HuggyU2

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.

Blow me, Spoo... Old guys rule. And you know it.

...and he was a great American. https://www.jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/htmlbios/scobee.html

Lawyer up if you even think there is a chance of something happening. I was #3 in a 4 ship where the flight lead got violated. I went straight to the ADC. Sure enough, a few days later, I was put under oath in the investigation. Talk to NO ONE without a lawyer. For me, that includes Wing Safety. This was the 3rd time I've used the ADC. My incidents were minor, obviously, and nothing criminal. But why someone would speak with investigators on a crime this serious without an attorney giving advice is beyond me.

It's all in how you ask the question. It sounds more analytical if you word it "What percent get tailhook aviation?", or something along those lines, and they will be good with that.

Wow. That is a unique experience. Relish it.

Spoo, Who's the dude driving the car for your flight? I'm talking 'bout the guy with the cheesy mustache.

Someone posted a link for the Day in the Life photos where there were comments. Where did that go?

Steve, Do you know Chris Pocock very well? I just saw him at the El Centro Airshow. He's a great U-2 resource in the UK... or worldwide for that matter.

Keep in mind, they are on P-TDY and do not appear to get per diem. You and I make $71/day in D.C. on meals and incidentals alone when on TDY orders.

Well,... if you've always wondered about it, there is a thread on Baseops.net where you can ask U-2 related questions.

Wow. The media got it wrong. I'm very surprised. Morons. Good narrative. Some very good lessons can be learned from this.

Not for me. I was at United for ~18 months. About 6 weeks prior to 9/11, I started the application process to come back onto active duty. And here I am.

Well,... I have an addiction.

Bingo. I do not want to give up my retiree pay to do this. Well that's just dandy. To clarify: I'm active duty, with 26 years and 1 month of active service (plus about 20 months of inactive Reserve time during my break in service). So IF I can get the 18 year waiver that Noonin mentions, I'll still have less than 2 years before I must leave due to hitting 28 years. And that's unlikely to get waived, since the Reserves follows active duty. Do I have it right?

Although I've been on active duty for over 20 years, please forgive me for not knowing more about the nuts-and-bolts of the Reserves. So, I'm an O-5 with over 20 years. Let's say a Reserve unit wants to hire me into a flying position. And let's say it will be full-time for a while, and then part-time ("traditional Reservist"?) - can I retire from active duty so that I get my retiree pay on days I'm not working as a Reservist? - on active duty, an O-5 has to retire at 28 years of service. Does that also apply to part time Reservists? - what other pitfalls and considerations are there for someone over 20 years?

Agree or not, let's hope this 19 year old's actions will get the attention of many. Like the story of Sun Tzu and the concubines: King Ho-lú wanted a demonstration of Sun Tzu’s theories in action to see their effectiveness. So the King’s concubines, some 300 women, were summoned and divided into two companies. He placed one of the King’s two favorite concubines in charge of each and gave the women armor and weapons while explaining a set of drills he wished them to perform. After he had shown them what he wished to be done he then ordered the King’s favorite concubines to lead their companies in performing the maneuvers. This almost predictably led to laughs from the concubines who did not believe him to be serious. They were, after all, not warriors. Sun Tzu then repeated his orders but again the concubines laughed and failed to heed. This is when he summoned the executioner and had the King’s favorite concubines beheaded. Sun Tzu then brought forth two more concubines, placed one in charge of each company and then he again ordered the drill completed. This time the remaining concubines performed the exercise flawlessly.

And you can't spell "Spoo" without "poo"... I don't know what that means, but after a lengthy bar debrief with Dingle and Butcher, I'm feeling pretty good,... and that seems pretty funny.