Globe Cargo

"Hello Everyone, I just wanted to take this time to introduce myself. My name is Allan Burek, and I reside in NYC. I have just joined this VA and am really looking forward to flying. I am a former employee of Polar Air Cargo and Atlas Air, both in the capacity of lead maintnenance technician and as flight mechanic. Please dont hesitate to contact me with any comments or suggestions, and I look forward to working with all of you."

Welcome aboard!!

"Welcome to GC. I myself new also and I really like it here; Top notch support, and your addition to the team will be great! First question, why does Atlas paint the tips of the trailing edge flap supports (I don't know the technical name for them, but the tubular structures that hang down under the flaps) in red and orange?"

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"khelm" wrote:Welcome to GC. I myself new also and I really like it here; Top notch support, and your addition to the team will be great! First question, why does Atlas paint the tips of the trailing edge flap supports (I don't know the technical name for them, but the tubular structures that hang down under the flaps) in red and orange?

Those are flap track fairings, commonly known as "canoes" based on their shapes. They cover the flap transmissions and jackscrew assemblies and protect them from debris and damage, as well as provide a more aerodynamic fairing for those areas. As for the tips being painted, their sole reason for that is for protection and awareness so no one crashes into it. Be aware that lots of cargo loading happens at the rear of the aircraft, and anything you can do to make your aircraft more visible to ground support and handing staff is crucial."

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"1691" wrote:

"khelm" wrote:Welcome to GC. I myself new also and I really like it here; Top notch support, and your addition to the team will be great! First question, why does Atlas paint the tips of the trailing edge flap supports (I don't know the technical name for them, but the tubular structures that hang down under the flaps) in red and orange?

Those are flap track fairings, commonly known as "canoes" based on their shapes. They cover the flap transmissions and jackscrew assemblies and protect them from debris and damage, as well as provide a more aerodynamic fairing for those areas. As for the tips being painted, their sole reason for that is for protection and awareness so no one crashes into it. Be aware that lots of cargo loading happens at the rear of the aircraft, and anything you can do to make your aircraft more visible to ground support and handing staff is crucial.

Thanks alot!:D See I knew your addition would come in handy! "

"Welcome to Globe Cargo. Craig Appelgate, our Director of Flight Ops, is a real life dispatcher for Polar at JFK. Maybe you two know each other."

"Welcome aboard Allan, hope you like it here. "

Welcome both Allen and Kevin! Glad to have you onboard! Justin