An Epic Flight - Flying the Ilyushin IL-76 Cargo Transporter to Iraq

This week, I flew on SilkWay Ilyushin IL-76 transporter from Baku to Erbil, Iraq. The flight was completely different from the Western conventional airplane. It took a strong team of 5 men to operate including 2 pilots, a. flight engineer, a radio controller and a navigator. The flight also carries a loadmaster and 2 technicians.
Before takeoff, the captain and loadmaster briefly introduced the cockpit and the cargo cabin. Inside the cabin, it has a crane system and ramp system able to lower to load without infrastructure. This particular IL-76TD-90 has new stage 4 noise compliant engines (Perm PS90 engines) instead of the older and noisier Soloviev D-30 engines.
Our flight took 2.5 hours from Baku to Erbil. After dropping off the cargo, we flew back to Baku empty. The view from the navigator seat through the glass nose was amazing. Watch the full video of the entire IL-76 flight and cargo operation.
The Ilyushin Il-76 is a multi-purpose, fixed-wing, four-engine turbofan strategic airlifter designed by the Soviet Union's Ilyushin design bureau. It was first planned as a commercial freighter in 1967. For more information, visit: www.silkwayairlines.com/fleet...
Cover Image: Andreas Kolbe

[@AlbionTVLondon]

This aircraft is a legend. More than 1000 of them were produced and they are flying in almost every country of the world. Russia is about to release new modernised version of this legend.

[@fedorkeller1002]

It's still produced! And this is already an upgraded version with the PS-90A engine. Previews plane had D-30 engine.

[@marxxmann8758]

They have the ilyushin 96 version

[@pragasamsupiahs8419]

IL 76 ,huge payload.ten times more than the C130 Hercules.Avionics are old but very reliable.IAF operates a fleet of these IL76D transport Aircraft.

[@guleiro]

Flew in one in 1992 in Angola. A beautiful airplane but very noisy with its original engines.

[@OOpSjm]

​​@@fedorkeller1002 Not upgraded , but simple engine update. IL-76TD IL-76MD. MFD cockpit Updated wing profile Wiring update Landing gear update PS-90A ( maybe they'll get the PS-90 3)

[@sergeipetrov_rzn]

LOVE this aircraft. Literally. Jumped from it as a paratrooper, flown in it as a passenger, loaded it as an airline official. Almost fell from the top once. Love of my life.

[@minerran]

Its a beautiful airplane and seems like its been adapted to do almost anything a plane can do, even to drop water on forest fires.

[@Naocontalanafirma]

ow. i respect u

[@derrekvanee4567]

Da komrad, we air dropped baboushks full of vodka and crates of pickles all-over the glorious republic for many years. Now, komrad, we drop metric boat loads of vodka all over our vast nation, drink up Russian solders, da komrads, long sleep the socialist republics hardest working soldiers!

[@spaceace1006]

You Lucky Dog!!!

[@jaybee9269]

Very cool!

[@TheSae24]

Пилотам уважение! Спокойные уверенные в себе и в машине мужчины! Без показухи, настоящие профессионалы!

[@aburasosman8790]

Ну да

[@willyrobertlegendre4662]

In the early 90, as a journalist, I flew with such a beast to Bangladesh (packed with relief goods), after a devastated cyclone hit the country. We landed in Dhaka during a fierce tropical thunderstorm (child's play for our Russian pilot). I was sitting with the navigator and had an awsome view (through the windows below our feet) of the rain and lightning flashes and the extremely bumpy landing on a flooded tarmac... Never forgot that flight because I was scared like hell!

[@Acepilot1312]

Hey man, I'm from Bangladesh. The situation has improved so much in Bangladesh now.

[@user-fh4le1pn8o]

@@Acepilot1312 aren't any devastating cyclones hit the country never more?

[@Acepilot1312]

@@user-fh4le1pn8o yes, they did happen in the mid 2000s (search ‘Cyclone Aila and Sidor) but nowadays, we’re pretty much doing great for the most part. Our infrastructure has improved vastly since then.

