Flying 46 Years Old Boeing 727 in Africa + Crazy Landing

I travelled on Astral Aviation B727-200 cargo flying from Nairobi, Kenya to Mogadishu, Somalia. The B727 freighter is 46 years old but still going strong. The aircraft carried 14 tons of food and general cargo to supply the United Nations and various NGOs in Somalia.
Watch the amazing 3 man cockpit crew flying one of the last active B727 in the world. Captain Rafael came from Panama, check captain Oscar is from Bolivia. Flight engineer Joachim who has over 16,000 hours on the Boeing 727, explained what flight engineers do on the B727.
Captain Rafael made a special briefing before landing in Mogadishu. We must land from the seaside to avoid any attack on the aircraft. Aden Adde Int’l Airport was really busy with a lot of regional and international flights in and out. It is the main hub and the gateway to Somalia.
After all the cargo had been offloaded, we returned to Nairobi cruising at 28,000 ft. What a great adventure to fly on the 46-Year-old Boeing 3 engine jet!

[@EricRush]

Retired 727 captain. Served in all three seats. Loved that airplane. Last flight 20 years ago this month. I was smiling through this entire video. Thank youl

[@jeffestrada6857]

I would have thought you would have noticed the flight engineer going through the checklist on take off WITHOUT the checklist?

[@EricRush]

@@jeffestrada6857 I missed that. There are reasons why folks my age aren't allowed to fly airliners. But the checklist is on his table. After his 16,500 hours in the airplane, he's probably got it down. Even so, in the world I flew in, the checklist would have been in his hand.

[@scott-in-dfw3005]

I LOVED flying on 727's back in the day. The fastest TO and flight I've ever had was on a 727. Late Sunday night, last flight, Houston Hobby to DFW...9:00 TO with 9:55 arrival. We were running about 15 minutes late. When boarding, it was just me and another guy plus crew. Captain apologized for running late but said we could make it up in the air. I looked at the captain and said "fly the shit outta this thing"...he smiled, the stewardess rolled her eyes and said "oh no"...He hit the throttle before we were even lined up and I swear I was planted into my seat like never before. That bird JUMPED off the runway after only seconds it seemed and we climbed so friggan fast. He didn't let off that throttle until we were halfway there. (seemed like that anyway) Well, we TO from Hobby at 9:15 and landed DFW at 9:55, right on schedule. On my way out, I told the pilot "That was fun!"...he gave me a wink and said "We hope you'll fly with us again"....Hell yeah man, anytime with you and an empty 727!

[@cavok84]

@@jeffestrada6857 Welcome to the wider world of aviation. Things are rarely so regimented outside of major/national level airlines. And even then, seeing a guy with who knows how many hours and comfortable with his crew, reciting it from memory wouldn't be that bizarre. Not something I would even blink at an eye at considering the real challenges of this crews' operation. Kind of a 'can't see the forest for the trees' concern.

[@brownwhaledriver]

Got hired right out of high school as cleaner in IAH. You guys gave motivation to Chase my dream of being a pilot. Flew in all 3 seats of the 727, flew 757 767 as captain, now getting close to retirement on the 747. What a career.

[@localcarthief]

That landing definitely bought ryanair some competition. Love the 727s!

[@josebabykozhichal]

Lol 😂

[@themanwhospeaksinaviation3539]

lol

[@paulloveless9180]

The amount of shade this Ryan guy gets...lol

[@mariarubio6766]

@@paulloveless9180fantastic

[@apache1234657]

yeah those callouts were very fast

[@Para-Phrase]

There is something special about this era of less computerized machinery, cars have it too, they are raw and genuine. Thank you for showing us!

[@vintagetriplex3728]

True. But flying today is a lot safer then flying in the 70s to 90s.

[@rexmyers991]

I flew first as an engineer, then copilot and finally Captain on the B727. My last flight was just over 30 years ago. Your video sure brought back memories. Thank you, Sir.

[@Sushi2735]

I was a flight attendant for Eastern Airlines in the 70’s and 80’s. I spent half my flying time on 727’s, short body and stretch. This was like seeing an old friend after 30 yrs. Thanks for the sweet memories!

[@raysmetaltracks6782]

Much respect Susan! I remember flying as a kid in the 70's from Boston to LAX - it was such a treat back then!

[@Pstaines439]

Wonderful. Did you fly on the L-1011 too? The story of flight 401 was what got me interested in aviation.

[@Sushi2735]

@@Pstaines439 , yes I did fly the L 1011. Horrible plane! Every flight you’d have a mechanical delay. I would work downstairs in the galley. It would keep you away from the irate passengers. I flew it for three years when I was a Junior Flight Attendant.

