Good news for the bar-har-barians

jynxyjoe · June 27th, 2008, 11:11

http://ellsworthmaine.com/site/index...5359&Itemid=31

"The county commissioners have endorsed Colgan Air’s application for a waiver that would allow the airline to land larger planes at the local airport, but they also initiated a plan to upgrade the airport’s license in case the waiver is denied."

greaper007 · June 27th, 2008, 11:36

Very nice, one Saab we won't have to park.

Scandinavian13 · June 27th, 2008, 11:39

Looks like it would be slightly more reasonable if they could find another operator who oculd take advantage of the Class I status.

beechpilot · June 27th, 2008, 12:09

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Originally Posted by greaper007

Very nice, one Saab we won't have to park.

That would be good because it would actually be new Saab flying but has Colgan won the EAS bid yet?

greaper007 · June 27th, 2008, 14:11

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Originally Posted by beechpilot

That would be good because it would actually be new Saab flying but has Colgan won the EAS bid yet?

No idea, but I do like to make random widely unsubstantiated claims on internet forums. It's sort of mental masturbatory pleasure of mine.

beechpilot · June 27th, 2008, 14:24

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Originally Posted by greaper007

No idea, but I do like to make random widely unsubstantiated claims on internet forums. It's sort of mental masturbatory pleasure of mine.

Dang, I thought I was the only one that liked to do that.

greaper007 · June 27th, 2008, 14:39

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Originally Posted by beechpilot

Dang, I thought I was the only one that liked to do that.

No way man, there's a vast underground.

SmitteyB · June 27th, 2008, 15:02

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Originally Posted by Scandinavian13

Looks like it would be slightly more reasonable if they could find another operator who oculd take advantage of the Class I status.

A chance to upgrade to bigger equipment- good choice by the county.

So they didn't want 402s, can't blame them.

OldTownPilot · June 27th, 2008, 18:20

The waiver still needs to be granted. Although it helps when the airport authority is on the bandwagon.

I think the county realized it was going to be 402s or nothing without a waiver.

Anyone know what the footprint difference of a 1900 doing a 180 degree turn vs a Saab? That thing could take up a LOT of space that the ramp there does not have.

greaper007 · June 27th, 2008, 22:32

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Originally Posted by OldTownPilot

The waiver still needs to be granted. Although it helps when the airport authority is on the bandwagon.

I think the county realized it was going to be 402s or nothing without a waiver.

Anyone know what the footprint difference of a 1900 doing a 180 degree turn vs a Saab? That thing could take up a LOT of space that the ramp there does not have.

54 feet (or was it 58). Not sure what the 1900 is.

GaTechKid · June 27th, 2008, 23:15

I still remember the first time I saw the Saab up close. It was huge!

OldTownPilot · June 27th, 2008, 23:21

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Originally Posted by greaper007

54 feet (or was it 58). Not sure what the 1900 is.

I was thinking more outside wingtip to outside wing tip.

Summertime that joint is PACKED. I had to push the Beech back to Alpha last summer a few times. That would probably become a regular occurrence with the Saab.

BobDDuck · June 27th, 2008, 23:30

Wait... I thought BHB needed a boat to take anything bigger then 19 seats? How's that fit into the waiver?

TUCKnTRUCK · June 28th, 2008, 00:40

They get a waiver to pull out 4 seats in the saab. The saab already comes in 30 seat veersions.. so it's all the FAA being difficult.

Rocketman99 · June 28th, 2008, 01:48

Sweet. We park 121CQ on that run and I can breathe a sigh of relief of never having to fly it again.

June 27th, 2008, 11:11	#1
jynxyjoe Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Memphis Posts: 885	Good news for the bar-har-barians http://ellsworthmaine.com/site/index...5359&Itemid=31 "The county commissioners have endorsed Colgan Air’s application for a waiver that would allow the airline to land larger planes at the local airport, but they also initiated a plan to upgrade the airport’s license in case the waiver is denied." __________________ Rule #8: No matter how responsible he seems, never give your gun to a monkey.

June 27th, 2008, 11:36	#2
greaper007 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Hartford, Ct Posts: 1,100	Re: Good news for the bar-har-barians Very nice, one Saab we won't have to park. __________________ <<<<<Hunter S. Thompson extends the Gonzo concept to flying.

June 27th, 2008, 11:39	#3
Scandinavian13 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 343	Re: Good news for the bar-har-barians Looks like it would be slightly more reasonable if they could find another operator who oculd take advantage of the Class I status. __________________ Kyle

June 27th, 2008, 18:20	#9
OldTownPilot Old Skool Join Date: May 2005 Location: BGR (Bangor, ME) Posts: 3,035 Blog Entries: 6	Re: Good news for the bar-har-barians The waiver still needs to be granted. Although it helps when the airport authority is on the bandwagon. I think the county realized it was going to be 402s or nothing without a waiver. Anyone know what the footprint difference of a 1900 doing a 180 degree turn vs a Saab? That thing could take up a LOT of space that the ramp there does not have. __________________ As a wise man said, sumb!tch flew in, sumb!tch'll fly out. Ski Hard. Party Harder.

June 27th, 2008, 23:15	#11
GaTechKid Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Frigid NWA Hub Posts: 1,885	Re: Good news for the bar-har-barians I still remember the first time I saw the Saab up close. It was huge! __________________ "I'd rather screw my way around the country then blow my way around..." - Saab 340 Driver

June 27th, 2008, 23:30	#13
BobDDuck Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Left Seat Posts: 5,736	Re: Good news for the bar-har-barians Wait... I thought BHB needed a boat to take anything bigger then 19 seats? How's that fit into the waiver? __________________ TBJC08 The Gear Monkey The Gear Monkey Store

June 28th, 2008, 00:40	#14
TUCKnTRUCK Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MHT Posts: 174	Re: Good news for the bar-har-barians They get a waiver to pull out 4 seats in the saab. The saab already comes in 30 seat veersions.. so it's all the FAA being difficult. __________________ http://flyingwithtnt.blogspot.com/

June 28th, 2008, 01:48	#15
Rocketman99 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: On your left shoulder holding a pitchfork Posts: 1,017	Re: Good news for the bar-har-barians Sweet. We park 121CQ on that run and I can breathe a sigh of relief of never having to fly it again. __________________ NKAWTG...N! Colgan pays enough to keep you sullen and not mutinous. - Mel

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