The Boeing 737-200's will always be my favorite airliner. Those Pratt & Whitney JT8D's gave the plane the hot rod look. Sleek. Even with the thrust reversers. Like the fine lines of cars from the 1950's...them 200's were very sexy. I don't feel the same with the new versions now with the CFM56-7 turbofans.
I love how the Southwest 737 deployed his reverse thrust (at the 4:00 mark) in order to slow down on the high-speed taxiway. Never saw that done while taxiing before. Very cool. This does bring back memories - I was 19 when this was shot
Love that the Canadian 737-200 doesnt use reverse on roll out...I also find it funny that the typical Southwest Airlines hot rod taxiing results in the pilots having to use the buckets to slow down!! The last Delta 727 landing shot is cool with that agitating green nav light on the wingtip!!
This takes me back. All of these aircraft were a dime a dozen. I miss those days of hearing JT8 engines at airports. It sure as hell beats the crap out of the tin can eco garbage we have today. What a yawnfest.
This is truly one of the best vids, I've seen in awhile, it gives me gose bumps I'm only 18 but I remeber so much of these aircraft and airlines, it's eerie because those 757s were almost brand new at the time and now, more and more they are becoming 727s and the 732 is almost impossible to see the NG is the new 200, and the airlines and schemes that have changed the bowling shoe on the NW 75 and the Delta widget, and Canadian being gone. Thank you so much for sharing this aviation history
This is so sad because back in the early 2000's when the industry was still almost exactly like this America West, NWA and Canadian were still around. I was only six when I moved away from Vegas but seeing all of this is saddening. America West was my favorite airline and US Airways killed them. I'm 15 now but I still remember pretty damn well that this was the golden age. The airline industry is screwed now.
Thank You so much for uploading these video's of classic aviation. I remember my dad taking me to KEUG (Eugene Airport) back in the late 90's. It meant so much to see the old Delta 727's like I remember them (they used to fly them to KSLC), and the old bowling shoe United 737-200's that used to come and go to KSFO every hour. Some great spotting back then, now it's all express CRJ's, the only interesting traffic is the Allegiant MD-80's and the Boeing 757's. Thanks so much for preserving history
To me these are real videos. I miss the old airlines TWA, America West etc and the liveries they use to have. Delta, United. I hate all the Regional Jets we have now. I miss the 727's. Those were one of my favorite aircraft of all time.
The Rolls Royce Trent I agree 100%! Planes aren’t exciting anymore. They all look the same now, and they sound boring. No powerful thunderous roar. These videos capture the way things used to be on a regular basis. I sure miss those days.
Your videos are gold, Ryan...this is awesome footage! I can't believe how much video you guys took back then. Did you know in 20 years that the industry wouldn't look like even a shadow of what it was back in 1989? Thankful you preserved the good days on your video camera. A+++
Love these classics Ryan! This is a piece of amazing history that we will never see again. Aviaton was much more elegent back then, maybe that's just my opinion, but we've got such great beaty's here! I'm 17 and live in Australia and I remember 727's and 737 classics were very very common! Today all you see is 737NG
@NWA941, thanks so much, it's always cool to hear from somebody in your age group that appreciates this era of aviation! Wait until you see the upcoming videos in this series (Part 5 is my personal favorite).
RyanBomar I can’t thank you enough for this glimpse into the past. My first flight I remember was in 1989 on a USAir flight from Indianapolis to Orlando, we usually flew out of Chicago Ohare or midway so I do not remember why we drove to Indianapolis, A USAir DC-10. I was 7 and it was my first flight I recall going on. USAir would later have its problems and fold but I remember it being a great flight. What a great era of aviation, 1988-1996. I just love American culture from the late 1980s and early 1990s. ThAnk you
I used to take seeing 727s for granted as they were typical to see regularly... Now I'd LOVE to see them again!
The Boeing 737-200's will always be my favorite airliner. Those Pratt & Whitney JT8D's gave the plane the hot rod look. Sleek. Even with the thrust reversers. Like the fine lines of cars from the 1950's...them 200's were very sexy. I don't feel the same with the new versions now with the CFM56-7 turbofans.
I love how the Southwest 737 deployed his reverse thrust (at the 4:00 mark) in order to slow down on the high-speed taxiway. Never saw that done while taxiing before. Very cool. This does bring back memories - I was 19 when this was shot
18 here. I liked that age better.
I LOVE those old 727 s !!!!
Love that the Canadian 737-200 doesnt use reverse on roll out...I also find it funny that the typical Southwest Airlines hot rod taxiing results in the pilots having to use the buckets to slow down!! The last Delta 727 landing shot is cool with that agitating green nav light on the wingtip!!
1:25 Boeing 727 and 737-200 in the same shot....that is glorious. Love the JT8D's.
