бұрын

5:21

@Pierro1982 2 ай бұрын

Catering manager means what exactly at that time?

@Hotbloglovesboeing747SP Ай бұрын

@@baaz-clipzhe flipped us off

@JesusChristus764 2 ай бұрын

I flew this plane when I was 4 y.o back in 1997 from Stockholm to Tehran. I still remember those comfortable big blue seats! :)

@heniman7339 2 ай бұрын

Iranian are the Best and honest people to work and live with much love and respect for Iran 🇮🇷

@ali_leo7868 2 ай бұрын

thank you so much for your kind words.

@GGMAFIA1893 Ай бұрын

Was this a joke??😂 Iranians are completely fanatical Muslims, that's why they trample the flag of every country and climb the walls of embassies, Iran is one of the most dangerous countries for a white person with light hair.

@wingeditz41 3 ай бұрын

The B747-SP was an incredible plane. So sad to see it go 😭

@Eze12347 2 ай бұрын

I flew on the 747 SP chorasan from JFK to Tehran in 1978. It was incredibly beautiful, perhaps because the time was so special ♥️♥️♥️♥️💔

@AvijeetGupta 3 ай бұрын

Iranian were the one of the kindest & loveliest people on earth... Wish them lots of happiness & health 🇮🇳 🇮🇷

@alitoranj1559 3 ай бұрын

♥♥♥♥

@demil3618 3 ай бұрын

Indeed, they are!

@sirizalot 3 ай бұрын

Their government/leadership is nothing short of disgusting, though.

@MrZadeeh 2 ай бұрын

”Were” dont mix gov and people you troll

@jakewalker271 2 ай бұрын

The government is pure evil

@ArmanHashtroudi 2 ай бұрын

I’m an Iranian who flew the B747 SP once from London - Tehran. It was in 2014, I thought it was the end, however after the announcement, I saw that the SP would still fly, so I went back to Tehran, but it was an A300. Really nice aircraft, so unique and cool! R.I.P. B747 SP.

@bernese1004 2 ай бұрын

Wasted your money so Rubbish Aircraft.

@aviationlba747 2 ай бұрын

@@bernese1004Do you care to explain why you have that ridiculous opinion?

@ArmanHashtroudi 2 ай бұрын

@@bernese1004 shut up u got reported

@ArmanHashtroudi 2 ай бұрын

@@bernese1004 I seriously wonder where u got ur education from- did you even pass ur kindergarten exam? Bet u didnt coz u got 5 percent!

@LINJ638 2 ай бұрын

@@ArmanHashtroudi Ban him.

@ThrustandWings 3 ай бұрын

10:23 Wow, that Jet Airways parked at Mumbai sure does flash back a lot of memories for premium air travel in India ❤

@coolmasterztv3088 3 ай бұрын

Goodbye 747SP. We love you.

@gkstanfield 2 ай бұрын

I was proud to fly a United Airlines 747SP from Auckland to Los Angeles with my father in 1991…I already knew then that this was a Rare Bird…such a distinctive jet..! Proud of this…the flight was great..! The 747SP was my rarest flight…no Concorde, sadly… One day soon…the A380 please..? (I also loved every single DC-10 and Tri-Star flight…I still love and miss both Jumbo Tri-Jets…thank you for Safe Travels..!) The 747SP, DC-10 and Tri-Star all remain as my aviation favorites..!

@aaba5756 25 күн бұрын

Thank You From Iran. 😍🥰

@matthewshahbazi3840 3 ай бұрын

This aircraft belong to golden era of Iran , Iran air was one of the best of that time ,I love iranair ❤

@persianguy1524 2 ай бұрын

Sanctions need to be removed

@Vapourized90 2 ай бұрын

@@persianguy1524Only when the regime is overthrown.

@mndan76 2 ай бұрын

@@Vapourized90 That's is all the western world do. Overthrow anyone not to their taste.

@ITSSIRWAN86 2 ай бұрын

@@persianguy1524 never ever

@PN_48 2 ай бұрын

@@Vapourized90”The regime”…😂 Just because Iran has a different Government to the west, doesn’t mean it needs overthrowing.

