Final Revenue Takeoff - American Airlines - McDonnell Douglas MD-80 - DFW - N984TW - SCS Ep. 257

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Short Clip Series Episode 257:
In this episode fly with me on an American Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-80 as we depart from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), for the last time on an American Airlines MD-80, on a sunny morning. This was filmed onboard American Airlines flight 80, enroute to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), on September 4, 2019. This full flight was previously seen on my channel here:
• Final Flight - America...
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[@Mikey3399]

Would have loved to be on this last flight. Thank-you for sharing. I was lucky enough to fly on an AA MD80 from DFW to YYC years ago in First Class. Loved it.

[@sla31]

It was a bittersweet flight. I too wish everyone could’ve been on the flight, but sadly only 140 people got that privilege. At least people can go back and watch my video to experience the flight for themselves, and as long as KZbin is around it will be there for people to enjoy.

[@turbofanlover]

Loved it. :) RIP MD-80...and thank you.

[@sla31]

Thanks for watching my friend!

[@joetexas1546]

Good Times- Good stuff! The plane did’nt want to leave the runway!

[@sla31]

It was a bittersweet flight for sure. The end of an era. Thanks for watching my friend!

[@cancelanime1507]

Skylite Productions The most emotional aircraft retirement for me will be when AA finally retires the 757! Gotta love the pencil jet! I really hope boeing will build a replacement for it.

[@thecaynuck4694]

@@cancelanime1507 Sadly the 757's retired early without much fanfare. At least some airlines in the US and Icelandair among others still use it! Looks like Boeing is considering a 757+ concept! I'd love to see it come back. Same with the 767, so many memories in that aircraft.

[@cancelanime1507]

The Caynuck Same man! The 757 replacement will be awesome

[@vonw.3294]

What a treat! Not everyday you could be on the last American MD-80 Flight, On the Last MD-80 off the assembly line. WOW!! Might have to save this Video! Thanks for this Video!

[@sla31]

It was a very special flight. One I will never forget. Thanks for watching my friend!

[@terrywebb7512]

Hi Skylite, This video is one of of the best. To hear the pilots remarks his experience with the MD80, prying the yoke out of his hands. I felt the for the guy. I miss the old " mad dogs "like all good things must come to an end. Now it's sitting in the desert rotting away, what a shame. Thanks for sharing friend.

[@sla31]

Yes, sadly, all good things come to an end. And the MD-80 was definitely a good thing. I loved flying on them, and there were people in tears by the time the captain’s comments were finished. Luckily though, I was on this flight, so as long as KZbin is around this flight will live on, and people can always come back and take a ride on them again.

[@srodriguez54]

Not gonna lie. I got a bit teary eyed when the plane hit T/O thrust and the passengers started to applaud.

[@MileHigh_Aviation]

Awesome video man! Liked!

[@sla31]

Thanks for watching my friend!

[@masonmccall6591]

Such a bittersweet but amazing moment. I was lucky enough to spot the last Maddog takeoff from KMCI, my home airport. Amazing video!

[@sla31]

It’s sad they’re gone. At least for American. I really loved flying on the MD-80.

[@dominiquestephenson195]

What a cool speech! Kudos to the entire crew and you lucky passengers. I go back to the DC-9 of the mid 70’s and flew on an MD-80 more than any other type so far in my life. Out of MSP I am lucky to still be able to ride on Delta’s B717 which is a little rocket ship and of course the MD’s little brother. RIP and a job well done our loyal Mad Dog!

[@sla31]

It was a cool moment, the speech that is. Thanks for watching my friend. I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@maptheworld8119]

The shutter timing and the concrete gap lines make for a interesting visual

[@sla31]

Thanks for watching my friend!

[@millennialaviation]

I would’ve been crying on this flight lol

[@official_southy]

No fair,me 😥 because u get to go on the MD-80.I have never been on it.Did u get annoyed by the engine buzzing when u were in it a few years ago?🧐

[@ericlozen9631]

That my friend is all part of the experience!

[@sla31]

No, in fact I absolutely love the noise of the old Pratt & Whitney engines on the MD-80.

[@pilotincmnd1867]

I don’t think we can ever get enough Mad Dog videos! Thank you for letting us ride along on this historic ( but sad ) flight! All the best from the west coast of Florida USA!!!

[@sla31]

I have not flown on an MD-80 since this flight. However, next week I am flying on three Delta MD-80s. I’m very excited to be flying on the mad dog again. Thanks for watching my friend!

[@lurodriguez3183]

Oh nice a nd relaxing. Love it

[@sla31]

Thanks my friend!

[@Matt-mo8sl]

She was a fine old jet. Delta's work horse from here in Maine to ATL and CVG. Now, we get the MD90's until those too are put out to pasture.

[@shauncleary4506]

Nice one mate👍

[@sla31]

Thanks my friend!

[@Drakeman2003]

Listen to those JT8D's!

[@sla31]

A beautiful noise! Thanks for watching my friend!

[@ultrametric9317]

The most comfortable of all rides! Nothing like kicking back in the rear window seat with a cigarette and a whiskey. Wait.. Delta still fly a lot of MD88s and MD90s. Also the 717. They only recently retired the original DC-9.

