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Is this what my instructor meant about staying out of the fluffy clouds during UPT or is this considered VFR on top? From Eglin From Shaw:
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Get ready to laugh I don't know what I love more -- the beautiful people or the fact that other people walk by and snap a picture of these freaks.
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Yesterday a pilot and his ATAC F-21 Kfir were lost in a crash at NAS Fallon, Nevada. The pilot was Carroll LeFon, a retired Navy Captain, fighter pilot, and military blogger - better known by his "nom de plume" - Neptunus Lex. I've read his blog for years, and had corresponded with him several times. Naval Aviation may have never had a better friend. Godspeed, Lex... From https://www.neptunuslex.com/
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The irony. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-22487205
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Anyone on here fly S80's on the civilian side? Currently on one, wondering about the TOLD after using >9500 feet of an 11k foot runway on takeoff...
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Hey guys, I'm looking into getting a tablet for some GA flying. I know there are a bunch of awesome apps, like Foreflight, for the Ipad, and I saw the post on here about the new Naviator app for the Android platforms. Most of everything I have seen has been positive for the apps, but do either of these really drive the purchase of a specific tablet? I will be primarily using it for private flying and that's my main reason for wanting to buy one. As of now, I'm looking at the Samsung Galaxy 2 Tablet and any of the various Ipads. Of course I want the new one with the retina display and a 64gb hard drive, but the price is pretty steep. Do you guys have any recommendati…
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A C-47 named "Bluebonnet Belle" (N47HL) of the Highland Lakes CAF Squadron crashed in Burnet, Texas yesterday. Luckily, all thirteen passengers on board survived, but injuries have been reported. The aircraft was destroyed. https://www.kxan.com/news/local-news/breaking-crash-destroys-antique-plane-at-burnet-municipal-airport/1314564561 https://www.highlandlakessquadron.com/aircraft/c47
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The biz jet community and the car makers especially are getting beat up pretty good about their use of corporate jets. Maybe if you are getting Gov't money, you shouldn't be using too many jets. However, Congress needs to take a close look at themselves. More than one person in the civilian chain has no problem requesting VIP acft to transport themselves around.
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Do you all know of any good places where we can buy custom beer mugs/steins? I've seen this place: militaryservicecompany.com, but are there any others? Thanks!
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I will even buy you a beer. I did the search to no success, but this is always something I've wondered. Anybody know the story (or even a tall tale) about the origin of "him! him!" when somebody kicks it?
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Just was on the Website, looks like its all done, my guess, it should be any time before it hits the website for sale! From Dosgringosrocks.com
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So here's a question: for the past few years the idea of retirement reform has been in play, with the caveat that anybody on active duty gets grandfathered (if they wish) in the current 20-year pension system. With both the HASC and SASC bills talking about changing some version of matching TSP contributions it looks like the writing's on the wall that within the next few years the traditional retirement won't be around for new accessions. So the question is, for individuals currently on active duty who transition to a Guard/Reserve component after any retirement legislation has been passed, can they stay in the current ARC retirement system (draw a pension at 60 ye…
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Worthy of throwing the "warrior" tag in front of it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1eMONDyFRM&feature=player_embedded
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Ive seen those cockpit posters that take up the whole wall, anyone know where I can get one that is normal size, or possibly one small enough to fit in my cubicle. Plane dont matter, itd be awesome if it was a 130 or A-10, but if I cna only find a 172, I dont really care
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I saw this on the NBC show "Rock Center" the other night and had never heard of this man. It was the story of Billy Fiske. He was an Olympic Gold Medalist in 1932 (Olympian in 1928) who also carried the flag in the opening ceremonies of the '32 games. He faked Canadian citizenship to fight for the RAF and was the first American born citizen to be killed in World War 2. Link to a short version of the story: https://video.msnbc.m...310493#48310493 Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia....iki/Billy_Fiske
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https://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/11/01/passengers-evacuated-from-terminal-at-los-angeles-international-airport-after/ Passengers out on the ramp, sounds like a good distraction for something bigger.
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23 August 2014 will mark the 60th Anniversary of our mighty C-130 Hercules. Lockheed says they have a website to collect your Herk stories. I propose that if anyone has any Herk stories, post a few of them here. 10% Rule in effect unless your story starts with "This ain't no shit." Link to story with more links: C-130 Anniversary If someone doesn't like a story, too bad, piss off and go hate elsewhere. Out Edit, cause I ain't known for spellin months right.
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I don't like where this is going. Next they want to control the check book and have an never ending list of honey do's. https://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,465844,00.html https://www.projectaiko.com/
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What would be the outcome if a situation similar to this occurred in the modern Air Force? Wayne Hague always wondered whatever happened to the pilot whose crippled plane he refueled and escorted to safety over North Vietnam in 1967. Ron Catton always wondered about that pilot who kept him from having to bail out of his F-4C Phantom fighter and into a suite at the "Hanoi Hilton," the nickname for an infamous North Vietnamese prison. Due to copyright restrictions, to read the story, go to here
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Does anyone have any experience / advice with AAFES car sales? Additionally do you get the same deal at Al Udeid / Bagram that you'd get at Kadena / Mildenhall (ie. is there an advantage buying it "in the shit?") Thanks!
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So I am kinda bored and saw this on foxnews.com https://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,318932,00.html Hannah Montana Concert Winner Lied in Essay Describing Father's Death in Iraq Saturday , December 29, 2007 ADVERTISEMENT GARLAND, Texas — An essay that won a 6-year-old girl four tickets to a Hannah Montana concert began with the powerful line: "My daddy died this year in Iraq." While gripping, it was not true — and now the girl may lose her tickets after her mom acknowledged to contest organizers it was all a lie. The sponsor of the contest was Club Libby Lu, a Chicago-based store that sells clothes, accessories and games intended for young girl…
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Everyone needs raise a glass for ClearedHot, who is celebrating a major milestone in his career today! Those who know him know what I am talking about, and the rest of you will just have to take my word for it; but it is a substantial achievement for any Air Force officer and I can think of no one more worthy than CH! CH, I wish I could have been there to celebrate with you, but my schedule just wouldn’t allow it. But I will toast your accomplishment this evening in line with Air Force traditions! Cheers! M2
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