Spent a couple years as an L1011 First Officer with ATA! Got to see the world in that airplane! Flew a lot interesting flights! Best Airplane I've ever flown..
You may well have been the FO on the “freedom bird” I flew from Seattle to Misawa, Japan. It had the tropical livery with palm tree on the vertical stab. Incidentally, I met the captain who flew that route at KRFD. He piloted a corporate jet into Rockford and we had a nice chat about the L-1011 and the freedom bird. The L-1011 holds a special place in my heart. It was the first wide body aircraft I had flown on, and the first aircraft to take me overseas.
I suppose that would’ve been one of the last L1011‘s operated by a US carrier when you flew with ATA. Is that correct? I definitely remember seeing you guys flying to Kuwait when I was in the Air Force deployed. Did you end up getting laid off when they ended the DOD contract or did you just move on to somebody else?
I was a PSA L1011 F/O for the 1 year of operation. The 1011 was way ahead of its time, built in Palmdale CA circa. 1974. I went through the Lockheed ground school at the plant in PMD and was able to get a factory tour of the L 1011 assembly line, impressive. Great flying machine!😊
Flew on a L-1011 in 1994, Aguadilla PR to North Carolina on a cargo airline called "Tradewinds" when I was a kid. I remember being in awe of the size of the beautiful airplane. I remember vividly the white paint job with the blue racing stripe. My father, who flew C-130's, was talking non-stop about what a hot rod the Tristar was. There were only 8 passenger seats and the pilots left the door open during take-off and I remember vividly the Captain saying "tequila!" at the rotate call out.
I had the opportunity to fly on a Tri-Star between Chicago and Miami...even got lucky enough to be bumped to first class. It was a great ride. Loved the L-1011.
This is one of the best airliners ever produced. Far ahead of the DC-10 and had advanced systems for its time. It was so stable inflight so comfortable. So glad I got to fly on a few times. Glad to see its still is around to see.
It’s been a while since I’ve seen any content regarding N910TE! Nice to see they’ve been keeping her in good condition with her APU, electrics, and packs running. Also, nice shots of VP-BLK parked right next to her.
Dad flew the L-1011 with Delta airlines. He retired number 1 on the seniority list and probably had more time than any other L-1011 Captain. Dad flew many civilian and military aircraft.
You've just taken me back to the 1980s and flying from London Heathrow to Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago on a BWIA TriStar. Fantastic flight, great crew, amazing time. I remember listening to Whitney Houston singing Didn't We Almost Have It All 14 times over the Atlantic!
Great airplane, sadly the only ride I ever got on one was back from the Gulf War, Saudi Arabia to MCAS El Torro, CA on a Delta TriStar...best flight of my life and even then the irony of the Captain telling us to "stow our weapons in the overhead compartments before we land, please". Never forget it. Semper Fi.
This is amazing.....imagine hearing the sound of the APU system when servicing the ramp. Its as iconic as the Airbus 320/321 Brake fans when the planes roll into the gate to cool the brakes off. This is truly amazing!
Lots of aircraft have that, the airline has to order or install brake fans. Most US carriers dont use them because they dont carry the wieght, now cargo and short field flights most likely will use them
When I was growing up, I flew the L-1011 GSO-ATL. My last flight was in 1995, ATL-SLC, and return. From a passenger's perspective, it was a great airliner. I had no idea that there were still pilots certified on this type, or mechanics experienced in maintaining it!
I was a PSA L1011 F/O for the 1 year of operation. The 1011 was way ahead of its time, built in Palmdale CA circa. 1974. I went through the Lockheed ground school at the plant in PMD and was able to get a factory tour of the L 1011 assembly line, impressive. Great flying machine!
That was definitely a tour I enjoyed at this year's convention. I think my favorite tour would have been the Eastern 767-200 we got access to at Jet Midwest. I would love if they got the money together to make it airworthy again.
As soon as I saw the thumbnail, I knew that this was a PSA L-1011. I got to fly on one from LAX to Sacramento during the brief time they were in operation with PSA. I read somewhere that when PSA parked these planes after only eight or so months in service, they stayed parked in the desert for over twelve years before they were purchased or leased by a charter outfit. I believe that PSA originally ordered five, but only two were delivered. I also seem to recall flying on a Delta L-1011 once. It’s a beautiful airplane, and technology-wise, was ahead of its time. I think that it was doomed by a strike at the Rolls-Royce factory that delayed delivery of engines. Airlines desperate for the new wide bodies flocked to the Douglas DC-10 instead.
