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Many years ago I worked in the acquisition/test world for a staff job…trust me when I say the vast majority of the time there is nothing “quick” about that horrible process.

The Russians did not "benefit" from our acquisitions process.

I thought so too so it would be interesting to see how they would accomplish this. It is worth pointing out that the Russians made virtual copies of the B-29 (Tu-4) without the aid of computers, 3D scanning, modern metrology instruments, maintenance and technical manuals, original jigs, etc. so I would think it’s not impossible to reopen a line to build the C-17.

Regarding the C-17, undoubtably the tools and fixtures were probably scrapped!

Lockheed is proposing new F-16G similar to what Boeing did with the F-15EX for quick acquisition: https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/lockheed-pitches-advanced-f-16g-us-air-force Also there has been some talk of reopening the C-17 line. Between the constant deployments, tactical training requirements, and ordinary airlift operations, either a SLEP or new production of the C-17 is probably in the near future pending the glacial pace of acquiring a future airlift capability.

Man, I could watch Lane Kiffin lose a football game every day and never grow tired of it.

Congrats @GrndPndr you got it first. Looks like he got out okay. Bonus points for making us look up an obscure airfield identifier in the title. Traverse City, MI for everyone else.

Yep, my bad for being Captain Obvious.

Did that come from Pedro?

Birds aren’t real

Nuggets up. Just finished RPP. The UFT rep told us there are only 60 pilot slots this year. He said that number might change, but as of right now, 60 is what Big Blue gave him

Why would you think nobody cares? I bet plenty of people on here care about fellow pilots, whether they personally know them or not. I certainly do.

It happened. It was a bird. It was not the same bird from the glider video in another thread. Judging from the reaction here, nobody cares. And maybe that's where BO is at this stage?

Correct. I thought it was slightly funny

Nah man. He was just 'wing suiting' at a leisurely 15 mph

AI

Bird strike. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1595923418981705

Wood chipper, feet first

KDLF 27-01AF F-16C x 2 (1 TBD, 1 MN ANG) F-35A TBD B-52H Barksdale T-38 FAIP

Wtf. Disgusting. Some people deserve a painful drawn out death…

https://kfor.com/news/local/vance-air-force-base-airman-wife-charged-with-child-neglect/

I'd wondered the same, as I wasn't ready to sign on for a 36 minute podcast / video / whatever. Went wading into the YouTube comments, and I assume this about covers it........

TFS2 program details for 1 year off ADSC.

The 117th Operations Group is hiring a limited number of currently rated, previously rated or CURRENT AF ACTIVE DUTY military pilots (previous KC-135 experience preferred). Up to 1 year can be cut off your ADSC under new program. ***UPT Candidate board will be announced at a future date*** What makes us different? Airline friendly (2-3 hr drive to Delta/SWA crew bases, 3.5 to FedEx) ONE Alert mission (USERRA Exempt Title 10 AD orders) TFI unit (Active Duty co-located unit) TFI and ONE Alert = less deployment pain than similar units… ACTIVE DUTY: TFS2 approved location. Cut 1 year off of ADSC and grab your line number early. These openings are for Traditional DSG positions, however, there is the potential for a couple AGR/ART positions in the future due to planned retirements. Reach out to us at 117pilotrecruiting@gmail.com

I aspire to be a fired D1 CFB coach. We can't afford not to fire him. Football is the only sport that provides revenue. The longer we wait the longer it'll take to recover. You and I both know FSU is a tier 1 program. He isn't a good recruiter. What I've seen is an average coach can be "incredible" if he is an incredible recruiter.