Captain takes control of AeroSur 747 and performs stunning low-pass maneuver showcasing all his skill
Published on Feb 20, 2026 at 5:34 PM (UTC+4)
by Grace Donohoe
Last updated on Feb 20, 2026 at 5:34 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
Some aircraft are a once-in-a-lifetime sight, and we doubt you’ve seen a captain control a plane like this before.
Introducing the AeroSur 747, and the impressive moves it pulled in 2008, which quite literally shocked everyone in attendance.
The 747 is one of the most popular planes on the planet thanks to its range, efficiency, and versatility.
The moves that this captain pulled, though, will stick in your brain for years to come. ‘
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The AeroSur 747: Here’s what you need to know
AeroSur was once a Bolivian airline that operated the humble Boeing 747.
The airline provided both domestic and international passenger flights, all out of a center at Viru Viru International Airport.
As for the 747, well, that’s a whole enigma in itself.
Dating back as far as 1967, when production began, the airplane has been the ‘queen of the skies’ ever since.
With hundreds of airline customers and thousands of 747s having taken to the skies, the plane has completed almost 23 million flight cycles and 118 million flight hours.
As you can imagine, pilots need to be specially trained to fly these huge sprawling jets, with expert skills needed to cope with wet, windy, and stormy conditions.
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This pilot performed a stunning sequence
In footage shared online by Billy W. Martins, one AeroSur 747 jet was captured accomplishing something majestic that almost looked like an optical illusion.
To the untrained eye, the AeorSur 747 looked as if it was about to land and touch down on the runway, but that was far from the truth.
Instead of touching the tarmac, the plane performed a simply stunning low-pass maneuver, with the captain in the cockpit clearly showcasing his picture-perfect training.
Once they viewed the majestic move, aviation enthusiasts couldn’t help but comment on the skills on show.
“That is some hella maneuvering,” commented one airplane fan.
“You don’t see THAT everyday,” said another impressed person.
“This video is spectacular, I loved it,” added a third.
You can catch all of the riveting action at the top of the page.
You have to admit, the captain clearly has some good moves.
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Beginning her career as a lifestyle reporter and social-media manager, Grace joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025. Since coming on board, she has thrown herself into the busy daily writing schedule. Her editorial sweet spots include writing about luxury properties and the quirky features inside them that the one percent are investing in, as well as groundbreaking advancements in space exploration.
