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On an earlier post (First Command), someone said SGLI does not cover combat/aviation deaths. Is this true?

I just found this site and it seems very helpful for those who post questions on here so I guess I'll give it a go. I have some questions about what my fiance and I should do when I leave for UPT next Spring. We have been together for 5 years and engaged for 7 months. We are going to wait until after UPT to get married but thats not the issue. The problem is being apart for a year, or more. I would consider asking her to come with me but she is will still be finishing up college so I can't ask her that. Honestly, how rough is it going to be for us next year when I leave. I am excited to go, I really can't wait. But at the same time its going to be a long year be…

Hi all, I am supposed to leave for 1st session freefall. Unfortunately, I'm having a little bit of trouble with my medical. I'm a little bit confused as to what kind of medical evaluation I am supposed to get. My cadre sent me, initially, in May to MEPS to get a class 3 flight physical. I passed the physical, but last week I found out that it was denied because it wasn't done by an Air Force flight surgeon. I was sent yesterday to Holloman AFB for another Class 3 flight physical. Unfortunately the physical wasn't completed because there was no flight surgeon on duty. As a result of this, I got the inital stuff done yesterday, and will have to drive back on Frida…

Looking at the ****pit photo of the T-38C. Underneath center MFD and beyond the stick is something that says PUSH. Anyone know a link to point me to the layout of this ****pit? Or if you know off hand what that is for. I have the photo as my desktop background and it just stares back at me PUSH! Pretty annoying now not knowing what it does. Data cartridge? DVD Player? Cup holder? HA. Thanks

I've recently taken an interest in designing patches and had some great ideas for painting the leather visor cover. I know patches are not terribly sanctioned... in regard to not being brutally obvious or sexual. However I have seen SOME leather visor covers painted, how is this looked on? I know the helmet itself "isnt" painted unless you are a T-bird. I could be all wet but does anyone have an AFI or anything on this?

Did anyone here fly a Tweet into KSDF (Louisville Intl) at 3:20 PM today? If so, I took a couple of taxi shots (digital) from the ASOS. Let me know if you want them. ------------- Wxpunk

For those of you who've been through UPT, in your experience, what's the number 1 reason people washout of UPT? Someone has probably posted this question already, but I've been looking around and wasn't able to find it. Thanks

I am trying to understand why everyone calls for a topic to be closed when they dont have a use for it anymore. The 172 rage deal, I had something I wanted to add, but now its closed. I was reading another one where after about 12 posts, someone wanted it closed. Why would you close a topic unless it is one that is not relevant or is offensive? Otherwise, if it bothers you that much, quit clicking on it to read it. Watch, this one will get closed;) Kinz

Just curious if the 9X is the only missile used with the JHMCS?

https://www.cbsnews.com/sections/i_video/main500251.shtml?channel=i_video&clip=/media/2005/01/12/video666546&sec=3420&vidId=3420&title=C-130$@$The$@$Flying$@$Truck&hitboxMLC=evening news://https://www.cbsnews.com/sections/i_v...C=evening news://https://www.cbsnews.com/sections/i_v...ening news Interesting video. Additional commentary removed so people stop hatin'. ;) :D [ 17. January 2005, 00:17: Message edited by: wannaairlift ]

At bases with more than one operational squadron of the same jet, how often, and what kind of interaction happens? Aviano and SJ come to mind...

Has anyone used this and can you say how it works? Any helo guys out there who have used it? I have a .MIL email address if you aren't comfortable discussing here, I was just asked about it and am trying to track down some info for a bud... Cheers! M2

Anyone have the reg numbers that state the amount of crew rest needed for non-flying activities such as days with academics and simulator training? I know it is 12 hours for flying ops but what about the above listed? I feel like my scheduler is screwing us but I don't recall the rest required and can't find it written anywhere. Thanks

https://www.micom.net/oops/ /heads back over to the other side

While in the lab, I dealt almost exculsively with the weaponeering process and the generation of the data that provides the means for weaponeering softwares and data... It did kinda seem silly to me that you guys would actually use a computer disk to figure out what to arm your jet with, but I've heard pretty crazy things before. My question (actually) is how often and really just how, do you mission commanding metal-bearers actually use or imploy the Joint Air-to-Surface Weaponnering Software? And, are there other things/systems you use to aid you in arming your weapon platforms?

