HuggyU2

No... k1313 is engaging in discourse with you. That's what you want, is it not? And, yes, we understand navy is your first choice: we are asking our questions to help understand why since your rationale seems to be founded on a loose foundation. Do you want us to state "Yes it appears you have thought this through thoroughly. You should go navy." ? Or do you want our input?

Judgesmails, I"m assuming you're "flyguy" on the other forum. Good on you for asking there AND here. That's smart. On the other forum, you stated the navy had better bases. From a pilot perspective, I disagree. But everyone has different tastes. Since I"m assuming you are looking to go fixed wing, could you give examples of why you think that? You also state you like the "Navy culture" better. Since you've never been in the military, how do you know the culture? Maybe you were prior enlisted? You like the Navy's shorter pilot commitment. For AF pilots, it is 10 years + 1 year of pilot training. For Navy, I believe it is 8 years from your winging... but pilot training and the additional stuff the Navy puts you at about 10 years. Is that significant to you? You stated that the Navy "flies more impressive aircraft" than the USAF. Again, I respect your opinion, but could you elaborate on that? For me, the USAF has a much broader and unique collection of fixed-wing aircraft.

I'm glad you enjoyed it... but wow. The only time I've really thought of SOS in the past decade is seeing this thread. I've had some great TDY's, and none of them were at Maxwell. Certainly not a reflection on you, but the fact that this was the best long-TDY in your career is indicative of "what's wrong with the Air Force".

The man I am today was forged by my time in SOS.

This guy?

Brabus/Azimuth: Yes, I understand that. There are plenty of ways to get specific pilot (and nav) communities more flying experience, using dual-qualification. And to save resources at the same time. As with anything complex in flying, it isn't a "one size fits all". But because it will not work in some scenarios does not mean one should throw out the baby with the bathwater.

I seem to recall that young SAC co-pilots were dual qualified (until Gen Loh foolishly killed the ACE Program in 1994). As crazy as it sounds, these 25 year olds were flying all over the CONUS... in pairs... and sometimes in supersonic jets. Does being dual-qual'd really need to be so difficult???

Glad to see MOB's jet get the Syrian flag on it. I figured someone with rank my find it "offensive", and stop that from happening.

Well... it's only been a year. At least you can come down the road with a sign that says "Danger: EXTREMELY Dangerous Turn!!" BTW, I personally know 3 pilots that have gone off the road there. I swear... Beale has the worst gate setup I've seen.

I can't believe I bailed, but I'm out this year. Should be a great time... as usual.

I'd say he was justified. Fuck AT&T.

Wow.

There are a set number of classes. If there is a lull in hiring, a class may go unfilled.

Whether they leave the USAF at the 11, 15, 20 or 28 year point, 80% of the people saying this will eventually fly for the airlines. Enjoy your time in UPT. If you don't, you only have yourself to blame.

A U-2 leadership-related article from JQ Public. https://www.jqpublicblog.com/id-follow-guy/ Beale currently has... at least in my opinion... a great leadership lineup, all the way from the U-2 DO's up to the Wing CC. They've had great people in great spots over the years, but it's been a while since ALL of the positions were as good as they are now. The recent major upgrade to the 9 RW/CV slot completes the team. The previous 1 RS and 99 RS commanders were excellent, and the two new commanders (including Lt Col Nussbaum) are top-shelf choices.

I believe you'll get about 20-25 hours in the T-6. It's all with an IP, so you should be able to log all of it.

I really don't remember the details, but I've met at least two Navy S-3 NFO's (WSO's) that parlayed their NFO time into something relevant and were hired by a Regional airline. If I can recall who it is that knows them, I'll see if I can get the details and post it. I also know a Tomcat NFO that is a pilot for a Major airline. I'll have to ask him how he got his time, since the Tomcat didn't have a stick in the RCP. If you have your FAA PPL, I believe you can log it. Hacker? I figure you might know the answer on this one better than me.

The T-X jet is a long way from selection. Many, many years It would not surprise me, however, if it became the next Thunderbird jet. BTW, if any of you are at the Dayton show, let us know how the T-50 demo looks. I'm very intrigued.

Ram, stop being a pussy. And go get me an Ensure... after you get off my lawn, you pussy.

RQ-4 down, enroute from EDW to BAB. Crash site is near Mt Whitney (highest point in CONUS). No ejection attempt was made, are there are no survivors at the crash site. https://fox40.com/2017/06/21/spy-plane-on-routine-flight-to-beale-air-force-base-crashes-near-mt-whitney/ ども ありがと

https://article107news.com/real-reason-navy-not-air-force-got-first-air-air-kill-since-desert-storm/

Don't think so.

Yet they get pissed off when I call it the "medical hobby shop".

I've got a friend that worked 17 days from Jan-May. 787 F/O. He does a lot of home improvement stuff (and is very good at it) while sitting at home on 13 hour call out.