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I have a great affinity for the Thud, especially Thorsness' story and just how ruthless and unforgiving of a job it was on that aircraft. This looks like a nice read.

Even if that was the case...I think they need to worry about their own Navy first before they ask us what to do ?

True meaning of HARM indeed ?

Just a question, could they possibly invest in an aircraft that doesn't use as much gas compared to the F-18? Is it a matter of staying on station and providing support to those guys on the ground such as JTAC or CSAR? To echo what Brett said, it seems foolish to learn a new set of aircraft when...

From a cursory search online, it appears to have 30mm gun.

Using a sore, male phallus is the first thing that pops into your mind mad dog? Bring this man to Hooters stat…

M for General Motors, FM-2, TBM etc..

I always thought the Cutlass was the most unique in the US Navy's arsenal, it looks so futuristic but it was during the early stages of modern Naval Aviation. If I recall in Dan Pedersen's "TOPGUN" novel, the Cutlass was notorious for being difficult to fly and bring on the deck.

Cheap Hun weed, you have experience in this area, Griz? ?

At least post the better version. ?

I just find it particularly funny that the Air Force got a balloon kill in the F-22 while in 2017 an F-18 bagged a Fitter over Syria. ??

Curious how long it took before someone talked about the blog in API and word spread like wildfire. I find it interesting to see old threads from the 2000s.

Goddamn I love this site...I love you all, I hope you all have good holidays this year ? ?

Did they have prospective aviators inquiring about selection and what are their odds selecting the Curtis?

It must be URT-ttitating ?

With all due respect, with mad dog hitting up Hooters. The girls working there are not expecting Sauvage or Versace, the bar is low. ??

Wow..to agree with Hoya, this also seems overly complicated as a mission, and to add to your comparison, I imagine it’s like strapping an elephant to a Ferrari.

Honestly wouldn't be bad as a platform, the Modern A-1 Skyraider, "Sandys" !

So who is actually going to be allowed these guys? Would they need to go through the T-38 pipeline?

He was only in it for the fortune cookie....

It's the United States Navy, so yes, they would be in the same boat as you ?

Yes...

He's clearly blind that he couldn't find it.

Just to add, I will say it was everyone that made it memorable, the crew chiefs were definitely awesome, as well as the logistics side, I’m glad to see it all, and how it all functions.

Thank you Swanee, I needed that.

I just wanna give an update on my process, I rushed my first unit, it was definitely overwhelming, to say the least. But I am not deterred. 4 of us showed up, 2 of which were civilians with PPLs and 1 former Marine aviator and me with not a lot of flight time. The guys and gals were definitely...

Either aircraft would be nice on that note, I wanna be a COIN pilot flying the turboprops.

I know what I’m getting into. Sign me up!

Sign me up, honestly.

https://www.theautopian.com/how-i-got-my-navy-callsign-by-shitting-myself-in-an-f-a-18-fighter-jet-twice/ The best way to earn a callsign.

Thank you Flash, I’ll consider that.

May I ask how did it turn into one in the first place? I’m familiar with the infamous letter of course…and I know HackerF15E touched a bit on it on older threads. Is ANG affected to a lesser extent? Thanks Huggy…

Glad the advisors are there to help, that's incredible.

How many hours was it prior? Did your son get a lot of simulator time? Sorry for all the questions, pretty curious about this

That’s incredibly low! Of those hours, is there more emphasis on the instrument portion?

It’s my honest opinion that I need to apply every and anywhere for a chance to fly. Just what I gathered from this site and my own intuition, I don’t wanna talk about out of my ass, but that’s the intel I gathered. Apply everywhere and whoever gives you a slot go for them.

Swanee, I am really looking at bogidope, to be honest that's my first choice...luckily I know an Air Guard squadron pilot and there's a base nearby. Will keep in touch with him too.

Sounds like a good deal to me, I'll keep you guys posted. Intensely grateful for the community here.

I considered all my options at this point, and while Air National Guard is tempting as well...I'm throwing packages everywhere, but I am not picky, I want to stress that. In this day and age, you can't be. So Army seems a tempting offer, even if the 10 year ADSO is a scary thought.

Not yet, I got one more year of my History degree, been looking into Army Aviation, seems the most realistic out of my options. Been doing research and I got a 113 on my first GT for the ASVAB, next is the SIFT.

Different kind of "katana" though...

Sounds like you speak from experience, Huggy.

'Puddle pirate?' I am triggered!! ? I'll apply around Spring 2021, if I cannot get into CSPI, I will look into Army Aviation or possibly ANG, I live real close to a C-130 squadron, so I hopefully can apply to them.

Thank you Griz!

I know USN and USAF are the most common questions of which service to go, but what about the USCG? I understand most are Academy guys or DCOs from the Army ranks. I am looking at the CSPI program as a means to fly for the Coast Guard under the Wilkes Flight Initiative. Is there any real reason...

I'm assuming all, or most of this is virtual classroom? How does it work?

what does NIFE mean?

Enjoy the sweetbread, luau, and kona coffee, jerk ?

So basically you struck gold...nice