Obviously an MD-80: split non-slot flaps, no "canoe" flap guides, but they're still great planes. Landed on what was then 16R, now 16C. Every homecoming to Seattle is a treat, regardless of day, night, sun, rain, snow, anything. I'd rather not be on an Airbus, personally, but still...love seeing Seattle glide by on final. Thanks for sharing!
Oh, forgot to say: I took Alaska PHX-SEA in October, 2003, saw and met Rick Yune at the PHX terminal. For those who don't know, he played baddie Johnny Tran on the first "The Fast & The Furious". He's a real genuine guy, very intelligent, respectable, made it a great flight.
Another great video. Nothing beats a foggy approach to seattle! I really want to go back there. I will eventually work for boeing and i always like "coming home"
So what is the story on filming take-offs and landings? Is it permitted? I've noticed when they announce "all electronic devices must be shut off," they never mention "video cameras" specifically. I have always wanted to shoot a take-off, but don't want to get in trouble. People take digital (still) photos and those could be concidered an "electronic device" since many of them shoot video too!
if it transmits, then you can use it, for example a cell phone, laptop computer with wireless capabilities (they tell you make sure it's off) stuff like that. A digital camera doesn't transmit so it's okay, though some FA would probably say something so most people will hide the camera... If you check the FCC or TSA reports they tell EXACTLY what can be used at ALL times of a flight.
well if you notice from my videos, I've flown more than once on Alaska Airlines... I LOVE THE AIRLINE!!! I hope to work for them someday as a pilot. you won't be disappointed. I have no yet been able to fly on the -800 yet though I've been on everything else with Alaska.
Boeing is better than airbus in my opinion. I like the conventional yoke to fly an airplane not a joy stick. Also I just like the Boeing look rather than the airbus look. My favorite a/c is the 737-800.
and now they have the youngest fleet of aircrafts in the industry. ALL Boeing 737s. The -800 is my favorite followed by the -900,-700,-400 and so on...
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Im kind of scared of the md80 there old and often have lots of problems (the 2000 alaska air md80 that crashed with stabilizer problems) you dont see crj's with tailfin problems like the md80s the "T" design has many problems
The MD-80 is a reliable aircraft. Just certain things have happened with this aircraft that made the media and people all of a sudden feel that the MD-80 is an unsafe aircraft. People forget that the Boeing 737 had some issues awhile back with the rudder making the aircraft less maneuverable and caused some problems with the pilots, which was very unsafe but most of the general public didn't receive that information
I Agree, Alaska Flight 261 got everyone all crazy but that was Alaska Airlines' fault for cutting corneres in maintaining their planes in the early 00's
very true and because of that the FAA has gotten more strenuous about their rules and regulations pertaining to aircraft operation. Though over the past year they've gone a little overboard because of mistakes they made with Southwest Airlines that had a major effect on American Airlines (AA flew safe airplanes) though the media turned the whole thing into a circus making people think that airplanes weren't safe, it's the small details that weren't reported.
i dont like swa there cheap but there seats are just smashed next to eachother and alaska air you can get a 350.00 round trip ticket on alaska air for this route they fly this route frequently
PHX-SEA? well if you check closely you can get a ticket for about $188.00 round trip, I get that rate almost all the time with AS. I make this trip several times a year on Alaska Airlines
yea, in weather like that i would use the auto land ( ILS--Instrument Landing System) and that was a nice awesome landing oh and ppl there are 3 types of landing systems Cat 1 which brings u 300 ft above ground cat 2brings you 200 ft above ground and cat 3 which lands you completely on the ground safely ^_^ ask me questions about these things
funny thing I found out afterwards, I went up to the cockpit and chatted with the flight attendants and the pilots and I found out that in weather conditions like this pilots should use the auto-land feature on the aircraft. So really it was a computer that landing the aircraft not the pilots:-/
there were a couple things that happened during this descent into the airport, the flight attendants were making jokes in the background and shortly after we landed a drink cart slipped out from its storage spot so that's what that loud bang was right after landing while we were slowing down.
Obviously an MD-80: split non-slot flaps, no "canoe" flap guides, but they're still great planes. Landed on what was then 16R, now 16C. Every homecoming to Seattle is a treat, regardless of day, night, sun, rain, snow, anything. I'd rather not be on an Airbus, personally, but still...love seeing Seattle glide by on final. Thanks for sharing!
SenorSpode 9 months ago
Oh, forgot to say: I took Alaska PHX-SEA in October, 2003, saw and met Rick Yune at the PHX terminal. For those who don't know, he played baddie Johnny Tran on the first "The Fast & The Furious". He's a real genuine guy, very intelligent, respectable, made it a great flight.
SenorSpode 9 months ago
Another great video. Nothing beats a foggy approach to seattle! I really want to go back there. I will eventually work for boeing and i always like "coming home"
nwaairlinkazo 1 year ago
@nwaairlinkazo thanks for commenting:-) this and my Southwest video are the most watched and commented.
ERAUPRCWA 1 year ago
Alaska Airlines is decent...just as long as their maintenance workers lubricate the equipment correctly!!!!!!!
RIP Alaska Flight 261. Those pilots fought valiantly.
waterman1976 2 years ago
i flew alaska airlines from orlando to seattle man they have great service we rented the dig-e-player and got some snack pack things =). 5* good vid.
if you dont mind chencking mine out i would like that.
j00ssens1 2 years ago 2
haven't flown Alaska across the country yet... I want to and I can't wait until I have the chance
ERAUPRCWA 2 years ago
well hen you do it will be a great experiance when we were flying over wyoming they had art they did in their crops from the tractors.
and you get to see so many mountains.
j00ssens1 2 years ago
MSP-SEA SEA-MSP
Airplanesaremything 2 years ago
OMG>>>>>the 737-800 was the coolest thing ever.......I officially now love alaska airlines
Airplanesaremything 2 years ago
from what point-to-point did you fly on the aircraft?
