Great video, Don; thank you! I flew most variants of the series over my career except the -20 and the MD-95/B-717. I think I have around 12,000 hours in the DC-9 family with most in the -30 and the MD-80 series. This video taught me things I had no clue about, most particularly the HUD and Cat 3 programs for the DC-9. In the MD-80 and subsequent Cat 3A autoland (decision height of 50’ RA) was standard, and was generally safe if a bit unpredictable. I did not know that anyone ordered it on a DC-9, or perhaps that was explored but not implemented. All the DC-9s I flew were Cat 2 to 100’ RA DH machines and I was always confident in them. I was stunned they were looking at HUD on the DC-9, although I did know it was offered on MD-80, though I’m not sure if anyone flew with it or not; I never did. I did fly the McD MD-80 sim out in Long Beach a few times and it had the HUD installed and I flew a few approaches with it, so I know it existed in some format. The DC-9 was the first airliner I flew and I liked it; decades later near the end of my career, I still like it! I had to fly the 737 years later and I by far preferred the DC-9. Douglas certainly built them tough!
It was the way that the combustion chambers were cooled (with fuel). Later on, PW devised a different cooling system which eliminated a majority of the smoke: www.hermantheduck.org/pages/aircraft%20section%20pages/dc93.html
I wish McDonnell Douglas was still around and that Lockheed still built commercial passenger aircraft. I wonder what kind of aircraft these companies would come up with in this day and age. Lockheed built one of the most advanced and safest airliners almost 50 years ago the L-1011 which was way ahead of it's time. I guess that's why military has Lockheed Martin build planes for them, because they're great at bringing the newest technology to their aircraft.
These were great aircraft. I'm glad I was able to fly on USAir and Northwest DC-9s. Best to fly on Delta MD-88s while you have a chance, they're going away.
Short answer: I don't know. Douglas merged with McDonnell in 1967. Then in 1997 they merged with Boeing. My father flew for Douglas and was given the 16mm film I converted to digital. I personally have no problem if you use it. Hope this helps.
With the withdrawal of the maddogs from AA and Delta an era comes to an end, wish some of these beautiful workhorses escape from the scrap heap and can continue serving in countries where no noise complaining snowflakes exist!
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Great video, Don; thank you! I flew most variants of the series over my career except the -20 and the MD-95/B-717. I think I have around 12,000 hours in the DC-9 family with most in the -30 and the MD-80 series.
This video taught me things I had no clue about, most particularly the HUD and Cat 3 programs for the DC-9. In the MD-80 and subsequent Cat 3A autoland (decision height of 50’ RA) was standard, and was generally safe if a bit unpredictable. I did not know that anyone ordered it on a DC-9, or perhaps that was explored but not implemented. All the DC-9s I flew were Cat 2 to 100’ RA DH machines and I was always confident in them. I was stunned they were looking at HUD on the DC-9, although I did know it was offered on MD-80, though I’m not sure if anyone flew with it or not; I never did. I did fly the McD MD-80 sim out in Long Beach a few times and it had the HUD installed and I flew a few approaches with it, so I know it existed in some format.
The DC-9 was the first airliner I flew and I liked it; decades later near the end of my career, I still like it! I had to fly the 737 years later and I by far preferred the DC-9. Douglas certainly built them tough!
Bellissimo, un pezzo di storia ho volato per la prima volta con un DC-9 ed è incredibile come questo aereo fosse così all'avanguardia all'epoca.
Those early JT8Ds certainly were smoke monsters
Not by the standards of the day.
It was the way that the combustion chambers were cooled (with fuel). Later on, PW devised a different cooling system which eliminated a majority of the smoke:
www.hermantheduck.org/pages/aircraft%20section%20pages/dc93.html
One of the most revolutionary aircraft ever made!
I wish McDonnell Douglas was still around and that Lockheed still built commercial passenger aircraft. I wonder what kind of aircraft these companies would come up with in this day and age. Lockheed built one of the most advanced and safest airliners almost 50 years ago the L-1011 which was way ahead of it's time. I guess that's why military has Lockheed Martin build planes for them, because they're great at bringing the newest technology to their aircraft.
Hey, Ozark, my mom worked for Ozark back in the day. Great little airline.
What a GEM! Thanks, Don!
Had no idea HUD technology was around in the 60s, especially at a civilian level.
These are great videos! May I use them for an upcoming project I have?
I have no problem with that
@@steinfiller Thank you very much! Sadly RUclips didn't notify me about the message. Here it is anyways: ruclips.net/video/i9AcyjRZT5I/видео.html
These were great aircraft. I'm glad I was able to fly on USAir and Northwest DC-9s. Best to fly on Delta MD-88s while you have a chance, they're going away.
The most impressive sequence (in another DC_9 video) was the one reverse out approach and landing.
crazy some still fly today in the "HD camera era"
I'll second what Captain Cooper said! My favorite! Wish I could have rode a rare -20!
Hey who do i contact to get permission to use this video in an upcoming video of mine?
Short answer: I don't know. Douglas merged with McDonnell in 1967. Then in 1997 they merged with Boeing. My father flew for Douglas and was given the 16mm film I converted to digital. I personally have no problem if you use it. Hope this helps.
@@steinfiller Thanks for the info!
@@steinfiller heres the video! ruclips.net/video/w2Bkt419fUc/видео.html
@@steinfiller thanks for sharing this vid 👍
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I think the US needs a new company like Douglas
Yes we do!
And Boeing still doesn't do landing gear doors on the 737 :D
were the engines powered by coal?
os motores eram movidos a carvão ?
Of course not. Engines back then were just not as efficient or clean burning as todays engines.
With the withdrawal of the maddogs from AA and Delta an era comes to an end, wish some of these beautiful workhorses escape from the scrap heap and can continue serving in countries where no noise complaining snowflakes exist!
No hard landing??