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How else will the Thunderbirds get F35s?

The rest, T-38 E3 T1 C5 x2 C17 x3 (guard) T6 C21 KC 135 x3 (2 Guard) KC10 x2 C130(Guard)

"Virtual reality" = Sims "Advanced biometrics" = A flight physical "Modernized learning techniques" = Death by cbt "Artificial intelligence" = We paid a contractor to write software. You aren't actually a pilot, the plane flies itself just monitor it. "Flight training in a T6" = Someone thinks this will fix all the issues and is an idea worth throwing more money at. Sounds like testing for an rpa pipeline shakeup for whatever reason.

Interesting that only 1 of the many basis flying the T6 is having major OBOGS issues (to my knowledge). Though majority of the Laughlin T6 fleet was grounded this week for other reasons.

http://www.laughlin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1379551/pilot-killed-in-t-38-crash-identified/ LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- The members involved in the T-38 Talon crash from Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on Nov. 20, 2017 have been identified. The deceased, Capt. Paul J. Barbour, 32, was the air crew flight equipment flight commander with the 47th Operations Support Squadron and an instructor pilot with the 87th Flying Training Squadron. He was from Van Nuys, Calif., and is survived by his spouse, mother, father and sister. Injured was Capt. Joshua Hammervold, an instructor pilot for the 87th FTS. He was transported to Val Verde Regional Medical Center where he was treated for his injuries. He was released on Tuesday and is in good condition.

Right before the holidays... Damn. a toast...

One non-vol at Laughlin with 9/20 in the most recent track being 38s. I doubt any studs are worried about less fighter drops. Might as well take the shot at them rather than 0 chance in tones.

XL 18-10 Track 9 - T38 (1 Guard, 1 International) 11 - T1 (3 Guard/Reserve) 0 - TH1

There go my plans to do the full 20.

Don't recall the full list but XL 18-01 drops: 38s: 1 x B52 1 x F22 1 x F16 (Guard) 1 x T6 Faip 1 x EC 130 1 x F15E 1 x U28 T1s: 2 x C17 1 x T1 FAIP 1 x E3 1 x U28 2 x KC135 (Guard) 1 x C130 Someone else will have to fill in the rest.

As the 7th fleet and the rest of the Navy are learning this lesson over again why in the hell are we taking steps backwards? All I see is tons of potential for misuse or abuse leading to accidents down the line.

Heard through the grapevine about this just now. Allegedly an Iraqi pilot in training, no word if it was dual or solo though. Hoping everyone is alright...

XL 18-06 Track 7 T-38 (1 International) 1 TH-1 Remainder T-1s

Soon (by this next fiscal year?) I believe they're ramping up to 30 studs again. Will be interesting to see how that goes.

"Thank god there's a dedicated RPA pipeline now."

Don't recall the full drop but there was an RPA at xl tonight. Anyone have the details on that?

The result. Seriously though as everyone has beat to death at this point, just do you best and don't your buddy. Focus on the T6 first and then whatever you track because worrying about the rest when it's out of your control is a waste of time.

XL 18-04 Track 8 - T38s (2 non-vold, 1 international) 1 - UH1 Rest - T1s

Not sure how trustworthy of a source but allegedly a bird strike on T/O.

Glad to here the pilot is alright. More Photos/Info: http://www.chron.com/neighborhood/bayarea/news/article/HFD-Downed-airplane-on-fire-at-Ellington-Airport-11236181.php

"In the combat mission zones of the Russian aviation in the air space of Syria, all kinds of airborne vehicles, including aircraft and UAVs of the international coalition detected to the west of the Euphrates River will be tracked by the Russian SAM systems as air targets." - Russian Defence Ministry More posturing?

There's women to chase at UPT? I guess Del Rio didn't get that memo... Thank god there's still beer flowing freely.