An Epic Flight - Flying the Ilyushin IL-76 Cargo Transporter to Iraq

This week, I flew on SilkWay Ilyushin IL-76 transporter from Baku to Erbil, Iraq. The flight was completely different from the Western conventional airplane. It took a strong team of 5 men to operate including 2 pilots, a. flight engineer, a radio controller and a navigator. The flight also carries a loadmaster and 2 technicians.
Before takeoff, the captain and loadmaster briefly introduced the cockpit and the cargo cabin. Inside the cabin, it has a crane system and ramp system able to lower to load without infrastructure. This particular IL-76TD-90 has new stage 4 noise compliant engines (Perm PS90 engines) instead of the older and noisier Soloviev D-30 engines.
Our flight took 2.5 hours from Baku to Erbil. After dropping off the cargo, we flew back to Baku empty. The view from the navigator seat through the glass nose was amazing. Watch the full video of the entire IL-76 flight and cargo operation.
The Ilyushin Il-76 is a multi-purpose, fixed-wing, four-engine turbofan strategic airlifter designed by the Soviet Union's Ilyushin design bureau. It was first planned as a commercial freighter in 1967. For more information, visit: www.silkwayairlines.com/fleet...
Cover Image: Andreas Kolbe

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  • @sergeipetrov_rzn
    @sergeipetrov_rzn2 жыл бұрын

    LOVE this aircraft. Literally. Jumped from it as a paratrooper, flown in it as a passenger, loaded it as an airline official. Almost fell from the top once. Love of my life.

  • @minerran

    @minerran

    Жыл бұрын

    Its a beautiful airplane and seems like its been adapted to do almost anything a plane can do, even to drop water on forest fires.

  • Жыл бұрын

    ow. i respect u

  • @derrekvanee4567

    @derrekvanee4567

    Жыл бұрын

    Da komrad, we air dropped baboushks full of vodka and crates of pickles all-over the glorious republic for many years. Now, komrad, we drop metric boat loads of vodka all over our vast nation, drink up Russian solders, da komrads, long sleep the socialist republics hardest working soldiers!

  • @spaceace1006

    @spaceace1006

    Жыл бұрын

    You Lucky Dog!!!

  • @jaybee9269

    @jaybee9269

    Жыл бұрын

    Very cool!

  • @AlbionTVLondon
    @AlbionTVLondon Жыл бұрын

    This aircraft is a legend. More than 1000 of them were produced and they are flying in almost every country of the world. Russia is about to release new modernised version of this legend.

  • @fedorkeller1002

    @fedorkeller1002

    7 ай бұрын

    It's still produced! And this is already an upgraded version with the PS-90A engine. Previews plane had D-30 engine.

  • @marxxmann8758

    @marxxmann8758

    7 ай бұрын

    They have the ilyushin 96 version

  • @pragasamsupiahs8419

    @pragasamsupiahs8419

    6 ай бұрын

    IL 76 ,huge payload.ten times more than the C130 Hercules.Avionics are old but very reliable.IAF operates a fleet of these IL76D transport Aircraft.

  • @guleiro

    @guleiro

    6 ай бұрын

    Flew in one in 1992 in Angola. A beautiful airplane but very noisy with its original engines.

  • @OOpSjm

    @OOpSjm

    5 ай бұрын

    ​​@@fedorkeller1002 Not upgraded , but simple engine update. IL-76TD IL-76MD. MFD cockpit Updated wing profile Wiring update Landing gear update PS-90A ( maybe they'll get the PS-90 3)

  • @leokimvideo
    @leokimvideo Жыл бұрын

    The little fan in the cockpit is that bit of extra thrust to ensure a correct takeoff speed

  • @boffisgd

    @boffisgd

    11 ай бұрын

    Oh look I found you again! ;D

  • @mauriceblum5518

    @mauriceblum5518

    4 ай бұрын

    ye i find him anywhere haha MR Redbackspider@@boffisgd

  • @YXTT19N
    @YXTT19NАй бұрын

    Отличный полет парни, автору спасибо за видео! Получил удовольствие от просмотра 👍

  • @AYUSHSINGH-ef2cz
    @AYUSHSINGH-ef2cz Жыл бұрын

    Soviet Engineering was marvellous, Love from India🇮🇳

  • @faizanakbar8110

    @faizanakbar8110

    Жыл бұрын

    Fuccckkkk you from Pakistan patanjli gow motar bhakt

  • @gay_putin_

    @gay_putin_

    Жыл бұрын

    It was

  • @erickgonzalez2132

    @erickgonzalez2132

    Жыл бұрын

    😅

  • @Wrappzz

    @Wrappzz

    Жыл бұрын

    India buy bulk of it

  • @adityaBorPhukon2170

    @adityaBorPhukon2170

    9 ай бұрын

    @@Wrappzz Do you have any problem?