Interesting to learn that information. Who knows how many L-1011s we'd have today if that wasn't the case with the DC-10. Probably not too many more, but a very interesting alternate history to consider.
I work the ramp at KSEA. You could be at the other side of the airport and you could hear the unmistakable low pitched drone of an L1011 engine start! I miss that sound!
3:23 behind the TriStar is a Singapore Airlines B777-212/ER. In that part of the world they equate the TriStar to either Hong Kong CX🇭🇰 and Japan NH🇯🇵. If you ask people in East Asia what is the iconic Tri-Star livery they would frequently mention the cucumber sandwich because they were painted with it when Cathay Pacific have them in service. Green stripes is another term to describe that livery for the TriStar
This I guess is like bus fan trips, only a lot more expensive. I got to see one from a far distance, an Air Canada L-1011 in Ottawa a few years ago. It was stripped and the wings were gone from the wheels on, The next time I went through there it was gone. At least I go to see one.
It’s too bad we don’t get to look forward to great airplanes like this anymore, I’m just glad I got to fly on a few of these. TWA and Delta ran the piss out of these planes they were quite worn out when they were retired. I really Lockheed would come back to commercial aviation
Not entirely sure. They still host field trips from what I've heard but not exactly sure about what that entails. I signed up via Airliners International tours but I'd imagine there's still a way to sign up.
Now we see where the Soviets got the idea for the Il-96's weird airstair. I wonder what would have become of the 1011 if the sale agreement to the USSR had gone through.
this is one of the best airplanes ever built i know i worked on them back in 70s 80s thes are planes should be flying today than setting in a field sad indeed
Think about it. It was designed and built by the same people, the same company that created the SR-71. Let that sink in, just how advanced the L-1011 was/is. It could take off and land itself, without a pilot if need be. It was dual deck without getting credit. It held more passengers than most planes today. And that was with 3 engines. Again, let this sink in. Lockheed. SR-71. This plane for the era was advanced more than any other, and it still remains advanced in many ways where others are just now catching up. Lockheed needs to come back and start designing planes in America again.
Hey! I was able to attend a tour with the help of Airliners International who does conventions multiple times a year, and the big shows they do around summer time have many tours to sign up for, and this was one of them. The facility that has all of the scrapped aircraft is Jet Midwest at MCI.
I booked my tour through Airliners International, so I'm not entirely sure on the answer to your question. However, the tour guide did say that they host field trips and such, so it sounds like there are ways to be able to experience this aircraft for yourself.
I'd like to hope they keep that L-1011 for preservation at the very least. Probably the most airworthy example today. I would love to see some group restore it to flying condition similar to John Travolta's 707 going to HARS
So patronizing and condescending to say to a bunch of airline enthusiasts who wouldn’t dream of behaving in any manner that wasn’t completely first class. That old geezer was a total jerk.
The tour wasn't on a school bus, the bus dropped us off at the tour. They probably would have had a nicer bus if the whole tour was on wheels. Maybe it's all they had available, but it would be pretty expensive to charter a nicer bus just for a five minute trip from the hotel to the facility, but I could be wrong.
Lockheed went to tha airlines and asked what they wanted in a tri-engine airframe. The L-1011 is basically a jumbo fighter jet. So many systems and redundancy built in to ensure on time departures. But like all things BRITISH during the 1970's the engines were its biggest detractors. Yet the RB211 design is what powers all major high bypass engines today.
Spent a couple years as an L1011 First Officer with ATA! Got to see the world in that airplane! Flew a lot interesting flights! Best Airplane I've ever flown..
You may well have been the FO on the “freedom bird” I flew from Seattle to Misawa, Japan. It had the tropical livery with palm tree on the vertical stab.
Incidentally, I met the captain who flew that route at KRFD. He piloted a corporate jet into Rockford and we had a nice chat about the L-1011 and the freedom bird. The L-1011 holds a special place in my heart. It was the first wide body aircraft I had flown on, and the first aircraft to take me overseas.
I flew on one operated by Delta airline from LAX to Hawaii.
