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Are you single?

Growing up approx 5 miles from Hartsfield airport in 1970s - 80s, I clearly remember hearing the rumble out in the distance, sure it was from these JT8D's and maybe a few JT3Ds from DC-8s. I do remember the CV-880s when I was very young in early 70s, mainly remember the black smoke trails; wondered if the airplane was on fire!

When i heard a DC-9 engine i had to plug my ears in cause the engine sound was L O U D

Yep. That's a ex-North Central.

I flew on the DC-9 many times out of my home field C M X great memories indeed

I ridden one before. its beautiful

Well is the md80 or the 717 retired

nope @@axl3597

Axel Rocks Gacha studio-roblox- not yet the 717 will be around for a little while longer and the md-80 might retire within the next year or 2

The MD-80/-90s were of course retired in early-mid 2020, and the 717s are due to leave in 2025.

Indeed, because they actually rattled my house when they went over. In fact, I could actually feel the vibration of it in my feet. It's basically a 727 with one less engine they're exactly the same engines JT8D-15, -17

No it isn’t.

Yes, I know. However, since the 727 was such a rare sight at that time, the -9 was the loudest plane to listen to at the airport.

True :)

I agree 727 louder. Normal. 3 engine vs 2. I like the sound of both planes. DC 9 because I used to fly on them regularly. 727 is great too. The loudness is SO intense. You can feel the power!

MD881212 The DC-9 had the best spool up and idle sound at the airport also. You could distinguished it from any other aircraft.

CHRISGT34 Absolutely. Such an iconic sound. I got the chance to hear it from a 727 once again at St. Maarten 2 weeks ago. Brought back a lot of memories.

jetfueljp4 There’s absolutely nothing ghetto about DTW lmao. It’s one of the nicest airports in the country.

I disagree. It's understandable since you're not an aviation person. Us enthusiasts however, love these classics and would pay top dollar to ride on them and experience what the good aviation days were like. Nowadays, the airline industry has seriously gone down the drain and it's sad because it makes flying seem like a dreaded transportation system to the world and we hate when people dis flying because it's such an incredible experience that everyone should be able to enjoy, and not be treated like cattle by the select few employees who were desperate for some sort of job.

MD881212 I Agree! don't forget the 727.

MD881212 Nope too loud and they are big polluters! They're too old and run down junks!

02Nawal Well like I said, that's what a normal person would say... It's not like those are going to cause global warming anyways... And they are one of the longest lasting commercial aircraft in existence, so they are not pieces of junk by any definition of the word. Sure, they're old, they've had their time. Every single one of them though has lots of life left in it. And us aviation lovers would love to see that being fulfilled and not see those planes be hated on because they're too loud. Sit in the damn front if it's too loud. It's actually pretty quiet in the front few rows. Don't judge a book by its cover because the plane is too "old" and "loud" because it's probably one of the safest planes you'll fly on and I and hundreds of other aviation enthusiasts don't want to hear it.

MD881212 sweetie you're very smart & obviously know planes better than me! I like flying in them but that's pretty much it! I hate small planes & I've flown a lot of MD 80's starting with AeroMexico! Recently I've flown a lot on Allegiant Air's MD 80's! I was frighten to death flying their old run down over used planes! Every Allegiant Air MD80 I've been on had mechanical issues and the ware & tare on the plane was horrid! Plane sounded like crap! I literally thought the plane was going to fall apart mid air! Thank God AeroMexico retired their MD 80's a long time ago! Remember the DC9's? Those have a high crash rate record! So does the MD 80 series! I didn't feel safe in any of those Allegiant Air planes! They're over 22 years old! I don't think those loud polluters should be allowed to fly!