Connie just picked up another -400

[Guam360]

It started flying yesterday. That makes three, more to come.. rumor for now.

 

[27 driver]

Are there still guys furloughed from Kalitta?

 

[Guam360]

Are there still guys furloughed from Kalitta?

30 or so, after they bring back a dozen or so for the -400 movement. many engineers still though.

 

[embpic1]

I flew it on its first trip. That thing was like brand new. The Japanese really know how to take care of their planes. The rumor is that Connie is going to get 4 more from JAL. When that will happen is anyone's guess. I also heard that we are parking the 3 remaining 100s.

 

[727C47]

I flew it on its first trip. That thing was like brand new. The Japanese really know how to take care of their planes. The rumor is that Connie is going to get 4 more from JAL. When that will happen is anyone's guess. I also heard that we are parking the 3 remaining 100s.

ARRGGHHH !The last of the JT9D classics?

 

[Gearmonkey]

ARRGGHHH !The last of the JT9D classics?

I just dropped a 72 off in OSC and couldn't believe the amount of classics parked up there, even a -300 for parts, I guess I hadn't been up there in a couple years. I think 705 was even up there, which if I recall was the first nose loader he bought back in about 01-02? I guess that's their future right now, basking in the northern Michigan sunshine.

 

[727C47]

I just dropped a 72 off in OSC and couldn't believe the amount of classics parked up there, even a -300 for parts, I guess I hadn't been up there in a couple years. I think 705 was even up there, which if I recall was the first nose loader he bought back in about 01-02? I guess that's their future right now, basking in the northern Michigan sunshine.

No lie ! you flying for K2 ? I'm an old Champion DTW 72 guy meself !

 

[Gearmonkey]

No lie ! you flying for K2 ? I'm an old Champion DTW 72 guy meself !

Yep, just moved over from the 135 side. I love flying it so far, just wish it was busier. We just bought a new one as well. Not too many companies buying planes now. If anyone can do it, it's Connie.

 

[embpic1]

I just dropped a 72 off in OSC and couldn't believe the amount of classics parked up there, even a -300 for parts, I guess I hadn't been up there in a couple years. I think 705 was even up there, which if I recall was the first nose loader he bought back in about 01-02? I guess that's their future right now, basking in the northern Michigan sunshine.

I flew 705 on its last revenue flight a year ago. The aft pressure bulkhead was timed out. Apparently JAL used 705 as a training aircraft so it has lots of cycles. Connie tried to replace some pressure bulkheads but I heard Boeing said 'Hell no!'

 

[Gearmonkey]

I flew 705 on its last revenue flight a year ago. The aft pressure bulkhead was timed out. Apparently JAL used 705 as a training aircraft so it has lots of cycles. Connie tried to replace some pressure bulkheads but I heard Boeing said 'Hell no!'

I had heard a tail was accidentally dropped on one of the 747's while they were trying a replacement and saw the one hulk sitting there without a tail from the bulkhead back, is that true? I bet Connie was quite irate after that one. I can't remember the number on it but it was kinda sad seeing it sit there on 3 mains If I wasn't so tired that day, I should have snapped some pics like I should have done over the years up there.

 

[avbug]

ARRGGHHH !The last of the JT9D classics?

No, the last of the -100's. Connie still has a number of -200's flying, mostly Q powered.

 

[embpic1]

I had heard a tail was accidentally dropped on one of the 747's while they were trying a replacement and saw the one hulk sitting there without a tail from the bulkhead back, is that true? I bet Connie was quite irate after that one. I can't remember the number on it but it was kinda sad seeing it sit there on 3 mains If I wasn't so tired that day, I should have snapped some pics like I should have done over the years up there.

That was true. It was a 100 and when they disconnected the last bolt the crane that was holding the tail up failed. I was told they were close to the weight limit of the crane. There was a bad weld in the crane and it let go.

 

[Victor Meldrew]

Boeing also annouced in '08 that from 2010 they would no longer offer support to 100's as they felt they were too old and high time / cycle aircraft.

Evergreen I believe are or have parked their -100's and flew one into McMinnville for the museum there.

 

[Gearmonkey]

That was true. It was a 100 and when they disconnected the last bolt the crane that was holding the tail up failed. I was told they were close to the weight limit of the crane. There was a bad weld in the crane and it let go.

Ouch...

 

[Zoneload]

All the Evergreen -100's are parked...N481EV was flown to the MMV Airport and N479EV is the tanker..


Evergreen I believe are or have parked their -100's and flew one into McMinnville for the museum there.[/QUOTE]

 

[ultrarunner]

Connie tried to replace some pressure bulkheads ....

That's gotta give crews a real nice warm and fuzzy!

Good grief!

 

[embpic1]

That's gotta give crews a real nice warm and fuzzy!

Good grief!

Lucky for us Boeing didn't sign off on the idea so no airplanes were retrofitted. When the bulkhead times out the plane is parked.

 

[tubineotter]

all EIA's 100 parked. we needed it to top our new water park. sposta get 744's before 2020! holding my breath and getting bluer

 

[propsarebest]

all EIA's 100 parked. we needed it to top our new water park. sposta get 744's before 2020! holding my breath and getting bluer

They are coming... VERY SOON...

 

[727C47]

are any 100's flying anywhere ?