A REAL LOOK inside the F1 race FLYOVER

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Published 2024-03-02
This was filmed during the rehearsal of the 2024 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix flyover.
I want to thank Gulf Air, the Bahrain International Circuit and everyone else involved in helping to make this happen.

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Edited by: Kyle Robb

All Comments (21)
  • @ucaerospace8553
    That's a great caption pilot there. Immediately gave credit to the crew instead of himself.
  • @SeekingSaudades
    I realize this is the wrong thing to take away from the video, but the cabin of that Gulf Air 787 looks incredible. Thanks for sharing such a unique experience with us!
  • @RichardinNC1
    Most US fly-overs are military jets, especially when close to military holidays. But I have to say flying a 787 like that, and riding in it, is unique.
  • @ocscmike
    I would imagine the number of people who have ever been on a 787 while "Bank Angle, Bank Angle" blares out from GPWS is a very short list. Amazing video Michael!
  • Absolutely INCREDIBLE!!!! I don't know how you managed to score that, Mike, but that's a POV that NOBODY gets. Thank you!!!
  • @aquagamer1212
    Hearing the dashboard go “BANKING, BANKING” was….i can’t truly describe it to be honest haha. It’s wild 💕
  • @jennyius
    Ex Gulf Air cabin crew here!! Thanks for making this video...as crew we have seen the sea and island 1000s of times coming home to Bahrain after days of flying and work...but they didn't have the race track when I left...so yay, thanks for this awesome video...
  • @shadowamazon
    Now I know how my MSFS passengers feel about my flying.
  • OMG! My husband and I watched the race yesterday and thought it must be incredible to see the track from that flyover. Today here you are in my YouTube feed, living the dream. Thanks so much for making it happen and taking us along on this journey. This brought us pure joy!
  • @TheRickRatedShow
    What? No Barrel Roll??? (See: Tex Johnston demo the Boeing 707/Dash-80) 🤣 But seriously, that is pretty darned awesome! Gotta love the Dreamliner!
  • @moofey
    Man those guys are legends. To be able to pull that off at that angle, speed and altitude? Incredible. Steep enough angle that it trips the "bank angle" warning.

    What a way to start the F1 season though.
  • @menevermind2612
    OMG. Thank you for taking us on the great adventures. Your amazing. And I love that o can truly feel your excitement. Wow.
  • @marijuanas
    Woah nice, just managed to refresh at the right time! You always go to some awesome places, thanks for taking us along!!
  • @rickdownie1908
    Wow Mike, awesome, remarkable and you were there! I hope all your viewers appreciate the very special acccess you had.
  • @jessiebullock
    Great job with the logistics on this one. I can’t even imagine where to start to try and get something like this put together. Excellent work! I loved the video!
  • Well I am so glad to do it via my computer screen as I don't think I would have handled it as well as you did, especially after what the pilot said!!
  • @wonjoomin
    Perfect timing, six hours before the start of the first GP of 2024!
    Hope you get to enjoy the race and look forward to more F1 content!!
  • Just discovered you and watched your video from last year before this. I really enjoyed your content and hope to continue to. What an incredible experience you got to share with us!
  • @italiana626sc
    What an amazing experience!! Thanks for letting us be there with you!!
  • @pattir9591
    What an experience! Incredible! Thank you for that quick behind the scenes look at the flyover. Kudos to the pilots too!