Everything posted by sky_king
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Whoops-747 Dreamlifter lands at Jabara KS
Just glossing over the fact that he didn't even land at the closest incorrect airport, he made approximately 68 errors in his description and read backs. I hope the CVR tapes get released. This is an excellent case study of CRM and loss of SA.
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What was your biggest mistake in UPT or IFS?
Students usually forget about the back seat G-meter.
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Army PR push: 'Average-looking women'
This whole discussion is going to lead to rape. I just know it.
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What was your biggest mistake in UPT or IFS?
Yes, on the same sortie, she also attempted a turning rejoin with about 69 kts of excess closure and when directed to overshoot (twice), her response was to start a 1 ft/sec climb into lead. After those two events, several IP called KIOs, and severe quibbling, I cleared my wingman off and we flew home solo (the only time I've ever done that). I didn't want to be near another airplane with her any more. The flying bought her a hook, the quibbling bought her Mil Cap. She's now flying KC-135s so think about that next time you're in formation taking gas... edit: the PTSD makes me a poor speller
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What was your biggest mistake in UPT or IFS?
Before I learned about "defensive posturing" as a FAIP, I saw some things that make you re-evaluate life. The primary of which being when my student had #2 in fingertip, gave the pitch out signal and then abruptly turned into her wingman. I'm just glad that #2 was sloppy and held a consistently aft position... From that moment on, my hand was always on the side of the stick that presented danger.
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Expedited TSA Screening for Active Duty Military Effective 20 Dec
If you have kids, just put them in a stroller. You qualify to go through the wheelchair/stroller line which usually only has a handful of people. Plus, the stroller can be gate checked for free regardless of number of carryon items.
- The hardest working DB in Hollywood.
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SOS/ACSC information
I wish I knew about these places earlier into my 8-week stay. Uncle Micks Cajun Market Filet and Vine
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Aviator's Joke of the Day
I see this devolving into dead baby jokes.
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Two Planes Collide Over Wi. Everybody made it out.
First Rule: Don't hit lead. Everything else is debriefable.
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Two Planes Collide Over Wi. Everybody made it out.
C130 Driver wrote: ~~~~~~~~~~~ Per the morning news, the trailing aircraft got caught in the "tail wind" caused by the lead aircraft, causing it to ram the tail of the lead aircraft. You can't make this crap up ~~~~~~~~~~ I heard he got tangled in some flight line.
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"Pride Month" at your AFB?
A card table with a 8.5" x 11" piece of paper on it. "Pride Month 2014" with a rainbow printed on the paper. Set it up at the entrance to the BX. Boom, done...
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"Pride Month" at your AFB?
That's not just a great OPR bullet... it's a fabulous OPR bullet.
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Say Goodbye to Manas in 2014
Krygyzstan Women Romanian Women
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What's wrong with the Air Force?
I stopped wearing my wedding ring when I welded my hand between a car's battery terminal and frame. So many adventures while working a college job at Jiffy Lube...
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20th Air Force commander relieved of command
Probably wore black socks to a PT test. edit: Sarcastic response typed too fast with too little critical thought...
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Is anyone flying?
I'm not flying, but I still get to sit 2-3 SOF tours a week. That's F'd up.
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Ever Considered Expating?
At the rate America is going, I may have to join Texas as well.
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Tuition Assistance Cuts
I'm sure Trident will offer grants to everyone because they care about education and not the bottom line.
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Instrument Studying before UPT
The prior time guys usually are pretty good, but it's true, some do suck. I know a few that (former reg. jet pilot) that scared me every time I flew with her. Another that was a CFII and was as sharp as a bowling ball. I will say though that in general, previous instrument flying skills obviously gave an advantage during the instrument portion, it also helped make a smoother lead platform during the formation phase. However, I wouldn't suggest going and shelling out the thousands of dollars to get your Instrument endorsment. Credentials: FAIP, (cue hate the FAIP song)
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Information on PIT (Pilot Instructor Training)
Has anyone done the 2&2 deal? How does one go about doing that?
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More SARC briefings soon.
This is my big problem with the SARC program. I'm not saying we should blame the victims, but maybe a little education about risk vs. reward of specific situations may help. All we do now is wait for it to happen and then swoop in and give hugs... Example: One single female goes out to drink with a man she doesn't know all alone. She leaves her drink unattended and consumes enough to make her stumbling drunk. Legal? Sure Should she have the right to not be raped? Absolutely Is this a setup to a compromising situation? You know it We can't say this though because someone might take it as victim blaming. It's not. It's similar to why I wear a seatbelt. I should be able to assume that I won't get t-boned by some texting teenager, but I know the possibility is out there and high enough for me to warrant a safety restraint.