FallRate 0 #1 September 18, 2002 I have an idea for making sure that there is a Jet at the next WFFC. I work in Grand Forks, ND but I shuttle to Thief River Falls, MN on a nightly basis to launch a feeder Caravan to GFK. Anyway, about three weeks ago an American Airlines 727-200 showed up at the TVF ramp. Curious as to why, I asked the airport manager. Apparently AA DONATED this plane to the local A&P school!!! This is an airworthy 727 which currently has 21,000 pounds of fuel on board, and it is scheduled to be ripped apart by mechanics in training. This is just wrong!!! That poor plane deserves better! So here's the plan. All I need is a 727 crew willing to liberate an airworthy 727 from the death sentence that is about to be imposed on it. Any takers??? On a more serious note, the school might be willing to sell the thing on the cheap. Kirlin!? FallRate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fasterfaller 0 #2 September 18, 2002 I am surprised that don has not bought a 727 and lease it out most of the year . I have seen them for sale for around 1-3 million in airworthy condition . We could start a front a&p school and look for a 727 donation . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #3 September 18, 2002 I know an airline pilot who lives in Bozeman, Montana. He's also been a skydiver for about 30 years. His name is Robby Buckles. He flies to Japan on a regular basis. Maybe he could help you out. Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #4 September 18, 2002 I can fly the 727 on Flight Simulator 2002. If you are willing to chance it I think I can get it off the ground. Landing maybe a little different. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #5 September 18, 2002 Maybe one of us can join Al Queda to get them to put us through flight training. Just remember to sneak up on Osama and slit his scrawny neck before you graduate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spy38W 0 #6 September 18, 2002 QuoteI can fly the 727 on Flight Simulator 2002. If you are willing to chance it I think I can get it off the ground. Landing maybe a little different. $1000 says you couldn't start it. -- Hook high, flare on time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #7 September 18, 2002 Ummm...Duh...We don't land in planes...----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
judedre 0 #8 September 18, 2002 easy start menu then programs then games in there is flight simulator...boom it starts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #9 September 18, 2002 Quote$1000 says you couldn't start it. That is why you can be my co pilot. You let me fly your plane before you trust me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spy38W 0 #10 September 18, 2002 Quoteeasy start menu then programs then games in there is flight simulator...boom it starts CTRL+E works too, but not in the real one.. -- Hook high, flare on time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spy38W 0 #11 September 18, 2002 QuoteQuote$1000 says you couldn't start it. That is why you can be my co pilot. You let me fly your plane before you trust me. Crap, I'm not sure if I could start it. Hrm, couldn't be that much different than an Otter, could it? -- Hook high, flare on time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helicam 0 #12 September 18, 2002 Maybe you can hook up with the guys who stole the jumpship here in SA? I am ready to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallRate 0 #13 September 19, 2002 QuoteI can fly the 727 on Flight Simulator 2002. If you are willing to chance it I think I can get it off the ground. Landing maybe a little different. Not really concerned about whether or not you can land it. I wouldn't plan on being anywhere near the thing while its being stol...err, relocated. FallRate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derekbox 0 #14 September 19, 2002 ok not to bust bubbles here but REALITY check... It would cost you WAY more money than you are thinking about... Im sure that plane needs a D check, turbine overhauls, modifications to make it jump worthy (plus getting the 337 approved for that), remodeling the interior... But hey, if you can make it happen, youd have my mad respect... Probably better off just buying an old bizjet and using it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #15 September 19, 2002 As an aside, Delta is trying to retire all the 727's they can due to the maintence fees, upgrade costs and age of the planes. There are a few dozen sitting in the AZ desert right now just waiting to be freed... I mean inspected. Maybe if we all chip in we could buy one...Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucky13500 0 #16 September 19, 2002 ...and besides; "he who dares Rodders...he who dares.." ~ it takes a minute to live....but a second to die ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallRate 0 #17 September 19, 2002 Quoteto make it jump worthy Maintenance!? On a jump-plane!? Where the hell do you jump!? FallRate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
konradptr 0 #18 September 19, 2002 If anyone wants to liberate a jump 727, I can scan the United Airlines flight manual for the 727 or DC10, and email it over to them... ------------------------------------------ Getting banned isn't that bad...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quatorze 1 #19 September 19, 2002 This thread just keeps getting closer and closer to sounding really interesting, please keep this going for those of us scar... er smart enough to not joyride in a Boeing. I'm not afriad of dying, I'm afraid of never really living- Erin Engle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpy 0 #20 September 19, 2002 QuoteQuoteto make it jump worthy Maintenance!? On a jump-plane!? Where the hell do you jump!? FallRate bah who needs maintenance on a jump plane? it can't be that hard...a nut here a bolt there and then you get all of those cool looking paper weights that just don't seem to fit anywere when your done Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quatorze 1 #21 September 19, 2002 2 wings? 2 engines? couple of tires? LETS FLY! ...uh no. I'm not afriad of dying, I'm afraid of never really living- Erin Engle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
konradptr 0 #22 September 19, 2002 Anyone want to dress up in an airline pilot outfit with me so we can relieve the next 727 crew that comes into Denver? Us to the crew that just landed... "Uh, you guys have a good flight into Denver? We just got a call from operations, seems that we have to take this plane from Denver to Illinois for some type of charter operation. Don't bother checking, trust us..." ------------------------------------------ Getting banned isn't that bad...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quatorze 1 #23 September 19, 2002 Only if while in costume I can sit at the bar, get smashed and scare the sh#@ out of the waiting passengers. hehehe I'm not afriad of dying, I'm afraid of never really living- Erin Engle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpy 0 #24 September 19, 2002 QuoteAnyone want to dress up in an airline pilot outfit with me so we can relieve the next 727 crew that comes into Denver? Us to the crew that just landed... "Uh, you guys have a good flight into Denver? We just got a call from operations, seems that we have to take this plane from Denver to Illinois for some type of charter operation. Don't bother checking, trust us..." no no no...you don't dress up before you get there you knock out the 'real' pilots...walk behind something and appear maraculously a second later wearing there uniforms....it works in cartoons so i dont' see why it wouldn't work in real life lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #25 September 19, 2002 The FBI is currently monitoring this post...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
