(4K) EPIC Evening Rush at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

[@LeppAviation]

For clarification, (because I'm seeing a lot of comments about it) this was filmed on March 2nd (which it says in the description), which was before the 737 MAX was grounded. That's why they are still flying in this video.

[@michaelcollins6387]

Just wondering where exactly you're filming at ATL. Obviously it's runway 9/27 so are you in the parking deck? I've heard that it's a great place but the police quickly show up to hassle you if you have a camera. Thanks!!

[@LeppAviation]

@@michaelcollins6387 yep, this was from the south parking deck. And no, I actually didn't have a single problem with police! I was there all day and was never bothered. Maybe I got lucky..

[@michaelcollins6387]

@@LeppAviation That's awesome! I'm going to go down there and try it then. Unfortunately, ATL has few decent places to watch anymore. There was a great place years ago on Loop rd at the approach end of 27 but the trees have grown too tall.

[@nolantherailfan5048]

Michael Collins i'm going there this Christmas

[@PlanesAndGames732]

Oh, this explains 1:10

[@jr13227]

Legend has it that Virgin Atlantic a-340 flew all the way to London with its gear down...

[@justinripka2855]

jr132 Captain: Gear Down First Officer: *grabs handle....pauses....* Gear already down Captain: ooohhhhhhh So THAT’S why we burned more fuel than usual...

[@rickbuckalew]

@@justinripka2855 That's an aircraft performance impossibility.

[@mrshanes1]

I was on a flight once where you could tell (feel and hear) the gear was down after takeoff for quite a while. Captain finally came on and said they had a temp sensor overheat on one of the wheels and couldn’t put the gear up. We flew like that for 10-12 minutes then you could hear the gear go up. No further issues (other than costing them extra fuel).

[@fliegerj]

I don't think it had the range. We once hard broke a C-17 at Ramstein and they had to fly in a special Boeing crew (non-military) and they flew the plane stateside (Kelly AFB TX, I think) with the gear down and had to do seven enroute A/Rs. C-17s westbound were notoriously short-legged to begin with. We'd launch from ETAR empty for CHS and always had to make a gas-n-go at DOV or WRI.

[@dmitriy6147]

Shane Smith experienced the same situation

[@henrygiesbrecht1963]

I absolutely love the plane videos where the guys take the time to actually edit or whatever they do, the destinations or from where the planes can from on the screen.👌👍

[@HaloFan9795]

I agree, I've been spoiled by the quality of Lepp's videos. Keep up the good work

[@maanasravishankar5465]

Same

[@lisalu910]

Delta, Delta, Delta, Delta, Delta. That's how you know you're in Atlanta!

[@vonitajoy7712]

lisalu910 and sometime a southwest or spirit.

[@farsadtv8910]

Same will be if you are in DFW and Phoenix you see so many American.

[@jefferyronson8950]

I believe Atlanta is the main hub for Delta, just like Denver is the main hub for United Airlines.

[@zachrizzo6525]

Same with Detroit and Minneapolis

[@snoopy3231]

lisalu910 That Is true because delta is Atlanta’s Hometown airline.

[@ericlindsey7751]

I am afraid of flying (Yes, I Know the safety stats) but watch these vids to alleviate my fears, really appreciate listing the type of aircraft, the age of said airplane and the destination. Great Job!

[@MrJgm8806]

Ditto.....Eric....

[@clansman89]

I'm sure seeing Boeing 737 Max not being grounded helps with the fear

[@dogaviation430]

Eric Lindsey it’s ok man, there’s about 102,000 planes flying over our heads everyday, crazy to think, I understand you’re scared but there’s a better chance of you getting in a car accident on the way to the airport(even if it’s a 10 min car ride) then getting in a plane crash, hopefully that helps a little bit I understand.

[@lisalu910]

Me, too

[@nolantherailfan5048]

You need to get your **** together i love flying

[@InfinitelyFlying]

A340 😍😍

[@LEGONINJAGO7]

Infinitely Flying favourite plane :)

[@visionist7]

Twilight days :-(

[@dodge33445]

I love those MD's. !!

