Originally Posted by captjns
Other than the 737-100 and 200 series, it was the only jet you could chop the power, flare, hold it off, and grease it on everytime.
Worst landing I ever made was on a 727-100 into SBA. When I flared, all I did was drive the main gear into the ground harder. Used 40 deg flaps (hardly ever did that). Arrival (can't call it a landing) was like a runaway elevator that got to the bottom of its shaft. No masks deployed, however.
I was the F/O and no one said a word taxiing in. At the gate the other two crewmembers got out of their seats right after the parking checklist was completed. I stayed in my seat "arranging" my Jepp charts - I just didn't want to face any passengers. Anyway, after the last pax got off, I opened the cockpit door and was a surprise waiting for me.
The 1st flight attendant was standing there with her pantyhose down to her ankles, and she said in a LOUD voice "All right who made that ******ing landing!". The Capt and S/O were almost on the floor they were laughing so hard.
I bought the beer later that night.
I preferred the 727-Adv to the -100.