I used to live in Vegas back in the seventies, eighties. Tropicana Avenue was an excellent place to see planes coming in for a landing and taking off.
I`ve never seen such a perfect landing like the Delta 727 did in the end.
This takes me back. All of these aircraft were a dime a dozen. I miss those days of hearing JT8 engines at airports.
It sure as hell beats the crap out of the tin can eco garbage we have today. What a yawnfest.
Springbok295
I could not have said it any better! I hardly even look up anymore. It’s sad.
The DL 27s are something special!!!! What a great series you hazve here Ryan! Thanks for posting!
This is truly one of the best vids, I've seen in awhile, it gives me gose bumps I'm only 18 but I remeber so much of these aircraft and airlines, it's eerie because those 757s were almost brand new at the time and now, more and more they are becoming 727s and the 732 is almost impossible to see the NG is the new 200, and the airlines and schemes that have changed the bowling shoe on the NW 75 and the Delta widget, and Canadian being gone. Thank you so much for sharing this aviation history
Long gone are these days of really GREAT airlines & classic airliners; very sad!
This is so sad because back in the early 2000's when the industry was still almost exactly like this America West, NWA and Canadian were still around. I was only six when I moved away from Vegas but seeing all of this is saddening. America West was my favorite airline and US Airways killed them. I'm 15 now but I still remember pretty damn well that this was the golden age. The airline industry is screwed now.
a million thansk for these classics
Thank You so much for uploading these video's of classic aviation. I remember my dad taking me to KEUG (Eugene Airport) back in the late 90's. It meant so much to see the old Delta 727's like I remember them (they used to fly them to KSLC), and the old bowling shoe United 737-200's that used to come and go to KSFO every hour. Some great spotting back then, now it's all express CRJ's, the only interesting traffic is the Allegiant MD-80's and the Boeing 757's. Thanks so much for preserving history
To me these are real videos. I miss the old airlines TWA, America West etc and the liveries they use to have. Delta, United. I hate all the Regional Jets we have now. I miss the 727's. Those were one of my favorite aircraft of all time.
The Rolls Royce Trent
I agree 100%! Planes aren’t exciting anymore. They all look the same now, and they sound boring. No powerful thunderous roar. These videos capture the way things used to be on a regular basis. I sure miss those days.
I agree with both of you. These were the days.
Your videos are gold, Ryan...this is awesome footage! I can't believe how much video you guys took back then. Did you know in 20 years that the industry wouldn't look like even a shadow of what it was back in 1989? Thankful you preserved the good days on your video camera. A+++
Love these classics Ryan! This is a piece of amazing history that we will never see again. Aviaton was much more elegent back then, maybe that's just my opinion, but we've got such great beaty's here! I'm 17 and live in Australia and I remember 727's and 737 classics were very very common! Today all you see is 737NG
@NWA941, thanks so much, it's always cool to hear from somebody in your age group that appreciates this era of aviation! Wait until you see the upcoming videos in this series (Part 5 is my personal favorite).
RyanBomar I can’t thank you enough for this glimpse into the past. My first flight I remember was in 1989 on a USAir flight from Indianapolis to Orlando, we usually flew out of Chicago Ohare or midway so I do not remember why we drove to Indianapolis, A USAir DC-10. I was 7 and it was my first flight I recall going on. USAir would later have its problems and fold but I remember it being a great flight. What a great era of aviation, 1988-1996. I just love American culture from the late 1980s and early 1990s. ThAnk you
When this video was taken I was about ready to pop out of my mother. Born Dec. 28th, 1989. HA! Great video as always Ryan.
How did the birth go?
Ugh, I wish there were HD cameras back then so video could truly capture how loud these planes were... loved it
love the climbout of the northwest 757; awesome!!!
Aeronaves belissimas,decolando e aterrizando em um belo espetáculo. Muito bom Ryan,parabéns pelos videos.Obrigada Milabluelady.
1:10 TWA For Life!!
I'm so glad I get to fly a classic 737-300 in 3 days!
Nice video! Love those Pratts.
another retro-goodness vid buddy!!
Excellent videos!! Ryan , is there a format in how to upload camcorder videos to TH-cam?
I'm 15 years old and I'm like , wow this ancient shit
WOW, BOEING 707 OF MEA, LOOKS GREAT,
What year was this taken? I am guessing mid-90? Looks like when they only had 25 only
Todd Weber December 1989. It says so in the description.
Thanks!
What was MEA doing in LAS? I'd love to know!
When was this filmed? Thank You for posting.
Vegas Jay Dec 1989. In the description.
home!!! i love how 25L doesn't exist. :)
@Helicopterpilot16 That statement makes me feel old
Ahh, back when 727s and 737s would scream themselves into the air! No hush kits to be seen.
Is this in las vegas
@soflaav8r, I was thinking the same thing :)
25L wasn't even installed yet
MEA?