TradewindL1011 From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 179 posts, RR: 0 Posted (9 years 1 month 2 weeks 5 days 4 hours ago) and read 2047 times:
Hello all,
I was wondering if anyone had any information of the current status of P4-MED, The Flying Hospital? I've noticed that it has sat without activity at Tucson International since at least November 2001. Is it permanently stored, or do they plan to head out for some more humanitarian missions? I sure hope that famous L-1011 can get out and help those less fortunate.
Imisspiedmont From United States of America, joined May 2001, 6203 posts, RR: 43 Reply 1, posted (9 years 1 month 2 weeks 5 days 3 hours ago) and read 1976 times:
It sits to this day unused after 8 years. The aircraft has yet to serve the purpose for which it was modified though a friend tells me the "700 club" still raises money for it.
I could say, no I will say, the word scam regarding this. Still waiting for the lawsuit. Pat? Are you there? I thought not.
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USAFHummer From United States of America, joined May 2000, 10685 posts, RR: 54 Reply 2, posted (9 years 1 month 2 weeks 5 days 3 hours ago) and read 1963 times:
Is the ORBIS DC-10 still soldiering on????
Greg
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Imisspiedmont From United States of America, joined May 2001, 6203 posts, RR: 43 Reply 3, posted (9 years 1 month 2 weeks 5 days 3 hours ago) and read 1954 times:
The Orbis DC-10 is doing it's job well. Check the current issue of Air & Space for news.
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L-188 From United States of America, joined Jul 1999, 29350 posts, RR: 62 Reply 4, posted (9 years 1 month 2 weeks 5 days 3 hours ago) and read 1953 times:
Isn't there a 757 in Saudia markings that is also a flying hospital?
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Tristar2000 From Canada, joined Dec 2000, 274 posts, RR: 0 Reply 5, posted (9 years 1 month 2 weeks 5 days 3 hours ago) and read 1946 times:
Hey Trent,
I found nothing to indicate this bird is grounded for good. It is still a serviceable bird as per a L-1011 website at flytristar.tripod.com, which is usually very well informed about Tristar developments.
But like you said, nothing shows it has flown recently, the most recent picture I found on the web was from March 19, 2004 and it shows the bird in Tucson with engine covers on number 1 and 3 engines, as well as the sun shield in the windshield... everything appears normal. Funny I didn't know s/n 1064 was an ex-Worldways Canada bird (first delivered to a company called Pacific Southwest, which I had never heard of)
N243NW From United States of America, joined Jul 2003, 1491 posts, RR: 21 Reply 6, posted (9 years 1 month 2 weeks 5 days 3 hours ago) and read 1937 times:
Greg,
Yes indeed, the Orbis DC-10 is still flying eye care missions to this day. I had the privelage of seeing it up close at Oshkosh in 2003. There is also a recent article in Flying Magazine about it. I expect it to be Orbis' choice of aircraft for at least another several years.
SQ25J From United States of America, joined Feb 2004, 308 posts, RR: 0 Reply 7, posted (9 years 1 month 2 weeks 5 days 3 hours ago) and read 1882 times:
L-188, yes-Saudi Royal Flight has a 757 hospital of sorts, perhaps more of an air ambulance transporting royal family to best hospitals+doctors in world. Has been to IAD a couple times last year.
ClassicLover From Ireland, joined Mar 2004, 4522 posts, RR: 25 Reply 8, posted (9 years 1 month 2 weeks 5 days 2 hours ago) and read 1867 times:
It's a shame to hear that about the Tristar. I remember reading a big article about it in Airways or Airliners (one of the two) a number of years ago.
They apparently chose that L1011 because it was built with the lower deck lounge for Pacific Southwest Airlines, and as such they could use that as the entry point in unusual locations.
Tristar2000, I can't believe you haven't heard of PSA!! I live in Australia and even *I* know what PSA was!
Cheers,
Trent.
I do quite enjoy a spot of flying - more so when it's not in Economy!
TradewindL1011 From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 179 posts, RR: 0 Reply 10, posted (9 years 1 month 2 weeks 4 days 8 hours ago) and read 1679 times:
Thanks everyone for the info on P4-MED! It's interesting to know that that Tristar had a lower deck lounge. I always wondered what that extra port-side lower deck door was for. The picture below of the aircraft with Worldways first sparked my interest. However, I've been in the lower deck galley of L-1011s before, and the location of that door is right where all the ovens for the food usually are. Does anyone have any info on the galley configs of these particular Tristars? I believe there were two ex PSA aircraft that went on to AeroPeru, Worldways, and one eventually became the Flying Hospital.
Redngold From United States of America, joined Mar 2000, 6907 posts, RR: 51 Reply 11, posted (9 years 1 month 2 weeks 4 days 7 hours ago) and read 1629 times:
Imisspiedmont From United States of America, joined May 2001, 6203 posts, RR: 43 Reply 12, posted (9 years 1 month 2 weeks 4 days 5 hours ago) and read 1579 times:
Sorry, no it didn't fly those in 1999. The aircraft pictured was an ATA L-1011 leased for publicity, with a full passenger interior.
And yes,it is Flying, not Air & Space. Mea Culpa.
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