There has been a ton of cool and interesting events here on Infinite Flight. And I thought to myself, why not host some sort of group flight! Well it just so happens that 2023 marks 40 years since the Boeing 757 entered service. So I’ve decided to host a group flight up in Seattle to honor 40 years of Boeing 757 flights! An icon of aviation, its hard to believe this bird has been flying for 40 years. So lets celebrate it and I hope to get plenty of signups!
Boeing 757 Info
If you for some reason are unfamiliar with the Boeing 757 here is some background information. The 757 is a narrow-body aircraft that was built by Boeing. Its first ever flight took place in February 1982 and its first revenue flight on January 1, 1983 with the now defunct Eastern Air Lines. Since then it has been in operation and has been an icon in the skies. There are two passenger variants, the 757-200 which is in the game and the 757-300 which is a much longer and lesser known version. The 757 is also a common freighter aircraft too. 1,050 were made between 1983-2004 when production ended. The 757 is a slowly dying breed of plane. While its still very common especially here in North America, several airlines over the years have been getting rid of them. If you haven’t already, get yourself on one before they are all gone.
The Flight
This will be a group flight that will originate at Renton Municiple Airport (KRNT), where hundreds of 757 were built, then we will fly to the eastern side of Washington state to Spokane Airport (KGEG). You will have access to every single livery of the 757 that is available here in Infinite Flight. You are also more than welcome to do touch and goes or fly arounds of Renton before we depart. The flight plan will be uploaded here just before we begin.
KRNT Departure Runway: Runway 34
KGEG Arrival Runway: Runway 21
Flight Level: FL270
Speed: M 0.80
Flight Plane (Copy Into IF): ZULAV LUTSY YOYUG EPH ZOOMR GANGS DAZIE CEBUS WAVIX KGEG
Information:
Server: Training Server
Airports: Renton Municipal Airport (RNT/KRNT) & Spokane International Airport (GEG/KGEG)
Time: 2023-06-22T18:00:00Z→2023-06-22T20:00:00Z
Signups & Gates
There are exactly 32 liveries in the game. It just so happens that Renton had 32 gates that fit the 757 which works out perfectly. Gates are all down below. Upon arrival into Spokane, park at one of the terminal gates. However, if those gates become full, you may park somewhere else.
Boeing Tiedown Gates
| Gate | Airline/Livery | Pilot | Callsign (Optional) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing Tiedown 01 | B757 (Aer Lingus) | @IF.Najd | - | ||
| Boeing Tiedown 02 | B757 (Aeromexico) | @_TheTexanAvgeek | - | ||
| Boeing Tiedown 03 | B757 (Air Astana) | - | - | ||
| Boeing Tiedown 04 | B757 (Air Baltic) | - | - | ||
| Boeing Tiedown 05 | B757 (Air China) | - | - | ||
| Boeing Tiedown 06 | B757 (America West) | @Bay_Area_Aviation | - | ||
| Boeing Tiedown 07 | B757 (American Chrome Livery) | @Aviator1 | - | ||
| Boeing Tiedown 08 | B757 (American New Livery) | @Apple_Haye | - | ||
| Boeing Tiedown 09 | B757 (British Airways) | - | - | ||
| Boeing Tiedown 10 | B757 (Cabo Verde) | - | - | ||
| Boeing Tiedown 11 | B757 (China Southern) | @Ximing_Eric | - | ||
| Boeing Tiedown 12 | B757 (Delta) | @PhorzaSky | - | ||
| Boeing Tiedown 13 | B757 (DutchBird) | - | - | ||
| Boeing Tiedown 14 | B757 (EC Air) | - | - | ||
| Boeing Tiedown 15 | B757 (Finnair) | - | - | ||
| Boeing Tiedown 16 | B757 (Generic Livery) | @AmericanB772 | - | ||
| Boeing Tiedown 17 | B757 (Ghana Intl Airlines) | - | - | ||
| Boeing Tiedown 18 | B757 (Guyana Airways) | - | - | ||
| Boeing Tiedown 19 | B757 (Icelanair) | @Icey | - | ||
| Boeing Tiedown 20 | B757 (Infinite Flight Livery) | @DJW | - | ||
| Boeing Tiedown 21 | B757 (Jet2) | @IF_FUERTEVENTURA | - | ||
| Boeing Tiedown 22 | B757 (LaCompagnie) | @Mort | - | ||
| Boeing Tiedown 23 | B757 (Ladeco) | - | - | ||
| Boeing Tiedown 24 | B757 (LAPA) | @AviatorLouis | - |
Other Gates
| Gate | Airline/Livery | Pilot | Callsign (Optional) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA Hanger 78 | B757 (Monarch) | - | - | ||
| GA Hanger 79 | B757 (Royal Nepal Airlines) | - | - | ||
| GA Hanger 80 | B757 (Sunday Airlines) | @Jay003 | - | ||
| GA Hanger 81 | B757 (TUI) | @ryan_aviation1 | - | ||
| GA Tiedown 103 | B757 (United) | @United403 | - | ||
| GA Tiedown 104 | B757 (USAF) | @ThatOneFloridaAvGeek | - | ||
| GA Tiedown 105 | B757 (US Airways) | @ouzi | - | ||
| Boeing Maintenance Hanger | B757 (Uzbekistan Airways) | - | - |
ATC Services
I would really like to get ATC service on at least one airport. Renton and Spokane are both available:
If possible, I would love to get some people to work ATC. If not, pilots will use Unicom.
KRNT ATC:
Ground: @Aviator_PdJ
Tower: @Aviator_PdJ
Departure: @BenjiTheBull
Arrival: @BenjiTheBull
KGEG ATC:
Ground: @BenjiTheBull
Tower: @BenjiTheBull
Departure:
Arrival:
Rules
- I am not responsible for any violations you may receive if you attend.
- Arrive about 10-15 minutes prior to the start of event
- If ATC is present, try and follow all their instructions given to you
- Use Unicom if ATC does not show up
- Despite this being on Training, please still fly as professionally as possible
- Renton & Spokane aren’t the biggest airports. If there is a lot of people attending, be patient and do not rush when taxiing
- When in the air, try not to bump into other planes while at cruise
- If there are a lot of people, while landing, please be patient and use your best judgment if ATC isn’t present.
- Have fun!
