First I would like to get it out in the open, I am in sales for UAM. So yes, I am here to sell.
I would also like to say that I have always wanted to get into sim building. I used to be a Residential Framer of 20yrs. Then last year my wife came home and said I did not have to build houses anymore :)
Well, I decided to chase my dream of aviation. I started out pulling parts for UAM. During that time I met an awesome simbuilder, who is letting me help him build a 747. I am now HOOKED.
UAM offered a private pilot ground school to the employees, so naturally I jumped at the chance. The CEO started class off with a surprise, Free 40hrs instruction for the highest grade. After a lot of studying and a long wait, I Won!!!
I am a workaholic and love to help people. So, if you guys need something I will do my best to make it happen.
Thanks,
Tom
Excellent project your helping out on Tom and welcome to the group.
I have bought parts from Tom and can say that it has been a pleasure dealing with him. He will bend over backwards to get us the parts we need at the prices we want.
Cheers
Gary
Thanks Gary,
I wish they were better prices. I do have to fight with the boss though. :)
Hi Tom,
Do you have a website link or contact info?
Thanks,
Rob
Hello Rob,
My email is tanderson@uaminc.com ph. 662-213-3756
Thanks,
Tom
Hi Tom,
Welcome to the CB! So, how long have you been at UAM? Were you there in Pocahontas, Arkansas and moved to Tupelo with them, or did you start in Tupelo? I've been to both places already buying seats (Tupelo) and a B727-200 Cockpit Section (Pocahontas).
It was nice meeting everyone at both places; maybe, we've met before? I was that crazy guy in the wheelchair from Wisconsin. If not, give it time and we likely will...lol.
John
Hello John,
I started in Tupelo in Oct. 2012. Then they moved me to the warehouse in Shannon MS.
Do you have any pics of your project?
-Tom
Hi Tom,
You have just stepped into the cage with lions hungry for aircraft parts ;D
I must say I also had the pleasure of buying parts from Tom and... as Gary said Tom is prepared to go the extra mile to get you the parts you need! It is a real pleasure dealing with him and the rest of UAM crew.
Thanks for providing a little bit of reality, as nothing beats the real deal!
Regards,
Simon
Thank you Simon,
I really do try, unfortunately the real deal can be expensive. Fighting with the boss can frustrating.
I do have to admit, it is very rewarding helping someone gets what they need, and then to see pictures of it in their sim.
Do you have any pics yet Simon?
I just finished the second clear coat on the 747 I am helping with.
Hi Tom,
Well here are some pictures, I didn`t get far! As you can see I have some "minor" problems with the existing wooden structure. I'm still working on the new ribs so the shell will take the weight of the overhead. I am slowly getting there (genuine shell would come in handy ;D).
Regards,
Simon
Hello Simon,
Nice pics, I thought you had an A320 shell donated to you club. The ones we have are super expensive.
Thanks,
Tom
Yes, we have A320 shell but that shell is used for another simulator now.
Here is the picture of the process...
Regards,
Simon
(https://www.cockpitbuilders.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs4.mojalbum.com%2F13675604_16699921_21558049%2Fa320%2F21558049_z.jpg&hash=c99e1bf2600a888a5b8fc4f2fdc1d60f7fe1e531)
Nice one!!!
I would be so excited. My wife would have to drag me away from it. :)
Hi Tom,
Here is our link to the B737 sim; although, the pics are old and many things have been changed:
http://www.cockpitbuilders.com/community/index.php?topic=1420.msg10961#msg10961 (http://www.cockpitbuilders.com/community/index.php?topic=1420.msg10961#msg10961)
Here is the B727 cockpit pics, this is the one we got from Pocahontas:
http://www.cockpitbuilders.com/community/index.php?topic=1421.msg10804#msg10804 (http://www.cockpitbuilders.com/community/index.php?topic=1421.msg10804#msg10804)
John
That looks like a lot of fun. I like how the van is pulling the cockpit. ROAD TRIP!!!
Hi Tom
Just'n case
I've been looking for that timer for years now.
And I refuse to use a kitchen timer.
If you ever see one...its for me.!
:D
Jack
Hello Jack,
We have one of this part number. It came from a 747-400 (N894DB)
I am waiting to hear back from the boss on what to quote it at.
Thanks,
Tom
Hello Jack,
Here is a few pictures while we wait on the boss for a quote.
Thanks,
Tom
Hello Jack,
My PM's don't seem to be going through. Would you mind shooting me an email.
Thanks,
Tom
Got your PMs
Sent you an Email
Uh oh... Jack may have a new toy... will this be the item that takes over for the 1 inch gauge?
Nothing will EVER beat rewiring the 1" gauge....
:D
What exactly is a 1" gauge?
I am new to this and would like to know the options
One day I will be building my sim and definitely will not be able to use real parts.
Here it is..in all its glory !!! :D :D
Looks Great to me. That is a Very nice setup.
I thought Warren meant there was a gauge where the timer is supposed to be
;D
No... I was referring to the ribbing that Jack gets for his attention to detail with the 1" gauge. Of course this comes from someone that has life vests behind his seats... ::)
Thanks Warren,
Is it not standard to have the life vests behind the seat?