Biden didn't take the 747 to Texas - Page 2

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In reply to Saltwater Assassin • 6:49p, 3/2/24

Saltwater Assassin said:
My guess would be the stairs are too tough to manage. He'll be flying something with a drop down ramp going forward. For safety…

Fit for duty my arse

Could he handle a Jump Jet?

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9:41a, 3/3/24

We have flown in and out of BRO heading to SPI, it's an old airport used by Pan Am in the early days for routes to Mexico and really does not seem to have been expanded/modernized over the years.

ETA: Looks like they just opened a new terminal and are going to extend the runway, good for them.

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In reply to Kenneth_2003 • 9:47a, 3/3/24

Kenneth_2003 said:
So... The flight crew that typically fly the 747.. Do they maintain ratings on the other fixed wing platforms in the fleet?

No. One of my BQ classmates flew the C-32...the 757. He didn't fly any other types while with that wing.

plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose

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In reply to The Kraken • 12:15p, 3/5/24

The Kraken said:
Kenneth_2003 said:
So... The flight crew that typically fly the 747.. Do they maintain ratings on the other fixed wing platforms in the fleet?

No. One of my BQ classmates flew the C-32...the 757. He didn't fly any other types while with that wing.

Thanks... I wasn't sure if the crew that flew the presidents 747 was uniquely assigned to just the Presidents 747 or if that was the Presidents flight crew for all Air Force provided travel.

Also congrats to your classmate! That's incredible!