Seriously Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 A friend of mine did this back in 2010/11. At that time, he said it was very wild west-ish. I'm sure things haven't changed much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herculean Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 It's still "Wild West-ish" out here but this is actually a great deployment if you like to fly. A lot. I had very low expectations before coming here but the Afghans in the squadron are good dudes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bode Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 It's still "Wild West-ish" out here but this is actually a great deployment if you like to fly. A lot. I had very low expectations before coming here but the Afghans in the squadron are good dudes. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkPm sentSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooter Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 THREAD REVIVAL... Any word on AC-208 365s opening up? Tac I know you may have info but wanted to poll the masses as well. Cooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bode Posted March 16, 2018 Author Share Posted March 16, 2018 THREAD REVIVAL... Any word on AC-208 365s opening up? Tac I know you may have info but wanted to poll the masses as well. CooterSeems like it’s moving right a bit. Personnel for the 60 program showed up about the time the 60s did.They are sending Afghans to training starting this fall, not sure how long that will take. Would expect the first group of Advisors in late 2019 maybe early 2020. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooter Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 On 3/16/2018 at 11:25 AM, Bode said: Seems like it’s moving right a bit. Personnel for the 60 program showed up about the time the 60s did. They are sending Afghans to training starting this fall, not sure how long that will take. Would expect the first group of Advisors in late 2019 maybe early 2020. Rog...anyone know of any12S Flying 365s? Asking for a friend... Cooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Standby Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 2 hours ago, Cooter said: Rog...anyone know of any12S Flying 365s? Asking for a friend... Cooter PM’d. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooter Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 20 hours ago, Standby said: PM’d. Hahaha sorry bad joke, I was asking for me. Trying to seek out a flying -365 as I am looking for a change of pace from my intellectually stimulating (sarcasm) Joint job. Cooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bode Posted March 21, 2018 Author Share Posted March 21, 2018 Check out the AEFonline 365 listing. I will see if I can find a POC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war007afa Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 On 3/20/2018 at 11:34 PM, Bode said: Check out the AEFonline 365 listing. I will see if I can find a POC. Shoot a note to David Kaplan at AFPC (see Global for details). See you out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bode Posted March 30, 2018 Author Share Posted March 30, 2018 Shoot a note to David Kaplan at AFPC (see Global for details). See you out there.When you headed out here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war007afa Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 On 3/29/2018 at 10:54 PM, Bode said: When you headed out here? Pm sent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewpey Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 I'm hot and looking for info on the AC-208 to weigh my options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bode Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 I'm hot and looking for info on the AC-208 to weigh my options.From what I have heard the RFF is in the works. Short timeline once it’s released. Talking spring of next year for the first birds to show up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homestar Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 What the heck is an AC-208? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xaarman Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 A Cessna 208 with a 105mm howitzer sticking out the side. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 16 minutes ago, Homestar said: What the heck is an AC-208? A C-208 with AGM-114’s and possibly APKWS/unguided 2.75” rockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homestar Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 And Afghans at the controls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Homestar said: And Afghans at the controls? Yes There are many other countries already flying the AC-208 (Iraq, Lebanon) and the Afghans are already at the controls of the A-29, so them flying the AC-208 isn’t that big of deal. Edited May 14, 2018 by Tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homestar Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 (edited) That’s good because they really kind of sucked when I flew “slick” 208s with them in 2012-2013. I can’t imagine shooting guns from that thing. Edited May 14, 2018 by Homestar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyusaf83 Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 What are the background requirements for a AC-208 gig? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUSEPLUG Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 5 hours ago, xaarman said: A Cessna 208 with a 105mm howitzer sticking out the side. That’s another way to counteract torque and p-factor. Rudder input is just too much work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLEA Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 (edited) My Boss just sent a solicitation for the first wave of AC-208 this summer. Looking for Capt/Major IPs, 11F/B/S/U preferred but will take others. Unfortunately I already have orders in hand to go to Korea. Do those in the know have any idea how long this mission will last? (Broadly, no OPSEC details please) And if this is something you can potentially get into while in the guard? Edited May 16, 2018 by FLEA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bode Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 My Boss just sent a solicitation for the first wave of AC-208 this summer. Looking for Capt/Major IPs, 11F/B/S/U preferred but will take others. Unfortunately I already have orders in hand to go to Korea. Do those in the know have any idea how long this mission will last? (Broadly, no OPSEC details please) And if this is something you can potentially get into while in the guard? My guess is the better part of a decade or two. We have been doing it for 208s for almost a decade with no end in sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffBro Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Will the AC-208 be a 365 or is there a CONUS squadron plan like the A-29’s ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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