I agree 100% gut would add the British Trident to that list. Then McDonnell-Douglas built the ugly DC-10. It looked like they said. Oh, all right, we'll just jam the 3rd engine in the middle of the vertical stabilizer at a weird angle. Ugly.
There’s a 727 that still flies from Love Field in Dallas. I live right in line with the runways, and when that thing goes over, you feel it. It is seriously LOUD.
Looks like she could soar effortlessly/forever with all of her flaps deployed. I have found just about every pilot that has flown her to agree, that she is indeed "a Pilots Airplane/a dream to fly". There;s no doubt your Father loved the B-727.
The 727 was the first plane I ever flew on in late December 1975. It was definitely not under-powered, it took off like a rocket at what almost felt like it was going straight up. A beautiful aircraft in any era.
Raymond Eaton I had to fly to the Galápagos Islands in 2008 on a 727 built in 1984. I wasn’t happy about it at the gate beforehand but the plane was a beast. Very short takeoff and tons of power.
I remember 727's flying out of Santa Ana (now John Wayne) airport. They took off at a very steep angle, so as not to offend the sensitive ears of the residents of Newport Beach, a couple of miles from the end of the runway. The exciting part was that they cut engine power just before Newport Beach and glided out until they were over the Pacific.
No, they weren't. The early loud, smokey variants of the JT8 couldn't pull a greased string out of a cow's asshole. I've flown 727s with JT8D-7 engines, and hotrod is not the word that springs to the fore.
When i was a kid I knew a 727 based on its sound taking off. I remember running out to the backyard just to see them fly by. The 727 had a really special and distinctive sound. Wished they were still around.
@@jordynp942 I remember when landing in a 727-200, the leading edge slats came out, the trailing edge flap was set to 30 degrees, and when the speed brakes were deployed to dump air off the wing, you could see right through the wing. Very disconcerting.
727 used to land in my front yard. Literally. I lived on a road that ran along a dirt runway in Chuuk. It landed once a day and after it took off, people would go drag race on the runway. It was very loud and very dramatic to see land so close to my house. I loved it.
Sounds like Yap. There the pilots would have to buzz the runway before landing to clear that airstrip. No air to ground communications. The airstrip was also a road leading to several villages. A few drunks died on that runway. They'd get tanked up and go racing down it at night, and forget to stop. They'd sail off into the dark blue yonder because both ends of the runway featured mini-cliffs.
My first commercial flight in the '70s was on a 727. I have always loved that plane. I have a fondness for the 737, but the 27 will always be my fav......
I will never forget the Boeing 727. It was the first commercial airliner I ever flew in, and the second airplane. This was back in 1986 from Boise to San Francisco. This was a big jump for me. The first airplane I ever flew in was a 1947 Aeronica Champion.
Growing up in West Auckland, New Zealand in the late 80's early 90's, our Air Force had 2 of these bad boys that would take off from Whenuapai , they would light up the sky on those winter mornings. Loved the sound of them, I think they were nicknamed Spud 1 and Spud 2. Awesome planes.
Similar to your story but with a twist. In 2017 I was walking North near Yesler Way in Seattle. Above me I heard what sounded like a 737-700 flying above me to the North after takeoff from SEA. I looked up and it was a Virgin Atlantic 787! I couldn't believe how quiet it was. Now it's hard to tell what's taking off. 747s always had that whine when passing over downtown Seattle when they take off to the North. Now it's a faint whistling sound and all the engines sound alike.
Great memories of flights on B-727. I still love its appearance with it's 3 rear engines and the back stern. It might have been noisy but what a fast plane it was.
I worked at Boeing for a while starting in the late 70’s. At that time boeing actually built most of the airplane in house. I got to see all aspects of its fabrication, from the machining of its engine mounts from their initial big chunk of metal all the way through to final paint. I saw where the machined all the spars and ribs. Saw where they put the wings together. I watched people building the fuselage sections and watched the plane being assembled on the final assembly line. I watched them take off for the first time. I saw the rollout of the final airplane. But one of my favorite things to watch was the full systems testing of all the moving parts of the airplane. They set the plane on jack stands then proceeded to operate every thing on the airplane. The landing gear, the flaps, the rudder, ailerons, elevators, spoilers. Listening to all the noises the plane made while everything was being tested. It was an incredible site. Watching that plane transform from a full wheels up sleek flying machine for high speed flight to a everything hanging out just before touchdown monster where the wings transformed from a sleek air slicing knife to almost double size half pipe for touchdown. The spread of those huge Fowler flaps almost dragging on the ground in full deployment. (I was told the full extension was rarely used due to the huge level of drag they generated. They provided a lot of lift at very low speed, but also required high engine power settings to maintain airspeed and not stall.) Apparently the 727 had the capability of flying very slowly in order to utilize its short field landing capability. Seems to me they even evaluated if they could land a 727-100 on an aircraft carrier. The limitation was the wing span apparently, not performance.
There were some accidents on landing as a result of flap settings and low speed settings. As I recall the lowest flap setting was eliminated in order to not possibly cause a low speed accident of stall on final approach.
Despite never getting to see a 727 in the flesh it would have to be my all time favourite aircraft! Those beautiful wings, and the gorgeous tail shape make it one of the best looking planes too!
