FAREWELL MD-11 | LAST COMMERCIAL FLIGHT | MONTREAL-AMSTERDAM | KLM
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Hi friends!
Many of you might have recognized that this october the last commercial flying MD-11 is going to be retired. KLM was one of the last MD-11 operators still using this magnificent aircraft! Since a few years I had the strong wish to be on the MD-11 again soon. When I heard that it will be retired soon I didn't hesitate long and booked a flight with KLM. During the booking process I found out that my dates would fit with the final flight, so this is how I made it onto that last flight!
And of course I want to share with you my experience! Unfortunately this was a full night flight, which makes it even harder to get a good report about it! But I tried my best.
Initially I was supposed to be on another MD-11 flight from Amsterdam to Montreal, but due to bad weather conditions in Amsterdam I got rebooked onto Air France through Paris, what was a really disappointing experience! I lost my MD-11 dayflight window seat, had to fly through Charles de Gaule, no window seat in a crappy old B747 cabin, bad french attitude, Air France managed to lose my luggage and so on... all in all a day to forget!
So I was really looking forward to this last MD-11 flight after not getting onto my outbound MD-11. KLM did a great job on making this flight a special event, they offered a buffet, did some entertaining at the gate and so on. The KLM crew did a really great job and I would definitely book through KLM again in the future.(nope, never again Air France). Unfortunately KLM and Air France work together really close..
Well I hope you get a good look into this last flight in my video. I did it a bit longer than usual. Enjoy!
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Hey Amandeuce! I am a Montreal Planespotter and I can give you some info on this last flight. So, the reason that the captain spooled up to engines for 30 secs before taking off was for show. Here in Montreal, we have a giant planespotting community, and through Facebook, have met and known the crews of KLM's MD-11. We have met them in Montreal, too. When this plane landed for the last time in Montreal, hours before you boarded it, it was wet outside, and the captain left the thrust reversers on full for a good minute, to put on a good show! Then, at takeoff, the captain requested to hold short of the runway for a minute to give spotters a chance to photograph this plane at night. Then, he spoiled the engines to MAXIMUM thrust, which almost never happens, just to show what the MD-11 can do one last time. That's the reason you climbed so fast. KLM put on a great show for the last flight, and the whole Montreal PlaneSpotting community would like to thank them. On a side note, in your report, I saw some of the people from Holland I met in Montreal, who came for the last flight also! Great report, and I hope you enjoyed Montreal! Safe travels!
-Dan
Hey Dan! Thank you so much for that clear information, now I know better! I really enjoyed Montreal and Quebec, even though it was cold as fluff, but I survived ;) Hope all is well over there and I'm certainly glad you liked my report!
DKI Videos Hi there! I also plane spot at Montreal sometimes, sadly I never saw the KLM MD-11... I subbed to you DKI Videos :)
DKI Videos I live in Montreal all the information that's true plus I remember seeing a MD-11 KLM that Night!
Cool i do plane spotting in LAX
dood thats so long that comment
Seeing her get towed away from the gate was kind of emotional....
You have feelings for the plane?
Paistin Lasta As an aviation enthusiast, yes, absolutely. It's the end of an era.
I bet he's towing it to BG Destruction's house for 'im to destroy!
Justin Hopkins yes
Sadly, not turned into a freighter
McDonnell Douglas MD-11 - MSN 48559 - PH-KCE
Last Airline KLM
Status : Scrapped
Last Registration : PH-KCE
I always thought the trijets looked so damn cool with the engine in the tail. A real shame to see the last one be retired. I guess not all is lost though, as we can still catch a glimpse of this amazing aircraft hauling freight around the world. :'(
Thomas Piccione I think the 727 is still in service (IranAir)
Iran Asmen yes, Iran air sadly has modernised quite a lot from the 747SP airline we loved
so sad i never got to fly on one of these :(
Thomas Mallott me too
Thomas Mallott Me to...one of the little thinks that destroy your life.....
Me 4 times :)
Bengladesh airlines still flies their DC-10-10 to Hong Kong afaik
You probably wouldn’t want to fly on one of these unless you want to die
KLM had been loyal to Douglas to the end. Douglas aircraft are built to last, but they rushed DC-10 trying to catch up with Lockheed L-1011, and they rushed the MD-11 because of upcoming models from Boeing 777 and Airbus 330/340 both launched in the late 80's. DC-10 suffered with design flaws, MD-11 suffered performance shortfall in range and fuel burn.
stickmagnet. Almost right. The DC10 was, like the B747, a plane of the late 60's. Mc Donalds rushed the DC10 into service using 1950's standards to beat the B747 into production. Which they did. And over a thousand people died as a result. Would you fly on a DC 10?
