Cascade Flyers long-time member "MK" sent some incredible photos while he was loading helicopters into one of the world's largest aircraft, the Antonov-124. "MK" will be heading to this garden spot soon when he gets cleared for a contract. We wish him well. He will monitor the CF list serve via email and view our website while he is there - you can contact him directly and stay in touch to show your support.
The helicopter before being taken apart (slightly) for shipping.
From aerospaceweb.org: "The An-124 is equipped with an upward-hinging nose and a tail ramp for true roll-on roll-off loading
capability. In addition, the two sets of nose wheels can be retracted on the ground to lower the nose and
ease cargo loading. The An-124 design also features full-span leading-edge slats on a swept wing allowing
excellent short-takeoff ability for such a large plane. The landing gear also feature 24 wheels so that
the An-124 can operate from rough fields. A large compartment for up to 88 passengers is provided aft of
the flight deck in addition to the 118 ft x 21 ft x 14.5 ft main cargo deck for a total volume of 44,725
ft³."
Return home safely so you can fly in to Orcas Island again and to other events one way or another!
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