Such a true comment. This video was made three years after Atlanta hosted the summer Olympics. I remember that very well! I used to travel into and out of ATL a lot in the late 1990s.
Always loved flying the L1011, it was a smooth, safe, enjoyable ride. I flew Delta from Atlanta to Europe on L1011s several times and always enjoyed the trip. Miss those big birds.
That plane is a beauty. Sad that it's not operating anymore. I would love to actually get a chance to fly on those. Ah, the joy of flying in the 90s before the cramped sardines era in the 2000s.
My friends that worked with me at Delta would meet at the airport after work, and would fly to Las Vegas on one of these, just for the weekend, and fly home on Sunday. Lots of poker games in the very back cabin!
I took this same flight MIA to ATL on a delta L 1011 in the early 90’s . I was 12 and flying alone. They put me in first class so the FA’s could keep an eye on me. I fell in love with flying on this aircraft and as soon as I could became a pilot. Been fly ever since. Great memory 👍
Lockheed developed the shortened fuselage L-1011 TriStar 500 as a long range, smaller capacity derivative of the TriStar 200. Launched in August 1976, the key changes incorporated in the 500 over the standard L-1011s are the 4.11m (13ft 6in) shorter fuselage, greater takeoff weights, increased fuel capacity and more powerful RB211-524 engines. The shortened fuselage reduces seating capacity to a maximum of 330, 70 less than the standard length TriStars, while the below deck galleys that had been a feature of the L-1011 family were replaced with conventional main deck units. Other improvements include enhanced wing-to-fuselage and fuselage-to-rear engine intake fairings, automatic braking and automatic thrust control. Most have three, rather than four, doors/emergency exits on each side of the fuselage. The design changes combine to give the 500 a maximum range of 11,260km (6100nm), approximately 2000km (1300nm) further than the long range 200. The TriStar 500 first flew on October 16 1978 and entered service with British Airways in May 1979. Soon after, the 500 also introduced the active aileron improvements first pioneered on the Advanced TriStar, which was the original prototype TriStar fitted with a number of advanced features intended for introduction to the TriStar production line. The Advanced TriStar incorporated increased span wings to reduce drag, with active, automatic operation of the ailerons used to cope with the increased weight and aerodynamic loads instead of strengthening the wing structure. The first 500 with active ailerons and extended wingtips flew in November 1979 and deliveries of 500s with the new wing tip extension began the following year, while in 1981 it became a standard feature. Lockheed began retrofitting the active aileron wingtip extension to all previously built TriStar 500s from 1981. Production ceased in 1983 after 50 had been built, although the last 500 was not delivered until 1985.
Two years later they were all retired. Great airplane that entered the market after the DC 10 and Lockheed never caught up. Dc/MD 10 outlasted Tristars be decades.
What a great plane! I flew on the L-1011 often during the late 70s and 80s when a young executive with Procter and Gamble. Hated the job but, loved to fly which is why I hung in there long after I should have left...and always took advantage to fly on the L rather than a DC-10 and the rest. Even today, it is still the smoothest thing in the air that I had the privilege to fly.
I live for the L-10 but saying the 777 is nothing compared to it is blasphemy. I was on a fully loaded 777 from ATL to Orlando (MCO). They used to use 777's on that 1 hr route to give newer pilots more hours. With a full load It felt like being in a Porsche 911S Turbo at the Nurmbergring. I was pushed back into my seat so hard and we took maybe 1500 feet before rotating. That is one extremely impressive airplane with an unparalled safety record, sans the crazy Malaysian Airlines debacles a few years ago. (MH17 and MH370)
Great video! Boy, miss these days. The industry was so much more colorful and interesting back then. The lines of those tri-jets were just beautiful. Cabins had decorated bulkheads. Times have changed. Thanks for preserving these great times for us!
I flew a Delta L 1011 from New Orleans to Atlanta en rout home to Chicago. It was the most magnificent airliner other than the Boeing 777 that I have EVER flown. It was HUGE inside, and AMAZINGLY POWERFUL. What a flight that was. I hated getting OFF of the plane.
THIS AIR PLANE SHOULD BE STILL FLYING TODAY FROM THE THINGS I KNOW IT WAS THE BEST PLANE EVER PUT IN THE SKY JUST A WOUNDERFUL PLANE I LOVED ALL THE OLD BIRDS
It's a great aircraft regarding flight dynamics. However, speaking from first hand experience it's bitter sweet to work on. Parts were being hard to find for it.
