"The tanker was in the clear"
"The heavy went around for me!"
"We just had a heavy dude cross-train into my unit"
"I circled today"
"I landed on the captain bars today"
"Thank god for civilian approaches"
"11-217 has some useful info"
Two former A-10 dudes are on 104.1 The truth with JT Harris right now tearing her apart. I think one might be TomChuck, the other is Jim?? They are in studio and might be able to catch it online. They are talking about her taking off with no gas!
I give this program 2 more years, then the powers that be will realize private lessons at or near a pilot training base is cheaper. The STURON can be a powerful entity. Just look at the history of these programs.
You'd be no good as a senior captain/major as a new wingman in an ACC unit, doesn't happen often (does though), try your best but probably not.
Upon further reflection, I defer to Hoss