Buddy Spike

If you took away the FLT/CC time, upper class graduation, and week one lower class haze, OTS would only be about 6-9 weeks.

07-10 Vance 2 T-38s 1 T-44 5 T-1s 3 Guard/Reserve T-38s 1 Reserve T-44 2 Guard T-1s

EJECTION HANDLE - PULL(BOTH) Controlled ejection is 2000' AGL. If you can't find a suitable landing surface (i.e. - runway), eject.

Maintain aircraft control. Analyze the situation. Try to restart the engine. Land in a field.

Need to hone those google ninja skills more. http://www.peerlessaerospace.com/pub/Produ...F_CHERRYMAX.pdf See pg 8. http://www.textronfasteningsystems.com/PDF...ng/speed_US.pdf See pg 10 [ 26. September 2006, 18:40: Message edited by: PCL Retard ]

Depends on the airframe, but no it's not impossible.

Did a search but couldn't find anything.. What color gloves are authorized to wear and what reg can I find that info in? Is it green only in the states, or can you wear desert, green, or black?

Fixed it for you.

The rudder thread somewhat reminded me of this from another board. I read it on a car message board sparked from another message board.. Anyway, it made about 400 replies (some of which were absolutely clueless), almost all were from those without a background in aviation, but some were from engineers / physics nerds. So here's the question: I believe this was the original thread: http://community.discovery.com/groupee/for.../7451937218/p/1 This is the thread I'm referring to, but I believe you have to register to post: http://www.ls2.com/forums/showthread.php?s...ll&pagenumber=1 They're basically the same discussion though. Discuss. [ 29. November 2005, 06:43: Message edited by: CrashA10 ]

P-factor and torque.

:rolleyes: I think this should be annotated with the phrase "within reason." I don't know anything about heavy units, so the advice I give is based on my experience with fighter units. It has been my experience that these guys aren't looking for someone to talk up their experience or qualifications. That's what the interview is for. When you're hanging out in the squadron bar or around the ops counter, keep your mouth shut and listen. No one is going to care about your cessna stories. No one is going to care about your 3.6969 GPA. If they ask, by all means, tell them.. But they're really looking for someone who's going to listen and absorb what they're saying. If you come off too strong, too confident, too whatever.. You'll never make it beyond that visit. If you're humble, sociable (I'm not saying don't talk at all.. I'm just saying be a good dude and don't brag about yourself), and don't make an ass out of yourself, you'll have an excellent chance.. Oh yeah, and when you're in the bar or wherever and they're smashing your bag about whatever, take it in stride. If you joke back(Disclaimer: Don't call a dude an asshole or try to insult him) or let it roll off you, you'll have a far better shot than if you let it bother you. Remember, they're picking someone they'll likely fly with for the next 10 years.. They're going to want someone they like and can go on trips with. Just my humble observation based on rushing a unit and getting selected. Yeah, BRAC definitely changed that atmosphere completely. What is it down to now, four fighter units?

I thought the prescription was written on the FC1 documentation. I have no idea about that stuff. :confused: I read it here in another forum. Something about a Soft Contact Lense Program. So if I just wait until I get to UPT, they'll get me a pair of whatever works best? Yeah, I've been reading about the "toric" contacts. The flight docs at Brooks said they'd correct my left eye to 20/15 and my right eye to 20/20. THanks for the info, and thanks for the job you do. Much appreciated.

I have a waiver for excessive astigmatism in my right eye. I start UPT May 11. I've done a search, but I can find this specific information. I've found that you CAN wear soft contact lenses as UPT, but nothing very specific. Anyway, I have never worn glasses or contacts. I still don't. Brooks said I must wear correction to perform flying duties, so I'd much rather get on the Soft Contact Lense program than wear glasses through UPT. How do I go about doing this? I know you must wear them for six months prior, which won't be a problem if I do it now.. But how do I prove I've been wearing them? Also, what are the best soft contacts for astigmatism? CAn I just take the numbers from my FC1 to a glasses/contact place and get it filled? Thanks! [ 15. November 2005, 09:59: Message edited by: CrashA10 ]

We have big fat Navy women at our gate sometimes.

7 gph @ 175ktas. Not quite sure what the A-10 FMT burns, but it'd be in Kilowatt hours. ;)

Depends on the region. My unit set me up with mine, but the AFRC website may have something.

For the Reserves, find your local Officer Accessions Recruiter. He/she will be able to find your buddy openings with units in your area (they usually cover a region).

In twenty years, it will all be virtual anyway. (tongue in cheek, but probably not that far from the truth).

A couple of hawg terms I've picked up on: Green sh!t = HUD IFFCC = Integrated Flight and Fire Control Computer - Makes our green sh!t look like fancy airplanes like the F-16. EGI = Embedded GPS/Inertial Navigation BSA = Basic Surface Attack SAT = Surface Attack Tactics CAS = Close Air Support BFM = Who knows? ;) j/k Basic Fighter Maneuvers DACBT = Dissimilar Air Combat Training LOWAT = Low altitude training LATN = Low altitude tactical navigation TGP = Targeting Pod FAC = Forward Air Controller FAC(A) = Forward Air Controller (Airborne) Same, but a Hog instead of on the ground CSAR = Combat Search and Rescue JAAT = Joint Air Attack Training

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!

IIRC, not with a full tank of gas.

Yeah, I read something about that too in my research. I've seen STC's on 135 ops, but nothing about 91.

No. You may only log dual hours with a Certified Flight Instructor.

Thanks for the info, rotorhead!

Suite 3? Huh? More--do tell. These gremlins have nothing to do with my post, but needed to be used (sts) nonetheless.