[@user-fh4le1pn8o]

@@Acepilot1312 well, I said it just because the topic starter didn't crticazed Bangladesh's aircraft infrastructure. He just tell us how it was landing on IL-76 during the cyclone time. I'm sorry if he bothered you

[@Acepilot1312]

@@user-fh4le1pn8o it’s okay, I’m not bothered by it at all. I’m just saying that our country doesn’t get hit by all that many cyclones as before. :)

[@leokimvideo]

The little fan in the cockpit is that bit of extra thrust to ensure a correct takeoff speed

[@boffisgd]

Oh look I found you again! ;D

[@mauriceblum5518]

ye i find him anywhere haha MR Redbackspider@@boffisgd

[@AYUSHSINGH-ef2cz]

Soviet Engineering was marvellous, Love from India🇮🇳

[@faizanakbar8110]

Fuccckkkk you from Pakistan patanjli gow motar bhakt

[@gay_putin_]

It was

[@erickgonzalez2132]

😅

[@Wrappzz]

India buy bulk of it

[@adityaBorPhukon2170]

@@Wrappzz Do you have any problem?

[@wootle]

Sam is literally living every airplane geeks dream. Through his great videos he transports us all over the world! Thanks for your great content Sam!

[@default123default2]

That wheel touch was as smooth as glass

[@Queen-of-Swords]

Fans of the IL-76 should check out the 2010 movie "Kandagar" about an IL-76 forced to land in Afghanistan by the Taliban. It is based on a true story and the diary of the Captain of the plane. The crew were held hostage for over a year, but eventually managed to escape in the plane! Its an incredible story with lots of great footage of our favourite plane. :)

[@peterlonter9053]

thanks for title of the movie I am a Fan of soviets cargos

[@jamesquan8783]

@@peterlonter9053 There is also a book about IL76 post soviet operations: "Outlaws, Inc." Good read. Also on audible.

[@mrobocop1666]

But for some chauvinistuc reason they replaced ethnic Tatar Muslim captain who was in real story, with ethnic Russian in this film

[@fly_w_tony]

The planes made by the former Soviet Union look really cool because they look lumpy like muscles. thanks for the great video!!!!!

[@SamChui]

Thanks for the comment. Hope you enjoy watching it.

[@samypons3185]

facts

[@samypons3185]

@@SamChui yes thanks 🙏

[@bixby111]

여기서 뵙네요! 반갑습니다~

[@Maximspec]

still in production

[@samy7013]

The Il-76 is a splendid aircraft, and a true jewel of Soviet aviation. This wonderful video does it justice!

[@TS-qd2uj]

Boy, I could tell you a great story about an IL-76 experience I had a long time ago, but I better not. Suffice to say, it is a very impressive and solid airplane with "quick disconnects" everywhere, if you know what I mean. It was nice to revisit this wonderful aircraft here with Sam giving the tour. I remember the incredible APU's capability at heating things up quickly inside a pretty much frozen airframe. I also remember the heavy two piece rivetted aluminium intake covers, but they did their job well in a snow storm. I remember being impressed at the common sense layout of the cargo bay. A true work horse ready for anything, anywhere. Thanks for the tour!

[@snowblazed3442]

What a beauty! The green cockpit with all those steam gauges and manual engine controls tells a story of the lost airmanship.

[@jeffr6280]

Great video Sam! That landing in Iraq was butter. I love the gray haired guy(manager/owner) that you've had on a few times. He's so enthusiastic and seems to love showing people what his folks do.

[@SamChui]

Thanks for the comment. Yes, Samir (my father) is great character. We all love him!

[@masensenmass7337]

Nice video Sam! That's kind of unusual flight plan over the world we could never think at about it... Could be great to have othe video from Erbil.

[@tunes4life]

@@mdstate829 It's a joke, but also it's Samir sincere personality and enthusiasm...

[@skytrailwarrior8326]

IL-76 is an amazing, impressive machine. Love its unmistakable sound. Flying one of these beasts is definitely on my bucket list!

[@duartesimoes508]

Hearing a IL-76 with Kusnetsov engines makes one having orgasms through his ears! 😀

[@vladislavleninov8603]

Такая гордость за наш самолет, и так приятно что пилоты говорили цифры по высоте, и сколько до торца на русском)))

[@MetalMixer]

@@McSeeM770 весь мир уже понял фашистскую сущность пуйла

[@mardikermardiker8514]

Чей это "ваш"? Ваш это только лысый придурок в Кремле и война на Украине, а эти самолёты разрабатывала и делала совершенно другая страна.