ERAUPRCWA 2 years ago
yeah the FAs didn't sit down till we were over Boeing field... until that point they were up talking with the passengers.
ERAUPRCWA 2 years ago
So what is the story on filming take-offs and landings? Is it permitted? I've noticed when they announce "all electronic devices must be shut off," they never mention "video cameras" specifically. I have always wanted to shoot a take-off, but don't want to get in trouble. People take digital (still) photos and those could be concidered an "electronic device" since many of them shoot video too!
starwars21 2 years ago
if it transmits, then you can use it, for example a cell phone, laptop computer with wireless capabilities (they tell you make sure it's off) stuff like that. A digital camera doesn't transmit so it's okay, though some FA would probably say something so most people will hide the camera... If you check the FCC or TSA reports they tell EXACTLY what can be used at ALL times of a flight.
ERAUPRCWA 2 years ago
TYPO in first sentence... CAN'T USE IT...
ERAUPRCWA 2 years ago
Got it, Thanks! Next time I fly, i'll give it a shot.
starwars21 2 years ago
ill be on a 737-800 alaska airlines in like 10 days....im so excited,never been on one.......is alaska airlines a good airline?
Airplanesaremything 3 years ago
well if you notice from my videos, I've flown more than once on Alaska Airlines... I LOVE THE AIRLINE!!! I hope to work for them someday as a pilot. you won't be disappointed. I have no yet been able to fly on the -800 yet though I've been on everything else with Alaska.
ERAUPRCWA 2 years ago
hey do u think that airbus fleets are better than boeing
0152399 3 years ago
Boeing is better than airbus in my opinion. I like the conventional yoke to fly an airplane not a joy stick. Also I just like the Boeing look rather than the airbus look. My favorite a/c is the 737-800.
ERAUPRCWA 3 years ago
the alaska airlines md80 is now gone from their fleet
B0eing1992 3 years ago
and now they have the youngest fleet of aircrafts in the industry. ALL Boeing 737s. The -800 is my favorite followed by the -900,-700,-400 and so on...
ERAUPRCWA 3 years ago
was the coach cabin leather
carmaster366 3 years ago
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Im kind of scared of the md80 there old and often have lots of problems (the 2000 alaska air md80 that crashed with stabilizer problems) you dont see crj's with tailfin problems like the md80s the "T" design has many problems
fsxcrazy15 3 years ago
The MD-80 is a reliable aircraft. Just certain things have happened with this aircraft that made the media and people all of a sudden feel that the MD-80 is an unsafe aircraft. People forget that the Boeing 737 had some issues awhile back with the rudder making the aircraft less maneuverable and caused some problems with the pilots, which was very unsafe but most of the general public didn't receive that information
ERAUPRCWA 3 years ago
I Agree, Alaska Flight 261 got everyone all crazy but that was Alaska Airlines' fault for cutting corneres in maintaining their planes in the early 00's
Sureifyouwant 3 years ago
very true and because of that the FAA has gotten more strenuous about their rules and regulations pertaining to aircraft operation. Though over the past year they've gone a little overboard because of mistakes they made with Southwest Airlines that had a major effect on American Airlines (AA flew safe airplanes) though the media turned the whole thing into a circus making people think that airplanes weren't safe, it's the small details that weren't reported.
ERAUPRCWA 3 years ago
i dont like swa there cheap but there seats are just smashed next to eachother and alaska air you can get a 350.00 round trip ticket on alaska air for this route they fly this route frequently
fsxcrazy15 3 years ago
PHX-SEA? well if you check closely you can get a ticket for about $188.00 round trip, I get that rate almost all the time with AS. I make this trip several times a year on Alaska Airlines
ERAUPRCWA 3 years ago
oo that was a nice landing.. brilliant! I actually like Alaska second next to SWA but still excellent landing! good video
SWA1453 4 years ago
yea, in weather like that i would use the auto land ( ILS--Instrument Landing System) and that was a nice awesome landing oh and ppl there are 3 types of landing systems Cat 1 which brings u 300 ft above ground cat 2brings you 200 ft above ground and cat 3 which lands you completely on the ground safely ^_^ ask me questions about these things
fighter512 4 years ago
nice video
alexdarkness 4 years ago 2
You mean the loud bang on 6:30 of the video?
hydrogen800 4 years ago
yep! I was sitting next to it.
ERAUPRCWA 4 years ago
Spooky.
hydrogen800 4 years ago
nice video.
A330323X 4 years ago
Wow, he greased that landing.
rbm7101 4 years ago
funny thing I found out afterwards, I went up to the cockpit and chatted with the flight attendants and the pilots and I found out that in weather conditions like this pilots should use the auto-land feature on the aircraft. So really it was a computer that landing the aircraft not the pilots:-/
ERAUPRCWA 4 years ago
Nice approach, and pretty much down to minimums too!
Snowdudechris 4 years ago
there were a couple things that happened during this descent into the airport, the flight attendants were making jokes in the background and shortly after we landed a drink cart slipped out from its storage spot so that's what that loud bang was right after landing while we were slowing down.
ERAUPRCWA 4 years ago
I enjoyed watching this video. Very nice. Thanks for uploading.
tokusil 4 years ago
This is one very nice video. I enjoyed watching it. Thanks for uploading.
tokusil 4 years ago