I remember working on some of these SAS airplanes in the US. The ground engineers at SAS must have had great work ethics. Those airplanes were almost perfect inside and out, even when 20 plus years old. The last real mechanic's and pilot's airplanes.
ruclips.net/video/EFHlq9NDjls/видео.html Here's the Norway base for maintenance i 1996. Looks like they knew what they where doing. Brings back memories, ground staff at SAS 1996-2008).
Norwegian Avionics engineer here(bit late to the party). But Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) really had its golden age throughout the late 80s and 90s when the workshops at Koksa/Old Oslo Fornebu Airport were still around. Back then cost effectiveness meant something completely different from what it does today. Back then the ethics were all about maintaining what we had already had in the best possible way. Not to get all political here, but the way a business is ran considering the benefits for the worker does affect his/her pride towards their profession. But Koksa had everything, and I mean everything! From Electronic component overhaul backshops, Tire/Landing gear workshops to metal and bolt/nut plating, just to mention a few. Virtually self-sustained! There is a story/legend about how Allegiant bought the SAS MD80s with plans to use them as donors for parts and such, but they ended up beeing so well maintained that Allegiant scrapped their own for parts and used SAS aircraft instead.
Spot on @Paul.....It's a sound and feeling unlike any other aircraft. Having those engines behind you or next to you spool up and blast off is an absolute kick in the pants! I flew the AA MD 80/88 a lot back in the 80s and 90s,but now they have been retired by AA as well as many other carriers. It is really sad to see them retired to the boneyards. As a kid I also flew the DC 9s a lot and the MD80 always brought back those memories. .
You can feel the design in its line. You can recognise its engine and gear and flaps "bark" sound. As a child you can be confused between a private jet or a commercial airplane. As a grown up boy you can also think that the MD-80 series project is a grandson of WWII german "V1" missle. As an avarage student you can notice thar other airplanes have huge engines above extended wings and thinking about airborne skills and singular flight skills. Just admiring this plane for so many years *since* you secretly know that it's a fascinating airplane that the world is slowly is decomissioning. A short-medium range airborne myth (sometimes insanely divided in two travel passengers class) that will survive itself and the timelapses of aviantion experts and/or a mere profane spectator. Time is passing thru.
Oh epic! I can remember as a teen being on an Airtours MD-83 out of Mahon, Minorca to London. The on-brake power up and release was so scary but so much fun.
@@adb012 AA has ridden of them now. Only Delta really operates DC9s/MD80s/MD90s anymore. At least they do a lot. Also the replying person said "Sas MD80s".
I was on the SE-DIR on its last flight with Aviation geeks 2013 from CPH to OSL. Fully smashed with alkohol, nice memories of a low level sightseeing in denmark ❤️❤️
Beautiful aircraft! Flew from London Heathrow to Tromsø on SK MD83 in June 1997. Three hour flight, really impressive flight and excellent in-flight cabin service!
Ahhaahhaa!!!! Awesome!!! Fun to ride these birds, you sense the speed much more than a big heavy, and takeoff is like a space shuttle almost inside you're looking at the font of the plane vertical, hahaha!!!
Only flew SAS once, 747 from Frankfurt Germany to Vancouver B.C. in Canada. What was supposed to be a 9 hour non-stop flight ended up being an 18 hour long journey with a stopover in Edmonton, Alberta to change flight crew. It was a full 9 hours we sat on the tarmac in Frankfurt, waiting for a faulty cargo door to be fixed. The cabin crew was awesome and did everything they could to make us comfortable. We weren't allowed to leave the plane since we had already gone through security. And the pilots were stuck onboard the plane as well. Since they were going to be over their limit of flight hours, we ended up making a stop in Edmonton to get a fresh crew for the remainder of the trip to Vancouver. For my husband and I this wasn't the ending destination, we still had another plane to catch from Vancouver to Seattle which of course had to be rebooked since we missed our initial connecting flight. After landing in Seattle on the smaller commuter flight, we were picked up by my husband's parents for the four-hour drive to the other side of Washington State. That was the longest trip I had ever taken. A few days later we each received a $500 voucher in the mail from SAS with an apology about the inconvenience. Awesome airline!
I miss the screaming Mad Dog 80 singing and smoking every day through the sky overhead :'( . SAS used to operate the MD80 here but now it's a B737 on the route. The MD80 is noticeable by it's absence.