  • @willyrobertlegendre4662
    @willyrobertlegendre46622 жыл бұрын

    In the early 90, as a journalist, I flew with such a beast to Bangladesh (packed with relief goods), after a devastated cyclone hit the country. We landed in Dhaka during a fierce tropical thunderstorm (child's play for our Russian pilot). I was sitting with the navigator and had an awsome view (through the windows below our feet) of the rain and lightning flashes and the extremely bumpy landing on a flooded tarmac... Never forgot that flight because I was scared like hell!

  • @Acepilot1312

    @Acepilot1312

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey man, I'm from Bangladesh. The situation has improved so much in Bangladesh now.

  • @user-fh4le1pn8o

    @user-fh4le1pn8o

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Acepilot1312 aren't any devastating cyclones hit the country never more?

  • @Acepilot1312

    @Acepilot1312

    Жыл бұрын

    @@user-fh4le1pn8o yes, they did happen in the mid 2000s (search ‘Cyclone Aila and Sidor) but nowadays, we’re pretty much doing great for the most part. Our infrastructure has improved vastly since then.

  • @user-fh4le1pn8o

    @user-fh4le1pn8o

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Acepilot1312 well, I said it just because the topic starter didn't crticazed Bangladesh's aircraft infrastructure. He just tell us how it was landing on IL-76 during the cyclone time. I'm sorry if he bothered you

  • @Acepilot1312

    @Acepilot1312

    Жыл бұрын

    @@user-fh4le1pn8o it’s okay, I’m not bothered by it at all. I’m just saying that our country doesn’t get hit by all that many cyclones as before. :)

  • @samy7013
    @samy7013 Жыл бұрын

    The Il-76 is a splendid aircraft, and a true jewel of Soviet aviation. This wonderful video does it justice!

  • @Queen-of-Swords
    @Queen-of-Swords Жыл бұрын

    Fans of the IL-76 should check out the 2010 movie "Kandagar" about an IL-76 forced to land in Afghanistan by the Taliban. It is based on a true story and the diary of the Captain of the plane. The crew were held hostage for over a year, but eventually managed to escape in the plane! Its an incredible story with lots of great footage of our favourite plane. :)

  • @peterlonter9053

    @peterlonter9053

    6 ай бұрын

    thanks for title of the movie I am a Fan of soviets cargos

  • @jamesquan8783

    @jamesquan8783

    5 ай бұрын

    @@peterlonter9053 There is also a book about IL76 post soviet operations: "Outlaws, Inc." Good read. Also on audible.

  • @mrobocop1666

    @mrobocop1666

    3 ай бұрын

    But for some chauvinistuc reason they replaced ethnic Tatar Muslim captain who was in real story, with ethnic Russian in this film

  • @fly_w_tony
    @fly_w_tony2 жыл бұрын

    The planes made by the former Soviet Union look really cool because they look lumpy like muscles. thanks for the great video!!!!!

  • @SamChui

    @SamChui

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment. Hope you enjoy watching it.

  • @samypons3185

    @samypons3185

    2 жыл бұрын

    facts

  • @samypons3185

    @samypons3185

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SamChui yes thanks 🙏

  • @bixby111

    @bixby111

    2 жыл бұрын

    여기서 뵙네요! 반갑습니다~

  • @Maximspec

    @Maximspec

    2 жыл бұрын

    still in production

  • @wootle
    @wootle2 жыл бұрын

    Sam is literally living every airplane geeks dream. Through his great videos he transports us all over the world! Thanks for your great content Sam!

  • @default123default2

    @default123default2

    Жыл бұрын

    That wheel touch was as smooth as glass

  • @TheSae24
    @TheSae246 ай бұрын

    Пилотам уважение! Спокойные уверенные в себе и в машине мужчины! Без показухи, настоящие профессионалы!

  • @aburasosman8790

    @aburasosman8790

    4 ай бұрын

    Ну да

  • @niyazibadov8091

    @niyazibadov8091

    15 күн бұрын

    Аналоговое позорище времен застоя.

