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Cathay Pacific to donate world’s first Boeing 777-200 to museum
Cathay Pacific and Boeing have announced they will be donating the world’s first Boeing 777 to the Pima Air & Space Museum in Arizona. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
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Will they have it re-painted to the new F-less livery?
Pima is great. Be sure to take the boneyard tour as well, as has been mentioned. I know that finances would be prohibitive, but it's sad to see so many relics at Pima sitting out in the weather. Do they even have the space for a 777? I think that the museum at Boeing field in Washington state has brought the larger aircraft indoors or are in the process of doing so.
My favorite museum, Udvar-Hazy at Dulles. Second favorite would probably be the Air Force one in Ohio.
My favorite museum, Udvar-Hazy at Dulles. Second favorite would probably be the Air Force one in Ohio.
If you happen to be near Tucson AZ USA consider the Pima Air & Space Museum pretty close to a must see. Most of the aircraft are outdoors so bring water and wear a hat in the summer. Most of the volunteers can and will provide extensive information if asked.
The Boneyard tour is great but does require advance planning. "Advanced reservations are now required for this tour. All guests interested in taking this tour must have made a reservation and received a security clearance in advance. The security clearance will be given by Davis-Monthan Air Force Base from information collected at the time of reservation. Reservations must be made 10 business days in advance of the desired tour date, and can be made up to 90 days in advance. Please submit a Reservation Request here." http://www.pimaair.org/tour-boneyard
The Boneyard tour is great but does require advance planning. "Advanced reservations are now required for this tour. All guests interested in taking this tour must have made a reservation and received a security clearance in advance. The security clearance will be given by Davis-Monthan Air Force Base from information collected at the time of reservation. Reservations must be made 10 business days in advance of the desired tour date, and can be made up to 90 days in advance. Please submit a Reservation Request here." http://www.pimaair.org/tour-boneyard
Going to head to Tucson next month. I'll be stopping by Pima to get a look at this bird for sure!
I lived in Colorado Springs in '94 and remember seeing this beautiful new design for the first time when she was doing high altitude testing out of COS. I marveled at her size and grace. I'm glad she is being preserved and I hope to see her again someday soon!
If you go to Pima don't expect too much. Their operational budget is clearly limited, but they do have some very significant historical aircraft on display and I appreciate them for what they were, not what the are. Don't see too many Voodoo's anywhere.
Pima is a marvelous place to visit. Been there 3 times myself. Certainly,it can't compare to the Udvar-Hazy; as the latter is the National Air and Space Museum, and is part of the Smithsonian. The former is not. Understandably, Udvar-Hazy has deeper pockets with better public and private funding.
That said, Pima has it's own charm, and frankly, the lack of lines and volume of visitors is nice. Plus, It's kind of neat to kick around outside in the desert "backyard" and look at the various aircraft. I really gives you a sense of being in the boneyard. PS...if you plan a few weeks in advance, you can take a tour of an actual boneyard across the street at Davis-Monthan.
I see your point, but it's comparing apples with oranges. However, I will say, that if one goes to Pima, expect a whole lot more than you figured on.
That said, Pima has it's own charm, and frankly, the lack of lines and volume of visitors is nice. Plus, It's kind of neat to kick around outside in the desert "backyard" and look at the various aircraft. I really gives you a sense of being in the boneyard. PS...if you plan a few weeks in advance, you can take a tour of an actual boneyard across the street at Davis-Monthan.
I see your point, but it's comparing apples with oranges. However, I will say, that if one goes to Pima, expect a whole lot more than you figured on.
I think perhaps you are mistaking The Pima Air & Space Museum for something else. Or, perhaps the last time you visited was in 1978. Your comment is very misleading and quite frankly useless.
