TRIP REPORT - Delta (MD-88, MD-90), Memphis to St Louis

[@yonimiller]

This is awesome! - I wish these travel vids were connected to your Hotel room reviews, I could just watch this endlessly. Plus, your enthusiasm for the planes & aviation is really helping me with my fear of flying. Thanks man!

[@maplemanz]

Beautiful ripple clouds.

[@BrokebackBob]

I guess I've been watching your channel long enough to say I love all your vids and am probably a subscriber for as long as you want to make them. You really make the viewer feel like they are with a good friend on your trips and discoveries. Hope you get to fly in or out of our new airport in Indianapolis!

[@tomsamuelson8512]

Indy has a whole new airport? or is it just a new terminal at the very same airport.....?

[@NURDALILIFATHIYYAHBINTIHAFIZMo]

That great❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ryankenyon5010]

Great video! I'm interested in de-hubbed airports. I remember when St. Louis still busy. Would love to see PIT before the remodel.

[@odogedogg]

They are doing a full remodel of the airport, B is completely closed for remodeling​ and everyone is crammed into A and C, once the construction is finished they will move everyone back into B, demolish A (i think) and mothball C.

[@MyNameBorax]

Delta's MD88 is one of my favorites. It's a really roomy and comfortable plane. I last flew in one a couple of months ago after getting off of a redeye 747 (Delta) and fell asleep after boarding and didn't wake up until we were descending. I can never sleep in planes and I have no trouble in this one and my back and knees don't hurt, either.

[@wyomingbullfighter]

I forgot that Memphis was a Northwest hub for the longest time before the whole Delta thing happened. It is sad to see STL and what it has become. So many memories. Thanks for the video!

[@adsmith122]

both of those cities!! memphis' lost from delta/northwest and st. louis' from american/twa

[@dvferyance]

I think St Louis should still be an American hub. Although American does have a lot of hubs as it maybe it could be like a mini one. Memphis was never really an airport that was hub worthy.

[@NURDALILIFATHIYYAHBINTIHAFIZMo]

That cool❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@oubrioko]

41:30 - The prevailing winds at ATL usually result in east to west airport operations, with departures from the two interior parallel runways (26L & 27R) in the westbound direction. Due to the configuration of the taxiways at ATL, most departures get assigned to runway 26L on the north side of the terminal complex, often forming a long queue of aircraft on taxiway E (Echo), slowly taxiing right alongside the Delta Airlines maintenance facility before takeoff. However, a few lucky departures will get assigned to runway 27R along the south side of the terminal complex, and will likely enjoy a short quick taxi before takeoff. In this video, airport operations are west to east. Departing traffic still uses the parallel interior runways, but in the eastbound direction: (runways 8R & 9L). In this case (again due to the configuration of the taxiways), most departing traffic is assigned to runway 9L via taxiway L (Lima), where a long taxi queue before takeoff can usually be expected. However, a few lucky departures are assigned to runway 8R, enjoying a short *quick* taxi before takeoff, as seen in the video. The parallel outer runways (8L-26R & 9R-27L) are primarily used for arrivals only, as is the newer southernmost parallel runway (10-28). This allows the efficiently sequenced approaching aircraft to land continuously with no disruption from departing traffic. After turning off the runway, arriving passenger airliners usually hold short (wait between the runways) in queues for a few minutes. When these arrival queues get full, departures are temporarily halted to allow the waiting arrival queues to clear as they taxi across the interior (departure) runway to reach the concourses.

[@AVIBobcat08]

I understand about traveling a lot for work but its life for me. I dont mind it in a way its fun to see other parts of the country. One day though am sure I will burn me out but for now I will enjoy it! Love the videos!

[@longvinh1]

21:00 DANG!!! That takeoff was quick!

[@GhostHostMemories]

approximately 4200' to take off

[@fulthrottleavi8r]

Great TR as always thanks for sharing! I remember those rather ‘bouncy’ moving walkways in Memphis from way back during the NWA heydays, used them to check out a DC-9 I had just flown on that was parked at B2 right by the windows...

[@SamSitar]

on the ground MD 88 sounds like a HUGE lawnmower. Atlanta Airport is very nice.

[@samiadams8927]

That's what I have been waiting for!!!!!!!!!!!

[@PrincessUndertaker]

@ 49:59 Welcome home Buddy!

[@maryw3643]

I have baby pics that my mom took on a family trip in 1980. Memphis International Airport looks exactly the same today as it did in 1980.

[@plane_spotter_dsm6502]

I recently saw the MD88 you flew on in this video (N916DL)

[@avolandatigr]

Flying Dude I see it every day

[@the_alex_ellis_channel6923]

The thing that really appeals to me, is that I see many aspects of my own video style & on-screen personality in your videos. These videos are exactly the sort of thing I'd make if I had the money & equipment to do so.

[@richmondrk2]

Wow Memphis is practically abandoned now. I remember the early 2000s when it was a NWA hub. It was busy back then. I would usually get off a flight from DTW on B concourse, and then catch a Saab 340 to PFN.

