I’m a current regional guy hired by a ANG unit. FC1 completed, approved and standing by for dates. Looks like I’ll be submitted to screen for the Civilian Path to Wings Program.

Anyone have information on it? It looks very new and there’s nothing out there. Would it take place at any UPT base or just a select few? Anyone currently in it and knows the timeline from start to finish and what the syllabus consists of? 
 

Real excited to get started. 
 

Thanks in advance. 

Here was the breakdown at CAFB tonight for the 07-10 track select:

5 T-38s

3 T-44s

1 UH-1

13 T-1s (I think)

I'm not sure how many ANG/AFRC slots were given out, so if anybody has the lowdown...please share.

Fusion

113 years old today.

In 1916, the 1st invaded Mexico to try to capture or kill Pancho Villa. Probably didn't get much per diem.

https://www.defenseone.com/business/2022/09/l3harris-convert-embraer-kc-390s-aerial-refueling/377313/

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He removed the criminal leading Venezuela, Iran is about to fall and, not getting much press is the full court press on Cuba.

Not a fully named embargo but little oil is getting in and they likely have less than 30 days reserve on island. Interesting that Maduro's protection element was all Cuban and it is coming to light that there was a lot of fentanyl coming in through via and enabled by Cuba.

Numerous Russian military transports have landed in Cuba the last three weeks...intel indicated Air Defense, attack drones and ECM assets.

Would be interesting if he took, Iran, Venezuela and Cuba all off the table as threats in a single term.

A Bolivian C-130 crashed into a crowded street, killing numerous people.

It was also transporting cash for their National Bank and riot police had to be called in to subdue looters.

Feel free to post an image of your class patch.

It's a Dornier Do 328 twin turboprop aircraft that's part of the eclectic coterie of Key West Agreement sized aircraft that the Air Force operates with a diaspora of aircrew in far-flung corners of the world.

When I worked at ATA years ago I used to jumpseat on these all the time, I cannot remember which airline operated them but they had a fairly modern glass cockpit layout at the time and had a unique navigation system.

Instead of INS, IRS, or Ring Laser Gyro they used a system that would triangulate multiple radio Navaids for a position solution. I don't remember what it was called but the crews seemed to really like the aircraft.

The Do 328 was short lived in US Airline service and quickly replaced by Regional Jets so I'm sure the AF picked up some of these for a reasonable cost.

https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/23/world/americas/colombia-airline-flights-venezuela.html?_r=0

There was no specific mention of a loss of separation but it was enough to get a "sharp diversion".

China seems to be practicing this also:

https://www.lawfareblog.com/chinas-harassment-civilian-ships-and-aircraft-south-china-sea-reminds-us-why-we-need-more-us-freedom

This article and referenced speech imply they make no distinction or even attempt at distinguishing between civil and military traffic for interception or harassment.

Could ICAO as a governing body respond?  Suspension or some or all certifications or reciprocity of certifications?

A nice photo of an RV was recently posted.  I figure there is a good brain-trust around here with the RV-line of aircraft, and others.  

I met a Captain building an RV-14.  Sounds like the ultimate RV to me.  Really interested in learning more.  Do any of you have experience with one yet?

https://www.vansaircraft.com/public/rv14.htm

https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2014/07/07/immigration-crisis-tuberculosis-spreading-at-camps/

Not for a iron fist response, a lot of them are young kids in a very vulnerable spot but this is a turning point - we're going to control who comes in and stays or not.

This latest crisis makes me think we don't need a pivot to Asia but a pivot to Central America.

https://www.politico.com/story/2015/01/air-force-one-boeing-747-8-114689.html

By Bruce Rolfsen - Staff writer

Posted : Monday Aug 3, 2009 16:49:24 EDT

Air Force pilots could be flying light-attack airplanes in less than three years.

On July 27, the Air Force took an early step toward buying small airplanes able to fly attack and reconnaissance missions. The “request for information” came from Air Force Materiel Command’s Aeronautical Systems Center.

