KACY - Private 707

[threeholerglory]

Sorry to be "That guy" but I have too much time to sit on the ground and do nothing until I fly back up north. That said, I have to commend the folks down here both at operations and the FBO for not only allowing me to shoot (up close and personal) a private 707, but also the KC10's doing touch and goes while I'm here. While shooting from the ramp for an hour I was stopped by probably 7-10 operations guys, all of whom could not have been friendlier if they offered to get me runway side (unfortunately they didn't, but beggers can't be choosy!). Anyway, pictures will ensue, and hats off to the incredible people down here!

[Derf]

EXCELLENT!!! I can not wait!

[lijk604]

Looking forward to seeing the shots Mike!

[jerslice]

Words are cheap - pictures talk. Let's see 'em!

[megatop412]

Before there was the "Queen", there was the "Lady", the 707.

Along with the others I await those photos:biggrin:

[NIKV69]

Who was it 88ZL?

[threeholerglory]

yes Nick it was...I couldn't find it on flightaware but it's been there for a couple months (getting to the pictures now, I've been a bit on the busy side!)

[NIKV69]

yes Nick it was...I couldn't find it on flightaware but it's been there for a couple months (getting to the pictures now, I've been a bit on the busy side!)

They are blocked from the trackers like Travolta.

[megatop412]

They are blocked from the trackers like Travolta.

Didn't I read somewhere recently that a new requirement to list all a/c would prohibit this practice?

[lijk604]

Didn't I read somewhere recently that a new requirement to list all a/c would prohibit this practice?
Certain aircraft can still have their tail's blocked IF they provide a valid security reason to the FAA. They can't just say that it's a security risk anymore. They have to provide details (ie: proof of death threats, industry espionage, etc) even then, the FAA has to approve the requests.

In a nut shell, any charter operator is now exposed, their tails are trackable now. Someone like Trump & Travolta, who are high profile personalities, can probably prove that having their whereabouts published would be a valid security concern. Although, Trump didn't have his old a/c blocked, will have to see if N757AF stays trackable.

[NIKV69]

Certain aircraft can still have their tail's blocked IF they provide a valid security reason to the FAA. They can't just say that it's a security risk anymore. They have to provide details (ie: proof of death threats, industry espionage, etc) even then, the FAA has to approve the requests.

In a nut shell, any charter operator is now exposed, their tails are trackable now. Someone like Trump & Travolta, who are high profile personalities, can probably prove that having their whereabouts published would be a valid security concern. Although, Trump didn't have his old a/c blocked, will have to see if N757AF stays trackable.

Trump is still live.

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N757AF

[threeholerglory]

Alas...they're here! I may or may not have a couple more to work on if I sober up enough...hope you enjoy!

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[cancidas]

that 707 is hot! is it 88ZL?

[NIKV69]

They just don't make em like that anymore!

[MarkLawrence]

Yes - that is 88ZL - she was here in Miami getting that paint job in December/January - nice to see her looking so sharp...

[Roush6NY]

WOW .. Great stuff, Mike !!!!

[steve1840]

Drool....Great stuff Mike. Very jealous!! She is definitely a beauty

[Bellucciman]

I've see her at Newark. She's a beauty!

[AA757]

Great photos a true CLASSIC for sure



Rich B

[megatop412]

Beautiful shots and nice treatment of them, thanks for posting them. Is that the 707 that had an incident a few years back, I think it was a runway overrun and I think Bon Jovi was on it at the time?

[PhilDernerJr]

Amazing!!

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