EXTREME FLIGHT - B737-200 Classic to the Arctic - Landing on Snow/Gravel

[@enriqueantonioviterodrigue6402]

"Matblack" must be the greatest callsign ever !!

[@Wyatt98]

Yup

[@PlanesAreSoCool]

*matteblack

[@dWFnZWVr]

Speedbird (the British Airways callsign) has to be the greatest.

[@Shattereddemon300]

What about the call sign “night watch”

[@AlexandreLamarre-f8y]

True

[@calvinallan2208]

Old but gold...best explanation of a 737-200 I've heard.

[@afridgetoofar1818]

Old with mold

[@brandonrennie27]

It was great getting to meet you Sam! It was a pleasure welcoming you to the great Arctic! Glad you enjoyed your time flying with Chrono Aviation!!

[@TraveldenganDon]

Hey Sam! you should go to the North Pole in your next adventure✨✨👑👑 This was mine last time (turn on English sub since im indonesian) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGKQpaibftOihJI

[@hdbgbdgfhvvdghg]

Lol

[@stefann1989]

@@pokemontrainerred8425 no

[@Astragenix]

Lol

[@Astragenix]

@@stefann1989 yes Edit: I take that back didn’t expect that guy to spam ;/

[@Airborne_Arty82]

Does JC's parents know where he is and what he is doing?? Kidding! That's awesome. So young and accomplished.

[@JustinLHopkins]

Looks like a boy band member lol. So cute.

[@jnurmalita]

yeah... he is also handsome yoo

[@Takadiurga]

These videos, about flying on the older planes are so much better than the First Class / Business Class reviews on the modern airliners

[@LordSandwichII]

Especially because it's something that AvGeeks can actually do, as opposed to the unobtainable prices that First Class and business class command.

[@hunkhk]

Agree - most likely a lot better for Sam's cholesterol levels too. No bubbly, no caviare, no cheese. Keep on rocking it Sam!

[@lionzion5382]

Both are cool

[@dodge33445]

This is AWESOME... SO young to be pilots and so amazing at what they do.. Watch the pilots perfect adjustments while never taking his eyes off the runway.. Like a BOSS.

[@tonynieuwoudt8469]

Observe how the commander actually retards the power levers during the take off ? Can only surmise due to the low temp's.

[@the_fitness_doc]

The blacked out 737-200 looks absolutely gorgeous

[@gw78787]

I like it too

[@fjphoto23]

It's intended to reduce heat loss in such cold temperatures.

[@abshivkumar2549]

@@lutomson3496 bad joke dude try again

[@syncmaster915n]

Hence the mat black call sign.

[@kevweakpoguma7152]

@@fjphoto23 and you are super right. A white coated airplane is a bad idea under these conditions

[@andrewouma3230]

Its only in aviation where u realise that a pilot isn't just a pilot as their level of experience is not the same.these pilots are great knowing how to manoeuvre,land and even navigate on the extreme conditions.congrats to them

[@nathanmclain9027]

That Captains hair deserves its own salute. 🫡

[@manifestgtr]

Nothing beats the sound (and the clamshell reverse thrust) of those old jt8d engines…also, it’s great to see such young pilots 👍

[@penguinmemes4934]

That young pilot has learnt so many things at that age....incredible..!!!

[@penguinmemes4934]

@Viral Thunder i agree....becoming a pilot needs lot of money..!!

[@aryatubagus1206]

@Viral Thunder your'e right

[@johnnybugattisr.9558]

@Viral Thunder Don't be a hater with your dumb comments!! Guaranteed that young man made it through to where he is on his own merit. I personally know plenty of pilots who have made it to where they are on their own sweat and and sacrifice....including my own Son. Instead of criticizing others and feeling so much pity for yourself, get out there and follow your dreams...that was perseverance and hard work is all about. Good day

[@DanS-dc5vu]

@Viral Thunder because you made a comment discrediting the original compliment and it sounds like you are an insecure kid trying to knock someone’s accomplishments

[@DanS-dc5vu]

@Viral Thunder someone’s jealous

[@blackmen18]

One of your best videos. Love how the Capt had his hand off totally when the F/o was landing on the gravel. Asian aviation folks would understand the context!

