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CH, Good one. Your predator topic was one we discussed (thanks to the discussions here). But, when it is just data being captured it's not as sophisticated a link required. A back up could still be on the aircraft, but then searching for lost black boxes at the bottom of the ocean wouldn't be required in the event of an accident or sabotage. Longer capture times could be obtained and recorded (kept).

I had a student bring up an interesting topic the other day in my graduate level MIS class. We were discussing technology in aviation ( I try to combine my current job of teaching technology and my true love - aviation, when possible) when he asked me why with the advances in technology the black box hadn't been moved and located on the ground (on a server type system) instead of in the aircraft. The technology exists for each aircraft to have a private network connection using satellite or even ground based stations located around the world. All aircraft systems output could be broadcast, voice communication could be captured (internal and external), even passenger cabin voice could be captured. Data storage equipment is becoming cheaper every day and wireless technology is getting cheaper and more capable each day. Any thoughts on how long before or if this will ever happen?? Because of having to broadcast (encrypted if need be) the internal voice recordings from the cockpit, would pilot's groups/unions be opposed to this? Would it be seen as constant "monitoring" by the company since all communications would be recorded and could be monitored at any time with this type of arrangement? Would the initial expense be too great for this to be viable? Thoughts are welcome?!!?

One of the all time great ones!!!

Couldn't find this yet...pretty sad really that some have no more respect than this for you guys that serve and risk it all. https://www.kplr11.com/videobeta/watch/?watch=b5f41dee-1451-409d-a603-7aebd41e2c15&src=front

Exactly. Of course this is from an old crewdog that isn't in the fight anymore...but I think the main issue is the pussification/homoization of the Air Force. I mean come on when a 4 star has to apologize to us for making a joke about how good we have it as flyboys and somebody gets a chaffed crotch and cries. Our senior leadership is completely unsat any way you look at it. Grow some nads and put a stop to all of this crap and be the Air Force.

M2, I don't know anything about him except what I read here and other places...but he has my vote on that issue!!

I searched and didn't find this one...obviously if it has been previously posted somebody will let me know. Enjoy.

I take it, that the magazine is a joke???!! Right??! I couldn't tell for sure and didn't want to spend too much time reading it.

So, should we go in now and stop them??

I knew better than to ask.

Alright guys I'm old and I guess clueless...what is offensive or "shocking" about the Columbus patch. I'm not seeing anything, please enlighten an old guy.

I think I remember that in a book written by Ed Rasimus..."When Thunder Rolled".

I'm not believing you guys are even asking this question, a bird (and a very cool one at that) in the hand v. who knows what in the bush???!!! I think it would be about the most fun airplane to fly. It's a super maneuverable jet with tons of firepower and you're in the middle of the fight (down low supporting the guys on the ground). I got to fly the OV-10 one summer in Alaska and after that experience I always wanted to fly the Hog (never got to). It seems to be similar type flying (rolling in on target, sighting potential targets, etc) but with the Hog you get to actually shoot the bad guys (instead of just marking them with WP) and the Hog is hung like a mule (sts). Obviously it's slower than the fast jets, but it would be a great jet to fly nonetheless. If you can really get a Hog slot, run, do not pass go.

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I like to think I would fight to keep this right. It's scary to think that we might have to actually fight our own government to keep our firearms. I have some friends in Oz who ended up giving up their guns because they didn't want to physically fight (kill or be killed) to keep the right and now regret it. But, if they passed an outright ban in the USA, could you shoot the local police officer (who is your neighbor or friend) when he/she comes to confiscate it? Again, I'd like to think I could, and defend the constitution and our God given right but that would be tough to do if it came down to it. I'm afraid too many would just turn them in like they did in OZ and England instead of fight.

It was definitely in your blood... with their pedigree your parents might have disowned you had you chosen finance or something besides flying!!!

I'm the 2nd generation AF flyer in my family. My dad was a C-119 loadmaster during Korea and then a KC-97 flight engineer. He didn't talk a whole lot about it until I got older (12 to 13) and started asking questions about the AF and military flying. He then told me lots of stories about flying around the world and his time in Japan and Alaska. His service didn't make me want to fly, but it helped keep me motivated as I worked my way through college.

Rotorhead, Hey I have a friend who is the principal at the local HS, can I give your show to him to use for a school assembly one day? We talked about this issue a few weeks ago (he is former military as well). Let me know if I need to display copyright/created by info., etc (if you give us permission). Thanks, brian

M2, Those Norincos are a blast. I have a couple (cheap ones that I bought a few years ago) and they shoot pretty well for mid to short range and are a blast to shoot. I put about 600 rounds through one a few weeks ago and even though I hadn't shot any long guns in months I had no shoulder pain at all. With the dampner (damper??) those things have almost no kick. I've never had either of them miss fire either. bfargin

I just got an email about the new Battle Dress Blue uniform being proposed!!

I'm with Huggy on this one. I can't see how anybody would be bothered by saluting a higher ranking officer. I wouldn't care if it was my best buddy if he had higher rank I'd salute him and say hello. No pain on my part and follows the rules and everyone is happy. When I was in I saluted 1st Lts all the time as a butter bar and never thought anything about it (mostly at UPT and FTU but still). It's a custom/courtesy that shows proper respect and offers a polite greeting. Of course I was clueless at times as well. I was standing in base ops at Shaw AFB one day (I was on a Tweet X-country) when a 2 star walks into the building and I see him and nod hello as I offer a smiling "good morning sir" thankfully the more SA SSgt behind the desk sees him and calls the building to attention. Talk about feeling like a complete moron!!!!

Hopefully some people will throw the BS flag and give him/her a 15 yard penalty.

Sorry, I already threw out the BS flag on the PT "uniform" issue so the AFI has no authority in this case.

As a former AF dude, acknowledging that it doesn't personally impact me, I have a huge problem with PT gear being treated as a fricken uniform. I can see if you have a bunch of guys in a training environment (OTS, leadership classes, etc) you might have PT gear that matches so that you look like a cohesive unit while running or training. But, after you are out of training and at your base I can't see what benefit there is in having everyone at the base gym wearing a matching PT "uniform". It sounds like that happens TDY and not at home base but even so I would be irritated at best with the situation. And from posts on here it sounds like commanders and first shirts are acting like you have to have the stupid thing ironed and pressed and a perfect gig line even when running or working out in your "uniform". There are even posts that suggest you should render a salute while wearing workout clothes if you happen to pass by a staff car (screw that!!!). They would have to get out and look me in the face and tell me what they expect before I'd salute their car while running or going to the gym in PT gear to work out. I'm all for rendering proper salutes and showing respect to senior officers but I'm going to have to throw the BS flag on this whole PT "uniform" thing!! PS: On topic...I would also hate the idea of having to wear blues at all, much less every Monday. That would suck majorly, in my opinion. I only wore my blues about 4 or 5 times in 7 years of AD flying and that was for special staff meeting days or events.

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