Interesting movements for this week

17Sep
VGD7003 B73S MCI-MZJ
N849AA B72S DFW-MHV
N122KH B743 VCV-MZJ
EWW598 DC-8 DAY-ROW

18Sep
9M-TGA B72S flight test TUS (presumably delivered same day)
N921L D9S STL-VCV
N931L D9S STL-VCV
N986Z D9S STL-VCV
N988Z D9S STL-VCV

19Sep
N73751 B72S LCQ-GYR
N103CK L10 flight test @ VCV
UAL9176 DC10 LAS-PMD

20Sep
BLR943 J31 or J41 DRO-IGM )
BLR944 J31 or J41 DRO-IGM ) Screen gave acft type as "JSTA"
N76752 B72S LCQ-GYR
TWA9551 D9S MCI-VCV
TWA9553 D9S MCI-VCV
N901FR A319 PHX-GYR

21Sep
RYN232 B72S TUL-GYR
DAL9900 B72S ATL-GYR
COA9971 MD80 IAH-MHV
N844AA B72S TUL-MHV

A note about recent terrorist activities and spotting.

Cactus Wings has received many questions from people planning trips to the Phoenix and Tucson area regarding spotting and increased security. From what we have noticed so far, there have been reports of people being asked to leave the perimeter fence areas by airport police. We highly recommend not to even attempt to visit Luke Air Force Base. Roads in the area are closed and security is very high. If you have a trip already planned to visit the are we suggest you contact one of the following numbers and ask how the airport is dealing with security and photographers.

Contact numbers:

Phoenix Area

Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) - Airport Operations (602) 273-2035, Airport Police (602) 262-7626

Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR) - (623) 932-1200

Mesa Falcon Field (FFZ) - (480) 644-2444

Williams Gateway Airport (IWA) - (480) 988-1013

Scottsdale Airport (SDL) - (480) 312-2321

Tucson Area

Tucson International (TUS) - Airport Authority (520) 573-8100

Tucson Ryan (RYN) - (520) 883-9800


Additional helpful reports from spotters in the area can also be found on the Yahoo Phoenix Spotters Club.



Thank You,

The Cactus Wings Team.

cactuswings@usa.net