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The dreaded "you have to fly it on steam gauges" approach. Scary stuff. Kind of like the T-38C "no HUD" approach & landing. I'm sure it has stymied many a great pilot. Or the "I've failed your primary GPS,... you'll have to use the secondary nav system to find your way." No WAY we would want to use a sectional chart. That's craaazy. Every Air Force flying unit should have a Companion Trainer. And it should probably be a piston-powered aircraft that has only one instrument in the cockpit: an oil pressure gauge about 4 inches in diameter, smack in the middle of the panel.

It is spelled y'all .

Yes,... pretty impressive to see a line of people a couple of miles long on base,... all saluting his convoy. Too bad most of America doesn't see this. I hope I never see it again, though.

SOF program: should be a priority for elimination in the current fiscal environment. A complete waste of manpower. I'm sure many of you disagree,... and maybe your experience would prove contrary to mine.

Outstanding! Good caveat. But,... for the sake of "splitting hairs",... that aircraft was not originally designed for the military (i.e. not "mil-spec"). But your point is made. p.s. that Basler conversion looks sweet.

Oh, that's funny! Do Mil-Spec pilots even know how to use the rudder?? I mean,... after they are done with the nose wheel steering function.

I arrived Bagram ~20 June 2011 to fly the MC-12. Was there about 7 months, including during the time of said incident. You mention you knew both of the pilots involved. Unless you are talking about additional instances, one of the pilots of the incident being referred to arrived well after you (approx Sept or Oct). As for the issue of flashcards and such, I'm not sure what specifically you are referring to that was on those cards that was prohibited,... not that I remember them much anymore. I simply do not recall anything related to this incident. I was an ADO in the squadron and was questioned in great detail and have some solid first hand information. I do not wish to discuss details on this or any forum. The aircraft commander in question was in my opinion was the most knowledgeable and highly regarded pilot in the squadron. I strongly believe he is being made a scapegoat. I'm not willing to explain why. Irrespective of what my or your opinion of that crew is, let me just say there is "more to the story". In a few months after I retire, maybe I'll discuss it over a beer. The "court of public opinion" is flawed.

Cryoglobin, When did you go through the MC-12 training? Were you at Bagram when it happened? Do you know any of the 4 crew members involved personally? Are you aware of anything,... via firsthand knowledge,... of the ensuing investigation? Were you someone who was questioned by the interim investigating team at Bagram? Curious. Please let me know.

Are you a JAG?

The first thing that comes to my mind is how some feminists are going to pressure Congressmen into "action". They will ratchet up our pain level another couple of notches, WRT the sexual assault arena. We will all be made out to be from the same bolt of cloth as Lt Col Krusinski. Let the beatings begin.

Anything out of the ordinary? Or just getting passed over?

Easy now... You're talking about some of my favorite people.

ALCON: refer to the Diversity AFI. "To ensure Diversity and fairness, commanders mush ensure that they have some not-so-high quality personnel. Otherwise, it would be unfair and discriminatory." So even if Tebow has lost his talent, he deserves to be put somewhere in the NFL. It's only fair.

What's this "Android" thing?

I prefer "the paper Sectional". Highly reliable. Everything I need is on it. If I find myself thinking I will need something for IFR filght,... I'll wait until it's VFR.

Since I'm not FB savvy, how do you see that info on FB? I doubt any of you are "FB Friends" with the crewmembers, so do you do a search of some sort, or what?

Just saw this. Love it. Answer: white! In violation of the AFI, no doubt.

it came out via FCIF. Reason: everything I have is 2nd hand info, so I will not comment.

Good info, escapism. Thanks. How often do pilots washout from T-1s? Pretty rare, I'd assume?

Quick update on the T-38 program here at Beale. The following have been prohibited: - 4-ship formations - Low level navigation - Bank angles in excess of 60 degrees in close trail - Aerobatics in extended trail Whiteman (GSC), and Tyndall/Langley should not be affected, or so I'm told

Kit Darby has been saying this for over a decade. At some point, it will happen, and I'm sure he will say "See! I told you so!". But don't hold your breath just yet. Actually, it does mean something: I believe this TA was voted on and approved by all parties. It is in effect. The 2017 pay scale is part of that.

If there really is one, I couldn't care less. Being fair to people is how I was raised. I don't need an AFI to teach me to be an adult. I also grew up with "humor",... something an AFI will never understand.

Kurdistan, Kyrgystan,... whatever works.

OverTQ, Seems most of the Herk guys I know that flew it prior to the early 90's have seen an an aileron roll in the Herk. Great rumor!

Linky no worky.