  • @TS-qd2uj
    @TS-qd2uj Жыл бұрын

    Boy, I could tell you a great story about an IL-76 experience I had a long time ago, but I better not. Suffice to say, it is a very impressive and solid airplane with "quick disconnects" everywhere, if you know what I mean. It was nice to revisit this wonderful aircraft here with Sam giving the tour. I remember the incredible APU's capability at heating things up quickly inside a pretty much frozen airframe. I also remember the heavy two piece rivetted aluminium intake covers, but they did their job well in a snow storm. I remember being impressed at the common sense layout of the cargo bay. A true work horse ready for anything, anywhere. Thanks for the tour!

  • @snowblazed3442
    @snowblazed34422 жыл бұрын

    What a beauty! The green cockpit with all those steam gauges and manual engine controls tells a story of the lost airmanship.

  • @skytrailwarrior8326
    @skytrailwarrior83262 жыл бұрын

    IL-76 is an amazing, impressive machine. Love its unmistakable sound. Flying one of these beasts is definitely on my bucket list!

  • @duartesimoes508

    @duartesimoes508

    Жыл бұрын

    Hearing a IL-76 with Kusnetsov engines makes one having orgasms through his ears! 😀

  • @dhisnadhamayanthi1135
    @dhisnadhamayanthi11358 ай бұрын

    We also love Soviet aviation industry all are masterpieces of world s aviation history appreciation from Sri Lanka

  • @jimm8246
    @jimm8246 Жыл бұрын

    She's a beauty. Rugged built strong . The cockpit is definitely Soviet nostalgia. I would like to ride in the navigators position.

  • @jeffr6280
    @jeffr62802 жыл бұрын

    Great video Sam! That landing in Iraq was butter. I love the gray haired guy(manager/owner) that you've had on a few times. He's so enthusiastic and seems to love showing people what his folks do.

  • @SamChui

    @SamChui

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment. Yes, Samir (my father) is great character. We all love him!

  • @masensenmass7337

    @masensenmass7337

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice video Sam! That's kind of unusual flight plan over the world we could never think at about it... Could be great to have othe video from Erbil.

  • @tunes4life

    @tunes4life

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mdstate829 It's a joke, but also it's Samir sincere personality and enthusiasm...

  • @lindahart6049
    @lindahart60492 жыл бұрын

    The navigator’s “window” reminds me of the B-17. I was privileged to be able to fly in a B-17 many years ago at the annual air show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

  • @Vishalsinghyt1980

    @Vishalsinghyt1980

    2 жыл бұрын

    Which batch linda?

  • @SwapnilKatiyar19

    @SwapnilKatiyar19

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Vishalsinghyt1980 o kk

  • @triskellian

    @triskellian

    Жыл бұрын

    What a treat, eh!? I flew on Thunderbird in Houston Texas during the Wings over Houston airshow in October 2008. I had gone on board years before that flight as a guest just to see the inside of a B-17. I had flown to Ellington Airfield in my club airplane that day. It was a chance happening that the bomber was outside during a maintenance cycle. Much smaller inside than one would imagine. In flight, it's a solid flying machine!

  • @fortunatebum

    @fortunatebum

    Жыл бұрын

    I miss the nine-0-nine

  • @coyoteranger

    @coyoteranger

    Жыл бұрын

    it's for a bombardier sight - every Soviet cargo plane has the ability to drop bombs

  • @vladislavleninov8603
    @vladislavleninov8603 Жыл бұрын

    Такая гордость за наш самолет, и так приятно что пилоты говорили цифры по высоте, и сколько до торца на русском)))

  • @MetalMixer

    @MetalMixer

    6 ай бұрын

    @@McSeeM770 весь мир уже понял фашистскую сущность пуйла

  • @mardikermardiker8514

    @mardikermardiker8514

    6 ай бұрын

    Чей это "ваш"? Ваш это только лысый придурок в Кремле и война на Украине, а эти самолёты разрабатывала и делала совершенно другая страна.