That would be a FIREWALL POWER takeoff with pre-spool up! Short runway protocol! Most of the time only about 85% power is applied for takeoff known as “thrust set”. Newer airplanes with FADEC’s have parameters put into the flight computer before takeoff that includes field height, runway length, weather conditions, aircraft gross weight, etc. and there is a detent in the throttle travel that when the levers are set there, the FADEC’s use a certain calculated thrust setting that is very precise and allows the aircraft the get off the ground in a safe distance without causing unneeded stress and wear on the engines along with unnecessary fuel burn. Older engines without a FADEC go to a certain EPR (Engine Pressure Ratio) or N2 percentage calculated by the crew before takeoff. But when they are taking off on a short runway or they have an obstacle to clear off the end of the runway, they will push those levers ALL THE WAY forward as well as do that “launch” equivalent to a drag race car using its trans brake to leave the line as hard as possible. I’ve seen a lot of former military pilots do this as well because that’s how they flew their fighters. I like hearing the brakes groan as they are trying to hold back the engine’s power. Kind of like a weight lifter groaning when lifting a heavy load, lol. And it’s not the parking brake either, they are standing on the pedals. But you can actually hear them hit firewall power. They have the half throttle check, then they go to about 85%, and then you hear them push it ALL THE WAY up. Very cool sounding! Unfortunately they can’t do that too often because it’ll cause the engines to wear out and need to be changed sooner than normal just like your car engine if you floor it around everywhere, lol. It also burns more fuel than needed which pisses off the accountants at the airlines! Oops, lol. The only other time they really go to the firewall is when they are doing a go-around and have to GTFO of there in a hurry or if they are experiencing wind shear/microburst conditions. It’s actually a very specific call out in the cockpit when the PIC wants it. He will actually call out “firewall power” and you know some sh!t is going down if you hear him say that! Firewall power is technically above the engine manufacturers’ recommended power setting but its allowable for short periods of time occasionally and you’ll see that indicated on the engine instruments because it will be over 100% on both N1 and N2, sometimes as high as 110%-115%. I’d like to hear a GE90-115B at true firewall power! It’s RATED at 115,000 lbs of thrust but firewall power is I believe around 123,000 lbs. I think the GE9x is around 129,000 lbs at firewall power. Yeah, those engines can do WAY more than what people think they can do or what they do on a normal day to day operation. If you’ve ever been on a flight that did a go-around and the pilot went to the firewall, it’s a very noticeable amount of power. It’s like going from a normal car that has the better engine option installed to a high end muscle car or sports car. It SERIOUSLY puts you in your seat and usually silences the cabin of the plane. All of that normal chit chat you hear just stops because the G-Forces are plenty to get everyone’s attention and ask “what’s going on?” I was in an Embraer 170 coming into MKE one day in low visibility and we did a go-around. I think the wind changed directions because we didn’t do a full pattern to come back around. We flew about a 30° leg to the left, entered downwind, then base, and final but I think they had a plane that was taking off right toward us because we were definitely at firewall power and we climbed like a rocket to get the hell out of there in a hurry. Always good to know there is plenty of reserve thrust to get out of a sticky situation. I just wish more cars were built that way! Just listened to this one again. He hits the half throttle check, then about 80%, then about 90%, and finally goes firewall after he releases the brakes.
Yep. I flew on DC-9s out of the Split airport back in the 70s. The MD-80/82s are much longer and eat up more runway before they reach rotate speed. So, in order to avoid hitting the mountains they will have to climb out at a steeper angle.
My uncle flew one for Alaska Air since they got a smoking deal on them in the 80's. He loved it, didn't want to go to the 737 but he said it's sooooo much more efficient than the MD. Great climb out.
My Top 4 Favorite Airplanes! ✈️🛩 1. Antonov An-225 Mriya 2. Lockheed C-5 Galaxy 3. Boeing 747-8 4. Airbus A380 My 5th Favorite is the: McDonnell Douglas MD-80
@R Diaz I've been on Inex Adria DC-9s flying in and out of Split, Croatia (in the 70s it was still Yugoslavia) on vacation every year. Wonderful memories, l love flying.
Only bad thing are those last few rows of seats in the back. Right next to the loud engines. And also no view from the windows being blocked by the engines ;(
Yes, as a teenager I was extremely miffed when I was stuck in one of those windowless seats and I was mad at my sister who wouldn't trade seats with me LOL. Due to late booking, my family wasn't able to sit together. Initially, my older sister and I had seats by the emergency exit over the wing (DC-9). My mom and dad were a few rows behind us, near the engines. I thought, sweet, I get to sit right over the wing with a gorgeous view. Then a flight attendant made me switch seats with my dad, in case there was an emergency and he had to open the exit. I had to sit next to the dang engine all the way from Frankfurt to Split.
