A ride on one of the FINAL American Airlines MD-80s
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Follow along with me on American Airlines flight number 1616 (DFW-STL) as I reminisce about the legacy of this amazing aircraft! This footage was captured on August 28, 2019, exactly one week prior to the retirement of the entire remaining MD-83 fleet.
I had seat 28F for this flight, and the aircraft registration was N9620D.
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The fan blades do spin on the MD-80, they are just hidden behind what look like fan blades that are actually called guide vanes. They help direct air into the engine better.
Haha the flight attendant knew right away that you are an aviation enthusiast and was there for the MD80. Great video 😂👌
Thanks Tofu! Yeah, she could spot me (the big airplane nerd 🤓) from a mile alway. 😂
9:40 is it just me or is that Southwest 737 flying a really steep takeoff? XD
Must have been a really light load. Or a pilot in one heck of a hurry. 😂
SANspotter Yup, you’re probably right 😂😂
Looks pretty normal to me. You have to take into account reference frames. We usually have a fixed perspective of a plane taking off from the ground. The guy filming is also in a moving plane that is descending which probably exaggerated the other plane's climb. It's not uncommon for a plane to reach 1000+ feet 40 seconds to a minute after takeoff.
@@maxflight5009 You're right. It is probably a standard takeoff pitch, but you have to compromise it did seem quite steep, for example I have no idea what the noise footprint instructions are etc but he may have been taking off at 20 degrees for example.
I'm suprised the MCAS isn't going nuts (just a joke that's not a 737 max)
I flew my last AA S80 yesterday to SAT and back... I was able to bring back some amazing parting gifts from my beautiful chrome bird I’ll miss seeing this amazing plane on the Ramp at DFW everyday 😭
Glad you got to experience it one last time! DFW just isn’t going to be the same without those birds. 😕
I'm gonna miss the old girl, she truly was an aviation legend! Great video!
Thanks! Yup...me too. Can’t believe how fast they reduced the size of this fleet. 😕
MD-83 is a guy
Lol
Thanks for the acknowledgement of all the red and white from the TWA aircraft at St. Louis. As a former TWA flight attendant, I appreciated that!
I have fond memories of flying TWA's MD-80 in First Class years ago. It was similar to being in First Class on a 727, noticeably quieter up in the front! A nice aircraft but I will have to choose the 727 over it. Just too many great flights with incredible cabin service unlike today, unfortunately. Thanks for bringing back good memories. Take care and Happy Travels!
you are so Right....
These are some of the best produced airline and travel videos on CZcams. Good work!
Thanks Michael - I really appreciate the compliment! 👍🏻👍🏻
Great job! Back in the 1980s and early 1990s, I flew on United, and I miss the DC-10 and the 727. At least Delta still flies the MD-90 and the Boeing 717, which started out life as the MD-95.
Thanks Dave! I totally missed my shot on the DC10 (they were pretty much gone by the time I started flying regularly). I do miss those 727s though. 😕
Delta still flies the MD-88's. Can confirm I just flew on one today.
Hawaiian used to fly the MD80 interisland back in the 1980s to 1990. Loved those planes. They reversed later to the DC-9-50 which was smaller. Those were in service until 2001.
My first international flight in First Class was in a S80. I recall the journey very vividly and quite enjoyed it. Thanks for the video!
It’s hard to forget an experience on the Md80! Thanks for watching! 👍🏻👍🏻
I used to hate these planes too. American would always use them on the ORD-PSP route when I was visiting my grandparents. Over the years it’s actually grown on me and it’s also a goodbye to this old livery.
So many people say the same thing - probably because AA used them everywhere and they were hard to get away from. But now that they are gone... 😢
Great video! Will be flying this one last time...
The irony in aircraft retirements is the fact that years ago, they were everywhere. You essentially hated them. Now, every moment of experience on these aircraft is valued.
