FINAL FLIGHT | Delta Airlines - McDonnell Douglas MD 88 - Washington DC (IAD) to Atlanta (ATL)

[@nikolaisolow5049]

2:22 Contrary to popular belief, the reason MD-80s are widely referred to as the "Mad Dog" is due to it being WFAN radio host Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo's favorite airplane. Russo (an avid flyer and plane enthusiast) along with Mike Francesa were part of the legendary sports radio talk show Mike and the Mad Dog which ran on WFAN from September 1989 to August 2008. Us in the sports talk radio community would prefer if you would edit your video to give credit for Russo for coining this nickname.

[@QFSAviation]

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[@laxguy6918]

Or because the crew packing it would come out mad as f#$* lol

[@conordoherty1820]

Lol....I’ve got news for you...ground and flight crews were calling it the Mad Dog way before 1989...nice try though

[@jcspotter7322]

Lol

[@GabrielSanchez-qs2er]

Did I just start getting choked up over a plane... ✈️😢

[@alwlssfnjnkn3988]

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[@dim.kl.8543]

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[@nenblom]

Gabriel Franz It’s happened to me more than once. Talked to my doctor about it but there’s nothing they can do. 😂😂🤣🤣

[@nenblom]

Gabriel Franz That’s what happens to us avgeeks! 🤣🤣😂😂 ✈️

[@dehavillandcanadatwinotter9621]

@@nenblom As I read this, an ad on the video popped up about some nearby mental clinic offering services similar to that kind of "help," I broke up! 😂😂🤣🤣

[@GenkisTravels]

Awesome last flight. I love the MD-80/90 due to its 3-2 configuration, such an awesome rocket of an aircraft.

[@QFSAviation]

I agree! The 3-2 is much more comfortable than 3-3

[@FinnTheCanadian]

Well the new a220 from AC have that 3-2 config

[@markvolpe2305]

@@FinnTheCanadian and the 717's will be around a little longer as well which also has the 3-2 seating.

[@andrewsmith1655]

@@FinnTheCanadian A220s are a worthy successor to the MD jets IMHO

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

While the 717 has 3-2 seating, it is being greatly reduced during the pandemic. The new A220 from Bombardier (now owned by Airbus) also has 3-2 seating and Delta is loading up on those - with TV screens in the back of all the seats.

[@Trinidadiandeep]

i cant watch this without shedding a tear..

[@kieranrichmond5864]

A magnificent and emotive tribute to a true thoroughbred, the line of which goes back to the DC3. I loved those steep climb-outs - in the back, you could be 10 or 15 feet below the wing whilst in the front the near silence was uncanny - you had to really crane your neck to see the wingtips! MD 80/90 planes have taken me as far south as Ushuaia (55 S) and as far north as Longyearbyen (78 N) - some of the most memorable flights I've ever made.

[@wotan10950]

Great tribute! But if anyone wants the “DC-9 Experience,” there are still plenty of 717s flying with Delta and Hawaiian.

[@KalOrtPor]

I'm glad we still have them for the time being, but their more modern high bypass engines just aren't the same. It's not the vibrating, shaking, and in your face ear ringing experience in the back of the MD88s. That long, stepped spoolup on takeoff was glorious.

[@zzrsteve7934]

Not quite as smelly as the 88s. Flying port-o-johns.

[@cheese6230]

Or find your way into on of the cargo dc-9s

[@hamoodtatari]

and Qantas too!

[@mstrmren]

They will be retiring them soon too!

[@video1974]

Hey, thanks for this video! I always appreciate people who take the time to video stuff like this, because we can look back and remember how things used to be. As well as all of us, I will always miss the JT8D powered airliners, the DC-9's, MD-80's, 737-200's, and of course my all time favorite, the magnificent 727's. Modern commercial airliners will NEVER be the same, as they are quieter with newer turbofans, and wing mounted engines just aren't as fierce and majestic looking as tail mounted birds. The noise of these older turbojets has everything to do with what made these birds so great, and so missed.

