I know this is going to be a question that pops up, so I'll just leave this here now. What are reverse operations when talking about an airport? Airports have what are called "flows." And the flow, or traffic pattern, at an airport is determined by the wind. Aircraft always takeoff and land into the wind. This is done for safety reasons. Say an aircraft needs to be going 100 knots on approach, and let's say the wind is blowing directly down the runway at 20 knots. Because the aircraft if moving though the air and isn't touching the ground, when landing into the wind in this scenario, the aircraft only needs to be moving over the ground at 80 knots. Because the wind is already moving over the wings of the aircraft at 20 knots. So you takeoff and land into the wind because you can achieve the lift needed to stay aloft, while moving over the ground at a slower speed. Flip this example and land with the wind at your back, and you now need to be moving over the ground at 120 knots to achieve the same results. So it's safer to operate aircraft into a headwind as it allows them to fly at a slower ground speed. Now, at most airports around the world, the wind can change wildly throughout the year, or even throughout a single 24 hour period. This will cause the "flow" of the airport to switch directions as the winds swing from one direction to another. However, there are some airports, that because of their geographic location, have basically the same exact winds all year. Every day, every week, every month, the winds are constant from one direction. Honolulu is one of those airports. Because of its positions and the Pacific Ocean trade winds, it is very rare for them to have winds blowing from the southwest. Every once in a while though, something called the Kona winds happens. The Kona winds is an unusual weather pattern that overtakes the Hawaiian islands and actually overpowers the typical Pacific trade winds. This causes the airports in Hawaii to abandon their typical flow. Leading them to have "reverse operations." Which, is what you're seeing here. On this particular day, the powerful Pacific Ocean trade winds were being overpowered, causing us to depart towards the west instead of towards the east like you normally would.
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It's always a rare treat to get reverse ops at HNL. Although I enjoy the great views of Waikiki when taking off the typical direction, this is pretty awesome too with the views of the Reef Runway.
Nice video, as always! A comment though on your video taking: make sure the white balance is fixed. I was able to see significant color shifts throughout the video, especially when the plane takes off.
Good morning, my dear friend from Bacolod City in the Philippines 🇵🇭 where it's almost 5:30 am Saturday morning. I'm just waking up and having my coffee ☕️ and, as always, watching one of your fantastic creations while I start my Saturday here! I'm really amazed at how quiet the take off and climb out were on the 787! This is my first time seeing you fly from the islands on the Dreamliner. Same during the cruise phase, much quieter! I know the airline acquired, I think, 2 Dreamliners the past few months? Correct me if I'm wrong, please. I haven't hitched a ride on the 787 yet, but hopefully one day soon. But like I said, to me, I can really tell the difference between the other aircraft, A330, B777 vs. the Dreamliner. There is a big difference in engine noise! Anyway, enough said hahaha 😆 sorry I have a bad habit of forgetting to shut my pie hole 😅😅😅 Take care, young man! God bless always 🙏 ❤️ BTW, wow, my first time seeing the "reverse opps" departure! Very cool flying over the other runways on departure! Very cool 😎 😊
The YT Enhancer just upgraded to the 3.0 version, and now, I'm watching your latest HNL takeoff sequence. I think your video looks better on the 3.0. The big news on General Hospital: they killed Dex off. I think we're going to see more people killed off on both GH and on the Bold And The Beautiful very soon. Anyhow, good views and another fine video on your part... keep winning those Olympic Gold Medals.
