FBF1

141mins

$25

Filmed in 1996 - Released in 1997

In the 1st program Fine Air's Director of Operations will take you from Miami to 2 destinations in the Turks & Caicos Islands. Join the crew in dispatch for preflight briefings, follow the various checklists, hear the communications with ATC. Besides pointing out the route of flight, our Captain will also describe the various instruments in the cockpit as will the flight engineer who also does a detailed walkaround of the aircraft.

In the 2nd program Fine Air's Chief Pilot takes you from Miami to Ecuador, with landings at Guayaquil and Quito which is located at an altitude of 9000 feet. Besides 4 takeoffs and 4 landings our Captain points out the route of flight and briefly describes the various instruments in the cockpit.


Previously 2 DVDs sold for $50

Now download both programs for $15

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Flight Information
A/C Reg Flight Route Flt Time Destinations
DC8-54 N427FB FB 691 MIA-PLS 1h44

MIA Miami, USA

PLS Providenciales, TURKS & CAICOS

DC8-54 N427FB FB 691 PLS-GDT 0h17

PLS Providenciales, TURKS & CAICOS

GDT Grand Turk, TURKS & CAICOS

DC8-54 N427FB FB 692 GDT-MIA 1h38

GDT Grand Turk, TURKS & CAICOS

MIA Miami, USA

DC8-54 N427FB FB 363 MIA-GYE 3h50

MIA Miami, USA

GYE Guayaquil, ECUADOR

DC8-54 N427FB FB 363 GYE-UIO 0h31

GYE Guayaquil, ECUADOR

UIO Quito, ECUADOR

DC8-54 N427FB FB 364 UIO-GYE 0h36

UIO Quito, ECUADOR

GYE Guayaquil, ECUADOR

DC8-54 N427FB FB 364 GYE-MIA 4h12

GYE Guayaquil, ECUADOR

MIA Miami, USA

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Reviews

This DVD is very unique. This release was first made for VHS in a two part series but has now found its way on DVD. This being the case, the quality is not as great as other DVDs but it is definitely still enjoyable. It all starts off with a dedication message for the pilots who lost their lives in the Fine Air crash back in 1997.

As with all DVDs, the flight from Miami to Providenciales starts off with a crew briefing with Capt South and his female first officer as they check the weather and load sheets for their flight. While taxiing for take off at Miami we also see the crew (including the flight engineer) having their final take off briefing. What happens next was a bit unexpected. After takeoff, we move away from the cockpit to the Fine Air head quarters where we are given a narrated presentation on the company. This feature occurs twice through the DVD and it provides viewers with interesting details on the start up of Fine Air on to what it became.

Going back to the cockpit, we join the crew on their approach to Providenciales where you can’t help but notice the blue tropical waters from the DC-8 cockpit. Featured in this DVD is a detailed walk around of the DC-8, cockpit presentation and an explanation of the flight engineers panel.

After a hop over to the island of Grand Turk and the ensuing flight back to Miami, we are then taken to destinations in South America such as Guayaquil and Quito. These flights were especially enjoyable due to the pilots providing many interesting bits of information on the aircraft and how much of a workhorse the DC8 has been.

I have always have been fascinated by the DC-8 due to its age and the fact that even today it is still used to provide charter passenger and freight services. If you love cargo operations, the DC-8 and wish to experience the day to day operations of this historic aircraft, then this DVD is definitely for you. I also appreciated the narration bits and the outside views on takeoff. Added to that, it’s not everyday you have the opportunity to see Just Planes videos that feature US Airports so this is definitely a one of a kind DVD.

As I might have mentioned in the past, these DVDs were an absolute pleasure to watch and I think anyone who loves aviation will enjoy them. At a cost of $25-30 each they are a bargain. These are perfect for days when you what to see or do something aviation related but also want to enjoy the comforts of home.

Reviewed by AvSim

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Comments
I found it very classy that the film was dedicated to the five souls lost to the Fine Air DC8 accident where the aircraft was loaded too far aft and entered an unrecoverable stall. Class act all the way . Roger Lee, CANADA
Not many DC-8-50's are flying today so this was a chance to see the crews in action in something different. I know this is a new release of an older VHS program but the camera work and footage is among the best I have seen in a WAR DVD.
If you like seeing the pilot's in action during the takeoff and approach phases then this DVD is for you. Excellent cockpit footage in a very rare old bird. Al Stiff , CANADA
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