SUPER CONNIE

In the 1950s, the Lockheed Super Constellation was regarded as the ultimate in long-haul transport.

Unfortunately, it only enjoyed a relatively short heyday. In October 1950, the four-engined propeller aircraft took to the skies for the first time, and just ten years later, the first jet aircraft displaced the „Super Connies“ from the parade routes.

The historic airliner

The Super Constellation was the most successful version of a series that had begun in 1943 with the development of the Constellation. Key changes that led to the Super Constellation included a fuselage extension, strengthening of the entire airframe, installation of square cabin windows, modified canopy glazing, increased fuel tank capacity, and the installation of more powerful Wright R-3350-CB1 engines.

Today, no Super Constellation is still in active scheduled service. The last operator of an L-1049 was Aerochago, based in the Caribbean, which operated the model on cargo services between Central America and Florida (Miami) until the early 1990s. Our simulator cockpit is built from one of these last active Super Constellations.

Video of a session

Impressions

Offer

  • Explaining the instruments and controls
  • Flight preparation / briefing
  • Supervision by a competent instructor
  • Debriefing
  • Group events upon request

Price

Price single experience in CHF incl. VAT.
220.- per hour,
each additional 1/2 hour CHF 110.-

BOOKINGS / VOUCHERS

Dimensions & weight

  • Unladen weight: 31,752 kg
  • Range: 6486 km
  • Span: 37.40 m
  • Length: 34.34 m
  • Height: 7.29 m
  • Fuel tank: 24,760 litres

Crew & Engines

  • Minimum crew: pilot, co-pilot and flight engineer
  • 4 engines: Curtiss-Wright Cyclone R-3350-972TC18DA1 (3250 hp each), 18-cylinder twin-star turbocompound engines

Miscellaneous

  • Maximum weight for take-off: 54,431 kg
  • Maximum weight for landing: 46,040 kg
  • Maximum weight without fuel: 43,492 kg
  • Oil tank capacity, 4 engine tanks: 150 litres each
  • Oil tank capacity, 1 central reserve tank: 255 litres
  • Oil consumption: 15 l/h
  • Fuel consumption: 1,817 l/h
  • Maximum flight duration (excluding reserves): 14 h
  • Maximum flight altitude: 7,050 m
  • Minimum runway length for take-off and landing: 1,400 m

Speeds

  • Vmax VNO (normal operation) 482 km/h
  • Vmax VNE (never to be exceeded) 543 km/h
  • Approach speed initially (Flaps 60%) 260 km/h .. then reduce to over landing threshold (Flaps 100%) 213 km/h
  • Travelling speed at 3,050 m 445 km/h

In order for the Super Connie myth to live on, it is essential that our simulator is maintained. Our Connie is constantly maintained by us and kept ready to fly. The many flying hours and the increasing age of the installed components have left their mark. At the same time, the technological possibilities of simulation technology have developed significantly in the meantime.

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