FAREWELL MD-11 | LAST COMMERCIAL FLIGHT | MONTREAL-AMSTERDAM | KLM
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Hi friends!
Many of you might have recognized that this october the last commercial flying MD-11 is going to be retired. KLM was one of the last MD-11 operators still using this magnificent aircraft! Since a few years I had the strong wish to be on the MD-11 again soon. When I heard that it will be retired soon I didn't hesitate long and booked a flight with KLM. During the booking process I found out that my dates would fit with the final flight, so this is how I made it onto that last flight!
And of course I want to share with you my experience! Unfortunately this was a full night flight, which makes it even harder to get a good report about it! But I tried my best.
Initially I was supposed to be on another MD-11 flight from Amsterdam to Montreal, but due to bad weather conditions in Amsterdam I got rebooked onto Air France through Paris, what was a really disappointing experience! I lost my MD-11 dayflight window seat, had to fly through Charles de Gaule, no window seat in a crappy old B747 cabin, bad french attitude, Air France managed to lose my luggage and so on... all in all a day to forget!
So I was really looking forward to this last MD-11 flight after not getting onto my outbound MD-11. KLM did a great job on making this flight a special event, they offered a buffet, did some entertaining at the gate and so on. The KLM crew did a really great job and I would definitely book through KLM again in the future.(nope, never again Air France). Unfortunately KLM and Air France work together really close..
Well I hope you get a good look into this last flight in my video. I did it a bit longer than usual. Enjoy!
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Hey Amandeuce! I am a Montreal Planespotter and I can give you some info on this last flight. So, the reason that the captain spooled up to engines for 30 secs before taking off was for show. Here in Montreal, we have a giant planespotting community, and through Facebook, have met and known the crews of KLM's MD-11. We have met them in Montreal, too. When this plane landed for the last time in Montreal, hours before you boarded it, it was wet outside, and the captain left the thrust reversers on full for a good minute, to put on a good show! Then, at takeoff, the captain requested to hold short of the runway for a minute to give spotters a chance to photograph this plane at night. Then, he spoiled the engines to MAXIMUM thrust, which almost never happens, just to show what the MD-11 can do one last time. That's the reason you climbed so fast. KLM put on a great show for the last flight, and the whole Montreal PlaneSpotting community would like to thank them. On a side note, in your report, I saw some of the people from Holland I met in Montreal, who came for the last flight also! Great report, and I hope you enjoyed Montreal! Safe travels!
-Dan
Hey Dan! Thank you so much for that clear information, now I know better! I really enjoyed Montreal and Quebec, even though it was cold as fluff, but I survived ;) Hope all is well over there and I'm certainly glad you liked my report!
DKI Videos Hi there! I also plane spot at Montreal sometimes, sadly I never saw the KLM MD-11... I subbed to you DKI Videos :)
DKI Videos I live in Montreal all the information that's true plus I remember seeing a MD-11 KLM that Night!
Cool i do plane spotting in LAX
dood thats so long that comment
so sad i never got to fly on one of these :(
Thomas Mallott me too
Thomas Mallott Me to...one of the little thinks that destroy your life.....
Me 4 times :)
Bengladesh airlines still flies their DC-10-10 to Hong Kong afaik
You probably wouldn’t want to fly on one of these unless you want to die
I always thought the trijets looked so damn cool with the engine in the tail. A real shame to see the last one be retired. I guess not all is lost though, as we can still catch a glimpse of this amazing aircraft hauling freight around the world. :'(
Thomas Piccione I think the 727 is still in service (IranAir)
Iran Asmen yes, Iran air sadly has modernised quite a lot from the 747SP airline we loved
Seeing her get towed away from the gate was kind of emotional....
You have feelings for the plane?
Paistin Lasta As an aviation enthusiast, yes, absolutely. It's the end of an era.
I bet he's towing it to BG Destruction's house for 'im to destroy!
