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Pelosi flies disputed military jet home [nonstop!]
San Francisco Chronicle ^
| Feb 10, 2007
Posted on 02/11/2007 4:22:42 PM PST by John Jorsett
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To: proudofthesouth
Couldn't have said it better myself.
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posted on
02/11/2007 7:33:58 PM PST
by
Islander7
("Show me an honest politician and I will show you a case of mistaken identity.")
To: SoCalPol
Don't poke a hole in her, lots of green house gas there.
82
posted on
02/11/2007 7:35:05 PM PST
by
Islander7
("Show me an honest politician and I will show you a case of mistaken identity.")
To: B4Ranch
To: pax_et_bonum
The president's spokesman, Tony Snow, on Thursday called the criticism "unfair" and the flap "a silly story." I think Snow is pretty silly, too.
He used to be a talk-radio goon.. I bet he LIKES Pelosi.
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posted on
02/11/2007 7:46:50 PM PST
by
humblegunner
(If you're gonna die, die with your boots on.)
To: humblegunner
Looks like she's not very digestable.
85
posted on
02/11/2007 7:50:02 PM PST
by
pax_et_bonum
(I will always love you, Flyer.)
To: Diddle E. Squat
I watched the first series of GVs coming off the floor in Savannah back in the 90s. Mrs Pelosi can rest assured that the GV will get her to FrootLoop City in much comfort and safety.
C-37As come equipped with a number of features not found on any other business jets. The avionics system is a state-of-the-art Honeywell SPZ-8500 Flight Management System with an integrated full-function Heads-Up Display. The FMS allows crews to program computers to have the aircraft arrive at point in space at a specific time. They also come equipped with enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System, and Microwave Landing System. Other important features include Tacan military navigation equipment and a military Identification Friend/Foe transponder. Full Authority Digital Engine Controls ensure critical engine operating parameters are maintained.
The C-37A, like other Gulfstream Vs, meets the Extended Range with Two-Engine Airplanes standards, a criterion previously only met by larger commercial aircraft operating over long stretches of water.
Passengers will enjoy flying on what Gulfstream claims is the quietest aircraft in production. The twin engines are located aft of the cabin bulkheads; titanium mufflers and vibration isolators will eliminate hydraulic system noise. Insulated side panels, and re-engineered windows further eliminate outside noise. The interior package includes a passenger flight information display system that can feature real-time global positioning on a moving world map, weather updates and other important information.
To top it off, this jet can cruise comfortably at an alititude of 47,000 feet or even higher depending on the eastery winds.
And to be quite honest, you could load an enitre circus on a frickin 757. But then again, im sure Pelosi masturbates to images of Hugo Chavez and his nice plantations down in Bannana Republic world. Shes doing her fair share for the "global warming" crisis.
Stalin and Mao lived very comfortable lives. Any respectful socialist realizes that the "enlightened ones" know better. There are crooks on both side. But the entitlement mentality truly makes me want to barf. Rep. Pelosi wouldn't think of living in DC where all her Democratic brethren have created such a "beautiful" city. [GAGGING WITH FULL RETCHED NASUEA]
To: nctexan
I've seen a few 1st Cav emblems but I can't recall that tone..LOL
87
posted on
02/11/2007 7:58:05 PM PST
by
glaseatr
(Proud Father of a Marine, Uncle of SGT Adam Estep A. 2/5 Cav. KIA Thurs April 29, 2004 Baghdad Iraq)
To: John Jorsett
88
posted on
02/11/2007 8:35:06 PM PST
by
McBuff
To: FairOpinion
So I guess the plane CAN make it coast to coast without refueling after all The earlier talk was of a C-20B, which is a Gulfstream III. It can make the trip too, most of the time. But maybe not if the jet stream is feeling frisky.
89
posted on
02/11/2007 11:46:38 PM PST
by
El Gato
("The Second Amendment is the RESET button of the United States Constitution." -- Doug McKay)
To: 68skylark
Pelosi Galore's Flying Circus
from some other Freeper...
90
posted on
02/11/2007 11:48:29 PM PST
by
Loud Mime
(“War’s very object is victory, not prolonged indecision." Gen Douglas Mac Arthur)
To: stephenjohnbanker
tony is following orders...he's working for Bush now.
91
posted on
02/11/2007 11:49:39 PM PST
by
Loud Mime
(“War’s very object is victory, not prolonged indecision." Gen Douglas Mac Arthur)
To: Non-Sequitur
There should never have been passed a law stating that the Speaker should have military transport for security reasons. There is no such "law". Just regulations of the 89th Airlift wing, which reflect DoD and White House policy. The C-20 and C-37 (along with C-9s) are operated by the 99th Airlift Squadron
92
posted on
02/11/2007 11:50:55 PM PST
by
El Gato
("The Second Amendment is the RESET button of the United States Constitution." -- Doug McKay)
To: seanmerc
. As was pointed out earlier, the smaller aircraft can fly the route non-step IF the weather conditions/atmospherics are right. Sometimes they will be, sometimes they won't. Since the C-37A's range is over twice the distance from DC to SFO, I'm sure they can make it even with headwind. The same would not have been true for the C-37A's older sibling the C-20B, which is a Gulfstream III, although it's stated range also exceeds the DC-SFO distance.
93
posted on
02/11/2007 11:54:09 PM PST
by
El Gato
("The Second Amendment is the RESET button of the United States Constitution." -- Doug McKay)
To: El Gato
As was pointed iut in earlier threads, even the G 3 has plenty of no matter the headwinds. The range was purely a SMOKESCREEN by the Pelosi Flying Circus to get a 757 and play the role of VP.
To: El Gato
As was pointed out in earlier threads, even the G 3 has plenty of range no matter the headwinds. The range was purely a SMOKESCREEN by the Pelosi Flying Circus to get a 757 and play the role of VP.
To: CindyDawg
I think we ought to lock the place up and only let them meet 1 week a year. Greyhound (round trip) tickets should be issued at no cost. Jasons could cater "lunch boxes" Motel 6 could provide sleeping arrangements. 2 to a room. No pets.
LAMOROTF. That is just too funny. Could you imagine it. I especially love the two to a room. There would be a mutiny for sure.
To: McBuff
Hillary will soon ask for the latest space shuttle from NASA
To: John Jorsett
A very silly situation we best the very best of.
To: stephenjohnbanker
"Tony Snow, on Thursday called the criticism "unfair" and the flap "a silly story.
And just what is 300,000 bucks cost one way is so unfair or silly, Tony??"
Tony Snow: Getting comfortable with the Beltway mentality. Sad.
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posted on
02/12/2007 8:39:55 AM PST
by
EyeGuy
To: John Jorsett
You mean she fit her ENRIRE EGO into the shell of a Gulfstream V????????
100
posted on
02/12/2007 8:40:31 AM PST
by
tcrlaf
(VOTE DEM! You'll Look GREAT In A Burqa!)
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