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Commercial Planes of Yesteryear

Discussion in 'Aviation Chat' started by DoubleD33, Oct 9, 2025 at 7:03 PM.

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  1. DoubleD33

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    When I was a kid in the early 80’s and got to fly I remember the experience being more noteworthy. Most flights were Delta and I assume the planes were from the 60’s or 70’s.

    I remember what seemed to be quick acceleration and throw you back in the seat cool on take off.

    Also I remember landings being more pronounced maybe feeling like a little faster speed than today and the braking being hard enough to jerk you tight against your seatbelt.

    When I fly today I don’t feel like any of this is the same.

    Have the planes changed and become more mundane or did I just get used to it or did remember it differently that is really was?
     
  2. donv

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    I think it's mostly how you remember it.

     
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