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Palace chase officially denied. Entire process took right at 4 months start to finish to reach the unfortunate decision. Asked for 5.5 months off a PCS ADSC (UPT ADSC already completed) to go back to UPT reserves. What a joke.
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On 2/6/2022 at 11:01 PM, M2 said:
Why do you think? At one point there were five large military bases (two of which, Kelly and Brooks AFBs, have since closed) and two large military reservations (Camp Bullis and Camp Stanley) in the San Antonio area, and given the great weather, quality of life, low cost of living and a myriad of things to do close by it's not tough to figure out why it's become a mecca for not only retirees but also transplants from all over the country.Lol, that was literally the point I was making (specifically through the lens of the abundance of healthcare options that are Tricare-friendly)!
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6 hours ago, Newb said:
So, is the $50K/year + Tricare worth 8 years of seniority?
Also, I’ve always wondered, is there a person who regretted separating at their initial ADSC and wished they stayed AD? I’ve never heard the other side of the story (maybe because it’s rare, or people don’t want to admit making the wrong decision).
1. One thing most young folk don’t think about/realize (and I didn’t either until a Reservist educated me), is that once you turn 65, under current law you have to pay for Medicare part A AND part B, for Tricare to then kick in as your supplemental insurance (unless you have a qualifying disability). So for most people, Tricare for life (TFL) is really only the most financially beneficial between your AD retirement and 65. Unless of course you have a family member who is EFMP, etc that has a lot of expensive medical bills…obviously changes the math for some in that position. Also, are you gonna live/retire near a large military hospital/installation or in a city that has a lot of (good) doctors who will accept Tricare? (Why does San Antonio have so many retirees again?!—great town, not knocking it, just making a point).
Food for thought.
2. Short answer, no, I’ve yet to talk with/run into anyone who regretted making the jump at their commitment. I’m sure for some the airlines haven’t cracked up to be everything they thought it would be, but even so, all of them have consistently said it’s been far and away better than staying in and in general didn’t regret it. Maybe there’s some out there, but I’ve yet to hear them be honest in admitting it if so.
Edit: clarity.
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3 hours ago, GearDown said:
I emailed the Palace Chase office last week and they didn't have an update outside of "we haven't received info back from SAF". Anyone else heard an update with their case?
Negatron. Apparently AFPC decided to sit on mine for nearly a month before sending along to SAF…2 weeks ago now. Was able to get ahold of the last dude who pushed it along over the phone…said to expect 30-45 days to hear back.
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6 hours ago, GearDown said:
Any movement in vMPF or CMS? I imagine the board has to meet soon if they do it monthlyish and yours has been there for 5ish weeks now.
Zilch.
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On 1/21/2022 at 9:00 PM, JoeSchmo said:
Long time member, using a throw away account…
The FAA conducted an investigation on me and my crew for a formal pilot deviation (landing without clearance). I was in the wrong, and I fessed up, and called the FAA number when asked. I did not receive a Q-3.
Will I have to bring up this matter during the airline hiring process? I was told the FAA does not have the name of my crew since the deviation was handled internally through my chain of command.
I 100% intend to tell the truth if asked during the hiring process, but I would feel much better knowing if having a violation/investigation for a PD (pilot deviation) is not a deal breaker for being hired.
I apologize for the sob story, but figured this forum would have some insight.
Honest question, why didn’t you pass the number to your DO instead and let them handle it? Water under the bridge now, but for any of the young pups reading, you know you can do that right? That’s the nice part about being a mil pilot when something like that happens…
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Figured I’d ask this here, I’m separating from AD this year and going to the Reserves/Guard (trying to figure out which option is better for me, but that’s another discussion).
When it comes to filing for disability with the VA, will tinnitus be an issue that negatively impacts my class 1 medical with the FAA?
Follow up question, should I go ahead and apply for disability benefits before I leave AD, or wait until I’m about done with the Reserves/Guard? (I heard AD gets priority in the claims process).
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Another “interesting” thing to behold is the growing number of retiring O-6s I’m noticing—many of whom for the last 6-9 years have been talking down on the dudes leaving AD early for the airlines—are now quietly appearing out of the woodwork in the many different airline hiring WhatsApp and FB groups with interview dates/CJOs…
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7 hours ago, Sua Sponte said:
Of course it was the MAF, home of the worst leadership in the USAF.
Can confirm.
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2 hours ago, GearDown said:
Any idea how often SAF/PC looks at the apps? I’ve heard once a month but don’t know for sure.
Not a F’n clue
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For those that work at AA:
What’s your honest thoughts/opinions on where the company is headed in the long term?
I ask, because of all my bros currently at the different airlines, it’s only several of the ones who work for AA that seem to express any reasonable doubt/concern/hesitation about their company when you talk with them about it. I’d be living in one of their main domiciles and not commuting, close to family, so that’s the big driver for me.