Thanks! Yeah, it’s weird to feel how quickly I changed my mind about them. These were significant airplanes for the history of American Airlines!
Woah!!!!! I flew this exact MD83! AA2802, MSY-DFW, seat 27F. (8/3/19)
It was still in really good condition for its age, wasn’t it? So sad to know that she’s already in the desert by now. 😕
I loved flying MD-80 on USAir in the Mid 80s when I was in The Navy from Norfolk to Buffalo and back. My connections were either DCA, PHI or, PIT
I feel ya Scott! I love the MD80 so much. Just like for you, it was this planes predecessor, the DC9 that introduced me to air travel. I saw these MD80's so much as a kid. Now I feel like a part of my childhood is going to the scrap heap. Hopefully I'll get on another Delta MD88 before they go! But when they all go, I will cry! No joke!
“Now I feel like part of my childhood is going to the scrap heap.” I couldn’t have said it better myself! 😢 The times are changing, that’s for sure.
I flew one from DFW to STL on August 6th 2019 that was also being retired. The pilot made the announcement that this bird is being retired and that this will be its last flight, commercially speaking. There were AA crew members that came just for the last flight. It was pretty cool being on that flight watching history in the making..
Sounds like that would have been a very fun (and sad!) flight. 👍🏻
SANspotter: PLEASE bring back the full take off footage! it was always one of my favorite things about your channel, because so few youtubers do it these days...
I’m actually putting that footage on my other CZcams channel (SANspotter Bonus Footage). Very few people actually want to watch the entire takeoff roll so that’s why I leave it out
@@sanspotter Thank you, and now that channel has just got itself a new subscriber!
Lucky sucker! Of course you’d snag one of the final Mad Dawg flights. Wish I had caught one of the last ones from my home base in ICT to DFW on retirement day. Last year, one of the ticket agents here told me, “When the Super 80s go, Wichita will be the last place it’ll leave from.” Turns out he was partially right!
Yup, I had to do it! To be honest I wasn’t planning on it though - but once I saw the final day getting closer on my calendar, I knew it was now or never. Glad I did!
My last ride in one was 7 years ago. N434AA, Seat 29F, SAN-DFW. The guy in the aisle seat was a big guy like myself, but the middle seat was open. We decided to use the middle seat's tray table for both of us and not need to cram our own tables down in front. LOL
Your plane was delivered to TWA? So that aircraft has seen both of these airports a ton. And yes, I've seen STL during TWA days (1988 for me)... L-1011's, and basically anything powered by JT8D's all over the place. I flew a couple MD80's and a couple DC9-10's on that trip. The one DC9 still had 1969 stamped on the window.
Nice that you got to experience an empty middle seat on your final MD80 flight! And yeah...I couldn’t believe how desolate STL was. Such a shame considering what it used to be.
What you were seeing in regards to “blade spin” are the Fixed Inlet Guide Vanes.
They re-direct air to the N1 Fan (like every other jet engine) in this case. Because of the position of the engine and turbulence from airflow over the wing, these are necessary to create smooth air flow in to the engine.
It can look strange from a side angle, but if looked at directly, you would definitely see a spin.
Thanks Jon! This is really interesting - and I’m surprised that I never noticed it before this flight. Thanks for the explanation!
I've never really liked the MD-80s but you have to give them credit. They are a part of aviation history from now on. 😀
Agreed - they were an amazing asset for American Airlines!
Very nicely done Scott! I actually wanted to fly on their 80's as well but couldn't do it so I enjoyed the experience vicariously through you!
Thank you! You’ve never been on an AA Mad Dog?! Surprising considering how much flying you do. 😮
@@sanspotter My bad Scott, what I meant to say was to fly the 80's one last time before they retire. The last time I flew the MD80s was way back in the 90's with Reno Air when they plied the skies over the West Coast.
