YoungnDumb

Shack. Furthermore EP's can drive fingertip flying as well. I had a pretty severe MMC/electrical fail a while back and had to rejoin on my lead to get below the weather and back to the field. I didn't need to do a form approach/landing since the ceilings and vis were good but the ability to get below the weather and trust your flight lead is definitely an important skill.

I love that the AF has to have a "planning phase." Use the same design from Columbus and Vance. Done. But hey waste time and money, it's the AF way.

Did they ever get around to building sun shades/shelters for their jets or are we about to go through the whole dumpster fire of sending everyone else's jets to them again?

In a previous squadron when the drop from 75 to 60 occurred we had someone who took 2.5 straight months off. We all thought he had PCS'ed because no one had seen him in so long.

Activity equals achievement.

We've bought a whole 2 of them...cool. How long did it take to get this far? Whether it is a SOCOM operation or not this project is years delayed and will get so mired in more red tape that it will never reach full potential/operation. I foresee the AF sticking its hand in the acquisition of the jets and slowing it to a crawl eventually forcing its cancellation.

This program is never gonna happen. The AF will keep kicking the can down the road until Congress gives up

11 graded events (T-6 sims/flights) is not a lot of data to pull from and judge someone with though. I mean I've flown with dudes who took that long to completely get over airsickness so they could really start performing in the jet.

I don't personally know what the path is but there most definitely is one. Back when I taught T-6's we averaged about 1 CSO per class from a variety of air frames. There is a commitment, 2 years seems right but I'm not sure. Most of the dudes who came through UPT were mid ish Captains, so about 6 years in if that gives you some perspective. As for the age limit, dude there is a waiver for everything, no $hit I had a student who was 40 and going through UPT. Make them tell you no. And if they do, go find a Guard unit (that's what the one guy did). Congrats on getting picked up for CSO! No small accomplishment. Don't shun the Navy though, I know plenty of great Naval Aviators. Out of curiosity what mission are you passionate about that the AF does that the Navy doesn't?

That's a surprisingly fast/short syllabus to track kids. What's the feedback been so far?

Unknown dude. I would guess that rated is probably out, sorry. That being said I know lots of people in the service who are either color blind or color deficient. So don't think it's all over, you may not end up in the job you want, but there are lots of fulfilling and awesome jobs still out there.

Gotcha, sounds more like a select lucky few will get to experience KRND vs KDLF/KEND vs a full up pipeline

So the PIT squads will now basically be half PIT and half UPT? Interesting. Looks like the Randolph flying club is on its way out

Forgive the ignorance, what does WIC for the U-2 look like? It is ground heavy with lots of intel briefings/study or does it involve a lot of flying?

But at least the slides are green for the generals review!

Why?

How are they doing UPT at KRND? Did they stand up another squadron or are the PIT guys helping out?

I'm gonna guess it involves less flying and less sims all in the name of increased production. Oh and a healthy splash of VR and some buzz words.

I wouldn't your money racking up as many ratings as possible, it won't make a difference if you have Multi and MEI, you're still going to go thru the AF training pipeline. If anything get a decent amount of instrument time and actually go fly in some IMC if able. I taught T-6's for several years and honestly thethe difference between a Comm Multi, MEI, etc and someone who had their Instrument rating was not much. Focus on solid basic habit patterns and good IFR skills. Instruments were always difficult for students, if you can make that section easier than you have a significant advantage. And besides if you go the heavy route you'll get plenty of multi engine time for free, so why waste the money?

The only one that I have seen with any regularity are Vipers to Kelly. Usually drop in early to mid summer since they offer only one B-Course per year. Everything else is a crap shoot.

At the end of the PTN article they mention they're going to be using T-6B's for the third class, is the AF buying some or did we manage to borrow a few from the Navy?

Is this a first for Canada? Granted I didn't go thru Shep but everyone I talked to from there made it seem like mostly Germans/US got FAIPed

Would someone mind expanding on shout tours and short tour credit, i.e. what are they and what benefits are there to doing them?

@FLEA, sounds just like what I heard. Not too worried as my unit is only $50 per month, but this definitely seemed a case to good to be true, so I guess we'll find out in a year. And no dependents for me to Korea (or in general).

Anyone have any experience with self procured storage? I'm headed to Korea and already have my own storage unit from when I moved to KHMN. TMO made it sound almost too good to be true where they'll reimburse me when I leave Korea and pick up all my stuff from storage and ship it to my new location. Any advice or things to be aware of?