[Digital ORM]

Isn’t ORM a “living document”? Factors up to takeoff can affect the ORM. I understand a call to ops sup or SOF can update the score and Uniate coordination, but having a pencil copy allows for it to be changed without the downfalls of technology. And, I almost forgot, stay off my lawn. 

[Late-Rated to fighters?]

Also, congratulations. 

[Late-Rated to fighters?]

My baby class in 38s had a prior-RPA captain drop Raptors. It’s possible, just always work your most goodest.  

[Did NASA/JPL rip off Squadron Posters?]

If some things are “in vogue”, what things are “out vogue”?

[KC-46A Info]

First delivery livestream. 

[How do you feel about your airframe and mission?]

6 minutes ago, Guardian said:

Doesn’t that all include the keys to a T38? And home most nights?

I was about to say, sounds like my current mission, but I have no weapons, no stealth, and no 38. 

[How do you feel about your airframe and mission?]

Any B-2 dudes around willing to chime in?

[New study finds USAF better workplace than TSA (DHS)]

10 hours ago, Sua Sponte said:

No, they just have angry veteran’s who are pissed they took away their opiates because they were abusing them and try to guilt trip the employees into “helping out a veteran.” Which I think around 50% of VA employees are veterans themselves.

 

[Commanders are dropping like flies this year]

VID on target?

[Raptor Gear Up at Fallon?]

[What the hell is going on with the SEALs?]

Also, “steroid” use in those communities (and military, in general) is a lot more common than most people seem to think. 

[T38 Down @ KDLF]

Incredibly rough. Dude was one of the IPs I trusted the most. We had a lot of heart to hearts throughout training and like homeboy said up there, he struck that balance perfectly. Huge loss for the Air Force and anyone that knew him. 

 

Him him 🍺

[T38 Down @ KDLF]

Exactly a week shy of the anniversary of crash at Laughlin that took Stuck’s life.

 

🍺 Nickle on the grass (I feel like I’ve had to say that a little too much)

[Military Pilot Shortage and Aero Clubs]

Robins has an aero club and I know a couple non-pilot types that are getting their civilian ratings to hopefully apply to a UFT board. The base offered a significant scholarship to any AD or AD spouse. Very few applicants, but one of our penguins was awarded a scholarship and it’s nearly paying for his entire PPL. If anything, it will help their PCSM if they don’t complete the entire program. 

[Commanders are dropping like flies this year]

13 hours ago, PlanePhlyer said:

You know this is BS amigo. I was one of your IPs and was there for 5 years. Very professional environment. Your Flt/CC was terrible, but don’t shit on the rest of the Sqdn who worked hard and were very professional. Just because you got butthurt when you got JSTARS, don’t bash one of the most professional environments I’ve ever worked in during my 22 years in the military. 

Not sure what my assignment has to do with this. I voiced my concerns appropriately months before assignment night. There were multiple things going wrong there. The new LTs probably just thought “this is how it is”, which was a huge disservice to them. Having been around longer than most of the IPs there, I could recognize problems. I’ve PMed you.

[Commanders are dropping like flies this year]

“a threatening environment, irresponsible alcohol consumption and disrespectful treatment of some students” isn’t too far off in my personal experience within my flight. That being said, I had a blast there (most of the time).

[F-22 Pilot's comments after flying the F-4]

On 9/11/2018 at 2:24 PM, CAG said:

Shouldn't that be mashed on the BRAKES?

Found the exec.

[Columbus AFB Accompanied Housing]

25 minutes ago, Joshua said:

Found out I'm going to Columbus AFB for UPT. Is it worth looking for a place to rent/buy off-base or should my wife and I just live on base? No kids, no pets, just us two. Buying would be more for the real estate aspect, so any info on the market down there would be helpful. Thanks in advance!

I’d check over here:

http://www.flyingsquadron.com/forums/topic/1970-columbus-afb-information/

[Tanker to Fighter]

1. Talk to the right people

2. Instruct 38s

3. ???

4. Profit

[U-2 Dragonlady info]

Can I just go there now, please?

[T-6s Grounded; More OBOGS Issues]

Should I edit the name of the topic to “VR Stole My Car & Got My Wife Pregnant”?

[T-38 Down @ DLF]

6 minutes ago, MooseAg03 said:

I'm not clear as to why there is a separate arming lever.  The T-6 is the only ejection seat aircraft I've ever flown, and all we had was the pin in the handle and the ISS selector which I only used a few times being in the back seat for instrument rides.  I thought the new Martin Baker system in the T-38 was similar to the T-6.  

Fairly similar with the addition of upper leg straps and the arming lever. I’m not sure what the purpose of the lever is since the pins should be sufficient.

[T-38 Down @ DLF]

Really humble dude. He would study with us in the flight room after he got back from his deployment while we were still fairly new in 38s. I had a really good one-on-one convo with him during our naming ceremony that still sticks with me today. I saw him the day before at his spot in fam camp. Tough read I was putting off. To stuck 🍺

[Track Selects and Assignment Nights]

RUMINT says RPA drops returning... not even the “fun” one. 

[Track Selects and Assignment Nights]

12 minutes ago, Danger41 said:

Probably about as similar as high aspect is in a Viper to a 38.

69 aspect is 69 aspect. Most of the principles remain intact.