I'm going to be doing supt with the Air Force very soon, and as I'm not in the AF, I have a question that I hope ya'll could answer. I was issued my HGU-68 TACAIR helmet the other day, solid dark green overall, yada yada yada. The question I have is when non-Air Force types do supt with you all, do your PR's put white reflective tape on them for us, or will we typically go without until advanced? The reason I ask is because I know the AF doesn't use reflective tape, and the primary VT's for the Navy tape them up for everyone else the first week or so of Primary, hence my question. What has everyone here seen? Thanks in advance.

11/7/2005 - RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- TH-1H Huey II is the latest aircraft to join the Air Force inventory. It will serve as the undergraduate pilot training platform. This new helicopter is in position near the west control tower here for the base open house event Nov 5 and 6. Some major exterior differences from its predecessors are an enlarged nose, wider main rotor blades and the tail rotor is now on the starboard side for better performance. Inside it has undergone an extensive refurbishment including upgraded components and a new avionics suite with a glass cockpit. Current plans call for 24 of these former Army UH-1H helicopters to be upgraded. New Hue…

Hey, anyone know they're headed to CAFB Class 07-05? Just found out today and I'm curious if anyone else on this forum is going.

Warning Rambling Story Switch: On Ok so I'm flying my check ride the other day and I'm in the middle of circling to land and the Evaluator asks me, as I'm maneuvering, "what's the obstruction clearance limit for this type aircraft?" I'll make no excuses, I blurted out 1.5 miles, unfortunately I was flying a Cat C aircraft that day (and every other day I fly for that matter) so I f'ed that one up. D'oh! Anyway, I get home and decide to look up the values for the review I obviously need, I pull out my trusty 11-217 Vol 1 dated 3 January 2005, turn to page 348 and low and behold it tells me to "see AFMAN 11-217 Vol 3 Supplemental Information for radii of circling appro…

Was talking with a buddy and can't figure something out. Does anybody know how long the tour is for the DIRMOBFOR position over in the desert? 4 months, 6 months, 1 year?? thanks...and no, I have no desire for that much rank! haha

Ladies and Gents, I am looking for any Central America base info. We are floating down here and I am looking for somewhere to bingo to should we need maintenance. I have Mantas website but do we(USA) have anything in Hondo or El Sal? I sure miss Howard! Thanks for any help.

Are there any significant differences in the training and mentality for the different commands that have A/C? It has been discussed in passing a few threads, but has not been a center of focus (yes, I used the search fu'ction). From what I've read, ACC seems more focused on attention to detail and very scrutinous compared to AMC. Are these differing mentalities mandated or part of the culture that has evolved through the years in each respective command (unofficial), or is it just that certain personalities are drawn to certain A/Cs which defines the atmosphere and training? How about AFSOC's mentality?

I will be up in Eielson soon and was looking for some info. I have read the TDY gouge already and was looking for a little more. Does billeting have wireless internet? What are some things to do? Places to go? Etc... Also does anyone know long it takes to get to the Airport on the other side of Fairbanks? Thanks. [ 29. May 2006, 16:14: Message edited by: CrewDawg1 ]

Is there any truth to the statement that "UPT classes early in the fiscal year get drops with more fighter slots than classes toward the end of the fiscal year." Many people seem to think this, so I'm curious about the validity. Did some searching, but couldn't come up with any answers. Any info would be appreciated.

Check out the last paragraph. Apparently the T-38 is being replaced by the T-6 now... by Tech. Sgt. Cecilio M. Ricardo Jr. Air Force Print News 7/23/2006 - SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) -- United States and European pilots may have language barriers but at the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training wing, they all speak the same language -- avionics. In the 55-week ENJJPT program, approximately 250 American and European students earn their wings yearly. Of those graduating, about 65 percent are American pilots and the remainder are European. The integrated training of U.S. and European forces prepares NATO pilots for real-world operations. "We train lik…