"Up Close with Stargazer L-1011 TriStar: From Engine Start to Spectacular Takeoff"
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- čas přidán 1. 07. 2024
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Timestamp:
00:00 Intro
01:33 Stargazer APU Startup
02:12 Walk-around
02:42 Final Preparation Before Push Back
03:03 Puschback
05:42 Stargazer Last L-1011 Airworthy Starting Engines
07:20 Stargazer Taxing out for departure
10:11 The Last Active L-1011 Takeoff on runway 30 at Mojave Airport 🛫
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Stargazer is a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar built in 1974, that was modified in 1994 for use by Orbital Sciences (now part of Northrop Grumman) as a mother ship launch pad for the Pegasus launch vehicle. As of October 2022, 45 rockets (containing nearly 100 satellites) have been launched from it, using the Pegasus-H and Pegasus-XL configurations.As of 2023, Stargazer is the only L-1011 airframe still airworthy.
The first Pegasus launch to use Stargazer was conducted on 27 June 1994 as the maiden flight of the Pegasus-XL. Previous launches used the NASA-operated Boeing NB-52B Balls 8, which was also used for four subsequent launches, as the original Pegasus could not be launched from Stargazer due to clearance issues. A modified version, the Pegasus-H, was introduced to rectify this.
Stargazer was also used for captive tests and transportation of the X-34 hypersonic research aircraft; however, drop tests used Balls 8. Orbital Sciences also offer the aircraft for research flights.] It is capable of carrying a 23,000 kilograms (51,000 lb) payload to an altitude of 12,800 metres (42,000 ft).
Pegasus launches using Stargazer are usually conducted from Vandenberg Air Force Base. Launches have also been conducted from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the NASA Kennedy Space Center, the NASA Wallops Flight Facility and from launch sites outside the US: Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands and Gando Airport in Spain.
In 2010, Stargazer was reengined with 50,000 lbf (220 kN)-thrust Rolls-Royce RB211-524B4 turbofans to replace its original 42,000 lbf (190 kN)-thrust RB211-22Bs.
2015, Stargazer was repainted to reflect Orbital Sciences' merger with Alliant Techsystems.
On 15 December 2016, Stargazer successfully launched CYGNSS on behalf of NASA on its second attempt. The first attempt on 12 December was scrubbed due to issues with the hydraulic system responsible for separating the Pegasus rocket from the launch aircraft.[9]
Stargazer appeared in Northrop Grumman livery in 2018 following the acquisition of Orbital ATK.] Stargazer launched the Ionospheric Connection Explorer on 11 October 2019. The launch was originally scheduled for June 2017 but was scrubbed when an anomalous piece of vehicle data was observed during a ferry flight. The data was related to the rudder position of the Pegasus XL rocket and was observed during a routine in-flight vehicle health check.The launch was delayed multiple times from 2017 to 2019, finally occurring October 11, 2019.
As for the future of the last airworthy TriStar? Well, its 50th birthday is coming up in 2024.
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Love the sound of those RB211 engines! I miss this jet 😢 so much.
Indeed
Breaks my heart that there is only one of these beauties still flying, but at least she's still in service. I got to spend all of 50 minutes flying in an L-1011 in my life, and regret I never had another opportunity.
Thanks for watching
😢Very sad I could say Boeing ruin its reputation and seeing these babies back could be very harsh for Boeing even SouthWest Airlines begin to use TriStar.
I love Lockheed more than Boeing now.
Ignore plane haters, tri jets, and quad jets like l1011, dc10, 747, a380 can still be brought back into production.
Can and should be !
@stellaraaron_1180 I also wish that all older Boeing aircraft types, including Boeing 747, airbus a380, dc10, and l1011, shall be improved with efficient engines, composite wings, and upgrades to aid in navigation, communication and safety.
This plane should be back from the dead, well Boeing needs to stop making shitty planes, as to say the TriStar would have mop the floor with the MAX right now.
@Embargoman this plane ain't dead
@@kriswilson265 I am saying making new ones to see Boeing who’s boss!
This is my favorite plane and it's great to see one still flying ✈️
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Very nice to see the TriStar still flying.
Such a magnificent and elegant airliner.
She may be old but she's still technically probably on par with todays airliners.
Boeing praised the dimmable windows on the Dreamliner as significant....
The TriStar had this feature already tested and installed some good 30+ years before...
I dont know if this was installed in airline service but it existed already.
Lockheed was much ahead of time with the TriStar.
I wish the last of these beautiful ladies many more flights so that we enthusiasts can cherish more videos with that magnificent sight and sound
Thanks for watching
Always loved trijets. There is something special about them.
Back in 1982 I flew in an Air Canada L-1011 from Montreal to Calgary, and it was the nicest flight I've ever been on. Smooth, roomy, quiet, it was a joy to fly in. They really should bring them back, it was better than anything Boeing currently has.
Glad you liked the video
@Epicaviation47 Yeah, i hate new boeing management because they screwed over the boeing 737, 787, and 777 because those were one of my favorite aircrafts and they ruined boeings reputation.
amazing aircraft, so sad theres only one left in service, hopefully she isn"t retired anytime soon
Purely majestic, OMG, how I love the L-1011.
