![]() I remember the first time I saw a Starship. Suave, smooth, flashy… they are sure to steal any avgeek’s heart! There’s just something about the sweep of their wings that makes me go all a-flutter. If Gulfstreams drank martinis they’d prefer them shaken and not stirred. Every time I’ve had the opportunity to get close to one I’m reminded of just how ridiculously huge it is. (Yes, size matters!) The An-124 is the largest commercial airplane to regularly visit our cargo airport. With a tail that looks like someone accidentally installed it backwards, what’s not to love? It gives them a distinctive appearance that makes them easy to spot on the airfield.Īs you may already know, I LOVE big airplanes. I did my discovery flight in a Mooney so I’ll admit I’m partial to them. ![]() And the sound they make… music to my ears! There’s something about them that is completely mesmerizing. Let’s just say I have a thing for big… propellors. I had seen C-130s on static display at air shows before, but it wasn’t until I got the chance to see them flying that I really fell in love. It is not unusual to see them practicing approaches or doing touch and goes. These planes also stop by my office regularly. They are nimble little jets that can easily evade the paparazzi if they want to. Like any fan-girl I love to take pics of them, but it isn’t easy. It isn’t unusual to see several Talons at the airport over the course of the summer. ![]() Oooh – look! It’s that plane who played the MiG-28 in Top Gun! OK, fine – so the T-38 wasn’t actually in Top Gun (the MiG-28 was played by F-5s), but it is strikingly similar. Smitten by AIRPLANES, of course! Sure, I’ve always had a list of favorite planes, but since I started working at the airport I’ve fallen in love with a number of other airplanes that I might never have met otherwise. ![]() Have you ever gazed across a crowded concourse and suddenly found yourself totally smitten? Well I have. ![]()
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