Despite the high profile crashes on the 10, it was still my favorite plane. Wish there were more flying for old times sake! 🥰 From what I understand, they are used to fight fires as the MD-10. And that information may be old, but I have very fond memories of the DC-10!
The very first time that I flew was on a flight from Minneapolis to Atlanta in 1975 on my way to Army Basic Training. The plane was huge, the experience was amazing and I never shut up for the entire flight! During the next 2 years, I made more than a few trips from New York and Atlanta back to Minneapolis. I never told anyone about my first flight because I just figured that id been so excited that must have imagined the size of the aircraft because in all of the flights that I had made since, NOT ONE of them was that big. Two years later, I flew from Fort Benning,Ga to Minneapolis for my wedding. When I boarded the plane in Atlanta, I almost fell to my knees and kissed the ground! There really was a plane as big as i remembered!!! I was on a Lockheed 1011 and now I could actually tell people how big it was🤭🤭🤭
More like the Rolls-Royce of airliners, and considering it used Rolls-Royce engines! Actually the engine development fiasco is what ultimately doomed the plane and led to Lockheed's premature exit from the commercial market.
ahh..!!! the good ol L-10 ,,you are missed, im sorry for basicaly killing several of you. but you were old 60K + hours. you lived a good life. served thousands and kept them safe.. good job!!! (I worked at the boneyard)
Thanks so much for the memories! Can't count the times I've flown on this great bird and it was always a treat-those fabulous RB211's with that startup moan and buzz saw takeoff sound! Truly my favorite airliner of the wide body airliner! Sure do miss it!
Absolutely, and compared with today when 320s and 737-800s are being used coast to coast with 29"-31" space for your legs, it was a wonderful luxury to fly from MCO to ATL in a beautiful Tri-Star
Delta's bread and butter for many years was connecting passengers from the Northeast and Midwest , funneling them into Atlanta and flying them on wide bodies into Florida for vacation. I remember flying 767's and L1011's between ATL and Tampa or Orlando whenever I flew Delta
Brings back a lot of memories. The L-1011 was the best! Still remember flying out of FLL as a hurricane was coming in. The L1011s were the only craft they were still letting take off. Bobbed around like a cork on a choppy lake all the way up Florida. That ride did not smooth out till we hit Georgia, but I was grateful it was flying me home.
We used to joke that DELTA stood for Doesn’t even leave the airport! Actually I always loved my flights in and out of ATL on Delta flights over the years.
Takes me back to oh, so many flights from ATL to FLL on an L1011. I remember one trip a hurricane coming in and winds blowing my rental car all over the highway as I headed to the airport, thought sure my flight would be cancelled. The only craft they were still letting take off were the L1011s, everything else was cancelled. Bobbed around like a cork on water till almost Georgia, but I got home. Many others were stuck waiting out the storm.
I just had one problem with Delta's gates at DFW, they were miles away from the check in counters and near impossible to find. You would have to walk to the southern end of C and find your way to this little annex looking area in midfield. I think there was an underground tunnel or else a very long snaking passageway to take you from C to this annex. It may have had a letter designation like G or H gates. AA clearly didn't want DL around and they ran the joint
This was my aircraft from LAX to DFW back in the 80s & early 90s, Delta had a way of making you feel at home never lost our luggage good service, made you enjoy flying even if you were a scared to fly.
For a big guy, the L-1011 sure could handle. It was a dream to ride on. RB-211 noise and power, fast, and a smooth stable ride. It was amazing that they got the L-1011, DC-10, A300, and 767 into and out of LGA with no issues to speak of.
