Flying the Delta MD-80s ONE LAST TIME: Newark-Atlanta-Chicago!

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Date of Travel: 8 MAY 2019
Airline: DELTA
Livery: Delta standard livery
Route: EWR-ATL-ORD
Aircraft: MD-88, MD-90
Flight Number: DL 381, DL 1958
Miles: 745 + 604
Airborne time: 1h58m, 1h40m
Notes: Almost definitely my last time flying the MD-80 in the USA.
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[@DD-hz8cm]

Wingin’ It! Paul Lucas When will you be flying to Ottawa, Canada (CYOW) ? There are very few international flights to here but it’s an interesting airport as it’s very small considering it’s the airport in the nation’s capital. We still have a few turboprops flying out of here to Toronto and Montreal. Anyway thought you’d be interested! Cheers!

[@adithyaramachandran7427]

Booked a flight with delta yesterday leaving from Detroit, and got a 717. It all depends on the seat you get whether the experience is good or Sucks. The further back you go, the worse it gets. Maybe I'll be on one of the last ones to fly an MD series plane. My flight back is an A220, which I'm more excited about.

[@tobiasmeier6887]

Hey Paul! Thanks for another great video, I appreciate all your efforts & presentation style... Anyhow; ifI am not mistaken you can fly the MD-82 in Europe with "Bulgarian Air Charter"...I travelled with that charter airline once and it was quite an experience.

[@unkown8390]

New York to Miami MD80 and Chicago to new York on MD80 me and my dad watch ur videos good job :)

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[@figarodelacolline6861]

Remembering a fun occurrence with the MD-80 flying out of Dallas DFW to Chicago ORD; American Airlines. Weather in Dallas was horrible, as is typical in the early fall. Massive thunderstorm cells rolled in that evening one right after the other. Our flight had been delayed twice. The original pilot had to be let off as he had exceeded his legal flight time for the day. The replacement pilot had an hour to take off before his legal on-duty time would be exceeded. What we had going for us was the replacement pilot's home was Chicago and he was bound and determined to make it! After counting down for take off position (47th, then 38th, then 25th, and so on), we finally reached 2nd in line just as another violent storm cell was entering the DFW area. Our pilot switched to on-board weather radar and gave us regular updates while reassuring the passengers with statements like; "I flew through much worse in Vietnam", and finally "there's a small window of opportunity showing on our on-board radar - what say ye, yea or nay?" to which the entire cabin erupted in an unmistakable YEA! Given clearance for take-off, the Pratt & Whitney JT-8Ds wound up hard, thrusting us down the runway at breakneck speed. Taking more of the soaked runway than normal with a full and heavy plane, we finally lifted off and the "flying pencil" arched skyward at what seemed like a vertical rate. Climbing through the low-hanging clouds, heavy with rain and electrical charge we all watched as lightning danced in and out of the clouds, reflected in the wet aluminium and light grey paint of the wings. Our pilot came over the intercom and said laughing: "This plane is such a pleasure to fly! Let's go home, people!" Maybe some of us don't like the DC-9/MD-80 family of aircraft, but that pilot sure did. And that beautiful "flying pencil" got us all home safe.

[@zac-3474]

Figaro de la Colline loved this

[@JoseAlfonsoChavez]

What an awesome story! Thanks for sharing!

[@rztrzt]

You should have been a writer!

[@ziauddinkhan5699]

Great story.

[@VidVwr00]

I had a slightly different experience at Ohare. Delayed departure waited a long time for a tug to push back. Pilot said screw this, and used reverse thrust to back up. Plane shuddered it’s way back 30 yards and we were free to go.

[@johnslayton20]

My grandfather flew for American Airlines so I grew up flying the “super 80” to visit family and vacation around the states. It will always hold a special place in my heart. RIP

[@stephenpinder9567]

Flew an MD80 or 88 out of LEX to ATL on the first leg of my honeymoon in 94. loved it. I'm so ancient I once flew on an L1011 out of ORL back in the 80s. An amazing ahead of its time aircraft I think you would have enjoyed.

[@stevesteffen7001]

Flew an L1011 from Orlando to Atlanta, then to DFW. I really liked the L1011. Roomy and comfortable, and as I was travelling in uniform I got an upgrade to 1st class. Delta treated me great.

[@captainCaybrew]

The MD-80 series is definitely my favorite aircraft of all time. I’m glad they continue to operate in North America, as they are basically gone in the rest of the world. Best looking and comfortable for passengers with the 3-2 config.

