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I'm not too sure here but it seems like there is more to this... I have a couple theories but both are about as stupid as this whole story. https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/viewart/20130103/NEWS02/301030015/Mom-Boy-didn-t-steal-plane-crash JASPER — A teen pilot killed along with two friends in an Alabama plane crash had his own key to the aircraft and had flown it many times, his mother said Wednesday, denying authorities’ assertion that the plane had been taken without permission. Sherrie Smith said her 17-year-old son Jordan Smith was the one flying the plane that went down in the Alabama woods Tuesday night. The Federal Aviation Administration …

Sounds like the pilot got out safe https://www.cbs47.tv/...CWiGM_vGDA.cspx

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/12/27/gen-norman-schwarzkopf-who-led-coalition-forces-in-persian-gulf-war-dies/ Him Him.

I've been thinking that a large, upcoming problem will be the downsizing of the Military with a weak economy. Expectations are a million folks in the next few years will transfer from Military life to Civilian life. Here's one of the efforts to help with education/housing/jobs, etc. https://www.gotyour6.org/ It's spearheaded by the entertainment industry- not normally our biggest supporters. Good on them though. I do find the comment on helping our service members return to be "assets" rather than "liabilities" offensive.

https://www.aviationweek.com/Blogs.aspx?plckBlogId=Blog:27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7&plckPostId=Blog%3a27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7Post%3afd132b93-a775-4e88-bcd8-8a8067cafc0a And will be relying on us for gas.

https://www.askthepilot.com/concorde-story/ Interesting read and to see the error chain. And why it's relevant: "LAST WEEK, A FRENCH APPEALS COURT overturned a manslaughter conviction against Continental Airlines for its role in the crash of an Air France Concorde outside Paris twelve years ago.

I'm trying to write a couple LOEs and it's been a while. I've gone on e-publishing and can't seem to find the AF Form 77. Has it been replaced by something else? Is there any other way to write a letter of evaluation?

Medal of Honor recipient Senator Daniel Inouye dead at age 88. Agree or disagree with his politics, he's still a hero. https://www.usatoday....r-dies/1776021/

What exactly is keeping a pilot who tracked T-38s in UPT from getting into a fighter or bomber after their UAV assignment?

The inevitable happened. https://www.theglobea...6260601/Report/ Question is now will this cause other marginal participants (Denmark, Norway, Israel, etc..) in the program to cut bait and run?

I did a search on this. Do current military flight students use the E6B whiz wheel? I'm proficient in both because battery failure happens (sts?) but am wondering whether or not to buy a nice metal wheel, or my own digital. (borrowing from CFI ATM (sts)) -Thanks -

https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2012/12/air-force-reaper-crash-nellis-120512w/ Best part was hearing what the "Senior Master Staff Sergeant" had to say. Great job Air Force times...

What is it about Iowa?? https://www.miamihera...ilot-being.html edit to add article text

Looks like they forget to check the refueling method earlier. Now there is a problem. Maybe they'll subcontract the refueling to the USAF.

I'm about to get passed over for a 2nd time to Major. I've done a lot of research, but I just want some back up to see if my thinking is correct. I've asked numerous people in MPF these questions and I get different answers each time... Being an 11F, will I most likely be offered continuation to 20 years? Could it possibly be for a shorter period? If I turn down continuation to 20 years, I will have to separate within 6 months. I understand that I will not receive invol sep pay, but will I receive the other benefits of invol sep such as the commissary/bx privileges, the medical coverage, and the HHG storage? Is there any possible way to let them know that …

Hi everyone I would like to introduce you to a new website that I have created dedicated to my work photographing military aviation in the uk, particularly in the Low Flying Training Areas of Wales www.aircraft-pictures.com As well as a dedicated section to the A-10 and F-15, there is also a Miscellaneous USA section featuring more types. If you recognize your mugshot and want a free high res image emailed to you then please get in touch Enjoy... Alex

Fellow Fighter, Bomber, and Attack pilots I am writing a paper for my final master's class on Auto Ground Collision Avoidance systems and I would greatly appreciate your participation completing a survey in order to help me complete that paper. If you have any military time in fighter, bomber or attack aircraft you can access this 15 question anonymous survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/67688D6 Thanks for your help. If you have any questions regarding the survey or project, please direct them to autogcas@yahoo.com

"Air Force Reserve Command Public Affairs Office 11/26/2012 - Robins Air Force Base, Ga. -- A new proposed Aviator Retention Pay program for Air Force Reserve aircrew is expected to begin in 2013. The ARP plan focuses on retaining aircrew officers to meet basic mission requirements for the reserve. The offer will target only locations where significant shortfalls in rated officer manning exist and will offer a $30,000 bonus over a three-year span. Pilots and combat systems officers who have completed their initial training commitment including those eligible for retirement but excluding those in the 16 to 20 years of service wil…

China Unveils New Killer Drones, Aims Them at Russia

Hello Gentlemen, I've curious of what you all think about aerobatic flying and how it resonates with a pilot selection board.. A little about me; my goal is to get selected for UPT by an ANG/AFRC fighter squadron in the coming years, I just enlisted in the ANG and i'm waiting on dates. I'm very interested in aerobatic flying, I would love to compete at the advanced and unlimited levels in a powered aircraft, or even a glider (if I could find an instructor in my area) My question is this; should I focus on building up my aerobatic experience or should I focus my aviation resources elsewhere? Is getting glider time even worth a damn to anybody? it looks cool to me but i…

https://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/11/19/marine-corps-forms-squadron-to-fly-new-next-generation-strike-fighter-jet/?test=latestnews The Marines just broke ground on their first F-35 squadron at Yuma with flights planned before the end of the year. After all the ass-pain of the VSTOL variant, I'm curious if there as any real tactical viability (or even need) to operate from "unimproved surfaces at austere bases" and special amphibious landing ships (although I've heard the Marines are going to have to operate some C models because of their fleet commitments to the Navy). After 30 years with the Harrier has this tactical need shown itself enough to go through…

https://m.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/petraeus-scandal-puts-four-star-general-lifestyle-under-scrutiny/2012/11/17/33a14f48-3043-11e2-a30e-5ca76eeec857_story.html

I can't find this posted before so here is the skinny. Veterans Day offers a reminder of the service and sacrifice of America’s military personnel. AOPA is honoring the service of active-duty military members by offering them a complimentary one-year membership in the association. AOPA announced the offer in May as part of an effort to reach out to members of the military and support their flying goals. The association offers resources for pilots of all stripes, whether they fly recreationally or for the military. If you know someone in the military who would enjoy an AOPA membership, please share the offer. https://www.discoveraopa.org/aopamilitaryaopapilotmagad…

Anybody seen this? https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2012/11/15/fighter-jet-crashes-near-florida-air-force-base

https://www.cnn.com/2....html?hpt=hp_t3 Twitter war! Video of missile defense from inside Israel: https://www.liveleak....=c83_1352921667 Strike on Hamas leader: https://youtu.be/P6U2ZQ0EhN4