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Thanks for posting. Here's a silly question. I sometimes notice that the numerals atop the tail rudder are not the same as the registration #. For instance DAL A319 is registered as N336NB while the rudder shows the numerals 3136. What's the reason? Aren't the numerals or letters on the tail usually the same as the last numerals in the aircraft registration?
What you are seeing there is the internal fleet number for the airline. It could mean a variety of different things.Quote:
Originally Posted by Speedbird1
Case in point when I worked at UA, the 757 fleet was and still is registered N501UA through N599UA minus a few sold, stored, etc.
However under the nose they had another id# those were a tip to the mechanics which 757 they had on the gate ie: regular layout 24/162, premium seating 8/24/120, ETOPS version, etc. Those would be designated 51xx, 52xx, 54xx etc.
Please don't correlate the seating to the number sequence, it's been a long time since I was there and can't remember exactly which matched up with which, but you get the point.
Thanks for your explanation; I wanted to ask about the tail #s for years but forgot.
Looks like you all had a good time at Kids Day. There are some killer shots in that bunch of photos! I will definitely be planning any travel around this event adn UN week next year. Great work guys!
http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/K...3_LGA_0155.jpg
Heres one of the KC10 turning final for 13 after circling from the ILS 22. When I get more time I'll go through the rest.
I attended Kid's Day last week and had a great time. I am curious why only 3 passenger aircraft are included each year for boarding. Could they "squeeze-in" let's say a UAL aircraft 1 year? I also was wondering if LGA still has a VOR in operation? Kudos to the PA at LGA who wisely shut-down Rwy 4/22 during the festivities. The arrival pattern of ILS 22 circle-to-land Rwy 13, was lots of fun to watch. Can't wait for next year's.
Space isn't the issue. It's probably due to United's participation, which is likely because they don't have a large operation at LGA and don't have a plane that they can afford to park for several hours like that.
Why would you think LGA doesn't have a VOR in operation?
Thanks for your thoughts on the lack of participation by UAL at Kids Day. Re: LGA VOR, I can't seem to find it on the LGA Diagram. However, I see what appears to be a VOR structure on a hill just east of RWY 4/22. That must be the VOR. If memory serves, UAL did participate years ago at the show.
http://www.airnav.com/depart?http://...0/00289VDG.PDF
There's a link to a VOR/DME approach at LGA... You can see where the VOR is..
Here are a few of mine for kids day.
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Yup, the LGA VOR is on the airport diagram and I missed it. I guess my eyes aren't what they used to be after 2 surgeries. Again, thanks for your help.
Well, Because of flights to NYC in a T-6, Oceana and Pin Up photoshoots, I have been unable to finish editing Kids Day until now!.... Here are some of my shots
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Rockin the 6.5MM
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Fantastic work as always, Fred !
Wow Fred, talk about capitalizing on dark grey lousy light afternoon and still getting epic shots, WELL DONE Fred !
Zee... the TRUMP jet has got to be my favourite. Imagine owning one of these beau'ties