Phoenix Air in GA

[JimNtexas]

i cant believe those guys cut a cargo door in a G3, let alone on the right side of the aircraft. not saying its a bad thing just unorthodox!

They have a G-3 with cargo door? Cool. I wonder if it has a missile rail.

When I was in the service years ago I worked some with Phoenix Air, they are a fascinating outfit. Mark, the owner, was very proud of his G-I and the cargo door.

He said the door was installed by Eastern Mechanics who worked cheap because they were on strike.

Mark had a ramp full of Lears, but he seemed to have a real soft spot for the G-I and its door.

 

[landlover]

They have a G-3 with cargo door? Cool. I wonder if it has a missile rail.

heres a pic

http://www.phoenixair.com/cargo.php

 

[FlyingMoose]

i cant believe those guys cut a cargo door in a G3, let alone on the right side of the aircraft. not saying its a bad thing just unorthodox!

There are several G159's with cargo doors that Phoenix has in service (both hydraulic and manual types), and yes, they do have hard points.

The specific GIII you're speaking of and pictured is one of two at Phoenix. They were purchased from the Dutch military in their Special Missions configuration, I guess they like their doors to starboard.

 

[Citrus531]

I checked their site and didn't see any info about hours.....anyone know what's competitive there?

 

[GIII Instructor]

Most of the guys who I've trained have at least 6000 hrs with 3500 or so PIC... As far as their minimums; I have no idea.