In 1969 I started working for Lufthansa as a flight attendant (purser) on 727 and 737. This was a trip down memory lane! All these steam-gauges and the reminiscence that nothing was automated, the flight-engineer had to manually synchronize the the frequency of the generators before linking them to the electrical net. But I loved that bird, the clean wings and the exitment of lowering the aft stairway! Then I went on to my second professional life as a dentist and oral surgeon, but I pity everybody who did not have the chance to be in the airline business at that exiting time. I learned so much for a lifetime.
My father is a retired professional life long Flight Engineer. He started on C-130's, then B727, DC-10's and retired off of B747's. He loved the B727, said it was it favorite plane of his career. I am due to retire from my current career (law enforcement pilot) in less than 3 years and there are two freight airlines within an hours drive of my home that still operate the B727-200F. I want to get hired and fly the 727 so I can say I flew the same plane as my father did. I enjoyed your video, almost like sitting thru ground school! Thank you
i love the old 727 boeing out did them self s when they build the airplane one of the best yet today i really miss the l-1011 i worked on her back in 70s 80s man what an air plane give me the old planes any day dam this new shit
Fascinating video thankyou! I remember flying by 727 many times as a child from central Australia to Adelaide in the 70’s and early 80’s and will always remember the crackling roar of the engines when taking off. They sure sounded louder and different to modern jets and love the thick smoke trails they left. I also was very lucky to be invited to the cockpit during flight and to talk to the flight crew, I was fascinated by all the instruments and wanted to learn all about them and what they were for. The 727 is still my favourite aircraft and would love to get to see another one taking off, so amazing!
I don’t remember where it was, but I recall a flight on a 72 back in the 1980s when during a snow storm, the pilot used reverse thrust to back the plane away from the terminal instead of getting a push. I remember looking out the window seeing a huge blast of snow blowing toward the building while our engines roared. I thought for a moment he might blow the windows out of the building. It was amazing! It might have been Detroit or St. Louis, I can’t really remember, but I do remember being impressed that he was able to back it out to taxi the aircraft. I always enjoyed the ride on those 72s!
@@bobmarino350indeed it was. But in very snowy conditions? Blasting jet streams of snow and ice toward the building’s windows just 50 to 70 feet away was what seemed unusual to me.
I have a lot of passenger time in 727's. Was familiar with them enough to know what was happening and what was broken on a short flight from MCI to STL years ago. I knew the flap motor noises, and they clearly weren't working right. I hoped as short as the flight was they'd fly on to Lambert, but instead turned back to MCI, and we had to wait for another aircraft. TWA's nearly last days.
Whew! Thank goodness the number one engine N2 finally got there. I was almost gonna place it in the category of "also ran". Sadly, after all three donkeys had left the starters gate, the steward confirmed that he'd be calling it off, and announced that doping of the horses (with aviation kerosine) would not be authorized.
@@jowenjv4463 Because there could be ground personnel working inside the gear bay, which could injure or kill the person when the gear door suddenly closes without warning, or some equipment blocking the door so it can't cycle, which could seriously damage the aircraft. There is a reason you have to flip an interconnect switch before you can move it.
Why? There is no plane this large you can just jump in and go pleasure cruising in. Even he more automated ones still require thousands of gallons of fuel and a team of people to fill the tanks. Very few private individuals can afford to pay the fuel costs to fly one, and if you are using $30,000 worth of company fuel just to take a cruise, that is theft. This sort of jet is only useful in revenue service, with a team to operate it, so it doesn't really matter if it is labor intensive, any more than it matters that it is impossible to take a large ocean vessel out by yourself for a spin.
In 1969 I started working for Lufthansa as a flight attendant (purser) on 727 and 737. This was a trip down memory lane! All these steam-gauges and the reminiscence that nothing was automated, the flight-engineer had to manually synchronize the the frequency of the generators before linking them to the electrical net. But I loved that bird, the clean wings and the exitment of lowering the aft stairway! Then I went on to my second professional life as a dentist and oral surgeon, but I pity everybody who did not have the chance to be in the airline business at that exiting time. I learned so much for a lifetime.
My father is a retired professional life long Flight Engineer. He started on C-130's, then B727, DC-10's and retired off of B747's. He loved the B727, said it was it favorite plane of his career. I am due to retire from my current career (law enforcement pilot) in less than 3 years and there are two freight airlines within an hours drive of my home that still operate the B727-200F. I want to get hired and fly the 727 so I can say I flew the same plane as my father did.