[@rithvikyagnamurthy6560]

Paul: It‘s Time for a joy ride with delta down to Atlanta and back up to Chicago Me: This cup of noddles is 1 WHOLE DOLLAR?

[@Rezaal]

What are noddles?

[@rithvikyagnamurthy6560]

@@Rezaal a very thin, long strip of pasta or a similar flour paste, eaten with a sauce or in a soup.

[@gfrede1]

I’ve had the opportunity to ride in First class as well as the jumpseat of the MD-80 series aircraft when commuting to work. So quiet. Conversely, sitting in the back is really loud, so I think the experience varies depending on where you ride. It is an amazing aircraft and the majority of pilots I know who have flown it love it! Awesome aircraft!

[@Britishkid91]

I flew the DL MD88 from SEA to LAS back in October 2017 and absolutely loved sitting up front; it was quiet, comfy, and so much fun to fly on such an amazing plane!

[@lorifrederick2367]

I am going to miss these MD's. They are beautiful on the ground and in air (we live in a flight path) Definitely my favorite aircraft.

[@dianeschroeder3980]

I have flown on the MD-80 and all of its versions many times. It was one of my favorite Aircrafts because just like you said, in first class you can’t hear the engines.

[@Jeff-ow1qq]

So quiet and truly a surreal experience. Makes you wonder if you’re actually taking off.

[@soarandskor.aviation]

Almost every flight I have flown in my lifetime is a mad dog, and I absolutely incredible workhorse that should fly forever!

[@jeff640]

Recently flew on an MD-80 from Cleveland to DFW. I have super bad flight anxiety and I was a little nervous about its age. The flight didn't have a single bump, not one. I thanked the pilot for the smooth ride and shook his hand on the way out

[@cindakellogg1307]

MD 80's...love them. Back in the day DC10's were my favorite.

[@ryanr1701]

Sitting here laughing when you call the MD-80 a “quiet” aircraft. Living in the flight path of one of Logan Int’l’s runways, this is the only plane I can distinguish without needing to see it. It’s so loud it sounds like it’s flying through my living room.

[@motormusique]

I just flew it for the first time, and on takeoff I thought it was the quietest plane I had ever been in. I was shocked myself. I was in the first third of the plane, and with the engines so far back you could barely hear them!

[@TheMunchBoogie]

They are AWESOME aircraft and, just like other things, time has gotten the best of them. Really enjoyed flying on these aircraft and sad to see them go away.

[@Cwj1284]

I flew both the MD-88 and the MD-90, on Delta, late in 2019. Had to get on 'em before they were gone. The 88 I flew on (N907DL) was retired at the beginning of December. Glad I took the opportunity while I had it.

[@haydenfox16]

I think one of the biggest differences between the -88s and -90s internally is that the 3-2 seat configuration is switched. I've always loved the Maddogs. It's one of the last surviving pieces of a great era of aviation gone by. I'll especially miss the sound of those JT8Ds and the look of the outboard landing lights; there was never mistaking an MD-80 on final!

[@TomGioia]

Delta has served my hometown airport PWM with the mad dog MD 88 for ages ...Still on the schedule thru the winter season . Long live the Super 80 DC 9 -80 MD 80 717 I think it is slender and sexy

[@Bosstron5000]

I’ve recently flown from SYR to ATL on an MD 88 , as an aviation enthusiast I had an amazing time on board.

[@KCMHAviation]

I had the privilege of flying an MD-88 out of Columbus (KCMH) to Atlanta on the way to Florida on our family vacation. It was easily the best plane I’ve ever flown on, I was really taken aback at how you are thrown back into your seat during the acceleration down the runway and the immediate steep climb that follows. Looking back I wish I had booked one of the other flights on this vacation on an MD-88, but there’s nothing wrong with the 757-200 or the 737-800. Great video, keep up the great work!

[@danapb]

I used to work as a flight attendant for TWA and they had a lot of MD-80 aircraft. My first flight ever as a flight attendant was on a MD-80 from St. Louis to Dayton. A great "workhorse", as you said. I forgot how quiet they were in the front.

[@richardhesk5046]

Use to fly SAS MD 80s back and forth weekly LHR - CPH. Super quiet at the front . I remember an unusual galley layout towards the rear and Christmas decorations at the front of the business class cabin. Happy days.

[@paulfernando1887]

I used to fly Alitalia MD80’s when I used to visit Italy including flying them on their domestic flights. I loved the old MAD DOG even though they were old I loved flying on them.