I know this is going to be a question that pops up, so I'll just leave this here now. What are reverse operations when talking about an airport? Airports have what are called "flows." And the flow, or traffic pattern, at an airport is determined by the wind. Aircraft always takeoff and land into the wind. This is done for safety reasons. Say an aircraft needs to be going 100 knots on approach, and let's say the wind is blowing directly down the runway at 20 knots. Because the aircraft if moving though the air and isn't touching the ground, when landing into the wind in this scenario, the aircraft only needs to be moving over the ground at 80 knots. Because the wind is already moving over the wings of the aircraft at 20 knots. So you takeoff and land into the wind because you can achieve the lift needed to stay aloft, while moving over the ground at a slower speed. Flip this example and land with the wind at your back, and you now need to be moving over the ground at 120 knots to achieve the same results. So it's safer to operate aircraft into a headwind as it allows them to fly at a slower ground speed. Now, at most airports around the world, the wind can change wildly throughout the year, or even throughout a single 24 hour period. This will cause the "flow" of the airport to switch directions as the winds swing from one direction to another. However, there are some airports, that because of their geographic location, have basically the same exact winds all year. Every day, every week, every month, the winds are constant from one direction. Honolulu is one of those airports. Because of its positions and the Pacific Ocean trade winds, it is very rare for them to have winds blowing from the southwest. Every once in a while though, something called the Kona winds happens. The Kona winds is an unusual weather pattern that overtakes the Hawaiian islands and actually overpowers the typical Pacific trade winds. This causes the airports in Hawaii to abandon their typical flow. Leading them to have "reverse operations." Which, is what you're seeing here. On this particular day, the powerful Pacific Ocean trade winds were being overpowered, causing us to depart towards the west instead of towards the east like you normally would.
@sla31 ahh great explanation man thanks!
amazing how quiet the 787 is and that wing flex its insane Great content as always!
Very new and clean wing.
Holy moly that was awesome. Hololulu, reverse ops, green water, cloudsurfs, all in the 787?
I honestly have no idea how to top that. Well done! 👍
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Quite spectacular! Really beautiful sun, sea, sky, and cloud patterns!
I'm glad you enjoyed my friend. It's good to hear from you again!
Awsome seeing this wing again, I flew on this planes inaugural flight and man it is beautiful!!!
Paradise!
Such a quiet airplane. That seat would have been deafening on an ancient 757 or 767 lol. Great video.
Interesting to see another aircraft taxiing from the reef runway during takeoff.
Mais um Belíssimo Conteúdo 😊
Nice flight SP good job 👍
Thanks my friend, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
That take off that you got to experience does not happen very often🤙❤️✈️🌴🥥🍍
It's always a rare treat to get reverse ops at HNL. Although I enjoy the great views of Waikiki when taking off the typical direction, this is pretty awesome too with the views of the Reef Runway.
Nice video, as always! A comment though on your video taking: make sure the white balance is fixed. I was able to see significant color shifts throughout the video, especially when the plane takes off.
Good morning, my dear friend from Bacolod City in the Philippines 🇵🇭 where it's almost 5:30 am Saturday morning. I'm just waking up and having my coffee ☕️ and, as always, watching one of your fantastic creations while I start my Saturday here!
I'm really amazed at how quiet the take off and climb out were on the 787! This is my first time seeing you fly from the islands on the Dreamliner. Same during the cruise phase, much quieter!
I know the airline acquired, I think, 2 Dreamliners the past few months? Correct me if I'm wrong, please. I haven't hitched a ride on the 787 yet, but hopefully one day soon. But like I said, to me, I can really tell the difference between the other aircraft, A330, B777 vs. the Dreamliner. There is a big difference in engine noise!
Anyway, enough said hahaha 😆 sorry I have a bad habit of forgetting to shut my pie hole 😅😅😅
Take care, young man! God bless always 🙏 ❤️
BTW, wow, my first time seeing the "reverse opps" departure! Very cool flying over the other runways on departure! Very cool 😎 😊
The YT Enhancer just upgraded to the 3.0 version, and now, I'm watching your latest HNL takeoff sequence. I think your video looks better on the 3.0.
The big news on General Hospital: they killed Dex off. I think we're going to see more people killed off on both GH and on the Bold And The Beautiful very soon.
Anyhow, good views and another fine video on your part... keep winning those Olympic Gold Medals.
Great fly! Is your Does your skin on your face gets very dried due to little or no humidity and dry air when flying?
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