[@macbookpro57]

I was always shocked by how loud these things were in the back, but at the same time loved it because it really allowed you to hear the mechanicals working, like an old car

[@motormusique]

Imagine my surprise the time I flew one and I was seated up front and experienced a near silent take off!

[@jdbreaux8080]

This made me realize I was a true AVGeek. Didn't expect tears to flow when I saw the last window drawn in. I also remember how quiet they were. Even seated in the last row. Now I remember it was a bit loud in the back looking into the engine, but they climbed up to cruising altitude so damn fast it never registered. Once you were that high, the only noise came from the wind passing the aircraft so fast, yet the higher you were the less wind your heard rushing by the fuselage. from there, all you could hear was the soft quieter decent, occasionally hearing the slight engine power being fine tuned for the glide slope. Even touch down was quiet. Well built. I never heard anything rattle around buttering the runway. She was always tight. A true marvel. The crew and pilots always respected her and she stood up in time showing that ubiquitous respect right up till this very flight. That was probably the most disrespect anyone has ever treated her with. Hope you live forever Mad Dog.

[@THYB737]

KZbin: MD80 final flight. Dad: Why are you crying so damn loud?

[@thecomedypilot5894]

lol so true though. Even though some are still flying, they're very hard to get to because they're on other countries fairly far away.

[@williamranieri9020]

I’ve only been on 1 MD-88 flight and I am so grateful to have been on one I’m gonna miss them 🥺

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[@garrett5643]

Same goes for me. Back in 2017, AGS-ATL. Freakin loved it, lucky to have ridden em'

[@williamranieri9020]

Garrett It’s a great experience actually I lied I made a connection on another MD-88 it was great too

[@johndornoff]

I also had only one MD-88 flight but it was way back in 1991 ATL - CLT returning after a trip to Spokane. The trip to ATL from CLT was on the DC-9 which was my only flight on one of those. Never got to fly the MD-90.

[@ecoRfan]

Once on the Delta MD88 myself too; Newark to Atlanta in 2002. When I flew TWA in 1994 Newark to Denver round trip via STL, that probably also used the MD80 series.

[@1_lens_view]

Incredibly smooth and quiet aircraft...for those sitting forward of the wing. Up toward the very front there was almost no engine noise during takeoff - the only aircraft I recall with that characteristic. Loved riding these aircraft. Great tribute.

[@fulthrottleavi8r]

Thanks for sharing the footage for all of us that couldn’t take one last ride. My first flight ever that started my love affair with aviation was on one of these back in 1996. They will be missed!

[@TodosLados]

This video was a great tribute. I have to admit when everybody was writing, I got very emotional. Nice crew! Thank you so much for making us part of this event. Like I was part of the experience. Thanks Quintin!

[@pierrenine5775]

So glad you could be part of such a momentous occasion Quintin. Very special. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@xiayabennett6982]

Last time I flew on a MD-88 was when I was coming home from Jamaica in November. The flight from Atlanta to here was on Delta and we flew that plane. Sad that it would be my last time. I’d flown on MD-88s tons of times.

[@avationgeek.1217]

RIP MD 80. First Queen of the skies now the mad dogs.

[@jamani1086]

wow that had to be a thrilling day. wish i could have been there but at least i got to see it thru your lens. the rainbow was neat and the ramp access was way cool. thanks for sharing it all. be safe my friend.

[@pilotincmnd1867]

As always a great video of a great trip onboard a great machine!!! Thank you for letting us ride along with you! Of all the airplanes I’ve flown over the years I never flew the Mad Dog though I commuted on many. To bad I didn’t get to do any videos back then well, thank goodness for the memories...all the best my friend from the west coast of Florida USA on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico!!!