[@brownwhaledriver]

I worked for Eastern in the 80s, right out of high school. IAH moonlight special

[@Sushi2735]

@@skunkworx5286 , I may have. Where was he based? I was based in Atlanta but we often flew with pilots from other bases.

[@suserman7775]

I love the pilot's reaction to the landing. I don't know much Spanish but I think he sarcastically said " I found the planet ". I also like that he didn't try to blame anything else and just stated that it happens.

[@nankinink]

Dont forget the ay caramba 😂

[@josesanabria3813]

That’s actually what he’s sad so not bad you got it right

[@tenistaalmozara]

@@nankinink he didnt say ay caramba, he said "ay cara verga" what does something like "dick head" mean. it's like some kind of "ay caramba", but with bad language 🤣🤣

[@OOpSjm]

He came in hot. As if you listen to the warning audio in the background "Rate Descent, Rate Descent"

[@Camel_Jockey]

I couldn't hear it, but when they hit terraforma it seemed the pilot knew cause he looked over at the co-pilot and the engineer who was cool hand luke started grabbing for something to hold onto.@@OOpSjm

[@rudyyarbrough5122]

I've got many thousands of hours on the 727 and in all of my flying career, it was the most pleasant to fly. I came from a fighter in the Marine Corps and the transition to the 727 was very easy. It handles like a fighter plane and is wonderful to hand fly. After many ILS approaches, I got to where I could get on glide slope and only manipulate the center throttle to maintain the approach. It was a very honest plane with no hidden tendencies. Engine out TOs were very easy to control and it had plenty of power. Loved that plane!

[@jimbo5816]

Hey sir, what did you fly in the marine corps? Have a great day.

[@rudyyarbrough5122]

@@jimbo5816 F-4B

[@jacobthayer236]

That's an awesome jet fighter! Thank you for your service!

[@danielthuku1630]

Amazing to hear this from you. Such #passion you had

[@adamp9348]

​@j.p.3274 My grandfather was in the initial cadre at UAL. Same story - he stayed on it for the bulk of his career. Loved that plane.

[@monkeyboy8424]

At 12.55 in the video the F/E and F/O both grabbing hold of their seats and the Cpt looking at the F/O for forgiveness, is one of the greatest scenes in aviation. Thanks Sam.

[@nostalgio697]

It always amazes me to see people from far away countries working in a totally different areas of the world and dealing with different people and languages. Like here we see a pilot from Panama/ central america, copilot and engineer from Bolivia/ south americaand an Indian/ asian cargo supervisor working in Africa between Somalia, Kenya and South Africa.

[@Mets747]

One of the many reasons that make Aviation so damn cool! A full South American born crew flying a 727 in the heart of Africa, doesn't get much better than that!

[@homiedclown1885]

@@Mets747 Central America and South America.

[@MrOu83]

Nostalgia - There is nothing extraordinary about it. It happens everyday. If you live in a cosmopolitan city anywhere in the world, especially America, you will work with people from all around the world.

[@nostalgio697]

@@MrOu83 fortunately I did work at a well-known medical institution in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in the ninties till med two thousands and that place has over forty nationalities that i worked with (Americans, Canadians, Haitian Americans, Colombian Americans, Domonican Canadians, Argentines, Brazilians, English, Scots, Welsh, Irish, French, German doctors, Spanish, Swedesh dentists, Italians, Greek, Romanian canadian, Russian canadian, Ukranian Canadian, Bosnians, czech, Turkish, Moroccans, Tunisians cooks, Egyptians, Sudanese, South African nurses, Kenyans, Somalis, Ethiopians, Eritreans, Yemenis, Bahraini, Omani Emirati students, Filipinos for sure in all professions, Malaysian scrub nurses, Australians, Kiwis, Lebanese, Syrians, Jordanians, Palistinians, Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, Srilankans, Vietnamese, Indonisians and chinese .. And still amazed.,😁

[@WorldCupNorthAmerica]

@@nostalgio697 imagine the conversation during the world cup.

[@Cargospotter]

Wow, that` s awesome. Your best video in my opinion cause I am a hugh B727 fan. Even the golden former Silk Way B727` s found a new home. Awesome!

[@SamChui]

Thank you. Excited to be able to fly on a 727 in year 2022.

[@jillchenicek9197]

@@SamChui Loop ou

[@user-qe5uq9hm4q]

Be careful China Covid 19...