[@sla31]

That’s true, but not at American. She’s sadly been retired at American. And, I just read an article where Delta suggested they may move the retirement of their MD-80s and MD-90s forward if the coronavirus continues to stifle demand.

[@thecaynuck4694]

I want to ride one with Delta before they're gone in North America!

[@sla31]

You’d better do it sooner than later. I just read an article the other day that mentioned Delta has suggested they may move the retirement of them forward if the coronavirus continues to stifle demand.

[@thecaynuck4694]

@@sla31 Sheesh, many flights have been canceled around the world. I'm planning to fly to Baltimore in May because of some robotic conference, which does use the MD-90 from Atlanta, which is a connecting city if I use Delta. May still be some MD-90's.

[@cancelanime1507]

Skylite Productions I flew on the Maddog last year from Atlanta to myrtle beach, it’s cabin gave me 1980s vibes!

[@ericlozen9631]

* Disclaimer - It never hurts to dream big. With that said... * The market is great now for purchasing an MD-80 series model. Prices as low as $3 Million are available. However the initial cost is only a fractional part of the aircraft's overall expenses. Annually you'd probably have to spend 10% - 20% of the purchase price (very rough estimate) for maintenance and fuel. Obviously less if infrequently used. I'm definitely not an expert in aircraft economics. Other expenses such as insurance, storage, and crew for hire have to be factored in. If money were not an issue and you purchased a very old, used ,and large jet (such as a 35 year old MD-83) for $5 Million you'd want to have at least $10-$15 Million reserved just for that investment.

[@ericlozen9631]

@get to the Choppaa Very True

[@pilerks1]

They're extremely inefficient to fly though. The airframes of the oldest ones may not even pass certification

[@ericlozen9631]

@@pilerks1 Not sure of that one since there are many still in operation worldwide.

[@pilerks1]

@@ericlozen9631 I mean within the u.s. There's no global airplane regulator like that

[@sla31]

That certainly is dreaming big my friend. I know I don’t have that kind of money laying around! Hahaha.

[@DrRchannel71]

I flew one tim on a MD80, great experience

[@sla31]

Thanks for watching my friend!

[@burningisis]

Nothing matches the sound of the Mad Dog. I remember flying on these beautiful birds years and years ago. So sad to see them retired

[@johnfahoum7494]

Wow, it is sad to see the plane go. How did you find out when they were going to retire it. I also first found this channel by the original video

[@sla31]

Well, American did announce the last few days of flights for the MD-80. However, there were several aviation enthusiast, including myself, who noticed the flight number change in American’s schedule several days before they actually announced it. When I saw a one off MD-80 flight from Dallas to Chicago and the flight number was AA80, which is usually a Dallas to London flight, I booked the flight on a hunch. It turned out the hunch was right, and the flight had actually sold out before American actually officially announced that it was the final flight. But, either way, American did release a press release announcing when the final flight was going to take place.

[@darringraham2613]

I wish I was on that flight 🛩✈

[@sla31]

Sadly only 140 people could be on the flight. But, Lucky for you, I was there so you can always fly along watching the video I took. Thanks for watching my friend!

[@Miftahjaya96]

so special about sound of engine MD 80

[@sla31]

Thanks for watching my friend!

[@brennw19]

I think Delta is going to be last to retire the md 80s officially in the US

[@official_southy]

Have u heard that Delta quit using the 747 400 too?

[@bradymulligan3584]

Correct. 88s will be retired this summer. 90s in 2022

[@pilerks1]

They're the only ones flying the md80

[@geminijets1125]

@ Julian the jet that was years ago when delta stopped using there 747s

[@michigancarwashchannel6353]

Brady Mulligan NOT THE MD90!

[@bigd-1-channel514]

So the last MD80 or is American Airline going down the drian?

[@pilerks1]

They got rid of them in early September. Yes

[@sla31]

Yes, this was the final American MD-80 revenue flight. American is not going out of business. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@pilerks1]

@@sla31 Well they're in a totally bad financial spot and may need to file for bankruptcy protection.

[@sla31]

Cherries Who? American? I don’t think so. American has been doing just fine the last few years. In fact, there were several quarters recently where they had record profits.

[@pilerks1]

@@sla31 They have mountains of debt, over 20 billion dollars of it. The interest on these debts are over 7% somtimes 10%. They made 11.3b in gross profit and only netted a few hundred million. Their margins are razor thin (only .27% net margin), they're less than 50% solvent, some assets are secured by multiple debts, their stock has been slipping for months, it's a disaster over there. In fact they lost 33 million in q4 They wont fail, but they have to roll over hundred of millions of dollars of debt over the next 2 years and the bondholders aren't budging (so far)

[@joetexas1546]

Skylite- have you heard that Airbus is going to discontinue production of the A380?

[@sla31]

Yes I have. In fact I believe the final A380 is currently on the production line, and will be delivered soon.

[@michigancarwashchannel6353]

Luckily delta is one of the only airlines with this aircraft

[@sla31]

For now, but not for long. In fact, I just saw an article that suggested Delta is considering moving their retirement forward if the coronavirus continues to impact demand.

[@jesussanchez.97]

N984TW EX TWA