Karl P my grandfather was a Biman Bangladesh DC-10 pilot
The DC-10 has a safety record comparable to other widebody airliners of the era. It finished its years passenger service as a high-quality, well-regarded aircraft that was a favorite of pilots and passengers alike. There were some design issues early on, but they were all corrected, and the DC-10 went on to have an above-average safety record from that point forward. I would have had no problem flying on one during the years it was still in service.
The cargo door incidents that initiated doubts about the DC-10s safety were not unique. The DC-10s cargo door latching mechanism was flawed, but the Boeing 747 shared the same flaw (United Airlines flight 811), so it's not really accurate to single the DC-10 out with regard to the 747.
The crash of American 191 in Chicago was caused by improper maintenance techniques that were contrary to MD maintenance procedures, and the crash of United 232 in Sioux Falls was a function of a defect in the General Electric CF6 jet engine, which was also used on other aircraft, including the Airbus A300, Boeing 747, 767, and the MD-11. A catastrophic, uncontained failure of a jet engine could have brought any of them down. Additional safeguards were added to protect against the loss of all hydraulic fluid after the incident, but as always in aviation, aircraft safety advances one accident at a time.
To the best of my knowledge, McDonald's never produced an aircraft. Burger King may have, though; I will have to check my records.
Karl P
It's McDonnell, not McDonald's. LMAO.
One makes aircraft and the other makes hamburgers, big difference all though McDonald's did give away toy airplanes to kids in their happy meals sometimes.
McDonalds never put a DC10 on their menu..
Really wish I had the opportunity to fly in one of these before they were retired. Most beautiful aircraft ever built!
This video made me a little emotional. The MD-11 was one of my favourite aircraft. Well captured and I could truly feel the heart you had making this video.
Lemuel Taylor Glad you liked it and I'm happy that my video has a touching effect. Thanks for watching!
+Amandeuce Nah at 14:58 He did not park his plane wrong every time a plane is there I live amsterdam
+Amandeuce AND ITS SCHIPHOL
5:34 If you wish to continue breathing... lol
loch70 I heard it as "If you wish to continue breeding"
reading* not breathing
Jordan Karps its a joke
loch70 j
He said if you wish to continue reading your can turn on overhead lamp etc...
I think an old MD-11 would make a cool house!
Derredmax I drew a MD-11 house when I was younger XD But i will never have enaugh mony :(
PokéTube 9.0 enaugh mony
Park Jimin Jams lol
alexis ian are you high?
That’s my all time dream!
these kind of things bring tears to ones eyes , the glorious md 11!
Holding the brakes for 30 - 45 seconds and applying thrust just before takeoff is an Ice removal procedure thats performed when ice or near icing temps are present. It's done to help shake any ice off the engine cowling, etc. Awesome vid, awesome plane!
Thanks for sharing this. My Grandpa was one of the Autopilot engineers at MD for ages and ages, and worked extensively on this plane. I never had the change to fly on one of these, but at least videos like this exist.
Thanks for this! The MD-11 (and, before it, the DC-10) was probably my favorite aircraft, too.
Quite deadly planes though
the lady Morgana MD11 is not deadly
@@theladymorgana8657 LOL! DC-10/MD-11 outsold the "superior" L1011 by more than 2 to 1. Tell me more about "the quite deadly planes"
Great! I also took a MD-11 (PH-KCD) from Amsterdam to Montreal a few days before the retirement of this unforgettable fleet. A marvellous flight!
DAD: WHY YOU CRYING SO DAMN LOUD?!
The MD-11 in KLM livery was one of the best looking airliners.
Hi, i just stumbled upon your great video. I, with a LOT of spotters were on the ground for the departure. Montreal spotters had a love affair with KLM's MD-11, we got to see here everyday ! We don't see on the video, but just before the plane turns from the taxiway to the active runway, near the blue and gray hangars, a lot of spotters were there and we knew the pilot and asked if it could hold the plane still for some seconds for some long exposures pictures before take-off roll. In the ATC audio from that flight, you can hear the captain request a moment to stop and thank all Montreal Spotters :) at 7:07, you can see a flash go off, at the bottom left, that is where the spotting park is located and about 30 people, me included, took pictures and waved. And yes, KLM MD-11 climbed steep and fast, that's why i called them the "Dutch rocket" :) Here is the picture i took of that historic moment flic.kr/p/oSJxi5
great work !