  • @vladislavleninov8603

    @vladislavleninov8603

    6 ай бұрын

    А разрабатывал этот самолет человек который родился в России, я понимаю если бы вы про Антонова написали. А и, война на украины была нужна для защиты интересов, поскольку войска нато хотели там расположить военные базы. И еще, наши войска делают все деликатно, наше вооружение могло бы превратить всю украину в пыль, но как видите страдает малое количество мирных жителей. А ведь мы не пендосы которые скинули ядерку на Хиросиму и Нагасаки, где погибли сотни тысяч мирных людей, а мы-то имеем такую возможность. @@mardikermardiker8514

  • @ottozussman4711

    @ottozussman4711

    5 ай бұрын

    Скорее всего это потому что они проходили обучение на этот самолет в России и если присмотреться то в кабине все надписи на русском и пилотов это явно не смущает😄

  • @user-fe5xr3fg6c

    @user-fe5xr3fg6c

    4 ай бұрын

    ​@@McSeeM770Если ты не знаешь то посмотри ролики в ютубе или почитай. В Азербайджане есть обучение и на русском языке. И многие кто летает на ИЛ 76 это пилоты старой закалки.

  • @juve041
    @juve0412 ай бұрын

    Greetings from Baku. Our pilots are really professional 👍🇦🇿❤️🇦🇿❤️

  • @rafaqaisshow355

    @rafaqaisshow355

    2 ай бұрын

    Who do you support Israel?

  • @juve041

    @juve041

    2 ай бұрын

    @@rafaqaisshow355 What does Israel have to do with this?

  • @DiamondAviator4
    @DiamondAviator42 жыл бұрын

    Wow, I’m glad to see old planes still flying strong😃✌🏻

  • @sergevtorino

    @sergevtorino

    2 жыл бұрын

    Russian military still uses them as well as many modified versions. This plane looks awesome imho.

  • @DiamondAviator4

    @DiamondAviator4

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@sergevtorino agreed

  • @1pasupaty

    @1pasupaty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes they have good life span too.40 years or so

  • @2002georgezacharia

    @2002georgezacharia

    2 жыл бұрын

    I believe they are still produced ( in smaller scale ) .. atleast for Russia they would continue to fly for another 30-40 years ..

  • @ouueee

    @ouueee

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@2002georgezacharia IL-76 is still being produced and modernized

  • @anvarisamukhamedov4961
    @anvarisamukhamedov49612 жыл бұрын

    The Republic of Uzbekistan is the country where this unique plane was made. Huge Thanks to the Azeri brothers for keeping this plane fully operational and flying. Greetings from Tashkent.

  • @Fenrir-fh1qw

    @Fenrir-fh1qw

    2 жыл бұрын

    А у вас завод работает еще?

  • @anvarisamukhamedov4961

    @anvarisamukhamedov4961

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Fenrir-fh1qw нет

  • @matty6848

    @matty6848

    2 жыл бұрын

    Didn’t realise they were built in Uzbekistan.

  • @anvarisamukhamedov4961

    @anvarisamukhamedov4961

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@matty6848 yes, they were...

  • @kaiserwilhelmi7532

    @kaiserwilhelmi7532

    2 жыл бұрын

    Suka Azerbaijan.

  • @DeDeimos1
    @DeDeimos12 жыл бұрын

    This plane looks so great, i love it. Soviet cargoplanes have all an interesting design, but the IL- 76 is really an eyecatcher. Nice video

  • @aviate7383
    @aviate73832 жыл бұрын

    I thought I saw one of these at my local airport, but it turned out to be an optical Ilyushin.

  • @gibbsm

    @gibbsm

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi dad, lol.

  • @samo311
    @samo311 Жыл бұрын

    Greetings to my Azeri brothers, awesome cargo plane and lovely crew.

  • @bobuncle8704
    @bobuncle87042 жыл бұрын

    Memories to last a lifetime. I’d actually prefer that experience to first class. SPECTACULAR Sam, Thank you so much for bringing this experience to us

  • @SamChui

    @SamChui

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Agree! It took a lot of effort to arrange to go onboard a rare aircraft such as IL-76 but it is golden memory for me!

  • @bobuncle8704

    @bobuncle8704

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SamChui I’d think landing while sitting in front of that massive picture window would be slightly exhilarating 🤔

  • @marcusdamberger

    @marcusdamberger

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SamChui Were you the only one, or did you also have an assistant photographer while in flight? Fantastic job of getting everything on camera.

  • @duartesimoes508
    @duartesimoes508 Жыл бұрын

    That landing in Baku really cracked me up! The Pilot in Command is holding the yoke; the First Officer holds his yoke too, and the Flight Engineer handles the throttle levers. All that remains is for the Navigator to play saxophone! 😂 "You have control. I have control. WE have control!" 😂😂😂

  • @beltrangarrote1982

    @beltrangarrote1982

    8 ай бұрын

    Everybody has control looool. What a beast. It feels over the top and so amusing. Soviet aviation is something to behold.