[@jakembakem8357]

JC was so enthusiastic. Must be a great feeling being so welcomed on board.

[@sayyamzahid505]

Gwadar Saqib anwer

[@uksights1]

The interactions Sam has with crew, make the videos so good. Would love to see him do more destination videos like Istanbul. Sam is tv gold in my country even saw him on channel5 documentary about air travel.

[@egaramachannel9537]

😍😍

[@daisyswimmer7728]

I had NO IDEA they flew planes that large that far north. Wow, just wow. Great video!

[@chronoaviation5089]

We do it at least 3 times a week.

[@derekdumas2429]

That's just one of many mines, other mines have different contacts with different airlines. Id love to see Buffalo Airways and thier new 737 get some contacts!

[@zigarten]

Check out Alex Praglowski’s channel

[@rishifr3]

​@@chronoaviation5089 C'est super tout ce que vous faites !

[@EnjoyFirefighting]

they take the 737 quite a bit further north as well. Check out Norwegian, they land their 737 at the Svalbard archipelago, which is at 78°N which is another 500 miles north of Mary River

[@andrewnewman6510]

Worked there for over 3 years. Flew with them many times. It was a great experience. Those old plane certainly were are work horse.

[@zeeshanrehman6863]

I am B2 aircraft engineer. I worked 6 years on B737-200, it was also my basic aircraft. Currently i am working on B737 NG and A320. I can’t tell you how much it make happy to see again B737-200 in such a good condition. You captured whole flt and aircraft brilliantly.

[@jacquelinethompson5956]

The whole adjusting from magnetic North to geographic north is interesting. I learned something new.

[@mdtafshiruddin8063]

Are you married?🤓

[@woodboi5973]

Very interesting

[@Young_rich_king]

Nolinor Aviation does haaammmm flights to the Arctic too 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@fireflyrobert]

As a retired airline pilot my favourite jet will always be the B737-200 but I never landed on gravel! You cannot beat those target type thrust reversers for stopping on landing - bags of aerodynamic drag the instant you crack them open. What a smart professional crew - Sam this was a fab video.

[@mambagr]

If you ever landed on soft snow its similar.

[@manifestgtr]

Those older jt8d engines had a sound that will never be duplicated. It’s a really nostalgic sound for me…

[@Mrarticaldan]

The takeoff from Mary River was absolutely amazing beautiful plane.

[@TheRareVideosXL]

Canada is an amazing country. What a great adventure. Keep it up.

[@sayyamzahid505]

Hanif Qureshi 2013 Sajid passed he was Qureshi too . Pak

[@gisellebryan6457]

Also wonderful caption of a black plane on a white runway that look beautiful ✈️✈️✈️✈️

[@fly_w_tony]

This is the first time I've seen a bird painted so black. Thank you for letting me see this wonderful plane.!!!!

[@BrianBaileyedtech]

Great episode - loved it. Brings back special memories for me. I flew several times back and forth from Trenton, Ontario (near Toronto) to CFS Alert (world's most northerly permanently inhabited settlement at the northern tip of Ellesmere Island, 800 km from the North Pole) in a C-130 Hercules back in the 1980's. It was an 8 hour flight straight north with a stop in Resolute (you have to be Resolute to live there because it is nothing in the middle of nowhere!). We actually got stranded on one occasion due to winter storms - there have been several fatal crashes at that gravel airstrip which is directly above the frozen Arctic Ocean. It was an adventure of a lifetime when I went up there and I will never forget it. Most Canadians have never been North of 60 degrees, beyond which lies more than half of the country! The Last Frontier.

[@jakelivni9576]

I thought the northernmost settlement was Barrow, Alaska. You learn something new every day.

[@waynereardon6826]

@@jakelivni9576 Many Canadian villages further north than Barrow. I was attach posted to Canadian Forces Station (CFS) Alert (NWT) in October 68 from CFS Inuvik (NWT) and flew by Herc for my 6 month tour of duty at the world's most northerly inhabited military facility. During my tour I got to fly to USAF Base Thule Greenland for a day during Operation Boxtop, also on a Herc. Second greatest plane ever made after the Dakota. Never went back to the Arctic after those six months in Alert as I was posted to a destroyer and spent most of the rest of my 26 year Navy career at sea.

