In the Cockpit Lockheed L-1011 Tristar to Las Vegas (1997)

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[@timothybuck6860]

I logged about 880 hours in the Tri-Star back in the early 90's. We loved that airplane. Biggest cockpit in the industry. We used to say it was "like flying your living room around". It was a slow climber. The joke was that "the L-1011 didn't really climb, it just maintained altitude as the curvature of the earth fell away." It was actually only climbing at 200-300 feet a minute in the last one or two thousand feet to it's optimum altitude. It had it's quirks, and it was a high maintenance airplane, but we loved it none-the-less. Thanks for the memories.

[@FLT111]

What quirks did the L-1011 have, out of curiosity?

[@fortcrafterbossbehold9027]

​@@FLT111 I am not him/her lol, but I am gonna guess the l1011 was a diva to care for as a result of its very advanced and consequently very complicated design.

[@David-lb4te]

The joke about the curvature of the earth, was originally used for the Hawker Siddeley Trident-1.

[@Donald-ky2fg]

98% dispatch rate i read , which is it?

[@nightfall22]

Damn I loved this story! The Tri-Star was one of the most beautiful planes…

[@wizardmix]

This is the most beautiful love letter to the L1011 and what class and professionalism from the crew. It's clear they took so much pride in their work.

[@n6mz]

To this day, when I mention this beautiful aircraft to any of my (retired) Boeing engineering or test pilot friends, they have nothing but the greatest respect and admiration for it. What a tragedy that it was Lockheed's final airliner.

[@gregdark5203]

Gotta love the captain for taking the time to explain the operation of the aircraft. A true professional.

[@MSA3568]

And great credit to the mighty Flight Engineer too. His explanations were even more exhaustive and methodical.

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

I had never been on an aircraft before I joined the US Navy. When we left the MEPS (Military Entrance & Processing Station) in Indianapolis in 1986, this jet was my first time flying. We left Indy and flew to San Diego (no longer a recruit training station) When I walked on for the first time, I was telling myself NFW this thing actually flies. No way. Just too big. Well, it did and 16 weeks later it brought me home from boot camp/AIT a full sailor. This plane has a special place in my memories.

[@demonrouge3338]

See my comment about this. I said the same thing and had the same thought 😄

[@flyingfeline7110]

I used to love working in the lower galley on the L1011 when I was cabin crew - Air Operations of Europe (Sweden) in the 90s.

[@northernlight696]

I got to fly a lot in the seventies and eighties , mostly in Canada. I got to fly on Air Canada L1011's several times going between Calgary and Toronto - beautiful plane.

[@flyboy2880]

I received a lovely hand written letter from Capt Vaughn after I contacted Royal Airlines way back. A beautiful video featuring my all time favourite aircraft.

[@mazinsafar]

The TriStar is my favorite too. I’ve flown in it many many times in the 70's and early 80's and have formed amazing childhood memories. She was such a gracious bird, way ahead of her time.

[@a.nelprober4971]

Unfortunately I'm too young to be part of that generation but looks cool

[@wizardmix]

@@a.nelprober4971 This jet truly stood out. Hard to know how to describe it other than it was ahead of its time and different. There were a lot of different looking jets in the 70s / 80s and 90s. Before ETOPS tri-jets bridged the gap and the L1011 was the best one ever made.

[@cv990a4]

Royal Aviation - Michel Le Blanc... I was at a Canadian bank that financed those L-1011s - almost certainly including this exact aircraft. We were exposed to scrap value only, so despite the age of the aircraft, we were secure. Le Blanc later went on to Jetsgo.

[@franklobo2579]

I loved the Tri Star. I was in the US Air Force and traveled Commercial all over the world. The majority of my flights were international and on the L 1011. Such a smooth ride and ahead of her time. 😢

[@georgiathai4961]

Greatest jet airliner in the history of the world. 26 years flying this masterpiece.

[@futonclutch5040]

Absolutely. In its own class.

[@jakethepitador2558]

I remember flying in one which was just recently delivered new to AC in '79. As it taxied, the brakes would groan, kind of a grinding sound, quite loud. Always wondered why that was.

