CoudyBills Posted May 19 Posted May 19 On 5/11/2025 at 4:35 PM, Homelander said: If the Dems take back power in the midterms, don’t act shocked when Trump gets impeached again. The guy collects impeachments like felony charges and let’s be real, he’s earned every damn one. You seem bitter. Perhaps a civil war could solve the country's differences.
sherpa Posted May 19 Posted May 19 Just a side note, because it was mentioned in a link above as an expense, there is no reason to have air to air refueling capability on AF1, and it is extremely expensive. The Boeing project underway does not include it. AF1 has never "tanked" with the president aboard. The spare has, but without the pres.
All_Pro_Bills Posted May 19 Posted May 19 (edited) If Trump can't take the plane I might be interested in a "free" 747 but after measuring my garage I'm not sure its going to fit. Edited May 19 by All_Pro_Bills 1
f0neguy Posted May 19 Posted May 19 Question that probably has no answer. When the WH ordered two new Air Force 1s a few years ago, why didn’t Boeing put those two planes at the front of the line? I’m guessing the USA is one of their larger customers. If they’re still 4-5 years away (estimated) that makes no sense.
sherpa Posted May 19 Posted May 19 12 minutes ago, f0neguy said: Question that probably has no answer. When the WH ordered two new Air Force 1s a few years ago, why didn’t Boeing put those two planes at the front of the line? I’m guessing the USA is one of their larger customers. If they’re still 4-5 years away (estimated) that makes no sense. Because the gov probably told Boeing when they wanted them completed, based on the current two 747's used as AF1.
Doc Posted May 19 Posted May 19 13 hours ago, sherpa said: Just a side note, because it was mentioned in a link above as an expense, there is no reason to have air to air refueling capability on AF1, and it is extremely expensive. The Boeing project underway does not include it. AF1 has never "tanked" with the president aboard. The spare has, but without the pres. So what's your best guess as to what it will cost to make this Qatar gift 747 usable?
sherpa Posted May 19 Posted May 19 5 minutes ago, Doc said: So what's your best guess as to what it will cost to make this Qatar gift 747 usable? That is way above my knowledge level. The encrypted communication suite as well as the passive defensive stuff that AF1 requires would be the major issue, and I have no idea re expenses. De-bugging it would be relatively simple, but an additional expense. Either way, they don't need to build in air to air refueling. that's a simple waste we've never used nor needed.
reddogblitz Posted May 19 Posted May 19 34 minutes ago, sherpa said: Either way, they don't need to build in air to air refueling. that's a simple waste we've never used nor needed. I believe the thinking is in case of a nuclear attack or some other catastrophic event they can put the Prez and his team on it and fly it around indefinitely until it's safe to land. Obviously if the can't refuel in the air they would have to land to refuel.
Homelander Posted May 20 Author Posted May 20 On 5/18/2025 at 3:47 AM, reddogblitz said: President Trump is on a roll with these tweets first with the no talent Bruce Springsteen with bad skin and now this. Is Eddie getting the 1 am tweet treatment too?
Big Blitz Posted May 20 Posted May 20 8 minutes ago, Homelander said: Get a life loser. Stop bumping this crap. No one cares. We know what you’re doing and it’s embarrassing. Everyone else has blocked you. Which is the only reason I’m responding and telling you to stop embarrassing yourself. You aren’t controlling the news cycle on a political forum with your panic bumps. 1 2
4th&long Posted May 20 Posted May 20 1 hour ago, Big Blitz said: Get a life loser. Stop bumping this crap. No one cares. We know what you’re doing and it’s embarrassing. Everyone else has blocked you. Which is the only reason I’m responding and telling you to stop embarrassing yourself. You aren’t controlling the news cycle on a political forum with your panic bumps. Ha ha ha what an #######. People care very much. If you don't like it stay out of the thread baby. You don't like Trump taking a bribe? It's not going to go away if no one posts about it. You need to grow some balls or take a break.
sherpa Posted May 20 Posted May 20 9 hours ago, reddogblitz said: I believe the thinking is in case of a nuclear attack or some other catastrophic event they can put the Prez and his team on it and fly it around indefinitely until it's safe to land. Obviously if the can't refuel in the air they would have to land to refuel. That was the reasoning, but it is so unrealistic that when combined with the normal range of a 747, it isn't worth the expense. Not that the scenario has occurred, but they've never tanked with the ores aboard. They have tanked the spare on some trips though. 1
Doc Brown Posted May 20 Posted May 20 On 5/18/2025 at 11:18 PM, CoudyBills said: You seem bitter. Perhaps a civil war could solve the country's differences. We tried that already. Didn't work. 1
4th&long Posted May 20 Posted May 20 Did Trump take possession of Allah force one yet? Turns out Trump approached Qatar they didn't offer it to him first. 1 hour ago, Doc said: I thought the 747 was first being offered under Biden? Think again. Of course you rubes would believe that.
Homelander Posted May 20 Author Posted May 20 10 hours ago, Big Blitz said: Get a life loser. Stop bumping this crap. No one cares. We know what you’re doing and it’s embarrassing. Everyone else has blocked you. Which is the only reason I’m responding and telling you to stop embarrassing yourself. You aren’t controlling the news cycle on a political forum with your panic bumps. 'No one cares' followed by a bunch of words of caring way too much. You’re not mad I’m posting; you’re mad I’m right. 2 1
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