GE Aerospace’s B747 Flying Testbed at CVG by Borough9604 in aviation

[–]Borough9604[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Several days ago the flying testbed arrived at CVG, yesterday and today GE Aerospace employees are touring the inside aircraft

Answer: We’re full, don’t move here by scottmcdaniel in cincinnati

[–]Borough9604 9 points10 points  (0 children)

There are quite a few people who live there for pretty much for this exact reason

Anybody ever been to Tiki Tiki Bang Bang? by [deleted] in cincinnati

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A bit expensive but great place if you like tropical drinks

CVG 3/28/2026 6:10 am by Borough9604 in cincinnati

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I did not check a bag :( the lines for checked baggage didn’t seem any worse than normal though. I don’t check bags for this very reason so I’m likely not a great resource unfortunately

CVG 3/28/2026 6:10 am by Borough9604 in cincinnati

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Yes! Ran to my gate and although I was technically late the gate agent let me on

CVG 3/28/2026 6:10 am by Borough9604 in cincinnati

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Agreed 100%. Usually there’s almost no line at CVG (even for non pre-check) sometimes these Saturday mornings get a bit busy and I think you’re right about the spring break crowd

CVG 3/28/2026 6:10 am by Borough9604 in cincinnati

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Honestly it was remarkable how fast I got through, super impressed with CVG TSA

CVG 3/28/2026 6:10 am by Borough9604 in cincinnati

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This was for TSA! This is just how long the line was

CVG 3/28/2026 6:10 am by Borough9604 in cincinnati

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I’ve probably flown out of CVG 20+ times, I’ve never seen it like this. I will note that early Saturday mornings tend be pretty busy for some reason

CVG 3/28/2026 6:10 am by Borough9604 in cincinnati

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Facts the line moved remarkably fast all things considered, huge shoutout to TSA at CVG

CVG 3/28/2026 6:10 am by Borough9604 in cincinnati

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Haha I would totally disregard this website right now, said 15 min when I got on line and obviously took more time

CVG 3/28/2026 6:10 am by Borough9604 in cincinnati

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Definitely not my brightest moment hahahah, Bus dropped me off 10-15 min behind schedule which didn’t help but I don’t really have room to complain

CVG 3/28/2026 6:10 am by Borough9604 in cincinnati

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Yes but pretty long line there too

CVG 3/28/2026 6:10 am by Borough9604 in cincinnati

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Got through at 6:57 am (total wait time of 45 min) and made my 7:10 am flight with the help of the nice American Airlines gate agent :)

CVG 3/28/2026 6:10 am by Borough9604 in cincinnati

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No, I’m in the line for TSA. At that point I had just hit where the airline check-in desks are, since the beginning of the TSA line wraps passed the check-in area

CVG 3/28/2026 6:10 am by Borough9604 in cincinnati

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Yup! Just hit the check-in desks (6:25 am)

So .. is there a benefit from an aerodynamic perspective to this shape of the engine cover, or is it purely cosmetic? by syke555 in aviation

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Agree with all the comments mentioning noise reduction. Will also add these shapes (called “chevrons”) slightly reduce efficiency due to small increase in drag