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N405LC — - Coulson Groups Tanker 32 (N405LC), a Lockheed L-382G, is snapped here on May 20, 2016, as it climbs into a strong wind during takeoff from Reno Stead Airport (KRTS).  The wind and clouds were the prelude to a rapidly approaching storm, and about 30 minutes later as this aircraft was on approach to KRTS the storm, a SNOWSTORM, arrived with such intensity and visibility became so poor that N405LC had to divert to Reno Tahoe International and land there.  It isnt particularly rare for this area to experience snow just one month before the beginning of summer, but this storm was really VERY intense.br /When listing the aircraft type, I used the FAAs official designation (L-382G), but it should be noted that this model is also frequently IDed as an L-100-30.
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Coulson Group's Tanker 32 (N405LC), a Lockheed L-382G, is snapped here on May 20, 2016, as it climbs into a strong wind during takeoff from Reno Stead Airport (KRTS). The wind and clouds were the prelude to a rapidly approaching storm, and about 30 minutes later as this aircraft was on approach to KRTS the storm, a SNOWSTORM, arrived with such intensity and visibility became so poor that N405LC had to divert to Reno Tahoe International and land there. It isn't particularly rare for this area to experience snow just one month before the beginning of summer, but this storm was really VERY intense.
When listing the aircraft type, I used the FAA's official designation (L-382G), but it should be noted that this model is also frequently IDed as an L-100-30.

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Gary SchenauerPhoto Uploader
There were two Coulson Tankers at RTS: this one and N130FF (Tanker 131 - I posted a pic of it yesterday). Thanks to Captain Tim, I obtained a few hundred superb captures of both aircraft and also the Coulson corporate aircraft. TYVM, Capt. Tim. :-)
Mark See
Another excellent shot of one of the tankers! That's amazing how quickly the weather turned bad. I also like how you got the windsock in the shot to show how strong the wind was.
Gary SchenauerPhoto Uploader
Howdy, Mark. Thanks for the compli. And later tonight I'll be replying to your email with info you requested. Very much looking forward to meeting in person. (Wave)
he he , S_U_P_E_R photo , Gary -
Greetings from Berlin/Germany
Greg Byington
That is a nice pic, Gary! Mark makes a good point regarding the windsock. It does look like there is a pretty good breeze blowing there! And I'm guessing it was a little on the cool side, too, if you had a snowstorm go through there. So, I hope you made it home that day without any problems! Take care and keep up the great work, eh! We appreciate it!
Dwight Hartje
I love this livery!
Doug Zalud
Great shot. I like the livery on this.
Tom Vance
Nice Gman - maybe I'll see this in KRDD this summer.
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Date Aircraft Origin Destination Departure Arrival Duration
01-May-2024 UnknownWilliam P Hobby ()Laredo Intl () 04:39PM CDT 05:47PM CDT 1:07
01-May-2024 UnknownCozumel Int'l ()William P Hobby () 11:29AM EST 02:35PM CDT 3:06
29-Apr-2024 UnknownWilliam P Hobby ()Cozumel Int'l () 03:47PM CDT 06:52PM EST 3:04
29-Apr-2024 UnknownLaredo Intl ()William P Hobby () 12:09PM CDT 01:06PM CDT 0:56
27-Apr-2024 C130Willow Run ()Laredo Intl () 12:58PM EDT 04:22PM CDT 4:23
26-Apr-2024 UnknownLaredo Intl ()Willow Run () 10:05PM CDT 02:49AM EDT (+1) 3:44
24-Apr-2024 UnknownGeneral Roberto Fierro Villalobos Int'l ()Laredo Intl () 10:16PM CST 12:40AM CDT (+1) 1:24
24-Apr-2024 UnknownLaredo Intl ()General Roberto Fierro Villalobos Int'l () 08:42PM CDT 09:12PM CST 1:29
23-Apr-2024 UnknownSmyrna ()Laredo Intl () 08:19PM CDT 11:21PM CDT 3:02
23-Apr-2024 UnknownLaredo Intl ()Smyrna () 04:34PM CDT 07:29PM CDT 2:55
20-Apr-2024 UnknownPiarco Int'l ()Laredo Intl () 12:12PM AST 08:34PM CDT 9:22
19-Apr-2024 UnknownFort Lauderdale Intl ()Piarco Int'l () 09:54AM EDT 02:41PM AST 4:46
18-Apr-2024 UnknownPiarco Int'l ()Fort Lauderdale Intl () 01:57PM AST 07:30PM EDT 5:32
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