I enjoyed your video, almost like sitting thru ground school! Thank you
Wow!
Thanks for posting.
Was Taxi/Run Qualified, plus Cat 2 on this beast.
Great Memories.
Thank you for this video! I love airplanes and whilst i love the newer glass cockpits, the older gauges are something really special.
i love the old 727 boeing out did them self s when they build the airplane one of the best yet today i really miss the l-1011 i worked on her back in 70s 80s man what an air plane give me the old planes any day dam this new shit
Did you know a man named Leslie Cobb? He's my grandpa and designed a ton of systems for the L-1011.
Fascinating video thankyou! I remember flying by 727 many times as a child from central Australia to Adelaide in the 70’s and early 80’s and will always remember the crackling roar of the engines when taking off. They sure sounded louder and different to modern jets and love the thick smoke trails they left. I also was very lucky to be invited to the cockpit during flight and to talk to the flight crew, I was fascinated by all the instruments and wanted to learn all about them and what they were for. The 727 is still my favourite aircraft and would love to get to see another one taking off, so amazing!
I don’t remember where it was, but I recall a flight on a 72 back in the 1980s when during a snow storm, the pilot used reverse thrust to back the plane away from the terminal instead of getting a push. I remember looking out the window seeing a huge blast of snow blowing toward the building while our engines roared. I thought for a moment he might blow the windows out of the building. It was amazing! It might have been Detroit or St. Louis, I can’t really remember, but I do remember being impressed that he was able to back it out to taxi the aircraft. I always enjoyed the ride on those 72s!
Yep, that used to be a practice back in the day.
@@bobmarino350indeed it was. But in very snowy conditions? Blasting jet streams of snow and ice toward the building’s windows just 50 to 70 feet away was what seemed unusual to me.
No wonder you needed flight engineers!
Thank you for posting.
I work on 747-8 and 747-400 I can't even imaging T/Sing that thing when it breaks. I love my cmc. Respect bro
I have a lot of passenger time in 727's. Was familiar with them enough to know what was happening and what was broken on a short flight from MCI to STL years ago. I knew the flap motor noises, and they clearly weren't working right.
I hoped as short as the flight was they'd fly on to Lambert, but instead turned back to MCI, and we had to wait for another aircraft. TWA's nearly last days.
Whew! Thank goodness the number one engine N2 finally got there. I was almost gonna place it in the category of "also ran". Sadly, after all three donkeys had left the starters gate, the steward confirmed that he'd be calling it off, and announced that doping of the horses (with aviation kerosine) would not be authorized.
You have to do more of these videos please!
Thank you sir ! Thanks god we just have learned how to startup this hidden starship to mars
Need to clear the door before you activate the hydraulics
Thank you! I love the 727! The APU is in the left wheel well. How do you kick the tires and do other stuff down there when the APU is on?
You’re making me feel old.
A blast in the past.
I remember some Emery FE bitching about me wearing leather flip flops as he was getting dropped off at the cargo terminal.
Only holy ghost can fly this angel. Amen. Hope jesus come back riding this plane
Who do you fly for?
and I do HOPE you cleared the gear door area before flipping that Gnd Interconnect open
Why ?
@@jowenjv4463 Because there could be ground personnel working inside the gear bay, which could injure or kill the person when the gear door suddenly closes without warning, or some equipment blocking the door so it can't cycle, which could seriously damage the aircraft. There is a reason you have to flip an interconnect switch before you can move it.
Check essential !!
So what was the alarm?
Geez... pretty complicated!
2023-01-22 Last action date for N209TR.
Ex DHL bird. Does it get used much today?
I'm going to assume it's sitting at a museum or some ramp waiting to be sold.
Interjet West in TOL. N209TR. Part 125 operator.
Last flight was April 4 2020
Plane still listed as Active
not enough air buddy
What a shame you can't just go for a flight.
Why? There is no plane this large you can just jump in and go pleasure cruising in. Even he more automated ones still require thousands of gallons of fuel and a team of people to fill the tanks. Very few private individuals can afford to pay the fuel costs to fly one, and if you are using $30,000 worth of company fuel just to take a cruise, that is theft. This sort of jet is only useful in revenue service, with a team to operate it, so it doesn't really matter if it is labor intensive, any more than it matters that it is impossible to take a large ocean vessel out by yourself for a spin.
@@justforever96 ??? 🙄
@@justforever96 i bet you're really fun at parties
Travolta did it with a B707.@@justforever96
this is old technology
tu154 are more “auto” compare to 727s