Last flight from my home airport is tomorrow, I believe (9/5/19 OMA-DFW). After that it's all 737's and A319's on that route. They will still live on (for some time) via Delta and Delta Connection. - Red
You’re very lucky to be the final destination for the Mad Dog! 😎👍🏻
Scott - the shot you got when you put the camera on the moving walkway handle was brilliant.
The MAD-London story has me in suspense..great review of the Super 80 really enjoyed it
Haha! As a airline vlogger yourself I think you’re gonna totally feel the frustration I experienced on that MAD-LHR flight. 😆 Glad you enjoyed this video!
Thankfully Delta has plenty of Douglas Aircraft products for SANspotter to fly on for years to come. But no featuring of the DC power outlets? I’m saddened.
Oooh, I completely missed that! Oh well. 😆 Anyway, yes! Nice to still have the DL 88’s around for a little longer at least.
Yeah you are going to see in 5 years more whats going to happen to the md80 i dont even want to immagine 😟😥😢😟😞😥😢😟😟😟😟😔😢😢😞😞😞
So sad to watch this in 2021! I miss the MD-80’s!
I can so relate with your sentiments. Im on the West Coast of Australia and we have an abundance of Fokker 100 and 70's still travelling around our fine state. Got the chance this week to journey on one when it was scheduled for a 3 hr interstate hop. Built in 1993 and yes i sat in a rumble seat up the back also. Retro ride :)
F100’s and 70’s still flying in Australia?! Oooh...I just might have to give that a try before it’s too late.
@@sanspotter they arent retiring them anytime soon, so no hurry :) , oh they have the BEST legroom :)
The good ole aviation days are ending 😭😭
Those loud engines will be missed :(
“What fun is flying if there’s no risk of bodily harm” needs to be Spirit airlines new motto.
Haha! I wonder if I could get royalties for it? 🤔😆
Sensational Trip Report SANspotter! I'm very sad that the AA MD-80 is gone now as it was a iconic aircraft in it's fleet, and also talk about the metal livery. It's pretty much gone now too :( I will be uploading a small video for the Super80 tomorrow.
36 years of service from one aircraft type is impressive. A testament to MD-80 series durability.
I agree - I’m not exactly sure, but it’s gotta be one of the safest and most reliable airliners in existence.
@@sanspotter So, what do you think are the Toyotas of the skies?
I am glad I got to fly on one in 2012 when US Airways/AA started to merge and I even saw the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Phoenix before I took off. 😊
I flew in from Doha Qatar to DFW on that 16 hour, Qatar Airways A350-1000. Tired but exited knowing that I was scheduled to fly the MD80 on one of its final flights to Cleveland Ohio. Waiting to board, to find out that they switched the aircraft to an A321S. I will be honest, I was disappointed, knowing that they were going to be retied this week.
No way! 😕 I would have extremely disappointed as well. At least you you got the QR A350-1000 - I’ll bet that was a nice ride. 👍🏻
@@sanspotter Of course the A350-1000 was amazing, I flew in the Qsuite!
Awesome video! Even though when I was young I hated this plane, but now I am sure going to miss it...
Good choice sitting so close to the engines! I'd agree that they sound great, although I suspect regular MD80 flyers might be less enthused about the noise haha.
Haha, very true Paul! We AvGeeks are a weird bunch. 😆
I'm glad I am not the only one to try to avoid them but then again got tired of them after flying them on Alaska so many times. Now I just want to be able to ride the 717 before they are retired since that is the only one of the series I have not flown. Should be easy except I don't get to fly much now with three teenagers in the house...
I have never flown on AA, let alone their MD-80s, but I can see why some people hated them. Unlike Delta, AA didn't bother updating those interiors to at least match their other aircraft. Then again, given the reviews of their 737 MAX interiors, that might have been a blessing for you lol.
These MD80s (while old) were FAR better than the MAX aircraft. The good news is that AA is planning on making enhancements to the MAX fleet once they come back online.
