A Couple more Convertor Shots for Vegas

DispatchDragon · Post by **DispatchDragon** » 12 Apr 2006, 16:31

Enjoy

Leif

Post by **Garry Russell** » 12 Apr 2006, 16:50

Thanks for those Leif

At least it's complete and still manages to retain her dignity

Garry

DispatchDragon · Post by **DispatchDragon** » 12 Apr 2006, 17:11

Thanks Garry

Im still amazed that it looks like its going M0.92 sitting still

And shes sad but at least in one piece - someone should give her a nice paintjob instead of a billboard for Mojave airport

Leif

Post by **Garry Russell** » 12 Apr 2006, 17:35

At least her billboard status keeps her ther and gives a chance that oine day someone may come along and make an offer.

Being one of the rare types and not a great commercial success make her in a way even more special.

A bit af spit and polish will make her quite presentable.

Garry

VEGAS · Post by **VEGAS** » 12 Apr 2006, 17:44

Hi Leif,

Excellent!!

. The 990 is one of my all time favorite classics. Its so good to see 810 in her current form. I am pleased she is in pretty good shape considering her past as a 'smokin' workhorse.

I remember the SPANTAX 990's flying into the uk in the early 80's. Its a crime what happened to the old SPANTAX 990's at Palma Airport - Just left to rot in corrosion corner. :curse:

http://www.airliners.net/open.file/0231598/M/

Thanks very much for posting mate..

Best wishes

britishtourer · Post by **britishtourer** » 12 Apr 2006, 19:54

I've always liked this plane! Looks really powerful to me!

ianhind · Post by **ianhind** » 12 Apr 2006, 22:23

Im still amazed that it looks like its going M0.92 sitting still

Just missing the smoke

Post by **Garry Russell** » 12 Apr 2006, 22:34

They always did seem to have that sporty ready to go look.

As if they were on the starting block, stretched out ready for the gun.

The noise and smoke just added to the effect.

Garry

DispatchDragon · Post by **DispatchDragon** » 12 Apr 2006, 23:53

Just missing the smoke Laughing

Hence the name Convair Convertor Ian

It could convert Avtur to Smoke and Noise in the fastest time possible

Leif

LongHaul · Post by **LongHaul** » 13 Apr 2006, 00:02

The HJG 880 and 990 are great fun to fly, it's like sittin' on a bloomin' rocket!

:dance:

Just a question, I gather Spantax were an American airline, but could someone (probably Leif :dance: ) tell me where they flew to and from? I'll get some hours in on the HJG model then

Cheers

Rich