Definitely not trying to stir the pot or fling any poo…read enough of that from all the booger-flickers over on the APC forums… Thanks for sharing any insight!
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1 hour ago, Finch said:
usajobs.gov is probably a good start
Unfortunately that website is about as useful as your local MPF at 1400L any given day of the week.
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53 minutes ago, SurelySerious said:
10th AF is in Fort Worth, if I remember correctly. I remember seeing jobs there pop up occasionally.
Awesome. Where have you seen their jobs posted? I checked their website and didn’t find much, so I contacted them via their “contact us” link.
Is there a better way to get info on what’s available out there I wonder?
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I’m gonna be moving to the DFW area when I separate from AD this year. I’ll be going airlines for my civilian job, but thought I’d try something less-traditional and see if anyone here has experience/advice on how to go about finding a part time, non-flying position at a local unit? I’ve looked on the reserve vacancies list on vMPF but can’t seem to find anything useful or informative.
I’m aware of the ALO gig, but want something to fall back on that pays should Isom not cut the mustard at American in the next few years… Any advice would be much appreciated!
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On 1/11/2022 at 5:46 PM, GearDown said:
Anyone know what the current turnaround at SAFPC has been lately? @HEFOE P @WheelsOffAny luck?
Mine has been there 3 weeks…nothing yet.
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On 12/23/2021 at 5:32 PM, mcbush said:
Got an early Christmas present today. Palace Chase approved! 11M / 6 months off UPT ADSC
Congrats!
I’m not as lucky…so far only the functional at AFPC has recommended approval; everyone else has recommended disapproval. Asking for 5 months and change off of a PCS ADSC from a selectively manned unit.
Mine’s currently with SAF PC for adjudication…anyone know what that means? Either way, sounds like I’m F’d…
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On 12/10/2021 at 8:20 PM, CaptainMorgan said:
Yeah, not being implemented as of now. Hopefully Wills moves on to a new job before he does any more damage than he’s already done.
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThat dude has single-handedly wrecked the trajectory of UPT for the next generation. Don’t know how he sleeps at night.
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14 hours ago, ClearedHot said:
I was there when it was installed the first time! As I recall it had a landing gear and the wingtip light worked.
Yep, they kept those features on the refurb!
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9 hours ago, ClearedHot said:
When I went through UPT 100 years ago there was a T-38 wing mounted to the wall int he O-Club as a table. Is it still there? Anyone mind sending me a few pictures if it is? Trying to upgrade my mancave/hangar.
Haven’t been there in a decade, but when I was a casual Lt, I helped carry it back in to the O-club after they’d refurbished it. Thing was heavy!
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On 12/6/2021 at 8:00 AM, ClearedHot said:
Steve - others have covered it well, but a bit more color. 100 years ago when I flew T-38's we would do a rudder effectiveness demonstration in the landing configuration. At altitude we would slow and configure the jet. As you got closer to touch down speed the IP would have the student move the stick form side to side, the jet was absolute mush and would barely roll. Next the IP would have the student rapidly apply full rudder, often you would find yourself hanging upside down in the straps. The change in pitch sensitivity Wheels mentioned along with the change in rudder effectiveness make for a different jet, especially when flying in close proximity to another aircraft and near the ground.
Still being done 100 years later early in the Transition phase! I called it the “rudder appreciation demo”
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2 hours ago, SurelySerious said:
Getting into the landing configuration is typically a bit of a disturbance for the students as the aerodynamics change and they get back to position and then, the airplane does behave more mushy once configured for landing.And I’ll add for clarity - that this is caused by the flap-slab interconnect, when rolling the flaps upon configuration for landing. The jet becomes a lot more pitch-sensitivite, and most students have difficulty, at least initially, with the added pitch sensitivity while trying to stay in position.
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17 minutes ago, DEVIL said:
A friend of mine in white jets told me DLF is at 75% or more FAIPs…is this true?
The 87th was about ~65% FAIP when I went TDY there back in 2020 to help augment their manning for a few weeks…so it wouldn’t surprise me if that’s accurate, especially now with the airlines hiring again.
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1 hour ago, Ch33s3 said:
hey y’all! heard some rumint the other day supposedly from afpc via a sq/cc via another co in my community, wondering if there’s any merit to it and if anyone has heard anything similar. I’m told that every pilot must, within their first ten years, go do a white jet tour or instruct at the ftu.
who’s got the gouge?
What, you didn’t think the AF was gonna let you finish your commitment before getting its pound of flesh out of you first, did you?
I did a tour in white jets. Was probably my favorite assignment, honestly.
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On 7/5/2021 at 6:04 PM, hindsight2020 said:
until the current autocrat in the training throne retires
Ugh. Is that guy ever gonna leave?!
Palace Chase info
in Air National Guard / Air Force Reserves
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It’s not the admin part I’m really upset about in this case (although it was a joke)…it’s the ineptitude of leadership and people in decision-making positions to apply/use logic. I guess lobotomies really are standard issue when pinning on O-6…