[@rogerpointing811]

Flown Delta MD series many times whilst on business trips in the US. Nostalgic because my first ever commercial jet flight was on an Iberia DC9

[@hayesbartonbaptistchurchmu3209]

I just travelled on Delta's MD-90 and B-717 this past weekend to visit family. I flew from Raleigh-Durham, NC through Atlanta to Melbourne, FL. All flights on an MD-90 and B-717 (Boeing's version after McDonnell-Douglas merger). I forgot about these planes and it was nice and different particularly in the main cabin of the 2 x 3 row seating. You are right that the plane itself was smooth and quiet and the interior refresh of the cabin made it nice despite the lack of seat displays, it was also easy to get on and off them, maybe because of the seating configuration. It will be missed!

[@robgoh6612]

I remember being on a red-eye flight on a Continental MD80 from LAX to Houston IAH in the 1990's. I woke up from a nap to find the cabin lights were turn off. It was pitch black and I felt like I was soaring like a bird in the sky. It was surreal!

[@donfenton7473]

I started flying very young and remember both of these airplanes very well and because I was a young single flyer the crew was very attentive to me. For a young flier it was great because it was so quiet and smooth. As I got older I remember a time in high school on a choir tour we were flying the MD90 across country and hit a rather large air pocket and all the other members of the choir who were not use to flying screamed also, when we landed in Richmond, Virginia it was one of the hardest landings I have ever had. My friends from high school swore to never fly again and a few haven’t. Sorry this is so long but I have very fond memories of these air planes.

[@alexfarquharson4818]

There's something I love about McDonnell Douglas Aircraft. I miss the DC-10, the MD 11, and now they are taking my Mad Dogs.... ::Tear::

[@blvany]

I have flown the MD-80 into and out of Atlanta on several occasions. All the flights were pleasant and problem-free.

[@Lfclfclfclfcpnepnepne5]

What amazing video as always

[@1950dcs]

Like you I loved the DC-9 family, and few on lots of them. Years ago I flew from Seattle to Baltimore on two MD-80-somethings, changing in St Louis. I was slightly startled by the ‘pushback’ procedure: clap out the clamshells and apply full throttle! My last flight in the type was from Zürich to Basel. A wheel had to be changed at ZRH, so in order to connect to my onward flight to Paris I had to sprint across the tarmac in front of a taxiing 737.

[@SimonSNB]

Have to say, I love that you read out the instagram comments. Gives a bit more fan interaction. Also, you seem a bit more happy in this video. Maybe it's just the nostalgia but it made me nostalgic even tho I've never flown an MD80 series aircraft and I'm only 15 years old so haven't got any memories of them

[@teddysliftworld]

When I was 8 or so my dad and I would do trips to Orlando. We always got MD-88s. I got to check out the cockpit once too.

[@elijahlena8208]

I had flown on the Md-80's many times in the past they were part of the reason I was able to see family in Boston when I was younger. I loved the MD-80 she was very quite unique and a comfortable plane to fly in.

[@patricksterling7389]

They had theost comfortable seats of all Delta planes. I like seeing the data plate with the planes serial number in the door frame when you boarded too.

[@atothejhines]

I can’t believe your bit about Meigs Field! That screenshot of the original flight sim brought back my earliest memories of aviation. Made my day Paul!

[@TodosLados]

Never flown on a MD80. When I was a kid there was supposed to take a flight with a MD80 but due to Maitenance it was change to a 727 (AA). Excellent video! Greetings from Puerto Rico!!

[@mikesparks3216]

My first DC-9-80 trip was SFO-ONT on PSA in 1982. My hometown airport got its first regularly scheduled DC-9-80 Dec 10, 1983 thanks to Frontier Airlines. I like the MD-80 and last flew it on Allegiant Air (and have been on Alaska, Reno Air, and American's) and also have been on the MD-87 of Reno Air back when they were around.

[@daniellethomas809]

I always pat the airplane as I board as if to say how much I appreciate it for getting me from point A to B. Anyone else? Love your channel!

[@RenegadeChauffeur]

Chicago is where I am originally from (and I've flown in and out of that madhouse called O'Hare!!) and I live about 90 miles south of ATL. Next time you're at ATL let me know and I will try to come up. It would be an honor to meet you, Paul.