[@gabrielhalston6726]

I'm old now, but I remember plane watching at ATL back in the mid-to-late 1960s up into the early 1970s.....watching Delta, Eastern and National DC-8s, Eastern 720s, DL Convair 880s, Pan American World Airways 707s and DC-8s, Northwest and Delta DC-10s, Delta and Eastern L-1011s, Delta 747s and even United's Caravelle jets along with all the various 727s, DC-9s and 737-100 & 200s from TWA, United, Southern, Braniff Int'l. As late as 1967, Constellations from Delta and DC-7s, DC-6s, Martin 404s, Convair 540s....all the propairliners, could be seen then....now THAT was a joyous sight to watch all these back in those days!!

[@duncanmcauley7932]

I’m going to miss the MD-88s. I used to fly on those aircraft between Atlanta and Buffalo when I lived in Tennessee. It was so quiet in the front!

[@kelleyhelms3826]

Lived in College Park, out near Hartsfield. Loved watching the big DC-10s and L1011s. I remember when the Delta Sign used to say Fly Delta's Big Jets. That was around 40 years ago.

[@rodneyowen1850]

I must agree that this video is EPIC!

[@TheSolaenergy]

I have been flying since the age of 2 and I still marvel at the beauty of planes taking off.

[@stevebennett3012]

Great variety captured this day. ATL gets boring when it's 80% Delta (unless it's the A350) but this had everything. Thanks for the upload.

[@jamest2401]

Whether it’s Atlanta, Detroit, or wherever, I absolutely LOVE watching takeoffs from this angle! Please give us more. My favorite shot is when they are up off the ground, with their gear already up (or mostly up) before they pass the camera line. That way you catch a glimpse of them in the configuration in which they are really meant to be; sleek, streamlined, and haulin’ ass.😉

[@ewkaboga]

Best plane spotting video on KZbin!

[@gingerhammond6446]

I live in Metro Atlanta, and I love watching these videos! Thanks!

[@fatimahrabah9201]

Perfect place to make this video. I live in McDonough and my backyard is the perfect place to spot airplanes. Thank you for this perfect video.

[@robbrown3688]

Fatimah Rabah where at in McDonough. I live in McDonough as well but cant find a place to spot planes.

[@realmapa1]

I'm from Mcdonough too!

[@wellingtonaviationchannel634]

3:00 That 737 pilot was really skidding!

[@PolarBearMadden]

Naaa

[@britodewagner4436]

The Queen in the Virgin colours scheme it's just amazing 😍😍😍😍

[@OhioPeteS2k]

Ahhhh the 767ER to Stuttgart. I’ve spent so many hours on that flight I should count it in days

[@Drewster1984]

Flew on G-VROY a couple of years ago from LGW to LAS. Amazing aircraft! Excellent video! 😍

[@cromoscromos4907]

So cool to see so many of the flights I watch pass overhead here in N. Carolina in the late afternoons. Wonderful!

[@Sharo85414]

Where do you watch them from, what area? thank you

[@jsking306]

I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for all of the care and creativity that you put into them. Just wondering, did the A 340 ever retract its gear after takeoff?

[@LeppAviation]

Thanks, Joe! If I remember correctly it was probably 30 seconds after I stopped recording that the gear came up.

[@graemebaker939]

Love these videos mate. Have subscribed and sitting here all the way from the U.K

[@HHopebringer]

A340 take offs: "Activate all hair dryers!"

[@thehuzaifaofficial8633]

Hahahaha

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

HHopebringer makes the plane look so uglier than it alresdy is

[@dpm-jt8rj]

A 16:00 minute video that Captain Joe did with Kennedy Steve. Steve mentions that very thing, very funny. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGLGfJmQltmfh5Y

[@MustraOrdo]

@@andersonrodriguez8258 Speak for yourself. I personally find the A340 to be one of the most aesthetically pleasing aircraft to behold.

[@oranges866]

@@MustraOrdo All quadjets except the A380 look stunning.

[@Ejonesvideo]

Great video. I’ve often wanted to record but have been afraid to. Does anyone say anything to you about recording from up there?

[@shortoldman5335]

14:41 Why no gear up?

[@saml6084]

I actually really love these videos. Thanks! Keep 'em coming!

[@LeppAviation]

Thank you!!

[@furyminecraft3285]

5:46 sound!

[@JamesH-mg5qp]

Fantastic shots at Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport mate

[@northfulton92]

I live near the airport as well in South Fulton and love seeing planes ✈️ fly above!