Nathan Huffman Mine too! I grew up around Boeing in Wichita KS in the 60s. My dad was a QC supervisor in Plant 2 there. I’ve always loved the “72” and I think it’s still the most beautiful commercial aircraft ever made. The three engines clustered at the rear made it super stable if one failed, and those gorgeous sleek wings looked like a bird’s wings with no big engines hanging off of them. I wish the “72” was still around...
@@kencarp57 agreed!!! I only got to fly it once, from Orlando to Pittsburgh in 1990, but we stopped at Charlotte & Raleigh on the way & boy, I loved every min!!!
I flew in a CP-Air 727 from Cranbrook to Vancouver BC in 1976 and a United 727 from Vancouver to Los Angeles 2 years later. I liked the buzzing sound from the rear engine just few feet from my head.
The 727 is not only a bad ass plane , but. the airframe can take more punishment than a C-130 and Ive crewed both .I remember working on 72's with nose brakes , and rocket assist take off cylinders ; multi
one of the sexiest jetliners ever devised and tough as hell. An airline pilot once told me that if he was told to fly any jetliner into a brick wall, he would choose the 727.
@@aaronlopez3585 Yup. I agree. If I was a billionaire, I would buy one, and turn it into a flying RV with a bedroom and full kitchen, and a bank of Tesla batteries. I would put solar panels on the roof and on the wings, about 12,000 watts worth in order to run AC and power my electronics. I would live in it at the airport, at different airports around the world. Have pizza deliveries, and food delivered by Uber. I would rig something up in the cargo hold to garage a corvette and my motorcycles. One can only dream . . .
Many people aren't aware of the fact that the 727 was also one of the fastest commercial airplanes ever built. Cruising speeds of 630mph weren't unheard of. I only had the chance to fly it once, but it's a flight I'll NEVER forget.
The Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) - a small turbine engine that provides air conditioning and electrical power while the aircraft is on the ground and that can be used to start the main engines, was installed to allow the airplane to operate at smaller fields that did not have the ground support equipment available at larger airports. It is interesting to note that the APU on the 727 was installed in the main wheel well area (where the main landing gear wheels go during gear retraction). Because of this, the air intake for the APU was within the wheel well and was fully-enclosed after takeoff when the gear was retracted. If it were allowed to run when the gear was up, the APU would be suffocated because its main air source would be cut off. The exhaust from the APU was vented through an outlet on top of the right wing. Thus, the 727's APU could be used ON THE GROUND ONLY - the only Boeing aircraft to have this restriction. All other Boeings have the APU mounted in the tail, which means that it can be run inflight to provide electrical power or air conditioning, if needed during an main engine failure (especially important in Boeing's twin-engine jets, like the B737, B757, B767, etc.)
The reason Eastern Airlines used that label on their 727s is because it was whisper quiet *inside* the cabin in First Class. I was lucky enough to be able to confirm that to be true on a flight between Mexico City and Guadalajara back around 2003, when much to our surprise we got upgraded at no charge on a Mexicana connecting flight!
@@TheUtuber999 Yes, that's the saying but it wasn't. You could still feel the rumbling. Those jets at that time were much noisier than what we have today. Even as a kid, I remember.
When it comes to flying domestically, I have probably spent more time on the 727 than any other. It was loud, especially if you sat near the rear. But I didn't mind, it was part of flying on the 727. TWA, Continental, Eastern, PSA, Northwest, Southern, all airlines I flew with on the 727. all these airlines, and the 727, are all gone now.
The 727 just... LOOKS fast- even standing still. I grew up in the back of the Whisperjet, smoking with everyone else. I'm glad those days are gone, but I'm so happy to have been a part of them. Thank you fro the video- it was a fond walk down memory lane! Last siting of a 727: SJU right after Maria, delivering cargo as we were landing in the Red Cross chartered 737.
I was a flight attendant for Southwest Airlines in the 1980's and 1990's when we bought 6 old Braniff 727-200s to operate out of HOU to the West Coast. They were a dream to work on except on the HOU-AUS and HOU-SAT trips; which were often only 20-minute hops. I remember many times arriving in PHX and mechanics coming up the aft airstairs with cases and cases of engine oil...lol. Those aircraft made a lot of black smoke on takeoff! There weren't any windscreens in the cabin and, if you were strapped into the aft jump seat for take off, you could see the fuselage actually flexing on take off, too! I used to hide in the overhead bins on boarding in order to give the pax a fright when they would open the compartment...heh heh heh!
My grandad flew 727s for American until is sudden death in 1988, he mostly flew out of Dallas, and a few times out of LAX, when my dad told me, I instantly loved this thing.
I'm sorry that I never got to fly aboard a Boeing 727-100, but I did fly on the -200s of a number of airlines. The Boeing 727-200 gave me the smoothest flights that I ever had!
Here, in the Pacific Northwest, I grew up seeing the most ubiquitous example of the 727, the ones flown by Alaskan Airlines. In fact, I remember seeing my Grandmother off at SeaTac Airport when she flew to Alaska on vacation. So long ago...
When I was a kid, every airline had a 727 in their lineup. It was that popular! I miss her so much. And soon, the Mad Dog will be part of the history books. 😭
The 727 is my favourite aircraft, sleek, powerful, robust, gorgeous looking and very successful in terms of sales and longevity. I was lucky enough to fly in a Mexicana 727 from MEX-ACA 😁😁😁
I remember flying into Atlanta from Tulsa on Delta on a 727. We had to go into a holding pattern before beginning our approach into the airfield (flying a box pattern around the airfield). The pilots literally pulled the bloody thing up and banked it like we were driving a sports car at the Daytona Speedway. All the while, completely graceful. Even more awesome was that I was sitting in the very back row (could see the engine intakes from my seat). I got to view the cockpit afterwards. One of the neatest hydro-mechanical, non-digital cockpits I have ever seen.