[@danielobondi6816]

Yeah.....it belongs to Air Djibouti

[@danielobondi6816]

The Silkway B727 is a very beautiful VVIP aircraft

[@myamwezmyamwez8669]

12:37 Airplane: "Terrain ahead! Pull up!" Pilot: "Disregard!" Classic! lol

[@pierrerobert6458]

These pilots are heros !! Flying with fruits, vegetables and meat for humans to be fed in that part of the world and with an airplane many wouldn't dare to board !! May God bless and protect them !!🙂

[@ClearedAsFiled]

Totally agree with you...Amen brother 😊

[@alielabdimarras7965]

They feed the staff of the NGOs, if you travel poor countries you will notice that all is about chilling in the sun, young girls or boys and pretending to "help".

[@pierrerobert6458]

@@alielabdimarras7965What a dark view of this world, there are good people too, with good intentions ...

[@aabikrman]

The "Harley" is what we called the "72" and I'd have been happy flying her for my entire career which later included the B757/767, and then B777. All of 'em are awesome jets with the B777 being the absolute best aircraft of anything I've ever flown but the 727 will always have a special place in my heart. The B727 is fast, handles great (but is unforgiving as far as smooth landings as we saw in the video ! :-) and is a pilot's absolute joy to fly ! The aircraft would give you exactly what you asked for, nothing more nor anything less... As you pointed out in the video, the aircraft has a relatively simple autopilot but what wasn't mentioned is, the 72's autopilot has a tactile "feel" to it that no longer exists in more modern jets and was fun to fly even on autopilot but it did take experience to fly the jet smoothly through the autopilot. If you'll notice the A/P mode selector, there is a "MAN" position which enables the jet to be controlled through a separate Pitch and Roll control knob located to the right of the mode selector. The Pitch and Roll knob is quite sensitive and very responsive to pilot input and one could "feel" the aircraft through that little knob with the A/P engaged and MAN selected. That feel varied depending on aircraft speed, altitude, and configuration just like the feedback through the yoke which is one of the things that made the 72 unique. Ex: If one wanted a quicker roll rate, you would roll the knob quicker in the desired direction of the turn and pitch was either forward or back and responded the same way up to the point of inducing negative-G ! It was very easy to embarrass oneself (not to mention probably scaring the beejesus out of passengers and other crew) with sloppy ham fisted input. I remember one or two that never seemed to get the hang of it but just like the yoke and rudder pedals, you'd "feel" your way into desired aircraft response and the 72 would respond exactly to pilot input. Like most Boeing aircraft, the 727 has a very balanced and stable control feel in all three axis while being pleasantly responsive to input. To fly the jet smoothly from taxi and takeoff all the way to landing and taxi-in was extremely satisfying and gave one a very real, sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. Thank you for the great video, sure brought back some great memories !

[@theancientsancients1769]

I believe you! Very lucky for you to experience it!

[@later_daze_4080]

Awesome insight, thanks!

[@SamChui]

Thanks for sharing the autopilot input on the 727 :)

[@greaseerr]

My first licence as an aircraft maintenance engineer in Australia was on the 727-100/200. They are a fast bird and built strong with good looks.. Unfortunately the economics of aviation superseded them with the 737 which has a lot of 727 DNA in it. Great video Sam Chui.

[@user-qe5uq9hm4q]

Be careful China Covid 19...

[@RobertitoMovies123]

Captain Rafael Reyes very nice experienced pilot in the 727 aircraft from Panama! We flew in the past together, I learned a lot with his knowledge and experience. That landing can happen to everybody. Mogadishu Airport is a challenge airport always landing with tailwind. Nice video! Congrats Captain

[@xavi3rs92]

Vayala verga!!! , nunca falla la expresion panameña :D

[@danielobondi6816]

You are right. The Mogadishu approach is no joke. Airlines have to maintain 1,000ft during the short final phase

[@HackedBy]

We smuggled lots of cocaine together back in our Noriega days! 😂

[@reynersibaja]

No puedo creer un equipo de pilotos panameños tan lejos de su tierra. Saludos

[@gomigman5936]

Do you think he was coming in a little too hot on his approach? Typically, I hear a bit more pause time between altitude calls from 50 to 40 to 30 to 20 and then to 10ft. These were almost counted consecutively, and you could even tell his speed was a bit too fast coming over the water right before reaching the runway. Or am I wrong because that's the only way to land the 727? Or the 14 tons of cargo had something to do with it?

[@abdulkadirabdullahi2658]

Sam, I live in Mogadishu and I'm overjoyed that you came to my hometown. Mogadishu is definitely a unique place with so many different plane models flying in and out, specifically in local flights where a lot of Fokker 50s are in operation. I hope you come again and maybe go on a local trip in one of those planes.

[@robertmerhige539]

The cockpit was immaculate. I would fly with those aviators in a second. The combined experience on the flight deck was incredible.

