General Discussion

I'm rushing Guard/Reserve units and I'm trying to decipher the difference between USAF and USMC quals without having to ask too many dumb questions in person. Specifically I'm interested in what exactly an IP can do that a 2/4 ship lead can't in the A-10/F-16 communities. Is it just the ability to give initial X's, or can your flight leads give X's? Also I've never seen anyone's bio that lists Instrument or Annual(we call it NATOPS) instructor. Are those stand alone quals or is that rolled into IP? Thanks

Check out this article from Air Force times. Apparently this particular FAIP thinks hand flying ability no longer matters since the T-1 students are going on to fly autopilot aircraft anyway. I am 69% certain we have a Wing Exec here....I feel bad for her poor students. https://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130513/NEWS/305130012/Vance-AFB-pilot-instructors-take-pride-job A few of my favorite excerpts are below: During transition, the first phase of T-1 training, instructors look for “good hands,” or pure flying ability. “After that we don’t,” she said. “We know the people we’re sending on, they’re going to go to aircraft where they’re going to fly wi…

Open question to any and all units that have an active SOF program and those that work as a SOF or have worked as a SOF. What if/any relationship exists between the SOF and the Command Post with regard to command and control of assets? Please don't reply to this topic but PM me so I can provide a .mil email address. I'm using this as a tool to reach out, not violate OPSEC. Thanks!

Used to work on this jet during my time in the 89th, I guarantee it had all the mx was done at a excellent level. Would make a good charter for VIP's or concert tours or NBA teams. Only 50K gets you in the door to make a bid. BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS AND MORE INFORMATION IN ORDER TO BID ON THIS ITEM, PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS MUST SUBMIT A BID DEPOSIT MADE OUT TO “GSA SALES” IN THE AMOUNT OF: $50,000.00. ONLY CASHIER’S CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS ARE ACCEPTABLE, AND MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 4 PM LOCAL TIME (SAN FRANCISCO, CA) MAY 29, 2013. BIDDERS MUST PROVIDE THEIR GSAAUCTIONS® USER LOGIN NAME, TELEPHONE NUMBER, EMAIL ADDRESS AND RETURN STREET ADDRESS WHEN SUBMITTING BID DEPOS…

Heard about this though the grapevine. Only reported injury was pride. Damage class B

Current and former KC-10 people: The 2d ARS is putting together a group buy of KC-10 Breitling Aerospace watches. Peggy Ulmer is coordinating everything. She does not have a BODN account, so please contact her via KC10Spouse at gmail. There are currently 13 confirmed people in the group and we need at least 12 more to make the order. The deadline to order is 15 Jun. This should have the watches arriving in time for Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa/Festivus. The price is $2757 (40% off retail) and the payment is due in full prior to the order. If you wish to have the watch shipped to you, it will cost a bit more. Please contact Peggy for all details.

Didn't see this topic started anywhere else, if so I apologize. Looks like their getting rid of the Captains board, first intelligent thing ive seen done in a while. https://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123347382

https://www.militarytimes.com/article/20130507/NEWS/305070032/Hagel-Troops-workplaces-will-checked-degrading-images-women Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered a close-up and comprehensive inspection of all military offices and workplaces worldwide to root out any “materials that create a degrading or offensive work environment.” The extraordinary searches will be similar to those the Air Force conducted last year and prompted officers to scour troops’ desks and cubicles in search of photos, calendars, magazines, screen-savers, computer files and other items that might be considered degrading toward women. The inspections will now target soldiers, sailors…

Well this is awkward. Head of Air Force Sexual Assault at Pentagon arrested for.... Sexual Assault. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/05/06/air-force-sexual-assault-watchdog-arrested-for-sexual-assault/2139325/

Discuss here.

Unconfirmed reports of a tanker down after take-off in Kyrgyzstan: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22397266 If correct, a really bad couple of weeks for US aviation.

Interesting exchange (one-way mostly) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGGaIZXZmAM

I saw Hueypilot's post about this in the MC-12 thread, but in the interest of separating the two incidents I'm starting a new thread. Crash: National Air Cargo B744 at Bagram on April 29, 2013, aircraft lost height shortly after takeoff... Godspeed brothers.

any rumint on a crash? didn't wanna start a new thread unless it's confirmed...here's hoping

Saw the prior posts on FWQ but am curious what the current status is? Got a fellow switching Army helos to AF helos(reserve) and per the recent AFI he would still need to attend phase II T6s followed by MWS helo school. Anybody know how that works? He's over 30 so is it considered FWQ still or UPT or what? Age waiver required? What base is conducting this training? XL?

Does anyone know where to find some?

This should end well.

Was curious what you thought of the new Diversity AFI in the AF?

https://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/04/21/air-force-general-wife-killed-in-small-plane-crash-near-williamsburg/?test=latestnews Maj. Gen. Joseph Brown of NDU

From your e-mail inboxes this AM Fellow Airmen, I need your help. Throughout my Air Force career I’ve learned that when times get tough, Airmen consistently figure out a way to "get it done." Today, complex security and fiscal challenges reemphasize the need to capture and implement your innovative ideas for the Air Force and for the Nation. I want to hear from you and I encourage your participation in a 30 day "Airmen Powered by Innovation" call for ideas on how we can cut costs and better fly, fight and win. There are two options for you to participate in this effort. During the month of May, you can provide your ideas using the Air Force Portal or the A…

https://www.foxsanantonio.com/newsroom/top_stories/videos/wrongway-big-rig-kills-4-highway-90-15000.shtml?wap=0 Sad day in Del Rio, husband was a great guy, T-6 IP and sim instructor. Whole family died except the youngest son.

The story's not really important, but apparently we now have airmen and airwomen. MacDill airwoman charged in boyfriend’s murder

Damn it. https://www.airforcet...ash-Afghanistan Anyone know anything about this yet? Nickel on the grass.

https://nation.time.com/2013/04/02/costly-flight-hours/ Very interestink.

Some guy in California was just convicted and sentenced to 30 months for lasing aircraft. https://edition.cnn.c...l?iref=obinsite We'll see if he actually serves any of that time, though. I'm sure some slick lawyers are lining up to make a name for themselves appealing the conviction pro bono.