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I prefer "the paper Sectional". Highly reliable. Everything I need is on it. If I find myself thinking I will need something for IFR filght,... I'll wait until it's VFR.

Since I'm not FB savvy, how do you see that info on FB? I doubt any of you are "FB Friends" with the crewmembers, so do you do a search of some sort, or what?

Just saw this. Love it. Answer: white! In violation of the AFI, no doubt.

it came out via FCIF. Reason: everything I have is 2nd hand info, so I will not comment.

Good info, escapism. Thanks. How often do pilots washout from T-1s? Pretty rare, I'd assume?

Quick update on the T-38 program here at Beale. The following have been prohibited: - 4-ship formations - Low level navigation - Bank angles in excess of 60 degrees in close trail - Aerobatics in extended trail Whiteman (GSC), and Tyndall/Langley should not be affected, or so I'm told

Kit Darby has been saying this for over a decade. At some point, it will happen, and I'm sure he will say "See! I told you so!". But don't hold your breath just yet. Actually, it does mean something: I believe this TA was voted on and approved by all parties. It is in effect. The 2017 pay scale is part of that.

If there really is one, I couldn't care less. Being fair to people is how I was raised. I don't need an AFI to teach me to be an adult. I also grew up with "humor",... something an AFI will never understand.

Kurdistan, Kyrgystan,... whatever works.

OverTQ, Seems most of the Herk guys I know that flew it prior to the early 90's have seen an an aileron roll in the Herk. Great rumor!

Linky no worky.

Blow me, Spoo... Old guys rule. And you know it.

...and he was a great American. https://www.jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/htmlbios/scobee.html

Lawyer up if you even think there is a chance of something happening. I was #3 in a 4 ship where the flight lead got violated. I went straight to the ADC. Sure enough, a few days later, I was put under oath in the investigation. Talk to NO ONE without a lawyer. For me, that includes Wing Safety. This was the 3rd time I've used the ADC. My incidents were minor, obviously, and nothing criminal. But why someone would speak with investigators on a crime this serious without an attorney giving advice is beyond me.

It's all in how you ask the question. It sounds more analytical if you word it "What percent get tailhook aviation?", or something along those lines, and they will be good with that.

Wow. That is a unique experience. Relish it.

Spoo, Who's the dude driving the car for your flight? I'm talking 'bout the guy with the cheesy mustache.

Someone posted a link for the Day in the Life photos where there were comments. Where did that go?

Steve, Do you know Chris Pocock very well? I just saw him at the El Centro Airshow. He's a great U-2 resource in the UK... or worldwide for that matter.

Keep in mind, they are on P-TDY and do not appear to get per diem. You and I make $71/day in D.C. on meals and incidentals alone when on TDY orders.

Well,... if you've always wondered about it, there is a thread on Baseops.net where you can ask U-2 related questions.

Wow. The media got it wrong. I'm very surprised. Morons. Good narrative. Some very good lessons can be learned from this.

Not for me. I was at United for ~18 months. About 6 weeks prior to 9/11, I started the application process to come back onto active duty. And here I am.

Well,... I have an addiction.

Bingo. I do not want to give up my retiree pay to do this. Well that's just dandy. To clarify: I'm active duty, with 26 years and 1 month of active service (plus about 20 months of inactive Reserve time during my break in service). So IF I can get the 18 year waiver that Noonin mentions, I'll still have less than 2 years before I must leave due to hitting 28 years. And that's unlikely to get waived, since the Reserves follows active duty. Do I have it right?