B52gator

TAARing?

That would have been perfect...had it been a Boeing jet.

I'd like to think it was intentional, but a nice salute to Raider-21.

Well they gave her a name. The B-21 Raider...I can get behind that. https://www.popsci.com/air-forces-newest-bomber-is-b-21-raider

#gucciproblems

Hal Hornburg flew with us back when he was ACC CC. He had zero knowledge of the BUFF so we messed with him a bit. The throttle cables run right above the Radar Nav and Nav's head downstairs. When he flew with us the pilots showed him the amazing technology that was the VATS. I think I've told this story before here on BO, but anyway he's up in the IP seat and the pilots are telling him about VATS and he's completely perplexed when the AC says throttle up on 4-8. Throttles move forward, speed increases, Hal is beside himself. The demo goes on in various ways for about 15-20 mins. It was a good flight.

Or a Voice Activated Throttle System (VATS) like on the BUFF.

Well here it is...The B-21. Looks like B-2 2.0 Sec Deb is taking suggestions for the name. Hopefully it is something a little tougher than "Spirit" https://www.defensenews.com/story/breaking-news/2016/02/26/b-21-bomber-air-force-lrsb/80976160/

Bummer for the BUFF dudes, been awhile since they've got to play. Sure they get sweet rotations out to Guam and get international headlines with shows of force, but those crews I'm sure would love to do something other than that.

A program that has delays and cost overruns? Surely you jest!

Look for the white rock in the front yard...that spouse is getting helped out.

Mad Max: Fury Road. Pretty much the most bat shit insane movie I've ever seen...and that is a good thing. Awesome movie.

I think it'd be pretty sweet to participate as a civilian ala Robin Sage. I like to think I'd make a good warlord.

Not a sexy topic/mission so people/AF dismiss it. Navy has really stepped up the EW game over the past decade or so. AF needs to do the same.

I'll just put this here... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGGpSemB_hs

All hail The Mighty Peg!

Picking it up Tues!

I don't like to call dudes out, but one of our regular Base Ops contributors made a nice save the other day. Well done buddy, glad you're safe! Maybe we can get him to chime in and give us the lowdown! https://www.ksla.com/story/27624967/small-plane-crashes-in-red-river-in-shreveport SHREVEPORT, LA (KSLA) - Over a dozen emergency personnel responded to the scene of a plane crash. Shreveport police tell KSLA News 12 that a small single engine plane reported a mechanical failure just after 1:00 Sunday afternoon. Authorities say the plane made an emergency landing into the Red River about a half a mile north of Shreveport's Downtown Airport. Mark Crawford with the Shreveport Airport Authority says the pilot was having landing gear issues and requested a visual check of the landing gear position by tower personnel. Shortly after passing over the runway, the pilot reported engine trouble, lost altitude and landed the small plane in the Red River. The pilot was not injured in the landing and authorities say he was standing on one of the wings of the plane waiting to be rescued when they arrived. His name has not been released at this time. Zach Golden got a bird's eye view of this emergency landing just moments after the distressed pilot touched down on the Red River. "We overheard on the air traffic frequency that there was a pilot in distress,” said Golden. Golden is a student pilot, he says just minutes after takeoff his instructor took over. "We flew around to try to figure out where he went down," said Golden. Authorities say that communication played a key role in the outcome of the situation. "Everyone in aviation just kind of watches out for each other and that is what draws so many people to it," said Golden. Golden says he won't soon forget this eye opening experience. "You hear and you're taught all the worst case scenarios, and how to react to try to best prepare you for an emergency like this, it's something that won't leave my memory,” said Golden. Shreveport Police Department, Caddo Sheriff's Office Marine Unit and Caddo Fire District 1 responded to the scene to assist the Airport Authority Police Officer who was already on the scene. The Federal Aviation Administration has been notified. Crawford says the Shreveport Downtown Airport has resumed normal operations and is open.

I miss his old man...

But that would make too much sense

Getting close to not doing it this year fellas. I've got 7 as of right now.

"Some people just want to watch the world burn"

Still about 6 players short. Anybody else interested?

That time of year again fellas. I'll take 12-16 teams, preferably an even number. Respond here and shoot me a PM with your email if you're interested.