Sure it’s an American built jet, but there’s something very ‘Viking’ about the Mad Dog…look at thing rip! And all the smoke and screaming roar with no apologies!
I have personally seen 747s fly out of Split. During the war there were military cargo planes, such as the C-130 and C-5 Galaxy, so it can probably handle most aircraft except for maybe the A380.
It's called the Angle of Incidence...there are several videos and articles about it available...another example is the No. 2 engine of the DC-10 and MD-11.
When did you film this? Because if you did after 2012, then I want royalties. As there is a piece of me wedged in the collapsible guard rail from a painful incident that happened in 2012in TXL. As I collapsed the rail, my finger got stuck in the mechanism and part of my finger (flesh and skin) was wedged in there. Hahaha...
Yes, this is the Resnik airport in Split, Croatia. During the 70s, when it was still part of Yugoslavia, my family vacationed in Plat every year. This was our destination airport before being transported to the hotel in Plat via charter bus. Back then, the main aircraft going in and out of Split were DC-9s and Russian TU-134s. The MD-80s and MD-82s are much longer, so they have to take off at a steeper angle because their takeoff roll requires more runway. But a skilled pilot can even handle a 747 at that airport.
Sure wish they made airliners today that have tail-mounted engines. What a clean wing this plane has! Today's boring pods-on-the-wings aircraft all look too much alike.
I remember working on some of these SAS airplanes in the US. The ground engineers at SAS must have had great work ethics. Those airplanes were almost perfect inside and out, even when 20 plus years old. The last real mechanic's and pilot's airplanes.
ruclips.net/video/EFHlq9NDjls/видео.html
Here's the Norway base for maintenance i 1996. Looks like they knew what they where doing. Brings back memories, ground staff at SAS 1996-2008).
Which particular mechanic and pilot owned them?
Norwegian Avionics engineer here(bit late to the party). But Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) really had its golden age throughout the late 80s and 90s when the workshops at Koksa/Old Oslo Fornebu Airport were still around. Back then cost effectiveness meant something completely different from what it does today. Back then the ethics were all about maintaining what we had already had in the best possible way. Not to get all political here, but the way a business is ran considering the benefits for the worker does affect his/her pride towards their profession. But Koksa had everything, and I mean everything! From Electronic component overhaul backshops, Tire/Landing gear workshops to metal and bolt/nut plating, just to mention a few. Virtually self-sustained!
There is a story/legend about how Allegiant bought the SAS MD80s with plans to use them as donors for parts and such, but they ended up beeing so well maintained that Allegiant scrapped their own for parts and used SAS aircraft instead.
One of the most beautiful aircraft sounds ever. The mighty Mad Dog singing its song.
Love her voice
lemme sing the song of my people
My Favourite aircraft. Such a beautiful design!
Yeah, is beautiful
Looks a lot like the BAC 1-11. My favorite one as well.
Love when they spool up the engiens before they loosen the parking break. As a passenger its like a kick of force.
It's called to gun the engine
Yep, that's what I'm down for. Love when it presses you back in your seat.
Spot on @Paul.....It's a sound and feeling unlike any other aircraft. Having those engines behind you or next to you spool up and blast off is an absolute kick in the pants! I flew the AA MD 80/88 a lot back in the 80s and 90s,but now they have been retired by AA as well as many other carriers. It is really sad to see them retired to the boneyards. As a kid I also flew the DC 9s a lot and the MD80 always brought back those memories.
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That's the Plane's G's it give you a high 😁
LDSP?
One of the best noises ever invented by man! JET NOISE!
Gotta love the sound of the JT8D.
You can feel the design in its line. You can recognise its engine and gear and flaps "bark" sound. As a child you can be confused between a private jet or a commercial airplane. As a grown up boy you can also think that the MD-80 series project is a grandson of WWII german "V1" missle. As an avarage student you can notice thar other airplanes have huge engines above extended wings and thinking about airborne skills and singular flight skills.
Just admiring this plane for so many years *since* you secretly know that it's a fascinating airplane that the world is slowly is decomissioning.
A short-medium range airborne myth (sometimes insanely divided in two travel passengers class) that will survive itself and the timelapses of aviantion experts and/or a mere profane spectator.