Justin Hopkins yes
RIP KLM MD-11
KLM had been loyal to Douglas to the end. Douglas aircraft are built to last, but they rushed DC-10 trying to catch up with Lockheed L-1011, and they rushed the MD-11 because of upcoming models from Boeing 777 and Airbus 330/340 both launched in the late 80's. DC-10 suffered with design flaws, MD-11 suffered performance shortfall in range and fuel burn.
stickmagnet. Almost right. The DC10 was, like the B747, a plane of the late 60's. Mc Donalds rushed the DC10 into service using 1950's standards to beat the B747 into production. Which they did. And over a thousand people died as a result. Would you fly on a DC 10?
Karl P my grandfather was a Biman Bangladesh DC-10 pilot
The DC-10 has a safety record comparable to other widebody airliners of the era. It finished its years passenger service as a high-quality, well-regarded aircraft that was a favorite of pilots and passengers alike. There were some design issues early on, but they were all corrected, and the DC-10 went on to have an above-average safety record from that point forward. I would have had no problem flying on one during the years it was still in service.
The cargo door incidents that initiated doubts about the DC-10s safety were not unique. The DC-10s cargo door latching mechanism was flawed, but the Boeing 747 shared the same flaw (United Airlines flight 811), so it's not really accurate to single the DC-10 out with regard to the 747.
The crash of American 191 in Chicago was caused by improper maintenance techniques that were contrary to MD maintenance procedures, and the crash of United 232 in Sioux Falls was a function of a defect in the General Electric CF6 jet engine, which was also used on other aircraft, including the Airbus A300, Boeing 747, 767, and the MD-11. A catastrophic, uncontained failure of a jet engine could have brought any of them down. Additional safeguards were added to protect against the loss of all hydraulic fluid after the incident, but as always in aviation, aircraft safety advances one accident at a time.
To the best of my knowledge, McDonald's never produced an aircraft. Burger King may have, though; I will have to check my records.
Karl P
It's McDonnell, not McDonald's. LMAO.
One makes aircraft and the other makes hamburgers, big difference all though McDonald's did give away toy airplanes to kids in their happy meals sometimes.
McDonalds never put a DC10 on their menu..
This video made me a little emotional. The MD-11 was one of my favourite aircraft. Well captured and I could truly feel the heart you had making this video.
Lemuel Taylor Glad you liked it and I'm happy that my video has a touching effect. Thanks for watching!
+Amandeuce Nah at 14:58 He did not park his plane wrong every time a plane is there I live amsterdam
+Amandeuce AND ITS SCHIPHOL
Holding the brakes for 30 - 45 seconds and applying thrust just before takeoff is an Ice removal procedure thats performed when ice or near icing temps are present. It's done to help shake any ice off the engine cowling, etc. Awesome vid, awesome plane!
Really wish I had the opportunity to fly in one of these before they were retired. Most beautiful aircraft ever built!
I think an old MD-11 would make a cool house!
Derredmax I drew a MD-11 house when I was younger XD But i will never have enaugh mony :(
PokéTube 9.0 enaugh mony
Park Jimin Jams lol
alexis ian are you high?
That’s my all time dream!
these kind of things bring tears to ones eyes , the glorious md 11!
Finally! :D
Simply Aviation I love your videos
Simply Aviation I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS I WATCH IT EVERYDAY
Hey david idk you be here0
Luv ur vids
Simply Aviation what does :D mean? I mostly saw your videos ending with a :D.
Thanks for this! The MD-11 (and, before it, the DC-10) was probably my favorite aircraft, too.
Quite deadly planes though
the lady Morgana MD11 is not deadly
@@theladymorgana8657 LOL! DC-10/MD-11 outsold the "superior" L1011 by more than 2 to 1. Tell me more about "the quite deadly planes"
Thanks for sharing this. My Grandpa was one of the Autopilot engineers at MD for ages and ages, and worked extensively on this plane. I never had the change to fly on one of these, but at least videos like this exist.
