"Bob Chilcoat" wrote in message
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I was playing golf today in New Jersey (I know, but it was a bit too windy
for enjoyable flying today) when I noticed a 747 flying over at around
4,000 ft heading west along a corridor that is very commonly used for
departures from the NY class B airspace. A lot of planes were in that
corridor today, but what caught my attention about this particular 747 was
that it was making a lot of noise, like it was climbing at full power, yet
was not apparently gaining any altitude. It was also flying somewhat nose
high, like it was way behind the power curve. In addition, it had its nose
gear down, although the mains were retracted. I watched it for some time,
and it continued on that same course, at that apparent altitude and
attitude until it was far enough away that I lost interest. The livery was
red and white, but I did not recognize the airline. Any thoughts as to
what might have been going on? Any way to get to ATC recordings on line to
see if the pilot was having problems? Just really curious.

--
Bob (Chief Pilot, White Knuckle Airways)

Bob,

You might try digging around the archives he

http://www.liveatc.net/

Jay B