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    C-21 info

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Learjetter

    Back then, due to radar and onboard altimetry inadequacies, you had to have 2000' separation between FLs, and RVSM was in its infancy. So NEODD/SWEVEN didn't always work: FL330 was eastbound, 350 westbound, 370 eastbound, 390 westbound, etc...

    So FL410B430 eastbound was "wrong way" and you could ask ATC for the block, spend time at FL410 off oxygen, then go higher and save fuel (but wear the hose).

    I'll edit the offending post...

    Edit again: spelling is tough

    C-21 info

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Learjetter

    I did a wrong way FL410B430 at long-range cruise from Vandenburg to Maxwell that netted us a 5.2 and we had 986# in the wings at shutdown.

    Back in the day...Typically, if you're not a new UPT guy, you'll be a seasoning pilot for a few months, then an AC for half a year, then an IP for two years. The jet is fun to fly (a little cramped) and training out & backs are fun. Missions begin to suck after the first 20-30 sorties. AMC rules are mostly common sense, or completely ridiculous, and tried/tries to kill all the fun, but some remains. If you get a choice, pick Ramstein, COS, BLV, and ADW, in that order. Good luck!

    Edit: FL410B430 (non RVSM Class A rules)

    FY 14 Force Management Program (RIF, VSP, TERA)

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Learjetter

    That's refreshing. That's the type of commander that will actually follow Air Force guidance to not hold it against anyone that applies for VSP and is subsequently denied. Wish there were more like him.

    Almost every one I've ever known (15 of 16 commanders in 22 years, in three communities) has had this attitude. It's far more prevalent than the douchenozzles who are often described on this board...

    Drop Night Booze Question

    in Squadron Bar

    Posted

    Your Sq will also pressure you to use the club and their beer. So, use the club from 4-5pm, tell a few stories, light fare, no one drinks. Then, arrange a "real" celebration somewhere else, or even off post, and enjoy your kegs.

    Requirements met, everyone wins.

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    FY 14 Force Management Program (RIF, VSP, TERA)

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Reality check: "eligible" for VSP/TERA is just that. You fit the category as defined in the PSDM. It does NOT mean the AF wants you out...esp if you are a 11x or 12x. AF has broadly and generally set eligibility criteria...and says they'll batch process apps at the end of every month.

    There are four kinds of people left in the AF: the kind who want to be in and the AF wants in (rated)...the kind who want out but the AF wants in (also rated), the kind who want to stay but the AF wants out (road, fatties in easy jobs, those terrified of the outside but serve only to take up space in line at the med clinic), and those who want out, and the AF wants to let out (discipline problems, and A FEW rated).

    VSP/TERA eligibility is broad, but approvals will be very very targeted to the types the AF wants out. Hint: it's NOT rated folks.

    Turning down an assignment but still have commitment

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Learjetter

    Some bros were sitting around the flight office the other day and the subject came up and there was some conflicting info.

    The scenario is that an individual has a year or so on his active duty service commitment and gets PCS orders. To take the orders would extend his ADSC. He doesn't want to extend his ADSC, so he turns down the orders. Can the AF move you anyway? Send you on a 365 or 179? Let you serve out your time where you're at? Other? What normally happens?

    There's a reg that covers ADSCs (too lazy to look it up just now)...I'll paraphrase: if you decline the ADSC that accompanies PCS orders, it's the equivelant of a 7-day opt, and you will be forced to set a separation date at the end of your current ADSC.

    ETA: and, yes, AFPC could still elect to move you w/o the ADSC, but it's very rare, and your Sep date stands.

    Aviation Continuation Pay (ACP - The Bonus)

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Because the bonus means AFPC stops having to think, and Sq/CCs don't have to think, because people on the bonus are "all-in."

    It's a trap, and AF leaders won't have to learn to properly lead/inspire people in service, or properly manage careers, until it's no longer an option.

    I've said it before: kill the bonus, and reduce UPT commitments to six years (max)...everyone wins!

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    Allergies/Allergy info

    in Aviation Medicine

    Posted

    I've had allergy to PCN/SULFA also since childhood. Been in over twenty years, no waivers ever for it, not DQd...but rules sometimes change over time. Go read deaddebate's stuff in his signature block and see if you really are DQ/waiverable. Good luck.

    Return of Friday shirts / patches

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    It's easier than that: just eliminate the data fields on SURFs and DQHBs and such that contain the AAD info. For all officers. Create an SEI for tech or specific job-required AADs, and award it as necessary.

    I'm going to continue to wear my Friday name tag as I always have...and now will encourage others too, as well!

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    FY 14 Force Management Program (RIF, VSP, TERA)

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I'm doing one-on-ones for any of my guys that ask (and one or two who didn't ask).

    Mostly, folks are less concerned about themselves, and more concerned about our staff unit (nice attitude to display, BTW)...we're sending 14 of our assigned 23 (authorized 35!) aviators out the door to PCS, school, etc by summer...with ZERO inbounds on the books.

    Gonna be a bumpy year...

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