Love your video!!! Looking at those seats, woow I miss them , they were so much more comfortable that the slim and narrow crappy ones we have now. At least on most U.S. airlines
Its the same in the EU zone..yeh I miss em big time, both the old school and L-1011 (+more). Today's seats, are a pain to sit in from a fresh plane. Imagine 10 years of service, bloody hell! Not to mention how many seats they fill these birds up with today. Sure its for economy, to flux prices and load. And also the philosophy about birds make money in the sky, well, I won't deny that. But back in the day flying was charts, paper, visual reference, INS, VOR etc...lol I can go on forever...you get my point. What the heck happened? I'm 6'9 and can barely fit in your traditional economy class. Feel kinda sorry for taller basketball players having to travel with airlines today, not to mention, Ryanair, unless your sitting by the wings. You take care. :)
This video is so cool! This is a piece of aviation history! I love the l1011 and was looking for a video that give you a feel of what flying in one was like also the airport and all the older jets are amazing
Great video. I used to drive by MIA going to school in the mornings. The CO MD-80 remember seeing that every morning. December 7, 1999 was a Tuesday. Good chance I drove by MIA that very day.
Problems at Rolls Royce delays led to the DC- 10 beating her in the market place but the Tri - Star was a very fine aircraft once the got the engine supply logistics worked out. Her design was built around those particular engines and could not easily adapt to other engines. Her accident record seems to indicate non aircraft itself factors. The DC- 10 suffered from catastrophic rear cargo door failures till rectified.
Awesome video. Great shots of the TriStars on the tarmac too. Loved flying this beauty DFW-LAX in the 70's. Just bought a diecast model off ebay and thought I'd look for some videos. Thanks.
My Favorite Aircraft. Only got to fly on it once, 1999 from Atlanta TO Orlando. was pretty old by then but still an impressive plane. Miss seeing them at the Airports.
L1011, MD-11, DC-10.............thoose trijets are so awesome..........althoguh i was still 4 months old when this video recorded, but seeing this video always tell me that classic planes always the best...........
Took my first flight on the L-1011 in 1975. It was a Delta flight from Detroit to Orlando with a stop in Tampa. I still remember the flight number to this day...FL 1151.
I flew on the DC-10 and the L-1011, but both of them were great! The DC-10 was really great if you liked NOISE! As a jet fan, I liked that! The 1011 was quieter and very... felt strong, chunky even. But the DC-10 got a lot more updates and eventually the L-1011s really became old ramblers. My last L-1011 flight was on a Delta from LAX to JFK back in the mid 90's.
True. The DC10 had the backing of a company long in the passenger jet business. The L1011 was not supported by Lockheed after 1983 and parts were hard to come by and the airlines had to have a huge staff of engineers to keep them in the air after that.
I have watched this video a dozen times, I just love the aircraft. Thanks for posting it Make that 13, to be on business in the 80’s and into the early 90’s was as good as it gets, DC-10’s , L-1011’s even an odd 747 on shorter routes such as MSO-DFW, MSO-ATL, OHR-JFK, PHX-LAX,. Now your choice is a 737-800 or a A320 and 28” seat pitch. UNITED had an afternoon LAX-DEN 747: AA used a 747-400 on the midnight milk run, MIA-DFW-PHX-LAX. You could count on American’s PHX-OHR or PHX-DFW flights always being .in a DC-10, Northwest was DC-10s PHX-MSP. The smallest aircraft they might downsize to was a 757 a nice aircraft itself. Who ever thought we’d end up with the ala cart mess
My first flight ever was in the late 80's on a TWA L1011 JFK-PBI and back. In the late 90's I flew Delta JFK-ATL-LEX and reverse numerous times....always booked the L1011 on the JFK-ATL leg, and always the best flying experience. From the smokey startup, to the heavy vibration at spoolup....it was just the ultimate commercial jet to fly. Simply a beautiful aircraft from every angle. =)
This flight did leave from Miami; it took off on 27L at MIA (notice the crossing over runway 12-30 at the beginning of the takeoff roll); then it arrives at ATL, clearly distinguished by its detached terminal buildings above-ground.
I Will always remember the L-1011 for two reasons A.) Eastern Airlines did a low pass over the runway at the Daytona Beach airport in the fall of 1974 and was near the active runway as were most of my fellow students from Embry Riddle. 2.) in 1985, on an Air Canada L-1011 I was allowed to ride in the jump seat behind the captain and stayed there for nearly an hour. Much of that time was over the gulf of St. Lawrence. That's something that wouldn't happen today!
I love this!!!! I missed going into SLC airport and sit back with window front of me, watching 737-300s, 727, tri stars.. I missed it. I love all planes, but i just prefer loud ones.
This video makes 1999 look much older than I remember it looking.
+Evan J You should have been around in 1952, the year I was born. We flew back there a few years ago and it did look very old.