I suppose that would’ve been one of the last L1011‘s operated by a US carrier when you flew with ATA. Is that correct? I definitely remember seeing you guys flying to Kuwait when I was in the Air Force deployed. Did you end up getting laid off when they ended the DOD contract or did you just move on to somebody else?
amen bro i miss thes old girls
i vaguely riding on those but they're absolutely A1 & interesting :D
I was a PSA L1011 F/O for the 1 year of operation. The 1011 was way ahead of its time, built in Palmdale CA circa. 1974. I went through the Lockheed ground school at the plant in PMD and was able to get a factory tour of the L 1011 assembly line, impressive. Great flying machine!😊
Cool, I have seen photos of that with the flight attendants posing in their great-looking uniforms inside. Is it and 1 727 still in storage?
Not that I’m aware of! They probably have been re-cycled into soda cans by now.
That's how an Aircraft should be, full of hums and rattles, lights on and alive.
Flew on a L-1011 in 1994, Aguadilla PR to North Carolina on a cargo airline called "Tradewinds" when I was a kid. I remember being in awe of the size of the beautiful airplane. I remember vividly the white paint job with the blue racing stripe. My father, who flew C-130's, was talking non-stop about what a hot rod the Tristar was. There were only 8 passenger seats and the pilots left the door open during take-off and I remember vividly the Captain saying "tequila!" at the rotate call out.
That's super awesome history right there. Thanks for sharing!!
6:19 in the video i love that classic unique sound that you don’t hear these days anymore. It is so relaxing to listen to
I had the opportunity to fly on a Tri-Star between Chicago and Miami...even got lucky enough to be bumped to first class. It was a great ride. Loved the L-1011.
This is one of the best airliners ever produced. Far ahead of the DC-10 and had advanced systems for its time. It was so stable inflight so comfortable. So glad I got to fly on a few times. Glad to see its still is around to see.
My mother and I flew on L1011 TWA in 1987, I was only 3 years old at the time, but I will never forget the flight, I still remember till this day.
It’s been a while since I’ve seen any content regarding N910TE! Nice to see they’ve been keeping her in good condition with her APU, electrics, and packs running. Also, nice shots of VP-BLK parked right next to her.
Dad flew the L-1011 with Delta airlines. He retired number 1 on the seniority list and probably had more time than any other L-1011 Captain. Dad flew many civilian and military aircraft.
Beautiful aircraft, and so wonderful to see that she’s still kept alive!
You've just taken me back to the 1980s and flying from London Heathrow to Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago on a BWIA TriStar. Fantastic flight, great crew, amazing time. I remember listening to Whitney Houston singing Didn't We Almost Have It All 14 times over the Atlantic!
Great airplane, sadly the only ride I ever got on one was back from the Gulf War, Saudi Arabia to MCAS El Torro, CA on a Delta TriStar...best flight of my life and even then the irony of the Captain telling us to "stow our weapons in the overhead compartments before we land, please". Never forget it. Semper Fi.
This is amazing.....imagine hearing the sound of the APU system when servicing the ramp. Its as iconic as the Airbus 320/321 Brake fans when the planes roll into the gate to cool the brakes off. This is truly amazing!
Lots of aircraft have that, the airline has to order or install brake fans. Most US carriers dont use them because they dont carry the wieght, now cargo and short field flights most likely will use them
When I was growing up, I flew the L-1011 GSO-ATL. My last flight was in 1995, ATL-SLC, and return. From a passenger's perspective, it was a great airliner. I had no idea that there were still pilots certified on this type, or mechanics experienced in maintaining it!
I was a PSA L1011 F/O for the 1 year of operation. The 1011 was way ahead of its time, built in Palmdale CA circa. 1974. I went through the Lockheed ground school at the plant in PMD and was able to get a factory tour of the L 1011 assembly line, impressive. Great flying machine!
That was definitely a tour I enjoyed at this year's convention. I think my favorite tour would have been the Eastern 767-200 we got access to at Jet Midwest. I would love if they got the money together to make it airworthy again.
As soon as I saw the thumbnail, I knew that this was a PSA L-1011. I got to fly on one from LAX to Sacramento during the brief time they were in operation with PSA. I read somewhere that when PSA parked these planes after only eight or so months in service, they stayed parked in the desert for over twelve years before they were purchased or leased by a charter outfit. I believe that PSA originally ordered five, but only two were delivered.