[@futonclutch5040]

@@jakethepitador2558 I have flown on the Tristar/Tristar 500 about a dozen times, but never heard anything from the brakes. However, the No.2 centre-mounted RB-211 engine (located behind the rear toilets) would have a strange low vibrational humming sound. It could be especially heard on start-up.. both inside the airplane and also on the ramp. A unique airplane that will always have a special place in my heart.

[@Kevins-Philippine-Retirement]

I had the privilege and enjoyment of flying on an Air Canada L1011.

[@wizardmix]

I've only flown on one as a passenger two times. Once in the latter half of the 80s and again in 1994. As a kid I always hoped the jet would be an L1011.

[@neelghai]

I flew in a Tristar on British Airways flight no. BA147 from LHR - DEL in Nov 1986. What a beauty of an aircraft...! ✈️💥💯

[@lorenjackson8961]

I'm lucky, I grew up at a time in the 60's and 70's when all the classic airliners were still flying. I've been on DC-9's, 737-200's, DC-8's, 707's and 720's, BAC 1-11's, Fokker F-28's and F-100's, DC-10's, countless 727's. My absolute favorite out of all of them was the L-1011. I'm lucky to have had many flights on them and loved everyone. Lockheed hit a home run with them....it may not have shown up in sales against the DC-10....but much of that was the fault of Rolls Royce falling way behind in cetrification of the RB-211 because of financial trouble.

[@RobbertsTravelGuides]

Lockheed basically got ruined by Rolls Royce

[@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568]

automatic transmission?

[@eldrenbiddle9358]

The reason for delay in certification was failure of the engine bird strike test. This is accomplished in an engine test cell and done by firing a chicken (not alive) with an air cannon into the engine operating at normal speed. The RB-211 original front fan blade design was carbon fiber-plastic. the long delay was caused by having to redesign the fan with titanium blades. In another engine manufacturer's test, their test failed with disastrous result then someone discovered they had fired a frozen chicken. Career limiting stuff.

[@lantingliu7886]

Fantastic show….sure doesn’t seem that long ago. As a regular PlaneSpotter at YYZ Pearson going back many years, this sure brings back memories. A lot of old carriers on the ATC that aren’t with us any longer. Thanks 🙏 Watching made my day.

[@clairewest6676]

As a kid, I flew on a British Airtours Tristar from the UK to Palma, Mallorca. At Palma, all the other aircraft were narrow bodies and I remember feeling so proud that I was on this majestic aircraft. I remember looking at her at the bottom of the steps and thinking that I'd never seen anything so beautiful, so grand and so enormous before! What a gorgeous girl she was. On the way back the cabin door wouldn't close so the cabin crew had to crank it shut down from the ceiling.

[@1BergerVongSchlauigkeitHer]

Something about the ancient video quality and all the analog gauges just gets me.

[@barryhumphries4514]

I only flew in an L1011 TriStar once from RAF Brize Norton to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus with 4 F-4 Phantoms alongside, they slipped back behind a few times to refuel from us along the way. Later I used to dispatch various TriStars at Gatwick Airport in the 90s. A favourite because whilst boarding was in progress, it was still quite easy to get forward to the flight deck to coordinate with the flight crew. I miss them… 😢

[@tylergamer1601]

Just planes was always ahead of time with aviation

[@jimbrown9817]

I don’t envy many people their jobs, but…. I would do that one for less than minimum wage. Respect to these men for their professionalism, great communication, and personal courtesy.

[@memoalonso3317]

I totally loved the L-1011.

[@ianmedium]

Wonderful aircraft. I have many happy memories as a child inthe seventies flying to Spain in the brightly coloured Court Line Tri Stars.

[@tski3458]

My Dad worked at Lockheed. Data processing on the L1011 program. He was into computers before there were any. I remember the stacks of used punch cards used for programing . Burbank California for many years.

[@michaelcrawford6536]

It would be interesting today if Lockheed stayed in the commercial plane building business

[@us1fedvet]

An airplane never equaled for its comfort and conveniences. Was way advanced in technology. Outstanding safety record.

