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[2011GT]

Best test hops were with the x-Air Cal guys when we did 8 of their 737-300's back in 88'. Pure enjoyment, HOWEVER, the dynamic duo of Pete Trout and Pat Leggit were a hoot to fly with when doing the test hops in the 767 and the DC-10.. Best one was a swap out one night in Dallas around 1 in the morning. we were taxiing out (767)and the AA tower (female) asked Pete if he could put on a show. He looked over at Pat and winked at us sitting in the First and 2nd observers seat. Needless to say the t.o. was damn near vertical and the rate of climb and the altimeter were going crazy!! After we rolled 90 degrees, turned, then leveled off to head to Tulsa AA tower came back on and said "Ya pulled some wrinkles off there Pete!!"


MD-80 Heavy went to Mexico. Picking up a 737 Heavy in September. We're also "supposed" to get a 767 heavy this fall. not looking good at all. I was trying to get things set up to retire in Oct, but I believe I will have to wait till April of next year.

Bill

MD80 overhaul went to Mexico? Have they laid off? I quit 2.5 years ago.

[likeitfast55]

Tulsa is MD80, 737, 757 and 767

Thanks GT. I have dropped off 80's up there many times. Never saw 3's or 6's.

[68RR]

Tulsa is MD80, 737, 757 and 767

GT.. all the Heavys are gone as of now.. Really sad..... Lights and mids on the 76's,75's, 80's and the 73's.. Again (1) 73 Heavy in sept and "supposedly" a 76 heavy in the fall.

Bill

[JimD]

That was impressive, but what the FedEx pilots put their DC-10 through while under hijack was unreal, extreme maneuvers and flying inverted at times in a cargo plane...

Not to mention with skulls being cracked by a fuggin hammer.

[68RR]

MD80 overhaul went to Mexico? Have they laid off? I quit 2.5 years ago.

No layoffs so far. They stopped the stand instead. Going to be an interesting fall on the base.

55... Hgr 5/6 are doing the 75 and 76's, 73's are over in 1/2 and the 80's (whats left) are in 3/4.. Send me a pm the next time you're heading to Tulsa. I'm over in WB QA. I'm known as "OGG" or old grouchy guy!

Bill

[Binky]

No layoffs so far. They stopped the stand instead. Going to be an interesting fall on the base.

55... Hgr 5/6 are doing the 75 and 76's, 73's are over in 1/2 and the 80's (whats left) are in 3/4.. Send me a pm the next time you're heading to Tulsa. I'm over in WB QA. I'm known as "OGG" or old grouchy guy!

Bill

[Rick Modena]

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lmfao!

[2011GT]

No layoffs so far. They stopped the stand instead. Going to be an interesting fall on the base.

55... Hgr 5/6 are doing the 75 and 76's, 73's are over in 1/2 and the 80's (whats left) are in 3/4.. Send me a pm the next time you're heading to Tulsa. I'm over in WB QA. I'm known as "OGG" or old grouchy guy!

Bill

That's to bad. Worked with a great bunch of guys there. If they did lay off Owaso would be in a world of hurt.

[68RR]

Ok Binky!! LOL.. let me clarify:

stand instead is where an older employee can take a layoff to allow a younger guy to stay working..

Hangars 5 and 6 do maintenance on the 757 and the 767.

737's are worked on in Hangars 1 and 2

MD-80's are worked on in Hangars 3 and 4

WBQA- Wide Body Quality Assurance

Peace Bro!

"OGG"

[likeitfast55]

Hey guys..........during bankruptcy they had a timetable as to when the big hanger at Alliance airport was going to shut down. I haven't heard much about it these days.

Still shutting down?

[68RR]

all the aircraft maintenance has been moved to a hangar at DFW. Only thing still operating there is the engine shop.

[beefed88]

I'm known as "OGG" or old grouchy guy!

Bill

That sounds like everyone in the hangar.

[68RR]

That sounds like everyone in the hangar.

LOL.. more like "I don't give a fuck"

[Broncojohnny]

The company has its own 737 and I know the damn thing moves when they want it to. Surprised me for sure.

[68RR]

The company has its own 737 and I know the damn thing moves when they want it to. Surprised me for sure.

depending upon the model, yeah, they can be impressive. The one that I feel is the hot rod is the 757.. That puppy really hauls ass!