Do you know if there is any airline flying comercial fligths using the MD-11? I would love to fly in one of these aircrafts!! By the way great picture!!
+Mikel Peña thanks. KLM was the last passenger carrying MD-11 user
Sad to read that. Thanks!
thank you JC for the detailed information. I sure miss the MD-11 too, my all time favorite aircraft. also thank you for the picture link, great shot! glad you found my video and liked it and thank you very much for watching! appreciate it!
Amazing Video Amandeuce! Well done! Must be a great Memorial day! HUGE like!
Finally! :D
Simply Aviation I love your videos
Simply Aviation I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS I WATCH IT EVERYDAY
Hey david idk you be here0
Luv ur vids
Simply Aviation what does :D mean? I mostly saw your videos ending with a :D.
I flew in a MD-11 Alitalia when I was young. Great plane
I honestly think the night makes it more special
really? well I prefer a good view and during the night you cant see anything :)
+Amandeuce durch d'nacht hesch di chönne ufs flugzüg konzentiere 😂
Clark Sipos i can understand you. The night gives it a more nostalgic, more luxury and maybe even a bit more mysterious feeling
Mr DaktylusTV they do it in the night for morning landing but the because of the tailwind it can't
I’ve flown on a DC-9 and it had the same old school feel as this.
I am sad! I have always been a great fan of the DC10 and MD11. They are gorgeous planes but sadly not cost-effective and money runs it all! KLM is an AMAZING Airliner specially for having flown these planes for so long and so beautifully! Well Done and thanks for the video.
Rui Martins DC-10 is more of a live or die flight.
NoobyGamez doesn't matter.
I cry every single time i watch this.
I remember my flight Milan-Los Angeles with my children. beautiful trip!
I sure miss seeing and flying in this beautiful plane my last ride in one of these was in 2002 world airways
Loved seeing this video (nearly 3 years later), Beautiful aircraft and really a somber moment of this being replaced by a newer plane. C'est la vie, but what a beautiful plane. Cheers to KLM and to you for documenting this.
17:04 "All good things come to an end". I watched this video because I left my previous school with my old friends exactly one year ago today, and since I love planes I wanted to remember it watching a plane video. Btw really nice report!
Great video my friend! Well done!
Kind regards,
#cariocanomundo
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thank you for the report, I think it's amazing that you managed to get onto that flight, wish I was there too! The salute looked absolutely great. Really going to miss that airplane!
Flew on a KLM MD11 from Nairobi - Amsterdam in 2003. Was a great experience. Great plane. Great memories
This is just delightful - thanks so much for posting and huge congratulations for being able to participate in that flight. What a great opportunity!
This beautiful is probably a freighter now.
9 LAZARUS they were all scrapped, there’s a video of it happening
You are correct, Fedex and UPS own them all now, and still operate them.
Cman fedex did not buy the klm md-11s
@@soconnoriv lufthansa cargo as well
@Christopher Crepon Lufti cargo.
The crew is professional. Look how they serve the passengers.
I'm always going to love flying in the md-11, nothing will change my mind, it will forever be in me heart!
Bye bye old beauty, you have served me many many times.
I always look forward for your amazing trip reports.. Keep on doing the great work bro !!
That smooth landing!
I didn't even realize that it was on the ground :D
*butter*
I do have to agree, that is one of the most beautiful planes ever built, this video was kind of sad.
I had some DC 10 mini planes ✈️ when I was a kid and I think the only time I flew one was on a family trip in Mexico 🇲🇽 within the country
one of the smoothest landings i've ever seen
The high climbing-rate is very common for MD-11's, even with maximum takeoff-weight.
A great video! I can just imagine how emotional and touching this had to have been for the crew members on this day. That was nice of KLM to set up that little buffet! God bless the MD-11!
Thank you for documenting your fav plane experience and sharing with us! Seems like a planeload of av geeks on this flight! I love the announcement - it is so special. I quite like how KLM's main courses are served in rectangular containers rather than squarish. That landing is so special! Awesome water salute too. Thank you very much for sharing, L! I thoroughly enjoyed this one
Hey gavin
hey G. thanks a lot for watching, I'm glad you liked it! Yes, and I liked the "fake" china colors and presentation of the menu, looked very good and it tasted great as well! KLM sure is a great airline! Hope all is well over in Singapore! You're busy traveling around I see ;)
FlightTravels i
Me: watching this video
Dad: why are you crying so damn loud?!
