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University of Michigan's jet here in West Virginia
March 4th, 2010 at 1:10 PM
#302
TTIWWP
March 4th, 2010 at 1:11 PM
#303
Not sure how to upload them.
Do you guys know how to do it? I would like to post them for you to see but I'm not the most gifted when it comes to this stuff.
March 4th, 2010 at 1:19 PM
#304
If you send a few of them to
If you send a few of them to [mod retracted], I'll upload/post them for you
March 4th, 2010 at 1:26 PM
#305
Maybe not the best idea to
Maybe not the best idea to post your email address here.
Love,
Your big brother
March 4th, 2010 at 1:32 PM
#306
That's actually McGuffie's
That's actually McGuffie's old email address, so I'm not worried about it
March 4th, 2010 at 1:37 PM
#307
Huh, funny, when we chat I
Huh, funny, when we chat I usually email Sam at sambamhurdleman@[mod retraction while keeping joke].
March 4th, 2010 at 1:56 PM
#308
I assume that's a joke, but I
I assume that's a joke, but I guess I'll delete it anyway.
March 4th, 2010 at 1:59 PM
#309
C'mon, that was funny!
C'mon, that was funny!
March 4th, 2010 at 2:04 PM
#310
Yeah, but I don't want some
Yeah, but I don't want some random kid with that email start getting spammed with things because adbots scour the site for emails just because of some chance guy writing it out. I left the name there, so at least there's that.
March 4th, 2010 at 1:43 PM
#313
Here are four that he sent
Here are four that he sent me:
March 4th, 2010 at 3:00 PM
#314
yah
hasn't it been discussed this plane isn't attached to the university and is just some rich guy's fun design?
March 4th, 2010 at 2:02 PM
#315
It's cool, but it's not the
It's cool, but it's not the best looking design, IME.
March 4th, 2010 at 2:06 PM
#316
last picture:
"Heck, even our jet's got wings!"
March 4th, 2010 at 2:08 PM
#317
Flood, thank you for your help...
appreciate it!
March 4th, 2010 at 2:15 PM
#318
Cool plane but it does seem
like the blue came from some leftover buckets from the Tom Goss Memorial Halo.
March 4th, 2010 at 1:11 PM
#319
Yeah, fixed that one real
Yeah, fixed that one real quick.
March 4th, 2010 at 3:29 PM
#320
while you're at it
mine as well change the title too
March 4th, 2010 at 1:10 PM
#321
TTIWWP
TTIWWP
edit: Flood beat me to it
March 4th, 2010 at 1:15 PM
#322
Are you sure its not the jet
Are you sure its not the jet of the very rich alumni guy that lives in Texas? Or the UMHS patient transport jet?
If I recall correctly, The university doesn't own any jets, Rich Rod did his recruiting from a leased turboprop Beech King Air.
March 4th, 2010 at 1:24 PM
#323
If it is then I sincerely apologize to all of you guys.
I friend of mine called me from the hanger and told me about the plane knowing I'm a big Michigan fan. So I went out there to look at it and took pics. Again I apologize, my mistake. I did not know the University didn't have their own jet. Guess I deserve the neg bangs for that. Still, if anyone would like to see the pics and knows how I can upload them from my cell phone please let me know how to do it.
March 4th, 2010 at 1:31 PM
#324
Hey if you know how to attach
Hey if you know how to attach files onto an email, send a few of the best shots to me and I'll post 'em.
March 4th, 2010 at 1:32 PM
#325
I'm sending them to you now.
Let me know if/when you get them.
March 4th, 2010 at 1:36 PM
#326
Apparently not...
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N911UM
Edit: It's super rich alumni guy's jet:
March 4th, 2010 at 1:28 PM
#327
I think I misworded my
I think I misworded my original reply. The Athletic Department and University in general do not own their own jets. The Hospital system (UMHS) has their own jets that they use for critical patient evac and urgent organ transplants. So there are University of Michigan jets, but they aren't used for personal trips and such. Can you imagine what the Freep would run with if Rich Rod was using a Michigan jet to go visit family?
March 4th, 2010 at 3:46 PM
#328
It's probably more cost
It's probably more cost effective for them to lease or fly out of Detroit.
