United Airlines Boeing 757-300 [N78866] pushback, start up, and takeoff from IAH

Flight info:
Airline: United Airlines
Aircraft: Boeing 757-33N
Reg: N78866
Livery: Normal
Seat: 30A
Airport: George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Runway: 15L
Gate: C12
Flight #: UA1493
Route: IAH-DEN
Date: 06.18.21
Time: 12:38PM
Comments: Sorry for the long hold before takeoff. Always happy to be back on a 753!

[@DnD_Robb404]

N78866, a March 2002 built 757-300, flying with UA since 2010

[@jesusgutierrez4581]

Gotta admit the Rolls Royce RB-211 start sound at 1:58 seemed somewhat similar to the CFM56-7B engine start on the Boeing 737

[@jasonmoors1191]

Guessing you're gradually making your way back to PDX--being that IAH is my home airport,could point out landmarks but probably be indifferent to them--unusual to see such a backup of departures,counted at least 10(!) a/c waiting their turn,love hearing the roar of departing aircraft--time to get away from Houston heat and return to Portland's cool weather--BTW,how are you handling those above average temps as reported in the news?

[@planesguy]

I was actually making my way to warmer weather in Phoenix! Was 116 when I landed and 118 both days I was there. Glad I'm someone who does well in extreme heat!

[@ananthareviews9580]

This airport is working hard

[@ramosz6983]

Flaps 15 takeoff?

[@SYDAirlineEnthusiast]

Did anyone ever accompany you on any of the flights you took over the pandemic?

[@planesguy]

Nope I basically always fly solo.

[@coria5399]

quick question u know anything about the construction going on in iah?

[@planesguy]

No clue. Not from the area.

[@coria5399]

@@planesguy okay cause i’ve been wondering and, since u had flown out from iah i thought u had knew some about it, have a good day tho

[@sooners2037]

They are expanding Terminal D which is the international terminal out of IAH I flew out of IAH in June of 2021 to fly to Athens they were working on the terminal at that time it’s supposed to be finished in 2024

[@_httpantwon]

You muted the takeoff sound