Love the video...Love the 727...flew in one on my honeymoon....touched down in fort Lauderdale airport....was such a smooth landing....couldnt tell when the wheels touched the ground....Great Aircraft..👍🇺🇸
I spent 5 years working for a local FBO in Denver, Colo in the early 90s as an aircraft refueler... I fueled 727s, 737s, MD80s, DC-10s, DC-9s, 747s, A300s, but I loved fueling these 727s the best.... a really thirsty Jet......
I was born 20 years too late... I missed out on the 727, as it was finally retired in Australia in the early 2000s, me being a 2000 baby. My parents and grandparents have find memories of the 727, as well as it's competitor (and, because of the Ansett, TAA duopoly, also the enforced buddy) the DC-9. The 727 has developed a hole in my heart that will never be filled, and has become my favourite of all commercial jets, beating it's competitor.buddy the DC-9.
A Delta 727-200 was the very first plane I ever flew on at the age of 6. I got a tour of the cockpit, got my plastic wings and received a small, white plastic toy airplane this flight. Indeed, a very special commercial aircraft from Boeing.
I was lucky enough to have flown this beautiful aircraft more than 6000 hrs, later switched to the Airbus A320. It’s been such an experience to have flown old and new technology!
The loud symphonic sound and the burnt queroene smell of those 3 JT8-D are part of my childhood memories as I lived nearby an airport. My 7 YO son heard some of several stories I tell about it and saw my RC 727 flying. What a lovely and beautiful aircraft.
My first ever flight on a jet aircraft was on a Boeing 727, from Melbourne to Sydney in 1987, when I was just a kid. It was a thrilling experience, and as a result, I've always had a soft spot for them. Sadly (yet understandably), the last ever commercial 727 passenger service was flown in 2019 (between Zahedan and Tehran, operated by Iran Aseman Airlines). I'm actually amazed that it was in service that long! Thanks for this video Sky- It's much appreciated. "-)
The B727 was the plane that started my love of airplanes. Delta and National were my favorite airlines because of the 727. Their liveries looked so sleek on them. For me, they looked like a sportscar with wings.
I flew more than 6500 hours as a FEO,F/O,CPT ıt was dream I still miss , to be honest I flew more than diffrent 22 type of A/C B737/A320/F100 many more but 727 is the best of the best
This was the airplane I rode on all the time as a kid and made me want to be an airline pilot. I never got to fly it. But I am flying for one of the last airlines in the United States that still operates the 727 in 2021.
I grew up near the Portland airport. The 727 was my favorite plane even above the DC3 that still flew around in the late 60’s. It was a very popular thing to do was to go watch the airplanes in the hot evening during the summer. 707, 727, 727, 727 air Oregon nation guard 8 pm jet unrestricted take off. Every nite at 8 pm . First they were Detained wing then fantom I miss those days
I really enjoyed this aircraft. There was one that AA had that was easy to identify due to some interior oddities. While talking with crew on that plane I was sad to hear that it was making a last turn and was being retired. I've forgotten the date but was extremely pleased when flying with AA and realized that the 727 that I was on was the same old girl but with an upgraded interior - and an "oddity" that hadn't been changed made the identification easy. Great memories of the "whisper jet"!
Forgot to mention; she would talk to you as well. One example is at the one hour mark, the auto pilot would trim nose down and she'd pick up speed. You could use the trim as an alarm clock. At least one of us would wake up and trim the thrust.
There is a 727 that flies out of Memphis during the week to San Juan. Finally caught it taking off this afternoon, and got some great photos of it rocking out.
And as a freighter ; when you pull back to Idle at FL27 And Glide to your destination she picks up speed and is more manuveral than a heavy DC-8 . she can even FLOTE like a kit at high altetude . SHE IS THE WIFE I NEVER HAD , MY baby
When I did my Airline Transport Pilot ( FAA) the written test was based on the 727. Back in 1981, you took a ground school on the 727 just for that exam. Now you can take the test either based on 121 rules ( Airlines) or 135 the rules that most working pilots fly under. I remember taking a class just on the 121 rules since I was not flying 121 but 135 back then. Great Airplane, there is a freight hauler in Alaska that operates a couple of them. When they went away so did the Flight Engineer seat. When I was interviewing with the 121 carriers one of the requirements to be interviewed besides having around 3000 hours of flight time with 1000 hours of Mulienging time, you needed to have the FE-turbojet written Passed (FAA) and have it with at least 18 months before it expires. Flying was crap in the 1970+80's and it still is for a living. But I am still doing it for some 43 years now.
George Semel Its gotten a lot better career wise than that time period. You can thank the now thankfully dead CAB for all turmoil you have experienced in your career
I see many people are talking about thr trident. I flew on one from Germany to Hethrow London. Real short trip . I was 12 at the time and asked if i could see the cockpit. I not only got to see the cockpit but pilots let me stay till they landed.An experience i will never forget.
