Coasta
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Let's do this. Standard or PPR? I dunno what you guys did last yr.
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I LOVE BaseOps.net, but even the squadron bar thread requires some semblance and order. I understand that most are still active and will have apprehensions about airing their own laundry, and that you can delete your posts and take 'em back. There're things that don't fit GD or SB categories that need some of our input and that require a man/flyer's opinion. The intent is to keep things between the seriousness of GD (how we do our job) and SB (boobies, beer, and more boobies), probably the information that is most relevant and useful, maybe with a touch of the honesty the we/I put into how tasty a beer or scotch is. Rebuttals? Mods?
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Everyone's a target kids. Ugly chicks included. This isn't new. Keep your head low and your chin tucked...
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Leave the throttles at idle too long and bad things happen. Does the 777 or 747 use autothrottle on coupled approaches?
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Thought so. In case you're serious or for those that don't know, a chart that details sustainable angle of bank, turn rate/radius for a given airspeed along with specific excess energy lines denoting climb or descent rates when under or over performing the aircraft. It's the end result of Boyd's energy maneuverability studies.
Thought I remembered that from somewhere... I forgot my best Beavis voice doesn't propagate into message boards. I still don't care... Mostly because I have 800 engineers telling me what I can't do.
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AMC does not have a pulse, yes this article has a lot to do with our recent buffoonery, and thank you for cleaning up some of that buffoonery. Fly safe tomorrow... Oh, and just because you have to fly a jet with holes in it across the country, gear down, unpressurized, does not mean I am buying you a ######ing beer next time you are in town.
OK, I will buy you 2 beers and I will let you drive the boat.
Friggin deal! See you Jun 17-21.
Not to shit on his remembrance, but my understanding is that EM charts do not exist for AMC aircraft, that true?What's an EM chart?
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Tony's comments spark a lot of thought. I don't know the pulse of AMC anymore, but does this article shed light on current/recent buffoonery?
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Having an FE would reduce the mishap rate. And you for one have to admit that. In the C-17 community having the FE would increase the CRM on the airplane. The FE would have just like on the Herk the overhead panel, and everything on the console behind the throttles. Read all the checklists, be the EP expert, walk around/preflight, and be the technical expert on the airplane. This relieves the Pilot from being the jack of all trades as he or she currently is and can go back to just flying. Full attention to maintaining postive control of the airplane and SA would increase crew wise three or more fold. They invisioned this when they placed the extra pilot on but sad to say this increased the tunnel vision IMHO. The FE is not in the pilot union and is a seperate enity. This in itself relieves the "tunnel scope" in the CRM.
Surf70, what you have just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
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Just ordered it from www.masterofmalt.com (Great website) shipping is spendy but by the sound of the review here; less than the big time expensive stuff. total: $84.26....thanks Coasta!
I would buy another bottle for that price. I shared some with my neighbor and he said he'd never tasted anything like it and started making a play for the other bottle I have.
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Avery Brewing's Maharaja! Crazy hoppy and delicious. The best IPA I've had....ever. Careful tho, a couple bombers will eff you up!
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http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-15320.aspx
The Green Spot. This one blew my hair back. Unfortunately, it's not available in the States yet and apparently is only Iimited to 500 cases/yr. At $44/bottle, this Irish has the most bang I've tasted so far. Glad I got 2 bottles!
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Maybe we should use stricter criteria than year group and hours to determine upgrades?
IMO the C-17 has a growing number of CPs flying around coded as ACs and IPs. Get enough of these on one crew and you get buffoonery like we've been seeing.
This.
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30 months seems a bit excessive...more to the story maybe?
My frau works for US Pretrial Services has supervised defendants accused of this crime. It's a federal crime and he will do every day of his sentence. I agree that it's a stiff sentence because the kid is probably only guilty of being a moron.
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I'll play. When's the draft?
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What kills me about this whole thing is that the AF Has zero obligation to let anyone serve a day after their ASDC. There has never been any sort of guarantee that "we will you allow you to work 20 yrs" and you can go merrily on your way. There's no guaranteed bonus for the next FY. The problem w/ what happened is that the AF axed a hundred-something folk without even looking at who they were separating or laying-off for people that live in the real world. The unfortunate thing is that as flyers, we are not forced to ask ourselves where we fit in the organization. We all know exactly where we stand when it comes down to the mission, and that's all we want to do. Among ourselves, we know who can get the mission done better than the next, but the AF doesn't. That's why you see BS strata on OPRs and douchenozzles clammoring to plan the Christmas party. That's also what the airlines stratify by time in service. Do you really want a check ride that is so scrutinized that one mistake is the difference between 1 and 100? If so go back to UPT. Training is over and I'm tired of seeing pilots Fvck sh!t up because they are worried about their next assignment or passing their fitness test or if they are reflective enough (I know none of you are). There are no guarantees kids.