I also seem to recall flying on a Delta L-1011 once. It’s a beautiful airplane, and technology-wise, was ahead of its time. I think that it was doomed by a strike at the Rolls-Royce factory that delayed delivery of engines. Airlines desperate for the new wide bodies flocked to the Douglas DC-10 instead.
Interesting to learn that information. Who knows how many L-1011s we'd have today if that wasn't the case with the DC-10. Probably not too many more, but a very interesting alternate history to consider.
is this a new program to give new passengers the nostalgia that the old passengers felt?
ENJOYED THAT ! I REMEMBER THE TRI STAR - AH MEMORIES🤔 - THANK-YOU EVERY BLESSING 😇! FROM THE UK.
I was a Flight Attendant for TWA. I worked that plane a lot!
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An aircraft far ahead of it's time but never got the recognition that it deserved.
You got that right, the Tristar was well ahead of its time. Just like the majority of Lockheed aircraft. Does the SR-71 come to mind
Thats amazing! That apu sound in the cabin is brilliant aswell as the bac-111 and 747sp there too. Im so jealous!
Loved working the L1011 lower galley at delta back in the day! Oh the memories!
Those Tri-Star aircrafts are detailed & largely amazing.
My late father in law retired from Delta. His last 3 years were with an L1011. Incredible aircraft !
Amazing video! 🤩 👍🏼 Love to remember the Lockheed Tristar. It was!an awesome aircraft. ✈️🚀👌🏼
Flew on a military RAF Tristar back in the day from RAF Brize Norton to Ascension Island then on the Falklands!!!
If only it was still flying... 😢💔🛩️
Glad to say I flew on an L-1011 first in 1974 TWA SFO-JFK, then many times after via Delta, LGA-PBI. Amazing airplane.
I flew that plane back from Europe in the early 80's. Beautiful aircraft!
it’s a shame these planes don’t fly anymore
I work the ramp at KSEA. You could be at the other side of the airport and you could hear the unmistakable low pitched drone of an L1011 engine start! I miss that sound!
I built several of the first L1011s right out of the Air Force and finishing A&P school. Well built aircraft.
yes sir very well built dont get any better than the 1011
This is so cool! Thank you for sharing. 😊
It’s ironic to see all the 777-200ER’s that replaced the L1011 in the late 90’s joining her in retirement
Great Recap! It was an awesome time, looking forward to ATL next year!
I really like the twin red navigation lights on the belly of the plane.
Flew Delta in 92’ from Honolulu to Atlanta, red eye, bulkhead 1st class with my grandmother, my mom was in coach 😅
Love the 747SP too!
Was hoping to see the ghost of Don Repo or Capt Loft
3:23 behind the TriStar is a Singapore Airlines B777-212/ER. In that part of the world they equate the TriStar to either Hong Kong CX🇭🇰 and Japan NH🇯🇵. If you ask people in East Asia what is the iconic Tri-Star livery they would frequently mention the cucumber sandwich because they were painted with it when Cathay Pacific have them in service. Green stripes is another term to describe that livery for the TriStar
This I guess is like bus fan trips, only a lot more expensive. I got to see one from a far distance, an Air Canada L-1011 in Ottawa a few years ago. It was stripped and the wings were gone from the wheels on, The next time I went through there it was gone. At least I go to see one.
It’s too bad we don’t get to look forward to great airplanes like this anymore, I’m just glad I got to fly on a few of these. TWA and Delta ran the piss out of these planes they were quite worn out when they were retired. I really Lockheed would come back to commercial aviation
Glad to see all the content coming out! 🔥
Excited to see yours! What a time!
I didn't know it had 2 levels. WOW! I would contribute to restoration fund to get her flying again.
Same!!
Of course I found out about Airliners International after I'd already booked a trip out to PDX the same week. Hopefully I can go next summer!
Would love for you to attend! Such a great event and ATL next year is going to be amazing!
Such a classic airliner like the DC-10.Great seating on this one with legroom and comfortable too unlike todays sardine can mentality.!.
I flew on one operated by Delta airline from LAX to Hawaii back in 1994.
You truly don't see these planes anymore
What a cool experience!!
When you look at this aircraft you realise that air travel really has gone backwards in modern times.
Wow!
