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Here is the official rule on logging time. Now FAA Order 8700.1, Volume 2, Chapter 1, page 1-46 and 1-47, paragraph 9.B. states, in its entirety, that: "B. Logging Time. Unless the vehicle is type certificated as an aircraft in a category listed in FAR §61.5(B)(1) or as an experimental aircraft, or otherwise holds an airworthiness certificate, flight time acquired in such a vehicle may not be used to meet requirements of FAR Part 61 for a certificate or rating or to meet the recency of experience requirements." Which means, in effect, in order for the flight time to be logable, the flight time must have been acquired in an aircraft that is identified as an aircraft category as listed in §61.5(B)(1), and is: (1) An aircraft of U.S. registry that has a civilian type designation and has a current standard, limited, or primary airworthiness certificate; (2) An aircraft of U.S. registry that has a civilian type designation and has a current airworthiness certificate other than standard, limited, or primary; (3) An aircraft of foreign registry that has a civilian type designation and is properly certificated by the country of registry; or (4) A military aircraft under the direct operational control of an armed force of the United States. Basically, if you register your lawn dart with the FAA, it will be experimental and you could log time.

HercDude, that was a good post and you are correct about Iran. However, the Taliban was formed in the early 1980s and supported by the US gov't in 1985. The Soviets invaded the Afghans on Dec. 25, 1979 and refugees fled to Pakistan where they banded together to form the taliban. Although they didn't elect a leader until after the cold war, they existed long before that. RangerPilot is correct on that. [ 17. October 2004, 11:25: Message edited by: c17wannabe ]

I hear that! lol. Yeah, talk to your det. Several people I know, including myself, have had problems with that test. The dude forgot to shut the door all the way for my test and proceeded to talk to a friend right next to the booth. Luckily I caught his blunder and held the door shut. Also, if your det drags their feet, go ahead and call any military base and set up an appointment yourself. Good luck man!

If it's a 182RG, you'll get good at SA, if not, at least you can get a feel for constant speed props and high performance.

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It was actually a tragic grammar school incident. He pulled a Mama Cass while eating a ham sandwich on wheat bread, and the rest is history. No just kidding of course.

F**k the French, long live the A-380! And Socata for that matter. I love the Trinidad and TBM-700 as well.

Hey guys most large airports in the US are equipped to handle the A380. Pretty much every Class B in the country has already been approved. Most of the changes are going to be by the airlines that fly them. Some terminals are going to need steps in the gangway to access the second level. Clearedhot- It's absolutley insulting that you find me unfit to be a military aviator because I love all types of aviation. Heres a little background for you though. My grandad worked at skunkworks and then moved to Marietta to manage the building of the 1st C-130 and C-5. My dad works on the C-130J with Lockheed right now. I have had models of the C-5, C-130, and C-141, hanging from my ceiling since I was 2. I have dreamed of flying for the USAF my entire life and I have family members that have been in the USAF. I find myself more fit to fly for a service that strives to help the world than some isolationist who can't get over his patriotism, and appreciate the incredible work that has been put in to such a plane.

If you would have looked at the pictures on that French site you would have noticed the American C-130 and KC-135. I can't help that Boeing is falling short of Airbus design on the civilian side of things. I also follow the 7E7 if that makes you happier, but you can't deny the beauty of such a plane. I also love the Commie An-225 Myria. May I also note the recent lacking by Boeing in the military world. I can forgive the 767 tanker though, since the C-17 kicks so much ass. I hate French people but this aircraft deserves respect regardless of who built it.

I actually did that when I was in seventh grade and it was called the A3XX. I didn't know you were a club member too. :D

My 7th favorite plane ever, aka the A380, is almost complete. This is what I'll fly when the AF no longer needs me.A-380

Approach: Reach XXXX, climb to FL270 for noise abatement. Reach XXXX: What kind of noise were we making at FL250? Approach: You ever heard the sound of a C-130 hitting a 747 head on. Reach XXXX: Roger, up to FL270.