As a kid flying between Trinidad and London to go to school in Oxford, BWIA flew that bird.
My stepmother was a senior F/A, and I got to sit many times in the cockpit for take off and landings.
Now that I am a pilot, I wish I could fly it once as a bucket list item, but I do know that's impossible.
Take to the sky's my dear lady L10 and be as glorious as the days you served the airlines of the world.
Legends Never Die!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for watching I really appreciate it
this air plane is one of the best ever built i worked on one back in 70 s 80s it should be flying today if it was up to me
My Dad worked on the electrical in this awesome bird in Palmdale Ca.. I grew up with a special love for the L-1011. So nice there's one of them still flying
Thanks for watching
if it was up to me all of them would be flying it was one of the safest air planes ever built con grad to your dad for his part of keeping this old bird in the sky
@@larrydockery7201 thank you so much for the kind words & I'm right there with you
Those are some very healthy RB211 engines to not be putting out hardly any smoke on start up! Love the low rumble they make when fuel is introduced into the engines and at ground idle. Miss working on these things. Worked the Delta L-1011s in the mid-90s before they were retired.
Awesome thanks for watching and yes low hours engines
I saw that Delta Tristars here in Budapest, Hungary then... I miss them
Would love to hear more info on rb211. I like how advanced the L1011 was. This is a good video. Would the rb211 be considered a low bypass turbo fan or hi bypass? It’s a big cowling on them. It was the previous comment about smoke I was confused about. By my limited understanding it’s typically low bypass engines that creat that. But what do I know. I just enjoy watching planes. Thanks
These beauties flew to the Falklands landing at Ascension to refuel and take passengers and bring us mail what an aircraft white flying on a magic carpet God bless the designers
Thanks for watching
Flew on Delta's L1011 Atlanta to London. It was the most comfortable, spacious and beautiful airplane I have ever been on. Sad to see them go.
Definitely a awesome aircraft
Such a beautiful machineThey are like horses and have a personality of their own! The tug sounds like its got a Detroit Diesel 8V92 Silver Series! I love 💕 my L1011s and Detroit Diesel two-strokes! They were the best of the 70s and 80s! I sure miss them!😢😢
It is a real Legend thanks for watching
Wonderful video! Spectacular aircraft 🤩 I miss the Tristar 😢
We all miss the Tristar thanks for watching and supporting my channel
I want to cry for its return all because Boeing is screwing things up that is all.
What a beautiful aircraft.
Indeed bro thanks for watching
Anytime an L10 takes to the skies these days is an extraordinary historic occasion. Great job being there and capturing history! As you probably already know, this is the last fully airworthy L10 anywhere in the world. This aircraft is the only survivor! One element of this aircraft I remember as a kid, was the earth shaking engine starts. Could never get enough of them. With that said I was wondering if you by chance have the other two engine starts videod from this event. Looks like you edited a beautiful video, and I think it’s great, but if you have all three engine starts in succession, myself and other L10 start addicts would greatly appreciate seeing it. Doesn’t need an edit, just first through third. Thanks in advance if you can accomplish that!!
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Stunning beauty!!!.
Got myself mesmerized with it on the prowl for a new diecast aircraft model for my ever- growing collection.
Caught my eye since the very first moment and didn't skip a beat in ordering mine.
Once in my hands I knew I wanted to know more about her background and searched the internet for it.
Doing a search on CZcams wasn't too far behind and Im here now relishing this vid.
Ladies like her are so amazing to still be around to witness...
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The best aircraft forever and ever.
Agreed thanks for watching
Its Painfull to watch that much younger 747s scraped and this grand dad of plane still flying L1011 is nice
Hi, a really lovely video of the last of a truely great aircraft. I live just down the road from the airfield in the UK where the last six RAF Tristar's flew into a few years back now. There was high hopes they would be bought and ferried back the America but after many years in the open they all got scrapped, leaving this one in your video the only one left. I hope this one flies on for many more years to come.................Now if you could get a flight on it, how awesome would that be! All the best Dave.
Thanks, the plan is for 6 more years and flying on it will be a crazy dream thanks for watching
@Epicaviation47 oh I hope they manage to keep it going that long and some tech issue doesn't gey in the way. I didn't mention it before, but my channel has a video of the last day the RAF Tristars flew into retirement, as I mentioned before. Not wanting to advertise my own stuff on your channel if your interested. Sure nobody will see my reply now it's not the first comment. Thanks for that info, take care and hope to see more soon. Dave.
Beautiful! Flew on the L-1011 twice; first time in January 1979 (ATL - MCO) and second time in 1994 (DFW - LAX). Really mix her very much!
Glad you like the video
Such a beautiful plane makes my heart pound watching it!
Same here!
ЦЕ ПРОСТО , "ГРОМАД НА!!!"...!
Great video!
Thanks glad that you like it
Simplemente espectacular ese video mano.
Gracias brooooo
Yes, this is definitely epic.
