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A Couple more Convertor Shots for Vegas
Posted: 12 Apr 2006, 16:31
by DispatchDragon
Posted: 12 Apr 2006, 16:50
by Garry Russell
Thanks for those Leif
At least it's complete and still manages to retain her dignity
Garry
Posted: 12 Apr 2006, 17:11
by DispatchDragon
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
Posted: 12 Apr 2006, 17:35
by Garry Russell
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
Posted: 12 Apr 2006, 17:44
by VEGAS
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
Posted: 12 Apr 2006, 19:54
by britishtourer
I've always liked this plane! Looks really powerful to me!
Posted: 12 Apr 2006, 22:23
by ianhind
Im still amazed that it looks like its going M0.92 sitting still
Just missing the smoke

Posted: 12 Apr 2006, 22:34
by Garry Russell
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
Posted: 12 Apr 2006, 23:53
by DispatchDragon
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
Posted: 13 Apr 2006, 00:02
by LongHaul
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