[@dediirawadi7489]

always the best plane to fly..... hand flying this baby was amazing, couldn't get those feeling on other planes so far. miss her so much

[@hariranormal5584]

4:56 I feel relived I am not the only one who awkwardly knocks that part when getting into an airplane. ROFL I just kind of am amazed that exterior can handle such harsh conditions above sea and land and still is in one piece

[@rogaviation]

Its so sad Delta has retired the aircraft :( I'll miss it so much, I have had plenty of good memories in the past flying the MD80 with Delta. But those engine sounds Are what i'll miss the most! Great video! R.I.P MD80 🛬

[@dlbrittain1976]

during my years of travel....most of my flight time with the JD8s was on the 727...but when I was 17 i was on a DC9 for the first time from IND-HOU with stops along the way.. from HOU I was on a martin 2-0-2/4-0-4 (trans texas) to SAT for basic training....thanks for sharing this special trip....Im sharing this with my european plane guys👍👍👍✈✈✈✈✈✈✈

[@trevorc5]

the MD 88s have been my favorite aircraft in the world a lot of peoples favorites to me it was the most exciting and beautiful aircraft that Delta had ever had they will be missed more than any aircraft in Delta history rest in peace Mad Dogs

[@colepulkrabek3414]

That is cool to see even delta's oldest birds get mood lighting! I know the 717s just got it too. Awesome video!

[@markvolpe2305]

Do you know how recent this was? they even added wifi too.

[@octoberfalls6179]

This was a fantastic trip report in honour of the MD-80, what a great way to celebrate and send off a legendary piece of aviation history.

[@heroknaderi]

I enjoyed the amazing video. I will miss them. The MD80 was one of the workhorses. of the fleet.

[@JJ_Skippy]

What an emotional trip report. Probably one of my favorites from you.

[@chandlerwhite8302]

Awesome video! I miss seeing the Mad Dog. I flew on one of Delta’s last DC-9 flights in 2014, from Nashville to Atlanta. Am glad I got to see that old girl. She still had the color explosion seat cushions and bluish/green bulkhead paint! Great view of Grant Field at 15:37.

[@SokoWaves]

Damn knowing that I work on these Ramp and safely Coordinated this Aircraft arriving and departing. It's crazy how Aft Stairs was one of two ways to refill the Blu Juice for the Lavatory System, also remember flushing the system, Cleaning many MD80-88-90, pushing aircraft back on the ramp, stacking bags, Airstarts and deicing/anti-icing... Now it's gone 😢 so soon. Love the Video 👍 Truly Appreciate u sharing the last MD flight Experience with us

[@barrel6468]

Being someone who lives in the southeastern United States, i’m really going to miss seeing this plane fly over my house every day :/

[@DeltaDawnB767]

I need it back

[@outwithjohn7038]

I have never been to an MD80/90 flights in my life but every time I watch them they seem to give me some sort of awesome vibes.

[@djfelon4life]

Flown on these many times. I will miss them. Good looking planes.

[@planelvr07]

Thank you for your tribute to the last flight for Delta's MD-80. Sad, but I enjoyed it.

[@DOMINICAAVIATION]

That was an amazing video. A farewell to this magnificent machine. Well done report. This workhorse will surely be missed. Glad you enjoyed!

[@advj1671]

Great video. The Mad Dog is a very special plane to me, full of great memories, since it took me back to home many times when I was studying abroad. Long live to the Mad Dog!

[@novamodelismo]

I had the privilege of completing my practice hours to receive my structural license and work in maintenance for many years in Delta's MD-88 fleet at TechOps Querétaro, as well as see the work that I will surely do in installing the modification to super-98 .. Long live the MAD DOG !!!.... I will always carry it in my heart

[@lukegoffey2868]

I certainly will miss this aircraft so much, I used to fly on an Mcdonell Douglas aircraft on Delta from Atlanta to Buffalo, and also an American Airlines from Dallas to Houston, this video will bring back memories

[@Michael500ca]

A hand of applause to the people that built that plane! Great job!

