LJ Driver

Both of them blow mostly for the avionics, but the cockpit A/C outlets blow pretty hard (yeah!). It can get chilly in there if it's up full blast.

The T2 has an awesome AC. Actually we have two of them but it isn't for crew comfort, it's for the avionics. Figures that the engineers don't really care much about the crew dogs, just the electron-carrying shizzle that costs big bucks to fix...

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

The answer to your question is, no. All of the T-1's have it. That includes all of them. Even the ones that you may not include, also have it.

There were 2 in my class and 1 in another when I was in T-1's.

All of them do.

There is not a cap on the max percentage anymore, just the max amount in one year. 2006 is the first year that this is the case. The max amount per year is now limited to $15,000, which is the IRS limit for a 401K investment.

I would recommend that everyone max out TSP and Roth. The nice thing about the TSP is that they track your tax-free contributions. So if you go to the AOR in January and contribute $500, that money is still untaxed when you withdraw it, though the earnings are still taxed. There are no civilian investments that track that tax-free withdrawal for you. Also, when you go to the AOR you get an extra $225, so pop that in there as well. If you start as an LT, and then increase your amount every January when you get your raise, you never miss it. I did that as a LT and now I am close to the IRS limit of $15,000 a year. It is not as flexible as a civilian investment, but you can take a loan against your TSP account and then pay it back to the account.

MDINC, My point was only that not everyone wants a T-38. Many guys on both sides get their first choice of follow-on airplane. Until the AF releases data that actually racks and stacks first choice with actual assignment this argument will never be finished. I would be willing to bet that a random class of 20 kids has 7 that want T-1's, 9 that want T-38's, and 4 that want T-44's and UH-1's. Of them I bet 85% get their first choice. In other words, a lot of guys got their first choice, and it wasn't a T-38.

Does that statement and belief make you sleep better at night? [ 31. January 2006, 00:38: Message edited by: LJ Driver ]

Are you sure you aren't speaking of the Dutch? I flew in and out of Germany almost every day for 3 1/2 years and I don't think the Belgians intercepted us once. The Dutch however would chase us all over the place, asking permission of course first because they are so damn polite. It was pretty funny because after a while the Dutch ATC guys knew the voices of the C-21 dudes that were looking to get intercepted. Fun stuff, those guys are always cordial on the radios. The Swiss and French would intercept us quite frequently also, they would not ask permission first though. I suppose it is their airspace.

I recommend you speak of things you know something about, and I am guessing that you don't know much about the assignments T-1 guys would kill for. I chose T-1's, so did most of the other top guys in my class, and we all got counseled for it by the OG. Much to the chagrin and disappointment of many uninformed T-38 guys like yourself, not every pilot in the AF wants to fly T-38's, fighters, or bombers...

They haven't released it yet.

But that does not apply to Pilots / Nav's and ABM's. Hoser

Not true. Pilot slots fluctuate each year much more than +/- 50. Furthermore, maybe you guys don't read the news, but the AF is WAY over it's programmed Lt's and is kicking people out! Add to that the fact that the AETC/CC basically said the AF doesn't need as many pilots as we are currently producing... My point is, the shear numbers do change and will most likely change again soon. Regardless, it doesn't matter. Doing well = pilot slot.

Don't know about those but we have an ewo on the Talon 2 and I can answer some questions about what they do.

Fighters have ejection seats too, so when your engine throws a blade you can punch. Heavy boys need to be slightly more cognizant of turbine wear.

Good one.

Yeah I better watch out, you might delete my posts and then lock the thread after one last cowardly jab that no one can respond to. And I am done with school.

Unless your AC says no and slaps your hand, silly CP...

Tweets were so much damn fun. The problem is that when you really feel that you have mastered the plane, you're on to your next phase (T-1s, T-38s...etc.)

Really? So I guess you wouldn't mind if our jets broke the sound barrier over and near your house throughout the day and night. Get real guys, this is a real gripe. I wouldn't want this happening in my neighborhood al the time either.

I went there an ass-load when I was in the C-21. Great nightlife, gorgeous girls, friendly locals (for the most part), and super convenient to a lot of great cities and attractions. You will have tons of fun. I don't have any PCS info for you, but trust me, your assignment will be great. I know Pordenone is a nice little city about 20 minutes away with a lot of stuff to do and a lot of character. I stayed there most of the time. Have a blast and enjoy yourself.

Dude, not everyone gets along with others. You are the lowest form of life in the AF, especially to crusty old dudes. Deal with it. Who the hell cares if a TSgt threw a post-it note pad on his desk and looked at you funny? He got the job done and would do it again if you asked him to. People aren't required to kiss your ass all the time. Blow it off unless it happens all the time, then ask him what's up. If you get your panties in a knot everytime an enlisted dude that has 10+ years in the AF gives you attitude you are not going to have an enjoyable career...

Maybe next fiscal year? I don't know, but I do know that the schoolhouse is not planning to see many more UPTers in the Talon II program here.