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The lack of innovation in the core of GA piston aircraft is appalling. CAP is doing 500 hour magneto removal and inspections because the mags themselves seem to fail/MBTF right at 500 hours like clockwork. on brand new from the factory Cessna 206T Turbo (that the USAF spent over $1mm per...

A potential new engine for Griz-o-copter? https://www.flyingmag.com/continental-unveils-cd-170r-rotorcraft-specific-heavy-fuel-engine/

Try eBay - although at this point I'm not sure if Long sizes were ever produced. I have an XL Regular and at 6:4", it fits well but could be slightly longer. I wear it in the office and when flying - a bit of an envy item of my AF active duty colleagues! It's a great piece of gear.

@Hair Warrior would highly recommend their etched reticle prism sights in 1x, 3x, and 5x. They also manufacture their own 3x magnifier!!

EOTECH has amazing products. No doubt. Have you considered Primary Arms? High quality and much more affordable.

Interesting point - the former CEO of EOTECH is a Navy Single-Anchor Hornet dude and a watch guy.

It would be catastrophic - almost certainly destroying bone and cartilage. Nerve damage, loss of function, not pretty.

https://news.usni.org/2024/04/16/in-first-drone-pilot-is-marine-corps-top-aviator-of-the-year

Good on you for paying it forward 👍

We had a laugh at the office regarding the infamous pic. A Reservist who is an FBI agent pointed out how absurd the "shoulder stock in the shoulder pocket is", as the Bureau has long since done away with shooting long guns from the shoulder. Apparently the current FBI Academy technique is to...

Ahhh the days when you could pick up a YAK52 or CJ in the crate, shipped for $30k....

My kids thankfully have fond memories of the fun we had at lazy afternoon range sessions - they would call out the smallest of my own safety infractions of course!

She's a curvy girl! (today @ NAS Norfolk/Chambers)

And...

Nice AF PA piece by CNN....getting this kind of content out to mainstream media/US consumers (electorate) is critical - given how far removed the US general population is from its military. Would love to see more Navy PA content like this.

One would hope!!!

I looked at my M5 RAS in my safe and compared to pic - the M4 RAS in this pic is definitely not seated correctly!

I would be interested in hearing OEI anecdotes of the V-22 - if anyone has any to share. The South Sudan operation in 2013 where 3 CV-22's were shot to hell (by no-kidding AAA and crew served weapons) is an example and apparently the after action case study was the V-22 performed remarkably...

This was on DDG-56...

The optic being mounted backwards is just too much. That optic costs more than the entire rifle...

Delta CEO personally could contracted for Naval Aviator celebrity Scott Kelley to host the Eclipse event flights. A very tasteful touch. A reason why he is one of the most admired CEOs in the world and why Delta is a well run company. The G-1 is a nice touch. I believe Captain Kelley is...

This was posted today on official Navy social media of ship's Captain "qualifying" on M-4. I think a consulting engagement with @Gatordev would be helpful here.. (Optic on backwards)

So is there an active requirement for Navy Strike FVL variant?

Fond memories of hitting a DDG or CG with PMC/Log during mealtime and the ship sending us white cardboard boxes of freshly cooked strip steaks and whole baked potatoes for our crew! Never enough napkins.

Blue and maize - I mean yellow!!

Pretty impressive of Delta to do this!!! Apparently the company added an additional flight along the same time and routing to meet demand. https://phys.org/news/2024-04-delta-eclipse-flight.html

My former boss (recently retired O-5 and C-17 dude now a DTW colleague of @mad dog ) just sent me his version of "Speedy Tuesday" - Apple Watch and Starbucks. @mad dog will have a 'head explode' moment from viewing this :)

Speedy Tuesday with Seiko Japan Market 317 Diver at Dunkin on the morning commute!

Which would lead me to believe that strike planners would set up a designated FARP somewhere that is feet-dry and stage a few MH-60S there.

@mad dog I think your fans are following your lead on the collection of layover hotel pens!

The paint scheme is awesome. Well done. The fact that these were pre-owned 73's in 121 service and converted to a combi configuration and updatted avionics and engines is cool and a real money saver. A lot of bang for the buck.

Whoa, whoa, whoa! Never said that and merely parroting anecdotes from the various HSC threads on the challenges folks are seeing. And I don't think the AF is pure-white-snow either. AF tends to boast a little more about capabilities and their wins and Navy tends to be more quiet on capability...

It's awesome to read this.

We have that covered!

It's all hookers, heroin, and diabetes.

The day after Speedy Tuesday, earlier this week. Because I am confident in my masculinity, I need only one Speedmaster. Also wearing my very cool NAVAIR Massif flight jacket. (A poor @mad dog has to settle for outdated Nomex) AP trying to keep.up in light and mod turbulence. a

Looks like -40 got their first plopter! https://www.airlant.usff.navy.mil/Press-Room/News-Stories/Article/3733073/first-east-coast-assigned-navy-cmv-22b-osprey-arrives-to-norfolk/

My impression from anecdotes posted here is the mission competes with many that HSC has in their readiness matrix - and that it gets a bare minimum of resources and support with the understanding that it's not a real world mission would likely encounter. Additionally - I have to idea what...

Very doable. If not immediately available, do a year as a College Program and apply for 2 year scholarship.

From what I've heard of HSC, it does not approach the level of the AF.

I work closely with a retired AF HH-60 guy - and one of the things that impresses me about helo CSAR/PR ops in the AF is that the mission is surrounded by established doctrine. There are a whole chain of assets involved in the rescue mission - and the aircraft are all highly equipped for the...

If I was a 30 year old Navy LT again and looking to leave at MSR, I would seriously pursue the Air Guard/Air Reserve Tech GS-12 (and O-3) route with AF flying helos. It seems to be a tremendous opportunity and exciting work. Plan B would be DCA with USCG.

Air Guard and Air Force Reserve units continue to fly the HH-60G (transitioning to HH-60W) California, Alaska and New York ANG And Patrick AFB, Davis Monthan AFB, Portland OR, for Reserves.

A press release from the COPT-R contractor on completion of the first phase of the program, 6 SNA classes: On behalf of all our staff members at Helicopter Institute, we would like to introduce the first six (6) graduating classes of the US Navy Contractor Operated Pilot Training- Rotary...

Another great gig, especially for helo types with H-60 experience is AF Reserve Air Reserve Technician with AF HH-60 units. GS-12/13 and commissioned service as a pilot in the HH-60.

Here she is in her new home: (under the wing of a B-36 and next to an F-86D). This airplane still has an airworthiness cetificate and current registration. Probably worth over $125K on the market in current condition.

I was there for the arrival! Actually it was during our Reserve Muster /AT. Landed at the old Wright Field , just south of WPAFB. A colleague of mine flew the pilot who ferried the plane to their home. It's a great story. The aircraft was recently repainted - all the museum crew had to do was...

You know it! But not summers off. It is, IMHO, the best commissioning path!

Present yourself to the Assistant Marine Officer Instructor (AMOI) of the NROTC unit for additional demerits Midshipman Maddog!