Indeed
L-1011 Tistar - мой один из любимых гражданских самолетов! Очень красивый. Жаль, что его век закончился.
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The best aircraft ❤❤❤
I remember being at the airport flying out of St. Louis over 30 years ago and saw an L-1011 take off. They are quite an awesome aircraft and it's sad this is the last one.
Indeed thanks for watching
Always loved the L-1011! I'm assuming that was the tail engine starting first? ( after the apu ) A shame this is the last one still flying...
Yeah tail engine first, thanks for watching
The last time I saw one of these flying as a passenger liner under regular commercial colours was in about 1997 at CYYZ when I worked there... think it was a Guyana Airlines? MAYbe saw a Royal Airlines there as well. Awesome aircraft - always wished I had gone in one on a flight! Those were the days the Concorde was still landing there as well!
Awesome 👌 thanks for watching
iT WAS AN EXCELLENT AIR CRAFT THE FLYING WINGS.
Indeed
Wow! Amazing queen of the sky’s!
😊
Wow a masterpiece of video
Thank you it was a awesome experience
Didn't expect to see the A380s from China Southern in the background at 0:56. Used to fly in one of these at least twice a year before covid. Such a shame that the company dumped them without a second thought. Thank you for the amazing video. Tristar was not in my attention from the beginning, but the more I learnt its story the more I appreciate this aircraft. May I ask where was the location you filmed?
Mojave Airport KMHV
Thanks for watching
@@Epicaviation47thank you!
I drove past there two weeks ago, early April 2024, there are so many interesting aircraft there. Striking to see so many airliners off the 14! I was just a tourist, but a nice thing to research after. Thanks for the L10 video 🤙
Wow a L-1011
Yes a L-1011 Tristar
I miss watching them land...
Yeah thanks for watching
Would love to see a modernised version of the L-1011 Produced in the future.
Not happening thanks for watching
Like in now because Boeing is not like it is, the L1011 modern version should take Boeing to school.
The reason why I love to see Lockheed Martin revive that plane to show Boeing who’s boss plus to see Southwest for the first time giving the middle finger to Boeing.
When was this filmed? Nice video
Last week
Bring back the Tri star L1011
Right thanks for watching
Yeah fuck the MAX for a reason to say and be proud of not going on a Boeing when this baby returns.
9:05 So many 747s like Qantas ones and quite a few Lufthansa jumbos and beautiful Klm 747😢 its sad to see , They Should be flying again .
@07:06 I'm curious why did you edit out the ground crew getting aboard the door just forward of the wing?
Thanks for watching because I care about the plane, not the crew. Is an airplane and helicopters channel
Are these new engines or upgraded versions of the older versions
The greatest airplane ever.
Agreed thanks for watching
Not a VC-10! get a grip!
What a unicorn
Indeed it is
She’s a beauty. I’ve heard nothing but good things about the L-1011.
Side Note: Can someone tell me more about that intro music?
Southwest colors more of if it’s a Boeing I am not going to say moment if Southwest where to use these planes.
@@Embargoman I’m pretty sure Southwest is a 100% narrow body fleet, so even if they didn’t run Boeing 737’s, they’d probably be running with Airbus 320’s.
The Last Flight
Nope last flying L-1011 TriStar plane should keep flying until 2030
The L-1011 never had a hull loss caused by mechanical problems. All crashes were caused by pilot error, weather or terrorism.
Agreed a awesome airplane
So what are the odds they would let you inside and possibly go for a ride?
00.⁰000
@@Epicaviation47 Wonder how much of the avionics have been upgraded to newer FMS's and such.... and if they have been able to void alot of the Engineers gauges....?
Can you buy a ride on this?
Negative
@@Epicaviation47 That's a bummer. Thanks for replying!
ex air canada aircraft
Yes
Time to give Boeing a run for its money!
Just that it comes from the USA as to what Indian does to Harley-Davidson when Harley-Davidson makes crappy bikes.
What hahah 🤣 thanks for watching
Sadly this plane is in the process of having its interior removed and converted into a cargo plane. From my understanding the reason there are none of these L1011s flying is because there are no spare parts and the parts that are available are cost prohibitive. Combined with the high cost of maintenance on the L1011s this wont last very long as a cargo operator either... it will be parked or scrapped in the very near future.
Thankfully the Air Museum in Kansas City and the old Downtown airport has saved one of the last flying L1011 ans plans on preserving it.
This L-1011 will keep flying for aleast 5 more years launching rockets 🚀
@@Epicaviation47 Not according to this video czcams.com/video/G81ewdVwUhI/video.html
OMG! Who ever created this video does really know how to irritate viewers! So many cuts and black flashes.
It took the flavor of the Tristar memoirs away 😢
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I believe the creator has really good patience, based on that reply. No need for that negativity @ricardoallen4381. Did you pay for his content? Could you please explain your L10 memoirs to us…? (Or the flavours 🤯)
If you're going to use AI at least spoil the engines for fuck sake
No AI on my videos keeps looking for AI stuff because here are none
❤❤❤Simonyan
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