Boeing 747-200 Classic Flight from Cairo to Sharjah

Flight Preparation and Departure

• ✈️ The flight commences with final checks and clearance for taxi from Cairo, Egypt.
• 🚀 Departure is from runway 05 Left, a common alternative to 05 Center, with initial climb instructions to flight level 060.
• 💨 Air traffic control provides vectors and clearance for departure, with the aircraft climbing to higher altitudes.

Cruising and Route Overview

• 🌍 The Boeing 747-200 Classic is cruising at flight level 330, approximately 1 hour and 11 minutes after departing Cairo.
• 🗺️ The route involved vectors, crossing the Red Sea, and flying over the Arabian Peninsula towards Sharjah, UAE.
• 🌡️ The temperature at cruising altitude is noted as -42°C, and moderate turbulence is anticipated due to a jet stream.
• 🏙️ The flight path will pass over cities like Bahrain and Dha before approaching Sharjah.

Descent and Approach Preparation

• ⬇️ Descent is scheduled to begin shortly, with an expected runway 30 landing in Sharjah.
• 🛬 The flight will use the GV for Mike arrival procedure, adhering to altitude and speed restrictions.
• 🛬 An ILS approach to runway 30 is expected, with Ivari as the final point before the glide path.
• ✈️ A missed approach procedure is outlined, involving a climb to 2,000 ft if necessary.
• ⚖️ Due to a light aircraft weight (118 tons), flaps 25 will be used for landing, with a reference speed of 118 knots and landing speed of 123 knots.

Landing and Arrival

• 💨 Runway 30 in Sharjah is 4,000m long, with a displaced threshold, and the aircraft expects to vacate via Bravo 7 or Bravo 6.
• ⛽ Alternative airport FJRA is checked, and the flight has enough fuel for a potential 30-minute hold over Sharjah.
• 🛑 Maximum reverse thrust will be used upon landing, followed by manual braking.
• 🛬 The aircraft successfully lands on runway 30 in Sharjah, with landing gear down and checks completed.
• 🛣️ The aircraft vacates the runway via Bravo 6 and Alpha, proceeding to the parking position on the cargo apron.

Post-Flight and Conclusion

• ✅ The flight concludes at Sharjah, with pleasant weather of 29°C.
• 👋 The crew expresses hope that viewers enjoyed the trip and signs off until the next flight.