Hey Mutt,
"Just mention the Tristar and watch how the oldies come out to weep"

I did most of my L-1011 time on the -500, that really was a wonderful aircraft. Better stop before we get shunted off to the Nostalgia section. :-)

From a fleet of about 20, we are now down to operating just one -500 as a VIP aircraft, it certainly was a nice aircraft. :)


Mutt.

Yup, flew the -500 (RAF).

Started #2 first everytime unless the APU was tits and then we'd start the appropriate wing engine using ground air.

Lovely, lovely piece of kit.

I have never come across an ex L-10 pilot who had anything bad to say about the airplane. That alone says a lot about Lockheeds design.
I have flown many types, but the L-1011 and the L-188 stand out head and shoulders above the rest.
Good on yer Lockheed, when are you going to build the L-1211 SonicStar?