[@vladislavleninov8603]

А разрабатывал этот самолет человек который родился в России, я понимаю если бы вы про Антонова написали. А и, война на украины была нужна для защиты интересов, поскольку войска нато хотели там расположить военные базы. И еще, наши войска делают все деликатно, наше вооружение могло бы превратить всю украину в пыль, но как видите страдает малое количество мирных жителей. А ведь мы не пендосы которые скинули ядерку на Хиросиму и Нагасаки, где погибли сотни тысяч мирных людей, а мы-то имеем такую возможность. @@mardikermardiker8514

[@ottozussman4711]

Скорее всего это потому что они проходили обучение на этот самолет в России и если присмотреться то в кабине все надписи на русском и пилотов это явно не смущает😄

[@user-fe5xr3fg6c]

​@@McSeeM770Если ты не знаешь то посмотри ролики в ютубе или почитай. В Азербайджане есть обучение и на русском языке. И многие кто летает на ИЛ 76 это пилоты старой закалки.

[@lindahart6049]

The navigator’s “window” reminds me of the B-17. I was privileged to be able to fly in a B-17 many years ago at the annual air show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

[@zakir1515]

Which batch linda?

[@SwapnilKatiyar19]

@@zakir1515 o kk

[@triskellian]

What a treat, eh!? I flew on Thunderbird in Houston Texas during the Wings over Houston airshow in October 2008. I had gone on board years before that flight as a guest just to see the inside of a B-17. I had flown to Ellington Airfield in my club airplane that day. It was a chance happening that the bomber was outside during a maintenance cycle. Much smaller inside than one would imagine. In flight, it's a solid flying machine!

[@fortunatebum]

I miss the nine-0-nine

[@coyoteranger]

it's for a bombardier sight - every Soviet cargo plane has the ability to drop bombs

[@KYLOWW]

Again I just love Samir's personality. So full of positive energy. 😊😊😊😊

[@Raz82000]

SAMIR YOU ARE BREAKING THE CAR!

[@DiamondAviator4]

Wow, I’m glad to see old planes still flying strong😃✌🏻

[@sergevtorino]

Russian military still uses them as well as many modified versions. This plane looks awesome imho.

[@DiamondAviator4]

@@sergevtorino agreed

[@1pasupaty]

Yes they have good life span too.40 years or so

[@2002georgezacharia]

I believe they are still produced ( in smaller scale ) .. atleast for Russia they would continue to fly for another 30-40 years ..

[@ouueee]

@@2002georgezacharia IL-76 is still being produced and modernized

[@YXTT19N]

Отличный полет парни, автору спасибо за видео! Получил удовольствие от просмотра 👍

[@aviate7383]

I thought I saw one of these at my local airport, but it turned out to be an optical Ilyushin.

[@gibbsm]

Hi dad, lol.

[@user-kw4ep6ml6t]

Один из лучших самолётов СССР и России ИЛ 76

[@saw9634]

Согл

[@duartesimoes508]

That landing in Baku really cracked me up! The Pilot in Command is holding the yoke; the First Officer holds his yoke too, and the Flight Engineer handles the throttle levers. All that remains is for the Navigator to play saxophone! 😂 "You have control. I have control. WE have control!" 😂😂😂

[@beltrangarrote1982]

Everybody has control looool. What a beast. It feels over the top and so amusing. Soviet aviation is something to behold.

[@shaamemchauru1365]

AMAZING!!

[@jimm8246]

She's a beauty. Rugged built strong . The cockpit is definitely Soviet nostalgia. I would like to ride in the navigators position.

[@samo311]

Greetings to my Azeri brothers, awesome cargo plane and lovely crew.

[@adavidf03]

Very nice man! First time I've seen a re-engined IL-76. It looked to be in really good shape. You did a really good job of getting to know the plane and its crew. That company must love your videos because you made them look very sharp and professional.

[@fidigooined4606]

Totally agree with you, yes he did, and yes they are.

[@user-wj2gk6rs3e]

Эти самолёты гордость Советского Союза и КБ Ильюшина, самолёт, который служит верой и правдой почти 50 лет! Строили этот самолёт в Узбекистане на заводе ТАПОиЧ в Ташкенте. Всего выпустили более тысячи бортов, сейчас продолжают летать несколько сотен. Я рад, что в моём родном городе строили этот легендарный самолёт. Жаль, что с развалом Советского Союза, разрушили и этот завод.

[@tolikhab8280]

В Ташкенте Ильюш больше не строят?

[@user-wj2gk6rs3e]

@@tolikhab8280 Официально ТАПОиЧ закрылся в 2014 г., но самолёты не выпускают с 2012 г.

[@tolikhab8280]

@@user-wj2gk6rs3e есть песня про Ил 76. Наберите Анисимов Ильюша, уверен понравится.