[@billfarley9167]

Saying Trenton is near Toronto will not endear you to Trentonians. How about it's near Belleville or Kingston.

[@mmeduplechin1577]

WOW! Just wow! That flight was off-the-charts. Going that far north & landing on a gravel runway is amazing. You've outdone yourself with this one. Plus, you had a respite in the mining camp with all that great accommodation. I thought the airport in Dawson City with the winds, gravel runway and mountain face was exciting. By the way, the pilots were so collected with all the conditions. That description of the runway and wind was delivered in such a matter-of-fact tone; I replayed that part several times to make sure I heard it correctly. Roll on, Sam Chui. My day's feeling better already.

[@sayyamzahid505]

Rn

[@nagasako7]

That Canadian mine must been big deal for it to have it's own Airport and own charter.

[@erictremblay4940]

@@nagasako7 All those mines in the north have their owns airstrips. As there is no roads whatsoever. FWIW, Chrono Aviation is not owned by a mine but is an independant carrier based in the south shore of Montréal - St-Hubert (YHU).

[@redditshortstories122]

@@erictremblay4940 yup, that 737 200 is so loud tho, wakes up my cat every night

[@viewers87]

i love that sound when the engine roaring during take off.. there is no commercial airline in my country still operate this 737-200 but the military still keep some of it and i love when they pass over my house, that sound give me eargasm

[@maxenceleboeuf]

I love the pilots switching to French sometimes... I'm from Montreal, so it's nice to see you Sam at our airport!

[@chrischolewa9104]

Kudos to the Flight Crew-Chrono Aviation-they earn their paycheque everyday ! This is no ordinary flight crew task ! Arctic travel by plane is exceptional ! Thanks for sharing this journey ! God bless the crew !

[@chronoaviation5089]

Thank you. We're also proud of the whole team.

[@Cargospotter]

Your classic aviation videos are top-notch. Just like your B727-200 video from Somalia a few weeks ago this one is amazing again. "Matblack" also an amazing callsign for the Black B732 :D

[@waryaawariiri1812]

I hope Sam now goes to 'hottest' airport in the Sahara desert. That will complete his aviation vlogs.

[@sayyamzahid505]

Melbourne Australia deport deceased tooba

[@darrenfike924]

I wish Pratt and whitney could build a modern geared jt8d for 737-200

[@junebug8882]

You felt cold like a little Asian boy outside... 😭😭

[@jenniferglenn14]

I see you catch Cargo flights. That’s awesome :) Do you by chance have any videos on your channel of Evergreen International Airlines? My dad is retired now, but he used to fly for them for 20 years, so I’ve been trying to put together a compilation for him. Was able to find some videos of the 747 he flew, but not many :(

[@anzeg-]

The black paint scheme looks incredible, what a gorgeous plane

[@SebastienPhotoVideo]

So fun to watch a Sam Chui video about Canada, In Canada wrapped in a blanket not doing anything because it just snowed 30 centimetres (1 foot) in the last couple of days. I hope you come back again!!

[@waqarsyed6641]

Now that's a Boeing 737. Goes up with an attitude Miss the 200 series with the Pratt & Whitney JT8D MOTORS

[@dissle_atl]

This my first time seeing a 737-200 in full black. And it looks sick tbh

[@KyleMurph09]

Chrono also has B1900s and PC-12s (all black)

[@scottbrandon6244]

The Air New Zealand 777 -300ER planes are painted black too.

[@Bluenoser613]

Probably a good idea given it flies in an area what is mostly white landscape.

[@SuperReHaN16]

@@scottbrandon6244 except the engines and the wings

[@scottbrandon6244]

@@SuperReHaN16 Yep. I still like the 777 paint job.

[@Aryan-vn3ls]

Such an interactive and amazing First officer JC is . Keep flying higher n higher !!!❤

[@BJ-fm8fx]

I was just thinking about how the aircraft would navigate being so close to the magnetic north when Sam answered my question. Just perfect !

[@supericeman1]

Flying a 737 classic in 2022 what a treat, thanks for sharing!

