C-21.Pilot

Nope -- this one is version 1.4. Don't know what changed. PM if you want it.

CENTCOM is thowing around an email that has a nice Excel calculator which will compute both your TERA and/or VSP offerings based on YOS, Rank, etc. It also figures in taxes, etc -- very user friendly. I don't know where it originated from. Hopefully it's made it way around the AF. If you haven't seen it, shoot me a PM with your .mil address and I'll forward it over.

Why would he be drunk? he could just be stoopid.

No. If you want to space-A, the best option is to get a SMS account and do research. Expect to be delayed quite often and have a sense of humor (and humility).

First, they have to develop a CBT before they can issue.

Agreed….by my public math -- just north of $376K

I'll retire as a Major -- have figured out the math, and it is in no way close to 1/2 million dollars. I'm no financial wizard, but I simply don't see a way to get to a $500K difference. Assume: 1. ZERO inflation 2. 25% tax rates.... 3. Retire at 20 yrs exactly - so you don't get the "over 20 pay scale" 4. Based on 2014 pay charts 5. Life expectancy = 85 yrs old 6. Retirement age = 42 Maj - 7280.70 for 12 months (87368.40) 7356.60 for 24 months (176558.40) Average over 36 months = $7331.30 x 50% = 3665.65 x .25% (916.41) = 2749.24 (month) x 12 = 32990.88 in annual retirement x 43 years life expactancy = $1418607.84 lifetime **************************** Lt Col 7974.00 for 12 months (95688.00) 8199.30 for 24 months (196783.20) Average over 36 months = $8124.20 x 50% = 4062.10 x 25% (1015.53) = 3046.57 (month) x 12 = 36558.84 in annual retirement x 43 years life expactancy = $1572030.12 DIFFERENCE: $1572030.12 - $1418607.84 = $153422.28

Wolf of Wall Street…. yes please!

Sorry to bring this thread back up -- Is there any one at OTBH or there w/in the last few weeks that can PM me. I have a few questions.

This entire thread is why I cannot wait to get out. If people equal leadership with patches, fvck this sh!t…. We got much bigger fish to fry.

Social -- same with me. Fatal error: Allowed memory size of 33554432 bytes exhausted (tried to allocate 214487 bytes) in/home/flyingsq/public_html/forums/admin/sources/classes/output/formats/html/htmlOutput.php on line 575

After completion of the ATP, I had the endorsement. When i went to the FSDO here in Tampa, he asked for me to bring a copy of my paperwork, logbook, and application forms. He reviewed my logbooks -- I thought this was/is normal practice…? YMMV? Try this link: http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/military/75967-atp-practical.html

Never burn a bridge…..just because you are getting out, don't do so with your fingers in the air.

Agree with Royal. BUT, you will have your hours scrubbed prior to taking the practical and as well prior to the FSDO to ensure minimums are met.

Tempted enough to put in my applications in the airline apps (and have received phone calls) as well as corporate aviation departments (had an interview on 26 Dec). Have an interview with 2 Legacy airlines in May -- because I'm deployed. Most likely, though, I'll stick around until 20 and get the 50%…."timing is everything", and I missed out an a couple of those times (housing market, etc).

Nope, I'm good. He's probably a paper champion. I know there are good leaders out there; I sure wish I could find one.

Is there a reason why that Col on his bio claims to have a Bronze Star yet isn't wearing it in his official bio pic.

I have a feeling that she and Liquid know each other....

You must work in A1

That's why I claim that being a flying Major up until the day I retire isn't such a bad thing after all….

That's just bad a$$…..thanks for sharing

I would suggest to see if you're about to get sh!tcanned or not...before you sign up.

Here is the slideshow: https://gum-crm.csd.disa.mil/ci/fattach/get/3050235/1386790549/redirect/1/filename/Force%20Management%20Program%20Initial%20Timeline%20%28Final%29%2011%20Dec%2013.pdf Once again, the RIF is after the VSP. If you play your cards and don't get selected for VSP, then what?

Then you would have no operation at RND -- which NOBODY would vote for. Think of all the flying staff we have here….

Very valid points. No argument. Trust me, during the T-6 IQ session - EVERYONE needs all the rides they can get. I've given plenty of check rides (over 200) and to date, I have only seen 2-3 folks who made my eyes water (both were FAIPs) -- most folks are average at best. By the end of the program, we are definitely fast forwarding those folks who have shown the progression and that is typically folks with an 11F background and are off to DO/CC jobs. Also, remember its an instrument/qual Form 8. The 11F instrument pilots I have flown with here all have a typical vector to final background and that's simply due to the environment. It normally takes 2 rides for those folks to get used to flying GPS, pure holding, full procedure, blah blah….it's just a refresher which you quickly pick up, but you still need rides outside of simulation to feel comfortable. Again, not cosmic. Heavy guys usually take a bit longer to discover the landing picture due to the sitting height (7 feet vs. 30 feet) and are typically average at best in formation, but they generally are well versed in all instrument procedures. Sure it's an easy airplane inside and out (probably the easiest in the AF), but that's not what's driving the equation. It's a different flying mentality for most: single engine concepts, no automation, gyroscopic effects, landing pictures, etc which require a few extra rides to be safe. Nobody here at PIT is "hooking" for power on stalls, spins, etc. Most folks do those fine with a couple of folks losing SA and busting a MOA every now and then, or simply forgetting a particular step in the procedure….it's not cosmic, it's just a lot to drive home in a few days. Plus, new airspace, new pattern, new airfields, etc. Me personally, I would prefer the IQ not go to a UPT base. Here, your only focus is flying, and we have the resources available to give more 1 v 1 time if warranted. We have all the SME's, all the experience. Most of us have well over 1500 sorties in the plane (1802 for me) and have recent UPT experience to boot. We definitely have the best T-6 pilots and we do the IQ program better hands down. I've had experiences at both.