My first 727 flight was in 1972, O'hare to Friendship Airport (now BWI). It was a United Airlines 727-100 in Friend-Ship livery and I immediately loved that airplane. It looked so cool with the T-tail, 3 big ol' JT8D engines and that high-lift wing. Made just about everything else look boring by comparison. Thanks for the video my friend!
Interesting that such a noisy plane was named “Whisperjet” by Eastern Airlines, because the cabin was quieter than on quad jets since the engines were in the back of the plane. They were also known for their steep ascent angle during take off. A great plane.
I always thought that the B-727 was a sexy airplane. This was the only airliner I'd ever flown on until well into the 90's. UNTIL 737, this was a Boeing champion.
@StringerNews1 Agree on each of your points, except that B747 also became iconic. 725 beautiful and high performance airplane. Have experienced like others here and admired its powerful quick take-offs. 1st experienced, 1980 zooming up from Vancouver BC airport. Also very much liked and admired the L1011.
My all-time favorite airplane. It was beautiful in flight and on the ground. Time marches on but this airplane will stay with me until my soul takes its final flight (hopefully on a 727-200!!
@@HC-cb4yp It really was Merrill Field. FedEx donated it to the University of Alaska at Anchorage aviation technology program, which was nice of them. And folks were treated to seeing this thing land on a short strip.
@@tombirkland Oh - FedEx donated the plane and the program is based at Merrill? That makes sense. I know there's a huge FedEx center at the main airport.
The 727 and Lockheed L1011 Tristar are probably the nicest looking airliners ever built. I hope one day Trijets make a comeback.
I agree 100% gut would add the British Trident to that list.
Then McDonnell-Douglas built the ugly DC-10. It looked like they said. Oh, all right, we'll just jam the 3rd engine in the middle of the vertical stabilizer at a weird angle. Ugly.
There’s a 727 that still flies from Love Field in Dallas. I live right in line with the runways, and when that thing goes over, you feel it. It is seriously LOUD.
I have a special fondness for the 727. My dad flew them for Continental until he retired in 1997. He Loved that plane.
Work Hard. Fly Right
Looks like she could soar effortlessly/forever with all of her flaps deployed. I have found just about every pilot that has flown her to agree, that she is indeed "a Pilots Airplane/a dream to fly". There;s no doubt your Father loved the B-727.
so Refugee.. did you follow your dad's footstep and become a pilot too??
I have flown on the 727 dozens of times back in the 70’s and 80’s, mainly PSA. It Holds a special place in my heart.
I Also but in the extinct Mexicana Airlines. (If you watch my Icon, it´s a Boeing 727 Flight Engineer panel) Congratulate your Father for me, please.
The 727 was the first plane I ever flew on in late December 1975. It was definitely not under-powered, it took off like a rocket at what almost felt like it was going straight up. A beautiful aircraft in any era.
Raymond Eaton I had to fly to the Galápagos Islands in 2008 on a 727 built in 1984. I wasn’t happy about it at the gate beforehand but the plane was a beast. Very short takeoff and tons of power.
I first flew in a 727-200 in 1985. I remember vividly how powerful it felt during takeoff. Also one of my favorite aircraft designs of all time.
I remember 727's flying out of Santa Ana (now John Wayne) airport. They took off at a very steep angle, so as not to offend the sensitive ears of the residents of Newport Beach, a couple of miles from the end of the runway. The exciting part was that they cut engine power just before Newport Beach and glided out until they were over the Pacific.
@James Cowan I wouldn't have thought that a 14% increase in thrust would make that much difference. 🤔
Anyone here have a hijacker jump out the back midflight?
I loved flying in the 727's. Stable, strong and trustable.
The B727 is the hot rod of the Boeing family. I love how loud and smokey they were. The 70's and 80's were like the muscle car era, but for aviation 💙
For cars, too. 😁
727 rulz ❤️
More like the 60s and 70s
How cares about muscle cars? Americaaa F YEAHHHHHHH
No, they weren't. The early loud, smokey variants of the JT8 couldn't pull a greased string out of a cow's asshole. I've flown 727s with JT8D-7 engines, and hotrod is not the word that springs to the fore.
When i was a kid I knew a 727 based on its sound taking off. I remember running out to the backyard just to see them fly by. The 727 had a really special and distinctive sound. Wished they were still around.
The 727 has one of the most sexy wings I've ever seen.... Lovely bird...
i'm jealous
@@jordynp942 I remember when landing in a 727-200, the leading edge slats came out, the trailing edge flap was set to 30 degrees, and when the speed brakes were deployed to dump air off the wing, you could see right through the wing. Very disconcerting.
@@Skywalker8562 That's what's called "down-n-dirty." 😁
One of the best airliners ever built!
One of?
Over 1800 built.
727 used to land in my front yard. Literally. I lived on a road that ran along a dirt runway in Chuuk. It landed once a day and after it took off, people would go drag race on the runway. It was very loud and very dramatic to see land so close to my house. I loved it.
Wow, do you still live there? Very amazing to see a ppane land near your house
Sounds like Yap. There the pilots would have to buzz the runway before landing to clear that airstrip. No air to ground communications. The airstrip was also a road leading to several villages. A few drunks died on that runway. They'd get tanked up and go racing down it at night, and forget to stop. They'd sail off into the dark blue yonder because both ends of the runway featured mini-cliffs.
Continental Air Micronesia....some interestingly tiny islands with few transport options... I'm glad United is keeping the service alive.
