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The ferry flight was initially planned for last Friday (June 14) but a minor glitch in engine #2, detected after take-off, made the airplane return to Tucson International Airport.
Fortunately it seems the problem found was of easy repair and a second successful attempt was made the next day. During its cruise, the L-1011 reached a maximum altitude of 27.000 feet.
For such a complex aircraft that was in storage for over 15 years, we must give huge credit to TriStar Experience organization who made this possible.
Before landing at KCI - Kansas City Airport the L-1011 performed a beautiful low pass over the active runway.
Low pass:
Landing:
Water canon salute:
I almost forgot how beautiful a L-1011 is while in flight... Kudos to TriStar Experience for acquiring and preserving this historic airplane!
On a different note, Orbital's Stargazer was also active last Thursday, flying out of Mojave. Pegasus XL's ICON mission is now planned for November 14, according to Spaceflight Now.
On a different note, Orbital's Stargazer was also active last Thursday, flying out of Mojave. Pegasus XL's ICON mission is now planned for November 14, according to Spaceflight Now.
- AirlineReporter: The Rare Lockheed L-1011 TriStar Returns to the Skies Once More
- Lee's Summit Tribune: TriStar’s N910TE L-1011 Jumbo Jet Has Landed at KCI
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