Got to fly a 737 (BBJ) today!!!

[SlumTodd_Millionaire]

Convair 880, I think. Used to see it all the time driving by Graceland in Memphis. I think the Jetstar was also on display.

 

[Orange Anchor]

He bought the Jetstar while he was waiting for the Lisa Marie to be done. The Lisa Marie was not a Jetstar.

Correct. The 880 was/is "Lisa Marie" and the Jetstar was/is "Hound Dog" I believe.

http://www.elvis.com.au/presley/lisa_marie_convair_880_jet.shtml

Elvis' Jetstar

The -880

 

[JDE]

I think it was owned by a prince or sheik.

More importantly, who owns it now? And are they hiring?

 

[Baronpilot244]

Excellent! Thanks for sharing!

BP244

 

[Bandit_Driver]

More importantly, who owns it now? And are they hiring?

:yeahthat:

 

[Goonie]

More importantly, who owns it now? And are they hiring?

I wish! Actually the Captain is interviewing co-pilots now. I just need to find a 1000 hour 737 time building program.

 

[Bandit_Driver]

Where's it based?

Wonder if they will count 72 time? After all, a 737 is about 60% 727

 

[CcrlR737AMT]

I think it was owned by a prince or sheik.

Check out the doors! Ha

Reminds me of a Lenny Kravitz music video! Not a BBJ, but fits my profile as one-an old one! How was the flying?

 

[WestIndian425]

My God!!! This was a treat for you, I'm sure!!

 

[Low&Slow]

(that sinks worth more than me)

Shaving basin! Know thou not what this really is?
The Golden Helmet of Mambrino!
When worn by one of noble heart, it renders
him invulnerable to all wounds!
Hand it over!

Thou Golden Helmet of Mambrino,
With so illustrious a past,
Too long hast thou been lost to glory,
Th'art rediscovered now at last!
Golden Helmet of Mambrino
There can be no hat like thee!
Thou and I now, ere I die now,
Will make golden history!

 

[scramjet]

That is the way to fly...

 

[Goonie]

Where's it based?

Wonder if they will count 72 time? After all, a 737 is about 60% 727

Maybe, but you also need 4 crossings under your belt! He flies to UAE, Africa and Russia pretty much exclusively.

Wonder how much it would cost to rent a 172 to go to Icleand 4 times?

 

[Bandit_Driver]

Wonder how much it would cost to rent a 172 to go to Icleand 4 times?

:rotfl:

 

[JDP]

I'm not sure on all the -300s but at least some have the older engines like that my boss has one its a 1984 with JT8D-5

 

[Orange Anchor]

I'm not sure on all the -300s but at least some have the older engines like that my boss has one its a 1984 with JT8D-5

I could be wrong but I don't think they hung a -5 on the 737...just DC-9-10

 

[RightSeatGirl]

Good for you dude, sounds like it was a great experience...just be nitpick though, it's not a BBJ, a 737-200or 100 in exec config. BBJ's are all 700 model and up corporate conversions. With lots of cool toys added specificly for that type of mission that go way beyond seating configs like the one you flew.

 

[mattp1803]

Ryan, you dog you! Congrats man, that had to have been a lot of fun!