[@rodrigodantas9280]

Awesome plane, landings and crew.....love it

[@goldleader2804]

Favorite passenger plane ever made. Personal favorite was the PSA with the lounge down stairs, bummer I’ll never get to fly on one.

[@halimtalafuka9946]

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[@ShakespeareCafe]

This is pure classic gold. I'm sitting back in First Class with a bottle of Cab watching this

[@ianchristopherson1973]

Flew return from Manchester to Malaga April 1999 with Caledonian Airlines, a big old bird with a lino floor, most comfortable flight I ever had, would love to do it again.

[@mishko01]

I flew on Royal's L-1011s several times from CYYZ to KFLL numerous times back in the 90s, beautiful aircraft.

[@hankmccoy6779]

I've always loved the Lockheed L-1011 Tristar!I've always admired the LockheedL-1011 Tristar!

[@Chatta-Ortega]

I loved the L-1011. Such a roomy, comfortable cabin!

[@eljeffe8806]

I liked the Captain's guided tour of the overhead panel. He could find any button there in his sleep.

[@hawghead4596]

The tail section of this plane was built in my home town, my brother was an inspector there.

[@brionhannan1204]

Had this bird come through PIE back in the day. Every now and then we had this one, an Air Transat, and an ATA L10 visiting on the same day. Good times.

[@Rayal1979]

Woah. Beautiful. I flew on the L-1011 a couple times with BWIA.

[@anitaroberts8729]

Very interesting and lovely flight! I wish Tristars were still gracing the sky with their presence. 🛩 💙 🛩

[@tpcdude]

This was a great to see this i flew for business many times us to ca and back and i loved the electric verticle passenger door .. so cool.

[@selimkutlu1931]

Marvellous Landing Great Crew Many Thanks for sharing with us

[@d7ijjjj]

Pure GOLD.

[@kevinkeswick1243]

I flew to Las Vegas in the '90s on a Royal Airlines L1011 from Toronto. Seeing the old Terminal 1 in Toronto brought back memories. The old terminal offered great views of the airport. I used to love to drive to the top floor of the multi-level parking garage in the center of the terminal from which you had a 360-degree view of the aircraft directly below you at the gates. It was the best possible vantage point to check out the ramp action! Nothing like that exists today. I can still remember the sweet smell of kerosene. One of the things I remember about that Royal L1011 to KLAS is it appeared that the interior had been repainted by someone using a roller.

[@rangerrick8220]

Awesome! I was actually working Pearson about that time... remember Royal Airlines - believe they had a big fat A310 there as well. Recognize alot of the landmarks as well. Yup - this was one of my fav planes of that era!

[@gatewayz75]

I made these 2 exact flights on Royal back in 1994, my one and only chance to fly on the L1011, very smooth and pleasant flight.

[@xx.zengchi]

It's very nice to see what was flying back then I really enjoy this video a lot.

[@joeg5414]

I used to get these on VHS for Christmas back in the 90s

[@davebest5624]

Doing away with the flight engineer was a major retrograde step in my opinion. Not only did the engineer take a big chunk of the workload, the also knew the aircraft inside out and could concentrate on problem solving whilst the pilots aviator, navigate and communicate. They also at a push could jump into one of the seats and help fly the plane.

[@unityxg]

I swear aviation communication slang hasn't changed for decades. Love it.

[@MSA3568]

It is not slang. It is trained Standard Operating Procedures in Aviation English. There are those who are proficient in Aviation English but can not hold a proper colloquial conversation in English.

[@selimkutlu1931]

Thank you very much for this great video. I had the chance once in a lifetime to fly with this type. Through your video, I had the opportunity to know closely how this aircraft flew. thank you very much for sharing this video with us.

[@ybing]

omg so many empty lands back then, also Lake Mead water level so high 🥲 The old international terminal, brought back many memories

[@badgerfishinski6857]

Tri-Star ! Flew it in the back cabin IAH-ORD. Delta Airlines. The sleekness and sexy look of the TriStar. Luv'ed Eastern's paint scheme too.

[@amysinterests2608]

Awesome video, I love the L-1011.