Virginia Tech has two planes (the Hokie Birds, of course) that faculty and staff can use for state business, but our departments are charged by person-flight hour. It's just cost-recovery, though, so it's much cheaper than commercial. Well worth it, too, when it's the choice between a 50 minute flight to DC or a 4-hour drive.
Our airstrip is right on campus, and we're really in the middle of nowhere (at least for the Eastern U.S.) so that may be why we have our own.
I'd bet that Beamer gets free Hokie Bird hours as part of his contract. I know Saban gets to use the LSU planes as part of his.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:15 PM
#329
Apparently in my head it's
Apparently in my head it's still 5 years ago.
Anybody want stock tips? Real estate is BIG.
"in addition to the $32 mil, Alabama makes a non-commercial airplane available for Saban's personal use for 25 hours per year"
March 4th, 2010 at 2:19 PM
#330
From one aircraft guy to another...
It's spelled "hangar". Sorry to nitpick, but it helps if you're in the industry.
March 4th, 2010 at 1:24 PM
#331
I used to live in Bridgeport, WV
I used to live in Bridgeport, WV.(1978-82) I know that airport well. When we lived there it was barely big enough for jets to land on. I'd be real interested to see your pics. Go Indians !!! Is Bridgeport High still known as the Indians or has political correctness wrecked it for everybody ?
March 4th, 2010 at 1:27 PM
#332
still indians....
and still a powerhouse in football. As for the runway, it was expanded years ago. They filled in the valley next to it about 10 years ago and extended the runway.
March 4th, 2010 at 1:32 PM
#333
Glad to hear it Jaba.
The Indians won the State Championship when we lived there in 1979. It was a great time. I figured the airport was expanded I've heard B-port and Clarksville are almost connected now. There was plenty of space between them when I lived there.
March 4th, 2010 at 1:49 PM
#334
Bo Force One
That plane looks awesome
March 4th, 2010 at 5:00 PM
#335
Clever Combo
Bo’s temper combined with our launch codes. Would not want to be in the "worst state ever" in that scenario. +1 good sir
March 4th, 2010 at 3:26 PM
#336
the real question now is...
is Mr. Rogel visiting Rich Rodriguez's family half an hour away from the airport?
March 4th, 2010 at 2:34 PM
#337
Team plane
If some rich alum would pony up for a team plane for game travel, I think that would make a good recruiting tool. If they got an Antonov 225 they could even scrimmage on the flight.
Actually, I don't know what the team does now. Do they team take a bus to places like Wisky and Minny and PSU? Or fly coach?
March 4th, 2010 at 3:25 PM
#338
The alumni would have to be
The alumni would have to be Stephen M. Ross or Larry Page rich to do that without taking a significant hit. Planes and maintenance aren't cheap.
Besides, the University would probably prefer that money to go towards grants and scholarships.
The smaller teams fly commercial to get to the further schools and tourneys. I believe football charters its own jet to go to places like Iowa, although I could be wrong. Equipment makes it down on our very own Semi (it has wings!)
March 5th, 2010 at 1:12 AM
#339
That thing is BITCHIN'!
That thing is BITCHIN'!
March 4th, 2010 at 2:49 PM
#340
Are there any coaches left in
Are there any coaches left in West Virginia to steal...?
March 4th, 2010 at 3:04 PM
#341
No coaches worth stealing
but there were a few couches that were only moderately charred and could be saved by a good upholsterer.....just in case anyone is in need.
March 4th, 2010 at 3:01 PM
#342
Is anyone else having
Is anyone else having frightening flashbacks to early 2008?
"IT'S A PLANE! IT'S HEADED TO IOWA! SOMEBODY GET TO THE AIRPORT AND SCOUT IT QUICK!
...nevermind, it was just transporting crew members."
March 4th, 2010 at 4:16 PM
#343
Coincidence?
I heard Les Miles's plane is in Ann Arbor today! Quick, someone get over to the country club and see what Bill Martin's wife told the golf pro about this!
March 5th, 2010 at 2:29 AM
#344
F Les Miles
He brought Jai Eugene with him and Bo just turned over .
March 4th, 2010 at 5:01 PM
#345
Actually
That would be late 2007.
March 4th, 2010 at 11:34 PM
#346
Whoops, you're right. My bad
Whoops, you're right. My bad
March 4th, 2010 at 5:53 PM
#347
False,
Brandon is here to hire WVU's hockey coach to replace Red next season.
