Weight Restrictions To SYD
 

I’m looking at flying non-rev from SFO-SYD soon. It’s now been downsized to a 787-9. How often (if ever) are these flights weight restricted?

I r not a 787 guy, but the last several days it has taken off with about 15 empty and they were still averaging about 5000 Lbs below MTOG.

less than the 747/777 did.

Shots fired!

The 787 is great airplane on the days it can get off the gate and doesn’t have a scab in command.;)

So you're saying it's just like the 777 and 747?

FYI, this flight is often flight planned full. At the last minute they pull a pallet and now 3000-5000 pounds lighter. Flight already left when weights arrive. Not impossible to non-rev, but can be a challenge.
JS is possible for a UA pilot.

I heard about this on 777, but never saw it happen on Sparkie. Then again Sparkie isn’t as good of a cargo hauler.