[@Mets747]

Paper charts, hand held GPS unit, NO glass, a real mans flight deck! What an absolute classic! Fantastic crew and wonderful video as always Mr. Chui! Legend!

[@mrishka7286]

FUCK YEAH! INEFFIENCY!!! throwing modern innovation out the window! just what we love to see in aviation right?

[@sirclarkmarz]

The only thing missing was some drunken northwest pilots

[@pilotguychris7217]

The heavily expired jeppesen plates are a nice throw in!

[@stratrat57]

I've spent many, many an hour working on and diagnosing those autopilots.

[@runninggames771]

@@mrishka7286 no one is suggesting we throw out modern innovation. They’re appreciating the unique experience of flying this aircraft compared to modern ones. You must be a real buzzkill

[@michaelonyemerekwe5601]

Africa my beloved Motherland. Sam thank you for putting Africa positively on the Map. Aviation is beautiful the way you present it.God bless you.

[@JakeSully4711]

That guy mainly presents himself and his exaggerated ego! Plus the most terrible English I have ever heard!

[@mbshaw1]

Many happy memory's working as an engineer with SAT flying routes out of NBO to Mogadisney, Mog North, Kismaiu, Goma before half the runway was lost to a lava flow, Kigali, Kisangani, Bujumbura, and many more interesting locations. Working there as an engineer meant you became very involved in everything to do with the operation. I recall a 727 crew once returned from Brazzaville after a poorly negotiated flight release and all three crew members only had their underpants on when they got back to NBO, that was all they managed to get out of Brazzaville with. We once collected three young Giraffes from Eldoret and flew them to Kidepo National Park on the northern border of Uganda, yes three Giraffes in a Lockheed L100. Beautiful country.

[@sledgehammerlion]

This is just wild on so many levels lol. It felt like being in a twilight zone seeing these guys from the opposite side of the world in central/south america flying cargo from Kenya to Somalia in a plane that is 46 years old. I agree... a 3 person cockpit is just special. Watching them working is like being back in time. Great video.

[@vitkomusic6624]

They have 2 pilots now because its cheaper. They removed third engine - because its cheaper. We aren't better than old-school. Old school is rigid

[@peppistr7220]

No one appreciates the last ultra smooth Landing!

[@vidjcb]

12:55 “Entré al planeta!” 😂 What a cool 😎 landing. So many connections here: Firstly, glad to meet a full Latin American crew: 🇵🇦 🇧🇴 Secondly, a 727 was the first plane I flew when I was just 5 years old. Sam, thanks for sharing this raw experience. Only someone who loves aviation can do it. Best greetings from Colombia 🇨🇴

[@suserman7775]

Ohhhhhh. I thought he said "encontré al planeta". Lol. Either meaning it's super funny.

[@SamChui]

Thank you Muchas Gracias!

[@andresbide]

In fact he said "me encontré el planeta" something like "I found the planet" Cheers from Uruguay.

[@user-qe5uq9hm4q]

Be careful China Covid 19...

[@DutcherDog]

That’s the same feeling I get when I see a full white crew from Canada !

[@400heavy]

I flew the 727, all three versions (Standard, Strech and Advanced). I started my civilian airline career as a 2nd Officer (Flight Engineer) with United Air Lines SFO. I upgraded to First Officer (Co-Pilot) after 18 months. I had a bid in for both 727 Captain and 747-400 F/O (First Officer) and was awarded the 747-400. I loved the "400" and flew on that fleet for 23 years...sadly never got to fly Captain on the 727, as United phased them out after a few years of me joining the 747-400 fleet.

[@TurboSTridders]

So whats your take on the landing on how did that happen?

[@abyssalsoul6216]

Took the same path as you did, with UA , never flew the left seat of the 72 , ended up going f/o rope start 74s 100 , SP, 400 , then f/o triple then left seat triple. Retired 3 yrs now. The 72 will always have a special place in my heart!! This video brings back so many memories of flying the 72s , even in Europe when we did tdy there. LHR and GVA

[@davidpalmer9780]

Did any of you guys fly the 72 which had the horn cut-out as a pull cord on the rear right of the centre console aft ot the throttles?

[@pfsantos007]

This was fun to watch. Glad the captain got the chance to redeem himself on that second landing.

[@dammdaniel9953]

That looks says it all blaming the co pilot 😂

[@Paul-kw1og]

The 3 holer Boeing is a delight to fly. Probably the most difficult Boeing of all to land due to its high wing loading. A quiet flight deck and 3 crew makes it the "best". A very nostalgic video well done.

[@islandcactus1508]

That’s the best Ryanair landing I’ve ever seen!