Really good video Scott! Like! It's sad to see these old birds to be gone :(
Thanks! Yeah, I can’t believe the MD80 is finally gone! Well, tomorrow they are gone, but still. The retirement seemed to happen so fast. 😕
Also, please do realize that the "blades" in front of the engines aren't actually the moving blades that create the thrust. The "blades" that you mention are protection fins.
@Blue collar Silver dollar The two engines on the MD80 series aircraft are low-bypass turbofan engines, the Pratt & Whitney JT8D. Most low-bypass engines have the protection fins in front of the spinning fan blade. It's the newer high-bypass turbofan engines that don't have the protection fins in front, like the engines you might find in a Boeing 777 or Airbus A320.
I think those are called "guide vanes". They guide the airflow into the fan.
@@Deploracle I guess somewhat.
@@FSM_Reviews At 1:28 of this video, the host labels the fixed first stage as IGV ... or Inlet Guide Vanes.
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I will miss her... she was one of the most silent airplanes at the time and the remain commercial with stairs in the back... Many good and some bad memories on it. I flew that beauty mostly on MD-81/82/83 versions on many routes of AA but also with TW, DL, IB, AZ, SK, AM, OS, TW (TWA), SR (Swissair), JK (Spanair) Fairwell "Mad dog" MD-80
Great opportunity you had and great review... Thank you so much for sharing it.
I probably flew on one of these when I was a kid back in the 90s but that interior just brings me back by flying on American Airlines I remember that thank you buddy for the Nostalgia trip and also great video sad to see these old planes go
Love nostalgia...reminds me of my first ever jet flight in 1971 from Sydney to Melbourne ( Australia) on a TAA DC 9 !! Sadly long gone from Australian skies but so similar in design both interior and exterior to the MD 80...and in those days when you checked in they asked " smoking or non smoking " !!! Great flight Scott..ah memories !! Well done as always mate !!
Thanks Craig! Haha, yes, I’m old enough to remember smoking sections on airplanes - I was too young for it to be annoying (I was so excited to fly), but wow...times sure have changed! 😮
The last time I flew on an AA Super 80, I was flying from ORD to IAH. I will never forget it because the flight attendant wanted to argue with me about shutting off my iPod and wired headphones and I was not listening to crew instructions. I took them off for landing and I told her what about the guy with the Bose Wireless headphones, why does he get to keep his? She said those were for ear protection. Hence why my last ride on a Super 80. At least I'll have one more change with the MD-80s via Delta. They know how to treat a passenger.
Wow, that’s really unfortunate! But yes...do fly the DL MD88 while you can because those aren’t going to be around much longer either.
I describe your videos as remembering when I was a child on a cold London night with my mum reading me a bed time story with a hot drink of milk . Calming engaging and a real joy , one of my favourite channels out there cheers my friend 👍 md-80 gone but not forgotten from the skies
Love the MD-80! It always seemed that the angle of climb was steeper than a typical 737 or Airbus A3whatever:), those engines were powerful pushers!
And they sound amazing as well! Like super powerful vacuum cleaners (and I mean that in a good way 😆).
Awww, props for the flight attendant, hope she sees this video :D
I enjoyed the video. I will miss these old Mad Dogs. They were well Made.
I rode on one RDU-DFW-RDU and saw to it that both legs were S80s so that I was sure to get one in as I got it on a few days prior to you as it was the only time I was going to get on one...the return flight had a broken generator (so we had to return) and we got a different S80 so I got 3 S80s for the price of 2 and it appears to me as if the one mentioned in this vlog is the one that had to return...there was a family in front of me that looked like a mom/dad/young adult son and the son was like me in wanting to be on the S80 before they retired...looking back I realized I got my S80 ride just in the knick of time...
