Everything posted by HuggyU2
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Panetta to Lift Ban on Women in Combat
Can't get enough ladies to pass the test? Make it optional. And do it quietly, so the political correctness doesn't show. https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/02/11/marine-corps-quietly-drops-major-obstacle-female-infantry-officers.html Oorah.
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Su-25 Down in Syria
Interesting. Nice find, Steve. In the AF, people freak out that we might actually carry a gun inflight. I cannot imagine how the armory would react if we got issued grenades. Oh... and that airplane is taxiing much too close to the blast barriers with no wing-walker.
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The new airline thread
Meaning you will drive to work? Or you will need to fly to work?
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Apparently, we're all pretty stupid,...
... at least according to this individual. https://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/01/28/california-teacher-slams-military-members-as-lowest-low-in-classroom-rant-caught-on-video.html According to the El Rancho HS website, he can be reached at work at 562.801.7500... then dial 0... then dial his extension of 57003. I'm guessing he had a lot of calls today, since his voicemail is full and not accepting any more. I'll try again tomorrow.
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USAFR - Medically Retire vs. 20 year Retirement
Why are they giving you a medical retirement for a hip replacement? I had a hip replacement 10 years ago, and was back on flying status in 4 months. Is there more to the story?
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Too Much Effort For $15 Lost Bag Tag, but...
Ritz-Carlton? If Hacker’s company puts pilots there, I’m impressed.
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Like Button
It used to be that when I read a post and would see that someone had "Liked" it, I could click on the Like emblem and the person's that gave the rating would show up. Now, it does not do that (hasn't for sometime, actually). Glitch? Or planned change?
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John Young Gone West
I didn't realize until I was away at college that his house was less than 1/4 mile from our house. One of the greats that is directly responsible for making America what it is. Bergman: trying to catch him. But I think it’s futile
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Need T-6 Static Display
- Need T-6 Static Display
- JFK ATIS
- The new airline thread
Wing, OG, and SQ leadership get their grades (and promotions) based on how many they graduate on time, right? That's the metric.- Need T-6 Static Display
- Need T-6 Static Display
Thanks for the info, Bode. That's news to me. Can't fix the 700 mile distance issue, but we will have an AF-approved Air Boss in place (Ralph Royce), and if needed, I will create a TFR so the T-6 can land/depart. Don't laugh: we did that at the Lake Havasu Airshow for the T-6 that was a static there. Side note: Ralph teaches the Air Force course at the annual airshow convention with all of the military demo teams. Everyone at ACC/AETC Aerial Events knows who he is. This show is legit.- Need T-6 Static Display
Hangar 24 AirFest is going to be a two-day event for 2018 (19-20 May). It's in Redlands, CA... Airport is KREI... runway is 4504' x 75'. https://www.airnav.com/airport/KREI Can a T-6 get a waiver to land there? They would really like one since military support is big deal with Hangar 24. This is will be a cool event. PM me if interested.- Flyover/flyby Q&A
Day Man, You might be better off to call ACC Aerial Events, DSN 575.9274. They handle funeral flyovers, and can tell you the likelihood of it becoming a supported event. Finding someone to do a non-approved flyover in this day and age is simply not going to happen. They will lose their wings if they do it. And... yes, I know... it would be "legal". Your other option is to get the CAF folks at Mesa to get some original T-6's. Or the guy with the Spitfire. There are also some L-39 guys in Phoenix that might do it. Tons of warbirds in AZ.- Civilian T-6 IPs?
- The new airline thread
If it's gone, it's gone. Starting a new, clean thread has a lot of advantages. And the info that has value will be back in no time.- Anyone want to fly for the Thunderbirds? I hear there is an opening...ouch.
You do realize the crash in CSprings took place before he was ever on the team... right?- Anyone want to fly for the Thunderbirds? I hear there is an opening...ouch.
I was the announcer for the Boise Airshow in October. I hadn't seen the 'birds in over 2 years. Both days, the shows were excellent, and the team was in tune. I don't know what their rules/limits/altitudes are, but it looked better than in previous years. "Ridiculously"? You've not seen The Patriots. For example, check out #2's low pass at the 39 second point. Pretty standard for him. And all the low maneuvering is without a HUD and flightpath marker. 2017_ICAS_App_PJT_Video.mp4- Test group to Skip the T6?
I had a legit reply, but ClearedHot beat me to it, and took all of the air out of my balloon. That said, my T-38 rear cockpit landing currency is good... rehacked 2 weeks ago. Put me in, coach!- Border crisis
- Ordering Patches (name, morale, fun meter)
No clue on Mardon. Hopefully they are long gone. Absolutely terrible customer service when we dealt with them.- Future T-38 replacement?
What would you use today instead? No agenda. Just curious.- Anyone want to fly for the Thunderbirds? I hear there is an opening...ouch.
Official word it is was NOT the crashes.