Such a true comment. This video was made three years after Atlanta hosted the summer Olympics. I remember that very well! I used to travel into and out of ATL a lot in the late 1990s.
Evan J hahaha! Lol right!
I flew on an MD-80 S80 in 2010 and it looked just as old.
October 8, 2018 1:45 am
Everything looks older through a plane designed in the 1960s. What's less surprising is that Delta was still flying L-1011s in the late 90s... lol...
These were the days where flying was enjoyable. Even going to the airport was fun.
Going to the airport is always fun
still is always it
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I agree even though I wasn't even alive back then!
Always loved flying the L1011, it was a smooth, safe, enjoyable ride. I flew Delta from Atlanta to Europe on L1011s several times and always enjoyed the trip. Miss those big birds.
Wow, pre-departure music and automated announcements in 1999?! Delta was ahead for its time.
The plane not delta
L-1011 was a by far the most advanced airliner at its release.
That plane is a beauty. Sad that it's not operating anymore. I would love to actually get a chance to fly on those. Ah, the joy of flying in the 90s before the cramped sardines era in the 2000s.
Man, they gotta re built and re design this or Something.
And expensive tickets.
It's silly to think that domestic coach had more room in the 90s, or 2000s. They were tight in the 80s too!
@@brkitdwn Seat width overall has actually increased. They were narrower in the 50s and 60s. People however have gotten wider and even a bit taller.
My friends that worked with me at Delta would meet at the airport after work, and would fly to Las Vegas on one of these, just for the weekend, and fly home on Sunday. Lots of poker games in the very back cabin!
Uploaded 2009
Recorded 1999
Shot on a camcorder built in 1989.
That doesn't mean the year 1999 shot from a 1989 camera will look like the year 1989.:)
ZYC you should come back in 2019 to rewatch this
Plane was probably built in 79 and the the pilots and flight attendants no doubt got in some....
9's galore! lol!
If you put the last digits next to each other, the number becomes 999. Turn it upside down and you have 666.
Illuminati confirmed.
I took this same flight MIA to ATL on a delta L 1011 in the early 90’s . I was 12 and flying alone. They put me in first class so the FA’s could keep an eye on me. I fell in love with flying on this aircraft and as soon as I could became a pilot. Been fly ever since. Great memory 👍
I flew the L-1011 as a kid CONSTANTLY! Eastern and Delta mainly, back and forth from NYC to Florida.
I'm an aviation nut and the L-1011 is my favorite plane of them all. Absolutely gorgeous!
Is an aviation nut similar to a cashew?
I like the Tri-Star too, but my favorite aircraft is another Lockheed product, the Constellation.
Me too! That my favorite plane. I flew on the L1011. I miss old days. That was so long time ago.
Lockheed developed the shortened fuselage L-1011 TriStar 500 as a long range, smaller capacity derivative of the TriStar 200. Launched in August 1976, the key changes incorporated in the 500 over the standard L-1011s are the 4.11m (13ft 6in) shorter fuselage, greater takeoff weights, increased fuel capacity and more powerful RB211-524 engines. The shortened fuselage reduces seating capacity to a maximum of 330, 70 less than the standard length TriStars, while the below deck galleys that had been a feature of the L-1011 family were replaced with conventional main deck units. Other improvements include enhanced wing-to-fuselage and fuselage-to-rear engine intake fairings, automatic braking and automatic thrust control. Most have three, rather than four, doors/emergency exits on each side of the fuselage. The design changes combine to give the 500 a maximum range of 11,260km (6100nm), approximately 2000km (1300nm) further than the long range 200. The TriStar 500 first flew on October 16 1978 and entered service with British Airways in May 1979. Soon after, the 500 also introduced the active aileron improvements first pioneered on the Advanced TriStar, which was the original prototype TriStar fitted with a number of advanced features intended for introduction to the TriStar production line. The Advanced TriStar incorporated increased span wings to reduce drag, with active, automatic operation of the ailerons used to cope with the increased weight and aerodynamic loads instead of strengthening the wing structure. The first 500 with active ailerons and extended wingtips flew in November 1979 and deliveries of 500s with the new wing tip extension began the following year, while in 1981 it became a standard feature. Lockheed began retrofitting the active aileron wingtip extension to all previously built TriStar 500s from 1981. Production ceased in 1983 after 50 had been built, although the last 500 was not delivered until 1985.
