When I worked for Flying Tigers we used this model. Some of the pilot were good guys, not stuck up. On the ramp I was leaning on the nacelle of #3 engine, after closing the hatch to "B" belly. The copilot, whom I knew, saw me and started #3 engine first instead of #1, causing me to jump about two feet in the air. I could see the wise guy laughing his head off when I figured out what he had done.
Skymaster company has 8 aircrafts: -5 Boeing 707-320C -1 Douglas DC-8-62AF -2 Douglas DC-8-63CF All them are freighters. The company ships electronics such tvs, dvd players, computers etc. from the factories in Manaus to the rest of Brazil.
The last Dc8 was built in 1972. There are still DC8 flying around the globe, but extremely rare. Fascinating bird, just as a Mercedes Pagoda or a Porsche 911 First series could be.
TO ivanraYT: He's not getting out of the seat, he's not watching outside in all the approach he's just moving.. if something happens at Minimums there's not so much to do ecxept go straight in landing that's it...who cares if an instrument is not doing his job perfectly..Engine failure? Simple ..Pilot flying just has to land the dam plane.So no problem if Pilot MOnitoring is moving a bit cuz is happy to do the best job in world! ;)
@danilindao cara sem ofença mais como que eles tem mais de 40 000 hs de voo? Se eles voarem 900 hs por ano ou ate 1000 por ano eles teriam que ter no minimo uns 80 anos de idade cada um! E sinceramente eles nao pareciam ter 80 anos de idade.....
The first officer isn't dancing - if you look he's clearly positioning himself on the seat more comfortably, he is not PIC for this landing as the captain has control, the approach and landing were perfectly safe, there is a BIG difference between a relaxed cockpit and an unprofessional one. Who says a silent cockpit has to be in effect for the landing? If the aircraft makes a safe approach and landing then who's complaining? There are far worse pilots out there, usually who don't relax!
UPS still has a few for cargo use but you won't be able to get on one, I think your only chance would be a foreign airline probably South American. If you look on Wikipedia you can get a fairly accurate list of companies still running the DC-8 though there aren't to many left, planes like the DC-8-9-10, MD11, L1011, and 727 are disappearing fast...
Oh, only to keep things clearly, both pilots are former FIGHTER PILOTS from the AIR FORCE, and collect together over 40.000 (FORTY THOUSAND) hours flying... Carefull with you big thongue ivanra! stop saying bullshits!
@danilindao If those guys have forty thousand hours, which is suspect, it's not from the military. You'd be lucky to collect 5-6,000 during an entire military career.
Just like the after takeoff checklist: GEAR UP, FLAPS UP, SHUT UP. This is how I used to fly aircraft. I am still alive but very lucky. Better to be lucky than smart.
The idea is to show cockpit operations, not the runway on the outside, else, try to shoot a video in 2005 with a primitive digital 4.2mp camera. And yes, like @Karl Innes said, you're an ass.
Dam! I love super 8, I love aviation, I love all the civil planes ..O well back to my...FLIGHT SIM?? EHM GUESS NOT, LET'S SAY BACK TO MY REAL B 737-700 ... uhuh ah ah
Damn! You clearly dont know anything about aviation... Watch it again and you will see all procedures done such as landing briefing and checklist... Go back to the simulator my friend and leave the real for PROs !!
@canary_island_dweller, The red light over the engine instruments are thrust reverse indicators (they are amber, not red). The blinking light indicates an unlocked reverser, or "in-transit". Nothing wrong with the engines. This appears to be a 62/63 series because the reverser lights with the -3 engine and fan louvers had a different setup of lights. These unlocked lights also flashed in flight every now and then, but because of the pneumatic piping for the reverser, it commanded the translating ring to stow, and the light went out. Since you appear not familiar with the DC8, the airplane had in-flight thrust reverse, some versions inboard engine only, other versions all four, used as speed brakes. I did see two red lights on the electrical panel on the F/E panel, which it could be a AC or DC isolation issue, but I couldn't tell because of the darkness of the panel.
Love it, specially the engines sound. I remember see a UPS DC-8 landing in Puerto Rico International Airport. There was another cargo company that used them call Arrow Air, that I think no longer exist.
My wife's uncle (flew for UA) called the DC8 60/70 series the toughest jet to fly because of it's bulky underbelly, but that made it a great cargo carrier.
