What about Trump's 757? | FerrariChat

What about Trump's 757?

Discussion in 'Aviation Chat' started by Gatorrari, Nov 9, 2016.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

Page 1 of 6
  1. Gatorrari

    Gatorrari F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Feb 27, 2004
    15,939
    Georgia
    Full Name:
    Jim Pernikoff
    #1 Gatorrari, Nov 9, 2016
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    Now that he is President-Elect, what will Donald Trump do with his 757? I've seen the aircraft parked quite often at an FBO at PBI, whenever I've flown down there to visit my dad. (I think the attached photo was taken at PBI.)

    I know that he will use the VC-25s (747s) for state business, but what if he just wants to spend a weekend at Mar-a-Lago? I guess he can use of the Air Force's VC-32s (757s) in place of his own; outside of certain communications gear, I'm guessing that those aircraft have certain defensive systems probably lacking in his own airplane.
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
  2. henryr

    henryr Two Time F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Nov 10, 2003
    21,683
    Atlanta
    Full Name:
    Juan Sánchez Villa-L
    #2 henryr, Nov 9, 2016
    he'll fly air force 1 wherever he goes........
     
  3. energy88

    energy88 Two Time F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Jan 21, 2012
    27,128
    West of Fredericksburg, VA
    Full Name:
    John
    #3 energy88, Nov 9, 2016
  4. Bob Parks

    Bob Parks F1 Veteran
    Consultant

    Nov 29, 2003
    7,917
    Shoreline,Washington
    Full Name:
    Robert Parks
    #4 Bob Parks, Nov 9, 2016
    The "57" is one of Boeing's best designs.
     
  5. jcurry

    jcurry Two Time F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Jan 16, 2012
    21,552
    In the past
    Full Name:
    Jim
    #5 jcurry, Nov 9, 2016
    +1

    Much preferred over a 73, except if you are a passenger sitting in the back of a -300!:eek: But even a -300 has a great power-to-weight ratio.
     
  6. RWP137

    RWP137 Formula 3

    Apr 29, 2013
    1,588
    AZ
    Full Name:
    Rick
    #6 RWP137, Nov 9, 2016
    Plane belongs to the Trump Organization. I'm sure the other executives will keep it busy enough. They do still have a very large company to run with properties all over the world.
     
  7. donv

    donv Two Time F1 World Champ
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Jan 5, 2002
    24,082
    Portland, Oregon
    Full Name:
    Don
    #7 donv, Nov 9, 2016
    Trump's 757 used to belong to Paul Allen... hence the tail number in that picture.

    I imagine he'll use government transport when he takes office, just for security and communications reasons, if nothing else. Before then? Who knows.
     
  8. Gatorrari

    Gatorrari F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Feb 27, 2004
    15,939
    Georgia
    Full Name:
    Jim Pernikoff
    #8 Gatorrari, Nov 9, 2016
    I don't think a 747 will fit into PBI; I've never seen an aircraft bigger than a 767 there, so if the Secret Service insists he fly a government airplane, I guess it would be a VC-32.

    Apparently, he may appoint one of his sons to the Cabinet, so it might be his family members who continue to use his airplane while he uses the USAF's.

    (I take that back - I did see an An-124 at PBI once, so if it can fit, certainly a 747 can!)
     
  9. Gatorrari

    Gatorrari F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Feb 27, 2004
    15,939
    Georgia
    Full Name:
    Jim Pernikoff
    #9 Gatorrari, Nov 9, 2016
  10. henryr

    henryr Two Time F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Nov 10, 2003
    21,683
    Atlanta
    Full Name:
    Juan Sánchez Villa-L
    #10 henryr, Nov 9, 2016
    It was an inside joke.....

    I think any plane POTUS is on becomes air force 1 automatically
     
  11. NORTY

    NORTY Formula Junior

    Aug 15, 2008
    503
    CARLSBAD, CA, USA,
    Full Name:
    NORTY
    #11 NORTY, Nov 9, 2016


    Or, Marine 2...
     
