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Cross cockpit check at 88mph during takeoff roll?

This is new. 11-202/217 reference? FCIF?

Please.

2 more Americans killed at the Afghan ministry today according to CNN. A Maj and a Col. How many more before we start cuting ties with our Afghan "partners"? Hoping my friends serving in advisory/training roles over there are staying safe. Sleep with your sidearms gents.

Just approved with a 1 May DOS. 11M with about 8 months of ADSC remaining. All of that came with a PCS (UPT commitment complete). Interviewed and was hired by a reserve unit before ever starting the process. I personally know 2 other 11Ms who have been approved within the last couple months. One of them had a couple years left on his UPT commitment.

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Any more info? Aircraft type?

So, just finished my PT test (time to put the short shorts away for a while) and one of the dudes in my group was pretty upset because he got an 84.4. When I asked why, he told me that his flight's minimum was an 85 and that this score would likely result in an LOC. Apparently his flight is VERY concerned about the flight average PT score. I wonder if the Flt/CC is as concerned with his troops' performance in their day to day duties. Unbelievable.

Hit the nail on the head. Smart regulation is a necessity in all industries. Usually, it's already there.

Can the VA assist in finding work in this field? (straight only please)

The binary system...nice...only question that matters: Would you?

Can we get a copy of the pic so we can identify this kid when he comes through the Tanker FTU?

Is that the language they speak over there? Could've fooled me. Of course they'll tell you they invented the language....whatever. Just remember to put some randoum "u"s in when spelling and you'll be ok. Two nations separated by a common language.

Big '2' on living off base. I understand being nervous about it at first, but ask yourselves if you really want to go through the hassle of moving again after just a year. As far as the pets go, I've heard rumors that the quarantine is a thing of the past. It was still in effect when we PCS'd and we tried something called "pet scheme" that was supposed to allow us to do a sort of "pre-quarantine" so we wouldn't have to lock up the pets for 6 months when we got there. Problem was, the vet we used did one step out of order and the Brits didn't accept our paperwork. Whatever the current system is, make sure your documentation is perfect. As far as the vehicles go, a smaller LHD car is doable, but keep in mind that commutes will be along narrow country roads and it will be very diffucult to see around that JCB (tractor....they're all over the place in East Anglia) to pass from your seating position. If I had it to do over, I would've sold my US spec vehicles beforehand and stuck with RHD. If you have kids, consider looking in Ely. Nice village, not too far from base or Cambridge and you can get more space for the money. It will still be much smaller than what you are used to though....just be prepared to adapt your standards and live like the locals. Sans kids, live in Cambridge. Big picture, nothing compares to living overseas. There will be inconviences but if you go in with an open mind it has the potential to be a few of the best years of your life.

Completely different jet.

Pretty sure the term "expat" has nothing to do with renouncing citizenship. In fact, it refers to citizens who are expatriated from their home countries (ie a citizen of one country living in another) . I wouldn't expect to recieve any type of government check if you renounce your citizenship. There are a LOT of benefits to American citizenship. While I would be perfectly willing to entertain dual citizenship, there is NO WAY I would ever renounce my U.S. citizenship.

Wasn't there some talk of new build OV-10Xs recently? Part of the original light attack competition? Is the Navy planning on pulling Ds out of mothball?

Anyone even remotely into F1 should see the documentary "Senna". Was only a limited release in theaters but available now on Netflix. Very well done with some amazing archival footage to tell the story.

This reminded me that there are two groups of people I hate in this world. People who are intolerant of other cultures...and the Dutch.

Old man. How many people on this forum do you think actually got this one? That said...pretty damn funny.

No and no. As stated, totalizer up front varies from wildly inaccurate to completely useless. All calculations based on copilot's public math. Not always pretty.

DM, sounds like accountability is being emphasized which could be a good thing given the fiscal environment we'll all be operating in soon. However, if you aren't aware already, consider that offloads calculated by tanker crews (real tankers at least) are inexact and very much more art than science. Our fuel totalizers are sketchy at best, and a few degrees of bank could mean a difference of several thousand pounds of fuel reading in the tanks from when we are straight and level. We do our best, but trying to gnats-ass a typical fighter offload will be an exercise in futility.

OK, I'll admit to poor wording on my part. Exchange "danger" with "stupid". While most airplanes are capable of operations well beyond tech order limits, please explain how doing so brings anyting to the fight. I've found myself in situations where, in my own judgement, certian rules impeded quick action and left people on the ground vulnerable. I broke them. I also promptly explained myself to the DO upon landing so he would have the real story if confronted. I was never second guessed. Most of us have broken rules to get the job done. This is not one of those cases

Really?....didn't seem to work out too well for the guys at Elmo and those guys were supposed to know what they were doing. Not trying to piss on anyone's grave here, but if you are fvcking around in USAF assets, stop. We're supposed to be professionals. Act like it.

Dude WTF? What's your background? Fighter? Heavy? I suppose you think there's no danger in taking a C-17 to 90 degrees of bank either. Guys are starting to break shit because they are choosing to do stupid things with Uncle Sam's airplanes. If this were an isolated incident, a swift kick in the nuts from the DO might be appropriate punishment. The fear is that this is just the latest in a string of incidents that reflects a systemic issue with aircrew attitudes. Leadership is right to be concerned. Maybe, just maybe, they'll snap out of their fascination with reflective belts and mottos and re-focus on the job we're supposed to be doing. (edit: spelling)