My first commercial flight in the '70s was on a 727. I have always loved that plane. I have a fondness for the 737, but the 27 will always be my fav......
The 727 was the first jet aircraft I ever flew on. If you were in the first 20 or so rows it was very quiet. My favorite Boeing.
I will never forget the Boeing 727. It was the first commercial airliner I ever flew in, and the second airplane. This was back in 1986 from Boise to San Francisco. This was a big jump for me. The first airplane I ever flew in was a 1947 Aeronica Champion.
Growing up in West Auckland, New Zealand in the late 80's early 90's, our Air Force had 2 of these bad boys that would take off from Whenuapai , they would light up the sky on those winter mornings. Loved the sound of them, I think they were nicknamed Spud 1 and Spud 2. Awesome planes.
Really excellent episode!!! My very first flight in a jet was a 727. It was so fast on takeoff!
Similar to your story but with a twist. In 2017 I was walking North near Yesler Way in Seattle. Above me I heard what sounded like a 737-700 flying above me to the North after takeoff from SEA. I looked up and it was a Virgin Atlantic 787! I couldn't believe how quiet it was. Now it's hard to tell what's taking off. 747s always had that whine when passing over downtown Seattle when they take off to the North. Now it's a faint whistling sound and all the engines sound alike.
Great memories of flights on B-727. I still love its appearance with it's 3 rear engines and the back stern. It might have been noisy but what a fast plane it was.
that's the best thing about the 727, they had an awesome rumble to the engines on takeoff.
I worked at Boeing for a while starting in the late 70’s. At that time boeing actually built most of the airplane in house. I got to see all aspects of its fabrication, from the machining of its engine mounts from their initial big chunk of metal all the way through to final paint. I saw where the machined all the spars and ribs. Saw where they put the wings together. I watched people building the fuselage sections and watched the plane being assembled on the final assembly line. I watched them take off for the first time. I saw the rollout of the final airplane. But one of my favorite things to watch was the full systems testing of all the moving parts of the airplane. They set the plane on jack stands then proceeded to operate every thing on the airplane. The landing gear, the flaps, the rudder, ailerons, elevators, spoilers. Listening to all the noises the plane made while everything was being tested. It was an incredible site. Watching that plane transform from a full wheels up sleek flying machine for high speed flight to a everything hanging out just before touchdown monster where the wings transformed from a sleek air slicing knife to almost double size half pipe for touchdown. The spread of those huge Fowler flaps almost dragging on the ground in full deployment. (I was told the full extension was rarely used due to the huge level of drag they generated. They provided a lot of lift at very low speed, but also required high engine power settings to maintain airspeed and not stall.) Apparently the 727 had the capability of flying very slowly in order to utilize its short field landing capability. Seems to me they even evaluated if they could land a 727-100 on an aircraft carrier. The limitation was the wing span apparently, not performance.
There were some accidents on landing as a result of flap settings and low speed settings. As I recall the lowest flap setting was eliminated in order to not possibly cause a low speed accident of stall on final approach.
Despite never getting to see a 727 in the flesh it would have to be my all time favourite aircraft! Those beautiful wings, and the gorgeous tail shape make it one of the best looking planes too!
Where you from?
@@isaacbarrock8709 Tasmania, Australia.
GREAT VID AS ALWAYS!!! The 727 is still to this day my fav aircraft of all-time!!! ;-)
Nathan Huffman Mine too! I grew up around Boeing in Wichita KS in the 60s. My dad was a QC supervisor in Plant 2 there. I’ve always loved the “72” and I think it’s still the most beautiful commercial aircraft ever made. The three engines clustered at the rear made it super stable if one failed, and those gorgeous sleek wings looked like a bird’s wings with no big engines hanging off of them.
I wish the “72” was still around...
@@kencarp57 agreed!!! I only got to fly it once, from Orlando to Pittsburgh in 1990, but we stopped at Charlotte & Raleigh on the way & boy, I loved every min!!!
I flew in a CP-Air 727 from Cranbrook to Vancouver BC in 1976 and a United 727 from Vancouver to Los Angeles 2 years later. I liked the buzzing sound from the rear engine just few feet from my head.
The 727 is not only a bad ass plane , but. the airframe can take more punishment than a C-130 and Ive crewed both .I remember working on 72's with nose brakes , and rocket assist take off cylinders ; multi
one of the sexiest jetliners ever devised and tough as hell. An airline pilot once told me that if he was told to fly any jetliner into a brick wall, he would choose the 727.
The best looking passenger
jet,........ by far of the 20th century!🛫
Cant argue with that!
@@aaronlopez3585
Yup. I agree.
If I was a billionaire, I would buy one, and turn it into a flying RV with a bedroom and full kitchen, and a bank of Tesla batteries.
I would put solar panels on the roof and on the wings, about 12,000 watts worth in order to run AC and power my electronics.
I would live in it at the airport, at different airports around the world. Have pizza deliveries, and food delivered by Uber.
I would rig something up in the cargo hold to garage a corvette and my motorcycles.
One can only dream . . .
This is why the Zero-G plane is a 727! It is incredible pulling 1.8G, or Zero G, in this plane!
The most beautiful airplane ever build!
Torbjørn Ydegaard it’s pretty but have you never seen a TriStar or an MD-80
Almost....I'd say that the Vickers VC-10 was the most beautiful airliner ever built.
A350 is most beautiful aircraft
@@JuraimyAirlineManager Haha, not even close.