  12. Jeff Kennedy

    Jeff Kennedy F1 Veteran
    Owner Silver Subscribed

    Oct 16, 2007
    6,577
    Edwardsville, IL
    Full Name:
    Jeff Kennedy
    #12 Jeff Kennedy, Nov 9, 2016
    The Presidential Fleet at Andrews also includes Gulfstream and/or Global.

    The 747 will be bigger but not nearly as nice as the interior in his 757.
     
  13. Moondog4224

    Moondog4224 Rookie

    Jan 10, 2015
    28
    #13 Moondog4224, Nov 9, 2016
    Marine One if he is on it as well...
     
  14. donv

    donv Two Time F1 World Champ
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Jan 5, 2002
    24,082
    Portland, Oregon
    Full Name:
    Don
    #14 donv, Nov 9, 2016
    Nope. Only an air force airplane.

    A private or airline aircraft would be "Executive One."

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executive_One

     
  15. henryr

    henryr Two Time F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Nov 10, 2003
    21,683
    Atlanta
    Full Name:
    Juan Sánchez Villa-L
    #15 henryr, Nov 10, 2016
    don't care about them when they are not in office. they should be forced to take public transit when they leave
     
  16. F1tommy

    F1tommy F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Dec 15, 2007
    10,297
    Chicagoland USA
    Full Name:
    Tom Tanner
    #16 F1tommy, Nov 10, 2016
    You think they will try to put Trump on the Osprey??

    Just kidding. Glad Hillary got booted!!!
     
  17. boxerman

    boxerman F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    May 27, 2004
    18,805
    FL
    Full Name:
    Sean
    #17 boxerman, Nov 10, 2016
    I have seen a 747 Sp parked at PBI years ago.

    I am guessing Trump will speed up the presidential 747-8 purchase.
     
  18. Tcar

    Tcar F1 Rookie

    Jan 2, 2010
    4,739
    Denver, Albuquerque
    #18 Tcar, Nov 10, 2016
    ????

    Have read of AF 1, Marine 1, Army 1, Navy 1, CG 1.
     
  19. gated_shifter

    gated_shifter Formula Junior

    Aug 5, 2015
    537
    Plano, TX
    #19 gated_shifter, Nov 10, 2016
    maybe it becomes melania's grocery-getter...
     
  20. donv

    donv Two Time F1 World Champ
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Jan 5, 2002
    24,082
    Portland, Oregon
    Full Name:
    Don
    #20 donv, Nov 10, 2016
    I've never heard of Army 1 or CG 1.

    As far as I know, the only ones which have ever been used are Air Force 1, Executive 1, Marine 1, and Navy 1.

     
  21. donv

    donv Two Time F1 World Champ
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Jan 5, 2002
    24,082
    Portland, Oregon
    Full Name:
    Don
    #21 donv, Nov 10, 2016
    More likely, Ivanka's...

     
  22. kylec

    kylec F1 Rookie
    Silver Subscribed

    Jun 9, 2005
    3,578
    Orlando
    #22 kylec, Nov 10, 2016
    KPBI has a runway that's 10,000' long. Waco (where GWB flew in and out of) is 8,600'.
     
  23. Tcar

    Tcar F1 Rookie

    Jan 2, 2010
    4,739
    Denver, Albuquerque
    #23 Tcar, Nov 10, 2016
  24. Gatorrari

    Gatorrari F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Feb 27, 2004
    15,939
    Georgia
    Full Name:
    Jim Pernikoff
    #24 Gatorrari, Nov 10, 2016
    Army 1 was used frequently in the '50s and '60s when the Army and Marines shared the helicopter duties. Eventually the Marines took that over completely.

    Air Force 2, Marine 2, etc are used when the Vice President is aboard. And sometimes they'll use Air Force 1 Foxtrot, etc when only the President's family members are on board. (Foxtrot = F for Family)
     
  25. edworak

    edworak Karting
    Silver Subscribed

    Jun 10, 2007
    105
    Genoa, Nevada
    Full Name:
    Ed Dworak
    #25 edworak, Nov 10, 2016
    Does Donald's aircraft operate under Part 91, 135 or 121?
     
Page 1 of 6

Share This Page