Caplan

professional calm precise authoritative

Lieutenant Colonel Caplan operates from Air Force One's flight deck, delivering precise PA announcements to passengers and press. He relays Colonel Weiskopf's updates and Andrews approach control's directives, such as left turns at Valhalla Vector and holds on Jet Route 5 due to ground issues. His calm delivery shifts the press cabin from banter to alert, underscoring his role in managing flight disruptions during presidential travel. Caplan coordinates military procedure amid crises, prioritizing clear communication.

2 appearances

Air Force One Flight Deck Operations

Caplan's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

2 moments

S4E19 · Angel Maintenance

Time-Zone Banter Cut by Flight-Deck Alert

Professionally calm and measured; focused on clear transmission of orders rather than emotion.

Lieutenant Colonel Caplan delivers a precise, unemotional PA briefing relaying the flight deck's instructions from Andrews and Colonel Weiskopf, converting the cabin's mood from playful to procedural with military clarity.

View full event

S4E19 · Angel Maintenance

Midnight Recertification Competes with an Air Crisis

Calm, businesslike: focused on procedure and passenger reassurance rather than drama.

Lieutenant Colonel Caplan uses the cabin PA to concisely relay Andrews Approach instructions: abort descent, turn left at Valhalla Vector, maintain altitude and follow Jet Route 5, professional and calm …

View full event