July 30, 201411 yr I was explaining to one of my customers about how Air Force One is not an actual aircraft but the call sign for the airplane the US President is on. I was wondering if any former US Presidents ever flew as a PIC in General Aviation aircraft while in office. The only President I could think of would be George Bush Senior but I think he gave up flying years before. Would be cool to hear a radio transcript of a President doing Circuits on a GA aircraft at a local airport....but not sure if it has ever happened. President: Tower this is Air Force One type Cessna for touch and go... Tower: You are cleared for Touch and Go Mr President. I think that would be very cool. B) EDIT: A bit of research I found that Dwight Eisenhower also had a private pilot license but not sure if he ever flew an aircraft as the President, so looks like it never happened: http://www.airspacemag.com/history-of-flight/from-pilot-to-president-35484682/?no-ist Matthew Kane I'm Dyslexic, what's an error to you is not to me
July 30, 201411 yr That would be funny to hear, am also interested. I feel that for safety reasons many didn't. Regards, Jeremy Chesney
July 30, 201411 yr In your example with the president on a civil aircraft, the call sign would be 'Executive One'.
July 30, 201411 yr Author In your example with the president on a civil aircraft, the call sign would be 'Executive One'. I did not know that...What do you know, Richard Nixon flew with United Airlines DC-10 from Washington to LAX so that would have been 'Executive One'....Very cool http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executive_One Matthew Kane I'm Dyslexic, what's an error to you is not to me
July 30, 201411 yr Additional information on Air Force One Half: http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/12/02/1259671/-Air-Force-One-Half# _________________________________________________________________________ Bob "roadwarrior" Werab Config: ASUS Prime Motherboard, RYZEN 5, 32 GB Ram, Radeon RX5700 XT, 2 TB SSD
July 30, 201411 yr Author Additional information on Air Force One Half: http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/12/02/1259671/-Air-Force-One-Half# That is really cool Matthew Kane I'm Dyslexic, what's an error to you is not to me
August 2, 201411 yr Hey congress and your taxpayer provided plane is used DC-3 without sound proofing materials and the roof leaks at times bring your coat, and extra blankets when it gets cold.
August 24, 201411 yr Aerial view of JetStar Air Force One at LBJ Ranch. Had a chance to visit there today and came across this shot: https://app.box.com/s/6mfcm3cmdmdzimpden5i _________________________________________________________________________ Bob "roadwarrior" Werab Config: ASUS Prime Motherboard, RYZEN 5, 32 GB Ram, Radeon RX5700 XT, 2 TB SSD
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