[@WhiteStateWarrior207]

These planes taxi so fast my word

[@kroont]

Great video! Great filming angle and love the way you stay w the planes. Also like the info. Thoroughly enjoyed!

[@d_kortman]

Hey, I’m from ATL and I’m gonna get my license soon so I can drive to the airport, what time of day is best to catch the good planes (heavies, max [when they’re ungrounded] 747s especially). And is there a good time in the morning because with the sun being in the West in the afternoons, the pics can get real backlit real fast. Thanks man!

[@Major_Tom98]

Excellent capture! Mad Dogs everywhere.

[@RileyRailAviationNTrucks]

Loved plane spotting at this time, mainly since it was before Covid and there were plenty of maddogs still around.

[@nankervisj]

Geez the PM certainly didn't waste any time getting the gear up at 6:51 lol nice video. Also with the gear on the Virgin A346 could be that the brakes were hot so they needed to cool them for a bit. That sometimes happens.

[@sherineidlinger952]

nankervisj, I was thinking the exact same thing.

[@JaydenWong]

Lovely video! I like that Virgin A340, really funny with the gear down lol

[@davidhoffman1278]

Somebody mentioned something I had forgotten about. The gear is sometimes left down to cool the brakes and tires after long taxiing and braking operations were needed to get to the runway. A blown tire or blazing hot brakes is not something you want in the enclosed space of a gear well. One interesting issue is that sometimes idle thrust is so powerful compared to the friction working against the aircraft's forward movement that the pilots ride the brakes a lot as they taxi to the runway. That may send brake and tire temperatures into an unacceptable range for immediate enclosure by the gear doors.

[@AaronHarberg]

Amazing Delta still flies so many older MD83-88 aircraft! Didnt realize so many flew out of Atlanta.

[@janehughart9290]

Last time I flew on a plane I flew out of Atlanta to Dallas and then to Tulsa. I remember standing in the terminal in Atlanta and counting the seconds between a plane landing and another appearing for a landing. All in all, it averaged about ten seconds. Certainly earns its claim as one of the busiest airports in the world.

[@beaglesguy]

Great presentation. Especially liked the clips with takeoff in foreground while landing in background.

[@gandalfthegrey8236]

Man that 777 sounded so beautiful during takeoff

[@thehuzaifaofficial8633]

The world large est engine plane the mighty Boeing 777 with it's GE90 roar

[@Sharo85414]

Hi, and thanks for the great video! Would you please tell me where you shot this footage from? Is it from the parking garage, and if so, which one? I'm coming here soon and would love to see this action from this viewing area. I'm just a girl that loves watching planes! thanks

[@LeppAviation]

LivingInMyPurpleWorld Thanks for watching! This was filmed at the South parking garage on the west side of the airport. Easily accessible from baggage claim outside Concourse T

[@Sharo85414]

@@LeppAviation Hi Again! I'm giving a shot of spotting this wknd. I really need to know, can I get to this parking lot you've mentioned by car, or do I need to walk to it? Thank you if you could lmk!! Much thanks

[@williambudiac5711]

How do you know where the planes are going/coming from?

[@eddycolumbusohio6063]

There's some apps

[@eddycolumbusohio6063]

Apps and radio signals

[@urszulajaskierska3111]

Starty ZAJEBISTE,i ta prędkość ech..uwielbiam patrzeć 👍👍👍🙄🤗

[@galaxy7176]

Excellent video.Keep up the good work!

[@pcpablo2]

Excellent camera work, keeping the plane in frame after it's airborne is harder than it looks! I live in ATL, but with 5 runways, and no decent filming locations at the end of the runway, I've never attempted shooting there.

[@dylan8575]

I love how southwest just goes whipping it around that curve @3:09

[@cito1101]

14:36 why did the landing gear stay down on that Virgin Atlantic a340???

[@timhubman5052]

Might have been done to cool the breaks down if they had a long taxi with a lot of stops on the way to the runway?

[@airlinetraveller]

Beautiful footage! I like the descriptions for each takeoff and landing very much. Thank you for sharing!

[@mcriii]

Outstanding work. Thanks for sharing.

[@JelmersAviation]

Beautiful video man! Enjoyed it! Liked!