A friend, retired DC8 and 727 pilot with 30000hours, didn't like the DC8 so much, much preferred the 727. But I think that for passengers it was great, roomy cabin and not so noisy, I have been a passenger in them transatlantic, domestic US, and a holiday charter trip.
Let's say is VMC condition, Flap and gear configuration can be delayed, checklist belove 1000' AGL is not recommanded to do it but still "safe" and a good thing to say from who is flying in airline is that at least there is GOOD CRM ! cheers
You can tell they are P&W turbo fans by the screaming engines. Luv it!
When I worked for Flying Tigers we used this model. Some of the pilot were good guys, not stuck up. On the ramp I was leaning on the nacelle of #3 engine, after closing the hatch to "B" belly. The copilot, whom I knew, saw me and started #3 engine first instead of #1, causing me to jump about two feet in the air. I could see the wise guy laughing his head off when I figured out what he had done.
I remember being in the Army....my first flight to Germany was a World Airways DC-8....the absolute smoothest flight I had EVER taken.....by far....
ahh. . . the days when it took three qualified people to fly an airplane manually. very honest and you at least had almost instant feedback.
Skymaster company has 8 aircrafts:
-5 Boeing 707-320C
-1 Douglas DC-8-62AF
-2 Douglas DC-8-63CF
All them are freighters.
The company ships electronics such tvs, dvd players, computers etc. from the factories in Manaus to the rest of Brazil.
The last Dc8 was built in 1972.
There are still DC8 flying around the globe, but extremely rare.
Fascinating bird, just as a Mercedes Pagoda or a Porsche 911 First series could be.
ahuauhuha entrou no avião ja pinduram as camisas!! hehehehe os dois comandos são ex-caçadores da fab...
I'm glad the DC-8's lasted so long. It's good to see the classics still flying! :D
TO ivanraYT: He's not getting out of the seat, he's not watching outside in all the approach he's just moving.. if something happens at Minimums there's not so much to do ecxept go straight in landing that's it...who cares if an instrument is not doing his job perfectly..Engine failure? Simple ..Pilot flying just has to land the dam plane.So no problem if Pilot MOnitoring is moving a bit cuz is happy to do the best job in world! ;)
Era o skm?
@danilindao cara sem ofença mais como que eles tem mais de 40 000 hs de voo? Se eles voarem 900 hs por ano ou ate 1000 por ano eles teriam que ter no minimo uns 80 anos de idade cada um! E sinceramente eles nao pareciam ter 80 anos de idade.....
The first officer isn't dancing - if you look he's clearly positioning himself on the seat more comfortably, he is not PIC for this landing as the captain has control, the approach and landing were perfectly safe, there is a BIG difference between a relaxed cockpit and an unprofessional one. Who says a silent cockpit has to be in effect for the landing? If the aircraft makes a safe approach and landing then who's complaining? There are far worse pilots out there, usually who don't relax!
UPS still has a few for cargo use but you won't be able to get on one, I think your only chance would be a foreign airline probably South American. If you look on Wikipedia you can get a fairly accurate list of companies still running the DC-8 though there aren't to many left, planes like the DC-8-9-10, MD11, L1011, and 727 are disappearing fast...
Oh, only to keep things clearly, both pilots are former FIGHTER PILOTS from the AIR FORCE, and collect together over 40.000 (FORTY THOUSAND) hours flying...
Carefull with you big thongue ivanra! stop saying bullshits!
Dois Aviadores da melhor Extipe! Comandante MARCĀO e tambem 4 faixas Comandante BENVENHUR, e o Excelente F/E SALARINI, boas lembranças, de ARRUDA.
@danilindao If those guys have forty thousand hours, which is suspect, it's not from the military. You'd be lucky to collect 5-6,000 during an entire military career.
Just like the after takeoff checklist: GEAR UP, FLAPS UP, SHUT UP. This is how I used to fly aircraft. I am still alive but very lucky. Better to be lucky than smart.
Since just then the Captain has pulled the engines to idle and they look about 20 feet off the ground, I assume the pants crap or the watusi.
Bad video. The cameraman, has no idea of how to control light. The view of the runway during the landing is missed!
was the rumble at begining of the vid reverse thrust being used to increase the rate of descent???
