Years ago I used to fly to the Pilbara. Places such as Karratha and Paraburdoo. Back then the airline was Mac Robertson Miller Airways, MMA, affectionately known as Mickey Mouse Airlines. They were owned by the long gone Ansett Airlines. The aircraft used mostly on those flights were Fokker F27 Friendship turboprop and F28 Fellowship twinjets. Occasionally there may have been a DC9 or a BAE 146. Great memories. I miss Ansett. When I look at some of their ads here on KZread they bring a nostalgic tear to the eye

@ryansofly

Жыл бұрын

Lol @ Mickey Mouse airline... 🤣 I'm old enough to remember Hazelton. I flew them a fair bit between Rockhampton and Brissy back in the day. Good times!

@mickeysmiths

Ай бұрын

Great anecdote. Thanks for sharing 👍 I'm in WA

Just next door to Australia, in PNG 🇵🇬, F70s and F100s remain a mainstay of Air Niugini’s jet fleet. Much fun flying to be had!

@ryansofly

Жыл бұрын

Oh indeed! Looks like the fokkers are all clustered in this region! Thanks for watching.

I love flying on the F100! Western Australia’s incredible economy depends on those tough little planes.

Awsome video 🤩 Thank you! The Fokker 100 is a great workhorse and rock solid !! I hope it will fly 20-30 years more!

@ryansofly

2 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! Sadly, these birds are in the process of being replaced as we speak.

What an awesome video. Am a retired QF employee overseas and this is the first time I’ve seen one on the F100. Amazing condition after almost 30 years. A great testament to the Maintenance crew at QF. Hope I will get the opportunity to fly on this aircraft someday.

@ryansofly

Жыл бұрын

Am glad you enjoyed it! QF has an amazing history! Where are you based these days?

@bingof123

Жыл бұрын

@@ryansofly was the QF Airport Manager Honolulu and retired in 2020 due to Covid and QF shut down operations there. I enjoy all of your uploads. Keep them coming and best wishes.

@ryansofly

Жыл бұрын

@@bingof123 HNL is one of my most memorable airports ever. Flew there with JAL may years ago. Cheers and thanks for your support!

The first one of your videos I’ve seen, I plan to watch more. Excellent. Back in the 1980s, I worked on Fokker F28s (baby F100😊)for many years. Love that F100 engine sound too!

@ryansofly

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for popping by! Yeah it was such a thrill to be in the F100. I used to see F28s as a kid at Changi Airport, they're normally parked by the fence by the car park. Love these jets.

Awesome video brother, I have flown the F100 n F70 with Qantas-link, Alliance n Virgin for a few years now, mate I never get tired of that sound...well done 👍

@ryansofly

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Yes these are such rare aircraft and we're very lucky to have them still flying in OZ.

Im sitting in a fokker 100 right now in perth airport to paraburdoo somewhat right next to engine like you did in this video, and youtubed to know more about the plane, and here we are 👌

@ryansofly

Жыл бұрын

Ha! Snap! The F100 is such a unique aircraft. Hope you enjoyed the flight!

When you mentioned that you were in row 19, I wondered if you had abused the check in staff. That row is usually reserved for unruly pax, due to engine noise. Glad you explained your love of engines. My favourite aircraft was theF-28 ( Pocket Rocket ) , Fokker s first jet powered aircraft, sat 60 pax in comfort, and was on the Australian East Coast, and in W.A.

@ryansofly

Жыл бұрын

Hahahaha yes us avgeeks love torturing ourselves like that, you see.

At 12:50 I was thinking the exact same thing! Man… do I love the sound of the engines on the Fokker 100! Never been on the Fokker 100….. possibly something I’ll consider in the new year! Great trip report Ryan! Looking forward to next weeks video!

@ryansofly

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching man. Yeah well, in ADL we have a bunch of them from Alliance based here. We're lucky like that? Hehe... Yeah I should be finishing up the next video today. Then off to schedule.

@LukeCrisp

Жыл бұрын

@@ryansofly yeah… those are just up to the mining sites right?? Olympic dam etc.. very nice! Next one will be the prospector?

@ryansofly

Жыл бұрын

@@LukeCrisp uh huh.... Prospector is next.

