Comments on: Trump forced to tighten belt http://blog.aopa.org/blog/?p=2130 Online perspective from the editors of "AOPA Pilot". Sat, 18 May 2013 17:56:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Buck http://blog.aopa.org/blog/?p=2130&cpage=1#comment-100611 Buck Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:31:36 +0000 http://blog.aopa.org/blog/?p=2130#comment-100611 Trump is VERY aviation-savvy and the 757 is an outstanding choice because it can go practically anywhere. I’ve flown many transport-category jet aircraft and the 757 continues to impress me with its incredible performance. It certainly works to serve our nation’s top-five leaders and is the primary aircraft for the Vice President and SecState, who regularly travel the globe and many times in/out of smaller domestic/international airports … certainly well-suited for Mr. Trump as well.

]]> By: Rich http://blog.aopa.org/blog/?p=2130&cpage=1#comment-99899 Rich Sat, 27 Aug 2011 12:09:35 +0000 http://blog.aopa.org/blog/?p=2130#comment-99899 Right on, David and Greg.

I Dont begrudge the super wealthy their wealth. Trump has worked a lot harder than I and employs a lot more people than I. Have you ever gotten a job from a poort person? BTW… does Trump need a pilot for that thing?, ok how abut a baggage handler? :) :)

]]> By: Gregg http://blog.aopa.org/blog/?p=2130&cpage=1#comment-99866 Gregg Fri, 26 Aug 2011 21:02:59 +0000 http://blog.aopa.org/blog/?p=2130#comment-99866 The Donald is a very savvy air ops guy. He purchased his first-cabin flying carpet 757-200 used from Microsoft co-founder, Paul Allen, who spared no expense in its original outfittings. Trump’s 727 — with hush kits and winglet mods — still cost less than a new G-IV and came with faster delivery. The 757 will well serve Trump’s business and/or political missions. As for Al Marsh stirring up the powder-puff landing dust with his tongue-in-cheek article, let’s just recognize that anyone who buys an airplane in this economy is a friend of aviation, especially when it keeps aviation workers gainfully employed in it support.

]]> By: David Nagel http://blog.aopa.org/blog/?p=2130&cpage=1#comment-99865 David Nagel Fri, 26 Aug 2011 20:51:36 +0000 http://blog.aopa.org/blog/?p=2130#comment-99865 This is what the rich do with their money. They purchase items that fill the requirements of their life and support the requirements of other lives with their money.

]]> By: Cory Owens http://blog.aopa.org/blog/?p=2130&cpage=1#comment-99861 Cory Owens Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:28:50 +0000 http://blog.aopa.org/blog/?p=2130#comment-99861 Yes, not a well written article. Trump is Trump .like him or hate him.He’s the high roller of high rollers. When you read the article, think of the millions on Social Security. Not to forget that Trump has done a lot for charity. But wouldn’t a brand spanking new King Air do?

]]> By: Lou Rand http://blog.aopa.org/blog/?p=2130&cpage=1#comment-99859 Lou Rand Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:22:33 +0000 http://blog.aopa.org/blog/?p=2130#comment-99859 Think Al did a fine Job…Poor Donald I should have it so bad

]]> By: Al Marsh http://blog.aopa.org/blog/?p=2130&cpage=1#comment-99855 Al Marsh Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:08:52 +0000 http://blog.aopa.org/blog/?p=2130#comment-99855 Whew! Thanks, Tom. That makes one vote for Al, and two against.

]]> By: Tom http://blog.aopa.org/blog/?p=2130&cpage=1#comment-99829 Tom Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:21:52 +0000 http://blog.aopa.org/blog/?p=2130#comment-99829 Lighten up… I think Mr. Marsh was attempting to poke a little fun and make light of the current economic circumstances.

]]> By: Carl Stahl http://blog.aopa.org/blog/?p=2130&cpage=1#comment-99816 Carl Stahl Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:02:18 +0000 http://blog.aopa.org/blog/?p=2130#comment-99816 As a former 757 Capt I think Mr. Trump is more knowledgable about aircraft than the reporter.

]]> By: SSMcDonald http://blog.aopa.org/blog/?p=2130&cpage=1#comment-99805 SSMcDonald Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:08:52 +0000 http://blog.aopa.org/blog/?p=2130#comment-99805 NOT an intelligently written article!. The article reaks of personal antipathy. The 757 will operate in and out of many airports that a wide body cannot. The 757 is a longer range airplane than the widebodies that would be available. I suspect that Mr. Trump knows more about what his needs are than this author.
SSMcDonald AOPA 344480 Captain EAL and former 757 pilot (among other airliners).

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