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And there is no requirement to have ever flown the T-38. I had someone tell me last week they didn't apply because they thought they had to have flown it.

Some MC-12 guys I know asked me to pass this on for them. If you are going to the MC-12, your lodging options in Atlanta for your ~18 course at Flight Safety are varied. Lodging rate is $132. Many choose the Atlanta Hilton on Virginia Ave. It's walking distance to FSI or 4-5 minutes driving. If you call FSI, the concierge (Bridgette) can book your room, or you can get their Corporate Code and do it yourself. With that code, it's $105/night, including free internet, parking, and a $15 coupon for food (no booze) in the hotel. Hilton HHonors points. Not the best Hilton out there, but ok. A gazillion other hotels are in the same area. Marriott and Renaissance good choices if you collect Marriott points. But you might pay for internet, parking,... and probably no food voucher unless you can convince the manager to cut you a good deal. Probably the best deal is a townhouse that a guy owns as a rental property. Military pilots pay $132 night, and he gives you a $30/day food credit for anywhere you want: restaurant, grocery store, whatever. You do not have to find a 2nd person, but finding another pilot in your class to live there too would be ideal. Owner is a Delta ground instructor, and former Marine pilot. Great guy. Two master bedrooms, each with private bath. Full kitchen. Free internet. Garage parking. 5-6 minutes to FSI. 3 minutes to the interstate. About 2 minutes to Manchester Arms (popular watering hole). The place is less than a year old, and was built to a high noise standards, due to proximity to airport. You can't hear a thing. https://www.atlflyinn.com/

Just to clarify: we used to hire Navy/Marine/Coast Guard pilots for an interservice transfer (IST) to the U-2. That is no more, for obvious reasons. Kuma, correct me if that changed in the last week or so.

Brian's shop is still in Marysville, about a 15 minute drive from Beale's main gate. He no longer shoots aviation photos, and has moved into nature photographer. He's an avid hiker up in the Sierra. It's more than a "hobby", I'd say. As for the T-38 chase,... it was called "Pace Chase",... it wasn't just SR guys in the T-38. U-2 pilots that were IP's could get checked out in the Pace Chase program. The T-38 would chase the SR through the overhead, and would low approach with the SR doing a T&G, and then rejoin on on the Sled.... rinse, repeat. It's certainly been posted somewhere on here, but since everyone is enamored with Brian's gift with the English language, here's a gem from a speech he gave in Chico right after 9/11: https://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/570378/posts

Are you trying to go "single-seat"? Or are you trying to go "fighters". Not all "single-seats" are "fighters". Not all "fighters" are "single-seats".

Yes. Although, when it was 19 years old in Texas, that seemed an excellent compromise.

This^ Word Two +1 Did I cover all the ways to say that I agree with this statement? I really don't know what "word" means,... but I think I have it in the correct context this time. Wow. Look at the big etymology brain on Spoo. Were you an English major? That's very nice.

Charlie Sheen: shot his fiancee, admitted to hospital at least once for overdosing, multiple domestic violence charges, felony charges filed, threatens a date to the point she locks herself in the bathroom, numerous interviews and very visible public presence as he continually shows his true nature. His father spent years badmouthing the US; never served his Country. Maj Kopacek: never seen him, probably never heard an interview with him, read his quote on AF.com concerning the allegations on flying low. Fair amount of combat time flying the Viper serving his Country. Video shows he drug a 4 ship too low on a flyover. Yep,... comparing Sheen to Kopacek seems real valid.

To continue to pick nits,... you must be 1000' above the highest obstacle within a 2000' horizontal radius. The press box was more than likely not the highest obstacle within 2000'. The stadium lights probably were. If so, he was more than 984' too low.

A very over-used cliche. I've led dozens of flyovers. And I've done a lot better than "break even". Many perks have come with doing them. Some of them good, some of them fantastic. Some of them were personal satisfaction, like leading Missing Man flyover for guys I knew. Some were "materialistic" benefits. And in each case... I was getting to fly. In a jet. In fact, I usually was The Lead. That ain't bad. In any case,... I'll be sure to double check my altitude at the "target". But I'll keep doing flyovers.

Just to be clear, he didn't fly over the press box. He flew down the center of the field, and the press box was to his side.

More like "The climate has changed... don't do low flyovers". Steve, "Iowa" State. I know that Ohio and Iowa are probably the same place to a Brit. Kind of like Ireland and Northern Ireland to many Yanks.

4 of these on Lake Amistad for rent would do a lot for getting volunteers to KDLF,... me thinks.

Good thing there's no composites or other respiratory toxins in that -E wreckage. Breathe deeply, boys,... it's probably no big deal.

Too bad they decided to put the white "retro" paint job on a -C model and it's ugly-ass intakes, GPS blister, and VHF penis. ... not that I'd vote to paint any of OUR 13 -A models and their black paint jobs.

If you're located in SLO, that means you probably have been a flight attendant on Sky West/United Express (e.g. "stewardess",... nothing wrong with that term, since I'm over 40. Actually,... nothing wrong with that term, period). So... you were probably flying on the EMB-120, or even the 1900 when they had those. If so, you were probably flying with a mixed bag of experience. Chances are, if you knew the experience of some of the pilots, you'd have been a bit put off or surprised. Not that they were not capable. But they were not 3000 hour pilots either. Don't know what your "scary experiences were, but this website is primarily made up of military pilots. You probably won't find many military pilots at Sky West. The backgrounds are dramatically different, and probably won't do much for you research.

Maybe Lockheed buys their generators from the same folks that supply the generators for the N-G Global Hawk. Snap!!

When you go to the FSDO to get a new certificate/rating based on your military credentials, I recommend you bring the following: Form 8 Form 942 Flying History Report (the one that shows all the aircraft you've flown, and the times) Your current 1042 - if you have a current FAA Medical, bring that, as many FSDO's do not realize that that 1042 can suffice for a Class III Medical, as per the changes last year. Filled out 8710 (see link above). Any other FAA certificates you have. Your USAF Aeronautical Orders: your SARM should be able to give you a copy. Also, remember to ask to have them put "English Proficient" on the back of your new certificate. And, remember... the FAA will not take walk ins. You must make an appt.

My vote: give them both the boot. Ran away when discovered? No warrior ethos in sight.

It is DAMN funny!

Let's see... He's the Wing Commander. He runs the base. He can be more restrictive than the AFI. He doesn't want mustaches until the inspection is over. Yep, sounds like he is well within his rights to do this.

For mailing via US Postal Service from the US, how long is it taking to get to Balad? Any different for anything larger than a letter?

The cost of all the worthless deployment gear that I get issued,... plus the fact that our contract "supply" store, IBExpress, is charging a ripoff amount on said gear,... is certainly more significant than these military bands. Get rid of the Marine Corps' President's Own, and the White House will hire someone else. No cost savings.

I understand the Eagle Card is in use at Balad, Kandahar, and Bagram. That said, can you still use cash (US dollars) everywhere on these bases? Pros/cons for card vs cash?

Good,... except the 4-ship at the end was entirely too fast,... well over 350 KIAS. They should be hunted down and strung up. Maybe we can get Whitney out of rehab long enough to do the 2012 Super Bowl. Whoever chose Aguilera needs to go to a new career... may I suggest 1-800-TRUCKMASTERS. BTW, Christina,... maybe you should spend more time practicing the lyrics, and less time snacking on jelly donuts. You've changed a bit, girlfriend.