The Big Guy is in the air, Merry Christmas everyone.........
Wed Dec 24, 2008 4:08 pm
Preparing for flight
Takeoff
Takeoff
Wed Dec 24, 2008 4:14 pm
Randy? dat you!?
USAF Photo
USAF Photo
Who's got escort duty?
Wed Dec 24, 2008 9:51 pm
I got him over St Louis later tonite.
Thu Dec 25, 2008 12:37 am
Won't be anything left after he stops to see Skyler.
Thu Dec 25, 2008 4:23 am
According to my slightly questionable sources, an unidentified large elf flying an unregistered (no N-number) reindeer powered sleigh was intercepted in the Washington DC ADIZ, and forced to land at an unspecified small airport nearby. Subject was carrying numerous bags of toys, bikes, etc. He also could not produce proper documentation to support his AERL (Aircraft, Eight Reindeer, Land) certification.
A check was made of all sources to confirm his identity, and it came from the highest authority that "Yes, he was really, really real!" and that a certain GWB had written asking for world peace(and a train set), and delivery was expected tonight.
A waiver was granted for all applicable FARs regarding his sleigh, a temporary AERL certificate was issued by the FAA following a short check ride, and flight plan for the Washington DC ADIZ approved, with a transponder code of 1225.
Said elf was then allowed to continue on his way, leaving the FAA and Secret Service with the words "Ho-Ho-Ho! Merry Christmas to All, And to All A Good Night! (friggin ADIZ...)" He then proceeded to bust minimums, and made close contact with several houses en route to Pennsylvania Ave.
A check was made of all sources to confirm his identity, and it came from the highest authority that "Yes, he was really, really real!" and that a certain GWB had written asking for world peace(and a train set), and delivery was expected tonight.
A waiver was granted for all applicable FARs regarding his sleigh, a temporary AERL certificate was issued by the FAA following a short check ride, and flight plan for the Washington DC ADIZ approved, with a transponder code of 1225.
Said elf was then allowed to continue on his way, leaving the FAA and Secret Service with the words "Ho-Ho-Ho! Merry Christmas to All, And to All A Good Night! (friggin ADIZ...)" He then proceeded to bust minimums, and made close contact with several houses en route to Pennsylvania Ave.
Thu Dec 25, 2008 8:12 am
The payoff!