[@Norman_Peterson]

ahahah LOL! :D

[@rocketmann8333]

When I was a kid I was living near air bases as my dad was Army Communications. I'll never forget the first time I saw a 727. It was in Minneapolis Minnesota flying for Northwest Orient. Gleaming silver body with a Red tail accenting the mid engine, swept wings and pointing nose up higher than any other plane I saw taking off. What a beautiful sight streaking up into the Cobalt Blue Sky with popcorn snow white clouds!!! Like a dream! Flew on one to Alaska got to visit the cock pit and get some wings pinned on! Their smoked almonds snack was so yummy, still love them to this day!

[@WolfandCatUnite]

I love the professionalism. I am proud to see this crew and all that have flown. God Bless

[@michaeldsouza6778]

I flew in the 727 cockpit probably a hundred times when I was with DHL in Afghanistan. The pilots were all South American / Venezuelans . Always humble and nice . Miss the old days .

[@brentliosmithii3467]

12:54 Thats the hardest Landing i've ever seen in my life. Even the Pilot looked stunned himself

[@kamrankhattak93]

i think he got camera shy

[@luckyme4136]

I've watched the landing in slow motion 0.25 speed. 😂

[@spoozy666]

yeah you can hear him say "ay caramba"

[@robertodebandito6809]

@@spoozy666 YES THEN THE CO PIOT LAUGHS LOL

[@raymoland]

@@robertodebandito6809 and the flight engineer grabs the back of the chair....

[@nevadaboy9769]

Im just glad to see the pilots doing there pre- flight checks properly, ive been watching to many of the air disaster shows where alot of major catastrophies could have been avoided simply by doing there checks properly before take off!👍

[@bernardmerida2221]

I am a retired 727 pilot with over 15,000 hours in that awesome airplane . Flew it first on a passenger airline and after flying passengers went to fly the " 72 " for a big cargo carrier . Love the 727 .

[@ScrotusXL]

An analogue plane with old school pilot’s with years of skills and experience. The perfect combo 👍

[@jwwj30]

Thank you so much Sam for the behind the scenes of flying cargo in Africa. Especially loved the pilot, so humble & friendly to you. Can’t wait for your next update, watching in San Diego.

[@sanddabz5635]

San Diego....great town! I was in grade school there in San Diego not far from where PSA #182 crashed in 1978. I remember that my folks were really upset.......everyone was.

[@SamChui]

Thank you. I've gotta visit San Diego one of these days flying in on my little GA Sling plane.

[@night-creature2213]

‘humble and friendly’😂😂 depends on your skin color. Yes, specifically this company.

[@gtoger]

Spent a lot of time in a 727 and it will always be a very special aircraft. Boarding and deplaning from the front and rear stairs was always a treat!

[@wotan10950]

It’s funny and ironic that an oldster like me remembers so many flights, “Oh, another 727,” “Gee, another DC-9.” Those ubiquitous planes are now rare classics that everyone feels nostalgic about.

[@alistairscott137]

Old ones are the best, good to see 727s are still flying this one was new to Braniff Airways in 1976.

[@alistairscott137]

@John Smith 👍 They had some very nice livery's on there aircraft two.

[@Bothomas-vm5hz]

boy what a classic love the 727. third man flight engineer handling the engines and throttles in this all analog aircraft brings me back 30+ years ago flying on American Airlines as a young teenager in the late 80s. I also remember during taxi the cockpit door would be opened until takeoff

[@luiscarrasco431]

Qué orgullo ver a dos pilotos bolivianos. Exitos en su labor.

[@BC-wo4ub]

That plane is as old as me!!!!!! I love the 727 its the first plane I few as a child from ONT to DEN on CT with the black meatball. Years later I was blessed to fly again on one from DEN to MOT. While working at UPS and USPS I was honored to be a load planner for this aircraft. I have always loved the High T stabs and the engines in the back. Looks so sporty. My other favorite plane was in fact the mad dog which I also flew a lot of with Northwest I got to fly every version except the 87 and the 90 but did get to fly the 95 with TWA. Love the work you do and so happy you are a pilot. Brett SBD CA

[@ccudmore]

Love the Garmin GPS sitting in the window to modernize the flight navigation.

[@terriode]

Joining a UH team to research Micronesia In the summer of 1968, I flew an 11-hour flight from Honolulu, hopping through the Marshalls and the Eastern Carolines before arriving on Truk with a Boeing 727. Though we adjourned our trips here, the plane continued its regular route to Yap and Palau in the Western Carolines; Saipan, Guam in the Marianas until completing the loop in Honolulu. That was one of the most heart-blowing and memorable journeys of my life.

