Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA, KIWA, IWA) "Willie"

[Joe Copalman]

Sky King 737-200 departing Willie this evening.  I'm expecting these aircraft will return in the days following the Insight Bowl. 

[Joe Copalman]

Last day of 2009 @ Willie.
1. Sky King 732.  Former Hooters aircraft, if it wasn't obvious.
2. Nice surprise today - the L-39 from down in Casa Grande showed up, did three touch-and-goes, and then headed west.
3. Beautiful V-tailed Bonanza that showed up just as I was leaving.

[Jay Beckman]

Saw Arnie and his L-39 out bopping around Stellar.  He did a couple T&Gs over here as well.  Guess when you have one of the nicest toys on the block, nobody gives you grief for going against reccomended procedures.  (Per the A/FD...T&Gs are "Verboten" as are Practice Approaches into Stellar.)

[David Loera]

Leaving Willie today, Thanks for the heads up Joe

[Joe Copalman]

1st Cav Longbow at Willie just about a year ago.

[Matt Ottosen]

Lookin' good on a 30L departure! 

• McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II Night Attack
  Marine Attack Squadron 214 (VMA-214) "Black Sheep"
• McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II Plus
  Marine Attack Squadron 214 (VMA-214) "Black Sheep"

[Matt Ottosen]

• Boeing CH-46E Sea Knight
• McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
  Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 (VMFA-232) "Red Devils"

[jslugman]

Diggin' that Sea Knight shot!

[Jay Beckman]

One lone F/A-18 from VMFAT-101 Sharpshooters at Willie on 1/15/10

[Chris V]

Some from yesterday.

[Jay Beckman]

Emptying The Bucket From 1/20:

Photo Fanny




Bombardier Stuff

[Jay Beckman]

A Few More From 1/20

Living Legend .. Mr. Clay Lacy




Throwback


What's Wrong With This Picture? (And Yes, It Landed This Way...!)


Air Evac Eurocopter




Comments on any or all of the above are most welcome...

[jslugman]

Very cool stuff. What's the story behind the missing engine cover???

[Joe Copalman]

Awesome shots, Jay!

James, Cessna has a Citation maintenance operation at Willie, and it's fairly common to see aircraft taxiing by with the skin of the engine cowlings removed.  That said, I've never seen one departing or landing without one.  Very cool catch Jay. 

Excellent shot of the CAF's Twin Beech as well.

[Jay Beckman]

Thanks Joe...

Is that Twin Beech an AZ Wing resident?  Don't remember seeing it before.