Presidential Plane Kerfluffle
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I would hardly consider the 777 or 787 a light twin. The 777x has the largest engine in the world. 4 engines is no longer necessary
If I were a pilot I think I'd still like 4...just in case you lose one.. or two.
Nothing says First World quite like needing to buy used, out of production, airframes for State Aircraft.
Well it depends. If you lose two engines on the same side you are so fucked
Having flown the 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7, with some MD-11 thrown in for good measure, I prefer the redundancy.
I'll wait for the 2 hour takeoff alternates for twins.
Said in the best of humor ...
I'll wait for the 2 hour takeoff alternates for twins.
Said in the best of humor ...
Probably the largest issue is that Qatar is a Sharia Supremest country that, much like Iran, is not really an ally of the United States. Just like the billions they've donated to American universities, it's hard to imagine this is simply a friendly gesture and that they don't believe, true or not, this buys some influence.
That's why they got that big assed rudder...
Push that foot to the floor and hold it there. You'll be just fine
Umm, nope.
Part of my training was loosing three and then going around. Now that was a challenge.
And a shit load of trim.
I think it was 5 units of trim for a two engine out go-around....been a few yrs.
Not like its a Metroliner, now that was a shit load of rudder.
It a joke we used to tell the the 777 and A300 drivers just to piss them off.
Cause from the cockpit of the 74 you are still looking down on them.
But have you flown the 717? I hear it’s the best airframe out there. Just ask a Tranny.Having flown the 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7, with some MD-11 thrown in for good measure, I prefer the redundancy.
I'll wait for the 2 hour takeoff alternates for twins.
Said in the best of humor ...
They developed and delivered the first triple 7 within ~5 years but it's going to take 10 years to build a pair of 747s, at 2bil each, at the request of the President. It's a national embarrassment they can't get this done. BUT then the 777 was in the early 90s when Boeing still had bald white men with glasses and cigarettes doing all the thinky stuff, they probably have a bunch of dumb women and faggots up in there nowadays.
If Clintons can have their multi billion dollar charity err slush fund then Trump can accept a 747 from the Arabs
If Clintons can have their multi billion dollar charity err slush fund then Trump can accept a 747 from the Arabs
One of my fellow chair force alumni posted the real story on X, and it was picked up by PJ Media:
Bottom line: much ado about nothing; the plane’s been here in San Antonio undergoing refurbishment for over a year, and this deal was actually initiated under Biden’s (supposed) tenure. Sheesh..
Bottom line: much ado about nothing; the plane’s been here in San Antonio undergoing refurbishment for over a year, and this deal was actually initiated under Biden’s (supposed) tenure. Sheesh..
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Did that training include removal of big, awful smelling, items from your pants after losing 3.
Nope, but did have to change shirts and have a beer after it. plus my leg hurt a little bit.Did that training include removal of big, awful smelling, items from your pants after losing 3.
Def have to be dead on V2 to do it...and maybe get a 300-400 fpm climb out of it.
Very similar to going around on the 72 with 2 out.
Once had an instructor give me an entire pro check with a engine out on the 74.
Did steep turns, stalls and all approaches with one out.
That was before the days of AQP.
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Of course it's much ado about nothing, just look at who is doing the complaining, the usual bunch of worthless shitweasels.
One of my aviation mentors - Navy Captain, Viet Nam vet, former P2V Neptune and P3 Orion submarine hunter pilot, used to tell the tale of a P3 on final approach at a USAF B-52 base. Tower addresses the P3 as "Navy light-aircraft" (the P3 is a 4-engine turboprop nearly as big as a C-130, but this was a common head-game the USAF liked to play with the USN to assert dominance). "Navy light-aircraft, abort approach and initiate a go-around. Await further instructions." The P3 inquires as to why, and is told there is a B-52 on long final with a declared emergency due to an engine-out situation. P3 pilot replies, "Ah, yes - the dreaded 7-engine approach."
Yep. As I said, a "tale" of inter-service rivalry. Probably a grain of truth and the rest for entertainment, but funny nonetheless.
Capt. Billie Del "Bill" Johnson. VP-1. He was an incredible pilot, and recognized by the Alabama FSDO as an FAA Master Pilot. After retirement from the USN he became Chief Pilot for Auburn University's aviation program. I learned so much from him. (And he had an incredible sense of humor). He LOVED flying, and was a humble, friendly guy with no hint of the arrogance that often accompanies one with his accomplishments. I miss him a lot. I used to help him maintain his last plane, a Stinson 108 Station Wagon, and he taught me a lot about flying.
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