L-1011 Journal

L-1011 Q & A

NAHM — Thu, 13 May 2010 15:36:44 +0000

We have several questions that get asked frequently, so we decided it might be a good idea to post the answers here.

Q-Why were the L-1011 engines removed/you did not keep them?

A-Unknown to many, the engines were never part of the deal. We got the L-1011 for the price we did with the condition we could have the plane flown from Roswell to Kansas City but the the engines would not belong to us and would then be removed. When there was great interest in "saving" the engines it was thought we could necogiate those terms but the engines owner was not willing to sell them to us (they were sold to a third party). Even though we never intended to fly it again, we do want the plane to look intact, so it was very disappointing when the replacement engines we were to receive also went elsewhere. There is a crew here several times a week working to get a viable way for the L-1011 to be open for tours and they will also undoubtedly be part of whatever solution we find to get the plane looking whole again.

Q-Is the L-1011 open for tours?

A-The logistics of having the plane open to the public for tours is a somewhat complicated process and necessitates having some equipment in place that we currently don't have. When the plane is ready, we will set a Grand Opening date which will be posted on this site and spread as far and wide as possible.

Q-Will our L-1011 be repainted in the TWA colors it once wore?

A-There are no plans to change the color scheme at this time. Our financial resources are very limited and at this point, our concentration is on getting "dummy" engines back on so that she looks whole again. Additionally we are in need of funds to get our DC-3 restoration project complete and that plane in the air, as well as a similar scenario for our Connie.

Tristar Date 4.4.10

NAHM — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 16:14:14 +0000

We received a great link for the specs on our aircraft. Click here to see it.

Tristar Date: 1.30.2010 Post #5

NAHM — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:02:34 +0000

ETA 20 minutes!!!!!!!

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NAHM — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:11:38 +0000

L-1011 is in the air!!! ETA is now 3:15 p.m. http://flightaware.com/resources/registration/N700TS

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NAHM — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:56:01 +0000

Pre-flight done, engines starting

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NAHM — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:02:23 +0000

The fuel truck was short the amount needed... so we are waiting to hear when the fueling is completed and it is in the air.....

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NAHM — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:52:02 +0000

Perfect beginning to the day for our L-1011's Homecoming--kind of dreary and snow! Why is that perfect...because the clouds are parting and it's always more dramatic when you having been longing for the sun and then the sky clears! The great news--it's VFR in Roswell baby!!! Plane is still on the ground so no ETA yet. It will be posted here when we have it but all systems are go. John Novak and Marty Glaze shown here with the beginning of the snow removal from the ramp.

Basic Info

NAHM — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:54:55 +0000

We will open the museum tomorrow, Saturday, at its usual time-10:00 a.m. There will be no admission (DONATIONS VERY WELCOME!!!). There will also be no "formal" tours, rather self-guided with AHM volunteers stationed thoughout the museum and hangar. Please note: our fire code restricts us to a maximum of 299 people in the hangar when the doors are closed (and they will be!), so not all of the crowd we anticipate can be in the hangar at once.

When we have word that L-1011's arrival is close, we are going to shoo everyone outside to watch.

The weather in Roswell today is in the twenties with only a 10% chance of precipitation. Tomorrow the forecast is still cold (30s) but no precipitation and sunny. Thus far, looks good for flying!

Update on the ETA

NAHM — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:41:16 +0000

We are currently estimating the time of arrival of the L-1011 this Saturday to be between 1-2 p.m. Kansas City time. Any changes will be posted on this site as soon as we get them.

Come on down...

NAHM — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:09:07 +0000

Pictured here are the special flight permit documents a short time after they were received this morning. We are doing our best to spread the word and thanks to Matt Campbell and the Kansas City Star, the word is going far and wide! This is a very historic event--so all are welcome to come and see the L-1011 arrive at its new home! So far, it looks to be a sunny day....but a very cold one, so bundle up and join us!

More new photos up from the gang that went to Roswell. Click here.