[@adsmith122]

between delta and fedex they make attracting anyone else practically impossible

[@matthewcurtis8710]

Ups facility is massive

[@joshuahampton7876]

Awesome video

[@kansascitysouthernfan6966]

I'm starting to feel like Memphis international is a little less busier than Kansas City's Airport... seems really quiet for it being such a big airport.

[@GLOATINGMAPLE01]

I'm suprised that cape air or air choice one don't do direct flights from st louis to Memphis stopping in Cape Girardeau on the way

[@GhostHostMemories]

It's amazing to see what KMEM has become. I used to fly there weekly around 2008/9. I saw the decline due to the Delta merger. It's pretty shocking to see an American plane at the B gates. I Spent many hours in the C terminal, and a few in A as well. Also, pricing was crazy. I had a direct flight from my airport to MEM. Coworker flew on the same plane to MEM, and transfered to Indy. His ticket was about $300, mine was near $1100.

[@mustangeek]

i was in memphis back in 97 when northwest was there...

[@SirensAndElevators]

Nicely done! And yeah I've sat in the fifth to last row on both an MD88 and an MD90, and the 88 is definitely louder. Also the window alignment is not the best in my opinion at 32A on the MD-90

[@leezinke4351]

Enjoy them while you can before they are all gone.😊

[@bellcc2930]

20:45 Nearly 20 seconds to spool up from idle to takeoff power! Awesome audio!

[@supa_hot_ice5449]

Yep...........

[@evanbart4109]

Great video 😀👍👍

[@viktorflorianschantz4084]

Is it just me, or does the Memphis airport ticketing area look a lot like Newark Liberty Airport?

[@richmondrk2]

VFSCHANTZINATOR I thought the same thing.

[@nolantherailfan5048]

I live in Memphis and it is starting to look like Newark Liberty but much Smaller and it's going through a renovation like Regan National airport

[@averylogan6832]

Good video Elevator Channel

[@vincentcalvelli6452]

Good job on the video

[@theelevatorstation6783]

I always wondered, what do work for?

[@eddiemccarthy7110]

Thanks for choosing hertz my dad works for hertz

[@crapper1]

I love the md88 its design is amazing the elevators are free floating meaning the trim tabs are what move the control surface and the sound is just dang amazing from the jt8d engines on the md 90 the engine pylons are movable this was a design addition when they test flew it and found out the elevator wasn't big enough when in a high nose stall so the rear of the engine pylons when full nose down is applied they move down to assist the elevator in recovering the stall

[@TheElevatorChannel]

john leininger Yeah, I saw that on Reddit a while back. Never knew. The MD-88 and -90 are a lot of fun.

[@NURDALILIFATHIYYAHBINTIHAFIZMo]

That cool❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@neaelevator]

Memphis is my closest airport. Back when it was primarily Delta, prices were outrageous but now with all of the other airlines, it is fairly reasonable to fly out of. My last flight came in about an hour late and we sat for half an hour waiting for someone to move the walkway to the plane due to this place just shuts down after 11 PM. Fed Ex though makes this the busiest cargo airport in the U.S. All runways are shared between Fed Ex and passenger plane traffic.

[@kimberlycotter9726]

Fed-ex has its own private runway making Fed-ex have four while passenger planes traffic is only three.

[@dvamateur]

Another nice aircraft. Regarding the obvious negative connotation of the word "dated", I have to say I prefer older things. Like the McDonnell Douglas aircraft themselves.

[@thomascherian9547]

nice video😄

[@virginiatolles1664]

Seat 33F. Lucky you!

[@steel_city_aviation140]

nice vid man! btw, what’s the intro music

[@wonderwoman3197]

What is the title of the music you're playing in this? I think I heard a variation in one of your other videos.

[@supa_hot_ice5449]

I miss the old days of MEM.

[@marcconfig2631]

Hey Elevator Channel. What do you do for work that you travel so much?

[@kquttersanford3635]

The bird almost hit engine at 28:40

[@Chavez787]

Nice vid. Did the flight even make it to 30K ft? Skipped through some parts sorry if I missed it

[@AndrewTubbiolo]

Memphis' airport looks to be built per similar drawings as Oklahoma City Will Rogers.

[@maryw3643]

That closed restaurant doesn't open until lunch time.

[@Janella_Ice_Ice_Baby]

A good friend of mine is a captain for Delta and flies the 88 and 90. Can you tell me what month this was? I'm curious if it was him. He regularly flies into Memphis. Just curious.

[@TheElevatorChannel]

janel egan This was on Aug 10th :)

[@NURDALILIFATHIYYAHBINTIHAFIZMo]

it was great❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@the_alex_ellis_channel6923]

My favourite Turbofan! - IAE V2500!

