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2 hours ago, BashiChuni said:
"four more years. pause"
this ing guy
"are you ready to choose freedom over democracy!!!"
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I have a question regarding ear infections.
About a year ago, I started getting ear infections quite frequently from wearing over ear headphones at the gym. it came to the point where I had like four in the span of a couple months and it got pretty bad. I ended up going to my doctor about it and all he could do was give me eardrops and advise me to stop listening to music while in the gym (real bummer). I did that for a while and thought id try to listen to music again while doing things like homework of just for the sake of listening to tunes and found that I was getting them again just from having them on for longer than an hour. it comes to a point where if you get too many that it can actually be detrimental to your hearing and I believe you need good hearing to be a pilot. I even tried just regular AirPods that dont cover the full ear and it does the same thing. ive scoured the internet searching for solutions and it seems like the only answer is "clean your headphones" (isn't that pretty obvious?) which I do before every time I wear them. However, I did find that putting garlic oil drops in your ear stops infections, so maybe putting those in beforehand??
it seems like ive become very susceptible to ear infections with no clue what's causing it because ALOT of people can wear ear phones for hours on end and be fine. I dont understand why I am any different or what caused me to just get so many ear infections so randomly.
for records sake, ear infections from headphones are usually caused by moisture and fluid being trapped in the ear creating a warm temperature building up bacteria and ear wax causing the ear to get infected. this has me wondering: are the fighter pilot helmets super snug on your head to the point where it restricts air flow into the ear? do you have to wear earbuds when you fly?
This got me worrying about the MFS process (if I did get hired one day). is this a disqualifying possibility because how can I possibly fly and defend my country when I would get an ear infection from wearing the helmet and earbuds every single sortie ultimately leading to hearing loss?
has anyone heard of others having this problem? is there any remedies?
sorry this is kind of all over the place, I would appreciate any feedback.
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10 hours ago, tac airlifter said:
edited to add: WRT your comment, you know alot of guys who have destroyed 5+ enemy aircraft in aerial combat?? The roster has no additions since 1972.
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3 hours ago, brabus said:
There are various grants and loan options. IMO, it’s better to get your finances prepped so you can afford to be consistent (2-3x week ideally) vs. “pay cash” as you’re able (i.e. very inconsistent if you don’t have high income). The loan will be worth it.
Also the reserves may offer some options, so look into that.
you the man brabus! if the dream ever works out, and when I am of the age, beers on me.
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since kind of on the topic, how did you guys finance your PPL? loans? rich parents? side hustles?
being DSG, you make dirt money and obviously im gonna need a second job if I want to even possibly attain enough money.
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20 minutes ago, brabus said:
Either you misunderstood or they gave you horrible advice. Good on you for asking, it was not a dumb question. As mentioned above, watch out for common “make an extra buck” scams like cinder blocks in a trailer, moving an extra car in a trailer and claiming that as HHG weight, etc. There’s a lot of “tricks” out there that people claim is no big deal, but will actually screw you very badly if caught. Never worth it.
thanks, will do.
in regards to the misunderstanding, I was appalled too. I actually asked her to repeat it to me and I wrote it down word for word to make sure I wasn't crazy. maybe its just a reserves thing?
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14 hours ago, nsplayr said:
If you are single, live at home with your parents, and then enlist -> pipeline, there’s not a case for BAH to be paid that I am aware of. You have no dependents and your housing will be provided to you while at school.
I 1000% do not recommend ing around here, finding out will be painful. $10K is nothing in the scope of what you will make in your career, even if that’s just one term of enlistment.
If your details are different, e.g. you are married and your spouse is staying back in your local area in a home you currently rent or own, etc., you may have a legal way to be entitled to BAH.
Good luck and may you have a long and prosperous career!
Roger that. thanks for the insight; I was super on the fence about possibly *ucking my career for 10k.
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10 hours ago, brabus said:
Am I reading this correctly that the plan is put your parent’s electricity bill in your name (or similar) and that’s good enough for BAH? That is 100% fraud and will you.
exactly! apparently my unit is super chill and just helps people out like that, but that's why I am hesitant of doing it. I am just curious why she would advise us to do that. its probably possible, but I dont think its worth the risk.
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probably a stupid question; I understand that they have to upgrade 4th gens to keep them in the game, but why spend so much money upgrading something that already has air superiority?
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12 hours ago, Biff_T said:
Not a fake band.
Good album.
best album you've posted so far.
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On 2/13/2024 at 1:53 PM, brabus said:
Ha, don’t get me wrong, it was an awesome flight and very grateful I have it in the logbook! Actually a lot of props to the guys who did it - way harder and less survivable compared to what the following generations experienced.
kind of off topic, but how many hours did you log as a guard pilot throughout your flying career? I forgot if your were prior AD or not.
if so, does anyone know what the typical amount of hours a part-time and full-time guard fighter pilot gets after their first 10 year commitment?
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On 3/4/2024 at 10:13 AM, Biff_T said:
One more. To spice it up.
bro that shit has some crazy spice to it. I swear, everytime I think ive heard the most intense rock, you always post a whole different level lol.
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I know its kinda hit or miss, but any country lovers?
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On 2/26/2024 at 5:56 AM, Biff_T said:
Use this to wash the John Mayer out of your mouth.
I may need more soap. the last one was expired and didn't seem to work..
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1 hour ago, gearhog said:
oh dear lord.
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4 hours ago, Biff_T said:
Danzig and John Mayer don't belong on the same page. John Mayer plays bitch music. 😆
Like a Thai whore.
Okay, compared to Danzig, yes ofc its bitch music, but amazing songs when you got a female on your mind.
Your telling me that you're not a fan of John Mayer??
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On 2/21/2024 at 8:24 AM, Biff_T said:
definitely a head bobber.
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8 hours ago, brabus said:
Is there even a guard baby out there that would want to do that? I’d be a bit surprised if there was.
i am curious as to why a guard baby wouldn't try for a demo team.
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20 hours ago, TheNewGazmo said:
The only reason why this is happening is because the T-Birds have been having a heck of a time filling cockpits over the past 3-4 years with experienced aviators. The Air Force decided to open it's doors to the Total Force. And oh by the way, Maj Clark went to the Academy and spent 13 years in the RegAF before joining the ANG in 2022. Hire a Guard-baby into the T-Birds and I'll be impressed.
damn, I didn't know they struggled with filling the slots with skilled pilots.
yeah, I noticed Maj Clark was prior AD too, which I believe rules out any actual former TBIRD who was selected from being just a guard baby.
I do wonder if and why they favor AD over ANG pilots.
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for any of you rock fans out there.
Music
in Squadron Bar
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this might be more up your alley biff.