HeloDude

Interesting decision that has been made on where next to put UAV's...and 'the hits just keep on coming'. Another fine 2 gem locations. Ellsworth, Whiteman to host UAV units

God Bless those who have fallen to save others. It was a sad day for the rescue and helo community.

I think you need to study up on the UCMJ my friend. Unless I'm mistaken, you can not be 'legally' punished in the Air Force unless you are found guilty in a court martial or you ACCEPT an Article 15 from your CC, which is 'Non-Judicial' punishment. Thus, this Gen or anyone else for that matter, will not be punished until such a process has taken place. As for being kicked out of the AF, that is not punishment. The Air Force 'force shaped' and separated how many thousands of E's and O's a few years ago and are getting ready to do the same thing this time around. If the Air Force has to give the boot to someone to get their numbers right, it only makes sense to get rid of the trouble makers first.

I know I commented on this earlier, but just wanted to say that Randy was a great guy and a great instructor. He and the others will surely be missed.

That's the funniest thing you've ever said on here.

Found out today that one of my old Rucker IP's was one of those killed. To him and and as his family along with the others lost and their families. Thank you for your service and paying the ultimate sacrifice.

Dude, you're joking right? We have pages upon pages of half naked chicks on this forum (which are awesome) and other posts where guys say 'choke yourself', 'kill yourself', etc and you think that we should act 'differently' here? If she doesn't like what she's reading she has the right to not come back on here--same to you for that matter.

News flash...Big Blue doesn't care about what its members want period.

You can't trust anybody around here....oh, and is it bad that I kind of like that song?

He was talking about staying in for the additional 8 years after his commitment until retirement. Assuming living 80 years (close to the average life span), 8/80 equals one-tenth. Edited for poor public math skills

Take that Hacker! Just kidding…but seriously.

Recently heard that after you have ten years in, you no longer receive additional ADSC's for any type of flying related training.

I imagine the one benefit of allowing openly gay dudes serve is that we'll all be better dressed.

Seriously dude? If someone graduates from UPT they are awarded the aeronautical rating of 'Pilot' and thus those are the wings they wear.

Yes, because 60's can't be air refueled by: Shadows, Talon II's, or Marine KC-130's. I believe the new MC-130W is also in the list if I'm not mistaken.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think you're referring to 'IDE'. SOS is the classical form of BDE. Also, assuming you meant 'IDE select for SOS grads is virtually 100%'...I don't know where you're getting that info from? I agree that more than half the time a DG out of SOS will be a select on his Major's boards but I have seen it not happen...on this board for example I personally know of someone who was an SOS DG and was not a select (did not have a masters). Talking to my buds that got picked up this round and who were selects--ALL of them has their masters complete but not all were SOS DG's. Also, talking to one of our prior wing exec's, he said our wing king here reserves his DP's for guys with their masters degree and those are the ones he also pushes for IDE in-residence. Like ClearedHot said, it may not be right, but it's the system--get your masters degree. Fortunately I'm finishing up my last class! Can't wait to be done with this sh!t.

Being that I'm a rotor wing guy with drgagging knuckles and a tail...I have the upmost respect for backenders. They've saved my ass definitely more than a few times. Having said that, sorry Outbreak, this thread thus far had nothing to do with mil aviation. It's all about the fatties that take up more than their one seat when flying commercially.

Having been reading/posting on this forum for almost 5 years now, I would like to say welcome back Rainman. I look forward to reading your insightful and humorous posts once again. I for one was taught to respect my elders--question is, who's the oldest guy on here? Brick has to be up there.

The reason I came up with 200 lbs is because that's what we use for the 'standard' weight of a crewmember/pax on our aircraft--just an easy number for me to remember. In all honesty, I don't care what the number is as long as it's reasonable. But to play devil's advocate here--the airline spends more money flying you somewhere than they do flying me (disregarding our bags) to that same location. And just to the stir the pot even more, according the BMI scale, you're considered 'overweight'. Now for all I know you can run a 5K in 18 min and bench 350 lbs in which case I would say you're in awesome shape, but I don't know if that's true or not. So if it makes you feel better, we can say the max weight without paying a surcharge can be 225 lbs--always willing to help a brotha out (oh, and just in case you're getting upset, I'm just messing with you bud).