[@damiancooper3063]

I learn a trick at Memphis

[@JACKBLACK9100]

No wonder why DL dehubbed MEM. It's only a 45 min flight from ATL, or basically 370 miles away, and the hub's routes were mainly flown by 50 seat RJs which were out of favor and being retired, and it was a high cost operation and of no financial return to Delta. So they had to make the best logical business decision. And from the beginning with the DL/NW Merger they were 0% committed to MEM, so basically they made NO PROMISES to the city to keep the hub intact.So now you have the result. Closed concourses, vacant gates, and the airport is looking more and more like STL/PIT/CVG.

[@imabean9193]

i see a tornado siren at 6:19 off to the right

[@buksi6342]

Thanks Mr Bean

[@Boeing787Fan31]

I am surprised that the MD-88 is flying below 1 hour. Planes for short Haul flights below 1 hour: Bombardier CRJ-200/700/900 Below 2 hours: MD-88/90 or Embraer 170/175 or 737s Above 2 or 3 hours: Boeing 717 (me) 2 hours Airbus A320 series including 757s Long haul flights: Airbus A330, and all other planes.

[@ojaaviation]

What does it mean u flew through Memphis

[@kendunlap2636]

I am a native Californian I've lived in STL for 24 yrs and love this city. I agree i love the sight of the copper roof. I will admit I hate the mega hubs. thank God for Southwest I can get to most of my territory non stop

[@TheElevatorChannel]

Omar Jamaal Ali I changed planes there on a connecting flight. COU - MEM - LGA

[@NURDALILIFATHIYYAHBINTIHAFIZMo]

it was good❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Martythemortician1]

Remember: Gas Gage hints to you, which side it fills. HONDA I think, makes a great product..JUST not built for US GUYS...Their Mini's are very comfortable. GREAT VID...

[@fredboston7233]

That dude at 15:38 looking at the camera.

[@billbobbingson673]

15:38 , he knows...

[@jazzyjay81]

Now in 2019 B is completely closed. All fights are in A/C.. when B is finished being redone all flights will move to B permanently. A and C will be for expansion.

[@TheElevatorChannel]

Seems like a good plan. Consolidating in an updated space will make the airport experience a lot nicer.

[@NURDALILIFATHIYYAHBINTIHAFIZMo]

it was cool❤❤❤❤❤

[@GLOATINGMAPLE01]

I would of took the 5 hour trip to st louis on I 55

[@ojaaviation]

They merged in 2008

[@deltastransportadventures4083]

The Elevator Channel it's my birthday today

[@ddlinaviation9]

thats not gate A6 its A4

[@panagiotisgeorgilis4766]

Can you please do a road trip video next time you go to Memphis and an Air Travel video next time you go to Kansas City

[@NURDALILIFATHIYYAHBINTIHAFIZMo]

The wing flap seems out of position❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@cokecansandwinglets5783]

I have been in 35E before, that engine really does block your view.

[@deltastransportadventures4083]

Why do they need an MD-88 for only a 45 minute flight? I would fly the CRJ-900.

[@adsmith122]

the 88's are probably paid for and have better or just as good utilization plus more passengers on routes

[@murraymaxwell835]

After flying through Security. No pun intended. Right?

[@21xd09]

These planes will be retired in the next few years, good that you are still flying them before they do that 3-4 year draw down.

[@jacobraymond1959]

Do an international trip report

[@deltaflyer9078]

In three weeks I'll bee in that sucker to st louis

[@csiel]

Boy, you're not kidding about MEM being like STL after American took over TWA...Its taken a long time for STL to get back on its feet since then--and we only have regained some respectability as an airport because of Southwest Airlines expansion. Good luck to MEM....

[@emartinez2740]

At least they still have Fedex which is crazy at night

[@SLASHERx988]

Mem seems like mke when AirTran and midwest left us long time ago just sad...

[@seanbrosnan2074]

I agree with Ernesto, They still have the fedex superhub at Memphis.

[@zona1953]

Puts me to sleep!

[@rayfordhickman3087]

The wing flap seems out of position

[@deltaflyer9078]

Your right

[@khoaton4455]

0:09

[@Alfredo-sc1oy]

Delta MD-85 Delta MD-90

[@disneyfan9099]

I could never park my car at the airport. I just rent a car near my house and return it at the airport.

[@johnp139]

That humming noise on the PA always annoyed me.

[@BHV0810]

Why are all you recent trip reports so ridiculously long?

[@Martythemortician1]

PS: 6 NI LIKES....What is there to not like? I never get this....If you dislike, for whatever reason, WHY no it? Trying to HURT you? IGNERT ARSES. :(

[@mda037]

Probably because the video title is Memphis to St. Louis when it is really a flight from Memphis to Atlanta.

[@ultrametric9317]

I cannot feel sorry for pathetic cities like Memphis and St. Louis - destroyed through neglect and greed by their own right-wing state governments. I lived in St Louis for 6 years and watched every major corporation from Mallinckrodt to TWA sell out to the highest bidder in a wave of unprecedented greed. My thought was - let it die. They did this to themselves.

[@harrydoherty8299]

The me m airport looks very depressing. I'm not a fan of the south. Just saying. The stats on income and education are not good .