According to the center, the Air Force seeks to buy 100 fixed-wing aircraft starting in 2012 and declare initial operational capability in 2013. Air Combat Command would operate and maintain the planes.

Specifications call for the plane to have two seats, four positions for weapons or external fuel tanks and an onboard laser designator. The plane must also have the ability to carry a minimum of two 500-pound bombs, launch 2.75-inch rockets and fire a gun.

Other standard gear requirements include an armored cockpit, night-vision compatible cockpit displays and defensive measures such as chaff and flares.

The warplane should also be able to land on runways 6,000 feet or shorter, cruise at about 200 mph and have an unrefueled range of almost 1,000 miles.

***I'd love to be able to fly one of these birds. Hopefully the timing will work out if they go through with it.***

375th WG/CC fired

https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2017/12/12/wing-commander-at-scott-air-force-base-fired-after-5-months-on-the-job/

WS/CC fired

https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2017/09/26/air-force-squadron-commander-was-fired-after-allegedly-drinking-on-duty/

This dude was screwing around with an E-4... on the surface it seems he deserved it.

https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2017/05/02/squadron-commander-at-moron-air-base-relieved-of-duty/

Thunderbirds

https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2017/11/29/air-force-thunderbirds-commander-relieved/

Intel GP/CC.. alcohol related, but he was over the German limit by ~.001, and under our .08 limit.

https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2017/09/22/air-force-intel-group-commander-relieved-of-command/

Macdill WG/CC

https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2017/10/09/wing-commander-at-macdill-was-relieved-in-july/

https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2017/11/14/air-force-security-forces-commander-at-nellis-creech-relieved/

https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2017/10/07/maintenance-group-commander-at-eglin-air-force-base-fired/

I've worked with or know a couple of these guys along with another one or two not listed who were fired this year.. all (that I knew) were great guys and highly respected.  Shitty to see their career hit a brick wall.

https://www.stratfor.com/forecast/decade-forecast-2015-2025

Here's the Jack Ryan part:

It is unlikely that the Russian Federation will survive in its current form. Russia's failure to transform its energy revenue into a self-sustaining economy makes it vulnerable to price fluctuations. It has no defense against these market forces. Given the organization of the federation, with revenue flowing to Moscow before being distributed directly or via regional governments, the flow of resources will also vary dramatically. This will lead to a repeat of the Soviet Union's experience in the 1980s and Russia's in the 1990s, in which Moscow's ability to support the national infrastructure declined. In this case, it will cause regions to fend for themselves by forming informal and formal autonomous entities. The economic ties binding the Russian periphery to Moscow will fray

Historically, the Russians solved such problems via the secret police — the KGB and its successor, the Federal Security Services (FSB). But just as in the 1980s, the secret police will not be able to contain the centrifugal forces pulling regions away from Moscow this decade. In this case, the FSB's power is weakened by its leadership's involvement in the national economy. As the economy falters, so does the FSB's strength. Without the FSB inspiring genuine terror, the fragmentation of the Russian Federation will not be preventable.

...

This will create the greatest crisis of the next decade. Russia is the site of a massive nuclear strike force distributed throughout the hinterlands. The decline of Moscow's power will open the question of who controls those missiles and how their non-use can be guaranteed. This will be a major test for the United States. Washington is the only power able to address the issue, but it will not be able to seize control of the vast numbers of sites militarily and guarantee that no missile is fired in the process.

How the hell do you secure 4000+ nukes in Russia as its coming apart?

What's the rest of the story?

Pretty shitty situation!!

It’s the brain child of Matt Leard the AETC/A5/8.

https://www.aetc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4024636/us-air-force-partners-with-academia-industry-to-test-future-pilot-production-mo/

oh and the T-7 is still a dumpster fire.

https://www.airandspaceforces.com/usaf-rejiggers-t-7-plan/

https://nypost.com/2026/01/16/world-news/greenlanders-speak-out-against-danish-rule-they-stole-our-future/

Should we force this issue?

A new arrangement with a new independent Greenland or no more NATO?

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