Everything posted by Orbit
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Omega X-33 Order
Any updates, its been another year.
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Palace Chase info
Does anyone know if there has been any movement to extend the average 6 months of UPT ADSC by big blue. It seems like the majority of dudes I've talked to about wanting to go Guard/Reserve would rather just not deal with the bs if they would only get a few months waived. Seems like a no brainier to retain pilots.
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History Friday
Still more capable than the kc-46
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KC-46A Info
Back when Boeing knew how to do it right. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8__rtimdCnA
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AF Light Air Support Aircraft
https://www.forbes.com/sites/lorenthompson/2017/07/31/oa-x-an-air-force-program-warfighters-and-taxpayers-can-do-without/
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Aviation Continuation Pay (ACP - The Bonus)
I agree, and the AFA seems to never even address any of these issues at all when a large percentage of their membership is directly impacted by this. I guess we don't pay the big bucks like the defense contractors to waste time lobbying.
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Concept aircraft
This might be a bit cheaper. https://www.venomaircraft.com/
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WTF? (**NSFW**)
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-40438207 A Minnesota woman has been charged over the fatal shooting of her boyfriend, in what authorities say was a social media stunt gone wrong. Monalisa Perez, 19, was booked into county jail after shooting at Pedro Ruiz as he held a book to his chest, believing it would stop the bullet. The couple's three-year-old child and nearly 30 onlookers watched as she fired the fatal bullet into his chest. Ruiz's aunt said they did it to increase their social media following. County Attorney James Brue described the book as a hardcover encyclopedia, and said the weapon used was a .50-calibre Desert Eagle handgun.
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Stars In my Eyes Pilot Candidate Set me straight.
Just know what the guard/reserve is if you plan on going active duty.
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RQ-4 Global Hawk
close enough
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Stocks for Dummies (Aviators)
NVDA is getting destroyed today after this https://citronresearch.com/nvidia-trade-back-130/
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Flying Videos Thread Part 2?
Are they dumping fuel out of the boom out of that A model?
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Aviation Continuation Pay (ACP - The Bonus)
Someone posted it to the pilot network on facebook if you are on there.
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Leadership at the 'Deid
Not sure where to post this, but this is a classic thread. Feel free to move this post. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-40155829? BBC: Four countries cut links with Qatar over 'terrorism' support Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates have cut diplomatic ties with Qatar, accusing it of destabilising the region. The countries say Qatar is supporting terrorist groups including the Muslim Brotherhood. The Saudi state news agency SPA said Riyadh had closed its borders, severing land, sea and air contact. It cited officials as saying it was to "protect its national security from the dangers of terrorism and extremism". Egypt has also closed its airspace and ports for all Qatari transportation, the foreign ministry said. The United Arab Emirates has given Qatari diplomats 48 hours to leave the country. Abu Dhabi accuses Doha of "supporting, funding and embracing terrorism, extremism and sectarian organisations," state news agency WAM said. Bahrain's state news agency said the country was cutting ties with Qatar over "shaking the security and stability of Bahrain and meddling in its affairs". The Saudi-led Arab coalition fighting Yemen's Houthi rebels also expelled Qatar from its alliance because of Doha's "practices that strengthen terrorism" and its support to groups "including Al-Qaeda and Daesh [also known as the so-called Islamic State], as well as dealing with the rebel militias", according to SPA.
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What's wrong with the Air Force?
- How to leave Afghanistan
- Foreign Exchange Flying Tours
Travel ban.- WTF? (**NSFW**)
- AFI 36-2903 and dress/uniform regs and issues
- U-2 Crash
- MacDill info
- Passports
I don't think i've ever seen anyone send in the blue passport for processing an official use brown passport. But that being said, check the foreign clearance guide for country specific requirements (you need to be on NIPR).- History Friday
I just finished reading his book (Tex Johnston) and I really enjoyed it. If you enjoyed Bob Hoover's book then go pick it up.- Military Discounts
Nope, I think it is only 15% off that service. The Amex Platinum seems to have better benefits overall, but for spending the gold card is better at 2% statement credit and obviously the 1000 back after spending 3k in the first 3 months. https://www.myluxurycard.com/servicing/img/base/guideBenefits/BAR-5548-5_Gold%20Card_MC_WE.pdf?domainCPC=LXB- Military Discounts
Yup, it should be indefinite until you are no longer active duty. I think it also applies to cash advances. Some good info on this guys blog; https://www.derpreport.com/?p=641