Thanks for that valuable information. It’s interesting to know. Thank you
Interested in the enhanced intake fairings.
Two years later they were all retired. Great airplane that entered the market after the DC 10 and Lockheed never caught up. Dc/MD 10 outlasted Tristars be decades.
What a great plane! I flew on the L-1011 often during the late 70s and 80s when a young executive with Procter and Gamble. Hated the job but, loved to fly which is why I hung in there long after I should have left...and always took advantage to fly on the L rather than a DC-10 and the rest. Even today, it is still the smoothest thing in the air that I had the privilege to fly.
777s and all the airbus aircraft which are taking over the planet are nothing compared to this beast
+Don Sperrazza oh yeah i loved the design of the tail engine. it made this plane look so so badass
I live for the L-10 but saying the 777 is nothing compared to it is blasphemy. I was on a fully loaded 777 from ATL to Orlando (MCO). They used to use 777's on that 1 hr route to give newer pilots more hours. With a full load It felt like being in a Porsche 911S Turbo at the Nurmbergring. I was pushed back into my seat so hard and we took maybe 1500 feet before rotating. That is one extremely impressive airplane with an unparalled safety record, sans the crazy Malaysian Airlines debacles a few years ago. (MH17 and MH370)
We’re spoiled now with video monitors on each seat.
lolol I like the 777, but it took much longer than 1500 feet to rotate
well said i worked on the l-1011 back in 70s 80 man i miss her she was a great plane
Loved the L-1011! Delta and TWA especially! I miss this widebody!
Great video! Boy, miss these days. The industry was so much more colorful and interesting back then. The lines of those tri-jets were just beautiful. Cabins had decorated bulkheads. Times have changed. Thanks for preserving these great times for us!
A beautiful plane. We flew with it from JFK to LAX and from LAX to ATL during our USA vacation.
Greetings from Hamburg, Germany!
I flew a Delta L 1011 from New Orleans to Atlanta en rout home to Chicago. It was the most magnificent airliner other than the Boeing 777 that I have EVER flown. It was HUGE inside, and AMAZINGLY POWERFUL. What a flight that was. I hated getting OFF of the plane.
I love delta's old old livery
Some of Delta's L1011's were nearing 30 years old by the time this was shot. Thanks for sharing!
Great Airplane flew on TWA L1011 from Dulles to Orly in 1984 still my favorite after all these years !
THIS AIR PLANE SHOULD BE STILL FLYING TODAY FROM THE THINGS I KNOW IT WAS THE BEST PLANE EVER PUT IN THE SKY JUST A WOUNDERFUL PLANE I LOVED ALL THE OLD BIRDS
It's a great aircraft regarding flight dynamics. However, speaking from first hand experience it's bitter sweet to work on. Parts were being hard to find for it.
Despite the high profile crashes on the 10, it was still my favorite plane. Wish there were more flying for old times sake! 🥰
From what I understand, they are used to fight fires as the MD-10. And that information may be old, but I have very fond memories of the DC-10!
Don't get me wrong--the 1011 is one of my favorite planes, but by today's standards it would be considered a maintenance and fuel hog.
Awesome plane, but tri engine jets have no place in the current industry and lockheed is not making a commercial plane anytime soon.
@@aviatrix91 what if you died on one?
That sound and feel on takeoff… great memories flying between FLL and ATL 1995-1999❤
Loved the TriStar L-1011-2-500. My father flew it for Air Lanka in the 80’s. the 500 was the first fof kind with FMS
The very first time that I flew was on a flight from Minneapolis to Atlanta in 1975 on my way to Army Basic Training. The plane was huge, the experience was amazing and I never shut up for the entire flight!
During the next 2 years, I made more than a few trips from New York and Atlanta back to Minneapolis.
I never told anyone about my first flight because I just figured that id been so excited that must have imagined the size of the aircraft because in all of the flights that I had made since, NOT ONE of them was that big.
Two years later, I flew from Fort Benning,Ga to Minneapolis for my wedding. When I boarded the plane in Atlanta, I almost fell to my knees and kissed the ground!
