TacAirCoug

I'll echo the LogbookPro comments and add: -I use the v2.0 app on my iPad and love it. Very easy to use and synchronizes online with your home PC logbook automatically each time you open the app. I believe the iPhone/iPad apps are identical. -The PC version also has a function that allows you to automatically calculate a conversion for your military time when filling out airline applications. -I've also heard good things about a program called LogTenPro, though I haven't used it. That program also has an app for the iPhone.

The app is free, but you have to buy a subscription for all the goodies. There is a free trial period included for a month, I think, so you can try it out without shelling out the big bucks. Subscription costs $25 for 3 months or $75 for a year. The GPS in the iPad is lousy, but it doesn't need a cell signal to work. If you have the wi-fi only model, there is no GPS chip in it, from what I understand. I have the 3G model, but went ahead and bought a separate battery powered bluetooth GPS receiver that provides a much better signal to the app. Fortunately, the receiver works with all GPS enabled apps on any Apple device (or even a laptop with bluetooth), so I can use it for more than just flying.

I have the ForeFlight app on my iPad and iPhone along with one of the Bluetooth GPS receivers the app supports. Both are a little pricey, but the upside is huge. I just throw the GPS receiver up on the glareshield and get a moving map display overlaid on high, low, and sectional charts as well as all the approach plates, SIDs, and STARs for the whole country. I haven't done it, but if you pay a little extra, you get your position overlaid on the IAPs. Overlay on other charts comes with the regular subscription. The app doesn't give you any charts for flying international, but it sure is sweet for flying in the States.

We had our own wireless setup in our ops building but it was slow as molasses. Anything like Skype was out of the question. We're in a new building now, and no wireless has been set up yet. The ISP for the dorms is IOGlobal. Major ripoff, but I'm willing to pay for it in order to see my family.<br> Also, apparently they upgraded the morale wireless around here in various places. Supposedly they added more bandwidth, but I can't tell the difference. Robust my ass. At least it's something, though.

I'm using the wired internet in the new buildings right now. Still the same sketchy setup, as Robo said, but it works fine. I Skype on it all the time, though if you want to do video you'll need to shell out the $100/mo for the top plan. I have my iPad registered for the wireless hotspots, but it's less reliable and a lot slower than the wired setup. My advice: bring a laptop to use in your room.

I didn't even need proof of ownership at BAF. I just turned in the form with my bank info filled in and they gave me a card.

I'm a big fan of the ECC. No wad of cash, no pogs, no checks, no trip to finance if you have an unanticipated large expense. I had to buy new boots a week after I landed at BAF because my old ones decided to blow out at the seams. I just walked over to the BX, picked out the boots I wanted and noted the price, walked the 30 feet to the ECC terminal and loaded exactly that amount on my card, paid for them, and was on my way. Easy.

Is that Kenny Powers?

Wouldn't it be great if we had ops and mx in the same squadron? Everyone would work together and JP-8 would smell like roses. Why has no one thought of this before?

I think what he's saying is if the OG can't give a demo the attention it warrants, then he shouldn't let it happen.

I can't argue that point. I will say, though, the intent to bring tactical expertise to the masses was good, but the execution left a lot to be desired. The problem is, leaders in our community these days pound this idea into our skulls from day one. To them, career is secondary to the mission. This seems to be the biggest problem we have to overcome. Thankfully, Moondog has continued to buck the trend of surgically removing one's common sense upon reaching O-6. It's a shame guys like him are such a rarity in our community. Amen. I wish those ideas were universally accepted. Edit: Clarity

I hope that's still true for the pointy-nosed dudes, but I can tell you it most certainly is not in other communities. One policy from a few years ago even went so far as to say officers would not be selected for future CC or DO positions without a patch.

Touche, sir.

Well, when your team sells its soul to the devil for Brett Favre, this is what happens.

BRILLIANT!

You're welcome. (link to straight to the video here) Edit: added link to video.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Godspeed, brother.

As I understand it, the MPA days are gone for all airframes. You'll get your AEF bucket to fill, or you can whore yourself out to other ARC units to help fill their buckets, but you won't be filling any AD spots any time soon.

This thread is in dire need of rescue.

Tactics, Witchcraft....same thing.

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Ditto.

These errors are happening at least once each time I navigate to the forum...all hours of the day...happens when I click on individual threads or on sub-forum categories. Seems to be getting worse.