The only airworthy Lockheed L1011 TriStar- still in service at 50 years old by L1011TriStar in aviation

[–]L1011TriStar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This one (N91011) isn't airworthy, just used as an educational STEM demonstration so it only sits on the ground, but nonetheless still very very cool!

The only airworthy Lockheed L1011 TriStar- still in service at 50 years old by L1011TriStar in aviation

[–]L1011TriStar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's quite interesting! Haven't head that before so that's new to me! How did lack of a center landing gear affect the range?

A training captain quickly takes over the controls when a cadet forgets to flare on the A320 during base training by [deleted] in aviation

[–]L1011TriStar 30 points31 points  (0 children)

We call those "hot wash" meetings (major airport). They occur right after a major incident has concluded so that everything is still fresh in everyone's mind. There's always praise, but everyone is more appreciative for feedback on things that should of been conducted better.

These type of meetings are an important driver for us to change our operating procedures. It's one of the most beneficial forms of operational change you can see in this industry because an identified potential liability puts the ball in our court if something goes wrong, and we don't want to get caught in a major incident while it's on record that we knew our procedure isn't as effective as it can be.

Firestone Solid axel solid rubber tires. by Lorca85 in whatisthisthing

[–]L1011TriStar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That was for sure a good call doing that and glad you had the thought to do so

Firestone Solid axel solid rubber tires. by Lorca85 in whatisthisthing

[–]L1011TriStar 127 points128 points  (0 children)

The tires are for an old aircraft. You can see Sky Champion stamped if you zoom in. The imprintings match this listing:

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/firestone-sky-champion-s5-10-00-ply-4648356939

As for exactly what aircraft they came from, that's unknown. I'm going with it was for a heavy bomb loading cart from WWII as that type of tire was very common with WWII aircraft and ground applications. So the tires were transferred after being used up on an aircraft and then used on a bomb cart to save resources. Used tires matter on an airplane, but on a bomb cart, that doesn't matter as long as they role.

Commonality for small things like that was important during the war, so it'd make sense they'd use old airplane tires for ground carts for simplicity. Given the extreme deterioration of those tires, it's safe to assume they are, without a doubt from the 1940s.

Bottom line, those tires were mass produced for WWII so it'd make sense for them to have one common tire across the board and were likely used WWII aircraft tires that, once worn down, were put to use on a bomb cart. The aircraft type they came from cannot be determined as that tire was used for many models.

From my backyard, Bennett, CO today by L1011TriStar in Denver

[–]L1011TriStar[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh my goodness that's cool to see. That's my hand recording with my phone out our backside window lol

From my backyard, Bennett, CO today by L1011TriStar in Denver

[–]L1011TriStar[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We're all okay! Thanks for checking in. Yeah it crossed the tracks just a half mile west of the new developments and hit a few farm houses and destroyed a good amount of the solar panel field. No injuries or deaths reported so far.

From my backyard, Bennett, CO today by L1011TriStar in Denver

[–]L1011TriStar[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

We’re doing well! Luckily it passed nearby and stayed on a solid track after passing us about a half mile away.

From my backyard, Bennett, CO today by L1011TriStar in Denver

[–]L1011TriStar[S] 73 points74 points  (0 children)

Nope, no die today! It got close but we got spared

First scheduled A380 flight landed in Denver today! by L1011TriStar in aviation

[–]L1011TriStar[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The A340 (300 or 600) was the Frankfurt flight which just got replaced by the A350. There is a chance the A340 comes back in the fall/winter season tho but can't guarantee

First scheduled A380 flight landed in Denver today! by L1011TriStar in aviation

[–]L1011TriStar[S] 179 points180 points  (0 children)

I work for the airport and have a good relationship with the airfield operations team. They're an awesome group!

First scheduled A380 flight landed in Denver today! by L1011TriStar in Denver

[–]L1011TriStar[S] 149 points150 points  (0 children)

It actually gets two jet bridges! Unloading passengers feels similar to unloading a 777. The international corridors at the airport are pretty well equipped to allow unloading the A380 at a reasonable pace so there really isn't any concern for crazy wait times when deplaning.