[@carabela125]

As a kid in the 60's, I saw the first 727 delivered to UAL and it was a big party. Nice to see them still being used.

[@fizzyplazmuh9024]

Talk about venerable. These machines should never be scrapped. When retired they should be put on display.

[@wagnerbejaranocarvalho9971]

Good morning Sam Chuí, I had the pleasure of flying this aircraft as Flight Security Agent (flight attendant) taking off from São Paulo with destination to Cancun for charter flights, it is a unique project aircraft amazing and it was the precursor of our also dear B757, unfortunately in a wrong move boeing killed this last project leaving without a medium long range plane of a single aisle,I know you were moved by the agility of this aircraft and its versatility, a big hug and God continue to bless your paths and projects.

[@michaelo1929]

Seeing the remaining few 727s still going strong is such a delight! Built to last!

[@rodcoulter997]

“Boeing Built”…..like a tank. Thick skin. Heavy components. FANTASTIC brakes….I know.

[@georgefoster1468]

spent 38 yrs in aircraft maintenance and the B727 was the best design for facilitating maintenance of the aircraft. well done boeing

[@lilushan1]

That second landing is really smooth... Great pilots!

[@nebeuscompany1]

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[@cacty_]

Sam! You may probably not see this. I'm a young Ghanaian woman and I'm a huge fan of yours! I've been following your content for a while now. I love everything aviation. It would be great to see you in Ghana sometime but unfortunately we do not have our own national airline. :( Nevertheless seeing you pass through our airport would be awesome! Cheers and enjoy the skies!

[@voiceofjeff]

It's fun to see this older airplane so we'll maintained after all these years and being used in such a worthwhile way. Hats off to the pilots who do this great work! It's very fun to see how it's done in the cockpit!

[@lauriesue2244]

My first flight was on a 27 when I was 6 years old in 1967. I was totally sold on flying! Didn’t ride another 27 for 30 years. It was a fantastic experience too.

[@frankgrimesification]

727 is a great plane---took many flights on that type back in the 80's and early 90's, mostly on TWA. Good times!

[@annthrockmorton1517]

Every time I think your videos can't possibly get more interesting, you come at us with some wild new one! You're the aviation video G.O.A.T., hands down! Thank you for all the effort you put into compiling these. I love to see you get access to areas that no one else does. 👍🏆‼️

[@senthilnathanviswanathan4924]

Oh, Sam, i never ever imagined flying in the cockpit. I travelled with you in the cockpit. Just amazing to know how complicated is piloting the plane. So many panels and instruments. My God, pilots are doing a great great job. Thank you so much for your wonderful video. You are most genuine guy. Your smile is genuine. What I love you is that you do not pretend. You are so natural, cool. God Bless.

[@sooz9433]

Great level of professionalism amongst this flight crew. Thank you for sharing this video!! 🛫

[@ekoansah]

Wow! that Mogadishu landing was so hard, I felt it from my laptop.

[@chupacabra1765]

I thought they hit a land mine, which would be no surprise in Somalia.

[@B1970T]

Lol. True !

[@tns-rox]

Sam, you're the man! Thanks for bringing back some great memories of the 727. I flew on it many times, and I miss not seeing it in the skies. 👍

[@TheSparrow320]

Thanks for the trip down memory lane! I spent several thousand hours doing maintenance on them. I saw many old friends in that cockpit. The 727 was one of my favorites! Great video!

[@waynecarter4799]

I love the Navman on the dash....nice touch

[@socdaalfilmsvlogs]

Welcome to my country somali 🇸🇴 Mogadisho

[@KarimTVSOMALIA]

Yes

[@josuefernandezcgtic]

The 727 was the best and most beautiful plane in the world...!

[@emergencylowmaneuvering7350]

No it was not. No its not..

[@josuefernandezcgtic]

@@emergencylowmaneuvering7350 si claro que sí. Si es el mejor avión.

[@emergencylowmaneuvering7350]

@@josuefernandezcgtic 737 is better on fuel and capacitly. That is why is still in use. 727 was cancelled 40 years ago.

[@brianjohnson3670]

I absolutely loved this video. I left the aviation industry as the 727s were replaced/displaced. Great airplane. I used to fly on Western Airlines out of SLC as a non-rev with my family. We were treated so nicely. One time we had to climb out of SLC like a rocket to avail super cells that were producing funnel clouds. What a ride!

[@myaviationjourney6635]

From my beautiful country Kenya KEKEKE to our good neighbors Somalia! What an experience. The B727 is one classic plane very few of us will get to experience. What I and some other upcoming pilots can achieve is just a cockpit view, maybe. Immense experience and knowledge in that cockpit - Thousands of flight hours combined!

