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    Flying Videos Thread Part 2?

    in Squadron Bar

    Posted

    13 hours ago, Slick said:

    Maybe "action" wasn't the right word.  That's the first time I've seen a plane that big enter a dive like that and the camera panning back and forth between cockpit/spoilers/flaps at different stages of the approach was pretty cool.  I can see how experienced mil pilots would think nothing of it though.  

    I like your enthusiasm....

    Dare I say go watch a 4 TR Tac-D.  You might have your first orgasm....

    Promotion and PRF Information

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I gained more "leadership" experience from leading a crew in combat and MSN/CCing TDY ops in multiple countries than I ever did in my exec job. To each his own I guess.

    Unfortunately, in today's Air Force, being tactically savvy and leading from the front plays second best to those execs who are nibbling at the teet of the SQ/OG CC....

    I can tell you that where I am at, the Exec is a secretary and known as the worst pilot in the SQ with poor leadership skills.

    NFL Survivor Pool

    in Squadron Bar

    Posted · Edited by C-21.Pilot

    Folks,

    I am helping a friend to organize a NFL Survivor Pool as part of a fundraising effort for a local baseball team. I have discussed with a Moderator and this has been approved to post on here.

    A Survivor Pool is very simple - starting week 2, you pick any team to win. If that team wins, you move on. If that team loses, you are eliminated. There is some strategy involved because once you pick a team to win and it does, you cannot use that team again for the season. There is no point spread, it is all head to head. It's a lot of fun and for a good cause. You can side bet with friends, there is a message board to talk trash, etc....it is all for a good cause.

    The fundraising effort will help offset tournament and travel costs for some 13 yr olds as they travel to Omaha this summer....most of these kids are military related.

    The pool costs $30 a person, with $15 going to the fundraiser and $15 going into the "pot". For example, if we have 100 people donate, $1500 goes to the team and $1500 goes to the winner. The ultimate "Survivor" takes all. We already have a considerable amount of folks signed up...

    There is a Pay Pal account setup to secure your spot.

    The POC for this event is listed on the instruction attachment along with his phone number - his email address: tfolvarsky@twc.com

    Please consider helping the team...

    -Cheers

    C-21 Pilot

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    What's wrong with the Air Force?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Well, my experience at Del Rio didn't follow this. We were told you will do/buy X, Y, and Z (none of these were part of the official graduation) or you will not graduate. This came from leadership (IPs) after the club was telling us what we shall be buying from them and students trying to throw the BS flag.....

    Well, anyone who fell into that scheme is a pure weak dick, pure and simple. Waving the BS flag - maybe with a limp wrist.

    1. You trying to tell me that a young CGO (Flt/CC at KDLF) is telling the greater AF that a $1M asset won't graduate due to not wanting to spend $50-100 at the club? WTFO.

    2. Leadership doesn't equate to IP's...

    3. All I'm saying is that it is your money. You don't have to buy anything, period. Go do the "official" shit at the Club, but for heavens sake - if you think you have to spend $$$ on shit you don't want....really?

    4. Send me your email address -- I have several Nigerian relatives that would love to get in contact with you.

    What's wrong with the Air Force?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Actually, they have to use the club. Many classes try to get a venue off-base but leadership and the club don't allow it. Kind of pathetic that there is a monopoly on this. Also, many classes have tried to buy kegs off-base with higher quality beer for cheaper than the horse-piss that the club offers, but they are not allowed to. This would be a non-issue if strippers were bused in to the club like how it was done in another Air Force far far away...

    Long-term misconception....

    There is ZERO requirement to have any party, etc at the club and spend any money. Leadership only wants the "official" function there and rightfully so....they cannot force you to spend any money at the Club. Period.

    However -

    1. Why not advertise that you are hosting the event at the club?

    2. Provide ZERO beverage and food....

    3. At the end of the night, offer an after party at whatever bar, etc that your class chooses....

    4. Half the fuckers at track select/graduation are there for your free beer anyway.

    Is it worth getting a type rating for getting hired by the airlines?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    There is quite a bit of discussion on this very topic over at www.airlinepilotforums.com

    Granted, nobody who is saying anything is from the HR department over there-- but, most folks claim that if you "really" want SWA, then go get the 737 ticket. Others claim that this will highlight you as wanting SWA so other airlines will steer clear of you - or that it could be brought up in interview discussion.

    Personally, if the opportunity presented itself, I wouldn't do it. With over 5000 hours, and a civilian schoolhouse under my belt, I don't see the need. YMMV. if you have never been civilian trained, it might help you out, and if the question ever presented itself about getting a type rating, simply claim it was for professional education, you want to make yourself marketable, wanted to take a civilian led course, etc....

    FY 15 Force Management Program (RIF, VSP, TERA)

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    The FY '15 military personnel budget request supports a total force end-strength of approximately 483,000. The balance -- it balances the total force mix of active, Reserve and Guard components necessary to perform the Air Force core missions.
    However, as budgets come down and personnel costs continue to rise, the Air Force simply has to get smaller. Reducing our headquarters overhead, eliminating force structure and rebalancing crew ratios will result in as much as 25,000 airmen over the five year defense plan.
    This is a reduction of approximately 18,800 for the active duty, 3,800 for the Reserves, and approximately 1,800 for the Air National Guard.
    Realignment efforts will also reduce Air Force headquarters funding by 20 percent in FY '15, and our combatant commands will reach that same 20 percent goal by FY '19.
    As you can see, our plan is very aggressive. So we can achieve savings early in the process and reinvest those savings back into readiness and modernization.
    In FY '14 and '15, we are implementing a full range of force management actions designed to bring faces down to be within the range that end-strength requirements. We'll use voluntary incentive programs for separation and retirement first, and then involuntary measures only as needed to achieve the authorized end-strength.
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