@News.happenings.updates 3 ай бұрын

In the 90’s I was a Flight Attendant and flew many many Flights on the B747… I love it… the Galley on the upper deck brings back lots of memories.. Thank you for sharing this memorable video. .. ❤

@MichaelTshupoyamodimo 2 ай бұрын

Rip 747 queen of the skies 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

@UnknownKatz 3 ай бұрын

Well your so lucky, quite sad that legend B747-SP had to go...

@Janets-Little-World 2 ай бұрын

Aerolineas Argentinas flew 747SP's In February '81 I flew on the last leg FCO-FRA. Most of the passengers from BUE disembarked at FCO and there were literally only a handful of psx on board which resulted in the quickest t/o I've ever experienced. All the seats in economy were leather and being in the early 80's I was still allowed up on the flight deck when I asked if I could visit👍🏼👍🏼 We were flying over the Alps at that stage and the thing that struck me the most was, considering the size of these 747, how small the cockpit was. Good memories.

@diegoe7511 2 ай бұрын

They used in the transpollar route to Australia

@sergiorivera6229 2 ай бұрын

You can tell the high quality of the first Boeing planes... They were built to perform and to last! Same feeling when I see the L-1011 or DC-10 series cabs.! Great and emotive video (as always, Sam).

@markpettygrove7597 2 ай бұрын

I remember flying the SAA SP from JFK to JNB and back a few times in the late 70’s. It was a very long flight!

@soundstorm99wows79 2 ай бұрын

The BOEING 747SP was truely one of the most ICONIC JUMBO JETS EVER BUILT! A shorter fuselage variant of the 747 family with greater range! A TRUE MARVEL OF ENGINEERING! GOOD BYE 747SP U WILL BE REMEMBERED BY ALL US 747 AVEGEEKS

@fireflyrobert 3 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed this video which is a good snapshot of a golden era of flying which is sadly no more. 4 engines, at least 3 crew including a flight engineer, round dial instruments and what looks like superb cabin service. I feel privileged to have operated through that era.

@pranjal_ghosh 3 ай бұрын

You know this video is old when you spot a Jet Airways 777 🥲

@Frissegast 2 ай бұрын

my thoughts exactly when I saw it. Flew on it to Newark in 2014

@guzrahman3014 3 ай бұрын

When I was young (like 6/7) I boarded the Iran Air 747-SP DAC - DXB, and we were in the first class. It was my first time riding in first class. I really loved it, I especially loved the small toy 747-SP they gave me. I embarrassed myself by telling a girl to gtfo my seat only to realize that she was next to a stranger wearing a red shirt similar to my sister's, who was sitting in front and laughing hysterically. The entire first-class cabin glared at me in disapproval, making it a cringe-worthy memory that haunts me as I try to sleep.

@gafakyusef6201 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Sam for such wonderful videos. You certainly know how to entertain your fans.

@mustafatinwala4788 3 ай бұрын

Me too was lucky to experience this Iranian 747 SP in 2016 what a memorable journey and gratitude to the wonderful Iran air crew for their homely hospitality..miss the 747SP what an era of 747 sp..also remember spotting several other 747sp as a kid at Mumbai ie Air Mauritius and Syria arab airlines what a treat to see them..

@ashimkumarchatterjee9092 3 ай бұрын

B 747 - SP HAPPY LANDING LAST - TIME , thanks Sam # withness watching

@lawrenceakini4981 3 ай бұрын

I love the 747 SP. One of my favourite aircraft. Thanks for this vlog. Have an amazing weekend. Safe travels. Cheers.

@bayareapianist 2 ай бұрын

I think you can recognize B747Sp by the number of windows in the second floor which was the first class. The other B747s have only two orr three windows. They were special orders from Pan Am and Iran Air to fly directly between Tehran and JFK. Iran once had plans to have direct flight to Sydney Australia. I proud to have flown many times in SP, sometimes even in domestic flight between Shiraz and Tehran. In those days, during the Persian new year, Iran Air would allocate 747 for some domestic flights due to high capacities. It was before Airbus eara, when most high capacity passenger airplanes were made in USA.

