sky_king

Probably not. I bet as soon as the BPC gets completed, Qatar will say, "Thanks for the sweet base!"

Metal kneeboard? That's against regulation. I bet he can't even be trusted to wear white socks while taking the PFT.

Thanks. Can anyone think of a valid argument why leave has to start in the local area anyway? Besides "it says so".

Lets say I have a friend of a friend who: - is TDY - wants to take leave directly after his TDY - has the leave cleared by his supervisor - doesn't want to report back to his home station in between TDY and leave - doesn't want to receive UCMJ punishment How can I, ahem, he go about changing his TDY orders add the post-TDY leave?

Almost as funny as when it was first put on YouTube 4 months ago.

Are people still going off base? With the Taliban office down town, I know I wouldn't want to stick me literal neck out there. Great time to bring your families along too.

I've seen the wingman get crushed enough for the stupid actions of someone else enough to know we're already there. It is. Also, I can confirm that everyone has someone they care about (noted by them raising their hands) and nobody wants to see said person brutally raped in front of their own eyes. I was shocked by that statistic....

You should have heard the response when someone suggested we talk less about bystanders preventing bad things happening to other people and more about not putting yourself is a compromising situation. There was some uproar at the very thought of someone being responsible for their own actions.

Just watched this. I agree, it was a pretty good movie, especially about looking good to congress vs. actually accomplishing something. You're right about the 'special' effects, though. The B-17 shots were bad, but the comparison videos of the new German fighter demonstrating its capabilities took the cake.

Hell, with how much I fly, I'd like to putz around in cheap airplane. I'd fly an ultra light if they paid for it.

No, but I've been within 24 hours of a requal program twice due to currency.

For the pilots, do you think there would be any benefit to the wing funding hours at the aero club to maintain proficiency. Not to be used as a replacement for hours, but as a supplement. For example, an E-8 will burn $10,000/hr in fuel alone for a flight, not including mx. For that price, you could fly 100 hours in a Piper Arrow. Pros - GPS Approach proficiency ---- The JSTARS cannot fly GPS approaches - VFR proficiency ---- Try telling your Sq/CC that you'd like to go fly VFR point-to-point - Fill in the gaps of some sim training ---- In the sim, you're the only airplane in the airspace. But you get to deal with congestion if you take an airplane into Atlanta Class B - General Airmanship ---- Flying twice a month may keep you current but won't build proficiency. An airplane is an airplane and will build air sense regardless of platform. Cons - Not MWS Specific ---- May build habit patterns that don't translate (P-Factor, etc) - Cost ---- The squadron may have to find money somewhere to fund this. Probably a tough sell to pull this cash from the FHP. - Time ---- Pulling the pilots out of the squadron will take them away from their other duties. In addition to the aero club idea, I was also wondering about the value of placing T-6s at heavy bases like this for the same purpose. However, I think the mx and life support functions would drive the complexity to a level where it isn't feasible. Not to mention the fact that you know the AF would require flight evals, boldfaces, etc... I'm trying to write a paper on this, so please give me some feedback on my idea.

I'm pretty sure CFI is a certificate and CFII is a rating. You can't be a CFII without being a CFI. That being said, it is possible to be and MEI without a single engine certificate. I'm by no means an expert at the FARs though. I could be wrong.

The sim is great except for the following: Landings Air Refueling Emergency realism You know, basically everything that adds points to an ORM worksheet.

nope, just a month or so

Fuck that, the kids a hero.

ah ah ah, that's what they will make... you know, when the hiring boom starts...

I'd say just any year with crashes and deaths would be rough. I'm not sure how to otherwise quantify it.

Thank god, I've got a few buddys over there. Glad to hear they're all right.

That guy was basically asking for a 2x4 to get thrown through his head.

So, the better option is to step on airline traffic?

... smooth.

I will repeat....... Just like there is no response required when told to ident. Just push the damn button.

As long as you pass your tail number via the nav lights with Morse Code.