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VTChip VTChip OP
May 13, 2026 at 04:48 PM ET
Our ladies are on the way
Flying charter out of Blacksburg

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George Baylor
2mo
2nd picture; Hope the ladies have more energy on the field. Look Tired.
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dallasvt
2mo
I know what you mean. Apparently, they are too tired to move.
TomTurkey TomTurkey
2mo
Ah, sarcasm 😁
laphroaig laphroaig
2mo
mrs laphroaig was there. Didn't mention anything like this. And besides,
who "moves" in a picture, a photo?
PokieHokie PokieHokie
2mo
Plus there teenagers who require plenty of sleep, remember they just
finished exams, are rebounding from that. Don't you worry at all, our Lady Hokies Softball 🥎💣😊👍when it is time to rock and roll they will be there with bells on! Go Hokies!
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dallasvt
2mo
My post was a joke.
laphroaig laphroaig
2mo
Smiley face at the end would have made that easy to see.
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dallasvt
2mo
I thought it was obvious. I mean, like you said, it is a picture. I was
teasing George Baylor (who somehow determined they were tired from that picture).
laphroaig laphroaig
2mo
We're good
VTChip VTChip OP
2mo
They had plenty of energy - absolutely not a worry
Anyone who has ever waited around to fly knows that's not the most exciting time in the world. I spoke to a number of them = they can't wait to get to LSU and absolutely will be fine.
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George Baylor
2mo
Tks Chip, hope we win & advance. Must hit, no errors, few walks/pass balls
VTChip VTChip OP
2mo
And they have arrived safely in Baton Rouge
Ready to go big game hunting - first Jaguars, then Tigers. Let’s Go, Hokies!!!
VermontDDS VermontDDS
2mo
Does coach have his gear this year?
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HokieAvalanche
2mo
Let the Dogs out! Woof, woof!
Nortazhokie Nortazhokie
2mo
That looks similar to the plane all other sports use when they charter out
of Blacksburg. I can't tell exactly if it is but the photo looks similar. From my office I can see every plane that comes and goes out of Blacksburg, but I'm working out of state now so didn't get a chance to see it.
nvpbrown nvpbrown
2mo
Yes, this plane looks similar to the charters we've used for wrestling.
Those planes have crazy amounts of leg room. Flying out of Blacksburg is extremely convenient - 10 minute ride to the airport, almost no hassle once you arrive (they check your ID and that's about it), and then a direct flight to the destination. Same story for the return flights.
`lag `lag
2mo
Saab 2000?
UTPr0sim UTPr0sim
2mo
Looking at a solid 3 hour flight on that plane.
vtchem75 vtchem75
2mo
No offense, but that plane looks older than the team
Prop jet ??
Atlee Hokie Atlee Hokie
2mo
Yes, a turbo prop.
`lag `lag
2mo
It is...
at least 26 years old.
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squarerootofone
2mo
should've arranged for a spirit airlines jet, they're not doing anything.
`lag `lag
2mo
i'm agreeing with you here..
looks like at least a 30 yo plane..
VTChip VTChip OP
2mo
It may be, but it’s the NCAA we’re talking about
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nkhooch
2mo
Deleted. Answered below.
** Edited by nkhooch at 5/13/2026, 8:31:04 PM
VTChip VTChip OP
2mo
Close, two hours and 35 minutes.
Still beats flying commercial.
UTPr0sim UTPr0sim
2mo
Zipping along! 775 miles! We moved back to VA from Baton Rouge and it was
a solid 2 day ride in our car.
hokiepro hokiepro
2mo
2 days? We made it to New Orleans in a day; 6 AM to 8 PM
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RJHokie
2mo
NCAA goes cheap…..😁
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schubee
2mo
Hope CPD remembered his suitcase.
TomTurkey TomTurkey
2mo
I started a post...🙄😬
VTChip VTChip OP
2mo
I actually asked him that when he came in
I’m not sure he appreciated the humor 😂
TomTurkey TomTurkey
2mo
I bet Mrs. CPD rode herd this trip.
PokieHokie PokieHokie
2mo
Good luck ladies! We are pulling for you all the way. Safe travels and have
fun and enjoy yourselves. Play loose, confident, and show them all, what the Lady Hokies Softball 🥎💣😊👍 Team is all about! Go Hokies!
TomTurkey TomTurkey
2mo
Travel mercies. Did you get a window seat?
** Edited by TomTurkey at 5/13/2026, 5:15:14 PM
VTChip VTChip OP
2mo
Only 30 seats on the plane - team + coaches
Some of the support staff is flying commercial out of Charlotte. ** Edited by VTChip at 5/13/2026, 5:33:52 PM
TomTurkey TomTurkey
2mo
Hate to leave somebody so you and Arthur can fly. 😁
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hokietony
2mo
Been a long time since I flew in a prop plane.
TomTurkey TomTurkey
2mo
1997 since I flew at all.
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HokieAvalanche
2mo
2000 from Dulles to Boston to watch Michael Vicktimize Boston College!
College!
GCHokieof91 GCHokieof91
2mo
I’ve never flown, and I’m 57. Not scared, just
never been a need to.
MP4VT2004 MP4VT2004
2mo
I'm absolutely scared to, and I will admit my fear is at least somewhat...
...irrational based on statistics. But beyond safety concerns, I absolutely hated every other part of the commercial aviation experience. So, never again for me.
MP4VT2004 MP4VT2004
2mo
2009 for me...but that was the only (and final ) time.
laphroaig laphroaig
2mo
You can say you did it twice. . . . the first time and the last time. :-)
TomTurkey TomTurkey
2mo
Flew a lot for work. Don't miss it.
laphroaig laphroaig
2mo
Flying is OK. Cannot stand the airports.
MP4VT2004 MP4VT2004
2mo
^^Superman^^
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VAHokie89
2mo
I flew in a 4-seater around Mt. Kineo and Katahdin in Maine
I had "to be one with the plane" as it rose and fell.
VTChip VTChip OP
2mo
It was a scramble
They couldn’t get enough commercial seats to Baton Rouge so the NCAA had to get them a charter. The good news is that the plane was originally built with 60 seats but has been reconfigured for 30 so they should have plenty of leg room.
laphroaig laphroaig
2mo
Take me take me. I like leg room! :-)
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RJHokie
2mo
Yeah, me too.