md11s are still flown around the world with klm still operating 10 as passenger and all the others are cargo. compared to a lot of planes they are very safe. there is no problem with the md11. the md11 just wasn't a good passenger plane. they are one of the best cargo planes flying right now. fedex is using there 777s to replace the MD10s but they have about 64 md11a and not retiring any because of its extremely high takeoff weight capability
@md11pilot11 Why not? I´ve been a passenger many times and I loved it. A wide body like the 747 only 3 engines. By the way, the plane can be flown only with asimetric thrust in case you lose hydraulics. Do that in a Jumbo...
I've talked to FedEx pilots and McDonald Douglas engineers, I used to service their cars from the president on down, and they said that when landing an MD-11 that you do it like you are landing on an aircraft carrier. Pick a spot on the deck and don't flair it. Otherwise you can get it bouncing.
@me3best No its an MD-11F... modified by UPS specifically for their cargo needs. I think they have around 20 now. For South America Asia and Europe etc.
All these UPS MD-11F freighters were acquired through Boeing locating former passenger planes or freighters and having them converted in Singapore for UPS specifications such as a larger lower cargo door and updated avionics. UPS mainly flys them to Europe, China and South America, this was started around 2001, before they decided to get rid of their 747-100s and buy the new 747-400F models... still though bought around 12 Md-11's for mod.
Not really a bounce.... pilot seemed to flare a bit too much and actually gained altitude just as the main gear touched down. Had he slammed into the runway and actually bounced back up, you would see major wingtip deflection which you don't see in this video. Great video though!
thats right,because of relaxed pitch control and the CoG being so far aft the stab augmentation is working overtime to keep her in correct pitch attitude,dangerous.
Not bad, sometimes this kind of things happen, that's all. He flared a bit too much or some wind gust came right on time.
maakkupaax 1 month ago
md11s are still flown around the world with klm still operating 10 as passenger and all the others are cargo. compared to a lot of planes they are very safe. there is no problem with the md11. the md11 just wasn't a good passenger plane. they are one of the best cargo planes flying right now. fedex is using there 777s to replace the MD10s but they have about 64 md11a and not retiring any because of its extremely high takeoff weight capability
md11pilot11 1 month ago
@md11pilot11 Why not? I´ve been a passenger many times and I loved it. A wide body like the 747 only 3 engines. By the way, the plane can be flown only with asimetric thrust in case you lose hydraulics. Do that in a Jumbo...
manteaca 1 month ago
@manteaca
huh?
RayAir1 1 month ago
every time the md11 lands it bounces you can never have a perfect landing
md11pilot11 1 month ago
i thought md11 and dc10s weren't allowed is the U.S.? i mean you barley or never see them
BakerSkateboarding98 1 month ago
@BakerSkateboarding98 Fedex and UPS still run the Md11's
lolomgipwnyou 1 month ago
I've talked to FedEx pilots and McDonald Douglas engineers, I used to service their cars from the president on down, and they said that when landing an MD-11 that you do it like you are landing on an aircraft carrier. Pick a spot on the deck and don't flair it. Otherwise you can get it bouncing.
treasureis1 2 months ago
Ground Effect?
michaelwthalman 2 months ago
My company does a lot of UPS shipment. Our account rep told me the pilots hate flying the MD11 for exactly this reason.
habyss 2 months ago
Late flare--♦ FedEx never does that.► well except in Japan, and that one sucked.!
jimmywacked 2 months ago
haha that was a 2 for 1 deal!
UnitedJetSetter 3 months ago
Oops, you're right, it's an MD-11!
me3best 4 months ago
That is a DC-10!!!!
me3best 4 months ago
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@me3best No its an MD-11F... modified by UPS specifically for their cargo needs. I think they have around 20 now. For South America Asia and Europe etc.
mrFalconlem 3 months ago
@me3best
McDonnell bought Douglas and then sent a slightly redesigned version of the DC-10 into service, the MD-11.
So you're kind of right
Ke7ch 3 months ago
buahAHAH! Nice voice from hell.
theeltea 4 months ago
"bounces" ? this is normal landing, no special bouncing detected
duknilch 5 months ago
Why didnt you just name the video "MD-11 Landing".
Jesus, Kids these days... "omfg lulzz airplane bounce omg"
ryder3939 6 months ago
All these UPS MD-11F freighters were acquired through Boeing locating former passenger planes or freighters and having them converted in Singapore for UPS specifications such as a larger lower cargo door and updated avionics. UPS mainly flys them to Europe, China and South America, this was started around 2001, before they decided to get rid of their 747-100s and buy the new 747-400F models... still though bought around 12 Md-11's for mod.
mrFalconlem 8 months ago
Not really a bounce.... pilot seemed to flare a bit too much and actually gained altitude just as the main gear touched down. Had he slammed into the runway and actually bounced back up, you would see major wingtip deflection which you don't see in this video. Great video though!
Bryan72880 10 months ago
md11 is cool but i miss the dc-10
TheChevychevelle1971 10 months ago
yes it is normal...its just the video description so people can find it if they are looking for it!
jhpxc11 1 year ago
So what? Its normal for planes to skip...
MrLandrover21 1 year ago
The MD11 is a piece of cake to land. Nobody greases them all the time.
airlineplt 1 year ago
@airlineplt The MD11 is NOT a piece of cake to land. Are you even a real pilot?
zaphr89 7 months ago
@zaphr89
thats right,because of relaxed pitch control and the CoG being so far aft the stab augmentation is working overtime to keep her in correct pitch attitude,dangerous.
heathirving 4 months ago
the MD-11 is really difficult to land
mayrhofer96 1 year ago
@mayrhofer96
compared to a cessna, Yes.
InODependanceSyndrom 7 months ago