EASTERN AIR LINES DC-7 "Caribbean Adventure"
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Eastern Air Lines started operating the DC-7 in 1953. The aircraft featured in this program was delivered to on January 23rd, 1958. Eastern operated 49 DC-7Bs, they were retired in October of 1966. Eastern Air Lines ended operationg in early 1991, about the time Just Planes was born...
N836D was rescued from almost certain scrapping in 2004 and went through a 6 year restoration project that led to its return to the air on July 4th, 2010 at Opa Locka Airport. In May 2011 the aircraft operaed its 1st International flight and thanks to a great cooperation between the Historical Flight Foundation, Ian Allan Tours, Florida Air Transport and Just Planes, you can now enjoy and be part of that historic flight!
+ 1st program featuring the DC7!!
+ 1st visit to Puerto Rico!
+ Multi-camera program with up to 5 views!
+ Filmed in Cockpit & Cabin at all times!
+ Cockpit Presentation
+ Original Eastern Flight Attendants
+ Cabin service
+ Low level flight for fantastic scenery!
+ Special visit to St Maarten Airport with half hour of airport action!!
My father was an EAA Captain from 1948-1968 and the "7" was one of the birds he piloted when I was a kid...great memories
When they took off from St. Maarten airport I LOVE the music they played. It took me right back to the late 50s to early 60s. Thank you.
I guess I was born about 60 years too late to really appreciate these magnificent birds! Absolutely stunning!
That's why I'm clingy to 737s and such. They'll be classics someday.
Yeah, but the jets will never be able to compete with the sound of those big radials. They are truly marvels of engineering, and WAY COOL!
Miami, Eastern air lines and some great aviation in that era
Just listen to those engines humming right along, very smooth. And yes the REAL GASOLINE is sadly gone. Those engines would have a different sound when using that fuel. I do remember and used Real Gas back then. Outstanding aircraft. Thanks for sharing a fine flying example.
Beautiful Machine , beautiful people . Makes me feel good ! thank you .
beautiful plane built between 1953-1958, one of the last major piston airplanes, check out the large square passenger windows. classic!!!!!
I loved the Dc-7 and the Connie.
A prior comment from go4ride asked about pressurization. Although I am retired EAL I don't know the circumstances about this particular a/c but I do know that many of these older a/c are operated without pressurization because of concerns the pressure differential will cause the structure to fail (explosive decompression). They just fly low, keep the outflow valves open and let the air blow thru.
Wow. What a beautiful bird, and what incredible volunteers to keep her flying.
DC-7... what a fabulous treat for the St Maarten spotters!
im 68 now but i remenber at 13 i went to N.Y.C. on a propeller plane
love propeller airliners the best of the best in style
beautiful plane! Nice seeing a plane like this flying, and hearing the stewardesses' stories.
Thank you so much. I n 1959 I got my first airplane ride. We left Colorado Springs on a very snowy morning on a Vickers Vicount, flew to Denver and boarded an Eastern DC-7b just lilke this one, maybe the same airplane. Flew to New York on our way to Germany. If I live to be 100 I will never forget those PRT's belching flame and being serenaded by four 3350's.
That blew my mind. Thank You. I have been reading about this airplane since I was 13 years old in 1973. It is 2017 and I now have a visual interpretation of it set to music. Awesome. Thank You so much for this Delight.
I flew the DC3 and 4, but never this one. Beautiful!
Atleast they actually made Eastern Airlines again and it worked kind of
i was at the unvieling of this aircraft... so much passion over at OPF
It amazes me these types of planes are still flying :) And I mean that in a good way. Flying on a vintage aircraft like this is on my bucket list.
I made a special trip to Opalaka just out of curiosity and I thought my heart would stop ,when I saw this beauty. My mom (a travel agent) and I (an 8-year old kid) would fly between Chicago (now MDW) to Charlotte, with a complimentary bump to 1st Class. It was the trill of an otherwise hard childhood. Every sound, smell, feel..well you get it...was etched in my memory. I never became a pilot, but I did work for 20 years in wholesale and retail travel, and have traveled the globe. This was REAL air travel as opposed to a glorified elevator ride (still cool). Yes, every generation will have it's special moments, but I thank everyone who is working to preserve this wonderful history. EAA Member 1245333
Aircraft my parents rode when deciding to leave Puerto Rico to the mainland 👍🏼🛫
AWESOME!
TOTALLY AWESOME!
-Spicoly!
had a job with eastern it was short lived what a airline eastern needs to come back
I wish I was lucky enough to have been one of the cars @ 3:07 on the highway to see that awesome airplane on approach
As a kid, I flew on the DC-7 many times, mostly on Eastern Air Lines!
What a beauty !
Lucky you! I was also born in the 80s and I fly an airplane older than me lol!!
Awesome plane!! And that's a hell of team work!!
Great video, flying DC 7 in the caribbean is beautiful...
Beautiful plane!!
Hey, San Juan's finally in a Just Planes video! Awesome!
Hermoso video, es un avión verdaderamente espectacular
Felicitaciones
WONDERFUL VIDEO & AIRPLANE, THANKS FOR PRESERVING THIS BEAUTY. KEEP IT DOING.