I flew in a MD-11 Alitalia when I was young. Great plane
Hi, i just stumbled upon your great video. I, with a LOT of spotters were on the ground for the departure. Montreal spotters had a love affair with KLM's MD-11, we got to see here everyday ! We don't see on the video, but just before the plane turns from the taxiway to the active runway, near the blue and gray hangars, a lot of spotters were there and we knew the pilot and asked if it could hold the plane still for some seconds for some long exposures pictures before take-off roll. In the ATC audio from that flight, you can hear the captain request a moment to stop and thank all Montreal Spotters :) at 7:07, you can see a flash go off, at the bottom left, that is where the spotting park is located and about 30 people, me included, took pictures and waved. And yes, KLM MD-11 climbed steep and fast, that's why i called them the "Dutch rocket" :) Here is the picture i took of that historic moment flic.kr/p/oSJxi5
great work !
Do you know if there is any airline flying comercial fligths using the MD-11? I would love to fly in one of these aircrafts!! By the way great picture!!
+Mikel Peña thanks. KLM was the last passenger carrying MD-11 user
Sad to read that. Thanks!
thank you JC for the detailed information. I sure miss the MD-11 too, my all time favorite aircraft. also thank you for the picture link, great shot! glad you found my video and liked it and thank you very much for watching! appreciate it!
I am sad! I have always been a great fan of the DC10 and MD11. They are gorgeous planes but sadly not cost-effective and money runs it all! KLM is an AMAZING Airliner specially for having flown these planes for so long and so beautifully! Well Done and thanks for the video.
Rui Martins DC-10 is more of a live or die flight.
NoobyGamez doesn't matter.
Great! I also took a MD-11 (PH-KCD) from Amsterdam to Montreal a few days before the retirement of this unforgettable fleet. A marvellous flight!
17:04 "All good things come to an end". I watched this video because I left my previous school with my old friends exactly one year ago today, and since I love planes I wanted to remember it watching a plane video. Btw really nice report!
This beautiful is probably a freighter now.
9 LAZARUS they were all scrapped, there’s a video of it happening
You are correct, Fedex and UPS own them all now, and still operate them.
Cman fedex did not buy the klm md-11s
@@soconnoriv lufthansa cargo as well
@Christopher Crepon Lufti cargo.
I was supposed to be studying for my accounting class but this was sky priority. Well worth the nearly 20 min invested well done!
thank you very much for watching! really appreciate it! have a great weekend and don't forget to watch my new emirates review ;)
I'll def watch it, especially if you watch my lame Heathrow/BA vlog!
I will asap! :)
Maybe accounting isn't gonna be your thing - :)
Maybe a job that includes travel - after over 30 years traveling for work I still cant imagine life at a desk
Scott Campbell I'm not a business major it was just an intro course haha but yeah definitely want a job that includes travel or atleast gives me time off so I can do it on my own
Loving report on an unforgettable beauty!! Thank you!!
Loved seeing this video (nearly 3 years later), Beautiful aircraft and really a somber moment of this being replaced by a newer plane. C'est la vie, but what a beautiful plane. Cheers to KLM and to you for documenting this.
Thanks for posting this video. Like you I need to say that the MD-11 was one of the most beautiful plane ever built...
5:34 If you wish to continue breathing... lol
loch70 I heard it as "If you wish to continue breeding"
reading* not breathing
Jordan Karps its a joke
loch70 j
He said if you wish to continue reading your can turn on overhead lamp etc...
Amazing Video Amandeuce! Well done! Must be a great Memorial day! HUGE like!
Nice report. As a MD-11 I enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing.
So emotional! I almost had to cry.
I adore your videos so much. Wonderful job done👏🌟
Thank You Amandeuce! Not Boring at Anytime! In respect to the Take Off 5:56, It is very probable that the Pilot In Command or PIC, ,was performing a Maximum Power Test, before the High Performance Take Off you felt. This take offs, are Very Safe for Passengers & Pilots, in spite that these take offs feel exhilarating for passengers, these take offs are an absolute Joy for pilots to perform.