[@retcdnmilengr]

I don't know if you have ever been on a hercules 130 but that experience is one of the most sureal trips I have ever taken. You have to experience that type of travel once or twice in your life. It is truly something you will never forget especially when it is up to 450 miles from the north pole.

[@hitherebyenow]

I have actually worked up at Mary River for about 7 months, pretty neat to show your friends and family how you get to work, thanks for that Sam!

[@qcforever5]

How do you like it there?

[@syncmaster915n]

May i ask what do they mine there?

[@hitherebyenow]

@@syncmaster915n iron ore

[@hitherebyenow]

@@qcforever5 It’s okay, good people to work alongside, that’s all I’m going to say.

[@syncmaster915n]

@@hitherebyenow great thanks!

[@anantgautam2485]

Here in India we have soldiers deployed at Siachen glacier at 18000 feet where temperature goes to -50C in the winters.Kudos to all such people defying mother nature to keep things working.

[@hoosiercrypto9955]

Congrats to the young first officer.. Live your dreams 🙂

[@ashy5854]

How cool both the captains are!

[@jessemillington5988]

This is the nicest 737-200 left flying. Very beautiful!

[@barryinkpen6026]

This was a cool one for sure. In one of my former lives I was a simulator tech on a 737-200 so I know the aircraft very well. They were real work horses and super engineered. In another former life I worked in the arctic and made many flights up there including on the 737-200 with the gravel kit on gravel runways. It always amazed me to what was a modern jet back then, land on gravel.

[@cyprianmwangi7583]

I like that young pilot...congrats from Qatar 🇶🇦 👌 😎

[@TeemarkConvair]

outstanding. its GREAT to see the 39 year old baby Boeing STILL performing its designed role, and under the harshest of conditions! One has to wonder how many cycles it has endured. I see Chronr has 4 9f 5 73's and 1 Dash 8 working the Great White.. Congrats!

[@GregCurtin45]

Possibly the coolest (no pun intended) video ever made. Thanks for sharing a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

[@honestdelivery]

Amazing video and those two pilots were top-notch. The younger guy looked too young to fly, but it was amazing to see he landed the plane on the gravel. Excellent work to the young man. Really great to see an older plane fly like that. Great stuff. Thanks again Sam.

[@greyjay9202]

What a beautiful aircraft. The 737-200 is superbly suited for the work it does. A marvel of design and engineering. What makes an aircraft of this type, obsolete? Nothing, in my opinion.

[@B52Stratofortress1]

It costs more money to operate and to maintain due to its age, and the JT8D engines fuel consumption isn't optimal. Given the unique gravel strip capabilities of the 737-200, these would be an acceptable trade off, however the longer these aircraft fly the more wear and tear the airframes get. There is a limit to how many flight hours and pressurization cycles an individual aircraft can safely operate. And there aren't really any low flight time 737-200s left in the world to replace them with. Once the existing fleet is worn out, they'll be retired.

[@DanTheCaptain]

I worked for the FBO in Iqaluit for about 10 months through 2020, and it was one of the most unique and best experiences of my life. I always saw these beautiful jets fly in and out at all times of the day and night. Iqaluit is really small and built on the side of cliffs, so you can hear airport activity throughout the entire city. You’d here them takeoff at like 3am and wake up, have a mini avgeek freak out and then fall back asleep. It’s cool to see footage of Mary River because you here a lot about the place but there are so few picture of it on the internet!

[@charlesmakuwaza5584]

These pilots make a great team,loved the video Sam Thank you

[@theart8039]

Concentration when landing on the gravel runway with young pilot was amazing! and hes maybe only a few years older than me!

[@Kam_MD11]

What a beautiful aircraft. Talented flight crew. Congratulations to both of them . You will be able to fly the Airbus one day with your eyes closed :)

[@sayyamzahid505]

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[@patton303]

They’re flying THE classic B-737-200. You have to actually FLY that aircraft. Unlike an Airbus.

[@PixeAir]

Damn airbus. They literally ruined aviation

[@communityworshipcentre9102]

Haha 😂

[@erictremblay4940]

Between Boeing and Airbus, only the old 737-200 can be fitted with a gravel kit. (With today's certification standards, not sure that even this 737-200 with gravel kit could be certified) Chrono definitely has a great kwowledge with this aircraft with gravel kits.

