HuggyU2

1. I don't believe we have the resources. The USAF is financially broke. I mean hard broke. 2. About 3 months ago we sent a casual Lieutenant to a UPT program they are doing in Georgetown Texas. I can't recall specifics, but it sounded very interesting and pretty far outside the box for what I'd expect from the USAF. Very glad to see it and curious how it will pan out.

What's wrong with the AF... and with Boeing? They are supposed to be working TOGETHER on the T-7 procurement, not against each other. The AF never put out a requirement for an internal ladder in the signed contract. And how does Boeing get so far into the development without calling the AF and saying "hey, did you want a crew ladder?" They are (or were) the design "experts". They didn't catch this? Now it's too late and the "solution" is they will carry a portable ladder with them. And apparently, it will lean against the side of the jet because the side rails are not capable of hanging a T-38 style ladder there. How is the incompetence that bad on a $30M trainer? Shameful.

I tried, Biff: denied, "cleared straight in". 👎 It was a zoo getting in. But fun!!

Clayton found me! Really cool to see him after so many years. Old Crow made it in today. Somehow, they got her fixed up. I'm part of the A-37 "Warbirds in Review" at 1000 , but with the rain it may be indoor and televised. SHFP: Mark's flown the -86. We shall see.

I'll arrive in the A-37 Sunday afternoon. It departs Thursday morning early.

I like the patch. Around the aircraft, there are often a number of people from MX. Woth the patch,. I'm able to easily tell who is from which specialty. And it sure beats the small badge that many specialties are given. I still cannot tell the difference between any of them.

Same at United. I like it.

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At $40M per copy, it better do something

Can you copy and paste the article? I don't have a subscription.

Actually, the other pilot, Mark Peterson, flew the display. He's a lm excellent display pilot and also flies the P-51 and Alpha Jet displays. And yes, it's a hoot to fly. Sounds like a T-38, not a Tweet.

Unfortunately no, I'm heading back to Sacramento in a couple hours. A-37 should fly around 1055. Yesterday, he flew after the T-33.

I will pick WB FO over NB FO every time.

The A-37 arrives today. I'll arrive late Friday and leave Sunday afternoon. Mark is doing the display flying and is really good at it. We asked Hill to have the plane parked in the public area, and not sequestered off in the Hot Pits. Our goal is for people to see this rare plane up close. I'll be near the jet most of the day. Come by and say hi.

Nice retro hour!! You might actually remember when the phone number to CBPO at most bases was x2276.

They want my knowledge and experience? Then make the compensation enough that I will be enticed FUPM.

Are you and I in the same Air Force?

Still many to be hired. But be realistic. Here's an interesting stat: A U-2 Brother was hired at UAL 3 years ago. He is 5,250 junior to me. And was hired over 21 years after I was. The pilot 5,250 junior to him? Hired about 30 months after him. There is a HUGE wave in front of you at UAL if you decide to work here. I was hired in a similar climate (I'll probably be 23+ years before I can hold WB cappy). It is what it is, however it doesn't mean you cannot have a successful career. But be realistic.

Yeah well I for one am glad to see it slow down. Now, the HR idiots will hopefully be discouraged from hiring bottom-of-the-barrel pilots to "out hire" their competitors.

Do families of those who were drafted years ago get reparations?

LOL, wut??

It was well known when Igor to the UK in '90. I have to believe some enterprising person can buy it for pennies on the pound, and bring it back.

Would be nice. HB is a great show! I'll be there though... in the chalet with a cocktail in my hand.