Time is passing thru.
Oh epic! I can remember as a teen being on an Airtours MD-83 out of Mahon, Minorca to London. The on-brake power up and release was so scary but so much fun.
I remember being on one when I was a little bitty kid and then doing that. I couldn’t lift my head from the seat😂
Ahh, listen to the purr of those Pratt & Whitney JT8s. Love it!
Awesome
Sas md-80 gone but NEVER forgotten
True words! Really miss the Super 80! the Porsche of airplanes
Not gone yet. Flew in 2 AA ones recently.
@@adb012 AA has ridden of them now. Only Delta really operates DC9s/MD80s/MD90s anymore. At least they do a lot. Also the replying person said "Sas MD80s".
@@planeflight1202 well rip,theyr gone now :((((
I was on the SE-DIR on its last flight with Aviation geeks 2013 from CPH to OSL. Fully smashed with alkohol, nice memories of a low level sightseeing in denmark ❤️❤️
what a beautiful airliner the pilot must be very proud
Beautiful aircraft! Flew from London Heathrow to Tromsø on SK MD83 in June 1997.
Three hour flight, really impressive flight and excellent in-flight cabin service!
Oh wonderful! Awesome footage and sound! Great climb out! I enjoy your vids!
Thank You :)
*****
Edo, odakle si ovo snima?
Ahhaahhaa!!!! Awesome!!! Fun to ride these birds, you sense the speed much more than a big heavy, and takeoff is like a space shuttle almost inside you're looking at the font of the plane vertical, hahaha!!!
They should use the label "LAUNCH" instead of DEPARTURE when the plane is an MD. ROCKET ACTION
THAT WAS AWESOME!! THANK YOU FROM A NATIVE SWEDE LIVING IN THE US!!
Only flew SAS once, 747 from Frankfurt Germany to Vancouver B.C. in Canada. What was supposed to be a 9 hour non-stop flight ended up being an 18 hour long journey with a stopover in Edmonton, Alberta to change flight crew. It was a full 9 hours we sat on the tarmac in Frankfurt, waiting for a faulty cargo door to be fixed. The cabin crew was awesome and did everything they could to make us comfortable. We weren't allowed to leave the plane since we had already gone through security. And the pilots were stuck onboard the plane as well. Since they were going to be over their limit of flight hours, we ended up making a stop in Edmonton to get a fresh crew for the remainder of the trip to Vancouver. For my husband and I this wasn't the ending destination, we still had another plane to catch from Vancouver to Seattle which of course had to be rebooked since we missed our initial connecting flight. After landing in Seattle on the smaller commuter flight, we were picked up by my husband's parents for the four-hour drive to the other side of Washington State. That was the longest trip I had ever taken. A few days later we each received a $500 voucher in the mail from SAS with an apology about the inconvenience. Awesome airline!
Wonderful catch of the mad dog!! Awesome footage and great sound! Great takeoff also! As always I enjoyed and liked it!!
Japan Air System had a lot of DC9, MD81, MD82, MD87, MD90.
But the most MAD was DC9-51.
i love the maddog
Love the ascent rate!!
sheer brute force, that’s the md80
I love those "Mad Dogs".
That runway is crazy! I really enjoyed this footage a lot.
It's a runway...
That is a beautiful plane.
I miss the screaming Mad Dog 80 singing and smoking every day through the sky overhead :'( . SAS used to operate the MD80 here but now it's a B737 on the route. The MD80 is noticeable by it's absence.
Great looking plane. So quiet if your sitting in the front.
Awesome flying and footage.
Great video, it was a beautiful aircraft...