There really was a plane as big as i remembered!!! I was on a Lockheed 1011 and now I could actually tell people how big it was🤭🤭🤭
What a fantastic airplane! Flew on one LHR-JFK in 1988. Also, I miss the 90s.
The L1011 was the Cadillac of airliners
James Evenden - This one had 2-5-2 seating. I’d hate to be in that middle seat.
It this a smoother plane than a 747?
I love the interior of the tristars it's like being in a luxury hotel lobby.
More like the Rolls-Royce of airliners, and considering it used Rolls-Royce engines! Actually the engine development fiasco is what ultimately doomed the plane and led to Lockheed's premature exit from the commercial market.
@@Fall-off-currenciesLike 1973 luxury hotel lobby.
my favourite aircraft. the "whisperjet".
The L-1011 was a beast! I loved the way it rumbled down the runway and llifted into the sky. It was my favorite airplane!
Great video. I miss when widebodies were flown on very short routes.
LngVly22 air Canada flies a Boeing 767-300 on Toronto to Ottawa routes
Ali Chadi A330 YYZ-YUL
American Airlines still flys the Boeing 767 from Chicago to Miami.
A340s fly Heathrow to Madrid
Delta flies 767s to TPA
ahh..!!! the good ol L-10 ,,you are missed, im sorry for basicaly killing several of you. but you were old 60K + hours. you lived a good life. served thousands and kept them safe.. good job!!! (I worked at the boneyard)
Couldn't do your job, sorry! I be crying#
Loved these planes, not one bit of turbulence ever, such a smooth and powerful ride. not like the ones now. Bring them back!
You just never have probably flown in moderate turbulence. Any airliner can experience turbulence .
Even the best and most airliners today.
Thanks so much for the memories! Can't count the times I've flown on this great bird and it was always a treat-those fabulous RB211's with that startup moan and buzz saw takeoff sound! Truly my favorite airliner of the wide body airliner! Sure do miss it!
L-1011 is pure sex! That sound is amazing! Used to fly Worldways L-1011s all the time!
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I loved flying the 1011! I just can't believe they would fly such a ginormous aircraft to fly such a short distance.
Because it was an older aircraft at the time, so they did not want to do any long flights or flights overseas, I'd guess.
Absolutely, and compared with today when 320s and 737-800s are being used coast to coast with 29"-31" space for your legs, it was a wonderful luxury to fly from MCO to ATL in a beautiful Tri-Star
Delta's bread and butter for many years was connecting passengers from the Northeast and Midwest ,
funneling them into Atlanta and flying them on wide bodies into Florida for vacation. I remember flying 767's and L1011's between ATL and Tampa or Orlando whenever I flew Delta
AMEN TO THAT I MISS THE OLD BIRD MY SELF
Chris Noe the route was always full this the reason why they use the l1011
Oh how I miss the 90’s. It was the best decade ever. I remember flying on empty airplanes and having the entire row for myself to sleep in.
1976 to about 1990 for me. Best era. I can go on and on why I feel that way. I was 17 in 1980. My whole life opened up then.
Brings back a lot of memories. The L-1011 was the best! Still remember flying out of FLL as a hurricane was coming in. The L1011s were the only craft they were still letting take off. Bobbed around like a cork on a choppy lake all the way up Florida. That ride did not smooth out till we hit Georgia, but I was grateful it was flying me home.
We used to joke that DELTA stood for Doesn’t even leave the airport!
Actually I always loved my flights in and out of ATL on Delta flights over the years.
Cool video, i like the old delta colors. And the classic airliners.
Wow that thing got up quickly! I miss the old TriTanics so much!!!
TriTanic! I love that! :D
I loved the 1011's!
Takes me back to oh, so many flights from ATL to FLL on an L1011. I remember one trip a hurricane coming in and winds blowing my rental car all over the highway as I headed to the airport, thought sure my flight would be cancelled. The only craft they were still letting take off were the L1011s, everything else was cancelled. Bobbed around like a cork on water till almost Georgia, but I got home. Many others were stuck waiting out the storm.
Wonderful memories. I flew Delta from FLL to SFO and back Via DFW in 1988. All the legs were on the L1011 and I got meals on both legs.