[@MaverickEchoJuliet]

Awesome..the B732 is such a robust machine. Impressive👍🏾

[@Askingpaper317]

Sam you are a special person I could never fly around the world in different planes

[@robtebay1]

That's a gem of a video, Sam. What an experience for you. And great respect to the two young men on the deck. Thank you Sam.

[@brocklin000]

Sam does it all - nice slant on aviation that most never get to see nor certainly experience. Brought back memories of my time spent in Alaska when I was in the USAF - COLD - but the Summers were fine. Tougher on Sam given he is from much warmer climes.

[@gabrielcristiancinematic]

the warm light of the mechanical instruments in a classic 737 in the night are such a vibe

[@asleepawake3645]

Wow airlines and the people running it in the harsh arctic circle are absolute stars. Kudos to the Ice Pilots, awesome coverage Sam!

[@pilot_remm]

I use this video to show my job to my friends and family! Thank you for coming with us!

[@icare7151]

The flight crew are heroes in my book! Thank you for another awesome video, well done!

[@pleka6569]

I really enjoyed this video, its an extreme flight in the cold, and very skillful pilots, seeing JC landing the plane was really awesome, the call sign Matblack is great.

[@stefanunterwegs4419]

Sam, outstanding what you find over the whole planet! Thanks for taking me with you!!!

[@keimahane]

What an adventure. Crazy what these pilots / ground crews are doing all over the world.

[@rinaldihelmi8772]

Old but Gold. I like it. 👍👍👍

[@PilotBlogDenys]

That is one of the best jobs out there ❤✈

[@suzieq2268]

🌻🇺🇦🇺🇲🌻

[@abshivkumar2549]

how's ukraine dude

[@Manny_G_10]

Couldn’t have said it better myself

[@darkplayz1200]

Nice

[@xamsemaxamed8026]

and i support pilot plog you are flying beoing 737

[@Jalalkazim110]

Now this we can say a chilling video Sam. First Officer looks like a Boy at first glance. But both the Pilot seems like a pro team.

[@davidspez7267]

Incredible experience that will forever stay in your mind and heart. Wonderful! Thank you Sam 🙏👍

[@JeffBreyer]

There have been short videos on these 200s before but this takes it to another level. Thanks for doing this, Sam.

[@anselmoverissimo7512]

Never seen such a well-equipped B737 classic… I flew them in Brazil and they were really old school… It’s a wonderful aircraft 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Skynet-1]

Great flight crew! Love the call sign of the plane. Had to laugh when all the locals say it's not that cold... Burrrr...... ✈✈✈👍👍👍

[@kilroy4843]

-30 aint that bad. Once you hit -40 you just dont keep feeling a difference from there. Worst ive had to deal with was -65f with winds 40 gusting 60mph while overwing fueling a lear 35 with tip tanks.

[@sayyamzahid505]

Chris Kyle died in the battle rip Massachusetts

[@sayyamzahid505]

@@kilroy4843 agreed

[@chrishopewynne2845]

What a fantastic BUZZ from all this ..Young pilots and crew experiencing formative moments in their lives whilst helping humanity pursue theirs..?and a smiling enthusiastic guy narrating …WOW FACTOR 100! Lovely to share your obvious Exhileration.

[@francisbabeu7092]

I live near St-Hubert airport (yhu) and, from my house, I see the Chrono 737-200 take-off every day. And during the time I watch this video, a Chrono 737 take-off at this time😁

[@legotechniccreationsbygisu7487]

You ate so lucky It has to sound so great

[@erictremblay4940]

Mais ils ne sont pas très silencieux...😉

[@francisbabeu7092]

@@erictremblay4940 surtout quand il décolle la nuit à 2h00😴

[@shanegagnon3423]

@@francisbabeu7092 on s'en torche, y sont malade les gars de faire ca pour nos mineurs dans le grand nord. Vos petits conforts sont facile, mettez des bouchons ... Quoique moi entendre ca pendant que j'dors me fais encore plus rêver :D

[@francisbabeu7092]

@@shanegagnon3423 est-ce que j'ai dit que ça me dérangeait? J'ai acheté une maison près de l'aéroport en pleine connaissance de cause. Au contraire, j'adore voir les avion décoller et atterrir.