[@Gameflyer001]

Ah... Meigs Field. I loved to play FS 1995 on one of the very first PCs my family owned way back in the day, and the default setting was departing from Meigs Field on a Cessna 182 Skylane, overflying downtown Chicago.

[@nwjh1957]

I've been flying in these aircraft since they were DC-9s! I've always enjoyed them. Solid, dependable, reliable aircraft. Quiet even in economy with the rear engines. I know that rear engines make maintenance more difficult, compared to engines on under-wing pylons, but they made the aircraft so much quieter. The Vickers VC-10 was another such aircraft: quiet, reliable, fast, comfortable. And both types seemed rather safer than many other models. It is, in a way, sad to record their passing.

[@allanevator]

I flown the MD-80 before, it was very fun!

[@RCT3Crashes100]

One of these MD-80s should go to the Delta Flight Museum in Atlanta! It'd be preserved right by one of its main bases when it was in service, and I'm sure it'd fit right in with the DC-9 they already have there. Speaking of which, the DFM is an absolute must-visit for me, and I'm certainly planning on visiting there from all the way over here in the UK when I can, since the 747-400 prototype is in their collection too.

[@kevinstern6797]

Been flying American Airlines MD-80s from Milwaukee to Dallas regularly the last few yrs. A reliable safe workhorse jetliner.

[@psjofors]

I miss the DC9/MD80 too. Comfortable and quiet. Once I was a NorthWest DC9 Series 10. One of the first 5 or 10 DC9 build. These did not have slats. Was ~40 years old when I flew it.

[@curtisbradford5255]

I have flown on some MD 80's on both Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.

[@ruislip1964]

United never flew any MD80s

[@LonghornRPh88]

My first ever airplane & airline flight (at the age of six) was on a DC-9 operated by Texas International Airlines. The flight was almost empty & I remember being able to roam window to window in awe.

[@BrandanTheBroker]

Delta Airlines: because when you fly from Anchorage to Honolulu, you should see Atlanta as well... MD80 was one of my first planes I was on, haven't flown it since but I loved it

[@smokinjgr20]

As a very frequent DL flyer I love the MadDogs, particularly the 88’s. Still catch them frequently out of SRQ. Biggest difference between the 88 and 90 from a passenger perspective is the 90 has different economy seats which I don’t find as comfortable as the 88, and their layouts are reversed from 2-3 to 3-2. The 88’s also have a much brighter blue LED lighting option that can be headache inducing if the FA’s use it in the darker hours.

[@darkwoodmovies]

I think the A220 is amazing, I flew one recently with Delta and it was so nice. I hope they add more 220s to as many routes as possible.

[@simondavey7787]

I’ve been in the MD80 a few times. I have happy memories because of the folk I was going to see. I’ve just booked a trip on Delta from Atlanta for nostalgic reasons. I also have happy memories of landing in Gary from the safety of my bedroom!

[@cikay72]

Just love it. Used to fly all over Italy in the 90s with Alitalia’s MD80s and Super MD80s

[@jr13227]

Love the back story about Meig’s field! It’s actually a beautiful park now but such a shame it had to go the way it did. If you have time in Chicago you should check out the museum of science and industry. They have an old United 727 in the rainbow colors that was actually flown into Meig’s field which is incredible!

[@NickWmadevids]

I've had the pleasure to have flown the MD-80/90 series on both American and Delta over the years. It is quite sad that these planes will not be flying for much longer in the US, I am definitely a big fan of them and will miss them dearly. They have a lot of character that newer aircraft just don’t. All of my flights with Delta were on connections to ATL. As a matter of fact I can even remember flying the MD-80s older brother the DC-9 to and from DTW on Northwest Airlines before they were absorbed by Delta. On American my MD-80 experiences were through ORD or DFW. It really is a shame to see this work horse near the end of its life. Looking out the windows at the airport will become a little less exciting once all these beautiful aircraft have been laid to rest.

[@nickruss9255]

The mad dog has always been a staple when flying out of mci. Since Kansas city has such a small airport (compared to others) it was always nice to fly an md-88 when United would fly erj-145 or similar...

[@azmike1956]

I've flown on DC-9's & MD-80's a few times. Worked on many more.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Howdy, awesome trip report as always!

[@FlyinWyland]

My first flight in First Class was with Delta from IAH to DCA via ATL in both the MD-88 and MD-90 respectively. I’m thankful I got to fly on the MD-80 series when I had a chance, but know we need to have room for more modern aircraft. I just need a chance to fly on Delta’s A321s and A220s.

