dbleplay

Does this seem rather fast to anyone? "Air Force Commander Relieved After Osprey Crash" https://www.sacbee.com/2012/06/21/4580700/air-force-commander-relieved-after.html

You know, I have a lot of respect for the RPA guys. Just because they aren't physically in the AOR doesn't mean they aren't supporting the war effort. That said, I think this guy is flat wrong in claiming the level of danger is the same for RPA dudes. Talk to any Herk or helo driver and I'm sure they will tell you that flying in the AOR isn't the same as "flying around the flagpole" at home. The level of risk is quite a bit higher. And oh, by the way, a CFIT in a manned aircraft = death. A CFIT in an RPA = going home to the aforementioned wife and kids. I would say that's a differential.

How about "The Throttle-to-Bottle Lounge"?

Got a question for a flight doc: I'm about halfway through my deployment at a base in Southwest Asia. About 75% sure I have an inguinal hernia (I had one a couple years ago, got it repaired the hard way, not laproscopic and this feels the same). I'm not having pain, just a little discomfort and feeling a little abnormal in the junk region. I'm not a single seat flyer and I've had no symptoms that it might be strangulated. I'm a little nervous about going to a flight doc here as I don't want to have to stop flying for something that's not really bothering me all that much. Do you feel like this could be a safety of flight issue? Is it something that I need to go see a doc about if it's not really hurting? Also, can I still workout if I do cardio and lighter weight for higher reps? I'd appreciate any input you have. Thanks, dbleplay

Corpus 10-02 Assignments 16 March 3 c-130 to Dyess 1 c-130J to Dyess 1 ec-130 to Davis-Monthan 1 predator to creech 1 c-130 to Colorado springs 2 c-130 to little rock definitely not the best drop out of here...