How do they manage to get wheels up in 30?

[rainbow-goddess.livejournal.com]

My partner just asked me this question: "Is the BAU operated out of an airport?" I told him that I don't think it is. He said, "Then how can they manage to get wheels up in 30?" I replied that the team all have go-bags packed so that they're ready to leave. Then he pointed out that they have to deal with traffic -- how long does it take them to get to the airport? what if one or more of them gets stuck in traffic? -- and that the pilot of the jet has to do a pre-flight inspection and file a flight plan. Is the jet on standby? I suppose someone could have alerted the pilot to be ready before Garcia even presents the case to the team.

Oh, and in case there is anyone other than me who hasn't seen this before:

Wheels up in 30: Hotch's Song. This is the "explicit" version so be aware.

Comments

[eiko82.livejournal.com]

Good questions! I always assumed that the BAU had a small private airport with a few planes that are more or less always on stand-by to fly out teams.

Also, I assumed that whenever Garcia presents a case, it's pretty much a done deal that the team will take the case. I don't think I've ever seen an episode where the team went 'Nah, not interested'. So it's possible that Hotch already knows they'll be going to that location and arranges transport beforehand.

[blue-sunflowers.livejournal.com]

Morgan has several times objected with taking a case (mainly the stalker ones IIRC), but has either been overriden or eventually come around. One time Rossi flat out told him they were taking a case he objected to.

The team has to agree to the case, but it seems they pretty much just go with the person presenting. Now that Hotch is the one who pre approves them (since JJ doesn't do it anymore) my guess is they'd argue even less. Hothlch is the boss and he's good at his job. The case would therefore by default he worth taking.