DAD: WHY YOU CRYING SO DAMN LOUD?!
I honestly think the night makes it more special
really? well I prefer a good view and during the night you cant see anything :)
+Amandeuce durch d'nacht hesch di chönne ufs flugzüg konzentiere 😂
Clark Sipos i can understand you. The night gives it a more nostalgic, more luxury and maybe even a bit more mysterious feeling
Mr DaktylusTV they do it in the night for morning landing but the because of the tailwind it can't
Very nice! We saw the last one from Toronto YYZ as well. Cheers, Jay
Man that was surprisingly sad... Good vid though!
A really great video, I was able to feel your emotions, like everyone of us aviation enthusiasts would feel in these moments. Thank you for beeing part of that, for us.
Martina Makosch Hi Martina! Thank you very much for watching, this really was an emotional flight :) Glad you liked it! Have a great weekend!
Great video my friend! Well done!
Kind regards,
#cariocanomundo
vc por aq jayme??? q honra
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The MD-11 in KLM livery was one of the best looking airliners.
thank you for the report, I think it's amazing that you managed to get onto that flight, wish I was there too! The salute looked absolutely great. Really going to miss that airplane!
I cry every single time i watch this.
I remember my flight Milan-Los Angeles with my children. beautiful trip!
AMAZING video, mate! It's sad to see the MD-11 go. :( At least we have this awesome video to cheer me up! HUGE LIKE! :)
Nice video , thanks for sharing... greetings from Perú.
Love the MD11! Best report! and thanks for uploading! I enjoyed it very much :)
A huge honor for you to be on the last ever MD-11 commercial flight! KLM did a great job in everything especially their meals and service. The special certificate certifying your participation in this flight made it even more memorable and one that you'll keep for generations. Yeah, read your description and how could they anyhow rebook you on Air France on your outbound flight just because of bad weather. It makes no sense to me anyway.
MD-11 is also in my favorites airplanes. Shame I have only flown it one time. Thank you very much for documenting this last KLM flight.
one of the smoothest landings i've ever seen
I'm always going to love flying in the md-11, nothing will change my mind, it will forever be in me heart!
Great job. I'm surprised I became a little teary-eyed. :-(
I sure miss seeing and flying in this beautiful plane my last ride in one of these was in 2002 world airways
On the MD11 the difference in climb rate between full load and empty is greater than on other common commercial Aircraft. If you have ever flown on an empty MD11 in the cockpit (I was lucky once) you are impressed the crew needs to reduce throttle immediately after rotation not to overspeed the Aircraft. Nevertheless a pitch attitude of around 40 deg is still possible with a climb rate of around 4000 ft/min. Stunning!The jet doesn't look like it can do this but somehow it can thanks to a high lift wing design and overpowered engines. Also I additionally believe the Captain used Max Power Takeoff for this last flight since nursing these engines has no value for KLM anymore 😆.
Great video! Brings back memories! Another beauty I miss is 727! Well done!
That smooth landing!
I didn't even realize that it was on the ground :D
*butter*
JUST BEAUTIFUL , RATHER SPEECHLESS :) , I FLEW FROM HYDERABAD - AMSTERDAM ON KLM's MD-11 many years ago but KLM had to cease its operations on that sector.
Nice! I have to say, one of my BEST flight experiences ever was flying a KLM 747 from Boston-AMS back in 1998. In general, KLM is one of the world's best airlines without a doubt! And compared to other European airports, Schiphol is a DREAM.......
I’ve flown on a DC-9 and it had the same old school feel as this.
The crew is professional. Look how they serve the passengers.