[@Duderocks5539]

My friend was on that flight at 10:41. And btw ,you can hear cars going by and other jet engines idling over the MD-88s taking off ,which proves that aren’t so god damn loud like some people say they are. They are just a little louder than a CFM-56 powered 737 ,and can be heard a little longer after take off.

[@gandalfthegrey8236]

What? You can barely hear an MD-88 as it takes off.

[@AndreiTupolev]

There's a Melbourne in Florida then is there? That might cause confusion for some. A bit like how Hollywood International Airport isn't actually in California, but is in Fort Lauderdale.

[@LeppAviation]

AndreiTupolev Yes, that’s why it’s Melbourne, FL in the video

[@Elizabeth-xo5vc]

The plane at 7:49 was used for the thumbnail of this video!

[@anthonypisculli8964]

Why is that Airbus A340 Virgin Atlantic’s gear down its suppose to be up not down

[@sinisabalentovic9617]

Hey man ,superb video!!Boeing 747 400 virgin ????I am so happy to see it flying ,because i was thinking that there are no more 747 400 i the air !!Which company still flyes 747 400 beside virgin ???I mean passenger version!!

[@LeppAviation]

I appreciate it! There are still hundreds of 747-400s flying today. Airlines like Virgin, Lufthansa, KLM, British Airways, and Qantas still fly them. And there are many more

[@MrJwill919]

Can’t decide if my favorite sound is at 5:35 or 14:25 😍

[@fliegerj]

Question - Virgin Atlantic A340 is off the ground at 14:18, last image at 15:05 with all gear still extended. Normal? 47 seconds after takeoff with the gear still down seems kind of long.....

[@ibis8566]

my peepee long :D

[@davidhoffman1278]

Brake cooling after excessive taxiing while riding the brakes. Put hot brakes into an enclosed gear well and you can overpressurize a tire resulting in a tire blowing apart creating all kinds of damage. Add in a possible hot brake initiated fire in the gear wiring or hydraulics. Time slots in the ATC system for international flights. Try to take off too late and you get your flight plan cancelled. It is a lot more difficult to reschedule than a domestic flight. Pilots might push the limits of aircraft operation in order to keep that slot. You get airborne "on time" and deal with the heat on the way to your destination. There are various minimum and maximum speed limits in the lower altitudes so you just stick to the minimums as you air cool the landing gear. Can you still end up with problems from trying this? Yes, but it is a deliberately and thoughtfully considered gamble to not have the flight cancelled entirely.

[@MrJgm8806]

That A340 with its gear down for so long...Did it come back in?

[@anthonymunro347]

That's an excellent question, I'll see if i can get the flight info in about 24hrs

[@mylovesongs2429]

I love this vantage point of the planes as they are taking off. Toooo much runway action, like in a lot of youtube channels that feature plane spotting, is not a good thing. You cut to the chase, and show the planes just as they are taking off, as well as showing them speed off into the distance. It really is awesome! The audio is very clear, to hear the mesmerizingly beautiful roar of the engines sending the planes into the sky!! Thank you for your better way of showing takeoffs!!!! I will subscribe to your channel for sure!!

[@KawiAddict46]

I live in Gainesville and alot of the big boys fly right over me if the wind is right at around 12k feet.. definitely a good hobby to be into with such a variety in aircraft size, type and destination! (A-340/80 and 747) still make me run outside like a helicopter when I was little 😂 Awesome video bud keep it up!

[@Sharo85414]

WOW!! I used to be that lucky! I'm sadly not anymore... Would you please lmk where I could get a good view in this pathway? much thanks

[@XeonAlpha]

Is it just me or is that SWA 737 at 3:00 hauling butt?

[@allanevator]

777 has a sound i never heard

[@gandalfthegrey8236]

It's so beautiful to hear. And the 787 is just so unbelievably quiet as it takes off. Boeing really did an amazing job with the look of the 787 too. It is arguably the most distinguished looking airliner in the skies today.

[@thee_jetsetter208]

RR or GE?

[@allanevator]

Maybe RR

[@stebdb304]

Thee_jetsetter it’s a Ge90 engine

[@dimidomo7946]

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is Delta's hub. Did not see much international airline action other than... DELTA. Always good action Lepp.