[@Pushin89]

Тузель

[@Pushin89]

крестик

[@vad39111]

Слава советским инженерам!

[@virus7379]

Very cool video Sam ! Professional quality, Bravo 👏 and Il-76 great plane either.

[@magnificentcrete9009]

I have flown with this model in Greece in the fires of 2020...i was the first and only coordinator who ever did a drop of 42 tons of water in Greece!...Amazing aircraft and very different way of flying,....

[@afreightdogslife]

I have flown (deadheading) three times on this very same aircraft, when I had to go to pick up our B747 in Afghanistan and in Iraq. Sam, this video brought very good memories, thank you for sharing. Awesome views from the navigator area. Awesome video

[@dhisnadhamayanthi1135]

We also love Soviet aviation industry all are masterpieces of world s aviation history appreciation from Sri Lanka

[@DeDeimos1]

This plane looks so great, i love it. Soviet cargoplanes have all an interesting design, but the IL- 76 is really an eyecatcher. Nice video

[@bobuncle8704]

Memories to last a lifetime. I’d actually prefer that experience to first class. SPECTACULAR Sam, Thank you so much for bringing this experience to us

[@SamChui]

Thanks. Agree! It took a lot of effort to arrange to go onboard a rare aircraft such as IL-76 but it is golden memory for me!

[@bobuncle8704]

@@SamChui I’d think landing while sitting in front of that massive picture window would be slightly exhilarating 🤔

[@marcusdamberger]

@@SamChui Were you the only one, or did you also have an assistant photographer while in flight? Fantastic job of getting everything on camera.

[@andrewpandagames]

Изумительная посадка! Спасибо Sam за Ил-76! Awesome landing! Thank you Sam for episode about IL-76! Best regards from Moscow.

[@ivanpetroff4572]

Монтаж. На кадрах посадки отчетливо видно двигатели Д-30КП-2. И доклады штурмана соответствуют глиссаде 2°40’.

[@user-kw4jw4jd2o]

@@ivanpetroff4572 ПС-90А-76

[@ivanpetroff4572]

@@user-kw4jw4jd2o Если пару дне не пить водку, то на 12,36, 13,23 можно увидеть нечто необычное.

[@juve041]

Greetings from Baku. Our pilots are really professional 👍🇦🇿❤️🇦🇿❤️

[@rafaqaisshow355]

Who do you support Israel?

[@juve041]

@@rafaqaisshow355 What does Israel have to do with this?

[@shifti550]

What a sympatic crew. You can see that they really enjoy their job and that they are proud of their aircraft.

[@anvarisamukhamedov4961]

The Republic of Uzbekistan is the country where this unique plane was made. Huge Thanks to the Azeri brothers for keeping this plane fully operational and flying. Greetings from Tashkent.

[@Fenrir-fh1qw]

А у вас завод работает еще?

[@anvarisamukhamedov4961]

@@Fenrir-fh1qw нет

[@matty6848]

Didn’t realise they were built in Uzbekistan.

[@anvarisamukhamedov4961]

@@matty6848 yes, they were...

[@kaiserwilhelmi7532]

Suka Azerbaijan.

[@toms9902]

Sam, your videos keep setting the highest standard. I love this aircraft. Love from Montreal Canada 🇨🇦

[@beardedonpoint1366]

the quality is fantastic and the guy at the end letting you on the wings - fabolous people in aviation

[@johnathanasiou9284]

That was so cool!. Thanks Sam & all the crew for an awesome adventure & stunning views

[@aristoteguinde8120]

Absolute legends the Silkway team

[@boz89]

This was an absolutely superb episode! Everything about this episode was perfect. The individual crew members are amazing characters in themselves. This could be a discovery channel show! Great showmanship Sam!!! Bravo!

[@user-of5ip2xf8n]

This is update ver. Il-76td90 with newer engines (PS90) and redesigned wing. They moved most of its drawing to CAD/Cam system. Which took some time. They are build 2-3 per year now

[@greyjay9202]

What a treat. The IL-76 is old school flying at its best. A handsome, practical, strong aircraft. Those Soviet designers knew what they were doing. Love the high wing configuration.

[@Sanyu-Tumusiime]

oh just you wait. i'll build aircraft better and cheaper than this. i'm starting my own plane company.

[@davidj4662]

The Russian Federation is continuing the tradition in building incredibly capable aircraft.