I really liked this one. I'm not ashamed of being a nerd. Proud of it actually. We're into the coolest stuff. I think I flew on one of these two years ago Miami to Orlando through a cool storm. Was right after Hurricane Irma and American canceled my flight so I had to switch to delta and go to Orlando because no one was going to Tampa. My husband picked me up and I was able to go home after coming from Madrid. I'll never forget that. But yeah, sad to see this plane go. So cool of the flight attendant to say a few words. Yes the staff knows what this means for sure. Oh I also flew at the back in the tail because I wanted no one behind me. I didn't know I was giving up visibility.
Haha, there’s definitely nothing wrong with being a nerd. Life is more fun that way. 🤓😆 At least I think so anyway! But yes, the last 3 rows or so are completely blocked off to the outside world due to the engines being there. A very unique aircraft!
Fair play to the FA for getting in on the action at the end. Oh and in 36 years, if I’m still on this mortal planet, show me a 787 or A350 that’s still in service built in 2019. Yeh, didn’t think so.
I think you’re right! It’s highly unlikely aircraft built this year will be around in 36 years. Airplanes aren’t built like they used to be!
Lucky you! I'm still sad i couldn't take a pict of *N982TW* back in November :((
It will be the last american MD-80 I ever see.
I will miss this guy who used to set car alarms on at *Lindbergh field* and miss them hurting my ears 😂
Nice review Man! *#SuperMaddogSendoff*
Thanks! Haha, yes I remember in my spotting days standing out on the corner of Laurel and Harbor Dr with my camera being annoyed at how loud these things were. 😆
@@sanspotter yeah even while on the group facing the back of them plane with the fuel gas smell 😂
I've been to Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport in years, I don't recognize the airport that much since was remodeled. I for one like the design of this aircraft even though I've not flown on one but I have flown on a Boeing 727-200 a few times, I liked the design of the Boeing 727-200 which I have quite a few in my diecast 1:200 scale collection & yes I've missed those too since airlines had retired then years ago.
Amazing video. I wish I could have experienced the American Mad Dog MD-80. Seeing them at DFW is a timeless classic. They’ve been a workhorse. They did their job well and did American Airlines proud. Thanks Mad Dog. You will be missed.
Thanks Jay - very well said. The Md80 was a very good aircraft for American Airlines!
One of my favorite planes. Cannot count how many times I have flown on this type. Great video!! Thank you.
You’re very welcome Michael! Glad I got the chance to make this video before the official retirement.
30F was my favorite seat on the American MD-80.
Oh the fond memories of permanent hearing loss when you catch that back row seat. Bye Super 80!
Those seats are the best! 😂👍🏻
I got stuck in that seat on a Super 80 once on a flight from DFW to RIC once. I tore up the napkin the flight attendant gave me when she handed out the pretzels and balled up pieces of it and stuffed it in my ears. lol
Gonna miss the mad dogs, flew on a delta md80 from Boston to Orlando in 2008 and it was great
Everyone has got really good memories of these birds! 👍🏻👍🏻
You are from time to time shocking me. There was this person in first class with a fast food bag. this is a out of this world behaviour
You are privileged to fly that old Lady. The MD-80 Aircraft was a crownjewel.. BUT to see STL so abandoned really hit my heart. T.W.A. had B-747, B-767 to HNL CDG FRA LGW there….and the L-1011....I do not fit into those U.S. flight Patterns anymore.
Thank you so much for flying the last MD-80 operations and I do appreciate that you do appreciate the MD-80
Yes Claus, I was thinking of you quite a bit while making this video! Sadly, STL is nothing like you remember it. Tons of empty gates, with relatively little traffic compared to what it was like in the TWA days. So sad. 😕
@@sanspotter It was hard for T.W.A. to step down from the throne. I am griefing
I like it when he stops talking and the plane starts flying.
🤐😅
Bye bye MD-80s.We had a great time flying with you.Awesome video of this retirement flight
10:49 Flight attendants at AA work on all airplanes. Also the S80 was replaced with 737-800 and Max 8 aircraft
Yes noisy in the back seats but years ago pre security issues I had a cockpit visit on an md 83 all you can here is the wind passing over the cockpit ..