  • @shaamemchauru1365

    @shaamemchauru1365

    6 ай бұрын

    AMAZING!!

  • @greyjay9202
    @greyjay9202 Жыл бұрын

    What a treat. The IL-76 is old school flying at its best. A handsome, practical, strong aircraft. Those Soviet designers knew what they were doing. Love the high wing configuration.

  • @Sanyu-Tumusiime

    @Sanyu-Tumusiime

    Жыл бұрын

    oh just you wait. i'll build aircraft better and cheaper than this. i'm starting my own plane company.

  • @davidj4662

    @davidj4662

    Жыл бұрын

    The Russian Federation is continuing the tradition in building incredibly capable aircraft.

  • @unkn0wn_kgb

    @unkn0wn_kgb

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Sanyu-Tumusiime Good luck my friend

  • @adavidf03
    @adavidf032 жыл бұрын

    Very nice man! First time I've seen a re-engined IL-76. It looked to be in really good shape. You did a really good job of getting to know the plane and its crew. That company must love your videos because you made them look very sharp and professional.

  • @fidigooined4606

    @fidigooined4606

    2 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree with you, yes he did, and yes they are.

  • @user-wj2gk6rs3e
    @user-wj2gk6rs3e Жыл бұрын

    Эти самолёты гордость Советского Союза и КБ Ильюшина, самолёт, который служит верой и правдой почти 50 лет! Строили этот самолёт в Узбекистане на заводе ТАПОиЧ в Ташкенте. Всего выпустили более тысячи бортов, сейчас продолжают летать несколько сотен. Я рад, что в моём родном городе строили этот легендарный самолёт. Жаль, что с развалом Советского Союза, разрушили и этот завод.

  • @tolikhab8280

    @tolikhab8280

    Жыл бұрын

    В Ташкенте Ильюш больше не строят?

  • @user-wj2gk6rs3e

    @user-wj2gk6rs3e

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tolikhab8280 Официально ТАПОиЧ закрылся в 2014 г., но самолёты не выпускают с 2012 г.

  • @tolikhab8280

    @tolikhab8280

    Жыл бұрын

    @@user-wj2gk6rs3e есть песня про Ил 76. Наберите Анисимов Ильюша, уверен понравится.

  • @Roblox89126

    @Roblox89126

    4 ай бұрын

    Тузель

  • @Roblox89126

    @Roblox89126

    4 ай бұрын

    крестик

  • @user-kw4ep6ml6t
    @user-kw4ep6ml6t Жыл бұрын

    Один из лучших самолётов СССР и России ИЛ 76

  • @saw9634

    @saw9634

    Жыл бұрын

    Согл

  • @vad39111
    @vad39111 Жыл бұрын

    Слава советским инженерам!

  • @KYLOWW
    @KYLOWW2 жыл бұрын

    Again I just love Samir's personality. So full of positive energy. 😊😊😊😊

  • @Raz82000

    @Raz82000

    Жыл бұрын

    SAMIR YOU ARE BREAKING THE CAR!

  • @hejay1245
    @hejay12456 ай бұрын

    The Soviet Union was a superpower. They perform many international missions. The pilot was very experienced. Very tough monster and his little fan in the cab. . .

  • @magnificentcrete9009
    @magnificentcrete9009 Жыл бұрын

    I have flown with this model in Greece in the fires of 2020...i was the first and only coordinator who ever did a drop of 42 tons of water in Greece!...Amazing aircraft and very different way of flying,....

  • @hddd427
    @hddd427 Жыл бұрын

    I'm from iran I'm so happy you visited my country from above the atmosphere we love to see you pay a visit on the land too 1 day 🙋‍♂️ ❤

  • @margaretgoh2306
    @margaretgoh23062 жыл бұрын

    This plane is so cool! Thanks for showing the plane around :) Love the view from the navigator seat ❤

  • @afreightdogslife
    @afreightdogslife2 жыл бұрын

    I have flown (deadheading) three times on this very same aircraft, when I had to go to pick up our B747 in Afghanistan and in Iraq. Sam, this video brought very good memories, thank you for sharing. Awesome views from the navigator area. Awesome video

  • @johnathanasiou9284
    @johnathanasiou92842 жыл бұрын

    That was so cool!. Thanks Sam & all the crew for an awesome adventure & stunning views

  • @Duddie82
    @Duddie822 жыл бұрын

    Thank you to the entire crew for being able to see this flight, it was Awesome! I loved seeing every second of the flight!! Much appreciated!!!

