November 15, 20169 yr A friend of mine did this back in 2010/11. At that time, he said it was very wild west-ish. I'm sure things haven't changed much.
November 15, 20169 yr It's still "Wild West-ish" out here but this is actually a great deployment if you like to fly. A lot. I had very low expectations before coming here but the Afghans in the squadron are good dudes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
November 16, 20169 yr Author It's still "Wild West-ish" out here but this is actually a great deployment if you like to fly. A lot. I had very low expectations before coming here but the Afghans in the squadron are good dudes. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkPm sentSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
March 16, 20187 yr THREAD REVIVAL... Any word on AC-208 365s opening up? Tac I know you may have info but wanted to poll the masses as well. Cooter
March 16, 20187 yr Author THREAD REVIVAL... Any word on AC-208 365s opening up? Tac I know you may have info but wanted to poll the masses as well. CooterSeems like it’s moving right a bit. Personnel for the 60 program showed up about the time the 60s did.They are sending Afghans to training starting this fall, not sure how long that will take. Would expect the first group of Advisors in late 2019 maybe early 2020.
March 19, 20187 yr On 3/16/2018 at 11:25 AM, Bode said: Seems like it’s moving right a bit. Personnel for the 60 program showed up about the time the 60s did. They are sending Afghans to training starting this fall, not sure how long that will take. Would expect the first group of Advisors in late 2019 maybe early 2020. Rog...anyone know of any12S Flying 365s? Asking for a friend... Cooter
March 19, 20187 yr 2 hours ago, Cooter said: Rog...anyone know of any12S Flying 365s? Asking for a friend... Cooter PM’d.
March 20, 20187 yr 20 hours ago, Standby said: PM’d. Hahaha sorry bad joke, I was asking for me. Trying to seek out a flying -365 as I am looking for a change of pace from my intellectually stimulating (sarcasm) Joint job. Cooter
March 29, 20187 yr On 3/20/2018 at 11:34 PM, Bode said: Check out the AEFonline 365 listing. I will see if I can find a POC. Shoot a note to David Kaplan at AFPC (see Global for details). See you out there.
March 30, 20187 yr Author Shoot a note to David Kaplan at AFPC (see Global for details). See you out there.When you headed out here?
May 14, 20187 yr Author I'm hot and looking for info on the AC-208 to weigh my options.From what I have heard the RFF is in the works. Short timeline once it’s released. Talking spring of next year for the first birds to show up.
May 14, 20187 yr 16 minutes ago, Homestar said: What the heck is an AC-208? A C-208 with AGM-114’s and possibly APKWS/unguided 2.75” rockets.
May 14, 20187 yr 28 minutes ago, Homestar said: And Afghans at the controls? Yes There are many other countries already flying the AC-208 (Iraq, Lebanon) and the Afghans are already at the controls of the A-29, so them flying the AC-208 isn’t that big of deal. Edited May 14, 20187 yr by Tank
May 14, 20187 yr That’s good because they really kind of sucked when I flew “slick” 208s with them in 2012-2013. I can’t imagine shooting guns from that thing. Edited May 14, 20187 yr by Homestar
May 14, 20187 yr 5 hours ago, xaarman said: A Cessna 208 with a 105mm howitzer sticking out the side. That’s another way to counteract torque and p-factor. Rudder input is just too much work.
May 16, 20187 yr My Boss just sent a solicitation for the first wave of AC-208 this summer. Looking for Capt/Major IPs, 11F/B/S/U preferred but will take others. Unfortunately I already have orders in hand to go to Korea. Do those in the know have any idea how long this mission will last? (Broadly, no OPSEC details please) And if this is something you can potentially get into while in the guard? Edited May 16, 20187 yr by FLEA
May 16, 20187 yr Author My Boss just sent a solicitation for the first wave of AC-208 this summer. Looking for Capt/Major IPs, 11F/B/S/U preferred but will take others. Unfortunately I already have orders in hand to go to Korea. Do those in the know have any idea how long this mission will last? (Broadly, no OPSEC details please) And if this is something you can potentially get into while in the guard? My guess is the better part of a decade or two. We have been doing it for 208s for almost a decade with no end in sight.
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