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Why do some ANG fighters have the tail flash, and not the 2-letter tailcode like some others have?

This is absolutely hilarious. Check this out. Gold Bond Powder - a breathmint for my b*lls [ 23. June 2006, 05:47: Message edited by: Toro ]

Does anyone have a good website for ordering those mini static displays that you see on peoples' desks? I'm trying to find one for the T-6, but on base they've only got a tweet. Internet searches are somewhat fruitless also. Thanks.

I'm not an active duty pilot, or really any kind of pilot. But I'm enthusiast who happened upon this site. I was wondering if there's some kind of FAQ that explains what all those acronyms are - like "E" or "AD".

Alright, so I have been studying for finals all weak (dead weak) and during this time I have gone through at least 4 pens or more. None of the pens that I have used really pleased me. I want something that looks professional. So, this is kind of an off subject question, what kind of pens do some of the other cadets or even officers use that are on these forums?

During a real, no-kidding inflight emergency with an IP, does the IP take over and run through the boldface/checklist items, or does he allow the student to work it out on his own? How does that work? Thanks!

For those who know a 172, is it possible on a cold day to take four adult males (including pilot) on this plane? Or is that overweight? I am trying to figure out! Thanks!! Kinz [ 10. December 2004, 18:48: Message edited by: ToBeKC135Pilot ]

I'll be heading to Laughlin for UPT in Feb and am married w/2 kids. My question is does anyone have any insight into whether or not a family of four would be able to get by with one vehicle while a UPT stud? I've been contemplating whether or not an extra payment of $350/month is really going to be worth it while at UPT. Any comments appreciated! Thanks!

Anyone know the FARs regarding civilian use of Night Vision Goggles?

Does the air force issue a survival knife to pilots? If so, what knife do they issue them? If not, is there a universal knife they use, or something? Thanks.

I'm trying to decide whether or not I should subscribe to Jeppesen. Anybody have any comments on this? I've heard that military pilots only use NOS. Is this true?

I will be heading to Columbus in May, does anyone know what frame they will be using by then? Or where to go to get the dash 1?

I was just wondering if it's possible to switch from an ANG unit to an AFRES unit or vise versa? If so, can it only happen after the 10 year commitment? Is it possible to switch to a unit with a different airframe? Also, what are the chances of a ANG/AFRES person going back and flying part time at an UPT base? I'm just looking to get a more thorough idea of how things work. Thanks!

I read in the latest Air Force Assoc. magazine that when the B-2 program gets a makeover next year (avionics, new skins, etc.)it quite possibly will include an addition of a 3rd pilot. They say the B-2 has plenty of room for a third crewman and that it would be beneficial to have a 3rd pilot on long combat missions. My question is do adjustments like this call for more pilot's to be trained and go straight to the B-2 program from UPT (if qualified)? Or is the B-2 program overloaded with pilots? Just curious.

Anyone know where I can get the sound clip of that back seater having a "major bowel movement"? I can't find it anywhere. Thanks!

You can get almost anything on eBay...a bud of mine sent me this auction! :eek: Two available! Cheers! M2

I was talking to a cadet today and he insisted that both the T-1 and T-38 are multi-engine centerline thrust. Is this true? I have always thought that the Tweet was the only centerline thrust trainer.

Ok, I did a search first, and no luck. Anyone at Sheppard give me the dimensions of the dorms? If you have pictures of the dorm that would be nice. TMO told me they are going to keep most of my stuff here, and send only what I want access to (ie, can store in my room) to Sheppard. So I'm wanting to see if I have room for my entertainment center, and what else I might have room for. Thanks, BTW, I get to Sheppard 25Feb

Hello, I'll start by giving the timeline of events. March 2004 - selected for pilot slot at board 0403. March 2004 - took FC1 August 2004 - told I had a cavity and needed to get it fixed, was never told this 5 months earlier. August 2004 - got tooth fixed, went back to base for dental checkup, was told the tooth next to it needed to be fixed as well. September 2004 - had adjacent tooth fixed, faxed proof of dental work to Flight Medicine who took it to the AF dentist who then signed off on my FC1 (allegedly). October 2004 - called recruiter several times trying to figure out what was going on, every time told he would look into it and call me back but ne…

If you had the chance in a non-attribution environment, what inputs would you give if you had five minutes with CSAF, General Jumper? [ 22. November 2004, 15:31: Message edited by: Clearedhot ]

Anybody know the name of the place that customizes the FLIGHT (not ****in missile) Jackets? They put silk lining in and print blood chits on them. If anybody has info on that it would be appreciated. thanks...

Awhile ago, someone posted a pic of an AMC patch that said "Another Missed Christmas" and some other stuff, and I was wondering if there are other "alternative" names for MAJCOMs. I'm familiar with the AETC ones...Adults Eternally Treated like Children, etc. How about others?

Anyone found a solution to the Garmin 35 interface with the GPS35. The software causes the mouse to go nuts and the moving map is unusable. The CF-29 is a great computer, but the CF-27 is looking better all the time. H2Nav

Found this today and was wondering if anyone might be able to shed some light on it's validity. I thought that info was still classified? SR-71 Flight Manual Anyways, some pretty cool info in there.

Hello everybody! I'm going to be leaving the flight instruction business in another month or so and moving back to hotel Mom for awhile. I had PRK in October and have 12 months before I can apply for a OTS/UPT slot. I flew my butt off as a CFI this summer and the 24/7 on-call "will fly for food" schedule has taken its toll on me. I'm looking forward to moving back home and getting a job doing something with a set schedule and lunch breaks. In the mean time I would like to do some volunteer work to become a "whole person" or so the AF saying goes. I'm already looking into CAP because I still enjoy teaching and wouldn't mind using my CFI and ground instructor ti…