ChrisW
2007-11-28, 04:04 AM
I met up with John Jauchler and Adam Wright tonight in Atlanta. John is here in ATL on business and Adam is now an Atlanta resident since he was hired with ASA. I gave these guys a tour of the simulator shop (took the MD-90 and 737-200Adv simulators for a spin) as well as the Technical Operations Center. Here's some of the highlights of the night.
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This aircraft is ex-Delta (N106DA, c/n 22218), seen here in Bay 12 for a fresh coat of ABX Air-themed paint. She was recently converted to a 767-232(BDSF) freighter in Tel Aviv. Note that the aircraft is up on jacks during repaint.
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Notice anything missing? Her horizontal stabilizer was removed for repair. This was our "gag" shot of the night.
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US Airways used the Delta Air Lines TechOps engine turn-up area tonight to troubleshoot an engine fault. She checked out good and was taxied back to her gate shortly after this shot was taken. Note the FedEx DC-10 landing in the background.
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Ship 635 taking a breather.
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The latest ex-AA/TWA 757-2Q8 ETOPS for Delta. She'll soon be flown down to Lake City, FL for winglets installation and then enter service with Delta shortly thereafter. This is N721TW.
And finally, the highlight of the night - F-HAVN of L'Avion. She visited the TOC for a port engine change. We were totally caught off guard when we entered TOC North. Quite a surprise considering this aircraft (ex-Condor) is their sole aircraft.
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Probably the most RARE aircraft I have ever photographed in Atlanta to date.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2237/2071021472_3c88fefa3c.jpg?v=0
This aircraft is ex-Delta (N106DA, c/n 22218), seen here in Bay 12 for a fresh coat of ABX Air-themed paint. She was recently converted to a 767-232(BDSF) freighter in Tel Aviv. Note that the aircraft is up on jacks during repaint.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2225/2070228461_fff1d2e1ea.jpg?v=0
Notice anything missing? Her horizontal stabilizer was removed for repair. This was our "gag" shot of the night.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2135/2070228419_1c0289a1f8.jpg?v=0
US Airways used the Delta Air Lines TechOps engine turn-up area tonight to troubleshoot an engine fault. She checked out good and was taxied back to her gate shortly after this shot was taken. Note the FedEx DC-10 landing in the background.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2217/2070228361_a220a4818d.jpg?v=0
Ship 635 taking a breather.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2341/2070228447_cc991b1488.jpg?v=0
The latest ex-AA/TWA 757-2Q8 ETOPS for Delta. She'll soon be flown down to Lake City, FL for winglets installation and then enter service with Delta shortly thereafter. This is N721TW.
And finally, the highlight of the night - F-HAVN of L'Avion. She visited the TOC for a port engine change. We were totally caught off guard when we entered TOC North. Quite a surprise considering this aircraft (ex-Condor) is their sole aircraft.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2366/2071021512_c468310059.jpg?v=0
Probably the most RARE aircraft I have ever photographed in Atlanta to date.