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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 11:24 am
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bltserv
 
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Airforce 1 is a "call sign"

Originally Posted by Steve M
Well, on the day he flew into SNA, Air Force 1 was reportedly a 757-200, and had no trouble with the short runway.
Explanation:

Whatever aircraft the President of the United States is on
is given the radio call designation "Airforce 1".

757 is OK at SNA. Its a heavy.
Just as long as the GA stay far behind it.

Its not a Jumbo like a 747.

As far as a 747 at SNA
I agree with the previous post. Forget the golfcourse and toll road.
Its headed for Back Bay. Yeeha. What a landing.
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