I am flying to St. Louis on American in a couple weeks. I have an A321 SAT-DFW and B737-800 DFW-STL
I am going to miss them
Me too. 😕 Never imagined the day I hate to see these things go, but...it happened. 😅
I flew on a super 80 from ORD to LGA and had a seat near the engine. I went into the lav to get toilet tissue to put in my ears! But I miss the plane.
I've never flown on one (was going to but college got in the way) so I'm gonna have to get on Delta MD-88 or 90 before they are all gone. Such a cool airplane. Thanks for the amazing video!!
You’re very welcome! And do get a ride on those DL Mad Dogs as soon as you can - because they are on the way out as well. 😢
Never flown an MD-80. Closest I've gotten was a 717, but it's not the same
I'm always amazed at how much better the Delta MD-88s look inside compared to American's. Most even have new LED cabin lighting.
Exactly! But part of the charm about these old AA MD80s was how awesomely retro they were. Like time capsules from the 80s and 90s!
@@sanspotter Very true. I'm honestly surprised Delta was still refreshing theirs even after their retirement was planned. Had what could be my last flight on one last month, N903DE (so I can watch for the retirement flight). I usually try to connect through DTW which doesn't fly them to my home airport anymore, just A320s and 738s mainly.
@ 5:20 the fan blades are spinning, what you're looking at is the guard in front of the first compression stage
Thanks Evan! I’m surprised the guard looks exactly like a fan blade. But then again, I know absolutely nothing about aerodynamics. 😆
@@sanspotter No worries. The md-80s use the JT8D low bypass turbofan engine. Different than the cf6s ran on 738 and a320, where the space between the compressor and outside cowling is wider allowing more air to bypass the compressor to propell the a/c
Such a great plane. I saw one land in Mikwaukee today. I knew it wouldn't be much longer, but had no idea it would be the last time. I'll miss them.
Yep, as of tomorrow (Wednesday) they’ll be gone. 😕
Lol The last time I flew in the American MD-80 was like in 2015 from DFW to SJC. It is one of the legendary fleet, I’m a bit sad that it won’t be there anymore. Great content btw!!
I love airplanes, but you are the funniest AVGEEK that I know.
Haha, thanks William! 😆
If an A three-whatever is quiet, then I’m scared to imagine what a NEO sounds like
I flew on allegiant airlines md 80 or md 82 flight when I was 4 years old my grandmother has photos of the flight but she lives 12 hours away from us and when we tried to find it it may be deleted or just gone I hope I can find it soon!
One time while making a coast to coast trip I flew on American Airlines. The flight originated out of ORF and was destined to SEA with a stop in RIC and DFW. The entire trip (including the return) was on a MD-83. The flights to Seattle were nearly in clear skies. That's pretty unusual. The return legs however were a different story.
On a much sadder note I use to work with a guy that was part of the first responding fire rescue teams to arrive at the crash site of Northwest Airlines Flight 255 (MD-82). I've driven through the intersection where it occurred (Middlebelt & I-94) many times. He shared some of his memories from that hellish ordeal. Not a pretty picture :-(
Great video, Scott! Kinda sad to see the 80 go. It’s a loud-ass MoFo on take-off.Gonna really miss that.😢😲😳🤣🤪👏✈️
As a dentist AND avgeek who always sat in the upper 20s whenever I flew a Mad Dog I hope you had a great trip!
Haha! I didn’t know it was possible for dentists to be AvGeeks. 😆👍🏻
Very much so!
Great video!! Love the mad dog, and this is a gr8 tribute to it. This was the first American AIRLINES (Was hired from Eagle) jet he was a pilot on, and it was also the first jet I ever flew-from STL-DFW! Cheers from just across the river in IL, Scott!
Thanks! The MD80 must have been a regular on STL-DFW for years. No wonder it was one of the final routes for this aircraft!
