Nothing to do with CAD, just WOW! - Boeing 787 Wing Load Test

Maybe living a long haul flight from just about everywhere results in an lifelong interest in aircraft design? Whatever the motivation, it’s worth clicking through to this post from Boeing to see the 787 Dreamliner wing/fuselage load test video. Just amazing technology and it can fly!

Boeing Confirms Success on Ultimate Load Test [Click for Video] | 787 Dreamliner Flight Test        




April 7, 2010 - The wings were flexed upward by approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) during the test and the fuselage was pressurized to 150 percent of its maximum normal operating condition.