I just had one problem with Delta's gates at DFW, they were miles away from the check in counters and near impossible to find. You would have to walk to the southern end of C and find your way to this little annex looking area in midfield. I think there was an underground tunnel or else a very long snaking passageway to take you from C to this annex. It may have had a letter designation like G or H gates. AA clearly didn't want DL around and they ran the joint
This was my aircraft from LAX to DFW back in the 80s & early 90s, Delta had a way of making you feel at home never lost our luggage good service, made you enjoy flying even if you were a scared to fly.
The L1011 was so quiet for its time.
For a big guy, the L-1011 sure could handle. It was a dream to ride on. RB-211 noise and power, fast, and a smooth stable ride. It was amazing that they got the L-1011, DC-10, A300, and 767 into and out of LGA with no issues to speak of.
Love the sound of those RR's
Great Post! Thank you! The L1011 was my favorite plane....
Thanks SDMullis for your fantastic videos man. I love hearing the infamous RB211 start up sounds at the end
Tristar and the three holers.
Back when you had to fly sideways a few years before upgrading.
Great sounds of those RB 211s groaning.
That L10 is one of the best aircraft in history!
there is nothing like the sound of those RR's spooling up. wow!
I enjoyed watching this incredible 🤩 miss the good old days 👍
Loved how they announced gates back in the day. So fascinating to see where everyone was going
The L1011 was such a BEAST!
L1011 is my all time favorite . I loved flying in this as a kid .
Loving that sharp left turn around the 5:20'ish mark!!!
Love the Tri Star... Special plane.. thanks for this
What a lovely video. What a plane! This was great. Thank you
Love your video!!! Looking at those seats, woow I miss them , they were so much more comfortable that the slim and narrow crappy ones we have now. At least on most U.S. airlines
Its the same in the EU zone..yeh I miss em big time, both the old school and L-1011 (+more). Today's seats, are a pain to sit in from a fresh plane. Imagine 10 years of service, bloody hell! Not to mention how many seats they fill these birds up with today. Sure its for economy, to flux prices and load. And also the philosophy about birds make money in the sky, well, I won't deny that. But back in the day flying was charts, paper, visual reference, INS, VOR etc...lol I can go on forever...you get my point. What the heck happened? I'm 6'9 and can barely fit in your traditional economy class. Feel kinda sorry for taller basketball players having to travel with airlines today, not to mention, Ryanair, unless your sitting by the wings.
You take care. :)
that was awesome . L10-11 RULED MY CHILDHOOD SKIES. THANKS FOR THE GREAT LOOK BACK. GREAT VID.
I love this video! Thank you!!
Was a very beautiful airplane,insure miss the L 1011.
That old Delta livery, especially on a TriStar is one of my favorites.
What a gorgeous bus. Love the L-10.
1986 one day after Thanksgiving I took one of these from DFW to Honolulu and it was great
This video is so cool! This is a piece of aviation history! I love the l1011 and was looking for a video that give you a feel of what flying in one was like also the airport and all the older jets are amazing
Flew from DTW to LAX on a L1011 . Great ride ….glory days .
Great video. I used to drive by MIA going to school in the mornings. The CO MD-80 remember seeing that every morning. December 7, 1999 was a Tuesday. Good chance I drove by MIA that very day.
Problems at Rolls Royce delays led to the DC- 10 beating her in the market place but the Tri - Star was a very fine aircraft once the got the engine supply logistics worked out. Her design was built around those particular engines and could not easily adapt to other engines. Her accident record seems to indicate non aircraft itself factors.
The DC- 10 suffered from catastrophic rear cargo door failures till rectified.
Awesome video. Great shots of the TriStars on the tarmac too. Loved flying this beauty DFW-LAX in the 70's. Just bought a diecast model off ebay and thought I'd look for some videos. Thanks.
me too. that's how we discover aviation history, haha
I remember flying on Eastern's L10-11's as a kid in the 70's. I loved it. Memories..........
video brings back good memories....thanks
Flew on many of these birds, DL, EA and my fave at the time TWA.
My Favorite Aircraft. Only got to fly on it once, 1999 from Atlanta TO Orlando. was pretty old by then but still an impressive plane. Miss seeing them at the Airports.
Flew on one from Atlanta to Honolulu in 1996. Wonderful flight.
what a beautyfull video , i can t stop watching it
Delta is not just an ordinary airline it’s the most popular in The US
I got to fly on 1 of these in 95 out of KC mizz ! What a Beauty . Never forget it
L1011, MD-11, DC-10.............thoose trijets are so awesome..........althoguh i was still 4 months old when this video recorded, but seeing this video always tell me that classic planes always the best...........
