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N836D


October 2009:  HFF acquires simulator originally built for Eastern Airlines

It was transferred from the Boeing Training Facility in Miami to the HFF warehouse in Opa-locka.  At some future date, the unit will be restored and put back into “fun operation” at the future HFF restoration facility at the Opa-locka Airport.

Many thanks to our friends at Dade GSE, Inc. and Alpha Printers Machinist for the move!


N836D Engine Run-ups at Opa-locka, now on YouTube! 

Saturday, July 11th - Another successful four-engine run-up on YouTube: 
http://www.youtube.com/user/douglasprops#play/all/uploads-all/1/VwNmXIVTTIw

(See our Archives section for link to more video)

The DC-7B is the first aircraft in our collection, and will once again be flying passengers in 2009.
This original Eastern Airlines aircraft is close to full restoration, including a full passenger interior with lounge in the rear. 


The restoration project began in May of 2004 at Holman Field in St. Paul, MN.  The slide show below chronicles the efforts of over 32,000 man hours of dedicated hard work by the crew of Legendary Airliners and Florida Air Transport, and dozens of eager volunteers - Thank you!

                                                                                                                                                

N836D is currently based at Opa-locka Airport, just a few miles North of Miami International Airport,  Miami Florida.


Open House: 12/21/08



We Have A WINNER!
Congratulations to new member Gerald H. of Miramar whose name was drawn from the hundreds of visitors to our December Open House, for a free seat on one of our 2009 flights!


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