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In May of 2013, JetFlix founder Henry Tenby visited Air Transport International to document some of the final flights of their DC-8-62 passenger combi prior to replacements with newer 757 aircraft. Henry Tenby spent several days filming their DC-8-62 operation in California prior to the aircraft’s final departure from the Continental United States. This market the end of the line for worldwide passenger carry scheduled DC-8 operations.
Join us here on JetFlix TV for this amazing 9 part DC-8 Farewell mini series, which includes 5 special extra bonus videos.
In this episode number 1, ATI DC-8 Maintenance Enginer Robert Dobler takes us on a nose to tail familiarization tour of the DC-8 Super 62, starting in the flightdeck and ending with a detailed exterior review. In between he explains all the systems of the DC-8 and demonstrates the flap and spoiler with a live system test of the thrust reversers. This video would be required viewing for anyone seeking a working first-hand maintenance perspective of the reliable systems and features that made the DC-8 a safe, reliable and successful jet airliner for over 50 years.
In a nutshell, when it comes to filming this live DC-8-62, we left no stone unturned. We hope you will agree that our over-the-top efforts to capture this classic four engined 1960s era jetliner in all her glorious splendour, were necessary to preserve the DC-8-62 on film like it has never been filmed before!
The full version of this video streams here on JetFlix TV.
ATI DC-8-62 N799AL being towed from the hangar at McClellan Airport on May 10, 2013, in preparation for taxi and engine tests. This is a screenshot from the 9 episode mini series “DC-8 Farewell” that streams on the JetFlix TV streaming service for aviation super fans.
ATI maintenance engineer Robert Dobler provided a very detailed cockpit and systems tour of ATI DC-8-62 N799AL at McClellan Airport on May 10, 2013, in preparation for taxi and engine tests. This is a screenshot from the 9 episode mini series “DC-8 Farewell” that streams on the JetFlix TV streaming service for aviation super fans.
Open main deck cargo door of ATI DC-8-62 N799AL at McClellan Airport on May 10, 2013, in preparation for taxi and engine tests. This is a screenshot from the 9 episode mini series “DC-8 Farewell” that streams on the JetFlix TV streaming service for aviation super fans.
ATI maintenance engineer Robert Dobler showing the main deck cargo hold during a very detailed aircraft and systems tour of ATI DC-8-62 N799AL at McClellan Airport on May 10, 2013, prior to taxi and engine tests done that same day. This is a screenshot from the 9 episode mini series “DC-8 Farewell” that streams on the JetFlix TV streaming service for aviation super fans.
ATI maintenance engineer Robert Dobler showing the main deck cargo hold during a very detailed aircraft and systems tour of ATI DC-8-62 N799AL at McClellan Airport on May 10, 2013, prior to taxi and engine tests done that same day. This is a screenshot from the 9 episode mini series “DC-8 Farewell” that streams on the JetFlix TV streaming service for aviation super fans.
Passenger cabin view of ATI DC-8-62 N799AL at McClellan Airport on May 10, 2013, prior to taxi and engine tests done that same day. This is a screenshot from the 9 episode mini series “DC-8 Farewell” that streams on the JetFlix TV streaming service for aviation super fans.
Passenger cabin with ATI maintenance engineer Robert Dobler during a maintenance inspection of ATI DC-8-62 N799AL at McClellan Airport on May 10, 2013. This is a screenshot from the 9 episode mini series “DC-8 Farewell” that streams on the JetFlix TV streaming service for aviation super fans.
Passenger cabin view looking forward during a maintenance inspection of ATI DC-8-62 N799AL at McClellan Airport on May 10, 2013. This is a screenshot from the 9 episode mini series “DC-8 Farewell” that streams on the JetFlix TV streaming service for aviation super fans.
ATI maintenance engineer Robert Dobler presenting the landing gear bay during a aircraft systems tour of ATI DC-8-62 N799AL at McClellan Airport on May 10, 2013. This is a screenshot from the 9 episode mini series “DC-8 Farewell” that streams on the JetFlix TV streaming service for aviation super fans.
ATI maintenance engineer Robert Dobler presenting a walk around tour and systems presentation of ATI DC-8-62 N799AL at McClellan Airport on May 10, 2013. This is a screenshot from the 9 episode mini series “DC-8 Farewell” that streams on the JetFlix TV streaming service for aviation super fans.
ATI maintenance engineer Robert Dobler explaining the flaps and spoilers systems test from the flight deck of ATI DC-8-62 N799AL at McClellan Airport on May 10, 2013. This is a screenshot from the 9 episode mini series “DC-8 Farewell” that streams on the JetFlix TV streaming service for aviation super fans.
Flaps and spoilers systems test of ATI DC-8-62 N799AL at McClellan Airport on May 10, 2013. This is a screenshot from the 9 episode mini series “DC-8 Farewell” that streams on the JetFlix TV streaming service for aviation super fans.