[@johnoke1206]

I wonder what Delta will use on the YYZ to ATL route. There are at least four flights a day in each direction and all of the flights are operated with MD-88s

[@dustinhowell4344]

Flew them when I was younger,,,,,,,,,,,,great plane

[@tunnelrat6809]

I just love the old girl. Can't really explain it. Even after a four hour flight right in between the engines, I still love her. She's a pilot's airplane, and even though I just fly recreationally, I really just get it. The feel, the flight control authority, and flap authority, the low-bypass turbofans, there's just something about it. Going to miss her. Got a lot of miles on her.

[@dlbrittain1976]

yes....the rear mounted engines.....if you wanted 360 jet takeoff sound......pick the last row seat

[@aisle9]

I'm actually a little crushed to hear that Delta's are going so soon. I knew they were scheduled to retire within the next couple of years, but didn't know it was coming so quickly. It stings to know that I'll never get to fly on a McDonnell Douglas-branded airliner again.

[@pupslace]

Always have loved the Mad Dogs and will be sad to see them go. First flight as a kid was on an MD-80 I am pretty sure with Alaska Airlines. We (used) to get a lot of MD-8x/90s here in Salt Lake City due to their excellent hot and high altitude performance, basically every American Airlines flight was an MD-8xs, and we saw a large number of Delta's MD-90s as well.

[@lintzm]

I love the mad dog.. Great aircraft!

[@MuhammadIamhardBrucelee]

I’ve flown the MD-80s and MD-90s extensively in the 1990s and early 2000s on American, Delta and Alaska. The good thing about it had a 2+2 configuration which I really liked over the 3+2 configuration and the aircraft was pretty good. American and Alaska used to have it extensively and this was before American swallowed up Continental and US Air ( which itself swallowed America West). The original American Airlines had predominantly MD Aircraft.

[@jafongaro]

Great memories on the mad dog from ORD to the west coast. Thank you for the video. Cheers!

[@lukebill747]

Love them! Have done them on AA, SAS and DAT. Particularly love the rear airstairs in the T tail. And like all Douglas aircraft has a very solid feel about them. Airlines like SAS that updated them kept them looking smart. Give me that over a 737 MAX any day. Particularly with that new lav design you don't even have any bench space on.

[@wellgeo223]

I flew MD-80s a lot back in the day when Alaska had many of them in their fleet. For a while they also seemed to be used pretty extensively by Allegiant. They're a gorgeous plane, but it's probably time to pass on the torch.

[@MalteSpieltYT]

that was the most passionate squarespace advert i have ever heard :D

[@saraweaver348]

i was just on the boeing 737, pit to atl. then the md-80 from atl to charleston. both nice planes

[@coast_to_coast_photos]

I flew on one this summer from Raleigh/Durham to Seattle/Tacoma and it was a great experience

[@pandersonnike]

Honestly I am glad the MD-80s are finally retiring. I flew plenty of them on American, and it always felt like an outdated tin-bucket by the 2000s. Even older 737s or 757s from the 80s felt more comfortable and modern than the MD-80s. To be fair, it's a subjective view, but in the early and mid-2000s I flew a lot of MD-80s due to American's fleet at the time, and when I was in Europe for a bit flying A320s it was a breath of fresh air.

[@haitolawrence5986]

Orbx software has the absolute best version of Meigs Field EVER for Microsoft Flight Simulator X Paul!! The attention to detail is amazing. Also, Drzewiecki Design has recently modeled the rest of Chicago in stunning detail including O'Hare mate. Keep on flying! 😎👍

[@ronriesinger7755]

I have flown on the MD 80/90 Series aircraft since their introduction as well as the DC 9, the predecessor of the type. I love them for all the reasons you cited. My major complaint is the poor luggage space, which can’t be helped given the narrow fuselage. The plane is comfortable. It also has been a money maker for airlines such as American.

[@vieuxcarre848]

I flew the MD-80 with Delta in January to New Orleans. It was my first flight as an adult, so the plane kinda holds a special place in my life lol

[@timothydudley1177]

Fly on them every time from SDF-ATL. That’s my go to. Flight 2099. Will miss it.

[@jesshumphries3745]

Never did an MD - but did do an early DC-9-15 with British Midland..... took off like a rocket!!!

