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  1. Found the problem...

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    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

  2. 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.

  3. 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)

  4. Next, several blog entries highlighted victim blaming as a concern. To be clear, we cannot and will not blame the victim! Our training efforts will ensure every Airman understands the toll this trauma exacts on victims and their families. If you haven’t been to the blog to watch the videos of our three extremely strong survivors, I encourage you to do so – it is heart wrenching, but will truly help you understand the spectrum of trauma victims endure. It took a lot of courage for these women to come forward and tell their stories, but they did so to help others and help our Air Force.

    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.

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