[@ManoliGreek2640]

How old can airplanes get before they are put out of of service??

[@21xd09]

Delta tends to refurbish the cabins and keep them for a couple of years longer. The 767-400ERs and the 777-200ERs for example are getting or in the process of getting cabin modifications to match the rest of their product in their fleet. As for the Mad Dogs, Delta has already begun phasing a bunch of them out. I think a couple are coming back, but I if I recall correctly in a year or two (2020 or so) they will be phased out. But to answer your question in general, commonly late 20's to 30 years of operation.

[@howerabin4061]

Why the FUCK do you care LIBTARD COMMIE PUSSY?!?!?!?! #MAGA #USAUSAUSA #TRIGGERED #SNOWFLAKE #LEFTARD #FEMINAZI

[@billymcnutt116]

(01:52) I haven't heard that sound from a 737 before. Cool.

[@ChrisZoomER]

Listen to that 747 at 8:35. It's actually louder than the Concorde but most of it we can't hear so the Concorde still sounds louder!😉

[@thecinematicvloginggamer6271]

Where is this spot at

[@kenpalmer1965]

This video is absolutely awesome! Does this airport have a public observation area where the general public can park and watch departures and arrivals up close?

[@airplanes0015]

Wow... just 1 year ago and there is lots of aircrafts that will not fly again (don’t fly but will come back or not come back) like the MD-80, Delta 777, 737 Max which is coming back. But there is lots of them!

[@genxer711]

Delta’s fleet is as old as hell

[@LeppAviation]

A lot of their fleet is aging, but there are also plenty of brand new aircraft in their fleet. 737-900s, A321s, A350s, A220s, A330neos, and the incoming A321neo. I’d say about half, if not more, of Delta’s fleet is under 6 years old.

[@gop4usa12]

You know what's ironic about it? American Airlines has the newest fleet and the oldest cabins. When you step into a 25 year old Delta 757, you'd think it was a new plane looking at the seats and video screens. And one nice thing about an old fleet is you know the carrier will put more effort into maintaining them knowing they're going to be using them longer.

[@Betelgeuse732]

They acquired a few older planes from Pan AM.

[@sitka406]

You did a great job. Thank's for this video with a lot of information, i hope you'll make some more like this?! greets from germany (XFW)

[@tomburke5311]

I haven't even seen a MD-80 series aircraft for over 10 years, let alone flown in one! I mainly fly in Europe and Asia. It's all 737, A320, A330, 777, 787 & A380.

[@beakerthemuppet2928]

You should know why there are so many delta planes (delta is based off Atlanta)

[@steelesmith9977]

the famous south side domestic parking garage will forever be the best planes spotting spot for katl

[@NCAgentX]

@8:13 for China Airlines is a fantastic shot. Simply beautiful! Thanks for the great content!! Am subscribed to the channel now

[@lightningsaviation5130]

Awesome video and where is that spotting area

[@LeppAviation]

South Parking Deck. Thanks!

[@SummitRecords911]

Thank you. these videos are great. please do more of Atlanta.

[@LeppAviation]

I'll definitely be back!

[@CRNA2b95]

I’m curious as to the editing of this video... the last one was a delta airbus aircraft? How were there so few of them in the video... Airbus are taking over the fleet! (Not that I’m complaining; If it ain’t Boeing, I ain’t going) Also, no MD-90’s, 737-800’s, 737-500’s, 757’s of any variant?

[@DrumBum561]

14:45 why did it keep its gear down ?

[@tpfp7881]

1:12 -OOP 🤭 Great Video BTW 👍🏻

[@Lorgoth117]

Ever figure out why that Virgin Airbus didn't put it's gear up?

[@Delta319]

brakes were hot. leaving the gear out lets the brakes cool down

[@Lorgoth117]

@@Delta319 That makes sense, Thanks!

[@MrShane707]

Generally it means that one of the brakes aren’t working, so they have to keep the gear down for 2 minutes in order for the gyroscopic effect from the spinning wheel to lessen. They have brake fans to cool them off.

[@commitnub9636]

Thx I live in the atl and go here.

[@veroskibum]

Just purchased a Sony AX33. Did you use a tripod or just hand held? Thanks.

[@LeppAviation]

This was all hand held! It's an amazing camera.

