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Do you need a car for API?

Tobe

Tobe

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I'm thinking of living close to the NAS and riding a bike (bicycle) or something to save money.
 
armada1651

armada1651

Hey intern, get me a Campari!
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Unless you plan on using all that saved money to buy more beer for yourself and your friends, that is a silly idea. And if that is your plan, you have even more of a drinking problem than most of us.
 
SynixMan

SynixMan

HKG Based Artificial Excrement Pilot
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Yes.

I would have the car as a backup plan for crazy weather, having to go somewhere that isn't NAS, odd show times, meeting friends, etc. Pensacola ain't a big city where you can get away without having wheels.
 
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zippy said:
You will need a car for flight school. You're an adult now, with a paycheck and everything. You can afford some sort of automobile.
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It doesn't have to be new or awesome. If $ is a concern then get a reliable used car.
 
Tobe

Tobe

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It's not that big a deal, call me crazy I'd just rather pay back my student loan and save some money. I was just wondering if I'd need a car. Sounds like I will.
 
Duncan Idaho

Duncan Idaho

I like cheese.
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Tobe said:
It's not that big a deal, call me crazy I'd just rather pay back my student loan and save some money. I was just wondering if I'd need a car. Sounds like I will.
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There are certainly people that ride their bikes on P'cola. However, it can be a long ride depending on where you live and the weather can be shitty. (It does actually get cold and wet down there.) Aside from getting on base, you'll also want a car for getting around town. How else will you bring home a girl from the Florabama???
On second thought, don't bring home a girl from the Florabama. EVER.
 
ea6bflyr

ea6bflyr

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Tobe said:
I'm thinking of living close to the NAS and riding a bike (bicycle) or something to save money.
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Then you should live in the BOQ on base. You should be able to walk or ride you your sweet bicycle to your 0530 brief or any other on-base requirements including the chow hall. Moving from NAS Pensacola to NAS Whiting (for primary through winging) will prove challenging on your bicycle, you may need to find a friend with a truck or rent a uhaul. But once you are moved into the BOQ onboard Whiting, your bicycle will be great. One other thing, it rains a lot...make sure you buy a nice rain parka. In the end, I hope the juice is worth the squeeze.

Here's a sweet ride:
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Ken_gone_flying

Ken_gone_flying

"I live vicariously through myself."
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Don't be the student that doesn't show for his brief because he had a flat tire. A flat bike tire...
 
picklesuit

picklesuit

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Go buy a horse, I heard you can park them on the parade field now that OCS moved to RI...way cheaper than a car.
 
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