That would be a FIREWALL POWER takeoff with pre-spool up! Short runway protocol! Most of the time only about 85% power is applied for takeoff known as “thrust set”. Newer airplanes with FADEC’s have parameters put into the flight computer before takeoff that includes field height, runway length, weather conditions, aircraft gross weight, etc. and there is a detent in the throttle travel that when the levers are set there, the FADEC’s use a certain calculated thrust setting that is very precise and allows the aircraft the get off the ground in a safe distance without causing unneeded stress and wear on the engines along with unnecessary fuel burn. Older engines without a FADEC go to a certain EPR (Engine Pressure Ratio) or N2 percentage calculated by the crew before takeoff. But when they are taking off on a short runway or they have an obstacle to clear off the end of the runway, they will push those levers ALL THE WAY forward as well as do that “launch” equivalent to a drag race car using its trans brake to leave the line as hard as possible. I’ve seen a lot of former military pilots do this as well because that’s how they flew their fighters. I like hearing the brakes groan as they are trying to hold back the engine’s power. Kind of like a weight lifter groaning when lifting a heavy load, lol. And it’s not the parking brake either, they are standing on the pedals. But you can actually hear them hit firewall power. They have the half throttle check, then they go to about 85%, and then you hear them push it ALL THE WAY up. Very cool sounding! Unfortunately they can’t do that too often because it’ll cause the engines to wear out and need to be changed sooner than normal just like your car engine if you floor it around everywhere, lol. It also burns more fuel than needed which pisses off the accountants at the airlines! Oops, lol. The only other time they really go to the firewall is when they are doing a go-around and have to GTFO of there in a hurry or if they are experiencing wind shear/microburst conditions. It’s actually a very specific call out in the cockpit when the PIC wants it. He will actually call out “firewall power” and you know some sh!t is going down if you hear him say that! Firewall power is technically above the engine manufacturers’ recommended power setting but its allowable for short periods of time occasionally and you’ll see that indicated on the engine instruments because it will be over 100% on both N1 and N2, sometimes as high as 110%-115%. I’d like to hear a GE90-115B at true firewall power! It’s RATED at 115,000 lbs of thrust but firewall power is I believe around 123,000 lbs. I think the GE9x is around 129,000 lbs at firewall power. Yeah, those engines can do WAY more than what people think they can do or what they do on a normal day to day operation. If you’ve ever been on a flight that did a go-around and the pilot went to the firewall, it’s a very noticeable amount of power. It’s like going from a normal car that has the better engine option installed to a high end muscle car or sports car. It SERIOUSLY puts you in your seat and usually silences the cabin of the plane. All of that normal chit chat you hear just stops because the G-Forces are plenty to get everyone’s attention and ask “what’s going on?” I was in an Embraer 170 coming into MKE one day in low visibility and we did a go-around. I think the wind changed directions because we didn’t do a full pattern to come back around. We flew about a 30° leg to the left, entered downwind, then base, and final but I think they had a plane that was taking off right toward us because we were definitely at firewall power and we climbed like a rocket to get the hell out of there in a hurry. Always good to know there is plenty of reserve thrust to get out of a sticky situation. I just wish more cars were built that way!
Just listened to this one again. He hits the half throttle check, then about 80%, then about 90%, and finally goes firewall after he releases the brakes.
Excellent video from Split Airport, Croatia. #aircraft #plane
WooooooHooooo....thanks Pablo....😊
Such a neat plane
Almighty engine sound is right. Listen to that high pitched buzzsaw followed by the hiss and roar!
Man... those are some high mountains in the foreground.
Yep. I flew on DC-9s out of the Split airport back in the 70s. The MD-80/82s are much longer and eat up more runway before they reach rotate speed. So, in order to avoid hitting the mountains they will have to climb out at a steeper angle.
Man your vids are almost like standing there in person ! I love DC-9's, MD 80's and 90's !!! Favorite jet airplanes along with the smaller CRJ's....
Er. The video shows exactly what he saw, so that IS the case...
WooW amazing video mate!! Awesome catch!! Well done, liked!!
SAS Oslo to Stavanger in the 70s love the Mad Dog, great achine. The 727 too
That was most likely the DC9-41, and not the Super 80. SAS got the Super-80 around 1985.
Maddog's rule!!
717-200and md 88 and 757s are my favorite planes reliable
love the mad dog.
Great video the engine roar is awesome , liked and subbed .👍
Awesome bird.
Beautiful video! Thanks for sharing!
Look at the steep climb!!!
My uncle flew one for Alaska Air since they got a smoking deal on them in the 80's. He loved it, didn't want to go to the 737 but he said it's sooooo much more efficient than the MD. Great climb out.
My Top 4 Favorite Airplanes! ✈️🛩
1. Antonov An-225 Mriya
2. Lockheed C-5 Galaxy
3. Boeing 747-8
4. Airbus A380
My 5th Favorite is the:
McDonnell Douglas MD-80
Amazing........
Perfect
Este Avion es mi preferido 👍👍👍👍
Banana-shaped fuselage and engines. The only true banana plane there is! : D
@R Diaz I've been on Inex Adria DC-9s flying in and out of Split, Croatia (in the 70s it was still Yugoslavia) on vacation every year. Wonderful memories, l love flying.