Took my first flight on the L-1011 in 1975. It was a Delta flight from Detroit to Orlando with a stop in Tampa. I still remember the flight number to this day...FL 1151.
I flew an L-1011 in 1973 when l was 19 from La to Balto and from what l remember it was the best flight ever...
I flew that route as well in 1999 on a Delta L 1011. I think every plane in Delta's Fleet flies that route even today
I love the chime before the engine startup
I am surprised Delta isn't still flying the L-1011: Delta has the oldest planes in the sky.
I had to laugh at that! Good one.
Gregory Vigue Or the MD-11.
Gregory Vigue the only reason is economic
Dam good airline
Voodoo one better than united.
I flew on the DC-10 and the L-1011, but both of them were great! The DC-10 was really great if you liked NOISE! As a jet fan, I liked that! The 1011 was quieter and very... felt strong, chunky even. But the DC-10 got a lot more updates and eventually the L-1011s really became old ramblers. My last L-1011 flight was on a Delta from LAX to JFK back in the mid 90's.
True. The DC10 had the backing of a company long in the passenger jet business. The L1011 was not supported by Lockheed after 1983 and parts were hard to come by and the airlines had to have a huge staff of engineers to keep them in the air after that.
Lockheed was an excellent aircraft builder with a great safety record.
I have watched this video a dozen times, I just love the aircraft. Thanks for posting it Make that 13, to be on business in the 80’s and into the early 90’s was as good as it gets, DC-10’s , L-1011’s even an odd 747 on shorter routes such as MSO-DFW, MSO-ATL, OHR-JFK, PHX-LAX,. Now your choice is a 737-800 or a A320 and 28” seat pitch. UNITED had an afternoon LAX-DEN 747: AA used a 747-400 on the midnight milk run, MIA-DFW-PHX-LAX. You could count on American’s PHX-OHR or PHX-DFW flights always being .in a DC-10, Northwest was DC-10s PHX-MSP. The smallest aircraft they might downsize to was a 757 a nice aircraft itself. Who ever thought we’d end up with the ala cart mess
Bobby Paluga mk in
The toilet arrangement at the rear of the plane amuses me as I picture people popping out one by one singing a song.
Ohhh yeah!! I remember the old days. I flew on the L1011. I miss the old days when I flying on an L1011. That was so long time ago!
DC-10 as well.
I took the L1011 Miami - Charleston SC in Jun 75 for Marine boot camp. Last nice thing I remember for 13 week.
Magnificent aircraft!👍👍👍
My first flight ever was in the late 80's on a TWA L1011 JFK-PBI and back. In the late 90's I flew Delta JFK-ATL-LEX and reverse numerous times....always booked the L1011 on the JFK-ATL leg, and always the best flying experience. From the smokey startup, to the heavy vibration at spoolup....it was just the ultimate commercial jet to fly. Simply a beautiful aircraft from every angle. =)
This flight did leave from Miami; it took off on 27L at MIA (notice the crossing over runway 12-30 at the beginning of the takeoff roll); then it arrives at ATL, clearly distinguished by its detached terminal buildings above-ground.
I Will always remember the L-1011 for two reasons
A.) Eastern Airlines did a low pass over the runway at the Daytona Beach airport in the fall of 1974 and was near the active runway as were most of my fellow students from Embry Riddle.
2.) in 1985, on an Air Canada L-1011 I was allowed to ride in the jump seat behind the captain and stayed there for nearly an hour. Much of that time was over the gulf of St. Lawrence. That's something that wouldn't happen today!
My favorite plane.
You gotta get up damn early if you want to beat the L-1011! Simply the best!
L-1011 TriStar. I miss those beautiful beasts.
Loved the Tristar. ♥
Wow it’s amazing what we have accomplished over the years in flight
I flew on a TWA L-1011 in 1985 from NY to LA. Saw a movie on the big screen during the flight. Those were the days.
Love THE L1011 ❤️❤️✈️
I love this!!!! I missed going into SLC airport and sit back with window front of me, watching 737-300s, 727, tri stars.. I missed it. I love all planes, but i just prefer loud ones.