One of my favorite pictures was the Clemson jet (my avatar) parked beside this Bama jet at the Teterboro, NJ airport....I think we were competing for the same recruit. The UofSC plane is a Beechcraft King Air, which is an excellent plane. The advantage of a jet is the speed is significantly faster than a turbo-prop, which allows to spend more time on the ground recruiting and less time in the air.Saw the photos of Beamer arriving in Columbia and was surprised to see we "only" have a turboprop airplane. Out of curiosity, I looked up Bama's. Not sure which is the better plane...I'd assume jet > turboprop, but I know nothing about planes. Ours has greater seating capacity. I guess some universities are scrapping private plans altogether.
Looks like they own them. Bama and Clemson both have Cessna jets.
I believe this is Clemson's, which was purchased in 2015:
They bought this jet from the state of South Carolina at a very reduced price. Stirred a lot of controversy with politicians and I think Nikki Haley took some heat because of it.Looks like they own them. Bama and Clemson both have Cessna jets.
I believe this is Clemson's, which was purchased in 2015:
Looks like they own them. Bama and Clemson both have Cessna jets.
I believe this is Clemson's, which was purchased in 2015:
Saw the photos of Beamer arriving in Columbia and was surprised to see we "only" have a turboprop airplane. Out of curiosity, I looked up Bama's. Not sure which is the better plane...I'd assume jet > turboprop, but I know nothing about planes. Ours has greater seating capacity. I guess some universities are scrapping private plans altogether.
I think it rates pretty "high" ... sorry, could not resist ...
I like the idea of using a Helo, for the reason stated above. Land at the Kid's home field has to impress.
We’d lose that one hands down. Pee wall for the loss!
Looks like they own them. Bama and Clemson both have Cessna jets.
I believe this is Clemson's, which was purchased in 2015:
Comparing these two aircraft, which one is better suited for stormy weather? Also, can either of the two planes withstand a bird strike?
Bo Rein died while in a plane that was on the way back to Baton Rouge from a recruiting visit. The aircraft ended up crashing out in the Atlantic ocean. It is believed what caused the crash with Rein also caused the crash of the aircraft that Payne Stewart traveled on.
This is the best aircraft that can be used while conducting a coaching search. No one will be able to track you.Maybe Caslen still has a hook up, we need this one...
I'd rather be in a King Air if weather got sketchy. It has lots of wing area and can maintain control at lower speeds. I don't have any data on bird strikes but I'd think they'd be less catastrophic or likely in a King Air, as a King Air travels at much lower speeds when in proximity to the ground. Birds can avoid easier and impact would potentially have less energy.
Is that the Lolita Express? A lot of farm animals afraid to board that plane.Looks like they own them. Bama and Clemson both have Cessna jets.
I believe this is Clemson's, which was purchased in 2015:
This is only tangentially related, but it might be indicative of the times from the standpoint of business. Some funeral homes, even some that are relatively busy, are letting their limousines go, and some even their hearses, and using companies that rent these vehicles and will even provide drivers if needed. The move to cremations and the desire of consumers to minimize funeral costs have brought about this trend. I think it will only proliferate.UGA sold theirs off a couple years ago and just uses charter services now.
...UGA putting its airplane up for sale
The University of Georgia Athletic Association is planning to sell off its airplane and will instead use charter services for travel for coaches and administrators. “We made that decision several m…www.onlineathens.com