Where is that place? I want to go to make my first time seeing my favorite plane on real life!
Kansas City International Airport, at the Jet Midwest facility
Love it! Is this experience still possible! How do you get to do that! Sign me up! 😂 Legit do they have a website or something?
Not entirely sure. They still host field trips from what I've heard but not exactly sure about what that entails. I signed up via Airliners International tours but I'd imagine there's still a way to sign up.
get her flying
Now we see where the Soviets got the idea for the Il-96's weird airstair. I wonder what would have become of the 1011 if the sale agreement to the USSR had gone through.
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this is one of the best airplanes ever built i know i worked on them back in 70s 80s thes are planes should be flying today than setting in a field sad indeed
Think about it. It was designed and built by the same people, the same company that created the SR-71. Let that sink in, just how advanced the L-1011 was/is. It could take off and land itself, without a pilot if need be. It was dual deck without getting credit. It held more passengers than most planes today. And that was with 3 engines. Again, let this sink in. Lockheed. SR-71. This plane for the era was advanced more than any other, and it still remains advanced in many ways where others are just now catching up. Lockheed needs to come back and start designing planes in America again.
I remember the time I actually got to fly in one😊was 1993 if I remember correctly🤔
wow I would love to see that L10-11 live one day
It would be so cool if there was a way to fund that, I'd absolutely love to support it and fly on it!
Hoover's Vacuum on the runway.
L1011 excellent aircraft. Far better than it is competitor the DC10
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Hi there , where is that with all these aircraft and is it open all the time . Thsnks
Hey! I was able to attend a tour with the help of Airliners International who does conventions multiple times a year, and the big shows they do around summer time have many tours to sign up for, and this was one of them. The facility that has all of the scrapped aircraft is Jet Midwest at MCI.
The best in the day..
So are tours still going on? I thought they were getting hosed by the city and Signature Services?
I booked my tour through Airliners International, so I'm not entirely sure on the answer to your question. However, the tour guide did say that they host field trips and such, so it sounds like there are ways to be able to experience this aircraft for yourself.
I flew with Tristar in 1990
It was my first flight, I was 20 years old
Wally Backman is doing aviation tours? Thought he was still managing baseball ...
Sad that they have to repeatedly tell people not to steal stuff from the plane! Flew in an Eastern L-1011 in 1982!
Is the l10-11 and the 747sp going to be scrapped???
Not entirely sure on either of their fates. At the current time I don't anticipate they will be but I could be wrong
I'd like to hope they keep that L-1011 for preservation at the very least. Probably the most airworthy example today. I would love to see some group restore it to flying condition similar to John Travolta's 707 going to HARS
In case you didn’t get the message, RESPECT the AIRPLANE!
What I want to know is if people are allowed to take souvenirs off of the airplane?
So patronizing and condescending to say to a bunch of airline enthusiasts who wouldn’t dream of behaving in any manner that wasn’t completely first class. That old geezer was a total jerk.
Nice airplane 🎉
There is only one left in the world flying. So sad 😢.
Where is this
MCI! (Kansas City Int'l)
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Thats me at 9:33.wearing a JetBlue T shirt.
When was this?
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Does this still ever fly?
I don't think it has for awhile, but it is still airworthy so they can work on it a little and get it running again if they want to
I’m jealous
I hope you'll be able to see it someday. I believe you can book tours through other sources
Why is the tour being done on a school bus?
The tour wasn't on a school bus, the bus dropped us off at the tour. They probably would have had a nicer bus if the whole tour was on wheels. Maybe it's all they had available, but it would be pretty expensive to charter a nicer bus just for a five minute trip from the hotel to the facility, but I could be wrong.
Has it been reopened?
For some tours/field trips, yes
Having to worry about people taking pieces of the plane as a souvenir? I guess people can obsess about anything.
di it fl anywhere&?
Not recently
Not sure who operates the aircraft today. I have some L1011 avionics manuals from Lockheed. They need a new home.
Snap. Full wiring diagram folder on the L1011
Lockheed went to tha airlines and asked what they wanted in a tri-engine airframe. The L-1011 is basically a jumbo fighter jet. So many systems and redundancy built in to ensure on time departures. But like all things BRITISH during the 1970's the engines were its biggest detractors. Yet the RB211 design is what powers all major high bypass engines today.
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