Matt "Linus" Ottosen
boeing c-40b clipper
An unexpected Boeing C-40B VIP was out at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (Williams Gateway "Willie") on Saturday. He spent almost two hours in the pattern doing touch-and-go's. He spent so much time in the pattern that Joe and I were able to get right under him for a few of his approaches.
This one is dedicated to Joe because of his love for flashing aircraft beacons!
89th Airlift Wing
The 89th Airlift Wing (89 AW) of the United States Air Force is based at Andrews Air Force Base, MD. The 89th Airlift Wing provides global Special Air Mission (SAM) airlift, logistics, aerial port and communications for the President, Vice President, Combat Commanders, senior leaders and the global mobility system as tasked by the White House, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and Air Mobility Command.
C-40B
Mission
The C-40B provides safe, comfortable and reliable transportation for U.S. leaders to locations around the world. The C-40B's customers include members of the Cabinet and Congress. The aircraft also perform other operational support missions.
Features
The C-40B is based upon the commercial Boeing 737-700 Business Jet. The body of the C-40 is identical to that of the Boeing 737-700. Both models have state of the art avionics equipment, integrated Global Positioning System and Flight Management System/Electronic Flight Instrument System and a heads up display. Heading the safety equipment list is the Traffic Collision Avoidance System and enhanced weather radar. The aircraft is a variant of the Boeing next generation 737-700, and combines the 737-700 fuselage with the wings and landing gear from the larger and heavier 737-800. The basic aircraft has auxiliary fuel tanks, missionized interior with self-sustainment features and managed passenger communications.
The cabin area is equipped with a crew rest area, distinguished visitor compartment with sleep accommodations, two galleys and business class seating with worktables.
The C-40B is designed to be an "office in the sky" for senior military and government leaders. Communications are paramount aboard the C-40B which provides broadband data/video transmit and receive capability as well as clear and secure voice and data communication. It gives combatant commanders the ability to conduct business anywhere around the world using on-board Internet and local area network connections, improved telephones, satellites, television monitors, and facsimile and copy machines. The C-40B also has a computer-based passenger data system.
boeing c-40b clipper
An unexpected Boeing C-40B VIP was out at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (Williams Gateway "Willie") on Saturday. He spent almost two hours in the pattern doing touch-and-go's. He spent so much time in the pattern that Joe and I were able to get right under him for a few of his approaches.
This one is dedicated to Joe because of his love for flashing aircraft beacons!
89th Airlift Wing
The 89th Airlift Wing (89 AW) of the United States Air Force is based at Andrews Air Force Base, MD. The 89th Airlift Wing provides global Special Air Mission (SAM) airlift, logistics, aerial port and communications for the President, Vice President, Combat Commanders, senior leaders and the global mobility system as tasked by the White House, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and Air Mobility Command.
C-40B
Mission
The C-40B provides safe, comfortable and reliable transportation for U.S. leaders to locations around the world. The C-40B's customers include members of the Cabinet and Congress. The aircraft also perform other operational support missions.
Features
The C-40B is based upon the commercial Boeing 737-700 Business Jet. The body of the C-40 is identical to that of the Boeing 737-700. Both models have state of the art avionics equipment, integrated Global Positioning System and Flight Management System/Electronic Flight Instrument System and a heads up display. Heading the safety equipment list is the Traffic Collision Avoidance System and enhanced weather radar. The aircraft is a variant of the Boeing next generation 737-700, and combines the 737-700 fuselage with the wings and landing gear from the larger and heavier 737-800. The basic aircraft has auxiliary fuel tanks, missionized interior with self-sustainment features and managed passenger communications.
The cabin area is equipped with a crew rest area, distinguished visitor compartment with sleep accommodations, two galleys and business class seating with worktables.
The C-40B is designed to be an "office in the sky" for senior military and government leaders. Communications are paramount aboard the C-40B which provides broadband data/video transmit and receive capability as well as clear and secure voice and data communication. It gives combatant commanders the ability to conduct business anywhere around the world using on-board Internet and local area network connections, improved telephones, satellites, television monitors, and facsimile and copy machines. The C-40B also has a computer-based passenger data system.