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To: bamahead

I think there is a safety issue here.

While on paper the C-20 has the range, safely maybe not.

I don't know how the AF would fly this but the airlines have a rule that goes something like this.

The plane has to be able to make its destination plus an alternate plus 30 min or maybe 1 hr of fuel.


50 posted on 02/08/2007 7:11:28 PM PST by Vinnie (You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Jihads You)
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Range: C-20B, 3,698 nautical miles, C-20H, 4,220 nautical miles Distance to S.F. - ~2,500 nautical miles




Maybe thats the rating without the load of Pelosi's ego being added ?????
52 posted on 02/08/2007 8:09:51 PM PST by wodinoneeye
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