[@asadpetkar3921]

Absolutely stunning video. I really enjoyed the coverage given to cockpit procedures. Thanks Sam for making this video interesting. Well done to the flight crew as well for being cooperative and allowing us to see how they pilot professionally.

[@mr2646]

I'm mesmerized with all the 727's gauges. Awesome Sam. Thx for sharing. Experimented crew.

[@joemclaughlin995]

Thanks for inviting us all on board this flying classic guys.

[@findingmo7049]

Sam, I have been following your channel for years. I’m glad you went back to Mogadishu, the city I was born in and gave us a good insight on the progress through it’s airport. I was smiling throughout the whole video. It’s definitely the Wild Wild West through all those different planes on the tarmac. It was awesome! Looking forward to your next video on Mogadishu airport. Keep it up brother!

[@6lemans10]

Somalia came along way since 1993.

[@ahmedabdi2065]

So u smiling to see the UN or corrupt NGO bring Evan mango 🥭 to Somalia when Somalia has a lot of fruit and vegetables,

[@findingmo7049]

@@ahmedabdi2065 Stop being bitter. The discussion and this channel. is about airplanes. Keep the politics to yourself.

[@ahmedabdi2065]

@@findingmo7049 I don’t think you understand what I m talking about doqon adi cml Somali waa ka buuxaan

[@bmsk0076]

@@ahmedabdi2065 It's sad when your grocery needs to be delivered by a plane!

[@sandybanjo]

I was a flight engineer on the 727 at Braniff 2. Great airplane! This video was nostalgic for me! Thank you! The engineer's panel taught me so much about jet aircraft, since I had no turbojet experience. Made transition into the 737-200, and eventually the 737-300-500 at United (except for the glass). Wouldn't take anything for that experience! JT-8D rock!

[@danielobondi6816]

Wow......727s are the best. The JT8D engine is the most robust engine I've ever worked on

[@dc10driver1]

Ex-727 FE at Eastern here. Agree with you heartily!

[@sandybanjo]

@@dc10driver1 Did you know Eastern 727 Captain Clint McHenry? Clint was a good friend to all!

[@alvaromejia2103]

That airplane is a 727-227 , nice and well maintained

[@bobbydouglass1813]

RIP braniff

[@coldisle]

Everyone should find sources of pride in their home country. Being from the USA, I have always felt great pride for the remarkable airplanes that have been built here…many still in the air all over the world….after many decades…a testament to everyone who had a hand in designing, building..and maintaining them. Thank you for another great flight Sam. This crew was professional and extremely generous.

[@marlenejoy6938]

Enjoyed it. Thank you for posting.

[@pip07200]

Lots of dials, analogue instruments, paper charts, pencils and sweat. Love this 😀

[@quilmesdave]

Vamos con la tripulacion latina!!!!!!!!!!!! What a beautiful video. I flew a few times in the 727. Nice experience.

[@princearthur4946]

Absolutely an excellent presentation! Great memories of my years as a B727-200 PFE out of MIA. Thanks for such great work, Sam!

[@carlosrdorado6603]

I am also from Bolivia! Good to see compatriotas working abroad in these wonderful aircraft. Enjoy all your videos Samuel Chui. Thank you.

[@rishifr3]

Absolutely buttered it on the return leg! Bravo Captain Rafael!

[@markserbu]

Man, that 2,000 knots max on missed is pretty generous! 😀

[@athgt6630]

Yep procedure designed for the Falcon Heavy

[@tomlee7956]

I am not impressed. I fly a B757 and we fly our missed approaches much faster...

[@krajchek]

Also the descent from 1800 to 4057 🤣

[@tempestmkiv]

@@krajchek 727 is a FAST airplane!

[@427SuperSnake1]

Missed approach numbers for the SR-71

[@jackyyuen1939]

Thank you Sam for taking us on a trip to Mogadishu in Somalia. It would be wonderful to fly on an old bird like B727. I still remember I had once flown on the same as a passenger for a short trip (Hualien to Taipei Songshan) in 1980. The airline company was Far Eastern Air Transport.

[@pedroaortizmd7214]

What ever Boeing 727-200, is the one of the best construction, durable and amazing plane to flight.

[@davidca96]

727 was always my favorite plane as a kid, I love that there are still some flying and they havent been completely retired yet.

[@AsmarterWorld]

The flight engineer litterally spent like almost 2 years non stop flying this plane in his life 😍😍😍

[@tzw3lz]

Great to see this aircraft still going strong. Flew this one a few times in the 80s and 90s when it was with CO.

