Three engine ferry.
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Three engine ferry.
Some time ago there was a thread on a 747(?) which was being flown with 'seat belts' strapping the fan of one engine. Lots of mirth! Turns out it was a three engine ferry using Boeing procedures - and straps. Anyone got a link to the thread? Thanks.

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Thanks barit - but that's not it. It was a badly damaged fan which had been secured for the ferry. Someone took a photograph, claiming it was a scheduled flight, and it became an overnight urban myth. A friend brought a copy of Tech Log into the pub tonight and they've re-printed it - as real
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Just from personal interest, is there any comparable fairing cover kit for the 727 to perform a twin engined ferry ?
An airline I worked for many moons ago did a three engined ferry with a Carvair ZK-NWB and with the no.1 prop feathered.
An airline I worked for many moons ago did a three engined ferry with a Carvair ZK-NWB and with the no.1 prop feathered.
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From: with the porangi,s in Pohara
forget...think you maybe talking of the China Southern 747? maybe...will try to find the thread and post....
as a side note...spent a year as a JAL instructor in the 747 programme(Iasco)...JAL used to(maybe still do)....pod an engine,ferry it.on a pod inside of the #1 engine.....that was until they lost several of them
as a side note...spent a year as a JAL instructor in the 747 programme(Iasco)...JAL used to(maybe still do)....pod an engine,ferry it.on a pod inside of the #1 engine.....that was until they lost several of them