[@macaelatice-loma1048]

my fiance ajay flown a md 83 for allegiant many times before they retired them in 2018. he said he always loved flying those jets hearing the engine startups is music to his ears. he flies a a320 for allegiant now but misses the md 80 familly ... hes got a picture outside of one of the allegiant hubs next to his old plane!! long live md 80s!!

[@liamhosking2947]

I tracked your flight on FR24 and it was not an easy time watching it. All of those McDonnell Douglas jets will be missed. Long live the mad dog. ❤️ Great vid Quintin! 👏

[@alaskafan21]

You are SO lucky Mr. Soloviev ! This is why I

[@N734NJ]

Such a fun day! Glad to come in on DAL742/N978DL. Very happy to have got a ramp escort tour!

[@panzerkamfwagenausf.jagdpa9281]

The most heart touching MD-80 retirement i ever seen:(

[@vitasmf4285]

Imma miss flying on them MD-80/MD-88/MD-90s they were fun to fly on. The roar of the engins taking off from Syracuse and MSP. So long, Fare Well Mad Dogs

[@millenniumbryan]

I got to fly an MD 88 for the first time from CLE-ATL in February 2020, to my surprise, I thought it was a great plane! Very comfortable seating, I thought it was more comfortable than the 737-800 I flew on my connection. I also did the MD 88 ATL-CLE a week later after my vacation was over. I'm glad I got to fly on it

[@jackyu1143]

Great video, QFS Aviation! I flew on the MD-88 a continent away, in Finland, in 2003. I was on my honeymoon then and flew from Helsinki to Rovaniemi with Flying Finn, a budget airline. The aircraft was ex-Finnair. I can't recall the age of my plane then but it would've been more than 20 years too.

[@ASorushY]

This aircraft was given its dignity for the final ride ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ge009]

My last MD flight was an MD-90 from DCA-MSP in 2017, but I fondly remember sitting towards the back of the MD-88s on DCA-ATL flights to visit family down there. Going to be weird going to ATL in the future and not seeing them.

[@AndreTheAwakened444]

Man, do i miss the MDs , this aircraft is the one that has gotten me into aviation. What an aircraft this was.

[@Major_Tom98]

Excellent coverage! I was fortunate enough to fly on one from ATL to CHS in March. I also booked 33E for the best experience.

[@chrismaccullen]

Awesome video, never thought I would get emotional over an airplane retiring. Thank you!

[@markandrew1270]

I flew ATL - CMH last Saturday on a MD-88 with a date tag of Jan 1988. They were commonly used on that route. I would look at the tag in the door jamb and then at the FA standing in the galley greeting passengers. Some times I would joke to them that "this airplane is older than you are"!

[@1869Chesapeake]

This is quite sad for me because I would see lots of delta's mad dogs departing from Columbus. They always Held a special place in my heart. I even still remember the time I saw and American MD-82 taking off. I believe that may have been one of their last flights.

[@1869Chesapeake]

I always loved the American mad dogs. And I was quite sad when I heard they we're all being retired.

[@cjrobertson8359]

I’m so sad to see these birds go! I wish they could live forever! I grew up on these and will never forget them!

[@HingleMcCringle19]

I got to fly on one of these in 2019. Although I hate flying, it was cool to fly on a plane before it was retired. Long live Mad Dog!

[@CFNF2024]

Best channel ever for aviation. Will miss seeing these aircraft In the sky😢

[@jpaleas]

Really sad to see them go ! I’ve been enjoying flying on them Tampa-LaGuardia/Kennedy for the last decade.....really quiet up front! And always great service with Delta!

[@ColeRambaldi]

So cool to see this spectacular event during the pandemic nevertheless sad feelings due to the Mad Dog retirement.