@wagnerbejaranocarvalho9971 3 ай бұрын

Good morning Sam Chuí, another great video about a culture that I had the pleasure of admiring and getting to know because I worked on the pilgrims' operation towards Mecca, leaving from Bangladesh. The noises of turbines leaves us in love with this machine, called Queen.

@skywarddreamschannel 3 ай бұрын

Wow is an amazing aircraft. One of the most iconic aricraft. Is a special B747

@Comrade738_Nusantara 3 ай бұрын

The Boeing 747SP always be a Masterpiece 🤩

@LuisAlvarez-tk1xl 3 ай бұрын

747SP, GOD WILLING That it Flys AGAIN.!!!MY FAVORITE PLANE OF ALL ✈️, Particularly Braniff International, SAA/SAL South African Airways, PanAm, TransWorld Airlines, 🇮🇷 Iran Air, Korean Air and China Airlines. A Truelly Special Plane. Thanks for the Great Videos Sam. GOD BLESS YOU and TAKE CARE. 😻🇬🇧✈️

@SamChui 3 ай бұрын

Thank you :)

@InTeCredo 3 ай бұрын

American Airlines had a couple of 747SP for the non-stop Dallas/Fort Worth-Tokyo flights in the 1980s. Sometimes, AA would rotate the 747SP for the European flights: my mum was only family member to have flown with 747SP. I am only one to have flown with every variation of 747 (from -100 to -8) except 747SP.

@davidsolis6691 2 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed your narrating and overall story you told. Thanks for letting us travel with you Sam! Always find your videos interesting and fun too!

@paulzimmerman1050 18 күн бұрын

I actually flew in one as a kid from Tehran to Kuala Lumpur, the wingspan of that aircraft mesmerized me back then

@mahdihaddadian8639 2 ай бұрын

IRAN AIR ❤❤❤❤❤

@paletobay1017 2 ай бұрын

Perfect timing

@dzgknw 12 күн бұрын

I too enjoy a chat with the captain and tour ot the cock pit before I fly. Like to make sure everything is in order.

@shaghayegh974 2 ай бұрын

You are so fair on all your videos! And look at every detail with positive energy! I flew there as a cabin crew 2015 and moved to other airlines but am still being in love with the iran air catering and my colleagues there ❤

@dimitridevuyst6664 2 ай бұрын

I was on the TWA 747SP across the Atlantic a long time ago! I loved it!

@khongsakhiranprueck 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Sam for bringing back good memories Aviation had changed forever I have started my career in the late 1993 B747-200 was the fondest of my yesteryear People were kind in those days.

@a3cc393 3 ай бұрын

your community waited so long for another upload, thank you Sam for your awesome work as always

@SamChui 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for waiting.

@JoeyBlogs007 3 ай бұрын

Classic. I've been in an SP. They are awesome. So much power to lift.

@SamChui 3 ай бұрын

Agree!

@QuicknStraight 3 ай бұрын

I know many Iranians and they are all lovely, friendly people. If only our leaders could learn to get along!

@demil3618 3 ай бұрын

Indeed the people are wonderful. They just haven't had the chance to kick out their politicians.

@AmandeepSingh096 2 ай бұрын

Politicians are elected by people only. One can say that to elect good people, create awareness about it. Discuss issues with politicians.

@AmandeepSingh096 2 ай бұрын

@@demil3618They did get chance and they elected according to situation.

@demil3618 2 ай бұрын

@@AmandeepSingh096 The problem is that real opposition candidates got filtered out beforehand. So the choice was limited. It's similar to Russia, where real opposition candidates are declined. Or have we ever had a candidate that wasn't supporting a religious state in Iran after the revolution? I'd be curious to know the name and the result!

@demil3618 2 ай бұрын

@@AmandeepSingh096 I'm not sure Iranian politicians would listen to that. If they go too far off the line of the religious leaders then they will end up in pison- or worse. Not much of a choice for Iranians there.

@sanmateoflights 3 ай бұрын

What fantastic memories, Sam you are so blessed to enjoy it and share it with us.