@@aviationlba747 A350s are gorgous.
The first airplane I ever rode on.Loved those high power steep angle takeoffs & deep turns.
Beautiful jet. My first plane experience . We got dressed up then, it was like going to church on Sunday.
Times have Improved, none of this Dressing Up Nonsense, T-Shirts and Sweats are far more comfortable on a Plane
My favorite aircraft. So many memories from my childhood
Many people aren't aware of the fact that the 727 was also one of the fastest commercial airplanes ever built. Cruising speeds of 630mph weren't unheard of. I only had the chance to fly it once, but it's a flight I'll NEVER forget.
The Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) - a small turbine engine that provides air conditioning and electrical power while the aircraft is on the ground and that can be used to start the main engines, was installed to allow the airplane to operate at smaller fields that did not have the ground support equipment available at larger airports.
It is interesting to note that the APU on the 727 was installed in the main wheel well area (where the main landing gear wheels go during gear retraction). Because of this, the air intake for the APU was within the wheel well and was fully-enclosed after takeoff when the gear was retracted. If it were allowed to run when the gear was up, the APU would be suffocated because its main air source would be cut off. The exhaust from the APU was vented through an outlet on top of the right wing.
Thus, the 727's APU could be used ON THE GROUND ONLY - the only Boeing aircraft to have this restriction. All other Boeings have the APU mounted in the tail, which means that it can be run inflight to provide electrical power or air conditioning, if needed during an main engine failure (especially important in Boeing's twin-engine jets, like the B737, B757, B767, etc.)
I remember flying them in the 70s and 80s. The funny thing is that I also remember them being the Whisper Jet. They were anything but whisper quiet.
i remember it too, they were louder than most any other plane.
@@gcbranger1189 It was weird. I never understood why.
The reason Eastern Airlines used that label on their 727s is because it was whisper quiet *inside* the cabin in First Class. I was lucky enough to be able to confirm that to be true on a flight between Mexico City and Guadalajara back around 2003, when much to our surprise we got upgraded at no charge on a Mexicana connecting flight!
@@TheUtuber999 Yes, that's the saying but it wasn't. You could still feel the rumbling. Those jets at that time were much noisier than what we have today. Even as a kid, I remember.
When it comes to flying domestically, I have probably spent more time on the 727 than any other. It was loud, especially if you sat near the rear. But I didn't mind, it was part of flying on the 727.
TWA, Continental, Eastern, PSA, Northwest, Southern, all airlines I flew with on the 727. all these airlines, and the 727, are all gone now.
The 727 just... LOOKS fast- even standing still. I grew up in the back of the Whisperjet, smoking with everyone else. I'm glad those days are gone, but I'm so happy to have been a part of them.
Thank you fro the video- it was a fond walk down memory lane!
Last siting of a 727: SJU right after Maria, delivering cargo as we were landing in the Red Cross chartered 737.
I was a flight attendant for Southwest Airlines in the 1980's and 1990's when we bought 6 old Braniff 727-200s to operate out of HOU to the West Coast. They were a dream to work on except on the HOU-AUS and HOU-SAT trips; which were often only 20-minute hops. I remember many times arriving in PHX and mechanics coming up the aft airstairs with cases and cases of engine oil...lol. Those aircraft made a lot of black smoke on takeoff! There weren't any windscreens in the cabin and, if you were strapped into the aft jump seat for take off, you could see the fuselage actually flexing on take off, too! I used to hide in the overhead bins on boarding in order to give the pax a fright when they would open the compartment...heh heh heh!
My grandad flew 727s for American until is sudden death in 1988, he mostly flew out of Dallas, and a few times out of LAX, when my dad told me, I instantly loved this thing.
I'm sorry that I never got to fly aboard a Boeing 727-100, but I did fly on the -200s of a number of airlines. The Boeing 727-200 gave me the smoothest flights that I ever had!
I used to watch these taking off from Brisbane at sunset, and the engines used to roar and crackle. An awesome noise!
Here, in the Pacific Northwest, I grew up seeing the most ubiquitous example of the 727, the ones flown by Alaskan Airlines. In fact, I remember seeing my Grandmother off at SeaTac Airport when she flew to Alaska on vacation. So long ago...
When I was a kid, every airline had a 727 in their lineup. It was that popular! I miss her so much. And soon, the Mad Dog will be part of the history books. 😭
The 727 is my favourite aircraft, sleek, powerful, robust, gorgeous looking and very successful in terms of sales and longevity. I was lucky enough to fly in a Mexicana 727 from MEX-ACA 😁😁😁
I always loved the 727! . And I like that you included the picture of the interior of the rear part of the fuselage, very educative. Great video!
I look at those seats with envy, compared to today's cramped, stiff seating.
I always thought it looked like a vacuum cleaner duct. 😄
Loud or not, the 727 had great sound!
I remember flying into Atlanta from Tulsa on Delta on a 727. We had to go into a holding pattern before beginning our approach into the airfield (flying a box pattern around the airfield). The pilots literally pulled the bloody thing up and banked it like we were driving a sports car at the Daytona Speedway. All the while, completely graceful. Even more awesome was that I was sitting in the very back row (could see the engine intakes from my seat). I got to view the cockpit afterwards. One of the neatest hydro-mechanical, non-digital cockpits I have ever seen.
