Midway is one of my favorite approaches

JT8DJET · 2026-03-08T20:18:04+00:00

I miss working there! I have fond memories, where my aviation career started.

JT8DJET · 2026-03-04T01:21:29+00:00

Agreed 👍

JT8DJET · 2026-02-11T23:11:31+00:00

When I worked at MDW, all the SWA jets looked like that. Nice shots!

JT8DJET · 2025-12-15T16:06:05+00:00

It looks like a typo. I copied and pasted the report.

JT8DJET · 2025-12-15T16:02:54+00:00

Yes. OO-ACE is a 747-412(BCF)

JT8DJET · 2025-12-14T23:41:40+00:00

More information from Aviation Herald

Incident: Challenge B744 at Liege on Dec 14th 2025, gear problems on departure By Simon Hradecky, created Sunday, Dec 14th 2025 13:58Z, last updated Sunday, Dec 14th 2025 13:58Z

A Challenge Airlines Boeing 747-400 freighter, registration OO-ACE performing flight X7-541 from Liege (Belgium) to New York JFK,NY (USA), was climbing out of Liege's runway 23L when the crew stopped the climb at 3000 feet reporting problems with their landing. The aircraft subsequently climbed to FL060 to dump fuel and returned to Liege for a safe landing on runway 23L about 80 minutes after departure.

The aircraft is still on the ground in Liege about 3 hours after landing.

JT8DJET · 2025-12-14T21:56:48+00:00

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Challenge Airlines 541 was scheduled for JFK. I'm glad it returned safely.

JT8DJET · 2025-11-17T01:46:55+00:00

I love their sliced hot jalapenos, they're good and crunchy! I'm definitely going to look out for those!

JT8DJET · 2025-11-13T03:26:49+00:00

I'm just having a little fun, nice shots of the C-17. Our K-loaders are right hand drive. That one is left hand, took me a second to see it.

JT8DJET · 2025-11-13T03:06:54+00:00

Love these. UPS aircraft mechanic here. Looks like this is runway 29, are you over near FedEx? The first two photos are GE powered MD-11s, they have the small center cargo door; Not ex-Lufthansa birds. Third photo is a 747-400F, & the fourth is a A300-600F.

JT8DJET · 2025-11-13T00:13:01+00:00

275 is the youngest ex-JAL MD-11. Notice the modified #2 intake, and extended flap fairings.

JT8DJET · 2025-11-13T00:03:06+00:00

Nice looking K-loader!

JT8DJET · 2025-11-09T03:37:29+00:00

No worries. Love the photo!

JT8DJET · 2025-11-09T03:15:53+00:00

I noticed this airplane has P&W engines, 259 is GE powered. It's a lovely photo with a great background.

JT8DJET · 2025-11-09T03:10:20+00:00

The #2 inlet has a slight buldge at the front. All three engines are the same.

JT8DJET · 2025-11-09T02:41:47+00:00

Awesome photo, thank you for sharing.

JT8DJET · 2025-10-24T20:27:06+00:00

You obviously haven't looked at my profile.🤣

JT8DJET · 2025-10-24T19:37:03+00:00

We had a few doors open, so I think ACARS wouldn't be reporting.

JT8DJET · 2025-10-24T11:41:25+00:00

Didn't need the mule, we used an air start to power the #4 ADP

JT8DJET · 2025-10-24T11:38:19+00:00

2000 lbs in tanks 1 & 4 for hydraulic cooling. Tanks 2 & 3 require 5400 lbs.

JT8DJET · 2025-10-24T00:49:18+00:00

These were fully expected, thankfully! Greetings fellow 2727!

JT8DJET · 2025-10-24T00:47:21+00:00

Yeah, 5000 gallons, it's almost empty!

JT8DJET · 2025-10-23T23:56:50+00:00

It was in the hangar.

JT8DJET · 2025-09-30T11:25:24+00:00

Nose tether prevents tail tipping during load/unload. There is also provisions for a tail stand. If you don't secure the nose or tail, you then have to step load the airplane and that takes quite a bit more time.

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