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I agree with LJDRVR. Citabria/Decathlons are fun, but mainly used for training. I would go for an RV-4 if I were you. A retired eagle driver has an RV-4 in the hangar next to ours, and he has it decked out in a tiger shark scheme. IMHO, nothing looks better than a well painted RV. He goes out for aerobatics and formation flying all the time. There are tons of RV clubs around the country tht have fly-ins and formation flying events. You can have speed, efficiency, and a hell of a lot of fun in an RV!

I just took a health and personal fitness class and we discussed this issue. The teacher said that many people get headaches after working out because they aren't breathing correctly. A lot of people will hold their breath while exercising without noticing it, and that will cause really painful headaches. Next time you work out, try focusing on your breathing. If that doesn't work, maybe one of the docs can help you.

While your at it, rent "Iron Eagle", it's probably the best and most realistic movie ever made about the Air Force. It chronicles the heroic doings of a youngster like yourself, and really gives insight on the inner workings and strategic mission of the Air Force. Don't bother renting "12 O'Clock High," it really doesn't have a plot or any valuable information. :D

or Terminal Aerodrome Forecast. It's obviously been a while since your intsrument training Airguardian. METAR isn't an acronym to my knowledge. It's just an aviation routine weather report. Heres a few more weather acronyms(IIRC) HIWAS- Hazardous In-flight Weather Advisory Service EFAS-Enroute flight advisory service PIREP- Pilot Report [ 02. January 2005, 15:17: Message edited by: c17wannabe ]

Buy it here :D

Hacker, do you know who flies the new Shangri-La P-51? I think I've seen it before, but can't remember who was flying.

Is that the kid from MAD magazine?

CONUS- Continental United States OCONUS- Outside Continental United States

How often do tanker guys do transport missons? Do tankers ever carry cargo while they're on refueling trips, or are the missions kept separate?

goirishgo, I realize that your education is important, but the specifics of your studies don't really seem to matter. Almost every Air Force officer i have met in the civilian world is doing a job other than their college major. Most of them relying on skills they acquired in the AF. My general point is that, you aren't going to be SOL if you don't get that AE degree, the AF is gonna make sure you can do your job, and do it well. And when you get out, you'll find that your service will weigh just as much as your degree, especially in management positions.

I'm not a pilot(yet), AE major, or even graduate of college yet, but I would like to share my feelings on your situation. First off, if you are in desperate need of a scholarship, stick with a tehnical degree. Your chances are definitley better. If this is not the case, ask yoursef if you are willing to sacrifice the next four years of your life to get that coveted AE degree. Back to the scholarship thing, I know people that have bombed their first year of engineering, went on probation for it, and shot their chances for pilot in the ass. If all you want to do is fly, then go Management. I love the ease of my courses. I have free time to be active in the Det. And I have maintained a 3.5 with virtually no work. I believe wholeheartedly that college is just a formality, the Air Force will teach me everything they want me to know. Good luck with your decision, but remember that you really only get one shot at this game of life, don't regret anything you do, just try to keep moving forward and not looking back.

LACM and RACM- Pronounced Lackem and Rackem. Left And Right Additional Crew Member. The seats behind the pilot's seats. Also called jumpseats.

Fine, here goes. AETC- Air Education and Training Command Randolph AFB, TX AMC- Air Mobility Command Scott AFB, IL ACC- Air Combat Command Langley AFB, VA AFMC- Air Force Material Command Wright-Patt AFB, OH PACAF- Pacific Air Forces Hickam AFB, HI AFSPC- Air Force Space Command Peterson AFB, CO USAFE- US Air Forces in Europe Ramstein AB, Germany AFSOC- Air Force Special operations Command Hurlburt Field, Fl AFRC- Air Force Reserve Command Robins AFB, GA

Some other none-aviation acronyms: LMFAO or LMAO- Laugh my f'in ass off or w/out f'in. IMHO or IMO- In my humble opinion or w/out humility. BTW- By the way [ 13. December 2004, 21:35: Message edited by: c17wannabe ]

TDY- Temporary Duty PCS- Permanent Change of Station FTU- Formal Training Unit or Field Training Unit ENNJPT- Euro Nato Joint Jet Pilot Training IFT- Introductory Flight Training UPT- Undergraduate Pilot Training SUPT- Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training JSUPT- Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training PPQ or PNQ- Potentially Pilot or Navigator Qualified AFOQT- Air Force Officer Qualifying Test BAT- Basic Attributes Test EWO- Electronic Wafare Officer WSO- Weapons Systems Officer AWACS-Airborne Warning and Control System JSTARS-Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System RNLTD- Report No Later Than Date These are mostly for really newbies. [ 13. December 2004, 21:42: Message edited by: c17wannabe ]

First and foremost. STS= So to speak: Used when statements may be mis-interpreted, or interpreted correctly and just trying to stay PC(Politically Correct). Ex. It was so cold last night, my hose froze up. STS Ohh, and I definitely think this will be helpful. [ 13. December 2004, 21:06: Message edited by: c17wannabe ]

Thats desperately in need of a STS. :D

Cross pens are muy bueno. I have had a few since I was around ten, and I am still using them. You just have to get the little ink cartridges every once and a while.

I just ran the numbers you gave with a C-172 with 160hp. You were just inside the envelope with 25 gallons of fuel and no aft baggage. With such low PA and temp, you should be fine. But, I wouldn't feel right unless I sad you still need to run it yourself. There it is, it is definitey possible. [ 11. December 2004, 17:29: Message edited by: c17wannabe ]

Basically, the answer is yes. It is possible. But as PIC you must determine whether or not it is possible for you with your given aircraft, pax, etc. Wxpunk is right, you have to use the specific POH and make a decision based on your WandB. I know six people that have died in the last six months from assuming that they should be fine. Don't just assume you will be fine.

I've taken four dudes in a 172 with full fuel flying in the summer. 180 horsepower N models will carry anything you throw in them.

THANK YOU! So many people have been dying to see this. [ 08. December 2004, 22:19: Message edited by: c17wannabe ]

I like this one. Being from Georgia and all. Farmer's Jody (very fast) I got a pig, he's so clean, he sleep in my washin machine I just whittle out in my barn, while the cadre run my farm. I got a truck, nice and black, drives just like a cadillac, I just whittle out in my barn, while the cadre run my farm. I got a steel, ten feet tall, keep it filled with alkeehol, I just whittle... I got a girl, she's 13, what does statutory mean? I just whittle... I got land, call it a ranch, my family tree has just one brach, I just whittle... I know a girl ,lives on a hill, she won't do it but her sister will, I just whittle... BTW-you can find every jodie ever written here.

Jepps suck to get used to (if you use NOS), but they rock once your used to them. IMO.Definitely not worth the extra money if it's out of pocket though. If you just want to get familiar with them, find somone with expired plates and take them.

Oh yeah, ask him if Roche is French , or worse french-canadian . If it is, kick him in the testicles. No offense to any Frenchies on this site.