Hey Ryan 👋The lounge looked great, and food looked tasty. Wow 😮 What an awesome trip report on the Fokker 100. Great seat and the engine spool up and power sounds amazeballs 😍 The engine hum during flight is awesome 👌 The condition of the whole aircraft is spectacular, even the dunny. Glad you left room for the snackies. Thankfully your hotel got you a taxi. BTW, great video editing. Loved it. Seeya from Adelaide 👋

@ryansofly

3 ай бұрын

Howdy mate, looks like you've been having a binge with my videos. Thank you for your support! Yes, the experience with the F100 is actually very similar to the DC9. I flew the latter with Northwest Airlines just before they were phased out in the USA.

@ThorAU

3 ай бұрын

Yeah. I find your videos interesting and you have a great sense of humour 👍 The Fokker reminds me of the 717 a little, which Qantas are fazing out. They're also not in such pristine condition.

Thanks for sharing your flight experience!

@ryansofly

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcomed! Thanks for watching!

The F100 is a good plane. I flew on one Perth-Darwin and return via Broome some years ago on the former Skywest airline.

Ryan, you amaze me with your genuine and funny video clips. i love your honest and fun way you present them to us. From the air, i was surprised how big Kalgoolie was, i thought it would be just a small "hick" town. but thats terrible about the taxi companies not assisting those who arrive at "their" airport. they should set a good example and be there as soon as they get a call. I hope you enjoyed Kalgoorlie, did you visit the Red Light Area its so famous for... haha... cant wait to see your next report

@ryansofly

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Yeah my trip was just an overnighter because I got on The Prospector early next morning back to Perth. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hJmCj9SSk8-3qso.html

First flight in my life was a F-50 BRU-AMS ( the famous City Hopper) There after it were F-100. Always loved them. With the bankruptcy, there was a genuine Malaysian offer to take total manufacturing, tooling included. The Dutch government refused. Imagine it happened, with the F-130 in development as well… Airasia ?!?!?

@ryansofly

11 ай бұрын

Malaysians wanted to get involved! I never knew that. Fascinating...

Awaiting the next video! 😊

@ryansofly

Жыл бұрын

Very soon!

Thanks for this flight. Have a great Christmas and look forward to your 2023 amazing trips ❤

@ryansofly

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Merry Xmas to you too!

Very much looking forward to it, been WA based I've done a few flights on the good old Fokker 100 over the years to places like Kalgoorlie and Karratha. Perth is basically the world capital for Fokkers which is so well suited to servicing our minining industry and the rather lengthy (for intrastate routes) flights up to the north west! I agree the engine roar on these little jets is amazing and they have a lot of old school 90s charms to them! A shame we don't have any more Fokker 50 though as far as i'm aware operating in the state anymore, Skywest and then Virgin Australia Regional used to have quite a fleet of them in WA!

@ryansofly

Жыл бұрын

Oh yes! The excitement I felt was on the same plane (no pun intended) as the 717!

Hi Ryan...have really enjoyed watching all your videos this year, cant wait for all the ones next year....have a pleasant, safe and happy Christmas :)

@ryansofly

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support! 😘

Love ur videos :-)

@ryansofly

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support!

I've been on the 100 in row 18, in the opposite direction from Kalgoorlie. This was my first QantasLink flight and the best one I've been on so far. It's a great plane.

@ryansofly

3 ай бұрын

Tough little planes they are!

@trainandbus123Perth

3 ай бұрын

@@ryansofly Went to PER's Terminal 1 viewing deck yesterday, with the hope of seeing international traffic as well as VH-NHO, the oldest QantasLink/Network Fokker 100 at just under 34 years old. Didn't see that one but I might go back tomorrow

@trainandbus123Perth

3 ай бұрын

it's the third oldest aircraft in Australia, behind two Alliance Fokker 100s that were parked at Terminal 2 yesterday

@ryansofly

3 ай бұрын

@@trainandbus123Perth 😦😦😦

Hi Ryan, I have never flown in the F100 but have had dozens of the flights in the Fokker predecessors being F27 and F28

@ryansofly

Жыл бұрын

Well, aren't you lucky! I've never even seen a F27. I do remember F28s from Pelita and Garuda from when I was a little kid though.

When I lived in mount Isa I flew many times on this aircraft with Ansett at a expensive price I must add

@ryansofly

Жыл бұрын

Aah yes, i used to fly Ansett a lot back into the day. They died on my birthday too. Haha...

@JJ-vy2rh

Жыл бұрын

@@ryansofly oh no have good holiday season Ryan

Glad you got a meal in Kal, Ryan. There's a good kebab shop open late but I don't have the address.