The idea is to show cockpit operations, not the runway on the outside, else, try to shoot a video in 2005 with a primitive digital 4.2mp camera. And yes, like @Karl Innes said, you're an ass.
No cockpit management or checklists. I hope they are still alive and away from passenger airliners.
You always know it's a freighter when it's just a bunch of guys flying around in t-shirts, LOL!
These pilots are sharp! Try flying the DC-8. I think this is the "real" pilot's airplane...;-)
P.S. The aircrafts thrust reversers warning lights are also fucked up. Good night Irene!
because then they would have to hire flight attendants. FA's aren't required for cargo.
ATI still uses them....but you as a regualr person cant ride on them.
Saculeja, muito! O antigao, mas é uma boa aeronave!
how long ago because my dad also use to fly for arrow
This is what xenu flew them thetans here with?
..easy cockpit ambiance..Brazilian style?
At 2:05-2:08, what happened to the F/O?
Dam! I love super 8, I love aviation, I love all the civil planes ..O well back to my...FLIGHT SIM?? EHM GUESS NOT, LET'S SAY BACK TO MY REAL B 737-700 ... uhuh ah ah
este voo foi pela pista 13 ou 31
LOL...not sure but it looks funny!
wtf is the co pilot doing at 2:05
kkkkk eu adoro esse padrão dos cargueiros Zero uniforme rsrs. E o copila dançando antes do toque do avião kkkk q perobagem
That is what I call PILOTS !!
0:09 *RRRR*
Damn! You clearly dont know anything about aviation... Watch it again and you will see all procedures done such as landing briefing and checklist...
Go back to the simulator my friend and leave the real for PROs !!
Comandante Marcos, copiloto Bevenhur e fe Salarine. Bons tempos, fui muito feliz nesta empresa
Oh, and LOL @ 2:06! XD
@canary_island_dweller, The red light over the engine instruments are thrust reverse indicators (they are amber, not red). The blinking light indicates an unlocked reverser, or "in-transit". Nothing wrong with the engines. This appears to be a 62/63 series because the reverser lights with the -3 engine and fan louvers had a different setup of lights. These unlocked lights also flashed in flight every now and then, but because of the pneumatic piping for the reverser, it commanded the translating ring to stow, and the light went out. Since you appear not familiar with the DC8, the airplane had in-flight thrust reverse, some versions inboard engine only, other versions all four, used as speed brakes. I did see two red lights on the electrical panel on the F/E panel, which it could be a AC or DC isolation issue, but I couldn't tell because of the darkness of the panel.
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" Thank you for flying White T-Shirt Airways, we hope you enjoyed the flight. The first officer sure did. "
Love it, specially the engines sound. I remember see a UPS DC-8 landing in Puerto Rico International Airport. There was another cargo company that
used them call Arrow Air, that I think no longer exist.
pra exsquerrda hehehehe nem é carioca !
Show de video, valeu por compartilhar =)
Do you have to be a big hairy guy with bear paw hands to fly the DC-8? No.....but it helps!
My wife's uncle (flew for UA) called the DC8 60/70 series the toughest jet to fly because of it's bulky underbelly, but that made it a great cargo carrier.
A friend, retired DC8 and 727 pilot with 30000hours, didn't like the DC8 so much, much preferred the 727. But I think that for passengers it was great, roomy cabin and not so noisy, I have been a passenger in them transatlantic, domestic US, and a holiday charter trip.
Não deu pra ver direito, mas que avião iradoooooooo!!! kkkkkkkkkkkk
Lucky you! Would have loved to be on a dc-8 for a flight :)
quoting luke skywalker on this one, "WHAT A PIECE OF JUNK!"
MUito bom o video!! Os caras FULL Apaizana!!!!
Gotta love that dancing before touch down.
nice uniform i wish i could fly like that
Exellent! Great plane
wonder which plane had an advantage, the DC-8 or the B707
DC8 more modern and more seats but 707 faster in cruize altitude
Show!D+!!!
Mindy mcready
sediments
Era o SKC ou KM esse bicho?
Tbem queria saber. Eu vi hj o skm. Virou um restaurante . Ta ate bonito. Bem cuidada a lata. Mas nao voa rs
Let's say is VMC condition, Flap and gear configuration can be delayed, checklist belove 1000' AGL is not recommanded to do it but still "safe" and a good thing to say from who is flying in airline is that at least there is GOOD CRM ! cheers