[@Skyramper]

Hi Paul i was lucky to fly with the super 80 of Alitalia I - DAWN from old Athens Airport to Milan Linate.flight was either with MD80,DC9,B727,A300B4 Flight number 482 ,483.Tha was i remember that they have even airstairs from the rear

[@Alex_BF]

I had the chance to fly MIA-ATL last week on my way back to Europe. An amazing experience but also a bit sad knowing that's maybe the last flight on the Maddog. Nice fight crew let me take pictures if the cockpit before the flight, which has been quite an interesting one, quite bumpy and skipping storms. Thank you for sharing !

[@jayzo]

I can understand why people might not like the older aircraft. I hate the 767 and 757 from working with them, but I can appreciate their immense reliability and service life (well, maybe except for the 767s we see which seem to all have _something_ wrong with them, albeit minor)

[@jimmygee3219]

The DC-9/MD-80/MD-90/B717 is my second favorite family of aircraft behind the L-1011. The MD-11 is just behind the DC-9 family. Aircraft design has gotten so boring. They all look the same these days. I get why but the aforementioned aircraft all had character. The L-1011 is the most beautiful plane to have ever taken to the skies. I regret having not had the pleasure to fly on one. I used to marvel at them out the windows of DFW back in the 90’s.

[@alansmuda9340]

In the old days I would frequently fly up and down the u.s. west coast and loved the MD80.

[@elaineblackhurst1509]

My iconic craft I went on it years ago with Alitalia. London To Rome the Mad Dog is one of my favourite planes I hate that it’s retiring I’ve got fond memories putting my little nasa earplugs in to drown out noise haha.thanks for lovely film indeed🍀🇬🇧🇺🇸✈️👨‍✈️👩‍✈️💗

[@kentandersen3107]

Seeing this aircraft takes me back to my childhood, flying to Norway visiting family. I believe Scandinavian Airlines still use them

[@kentandersen3107]

I was wrong. SAS actually retired their last one of these in 2013

[@kentandersen3107]

Actually they were not retired, but sold to an American low cost airline Allegiant

[@deltastransportadventures4083]

I flew on Delta MD-88 from Richmond to Atlanta, Houston and back to Atlanta and I flew on Delta 717 from Atlanta back to Toronto. My best experience was on the 717.

[@dlbrittain1976]

we were on one in June from KPNS to KDFW...first class..:)...from there to KSEA it was a 321...with the saw blade loud fans :(

[@MyNameBorax]

I also love the mad dogs!

[@markdunn68]

Hi paul nice video as always MD80-90 is a love it or hate it ive travelled a good few miles on them and always found them to be a descent aircraft ok today they might be dated but a end of a era once they finally gone sad in a way

[@ziaurkhan9908]

Another great video from you, Paul! My only gripe is that you don't use SI Units when referring to distances, and such. Most of us around the world, don't use it at all, and are not used to it. It would be great if you added SI Units to your graphics.

[@derekinhawaii]

Paul, I didn't hear you mention it and not sure if you are aware, the MD80 airport was approved by the FAA for a self-push back in certain airports. This means it uses it's reverse thrusters to reverse at the departure instead of using a pushback tug. When I worked at United Airlines in Boston, I used to come across this happening quite often from AA and DL flights. United didn't have any MD80 flights into or out of Boston. So I never experienced this while working at Logan Airport.

[@Paul_Lucas]

Yep, but not sure it happens any more. Think it was called a powerback.

[@janellek21]

Ahhhhhhhh, the MD-80, aka the Flying Phallus.

[@busfan9874]

The fsx story was interesting. About the md80 I will miss it.

[@KTHR56]

I enjoy Delta’s MadDogs - they have always taken care of them and they are great work horses. I live in Des Moines, Iowa and they are a staple for our route to ATL. Louder in the back but full of character - though freezing when you have to be deiced at 5am. I’ll miss it when it’s gone, though I won’t miss AA’s. Didn’t feel as well treated as Delta’s in my opinion.

[@WTG20233]

Iconic!

[@alex_theaviation2995]

This is totally brilliant vid. I hope you had a great flight.

[@airaction2257]

Love the MD 80'S but time moves on and new Aircraft come along and that's just progress, they will be missed for sure,great Report as always Paul cheers mate : )

[@nilsmollerberg265]

Being born into "Scandinavian Airlines"-family I flew all through my minor years on first DC9:s and then the MD80-series. I definitely love them and miss them. Beautiful aircrafts! When they were changed for B737:s it was definitely a down-grade in my opinon.

[@selty1234]

Years ago mme to pmi Oasis Airways when I was a kid Md 88 love it.