Alright, all of you southerners will know what I'm talking about. We have a ton of "Good Ole' Boys" flying down here in Atlanta and most of them rarely fly into Class B. Anyways I was flying back to my home airport when I hear this: Redneck: Well McCollum, Im a Cessna 152 just over here on the yonder hill lookin to land at your airport how bout it. I kid you not. The guy said those exact words to the tower at the third busiest airport in Georgia. Sometimes you just gotta wonder. By far the best thing I've heard was from the former Miss Nevada trying to get her first solo done. Tower: Cessna 9982V, make a right 360 and report rolling out on downwind. 9982V: No thanks, we're fine. Gotta Love it. [ 26. September 2004, 21:12: Message edited by: c17wannabe ]

In light of our recent livening things up, I thought I'd start a thread that contained the funniest radio calls you've ever heard. These must be real. I know we have done this before, but I'd like to hear some new ones. Dover Approach: Attention all aircraft, previous controller no longer a factor.

Touche wnanna! Metalhead, we can't help that you are sick of hearing about anxious students or UPT hopefuls. Most people on this board enjoy that kind of stuff, and if they don't, they can easily read the name of the thread and not open it. It's a very simple concept and I'm sorry if you get "tricked" into reading these threads to see what they are about, but are you really gonna get pissed at that? Come on man, I'm sure that many many moons ago, you were also excited about getting to fly for the Air Force. [ 23. September 2004, 23:37: Message edited by: c17wannabe ]

That actually wasn't a bad movie. There were some really good points and there were also sveral of the "typical" Michael Moore misquotes. I really enjoyed it all in all. I don't think you have to be for automatic weapons and loose gun laws to be pro-military. Unless you absolutley love firearms and allowing anyone to own them, I would watch this movie. An intelligent person is someone who is not scared to have their beliefs challenged.

This kind of thing has been the source for lenghty discussion. My advice is to not list it. I made the mistake of being completely honest on my form and I wound up dealing with DoDMERB for 2 months. If something had been wrong, then its another story, but "stomach discomfort," they can live without that. Hell I have stomach discomfort right now but I'm sure the AF could care less.

Guys, I appreciate the insight, but I'm not one of those DG gunners. We also had this exact briefing from a CTA at our Det. All I want is to get a list of these awards. I know someone out there is willing to cough up some names.

Cocaine is one helluva drug Charlie Murphy.

Here's another question about FT. I was listening to the awards that were given out to people in my Det and got to wondering about what awards there are. I know I heard physical fitness, academic, and marksmanship. Does anyone know where I can find a list of the possible awards and the criteria for earning them?

I was hanging out at the airport on Tuesday in my AFROTC service dress. It was only 1300 so I couldn't take them off yet. Anyways, two Lt. Cols. walked into the flight school in uniform. I jumped to attention and they both started joking with me. Leaving, re-entering etc. So I was wondering, are you supposed to come to attention if you are not on a military installation when officers enter a room? I did because its better to be safe than sorry, but I was wondering if I should have. :confused:

Heres modified from "Ditka and Da Bears." Q: Who would win in a fight? An AF pilot, or God. A: Trick question, an AF pilot is God.

I've spent 19 years dreaming of flying. Ten years, to me, isn't long enough to enjoy my lifetime goal.

I have had three depth perception tests, all resulting in the conclusion that my depth perception is around 100 aps. I was reading the DoDMERB website but I couldn't find who I should send a waiver request to. I am currently an FTP cadet and I need to get PPQ PDQ. Also, I have heard that there are several tests other than the circles out there for DP. Does anyone know where a civilian could get these other tests? Any help is appreciated. [ 20. August 2004, 10:49: Message edited by: c17wannabe ]

Yeah dude, definitely give it a shot. If you don't like it, oh well you've lost nothing. If you don't try it, you will never know how great it really is. Good luck man, and try to make sure those C-17s keep rollin out. I look forward to being in one someday.