Post by Honeylioness on Apr 28, 2009 14:23:26 GMT -5
www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/apr/28/air-force-one-new-york
thetruthorthefight.wordpress.com/2009/04/28/low-flying-air-force-one-lookalike-freaks-out-nyc/
www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2009-04-27-airforceone-nyc_N.htm?csp=34
Can any tell me just what the F they were thinking?
Buzzing NYC in a jumbo jet with an F-16 alongside? REALLY? We now have SOOOOO much extra money in our Federal Budget that taking Air Force One around the country to get it's picture taken with national symbols and landmarks seemed like a responsible use of funds?
EXCUSE ME?? Somebody needs to lose his cushy government job and pension over this. In 1999 the GAO published a report that said:
I see - so assuming the "Powers that be" actually had enough common sense to have TWO people in the F-16 - you know, one to fly one to take pictures - and probably not a civilian with a Polaroid - then this very like could be the most expensive photo-op in history. To the tune of $18 million. Not to mention the salary for the pilot and crew of Air Force One. And the fuel.
Honestly, just how far up your own A$$ CAN you stick your head before you actually pass out from lack of oxygen?
thetruthorthefight.wordpress.com/2009/04/28/low-flying-air-force-one-lookalike-freaks-out-nyc/
www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2009-04-27-airforceone-nyc_N.htm?csp=34
Can any tell me just what the F they were thinking?
Buzzing NYC in a jumbo jet with an F-16 alongside? REALLY? We now have SOOOOO much extra money in our Federal Budget that taking Air Force One around the country to get it's picture taken with national symbols and landmarks seemed like a responsible use of funds? The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) notified the New York police department (NYPD) of the flyover, telling them photos of the Air Force One jet would be taken about 1,500 ft (450 metres) above the Statue of Liberty on Monday morning. It had a classified footnote that said "information in this document shall not be released to the public or the media".
EXCUSE ME?
? Somebody needs to lose his cushy government job and pension over this. In 1999 the GAO published a report that said: All pilot candidates must complete basic flight training, lasting 1 to 2 years, to earn their initial qualifications, or wings. According to DOD, the cost to train each military pilot through basic flight training is about $1 million; the cost to fully train a pilot with the requisite operational experience can be more than $9 million. These costs will vary significantly depending on the type of aircraft.
I see - so assuming the "Powers that be" actually had enough common sense to have TWO people in the F-16 - you know, one to fly one to take pictures - and probably not a civilian with a Polaroid - then this very like could be the most expensive photo-op in history. To the tune of $18 million. Not to mention the salary for the pilot and crew of Air Force One. And the fuel.
Honestly, just how far up your own A$$ CAN you stick your head before you actually pass out from lack of oxygen?