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ASU Flight Simulator Visit March 2014

The Sun Lakes Aero Club arranged a visit to the Arizona State University's flight training facility at the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport.
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On our way over to the ATP hanger, we passed this building.  No connection with the flight training programs.  At least not intentionally.
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On our way over to the ATP hanger, we passed this building. No connection with the flight training programs. At least not intentionally.

Former jet on display at the airport.  I believe it is a  Northrop T-38A-15-NO Talon trainer.
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Former jet on display at the airport. I believe it is a Northrop T-38A-15-NO "Talon" trainer.

Photos of some of the planes parked here.
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Photos of some of the planes parked here.

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This plane belonged to the University hence the tail design. Not flown very often but maintained very well by the students.
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This plane belonged to the University hence the tail design. Not flown very often but maintained very well by the students.

ATP is a commercial aircraft training company which we also visited.
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ATP is a commercial aircraft training company which we also visited.

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Plane undergoing maintenance at the ATP building.  For engine maintenance (not performed here) about 4 bolts can be removed and engine swapped out.  Note the freckled appearance of the cowling which is caused by former insects.
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Plane undergoing maintenance at the ATP building. For engine maintenance (not performed here) about 4 bolts can be removed and engine swapped out. Note the freckled appearance of the cowling which is caused by former insects.

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Perhaps the mother of all ceiling fans installed in this hanger.  Despite it's impressive size, we heard the comment that 'it doesn't turn fast enough'   After all this is Arizona and a cool building is desirable.
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Perhaps the mother of all ceiling fans installed in this hanger. Despite it's impressive size, we heard the comment that 'it doesn't turn fast enough' After all this is Arizona and a cool building is desirable.

Some evaporative 'swamp cooler' equipment complements the big fan.
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Some evaporative 'swamp cooler' equipment complements the big fan.

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