@yanislahlouamine2577 3 ай бұрын

The sound of the engines 🔥

@thewindowseat77 3 ай бұрын

What a unique and awesome flight!

@babakdeldar 26 күн бұрын

Happy for you Sam You have got another pleasant day,another flight. Hope you see again soon in Iranian airlines. Thks

@GreyRockOne 2 ай бұрын

Very impressive Sam! The Iranian crew, the Captains, the flight attendants and of course the great 747 and you! It's always interesting to see other countries airline standards and operations compared to the US, again, impressive. Thanks Sam, signed - Still waiting to fly a 747..

@StrongLuxa 2 ай бұрын

Glad I found your channel 😊 - keep it up Iran Air ❤

@MeTravel247 3 ай бұрын

6:55 Thanks for taking the name of my city 🌆🏙️⛵🌊🌞 Karachi city of Pakistan ❤️ Though things have changed but still there are very very few Good memories I have. Looking to just leave this city and the region forever ❤😢 Take Care 🤗

@aayan157 Ай бұрын

Same brother my city also Karachi and I was happy when he took its name.❤

@duk2k 3 ай бұрын

No flaps on landing is crazyyyy

@tomd.43 2 ай бұрын

How can that happen with three people flying the aircraft??

@Borgus 2 ай бұрын

Flew on an SP with Air Namibia years ago… loved every minute

@djscottfree2008 Ай бұрын

Your channel is my number 1

@aayanraj888 3 ай бұрын

Rip the queen of the skys 747 ypu will always be remembered😢😢😢👑👸

@superweedenjoyer 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely amazing plane, shame to see it go. Thank you for the upload

@truebrit3578 2 ай бұрын

Crew who treats you like royalty or crew who remembers the flaps 🤔 Tough choice there Sam

@user-zr4li2je1h 3 ай бұрын

Wow dear Sam. Thanks so much for this amazing gift. Oh my god. I flow by this amazing queen to Kuala Lumpur at 2011 I am Iranian ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@ariarhart3605 20 күн бұрын

Great Video Sam, thank you for sharing.

@TranJacinto 3 ай бұрын

Sam, I'm surprised that you made an aviation documentary because lately, you usually enjoy your time when filming trip reports!

@crazzzeee 2 ай бұрын

What a great experience Sam. I love watching your incredible adventures.

@ericliu3992 3 ай бұрын

Wow that is such nostalgia

@glasswings21 13 күн бұрын

How are these airframes even air worthy, mind boggling

@dollarchange2917 2 ай бұрын

Bro that plane is so old but look how new it looks, especially the cockpit 😍

@keirra5096 3 ай бұрын

The B747-SP is a nice plane.❤

@mapiusp6743 22 күн бұрын

I flew the SP from Kuala Lampur to Tehran in 2008. BEST food I have ever had on a flight, and I have flown tens of times internationally

@kurianjoseph78 2 ай бұрын

9W lining up on RW27 at BOM is a golden memory. Lovely vid

@PanAmguy-np7et 2 ай бұрын

I wish I could fly an SP and would love to hear the amazing sound of the Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7R4W or Rolls-Royce RB211-524C2 engines.

@aviationlba747 2 ай бұрын

Hire the Las Vegas Sands one. Haha!

@PanAmguy-np7et 2 ай бұрын

@@aviationlba747 If I had the money I would.

@stradivarioushardhiantz5179 3 ай бұрын

Memorable✈

@freddyhoyt1849 23 күн бұрын

Hi Sam I worked for Pan Am in 1986 until 1991 when they closed down and I flew on many 747 planes ✈️ and the 747SP from time to time it was a great plane

@blaster915 2 ай бұрын

Great little airplane. I say little but dang it flies fast and pulls up like a rocket 🚀

@mrpeel3239 2 ай бұрын

Nice to see Aviation bringing together different cultures in Peaceful co-exultation.

@samkawer 3 ай бұрын

So this is a throwback

@james5353 2 ай бұрын

Used to see these flying into Heathrow from time to time - always great to see this special bird

@shikhar4314 3 ай бұрын

2016 was 8 years !!! ago just hit me hard…😮

@lubistro 2 ай бұрын

A museum in the clouds. Very nice video. Thanks.