Love the video...Love the 727...flew in one on my honeymoon....touched down in fort Lauderdale airport....was such a smooth landing....couldnt tell when the wheels touched the ground....Great Aircraft..👍🇺🇸
I spent 5 years working for a local FBO in Denver, Colo in the early 90s as an aircraft refueler... I fueled 727s, 737s, MD80s, DC-10s, DC-9s, 747s, A300s, but I loved fueling these 727s the best.... a really thirsty Jet......
I was born 20 years too late... I missed out on the 727, as it was finally retired in Australia in the early 2000s, me being a 2000 baby. My parents and grandparents have find memories of the 727, as well as it's competitor (and, because of the Ansett, TAA duopoly, also the enforced buddy) the DC-9. The 727 has developed a hole in my heart that will never be filled, and has become my favourite of all commercial jets, beating it's competitor.buddy the DC-9.
A Delta 727-200 was the very first plane I ever flew on at the age of 6. I got a tour of the cockpit, got my plastic wings and received a small, white plastic toy airplane this flight. Indeed, a very special commercial aircraft from Boeing.
I read the same thing on Wikipedia, but it's great to see pictures, videos, and the comments.
I was lucky enough to have flown this beautiful aircraft more than 6000 hrs, later switched to the Airbus A320. It’s been such an experience to have flown old and new technology!
I got to fly on the Zero-G 727. By far my favorite flight!
I use to repair the zero G in Miami. Last time was in March of 2015.
When I was a kid back in the 1980s the 727 was the aircraft I flyed the most and I loved it. He has the image of a beautifull princess.
Tri engine aircraft looks so cool
The loud symphonic sound and the burnt queroene smell of those 3 JT8-D are part of my childhood memories as I lived nearby an airport. My 7 YO son heard some of several stories I tell about it and saw my RC 727 flying. What a lovely and beautiful aircraft.
Think it's time for Boeing to reboot the 727 :)
GamleErik100 727 double-engined?
A double-engined 727 is called a 737
Lukáš Fiala no a 717
I think you mean the 757...
Yes, Boeing almost made a re-designed and re-engined 727 instead of the 757...
Lukáš Fiala they sure is ugly too.
You have one of the best aviation channels on TH-cam. I have learned a lot from your representations. Thank you so much for your tireless efforts.
727 was my fav. Comfy, faster if needed, & not too big, so faster load in & out time.
I still miss flying it. Cramped Embraer sucks in comparison.
At least Embraer has the windows the right height. All Boeings are too low. Even worse in the QC version of the 727 with palletized seats.
My first ever flight on a jet aircraft was on a Boeing 727, from Melbourne to Sydney in 1987, when I was just a kid. It was a thrilling experience, and as a result, I've always had a soft spot for them.
Sadly (yet understandably), the last ever commercial 727 passenger service was flown in 2019 (between Zahedan and Tehran, operated by Iran Aseman Airlines). I'm actually amazed that it was in service that long!
Thanks for this video Sky- It's much appreciated. "-)
The busiest years of my career were 1971 to 1981. I flew from New Orleans to the west coast and back about 300 times almost all on 727s.
Coca Cola dealer?
Flew in these for years remember Braniff airlines they had a bunch of 727s could smoke on them back in the 70s. Best plane of that era!!
The B727 was the plane that started my love of airplanes. Delta and National were my favorite airlines because of the 727. Their liveries looked so sleek on them. For me, they looked like a sportscar with wings.
The 727 is actually a nice plane. I just like the looks of the wing, the 3 engines mounted at the back and the T tail
Loved the 727. It was fast; and compared to prop propelled aircraft the cabin was quiet.
I flew more than 6500 hours as a FEO,F/O,CPT ıt was dream I still miss , to be honest I flew more than diffrent 22 type of A/C
B737/A320/F100 many more but 727 is the best of the best
what was it about the 727 that you liked most compared with the others you mentioned?
your right that air liner was the best i miss all the old air craft i worked on the l1011 back in 70s80s man i miss that girl
This was the airplane I rode on all the time as a kid and made me want to be an airline pilot. I never got to fly it. But I am flying for one of the last airlines in the United States that still operates the 727 in 2021.
I grew up near the Portland airport. The 727 was my favorite plane even above the DC3 that still flew around in the late 60’s. It was a very popular thing to do was to go watch the airplanes in the hot evening during the summer. 707, 727, 727, 727 air Oregon nation guard 8 pm jet unrestricted take off. Every nite at 8 pm . First they were Detained wing then fantom I miss those days
Finest looking airliner of all time. It's only gotten better with age.
I really enjoyed this aircraft. There was one that AA had that was easy to identify due to some interior oddities. While talking with crew on that plane I was sad to hear that it was making a last turn and was being retired. I've forgotten the date but was extremely pleased when flying with AA and realized that the 727 that I was on was the same old girl but with an upgraded interior - and an "oddity" that hadn't been changed made the identification easy. Great memories of the "whisper jet"!
The first airplane I ever flew on was an Eastern Airlines 727 in December of 1975. Hard to believe that was 45 years ago. Great memory.
JAT Yugoslav Airlines Boeing 727 is the definition of airline beauty
Forgot to mention; she would talk to you as well. One example is at the one hour mark, the auto pilot would trim nose down and she'd pick up speed. You could use the trim as an alarm clock. At least one of us would wake up and trim the thrust.
There is a 727 that flies out of Memphis during the week to San Juan. Finally caught it taking off this afternoon, and got some great photos of it rocking out.
