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The Boeing 747 was launched in 1968, and United made its first commercial 747 flight in July 1970 with a trip from San Francisco to Honolulu. It was called the Friend Ship.\\xa0 On November 7, United Airlines will retire the "Queen of the Skies" on a farewell flight on the same route as her beginning.\\xa0 Other airlines are also retiring this iconic aircraft.\\xa0Replaced by more efficient airplanes, it is doubtful that any aircraft flying today will replace the emotion and connected feeling that the 747 earned from pilot and passenger alike.

The 747 in the 1970s was known not just for technological achievements but also for its glamour. With a lounge, cocktail service and sometimes even a piano, it held the promise of an elegant, relaxing travel experience.\\xa0 She didn\'t disappoint.\\xa0

This week\'s episode brings back a SimpleFlight Radio\\xa0favorite, Karlene Petitt \\xa0to chat with Marc and Rhonda about her experience as a pilot, trainer,\\xa0and engineer in the\\xa0747.\\xa0 Join us and listen as Karlene\\xa0helps us take a trip down memory lane, as we honor this magnificent and classy symbol of the promise of aviation.

Karlene\'s Doctoral Research Site: www.petittaviationresearch.com
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\\u200bWe hope you enjoy listening as much as we love talking to others who share our passion for aviation.\\xa0 Let us know what you think!
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