  • @virus7379
    @virus7379 Жыл бұрын

    Very cool video Sam ! Professional quality, Bravo 👏 and Il-76 great plane either.

  • @user-of5ip2xf8n
    @user-of5ip2xf8n Жыл бұрын

    This is update ver. Il-76td90 with newer engines (PS90) and redesigned wing. They moved most of its drawing to CAD/Cam system. Which took some time. They are build 2-3 per year now

  • @elya31630
    @elya31630 Жыл бұрын

    I have enjoyed every moment of this video! Thanks Sam! Wishing you always smooth landings!

  • @beardedonpoint1366
    @beardedonpoint1366 Жыл бұрын

    the quality is fantastic and the guy at the end letting you on the wings - fabolous people in aviation

  • @skullcrusher8221
    @skullcrusher82212 жыл бұрын

    That’s awesome man….what a crew, and thanks sam for sharing your videos with all of us in the world 🌍

  • @boz89
    @boz892 жыл бұрын

    This was an absolutely superb episode! Everything about this episode was perfect. The individual crew members are amazing characters in themselves. This could be a discovery channel show! Great showmanship Sam!!! Bravo!

  • @toms9902
    @toms99026 ай бұрын

    Sam, your videos keep setting the highest standard. I love this aircraft. Love from Montreal Canada 🇨🇦

  • @dean825
    @dean825 Жыл бұрын

    What a lovely chap, and lovely crew. All amazing people

  • @aristoteguinde8120
    @aristoteguinde81202 жыл бұрын

    Absolute legends the Silkway team

  • @fidigooined4606
    @fidigooined46062 жыл бұрын

    Ah just a wonderful video, it was very interesting to discover that, this airplane has a special throttle management and a lot of equipments for navigation (built-in gps+ 2 other systems). It is very good looking delta wings on the top. As you said it is a beast. Nice experience for me, I discovered this beautiful machine. Thank you.

  • @SamChui

    @SamChui

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment and appreciation.

  • @shifti550
    @shifti5504 ай бұрын

    What a sympatic crew. You can see that they really enjoy their job and that they are proud of their aircraft.

  • @LuisGGomezPhoto
    @LuisGGomezPhoto2 жыл бұрын

    That’s what I call, fun! Beautiful airplane, looks very strong and well made. Thanks for sharing.

  • @vitzthum9370
    @vitzthum9370 Жыл бұрын

    What a great plane und what a nice crew. Thank you Sam for showing us.

  • @user-fq9vg1dk1c
    @user-fq9vg1dk1c8 ай бұрын

    Да,инженеры в СССР были от бога.Чего только не создали, человечество пользуется их творениями и посей день.Слава советскому народу.

  • @AB-gb8lb
    @AB-gb8lb2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Sam , thanks for all the hard work and passion you put into your videos , really love what you create for us all. Cheers , Derek.

  • @ThreenaddiesRexMegistus
    @ThreenaddiesRexMegistus22 күн бұрын

    A practical and tough aircraft, typical of Soviet design. I like the fact that all their gear from pistols to planes just does what it should in all conditions. The navigator’s glasshouse is a fantastic workspace and these guys must love their work. You are living the dream Sam! 👍🏻

  • @user-tk8fg4wc5q
    @user-tk8fg4wc5q2 жыл бұрын

    Это уже модернезированый 76ой, с ПС90 и грузоподъёмность до 60 тонн, даже С17, отдыхает. 76ой хорошая машина!

  • @ouueee

    @ouueee

    2 жыл бұрын

    Экипаж бы сократить с новой авионикой

  • @rublezz345

    @rublezz345

    2 жыл бұрын

    Этот до 47Т. До 60Т модификация МФ

  • @TheMrGREENRay

    @TheMrGREENRay

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ouueee самолет надо новый с нуля, и экипаж не такой уж дорогой.

  • @caroledowney6908
    @caroledowney6908 Жыл бұрын

    Just saw one of an Antinov cargo aircraft parked in ?cargo tarmac area at BWI airport in Baltimore when I was taxiing for take off! Told my sister , look at that beast! Have no idea what was being transported but that was really a treat to see in person. Just fascinating all the tires. Glad I don’t have to change them! Thanks Sam for introducing this cargo these planes to your audience.

  • @thiagocosta2332
    @thiagocosta2332 Жыл бұрын

    Máquina incrível!! Está hj no Brasil,não conhecia..me chamou atenção no flightradar e acompanhei até o pouso.

