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Interesting Museum For Layover In Atlanta
Posted on 8/12/14 at 10:58 am
Posted on 8/12/14 at 10:58 am
Delta Flight Museum
"This could be the best aviation museum you've never heard of. I'm chomping at the bit to see a few highlights, including:
-The cockpit from the first Convair 880-22, once the world's fastest airliner
-A nose-to-wing section of the first L-1011 TriStar that served as a Hollywood movie set
-The airline's beloved "Spirit of Delta," a huge 1980s-era Boeing 767
-Arguably the world's most meticulously restored DC-3, among history's most important airliners"
"But the best interactive exhibit is an actual flight deck simulator that was used to train Delta 737-200 pilots. If you're over age 16, a rare opportunity to "fly" the simulator for 45 minutes will cost you about $400."
"This could be the best aviation museum you've never heard of. I'm chomping at the bit to see a few highlights, including:
-The cockpit from the first Convair 880-22, once the world's fastest airliner
-A nose-to-wing section of the first L-1011 TriStar that served as a Hollywood movie set
-The airline's beloved "Spirit of Delta," a huge 1980s-era Boeing 767
-Arguably the world's most meticulously restored DC-3, among history's most important airliners"
"But the best interactive exhibit is an actual flight deck simulator that was used to train Delta 737-200 pilots. If you're over age 16, a rare opportunity to "fly" the simulator for 45 minutes will cost you about $400."
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Posted on 8/12/14 at 10:59 am to beejon
They've done pretty good for a crop dusting outfit from Monroe.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 11:00 am to beejon
quote:That's a bit rich, but really cool nonetheless.
If you're over age 16, a rare opportunity to "fly" the simulator for 45 minutes will cost you about $400."
Posted on 8/12/14 at 11:07 am to beejon
I was at the grand opening, it is a really impressive facility.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 1:28 pm to RedFoxx
and with your Delta flight most likely being delayed, there is a good chance you will have plenty of time to check it out.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 1:31 pm to beejon
I was at the Boeing museum a few weeks ago, crawling around an airplane I used to fly, the guy that let me into it said they were getting ready to cut it up for parts to restore an older model of it 
Posted on 8/12/14 at 1:34 pm to beejon
That looks awesome... I think I will go in November 
Posted on 8/12/14 at 1:35 pm to 777Tiger
That's sad. I guess it has to be, but wish they didn't need to to that.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 1:36 pm to BACONisMEATcandy
Let us know how it is.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 1:36 pm to beejon
Been there. Not a bad museum, but doesn't compare to the National Naval Aviation in Pensacola. Not a bad one in Warner Robbins, either. I also like Udvar-Hazy and also the one in Dayton, OH.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 1:41 pm to beejon
quote:
. I guess it has to be
I don't know why they have to cut that one up, there are hundreds of others out in the bone yard, I'd give anything to get the cockpit for my man cave
Posted on 8/12/14 at 2:11 pm to 777Tiger
For purposes of authenticity, do they have a 45 minute wait minimum after you get your ticket for admittance, during which you can ask semi-literate museum employees basic questions, and get back a boatload of shitty attitude?
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