Nothing almighty here, nothing like the sound of the 727.
Awesome aircraft and engine sounds ! Great camerwork.. Btw, do you use a tripod ?
Impressive 👍😁😉
Only bad thing are those last few rows of seats in the back. Right next to the loud engines. And also no view from the windows being blocked by the engines ;(
Yes, as a teenager I was extremely miffed when I was stuck in one of those windowless seats and I was mad at my sister who wouldn't trade seats with me LOL. Due to late booking, my family wasn't able to sit together. Initially, my older sister and I had seats by the emergency exit over the wing (DC-9). My mom and dad were a few rows behind us, near the engines. I thought, sweet, I get to sit right over the wing with a gorgeous view. Then a flight attendant made me switch seats with my dad, in case there was an emergency and he had to open the exit. I had to sit next to the dang engine all the way from Frankfurt to Split.
Great video, great sound, ground plane. SAS should have held on to these MD-82s for a while.
Beautiful! What airport is this one? Thank you for sharing.
Well the crickets make quite a noise at least .
that departure looked like a St. Maarten departure...without the jabronis on the beach getting jet blasted
Sure it’s an American built jet, but there’s something very ‘Viking’ about the Mad Dog…look at thing rip! And all the smoke and screaming roar with no apologies!
McDonnell douglas knew how to make em cheap and safe. We need a 3rd aircraft maker in the US
Súper vídeo mate what camera did you use to get this quality ?
Sounds very much like my vacuum cleaner. :-)
+John Doe you got awesome vacuum cleaner.
+Jorgeyy Boyy (Jorgey Boy) If my vacuum cleaner sounded like a JT8, I would use it everyday!
Correct! My vacuum cleaner is awesome like most things seem to be today, at least if you listen to teenager conversation. :-)
Nice vid Nd a like, what is the biggest plane You have seen at Split?
I have personally seen 747s fly out of Split. During the war there were military cargo planes, such as the C-130 and C-5 Galaxy, so it can probably handle most aircraft except for maybe the A380.
my favorite aircraft md 87
Sas still has the maddog?
Nice! You zoom manually?
i am an l1011guy but i love the md11 she is one great air plane
Beautiful, too bad AA and Delta are retiring their maddogs, no more JT8D roar :(
Yes that great era before the sound police reared their heads 😀
Why do the engines kinda face up instead of being level with the fuselage
It's called the Angle of Incidence...there are several videos and articles about it available...another example is the No. 2 engine of the DC-10 and MD-11.
Wow! Great Video of DC-9 forget that 82 crap.
hot & heavy takeoff
Its like a bombardier but its diferent
Great!
Dammmmmmm!!! Wholly S***t i didn't think they were going to make it.LOL
😍😍😍
Lovely piece of machinery meanwhile killed by A 320 & B 737.
Love this plane! Classic but majestic in its appeal. Flown it many times, a very speedy and efficient plane. What's that thing on the nose wheel?
What a beautiful plane! I mean, I see why they replaced them, but anyway... ;)
0:55 that turn was so scary..
Kxvios Why? It's just a 180 degree turn during taxi. It's nothing out of the ordinary and plenty of airports require them.
best video ever!!!!
This plane would look much better with winglets
Fantastico
It's the final countdown
When did you film this? Because if you did after 2012, then I want royalties. As there is a piece of me wedged in the collapsible guard rail from a painful incident that happened in 2012in TXL. As I collapsed the rail, my finger got stuck in the mechanism and part of my finger (flesh and skin) was wedged in there. Hahaha...
This isn't at TXL, it's Resnik Airport in Split, Croatia.
like it reason nice view.
Beautiful location. However, the runway sure seems close to some high terrain.
Yes, this is the Resnik airport in Split, Croatia. During the 70s, when it was still part of Yugoslavia, my family vacationed in Plat every year. This was our destination airport before being transported to the hotel in Plat via charter bus. Back then, the main aircraft going in and out of Split were DC-9s and Russian TU-134s. The MD-80s and MD-82s are much longer, so they have to take off at a steeper angle because their takeoff roll requires more runway. But a skilled pilot can even handle a 747 at that airport.
Looks like the front tires are flat.
Sure wish they made airliners today that have tail-mounted engines. What a clean wing this plane has!
Today's boring pods-on-the-wings aircraft all look too much alike.
Bombardier still makes the CRJ900 and CRJ1000. They might be small, but they have rear-mounted engines :)
sup
Back taxing.
Very small wings