I like the joke: double their pay from 0 to double 0. :)
This is so so cool!!! Thanks :)
FANTASTIC
That is one beauty of an airplane!
Great video too!!
:)
Stranded in Charlotte NC,will it ever fly again
Beautiful aircraft the DC-7B
Awesome! I'll be purchasing very soon.
Beautiful Classic Bird great looking video
Just Planes are especially good at making an "red thread" in their films. Good work you guys. Never disapoint me, and never will, cheers! ;)
you all flew over the islands where i live awesome video
Just Awesome!!
A beautiful airplane.
really cool video! i love justPlanes!
loved it
I love JustPlanes
like it reason excellent adventure.
I wish someone would get it flying again.It's been sitting in Charlotte NC for years.
Very interesting
Love it
These old DC7's are way cool, these planes actually required the pilot to fly, no computers.. Real Pilots fly DC models
don't u just love when the song starts at 8:13 and at 8:49 when the.unburnt rich fuel goes came out straight though as flames??? anyway what is the name of the song, please. What a terrific people still keeping this bird alive!
Great video! As an ex Eastern employee, I am so proud of you guys taking care of that jewel of a plane. Quick question, I also worked for Northwest Airlines (and now for D E L T A), the passenger seats that you installed are awfully familiar, are they ex NWA seats?
Most beautiful aircraft still flying.
Ihave to agree although ive only made one flight on each. I lived in alaska for many years and over time i got to fly in 15 to 20 different airplanes from props to jets but the dc 7 impressed me most. It was a big powerful comfortable airplane; the cadillac of airplanes.[I flew anc to sfo in a dc7c in 1957] Another favorite was the lockheed electra,aso a powerrful solid airplane.
Lindo avião 😮
I'd love to stand where those guys were at the beach! (only if I had travel insurance)
i wonder what the cruising alt was on that trip jw i have this aircraft on fs2004
It would be interesting flying across the Atlantic taking roughly twice as long to get there.
Didn't know Gregg Popovich flew planes in the off season!
My first flight was aboard an Eastern! I love the logo on the wings the stewardesses are wearing... Really brings me back!
Imagine crossing the oceans with the DC 7. How risky was that? Riding the weather.
Did Capt. Frank Moss ever fly a PC3 Orion into hurricanes for NOAA about 15 years ago? He looks familiar.
What airport did you fly out of at Eight-Thirty AM? The first guy on the video said, "Good morning Udo." But where's Udo?
I want that catering in Aerolineas Argentinas!
I understand the engines originally operated on 115/145 leaded high octane fuel...which is no longer available...so they have to also run the engines at lower power settings. That may have some effect on being able to run the turbochargers, etc.to provide pressurized air. Also, there probably isn't much reason to use pressurization since many flights are for novelty, etc. I suspect that in the case of inclement weather, this plane doesn't attempt to fly through it..but I am just speculating.
VP Racing fuels still makes this spec fuel in 55 gallon drums. It's still used at air shows and races. Would love to purchase a ride on one of these someday?
There appears to be just enough electronics as a backup in case its overcast and the navigator and throttle operator can not see the stars.
Great vid. I'm sure no one agrees with me but I actually prefer the DC-7 to the Connie.
Hey Brandon,
I really love all the comments. I've flow on almost every type Eastern has ever owned. "How do I begin to tell the story of how great a love can be..." I am reborn again in the beauty of this classical gems!
Me too !!!!
I flew this one on flight sim i think haha...
The sound of the engines sounds like the martin mars water bomber used to fight forest fires.
What music is this as from 08.10?
this is a clear example on why eastern has "The Silver Fleet"
The controls were not fly by wire, that's for sure, but the controls were hydraulic that's for sure.
The 7C is so much classier.
What a welcome! So is this plane newly-restored and lands there the first time? Or...
Magnifique.J'ai aimé je fais de la simulation de pilotage avions sur PC.
Merci.Amitiés.Yvon
where did they started from?
i never knew such old aircraft were still used. is this some type of historic flight?
I love they "recycled" the old NWA seats
i wanna fly with that plane!!! :D
does anyone know the chill song at the end? thx
wow que miedo
How can i get in contact whit this people are saving this airplain. i wanted to be a member of this club
The lady's are they in their 60s and 70s ?
why are they spraying it down at 3:50?
helps clean the bugs off the windshield
1968 Mhmm so close xD
Gee... I idunno if I like my engineer dressed like a 1950's Dennis the Menace. LoL
Are they still flying this eastern dc7 with eastern I like it
wow..........................no auto pilot
Do you know I was hired by Eastern Airlines in the 80's to be a flight attendant, I had sent my picture and resume, and was sent a ticket for the interview, Unfortunately, I was engaged at the time and he threw a fit thinking I would die on the flight, I still wish I would have done it, even though they are not in business anymore, Michele.
yep, you surlely deserved better !
Douglas and Lockheed ruled the skies till Boeing came along with the 707. Still the DC-8 was the better of the two jets and the stretch versions forced Boeing to build the 747.
No hydraulic controls! Strictly 'Armstrong'
7:16 MY FUTURE WIFE ...WOW
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you don't eat that good on American airlines(2:00).
Wonderfull stuff, but must be anticlimatic to fly in an aircraft like that and have to eat cellophane wrapped food on foam plates and drink from cans...