First off, the guy in Toro's post is only just obese--he's a big boy in terms of height and bone structure. I don't see a problem at all with charging extra for a person above X amount of pounds. Most airlines now charge an extra fee for bags and their reasoning was due to the added weight coupled with higher fuel costs. So why should I have to pay an extra $30 or whatever for a 40 lb bag when I only weigh 155 lbs? What I think they should do is either charge a surcharge per X amount of lbs after 200 lbs or say that everyone gets to board with 250 lbs (yourself including your bags) and anything more is an additional surcharge. I'm not all about the airlines nickel and diming everyone but I am about people paying their fair share--and also not having to sit between two, let's just say 'huge' individuals, that would be nice too. By the way, how come I never get to sit next to the hot chick that I see waiting in line to board?

Not sure if it's been mentioned in this thread or not (didn't feel like reading through the 4 pages) but guys taking their mid-tour leave on a year or longer deployment are 'supposed' to be in uniform until their final destination. That's at least what was briefed to us when we left Kuwait for our mid-tour leave. Sure it's nice getting to jump to the front of the line, getting some hook-ups on food/drinks at times, and getting thanked for your service--but there's something to be said for being comfortable on a flight. On the rotator no one really cares when people take their boots and ACU/ABU blouses off, but I don't think that would portray the best image on a civilian flight. I for one am happy they don't make us wear our uniform when traveling somewhere TDY--besides, I'd rather wear one of my Ohio State shirts and get into a conversation about college football.

This is not true as there is MUCH more guidance on what undergrad degrees are acceptable for TPS applications and what are not. For example, a 'B.S. in Aviation Science' will not allow you to apply to TPS. It must either be an engineering degree (engineering technology is specifically prohibited) or a science degree such as Chemistry, Math, Physics, Astronomy, etc. I believe all of this information can be found in the TPS application AFI, if not, it is detailed every year in the official announcement sent to commanders for those who wish to apply.

You're obviously not that experienced. I want to fly with people who are RESOURCEFUL and who are willing to help people out when the time is needed. In no way am I condoning cheating...but in the true scheme of things, all the tests in the world aren't going to help you out if you don't know anything on your checkride. If a guy is Q-1 that means (at least should) that he's up to standards--that's the evalutor's job. How does that guy get recommended for a checkride in a training environment?--His IP's understands that the student either knows his stuff or doesn't and makes the decision to send him to the checkride or recommend more training. So if guys somehow get a hold of stuff and share it with their buddies, then so be it--it's their ass if they get caught. Again, all the 'gouge' in the world is not going help you right then and there when you're in the aircraft on your checkride or sitting at the table with the evaluator getting a ground eval. Now someone that is resourceful, i.e. knows where to find information when and where it is necessary, now that's huge. In the past I've had an FE or two 'help me out' as young copilot during a checkride. Is that cheating? I call it being resourceful and getting a little lucky.

Probably should have posted here: But yes, a very good thing...one of the few things the current administration has gotten right since taking office.

Guess I see a test pilot being a better manager on acquisition programs than someone who has no clue what the end user truly wants and needs. To be a test pilot, you have to have the engineering/science background as well the ops background--hence a more well rounded leader and manager of these programs and commands. My reason for stating that I need to go to get my masters, do my PME, etc is because the Air Force wants us to be more 'well rounded rated officers'. So who makes a better leader of let's say the AFMC CV position?--I say it's someone who is well rounded in their specific career field as well as someone who understands what end users want and need in the field. Also, has anyone ever met one of these acquisition types? I had a couple in my SOS flight and though they were great guys, most of them had no clue how the operational world works and even admitted that they sometimes don't get the job exactly done right because they don't always know/understand what the end user really wants, their concerns, etc. Just my thoughts...but yes, bad on discus for posting her picture. Everyone quickly go look at the boobs thread to prevent blindness--technique only.