Brand New Boeing 747-8 Aircrew Wave Goodbye on Takeoff from Paine Field

Old bold pilot just saying goodbye! A 747-8 departing the runway leaves with a last gesture to the folks on the ground. Shortly after breaking ground, this 747-8 pilot does a BIG wing rock left and a BIG wing rock right. Notice the large flight control inputs on the wing and rudder. Jet is probably empty and at max takeoff thrust. But slow after lifting off with the gear and flaps down is crazy. Yep… this is an old bold pilot! Thanks to @Dipankar Bhakta for this cool departure video. #aviation #avgeek #military #airforce #army #navy #usmc #pilot #pilotlife #flight #flying #fly #aircraft #airplane #plane #jet #airport #photo #photography #video #videoviral #viralvideos #lessonsfromthecockpit #podcast #show #takeoff #drone