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Bob Dart
Senior Member
Username: Bobdart
Post Number: 1513
Registered: 06-2005
Posted From: 62.92.144.243
| | Posted on Monday, May 10, 2010 - 11:08 am: | |
In late March I was fortunate to catch a flight from Scott direct to Ramstein on the USAF DV C-40. The crew was in civilian clothes and were the nicest I've ever met, the meals had to be prepared by a 5-star plus restaurant. For the 8-hour or so flight I was a 5-star field marshall in my own private jet. What a great experience. |
kenneth e ferguson
Member
Username: Cyberg
Post Number: 41
Registered: 02-2007
Posted From: 115.87.75.168
| | Posted on Monday, May 10, 2010 - 10:56 am: | |
737-700 snippet dv-40 |
Bill Ward
Senior Member
Username: Dualrated2
Post Number: 712
Registered: 08-2003
Posted From: 174.144.55.153
| | Posted on Saturday, May 08, 2010 - 04:09 am: | |
The plane shown is a C-9B and of VR-46 as I recall. The interior is probably a C-40 since it looks like they are left side seats and three across. On a C-9 they are two across on the left and three on the right. |
Bill Gast
Advanced Member
Username: Actionwriter
Post Number: 192
Registered: 12-2008
Posted From: 96.8.222.198
| | Posted on Saturday, May 08, 2010 - 03:20 am: | |
Select, if possible, the ones by the exit. More room. The cargo is loaded over the gear.  |
kenneth e ferguson
Member
Username: Cyberg
Post Number: 39
Registered: 02-2007
Posted From: 112.199.155.227
| | Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 11:10 pm: | |
hey Jack,
your right, I was on the c-40dv
"United States Of America" splashed
on the sides, they had sirlion steaks
we had "1bx lunch"
We had nine hour flight from HIK to OKO,
then dc-8 to QPG,got lots of video of
inside of c-40, it was fun. |
Jack Wanless
Senior Member
Username: Jack646
Post Number: 1829
Registered: 02-2007
Posted From: 99.194.228.42
| | Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 07:25 am: | |
Ken & Danny,
Could that have been a C-40C, DV C-40? Only two seats per side? (a blue & white bird?) |
Tom DeMicke
Senior Member
Username: Typhoontom
Post Number: 1008
Registered: 03-2005
Posted From: 211.121.74.150
| | Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 06:23 am: | |
I think Kenneth meant 737-700, as in Boeing 737 700 series which means a slightly different configuration not noticeable to the naked eye or ordinary person. 700 seats WOULD be nice, however! |
Bill Ward
Senior Member
Username: Dualrated2
Post Number: 710
Registered: 08-2003
Posted From: 174.144.55.153
| | Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 04:21 am: | |
Most if not all the Air Force component C-40's are of the Boeing Business Jet variety and have leather seats. |
Danny Hamilton
Senior Member
Username: Dannyhamilton
Post Number: 589
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 68.225.115.15
| | Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 03:00 am: | |
"700 big leather seats"????
Must be a SUPER C-40, Kenneth! |
kenneth e ferguson
Member
Username: Cyberg
Post Number: 38
Registered: 02-2007
Posted From: 220.217.9.42
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 10:51 pm: | |
took c-40 from Hickam to OKO
737 700 big leather seats
no flimsy blue seats. |
Jim Gray
Member
Username: Grayja
Post Number: 18
Registered: 02-2007
Posted From: 139.161.115.242
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 12:07 pm: | |
Will do, noticed on the FAQ section the thread indicated the crew runs power down the aisle to plug in any electronics...I'l be sure to bring a power strip and some lunch |
FHYL
Advanced Member
Username: Fhyl
Post Number: 371
Registered: 11-2008
Posted From: 68.68.131.47
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 11:23 am: | |
...great ride, but bring your own pogy bait. SPAT box rats not available, water & joe are.
Flt crews are very accomidating. |
Jim Gray
Member
Username: Grayja
Post Number: 17
Registered: 02-2007
Posted From: 139.161.115.242
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 05:33 pm: | |
Thanks all, yes those contract AC are very cramped, especially on those long over water trips. Thanks all
COL G |
Carole G
Intermediate Member
Username: Greengal
Post Number: 87
Registered: 01-2010
Posted From: 68.205.151.181
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 04:51 pm: | |
The Navy C-40 is identical to a commercial 737 except the C-40 has a cargo area in front of the passenger seating area. I believe it is 121 seat capacity. |
D.B.M UK
Senior Member
Username: Overlandrover
Post Number: 5934
Registered: 04-2005
Posted From: 81.145.102.64
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 04:46 pm: | |
Another good thing about the C-40, they have windows you can look out of. |
Carole G
Intermediate Member
Username: Greengal
Post Number: 86
Registered: 01-2010
Posted From: 68.205.151.181
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 04:45 pm: | |
We just rode on a Navy C-40 in March. The seats were airline seats with 3 seats on each side of the aisle. There was plenty of leg room. We used every available seat for a full plane, but it did not seem packed. They originally said they had 30 seats, but they ended up taking 39 so everyone could fly.The crew used the jump seats to free up every seat.
Love to fly with the Navy. |
Gene Williams
Advanced Member
Username: Gene_w
Post Number: 323
Registered: 06-2003
Posted From: 98.230.6.116
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 04:43 pm: | |
Here's a picture of C-40 seats
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Ted Lamb
Senior Member
Username: Ted_l
Post Number: 1021
Registered: 06-2003
Posted From: 68.28.41.227
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 02:31 pm: | |
In the ones we've ridden, seating is 6 across, but the space between rows is adequate. The seats are not plush, but they'll do (and, the price is right). |
neal floyd
Advanced Member
Username: Nfloyd
Post Number: 234
Registered: 09-2007
Posted From: 67.233.135.84
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 01:27 pm: | |
Very nice ride. Seats are good. I think there was 121 seats on the plane. Nothing like the Pat Ex when you feel like a trapped rat. |
D.B.M UK
Senior Member
Username: Overlandrover
Post Number: 5932
Registered: 04-2005
Posted From: 81.145.102.64
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 01:05 pm: | |
The one and only one we flew on was airline seats, but we had loads of room. Didn't feel cramped at all like the Pat Express. |
Jim Gray
Member
Username: Grayja
Post Number: 16
Registered: 02-2007
Posted From: 139.161.115.242
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 12:58 pm: | |
Can anyone tell me the seating configuration on this aircraft--assume its traditional airline type seats or is it a bit roomier?
COL G |
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