The best plane ever built was the DC-10! And since the MD-11 is derived from her, she's also great to look at. Shame I had a surgery that month and wasn't able to witness the final commercial flight, nor the farewell flights in November 2014. But, I was glad to have at least been able to trave to Birmingham on February 24th, 2014 for the last DC-10 flight. Thanks for the great video and for bringing back fond memories. ❤
I agree so much! What a beautiful aircraft the MD11 is...
Simply wonderful video! Your great dialog brought back the enjoyment of flying for so many years for business and pleasure -- and personally, I was so blessed to fly from the 60's to 2000 -- in so many great planes, great crews and great trips. I simply prefer not to comment on flying today.
I want to have an airplane themed tattoo one day too, like that old fan there. :)
Also, the Business Class screams WINDOWS 97 lmao
Mega Gut gemacht!!
I liebe d' MD11 ❤️ sie isch eifach eppis speziells❤️👌
Never got the chance to fly on one of these beauties, but had the chance to fly once on its sister plane, the DC10. Seems the only way now is to be a cargo pilot and fly for ups or fedex
I had some DC 10 mini planes ✈️ when I was a kid and I think the only time I flew one was on a family trip in Mexico 🇲🇽 within the country
I do have to agree, that is one of the most beautiful planes ever built, this video was kind of sad.
Great vdo. Rocket takeoff and fast flight on strong tailwind. MD11 is a great plane. I never fly Md11 in my past. Foods look delicious. Well done on not cutting takeoff and landing. It like drag racing. I flew CX L1011 and UAL Dc-10 in around 80s and 90s.
MD-11 ... my favorite aircraft too. Glad I got to fly on it four times (yeah, I know -- not a lot).
Thank you for your video ... It was excellent and I enjoyed every second of it! What a privilege to have flown on the last MD-11 commercial flight with that wonderful crew. Cheers!
Thank you for documenting your fav plane experience and sharing with us! Seems like a planeload of av geeks on this flight! I love the announcement - it is so special. I quite like how KLM's main courses are served in rectangular containers rather than squarish. That landing is so special! Awesome water salute too. Thank you very much for sharing, L! I thoroughly enjoyed this one
Hey gavin
hey G. thanks a lot for watching, I'm glad you liked it! Yes, and I liked the "fake" china colors and presentation of the menu, looked very good and it tasted great as well! KLM sure is a great airline! Hope all is well over in Singapore! You're busy traveling around I see ;)
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Just amazing!
When I go plane spotting I love the sound of engines starting up and going at full power!
I'm so very happy that you FINALLY MADE IT!!! The DC-10 was my favorite aircraft to work. It's a sad occasion but am thrilled you were able to make it.
This brings back memories. I flew one of these (possibly this very same one) from Dar es salaam to Amsterdam on Aug 19 2001(night flight 😂). Watching the video, I'm reminded of the loud noise in the cabin! Other than that, I did enjoy the flight (my first out of Africa). Little did I know that I was experiencing a unique part of aviation history.
I do agree that its a beautiful aircraft, but for me, nothing can top the 747 (which I flew in 4 hours later, for the 1st time. It was a historic day for me indeed!). Thanks for sharing that wonderful video! 👊😎
WHAT A PLANE, sexy aircraft for sure.
Thank you for making this. I have always loved McDonnell Douglas aircraft, and the MD-11 is no exception, I wish I could've been on that flight. I love the MD-11, I had a somewhat sad feeling whilst watching this as well. Hope this beauty is having a good time as a freighter. And also, thank you KLM. The salute as well, though! Great video! :)
My most memorable experience: On my 30th Birthday I saw the very first MD-11 take off from Long Beach, Ca. Years later I saw the last MD-11 (for Finnair) McDonnell Douglas built fly away from Long Beach. Thanks KLM and "Amandeuce" for sharing this memorable moment.
very nice video. Thanks for sharing. MD11 was my favorite airplane too.
The high climbing-rate is very common for MD-11's, even with maximum takeoff-weight.
