That had the original displays in back when I flew it. No speed tape, just the old ASI. Shame Boeing never built an NG version of it. Had an outstanding power to weight ratio.
I remember the prototype 757 being at Luton and it was like a futuristic rocket ship compared to the 1-11's, 737-200's parked close by. I spent many happy years despatching the 757's at Luton.
Beautiful aircraft!!!...and some great views from the window seat...Pilots greased the landing well one of them did not sure wether captain or co.pilot 👍thks for sharing!!
I flew the 757 for ten years. It’s a pilots aircraft , an excess of power even fully derated. An ability to stop in runways as short as 1800m , due to more wheels at the back = more brakes ! It’s too thirsty now - we burnt iirc 3.5 T an hour which makes it uneconomic for pax , not so much for freight …the 739 was a bit of an embarrassing replacement , couldn’t quite manage the routes , hence why jet2 kept some . What replaces a 757 ? Another 757….
Incredible aircraft! I traced its serial number and seems this flew with China Southern and even CAAC for a little bit. Incredible history and it’s sad she may be gone after this summer. Looks brand new! When this aircraft is gone, this will be incredible archive footage. Thank you for this great video!
I've flown on five Jet2 757-200's but only once on LSAI. By a weird quirk, the rest have been on LSAD to either Heraklion in Crete or Larnaca in Cyprus.
The normal VFR route for entering the controlled airspace would place you on this close base. But normally I’d do a left turn to create a bit of a downwind leg and a longer final, but on this approach, there was a Ryanair 737 on 7 mile final, Tower told me to either keep it tight to land or orbit until 737 lands, I chose not to orbit😂
The firm landing may have been deliberate because of the strong crosswinds - it's potentially unsafe to 'float' down gently and risk being blown off the centreline just before touchdown.