[@craigwillis3372]

Great to see you back !! Re the boom mike...social distancing ? The covers or popper stoppers on those things are usually filthy !! A sad day as newer and more efficient planes come along.The MD 80 reminds me so much of the DC 9 which flew here in Australia for many many years !! The planes guy was also on board !! Looks like lots of Av Geeks on this flight !! Some great views. Was in Atlanta for the games back in 1996..spent 3 months there and really enjoyed !! Glad the water cannons were there !! Looked great !! Thanks mate...a bit of nostalgia in airline history !! Lovely ending !! Well done as always mate...keep up the great work as best you can !!

[@RanBelGaming27]

it’s sad to see them go; they were one my favorite domestic aircraft

[@jaydenmouton5378]

At least they still got it's cousin the 717

[@mohammedamer6970]

It will never be as cool as the md80

[@FLLAviation]

Awesome video Quintin, can't believe the maddog is no longer barking across the skies. Gonna miss her for sure, but at least we have the videos to remember it by! #savethemaddog

[@hariranormal5584]

This whole journey isn't just your usual "going from place A to B", over half of the people here probably booked only for the sake of it's final flight and retirement day :P Pretty amazing

[@mhtaviationofficial]

Amazing. Long live the Mad dog! I'll seriously miss seeing the MD88's at MHT 🥺🥺

[@ariebertversteeg4347]

I remember 2 flights in this aircraft, but I flew also the Tupolev Tu-134 from Amsterdam to Prague by the CSA. Also between wing and engine in the back of the aircraft with my friend. Seat 18C and 18D in the Tu-134 are special.... Greetings from the Netherlands by Arie Bert Versteeg ;-)

[@aviationwithjeff]

A beautiful plane. Enjoy retirement!

[@grahamboaviation]

How cool to get a view of the other flight! Safe to say DL90 was quite a bit more tame.

[@emjeebutterz4405]

Long live the Princess of the Skies! Thank you MD-80s and 90s!!

[@richterkleiber]

Great video-I felt I was there. The plane wasn’t my favorite to ride, but I was still excited about it anyway. I love how gracious you are in your interactions with others in all your videos. Stay safe!!

[@Railviation]

Nice video mate! i am really gonna miss the Maddogs :( also on 18:18 *OOOOOOH RAINBOOOWWW*

[@basslover352]

That looks like a max performance takeoff too? Not sure. I had the pleasure to ride one of these delta planes last summer, also in that exact same position next to the right engine.

[@chowchillachuck]

I flew on my first MD-80 back in the early 80's on California's PSA. Later I would become a frequent flyer, spending countless hours on American's MD-82 & 83's and Delta's MD-88's. I always wondered who would retire first. Me or the Mad Dog. Looks like the Mad Dog beat me by a couple of years.

[@marioimori]

I saw the D90 report too. This one was more emotional. I never flew on these aircraft. The only MD planes I flew on were the MD11 and the DC10 some 30 years ago! Thanks for sharing/

[@thereal84]

Sad to see the MD-80 go...

[@Jbscddnz]

not as sad as the B747

[@thereal84]

@@Jbscddnz Yes, but there are a bunch of airlines that still operate the 747.

[@Jbscddnz]

Vinny S only a few main carriers do BA and that’s about it

[@thereal84]

@@Jbscddnz Lufthansa still serves B747s.

[@THEreal10rx]

Absolute museum piece delta still be flying 30 yr old me-80’s

[@nateleech3887]

Great vid quintin. The bird will be forever missed. Made many good memories on that plane. Thanks for bringing us footage from the last flight. I was hoping to get tickets on delta flight 90, but my surgery fell on the same day. Happy travels bro!

[@DubABattery]

I'm finally watching you again after 1 1/2 years!! You are the best Aviator in the world!! :D

[@alexinalexandria]

I live near IAD and I won’t really miss the noise. I live near the neighborhood at 9:19. Thanks for posting.