[@unkn0wn_kgb]

@@Sanyu-Tumusiime Good luck my friend

[@margaretgoh2306]

This plane is so cool! Thanks for showing the plane around :) Love the view from the navigator seat ❤

[@skullcrusher8221]

That’s awesome man….what a crew, and thanks sam for sharing your videos with all of us in the world 🌍

[@vitzthum9370]

What a great plane und what a nice crew. Thank you Sam for showing us.

[@dean825]

What a lovely chap, and lovely crew. All amazing people

[@Duddie82]

Thank you to the entire crew for being able to see this flight, it was Awesome! I loved seeing every second of the flight!! Much appreciated!!!

[@caroledowney6908]

Just saw one of an Antinov cargo aircraft parked in ?cargo tarmac area at BWI airport in Baltimore when I was taxiing for take off! Told my sister , look at that beast! Have no idea what was being transported but that was really a treat to see in person. Just fascinating all the tires. Glad I don’t have to change them! Thanks Sam for introducing this cargo these planes to your audience.

[@elya31630]

I have enjoyed every moment of this video! Thanks Sam! Wishing you always smooth landings!

[@drwtoinvest5116]

Just one wordThis aircraft is amazing.... Respect to all free IL-76.... Best love from Indonesia

[@fidigooined4606]

Ah just a wonderful video, it was very interesting to discover that, this airplane has a special throttle management and a lot of equipments for navigation (built-in gps+ 2 other systems). It is very good looking delta wings on the top. As you said it is a beast. Nice experience for me, I discovered this beautiful machine. Thank you.

[@SamChui]

Thanks for your comment and appreciation.

[@jasonericson]

That navigator position is incredible. That's gotta be an awesome job.

[@promitbanerjee2623]

Love the curtains, like my Grandma's house. 😊

[@hejay1245]

The Soviet Union was a superpower. They perform many international missions. The pilot was very experienced. Very tough monster and his little fan in the cab. . .

[@yanplays4132]

Watching the back cargo door close is so statisfying

[@thiagocosta2332]

Máquina incrível!! Está hj no Brasil,não conhecia..me chamou atenção no flightradar e acompanhei até o pouso.

[@AB-gb8lb]

Hey Sam , thanks for all the hard work and passion you put into your videos , really love what you create for us all. Cheers , Derek.

[@afadfad3952]

Amazing plane. Love from Msia🇲🇾

[@thegoldcoastvibe]

Sam, I`ve travelled numerous times on the Russian IL-76s from Sharjah-Kabul back in the day. Very hot but a very strong aircraft. Great view straight down especially flying over Iran.

[@LuisGGomezPhoto]

That’s what I call, fun! Beautiful airplane, looks very strong and well made. Thanks for sharing.

[@hddd427]

I'm from iran I'm so happy you visited my country from above the atmosphere we love to see you pay a visit on the land too 1 day 🙋‍♂️ ❤

[@huyhanoivlogs68]

Mr Sam Chui tuyệt quá 💪💪💪 Love from Vietnam 🇻🇳😘

[@cillasp]

Amazing content!! Thank you Sam to bring this beauty to us 🙏

[@TraveldenganDon]

Legend has it that one day Sam will fly a plane so good, he will lean all the way out of the frame. I love how this dude is always smiling 😂 it tricks me into being happy for some reason

[@SamChui]

Of course, flying such a rare transporter-like IL-76 makes me smile big 😀 I am glad to read your comment you're happy too.

[@Andrew-Wong]

@@SamChui Agree

[@TraveldenganDon]

@@SamChui u are an inspiration. Opening up some windows to fly with carriers like Saudia. However the il 76 is a next level thing that I only can watch here 😊😊

[@LordBagdanoff]

Doing what you love. Definitely smiling all the time.

[@TraveldenganDon]

@@LordBagdanoff 🙏🏼

[@d-rush1219]

Sam your smile is contagious brother. Happy for you, keep dropping this wholesome videos.

[@Haaazzzz]

I worked for silkwaywest and fornately had a chance to look around IL-76. All crew members on IL-76 were just wonderful. I could feel their love and passion for this airplane. Sam you remind me of my joyful memories with SWW. Thank you !

[@abdulrahim-oc4zj]

The best video of IL 76 TD inflight experience of yours remembered back my olden days' of my experience too in IAF IL 76. It's very reliable and very strong build aircraft. Enjoyed watching. One thing to light those days Russian/ azal crews don't speak fluent English but from your video it's well proved their level of English is surprised.