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In no way is that relavent to a thread about the Goldbond video. I am now gayer for having watched that and will consume whiskey until said acquired gayness is eliminated.
I apologise for posts after this time.
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Thanks for all the responses, they have given me a little insight. The consensus seems to be that, for the most part, the job is worth it. It seems that for those who dislike it, they dislike the AD part more so than being a pilot. I spent 3 1/2 years enlisted so I know what to expect from a general AD standpoint. I was just curious to see if being a pilot is all its cracked up to be. I'm sitting between two ends of the spectrum, I either want to pursue aviation or apply my degree (computer engineering) and get into developmental engineering. I know they are completely different worlds, thats why I'm trying to get as much info as possible on Pilot life, keep it coming.
Why not do both? Join the Guard/Reserves and come work for Boeing! Situation resolved.
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I never called safety of flight, but probably should have on several occasions. The one thing I never did/do was pass up an opportunity to "rest your eyes." If there's a bunk and you're augmented, there should always be someone in it. One of the many mistakes I made was joking to my crew about "wake me up before we land." We were flying from Okinawa to Elmendorf, and 9 hours later, those dipshit LTs woke me up on approach-- just in time to cuddle up to a stripper at the ABC. Calling safety of flight shouldn't be a difficult decision, but then I didn't fear reprisal because I was lucky enough to actually have leadership that backed up my decisions. I'm guessing that's where this so called "difficulty" comes into play. However, when I DID made a decision that may have been questionable, I always gave a courtesy call back to the sqdn before a grenade got rolled into the CC's office at 0700.
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I get to use Precheck at ATL since I'm an uber frequent flyer on Delta. First time I went through at ATL, I thought I was in the Twilight Zone or at least 1992. It is absolutely slick without all the BS hassle of removing shoes and computers etc. The precheck line did seem a bit backed up when I went through last month, but the line moved quick. I still prefer flying international still because of the lack of TSA lemmings.
Back on topic... I think if you're in uniform and supply a valid mil ID, then that should satisfy the whole federal background check. Precheck for all military regardless if you're in uniform or not. I don't know if the airlines do, but they should also let military into the lounges free of charge too. I'd prefer that to flipping off some stuffy douchebag who just shushed me for making a phone call.
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Tebow 3:16! That's 316 yards passing... an obvious indication of the second coming of the Savior... and yes, this is solely to piss off Butters.
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I noticed the Big Blue AF bus parked at the terminal. Way to go with the force protection...
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The full AIB is not linked to (at least that I can find), but has been released: http://www.pacaf.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-101210-079.pdf
What was the point of having the MLM on the practise? It is not explicitly explained in the AIB, and since it does explicitly state that he was seated in the load master seat (and not on the flight deck), it seems like a valid question.
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There is a LM on all C-17 flights. They are an integral part of the crew and in almost all of our emergency procedures.
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Stepher R Lorenz. Ugh! Hate that guy and his rhetoric. Hopefully, these guys get ass-whomped in some way, shape or form.
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Methinks there's a HUGE difference between the ACC and AMC world.
I'm watching every good dude palace chasing and getting out as I speak.
Guys, it comes from higher than the WG/OG. Most of those guys I flew with (WG/OG CC's) were good sticks save a few. I like to think that most of the "good guys" are getting out because they see something horribly wrong with how leadership is stratified (just to begin). Unfortunately, on high, where they decide who get's promoted, it needs to be simplified and dumbed down to who has boxes checked (down at the O-3/4 lvl). That's why I think most good pilots (or those who are pilot's before officers) palace chase, punch, get out, or outright quit. It's because they don't want to be put up to the light with some ass-snorkel exec who want's to be a general--not because one or the other is better, but because it's apples and oranges.
Here's a good poll: Who here would retire as an O-4/5 if you could fly/instruct the entire time?
I think the numbers would be drastically different, culture too, if that were again an option. We'd also have a more experienced AF (10-15 O-4/5 IPs/sqdn that are solely dedicated to flying). Fellas would refuse the bonus like wildfire also, because it's a good job/career. What you got now are folks who are completely inept in thier job (save a few), that follow that long brown line of careerism.
Good luck Karl.
Separation Pay and State Taxes
in General Discussion
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Olevelo,
I live in CA and separated while living in CA. However, I was an IL resident during my active duty time. The State of CA Franchise Tax Bureau will stake their claim to your separation pay and every other penny you made while you were living in this god forsaken desert. I had to fight them every year for 3 years of active duty service, and they did not get one penny. Just make sure the bottom of your W-2 or 1099 says FL for state of residence and you got yourself a clean kill. It's a pain in the ass, and the FTB is the most aggressive collection agency I have EVER seen. Get a good accountant and expect the FTB to try and fist you. If you're in So Cal, PM me if you want to use my guy although he'll probably be busy for the next few weeks.