@Fly_Cruising-Altitude 2 ай бұрын

8:32 Glad to hear B747 Classic A/P disengage sound~

@andrewhawk2642 2 ай бұрын

Interesting the Iran SP is only dual auto-pilot, the two Qantas SP’s were triple A/P.

@KuostA 2 ай бұрын

@@andrewhawk2642 what does that mean exactly? ty

@paulb267 2 ай бұрын

Nothing like the sound of the PW engine spool, just saying. Great video as always Sam.

@jafar6785 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for uploading this video. You know Sam, i still remember the day i flew this beauty from Tehran to Malaysia KLL. Such an amazing experience, the over wing view was breathtaking, looking at the flaps and spoilers operations made me feel so excited. We used to live close to Mehrabad Intl. Airport in Tehran and i used to see them flying to EU and Tokyo weekly. Good old days. I am a pilot myself now :) Cheers

@DshibiVideo 2 ай бұрын

So glad I got to experience the SP with you all those years ago Sam! Not on this flight of course but still :)

@coptheory 2 ай бұрын

Yes brother👆

@Nick-vp7lp 2 ай бұрын

"300" followed by "Too low Flaps" And continued to land .... Very very different standards in aviation. 😮

@TheRareVideosXL 3 ай бұрын

Awesome.

@AstroBound 2 ай бұрын

I got a look on the NASA 747SP (SOFIA) back in 2022 in Christchurch NZ not long before it was decommissioned. An amazing experience

@sebinamuwanga 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. The distraction in the cockpit might be the reason why the crew did not run the before landing checklist which confirms the gear has been lowered and the flaps have been extended.

@pezhmansalehzadeh5531 Ай бұрын

thanks, I love this aircraft

@georginathompson3788 24 күн бұрын

I trust that aircraft more than any new Boeing. Impeccable safety record despite sanctions.

@PixelPitch09 3 ай бұрын

Love the videos again

@benjob1360 3 ай бұрын

Hope to see you again in Iran

@shubhambhavsar4297 2 ай бұрын

happy to see the jet airways lined up! Good old days!

@GCHatSCHOOL 2 ай бұрын

In 1993 I was on a flight that was late coming into Ohare, and to add insult to injury, the jet bridge was broken. Fortunately for us, we were arriving on a 727 and were able to use the stairs. Me: being 16ish, carrying my guitar case, long hair, and aviator sunglasses- was COMPLETELY ECLIPSED by a 747Sp that we were parked next to on the tarmac. I mean, even 16ish year old me was awestruck, mostly because I knew quite a few guys who designed the 747 and the 747Sp and I had never seen one in person. Time has passed and both my hair and this wonderful airplane have disappeared, but I will always remember that moment.

@Brian_L_5168 3 ай бұрын

This Iranian captain speaks CLEAR English than ANY of the US domestic flight capitains I have ever seen. 💯

@Nordic-Sun 3 ай бұрын

Says the guy who can’t correctly convey their message using correct grammar. You’re also wrong.

@janvanheijningen8588 3 ай бұрын

@@Nordic-Sun lol fr

@crowmob-yo6ry 2 ай бұрын

English is dying as the main US language.

@barron204 2 ай бұрын

Envious. What an amazing experience.

@A380_Flyer 3 ай бұрын

Will you ever do a full length flight report from the cockpit of an A380?

@choppy8842 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant video, but if I was the pilot the second a flash went off I would’ve had you lot out of there

@shri_kaka24 2 ай бұрын

Hi, sam thanks for come with jumbo sp Iran have very old Air craft i know him since 1990 (India) Bombay

@V1Rotate380 3 ай бұрын

Sam Chui ❤

@DavidZ_HGH 2 ай бұрын

so happy to see aviation brings everyone together

@idkjames 2 ай бұрын

I was just happy to see the shit safety procedures 😂😂😂. Who forgets the flaps. Every US airline im aware of that would be unstable approach and automatic go around.