MD corporation used to have its maintainence plant here in Tulsa for many years. I remember in 1994 a friend and myself were flying to Houston. She worked there and as we taxied by, she said I think they are going to close it down. When we got back, she got a certified letter telling her that was happening. The M@-10 and 11 were both very similar to the L-1011 which I flew to Bermuda on. I understand why people love it.
This is just delightful - thanks so much for posting and huge congratulations for being able to participate in that flight. What a great opportunity!
Thanks for the video. That was one of my favorites when I was a F/A for SwissAir
This is has got to be the coolest trip report I've seen, since it has the last flight of the MD-11
Thanks you for this video !!! I'm so sad to can't fly the MD-11... Great report BTW ! Like !
Flew on a KLM MD11 from Nairobi - Amsterdam in 2003. Was a great experience. Great plane. Great memories
I loved the md 11 sadely it is now only a cargo plane.😞
The DC-10 and MD-11 both have very high climbing speeds because of their wing jets and the tail jets.
It looks so much more peaceful at night.
I had the chance to fly on this exact plane many times. By far the smoothest takeoffs and landings compared to the Boeing and airbus counterparts, also exceptional service from KLM as always, really sad to see this beautiful airplane end it's lifetime on that day.
Bye bye old beauty, you have served me many many times.
MD 11 was the first inter-continental flight I had with KLM in April 2004 from AMS to YVR. I've flown with KLM many times and loved every flight with them.
thank you man for recording this amazing and exciting moment. For me, the MD 11 is more wonderful aircraft, state of the art in heaven! u dont believe, I never had a luck to fly in it, but im stay very happy of see your video!!!
I flew in a DC-10 in 1990 from Lima to Los Angeles with Varig! Glad it didn’t crash! I remember that plane had a Rio-Lima-Los Angeles-Tokyo and vice versa trip! In those days there was no in flight entertainment 🙄
I always look forward for your amazing trip reports.. Keep on doing the great work bro !!
Great Video. Your a very lucky person to get the last flight.
Wow, amazing! Thank you so much for doing this Amandeuce! Great video! I am also very sad to see the MD-11 go. I had the opportunity to see this event it while I was working but no one else understood the importance of seeing this amazing aircraft put to rest for all commercial flights. I absolutely loved my flight to AMS with this bird and will sorely miss her. Thank you for your efforts Amandeuce! Glad that I was on the ramp at YUL for such an event.
+razzinsky thank you very much for that nice comment and for watching. glad you liked it and happy that you enjoyed. really miss those days :)
Cant believe it is already 2 years ago, it is so sad to see legendary planes got retired😔
The pilot was trying to use launch control
Me: watching this video
Dad: why are you crying so damn loud?!
Wow that would have been a fun flight!
It's nice that they went above and beyond with the send off.
Luckily I had the chance to fly with a MD-11 from KLM back in 2004 when I was 3 years old. It was one of my first ever memories.
You sir are very lucky!
I know :)
I used to love these as the DC-10 flown on the domestic routes in the U.S. My first flight from Boston to LAX in 1975 was aboard a brand new one. And my first time in the air. I was 14, so it was all new.
I grew up in West Africa, and the DC10 was the default airplane for going to Europe. British Caledonia, KLM, Swissair, were the major airways for my region and they all used DC-10
Nice video Amandeuce and a tribute to a great, classic aircraft. I recall my last flight on the MD-11 was a Delta flight from London Gatwick to Cincinnati in the 90's if I am not mistaken. Very spacious aircraft. Sadly, the end of an era but understandable as we face climate change and the economic reality of more efficient fuel consumption. And before I forget, the coffee creamer into the coffee move was outstanding and memorable. Thanks for the video!
Sehr schön ! I think that half of the people who were onboard juste made the trip to be the last one on this plane. I hope you enjoed it ! And I also had to say that your reports are always great. Waiting for the next one ;)
thanks a lot! glad you liked it!