  • @Haaazzzz
    @Haaazzzz2 ай бұрын

    I worked for silkwaywest and fornately had a chance to look around IL-76. All crew members on IL-76 were just wonderful. I could feel their love and passion for this airplane. Sam you remind me of my joyful memories with SWW. Thank you !

  • @megacool748.
    @megacool748.2 жыл бұрын

    So amazing!I’ve been waiting for this video for many weeks

  • @thegoldcoastvibe
    @thegoldcoastvibe Жыл бұрын

    Sam, I`ve travelled numerous times on the Russian IL-76s from Sharjah-Kabul back in the day. Very hot but a very strong aircraft. Great view straight down especially flying over Iran.

  • @d-rush1219
    @d-rush1219 Жыл бұрын

    Sam your smile is contagious brother. Happy for you, keep dropping this wholesome videos.

  • @kohalakid1201
    @kohalakid12012 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! Excellent walk around … good aircraft specs/interior cockpit views/aircrew mission duties/aircraft capabilities. OUTSTANDING!

  • @yanplays4132
    @yanplays41322 жыл бұрын

    Watching the back cargo door close is so statisfying

  • @igotmassivedick
    @igotmassivedick2 жыл бұрын

    man, I love your Azerbaijan father 😄😄 full of energy!!! I want to see him in your channel much more!

  • @abdulrahim-oc4zj
    @abdulrahim-oc4zj Жыл бұрын

    The best video of IL 76 TD inflight experience of yours remembered back my olden days' of my experience too in IAF IL 76. It's very reliable and very strong build aircraft. Enjoyed watching. One thing to light those days Russian/ azal crews don't speak fluent English but from your video it's well proved their level of English is surprised.

  • @jurgstreuli3093
    @jurgstreuli3093 Жыл бұрын

    These are very good people who deserve the full trust. 👍

  • @cillasp
    @cillasp2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing content!! Thank you Sam to bring this beauty to us 🙏

  • @TraveldenganDon
    @TraveldenganDon2 жыл бұрын

    Legend has it that one day Sam will fly a plane so good, he will lean all the way out of the frame. I love how this dude is always smiling 😂 it tricks me into being happy for some reason

  • @SamChui

    @SamChui

    2 жыл бұрын

    Of course, flying such a rare transporter-like IL-76 makes me smile big 😀 I am glad to read your comment you're happy too.

  • @Andrew-Wong

    @Andrew-Wong

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SamChui Agree

  • @TraveldenganDon

    @TraveldenganDon

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SamChui u are an inspiration. Opening up some windows to fly with carriers like Saudia. However the il 76 is a next level thing that I only can watch here 😊😊

  • @LordBagdanoff

    @LordBagdanoff

    2 жыл бұрын

    Doing what you love. Definitely smiling all the time.

  • @TraveldenganDon

    @TraveldenganDon

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LordBagdanoff 🙏🏼

  • @andrewpandagames
    @andrewpandagames2 жыл бұрын

    Изумительная посадка! Спасибо Sam за Ил-76! Awesome landing! Thank you Sam for episode about IL-76! Best regards from Moscow.

  • @ivanpetroff4572

    @ivanpetroff4572

    2 жыл бұрын

    Монтаж. На кадрах посадки отчетливо видно двигатели Д-30КП-2. И доклады штурмана соответствуют глиссаде 2°40’.

  • @user-kw4jw4jd2o

    @user-kw4jw4jd2o

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ivanpetroff4572 ПС-90А-76

  • @ivanpetroff4572

    @ivanpetroff4572

    Жыл бұрын

    @@user-kw4jw4jd2o Если пару дне не пить водку, то на 12,36, 13,23 можно увидеть нечто необычное.

  • @katherinekinnaird4408
    @katherinekinnaird44082 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Right ! Sam you have an interesting life. Thank you for sharing and thank you to your wife for helping . I'm sure she stays busy as well. Safe travels and God bless you all.

  • @wernermoura7326
    @wernermoura73262 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful aircraft... it was only with Sam that we were able to have the privilege of seeing all this.

  • @d-rg.karamitev9796
    @d-rg.karamitev9796 Жыл бұрын

    Now this is what I call an amazing bird. One of the greatest airplanes from the Soviet era!

  • @DrJD123
    @DrJD123 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome vid, really cool aircraft. The flight crew all seemed really nice and happy to show you around. You can tell they love their job.