[@koreanluncheonmeat]

take off 0:02 Delta Airlines [] B717-200 [23S] [] N988AT 0:37 Delta Airlines [] MD-88 [] N999DN 1:11 Southwest [] B737 MAX 8 [] N8701Q 1:51 Delta Airlines [] B737-900ER [932] [] N914DU 2:17 Delta Airlines [] MD-88 [] N960DL 3:33 Delta Airlines [] B767-300ER [332] [] N197DN 5:21 Delta Airlines [] B777-200ER [232] N861DA 6:02 Delta Airlines [] MD-88 [] N985DL 6:38 KLM [] B787-9 Dreamliner [] PH-BHH 7:20 ^Lufthansa [] A340-300 [313] [] D-AIGP 8:07 China Airlines Cargo [] B747-400F [409] [] B-18715 9:11 Airfrance [] B777-300ER [328] F-GZNK 10:01 Delta Airlines [] MD-88 [] N975DL 10:40 Delta Airlines [] B777-200LR [232] [] N704DK 11:19 Delta Airlines [] B767-300ER [332] [] N183DN 11:57 Delta Airlines [] B767-300ER [332] [] N178DN 12:58 Delta Airlines [] B767-300ER [332] [] N182DN 14:05 Virgin Atlantic [] A340-600 [642] [] G-VWIN 15:52 Delta Airlines [] B767-400ER [432] [] N834MH 16:28 Delta Airlines [] B767-400ER [432] [] N825MH 17:37 Delta Airlines [] B767-400ER [432] [] N839MH 18:15 Virgin Atlantic [] B747-400 [443] [] G-VROY 18:59 Delta Airlines [] A330-300 [302] [] N823NW landing 4:51 Qatar Airways [] B777-300ER [3DZ] [] A7-DEH 13:43 British Airways [] B777-200ER [] G-VIIM

[@brandonmmmmmmmm3293]

love ur vids bud

[@icy_frosted506]

Why is a340s gear not up yet 14:33

[@creativefrankie9823]

15:31 the SECOND Queen of the skies

[@nenblom]

Nice catch! Parallel takeoffs and landings!

[@snoopy3231]

Is there an airfrance A380?

[@CitizenZero1]

Is it true Qatar doesn’t accept 787s assembled at the South Carolina plant?

[@02Nawal]

What is Delta going to do with its MD 80's planes? They're very old!

[@LeppAviation]

They're now slowly being phased out and being replaced with the A220

[@m.d.8032]

Nice video, but where are the heavies that were mentioned in the description? A single 747 doesn't cut it. There's actually a weight limitation for planes to have a heavy call sign...

[@LeppAviation]

How about the numerous 767s, 777s, 787-9, A340-300 and -600, 747s (and there are more than one of them), and the A330? Not sure how all that was overlooked since those are all heavy aircraft, my friend.. All those total to 18 heavies in this video.

[@gandalfthegrey8236]

You are aware that 747-87 are all considered heavies right?? Also A340-80s are all heavies as well. MD10s and 11s are as well along with DC10s. Didnt see any of those in the video but still.

[@LeppAviation]

@@gandalfthegrey8236 Yes, I am aware those aircraft are heavies. I just listed the heavies that were seen in the video.

[@gandalfthegrey8236]

@@LeppAviation Oh no I know, i was just saying that to further educate that person. Ole Mike up here seems to think only 747s are heavies. Lmao

[@LeppAviation]

@@gandalfthegrey8236 Ahh got it, my apologies!

[@themig6101]

It’s amazing how some airplanes are so old but are still capable of flying safely

[@LeppAviation]

That's a product of good maintenance, my friend

[@Mathin3D]

ATL FTW!

[@sd90mac61]

May I SAY that was SUPER NICE!! MORE PLEASE, LOVE THAT (CLOSE UP) AT 15:10 BRITISH AIRWAYS, 777? NICE, THEIRS SURE ALOTA, 767'S AND 777'S, AND A FEW 747'S👍👍 YOU SURE MADE MY DAY!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS WITH ME ❤️👍

[@theoregonaviation5]

How can anyone dislike these videos? It does not make any sense...

[@isaacbabb5839]

I live in Atlanta! 😀

[@carloscrack3]

5:04 that's badass