6 thoughts on “These Planes In Hawaii Have World’s Most Take-Offs and Landings”
Joe B
Airplanes, like anything mechanical, need proper maintenance. My guess would be that taking care of all planes would extend their service life and safety. Nothing can run forever. My Yugo finally died at almost 275 (yup, 275) miles!!
The 717 (MD-95), unlike most aircraft, do not have a specific number of cycles for its usable life.
On the larger variants, like the MD-83, sitting towards the rear of the aircraft in turbulence can give an “interesting” perspective of the flex in the fuselage.
The 2-3 seating configuration is superior to 3-3 when traveling as a couple. The MD-80 series planes were a quiet, comfortable ride, and I hope to fly on the HA 717s again before they are retired.
Another well designed product from the people who brought you the DC-3. It may say Boeing in its name today but it started life at Douglas as the DC-9.
Just to be accurate. Aloha 243 was not a crash. Though there were many casualties, the only fatality was one flight attendant who was sucked out of the torn roof. The plane made a successful controlled emergency landing on Maui. The pilot who landed the aircraft was a woman, coincidentally who taught the person to fly, who in turn taught me.
Airplanes, like anything mechanical, need proper maintenance. My guess would be that taking care of all planes would extend their service life and safety. Nothing can run forever. My Yugo finally died at almost 275 (yup, 275) miles!!
Hey BOH, no shoutout for my over 6 posts? LOL
Hi Joe.
No shoutout. That’s 8 to be exact! But thanks.
Aloha.
The 717 (MD-95), unlike most aircraft, do not have a specific number of cycles for its usable life.
On the larger variants, like the MD-83, sitting towards the rear of the aircraft in turbulence can give an “interesting” perspective of the flex in the fuselage.
The 2-3 seating configuration is superior to 3-3 when traveling as a couple. The MD-80 series planes were a quiet, comfortable ride, and I hope to fly on the HA 717s again before they are retired.
Another well designed product from the people who brought you the DC-3. It may say Boeing in its name today but it started life at Douglas as the DC-9.
Just to be accurate. Aloha 243 was not a crash. Though there were many casualties, the only fatality was one flight attendant who was sucked out of the torn roof. The plane made a successful controlled emergency landing on Maui. The pilot who landed the aircraft was a woman, coincidentally who taught the person to fly, who in turn taught me.
Hi Rich.
Thanks for sharing that lineage. Fascinating. We appreciate your more than 250 other comments too!
Aloha.