WHAT A PLANE, sexy aircraft for sure.
When I go plane spotting I love the sound of engines starting up and going at full power!
MD corporation used to have its maintainence plant here in Tulsa for many years. I remember in 1994 a friend and myself were flying to Houston. She worked there and as we taxied by, she said I think they are going to close it down. When we got back, she got a certified letter telling her that was happening. The M@-10 and 11 were both very similar to the L-1011 which I flew to Bermuda on. I understand why people love it.
Man that was surprisingly sad... Good vid though!
Never got the chance to fly on one of these beauties, but had the chance to fly once on its sister plane, the DC10. Seems the only way now is to be a cargo pilot and fly for ups or fedex
Nice report. As a MD-11 I enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing.
I want to have an airplane themed tattoo one day too, like that old fan there. :)
Also, the Business Class screams WINDOWS 97 lmao
The DC-10 and MD-11 both have very high climbing speeds because of their wing jets and the tail jets.
Very nice! We saw the last one from Toronto YYZ as well. Cheers, Jay
Cant believe it is already 2 years ago, it is so sad to see legendary planes got retired😔
So emotional! I almost had to cry.
I adore your videos so much. Wonderful job done👏🌟
I agree so much! What a beautiful aircraft the MD11 is...
Thanks for posting this video. Like you I need to say that the MD-11 was one of the most beautiful plane ever built...
A really great video, I was able to feel your emotions, like everyone of us aviation enthusiasts would feel in these moments. Thank you for beeing part of that, for us.
Martina Makosch Hi Martina! Thank you very much for watching, this really was an emotional flight :) Glad you liked it! Have a great weekend!
MD 11 was the first inter-continental flight I had with KLM in April 2004 from AMS to YVR. I've flown with KLM many times and loved every flight with them.
Excellent report of such a memorable flight! A great experience it must have been. :)
Loving report on an unforgettable beauty!! Thank you!!
Really nice video !! You are very lucky to get onboard the last MD-11 KLM Flight!!
I flew in a DC-10 in 1990 from Lima to Los Angeles with Varig! Glad it didn’t crash! I remember that plane had a Rio-Lima-Los Angeles-Tokyo and vice versa trip! In those days there was no in flight entertainment 🙄
I was supposed to be studying for my accounting class but this was sky priority. Well worth the nearly 20 min invested well done!
thank you very much for watching! really appreciate it! have a great weekend and don't forget to watch my new emirates review ;)
I'll def watch it, especially if you watch my lame Heathrow/BA vlog!
I will asap! :)
Maybe accounting isn't gonna be your thing - :)
Maybe a job that includes travel - after over 30 years traveling for work I still cant imagine life at a desk
Scott Campbell I'm not a business major it was just an intro course haha but yeah definitely want a job that includes travel or atleast gives me time off so I can do it on my own
I was lucky enough to fly a round trip (SFO-Amsterdam and Amsterdam-SFO) on the KLM MD-11 back in 2013
I'm so very happy that you FINALLY MADE IT!!! The DC-10 was my favorite aircraft to work. It's a sad occasion but am thrilled you were able to make it.
Love the MD11! Best report! and thanks for uploading! I enjoyed it very much :)
On the MD11 the difference in climb rate between full load and empty is greater than on other common commercial Aircraft. If you have ever flown on an empty MD11 in the cockpit (I was lucky once) you are impressed the crew needs to reduce throttle immediately after rotation not to overspeed the Aircraft. Nevertheless a pitch attitude of around 40 deg is still possible with a climb rate of around 4000 ft/min. Stunning!The jet doesn't look like it can do this but somehow it can thanks to a high lift wing design and overpowered engines. Also I additionally believe the Captain used Max Power Takeoff for this last flight since nursing these engines has no value for KLM anymore 😆.
amazing video Amandeuce , i wish i was there as well and indeed it is for me as well the most beautifull plane till today...
I really enjoyed your video. Well done. Indeed md-11 is one of a kind aircraft 😉
Thanks for the experience ....such a beautiful aircraft
Thanks for the video. That was one of my favorites when I was a F/A for SwissAir
Thank you for sharing your video with us!
