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!