HuggyU2

Terrible. Smoot was a legend.

The camera doesn't really give the full impact... but Shaft says they drop at 125'- 150' AGL.

The engines are J-85-13, whereas the T-38 are J-85-5s. The -13's put out more thrust. And yes, you get to cruise and shut one down. Max of 30 minutes for oil issues. Everything I know about that in the operational real-world I learned second hand. Springer would be the one to talk to this, since I've never cruised long enough to worry about shutting down an engine for range. Initial takeofff at sea level, you will see 170 KIAS and 40 deg nose high on your departure.

Correct. It's sound like a T-38 instead. And it puts out in Mil what a T-38 puts out in Max... 5800 lbs of thrust. it only weights around 9400 lbs with 2 pilots, full wings and tips.

Despite what the panzies say, Reno will be a "covid free zone". So... are you going? Would certainly enjoy saying hi to anyone from here that stops by. If all goes well. I'll be there displaying (static only) the A-37B at the National Aviation Heritage Invitational... a judging event for "older" aircraft. The story behind this airplane is amazing. For example, it was flown by the South... AND North... Vietnamese air forces. Stop by and say hi. My good friend Mark flew the first display in it just 2 months ago... topping off a 20+ year restoration. It goes like a scalded cat. Mark's skills as a pilot are noteworthy. It will probably look a bit different since we will likely drop the smoke system, and put on additional underwing stores for more "authenticity".

Confirmed? Only based on the testimony of the only surviving witness.

I now feel cheated from my UPT experience.

The 570's are a pretty strong group at UAL. Good on you, Springer. I was bored at breakfast and looked over my pilot list. As of today, there are 7 active L-UAL scabs at United... the last of which retires in 2025. And there are 88 L-CAL scabs at United... the last of which retires in 2028.

Y'all are a little insensitive, don't you think?

Ok, what happened to the limousine driven by a UPT student that lived in base housing a few months ago. It's not here now. I hope another class bought it.

Interesting... https://www.marketwatch.com/story/jetblue-and-spirit-airlines-to-merge-in-deal-with-equity-value-of-38-billion-that-ends-3-way-merger-battle-with-frontier-2022-07-28?mod=home-page

Surprised it wasn't posted yet, but happy 50th to the Eagle bubbas here. An amazing combat aircraft and a brilliant piece of American technology.

I was unaware there were only nine Block 40 airframes. https://breakingdefense.com/2022/07/exclusive-air-forces-rq-4-global-hawk-drones-headed-for-the-boneyard-in-fy27/

Not to many of us. For a long time, UPT grads were FAIP'd to Nav Training back when it was done with the T-37. Worked fine. Why does this seem to be a big deal?

Their first pilot, Katie Higgins, was selected in 2014 for the 2015 season (IIRC). She flew Fat Albert. I don't know the numbers of women in the Naval tactical aviation, but I would guess it's a smaller number than the AF.

Yes. I know of a few Blues. And I'm sure there's are plenty of Thunderbirds too.

https://www.paddleyourownkanoo.com/2022/07/20/pilot-walks-off-plane-and-abandons-passengers-because-he-had-a-fight-with-the-co-pilot-before-takeoff/ An important case study in CRM.

So... AFPC is going through this huge effort... changing the culture of the instructor pilot cadre... and creating 2nd and 3rd order effects that may not be desirable... to get 7 candidates? For how many actual selections? Well... I'm sure this will quickly solve our UPT issues. Just curious. Do some of you see this as a good idea? I'm probably just an out of touch ol' gummer.

Smart move by the Blues. it's obvious she is going to have a lot of pressure on her, and media attention/scrutiny. Fortunately, she will be in El Centro which will insulate her from a lot. And yes... pilots occasionally do not make it through winter training for the Blues. However, as the first woman in the Blues' Delta, they were able to give her a de facto 6+ month interview on the Airshow circuit. She's been able to learn the ropes of the airshow circuit, including the personalities and day-to-day grind... and not having to also focus on that should help her make the transition easier. And she's a crowd favorite. Just my opinion. In any case, Stalin's a proven quality demo pilot. I'm sure she will do great. Now... time to start working her right arm to handle the 40 lbs spring...

Kerry's trying to cutback, though. https://nypost.com/2022/07/19/climate-buster-biden-green-czar-john-kerrys-jet-unleashes-tons-of-co2/

Congrats to Stalin. I'd say she's already had a successful run these past few months as the East Coast TACDEMO pilot. https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/meet-lt-amanda-stalin-lee-first-woman-blue-angels-jet-demo-pilot

The last RQ-4 Global Hawk left Beale recently.

Scooter, well presented case and thanks. No argument from me. The mission complexities supersede the "savings" of single-pilot ad that's where the AF should focus their effort. Certainly, a discussion on single-pilot ops is in order becomes it generates this sort of valuable discussion... and input. I hope the General considering this listens to the full range of mission impacts.

The Citation CJ4 (which I am rated in) and the Phenom 300 are the largest FAA certified single-pilot aircraft. I'm told it is because the pilot can see both wingtips. That said, even as a 767 co-pilot, I couldn't see the right wingtip... so does that matter? I personally don't see an issue with "the mechanics of flying" the 767 single pilot. Please understand, I'm talking just "flying", not "employing". Now doing the tanking mission? I have no clue and other, smarter people can chime in on the need for two pilots.

What did the FAA say to the AF when we told them we weren't putting ADS-B on our fighter aircraft?