[@RyanN880EP]

I rode on a Tristar once, I think, in my 14 years in the Army😊and it was an awesome ride. But I almost did confuse it with a DC-10 while boarding😳was my bad. But I love this airplane and this has to be the BEST L1011 video I have ever seen and thank you!

[@MattsAviationChannel]

Wow this is absolutely spectacular! It brings back wonderful memories! 🤩👌✈

[@wotan10950]

I only flew on a TriStar once, TWA SFO-JFK 1974. But it was a beautiful plane, inside and out.

[@dave4shmups]

Nice! I never flew on one, but I used to see a lot them parked at Delta Airlines gates. They operated the largest fleet of TriStars in the world

[@Jeff-sp7bg]

Had I believe 70 or 80 of them. Flew from Atl-Hnl in the early 90s. Comfortable and smooth flight

[@apieceofdirt4681]

Thanks for sharing this. It’s great to see a “flash from the past” video 👍

[@bryanparkerperez8941]

SUCH AN INTERESTING VIDEO UP WITH THE CREW - AND SUCH A TREAT TO GET THAT TIME WITH THE CAPTAIN RE THE CONTROLS OF THE PLANE AND THE ENGINEER - FOND MEMORIES OF FLYING ON THE TRI-STAR IN PRECIOUS TIMES🤔...AND VERY INTERESTING TO FLY OVER THE HOOVER DAM -AND SEE HOW HIGH THE WATER LEVEL WAS IN 97! THAN IT WAS WHEN I WENT THERE IN 2015, LET ALONE NOW - BLESSINGS FROM THE UK! 😇

[@thomasjacques5286]

I have always wondered what could be accomplished if all the US aircraft manufacturers were lashed together, the same as AIRBUS. I believe it would be a manufacturing juggernaut. In many respects, the L-1011 was ahead of its time and a marvelous aircraft. I could watch these videos all day.

[@filthywings353]

The Tristar is what finally gave Americans a plane with auto land capability. Something the British already had with the trident for nearly 10 years when the tristar debuted. Though the Trident was only certified for Cat II and the Lockheed widebody for Cat III if I’m not mistaken.

[@magicaviation2990]

Keep up this great work! The cameraman of these videos is so lucky he/she gets to do this!

[@lmaoyourekiddingme]

Wish I could have flown in one but I did get to snag a DC10 as a teen.

[@richardshiggins704]

I flew from CDG Paris to Mirabel Montréal in 1997 with Royal Tristar . I did not know they still existed .

[@Sammyb_rc]

wow look at how full lake mead was

[@eljeffe8806]

Like hearing the call-sign (cactus) on LAS ground for America West again. Miss that

[@Jeff-sp7bg]

America west had 747 service from phx to hnl in the early 90s

[@Updukat]

29:32 When GPS was a backup system

[@Hardenawer]

This was my virst VHS flight in the cockpit video, at the time I didn’t even understand english 🥲

[@wendyraymond1751]

Absolutely amazing video thoroughly enjoyed this thanku so much love and God bless always x

[@charliehilbrant]

Slowing that beast down must require an incredible amount of energy

[@Boodieman72]

Been a long time since I saw a second officer.

[@tomm487]

...now they are trying to get rid of the first one too....

[@chrisneumann4202]

Total classic! I saw cockpit L-1011 and I was like.....what? They're still flying??? I've been flying since I was a kid the late 1970's and I probably have been in one or two, but don't recall. Dozens of MD-80's, F-100's, ERJ/CRJ, 707's, 757/767', a small number of A-320/30's, and I can't count the number of 737's. I love my job, but looking back I think I might have liked being a pilot.

[@billkrokoship]

That was a plane of the times!

[@badcompany-w6s]

Wonderful video!

[@if6wuz9]

One of if not the best airliners ever built. We need a new tri-jet design with engines that can compete efficiently with the 2 engine jets.

[@kevinfairclough4619]

It really is a beautiful aircraft design. I just can’t see it ever being replicated, the maintenance costs are so critical to operators, not just the fuel efficiency. It was an expensive plane to maintain with that S duct central engine, from what I have read about it. (Enthusiast, not an expert)

[@weok-doing-things]

The Pilots were so knowledgeble when there was no computers onboard except human heads

[@floseatyard8063]

You know that uh, most of the flight (and landing) was autopilot in the l1011 right?

