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| caterwaul | Apr 12 2008, 06:09 PM Post #1 |
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no need for PAF to acquire VIP jets for GMA, the existing C-130 could be immediately reconfigured for VIP use: ======== Air Force Juan. It has carried the dead and wounded, landed in countless disaster areas and braved the toughest weather conditions. But behind the brute whirr of its engines and the brawn of its fuselage, the C-130 Hercules can actually fly first class too. Amid exposed cables and military markings in its bare interior, the C-130 offers first-class accommodations to flying VIPs as the need arises, complete with a squad of flight attendants, cushy-comfy recliners, snacks, wet tissues and air-conditioning at chilly temperatures. Top officials of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and some members of the media got the first-class experience aboard the Hercules on an early morning flight to Zamboanga City last April 3, when the party of PAF chief Lt. Gen. Pedrito Cadungog visited in time for the 24th anniversary of the 3rd Air Division. An especially allotted space near the cockpit was VIP-configured with eight recliners bearing the Air Force seal, arranged by fours on either side of the aisle. Seats were arranged so that pairs faced each other, a table conveniently between them to receive snacks and refreshments. Those who were not lucky enough to catch the limited-edition seats settled in corners, sitting on wherever they could manage to squat, at times dodging bags hanging from hooks. Behind the drawstring curtain that separated “first class” from “economy,” other soldiers and civilians, mostly relatives of servicemen accommodated as chance passengers, were crammed along with boxes and bags, some seated while others stood clinging to nets and ropes that held the load of cargo in place. Others bravely stood right beside the “portalet,” which towered by the rear ramp door. Back in the VIP “cabin,” tubes overhead sprayed cool air in intervals. It was the C-130’s version of air-conditioning. As soon as the plane reached cruising altitude, airwomen-turned-flight-attendants brought in warm breakfast and bottles of water and iced tea. On the return flight, they served chips and cupcakes. Despite the deafening drone of its engines and the heady smell of exhaust and aviation gas, such unexpected niceties inside the stout machine somehow brought the flying experience closer to one inside an airliner. Now, if only there was in-flight entertainment. T. Quismundo http://opinion.inquirer.net/inquireropinio...-Camp-Aguinaldo |
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| gen1 | Apr 12 2008, 06:23 PM Post #2 |
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tunay na portalet ? ok yan pag nasa turbulence funny sig too |
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| gigumaku | Jun 4 2008, 11:31 AM Post #3 |
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---------- A chartered flight from PAL would be more economical for international state visits. PGMA is an economist, she should understand that. ---------- It's even better if the President can secure "free-passes" for herself and her entourage. :thumb: ---------- On the other hand, for tactical and strategic transport, there's no need to upgrade the C-130 into a VIP plane. Just add some counter-measures on it and whalla! Pwede na yun sa kanya. Kapag gyera na kasi, di na pwede maarte. PGMA is an economist, she should understand that. ---------- |
----------![]() Whew! It's really hard to deal with JARHEADS ! I'm outta here... Keep dreaming ! ---------- | |
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