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

This plane has been the backbone of Delta's fleet for so long (since the early 1980s) it is basically nearly my whole life since I was 10 years old. It is a very long time for these planes, nearly 40 years. The youngest ones were the last to go but even those were nearly 30 years old. I guess the Airbus A220 will take its place eventually as Delta is loading up on that new Bombardier plane at this point - even eliminating a lot (but not all) of the newer 717s.

[@KeemBeckford]

Your music selection for these vlogs is the best man !!!

[@ryanpatterson5224]

Awesome video and so glad we were able to get you 33E! We will have to go visit her at BYH

[@ryanpatterson5224]

Also loved the heli clip of me at the end😂

[@donschwartz9585]

I've flown on Mad Dogs more times than I can count and although they were not my favorite they are one of the last of the golden era of jets to be retired. I guess technology wins every time.

[@mcdonnellsinc]

love hate relationship... sucked to work on (i'm an AMT) but fun to fly on. Best arrival (IMO) LGA runway 31, the "jink'n jive swoop" over flushing, with a no G/S carrier landing. oh you kids will never know the pleasure!

[@johnb917]

I’ve been in the jumpseat of that 88 before! Didn’t put it together until I saw the tail # at the end, ship 9000. I remember laughing because someone penciled in HAL- before the ship number on the instrument panel.

[@pablopostigoolsson5233]

Beautiful homage. Thanks a lot :-)

[@dlbrittain1976]

i agree with you....im also proud of you for taking a active interest in aviation....✈✈✈✈

[@bmar400]

argh! i didn’t get teary eyed until the water cannon salute and the delta team waiting for them :(

[@okzoomer5728]

13:00 All these passengers leaving heartfelt messages of gratitude for the Mad Dog and then there's this guy

[@garyolafson8303]

I'm glad to see the MD-80 go (the noise). My house is under MSP takeoff flight path, MB-80 extinction couldn't happen soon enough for me. Memphis airport banned MD-80 decades ago. FAA looked the other way on approving the 1st DC-9.

[@OtakuAviators]

Great video mate! Sad to see her go, have great memories myself to flying this aircraft on SAS many times.

[@EdCali1]

Funny, when the MD-80 came out in 1979, ad in Aviation Week touted how quiet it was (for back then) with the slogan "This new baby doesn't scream"

[@jamani1086]

watching again 1 year later, 6-2-21...thanks qman!!

[@QFSAviation]

Enjoy!

[@jamani1086]

@@QFSAviation always!!

[@鄭元淳]

I like MD types aircraft so much, also have lot of memories with it. Watching this video make me feels little sentimentality, because in Taiwan, we already made the last MD82/83 to retire, there's no chance to heard the wonderful sound of the engine, watching wing and the sexy sausage body. BTW nice video.

[@rmknicks]

So good! Great send off. Thank you!

[@francoisgagnon5335]

I'm suprised at how the cabin looks. Delta did a great job on these.

[@markvolpe2305]

Delta really takes care of it's fleets that aircraft was updated to have wifi and mood lighting (which i didn't know until i recently watched another retirement video).

[@NovejSpeed3]

Well Done QFS Well done! Thank you MDs you will be missed!

[@javianjohnson8746]

That'a so cool that Delta allowed people to write messages on the wall! So long MD80! 🫡

[@nunziooddo6589]

I’ve been on the MD-80/90 and Super 80/90 most of the time when I go to Sicily transfers domestic flights Rome to Palermo/Milan to Palermo during late 80s and 90s. Now the Airbuses A320s come along after that.

[@hongliangliu8742]

Some of the MD88 and MD90s are assembled in China and used by China Southern and China Eastern. My first flight to Hong Kong from Shenyang was on one of the MD90s with China Southern. Never had flown on a 2-3 configuration aircraft before and I found it amazing. Later CZ and MU retired their MD fleet and sold them to DL.

[@lukemelton2966]

Awesome plane, will miss them. I already watched itripreport's version, nice to see two different versions