[@weok-doing-things]

@@floseatyard8063 yes, but the way things were studied was quite oldschool, as well as standards for scholarship, and additional tools which were meant to be used in case of automations fail in terms of navigation were from earlier 20th century

[@moemanncann895]

Beautifully shaped bird 👍🇨🇦

[@jamesaaronmanarang]

Excited here!!❤🇵🇭

[@jimbrown9817]

What a pleasure to see a cockpit that looks like it’s not a video game.

[@kennelson3848]

Pretty plane

[@PaoloZanconato-l2e]

beautyfull airplane tristar

[@CCitis]

Simpler times! Early GPS... analog gauges... pre 9/11...Vegas in the 90s.... nice.

[@visionist7]

Good old days when DLC meant Direct Lift Control, not Downloadable (That Was Deliberately Removed To Sell It To You Later) Content

[@MSA3568]

It featured to my knowledge only on the more advanced long range version -500 series

[@JavierLopez-ic8sb]

8:00 music to my ears

[@kjelle5350]

That cockpit has spectacuar a view. Why dont they make cockpits like this anymore. Big with big windows.

[@lahleholivia7398]

Wowsers

[@Blakpj]

I had this on VHS thanks for posting lol

[@notme123]

I liked the "Three Holers".

[@MSA3568]

A far more superior three holes than 727. I flew both.

[@jogman49]

Nice vidéo ! Question for late 90's pilots, why everybody seems to prefer 06R back then ? I would much rather Land on 06L nowadays! Was it longer back then or there was no 05 in YYZ ?

[@yourtravelswithbruce]

I loved to fly Royal Airlines

[@zigarten]

Radio chatter: Can Air?

[@Donald-ky2fg]

Having an engineer w panel onboard beats the labor saving over automated meat wagons we fly today.

[@Bryan-no2xv]

antique

[@Ron_Padgett]

Cool video I live in Utah he is pronouncing Moab wrong its pronounced Moe-Ab.

[@rejeanboilard6989]

I Knowles Redg i flow With him in 1998 my name is rejean boilard .is gentleman tank vers much i appreciated ta ks redg

[@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568]

why has he set a course of 280degrees? he is flying from toronto to las vegas. i don't understand.

[@MSA3568]

Depends on which Airway segment. This is IFR not VFR straight line flying.

[@halimtalafuka9946]

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[@ns81]

Hey how ridiculous would the L-1011 have been with 3 GE-90s instead of 3 RB-211s. Can somebody build that in a sim and make a video?

[@gelatinous6915]

I did the math on it, 3 GE-90s produce more thrust than four of any other engine, it'd be bigger than the a380

[@MSA3568]

With Microsoft flight sim all is possible. Cut n paste😅

[@marthalopez4247]

L1011

[@sinada5444]

Yo L-1011 is still alive!!

[@justplanes]

On video yes, in real life I don't think so.. this was filmed 25 years ago

[@bernardowens1648]

Don't think anyone is flying the L-1011, not even cargo.

[@sinada5444]

@@bernardowens1648 I just realized that the video was filmed 25 years ago, but Fair to say this aircraft is safe compared to other competitors at that time, and I like it.

[@bernardowens1648]

@@sinada5444 it was indeed a great aircraft. The British Air Force had two that were converted into Air Refuelers. They retired them years ago as well. Lack of available parts is what killed the aging aircraft.

[@DirkDP65]

I think the Stargazer still flies. Great aircraft, too bad it was mired in Lockheed corruption...

[@n310ea]

13:40 Look at the laptop they were using back then, it looks ridiculous.

[@liberareview3567]

Such an old design... Dangerous these days! Boneyard with this scrap heap! All these dudes died on these old relics !

[@raphaelmiguelbalon9226]

What makes you say so when it only has ten hull losses and a better safety record compared to the DC-10 and 747?

[@xaviercarnice5675]

no metan tantos anuncios.

[@JerrodleeJax]

Fantastic, exciting video !! Absolutely professional crew, thank you for the video !!