  • @kurtkovich1359
    @kurtkovich13592 жыл бұрын

    Fascinating video. Very cool that such planes are still flying. Amazing you can arrange to ride along on such a flight!

  • @911Mishan
    @911Mishan Жыл бұрын

    I call this aircrast an owl - it has large heavy wings and a short tail. That was really inspiring flight, thank you for this opportunity to watch it by your eyes!

  • @davidfoster2613
    @davidfoster26132 жыл бұрын

    Hey Sam . Love the video. I’ve always love Soviet/Russian Aircraft. I’ll-76 is one of my favorite Aircrafts

  • @leonidlemburg1148
    @leonidlemburg1148 Жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful video starring so many lovely people and such an amazing aircraft. Thanks for all those details. The end on top of the aircraft was phenomenal! Cheers from Berlin, Leonid

  • @drwtoinvest5116
    @drwtoinvest5116 Жыл бұрын

    Just one wordThis aircraft is amazing.... Respect to all free IL-76.... Best love from Indonesia

  • @kaliguladx4085
    @kaliguladx40852 жыл бұрын

    Great video , Great flying skills from those pilots and awesome Il -76

  • @jasonericson
    @jasonericson Жыл бұрын

    That navigator position is incredible. That's gotta be an awesome job.

  • @JuanJimenez-od1ho
    @JuanJimenez-od1ho2 жыл бұрын

    Wow! I love that you will fly on any plane in any class out there. These old manual planes are so fun!

  • @damiansladek
    @damiansladek2 жыл бұрын

    Your father is the best and i hope you will spend more time with him, because the content from that time is amazing!

  • @stephanembaye
    @stephanembaye2 жыл бұрын

    Looks that the yokes have been designed for workouts! Amazing aircraft!

  • @spearedward2534
    @spearedward25342 жыл бұрын

    Flying museum..love the airmanship 👏🤝

  • @ethansnow7110
    @ethansnow71102 жыл бұрын

    Nice flying, this video brough back my old good memories, thanks dude :)

  • @motorTranz
    @motorTranz Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful airplane and great crew! Thanks for sharing Sam!

  • @shashank5025
    @shashank5025 Жыл бұрын

    Damn, look at that cockpit! Old school, fully manual and raw! Just love this soviet aircraft!♥️ Sam, i just love watching your videos. I always love watching videos related to aviation!

  • @weibinglee7350
    @weibinglee73502 жыл бұрын

    After watching this video, I realise that the aircraft featured in the finale of the James Bond movie 'Die Another Day' was based on the IL-76TD-90. Many thanks for making and sharing this video, Sam Chui!👍👍👍👏👏👏

  • @mingomo

    @mingomo

    2 жыл бұрын

    No in the movie is an Antonov 124

  • @user-vk4vd7vr5t

    @user-vk4vd7vr5t

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mingomo there are both aircraft. IL-76 is used as the command centre

  • @codyvon.
    @codyvon. Жыл бұрын

    This aircraft is a beast, I love it

  • @gordongott127
    @gordongott1272 жыл бұрын

    Sam your videos are awesome , you have such a neat interesting job .Thank You. And clear skies ahead .

  • @renzarrubio1839
    @renzarrubio18392 жыл бұрын

    the friendship with sam and the ceo of silkway. love it!

  • @melvyncox3361
    @melvyncox33612 жыл бұрын

    Great plane,the IL76.My favourite after the DC-8.Great job Sam😎👍!

  • @charlesmakuwaza5584
    @charlesmakuwaza55842 жыл бұрын

    Sam's father from Dubai has a lot enthusiasm great energy what a nice video thank you Mr Chui and Silkway

  • @himaethiovlog4961
    @himaethiovlog49612 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sam you’re always the best thank you so much 🙏

  • @bannedone3ice138
    @bannedone3ice1382 жыл бұрын

    Love that video Sam. I’m fascinated with Azerbaijan and their beautiful country and people. ❤️🇵🇰❤️🇦🇿❤️

  • @jayjohnson8353
    @jayjohnson83532 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos, I always have a huge smile on my face by the end of them! Keep them coming!

  • @fluffycat087
    @fluffycat087 Жыл бұрын

    Really good editing, one of your best and such a cool plane and crew. They seem a great team. Nice, enjoyed immensely. Thanks.

  • @yurimig253
    @yurimig2532 жыл бұрын

    What a lucky guy... Traveling in exotic and different aircraft what an experience.. you could probably design a cool aircraft combination of all that you have seen....