@ryansofly

Жыл бұрын

Yeah well I was utterly exhausted when I arrived. Lol... I was a little hangry and was in no mood to walk the dark streets of Kal. 🤣

'Spring chicken'. I thought I was the only one who uses that term. I am SERIOUSLY SO ENVIOUS of this flight. I remember telling you at dinner how jelly I am of this flight. The Fokker is the most mis-heard aircraft name ever. Who are you trying to convince, Ryan? You filling up at the QF lounge because you don't know the food situation in Kalgoorlie? hehe you would eat up irrespective LOL OMG that view out your window is absolutely AMAZING! You lucky SOB! The challenges of being a travel vlogger when visiting small and remote destinations. That's what makes travel fun! ANOTHER BRILLIANT trip report.

@ryansofly

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim.... I actually rather look forward to the food in Perth's QF lounge. It's one of the better ones. Thank god I stuffed my face because NOTHING was opened in Kalgoorlie, except the hotel's restaurant. Hehehe...

@martinloney6322

7 ай бұрын

I recall being told mine was the second Fokker on the left! lol

We have a couple of F100 and F70 in PNG at Air Niuguni

@marcellintogel4226

Жыл бұрын

Love the sound of the F100 engine.

@ryansofly

Жыл бұрын

@@marcellintogel4226 indeed ... Those engines sound very unique. Almost sounds like a washing machine at the end of a spin cycle!

Hi Ryan I really enjoyed this video. I agree what an amazing aircraft. It looked almost brand new despite it's age. The legroom a bonus unlike today's jets. I'm flying Jetstar on Christmas morning (6.30am)from Tullarmarine to Adelaide to celebrate with family. 6.30 Redeye flight means a 4.00am start to drive from Daylesford & park in Long Term Carpark unfortunately. On the 27th I fly Rex (Saab) to one of your favourite destinations Port Lincoln to spend time with my other sister in Coffin Bay your other favourite place. Also going to check on the house I bought in Lincoln this year to see if tenants are looking after it and look at aterfront land at Point Boston which is 5 mins out of town near the airport. P.S. Next time you're in Melbourne check out The Boatbuilders Shed on South Wharf for brunch. I went there last weekend and was blown away by food, decor, location/views & service.

@ryansofly

Жыл бұрын

Oooooh send my regards to PL! Wow so you live in Daylesford! I know that place. It's a bit of a train ride from Melbourne. Enjoy your time in Eyre.

The big issue with the F100 aircraft is no business class seating which means for some customers a hassle filled two seat booking for one passenger due to the small economy seats. It certainly the case with virgin Australia.

@ryansofly

Жыл бұрын

Suppose you don't go on a F100 expecting comfort. So this QF link one was a little surprising in terms of comfort.

@nickhiscock8948

Жыл бұрын

@@ryansofly Thats true but on some routes they are only option other than going by road. I also know of a case where a 737 was swapped for a F100 on a Adelaide to Brisbane. Which would have been very interesting to know how they handled the business class passengers booked on the original flight?

@ryansofly

Жыл бұрын

@@nickhiscock8948 ah yes... VA swapped their 737s with F100 for that sector for a few flights. Passengers were actually contacted before hand and offered to change their flights to a 737 for free.

I had the same taxi problem in Mackay in November.

@ryansofly

Жыл бұрын

Yes its a perennial issue at smaller airports.

theres something about australia and aviation

@ryansofly

29 күн бұрын

Endearing...

It’s time Alan Joyce retired and left QF.

@ryansofly

Жыл бұрын

I think so too.... But the QF board is too in love with what he's doing for the time being.

If this is the mother, where are the spawn? Do they feature also? 😅

@ryansofly

Ай бұрын

Hahaha.... I'm assuming the spawns would be F70, F50 and F28? 😏

@mickeysmiths

Ай бұрын

@@ryansofly Well, they just might be 🤔

lets see how many times he says the f word lol

@ryansofly

29 күн бұрын

Hahahaha... Did you count?

Do you like food

@ryansofly

Жыл бұрын

Lol what do you think? Hehehehe... 🤣

A title like that and have to wait 3 days 🤬

@ryansofly

Жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha... Mate, your support is very much appreciated! 😘

@aryananda5991

Жыл бұрын

Hey you forget about fly qantas from sydney to griffith