Holdit 106 Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 (edited) That might not sound like such a big deal, but it's the first time I've seen one. I guess they're more common in the US than Europe. Spotted it at Rome Fiumicino while taxiing out on an Aer Lingus A320, surrounded by misc other BA, Alitalia, EasyJet, etc A32x's and (mostly) Ryanair 737's. And there it was...a long...slim distinctive shape in Meridiana livery. I'm no plane spotter but I guess it came close to the excitement they feel when they spot a favourite. Meridiana is planning to phase them out in October this year, so they won't be "spottable" for much longer. I've been a fan of the MD-80s partly because of the their quirky, old-school cockpits, and I have the Leonardo Maddog in my Virtual Hangar. One day I may actually learn to fly it... Edited July 14, 2017 by Holdit 1 Link to post Share on other sites
hifly 925 Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Got to admit I like them too. My first airline flight was in an SAS DC9, the grandparent of the MD82. I have the JF F-lite and it's the only F-lite I fly these days, the old school pit is great and the sounds are good too. If you're tired of Boeings & Buses try a Mad dog. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,315 Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Nice catch Paul, always nice to see one in the wild. I enjoyed the video and seeing all the different things the MD-80 have(or had). I guess pilots like car owners will miss their mechanical friend once they have to move on, whatever aircraft he moves into I'm sure he will fall in love all over again. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
phil white 274 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 I saw one of these at Naples airport when we arrived a week ago. Perhaps I might get the opportunity to get some photos when we eat to fly home. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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