Danger41

So not to be that guy but if you can track a CDI to a final approach course, you can do a LNAV/RNAV. If you can track a localizer and glideslope for an ILS, you can do a LPV. And the buttonology in whatever follow-on MWS is different than the T-6 or T-1. Therefore, I don’t really see the problem with not having RNAV approaches for the training value. My $0.02.

I noted that he mentioned there were a large amount of interviews that showed similar answers. Also, didn’t one of the WSO’s not have his helmet and gloves on prior to ejection? I saw that being hammered on but wasn’t sure if I read it incorrectly.

Damn, that statement of opinion was rough. Sounds like some heads will be rolling at Ellsworth soon. I especially liked the part where he illustrated that the MIP was overweight and that was why he got hurt in the ejection. Woof. After reading that report, this really makes me mad. They went and did a stand-off weapon sortie and I’m sure they did awesome. Then they went home and screwed up an ILS and wrecked an airplane. Even if you want to scoff all things non-tactical, that’s a W for the enemy because that asset is gone. Screwing up the monkey skills is bad enough but omitting several flight manual and v3 procedures for poor visibility is unsat. It’s also not uncommon in other communities. The cold weather correction one is interesting too. That one is confusing to alot of folks. It wouldn’t have made much of a difference on this (20 feet), but still interesting that 8 dudes didn’t think about it with -5°c. Im very interested to see the SIB on this one. Tons of good info for all levels and roles to get out of this one. Thank God the crew is okay and that the egress folks did their job well.

I honestly get it. It’s the same concept as squadron Friday patches, color tee shirts, squadron ball caps, etc. People (myself included) love that shit. I genuinely don’t understand the aversion to allowing squadron pride. Current AFSOC CC turned off squadron Friday shirts when he was 1 SOW CC in the name of not trying to stand out in SOCOM. Not sure how Green Berets, PJ/CCT unique headgear, etc fit into that or if it’s just an anti “fighter culture” thing for flying units but it’s a bummer.

Biden statement overnight. Most presidential I’ve seen him in years. MOV_9019.mov

I wonder if they have just accepted defeat this cycle and don’t want to put Newsom or a different candidate that has a legitimate shot in 2028.

I’ve heard scuttlebutt that it’ll be Pete Buttigieg which would check so many boxes that it would all but guarantee victory /s.

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2024/07/19/politics/blinken-nuclear-weapon-breakout-time Well that’s nice. Iran a week or two from nuclear weapons capability fissile material wise.

I just had a brilliant idea...make a bunch that say things like "FAT", "STUPID", "UGLY", "BAD@JOB", etc and hand them out as appropriate in the name of OPSEC/helping people wear the proper uniform.

My old guy transition is on the beard thing. Fuck that. These weak, chinless, fat bodies clamoring for it don’t need 7 stray hairs to look more stupid. As I think about it, over half the enlisted in my unit have shaving waivers now anyway. None of the O’s do. I guess those shaving classes while getting our degrees really paid off.

There was more clutch related issues but otherwise pretty much.

146 is going to set up a new unit out in Mildenhall so that’s good gouge. Not sure when but not too distant future.

Footage of @BashiChuni on Disney circa 2014. Best part about that was the 5% VA rating I got from permanent injury from excessive and forceful laughter.

Nice to see some border security for once! Taken on a recent trip through St John’s.

The mission that inspired this whole thing. It’ll do stuff like this far away from Peer conflict. If you’re so inclined, the body cam footage from Sgt Jeremiah Johnson is out there where he gets wounded and eventually executed from point blank by an ISIS fighter. I can only speak for myself, but if that video doesn’t motivate you to be the most lethal aviator you can be, I don’t know what will.