I do like your idea of which plane got you into flying... for me, being born and kinda raised in Halifax, then grew up in Calgary, when we went back to visit, we would take Air Canada flight 110, 7 a.m. departure to Toronto on an L-1011, then a 727-200 from Toronto to Halifax. I flew a few times on AC 114, a 727-200 from Calgary to Halifax with a stop in Montreal... great memories of the old girls that earned their miles, unlike the airbus A-whatevers
There’s nothing quite like those old 727’s and L-1011’s. 😕 Today’s aircraft have no soul!
im not really an airplane entheusiast and only care about few aircraft but the MD 80 is just beautiful
well Delta still has their dogs for a little while longer and the 717/95 just got a life extension with delta
md-83 isn't even that much better than me 😂
dude i'm 5'8 THAT THING I LIKE TH SIZE OF A 737 LMAO
Keinan plays well, i am too 😏
Awesome recap of my home airport DFW.
Hi growing up i remmber my mom only travel Amercan airline it was i guess affordable.and the food was so good i feel sad mybe i travel that aircraft as a child. Thank you
I flew in that airplane from San Antonio to Dallas it was the last week of that airplane
Those are not fan blades. They are stators, the fan blades are right behind them, but yea, the MD80/88 are a very good aircraft, shame to see them go, the DC9s were very sweet too, I loved flying the DC9-51
the FA sure did look excited rather than sad...that is a flying JUNK!LOL!
Hahaha! As I said in the video, she was probably really excited about being reassigned to an A3whatever. 😅
I never really cared much for the MD aircraft even after I flew it, but I understand for many it is an iconic aircraft being phased out and I understand the sentiment attached to it. But at least Delta still has its MD aircraft flying. I was lucky to fly the MD90 in first class.
The MD80/90 in first class was a real treat due to how quiet and smooth it was. We’ve only got a couple years left for the DL aircraft!
Great video mate. Just love the commentary. Makes me wonder what it would be like to sit next to you on a flight someday :). Thank you :)
Haha, believe it or not I’m totally introverted on flights. 😆 The earbuds stay in for the entire duration of the flight and they don’t come out until I’m safely in the terminal. 😂
SANspotter well it doesn’t come across in your videos 😁. If ever share a flight with you I’ll be sure to say hi being sure to make you not feel to uncomfortable 😂😂
Darn time flies so fast. The MD80 will always be special, love it or hate it. It will be so weird not seeing them in the skies no more. At least we have the Delta Mad Dogs...... For now.
Yeah, fly those DL MD88s while you can - because it won’t be long until they are gone as well!
Great video! Delta has kept their -80s' interiors more up to date.
Thanks Ryan! Yeah, Delta does such a good job keeping its older aircraft up to modern standards. However, one of the neat things about these AA MD80’s was how “retro” they felt. Like stepping back in time 30 years...
Why would you skip the takeoff?!
I’m probably going to upload that unedited footage to by other channel (SANspotter Bonus Footage). 👍🏻
Wait, is the fan not spinning at take off a joke and camera trick or is that true, as a private pilot I’m simply confused haha!
I know, right? It’s not a camera trick - even in the cruising altitude shots you can see the blades aren’t spinning. 😮
SANspotter what a strange animal of an engine, looking into such it appears these older jets have a “turbo jet”, vs a modern “turbo fan” intriguing non the less
I just stumbled across this awesome channel 😃 thank you, CZcams recommendations 😁
I only have flown four times so far ( and always A3..whatsoever 😂) but this is tons of fun for me to watch!
Thank you!
You’re very welcome!
Thank you for flying the md-80 to my home airport of STL!
You’re very welcome Cole! It was a beautiful afternoon to fly into STL!
Great Video Scott. I will never forget when the MD80s dominated KSAN!!! Great job!
Thanks Stitch! I remember that too. I hated these planes back then though. 😅
@@sanspotter LOL
My favorite is the boeing 727 100 but like all planes