[@megacool748.]

So amazing!I’ve been waiting for this video for many weeks

[@sashaivanoff814]

Отличный выпуск. Спасибо.

[@ilnurshakirov4533]

Спасибо Сам! Красивый самолёт

[@davidfoster2613]

Hey Sam . Love the video. I’ve always love Soviet/Russian Aircraft. I’ll-76 is one of my favorite Aircrafts

[@wernermoura7326]

What a wonderful aircraft... it was only with Sam that we were able to have the privilege of seeing all this.

[@leonidlemburg1148]

What a wonderful video starring so many lovely people and such an amazing aircraft. Thanks for all those details. The end on top of the aircraft was phenomenal! Cheers from Berlin, Leonid

[@kohalakid1201]

Fantastic! Excellent walk around … good aircraft specs/interior cockpit views/aircrew mission duties/aircraft capabilities. OUTSTANDING!

[@weibinglee7350]

After watching this video, I realise that the aircraft featured in the finale of the James Bond movie 'Die Another Day' was based on the IL-76TD-90. Many thanks for making and sharing this video, Sam Chui!👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@mingomo]

No in the movie is an Antonov 124

[@user-vk4vd7vr5t]

@@mingomo there are both aircraft. IL-76 is used as the command centre

[@user-tk8fg4wc5q]

Это уже модернезированый 76ой, с ПС90 и грузоподъёмность до 60 тонн, даже С17, отдыхает. 76ой хорошая машина!

[@ouueee]

Экипаж бы сократить с новой авионикой

[@rublezz345]

Этот до 47Т. До 60Т модификация МФ

[@TheMrGREENRay]

@@ouueee самолет надо новый с нуля, и экипаж не такой уж дорогой.

[@DrJD123]

Awesome vid, really cool aircraft. The flight crew all seemed really nice and happy to show you around. You can tell they love their job.

[@Queen-of-Swords]

One of my favourite planes EVER! You get a joyride on one in Minsk I have seen. это очень красивый!

[@igotmassivedick]

man, I love your Azerbaijan father 😄😄 full of energy!!! I want to see him in your channel much more!

[@911Mishan]

I call this aircrast an owl - it has large heavy wings and a short tail. That was really inspiring flight, thank you for this opportunity to watch it by your eyes!

[@kurtkovich1359]

Fascinating video. Very cool that such planes are still flying. Amazing you can arrange to ride along on such a flight!

[@BalakrishnanNair68]

Really cool. Thank you for making this video. The beast is superb. The crew is very impressive. 👌👍❤️

[@kaliguladx4085]

Great video , Great flying skills from those pilots and awesome Il -76

[@melvyncox3361]

Great plane,the IL76.My favourite after the DC-8.Great job Sam😎👍!

[@motorTranz]

Beautiful airplane and great crew! Thanks for sharing Sam!

[@katherinekinnaird4408]

Wow! Right ! Sam you have an interesting life. Thank you for sharing and thank you to your wife for helping . I'm sure she stays busy as well. Safe travels and God bless you all.

[@stephanembaye]

Looks that the yokes have been designed for workouts! Amazing aircraft!

[@mikio8120]

the crew seems really nice

[@fluffycat087]

Really good editing, one of your best and such a cool plane and crew. They seem a great team. Nice, enjoyed immensely. Thanks.

[@jurgstreuli3093]

These are very good people who deserve the full trust. 👍

[@mikevermey]

Very, very impressive video! Thanks for sharing Sam;-)

[@brmolnar]

I know the lady who installed some of the gauges in the cockpit on these planes (either speed, altitude, or both). She worked for Ilyushin in the 70's and 80's at one of the factories.

[@dawnrider13]

Fantastic video, great crew and beautiful plane! Thank you!

[@ZZFO]

This specific IL-76 travels to Israel a lot (4K-AZ100), I managed to film it twice as I recall, what a beautiful machine

[@shashank5025]

Damn, look at that cockpit! Old school, fully manual and raw! Just love this soviet aircraft!♥️ Sam, i just love watching your videos. I always love watching videos related to aviation!

[@JuanJimenez-od1ho]

Wow! I love that you will fly on any plane in any class out there. These old manual planes are so fun!

[@langstonwilliams8979]

Sam! You produce the coolest videos and meet the warmest people! Keep up the great work, cheers!✈️ 🥂✈️🥂✈️🥂

[@renzarrubio1839]

the friendship with sam and the ceo of silkway. love it!