I fly in 727 in 78 very nice experience
My first experience working on a B727 was in 1978. I loved that airplane. It was brand new for lacsa airlines. Miami 9/78.
Over 30 years of operating different aircraft, the B727-200 was my favourite ❤
15 years ago, I flew with my family to San Andres Islas in Colombia a board of a 727.
boeing out did them selfs when they made the 727 love that plane
And as a freighter ; when you pull back to Idle at FL27 And Glide to your destination she picks up speed and is more manuveral than a heavy DC-8 . she can even FLOTE like a kit at high altetude . SHE IS THE WIFE I NEVER HAD , MY baby
You know, there's this fetish I've heard of...
I wish I was loved like you love your 727 :) .... I mean by a lady!
Thank you. BWIA flew the 727 in the 1960's at the time flew a sector ANU to JFK which was the longest over water route flown by this aircraft
Nice job! Flew the -200 for a few years way in the day.
Flew Eastern 727 many a time to Puerto Rico from Baltimore and the L1011, both favorite planes of mine.
When I did my Airline Transport Pilot ( FAA) the written test was based on the 727. Back in 1981, you took a ground school on the 727 just for that exam. Now you can take the test either based on 121 rules ( Airlines) or 135 the rules that most working pilots fly under. I remember taking a class just on the 121 rules since I was not flying 121 but 135 back then. Great Airplane, there is a freight hauler in Alaska that operates a couple of them. When they went away so did the Flight Engineer seat. When I was interviewing with the 121 carriers one of the requirements to be interviewed besides having around 3000 hours of flight time with 1000 hours of Mulienging time, you needed to have the FE-turbojet written Passed (FAA) and have it with at least 18 months before it expires. Flying was crap in the 1970+80's and it still is for a living. But I am still doing it for some 43 years now.
George Semel Its gotten a lot better career wise than that time period. You can thank the now thankfully dead CAB for all turmoil you have experienced in your career
I see many people are talking about thr trident. I flew on one from Germany to Hethrow London. Real short trip . I was 12 at the time and asked if i could see the cockpit. I not only got to see the cockpit but pilots let me stay till they landed.An experience i will never forget.
My first 727 flight was in 1972, O'hare to Friendship Airport (now BWI). It was a United Airlines 727-100 in Friend-Ship livery and I immediately loved that airplane. It looked so cool with the T-tail, 3 big ol' JT8D engines and that high-lift wing. Made just about everything else look boring by comparison. Thanks for the video my friend!
I flew on the 727 twice in 1990. I thought it was a Nice Plane. It had nice Clean Wing, which allowed the use of huge Flaps
Interesting that such a noisy plane was named “Whisperjet” by Eastern Airlines, because the cabin was quieter than on quad jets since the engines were in the back of the plane. They were also known for their steep ascent angle during take off. A great plane.
Quiet for the passengers, a headache for people on the ground. I'm wondering why modern jets don't use a rear engine setup.
I always thought that the B-727 was a sexy airplane. This was the only airliner I'd ever flown on until well into the 90's. UNTIL 737, this was a Boeing champion.
Have flown on the 727, trident and TU154 and preferred the 727.
Never flew on one of these, but I always thought that it was a very nice looking bird.
B727 was my favorite airliner to fly on as a passenger. It is a great all around aircraft.
@StringerNews1 Agree on each of your points, except that B747 also became iconic. 725 beautiful and high performance airplane. Have experienced like others here and admired its powerful quick take-offs. 1st experienced, 1980 zooming up from Vancouver BC airport. Also very much liked and admired the L1011.
So love your narration!
I gently disagree :) It's often hard to understand. I really wish he'd get a native English speaker to do the audio for these vids in the future.
727 rules. It’s my favourite airplane!
Great video Skyships Eng! Very thoroughly researched and well presented! I shared to a 727 group I am part of. Thanks!
The Australian ATPL flight planning exam is still based on this ancient craft if you can believe it!
That's because you can exit "down under" 📉😎📈
Took many trips in the 727. Great aircraft.
My all-time favorite airplane. It was beautiful in flight and on the ground. Time marches on but this airplane will stay with me until my soul takes its final flight (hopefully on a 727-200!!
best boeing of all time in my book. looked so good in eastern livery
un bello avión , sin duda ....le recuerdo aterrizando en Medellín ....Colombia ..fabuloso ...
When I bought my furst house, it was about ten miles away from Dublin airport. The Fedex 727 taking off was my morning alarm clock. :)
My first air trip was aboard a Transbrasil 727, in 1980. I was 9 and I it was an unforgettable, wonderful experience !
Back when Boeing was run by engineers and not business majors, lawyers and accountants.
I SEE IT!
The FedEx shots are of a 727 landing at Merrill Field (PAMR) in Anchorage, AK. I was there, quite a sight to see on a 4,000 foot strip.
Wait - Merrill? Why Merrill? That's a small plane field. You mean Anchorage International/Ted Stevens, right?
@@HC-cb4yp It really was Merrill Field. FedEx donated it to the University of Alaska at Anchorage aviation technology program, which was nice of them. And folks were treated to seeing this thing land on a short strip.
@@tombirkland Oh - FedEx donated the plane and the program is based at Merrill? That makes sense. I know there's a huge FedEx center at the main airport.
I have always enjoyed your channel, your commentary & your presentations. Great job .... and this was a great plane.