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Hail to the Chief
AirSpace Season 2, Episode 3 Hail To the Chief Nick: So, they call the White House "the people's house," and there's an old joke about it being the crown of public housing in the United States. Does that make Air Force One public transportation? Emily: Paid for by the public- Nick: Fair enough. Emily: So, it's public transportation. Nick: It's just not public access. Emily: Just not public access. Matt: Yeah, so publicly subsidized but not publicly enjoyed. Nick: Today on AirSpace, we're going to talk about presidential flight, specifically the people who fly and fly with the President of the United States. We assure you no presidents were interviewed in the making of this episode. Emily: We'll talk about the luxuries and familiarities of one of the most romanticized aircraft in the world with a member of the White House press corps. Scott Horsley: No one ever says, "Oh, have you been in the Oval Office," or "Have you gotten to meet the President?" The first question they always ask me is, "Have you flown on Air Force One?" Matt: And we'll talk with a former Marine One pilot about the seriousness of the responsibilities that come along with the job to fly the President of the United States on good days and bad. Matt Howard: Page 1 of 19 My most memorable flight was to the Wall Street pad on September 14th, 2001. Nick: Presidential flight, from the cockpit in front to the Press Corps in back, and we all know who sits in the middle. -
4.19: “Angel Maintenance” Guest: Fmr
The West Wing Weekly 4.19: “Angel Maintenance” Guest: Fmr. Acting Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning [Intro Music] JOSH: Hi ho. You're listening to The West Wing Weekly. I'm Joshua Malina. HRISHI: And I'm Hrishikesh Hirway. Today we're talking about Angel Maintenance. It's episode 19 from Season 4. JOSH: The story's by Eli Attie and Kevin Falls, our dear, dear, friends. The teleplay is by Eli Attie and Aaron Sorkin. This episode was directed by Jessica Yu, Oscar winner, and it first aired on April 2nd, 2003. HRISHI: It's the return of Jessica Yu, who also directed "Somebody's Going to Emergency, Somebody's Going to Jail." JOSH: That's right. HRISHI: In this episode, the President's on his way home from Manila aboard Air Force One along with some of the staff and the White House press corps when a light for the landing gear fails to go off, which could mean that the light doesn't work or it could mean something worse. And C.J. has to keep the reporters in the dark so they don't create a national security risk by reporting it. Back in the White House, Josh is working on a bill to clean up the Chesapeake with a moderate Republican congressman. And Congressman Mark Richardson returns and Toby has to deal with him because a Congressional Black Caucus is threatening to vote against a Kundu peacekeeping bill. JOSH: No mention in that synopsis of Manila's being a... [cross talk] an anagram.. -
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Vol 49 Page 3 Vol 65 Page 9 The KC-135 The KC-135 Tanker, which entered service in 1956, could become the first U.S. warplane to serve for 100 years. It's the B-52 that's most often the butt of jokes about its age, with onlookers noting that airmen could be working on the same planes their grandfathers flew, but another long-serving aircraft could hit the century mark. It's now looking like the KC-135 tanker fleet could mark 100 years in the air before its replacement is finally ready. Tankers are an essential component of American airpower. They supply U.S. and allied warplanes and support aircraft with the fuel to cross oceans and fly longer over battlefields. The KC-135 Stratotanker first joined the US Air Force in 1956. Built up from the Boeing 367-80 prototype aircraft, (it is not a modified B707 as a lot of people think) the KC-135 was equipped with internal tanks capable of holding 130,000 litres of aviation fuel and a mid-air refuelling boom. The result was an aircraft that has refuelled U.S. and allied fighters, bombers, and support aircraft in every conflict and theatre since the Vietnam War. Hundreds of KC-135s were built between 1956 and 1965 and according to Pentagon figures, the U.S. Air Force currently flies 153 KC- 135s, while the Air National Guard operates 172 such planes and the Air Force reserve flies another 72. That’s a total of 397 aircraft still flying. The Air Force is currently preparing to purchase many new KC-46 Pegasus tankers, which is a new plane derived from the Boeing 767, however, the USAF won't be buying enough of the Pegasus to replace all KC-135s. -
ORDER JO 7110.65Y Air Traffic Organization Policy Effective Date: August 15, 2019
ORDER JO 7110.65Y Air Traffic Organization Policy Effective Date: August 15, 2019 SUBJ: Air Traffic Control This order prescribes air traffic control procedures and phraseology for use by personnel providing air traffic control services. Controllers are required to be familiar with the provisions of this order that pertain to their operational responsibilities and to exercise their best judgment if they encounter situations not covered by it. Angela McCullough Vice President, Mission Support Services Air Traffic Organization Date: ________________________ Distribution: ZAT-710, ZAT-464 Initiated By: AJV-0 Vice President, Mission Support Services RECORD OF CHANGES DIRECTIVE NO. JO 7110.65Y CHANGE SUPPLEMENTS CHANGE SUPPLEMENTS TO OPTIONAL TO OPTIONAL BASIC BASIC FAA Form 1320−5 (6−80) USE PREVIOUS EDITION 8/15/19 JO 7110.65Y Explanation of Changes Basic Direct questions through appropriate facility/service center office staff to the Office of Primary Interest (OPI) a. 1−1−9. REQUESTS FOR d. 2−6−2. PIREP SOLICITATION AND INTERPRETATION OR CLARIFICATIONS DISSEMINATION TO THIS ORDER This change incorporates language for the This change replaces the term “District Manager” categorization of PIREPs, adds a note emphasizing with “General Manager.” certain routine PIREPs, adds the phrase “cloud coverage” to subparagraph 2−6−2al, adds two b. 1−2−6. ABBREVIATIONS references to PIREP handling, and revises language for soliciting information about volcanic activity to This change reflects the implementation of the term align with other applicable FAA publications. RAPCON by United States Navy (USN) and United e. 4−7−12. AIRPORT CONDITIONS States Marine Corps (USMC) radar approach control facilities. It also reintroduces the term Army This change removes the ambiguous “en route Radar Approach Control (ARAC) into the descent” wording in the En Route portion of the Abbreviations Table and provides uniformity with paragraph and adds the option for En Route other air traffic orders.