Flight of the Concord!

Well, it's our own version of flight of the Concord. Our airport received it's very first supersonic airliner painted in the 1970's British Airways Colors. I have to keep a close on this one when Simon and play with it. The nose of this model is pretty sharp and may become a weapon in the hands of my crazy 3 year old. We plan to add another Concord next year. I think it will be the Air France version that was flying before they were permanently taken out of service.

SOS Airport now servicing Icelandair

The SOS International Airport is happy to announce new service to Icelandair! Based in Reykjavik Iceland, Icelandair is the flag carrier line and operates services to 25 cities and 12 countries on both sides of the Atlantic. The majority of the aircraft fleet fielded by this airline is made up of Boeing 757's. The first arrival flight welcoming the new Airline to the SOS International Airport is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon following our church sacrament meeting. Welcome Icelandair!

More Arrivals!

Another busy day at the SOS International Airport with new arrivals to the growing collection. Simon was really excited to see new Southwest planes, a United CRJ-700 and even a new Delta Express. Shown here is the Southwest state flag paint schemes featuring the aircraft called "New Mexico One" and "California One". This makes 3 total in our collection with our previous purchase of "Maryland One". The Airport continues to grow and the need for the new building and tarmac can't come soon enough for Simon and Dad. We will keep you posted as more planes are scheduled for delivery soon.

ARRIVALS: United & Ted flights arrive 4 days ahead of schedule!

Air Traffic Controllers had their hands full today at the SOS Airport, managing inbound flights filled with Thanksgiving Holiday passengers. Among the usual air traffic 2 new aircraft, Ted Airbus A320 & United 737-300 arrived 4 days ahead of schedule. "We expected the new planes!" said, Senior Airport Management Spokesperson, Zachary Sharples. "We just didn't expect them to arrive 4 days early!" Thanks to the advancements in UPS Quantum Global Tracking systems the SOS International Airport had plenty of notice for the new additions to arrive safely.

Mr. Simon Oliver Sharples was very excited to see the arrival of these new planes, in spite of the fact that Delta and Southwest are his favorite commercial carriers. It is nice to see expansion of the United Fleet however, and even better to have a new Airbus A320. Happy Thanksgiving and wherever you travel tomorrow remember to keep your seat backs and trays in an upright position and observe the fasten your lap belts sign. Stay safe!

Capt. Simon Sharples was busy late Saturday night, playing air traffic controller at the SOS International Airport. As shown in this photo it was a crowded tarmac with every 1:400th scale airplane we currently own on display. There were many departure delays this evening. Note: the many 747 Jumbo Jets in taxi awaiting clearance from the tower to take off in the background.

Simon seemed most interested in a Piedmont Boeing 727-200 (shown in his hand). That flight was continually delayed considering that every time it was clear for take off Capt. Sharples would personally remove it from the flight line to examine it's marvelous detail. I have an Aunt that works for Piedmont Airlines so this is a favorite at the SOS Airport. We are making preparations to receive several new aircraft that have been on order through the manufactures. We will keep you abreast of those arrivals.

Delta 737-800w loses front landing gear!

Earlier this week a Delta Airlines Boeing 737-800w made an unexpected crash landing on the kitchen table when the pilot, Capt. Simon Sharples reported problems with the front landing gear. The 2 year old pilot was calm at the controls in spite of the forceful touchdown as the little 737 slammed hard into a matchbox airport runway which is now serving as the future site of the SOS International Airport. The Senior Air Traffic Controller made the following statement- "I had no idea Capt. Sharples was at the controls and that he intended in making that emergency landing."

Damage to the nose gear of the Delta 737 is reported to be extreme and no repair is expected. A new replacement Delta 737-800w has been ordered and will be shipped sometime next week. "This unfortunate accident is another reason to speed up plans for the expansion of a much larger state of the art 1:400 scale airport!" said Zach Sharples. "The runway of the current Matchbox airport is simply too small, especially for the larger aircraft like the Airbus A360." In speaking with the Financial Officer of Aircraft Development, Kelly Sharples the budget for the new airport has been approved and is currently on schedule for it's grand opening on Christmas Day 2009!