HuggyU2

Blytheville AFB. "Hooterville". Forgot all about that place. It was one of the ~13 bases that had B-52s and KC-135's when I graduated UPT. They had Tweets too, for the old ACE Program... which Gen Loh killed, in what I'd call a not-well-thought out decision.

Engines are numbered left to right... for those unaware like I was at one point. Brabus... In the Viper or F-35, that would be "#1".

The Travis AFB Aero Club has a TB-20. I went out there 4-5 years ago and rented it with an instructor just to try it out. Enjoyed it. Maybe a good option for you to go sample it. https://www.travisaeroclub.com/our-fleet

But... does it have a built-in crew ladder?

Yeah, I'm sorry!! At SGU, I took Hank Hoffman flying: 205 combat missions in the A-37 and a TPS graduate Neat guy! Still knew and flew the jet really well!

Thanks, SHFP! Honored to meet a fellow jet pilot like you! And thanks for finding me on the ramp! Really nice event this weekend! And your amphib is awesome!

No, the A-37 sounds like a T-38. it doesn't make the dog whistle of the T-37's J-69. The J-85 in the Super Tweet puts out as much in Mil as a T-38A puts out in Max.

Today, a good friend and I flew formation. It was the first time in 34 years that two A-37's flew in formation in North America. Took them from Boise to St George VFR. And yes... it was a blast.

Remember Gulf War I: - A-10: 2 - F-16: 0

Friday practice runs noon-1830 with gaps. Sat/Sun: 1100-1440. F-35A and F-18F demo got canx'd due to shutdown. It's still a great show though.

Did Textron develop the aircraft with an internal ladder system? Or will they just provide the pilots a pole vault like Boeing?

It wasn't Coach Huggy. And many of the soccer parents were truly not happy I wouldn't.

https://www.foxnews.com/world/trump-us-trying-get-bagram-airbase-back-from-taliban-afghanistan I hope the Bagram Ice Cream guy can get his job back at the chow hall if we go back. Does anyone have a picture of him that they could post? That guy had the most hateful, combat-hardened look on his face that I've ever seen. But the ice cream was tasty!

But the plot thickens, Swizzle: https://htxlabs.com/news/craig-wills-joins-htx-labs-as-senior-vice-president-of-defense-programs/ https://houston.innovationmap.com/htx-labs-air-force-ai-2671762577.html

Not me. The career paths those guys had are not the paths that I would want.

If you are referring to Phil Stewart, he was found guilty of dereliction of duty and conduct unbecoming. He was reduced from Maj Gen to Brig Gen, and retired in May. 2 months restricted to base. $60,000 in pay to be forfeited over 6 months.

https://htxlabs.com/news/craig-wills-joins-htx-labs-as-senior-vice-president-of-defense-programs/ https://houston.innovationmap.com/htx-labs-air-force-ai-2671762577.html

That explains things somewhat! Back around '97, D-M hosted an ACC Crud tournament. It was sponsored by Hiram Walker and the winning team got $10,000. Every ACC base but one sent a team. It was awesome. When we got there, the Wing CC Colonel gave a talk to all of the teams in the Club. Cynical me was waiting to hear the usual spiel, blah blah blah. Instead, he gave a great but short talk about keeping the traditions alive and to make the most of the weekend. I don't remember the specific worlds but it was so refreshing to hear someone tell us to push it up hard and leave exhausted. I have no idea how he got promoted keeping those old school values, but I'm glad he did. https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/104647/general-john-dw-corley/ We proceeded to have a pretty epic 3-days. I guess it was in D-M's DNA.

Any updates on how the pax is doing and how significant the injuries are?

You're in the process of getting your PPL, as you stated in your first post. In your mind, how soon do you believe you will be competitive for an FO job at HA?

42 years later, and still in the conversation!

LOL, wut?

Go fly aerobatics. Fly anything you can get your hands on.

Terrible idea.