JUST BEAUTIFUL , RATHER SPEECHLESS :) , I FLEW FROM HYDERABAD - AMSTERDAM ON KLM's MD-11 many years ago but KLM had to cease its operations on that sector.
thank you man for recording this amazing and exciting moment. For me, the MD 11 is more wonderful aircraft, state of the art in heaven! u dont believe, I never had a luck to fly in it, but im stay very happy of see your video!!!
Simply wonderful video! Your great dialog brought back the enjoyment of flying for so many years for business and pleasure -- and personally, I was so blessed to fly from the 60's to 2000 -- in so many great planes, great crews and great trips. I simply prefer not to comment on flying today.
I had the chance to fly on this exact plane many times. By far the smoothest takeoffs and landings compared to the Boeing and airbus counterparts, also exceptional service from KLM as always, really sad to see this beautiful airplane end it's lifetime on that day.
Thank you for making this. I have always loved McDonnell Douglas aircraft, and the MD-11 is no exception, I wish I could've been on that flight. I love the MD-11, I had a somewhat sad feeling whilst watching this as well. Hope this beauty is having a good time as a freighter. And also, thank you KLM. The salute as well, though! Great video! :)
Awesome vid! Well edited together! Good job :)
This is has got to be the coolest trip report I've seen, since it has the last flight of the MD-11
Great video! Brings back memories! Another beauty I miss is 727! Well done!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience on this memorable flight. MD-11 and L-1011 and B727 have been the most beautiful planes.
Great video amandeuce thanks for the hard work you put in the videos for us your the best I think your the best flight reviewer in the RUclips world thanks again
Great job. I'm surprised I became a little teary-eyed. :-(
A huge honor for you to be on the last ever MD-11 commercial flight! KLM did a great job in everything especially their meals and service. The special certificate certifying your participation in this flight made it even more memorable and one that you'll keep for generations. Yeah, read your description and how could they anyhow rebook you on Air France on your outbound flight just because of bad weather. It makes no sense to me anyway.
Great video. Great plane.
It doesn't matter how much I have flown in real life and fly in my sim, seeing a plane, especially commercial planes, from the outside or the inside will always amaze me.
When I grow up u hope swissair still uses these planes so I can fly in them
very nice video. Thanks for sharing. MD11 was my favorite airplane too.
Thanks for sharing! Very special
Beautiful aircraft! Now off you go sir and thank you for your service.
The best plane ever built was the DC-10! And since the MD-11 is derived from her, she's also great to look at. Shame I had a surgery that month and wasn't able to witness the final commercial flight, nor the farewell flights in November 2014. But, I was glad to have at least been able to trave to Birmingham on February 24th, 2014 for the last DC-10 flight. Thanks for the great video and for bringing back fond memories. ❤
MD -11 is a God design!
I used to love these as the DC-10 flown on the domestic routes in the U.S. My first flight from Boston to LAX in 1975 was aboard a brand new one. And my first time in the air. I was 14, so it was all new.
I grew up in West Africa, and the DC10 was the default airplane for going to Europe. British Caledonia, KLM, Swissair, were the major airways for my region and they all used DC-10
thank you, I love this aircraft!
MD-11 ... my favorite aircraft too. Glad I got to fly on it four times (yeah, I know -- not a lot).
Thank you for your video ... It was excellent and I enjoyed every second of it! What a privilege to have flown on the last MD-11 commercial flight with that wonderful crew. Cheers!
I loved the md 11 sadely it is now only a cargo plane.😞
i really enjoyed your video and your comments haha, i even liked that it was a nightflight with all the lights and stuff.
sadly i never flew on a md-11 or dc-10, but i surely miss them as i started writing down all the landings and different plane types in the mid 90's, always when i was visiting my grandparents in frankfurt from whose appartment one could see all the incoming planes.and the dc-10's, md-11's and old 747's where always the most majestic looking planes to me.
AMAZING video, mate! It's sad to see the MD-11 go. :( At least we have this awesome video to cheer me up! HUGE LIKE! :)
I'M SO SORRY ABOUT MD-11 LAST FLIGHT. I HAD A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO TRAVEL IN MY FIRST TIME TO US, SO IT WAS A FANTATSTIC AND EMOCIONAL THING THAT HAD HAPPENED IN MY LIFE. NOW WE HAVE MD-11 IN MEMORY IN GOOD TIME !!!