[@vuyanindaba4342]

Thanks for bringing us your experiences across the world.

[@shiloh6809]

Awesome video! I was surprised to see Chris the captain, he was one of my flight instructors 15 years ago! Nice to see him flying for Chrono.

[@aiqbal02]

Small world!

[@RajeevKumar-mu9wb]

The accomodation and food was unreal.......so clean and so much variety

[@TheFlightLevel]

Great insight with all the logistics! That was a very different flight for you. Welcome to our Canadian temperatures up North!

[@Paul-kw1og]

Very enjoyable watching the old -200 wearing snow boots.

[@mrkc10]

Awesome old school 737! Another great video Sam.

[@GagandeepSingh-kb7jw]

Flight attendant is very beautiful Such a lovely voice

[@OT-io9wk]

Thanks Sam!! You treat people with kindness and approach situations with adventure, I always enjoy your videos bro :)

[@MrWhiterunGuard]

You can tell the co-pilot loves what he does.

[@boblikesfood862]

Last year in October I got to see C-FBIM land in Halifax, Chrono was chartering a university football team here for a game. It was first and so far only time I have seen a 737-200 in person. It sure is a beautiful and classic plane, and it was great to see this video. Thanks Sam! ❤

[@ekjas_siket]

Glad to see young pilot that still can fly analog

[@TheShootinStar]

Incredible trip!! Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@jatinbarua6105]

Hi Sam,, was a very good video,, loved seeing life in extreme,, amazing,, if you can please spend some more time in mines to show their life, and places nearby,,

[@Supermaschinist12]

Incredibly skilled pilots, great to watch them land an airplane on a gravel runway smoother than any Ryanair flight :D

[@johnnybugattisr.9558]

Thanks to Sam and the crew of chrono aviation for bringing us along.

[@Alcenes]

You're welcome :)

[@DanielDaniel1]

Love the all black fuselage and shrouds. The red trim is also perfect. My guess is that it makes the aircraft easy to find crashed in snow

[@nguyenminhtuannguyen1701]

thank you for sharing this Sam loved it is the best AV GEEK CONTENT EVER BASICALLY I LIKED THE CANADIAN NATURE LIKE BAFF

[@69ChevyGarage]

A well maintained jetliner could last a lifetime. Nice to see a jetliner as old as me still flying.

[@voyage.clicks]

One of the best flight video👍

[@markchris180]

Amazing video 👌👌

[@monica93304]

Incredible landing on the gravel. I found this channel during the pandemic. I swear it kept me sane, and hopeful that as humans we can get through anything. Thank you Sam.

[@JuanJimenez-od1ho]

This was so cool! Awesome to see different aspects of aviation within this environment. The crews at all of these airports are true pros!

[@carlosj.832]

Great video. The plane is "old but gold". What an experience. TY.

[@Pure-Luck447]

The young pilots do an amazing job out there 👏 looks far more challenging.

[@gnturibi]

I've learnt a lot in this video. The classic 200 is really a beast in Northern canada. I didn't know they could land on gravel, wow. The crew seem to have a lot of fun operating in those conditions

[@Secretroom14]

God bless to all the pilots out there. Have a safe flight always 💞

[@703tony]

Amazing!!! What a crew!! what a machine(B737-200), what a harsh Environment !! EXTREME Indeed!! Thank you Sam!

[@radhanortham9687]

One of best flight journey videos. Some good technical details to know. Good one Sam 👍👏

[@Eyeofabird7]

The Boeing 737-200 is never gets old ! What a wonderful plane ❤

[@JT-ir6vw]

This must have been a really fun and unique experience! Thanks for sharing it with us Sam!

[@AvaneeshK]

I like how Chrono aviation is one of the only actively airline to use 737-200

[@ZK-APA]

Its more because of necessity rather than a choice though

[@AvaneeshK]

@@ZK-APA Yes, To land on gravel in Arctic And I also heard its a charter airline