[@dvz19777]

Wow. Thank god we made it safely to Mogadishu......

[@JoeRantCT]

Thanks so much to you and the Captain for making this video possible. I was smiling ear to ear watching this. Soooooo awesome!

[@samaipata4756]

Great old plane, wonderful highly experienced crew! Love the good old round gauges, makes me feel right at home, the time when flying still was great. Loved the typical 727 landing firm but sound!😄 Great video, thank you!

[@innocenteats]

A plane my age. Loved this video; the instrumentation would scare the hell out of me. Thanks for reminding us about the 727.

[@Spocket]

When I was a young guy working for a cargo airline I was lucky enough to fly in the cockpit of a 727 several times. It was quite the experience, and I also love this airplane.

[@darylloth3237]

Brings back so many memories. Worked in logistics for humanitarian aid in Somalia in the early 90s and flew aboard King Airs and Hercules. Always loved the rear-engined planes (VC10, DC9 and 727)!

[@vorlonb3]

Fabulous you managed to get access to this Sam, a Boeing 727, running and alive and well in Africa. TO gain access like this is really, really special well done for getting it. To see the 3 pilots all getting into it and decisive actions, like the run in from the sea, great. Over the waves of somalia and into the airport wow. And a funky Autopilot too. What gem Sam well done.And youre seeing the country booming once again. Fingers crossed for them ehh. Two landings but both you can walk away from.

[@instrugtion5659]

so glad mr SAM YOU BACK IN MOGADISHU keep exploring aviation industry

[@UriahHeep100]

Fantastic. Back before the worlds insanity and you could go up to the cockpit, just after takeoff Brisbane to Sydney, Ansett Airlines, asked Hostie could I go to the cockpit. She went and asked the crew, she came and said “OK, 10 mins only!”, after 10 mins she came back to get me and the pilot asked “would you like to stay through to the landing in Sydney?”…. Needless to say I could not have been happier! The 727 crew were fantastic, gave me a headset and we chatted none stop, they were amazed at how much I knew and loved the 727. One of the happiest experiences of my life!!

[@rodcoulter997]

EAL was the first to fly the B727 in service 02/01/1964. I just loved flying it with EAL and PAA. Many variants. My first jet airliner. This is JT8-17. Good one. Not a “lead sled” with -7s. Camera work is great. My view for 8 yrs as an FE. GREAT memories…..seems like a dream today.

[@AliMohamed-np1kt]

What a wonderful feeling to see my home town, and so many planes landing and taking off. Mogadishu is soon becoming a hub for East Africa. Thank you Sam.

[@majidelmit2326]

THIS IS NOT GOOD. Us Somalia we should be worrying these NGOs. They need to be kicked out the country immediately.

[@teetee210]

@@majidelmit2326 its embarrassing adeer they celebrating NGOs and UN landing in our airport when we don't even have a national airline, even malawi has its own airline

[@theancientsancients1769]

This was the best video ever! Mogadishu is very exotic thrilling landing always and to see all those classic diverse planes is like going to a museum ! The airport has a new terminal and 5 star hotel and a new airport is being build

[@geeewiz2231]

Great remembrance, thanks guys. A real airplane.

[@lrparrish227]

I was a flight engineer from 2000 to 2007 and loved it! Awesome video!! Thanks.

[@mmeduplechin1577]

Also, love the paper details + the cell phones w/routes! This was a wild ride!

[@Dana_Danarosana]

I love everything about this... seeing the operation and surroundings... but especially the 72!! This is by far my favorite aircraft and I've had many wonderful flights on them. Champion Air was the last scheduled US PAX airline to fly them and I purposely took multiple flights with them in 2007 not long before they closed up. Thank you for this amazing video! ❤️❗

[@SamChui]

I remember Champion Air takeoff out of Las Vegas in early 2000s!

[@Dana_Danarosana]

@@SamChui They had all 727s. They arose from the dust of MGM Air with a mix of VIP & all-coach configs. and used the VIPs for NBA teams. They relied heavily on NBA and MLT Charter business. When both of those moved to NWA in 2007, the business was no longer sustainable... especially with a fleet of thirsty 72s & expensive fuel.

[@cwiii3378]

Spent many years maintaining the 27 for UAL at ORD. First big aircraft I was checked out on for taxi and runup. Another great aircraft from Boeing.

[@WysteriaGuitar]

Beautiful plane and great job pilots and flight engineer!

[@MichaelG1986]

I remember flying in 727s as a little kid in the early 70s. Also the DC-9. I grew up in Southern California and we'd fly on family vacations from LAX to Texas in the summer. Usually American Airlines or Continental.